Rebuilding My 1917 Ex-Hoarder Mansion's Yard

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Cole The Cornstar, aka Cole, is a 4th generation family farmer from Central Iowa who is the life force behind his family’s 1,700 acre farm. Cole promotes agriculture by filming his day-to-day adventures with his Dad (Daddy Cornstar) and brother (Cooper) on the farm. With a lot of help from Daddy Cornstar, Cole instills humor and education into his videos fit for both young adults and adults. Despite being 22-years old, Cole has an old-fashion work ethic with an innovative approach toward agricultural technology and practices. Cole's mission is to prove the American Dream is not dead and be a megaphone for agricultural education and innovation, from technological advances in farming equipment to conservation practices.
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[@abunchahooey]

Yes, those old pine trees can be trouble. not only do they drip sap, they produce the thick, sticky pollen in the spring. Loads of it fly off the branches, and it sticks to everything. Not to mention when they get so tall and start to die, the branches falling can destroy cars, and be a hazard to anybody standing under. It was amazing watching Ron use the dozer to pick up and perfectly place huge trees like that. Truly a talent. 👍 Hi Cole! 🇺🇸

[@RealJustinCrow]

You should add a few new trees. not a lot, 5-10 maybe, just a symbol of the new start. The house is now yours for the next 80 years, you can watch the trees grow with you during your time in the house.... and then one day your grandson will rip them out and plant new ones lol

[@ralfus37]

Cole, be sure and don't work too hard, then you can watch your Grandsons tear out the trees with their wind-powered excavator and the solar powered dozer. Be sure and save those sunglasses, soon there will be no plastics, they will be outlawed.

[@gregpallett1839]

RealJustinCrow what a great idea. Could have a whole arboretum effect, a few fruit trees for personal use, some nice flowering trees

[@stevedingman474]

But plant hardwood !

[@NoFlakesAllowed]

Apple trees and then honey bees.

[@cmusic52]

I'd say plant some trees that are already 10 ft tall soo you can enjoy them sooner rather then later

[@TXMEDRGR]

I'm glad you getting the dying trees taken down. I had a dying tree near the house taken down one week and don't you know, we had a tropical storm the next week. It was good thing the dying tree was gone.

[@jodiewilcox6772]

You are smart to take down those trees. As someone who has helped my husband take down several 50-60 ft trees, by our old house in Omaha, NE, I know how dangerous dying trees can be. Your house will look fantastic with the bad trees gone, lot releveled and seeded, new porch AND house all painted on the outside!

[@augustreil]

Finally, someone with a lot of common sense !!

[@westiamom9340]

Really appreciate how complimentary you are Cole of other people’s jobs and skills!! DC you are a wise funny man!!😊

[@staceypistole1017]

Love the farm stuff, but love the old house and yard stuff too. That house and the yard are actually what got me hooked on your channel in the first place! 😁💛

[@augustreil]

Yup, the cleaning up, house renovations and yard work are just as interesting or more than the farming !

[@kaseycarpenter8009]

Cole I bet you will not miss the pine Sap and pine cones on everything.. Your house has the most beautiful hard wood inside. They knew how to build them in the day. thanks...

[@kaseycarpenter8009]

Hey Cole, what about the temperature during the summer time no shade..???

[@kimberleybrown3054]

About 10 years before you take down a mature tree like that, you should plant some new ones. Farms need windbreaks.

[@kibblenbits]

He didn't own the property 10 years ago, his grandfather did.

[@mommacs6159]

Yes... normally that’s the correct way, but the yard way so uneven and bumpy that it needed leveled out first. Also, there a whole grove of trees u can’t really see 😊

[@BeachBoyAAA]

With no remaining windbreak the house and shop are vulnerable.

[@zedwpd]

@@BeachBoyAAA Prevailing winds are from the west. He has an area called the grove on the west side of the house/barn.

[@JCrook1028]

@@BeachBoyAAA Vulnerable to what? A tornado? trees aren't gonna help and normal winds aren't gonna hurt the house.

[@kevincameron8437]

“I say we, cause I’m doing the filming “. Love it!

[@RonHelton]

Gee, I just wasted my money on buying a new-fangled fire starter tool. When all I really needed was two dry sticks. Thank you Daddy Cornstar! I will never have to buy matches again. ; )

[@karlkascha1261]

Ron is no joke. He knows what he is doing. He also has great equipment. You can't beat Cat. It actually looks like you have decent soil out there. I always thought that Iowa had crap soil. Always hate to see mature trees get taken down. I can't tell what kind they are. Trees have a limited life span, just as people do. Hardwoods tend to be longer lived. Another great video Cole.

