My House Is Ruined

[@lee17111]

More house, more house, please. I started watching your channel for the house and stayed because of your family.

[@maryannanderson1744]

Me too

[@traciemullet]

Me too!

[@jesshedger275]

Me three

[@RileyMacc]

me too

[@DawnSuCallahan]

Me 4. Absolutely luv what he's doing to rhis home

[@CindyJoAnn]

Cole, you are.....WITHOUT A DOUBT.....the HARDEST WORKER I have ever seen!!!!! You AMAZE me!!!! I love watching your progress upstairs! I am SO looking forward to watching your home remodel! Thank you for sharing with us!!!! This was an awesome video!!!!

[@beverlysearles61]

Excited to see the walls down to the studs! Won't be long until you will have wire running through them. Looking forward to watching the remodel!

[@joshuaseer]

Cough cough Asbestos …

[@Southern-author]

Some old houses were built with different standard dimensions. 2 x 4s were really 2 x 4 inches. Same with other dimensional wood. Made it hard to add on new wood. Studs were not always 16 inches on center. My grandfather's house built in 1900 had crumpled newspaper for insulation. There were articles about Teddy Roosevelt.

[@scottsymons6152]

When you get everything cleaned up and ready for drywall, insulate every interior and exterior wall. A whole lot easier to heat and cool AND sound proofing. Amazing difference.

[@JCrook1028]

and do so using sound insulation. No it is not the same as thermal insulation.

[@neilpickup237]

In addition, it is essential to ensure that any absorbant insulation is kept well away from plumbing, or any other areas potentially able to be affected by water. What would otherwise have been an inconvenience, could end up as a disaster as it can hide an issue long enough for it to become a major problem. Leaks rarely go away, so the sooner you know about them the better!

[@garyprice8490]

That’s a tough job been there 3 times. It’s very rewarding once it’s all done. Your family is great working together!!

[@mindi.m]

Dude! That was one huge mess! Thanks for letting us see the clean up! I hope the contractors make everything right on the bin site. That has to be maddening! DC was trying not to cuss!

[@stevenfoust3782]

I would have left the majority of the lathe and removed what was necessary for electrical and plumbing. Blown in insulation would be the way to go as well. Once you remove the lathe there will be plenty of modifications required in order to install electrical boxes and sheet rock such as nailers and blocking.

[@maryannanderson1744]

ME TOO

[@marthaboswell9720]

You are going to have an amazing home. I am sure your grandpa is very proud of you. You and your family are very hard working people. God has surely blessed you all. Thank you for allowing us to be apart of lives.

[@brandonburke9646]

The editing on this video was 🙌👏👏 great to see the difference from a year ago to what your doing today keep up the good work corn stars

[@annehenry6243]

Horse hair plaster and lathe......oooooohhhhhh....I still have nightmares! It's worth the work though. May God bless y'all with a weather-friendly planting season, a storm-free growing season, and a generous harvest! Thanks for sharing your farm life with us city folk!

[@bebo7be4]

I really hope you get your GC to fix these issues. Wow

[@safffff1000]

Man that will be one cozy warm house once all foamed up and air tight, I tune in for the house updates

[@maryannanderson1744]

Me too

[@kc8ueu]

That lathe makes wonderful garden stakes and trellises too! I'm glad you're recycling some of it.

[@BillyTheKid689]

DC, I remember the process of loading semi's out previous years. Hard, hard work. 17 augers, all linked up. It's amazing to see how easy it is now. Well deserved. Awesome.

[@Lasertrac]

Hard to forget those hard Iowa winters. The main reason I moved away to the beaches of San Diego. Now I'm in the mountains and frequently go back to Iowa to visit family.

[@scratchinjack608]

I will never forget the same lathe and plaster I had to gut from a huge house. It's been...gee...25 years now. I'm still coughing up plaster (no. not really). Not a fun job ad I did mine in the summer.... Thanks for the reminder. Once done, it's worth it!!

