Keeping Flood Waters Under Control With Road Upgrades

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raising up the road and installing a larger culvert pipe to help manage the water flow during big rain events.

[@Vickie-Bligh]

I am so happy for you. The excitement in your voice when you first purchased the addition regarding what you wanted to do was inspiring. Now seeing it come to fruition is fun. You are an inspiring young man (I'm 69, I get to call you young!🤣). You look at and plan your future, far more than many do no matter their age. Congratulations on another step forward towards your dream. Thanks for sharing and bringing us along.

[@ryanhoward1013]

I am 68 years old and loaded with cancer, and Chris inspires me to keep going, and I do. I want to make my dreams just like Chris. I have so much I want to do, and I'm getting there step by step. With Chris setting the example, I've got a whole lot more to do. That rock is beautiful. What a sign that is going to make. I hope you will have it engraved like a golf course sign. Chris, you do amazing work. Everything is beautiful when you are done. Thank you for sharing all that you do, and God bless you, Chris. You are a fine young man, sir.

[@lyvmyk9988]

Fun fact, a 24 inch pipe moves nearly 4 times the water as a 12 inch pipe. The video was a real treat to watch. Thank you.

[@charleswelch249]

You have an amazing farm, Chris. I have watched you improve it all along the way. Everything is really coming together, and I know people will want to rent the cabin ASAP. You deserve the place you have, you work very hard, and invest your time and money into your dream. And I wish you the best, Chris.

[@RalphFreeman-ok5of]

Glad to hear the 330 is going to a good home. Charlie knows how you look after your kit.😊

[@Bedawson]

You should make a playlist of the cabin build for all future cabin renters!

[@donnytucker]

Looks great! I'm so glad to hear you're going to build a fence to hide the neighbors yard.

[@randybourdon2791]

Nice job Chris! I like the boulder to hold your sign!

[@ThomStevens]

I'm a 76 year old guy just loving the effort you have been putting in over the last few years to make a great property for you and your family to enjoy and benefit from for years.

[@mattwisniewski4896]

That's a lot of rock to get done looking great you do a lot of work

[@donnamullins2089]

Who needs a roller when you have a Mini track to use instead. Chris you make and impressive road. Very nice. Love the boulder. Nothing like a statement piece. Have a wonderful weekend.

[@spencer6764]

Fantastic Job Chris. Can't wait to see the before and after on the pond I know it will be Fantastic also.

[@rhacker3058]

It's Use A Lot Around Here Under Permeable Pavers, 3/4in Limestone Base, 3/8in Chips As the Leveling Agent, The Geo-Grid That You Have There, Then Pavers On Top!! No Water Problems!!

[@learninghowtodothis8062]

Good idea for that rock-- it looks great there.

[@arkansas1336]

That "multi layers" fabric has a lot of strength for the application you're using it in. The road should be firm for decades.

[@donnal.oglesby4806]

Great to see the road getting done, and love to see your Cows aka Mooo Moo's. The Fram road turned out really nice, as I knew it would be, and Love the large rock you have between your two roads now.

[@davidcokley1929]

Hey Chris, Nice little weekend project for the homestead. Road turned out awesome. I remember you digging up that big rock. IIRC, it was all your 220 wanted. . Lol. Glad to hear Charlie bought your Hyundai 330. I'm sure it will serve him well.

[@randycharest4507]

I.ENJOYED WATCHING THE VIDEO CHRIS ❤ 😊

[@heatherlane9270]

This improvement should mitigate future heavy rainfall and flooding of the road. Gosh the road looks great especially that 'rock' for the entrance - remeber its retrieval.

[@sueted1]

You are so right Chris. We need to start engineering water runoff areas to handle these large and frequent storms.

[@SLCFarms]

Amazing transformation.

[@asymdelegate]

The 'Donatello' of landscaping.... Just amazing.

[@huggy1712]

Chris the road looks great , that fabric never seen anything like that here in Canada for road making can’t wait to see you make the pond bigger

[@joebacarella2829]

The road looks great, love the giant boulder for a sign, be well my friend.

