Demolishing My 103 Year-Old Front Porch

[@mr.cemetery]

Thank you Daddy Cornstar for showing so much respect. I wish more caretakers would take the love that you do. Thank you for all your wonderful help and support ❤️

[@vilstef6988]

Respect always to Daddy Cornstar for the care he gives to the graves.

[@nadja1228]

I love how respectful and kind you guys are about the graves. As someone who recently lost my father, it warms my heart seeing all the hard work done to make it just a little easier for us to visit our lost loved ones. Thank you!!

[@westiamom9340]

As someone who has lost their beloved Dad and every small thing becomes so so important-the respect that DC, Cole and Nave show at the cemeteries is very much loved and appreciated! Your choice of music is also beautiful! Thank you!☺️

[@wandafrmbama5803]

Of course I will probably get chewed out for this comment but oh well nothing I haven’t heard before but this is to DADDY CORNSTAR!! I THINK and yes it is MY opinion (we are allowed to have one. BUT I THINK YOU DO A GREAT JOB IN THE CEMETERIES BUT IT SURE WOULD BE RESPECTFUL IF YOU WOULD WEAR A SHIRT WHILE YOU ARE THERE. I have noticed you are pretty much the only one that goes shirtless and if that’s what you like to do that’s you BUT I JUST WANTED U TO KNOW IT SURE WOULD LOOK SO MUCH BETTER IF U WORE A SHIRT WHEN YOU ARE AT THEIR LOVED ONES FINAL RESTING PLACE. (Again, my opinion so if u don’t agree just continue on your way and I won’t have a reason to say anymore). and I do LOVE THE CORNSTARS!!! ALL OF THEM!!

[@theresacarmen9847]

Very thoughtful of you to make such an effort for the family.

[@timmattingly2954]

wandafrmbama I totally agree with you.

[@realredditstories420]

wandafrmbama it’s 95 - 100 degrees out, try working outside when it’s hot as hell, you’ll be sweating your ass off. Without a shirt it’s not as hot, I understand where your coming from though

[@brandyoctober5923]

wandafrmbama it’s HOT ! There you go I’ll chew you out if you really want but that’s all that needs to be said

[@bridgetackley2164]

I wanted to say thank you to Papa cornstar for the respectful way you take care of the graves. I never thought about what people do or who takes care of the graves after the funeral and after the loved one is in the ground. this was really nice and respectful and it made me feel much better. Even though I have not lost anybody lately. When my grandfather died it was not explained to me how they would fill in the hole after they laid him to rest. I take great comfort in knowing that there are people out there like you that care about other people that you have not met to the extent where you make sure that their loved one is safe in their new home Thank you from the bottom of my heart. also I want to let you know I'm visually impaired and I'm using the talking app on my phone so if words come out wrong please let me know and I will try to fix them Thank you and have a blessed day.

[@terril9230]

I'm seriously impressed at how well the wood has held up under the siding on that old house. It's turning into a beauty!

[@Stephen_A.]

Daddy Cornstar, creating and maintaining people's final resting places derserves much respect. And you certainly have my respect.

[@jameseagleeye6546]

Very well spoken about the grave's Daddy Cornstar I'm sure the families appreciate the work that you do. God Bless many prayers and stay safe.

[@jimgalarowicz9150]

Just a tip from a old electrician, pull off one of the boards and wire your new outlets from the outside, saves making a mess in the house, you can stub the wires into existing interior walls to get past the foundation. Being old has its advantages

[@hollyreed4579]

Ahhh... wood lathe and plaster walls inside a house that is 1896 so this makes sense. Of course there is the matter of Removing aluminum siding first. I’m doing opposite of what Cole is doing/I’m removing siding and exposing the wood. Different climate in the south.

[@normanash5289]

Thank you Daddy Cornstar for being so respectful to the recently deceased. You are a man of very high morals.

[@cdnroofer]

In 4 hours this video has had 100k views. Cole the Cornstar is gaining some serious fans. Glad I’m one of them, keep them coming Cornstar family.

[@carolnartker]

Daddy Cornstar, love your respect & care in maintaining the graves. I’m sure the families truly appreciate it!

[@ernestreiner9987]

I love the respect y'all have for the gravesites. The music is the best too

[@jennifer801]

DaddyCornStar As someone who visits her mommas grave I thank you for taking care of the cemetery with such respect and care!!!

[@kathyw7143]

I appreciate the love, care and time that Daddy Cornstar puts into the graves. He is right in saying, when it comes to losing a loved one, it's the little things that matter. Cole you are doing an excellent job on that house. I can't wait to see the finished product.

