What a Hole in The Wall! S4 EP5

[@jerrydvorak16]

Kaleb, for someone whose doesn’t like mason work so much you do an awesome job. Props!

[@lilykatmoon4508]

I had the exact same thought!

[@jaysuthers435]

The quail spigot is absolutely charming.

[@Achdujeh]

I wouldn't mind seeing some more stonework because I love the walls being done, it looks so amazingly clean and sturdy and makes the basement a bit homelier and more convenient.

[@ncc74656m]

My kitty was a Sandy too!!! He was a big happy orange tabby boy, just passed last fall, but he was here for 19 years bringing ALL THE LOVE.

[@JamesABeckHouse]

That void was maybe a clean out for the fireplace. Would’ve had a metal access door. Our basements are a lot alike and most of ours are still intact and looks a lot like this. But lookin good.

[@birdsndog5819]

Your basement walls look so amazing. Cannot get over the transformation. Beautiful. Your period consistent, downstairs shower is superb. Thank you for taking us along on your journey.

[@Tom68446]

The walls ...your masonry looks fabulous! Couldn't tell you just learned on your own...very professional!

[@autodidactin]

The basement stone walls are looking great Kaleb!

[@EJ-mm8wc]

The stone foundation looks so much more attractive then a block foundation wall. Harder to do though eh? If there was a chimney , which you filled in, maybe the black is embedded soot from a wood stove or something

[@corivian]

I will say, that wall looks stunning!

[@kennethnelson189]

At about 2 minutes: Is hole in your basement wall under a first floor fireplace? If so, do you eventually plan to burn wood in that fireplace? Because, what you may have there is an ash pit, for receiving wood ash from the firebox, to be cleaned out later after it’s cooled off. If it’s an ash pit it would have originally had an iron door to contain the ashes.

[@shellydehart8217]

Kaleb, you’ve become a Jack of all trades. You pretty much self taught yourself in how to do what you’ve been doing. Of course I realize you’ve read up on much of it n even watched some Utube too. It really amazes me at how well you’ve done. I give you so much credit n lots of pats on the back. Everything you’ve done looks fantastic. Be proud of yourself as you deserve it n much more. You’ve become a builder, you’ve done masonry, plumbing, painting to rebuilding old machinery. Yep, you’re a Jack of all trades n I love all of what you’ve done. Hope weather will start getting better n better to get busy on the outside. ♥️♥️😊👍👍👍👍🌟🌟

[@jennysmith1727]

We love a cat daddy 😻

[@jennifergarrett6809]

The water spigot is adorable. Love it.

[@lilykatmoon4508]

I see I’m not the only one to comment on how good your masonry work looks in spite of your saying you don’t necessarily enjoy it. Well, the love you have for your home shows through in the dedication to correcting the mistakes of former owners. That wall is looking amazing! You can really see the difference in the areas you’ve cleaned up with that needle scaler. Thanks as always for taking g us in this wonderful journey with you. Take care.

[@donnarn2727]

As you were filling in that hole, I kept thinking you should have left a time capsule in there for when somebody has to repair and can find something about you sharing your restoration with KZbin.

[@Siansonea]

I love seeing these basement walls coming together. Seeing how much care is being done for the basement makes me excited for the rest of the house.

[@paulacorreal1675]

Kaleb, your thoroughness in rehabbing this lovely house makes me so proud. You’d think I was related to you but I believe it boils down to not knowing many young men who have this much drive and compassion to fulfill a project of this magnitude; and I selfishly want to share this moment in time. Keep going, you are truly an inspiration to many watching…from PA.

[@kristinrogersdotter5492]

So happy to see the kitty more! You're doing an amazing job on the foundation!!!!

[@daylanerea8735]

Great work kaleb, the wall looks amazing! Looking forward to next week. Say hello to Kim

[@anderspearson6860]

Just want to say that your work looks incredible. The way you're restoring the house will make it almost earthquake proof. Secondly, I the coal embedded stores should be keeped dark to show that a coal bin used to be there when the house was newly built.

