Restoring A $7,000 Mansion: Building An Incredible Attic Staircase

I am designing and building a new staircase for the incredible attic in my $7,000 mansion.
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[@johnhenderson3646]

Juston "the neighbor " is the unheralded hero on this job. The brains behind the project.

[@judytruesdell6816]

Love Justin 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@jberg8159]

He’s a very talented carpenter, no doubt about it.

[@davidmager2827]

Juston deserves a lot of credit for calculating the step height and platform locations in order to account for the yet to be installed wood flooring and the oak treads to be installed on the stairs. The key to installing stairs is that the rise on every step is exactly the same to prevent people from tripping.

[@casperghst42]

It'd be interesting with a YT channel with Justin and Roman.

[@pamshellum746]

Yes! Heros in my book, I want to borrow them some day! 😉

[@aaro_n]

Again shout out to coles editor! Making these videos extra entertaining. Your work doesn't go unnoticed

[@katiek1856]

I love the (almost) daily updates on this construction project. I’ve been following your channel since before Nav came along. KZbin recommended your channel because I had been watching old home restoration videos. You were only in the “decluttering” stage 😂 but I stuck around and I feel like I’ve been with you the whole time cheering you on. I know it’s going to look amazing when you’re done.

[@darlenehanfmann896]

I’m a little ocd when it comes to cleaning so I loved watching Cole clean up!!! Can’t wait to see you guys all moved in and settled! Question…how many bedrooms will there be?

[@HH-li5xl]

Same!!!!

[@carrieg1050]

Same-same!!

[@keithwinchester7810]

I started watching about the same time.

[@ed121719]

Me too!

[@maximiliankylen]

Imagine your kids watching this 20 years in the future, seeing how their dad and friends rebuilt the family home 😊 Keep up the good work! 🙏🏻👍🏻

[@madisonsgrandy]

Justin is a stair building wizard. His skills are impressive. Roman is such an energetic worker. He would be hard to keep up with if I had to work beside him. The house is coming together.

[@Pets-n-Treats]

New candle scent: Construction Lumber Pine.

[@HannahMattox]

My sister had one in the 90's that smelled like a brand new car tire when you lit it. Candles that are weird are my jam 😂

[@mlm7598]

Great idea~ LOL Great thought!!!🕯

[@HabitualButtonPusher]

Where those “secret stairs” are in the main bedroom. Consider a murphy type door with shelves so the space can be useful for storage and some soundproofing. In fact may want to double insulate the main bedroom for when your kids are teenagers. You’ll thank me when you’re older haha

[@johnfristoe4256]

This has got to be the cleanest construction site of all time

[@leetingler619]

I saw a suggestion for an elevator. I concur. If not installing now, make provision for one later by building the space for it. This way, you can do it later😊

[@harveyrousejr.2069]

I have enjoyed the house re-build as much as the farming videos. Justin and Roman are very talented.

[@fredericrike5974]

Nahhhh- they are "just farmers", some of the most broadly gifted and determined people you will ever meet. Any "farmer's day" is taking care of whatever is on fire at that moment- from seeding to reaping, from mere repair to rebuilding, they tend to do it all and usually only contract our after they prove it is outside their wheelhouse. Something the Cornstars look to be well able to do.

[@jermiester7772]

I know this may sound weird, but my wife and I get giddy when we see a new video from you guys. You make renovating a fun and entertaining time, just love it.

[@dalegereaux1863]

After watching The Weather Channel, I'm hoping you guys were not in the path of any of the bad storms. 🙏

[@justsayin1958]

I recommend frame and open up under your secret stairs for additional storage or build in pull out drawers accessed from your built in closet.

[@lpschick7237]

You guys crack me up with your “games”. Cole you are paying for all of that wood. You have 2 boys. You could make them building blocks with the scrap pieces of wood. I remember building all kinds of stuff with building blocks there were DIY from my Dad. You could even paint them in different colors & shapes. So they become educational as well as fun. Save yourselves the money now. At that young age they are just as happy to play with boxes. Little Eddie will enjoy stacking & knocking over stuff. Just an idea for all the scraps you have. Wood isn’t cheap. Looking good guys!

