Started Garys Garage| Basement Waterproofing FINISHED |Couple Builds Block Basement for Cabin

Its been a very productive last few days round here! We've started Gary's Workshop/Garage & We finished the Basement Waterproofing! We still have a few things to do before we can backfill and bury the basement - but the really hard part is over! Next things for the basement will be the French drains, sump pump & floor joists! Sooo exciting guys! Another step closer!
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[@SimpleLifeReclaimed]

Hey yall! We ARE AWARE of our "oppsie" in this video, the first audio track volume level. 🥺 We usually lower the volume when we're talking BUT for whatever reason it didn't lower it for the first song track we used in this video. The rest of the video should good to go though. Thanks for understanding 😊 PLEASE STOP COMMENTING ABOUT IT.. WE KNOW.

[@crazyjohn6130]

It's ok Mel it was mostly Gary talking lol

[@nancykay6318]

I always find the music distracting. OK, annoying. LOL LOL

[@SimpleLifeReclaimed]

@@crazyjohn6130 FML 🤦‍♀️😭🥺 I TRY My best.. but I am only human.. mistakes get made from time to time. #TeamNoSleep

[@SimpleLifeReclaimed]

@@nancykay6318 LOL! The music is one of my favorite parts generally. Today it just got messed up on that first track.. 😭🥺

[@Notarobot310]

If you think later that a lift is wanted you may want to do the footer support it would require.

[@RidgeLife]

C’mon with the “Go RidgeLife!”

[@niveknospmoht8743]

Recommendation for the garage. Do 3 courses (2') of block for the wall to stand on. This does 2 things--it gives you a taller inside roof without paying for the lumber. It also gives you a wall that is raised off the slab where potential outside or inside water will not creep under the mud sill and crate a moisture area that will eventually rot. OR accumulated snow sitting on the siding. (if you get snow) Additionally if you are sliding something heavy against the interior wall, it prevents poking a hole in the wall if you plan on closing in the walls---say with sheet rock

[@evalinawarne1337]

Nivek Nospmoht,. GREAT WISDOM. My dad was like you. Knew THINGS that was AMAZING to help. Thank you. GOD BLESS YOU 🀄 CHOW🇺🇸

[@billdodd118]

DAVID is truely a life saver and a GREAT friend. Thank you David for helping Mel & Gary

[@bigmamma6946]

Love Ronnie idea of stopping the extra water 💧 coming down the mountain. Ronnie's crew is awesome.

[@michellekobiska9451]

I was like wow that's hell of wind how you two going to do this by y'all's self and then comon got to love when you have friends that no what the hell your doing on a day like that and comes to help what a great guy glad to see y'all got it done keep up the great work

[@54maggiemoo]

I could watch an hour-long video! I hope people hit the like button. I think it helps your channel, and you both deserve it. Thank goodness for your friend. Great job. I just worry about Gary smelling those fumes. Gary is one of a kind and can't be replaced.

[@SimpleLifeReclaimed]

You're the best! Thank you!

[@christinestephenson1742]

David is such a great neighbor! You really needed him today and there he was without you asking! Many blessings from above!

[@reneerussell9625]

I only just discovered you a few days ago from Australia and am currently binge watching to catch up...you are definitely living the dream...loving it

[@mattiefattie3895]

this is amazing! Australia!!!! 🌏 🦘

[@darrylwilson8491]

@@mattiefattie3895 There are plenty of Aussies watching, and sharing the ride the ride this family is on. Hellooo from Picton (NSW) Australia!

[@carolecooper4210]

Aussie here from Gold Coast watching love their journey

[@CCRider5312]

Hello 👋 the land from down under Welcome Aboard 😁👍

[@cathPickles8572]

Same! Rainy Brisbane binge watching

[@monalingan9523]

I’m so happy for Gary that his garage pad has been poured. You have a great neighbor in “come’on” for helping waterproof the basement. Everything’s looking so good.

[@evalinawarne1337]

Mona,. My dad used to call me a couple nic names because, I have long hair that WAS dark brown (now more gray) Mona Lisa was one of them. I saw your name and you gave me MANY WONDERFUL memories of my dad and I as a pre- teen and teen ager. He died 2007. Mom died 2016. I sure miss them. We were best friends. First they were PARENTS to me. We loved and cared for each other a lot. I am an only child. Thank you Mona 🀄🀄🀄🌹🌹🌹🌻🌻🌻🀄✡️✝️🛐

[@CynBrown]

YOU GUYS ARE GETTING SO MUCH DONE. DAVID IS AN AWESOME NEIGHBOR.

[@ireneturner2944]

Hello C'MON, Thank you Milkman 😊 🙏!!!❤

[@johnwilliams294]

Going to want a floor drain in your garage. Looking good.