[@smiffy5467]

Excellent work Chris, the farm is really starting to come together and that rock looks to be in the perfect place…

[@michaelmullins1290]

That's a snazzy place you're creating. I'd say that road will be there for a long time. If not, you have the skills to fix it. Win win.

[@maxmacdonald7174]

You defiantly got your money's worth on that material. Very good video Chris thank you for sharing.

[@clintweldon8199]

Chris you really do a great job man I've watched a lot of your videos and learned a lot over the years of watching you I'm a lot older than you are to just love the way you do things.

[@donaldtrabeaux5235]

Dam it looks awesome, great work Chris.

[@genesispuredeaf2390]

You did a good thing by putting in that tile and pulling the moisture to the creek and bringing the turf up to mowing height. I’m excited for the landscaping that you will add to the rock sign at the Y. Your neighbor says thank you for being considerate of the headlights and your guests will appreciate the blocked visibility also.

[@BensHalloween]

Good evening! Flood control is very important. We have had a historic amount of rain in June and a very wet spring and summer. To keep such drains and pipes clean is very important.

[@williambrown8624]

The roll of geo fabric is intended for the extact use you are using it for. It is for crappy subgrades and adds major strength in areas where you cannot cut soil sand. The non woven fabric on both sides of the geo webbing allows water through so the gravel does not turn to slop

[@nickchannel5364]

Chris is an inspiration to me as well.

[@jerrymclean8075]

An inspiration to me also!!

[@johncates5081]

Your fabric looks like a product I've seen used on poured basement walls after the tar is sprayed on and before the gravel and backfill to protect the tar layer from getting dinged up. It also allows a space for water to flow down to the tile around the footer and keeps pressure from the tar coat

[@OpenThisGate87]

It reminds me of the product that we lined the light rail tunnel in Portland to control ground water; a layer of felt glued onto a sheet of dimpled plastic.

[@edgarmorgan2077]

Iam 61 years old, I was taught to keep the bucket as low as possible.

[@clifforddgreen1296]

Chris, the way I see it you and Mr Bealy should have stock In that rock quarry For as much as you both have Gotten stoned from them Hope you're at least getting a discount good Lord you both are spend a lot of money there😮

[@jonathanzellner906]

You’re proving that hard work pays off.

[@qrptedmac]

That tune @ 7:25 is sweet. Just bought it

[@rozmoran1840]

Love what you have accomplished. That boulder looks great.

[@kbye5323]

Nice work yet again Sir!

[@JasonwFaber]

When’s the party. Got to celebrate. What a milestone. Literally.

[@ianmurray9201]

Looking great.

[@brianmcgill7314]

Thank you for mentioning the 330😮

[@haroldhawkins9370]

Nice video Chris.

[@yorwerthedwards1045]

Great job Chris 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿👍

[@user-jx5eq8nv9g]

You do some amazing work. Well done and a great video as always.

[@TheBurnsStuff]

Comin together real nice, Chris!!

[@Mtlmshr]

The quartz rock is a nice touch! Goes to show how far in the future you think, I remember a video from awhile ago that you were digging big rocks out of the trees

[@gregallsup9522]

Awesome Job!!

[@dennis2376]

Thank you and have a great week.

[@mickbaker2483]

Hi Chris You are doing another fantastic job on your farm but that will be very good for your own privacy everything is slowly coming together, thank's for another great video of the work your doing.

[@greendeere777]

Chris the 007 of Construction and Equipment Operation!!!

[@neilindorsetuk.4757]

Looks a great place for a vacaction week or two.

[@user-dn6ij6lm2g]

Love the video Chris follow Dreem man .

[@ipjaydub]

Very nice! Fun to see it all coming together!

[@odd_Rea]

a weekly series for these personal projects would be cool

[@nickchannel5364]

I second the motion.

[@genop1038]

Plan the work and work the plan. With enough effort,time, and money you’ll be successful every time.

[@malcolmyarnold6172]

Good job mate your property is coming along very nicely

[@spamlessaccount]

What a great piece of property.

