Restoring A $7,000 Mansion: Digging The Basement Floor

My mansion needs a new basement. Today I am attempting to dig out the basement, to allow us to pour a new concrete floor. I shovel dirt, run the Dingo, pour concrete, get rained out, work in the mud, and learn a lot along the way.
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[@karlreinke9653]

Talk about a work ethic….Mr. Roman works his butt off not just for the money, but the joy in getting work done.

[@hettro-cv6082]

I guess that Cole is the supervisor? He works like one. Lol!

[@jax-zm1bb]

Oh you guys keep finding more and more work to do on the basement! Wow!

[@DriftingDan26]

That is a farmers trait. It’s what they love to do. They will literally give you the shirt off of their back.

[@DrMJJr]

Roman ChickenStar is a BEAST!!!

[@leroyraatz5650]

Sorry about your grandfather.

[@CindyJoAnn]

There's nothing harder than saying goodbye to your family. My deepest sympathy to you and your family, Cole. May your Grandpa rest in peace. I'm glad you got to spend time with him before he passed. Your basement is coming along well! You three men are doing a tremendous job on it! Thanks for another awesome video!!!

[@michaeljones936]

Sorry for your loss. Heaven has a great man. Every time the wind blows he's giving you a hug

[@pamkammann1176]

That’s a beautiful thought! I just shared that with a dear friend of mine who lost her daughter this morning to cancer. I immediately thought of her when I read it . 🙏

[@craigstevens6796]

Brother we need your prayers my wife is in the final stages of her life and is in risky surgery right now. Stage 4 metastatic melanoma through out her body. They gave her a tim limit of months. We have enjoyed your videos ,your fath, and your family. So thank you in advance.

[@craigstevens6796]

My wife passed on August 27th

[@drewbryan5074]

condolences for your grandfather passing. I love to watch your channel and the hard work you do. Also your faith and values are those of a true believer. Bless you and your entire family.

[@nancysimpson9045]

I’m 54 & started watching this renovation in 2020 it helped me deal with my mother’s passing of pancreatic cancer. From her finding out to her passing was 10 weeks it was rough still miss her. I now know a lot about corn & farming which is handy when you live in Brisbane Australia 🤷‍♀️ MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO YOUR MUM & FAMILY 💕🇦🇺💕

[@roxannedulin1673]

So sorry for the loss of your grandfather. My condolences to your family. I am watching Roman dig right now. What a hard worker he is!! 😊

[@redhatpat9387]

I'm so sorry to hear about your grandfather's passing. Please spend as much time as necessary with your family, loving and supporting your mom at this time in her life. Blessings on you and yours. Love from California. ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@davidhakadoober._1-]

prayers for your family to heal from the heartache it never goes away but it softens with time.

[@jefffortney4261]

Cole, sorry for your family's loss. Take some time and focus on your loved ones and spend the time you need with them. You, Roman, and Justin are doing a terrific job on the house remodel. It'll be there when you're ready to come back to it.

[@morganlewi]

My condolences for you and your family. I lost my mom three weeks ago. I understand how you feel. Praying for all of you. 🙏

[@Huzzahgamers_inc]

Amen

[@boniemann]

I’m so sorry for the loss of your granddad…..the entire family has my prayers and condolences

[@jeremy1350]

"Eternal Rest grant him and may Perpetual Light Shine upon Him" Please send my condolences to your mum Cole. And also I send my condolences to you and your family. He is no longer in pain, and is where he should be, in the arms of God !! Take it easy young man.

[@shawnkelley3695]

, Amen.

[@patricia.g1651]

Amen

[@nancyoleksy]

I am so sorry for your loss Cole. Please give your mom a big hug and give her my condolences as well. At least he got to see your boys and you got to talk with him for one last time. No matter how old you are, to lose a parent is never easy.

[@patrickferrie5895]

Pro tip, 4" basement floor is standard and more than good enough at 4000 psi,don't waste your money going thicker.

[@jasonwatzka702]

100%

[@jameswilson516]

That's what I was thinking. 11 yrs ago I had a driveway poured that has a dump truck at 6 inches and it's just as strong now as then

[@benhur520]

So 10" is a little overkill? Considering most driveways are 4"???

[@ryanwright4686]

My guess is his description with his hands for concrete includes the rock as well. Unless he said somewhere he is using 10” of concrete? I cant imagine that is the case though. I hope he meant 4” of rock and 4” of concrete.

