Restoring A $7,000 Mansion: Grand Master Staircase Removal

I am working in my mansion, tearing out the master staircase, evaluating house damages, admiring century old construction, and making an organized job site. I am using a few simple hand tools, strong arms, great friends, and a positive, happy, attitude. Learning about new tools, making mistakes, laughing, having fun, making a dream come to life, and more.
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[@TrulyUnfortunate]

Ya hate to see all that woodwork torn out. I have a feeling that Cole wont be replacing it with something equal to what was torn out.

[@Jewelchick]

I love watching this rebuild. Please call it what it is. It is not a restoration. It was beyond a restoration. Sadly. My heart broke for everything torn out but I knew there was no choice. Can't wait to see the finished product. Love watching the banter between you guys. Hugs.

[@dianefrench1721]

There is always a choice and craftsmen that can make it safer. The pocket doors, the fireplace surrounds, etc! 😢😢

[@sandyjuntunen4088]

There was a choice, he just didn't choose to save it. Anybody who's watched restorations of old houses knows that- I've seen houses falling down, even a couple that were condemned, brought back almost completely, saved and beautiful. He's making excuses but he hasn't been honest.

[@stevewayne3676]

Finally, someone understands he had to do it 😅

[@DavidHain-TX]

Blows my brain seeing you gut all that beautiful craftsmanship. That circular bottom step you cut off was a very nice accent piece you just destroyed.

[@benhur520]

At least he's replacing all that original wood with compressed scraps.

[@really49]

He might figure it out when the new materials turn out to be crap.

[@nuwavboy]

I was really enjoying this at the beginning, but honestly after seeing the wood floors destroyed, now this, I cant watch aymore....

[@teret6719]

@@nuwavboy At the beginning of demo, I was gutted. Now, I'm just waiting for the rebuild. He's not the only youngster to destroy history, and he won't be the last. It's a crying shame, but at the end of the day, it's his house, and we're lucky to be allowed to watch the entire thing play out.

[@codysexton2195]

Cole look inside the newel posts on the stairs. They use to hide the original blue prints in them back in the day.

[@kathysultzbaugh3858]

Unfortunately when this video came out they were probably already at the dump. It's crazy that they just ripped out the stairs. It's a whole new house... Yes, it is. Seeing this house demolished is heartbreaking.

[@victoriayoung4451]

@@kathysultzbaugh3858 totally agree. I really hope the finished house will surprise me for the better.

[@ukomdesign]

Waiting for the house to become better than it was and every video is out I am doubting that.

[@derrickbarnett1771]

Im glad im not alone in that feeling, once all of this is removed it will never be the beautiful old house it was. To call this restoring a huge inaccuracy. Remodel sure but once they are done it will look like every other house built after 1980, all drywall and store bought trim.@@kathysultzbaugh3858

[@Iowarule]

Shouldn't surprise anyone. Same general contractor as the bin project

[@dts57835]

More power to you! It's your house...just heart breaking to see the original character and features are going away. I've restored stairs many times...not hard job.

[@karithompson5621]

That is Amazing the craftsmanship of the bend in the stairs.

[@kathysultzbaugh3858]

It was beautiful. Now it's gone.

[@HeidiCroyle]

It was beautiful and should have been kept. Breaks my heart. The house has lost all its charm

[@alexgarza7486]

You have a perfect crew to help you rebuild your house. I love watching you guys. It’s very entertaining and I’m learning a lot about how these houses are held together. Thanks guys for helping me out. Love you God’s blessing.

[@benhur520]

Well we know they know how to use sledge hammers and crowbars...

[@Twodogstwocats1002]

Thank you for appreciating all the hard work put into the house, my home is 119 years old and it’s so fun to see all the different layers of life that have gone e into the house.

[@leskobrandon6950]

I feel like this is going to look like another mcmansion when done. You are taking out all the character and charm of this house Cole.

[@axelthefoxytechworld8024]

its all fun an games until all the new modern garbage starts breaking down @@Campalai

[@ER-xl6cs]

@@axelthefoxytechworld8024The old stuff was poor quality, the wiring was a hazard, the infestation etc. That house was not so much historic as just old and beat up. Have some faith. Maybe he will choose good quality products made in the USA to build back better.