[@JohnDoe-jq5wy]

Well Cole, I bought a house in 1981 (two story) same vintage as your house and removed the interior and rewired and plumbed and insulation, sheet rock. I added 2 inch to the studs for the outside walls and allowed 6 inches of bat insulation, plastic sheeting (6 mil.) And then sheet rock. Made for a well insulated structure. Put in a wood stove (Quadra fire) and heated the whole house. Taking one of these projects on is a project and once your into the operation it goes fast!! ALWAYS PROUD OF Y'ALL

[@maryknittel1266]

I admire the work ethic of you and your family. God Bless

[@MissionaryInMexico]

I grew up on a farm. Up at 5, bed at 11. Work work work. But we played as hard as we worked.

[@aharris0246]

I love how up beat yall are even wheb you can tell everyone is wore out tired! Yall work so hard. We appreciate the American family farm!

[@mlm7598]

So exciting, I can't wait til you start putting up or taking down the wall studs and etc to see the new shape. Praying you can incorporate some of the beautiful wood down in the parlor and front room etc and use it or keep some of those built in pieces.........that wood is gorgeous. Everything is looking great and lots of work and then some but boy it is going to be beautiful........WOW I don't blame DC for being upset about some of the stuff on the bin esp the metal blowing in the winds that looks like it could break off and take a hunk of the bin. Shouldn't the builders made that right and gotten that supported before calling it done.........esp with winter winds and all the winter elements .........yikes! Hope all is done to your satisfaction soon! I can't wait to see the office / control room done and you guys using that! Awesome progress however looking at the big picture........ Blessings

[@katieallen3927]

Sometimes things have to get worse before you can make them better; at least in your house renovating. The bins are a different story, document everything in case you need to take them to court.

[@kingGeorgefan1]

So glad to see progress on the house! Originally why I followed this channel. This was a great video.

[@coniwessman5001]

I found your channel when looking at home renovation videos , stayed because I find the whole thing interesting. During one reno I washed our dishes in the bathtub for 3 years!! Still can't believe it!! Finished the kitchen and moved. Your house is coming along great!

[@malloryvice6199]

I love the fact that you clean up as you go when working on the house to keep all the other parts that are in operation clean. Definitely will pay off as you go and in the end. Doing a great job keep it up!

[@clinthochrein888]

I like the idea of using the woods lattes for a grain bin gazebo. Excellent progress on the house.

[@ollie-lk5dx]

I have to believe that sheet the spout is mounted is weakened, They should replace it or give you a 20 year warranty on paper !!!

[@opendstudio7141]

It's a good thing you decided to tackle this while it's still new and exciting and you are still young and flexible. 😉

[@stevenfoust3782]

I have done that plaster demo on a few occasions. It’s brutal beyond words. Soon you will realize you must remove all the door casing in order to install drywall. Also, you will need lathe ( new, used, or strips of plywood to fur all the studs to get the walls back to the proper thickness in relation to the door jambs. Otherwise just add a spacer to the trim and a back band molding. You are digging in deep my friend and that house should be awesome when you’re done.

[@djm1953]

the aluminum grain scoop /snow shovel/dust pan/and actually used for grain sometimes now plaster removal tool! indespencal most versatile tool on the farm good video folks !!

[@dougwright3444]

I’ve had the opportunity to tear out plaster and lathe. Not a fun time but you can definitely see your progress as you go. Look forward to the finished product.

[@johnb4183]

Doug Wright but where are you going to find a

[@johnb4183]

Doug Wright a guy to replace it?

[@GraphicsMJ]

Wow! Time goes by quick I remember when u first uploaded ur first video and say how much time it will take. Can belive it is actually happening u are so blessed and ur girl is bless to have a good working man. I am so happy for u noth God bless too. And can't wait to see how it will look.

[@dalegereaux1863]

When I first met Cole, he was always cleaning things up and straightening things out and getting everything organized. But now . . . not so much. I can't tell if we are in a parallel universe or an opposite universe. I'm sure at some point the other Cole will return and make everything look new again. 👍

[@lynnmacleod1879]

This channel has been so educational to me. I live on the great lakes, Canada and have plenty of farmers in the area. So grateful for the knowledge, humour and entertainment you've provided me and other viewers. Thank-you! Progress looks 👍.

[@GoBearstyJpyn]

My wife and I admire your hard work.. wish more young folks had that work ethic. I sympathize with you aggravation on the bin problems, hoping they get remedied and you can move on. Great video.