[@ianabell8248]

Your clean up videos are the BEST!! They really satisfy the neat freak in me. Deb.

[@sandyhearn8332]

His first video I watched was when he cleaned everything out of the house. I love watching the house shape up, can't wait for the front porch.

[@augustreil]

Agree !

[@jjchap9574]

@@sandyhearn8332 I think the porch should be tested first. I have plenty or "practice area" around my house. Would it be possible to build here and ship USPS? Shipping Wars practice project? :) 😎😂😂👌🤣🤣😉

[@pattymiles2688]

Get’er done! LOL “ it takes a jerk” that’s funny! Glad no one was hurt in the making of this film...

[@kyleterran6850]

Daddy CS, when using two sticks to start a fire, make sure one of them is a match! 🤣 And how many people wanted to see more of the fire!? FIRE! FIRE! FIRE! In my best Beavis voice. 😜

[@siskokidd]

Could have been an hour long video of watching those trees burn, and I would be happy.

[@ellec.1117]

Ron's job is the first one I have ever wanted to experience. It looks so satisfying.

[@beteeho]

That blue and white plaid shirt makes your eyes pop! Definitely should wear more blue 😊

[@Emg2463]

DaddyC...my hero....you put a smile on my face every time !

[@zombeemom]

That naked sprayer without a boom looks as scrawny as a wet cat 🤣"It takes a jerk to start one!" DC you have the best groan-worthy jokes 😂👍🏼🌟 Blessings to all the Cornstars and good luck making those weeds more deader!

[@mommacs6159]

😂😂 I laughed at the deader weeds too

[@galinamedvedev7900]

Great video! Thanks for sharing part of your busy life with us!!!👍😄❤️

[@pippacarron1861]

Whatever is happening in my day, watching a Cornstar video makes everything seem brighter. Your world is so full of energy and achievement, and wholesome goodness, and good old-fashioned family values, and fun too, I always end up with a smile on my face. And then I watch it a second time! Best wishes from Australia

[@andrewruble7706]

Don't know where you get all your energy Cole but great job on the homestead. Its going to look awesome when you get the projects done. What a great family that works so well together.

[@ColeTheCornstar]

Glory to God!

[@andrewruble7706]

@@ColeTheCornstar Amen!

[@tobiastho9639]

How about some pumpkins for the homestead? I planted 1 on my balcony... ; )

[@angieherald5753]

I am so jealous of the way your soil looks every where you all dig it always look so rich. I live in Kentucky and every where I dig it is nothing but clay☹️

[@pippacarron1861]

You should see it in Australia! Every time I look at that rich black soil, I think, no wonder the corn grows so well!

[@classicambo9781]

Dense red clay in Tasmania is perfect crop country though - don't give up on soil, it can always be improved.

[@sznosko7907]

Ron is a great operator to watch! I grew up in a family of heavy equipment operators, and it’s amazing how they can just “feel” level. No need of modern assistance when there’s 50 years of experience in their blood!

[@ronaldgaska4480]

I was so glad to see the tree next to the house go. Can you plant some Dogwood trees in front of the property. In the spring you get flowers of pink, white or dark pink. In the summer green leaves. In the fall green leaves turn red with red berries. Loving all the work you CornStars are doing. All you guys have your grandfathers work ethics. Ron is good with his tractor.

[@braydenmills5977]

When you get the notification for Cole the cornstar anyone else just ignore everything else and go watch the vid?

[@atahsaia8157]

Including schoolwork that was due two days ago? Of course!

[@noborinin2]

yes they are always up about a half hour after I get home

[@KCLife3]

Yes, definitely!

[@sherylbentley3724]

I usually cant wait for sure ! I'm hooked, cant wait for the porch to be built and the rest of the siding !!

[@fastboyz3]

i do!! lol

[@chuckbailey6835]

I think I woulda put some gutters on the house and piped em to that cistern and put a pump in it to water the garden

[@georgiagaydos6876]

Chuck Bailey great idea

[@BeachBoyAAA]

Very important to get water away from the house. Cistern is perfect for that.

[@michaelbranham5854]

Its always wonderful to see a home place cleaned up and made beautiful again

[@joannecooper4592]

Living in Georgia, we are used to seeing RED clay when we dig. Seeing your beautiful, black earth makes me so envious. There are a FEW places in Georgia where you find good farming earth, but not many. Love all of your videos.

