Building our cellar slash storm shelter (B💥mb shelter?)

[@Keith_Hatter]

"Everyone, grab a shovel and do what Joel is doing" has to be the most effective training program to date. 🤣

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Hangs4Fun]

@@McGieHomesteadAdventures Great stuff, makes me miss my 60acre farm and when my 3 kids were all younger and at my side helping me on all my crazy projects.

[@ctech14367]

McGie y’all do good work. I’ve noticed a difference in your boys compared to other boys the same age: 1 they work. 2 they work well together. 3 they aren’t looking at their cell phones all the time if they have one.

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

You see correctly. My vision was to raise boys that got along well and enjoy work. I knew how to do it and I got exactly what I wanted. I could do an entire series on the subject, but it wouldn’t help much because every parent is different and you have to start the training process very early on.

[@banjowoodsman7675]

@@McGieHomesteadAdventuresI really like your vision for your sons, it is greatly needed in our country. May God bless you and yours

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

@banjowoodsman7675 Thanks brother…. I’m a very blessed man!

[@carolewarner101]

I couldn't agree more! That's how we were taught when we were kids. We were raised as an important team member in our family. Even the littles had "important" jobs that contributed to the family productivity. We all knew we were important to the family team and so were expected to carry our load in family activities and upkeep. It made us appreciate what it actually took to get things done, taught us responsibility and the importance of doing a job right the first time, and we had the pride of knowing that we made a meaningful contribution to our family's well-being and prosperity. It also kept us humble and taught us skills that have been directly applicable in our adult lives. Your boys are invaluable collaborators on this job, providing essential manpower and labor for the success of this endeavor, as well as learning valuable skills. Great kids!

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

@carolewarner101 It’s truly a blessing to have such an upbringing!

[@damaestro119]

KZbin recommended one of your videos this past weekend, I have been hooked since. You have one of the better all around homesteading channels. Keep up the good work!

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Wow, thank you! We’re just blowing and going!😂

[@ChuckisOutside]

You guys are really skilled. Micah I really like the design. You did a great job leading and teaching your sons something they will remember the rest of there lives. 👍👏👏

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Thanks so much! I’m always very happy to work with them on these projects!!!

[@johnparkhurst825]

Man with a vision

[@leobaltz2057]

You never cease to amaze me!! What an incredible homestead you have built!!

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Thanks so much brother! I’m very excited about this!

[@Singing434]

As a mother of 4 boys, I love watching you and your boys work together! That is how you train a man. It takes a man to train one much less three! Great job Dad! Lucky boys!

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Yes! Thank you! I’ve got 4 boys and a girl!❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

[@sandraburke1258]

8' deep Natural Temperature stays 56* all year round. A friend of the family built his whole house Underground, it took a hand size fan to cool it and a candle in winter to heat it. His air vent ran a couple hundred feet out in several directions-all underground as well. Large enough to use as an escape exit. He was a "Tunnel Rat" in Vietnam so this was literally his comfort zone living underground.

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Oh man that is a dream!!! I’d do it!

[@JimmyOverstreet]

That was a very interesting video. Excited to see the next step of the build. Great bunch of help you have there helping. I absolutely love projects like this.

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Awesome, thank you! We’re chomping at the bit to get back on it!

[@reavisstockard2994]

Hey Y’all , Man this is the best root cellar idea I’ve ever seen! Good job ! I’m looking forward to seeing the rest !

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Thanks so much! I can’t imagine it not working well!

[@albertlockhart590]

Proud to see all them boys outside learning life lessons. Great job guys

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Thanks brother, it’s a huge blessing!

[@jeffjones4006]

Your raising your boys right, hard work never killed anyone. You can be proud of them.

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Absolutely!!!

[@crosisofborg5524]

Lol hard work has killed countless people. All the same it’s far more rewarding than sitting around expecting others to take care of you.

[@dsmmike95]

Great job and nice to see the family all helping the way it should be.

[@donvincent895]

WoW never realized how much work went into the lower section!!! Looks like a very well thought through project.

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Yes indeed! Probably three or four times more work than the top!

[@donvincent895]

@@McGieHomesteadAdventures speaking of the top when will that video hit?

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

I’m working away from home this week so probably be a while 😂😳😳😳

[@donvincent895]

@@McGieHomesteadAdventures look forward to it

[@tennesseelockpicking8803]

I've thought about digging a little one in the bank off the old road behind the house. Because if a tornado came we would be the first to get blown away 😂

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

That would be a great little location!

[@PawPawMountain]

Nice work, can hardly wait to see the cooling system flowing, great idea.

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

You and me both!