[@terrystephens1102]

Cole, you are so fortunate to have such a great carpenter- Juston is so talented. The three of you are a great team 😁👌👌👌❤️❤️❤️

[@ritarackley9635]

I totally agree. Justin is amazing and very quiet.

[@ritarackley9635]

Justin reminds us so much of a neighbor young man that we have watched grow up. He is also a very talented carpenter. You’re lucky to have such a great carpenter as a neighbor. Justin your skills shine in this project!

[@sharonalexa]

Roman waking Cole from his taco coma was hilarious. You guys are literally house surgeons! You rock!

[@user-mw8tz5hx6i]

YOU MEN ARE DOING A BRILLIANT JOB. COLE, YOUR GRANDFATHER WOULD BE VERY PROUD OF YOU.I SHURE YOUR FAMILY IS.

[@user-mw8tz5hx6i]

THANKS,THREE BRAINS ARE BETTER THAN ONE.THATS WHAT MAKES YOU MEN BRILLIANT. SMILE.KEEP UP THE GREAT JOB YOU ARE DOING.

[@AdamsAdams-fc1ld]

You should get Justin a set of Encroma color blind glasses that correct the color cones and he can see color like we do.

[@constanceblair6625]

I am so addicted to the renovation/ remodel series on this channel so thanks for the fix tonight.

[@laurel2453]

I am praying you and your family continue to be safe from the devastating weather and Tornadoes in Iowa.

[@stumpy2816]

Looking great Cole.👍👍

[@judytruesdell6816]

Me too🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@Theteaspot5]

Same! I’ve been thinking of them and hope they’re safe, and build a tornado shelter

[@teepeeX]

U hope all are safe

[@kennypascoe4752]

Tornadoes are gods will!

[@kimbain4368]

I’m loving watching this redo! You three gentlemen crack me up. Plus, there’s learning stuff-always fun for me, even at 70! . I love watching all the critical thinking you guys do. Keep up the good work!

[@mostlyinterested1016]

I love how you guys rib on each other and yet work so well together and get the job done.

[@jamesbreault5762]

Justin is absolutely a great carpenter.

[@microbuilder]

Good people attract good people. Based on Justin and Roman, Cole must be a pretty good dude lol

[@mpdoan2]

Your kids are going to LOVE the "secret" staircase!

[@TheStevenc819]

You guys are so much fun to watch and listen to. Everything is looking awesome Cole

[@williamharrison4261]

Just to say I've been watching your videos for years. I wanted to see chaos of the surrounding areas changed. To see what it is now. Now again with the house, all that labor and watching it come around from wanting to preserve a family legacy. Also I wanted to say that I watched a video recently were a wife gave her husband a gift of a new type of glasses for color blindness. Watching him seeing color for the first time in his life was all inspiring. Maybe Justin might look into that. Best of luck with the house

[@jeremy1350]

Hi Papa Cole, you know I cannot end my day without the next installment of the House Rebuild. Well Done Gentlemen. See ya tomorrow !!

[@seanobyrne6481]

Another great video, Justin makes it look so easy 😮

[@stanleygallman7800]

Thanks to everyone who contributed to the making of this video. IT was really a good ending to the episode of 3. Thanks guys 😀

[@chrisgossman6512]

I feel like I should put in prayer for harvest this year: May your harvest go way better than predicted, and storage becomes an issue. Keep the white combine away. And mechanical issues are minimal. Happy subscriber 😊!

[@maryelizabeth7528]

Home transformations are incredible to watch! While I have watched others struggle with building stairs, you guys make it look effortless. Another observation, you guys work well together. Your brains seem to be in sync and you all have a sense of humor, the latter of which is proven, as you have managed to not kill each other.... yet.

[@JustSayin916]

Love seeing more acknowledgement of Justin and Roman! Yay Justin! Yay Roman! YAY COLE!!!!

[@Bella_Kilori]

Hot damn another video! Lets get it boys

[@user-kv7kd1mh2b]

Hello Cole, Roman, and Justin, I hope and pray everyone there is safe with all of the tornados that has ripped through Iowa this week. Please let us know that you all and the extended Cornstar family is safe too. God Bless you all.