[@lindam.1571]

"It's almost as tough as Momma Cornstar!" Hahahahahaha! I love your videos, I always laugh out loud! Great video, love the clean up videos! 😍❤💚💙

[@amandalinke5301]

So satisfying seeing that tree 🌲 being pushed down 🤗🤗🤗🤗😍😍😍😍

[@sandrafinney535]

I'm shocked to see any thumbs down. Don't be ridiculous ya'll just because someone may do things differently than you do. It's a highlight of my day watching Cole and his family's videos. I loved watching how Ron used this equipment like it was a game joystick. Cole, you're making great progress!! That lush green grass is gorgeous. Looking forward to your new porch, garden flourishing, and wedding. Oops was that a slip lol. You and Nave compliment each other's personalities and work ethic so well. 😎 👍 🚜

[@JCrook1028]

Do you know that a thumbs down does the exact same good as a thumbs up?

[@myviewfromtheroof-laurapat2748]

As always, you guys are a great pick-me-up. My dad passed yesterday at 93 very peacefully and I loved being able to see good content here. Thanks.

[@ColeTheCornstar]

I'm sorry for your loss

[@myviewfromtheroof-laurapat2748]

Thank you, Cole.

[@narellemacpherson6451]

DC up to his old fire starting routine🔥 😂

[@allanperry6507]

Looks like enough front lawn to plant a small hay field for Cooper

[@raynonabohrer5624]

Agree

[@hiluxman1032]

Me to

[@steveadams99708]

Daddy Cornstar rubbing two dry sticks never fails to produce fire! The farmyard is going to look great Cole.

[@rogerclarke3291]

The difference from last year to this year on your farm is amazing, it's all coming together. the hard work is paying off.

[@NavexCole]

YESSSS! Let's make a swimming pool! Can we petition this! Like this comment! 🙌🏼😅

[@NavexCole]

Steven Councell Hey...You're probably right 😂😂😂😂

[@elizabethholden9351]

Probably end up being a stop over for migrating geese.

[@H20-town610]

A pool would be hard to keep clean in that Iowa wind and dust.

[@laurieanne9712]

@@H20-town610 Enclosed? Year 'round heated? Yay! What about it, Nave?

[@gpants3633]

I wonder if Ron is watching this and thinking - “Yeah, I’m good. 😉”.

[@michaelstone917]

It absolutely blows my mind how powerful those excavators are. It was moving those trees around like someone picking up a spoon. Crazy.

[@maryhelvey8841]

Ron's got talent. Good luck with the porch,can't wait to see the whole restoration done.

[@SemiErnie]

Does look better with all them pines gone , next the porch and the rest of the siding . Thumbs up

[@danfinley3690]

Making progress and Ron is one heck of an operator bless you all out there

[@douglaswright7023]

My self a farmer, I really appreciate you guys encouraging words,videos and energy. God give you strength, protection and wisdom always. Thought you would get a chance to drive that dozer.......

[@wittry2]

Fun to see you get back to the home while you have the time. Anxious to see the entire transformation. The farmstead is going be a jewel when you are done, making the farm more valuable. I will be following along. Great work!

[@mallorybutts6057]

Why would anyone thumbs down these videos? I love them.

[@augustreil]

Tree Hugger Mentalitis !

[@aidanbittner3609]

Their phone was upside down

[@JCrook1028]

Down does the same good as up. Shame the VAST majority are too lazy to click at all tho...

[@wittry2]

Always a big thumbs up!!

[@mattoates7636]

Ron has got some serious heavy plant equipment operating skill

[@noyopacific]

Thanks for another good video guys! When I'm burning brush, logs and stumps I like to use a leaf blower to get the fire roaring. Sometimes I'll put a length of 3" metal vent pipe on the end of an electric leaf blower, aim it into a good bed of coals and just let it rip.

[@amandawilliams5219]

I live on a farm in northern GA. We raise beef cattle. Our work is never done but I always make time to watch your videos. It's so interesting to watch what other farms are doing!

[@eugeneharris6898]

Keep on flattening all that ground you will.hsve a big enough field to teach yet young ens to play baseball and soccer in without worry of hitting windows in the house.

[@kriskloeblen3670]

So nice to see this all happening to such a nice family. It’s going to look so beautiful.

[@elainehildebrand5886]

Some nice sugar maples but not too close to the house, beautiful thick leaves. Gorgeous color in the fall.

[@55points]

Just look at that deep dark fertile soil.. To think at one time there were dust storms and people loosing their farms and starving. Modern farming tactics truly are amazing. The heartland of America..feeds the world.

[@georgepedone8506]

Need to have a weekend of farming /music and helping at the farm call it "Cornstock"

[@bigbadjohn2543]

1.8K views in 5 minutes, that truly tells the story. Great job

[@farmerstephen]

Wish I got that many views on my videos in a week let alone 5 mins.

[@lolpantsification]

that's almost 2!!