[@vmdyer6743]

The old dust was probably some of king tuts dust bunnys.good only for allergies .glad it's gone for the sake of the health of kjddos

[@1968madmike]

That's what biden said.. Now nothing is made in America anymore!

[@benhur520]

@@ER-xl6csYea... that crappy construction only lasted 105 years until some know-it-all decided he was going to do his first construction project by tearing everything out. Let's review, "good quality products"... vinyl siding, some sort of crappy steel shingles, vinyl decking, OSB flooring, talk of LVP flooring... all made in China.

[@lynngraham7952]

I'm so glad to see the other comments on this. I cried watching those stairs come down. I just thought you could at least keep them and repair them. Oh well not my house.

[@shawna2boys716]

Thank you Cedric! You doing all the videos means more productivity for the crew as well as getting enough rest.

[@johnboyd6139]

Stop it with the techno

[@mrsdig57]

Cole you Justin and Roman are doing great work. And y'all are making us smile while doing it.😊

[@dennismoore8351]

You will never be able to get a staircase of such build quality and beauty in new. That was probably one of the main pieces that made your house one of the most beautiful in the west.

[@brendahaire8824]

Those stairs would never pass inspection, really nothing in the house would have passed inspection. It was beautiful in its time but, now it will serve Cole and his family and I know it will be beautiful in their time of living there.

[@benhur520]

@@brendahaire8824Inspection from who? The county building inspector? They don't have one.

[@dustinkush8786]

I'm happy for Coles family ,going to have a great house to grow up in and on a farm doesn't get any better!!

[@benhur520]

In the next video, Cole will respond to all the comments in this video. He'll do his patent squatting down in front of the camera, face filling the entire screen, and explain to us like we're 3 years old why our opinions are wrong, why what he's doing is the only way, how he's talked to people and doesn't need to bring in subcontractors, and how people will come from miles around just to get a glimpse of the finished product. Then he'll walk out to the bin site that he was the general contractor on and show us how it's continuing to degrade two years after it was built.

[@Cblackburn3083]

Yup

[@route5discgolf]

The stairs could have been restored and lasted another hundred years. They were installed level so they would have gone back to level and a little glue and back braces would have taken care of the squeaks. It would have been cool to have your kids use the stairs your Grandparents used. In the end it will be all new with little from the past. It’s yours so love it.

[@savedbygrace777]

I love Roman’s personality! 🥰

[@sharonwilson8208]

Your smile totally changed when Neva showed up. It's starting to feel like your home now. No more mice, no more drafts, and tons of room for Edward and Zeek to play. 😊❤

[@ivythomas2131]

I tune in every week to watch The Train rec continue In 10 years when that house is outdated and falling apart again they will regret this Gut job

[@danthurman9076]

The Old growth lumber will never be replaced today. It's ok if you replace it it does need to be level and solid Sears & Roebuck sold house kits from Chicago. They sold a complete line of out buildings, barns, corn cribs, machinery buildings. Easy to ship by rail in those days.

[@sherimcgill5139]

I don’t think I can watch this anymore. I subscribed way back when you were cleaning up the hoarded farm. There’s no restoration going on. It’s just pure destruction. The reciprocal saw going through those stairs was more than I could bear. I’ll come back when you’re done.

[@benhur520]

See you in 2027.

[@josht6895]

Iowa building code, as with nearly other place, recognizes that rebuilding interior stairs in an existing home to meet current building codes could be impossible. So you do not need to actually tear out old stairs even if you gut a home. BUT, if you do tear out the old stairs then you do need to meet building code. So Cole potentially made a really big problem because it is pretty clear they do not have any building plans yet. They should really have an architect or experienced contractor advising them on all this stuff.

[@missykowalewski]

Wow!! Just wow!!! Tearing out the house up to this point was just fun to watch. But watching those stairs come down took my breath away. I guess after hundreds of videos watching Cole going up and down the stairs I think I must have been attached. Strange. It’s the first thing in this remodel that got to me. Can’t imagine how Cole and DCS must be feeling. It’s bittersweet.

[@MegaJmanjman]

The argon in a double pane window is used to reduce convection and therefore heat Transfer between the panes, since it is heavier than air. I dont think it blocks uv light though.

[@digger5858]

Roman's chickens are going to have the. best looking stairs in the country!!!!