[@kenjd57]

It is amazing that we are excited and smile at the start of demolition projects so keep showing us that sexy smile Cole. I heard you mention putting laminate over your original wood flooring. I am an architect and have done many historic renovations as well as my personal home and my siblings and parents homes. I have taken flooring from closets to patch where walls were removed. The patches are part of the evolution of the house so they are evidence of renovating, not a problem or deterrence. Where I needed new flooring I bought pre finished bamboo that was tongue and grove in a color that matched the original so they were both real wood and much more durable than laminate. Much more beautiful and just as easy to maintain as laminate as well and it was just as cast effective and quicker to install than laminate. We installed it ourselves with a floor nailer with felt paper over wood sun flooring. You will like it much better and it will last longer. Laminate is a photograph laminate on pressed wood chips glued together with a sealer on to. It will wear eventually and cannot be refinished whereas the bamboo can or will out last the laminate as it came from the factory. Good luck either was and if you want any help let me know, I’m retired and about to publish my book “Forensic Architecture-Saving One House At A Time” I would be glad to help for free as neighbors or friends usually do. Architecture is my passion and I love what I do so I can do complementary projects at times. Keep up the great work my friend. 😎

[@marshalloutdoors1791]

I'm actually so shocked on all the issues with the grain bin guys lots of things sure would not want me to buy from them honestly. Cole house is coming along awesome.

[@jonthelamb4549]

Agreed. Nothing’s gonna be 100 percent but some of those issues shouldn’t have been issues in the first place

[@chrisward5626]

In the real world a project like the grain bins would have a project manager who knows the project . Where is the project manager ??? Is it cole ? Is it no one ?

[@jonathankeyser8864]

@@chrisward5626 The pm would never be the customer?

[@dcricket1]

I can’t wait to see how the bin guys get all these problems remedied. Secondly will be if they acknowledge each and every problem and are quick to get it rectified. We’ve been having major major problems since January over a custom ordered overhead door. Hubby who is kind and thoughtful always gives everyone a second chance and he has but now he’s had enough. I’m always the little spit fire about to fly out the door to put the whop on someone but it’s like a cartoon as my feet and arms are flapping in the breeze hubby’s holding me back by my shirt tail !!! Dang, I never get to have any fun! He reported the company to the BBB which they are a member and they have 14 days to respond or correct the issue to our satisfaction or they’re fined and kicked out of the BBB. After that it’s an attorney and small claims court. Ugh, yep we’re having a great time here in Texas!! Yea haw!!!! ROFL

[@chrisward5626]

@@jonathankeyser8864 if the customer is the project manager then they are responsible for what goes on at the site , you cant blame the subcontractors for not doing something . Its the project managers job to tell them what to do .

[@born2soon]

There's a million uses for that lath. Got to be a demand for it on your local Facebook Marketplace. Glad to see you cranking on the house! A Gazebo built at the corner of the house as part of the porch...hmmm. I would definitely put one on there, Cole. I received your autographed picture today. I'm proud as punch to own a hunk of the farm.

[@1307scooter]

All that latte and plaster were put on over a hundred years ago. Just think of the craftmanship and pride they took in building, and they did it without power tools. Mad respect.

[@kleinisfijn]

The first power tools are from before 1900, so I'm sure they had some help. There are original electric wires installed in the walls after all, so power was available.

[@maryannanderson1744]

Why did he pull it down? So sad.

[@derekp6636]

@@maryannanderson1744 rewire the electric to current code, add internet, etc, plenty of reasons to strip it down to the studs rather than trying to chase down individual electrical issues over the years

[@JCrook1028]

@@maryannanderson1744 Because that's the way to do it right.

[@DK-jd8bj]

@@derekp6636 no need to tear down all that beautiful construction just too rewire the house. Totally unnecessary to destroy a historic house like he's doing! No need for insulation on interior walls. Could easily cut some small areas for rewiring.

[@TheMegaross91]

Knocking off the lath from the backside cut a slot in a chunk of 2*4 to fit the joist so you've effectively got a pronged drift. Then you can quickly just hammer on that working down - less aiming and does two at once with no breaking. Much more efficient

[@kyleverno]

Suggestion for when everything is finally done at the pin site once you have to start running the sweep unload from the first bin enough to load what’s left in the second been into it that way you can just sweep everything to the Center some or follow it around for a day and make it one large day run so there’s just that little bit less wear and tear on the motors from starting up and stopping which should make them last just that little bit longer

[@marybushnell5068]

I am so excited to see the progression on your house. It is going to be such a beautiful "mansion" when you are finished!! Keep up the hard work!