[@roberthughes2665]

You guys are kickin it. Neighbors like David make life so much easier and happier. Comradery!!!

[@leannedwardsdesignandpaint7591]

Well done and that’s a freind to turn up unannounced and help you like did is a true freind love your progress and love how far you have come since I first found you two on a stop over at hotel on the way to the property

[@eleanormassey8559]

When I had to redo a lawn. I got some bales of hay, spread that out then watered it to help keep it in place. What's really nice is you don't have to buy grass seed to do that.

[@michelleworrell5815]

You guys are doing an awesome job.. Yinz are fast workers.. Your house is gonna be gorgeous. 💞❤❤💙👣👣👣

[@valarieclark3530]

I so love how you all help one another, c'mon homestead just popped up to help out, that was so sweet. And I love the work shop, it's going to be nice and huge . Everything Looking good and moving along Gracefully. Keep up the great work. ♥️

[@elainejohnson7493]

Thank God for Comon. Nice job and he is a real great friend.

[@HalfAssHomestead]

To help with the ground erosion where you are dropping on the levels, I would recommend looking into ground Ivy. It sets massive roots, and is something that will never need to be mowed down.

[@wendymistak4501]

You should have a respirator on while spraying that wall. My husband used to do a lot of automobile painting. He is know 71 and paying for not being more careful. Please be careful! Love watching you!

[@douglasbrownbear4210]

You guys are awesome people, bless Abundantly. I believe in ya'll.

[@jerriewyatt905]

Gary needed a respirator while he was doing that..Thanks David for the much appreciated help for Mel and Gary..

[@mariezafonte6473]

So happy for you that the waterproofing is done. Thanks to David for all his help. Maybe we'll see the garage pad being poured. Have a wonderful weekend.

[@sirvetmobsquadent1585]

I'm so glad I found your channel its been my pass time I cannot wait until your beautiful home is finished Dreams are for the ones that sleep stay woke stay blessed stay safe

[@lindaharris6146]

Im so excited each time i watch as yall get 1 step closer to getting in your home. David showed up when yall needed help and made a long day shorter for yall. Im amazed at what yall have done!

[@plainolecountrygirl]

your grass is looking good. I love the swing set. Thank you cmon for helping.

[@name-ey5it]

Right on guys , it's going to look great it's takes time it will be very nice 👍.

[@pilchard2000]

Great to see the workshop starting , that basement is a work of art , keep it up , cool.

[@glenda8334]

Love you and Gary's talks about the build and what he plan on doing. The guy is brilliant reminds me a lot of my son-in-law. Who graduated from College with a 4.0 gpa 🤗 when he starts talking it just spills out of him It's intellect If there is such a thing as a quiet storm It's Gary .the guy is amazing. not to short change you Mel together your guys are getting it 👍 perfectly fine seem to be a perfect match for each other So far I'm loving everything the way you guys are.love watching you guys ❣️ handling things

[@carolyncarlson3825]

Yell are awesome....great job. David isa great friend and wonderful person....hugs

[@chandrasutton4669]

Look at that little Abe, unfolding that plastic!!! Good job buddy. 👏 Good job Mel, Gary, and C'mon with the waterproofing too!!!

[@petermudrinich829]

Hi Gary and Melanie, slowly but surely! You all and the kids are truly living the dream.Great idea to build garage 1st- Confucius say:"Water flow down" - therefore never buil house 🏠 on bottom of mountain- unless you are doing diversionary egress- which you have forethought. Your basement will be a great tornado shelter/build safe room under stairs- season is amongst us. Stay safe and God 🙌. Semper Fi- Peter

[@terrilepine9065]

Thank goodness for your friend. Great job. I just worry about Gary smelling those fumes.

[@bigmamma6946]

Rooster 🐓 really did knock out your terraces you can really see the depth when the gentleman is digging out the ground for your garage monolith

[@justincredible1724]

Concider using a channel drain we’re the skirt and drive meet to help pull water away from the garage. You can use pvc to redirect it to help with erosion

[@carolynmesser7199]

Thx David your a great friend 💕💕

[@debradupra6554]

Looking good,you guys have one amazing friend with David he sure is a great guy.

[@dorothyallen3614]

Wow, great job family you’re so industrious and planning is everything!

[@janetkoball44]

You all did a lot. Those 2 extra hands meant so much to you both. Enjoyed it.

[@StruggleandStrive]

Basement is looking great guys. I'm really excited to see the garage build.

[@SimpleLifeReclaimed]

Thanks man 😊

[@judyherman1249]

That was so neighborly for David to help you guys out today. (I watch his channel too.) I would like to suggest that on the slope side of the garage you may want to really shore up that slope area. My sister has been in a house for 30 years, the house is about 50 years old. It's also on the edge of the slope too and now the foundation is cracking and giving way. Seeing how you get rain by the bucket full I would also like to suggest that you put in a French Drain just in front of the apron of your garage with a grate covering. That way you should never have a flooding issue in your garage.