[@Romegrom]

I feel like my family is going to build a house for us 😄

[@emma_m0]

😂👍🏼

[@julien2912]

@@Romegrom Roman is that you?! Please make your own youtube channel and show us how you are building your chicken coop with all that wood, framing, stairwell rails, etc....

[@Romegrom]

@@julien2912thank you for showing interest ☺️ I would love to and will try to do so

[@georgefarning69]

SCORE, Cole, Justin & Roman. Happy Neve' and the Cornstar universe is happy!!

[@nsramek]

This has become my fav series. Have you considered rethinking the windows now that the walls are down to get some symmetry in size and shape and continuity within rooms? The windows always jar me in the view from outside...Silly, I know. Love Roman! He's a keeper!

[@julien2912]

I believe he has said he will replace a lot of the windows. But not all of them.

[@JosephGoins-m1y]

If you sheet rock wool the floors and interior walls for soundproofing your energy bills will be minimal

[@Cinderdiane]

Oh that beautiful staircase! I hope it can be put back together again! Solid oak! All of that workmanship! The whole house was full of it. I know it’s not my house.

[@really49]

Looks like they through it all into the dump truck. Someday they might realize what they have lost.

[@braggarmybrat]

What a beautiful, and sentimental appreciation of the love, work, and memories about the staircase! I hope you can build new memories with the new one.

[@MeMe-cd1wy]

Ok when you tore out stairs I can’t watch anymore. You have taken out everything that is good about that house. All the paneling, hardwood flooring, beautiful stairs.

[@TonyRule]

I was just about to post the same - it is nothing short of total sacrilege. It was bad enough removing the floorboards and replacing them with OSB, then the chimney... but this is just too much. It's not a restoration - it's a demolition.

[@14JDs670sts]

How many houses have you restored?

[@lpbollich8429]

It makes me really sad none of the original beautiful woodwork will be kept. That’s what made that house awesome. 😩

[@anitariley2681]

It is stored in one of his heated, air conditioned sheds. What he doesn't need, hopefully he will sell

[@ednahoogewind5700]

So happy to see Nave and Edward!

[@paulkotowicz8153]

Cole good luck with the one lightbulb in the 20' ceiling it goes out and figure out how to change it

[@dotcorbeil6266]

I know a grown man who cried watching you take out those stairs

[@JohnReall]

I feel his pain.

[@jonimarie4255]

Same! This grown woman kept saying keep the wood keep the wood!! Keep the bannisters, keep it all.

[@billbowers268]

The stairs are part of the beauty of the house along with the built - ins

[@KILLKING110]

That grown man doesn't understand what a building code was as a tiny piece of wood will not last generations of heavy furniture plus the building inspector would of likely condemned this place if it wasn't for Cole intervening

[@masterbates7016]

Sad part is he doesn't care how that old man feels. Hes just destroying a beautiful house. And he's acting like no one is upset. His dad never came in the house after demo started until I commented saying he hadn't come around because it's all against his wishes. Next video he walked through and tried to act like he was ok with what they are doing but you could tell. You could tell Cole wash pushing the knife in deep on this one. Not taking any other family or memories or history Into account. All he cares about is what he wants pretty selfish if you ask me.

[@kennethbolton951]

Thank god these three weren't responsible for renovating Notre Dame. They just rationalized not doing the work necessary to preserve what deserved preserving and took shortcuts and touted safety and modernization. Taking down those stairs is like watching a trophy hunter stand next to an elephant and extol its beautiful tusks and magnificent form. You killed it and for what.? Beautiful windows, beautiful doors with mirrors., beautiful ceilings., beautiful wood stairs, Straight to the burn pile. . The only floor that will look better, the basement. It won't be the finest mansion west of the Mississippi, just a house on a hill with nice siding and a porch. The rest of the farm looks nice thou.

[@benhur520]

Vinyl siding, vinyl windows, vinyl decking, vinyl flooring...

[@loriboyce942]

Thank you for showing Nave’s reaction! Even though she’s a busy mom of 2 little princes, I have can’t believe she’s stayed away so long. And Edward is ready to work!

[@jmazoso]

Edward has the “WTH man” look on his face”

[@ordelian7795]

Yup. Once they can walk they can work.