[@trebornesregrot]

I love watching you guys work! A little bit of everything, family first! Grandpa and Gramma are sure e proud!

[@brians1524]

Good job Cole. House is coming along. Good old plaster and lath I had that in my house growing up. Remember those days or renovation with my dad.

[@roycsinclair]

You remind me of the Thanksgiving day when we ate dinner with the kitchen cupboards sitting on the floor and as soon as the meal was done the demolition began as we pulled down the walls and ceilings (all ancient sheetrock) in the kitchen, dining room and living room of my parents house. We were about halfway through shoveling up the great pile of sheetrock on the living room floor and floating dust all through the area when one of my Aunts showed up for the first and only visit she ever made to that house. It really was easier for us to visit her so that's why it was such a surprise that she had come for a visit. She'll celebrate her 103rd birthday come April which is pretty awesome.

[@dustanthornton5532]

Was anyone else wondering why there was a fuel nozzle in the engine compartment of the 4140. Lol. Hope it wasn't hooked up prior to that

[@bradcable6]

I was just thinking today that you were about to give us an update on the house soon.... pretty awesome. I'm like psychic

[@tracythorn2918]

I've removed plaster and lath, there is a unique smell to the dust. I could almost smell it watching Cole doing the work. You're going to have a real showplace there Cole and you'll know every inch of it.

[@allendavidson6608]

Great Video today, lots of progress on the plaster demo and that is heavy dusty stuff. Did I notice the Case 580 Backhoe leaving today?..... Nice to see the Family working together on the dryer shack, DC was right in that before the trim and anything else goes in best time to paint touch up or second coat for sure. So you left us hanging there with Scott whats up? One Casey's pizza and a dozen doughnuts..... Glad DC got video on the side chutes swaying in the wind as that would be #20 for your list of things to get completed. Thanks as always for bringing us along on your daily adventures!

[@creeksidefishing1574]

Looks great man! Hope you get that bin sorted out 😂

[@danfinley3690]

Wow I sure hope the bin guys get out there soon. The house is coming along there Cole awesome video

[@fascat2001]

As far as the side chute on the bin that is wiggling in the wind, could you run a straight metal bar from the bin out to the bottom of the chute and connect on the back of it to give it more rigged support? Hope the idea helps.

[@monicagulden1296]

Cole, omg… you have worked your butt off!! I can’t wait to see the outcome, it’s going to be beautiful. You should be so proud.

[@101egals]

While you have the walls opened I would run radiant underfloor heating up through the walls to the upper floor can tie in the boiler you use for the radiators. Cause once you spray foam those walls and seal the building you will be nice and toasty.

[@Mvnguyen1123]

I make wood lath artworks and the amount/quality of old growth laths present in the home is golden Cole! I wish I was just around the corner!

[@cbadventures8996]

I'm sure it does seem all hectic at times but I started watching your channel because of this house rebuild and now love learning about farm life. Dont take offence but daddy cornstar is my favorite. Keep up the good work and have a great day

[@bevolson7619]

So happy to see that the Oliver is not forgotten. 💚💚. Daddy Cornstar, Sure hope the bin contractors were watching this video…. Where is ensuring you build to specifications? I have lived thru a very small remodeling in a home.. I can’t imagine living in that…. I am sure it will be worth the effort when completed…

[@jeannettemarts8994]

I love the music. Great job. Too short, thank you.

[@jerryfankhauser2959]

You are going to be amazed how much warmer the house will be when you are done. Also heating it will be much cheaper, the gas company changed my meter 3 times after I rebuilt my old house.

[@aaronhall7740]

Get the spray foam out!! Seal her up!

[@MeMe-cd1wy]

Beautiful banister paneling destroyed! There are ways to bring an old house up to code without destroying wood work. It makes sense to insulate the outside, but when he did new siding, he could have insulated from soutside.