[@leirobinson3103]

I just lost my beloved uncle. I so much appreciate how you all show reverence for the deceased and the family! It really touched me! Thank you for your love and care during such difficult times!

[@bigguy_TCM]

I love watching y’all do the grave yards. It’s so peaceful. It’s sad that someone had to lose their life but it’s good knowing some people (such as yalls selves” are so genuine and respectful doing it. Love this channel

[@galinamedvedev7900]

Daddy Cornstar, I always admire the care and respect you have when working at the cemetery.❤️🙏

[@MargaretHill65_]

I love this family ! Nave you’re a Cornstar ! I want this family to get a TV show ! This is true American farm family that loves their country and helps feed this country ! Love them all !!

[@sheilavanduynfote5539]

Your home will look amazing and I know your grandparents will be proud of all the work you are doing on their home. I love how respectful your family is regarding the graves, brought tears to me I know when I visit my parents graves I am so happy they are taken care of.❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@gail2616]

I grew up in an over 100 yr old log farmhouse! Scraped the inside windows of frost in the morning, so we could see outside...brrrrr, no insulation to speak of, and no heat upstairs! Wavy glass, single pane windows. My sister used to have me sleep in her bed to warm it up when she was on a date, payback! I wet her bed! (14yrs older than me). Just watching your reno, so many memories. The raccoon, “pew, pew, pew!!! We could hear the mice running between the logs! We were ALWAYS working.

[@JaniceSeagraves]

Daddy Cornstar, thank you for doing the work on the cemetery with such care and concern.

[@chrisw.4318]

I didn’t know the Pit Vipers were ANSI Z87 rated, so now I can wear them for work! You should make it a point to say that when you talk about them! I wouldn’t have considered them until you mentioned that!

[@ColeTheCornstar]

Make sure you order Z87+ ones because only certain ones are

[@chrisw.4318]

Cole The Cornstar Awesome! Thanks Cole, love the videos!

[@linne834]

Cole - just love watching the transformation of the farm property and the house. Good job!

[@denisehenrickson-dear7605]

Your Dad is so sweet, Cole, taking care of those graves. Not a lot of people think about that. Hug your Dad for me!

[@gwenmurillo1093]

Great job on the porch Cole. It will look so beautiful when you are done. I like how Daddy Cornstar takes such care of the cemeteries. Thank you for spreading the Word of God.

[@ser3589]

Your dad did a great job talking about the cemeteries and what you do and why you do it. Thank you

[@fastboyz3]

house is coming along 💪🏼💪🏼 grandpa and grandma cornstar would be super proud!

[@jeremywheelock3988]

I’m not certain Grandma Cornstar was married to Grandpa Cornstar... I think she was married to Grandpa John - he was in the fall harvest videos

[@oldlady9144]

Jeremy Wheelock she was married to Daddy Corn’s dad and 40 years ago married Grandpa John

[@Oglulubell]

Old Lady Some juicy family gossip.

[@grettagirl2884]

@@oldlady9144 So is Grandma Cornstar daddy cornstar's mom?. Seems she divorced Cole's grandpa years bf Cole was even born. Maybe that's why they never mention her.

[@narellemacpherson6451]

Jeremy Wheelock sounds like there was a divorce, can leave lingering hurt 😔 in a family

[@kellydevig5687]

So much respect for Daddy Cornstar and Mama Cornstar!! They've raised some fantastic kiddos! Every day they're examples of integrity and hard work. Way to go!

[@danachappell3861]

Doing well, Cole. I think I know the flower you should have around your house. Nave may agree... lol It's a "corn"flower. lol Pretty blue flowers. Tiny and delicate looking, fierce as a homesteading ancestor. Tougher than you think for survival. :) It's got a pretty center too. Have a wonderful rest of your week and weekend!!!

[@KC9QVF]

Thank you Daddy Cornstar, for the respect you show and the hard work you provide, to ease the pain of the bereaved.

[@local_treasures815]

What a great service you provide to your community with the grave sites.

[@joannecooper4592]

You all are just the nicest people and such a joy to watch. Thank you, Daddy Cornstar, for the care you take in looking after the cemeteries--you have a good heart. Cole, for heaven's sake, son, put on a mask--that's some nasty stuff falling down in blowing around. Great video. Can't wait to see how the porch turns out.

[@robertbachmann7490]

Its pretty bad ass you got a sponsorship from Ariat. Hard work pays off. God bless you and your family and friends. Your good people.

