Is it possible to build a house all by yourself? (Ep.1) Foundation

[@neveryoumind560]

This guy can actually say I built this house with my bare hands, 99.9% of the world would be lying if they said. That's a serious set of skills. British fan here. Top work lad.😊

[@tealkerberus748]

If the framing of your house doesn't have your fingerprints on it, is it really your house?

[@ryanturner8577]

I'm 32 and not very handy, but I have a fascination with carpentry. I'm half swedish and all the men in my family on that side from my grandparents age and older were all carpenters from Varmland and Vastmandland. I feel a calling to this profession and skill, but I feel too old to start. Building your own house has to be the most gratifying thing ever. I remember watching my grandfather build a deck for our pool when I was a little boy, and while everyone else's decks fell apart over the years, ours looked exactly the same 20 years later.

[@StallionFernando]

Lol 32 is not old, if you put work in you'll see results in skills.

[@franciscoluna9596]

I am a carpenter, and I built the Welch stick chair where I am sitting now typing this comment. We carpenters do all sort of things, from a wooden spoon for the kitchen to an entire house like this guy is doing in the video. I would say all carpentry starts with two tables: a drafting table and a work table (workbench). Carpentry is already in your DNA, all you need is an small table in your garage to start with all the fun!

[@plekkchand]

You can do this at twice your age. Especially considering YOUR genes! What are you talking about?

[@GustavoPinho89]

Just take care of your body, mate. Pilates or functional training will go a long way. If you are already in shape, you probably have a dozen men from the viking side wanting to pass the torch onto you!!! Just do it

[@tylerw.5458]

You’re never to old to start carpentry..Hope you got a project going on

[@jonm610]

My wife would pay you to take this video down to stop me from thinking of doing this

[@TheKrs911]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@ekeneofunne6428]

Bro I can help you build your dream home free of charge...

[@dumisanimakhubu3894]

You are not the only one buddy 😂

[@cynthiatreynor1973]

I hope you do build your own home.

[@adveritas7366]

she should mind her own business. Women are not men. Let men do men's work. Let women do women's work.

[@sebastiantevel898]

You represent the "Impossible is nothing!" This is a huge undertaking for one person. To say that I am impressed with your skills, resourcefulness and determination is an understatement.

[@mindsparx1]

Thank you for your kind words, I was very poor when I was young and learned quickly that if I want something, I have to build it myself. Today I work with my skills in both electronics and construction, so it only served me well.

[@tonygristina4860]

This is quite impressive that you are doing all of this yourself using old school techniques and physical labor. Good luck.

[@mindsparx1]

Thanks, yes that's probably where we're all headed in a year or two, we have to make use of old techniques again.

[@igorkulik354]

Vcv.

[@Ruffbone85]

@@mindsparx1 yep! And it makes it more enjoyable when you have done it with your own two hands ❤️

[@DONALD1951]

I was looking for something interesting on Netflix..couldn’t find anything but the usual cops and robbers.l then I found this on KZbin! More of my speed..I’m 71 and built the house I live in at 65.. 10-12 hours a day… I still tackle many projects.

[@andrewcorso6848]

In a world, where it seems fewer and fewer men can do less and less manual labor, you sir are an inspiration ! I commend you.

[@gammayin3245]

Am so sorry for the loss of your beautiful home - and appreciate your industriousness and sharing your works with all the rest of us. I appreciate you! Thanks.

[@stevedunham1710]

Did this with my dad back in the 60 s. Day basement single story 2400 sq ft up/down stone fireplaces cost 20 k on 5 acres, great video.

[@uniXlyTV]

Wow! I started on ep.2, ep.3 then came back to ep1. What an incredible job you achieved!

[@lowmanagain]

I hate to say it but I can build an entire house all by myself and pass every inspection I'm 46 and bought rehabbed and sold hundreds of properties since i was 17. I wire them I bend metal plumbing hvac and I own all the equipment to do it. Concrete anything I own bobcats excavators garbage trucks etc. And have all the attachments. But it's cool watching someone else doing it also. I'm a licensed builder over 20 years

[@mindsparx1]

It's not that difficult, it's mostly about being stubborn and curious. I myself am 48 years old. To all of you who think you are too old at our age, think again

[@FirstLastOne]

I remember having to move 550 25kg bags of concrete readymix from where the truck dropped off the ten pallets of 55 bags to the 'work area' on one HOT summer day. No matter how much water I drank, I still lost over 2.5kgs that day. Fun times!

[@vincentwesolowski459]

I just discovered your channel and I’m making my way through your videos. I like your comment your not 20 anymore. Wait till you’re in your 70’s any wish you were 55 again.

