Building our Dream Home 3 | Foundation Time! Digging Out and Pouring the Foundation

We're pouring a foundation for our dream home, and this home building project is happening fast! We've been dreaming of this home build for years now and we can hardly believe how quickly it's coming together. First, Darren stops by to dig out the foundation. Next, the foundation crew get the footers and stem wall form boards up, and the foundation gets poured as a monopour. Pouring the foundation made this whole thing more real to us than it's ever been and now we're ready to see some framing.
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[@marierichards9400]

I’ve been watching you for years. You have inspired this 76 yr old widow to learn and grow. To hear and see your excitement warms my heart. God is so good❤️

[@MikeKincaid79]

That warms my heart to hear, Marie! Thanks for following along on our journey.

[@greenthumbelina7331]

Mike, Shelley, Ally, and Emily, watching your dreams of a new home turn into reality has to be extremely exciting, and I'm delighted that you are taking us along on your new house journey. Have a wonderful weekend! ~Margie🤗🏰💐💕

[@MikeKincaid79]

And I'm very gad you're hear with us, Margie! Thanks for being a part of our family.

[@greenthumbelina7331]

@@MikeKincaid79 Thanks, Mike, that's awesome, you're all so sweet! 🤗

[@jimp4037]

Mike you gotta be on Cloud 9!!! Thanks for bringing us along on this journey with you.

[@MikeKincaid79]

Right now it's all work, lol. Cloud 9 will come when I'm sitting on the front porch and enjoying the scenery. Yeah, it's been fun posting these updates. I'll keep updating as we go. Framers should be next.

[@insolentstickleback3266]

So cool for the kids to see all this happening! My dad bought the 3 acres I am on in 73, we lived 3 miles away at the time. Every night after the parents got home from work we would drive out to see the work they did on the house that day. I very clearly remember the excitement I felt as a kid seeing our home get built!

[@MikeKincaid79]

Really cool to hear your story. I hope my kids feel the same right now. I think my daughters are most excited to get their own sinks in their bathroom, haha.

[@juliarroberts1621]

It’s finally happening. Ground breaking. Congratulations!!!!!

[@MikeKincaid79]

Yes, finally!

[@johnhamilton9229]

Ok Mike, you’re going to need a magnet to collect nails each day off the dirt. They will find your foot. Keep an area for lumber throw away. You’ll find there is a lot of 2x4 pieces still usable the contractors won’t use. So excited for you.

[@MikeKincaid79]

Thanks John. Yep, we're doing all the cleanup and I'll be saving any good lumber. The scraps will by used for firewood.

[@Paul-Coburn]

Dreams do come true if you are willing to work hard enough. You and Shelley worked hard for this. Keep Dreaming my friend.

[@MikeKincaid79]

Yes, very hard. We've been saving for many years. Good to finally see a dream of 17 years start to come true.

[@raquel201059]

Thanks for sharing part of your life. Please Mike keep it simple and you’ll never regret any decisions after you’ve finished your dream home. 🎉🎉

[@MikeKincaid79]

Thank you, Gio! I like that advice. Trying to keep things as simple as possible right now.

[@camicri4263]

Hi Mike, so exciting! I think that the girls are more excited than you are 😉. Amazing how fast things are coming along! The finishings take more time. But it will get done fast, make sure you check on them all the time so they do it right and don't cut corners. Please have everything in writing, quotes and the description of the job they say they will do and their signature because now in days a shake hand is not enough. Excited for you guys! God bless! Hugs ❤🤗

[@marktoldgardengnome4110]

The 3 most dreaded words are, "Change in order". Looking good!

[@MikeKincaid79]

Thanks Camelia! We're out there every day checking on things. So far so good, and you're right about the girls being more excited. I'm looking forward to being done with it so I can move on to the property and back to rhododendrons, lol. I've got enough energy to do this once in my life and then I think I'm done with home building, haha.