[@benhur520]

@@ryanwright4686 Well they didn't prep for the bin site so who knows. Unless you call having a guy with a bulldozer scrap off the topsoil site prep.

[@SuperScooby70]

Cole I'm sorry to hear about your grandfather. Prayers for you and the family sent your way. Awesome work on the house as well you guys. That's certainly a ton of physical labor.

[@briansmallwood2103]

Sorry for your loss Cole, I’ll be praying you and family.

[@teepeeX]

Everybody needs a Justin, Roman, and Cole such hard workers. Condolences to Mummy Cornstar and entire families 😢

[@SPLjunkie]

My mother passed away from liver and kidney failure at the young age of 61 on June 18th. June 17th while in the hospital after suffering a small stroke she made the decision to stop all treatment and switch over to comfort care. I wasn’t ready for her to go. But I found comfort in knowing it was her decision.

[@Robsav-yx6vi]

So sorry for your loss . May she rest in peace. So young . Sending prayers Your way.

[@wayneguy6043]

And you’re here cause you find comfort in watching a couple kids dig out the basement

[@SPLjunkie]

@@wayneguy6043 did you not watch the video to the end? His grandfather passed after stopping treatment for his kidneys. Also, Cole is a married man with two children. I think he’s grown past the kid status long ago.

[@guzzimon61]

Sorry for your loss, a great gift from her was knowing it was her decision and no family had to argue over it. Glad she was able to express her wishes.

[@cathiwim]

@@guzzimon61and that they were followed! My condolences.

[@suzannehicks5856]

Sorry for the loss of your grandfather. God bless you and your family. Praying for you all

[@silverfoxsmith8582]

So sorry for the loss of your grandfather. 😢. The house is going to be beautiful!

[@jackreed3445]

Sorry to hear of the passing of your Grandfather. We recently lost my wife's stepfather and after the painful time he was going through it was a blessing. Now, like him, your Grandfather is in a better place. May your family be blessed with memories of better times with him. jack

[@ljpeach5093]

So sorry for the loss of your grandfather. My condolences to your family.

[@amandaclarkkrug3478]

Choked back tears as you said we are stopping to go spend time as a family. The Cornstars know what is most important! Prayers and love to the whole family, and especially to Momma Cornstar, at this tender time. God Bless you all.

[@Robsav-yx6vi]

Cole first please tell your Mom so sorry and our prayers go To her and the family. Your Grandpa is back home free from Poor health and old age. He’s with you all when you need him . Secondly, Cole you work so so hard and we’re all so impressed With how you manage everything at once. Getting to work with Roman and also being close buddies is very rewarding. Roman is very special Human, hard working and very fun .

[@One4Truth]

I'm so sorry for you and your family's loss Cole; you're all in my thoughts and I'm sending healing energy your way.

[@dolphfren]

Sorry to hear about your grandfather passing away my condolences to you and your family.

[@cub221954]

Am so sorry for your family on the passing of your grandfather, Cole...prayers sent. Also lost a loved one 2 days ago😢

[@danielmartin7750]

Condolences to you Cole and the whole corn star family

[@albertorozco5981]

My condolences to your mom and to you Cole. May your grandfather rest in peace. May you all find solace in the fact that he is no longer in pain and in a better place.

[@dawncarnell7029]

My condolences for the passing of your grandpa! Many prayers for your mom and family!

[@kathleenpentek4399]

So sorry for the loss of your grandfather. Holding you and your family in our hearts, thoughts and prayers. Blessings.

[@victoriabelle1]

So sorry about Mama Cornstar's Father but happy she was able to visit with him. May God's Precious Peace cover your family.

[@rebekka-jadeosullivan97]

I am so sorry for the loss of your grandpa. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family at the difficult time

[@ephphathaoracle]

Condolences to you and your whole beautiful family ❤. Especially your mum. Sending you love. My dad remains the hardest loss I’ve ever experienced.

[@arkbear1]

So sorry for your family’s loss…especially your Mother. Glad you had a chance to have your family spend some quality time with him. 🙏🏻

[@gregwells2331]

Sorry for your loss Cole and family.

[@vickyoakes4584]

Sorry for you and your families loss Cole, and especially your Mom. It's difficult losing your dad and grandpa. You guys are doing a great job on that basement, it will pay off over the years.

[@kylegilmore8049]

Peace and condolences to you and your family on the loss of your grandfather.

[@tracysehi2490]

Cole, I am so sorry to hear of your Grandpa's passing. His battle is over now. Blessing to you and your family and wishing you comfort and peace.