[@Sugarloafhomestead]

Those boys have an amazing work ethic and learning some valuable skills for later in life when they get out on there own

[@joekocher544]

Here I have been complaining about not seeing this one all the way and now I have, great job!

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@stevewhitaker1474]

Working your boys, reminds me of my brothers and me being raised on a big cattle ranch. Work and chores every day.

[@dustinjohnson7191]

Thanks Buddy. I'm a home inspector and live in Oklahoma this is nearly exactly what I was thinking about building one myself. These tornadoes are out of control

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

I do believe this is a great design! Thanks!

[@Adrian.Hdz88]

@dustinjohnson7191 Im in east Texas Mineola Area been here 4 years seems like the weather just keeps getting worse here. I think it’s time to build one myself . Stay safe out there .

[@Adrian.Hdz88]

@McGieHomesteadAdventures Nice work man

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Thanks brother!

[@philnorris3507]

Impressive design and implementation, you are doing a good job there. Great experience for your boys too, excellent teamwork.

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Thank you very much!

[@cowboy-v4d]

You’re a good daddy and a smart person.

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Thanks!

[@stevehoover16]

Look like an awesome job you guys are all working hard congratulations on 50K

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Thank you so much 😀

[@dc3898]

My boys LOVE doing these kind of projects with me.

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

That’s absolutely awesome!!!

[@diegrinder6851]

I still use lessens learned from my dad, every single day.

[@AlexHernandez-ml7we]

Thanks for sharing the construction of your storm shelter.

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Our pleasure!

[@judyleblanc8376]

I am amazing, boys. It is nice to see boys work as young men. They will grow up to be great men. God Bless

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

You are so kind thanks!

[@StubbsMillingCo.]

Looks good McGie!!!! Done concrete a few times. We stay away from it😂 watched my dad pour concrete when I was kid. He tells us every day “boy don’t you ever go into concrete! Find something else if it comes to that!” I agree!

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

I heartily agree with this!😂😂😂

[@brianstout4362]

You and the boys done a great job Pappy!!! 🙂🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Thanks so much brother!

[@denniscarreno5882]

Beautiful work! Greetings from down under Australia….stay safe!

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Thanks, you too!

[@carolewarner101]

Wow boys, hell of a job! Y'all make a great team. That thing is built like a tank, and with all that good drainage you put in you shouldn't have trouble with water getting in and hanging around. Going to all that trouble, I think I woulda made that cellar a little bigger so y'all would have more room in the event of having to all be crammed in there during a tornado. What with four boys (all practically men), you and your wife (not to mention all your root vegetables!), it's gonna be a tight squeeze; especially if the storm lasts very long. But I guess if everybody lives, it's big enough right?! 😅 I really love your idea of stacking functions by putting the spring house on top. What a great idea to keep your root vegetables cool while keeping your foot print small. The roof overhang will also further minimize water getting to the sides of the cellar. Also a great idea to use the left-over concrete to make the slab for the stove. You really thought it all out. Can't wait to see everything all finished up!

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Thanks so much! It’s a work in progress!!!

[@sharonkatope9885]

Kudos to all involved. No, when it comes to tornados in TN, there is no overkill with rebar. The point is for them NOT to kill you. Beautifully done!

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Absolutely! I feel safe in there!😂

[@Northeastdeerhunter]

The boys did great, good teamwork. Now you can be safe from those tornadoes.

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Absolutely!!! Thanks!

[@charlessavoie2367]

A supreme family model of self sufficiency you are impressed or you are unconscious.

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Wow that’s a great compliment!

[@jamesdmagness]

Great video. Enjoyed watching the construction procedures y'all took and loved seeing y'all work together like a well oiled machine! Can't get a better crew than that. Look forward to more videos like this one.

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@CraigCorcoran-p7q]

good job mixxen the mud guys, brings back memories.

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Yes indeed!

[@janetkoball44]

What a wonderful job! It is going to be one for the books.....you all should be very proud of this hugh project!! Great bunch of working boys. I just subscribed and I look forward to your videos. Thanks from Central Oklahoma

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Thank you so much!

[@randyjoe595]

How about a follow up video on how it’s holding up as far as waterproofing and such ? You have me wanting to do this myself but the water table is a bit high in my area.

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

I would love to make that video! But we are going to have to have some rain or it will do no good! It is drier than a popcorn fart!

[@randyjoe595]

@@McGieHomesteadAdventures yessir. Same here in Louisiana .

[@noneyabeeswax3200]

Great looking project buddy and love to see them kids working much respect.

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

We’re very excited about it too!

[@JB-mf1zc]

Mighty fine job!!! God Bless!!!

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Thanks!