[@brento4148]

That goldrush section caught me right off guard 😂

[@FeydHarkon666]

I know how to drive heavy equipment just trying to learn some carpentry at the moment thinking of building straw bale home with the framing mainly focused on supporting the load of the roofing.... I am really angry the houses are so old and overpriced to the point I wanna build one myself instead of being robbed... Really taking inspiration from men such as yourself...

[@RamSharma-sm8es]

This guy is my hero...

[@RallyRogue]

it is really amazing how much just 1 knowledgeable person can do by themselves.

[@mak4374]

One person...Jesus, I'm so disheartened, I don't even want to start on building...anything! 🤣 But seriously, looking back at our lives, and how much we have done, it is a...kind of, satisfaction, almost (Almost!) giving meaning to it. Still, I admired and praise those such as you, who do seem to find meaning in your labors. Thank you....

[@LED4all]

Someone jealous of your hard work and abilities?

[@carlahrens2620]

Terrible to lose your house ,you have worked so hard on it.

[@davidsmith6001]

You have to love all those rules and regulations. I get them being needed in some areas but when your off by yourself it just seems crazy. Great job on building.

[@jsmxwll]

I like your sense of humor. Good watching ya work hombre

[@andreyfedirko]

this guy is a definition of smart and hard-working

[@boychildchosen5282]

Hard Worker Fr💪🏾💯 That Back Ground Music Nice 👍🏾

[@RJ-cc1fz]

Bro, i thoroughly respect what you are doing. That’s coming from a person that has also built 2 homes completely by myself..

[@richmilito5417]

Really a hard worker. I guess if you want it done right you do it yourself. Nice going.

[@Ender3D]

Thank you for this series of videos and re-sparxing my dreams to build my own house one day. The basic footprint / Exterior framing of your house is fairly similar to the design of my current house that was built in 1955. Here in the US (at least in my region) , we would call this a Cape Cod.

[@alandy5479]

WOW!!! Great job!!! Excellent craftsmanship and talent!!! Hat’s off to you….🙏 thank you for sharing….

[@amiraabush503]

first, this video is exactly what I've been looking for. Second, when that puppy came out.. cute

[@cristianlopez8500]

Thank you for sharing your experience and education. These episodes are a great take away.

[@arifrahman7666]

Nothing impossible. Salute for you

[@Uprising771]

dude, this is so impressive

[@edithvillalta7736]

Oh wow that's awesome. Thank you so much for give us the great opportunity to watch your amazing video. I love it

[@fscanoni]

the army from a one man ! ... congrats .... amazing job. Best regards from Brazil

[@EricStockfleth1]

I found the condensed version on Quantum Tech. So I cam here to watched the entire process. I live in the US and yalls style is beautiful. Id pay money to have your exact same house for my house. Bigger but that's it.

[@CC-te5zf]

Glad I found this channel. I'm enjoying taking this journey with you. I wish I was there to help you.

[@mindsparx1]

Thanks, that would save my back :)

[@johnpaulrine62]

Foundations are EVERYTHING. And thats a great one. Nice work.

[@mindsparx1]

Thank you :)

[@madizm05]

One man working machine ! This man is a genius ,

[@alexchiperi]

Gut gemacht! Alle Achtung!

[@michaelduy9055]

Very hard work, with great results. On to the rest of the build!

[@byronabel9943]

I tip my hat to you, a real man.

[@darrynruzicka2883]

You're not 20 anymore but you still a workhorse! Your tenacity and skills are impressive doing this all alone!

[@firemedia8922]

This is most epic. I’m amazing and impressed that you have the skills and determination to rebuild your house. Looking forward to all future videos!

[@mindsparx1]

Thank you, the house that stood there meant a lot to me, it was where the children grew up so the same house must be rebuilt :)

[@sokingssddk]

Like a Phonex from the Ashes My Friend. Ka kAWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW

[@JesseJames-kv7xc]

my god your are so good planing and working and everething, hats off.

[@arresthillary9502]

The amount of labor this guy is doing is pure madness!

[@wrinkledasian5206]

Simply wonderful.

[@chrismoore2178]

Bravo, Sir!

[@mikejames663]

Good grafting mate & quality effort.

[@tdhpst]

You're my new role model. What you do is exactly what I want to be able to do. Thank you for the videos🙏

[@andreycham4797]

Do not be like him . Building a living space above ground is cheaper and it's more comfortable to be in than to be in a basement

[@CrossroadToCountry]

@@andreycham4797 All depends on location, equipment available and other factors. Basements are pretty functional in cold climates- as long as you waterproof the living daylights out of it.