[@MiJacFan1]

Hey, look! A new star to the channel! 🐱 Someone has definitely inserted themselves into what is most important on this episode 😂. Like the little bird on the faucet, perfect for the house. Shouldn't have to look far for stones/rocks. After all, this is Missouri, and we grow them in our backyard! 😂

[@lordleonusa]

That a one beautiful looking wall, it's going to be so nice when finished!

[@Robin-g7q5d]

You have made wonderful progress on that wall! I would imagine that area might have been for the coal storage which would “leave its mark” on the foundation. Every step you take is one more closer to you having achieved your aim of restoring this historic home. I’m cleaning out the Family Home of 52 years and you inspire me to accomplish something every day, to look at what I HAVE done. Enjoy the Spring weather as you work outside. 🌷

[@melissafountain2757]

Just a suggestion, it would be nice, at the start of a season, to show the entire floor as it was, and how it has progressed, to give to viewer a feeling of how much has been accomplished as this has been so great!

[@atheistpower5659]

I like both the cat and the house keep up the good work cool channel !

[@janeblandford852]

You are doing an amazing job on this stone wall and all of the stonework. Well done!!

[@heru-deshet359]

Keep that sweet shop mate safe at all costs.

[@hollyhavlik7750]

Ohhhhh..........Kitty is so cute........and that little meow is precious! Wow, what a neat tool that needle thingee........so glad you are careful, and yes, leave the stone colored, for me it's just "character lines" in a face :).

[@victorianantiquities]

Normally you want to use an antfreeze sillcock which drains the water back out of the filler pipe . I see you added an interior shutoff, (those can eventually leak) but in our cold midwestern weather? Keeping all the water out of the pipe going through the wall can be critical because if you do leave the outside open, freeze can transmit through the pipe into the basement and can cause freezing. You might consider replacing that elbow with a T fitting and spigot so you could completely drain that pipe in winter. Its also handy to have a hose fitting inside for cleaning.

[@ritatharp5238]

Thank you for sharing your experience.

[@solarbirdyz]

Yep. You've got to be able to drain that line, particularly if you've run copper outside. (Galvanized will tolerate freezing far, far better than copper will. Copper shatters. It's better in every other way, but not in that way.)

[@historyfound]

What he did is fine. Before winter shut off at the interior, then open the exterior to drain the leg through the wall. Its been done this way forever throughout cold climates. Only time this will be a problem is if it’s not well sealed around the pipe thru the wall, which could cause cold air jet on the inside pipe to freeze it.

[@historyfound]

@@solarbirdyz copper does not shatter. It is malleable and will typically split open when it freezes with water in it. Galvanized pipe is no longer used for domestic water supplies…poor longevity.

[@solarbirdyz]

​@@historyfoundFine. "Shatter" wasn't the best word - though I've seen frozen copper split badly enough that it looked like a shatter. It will _split_, if you prefer. Regardless, the point remains: galvie survives freezes that copper won't, and that's why it was used then in applications like this, like it was on my 110 year old house. If you're going to have copper going outside, you can do it, but you have to make sure you have no trapped water in it, or it'll split on you. And without a way to vent the segment you're draining, you can get trapped water.

[@ShipCreek]

It never accured to me you would need to scavenge stone. You do a brilliant job.

[@dot8605]

The wall turned out great! Could it be that the black stuff was cole? I remember in my childhood home (build in 1904) we had a cellar where the cole for several ovens in the house was stored. On the other hand, your basement is too open for this. It would have been a small room preferable with an opening to the outside for bringing in the cole...🤔. Well, anyway- great job, beautiful cat❤.

[@tedtimmis8135]

Looks amazing!

[@bhavens9149]

A good foundation is everything! good job!