[@julien2912]

I hope and bet that she has been working on her own video of getting herself and the babies settled in living at the in-laws house and re-organized there. Maybe unpacking all of the stuff that Cole packed up and took over there when he moved all their stuff out of this house. I hope to see her (Nave) on her channel doing this soon!

[@DR52783]

@@julien2912 I must be old- how would that be entertaining?

[@julien2912]

@@DR52783 on Nave's channel it IS entertainment because she likes to organize. Thank you.

[@jillelaine770]

First of all, Cedric, awesome video editing! I really appreciate what you and Roman have done to the channel. Next, Cole, please consider restoring the original half-circle window (the one that was removed after the house was hit by a tornado many years ago) in the attic. The attic just looks weird with that window missing, and just think how much you'll appreciate the light from it! I think the window would be over the stair well?

[@Effedup]

I seriously dont know if I can watch these anymore. All that beauty and craftsmanship gone. I know the house needed a lot of work but the fact that so much of that is going straight to the dump or the burn pile and not being preserved in some way is just soul crushing. At the very least he should store it so it could be donated or sold off...there aint exactly a lot of sources for that stuff anymore, all that old growth lumber...just hurts the heart :(

[@peterrichardson9355]

Hi l believe the wood thats no good is being throw away but the beautiful wood like the stairs are being stored one of the buildings

[@julien2912]

@@peterrichardson9355 Right. He did not throw away ALL the old wood. He saved the doors with mirrors, sliding doors, fireplace frame, built-in hutch, crown-molding trim, other trim, ceiling trim and many other boards from several areas. He will reuse most of this in one place or another. But I don't think he saved any of the wood from the stairs because you could see that that they tore it apart in way too many small pieces. Unfortunately!

[@julien2912]

He did not throw away ALL the old wood. He saved the doors, sliding doors, fireplace frame, built-in hutch, crown-molding trim, other trim, ceiling trim and many other boards from several areas. He will reuse most of this in one place or another.

[@Effedup]

@@julien2912 So far seems like the only stuff being saved is Roman's chicken coop wood. Im sure the chickens will enjoy the amazing detail in all that crown molding while pooping on it all day :/ The way they're wrenching crap off the walls sure dont look like the aim is preservation. When they're done the inside of this house is going to look like every other house built over the last 25 or so years...nice and boring and flat with no soul whatsoever. They're sitting here pointing out all the flaws with the 100 year old build as they tear it apart but the thing is, none of those new houses are going to be there in 100 years...I know, I own a home built in 2005. They're not built to last, they're built to look pretty. Trust me, the 50k I've already had to sink into this place in the last 20 years on repairs speaks volumes...

[@realredditstories420]

@@Effedupthey saved doors, the small amount of hardwood floor that was still good, and some of the labeled the good trim so they know how to put it back together

[@timg8138]

Not my house not my money, but it seems like your taking all the charm and warmth out of the house. It's just a shell.

[@lorikeller7990]

So so true.

[@BradHoover-m1i]

Leave the man alone

[@Joy-hc1ts]

Sawing and destroying the stair case…broke my heart. It was so beautiful.

[@thomasgirty6397]

I like that you guys clean as you go. saves time in the long run and makes the job safer. wish more guys did this.

[@jackschneider385]

Argon in windows is not for filtering UV light. It's because Argon is denser than air and doesn't conduct temperature as well as air. The argon acts as an insulator.

[@garynelson4749]

yep..... low E Glass is a coating .....

[@vickimerchlewitz]

Thanks guys. I now know why I can never get my windows Clean. How Does one Clean two-pane windows If moisture is in between them?

[@johnwilliams1091]

@@vickimerchlewitzyou don’t… must be replaced.

[@jackmill4235]

Replace the window or bust one of the panes/ @@vickimerchlewitz

[@AnnewithanA73]

My son was Edward’s age when we lived in Portugal Azores. My son of course understood the language because his Nanny was Portuguese. This little clip reminded me of those days 30 some years ago.😊

[@debbiekalynuk4217]

I'm impressed with how neat and tidy you keep your workspace. Not sure the expertise and experience of each of you but it shows that you know how to accomplish tasks and get things done!