[@camicri4263]

You are doing it at the right time! We had so many homes and remodeled every one of them and now in a mobile home 😱. I never cared for one and not my favorite but here I am. Lol, you know where the fun is: plant and pretty stuff! Blessings 🙏❤️🤗 hugs to you and your girls ❣️

[@GumriRN]

One of the most exciting (& expensive) times of your lives. TREASURE IT. So touching to hear how you guys worked hard to afford this dream house. Too few actually DO work hard like you. No handouts for Mike & Shelley😉😂 I guess Basements aren’t typical in Oregon. They’re overrated & so expensive (ton of concrete needed. And, it would probably flood in Oregon ‘s rain ☔️. Don’t need that headache. Such an exciting time; treasure it kiddo.

[@schifflangefarms4539]

I have always lived in a house with a basement and wouldn't live without one. Need it to store things, workshop and rec room, fruit room etc.

[@MikeKincaid79]

We're actually in Washington, just a couple hours north of the Oregon border, but yes, no basement. I'd love to have a basement but the ground water is too high in most places around here. We have worked very hard for this for the 17 years we've lived here. It's definitely the most expensive thing we've ever done but it's the best thing to spend our money on in our eyes. You are 100% correct, no handouts for us. We both came from families of much smaller means and have worked hard to make this happen. Still don't have enough to complete it but we'll figure it out before it's done. Thanks so much for being here and following the journey, Deni.

[@GumriRN]

@@MikeKincaid79 You guys are hard-working heroes. Stay the course. Honestly, you’ll see, it’ll be finished sooner than you think. YOUR DREAM HOME 🏠 WILL BE A REALITY. You guys def. deserve the best. 👍🏻

[@Dale_LifeSoup]

I couldn’t be happier for you Mike. Congratulations on finally seeing everything coming together

[@MikeKincaid79]

Thanks Dale, I appreciate it.

[@angelicaardon6689]

Thanks Mike to make us part of your dream

[@MikeKincaid79]

And thank you for following along with it, Angelica.

[@zaviahopethomas-woundedsou9848]

I'm almost as excited for you as you are! I would love to see a floor plan!

[@MikeKincaid79]

I need to get a video of that up for you. We designed it ourselves. Simple, but fits our needs perfectly.

[@zaviahopethomas-woundedsou9848]

@@MikeKincaid79 That would be wonderful!

[@tomjensen618]

It's going to be little himalaya up there when you get all the rhodies in, very nice.Thanks Mike, you will need a holiday in 2 months, believe me. Lol.

[@MikeKincaid79]

Haha, I feel like I need a holiday now. Burning that candle fast man!

[@zaviahopethomas-woundedsou9848]

I love all the covered porches! My many house plans have several of those too!

[@MikeKincaid79]

They are almost essential up here.

[@zaviahopethomas-woundedsou9848]

@@MikeKincaid79 I agree! I have a covered front porch now and love it! Often times in the spring rains I will sit out there on the swing and enjoy the fresh air.

[@mersgm7730]

This is super exciting Mike. Stay safe everyone 🙏🏼

[@LULC0759]

So exciting to watch this unfold for you all. Can you imagine how much dirt would be piled if you had a basement😮

[@MikeKincaid79]

No, lol, I can't imagine.

[@LULC0759]

@@MikeKincaid79 you should see pics of ours last year….I never thought the “hills” would ever be gone.😝

[@alandrury9955]

I'm really enjoying seeing this, It's amazing how fast your construction goes over there. Here it all takes much longer

[@MikeKincaid79]

I'm pretty amazed as well. The past few weeks have moved at lightning speed.

[@RedHotFiat]

I really hope all goes well with your build. We built a house in 1993 and we had a blast picking out the design and all the finishes. We had our foundation poured and the framing contractor was scheduled to start the next week but he canceled. We had to scramble and find a new framer and the one we got was better than the one we originally picked. He made a few changes before starting that made the flow of the rooms and the look of the ceiling so much better. Good luck!

[@MikeKincaid79]

Awesome! We're really lucky to have our framer too. Many consider him and his crew the best in the whole area. Many years of experience and builds good quality homes.

[@mariohernandez-y6f]

WOW !!!!!!! ..... I'm very exited to see how the new house will be like .......

[@tinah8065]

How fun and exciting! Thank you for sharing! We are hoping to start our build soon. It is neat to see the differences in building procedures for different parts of the country.