[@kimadams3466]

Awesome you all killed it

[@ladydi2045]

You both have a Beautiful mountain view!!

[@CCRider5312]

Making progress 😁👍

[@TreeHaven]

That was a huge step getting that waterproofing on! One step closer 👊 hope y’all have a great week!

[@andrewdaniel653]

Moving along fast now. Another major hurdle over with

[@billiehuskins8129]

Boy what a great neighbor you all help each other

[@frederickboyd1415]

A french drain at the back wall of your basement will need to be super sturdy as it'll be directing the runoff from Roxannes garden when they're watering etc.

[@johnpollard3843]

Watching from the UK, loving it. Great neighbours and community make it so much easier.

[@colleenbrookes-gain6662]

you guys are on a roll....👏👏👏👏

[@burnindaylighthomestead2977]

So happy for your progress.

[@jeremygenslinger4874]

When you get to building the garage if you're planning on putting a lift in and you're going with polebarn style make the walls at least 14 foot high then you can put a loft over the workbench tool area for a mancave.

[@mpedmar9701]

Everything is looking awesome. Loved the time-lapse. Love David !! Love how you guys are always willing to lend a helping hand or piece of machinery back and forth to help each other's builds ! Stay happy, healthy, hydrated and safe. May God continue to bless you, your family and your adventures.

[@marilynfdavis891]

WOW!!! I’m so impressed with the progress you are making!! You are really “Gettin’ it”!!! Thank you David for your helping hands- good neighbors are wonderful to have!!!

[@margaretcooke7016]

So glad you had help. Everything getting done the way you want and need. Glad you are feeling better. I am anxiously waiting for the rest of it. The Garage is getting closer and closer. Everything looks like you have been there for a long long time. Still living that Mountain view which is fantastic. Have a great weekend. Oh the Playground is also looking good. The children will have a great Summer and so will you. Hope the worse of the Rain is dying down. Blessings.

[@larryfeeks6620]

A man and his garage; it's a beautiful thing.

[@patriciarussell7487]

That view still amazes me! 👍

[@punkaneenee]

It's going to be awesome!

[@lindapetersen1800]

There is a flower called Chicken and Hens that will grow in the stones or daisies they are going to grow up every yr for you purple white yellow ones that would look great there !!!

[@debbiedavis847]

Ya learn something new every day! Didn't realize you had to do all that work on the outside of the basement! You guys are killing it. Great to see how all the framily is always there to help each other out. More people should be this way so our world is a better place to live. Glad to see you are all feeling better.

[@shirleylee5509]

Awesome awesome awesome it sooooo beautiful and looking out at the view is so beautiful Mel and Gary you have done a awesome job your home will mean so much more to you . God bless you all .

[@brendamoody1309]

Everything is really taking shape looking great. I would name it heavens Hill. A Blessing sent from above. Your channel is so interesting to watch. Love it. Have a blessed day. Be safe an take care.

[@michaelbaguley8934]

Hi there guys I too from Australia keep up the great work

[@brendahaire8824]

Great to have good framily

[@CrabbyBill]

Great looking property with amazing views,enjoy watching your videos

[@maxinekelly8417]

Wow great job guys you all rock it’s coming together kudos to you, so good to have a great friend you all help each other which is so good to see, Little Abe is such a good little man love seeing him play with his excavator trucks he amuses himself and understands Mum and Dad are busy such a cutie credit to your parenting Mel and Gary you are getting it. Thanks for sharing love and respect from Queensland Australia 🇦🇺🇦🇺❤️❤️👍👍🥰🥰 Come on you rock. Much respect to you too. XxxStay safe all

[@grannylanna7940]

Great job great friend..

[@wadeburns1231]

Looking great Gary is going to stay busy in the new shop glad c'mon with the c'mon c'mon over and gave y'all a hand 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@joannevdm6437]

Well done, good job!!

[@starbright5622]

Friends like David are send from Heaven ❤️😇 Praise God 🙌

[@kyraacher3047]

You guys are doing great. I hopefully will be able to to that one day.

[@canuckyank82]

What a blessing to have David there when you needed extra hands! Thanks for a great video. Progress!

[@RidgeLife]

Always a fun trip to watch our friends on the 41.36!

[@bigmamma6946]

Absolutely fantastic video thanks for sharing your hard work.

[@deborahmcsweeney1650]

So nice to have good friends to help out! Looking good!

[@keemeewaan8226]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ totally awesome...