[@nyclady27]

The house will never be what it was, and I feel the same pain so many of you do, but its not our future. I'm old and live in a house over 120 years old, and it creaks and sags like me. But, for now, we'll continue to grow older together. I'm sure my house will be standing when I'm gone, but I hope the next family to live here will leave some of the old girl in place. Cole saved some of what made his great great grandpa's home special, but we forget he did not build the house. It was some other family's dream home when Cole's great bought it. Now the house is becoming a dream come true for this young family starting out. It's a brave new world ahead of them and their descendants. Sometimes old is just that, old and outdated and lost its usefulness in this fast paced, progressive, and throwaway world. 😢

[@22KingRancher]

Im just here for Justin's cranky old carpenter commentary

[@blusun2]

Same

[@peteparker7396]

Waiting for him to kick their asses.

[@jberg8159]

😆

[@benhur520]

You'd get tired of it too if you had to put up with the stupidity all day, everyday.

[@camronking7947]

Much rather hear Justin then Roman

[@stephhendersen766]

This one was painful gentlemen. But your delivery was great and thank you for taking a moment to appreciate the past. Roman, thank you for your continuing tool instruction and we need videos of the chicken coop construction!

[@davidfleemon8750]

This breaks my heart. The staircase was the heart of that home for over a hundred years, and now it's gone. 😪 Next goes the fireplace and with it, all the charm of the house. 😭😱

[@sharonhilliard3780]

Yes I agree with you theyshould have done all they could to save the staircase . We will never see that kind of of workmanship anymore . It is just so sad .😢😢😢

[@butlerdawgs78]

I feel like they definitely could have reinforced/rebuilt the stairs. The entire bottom was exposed. Screw the treads down, reinforce underneath

[@X3bands]

Why not just build a new home, if everything is being torn out?

[@sillyputtytravel]

I agree. Very sad to see them go. I would have left as much wood flooring as well.

[@johnwalters878]

Yeah, they might as well just burned it down and rebuilt it, since nothing of value is left of it.

[@TheN3llee]

I'd love to see you make a table or a bench or something out of that old wood from the house. Pays homage to the ones that came before you while giving something new to the family.

[@judytruesdell6816]

I agree

[@benhur520]

People have been saying this same thing since the project started. Everything torn out has gone to two places, the scrapyard and the burn pile. He did save some wood baseboard and casing but didn't bother to mark where any of it came from and it's all stacked in one pile. It'll all be replaced with that pre-primed pine trim from Menards.

[@linethy42]

@@benhur520So, you clear missed the all the times they scribled on the trim pieces and such 😊

[@brittawrolson5936]

Now that the original farmhouse has been totally gutted, have you calculated the cost of demolition and rebuild compared to simply bulldozing the old and building new? Just wondering as the only thing not changed will be the exterior walls .

[@benhur520]

But up to this point, it'll still have the original single pane windows. He hasn't mentioned them because he knows what it's going to cost him to replace all of them. Being that old they're probably all going to be custom sized and not off the shelf vinyl windows at Menards.

[@WhiteTrashCustoms]

Love watching the remodel, your a good man for keeping the house in the family. Good work

[@MyLilMule]

I am speechless. And saddened by what you did to those stairs. Those could have been salvaged. Such a shame to destroy them like that.

[@beverlyb5144]

The house is going to look beautiful. Cole has a vision and it is his house - Congrats on such great plans. Justin and Roman are doing a great job (along with Cole). Kudos to all you guys!!!!

[@Romegrom]

Thank you ☺️

[@RevDano7]

I nearly cried watching those stair come out. There is no way you will replace that with something better

[@DF-zp1os]

Particle stair treads with 11% off rebate and a neutral stain master carpet. No squeaks! (Sarcasm)

[@warrenmichael918]

didnt you see them bounce and squeek as he walked up and down on them? They were very nice,,,100 years ago. They needed replaced. If he was actually restoring this place like it was built, i would agree that he needed to keep and fix those stairs but he isnt going for an original look so they needed to be removed.