[@MikeKincaid79]

Yeah, I'm sure it all has to do with weather and soil conditions. Our frost line is about 18 inches and most people have crawl spaces under their homes in this area. I'd love to have build a basement but high ground water can be a problem and I don't need any rivers flowing under my house, haha. Good luck with your build!

[@msbuglinbowlin9086]

So very happy for you all!!

[@donnaradamgarcia8121]

Good day Mike and family, cant wait tomsee your dream house until its fully done. I'll keep watching .. good luck Mike and family .. have a blessed day to all.

[@MikeKincaid79]

Thanks for following the build project, Donna! I'll keep updating as we go.

[@dreaminggreennursery]

Loving this series Mike and family! I've done construction for a long time around 20 years, so I love seeing new builds, the whole process is a pain, but worth it in the end. Just be prepared for craziness until it's done. I'm transitioning out of construction, and into the Backyard Nursery end of things because construction beats your body up over the years. 3 guys standing, 2 guys working , seems about right! 🤣😂 Thanks for sharing 👍👍😉

[@MikeKincaid79]

LOL, it's definitely been a crazy 3 or 4 weeks! And there's no sign of it slowing down. Looking forward to getting the main structure up. I think I'll be able to take a deep breath at that point.

[@dreaminggreennursery]

@@MikeKincaid79 you will be able to take a deep breath when your Foreman does 🤣😂. Good luck!

[@jonicarlson7950]

Wow Mike! So exciting! Thanks for bringing us all along for the ride.

[@MikeKincaid79]

Of course! Glad you're hear to enjoy the journey with us, Joni.

[@theoverworkedgardener5648]

Awesome. We down in Texas understand outdoor living spaces. During the summer you want something to block out that sun off of you. Can't wait to see how the the back porch looks like. For some reason I think ruger's going to like that a lot

[@MikeKincaid79]

Yes, good point. Gotta keep that skin melting sun off of you. Ruger will love the cold concrete.

[@elainewhitehouse7158]

Exciting times ahead!! Can't wait to see your new home finished and furnished with your personal touches. It's going to be beautiful!! 😉🙂💕

[@MikeKincaid79]

Yes! Shellie is looking forward to getting to the interior.

[@carolsuch5646]

Hi Mike Thanks for sharing your new build with us, it's so exciting for you, Shelly and the girls. Carol

[@MikeKincaid79]

You’re welcome, Carol!

[@lobe2032]

I am getting so excited about this and stressed waiting to see the next stage, I feel like I am doing this all over again, only it was just me and my husband doing the work, you, at least, have help. I love this, and all of you, hugs and kisses to everyone💋💖💖💖💖💋💋💋

[@MikeKincaid79]

Yes, very stressful, and looking forward to getting the main structure done. Still waiting on framers but should happen soon. Thanks for all the love, Glenda!

[@lisazappolo9989]

So exciting! It's wonderful to see dreams come true for good people. Thank you for sharing all of this.

[@MikeKincaid79]

You bet, Lisa!

[@robertdurkin7596]

Happy, dream country home to finish soon, can't wait..good job. Mike !👍😉

[@MikeKincaid79]

Thanks, we're really looking forward to the final outcome.

[@robertdurkin7596]

@@MikeKincaid79 exciting to coming up when it done, how long ? 😉

[@wildchook745]

Looking good, Mike and Shelly, ...love your forever home ...yay!

[@MikeKincaid79]

Thanks Mary!

[@robinfeuling1322]

Looks good!!!! I thought I saw the cement trucks go by. Now I will be watching for the lumber trucks. So excited for you guys.

[@MikeKincaid79]

Yes, 3 cement trucks and a pump truck! No lumber yet but framers should be out in a week or so. Gotta get Darren back over to backfill around the foundation.

[@nenaenriquez3480]

Congratulations dear family 🎉

[@MikeKincaid79]

Thank you, Nena!

[@lawrencesolman6673]

Loving this series. Building your house is a very exciting (and stressful) time. I built my house. I'm looking forward to following your progress. Maybe include in your next video a look at your floor plan before showing the framing progress. I enjoy your other videos as well! Thank you on a great job!