[@irenekangaspoling5866]

You guys are doing amazing 🤩 job and Congratulations 🎈🎉🍾🎊 to you guys and for getting this far I want you to know that you guys work so hard you guys it was great to meet you guys love ❤️ David C’mon With The C’mon was a great 👍🏻 help to and you guys are so amazing and I know David did it because he loves you and you are his family love 💕 from Ohio Irene and god bless

[@TracyH007]

Huge Progress on the 41.36. 🎉🇺🇲

[@cherokeerose12]

You three make a awesome team .....love how you all kicking dropping tree,s and now sealer job on basement heck ya love ❤ it

[@debbierobbins7434]

You guys have it so well planned out‼️It’s looking amazing💯 Keep rocking it 🌟♥️

[@samsonhejl977]

Lol, as a general contractor, I respectfully disagree.

[@ThePeaNutFarm]

Great job y’all!

[@katrinacallaway3371]

Hey Gary and Mel....when you are talking about the apron and the rain runoff...have y'all thought about catching that rain for the garden instead of diverting it out into the woods?? Just a thought😉

[@viviancatharinaseitzinger1841]

Love to see your progres on the build. And what a beautiful place to live. Greetings from the Netherlands😉

[@kipcudd7253]

My shop is 24x24 and wish it was 30x40. Over the years you accumulate alot more stuff. And I wish it was 16' tall walls to put a 2-post car lift in it. I'm getting to old to get on a creeper and get up again. My neighbor has a 40x60 with a 20x70 extension on the back to park his 28' travel trailer, boat, and mower in. Plus he's got 2 car lifts in there. 3 bays, nice! Oh well I got a key to his shop and I can use his lift if I need it. He helps me and I help him. Not bad for a 67 and 70 yr old farts!

[@AuntieAnn]

Yeah buddy!! This was an action packed video 👊.... That garage is going to be amazing for Gary, and the waterproofing is legit 💪❤️❤️😀

[@karenwimberley5033]

When I seeded my yard second seeding I ran it across rows that were already coming up. After that it filled in nicely without having that “row” look

[@kimbehrens4685]

Make sure when seeding to use a broadcast spreader and not a drop seed spreader. That eliminates the row look.

[@VeilZuTun]

Always good to see Ronnie and crew, cos you know people are getting it done. 👍 Another couple of big milestones marked off your list, you must be very happy.

[@barrywhitlock141]

So much done this week. the digging out for the garage foundations and the waterproofing on the Basement walls, It will be good to see the backfilling done,

[@lindanichols7296]

Congratulations Gary on the start of your garage build. I could tell you were just a tiny bit excited.🤗 You guys are moving and groovin and the kiddie’s play area looks fantastic. You have grass, that’s a big deal, it actually looks like a yard instead of build site. I love it. It was really awesome of David to drop by to help you guys out. Good folks all over that mountain. Looks great guys.Take care and God Bless💖🇺🇸💖🇺🇸

[@hollydolly6630]

Oh my goodness yall have all kinds of things going on there, it's all looking 👍 great!!!!! ✌️❤️✌️❤️✌️

[@MelissaMalzahn]

That was great timing Cmon coming over to help you out.

[@mlt6322]

Are you planning on a lift in your garage? If so remember to pour that section of slab about 8" thick to support the car on a lift so the floor doesn't crack.

[@jeanielipskey1272]

Glad you guys are feeling better and y'all have been busy! Looking good, so excited for ya! That C'mon...he is special!

[@graciemaca6996]

Gary & Mel, congratulations on another huge step on your way to the finish line! What you have accomplished in such a short amount of time is amazing! Thanx to family & friends who are willing to lend a helping hand, it makes the load lighter. All too often there are set backs & circumstances beyond our control that are disappointing, yet thru it all you both have managed to see the positive side by looking at the progress you have made & also by looking forward to what you will do in the coming days. It's great to see your willingness to be satisfied with succeeding with even small steps because they too are forward progress. It's wonderful that you are documenting that progress because you will, one day be able to review the entire process when it's finally finished & you will be super proud of building your own homestead!!! Cheering you on for the days ahead!

[@bonniestawski219]

I am so happy that what that band today or the day you did the video I love you all and I'm so glad that David came over I love him! I'm so glad that y'all live close! I can't wait to see more! I'll be waiting and watching from Paris Tennessee with love!

[@rebeccamunoz4596]

Whoohoo Mel yep Gary looks a little uhha glued ~ need fresh air Gary fresh air 👀🙄😆❤🤗👍

[@ArthurValencia9438]

Thanks!

[@SimpleLifeReclaimed]

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!! SO GENEROUS!!!!

[@IveysFamilyFactotum]

Any and all rip rap from blocks or bricks can go to your creek to put around the entrance or exit of your culvert to help with erosion in those areas too.

[@joelotto1252]

Lol. That made me laugh when Gary came out from under the plastic high as a Bird in the sky.....lol😂😂😂😂😂😂