[@kylepenning1441]

Nice video guys! Probably one of my favorites, really liked the editing and showing all the angles from everyone’s perspective. Nice music selection too! 👍👏👏

[@stevenicoson6670]

Thanks for another great video. It was interesting and enjoyable. Sorry you are still having bin system problems. That grain outlet seems pretty shaky. Not good. Needs some reinforcements. Would get the company back to make that right. Sorry for all of you. Hang in there. Appreciate your hard work DC in the cold weather. Not easy I am sure and my memories. My compliments to you DC!!!! The dryer shack is looking good with more paint. Nice. Appreciate all the jobs you are tackling in the winter weather. You about got the old Oliver ready to run and use. Good machine there. Cole you are coming right along on your house. Will be wonderful when you have it done. Lots of hard work now and rewards later on. Great going Cole. Will be wonderful home when done. About it for now. You all take care and be safe. Looking forward to the next video. Thanks for everything. The Iowa farm boy.

[@ChrysanthsMum]

I’m glad you’re sleeping well at night Mr. Cole. You’re doing an amazing job with the house!

[@quintontenney8935]

I love seeing progress that’s coming along in your house, I watch every single video you post and watch it asap bc it’s so addicting!

[@greenwidow]

I feel for you Cole. I went through knocking the plaster and lathe down in my house and what a mess! That was only two rooms and the bathroom. I can't imagine as large an area as you have but it will be so worth it when you're done!

[@karimonster]

I sleep well at night. My dude, I have NO doubt LOL I've gotten a little behind in my house renovation plans. USPS can be a tough mistress. But with spring planting coming up, I got all my seeds ready to go, I have all but one raised bed built, and I got my fruit trees planted. So, I guess the outside's going well! Now to catch the inside up!

[@michaeltablet8577]

I am amazed by how much you have accomplished! Well done young man! House is gonna be beautiful when you are done! What a wonderful place to raise a family!

[@ThomasWilliams-ee6li]

OK, so my Grandpa and I used to demolish old houses in Clinton, MN during the down time on the family farm. We did that for the materials. Plaster and lath stripping was not my favorite. Man, the dust and millions of nails. On one house, we found an old trunk that was papered on the inside with old newspapers. My cousin and I were reading the paper clippings and there was a scoreboard for the prior weeks basketball game. My father was one of the players. He's been gone for years but your video brought back that memory. Good times. Thank you.

[@Joshsibley14]

im really curioua to see what styles you end up going within the house old but modern or haha it will look good i bet cant wait to find out great content and such a strong loving family stay safe fellas!!

[@The_Charlie_Whiskey]

You have to tear it down before you can build it back up and it will look great. It’s also cool to see the old knob and tube as well as plaster and lathe. Any horse hair?

[@calebkinnaman9167]

Duuuddee! Great job on the music selections for the whole video!! And of course your contents!! Keep up the great work!

[@Robert-cg2bj]

Cole, you are one five star, gold medal, first place winner of an ambitious man. A suggestion: If Nave has a brother(s), marry her then shame her brother(s) into helping you on the house interior project by telling them their sister deserves a nice place to live and raise a family. No brothers, well you're on your own in that case..... OSHA called, they want to discuss the plaster on the steps!

[@monsierlemaire8282]

Good job Cole, and on such a blustery winter day!

[@cyndiburns7932]

You are an amazing worker! Your whole family are the same way. Nice to see you all helping and supporting each other. On the funny side, while watching your demolition of the walls and ceilings, shoveling out the lathe and plaster on speeded up filming...thought you might like it if the heavy and difficult work would actually go as quickly as what you are showing us😂🤗 and not the labor intensive long hours it actually takes!!! God bless you and your family🙏

[@judycrosetti7292]

Our first home was lathe and plaster, knob and tube wiring, and insulation was non-existent. Ah, the good ole days. You are going to have an awesome home when done. Good for you. Gramps would be proud…and maybe a bit jealous. ❤️

[@davebrittain9216]

Cole a little tip for you as I have done this kind of work for years. When it comes time to insulate get closed cell spray foam insulation. You will thank me for that advice!

[@JCrook1028]

He already has and said he will again for the rest.

[@PCISFEAR]

Jeez! I sure wouldn't want to be doing all that! Good job man! Ain't nothing to it but to do it!