[@MikeKincaid79]

Thanks so much, Lawrence! Glad you're enjoying the videos. So you can appreciate what I'm going through since you've been through it. Exciting and stressful all at the same time, lol. I do plan to show the plans in a video at some point soon, and talk about how we arrived at them. Might get my wife involved in that video since she was a big part in it.

[@cabennett2002]

How exciting to see a dream take place!

[@MikeKincaid79]

Yes, very!

[@sallyeblen7032]

So exciting!! I am so happy for you all. God bless!🙂

[@MikeKincaid79]

Thank you Sally, and thanks for following our journey!

[@osvaldocontrerassr.7589]

I'm so happy and it's not even my house. Congratulations 😊

[@MikeKincaid79]

Haha, I appreciate you being here and following the journey, Osvaldo.

[@geoffbartlett8203]

Looks great mate. All the best and hope your dreams come to fruition smoothly ✌️ from 🇦🇺

[@MikeKincaid79]

Thanks Geoff!

[@Demy26]

Nice

[@sandieweatherup]

So excited for you. Thanks for taking us along. Speaking of rhododendrons, my favorite one now gets afternoon sun in Georgia because we had to take out a declining tree.😢 I'm worried it will fry. I saw a tip someone did where they planted giant sunflowers on the south and west sides to give it shade. I think I'm gonna try it. I bought three packages of sunflowers.😂

[@MikeKincaid79]

Oh wow, that's a fantastic idea! I really like that one, going to have to try it.

[@ivetalambert2371]

I'm so happy for you ❤ Nothing can be better than own home and freedom.

[@MikeKincaid79]

Yes! and even better once we get it paid off.

[@charlottehaworth6455]

Oh my goodness me that was so fast looks amazing. Can’t wait to see the next one.❤

[@MikeKincaid79]

Yes, it's moving much faster than I realized.

[@noelleQB]

Exciting times my friend! Wishing your family the best.

[@MikeKincaid79]

Thanks Noelle!

[@noellanmcdaniel9055]

So proud! You've earned it. Like all of us, long time subscriber

[@MikeKincaid79]

I appreciate it Noellan! This has been a long time coming.

[@zaviahopethomas-woundedsou9848]

Between your shops would be a wonderful area for some pomegranates! They have beautiful flowers and fruit (usually in November).

[@MikeKincaid79]

I hadn't considered that. Do they grow well up here in the PNW?

[@zaviahopethomas-woundedsou9848]

@@MikeKincaid79 Yes. I got mine when they were only about six inches and it took 8 years to get fruit. They are the sweetest pomegranates I have ever had! I have the varietys of Wonderful and Eversweet. that I have eaten. But I am looking for the soft-seeded varieties because then the seeds are not noticeable when you eat them. Raintree carries some.

[@MikeKincaid79]

Good to know. We're about a 1.5 hour drive from Raintree. I've been there once and looking for another excuse to make the trip again.

[@zaviahopethomas-woundedsou9848]

@@MikeKincaid79 You should check out the elderberries too. The native light blue ones are beautiful!

[@Growing-Our-Retirement]

Exciting! Wow!

[@soulgirlktf]

How wonderful, it's going to be beautiful. Such a lovely thing to do, plan and design your home it's exciting. Looks like a fabulous plan and a wonderful place to live / work.

[@MikeKincaid79]

Yes, it's been a fun journey so far with lots of ups and downs, but good to finally see things becoming real. Thanks for being here with us!

[@afriendofB]

Super cool. So happy for you.

[@MikeKincaid79]

Thanks, Alan!

[@lukeott58]

Really cool! What a great project.

[@MikeKincaid79]

It's been a wild ride, that's for sure.

[@SJKurd]

A beautiful design in a beautiful place. After completing the house, will you make videos about plants and will you make a green house?

[@MikeKincaid79]

I'm still making videos about plants and the expansion of this nursery. I have several plant videos cooking right now. I will also do videos on the rhododendron blooms this year. Just taking a short detour to build our home. I have plans to build a larger hoop house and eventually a greenhouse. I will film it all.

[@heystevo]

Just amazing!

[@MikeKincaid79]

Yes!

[@terriefirmin3190]

Love the journey ❤

[@MikeKincaid79]

Thanks for following the journey, Terrie!

