Remodeling My Ex-Hoarder Mansion Ep. 5

[@janbrittingham9648]

Attic windows look great! I'm a porch person, cant wait to see yours just wrapping around the house!!

[@organbuilder272]

You have a good plan - Sealing things is important to prevent dry rot and bugs as well as birds getting in there. Don't forget a lot of good advice you receved related to the size of rooms. Remember also that your beloved Grandfather entrusted you with a piece of family history. Be careful of what you do. Many of us mentioned about load bearing walls. Remember that the load goes all the way to the basement. Leave the fireplace. It adds value and charm to the house. The wondow look beautiful, Cole. Nice job of that. Get the siding on!!!!

[@kathyusa-iowa5137]

He has worked with an architect in the very beginning.

[@organbuilder272]

@@kathyusa-iowa5137 Haa, Let's see, Your name is NOT Cole. I didn't write to you or ask your opinion. In fact I don't need you to tell me anything about Cole or what he did. - didn't do. I don't need YOU to reply to my comments to Cole. He seems to be a big boy who can take care of his own business when and if he wants to. If more people would mind their own business, and stop butting in where neither wanted nor asked for, this world would be a lot better place to live. The next time I want your advice, I'll ask for it.

[@beckyumphrey2626]

I bet you live a lonely secluded life!!!!!!

[@organbuilder272]

@@beckyumphrey2626 Well,, let's see- Drove John Deer etractors & farm equipment age 8 to 18, (Also Alis-Chalmers & Farmal). Traveled to 14 countries, Road manager for the Doors for 4 years, Built the largest Church organ in Asia (Seoul, Korea), and 5 other organ in Korea, 13 in the USA. Certified service agent for Wicks Pipe Organ Company, Reuter Pipe Organ Company, Rieger-Kloss Organ Company, Fratelli Riffatti Organ Company and Peterson EMI in Illinois. Lived in Korea for 20 years. Lived in China for 4 years, In Taiwan for 2 years. Designed ships and Yachts, Captains rating for small vessels, Recipient of Bosch & Lomb National Science Award, Written 5 books, Former drag racer, Invented rapid color photo processing machine, Driven across the USA 19 times. Member US Coast Guard Auxiliary (Captain)- 25 years. Trained Structural engineer, electrical engineer, Architect, Machinist, Naval Architectural certificate. play Accordion, Piano, Pipe organ. Listen to Classic organ and orchestral music, Like cats, big dogs, steam locomotives. Space, rockets, planes, and enjoy watching clever guys like Cole, Seth, Zack, Landon, Keith Rucker Alexander Malofeev, The Jussen Brothers and many others. NOW TELL ME WHAT YOUR CLAIM TO FAME IS - or are you just another mindless busy body??? Oh, yes, when I want your opinion, I'll ask for it - Politely.

[@kathyusa-iowa5137]

@@organbuilder272 just trying to help kind sir.

[@jefflinnell8492]

Justin does a great job , he should be youtubing a home improvement show as he is doing Cole's house. Seriously very nice and professional quality.

[@gleadhill79]

YESSSS! With tutorials for people like me who like to give it a whirl before inevitably admitting defeat!! 😉😳

[@robertmedina6875]

I know you work alotta of hours Cole! You're blessed for sure! I know it's not easy ! It's cool that your family is so close! The family business is awesome!!Thanks for the great videos!

[@mindi.m]

You all are lucky to have a friend like Justin. That window framing is artwork! I can't wait to see the porch! Looking rather spiffy at the end. 😎

[@scott1368]

You all done a great job on that house I was a carpenter for 35 years I sure do miss it but I'm retired now it looks beautiful it's best to take your time with something like that and do it right

[@gungadinn]

I guess Iowa has different building techniques used. It was always customary to wrap house wrap into the window and affix. Once the Tyvek was in place, either 30 lb roofing felt, or now Zip Tape from the bottom to the top to shed any water that may make it's way inside. It's a lot of work installing arched windows and getting a good fit, but look great once installed. You guys did well. If you have any other demo projects, build a frame work truss from the old lumber and nail up some of the old tin you have laying around to use as a sliding board. Park the truck or a dumpster underneath and drop the debris in for the trip to the bottom. Beats picking up trash and nails from the lawn.

[@kathyusa-iowa5137]

Changing methods re window installation... New construction: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f4TQiqOFhq2DidU Change out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fHKsgGmGbL1ql9E

[@Aiko2-26-9]

I like the farming and machine stuff, too, but I am so happy we are finally seeing progress on that amazing house! Thanks for the video. Good job editing, Summer!