[@joes5096]

You’re killing me Smalls! I couldn’t even bear to watch this. Pull the doors and trim that’s going to be pulled first, cover and tape railings n floor then demo. That staircase was crying mercy.

[@gleadhill79]

Love seeing the house coming along, I know it takes ages for the base work but it will be so worth it when you've finished! Exciting times!!

[@kyrstyn9710]

Please make a video of just you working on the house! I love it so much

[@Holrom]

The reno is how i found this channel. Love it

[@lulastylewithjuliep6932]

Am I the only one who’s heart broken to see that beautiful wood in the staircase just ripped out? I feel like the beautiful character and all the hard work his grandpa put into that home is being destroyed. I understand putting in insulation but why destroy the staircase? So sad. 😢

[@peek-a-boo7877]

The plaster on your old home was beautiful. As someone who loves restoring old homes this is painful to watch.

[@zytheisuniverse1889]

Use the thickest sheet rock you can buy to replace the plaster. You will be able to hear a lot more noise once all the plaster is gone and you install sheet rock. Put some insulation in the interior walls.

[@NYMusic89563]

I hope you’re saving all the doors and all the moldings

[@suzanneperry4773]

I'm so happy you are finally getting your mansion insulated nd remodeled. Thank you for sharing.

[@garyclark24]

Blame the guys who put the bins together, it’s clear that those chutes should have had bracing. the contractors seem shady to me

[@dagneytaggart7707]

Anything exposed to the wind like that should have significant bracing.

[@opendstudio7141]

Strange times we are living in - with lots of confusing distractions.

[@beaumershon3066]

Shady AF

[@OOpSjm]

Multiple crews will do that with no one sure who did what when in the end.

[@MrJadiin]

@@OOpSjm Not my job

[@michaelochampaugh9771]

I love old classic cusom homes of past times. I also loved the old Yesteryear Barns . Cole is a very Smart,HARD WORKING OCD youngman.

[@whitneythomas4404]

I love your family’s work ethic! You have such a good strong bond and you are an example to the rest of the country of what America is all about! PS… I love sweeping out the bins! You need an extra hand?? 🤣

[@lindapeterson2684]

You are doing a wonderful job Cole….🎉🎉🎊 I love old houses…..I’m looking to buy one that needs a little refurbishing. Hopefully, no plaster walls!!!! Gosh what a lot of messy work!!!! The home I grew up in had plaster walls, and I remember my grandfather praising the home for it’s good bones…especially the plaster walls!!!!! He felt drywall, which was a relatively new concept, a cheap option….hmmmmm🧐

[@RaivoNm]

Just changed the fuel filter on one of my old tractors that hasn't been started for a few months and it stopped working 30 minutes after the filter change. Forgot there was summer diesel in the tank, and it filled the filter with paraffin(I'm from northern europe). Had to get a new filter and replace the fuel with "arctic" diesel. Happens almost every year. 😅

[@andrewtaggart498]

Cole if the nails you pull out of the lath are square they were probably hand made

[@lonathompson1440]

Looking good! Hope you get the bin done soon.

[@ssnyder1833]

Glad your showing work on the house, you are a hard worker Cole!!!

[@terrystephens1102]

Great progress with the house Reno, Cole 👍 great time to be indoors 😃👏👏👏❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@MattiasMagnusson]

As you plan out the new layout of the house, don't forget to prepare the walls with networking (in case that gets planned in later) it will save you alot of hastle later as everything is prepared for it later. Cat6 should do it for now 👍

[@sictoday]

Man I have the same house. Wood work n all. Some dif but same. 1901 for me. Thats a lot of work. My walls got the foam treatment a few years back. I couldn’t imagine having to rip down all the old walls. Can wait to see the second floor. I have my attic and basement finished n drywalled. You gona love that third floor. Plan the hvac around the third floor !

[@budklw]

Save some laths to shim over the wall studs on any walls with doors and windows or your jambs will stick out past your drywall!

[@gwenmurillo1093]

That was a great video. You all are such hard workers. Loved it when the dump truck started for Cole.

[@AEStaley1]

I've been watching all your videos since day 1! Great job on the house and bin site! Bought my first hoodie! Keep up the good work. Can't wait to see more.😀👍