[@joywaylett9154]

I love that y'all take a lot of love, care and respect for those loved ones in the cemeteries. . I m certain that the families deeply appreciate all that y'all do..

[@JackieHall71]

My husband was a funeral director for 12 years. It is interesting to see this side of the funeral business. You all are doing a wonderful thing for the families. You all do not do anything halfway and that is wonderful.

[@kkrot81]

Daddy Cornstar... you are so respectful and considerate about the graves. ❤️

[@adamjosephbliss]

Cole, look into a storm window for that old single-pane window. According to some research, it's about as good (maybe better) than a double pane. Usually, they can be purchased for much less than a traditional window. Even in a custom shape.

[@smarkydo1667]

YES...ABSOLUTELY. I see a lot of older churches with stain glass that have storm windows protecting them. Please don't replace those beautiful windows

[@erynlasgalen1949]

One good thing about storm windows rather than double-pane, they don't cloud over within 15-20 years. That can get expensive.

[@JamesBond-yp2hl]

@@smarkydo1667 @AdamBliss Considering that the addict unifished and doesnt need natural light why not just sheetrock over the window insulate it? Even modern windows have leakage, why not save the money and heat and insulate the entire addict including the windows no one needs to open or see out of and Cole spends the left over $20,000 on a Camaro with nitrous? *-James Bond*

[@monabale8263]

@@JamesBond-yp2hl heathen... XD!

[@BeachBoyAAA]

Replacing original windows is a terrible idea. lots of better solutions.

[@numnumzful]

Daddy Cornstar is such a great person. I love the respect and hard work he puts in to the grave digging he does. Please let him know he is appreciated sooo very much!!

[@Sugar102275]

Love watching you transform your 103 year home. But for safety's sake Cole! Always put on your face/breathing PPE before starting the knock-downs of old material. We want you around for a long time!!! Take care and thank you and your family for allowing us to watch what you all do on your farm together. Blessings to your parents - they have raised some beautiful children.

[@keifers]

I know you won’t see this but I have to give it a go. I have followed you from almost the beginning. As a fellow Midwesterner I love all the vids. The farm updates, the comedy with the vendors etc. But the music and respect you show at the cemeteries touched my heart deeply. God bless your entire family.

[@chrisw.4318]

Congrats on the Ariat sponsorship Cornstar family! If anyone deserves it, it’s you guys! I work in the oilfield and I’ll definitely be using your promo code for some new FR jeans. And if lived in Iowa I would want DC and Nave to dig any of my family members’ graves if someone unfortunately passed away. You guys show so much respect for the people who’ve passed and their families.

[@ellenraysmith4391]

Bless you, Cole and the entire Cornstarch Family for opting to spend $$$$$$$ to get some custom windows made to retain the heirloom look of the House. Thanks guys. I appreciate your efforts.

[@SUZY55]

One of my favorites of your videos. Seeing you "get it done" and you do so well! And Daddy C explaining how to manage the ground on a grave. Still wearing his pajamas but remembers his shoes and hat!

[@michelesholar1756]

I think your family is great. Wish all younger people had your work values Cole. Your dad is a hoot.😊

[@dagneytaggart7707]

DC, your explainations are very good. The respect always shows through. Doing a job right, even when it requires machinery, is in itself showing respect.

[@dagneytaggart7707]

Cole, the demo and construction on the porch are gonna be some high number videos. Can you feel the crowd getting restless? 😆

[@Smacdoug1]

I liked the realism you provided about funerals. I just had a loss myself. Thank you. Its nice to see

[@territ1231]

I say it often, God Bless you Daddy Corn Star for all you do at the cemetaries

[@gonzo3954]

My Grandpa was a caretaker of a cemetery, even lived on the property. Thank you, DC, for being so respectful when you work the graves.

[@MM-hu9or]

My grandpas grave was in the background of the cemetery and it made my day to see it! Nice to see it looking so good. Thanks for what you guys do to people’s graves!

[@mattmoschkau84]

An old trick to make a porch feel good is paint the ceiling and soffit areas a light blue. You can sit in the shade and it’s still bright like you’re sitting in the sun. Also when you need lots of straight tongue an groove boards for flooring or replacing a soffit like your porch, look for old flooring from a roller skating rink. That’s just a couple ideas that saved me a lot of money on my home and made my porch feel better. I figure at this point you have a plan so I can’t wait to see what you decided!

[@whitebear9699]

Cole if you want replacement columns for your house check out Melton Classics in Lawerance ville, Georgia ask for Will Fuller they sell architectural correct column's of all types and sizes . Good people.