[@Kugerand727]

What is a 0.8 view ? Was that viewer under the influence and not able to comprehend ?

[@gaylewatkins4685]

I enjoy the farming stuff but my favorite videos are fixing up your old mansion then the landscaping. Great job.

[@ChastenLoveland]

Are you really this chaotic and organized all the time. It blows my mind. I've been enjoying watching this channel.

[@s.a.schmitt]

Imagine a couple rows of apple trees leading up to the house. 😍

[@augustreil]

That's a great idea !

[@Effedup]

@@RK-ey6gs You got that right. We had key lime trees around our house in Florida and it was a huge pain. They smelled nice when I nailed one with the lawn mower but that was about the limit of our enjoyment of them. Unless you're actually going to go out there and pick the fruit and eat it, like for the rest of your life, you do NOT want a fruit tree in your yard.

[@JCrook1028]

@@Effedup Well duh..... I can't imagine not having our duncan grapefruit/ honeybell tangelo and valencia orange trees in the yard! Also have a loquat tree. Yummdillyliscious!

[@s.a.schmitt]

Effedup They mentioned they were considering planting fruit trees for their own consumption, along with their garden, in an earlier video. That’s why I mentioned it. 🙂

[@jaywest4102]

Cole, can’t believe it’s taken so long. You need to clean and condition Naves boots.

[@anitak_ilovepink]

I agree instead of constantly teasing her. j/k

[@arlenestokes7748]

Bury those boots and buy her new ones.

[@RT-js4tz]

Why clean the boots? She will just stick those nasty feet back into them....just kidding!

[@augustreil]

@@arlenestokes7748, Why, they just need to be cleaned. Americans, SMH !

[@sadie07]

august what do you mean Americans?

[@MamarazziMel]

I love your family. Everybody cracks me up so much. And I'm absolutely fascinated with the reno of the house and yard. I'm an Iowan, too, so I have the same appreciation for old farm houses that you do. :)

[@debbiereuben1346]

This was a awesome video. I couldn't believe how big those root balls were. Can't wait to see the beautiful lawn you'll have once everything is all leveled out and seeded. Love you cornstars. ♥️

[@bobp1016]

Daddy Constar says, “It’s takes a jerk to start a chainsaw!” 😂😂😂😂. Too funny!

[@davidhutchison3343]

Greenies forget that trees have a natural life span. Sometimes, especially on a 100 year old farm, trees have reached their old age, and need to be taken down before they fall uncontrollably, especially when they are near a house.

[@suleskos.2743]

I'm not a "greenie" lol but I was wondering abt that. Makes total sense though

[@alotofusers]

Very true. And yet it sounds to me like you could use some education on the concepts of "Mother trees" and "Permaculture".

[@sandrahmurphy]

Love watching your family . I look forward to seeing you all xxx

[@ronirody9674]

Good morning Colethecornstar, YEA!!!! Front yard gonna look GREAT and your excitement is FANTASTIC LOVE watching your progress plus your front porch can't wait have a WONDERFUL week God bless you in all you do be safe Oh and KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK!!!!👏👍🏻✌

[@epicgamers4589]

Love the videos Cole your doing great!

[@silas_brugger_yt5708]

I love it Cole.

[@vivianwilliams2216]

That was a really big tree by the house ! Was awesome watching it come down ! Daddy corn star was so funny starting the fire on the cut down trees ! LOL ! 😊👍💕💕💕

[@teresadale3130]

I totally enjoy this site. Just found it a week ago so I'm slowly catching up. My farm house is 104 yrs old. You can't imagine the things you will find in the walls. Lol. Had to tear the barn down (powder post beetles) House has trees from here. Some boards still have bark on backside.

[@stedder8436]

What’s your impressions of those cats? I mainly run bobcat stuff in my videos but we do have one cat skidsteer. Good stuff

[@Jeepw199]

I can’t believe you had that big campfire and not one s’more

[@dougdiplacido2406]

Lots of fun watching tonight. Thanks.

[@cambrebet3v361]

It truly doesn't matter what you guys film . I love every video and look forward every evening to watching them . Thanks for the entertainment.

[@dagneytaggart7707]

Any plans for new trees?

[@golfernky1687]

Looks good.. You could put a few rows of corn in the front yard. That way you don't have to mow so much

[@jasons9249]

Looking real good around the house and building. You can always plant new trees as you go.

[@vilstef6988]

Ron is an amazing operator-like Cole said really precise!

[@melon1323]

Damn surprised you didn’t cut all those logs up for firewood

[@dlodge4966]

They were mostly pine trees, not good for burning.