[@thecamocowboyoutdoors5693]

Very nice work! I think that spring house will be awesome for you. You folks have a good day.

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

I think so too! I’m so excited to have it finished!!!

[@clanwatkins]

As a 40+ year veteran of pouring mud, I'd say you should be able to park on top of your cellar just fine😂, liked watching you youguns get it built👍

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Thanks brother!

[@RussellHank-t3t]

That was very instructive.

[@burntchurch]

Great job brother is the front bucket on the tractor new? I dont recall seeing a bucket on it in the past

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

It was a rented tractor for that very reason…… I need a bucket on my tractor for sure!

[@burntchurch]

@@McGieHomesteadAdventures Yes they are real handy Cant weight to see this project done Im very interested in the water pump that your using Im wanting to try one of them

[@jimlong527]

In my grandparents Pennsylvania home’s full basement in one full cement walled room was a root cellar with a natural stream in a controlled stream that kept it cool with moisture. We hug all kinds of dried spices, cheese, fruits in barrels and meats. I am sure it still is working today.

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

That’s the perfect setup!

[@rockyanish6795]

Sweet shelter Mcgie. Love your videos Everyone needs a underground bunker.

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Absolutely agreed!

[@siewenic]

Very cool and very interesting. Can we have an update on this? Maybe a walk around?

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

I’m still hoping to get time to finish it😂

[@deca12351]

Great video !!

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Thanks!

[@Lalunabreeze]

Great job. Wow👍🏽

[@AlexeiTetenov]

19:30 Dip the broom in a bucket of water in between sections to get any loose concrete off the brush.

[@rongray4118]

Teach those young men to use vertical tied rebar in the wall for reinforcement. Of course - you may not have had a great deal of money to install - so I am considering that as well. Great video!! Great Family!!

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

I’m afraid you missed it. Every block cell had rebar

[@rongray4118]

@@McGieHomesteadAdventures I must have - was looking when you began laying block and didn't see any vert's coming out of the footing/pad... would hate to see the walls collapse in! Thank you for the reply and head's up!

[@Pterodactyl-kn3ve]

I also didn’t see any footing tie in or mortar between courses. Long term, the walls will be pushed in at the bottom.

[@duncand5148]

Bro. Micah I am a hard man to impress. Really I am. But I am very much impressed. Can’t wait to see this come into full fruition.

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

I appreciate that! I’m very excited about this project and I’m really chomping at the bit to get back on it!!!

[@duncand5148]

Quit the chomping and bite down on the bit already.Like I said before, the suspense is killing me/us.. 🤣🤣🤣 Question: Is this idea a first or a modification of an existing plan? Either way it’s absolutely ingenious. Love anything with a dual purpose.

[@homesteadfromscratch]

Nice all the way around. Something to be proud of and dang useful too!

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Absolutely! Thanks!

[@jerrykrautenstaben6584]

Did you drystack the block walls? Maybe I missed it if you used mortor. If so, why drystack opposed to mortor? Nice build.

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Purely because of speed and we were able to put rebar in every block cell and pour it in with the ceiling.

[@kgraydakota]

Great project, and nice video! I have a utility trailer about the same size as yours. I put a Harbor Freight truck bed cargo unloader on it. To unload, you just turn a hand crank and it rolls up the heavy duty tarp.

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

That’s brilliant!

[@kennethcruise7635]

GREAT job . I love storm cellers

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Me too! We’re working on the spring house on top now!

[@ShaneMorgan73]

did the blocks shift any during the pour since there was no mortar?

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

No they didn’t….. I’ve never had that happen.

[@williamwhite1596]

That's a good informative video ! God Bless !!!

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Glad it was helpful!

[@erroleabrown4317]

I had an idea while i was watching the end of your video, its for drainage of the root seller, if you make a cemented whole to the back of the seller but down in the ground more probably the roof of the whole level with the bottom of the seller and have a pipe going from the floor of the seller to the whole so the seller doesn't fill up with water then pump that water while its fresh to the garden so its a cycle, it could be a solution to keeping the seller dry.

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

That’s a great idea!

[@erroleabrown4317]

@@McGieHomesteadAdventures Thank you

[@michaelbalch9669]

A grid of 1/2 inch rebar wire ties at all intersections, where is the rebar in your block wall and what ties your floor, walls and cap to each other?

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

You obviously looked away at the wrong time….. I don’t waste time making videos longer than necessary, if you’re not going to pay attention, shut up!