[@andreycham4797]

@@CrossroadToCountry useless overpriced extra space. Before EXPS foam time I could agree with you but doing in it now , no economical sense, just religion thing

[@Cloud-dq1mr]

@@andreycham4797 "Religion thing" ??? What? Please explain.

[@andreycham4797]

@@Cloud-dq1mr why did they build basements in cold climate? Because they have tall foundation wall which allow them to get more useful space . Why did they have tall foundation walls? Because they had to set foundation footing below frozen ground to prevent foundation from moving. Now we can build shallow frost protected foundation with XPS foam a lot cheaper.

[@Onepctc]

Bro you the man. The fact that your body can still withstand all this labor is unbelievable you was made at a lab, your not human 😂 good job salute 🫡

[@Desert_Hermits]

This is awsome and inspiring, thank you for taking the time to share with us.

[@jamestorres3262]

Wow you're that guy definitely got to talk to I'm just amazed you inspire me man

[@alexandrf2428]

Omg.. the amount of work your are doing by yourself is overwhelming! Very impressive.

[@Dewson12]

This video blew me away, from the level or inspiration and skill you have. Not only building but video editing as well. That gold rush reference was... well gold haha. Hope to see your channel blow up!

[@mindsparx1]

Thank you :)

[@Totallynonplagerizedleatherguy]

I’m sorry about your home. Good luck to you!

[@nedrpigmen6006]

Amazing, great, in one men 👍

[@eren_1oglu]

This is one of my biggest dreams man, Building my own house and living with my future wife there..

[@madizm05]

Hard working man !

[@davidmaier343]

Impressive amount of block laid. Never saw that type of block; seems much more durable than standard block. Great job.

[@mindsparx1]

Hi, yes they are solid and not aircreate, it's made from clay balls and close to a real house brick.

[@WildWestTrail]

Hell yeah! This is what I needed! I want to replicate a similar build come spring.

[@brianweber1973]

I am amazed & impressed!!! Well done!!

[@davisbindejazz]

You are my inspiration! Very capable man! I'm scared to build my own house but one day I should do it!

[@tomhalla426]

In the US, most foundation codes require footings down below the frost line, so most houses in the northern part of the US have basements, as trenches are dangerous when that deep. The other major change from the US is not doing the first floor as a deck, and assembling the walls flat, and tilting them up into place. Framing details also vary.

[@seepearlsailing9951]

You are the man! Great job.

[@MAJ_TADean]

I’m impressed. Great job!

[@ABC-ip6jq]

It would be very interesting if every episode had a price and estimation similar to how you did with episode 2

[@wandererg5117]

Love how when he said he had to get sand for the concrete I thought he would be driving to a shop but instead he just gets it out of the forest. I mean, makes a lot more sense than paying for it

[@mohdayufmohdhafiz7471]

Good job

[@AlanG.169]

Oh my God... Your House burning down is absolutely devastating. I felt my heart sink after you said that... Very akin to the death of a loved one...

[@mindsparx1]

Yes it is sad, there are many memories that are lost when a house burns down

[@markesehood2734]

Great man -I’m learning from you -keep dropping those videos you great my guy

[@j.b.8767]

What awesome videos! These videos of yours, brother, are putting the indomitable human spirit on full display, how one man with the will and determination can achieve great things! Thank you for sharing, as these are very inspiring!! God bless you and yours, brother! I wish you and yours a blessed, safe and joyful New Year!

[@mindsparx1]

Thank you too brother! I wish you and yours a blessed, New Year too, i hope everything gets better from here but we can only hope.

[@j.b.8767]

@@mindsparx1 Yes, brother, we can work things out, if we allow God to direct our lives, and if we work together! Love and Light will guide us, those with the fullness of possibilities, people like you, brother! I love what you are doing! It's amazing, and it is encouraging, seeing what one determined and skillful can can alone! Your videos are truly inspiring! It reminds me of what Gandhi did, how he changed the world through the goodness of his conscience, through hard work, and through prayer and fasting! We, all of us, have more power than we know, and if we use it for good, than the sky is the limit, literally! Our only limitation is our imagination to perceive how we may change the world for the better, together! Thank you, again!! I love your videos! God bless. : )

[@sportsall-day1601]

Wow this guy is super strong... I stumbled onto your video trying to figure out how I can get my dream house without spending 400,000 and I must say this is impressive and very educational 👍

[@Roadkiller85]

I am really envious of you and your skills. Huge respect for starting over and rocking that house after such devastating fire, you are a hero. Here, houses are way too expensive, imagine a normal used house ca.100m² costs around 450 000€... if I had your skills I'd do it myself...damn... Thubs up from me!