[@s0david]

Sorry to hear about your family loss. From how you guys seem to talk about and show on these videos, it seems like you guys make it a point to invest a lot of time into taking care of not only your families, but in neighbors and friends as well. While it may never seem like enough time was spent with family, you guys seem like you cherish the time you do get to greatly. Much love and many prayers from a suburbanite several states away. God bless y'all.

[@ruthbrown2186]

So sorry losing a special parent is so hard. Hugs and kiss to family. Special prays for all. 💔 Rest in Peace Grandpa. He will see the house finish from heaven.

[@pamelao6762]

Cole- how about a little Q&A with the Justin and Roman- where did they learn all their skills.

[@joshknobel]

I just lost my grandpa too. He was 94 and we had reconnected in the last couple years. Found I’m not sad, but just more lonely that he’s gone. Anyways, sorry for your loss. I hope you that you can celebrate his life!

[@sersp]

Cole and Cornstar family, Our thoughts and prayers go out to you on the passing of Momma Cornstar’s father. Peace be with you all. 🙏

[@beverlyb5144]

Between Cole’s Farming duties, digging duties, family duties and everything in between I THINK COLE IS DOING AN EXCELLENT JOB JUGGLING EVERYTHING THAT COMES HIS WAY. Condolences to your family on the loss or your grandfather. Roman is just a powerhouse!!! Juston doesn’t get enough credit for all the work he is doing too - he is right alongside Cole and Roman and he pulls his workload superbly. I think very highly of all three of these men’s work ethic. I love it - GET IT DONE!!! I think they should name the basement: GET IT DONE!!!

[@anthonywilson1754]

So great you're clearing out the dirt under the stairs. That is huge.

[@argo12]

Losing a parent is SO hard. I'm sorry for the grief your mom is enduring. Definitely a time for family to gather. RIP to your granddad, and I pray for blessings of peace, comfort and strength to be with you all.

[@johngiromini5745]

Peace be with you, Cole, and with all your family.

[@CharlenePink-Dufresne]

My deepest sympathy to your mom & the entire family. My God give all of you peace during this difficult time.🙏🙏

[@budwoodman1716]

So very sorry to hear about your Grandfathers passing, May the Lords Blessing be on you, your family and especially your mother during this time.

[@andreamanocchi4066]

Oh Cole, I’m so sorry about your Grandpa. Good on you for taking time for yourself and your family during this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

[@tlynn1951]

Condolences to your mom and entire family on your loss. I went through the same thing back in March with my father having to end dialysis. He was trying not to but his heart needed major surgery and he wouldn't have survived it.... complicated.....I gave him a kidney in 2012 that helped for about 6 yrs before he had to be on dialysis....there were loads of other problems throughout the past 7 yrs but he keep plugging through and never let anything stop him from living as full of a life as possible....he was a farmer till the end...took care of the courtyard garden at his nursing home on his off days from dialysis and took great pride in sharing the beauty of the flowers and bounty of tomatoes, radishes and green beans with all of the other residents....he always kept moving forward in life and always, always was a helper...doing the jobs no one else would do..stepping up and stepping in to help anyone in any way...hugs and love to you all.

[@rianaolivier9741]

Condolences. Sharing family and taking time to let family know you love and care for them is important.

[@loraoflahrity130]

My deepest sympathy for your loss, lifting you and yours up in prayer

[@suechapman8580]

Big hugs and love to you all. Remember all the good times. Rest easy grandpa. ❤

[@AMJDG]

Sorry for the loss of your grandfather prayers for you and your family. The family dynamic that you explained in another video may have been a little strained - but your mom loved her dad regardless. RIP your grandfather...

[@hrhdianednum7203]

You have my condolences, sympathy, empathy, and prayers for your whole family. It’s a sad rough time for you all.

[@loriboyce942]

Tonight my heart is with Mama Cornstar ❤

[@pamelasauers787]

So sorry for the loss of your grandpa, hugs to the family.

[@marycountry]

So much work. But will be worth it. Can’t wait to see it done with you and the family in front of the fireplace at Christmas with Holiday decor.😊🙏🏻

[@greghamann2099]

What fireplace? He tore out the chimneys and no plan for that. He doesn't chop firewood.

[@shawnkelley3695]

@@greghamann2099 LP fireplace...,[?]🤔

[@davidcopperfield-notthemag397]

Oh! Save a bunch of that sand in the basement for a sand box for the boys! They will love that! You can teach them field work in their sand box. Future Cornstar farmers! 🚜 🚜

[@ginadelsasso288]

So much sand!!! Was Iowa once under an ocean millions of years ago?