[@margaretagodfreyt6871]

I live in Georgia and your right

[@maryhelvey8841]

The renovation is coming along nicely, Daddy cornstar you are awesome. Your father taught you all the right morals and you passed them on to your children. Awesome, great big huge thumbs up to the family. Keep up doing God's work.

[@survivingwithshelly5250]

Thank you for sharing the work it takes to maintain a cemetery and the care you take with your graves. We have a family cemetery that was established after the Oklahoma land run and are so thankful for the caretaker.

[@marcialchappell9347]

What a relief. I am an 80 yr old grandma and I was beginning to think that the coronovirus might get me before you got back to the porch. I watch it all, but the house is quite handsome and you guys are always greasing and oiling . I know that is important, but it gets harder and harder to make time for the house.

[@MaggieGueder]

Cemetery music was lovely. I almost cry. It's so hard to lose a loved one 💔

[@janettelworth9398]

Hey Papa Cornstar--getting your tan on--woohoo. Cole, I love your house. I always dreamed of a house with a wrap around porch just like your. LOVE IT!

[@ccmarcantel]

Our home which we bought after renting it in 1976 is 110+ years old. Since then we have rebuilt it in various phases about five times. BTY it is multistory. Remember, it’s a labor of love! (That’s what she tells me) $$$$$$

[@livingauthenticallyonmyownterm]

Daddy Cornstarch, you're sensitivity in the cemeteries to the deceased and families of the loved ones is REMARKABLE !!! If my loved one was in any of the cemeteries you care for, I'd be very happy and glad you were there to care for them. Cole, you're doing such a great job on the house. You and Nave will have an AMAZING home when it's finished. Much love ❤️

[@btomlin5764]

What an awesome testament for Daddy Cornstar!!! Blessed.

[@brianasher7390]

Seeing Daddy Cornstar with his shirt off constantly in the videos lately, I'm surprised subscribers among women hasn't skyrocketed.

[@KJEThompson]

🤣🤣🤣

[@cursedxistence]

Maybe they're all holding out for Cole to start going shirtless in the videos.... lol

[@turbocat1984]

I rate Daddy Cornstarch, sorry Cole lol

[@JCrook1028]

how do you know it hasn't?

[@Randy-gy6uw]

Everytime i see Cole in shorts and boots it reminds me when you let your child dress themselves for the first time

[@beckypage6041]

At least he put them on the right feet🤣

[@fungleinfection6998]

The shorts and boots look is timeless!!!

[@retracyrb]

LOL

[@loribreitbarth2215]

I have actually changed my plans for the day to avoid going out when my kids were in the dressing ‘meself’ phase. I didn’t want to discourage their creativity!

[@lindam.1571]

@@loribreitbarth2215 😂😂😂😂😂

[@rustysetser9754]

I always get goosebumps watching Daddy cornstar take care of the graves... RESPECT SIR

[@amyh1045]

For a temporary fix, you could cut plexi-glass to fit inside the window frames of the half-moon windows. Those are worth trying to save or replace!

[@arnoldshuckerrr2596]

Great video Cole! DC, I love how you are so respectful when working with graves and how you explain what you do. Keep up the great work guys!

[@annettemunoz3725]

Daddy Cornstar, you brought tears to my eyes. ❤😥🙏

[@otakumagnet8106]

If you are planning to maintain the same style of porch, you can put some 4" pine tongue and groove on the ceiling of it. Just a clear lacquer will work. The pine will redden with age and look nice.

[@geemail369]

Redoing the fish scaling sections i can see them pop in a welcoming Cornstar yellow!

[@alexclarke1635]

Hey Cole, I have a whole hour for watching your videos. I go back and watch your old videos and it is amazing how far you have came on in a year. Well done. Keep up the good work

[@ellentiedt2235]

It's unbelievable seeing all the junk in the old videos!! The place looks so good now!

[@debboyea9567]

Cole is a young man who knows what he wants and gets things done! And I love the whole family.

[@jeffweber8244]

Like watching the house progress. Don’t worry about a few old nails puncturing the house wrap. When the siding goes up there will be a million new nails puncturing it!

[@debrawilleman6638]

I love old farm houses and yours is amazing, so excited your fixing it back up.

[@eaccristo]

I love daddy Cornstar....so tender with the departed.... Your house is getting there.....it’s going to be epic

[@chrisl2090]

Glad you guys are getting rain... We are officially in a drought at the current time. Although we did have 3 days that it rained. So the dry land corn is loving it. It pretty much soaked up and cracked again by about 4pm.