[@maryhelvey8841]

All spiffed up at the end there Cole. Daddy Cornstar , still a hoot Nave and Summer always a pleasure to see you again. The mansion is looking good. Big thumbs up crew. A big thumbs up to the repair man for a job well done on the farm. Enjoyed the video.

[@sherribeach4160]

Too bad his hair looks like shit!

[@fatal510]

@@sherribeach4160 Because you're some boomer who hates long hair on men?

[@danieldilger9203]

Hair a lot better than a plastic mansion.

[@sherribeach4160]

Not at all, Matt but it does not look good. It is wild & unkempt! Guys can have long hair that looks just fine but not like that!

[@dalegereaux1863]

Good show today ! I always liked the house renovation ones. And that doesn't mean I don't like the other ones too, I like all of them !

[@jerryduhon1075]

YOU ARE ALL AWESOME GOD BLESS YOU ALL IN ALL THINGS THANK YOU FOR THE GREAT VIDEOS AND LETTING MANY OF US BE A SMALL PART OF YOUR LIVES. HAVE A GREAT BLESSED NIGHT

[@oldhomefan5603]

We have an old house the same age as yours and have been modernizing it over the past few years. After about 15 years of using window air conditioners and a boiler/radiators, we decided to put in central air. We went with an all-electric geothermal unit and removed the 1000 gallon propane tank from our back yard. Going with geothermal made it so we don’t have any condenser unit sitting by the house and it is a fascinating project. We live in a small Nebraska town, so our geothermal system consists of six 200’ (down) wells. Since you likely have the ability to bury tubing 10’ down and 100’ away from your house, you could probably do most of the ground loop on your own. You also mentioned taking out your chimney, which is something we did and it allowed us a nice way to run new electrical and plumbing (for an attic HVAC unit which works with the main system). With your attic, you could likely find some creative ways to run your ventilation to upstairs rooms and take care of your main floor and basement rooms with a system in the basement. It’s a heck of a project, but you’re young and ambitious! Good luck and feel free to reach out if you have questions.

[@paulgilbert6746]

Well it's looking good. I just like to watch you, and listen to you explain things. Have a great evening.

[@EvaTudino]

Shout Out to Justin,good looking window your the man !! Well I would like to say thank you for helping the cornstar faimily they seem to be worth knowing and helping ,what a great man you are for helping ,god speed💯🙏🤗

[@jeanburgin160]

Glad to see more progress on your home restoration. Wow, Justin is a pro and should be proud of his work ... you are lucky to have him. Window looks great!

[@paulerickson3089]

Really like the new windows. It will be a huge improvement for the attic.

[@BealyGood]

I’m doing the same thing on the farm we bought in January. House was built in 1910. Lots of work but super awesome when finished. Good luck!

[@Dr.Elaine1]

Do you have a KZbin channel?

[@BealyGood]

@@Dr.Elaine1 Yes. Come check us out. 😁

[@Dr.Elaine1]

@@BealyGood Sounds good. Will do.

[@BealyGood]

@@Dr.Elaine1 Thanks!

[@BealyGood]

@Stacey L. Dunsworth It sure is! I love Cole. We found his channel early on. The kids all like yelling the intro 🤣🤣.

[@annettemiller1273]

Wow, that’s a lot of work , fixing those windows . I great Excited seeing the progress on the house. It’s going to be beautiful

[@fayeashcroft7066]

Love the house renovations I would get Justin to do all the Reno’s And cole to organise the steel scrappers to get rid of the steel machinery in the grove I think it’s amazing the house wasn’t damaged during winter with snow ❄️ rain with no new siding on the house I don’t think the house has had the new siding on for over 12 months ??? It will look beautiful when done A lot of hard work by cole and nave and family and friends Well done Come on steel scrap trucks Best episodes ever !!!

[@thatfarmerinnewyork9708]

Glad to see mansion updates

[@alexzackary]

I like how they are just gonna call it Ticklerbone now😂

[@joshuarender9317]

Me also, gotta say what Daddy Cornstar says

[@kathyusa-iowa5137]

If someone says that, at least DC will know what they're talking about. 🤣

[@gleadhill79]

😂😂😂

[@michaelgarcia5159]

When I worked on the railroad we had a Pettibone that could lift the heaviest EMD locomotive when detailed. They were very precise and safer than the old way. You are lucky to work from and with the one you have.

[@KameraShy]

They needed to stop confusing us.

[@lukedesselle2491]

Bet DC enjoys going to the old house knowing it's going to be restored and kept!!