[@dalegereaux1863]

Cole, I'm so glad you got to go visit with your grandfather so he could see your two boys. 🙏

[@JulieMelberg]

So sad to hear of the loss of your grandpa. I helped both my parents this way. May you all feel lifted up with the love he leaves behind. Carry the torch for him now and keep running the race set before you. 🙏❤️

[@jcortiz123]

My condolences to you & your mom

[@Lovemonkey2005]

I'm truly sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your mother and the entire family. Loosing grandparents is hard. I was blessed with awesome grands.

[@marthafigueroa4686]

Our condolences to all the Cornstar families you are in our prayers.

[@FuelMan]

Sorry for the loss of your grand dad. Loosing a loved one is never easy and I'm sure it's not easy sharing it with the world. May the good lord be there in your time of need and lift you up when you are in a down mood. Keep up the hard work and always be vigilant with safety.

[@diannescheid4637]

Sincere condolences to your entire family. Your family will remain in our thoughts and prayers. May you find comfort in God's Grace and loving peace.

[@ouiji1963]

Deepest condolences to you, your Mom and your family Cole. Be well.

[@tamyramcgough6862]

My dad stopped dialysis about 12 years ago. He said he was ready to go live with Jesus. It was a sacred time for our family, but dad was right that dying was the hardest thing he had to do. He had time to choose the music for his funeral and joked about his last haircut being done with a blowtorch. He ended up being his own birthday candle. My nephew built a box out of cedar and we took turns holding Dad at the church. It was a comfort. The day after the funeral we spread his ashes in his favorite places. He'd been born about 4 miles from where he died, but he'd traveled to many places, San Francisco, Austin Texas, Florida, New York City,Alaska,even Iowa. I miss him greatly, and my mom. She's been gone 4 years. We reused that Cedar box and in due time I will be buried next to her. I bet dad would have liked the Cornstar videos.

[@graysonpohs7614]

Thank you so much for sharing your story. I have no idea who you are but your story brought a smile to my face. Have a wonderful morning/day/evening

[@vmdyer6743]

The getter done crew❤🎉

[@dcricket1]

Thank you for sharing your story of love. Unfortunately, I was an only child and every detail fell on me. She absolutely refused to discuss her wishes. The last hospitalization was for 62 days and on and off the ventilator so many times I truly lost count. She seemed better which as a nurse scared me since I knew it could just be a rally prior to death or it could be true improvement. I was staying with her at night, working during the days and was literally a walking zombie. She kept telling me to go home and get a good nights sleep. I kept refusing until I fell asleep in the chair and slid out onto the floor in front of her doctor. She came and gave my husband and I a visit goodbye then shortly afterwards we got the call. I know your Mother is devastated and I wish there were words to help but unfortunately there are none. Just be there for her and know a woman grieving the loss of a parent is devastating. I knew my heart was broken in a million pieces but I tried so hard to be strong. A little over a year after Mother died my husband said something so profound and I realized I didn’t hide my grief as well as I thought. He told me he was glad to see bits and pieces of me coming back!!! What??? He told me he was worried I’d never be the same. Oh my! He had been so loving and kind to me during that time. He and my Mother were extremely close. They teased and harassed each other all the time! I adored his Mother also and was so glad to have had her for several more years after Mother died. I’m sending prayers and love to your entire family but especially your Mom. God bless and watch over all of you. 🙏🏻💔

[@helengesell2668]

I am sorry about your family's loss. It's the hardest thing to do is to let people you love go. The blessing was he got to choose his time, and his family got to spend that precious time with him.

[@jamessclassicmovies4176]

There's not enough words to express my condolences,so I'll just say I'm sorry for your family's loss...

[@christiansvardh1727]

Sorry for your loss, losing a family member is never easy, but you can all look back at the good memory you all shared. A big hug for your mom and u all.

[@kailand3056]

Cole, I’m very sorry for your family’s loss. At least there was time for family members to say their goodbyes before your grandfather passed.

[@KimDe05]

I am so sorry for your loss. Your family will be in my prayers at this hard time.

[@brett7802]

Sorry for your family’s loss Cole.

[@theanichols8184]

I’m so sorry for your loss. Sending you and your family strength during this difficult time.

[@shermy584]

Condolences on the passing of your grandfather 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@pamb.1699]

Cole, I know that prayer helps more then anythings. So I will be praying for you mom and your family for strength in the coming days and weeks. I know how hard it is. But it is always so much easier knowing were he was going to his new home in heaven. God Bless you and your family.