[@Romegrom]

❤

[@SaraBryan-sw7ri]

Your videos are a breath of fresh air, always enjoy watching

[@Testing-123]

So satisfying to see the stairs completed

[@jackierindlisbacher9725]

I love watching you rebuild your great great grandfather's house. I love old houses. 🥰😇

[@darlenem4940]

Justin has been awesome with this re build. How does he put up with cole's napping. Lol everyone knows you don't give Cole tacos until later in the day 😊

[@rockysplace6012]

Just a thought: what I think would be really cool is a secret book case door hiding the secret staircase to the attic

[@jvan6360]

Save all those small pieces of wood. You can paint them various non toxic colors and have wonderful building blocks for the children of the house.

[@1977islander]

I'm thinking the same thing. Round off all edges and corners, sand them smooth, paint them bright colors, and then put a clear coat on them. The boys will have years of creative building fun with them.

[@vmdyer6743]

Save some for birdhouses .make each family member a birdhouse out of pieces of the grandfather's house planks 😊❤you will not regret it !

[@AffectionateDriftwood-vr2sf]

I done a night shift (health care worker) and then slept and then wake up to this beauty! Cole u teasebag! I am so inspired....I am almost tempted to rearrange my house after this! Great work boys!

[@sorcerermmfan]

I'm quite enjoying the different iterations of misspelled obstickles.

[@bryanirwin5473]

I'm waiting for obstackells

[@davidcopperfield-notthemag397]

Awesome! This staircase is going to be the beautiful masterpiece of the house! Such a great idea! 🤗

[@justmeiniowa]

It's only the staircase to the attic, it won't be seen by many once finished.

[@fritzie1968]

WOW Cole. That lawn is looking fancy!! Congrats. Your hard work is certainly paying off!!

[@onedogfarm6731]

The build is really starting to get exciting!! It's taking shape and looking good!!!

[@pattithuell3381]

Loving watching the rebuild. It’s probably good Canadian lumber giving you that smell!😊

[@angelalarratt6843]

After a tough day I'm so glad to see a video from you all Thank you for making my day end on a high and giggles x

[@rickriley7018]

I too pray safety from extreme weather for you all. Also Truly hope you can get your house restoration completed I seems it will be wonderful... Rick

[@miltonhurd1016]

The kids are going to love running up and down those stairs!

[@russellhouston3759]

I so so love the fast forward feature.... Thank you, YT!!!!!!!!

[@robertfarnum4994]

Cole are you going to add residential fire sprinkler system? It may be worth the cost with your extensive remodel.

[@speliotis]

Im a fan.. the three of you make such a great team.... Its magic seeing your new home coming together.

[@carolineleemon2562]

The amount of work, precision, the fun comradery between you guys and Cole's happiness thru it all, even cleaning up is so refreshing to watch. I do hold my breathe when you guys walk across those open floor joists!! My husband is color blind, not easy! I did get him some of those special glasses for outside-first time he saw a rainbow in color.... and he described it, saying he NEVER knew it was colorful like that, I about cried!!! Love seeing your videos!!!

[@melindaivey4772]

I love these updates! It's looking better each and every day.

[@777chris]

Very nice. You three get a lot done in a day. One suggestion: check for potential problems getting larger items (beds, dressers, etc) up the stairs. You may need to make railings removable and not have half walls between the stairs. I lived in a 2nd floor apartment added to an old house with a 90 degree entry and exit to the stairs. It was very, very difficult moving in and out.

[@SandraPhillips-cb5og]

Bro, your videos are gold.

[@billnln3180]

I love watching your fast forward editing. It really makes things fun watching. God bless .

[@Lisa-xy4nm]

Boy, you guys are spittin out these videos like hot cakes LOL❤ Love it

[@chrisallen2005]

Cedric is doing a great job .

[@Lisa-xy4nm]

He sure is!!!

[@beverlyb5144]

Great job!! I loved the quiz for the board guessing. You guys are too much. Loving your videos and I can’t believe how fast those stairs went up and I am so happy to see a construction site where you guys clean up after yourselves ALL THE TIME!!!!!

[@toshayonguard4253]

Bravo your Great and Grand Father’s would be Proud of you. 🤘🏼🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@kazapthegreat5306]

You are the only channel that I ‘like’ the vid before I’ve even watched it! 😂

[@brendaprice4664]

This is so wonderful! I see Iowa weather is in the news. Praying for all of you.