[@organbuilder272]

Bet DC is sad to his the room he lived in as a child wiped out. The house is NOT going to be restored. It is going to be radically altered. Yet. Cole must take care of the problems like unsafe electrical systems, bad insulation and inconvenient bathroom plans. Let's see if he gets all that finished, makes his one master bedroom and then really restores the rest of the house as it is. He has a beautiful turn of the century mansion, obviously built by someone with a lot of money and likely designed by a famous architect. It is the historic value of the house that should be maintained while Cole is making it a bit more livable and comfortable.

[@gabunnie1]

@@organbuilder272 it is COLES HOME, NOT A HISTORIC SITE....Need I REALLY say more?!?

[@jeanlunney2050]

I always loved that house! Can’t wait to see it when it’s done

[@ColeTheCornstar]

😇

[@markshearer1420]

Your home is coming together the way you want it. Justin is some man helping you clean up. Video fantastic as usual

[@mitchellm.keithley3071]

Thanks Cornstars every minute enjoyed! The new windows looks great and that yard is amazing!!

[@oakpkdude]

My Brother-in-law and I renovated an old house in upstate NY. The floors were week like that one also. Other than jacking up the house in areas where it was sagging we installed a few more support beam and then nailed 3/4 plywood to the entire floor area and it was solid. Luckily he owned a glass business so we replaced every widow in the house at cost. The yard was an overgrown disaster so we completely ripped that out and landscaped. All the neighbors were coming over and thanking us for fixing up the neighborhood eyesore.

[@LauraLJohn]

l am really happy for you guys, to be finally getting into construction mode. Can't wait to see the outside finished. Awesome Thanks for sharing 👍😀

[@tomsdotter3228]

Wow things are looking so good. Such hard work! God bless all of the Cornstars!

[@karenwhalen8231]

The house will look so great inside and out when you get it done. Love the attic windows. Looks awesome

[@thomaswilson9792]

Justin just did one of the best window installs I’ve seen on KZbin

[@cathiwim]

Im surprised he didn’t put that rubberized flashing tape under the flashing. Justin did a GREAT job! As an architecture lover, i want to tell you how glad i am that you decided to restore and modernize the house instead of tearing it down. I see too many older houses torn down around here. It breaks my heart!

[@johnnnny]

It has been impressive to watch this transformation of your property since day 1. Will be incredible to see once the bin site is done.

[@DEEDEEGARRETT1]

Beautiful job Justin !!

[@asigridpreiser7760]

The windows look great! Great Job JUSTIN!!!!!!!

[@CB-pf7go]

Cornstar Mansion is looking rather grand, with the addition of those spectacular windows.

[@conniebiggers1359]

I'm so glad you are back to the house repairs. That's why I started watching your channel. I can't wait to see your house renovated. It's a beautiful house.

[@robertbachmann7490]

11:42 DC wants to say yes but he doesn't wanna give you anymore ideas 😆 my parents are the same way, lol. God bless you and your family! I'm also in the process of fixing up my familys farm. I really enjoy your videos! Not only do I love whatching you and your family get things done, it also motivates me to work on my own property. Thank you. I look to you as a role model.

[@territ1231]

Looking really nice!! Can't wait to see the porch up!

[@terrystephens1102]

The windows look fantastic, coming along nicely 👌👏👏👏👍❤️

[@michaeltablet8577]

Great progress! So happy for you! House and yard is gonna be beautiful when you get done! Looking better all the time.

[@yeahboiii6640]

Justin is a great guy it seems. Nice job Justin!

[@fam4mre29]

I like your house update episodes. Can we see more of these?

[@chubbybunny915]

Beautiful job Justin. 😊👌👏👏I really enjoy and love seeing any workmanship up close, thank you.

[@babylove7139]

OMG Justin he's scaring me to death such a gap from the machine to house🤷‍♀️🥺 This house 🏠is going to b awesome 🤗❤💯

[@sharonhilliard3780]

Cole I wish everybody wanted to do a good job like Justin . Not many people take pride in their work like that any more . Good man Justin !

[@leifhietala8074]

TO GET BIRDS OUT: cover all the other openings so there is NO LIGHT. Let the only light be coming through an open window. Go around and roust the birds. They will naturally fly toward the only light they can see; if it's an open window, out they go! I've done this many times, it's extremely effective.

[@jesusisGod1434]

I hope he tries this! Use blankets or black trash bags!

[@Prfs-ib7xz]

Carpenters and farmers.. Thanks for all your hard work.

[@Notguilty1]

So cool that you share your house with nature.