[@jimestooper1480]

He should be going for an original look. Why ruin a 100 year old house @@warrenmichael918

[@RevDano7]

@@warrenmichael918 From a thousand miles away they looked repairable. Not by weekend carpenters though. Even if they weren’t I know what goes into building them in the first place especially without today’s modern millwork tools. Even getting that quality wood today is hard. I am not condemning what they did I am just mourning the loss of old craftsmanship

[@anitariley2681]

Originally my iaundry was in the basement. But some years ago my hubby moved it upstairs. It's off the kitchen and adjacent to the master bedroom. Now that our kids have grown up and it's just the two of us (and I have gotten older. ) I'm really glad he did this for me. Used to hate laundry day! Taking all those heavy dirty clothes down the stairs (broke my ankle once) then back up to put away. Since you are planning such a big kitchen, take a little space for a laundry! Neve will thank you for it... oh, I had hubby put a recessed light in the ceiling of the shower. Us girls gotta see our bits in order to wash thoroughly. Hubby likes it too....

[@cherylmartin1740]

I'm going to be honest, I cried when you took the upper-level handrail and stairs out.

[@Romegrom]

Sorry for making you feel that way. Trust me, it is not easy for me to see those things too being grown up with the scarcity mind set (that’s why I’m saving boards for the chicken shed😄), but everything Cole does and we decide as a group is the best decision to our knowledge. Everything has its time and purpose, and I am sure 100 years later someone will just bulldoze this house while everyone else is going to say it is foolish. The house is to accommodate one’s own needs, so it provides comfort, shelter and safety for the family it is definitely not something to praise or worship. People that this house is going to be a home for is much more important. All in all I understand why you might be upset, but ultimately it is for the family that’s going to spend their life here ☺️

[@teddieryan2288]

Good architecture in every age has aesthetically combined pleasing form and practical function. It would be a shame to destroy the character of a beautiful home with an insensitive remodel. Eventually it would feel uncomfortable to those living in it.

[@cherylmartin1740]

@@Romegrom Roman, thank you for replying. I do understand that this is their home and they can and will make changes to the home for their needs. It's not my home or my decision on what happens there. It was a beautiful staircase and I was just hoping something original would remain. I'm sure when it's all finished it will make them happy and last a long time.

[@fletch61]

@@Romegrom well said

[@benhur520]

@@RomegromThe smartest thing you can do for yourself and your family is to get away from Cole. There are plenty of successful farmers out there in that area looking for good help. Outside of picking up and hauling away his grandfather's junk what has he done? Why isn't he invited to the local big farm shows, he did one but that was just as a speaker which looks like it had a handful of people show up including those in his family. People in the area look at this farm and laugh. He's good at spending money that he doesn't have. Ask Justin what it's going to take to get the house back to a livable condition... I bet he says $400,000 and that's without the addition. Everything on the farm is junk, leased, or borrowed. Cole wants to be like the Millennial Farmer, Larson Farms, Welkers, etc... but he's too full of himself to get there. He refuses to take advise from those who know what they're doing, which is why you have failed projects like the bin site. He's suing the builder, but who signed off on all of the plans... Cole. Planting season is weeks away, from what's being shown on this and his dad's YT page they haven't even looked at the planting equipment. I can see a farm sale in their future, his dad knows what's coming because he lived through the farm crisis of the 1980's.

[@charlesrobertson3997]

I can't believe you threw away all the wood from the stairs. It was still good for other projects and is probably stronger than anything you can currently buy. There was no veneer in the stairs.

[@butlerdawgs78]

​@HouseWinchester1874 agreed, easily reinforced and rebuilt

[@benhur520]

@HouseWinchester1874Vinyl is much easier to clean, and we all saw how well Cole and Nava kept house before this "restoration".

[@greenwidow]

Jeepers you have done alot. At this point it may have been easier to bulldoze it and start fresh but I am excited to see the finished product!

[@catlvr1478]

I think the last piece of my heart was ripped out with that staircase removal. :(

[@sh3ll3yb]

Suggestion for kitchen. Put blue painters tape on the floor outlining the proposed kitchen cabinet / electrical layout. Nave will be able to walk thru her new kitchen.

[@territ1231]

Your videos are so interesting!! I am so anxious to see the work putting it all back together! Three of the hardest workers I've ever watched ! Did Nave notice no srairs! Baby Edward is adorable!!