[@augustreil]

@@dlodge4966, That's an old wives tale, there's nothing wrong with burning Pine as long as it's dried thoroughly.

[@blister762]

@@dlodge4966 We heated exclusively with wood for nearly 40 years. We'd order loads of logs every year and we'd burn a mix of pine, fir and alder. Pine burns very well, hot and a decent burn time. All firewood needs to be as dry as possible or it doesn't burn as well and is difficult to start burning. If you do burn a lot a pine and fir you need to have your chimney swept more often because of creosote buildup.

[@stonemagic540]

@@dlodge4966 NOT good For Fire wood ??? !!! Pine is our wood of choice..and my only heat is wood...people here in the Rockies pay ALOt of money for PINE !!! Its THE best !!!

[@jimwilliams2682]

Put Nave's boots in that bonfire.

[@buzzybrown2177]

Funny!!!

[@ragnarocking]

The odor emanating from the boots would probably extinguish the fire.

[@augustreil]

Why, they just need to be cleaned. Americans, SMH !

[@ragnarocking]

@@augustreil it was a joke. At least we Americans have a sense of humor.

[@missingkiwi2097]

@@ragnarocking true

[@riddick49441]

Thanks for sharing the front yard work and that sappy pine removal. I know that you have wanted that done for a long time. Maybe if your nice to Ron he will let you play with his trucks. I is really good to see your excitement

[@kimhallums9166]

When they take down a really big tree around here, add goes up on Craig’s list “free firewood” come get it. Usually gone in two days.

[@cindychaplin7817]

Have a good evening Cole

[@marygray7550]

Will you be putting any new trees back in love your place

[@rebeccajones9735]

It has poured rain here in NC (east of Raleigh) for 2-3 days and forecast calling for rain everday through the end of June!!

[@wildflowerwind6941]

Wow. Ron is the man. My Dad used to do Grader and Bulldozer work for the county highway department and a private blacktop company.

[@Thicksmoke126]

That fire should be seen form the international space station.

[@timwicke2836]

Making the operation of heavy machinery look easy is a sign of long practice on that machinery

[@jeffschick6438]

Fire and heavy equipment! Doesn’t get any better... Stay safe Cornstar 🌽 family... 👍🏻

[@willdeike5209]

I love the Cornstar family

[@mysticmeadows1954]

That window will never be let down in that excavator lol I would call it a historical moment

[@rammatic7881]

Oklahoma is in a drought, so we are praying for rain too. If we can’t get enough hay we’ll have to sell some of our cows...

[@minimutt1408]

Hope you get your rain. If I could send you some of ours in the Pacific NW I would.

[@jamhunt5]

That's a splendid idea put a pool in your front yard

[@GrandmaGaye]

It's going to look great when it all comes together. Keep on keeping on

[@marlenejanzen1736]

I don’t care what number I am love the video!

[@augustreil]

You're #1 in my eyes !!

[@morethanfarming2207]

More likes than views awesome! Keep up the good work.

[@eaccristo]

Loving it.........love SEEING the House....it needs to be SHOWCASED.....you will have the BEST and prettiest farm in the neighborhood...not what they used to say......................me too....I’m working on it.

[@joegilly1523]

Good looking dirt you guys have ,down deep also. A lot of rock up my way . It took 6 sticks to break a big rock up for the footer for my parents house . Time for a nice BIG FIRE .THAT looks like a weekend party .Two kegs should do it. You can cut some nice log chairs from one tree .

[@territ1231]

Some actually asked how you water the crops!!

[@augustreil]

LOL, I KNOW !!!!

[@hawki5120]

When I was about 12 years old we dug a pit and put a bunch of branches and trash in it to burn. When it came time to light it I started thinking gas would lite easy but it burned off so fast it wouldn't light the trash while diesel burned allot slower but was hard to light. I thought if I mixed the gas and diesel together the gas would light the diesel which would light the trash. In a life time of bad ideas that had to be 1 of the worst.

[@augustreil]

Always use diesel, never gas. Gas explodes, diesel does not.

[@Viewer19]

Except we use Kerosene when we start a fire.

[@JCrook1028]

@@augustreil gas doesn't explode, it just burns faster.

[@jamesthomas3749]

@@Viewer19 diesel and kerosene are almost the exact same thing

[@Viewer19]

@@jamesthomas3749 Diesel is #2 (truck and home heating) Kerosene is #1 (Lamp oil) and lighter, less smelly.and comes from a higher platform.

[@geo52041]

Ron is a pro !!!! I like the variety of the videos . Better than just tractor driving

[@melmon6333]

Beautiful soil in that front lawn Cole. Love the videos! Can’t wait to see more.