[@joycemiller4242]

So glad o see those beautiful windows replaced!

[@imapatching09]

Love it - great job. The house is my favorite - it is beautiful and you are saving it - I could not be happier if it was my grandparents farm house.

[@SendRoses]

After a long day of work and some well deserved supper, Cole the Cornstar delivers another video. Cheers, bud!

[@kailand3056]

Kudos to Justin - I really appreciate watching him! And Cole, that would be a NO on the fireman’s slide pole. Can’t wait to see the progress on the porch project!

[@comucall]

Mansion looking good Cole, Justin is the right man for the job, Best wishes to all at Cornstar Farms.

[@GregoryMallard]

Thanks for leaving us with DC Cole!

[@Timothy-NH]

Exciting to see this come together, Corn Mansion will soon see its full potential. When my wife and I binge watched the series “Secrets of Sulphur Springs” on a rainy day, I several times thought of your mansion.

[@amandajones6481]

Hi from Amanda in Melbourne, Australia! 😀👋❤❤❤🇦🇺 I love old American houses and this place is gorgeous.

[@jeanetterule5420]

So happy you got the windows in! It’s been a long time!!! You’re doing great. Also, Nave worked her fingers to the bone in the basement! Another good job!!! Just love your old house. I live in an apartment from 1906! I totally get where you’re coming from! 🪟🛋🪑🚪🪟👍🏻🔨💡🔌⛏🛠🪤🚰🚽🚪🪑🪟 I wouldn’t throw out the old tub, you should make a steam room in the basement! Use the tub again!

[@pattiwhite9575]

OMG That Callie is the cuties thing. Those eyes. Buttons eye just like a stuffed toy. So Cute.

[@KameraShy]

And we DEMAND that Cole get one for Nave.

[@oseo943]

@@KameraShy Nave is a free woman, she has the right to get one by herself or "America" is still stuck in 1800?

[@kevinoscarson2941]

@@oseo943 -its Coles house, so does he have the right to say yes or no to a dog? Not everything is a women’s Suffrage issue. A better way to put it is when Nave buys her house she can buy her dog to go with the house. With that said I hope she gets a Golden they are great dogs.

[@stevenicoson6670]

Thanks for the great video. Interesting seeing the progress on the house. Looking better all the time. You all are doing a great job. Your carpenter friend is excellent. He has great skills with this old house. Lucky to have him helping with this project. House is looking good Cole. Keep up the good work. Looking forward to the deck construction. Will be interesting. Like your dad, really good person. Thanks for letting us join you. See you all on the next video. You all take care and be safe. Iowa farm boy from years ago.

[@gleadhill79]

These are my fave recordings, just watching the old place get new life and lots of care! So satisfying to watch!! 💖💖💖 P.s. please don't fall through the floor, it hurts...I've done it! 🤗😂🤗😂

[@margaretjohnston9664]

Looking very sharp at the end of the video in your shirt, tie and waistcoat

[@bonniehyden962]

Justin is >awesome

[@deannaoverstreet4146]

So excited for you! God bless your family!

[@catherinefong8143]

Finally ,you are paying more attention to the house again,wish the house can be finished this year.

[@CindyJoAnn]

Justin did an AWESOME job on those windows! They look SO beautiful! I have a question: Since he built new walls, for the windows, what happens to the old outer window walls? Do they stay there, and, if so, how do you keep the rain, snow, etc. from getting inside the outer wall, and ruining the wood? Just wondering..... Anyway, I LOVE your remodeling videos, Cole! I enjoy watching every single improvement you're making!

[@augustreil]

They stay, just replace the windows per instructions.

[@jimpolk]

Absolutely the cutest puppy. Making good headway on the house. Yards looking good.

[@loribreitbarth2215]

Anderson Windows! I used to work there and I say Good choice, young man!

[@staceyhunt5342]

I think shutters would help for the windows before another big windstorm hit and just to protect the house in general. And I think that you should be prepared to board up your brand new expensive windows in the event of any storm even if you have to get out there and do it with a surprise storm.

[@teresamcintyre2669]

It's been awhile since I've seen a video from your family. Happy I came across this today and so happy those attic windows are in and the porch is going on finally.

[@hollywoodharriet13]

I already know that wrap around porch is going to be awesome!

[@mrsvickigriffin]

@colethecornstar, you are doing such a great job remodeling your home and getting the property cleaned up

[@damoncoates395]

The house is looking good, the windows make a huge difference 👌. I love the idea of 3 master bedrooms and a big open sitting area upstairs.

[@marciadynes7628]

Beautiful windows they are so pretty makes the house ! Oh Cole cleans up pretty nice !