[@jennr6928]

I’d love to see the plans!

[@MikeKincaid79]

I'll work on filming a video on them.

[@beverleygregory]

hopefully you are having the crawl space concreted if left just uncovered dirt you will always have a damp smell there ,believe me, Ive experienced this, even a plastic membrane covered with gravel is better than nothing, hope you bear this in mind

[@MikeKincaid79]

It's covered in thick mil plastic.

[@markvasiloff2217]

Isn’t it so exciting for you all! So happy for you. I am curious. Why did you choose a crawl space vs a raised slab?

[@MikeKincaid79]

Crawl spaces are ubiquitous with building in this area.

[@clmontgomery6023]

SO EXCITING!!!!!!!!!! Is the same property where you planted all the GREEN GIANTS?

[@MikeKincaid79]

Yep, same property!

[@newbutt]

Very cool, Mike. Quite different from your other videos, but interesting to watch, eager to see the step by step & the finished product. Thanks for sharing.

[@MikeKincaid79]

Glad you enjoyed it David

[@muffinludger7848]

COMO SIEMPRE LATINOS EN ACCIÓN!!!!!

[@MikeKincaid79]

Jajaja, eso es bastante divertido!

[@muffinludger7848]

Hi Mike, la mayoría de latinos somos muy trabajadores, te doy las gracias por darles trabajo a ellos, saludos desde Portland Oregon!!!!

[@baldyeti]

So excited for you, brother! I didn’t hear mention of a green room/plant room/propagation station during the house tour. Did you lose that battle with Mrs. Shelley? 😉

[@MikeKincaid79]

We originally had a 3rd car garage designed with windows and sky lights 25x16. Was going to be an office/aquarium/plant room. Had to get rid of it due to cost. Broke my heart a little but someday I’ll possibly finish it.

[@vonries]

That's great Mike. Was the site supervisor your wife? That's what I'm guessing.

[@MikeKincaid79]

Haha, yep. She's the boss

[@joeebear]

Off topic , have you considered growing dwarf date palms?

[@MikeKincaid79]

Nope, hadn’t considered it. Is that something I can grow in the South Puget Sound region? Sounds like a warm weather tree

[@imeldafarmbackyard]

😮

[@MikeKincaid79]

I know, right

[@tomfoolery90cw]

Hey Mike, on a similar journey to you but years and years to go still. Just got a property, why no basement? Cost? Location?

[@MikeKincaid79]

Cost and location. We still don't have enough money to finish this as it is and don't want to be in debt forever. Aside from that, it wouldn't work here because we have ground water just 3 feet down in many areas in the spring. It's a long process and we're glad it's finally at the point it is. The hard part is all the planning, permits, and dirt work. Once you get that done, it starts moving fast. Good luck on your project!

[@lorettarobertson5687]

No basement?

[@MikeKincaid79]

Not in our area. The ground water is too high.

[@kckola4553]

Hey Mike! Off-base question for ya...If I purchase your training on your "Propagate Plants Like a Pro" website, will it help me in starting a backyard Japanese Maple Tree nursery? Or do you offer any sort of consulting service? -Kurt

[@MikeKincaid79]

The videos are primarily about building and using the propagation frame that I use, complete with bottom heat. I go through several years of how it all works in relation to rhododendrons. I don't cover Japanese Maple Trees in the videos but I do have a video about selling plants from home. The good news is, all my Japanese Maple videos are on KZbin, and free.

[@bonniemccormack1361]

05:14 man door?? You mean Michelle door 😉😜

[@MikeKincaid79]

LOL, I suppose it's her garage, hahaha.

[@lizl6606]

I can't wait for maybe a year from now to see more Rhodes after all the brush is cleared out at your back porch I love all the different colours there are available But as of today it's nice to have something so big in your life come to fruition especially when you choose the different finishes inside your home It'll really feel like yours Are the girls choosing what colours go into their rooms? That will feel special for them🇨🇦🦩

[@MikeKincaid79]

I've been working hard at clearing a lot of brush over there lately. I'll have to do a walk around of the whole property and show you. My wife and kids are very excited about paint colors. Much more than I am, haha.