[@cathyjonker2552]

Thinking of you and your family.

[@lindagiorgio6058]

I'm so sorry for your loss. I lost both of my grandfathers before I was 8 years old, one I barley knew and the other I followed everywhere and still miss him. Hold close to your family, you never know when will be the last visit. Prays and hugs to you and your family.

[@BanditVanWoert]

Condolences.... Sorry for Your Family's Loss.....

[@denniswray470]

RIP grandpa you deserve your rest. You have left behind a wonderful loving family GOD BLESS you all.

[@carolsmith785]

Prayers to MC. I was a mess when my dad passed. Love you all.

[@staceyacre]

Sorry for the loss of your grandfather. May he rest in peace.

[@dalegereaux1863]

Mama Cornstar, I'm so sorry you lost your Dad. 😢🙏❤️

[@bethanyhart9703]

Praying for your and your family during the loss of a family member, know grandpa is at peace and will always be looking down on you. My dad passed back in November and it's been really tough. The pain never goes away you just learn to live with it. Hugs Cole to you and your family.

[@robindelude3787]

My deepest sympathies to Momma Cornstar and the rest of the family. I am very sorry for your loss. ❤❤

[@ianmacgillis2299]

Cole, Prayers for your family during a tough time. The stairs used to be an earthen ramp into the foundation. Considering that every stick and nail was brought to the site by men and horses and that the concrete for the foundation was probably mixed with local creek water in what we would consider tiny batches today. The volume of lumber and materials for a home that size would have potentially required sourcing from different mills, which may account for the various wood sizes in the house. It would have been very unique for a rural area during that time. Fascinating.

[@Moolarkey]

My Dad died from renal failure (from diabetes which also brought heart, circulation, and vision issues). The nurses at the dialysis center told my mom it was no longer working, mom told the staff they (my parents) would stop coming to free up the bed. They told her no, Dad would know when to stop and that's when they should stop. 3 days later, he told her to cancel his appointment. He passed another 3 days later. The comfort in this, besides knowing he is in heaven, he is not in pain, is that it is a pretty painless way to go, as the organs shut down, the patient typically falls asleep or is "out of it" and no longer feels pain. I am so very sorry for your loss.

[@barrygrant2907]

Much the same for my mom. Diabetes, near blind, on dialysis, invalid. Finally she said enough was enough and she wanted it to end. So we stopped taking her to dialysis. Het time, her choice, so we respected it.

[@cathywilliams7336]

The closer to family member is to you, the harder it is to lose them. You are in my prayers.

[@territ1231]

I love watching all these. ❤ almost time for paint and curtains.

[@kathleenroman9379]

BTW, just caught the end of your video. I saw your input the other day & was so happy that your granddad was able to reconcile with his loved ones, & that prayers could be offered up to God, who loved him, too! While it is so difficult for your mom, she knows he is free from pain & hopefully at home with our Lord, to be met again! God bless & keep you all! ❤️❤️🙏❤️❤️

[@ginadelsasso288]

Hahaha. Good one

[@terriroemmich1617]

Many hugs to the family Cole. I'm so sorry to hear about your Grandpa's passing. Y'all are in my thoughts and prayers.

[@countrygirlfishing]

This is the most … I love this Reno !!

[@paytonbannon4260]

My wife and I love watching this series! We were saddened to hear about the passing of your Grandfather. Prayers to you and your family.

[@cadman10000]

A dingo ate my basement!

[@ginadelsasso288]

That poor Australian family .... To be accused of murdering their baby, when a dingo did in fact eat their baby while camping in the outback. We all joke about that in references, but dam. That was so sad for those parents.

[@mlm7598]

Sorry to hear about your grandfather's passing. Please give your mother a hug and hold her close. Those hugs come in handy when we are hurting and sad. Love the work that is getting done. I can imagine that cold part of the stairs etc in winter when snow was freezing and winds blowing in those Iowa winters. We had them in So Dak for years. Everything is looking good and it seems once you get the basement sealed up it will be a goooooo for the rest of the projects. That home is going to be indestructible when you are done. It's a beautiful home!

[@andrewjackson8421]

An apple helps to wake you up like coffee but without caffeine. I like to cover mine with peanut butter. It makes for a delicious snack in the morning.

[@refiii9499]

Roman is one hard worker! He’s not afraid of getting in there and getting dirty that’s for sure. He works his but off.