[@HeavyIronAcres]

Coming together nicely. That attic should be a cool space! Figuratively speaking

[@Angela03231999]

Wow Cole! Looking snazzy in your shirt and tie. ❣️❤️

[@ChaiLatte13]

Windows are looking great Cole! I have an old balloon framed house. The outer sheathing is part of the structure for sure. Insulation was also not used back then it seems...eek!

[@kathyusa-iowa5137]

When it was, it might be straw or even hay. Often mixed with wool, if available. Sometimes with mud. (I've been watching too many old building 🏚 renovations!) 😜

[@ChaiLatte13]

@@kathyusa-iowa5137 Yep it makes sense that they used what they had. They didn't have pink insulation batts, rockwool or the spray foam we have today. lol

[@emmatonoose]

Way to go Cole!- Perpetuating Daddy Cornstar's 'Ticklerbone' confusion!!

[@debbailey6365]

Justin is doing very nice work..an exception today..you are blessed Iowa greatGrammie ❤

[@amyhaynes6323]

I love old houses! Just something about them. I would love to have one of my own.

[@michellekupczak1280]

Nave Take that tricycle out of the junk grove and use it by your house or in the garden. Add some potted plants around it. Would be cute on the back patio. Add a old basket with plastic zip ties on the handle bars plant basket with bedding plants.

[@tjdarkrage6693]

Cole, DANG! You should have let us see you in the whole suit! Not sure what you had it on for, but it looked FINE!

[@kathyusa-iowa5137]

Great work Justin❗💪👍 Being particular himself, I'm sure Cole appreciates all you do❗🥰

[@denisemanley5318]

Love the new windows! Cole you’re looking pretty snazzy.

[@shelleypoole6415]

The attic would make a great master bedroom or an incredible office space. ( man cave )

[@imurhuckleberry7777]

Sound studio for nave

[@kathyusa-iowa5137]

@@imurhuckleberry7777 For Cole, you mean. 👍

[@KameraShy]

If it doesn't (man) cave in first because Cole removed all its structural support.

[@bobmcnelis3648]

@@imurhuckleberry7777 ttttttttttttttt ty guy

[@cherylbellardino5211]

Looking good at the end of the video, Cole!

[@131dyana]

Great windows finally. Thanks for sharing with us.

[@thomasvogelgesang667]

Great video. I am sure you are happy that your 104-year-old home is sealed up.

[@timothybailey7118]

Spray foam insulation will also add strength to the roof/wall structure besides it’s super energy savings

[@NoOneYaKnow666]

Aw man, that lil pup is adorable!!!

[@Lifes_Apprentice]

my advice as a contractor is to get materials up through windows for remodel job before windows are in. getting full sheets of drywall and lumber will be way harder through staircase

[@augustreil]

Might be too late ??

[@sheilavanduynfote5539]

So excited about seeing work on the Farm Mansion ❤️

[@Sheryl777]

It's painful to see the grove the way it is right now. 3:59 Thank goodness you're going to be able to get it all fixed up eventually. However I'm really happy to see the progress on the house though!

[@romibo6252]

Great window! This mansion is going to be beautiful!

[@randychristian7642]

aw man Cole wearing a tie and vest what's the world coming too. AMAZING LOL

[@dalegereaux1863]

I think you guys better adopt Justin or at least make him an honorary CornStar.

[@KameraShy]

With all the annoyance he has to endure? He should charge more. MUCH more.

[@petemac7969]

Damn spellcheck! I think you meant "Cornstar" and not the supermarket coin counter!! LOL

[@dalegereaux1863]

@@petemac7969 yeah this Canadian voice app does that all the time ! I should start saving all the crazy things The Voice app says and write a book !

[@johnturner2175]

A tip you never seal the window on the sil. Reason is if the leaks anywhere on the surround leaks it has to have a place to go if it’s sealed it get stuck under the sill.

[@kathyusa-iowa5137]

There's been a change in "recent" years as to how windows are sealed. Here's a couple of links that show and explain the how and why... New construction: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f4TQiqOFhq2DidU Change out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fHKsgGmGbL1ql9E

[@beteeho]

Daddy Cornstar has earned the luxury of arriving late... for sure 😊

[@terrimoore5181]

It’s my first time watching your channel. Love the outside of the house.

[@patrickbolmeyer9515]

Just got my Cornstar Farms T-Shirt in the mail. Guess I paid for one of those finishing nails used in the attic!

[@HobbyMoose79]

That puppy is so cute. A star is born. 😆