[@Chirpy_Chirp]

Oh man!! I would hate to keep that house clean! You’re young with lots of energy!❤

[@garyprice6651]

Love these videos. Well done and keep them coming.

[@cassandrabrowne-schneider4951]

Cole's lady will never be disappointed 😂

[@barbaraanderson4175]

So excited! You’d think I was moving into this house!! Love watching the progress.

[@margemiller5503]

Bravo fellas. Great job again. You're all so lucky to know how to do so many things.

[@keithwinchester7810]

The space between the secret staircase and the last landing to the attic. The space you said you don't know what to use it for, looks like a perfect space for a closet. The house is looking awsome

[@swizlstik]

That front yard is on point!

[@ChickenFarmer-ep2bp]

The only thing that I would probably do differently. I would have built the landings out of 2x8 rather than 2x4.

[@justmeiniowa]

The current design surely would not pass a building inspection (not that they will be having any)

[@georgefarning69]

Great work, men!! The three of you work very well together

[@betty4940]

Your home remodel is coming along nicely.

[@angelakgrahame9171]

Looking awesome! I hope you all don’t get hit by any tornadoes! Stay safe and blessed!

[@iamwhoiamd7056]

I am so happy I was able to watch this part 2 on the stairs. Another totally awesome video.

[@stephenriley9084]

That is a good flight of stairs! Well done. Regards, Stephen.

[@robertkonecny7047]

Very clever stair solution for a head clearance problem. Nice work.

[@kathymeares6282]

I’m love it!! Wish I was a child so I could have fun finding all the secret places in this soon to be gorgeous home

[@sharonwilson8208]

Getting excited! It's beautiful ❤️ please let everyone know that everybody is okay.

[@ryanwright4686]

Hey Cole! Make that new platform area above the hvac ducting into a closet. Leaving the area open would most likely never be used and would look awkward. A Closet would look very normal. Would be a great place for games, blankets, etc.

[@patrickb5656]

Staircase to heaven. Good job guys.

[@brianpulstsr8680]

It's always better to have too much than not enough. Great planning Roman!

[@christinetwiss6945]

👏👏👏Good Intro!!! We watch every episode! And cannot wait to you home finished! God’s Speed Cole!

[@rosal6663]

Yes to smashing the like button, subscribe new viewers, push the notification bell so you won't miss any videos and share this video with your love ones. Thank you all for supporting this channel. Have a bless day. 😊👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@robinfoster3328]

Love how fast everything is going! The magic of u tube

[@sharonwilson8208]

Ooh, look at all the fun cuts that someone could sand and paint for building blocks. I remember my first building blocks. They were given to me in a potato sack (25 lbs). My mom's uncle built furniture. I had a ton of fun shapes, all sanded with fun bright colors. Better than my Lincoln Logs. 😊❤

[@carolwilder2289]

Getting it done! You guys are ab amazing team. Juston & Roman are BEASTS!

[@iamgriff]

I miss when Cole responded to our comments. But I enjoy watching this young man prosper. It takes A LOT of moxey to be a man in 2024.

[@darlenem4940]

Love cole's double check.

[@rgendrud8695]

your remodel videos are fun to watch good job

[@helengarner8826]

You are all doing amazing, I’m really loving watching this renovation.

[@tomyoder5750]

Look forward to seeing your new video every day. You got a great team.

[@TSOrr]

Hot damn another video! Lets get it boys!

[@gaylewatkins4685]

This build project to spectacular‼️

[@kennew8131]

looking really good guys keep up the great work

[@karlreinke9653]

Look at that lawn !!

[@DrMJJr]

I remember when he finally redid that front yard!!!

[@Devina210]

Yeah - Cooper is an artist the way he laid out that mowing design.

[@emilychapman9671]

I was thinking the same thing beautiful lawn

[@territ1231]

Love your videos. Seeing you three work is amazing to me. Juston, I need a new front porch. It's small. 1 hour tops for you!!!

[@user-js5mz3wf6p]

Emphasize is done wonderfully. I love the stair and how you design it and see you for another day and I love you guys take care of each other.

[@peggythomas2103]

So exciting to see a remodel can’t wait to see it finished.