[@OldSchoolDNA]

Chris’ years of experience makes every job look so easy….even with the equipment, it would take me twice or even three times as long as him. Great job Chris.

[@melaniehugghins2924]

Gorgeous property. Love watching you make it even more beautiful!

[@ianmckay1780]

Superb piece of work.

[@SpeedSmith]

Very nice road, love the big rock.

[@rockman531]

Phenomenal progress!! Thumbs up! Stay safe. Jim

[@cmoore7821]

You have a nice property. That big boulder was a nice touch. You can still hear the cicadas in the background. At least I think that's what they were.

[@markpashia7067]

Getting that special fabric for the price you did seems like quite a good deal and should do you a lot of good for that road. Sure seems to spread the load out and keep the ground pressure down on any one area that you put it.

[@nelsonannett5427]

nice work on the road will be nice for time to come for use of the cabin. cheers.

[@linato1855]

Always a nice job! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@paulcooper9135]

Always nice to mark things off the to do list! Thanks for sharing 🇨🇦

[@tomswindler64]

Like I said before,what a difference just by upgrading the roadway,will benefit the surrounding area on the homestead.nice to have drivers that are willing to work with you.just keep managing the farm improvements the way you want them to be.great video,looks good for what you have accomplished so far.be safe.😎😎😎👍👍👍

[@bakerfx4968]

Spam comments on KZbin are getting out of hand… Thanks for the videos Chris! Always a pleasure

[@nandi123]

I wish Chris would block the repeat offenders.

[@brianfrieden8334]

😬

[@dennis2376]

@@nandi123 Chris has no control over it. It is up to KZbin. Although he can remove the spam from the comments, according to one tech expert, but he has us. :)

[@nandi123]

@@dennis2376 You can block specific users from your channel. They will probably be back in a day or two but it can be done.

[@letsdig18]

@@nandi123 I do daily

[@BillW-NJ]

Has it really been a couple years since you dug up those big rocks?! Wow time flies! Very nice looking rock.

[@johnpyle8027]

Love seeing those South Korean tractors out perform Deere and Kubota any time I can! I was looking at Deere and realized they were in the "right to repair" lawsuit so between that, the way higher cost and Kubota being about the same price as Deere and all the proprietary attachments I bought a TYM. Same hp rating $4000 less, standard skid steer quick attach and way higher capacities. My neighbors soul at me and I don't regret it one bit. Automakers, same deal. The F 350 platinum Diesel I looked at a little more than a year ago was right at $100k. It's still at the dealer for $67k now. If Camel Toe wins in November I will keep waiting.

[@terryrogers1025]

It has been a long time coming, and it looks nice, and it will make the property so much better and add to the privacy access to the farm. Looks great, congratulations on the road completion, one less thing on the ole list of things to do, thanks for the update, enjoyed watching.

[@kirk467]

Half a ton, I guess it would be heavy for your tractor! 🤷🏼🤣🤣 Nice looking road Chris, going through the woods looks cool! Thanks for sharing Chris, everything looks great! Kirk from Louisiana sending prayers and positive vibes your way! See ya in the next video brother!🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👌🏻👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🙋🏼✌🏻✌🏻✌🏻✌🏻💯💯💯 The boulder looks awesome Chris!

[@indymike]

Grait job Chris, I love how every thang is turning out.

[@jerrymclean8075]

I live in NC in Craven County and I just bought a big house in Maine and a separate 13acres! Ever since I've been watching you, DP, and Bealygood, Ive learned so much about land management and hope to be doing alot of tree removal and clean up of that 13 acres by myself which I'm very confident on doing! Of course I don't own any equipment except for a tractor with a bush hog and a box blade, I'll be renting equipment like a mini excavator and so on! Chris I would like to learn how to use a transom, is there anything out there that can teach me that without attending a class?? Once I get that done I'll be pretty much unstoppable!! Letsdig18 and Dirt Perfect and Bealy good, you guys are awesome teachers all I need is some practice on equipment and I'll be deadly! I'm hoping to own more acreage in Maine!! At the end of the month I'm leaving NC and starting a new life in Maine! Thank you guys for showing us all how things are to be done the correct way! YOU GUYS ROCK!! Even when I get to Maine I'll still be watching you guys and Chris and Bealygood you guys will make me feel like I'm back in NC!!