[@bobhanson519]

Just for correct info sake, the Argon gas acts as an insulation between the layers of glass. It has no U V protection properties. The U V protection comes from a layer, or film placed on the inside of the glass. This is known as Low e, or low emittance glass. This film filters out the ultraviolet rays that can cause fading of whatever is inside such as carpet, woodwork and other fabrics. It also helps keep your house cooler in summer. That old staircase could be dismantled, refinished and reassembled, but that is just me. I don't mean to be critical Cole. I love watching your videos and have been a fan for years, Being in the building industry for nearly 35 years and being an old curmudgeon i have a lot of sentimentality!

[@Romegrom]

Funny enough but I told him the same thing and he said “check it” so I did… And indeed argon also serves as a UV blocker🤓

[@bobhanson519]

@@Romegrom I will have to study up on this! I have been selling windows for 30 years and i have never heard that.

[@mrs.9315]

The cuts in the board on the staircase are called kerfs. It's a really neat process to bend around curves.

[@grammysapeep9013]

I'm old. I appreciate the beauty he uncovered as he decluttered it, but watching him demolish all that beauty is killing me. Probably won't continue to follow.

[@aliceskewthorpe8991]

Been watching your videos for a while now... Please tell me more about your recycling of waste materials... I heard Roman had some wood for a chicken coup... I would hate to think, that you have wasted most of the reusable wood in your haste to impress with your demolition skills... Yeah, I know you have done an amazing job in the clean up of the property... that's where you got my attention! I'm from the Aussie Outback where we don't waste a thing... prob old school that deplored❤ a throw away society... Recycling requires creativity and innovation ... I'd like to think you have it... BTW, doing a good job... Surprise me... eh? Blessings to all ❤

[@ronaldheit196]

I don't think Cole understands how valuable a lot of the wood he's removing is worth. This Old House did an entire episode on that subject. Several of their projects thry actually went shopping for it. Including an old stairwell like the one they tore out. Even boards can be run thru a planner/joiner and re-used. I myself have done that to build a multi shelf and drawer microwave stand. There's a warehouse facility in New Orleans that specializes in selling it.

[@suzannetownsend1757]

Some of that bentwood would make a lovely crib x

[@HollyDonaldson-p2e]

I really hate to see all the old wood floors and stairs being thrown away, but I understand what you are saying, will be easier to replace with new. I hope you have an endless source of income! Do enjoy watching what the 3 of you are doing and excited to see what it will look like when you are finished. Are you going stop working on the house when the farming starts in the Spring?

[@CollectibleTechDeckDudes]

5:15 Argon gas is in windows for its insulating properties. There is a UV resistant film either inside the actual glass or applied on the outside of the glass that wears off over time. Argon does not protect from UV. Cool videos love your series

[@johnwest9577]

Hope you can save the bent wood part of the stairs as well the top part of the newel posts . . .maybe you could make something cool out if it! Perhaps a plant stand for out on the front porch or something else creative with a little plaque explaining its history.

[@troglodyte1969]

I love creaky, squeaky stairs in an old home.

[@AuntieBrennie]

Edward is so adorbs! Serious Cuteness overload. So good to see Nave! I seriously can’t believe how much you, Justin and Roman have accomplished! Super epic!

[@janethomason3915]

Truthfully I almost cried when that beautiful oak went to the dump! I hope someone rescued some of it for other purposes!

[@jzlharvey]

I like how he talks to the camera as if everyone is dumb and he has to explain everything to you.

[@benhur520]

Wait until he starts on the 20 minute lectures.

[@stevewayne3676]

There are alot of things I now know that I didn't before after listening to him explain it that doesn't make me dumb it shows I'm not a carpenter 😮

[@annettebrunette1402]

Yeah, that bend in the stairwell is beautiful! I suspect you’re going to rip that out too?

[@westerpstra5684]

You are roughly a month to. Into and a half away from planting season. How long is the house going to be put on hold? Seems like you start a project but never finish it.

[@Romegrom]

Well, they need to live somewhere, so I am sure this will be a priority after farming

[@RobertPirtle-q9g]

Boy you’re pumping them out! I love these houses videos

[@ADSC2006]

Gotta Pay the workers some how!

[@NewPioneerFarm]

Cole... as hardwood guys... the argon from the window won't protect the UV rays from The wood... just a heads up!

[@debbydrach]

So good to see Nave, and Edward, what a difference you are making 👏👏👏

[@dalegereaux1863]

Great video today ! I was glad to see the two inspectors finally showed up. 👍

[@judytruesdell6816]

Cute comment

[@esthermccue1294]

You really could’ve salvaged those stairs. You have taken out so much of the history of that house. and memories.