[@mattroberson8679]

Ive built a few root cellars ove my seats of working with cincrete. I learn something more each time. Should have poured the walls too. Also walls and roof should have been vibrated in. Removes any possibility of air or holes. The way it was done causes slag drainage into the cinder blocks. Also don't understand the metal siding put in on the roof. Causes moisture to hold in the roof and no possibility of drying in wet conditions. Plus adds a threat of rust mold. Hard workers though.

[@fldays6798]

It's going to last a life ⌚ time and you built it 23minutes 😅😅😅😅great stuff thanks for sharing keep the cameras rolling from Florida

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

It’s amazing what a little editing can do!😂😂😂

[@mrferris]

No protective membrane around the perimeter?

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

What’s that black stuff

[@Camera1931-p5v]

Osha would be upset you have no trench box! LOL Great job!

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

I imagine you are right! Oh well!😂😂😂

[@robertheinken4838]

Great work sir! I really enjoy all the videos!

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Glad to hear it!

[@LuisRodriguez-sc1oq]

🇺🇲🇵🇷🇲🇽😎 🤔 I'm happy that you could get that trac ho, When I was young, I helped a friend dig. A basement by hand wheelbarrow at a time. Good memory, but it showed me that I wasn't afraid of work and there wasn't any pay involved either. It was just a good neighbor...

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Yes indeed! I dug my first one under my house by hand as well!!! Not easy!

[@greenwolf401]

Looking forward to seeing updates and progress. 😊

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

I’m hoping to get on it this year!

[@Christian-OkcThunder]

Did yall have any rebar drilled into the slab or throughout wall 🧱

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

It’s in the slab up in the wall

[@TheTacticalHouse]

How do the blocks lock in and not fall inward?

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Rebar and concrete.

[@Spahija42]

Just watched this video. Subscribed and looked through all your other videos. You're killing me I can't find the build you did on top of the roof! I need the saga to continue!

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

You’ll have to be patient! I haven’t built it yet!😂😂😂

[@Spahija42]

@@McGieHomesteadAdventures That's good I didn't miss it then! I put my alerts on so I'll know when you post the video of y'all doing it. Loving your stuff.

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Awesome!

[@bubbaredneck75]

i couldnt notice during the build part but did u mortar the block?

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

No I filled them with rebar and 5000 psi concrete.

[@denisfrancine3221]

First time seeing your video. Very sturdy root cellar! Will definately watch others!

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Welcome aboard!

[@RobertHood-md6tn]

Did you use mortar with setting the concrete blocks?

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

First run yes

[@rogerxxxxxxx]

Probably should have done at least a 4-6 inch vent. Six inch vent for a two story house with dryer/wood stove was seemingly OK, providing enough make-up air, but I was also using a small electric pipe vent for forcing air, rather than using natural air pressure. Also need to account for pipe bends, requiring increasing the diameter for each bend. A vent pipe for only a storm shelter or food storage, probably OK for having it nearby, but for a safety shelter, usually vent pipe's egresses are usually located a good distance away. Glad you have a good storm/food storage shelter though! Better off than I! Love the rebar engineering. Good luck if somebody ever tries finding a weak spot!

[@craigmcdonald5689]

I saw the rebar in the floor, but nothing in the block?

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Your eye are pitiful…… it’s pretty obvious every cell has it

[@lewis9888]

I also hope you laid drainage pipe around the outside base of your cellar before you backfilled with the gravel and/or dirt.

[@newdogatplay]

50000 subs congratulations mica and crew

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Thank you so much 😀

[@chrismiesner6973]

Wow amazing work

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Thank you!

[@GypsyBrokenwings]

Question, why didn't you put some of that rebar in your blocks?

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Why don’t you go back and watch 12:30 again and actually use your eyeballs this time! Good grief!🙄🙄🙄

[@eweandmeranch4024]

Nice job! I saw a cool idea for ditch drain materials on another channel. Was too use highway guard rail layed down to carry water downhill.

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Cool idea!

[@kinglee3990]

It would have been nice to use a concrete vibrator to use on the slab above the root cellar. When you did the drain pipe for the cellar it would have been nice to put a separate drain pipe for the the under the cellar concrete floor so that any water collecting from the exterior side walls has somewhere to go instead of collecting around the exterior of the walls and trying to find a hole to come into the root cellar. I used rebar inside the cinderblocks to help re-enforce the walls so that there would not be any cracks from the side wall ground pressure pushing in. It looks like you have clay that you were digging in. This has a high pressure when it gets wet and will put a lot of pressure on the exterior walls. A concrete vibrator would have helped to make the hollow cinder blocks stronger. Overall since it is not very deep it the walls should hold.

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

I’m hoping that the rebar and 5000 psi concrete will be enough to keep it from moving. The 100% gravel backfill will also help.

[@crookedandsteep]

Did you leave the big wooden support beams inside?