[@beverlystufflebeam5731]

I do love the respect for the graves. It’s difficult work and harder to find those yo do it that respect the work and care and love those they go it goes. Thank you daddy cornstar your the best!

[@Hippie6400]

I'm so happy that you keeping the top window, they are so beautiful and really bring charm to the look of your home.

[@georgepedone8506]

Cole I know you like to do 10 min updates. We love them feel free to throw a long surprise vid if you want we will not mind.

[@anakinvandyke]

I grew up in the Midwest. Lived in suburbs most of my life and have only been in a tractor when my grandpa gave me a ride in a 1950s open cab as a child. But somehow I’m obsessed with this channel based around farming. You’re amazing Cole!!

[@believeinjesus8862]

Such a blessing to be able to service a cemetary.....😌

[@yyiii276]

Good to see repairs being made to your 103 year old home. The only thing is, why not just repair and renew it back to its glory? This home has been through a lot and is in excellent condition, with minor repairs needed. How many 103 year old things look this good? By the way, Tyvek house wrap is not waterproof, It is a water resistant barrier that doesn't like sunlight and will not last as long as the old barrier that was removed. The old wooden siding looked to be in good condition and with minor repairs or replacement, then paint it will last a long time. Sometimes the quality of modern new products are not as good as the old. The saying out with the old in with the new is not always true. Anyway, good job and good to see the progress you have made to make it your home. God Bless!

[@bethcervenka1813]

Please make sure there is a definite front door / entrance and a path to it connected to the driveway / parking. It will make it so much more distinguished looking!

[@pghgeo816]

For the windows in the attic - You could re putty them clean them then add double pain window in front of them. Then you have the vintage look with the efficiency of a modern window I did the Same with a couple of very large stain glass windows on my house.

[@sharoletyoung294]

I could watch your programs all day. Thanks for sharing your very interesting life.

[@karensantos5145]

Nice caring job Daddy Cornstar ❤️

[@oakfonte1910]

Happy to see that DC got a new rake

[@geertje75]

My dad used to be a gravedigger here in Belgium for over 40 years. The touching up is something that doesn't need to happen over here cause we put a small concrete ledge around it and put a nice stone plate ontop. But knowing the trade a bit i take of my hat for you guys.

[@DocPortland]

The cemetery work is a ministry unto itself.

[@ericmoore4754]

good job with the replacement of the dirt and reseed. Ty for doing your best to make it look nice

[@tammywragg6254]

Cole I've been watching you videos for at least a year now got caught up on the first round of renovations, its come along ways the house and yard/farm your whole fee family is awesome and all work hard,pretty nice of Nave to not afraid of getting her hands dirty also,love your channel, I dont comment much usually busy or on the run but I'm watching,when it's all done you should do a special vid from beginning to end with some time laps in it,especially for those who have missed alot ,

[@focirs7484]

Care and attention to the details that’s Daddy Cornstar 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@scottparker8425]

I saw Cole's ghost white legs and went blind for 3 minutes.

[@nancyparker3732]

Good one, lol!

[@skrtskit1521]

🤣😂😎

[@davidfirth9342]

My grandfather dug graves for years all by hand and mowed lawns levle headstones all the good stuff was so much work

[@southwife]

....but what a kind family, always doing good things for others. Blessings.

[@jeanburgin160]

Glad to see your porch work getting done. Can't wait to see the new wrap around porch and siding finished. Good job.

[@philtempleton3009]

If you don't need the attic to be heated, just insulate the floor of the attic. That will give you the thermal barrier you need between 2nd floor and attic. Then you don't need to replace your single pane arched windows.

[@maryrothfuchs9404]

You can make inserts out of plexiglass for your half moon windows, they will trap air and help hold heat in until you can get them replaced. If you have a glass replacement place close by, see if they will give you an estimate for that.

[@annmittelstadt2938]

Cole, you funny. Lol. And Daddy CornStar, you do such awesome work with pride at the cemeterys.

[@joantabb9589]

Daddy Corn star Thank you for showing LOVE to the graves and the people who have past on. Your a GOOD man Daddy corn star. Cole great job with the porch. Maybe you could cover the whole with ply boards so you don't fall in. face mask are a must your lungs will thank you later..

[@nickmckay1635]

Cole buddy... I wish you cared as much about your porch as you did about your antique tractors from your family past... Just save your heritage in tractor farm... We still have are families original 1941 Farmall A

[@Casketman95]

The mansion gets better and better each time. Great progress Cole, Your grandfather would be happy. When Daddy Cornstar covers a grave I tear up cause it's the most respectful thing I've seen ♥️