[@daviddziomba9664]

Looks good Chris, nice job. Dave D.

[@joejohnson7097]

That looks really nice. Thanks for the video

[@Lookingfine]

We in Australia call that fabric 'Bitum' it allows the water to go through, but not stops water from coming back through.

[@mlbabineaux]

"moo moo !! " Chris is the cow whisperer...lol

[@doritleis2773]

By the new Project beginning You the Roads to Update and from the by Rain to running Water make safe. There Road building not new for You. You work with the greatest to know and the best Material. You to yee by this Work very Interesting. Thanks for this Video 👌

[@dennismalcolm6620]

YOU NEVER CEASE TO AMAZE ME!!...🎉😮😅😊

[@CraigGrant-sh3in]

That fabric is used on foundation. And it would seem on driveways also. I actually think it's a great idea for roads as it has that core to move water away instead of just a thin fabric

[@keithdunlap2701]

Yes Sir, that is really going to look good once ya get your sign, and landscaped out around that Big Rock !! I can already see it !! gonna look good... Road turned out nice to Chris !! Yeah Man, that thick ass Fabric you laid down threw there ought to fix any pump problems, i'd say !! lolol... Great as Always Man, Have a Great Evening, And, On too the Next !!

[@Michael-nu1py]

Man oh man you got that place looking nice for sure

[@randywilson6869]

@300 a heart dr had a little 10 acre farm with mini horses and he had a round bail of hay and lifted it like your doing and it rolled down the loader arms over the pipe and steering wheel flattened him backwards. Poor guy could never move again on his own

[@philmckinney5837]

When you do something Chris you do it right 👍and that's why you are so successful at what you do.

[@davidchappell4706]

We used it in Alabama for basement walls work perfect.

[@bobsandone3108]

That was a good guess. That material is used by being placed vertical on a foundation wall. Any water filtering thru the soil to reach the outside layer of fabric penetrates the fabric and is then transported down the wall to an underdrain by means of the inner geogrid.

[@Neobert5240]

Awesome possum looks great!!! Aloha's have a great day today 🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🍺🍕🙏🕊👍🎸👽✌️🎶🎶🎵🎸

[@jaquigreenlees]

Ah the joy of only doing the job once, putting the culvert in before putting the road base in.

[@robertejohnsonii8508]

We used to roll that out on the sides of the sulfuric acid pond when we were building them in the mines, it would allow the acid to run below the rock and we could pump it out of the very bottom.

[@bornn68]

I like how the Moo Moos answered back! 🐄🐄🐄🐄

[@michaels4298]

consider etching your sign into the rock you'll never have to replace just oil or paint every other year or more. And it looks cool

[@MachineryMastery-b1o]

That was beyond awesome!

[@jmalone2758]

It gives me a really good feeling to see you improving your property. Altho no benefit to myself, I really like seeing someone trying and succeeding at their endeavors. Now, before you get old like me, plant some sweet cherry trees, some apples, plums and pears. Peaches are a PITA to tend too and altho a favorite of black birds and early frosts, you can get frost blankets and bird screens for the cherries. Is the little oak tree you transplanted a while back thriving?

[@user-rt8ik1ow4i]

At the fork of the new farm road,i think cedar fence post would look nice,2 feet out the ground in a v shape to follow the contour,or any wooden posts or beams,nice flowers around it😊

[@hvy1ton]

Dawn dish soap works pretty good on pipe gaskets.

[@gazza116]

looking good chris.

[@danielnyce5972]

Looks fantastic

[@glynjones8187]

That fabric looks very similar to the stuff we use in the uk under railway lines when re balasting to help weed control and drainage. Plastic grid with a couple of layers of fabric.

[@richardellis3141]

Very nice work.