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

For now, they’ll be removed eventually

[@lyleminyard2308]

Make the sign say TANK parking only😂😂😂😂😂😂 great job man! Again!

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

😂😂😂 that would be awesome!!!😂😂😂

[@MDC2020]

Did you dry stack all those block but your first course?

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Yes, indeed!

[@nevergiveup-db6fp]

Did you guys not put any steel in your block wall horizontal or vertical?

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Yes indeed!

[@nevergiveup-db6fp]

I apologize you’re right

[@Hans-k9d]

Awesome.... Your rebar is more than enough.....

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

That is always very reassuring when I think about a need to take shelter!

[@8interlanders]

Curious why you didn't use mortar in between all your blocks?

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

The underground part got filled with 5000 psi concrete and rebar, so no need.

[@kikani8637]

I’m thinking about diy’ing my own shelter how much did this cost for all The materials

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

I can’t remember but several thousand……3 or 4

[@kikani8637]

Thank you I appreciate it

[@DR-um2bv]

Was that tar paper or plastic or rubber between block walls and dirt

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Plastic rubber. Heavy duty.

[@kayashmore4296]

It looked like you just stacked the blocks for the wall? You didn't cement them together you just filled the blocks with cement? If so, I have never seen anyone do that before. I saw something on the exterior was it tarred or foamboard insulation? I stopped at your site because it looked different from anyone elses. Stay safe. I love seeing the family all as helpers. God bless you all.

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Yes, indeed, we dry stacked the block, and then we put rebar all the way across the top and down both sides in one piece. We definitely poured the concrete in a solid piece from the floor, and over the top and back down the other side.

[@mattwheaton7621]

Couldn’t tell, but did you vibrate the Crete when you core filled?

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

No, we just punched rebar down in there and packed it.

[@audramckinney]

Did you just you mortar for the bottom row and then dry stack?

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Yes.

[@rogerlayne8623]

Ok now so you did all that work and used some really good materials and I'm trying to be a smart Alek but no cement for the building blocks?

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Nope, just 5K psi concrete and rebar in every cell

[@bensprinks]

What happens after a week of hard rain?

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

It’ll be a bit damp….. but you saw the two drains right?

[@michaelc1664]

cool, but my thing is you did not use anything to set all the blocks, so this can allow them to easily shift as time goes on, but that is my 2 cents, otherwise it pretty cool! Nice job good to see it was a family thing

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Sorry I guess you missed the part where they all got filled with rebar and 5K psi concrete?

[@vernbruyere9141]

Nice That will hold em off.Your a smart man Mcgie

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

I guess we’ll see 🙂

[@rondavis191]

i started to say not bad fer a swamp guinny till i seen you sweep finish that concrete, lol . lol..

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Bigmac-cy3kd]

I do have a question, as I will soon build one of these myself. I didnt notice what is holding the cement blocks together? No mortor?

[@Bigmac-cy3kd]

How are the walls held together?

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

The first run is bonded to the floor with mortar and there are 3 rebar pins holding each wall to the floor as well. The roof and walls were then poured monolithically so it’s all one continuous piece of concrete (5000 psi) with the rebar extending from the floor up the wall inside the block, across the ceiling and back down the opposite side wall in one piece. Each and every block cell has rebar and as you can see multiple sizes and configurations of rebar are in the actual ceiling.

[@Bland-79]

How much did the materials for that root cellar cost on average?

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

I honestly don’t remember. That was last summer and I didn’t keep records. My guess is probably around 3500-4000$

[@bryandawkins6897]

just curious, I noticed you put mortar on the first row of block but the rest of the block rows have none. is there a reason you did it this way? disclaimer -- I have no block laying experience and only asking for my understanding. I ran across this video due to wanting to build a root cellar with block and have not seen anyone build the walls this way. thank you in advance.

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Thanks! Yes I did this because I knew I was going to fill the walls with 5000 psi concrete and rebar. That wasn’t my mistake but rather the fact that I made the hole in the ground just big enough to fit the structure..,… I should have made the hole at least a foot and a half bigger on all sides allowing for a couple drain tiles. But by and large it is doing fine…… here’s what I did to combat my moisture problem… kzbin.info/www/bejne/fHjUaGZrqaelnq8si=AEN3aLyyEmoqOkWF

[@randompacks6553]

What was the cost of the project? Also great video

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Completely lost track of cost. 3-4k I guess

[@jimmygraham5693]

Very enjoyable video, first time watching and subscribed. Looking forward to watching all your past videos.

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Welcome! I believe you are in for a treat!

[@paultaylor1076]

No trap on the drain?

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Nope!