[@Mee10792]

Here in the UK, when we place rebar in concrete, the lengths of rebar overlap by a minimum of 40 times it's diameter. So 1/4" rebar overlaps minimum 10". We also let the concrete company know what the concrete is for, because concrete with rebar has a higher ratio of cement. But I don't know the ratios for the different concretes, that's done at the concrete supplier.

[@mindsparx1]

We do it similar here too. The slab i made was directly on rock, so i only need to keep the concrete together and not think of the load to much.

[@rw8785]

Don't understand how you starting building and seemed to get a permit later. And guessing they didn't require engineered drawings for either the foundation/house? Having acted as an owner/bldr, really admire you could accomplish the entire house by yourself. Just amazing. And handling the video on top of all of the building is a task too. You da man!

[@wolfdesignstx]

Good job. All the best

[@gernotfrohlich6978]

We're about to emigrate to Canada in spring 23 and plan to build your first house on spot in cape breton there. - thanks for motivating me doin it mostly alone! U're the man! :D

[@mindsparx1]

You may have to add some more wood betwen the trusses due to canadian standards, but otherwise good luck :)

[@Schwaex]

Goodl Luck! Keep us posted how it works out :)

[@martinsrc8752]

Hero! Most would surrender after their house was burnt.

[@Charlieman.]

fantastic.

[@pavelevtushenko9006]

Very cool! and Funny too! 😅

[@jason.martin]

brilliant! wow

[@andrewcarr2431]

in the old days they would drill holes in large boulders, hammer in oversized wooden pegs and pour water on them. the absorption of the water expanded the wood (swelled) and created cracks in the rock. wood is a very strong and durable material and has been used since the dawn of mankind for many purposes.

[@Cloud-dq1mr]

Thanks for sharing that tidbit

[@ApakukiNayacakalou]

What do you eat for breakfast??!! LOL! Super super impressive!!

[@yuriys.6352]

Very interesting! Good luck to you!

[@moirani2021]

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2023🌺🌺🌹🌴🌷🌷🌴☘🌷🌷🥀🌹🌺🌴

[@mindsparx1]

Thank you, happy new year to you too :)

[@jorgenpersson662]

12:15 She said "BLEEP ...what you are working." "What a BLEEPING work."

[@tkx7]

this is incredible- I just watched quite a few of your videos and am blown away by the quality of the work and the motivation to undertake this project alone. It is turning into a fantastic house- keep up the great work!!

[@EnslaveTV]

"fan vad du sliter".. jo enig med det 🤣

[@robertblackman6936]

What a stud!

[@SajadVafa]

Respect

[@bobbydelcavallo7181]

Absolutely Awesome 🥳🥳🥳

[@FlorianSchatter]

Nice skilled work 👌 a pleasure to watch!

[@Arnost_Kolomaznicek]

I’m sorry for your lost 😢

[@mindsparx1]

Thank you

[@zzzthaoster]

If you could build a house like this by yourself. You're badass...😉

[@davidsocha8642]

Thank you so much! Can i do the same fondation in Québec whit our winter? Im thinking about doing my house in my land in coaticook soon by my self if i can. We need inspiration like you! I wish you the best🏕

[@dekonfrost7]

Much respect, I had a home burn down also.

[@karelmarx8899]

For permits 6 weeks ? Long time In Slovenia we get them in only 1 or 2 ...................... years if we ar lucky. That is why are you 100 years infront of us. All the best. Greetings

[@mindsparx1]

Wow really! that's crazy!

[@jogge7638]

Hi. I’ve been a carpenter for 26 years I Denmark. As you said we build the same way in the north. New regulation in Denmark say insulation i a wall haft to be a min.350mm. I build my own house a couple of years ago. It fallows the regulation for a 0 energy house. I have 440mm insulation i floors, 400mm in walls (same construction as you with the moisture barrier inside the insulation) and 600mm in selling. Question here in DK we haft to have the house pressure tested to se if the barrier is air tight. Do you have the save rules in Sweden? The house look 👍

[@brickan2]

Blir väldigt inspirerad. Kommer inte kunna göra detta men tar med mig till andra äventyr :)

[@ronmelcher4723]

I’m tired just from watching you!

[@robertmeadows1657]

But I can still do it for hours.

[@johngrafton6470]

Just finished watching from start to finish ,absolutely blown away by your skills, knowledge, and determination, after such a terrible fire, you have inspired a lot of people, myself included, i am new to the you tube experience etc, please tell me how i can acquire your drawings, i have subscribed, but that's all i know with my basic PC skills. we are about to embark on a project very similar, and watching yourself, and your wife, has given us even more determination. Hats off to you on a great job, and great watch on you tube,thankyou. John.

[@mindsparx1]

Thank you. The drawings are in CAD format and very complicated , so if you are not used to computers it will be difficult to view them :)