[@robingillespie4467]

Ok, I will never except you are removing the steps.... I am mad Cole 😢😢😮😢😢😢😮

[@JohnOBryan]

Watching you guys tear out the staircase hurts the heart a little, and it's not even my house.

[@tonybutcher4762]

Architectural Philistines.

[@judytruesdell6816]

I totally agree, painful

[@tinitime2]

I was thinking the same thing

[@vivianzuniga8814]

So sad, complete destruction. Beauty gone, history gone. Great grandad and grandad spinning in their graves!

[@matttipple9066]

Wait until he finds out how much it will cost to replace it with crappy new one.

[@prettyroads]

It was heartbreaking watching that beautiful staircase be demolished! The craftsmanship that went into it torn up with a reciprocating saw instead of being carefully dismantled for reuse later. I could say more but it is your new, modern house being remade to today's standards.

[@JG-vu9pk]

Solid oak I'm really sick now.

[@cmstreich]

so glad to see your wife and son at the house. Love it!

[@Mcpheetersdoingstuff]

Yup, plans could very well be in the newel post. I would definitely have taken the time to tighten those stairs up rather than tear them out. That house just lost the last bit of character it had left.

[@amynoland9162]

Not gonna lie, my heart hurt a little when you tore out the stairs. Wish there was a way to reuse at least the posts and railings. But it’s your house, you make it yours!! 👊🏼

[@connieverbeck1110]

A very sad day!! 😭

[@GetFitEatRight]

Roman knows his shit, don't play with this man. 🇵🇱

[@benhur520]

If he's smart he's talking to other farmers in the area who are needing help. Other hired people on this farm saw the operation and quickly moved on.

[@patricialittle9024]

So sad to see those stairs, railings and all gone. 😢

[@realredditstories420]

Would be even more sad if his kids fell through those old rickety pieces of junk

[@Cflaming1]

Thanks for sharing the details like the slots in the stairs to achieve the curve that’s pretty neat.

[@DavidHain-TX]

You explain how artistic the craftsmanship is on the steps, then you rip them out. What are you doing??

[@benhur520]

He doesn't know...

[@realredditstories420]

Getting rid of junk. Same way that old cars are beautiful but people don’t drive them because they’re inefficient and unsafe

[@sashcraft51]

Lots of hard work. Lots of fun.

[@peterhaan9068]

Cole, I see your Dad when Edward smiles! Cool!

[@anitariley2681]

As I watch you tear out all the beautiful historic ails of the house, I'm just sick watching this. . But I keep watching in hopes that you will put back some of the historical detail. Was really glad when I saw that you had stored some of that beautiful woodwork. So i will try to restrain my anger for a while yet...

[@lisajackson2198]

I sure would like to see some restoration of the beautiful details in your house, not just demolition☹️. That staircase is craftsmanship that you don’t see much these days. I cringed at the sawing through that curved top handrail!

[@benhur520]

That was master carpenter Justin. This house is going to be his legacy and reason for filing bankruptcy.

[@simonpaull8794]

You guys are doing a great job you are making your own history for your kids and grand kids to come

[@austinreed.]

Modern wood doesn't last 100 years anymore by the way, at max like 35 years before it begins to warp because it's so cheap

[@Romegrom]

There is definitely a bad lumber out there, but the one that’s in the house doesn’t look better at all I must say 🙂

[@benhur520]

@@RomegromLike the wall studs you put up that still had bark on them?

[@christinesandarsmontgomery3269]

​​​​​@@benhur520even I noticed that and I'm a nurse, not a carpenter or tradesperson. This house is now totally devoid of any and all its character.😢 What's the bet that they will end up with a beige cookie cutter box without a hint of character, made of sub-standard materials that won't last more than forty years if lucky. I was so looking forward to the "restoration"of what was a beautiful home. This has been completely soul destroying to watch. Having a restored Victorian home of my own, I know for a fact that a restoration of this home was completely possible. Just gutted to see the complete destruction of this beautiful and precious home happen.😢 Why he didn't just do a new build somewhere else on site and leave this historic gem in the hands of someone with the empathy, respect, knowledge and care needed to restore it is just beyond me.