[@2tuxhorncat]

Sandy obviously needs a raise

[@rhondastory6825]

Caleb I just love your little friend. Your walls in the basement all look great. Where has Kim been, you've not mentioned her seen her car accident. Hope she is well. Thank you for sharing 😊

[@athenarocar]

Needle scaler... glad you bought it. Haven't watched in a while... you seem to be making good progress.

[@Tam5115]

Love, love, love Sandy! Great job on the stone work!

[@craiggillett5985]

Caleb the wall behind you in the opening segment is absolutely gorgeous- such a great job you did.

[@spicynomad]

the black looks endearing, just go with it.

[@dianak4461]

Sandy's beyond adorable!! The wall, piping and spigot turned out beautifully.

[@laurielaurie8280]

The walls are looking great! Can't wait to see your new outside window dormer put up 😃

[@kate_cooper]

Walls coming along well, and good to see a cameo appearance from your new cat. Hello, Sandy!

[@lauriepelayo296]

My first thought was is was an basement oven for bread baking. The coal chute behind next to it most likely explains the black stone. You've done an incredible job. You're so patient!!!

[@RebuildingBetterSTL]

The foundation wall looks great! Let me know if you're ever in need of easy to access stone. I have multiple big piles with thousands of pieces from demolished buildings around here. It's all dug up from the foundation remnants left in the ground. Happy to let you pick through them.

[@rebeccawoods5119]

I'm watching this in Indiana and it's raining outside.It's late now. My Kitties say Hi there Sandy.

[@ThelmaLong-x2x]

Glad to see you back I’ve missed your videos

[@denisemanley5318]

The stone wall behind you at the intro is gorgeous!

[@Lovenature255]

Amazing work, as always Kaleb!

[@queensmum]

Here’s a “SQUEE!!l for the quail hose tap! Also even though no one will ever see the stuff behind the wall, you’ll be able so sleep easy knowing it was done right and it hopefully won’t give you issues in the future. 😊

[@glennathornhill8994]

I assume the top of the chimney is closed off to rain? Nice job with the stone work!

[@dianaroth3987]

These stone walls do really look nice. 😊

[@toniadugger3954]

Your attitude makes me happy…. Thanks for bringing us along 🙏🏼✌🏼

[@pmichael73]

Nice job! That should last a few hundred years.

[@brendamattox7558]

Sandy luuuuuuvvves you, Kaleb! Did adopt her or did she adopt you? Add masonry to your already mind-blowing skillset. And yeah, I hear ya about hiring "professionals" to do a job. I dearly hope I don't have a problem with getting the outside sills of three of our original wood windows worked on. One of them upstairs has a hole big enough to put a man's fist in and a bird's nest was being built! The joys of old houses!

[@kimberlythompson719]

lol right she’s obsessed with him. She was my moms cat and became very attached to her dog. He passed away in December and we thought she’d be happier with our pack and maybe bond with one of the dogs (definitely not Kira cat she’s a grumble Gus) my mom asked one day if she picked a dog yet and I said I think Kaleb is her dog 😂

[@lauramitchell6725]

@@kimberlythompson719Hi Kim👋

[@cindyashlock3304]

Your kitty cat is so pretty! Great work as always on the house. Love watching you and seeing your beautiful wife from time to time.

[@debbralehrman5957]

You have done such a great job that no one would guess all the work you did. I fits in so well. Looks like it's original. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼💕💕

[@janetstewart7709]

Just found your video series. Love it. Live in a 330yo home myself. Love the limestone wall. The darkened stone tells a story. You are blessed to be able to do your own work. Sandy is a doll. ❤

[@carolleenkelmann3829]

I'm amazed that you have so much knowledge of where the strengths of the building materials lie, much like these Cathedrals that had certain pressures if you didn't account for them the whole building collapsed.

[@SusanFairbairn]

Those stones do look good. You've done a great job.

[@ChavelaAna]

Gotta love helper cats ❤

[@sandydugenske299]

Absolutely LOVE the quail spigot. ❤❤❤. Now I want one lol

[@cindyspence3549]

They look great!!!!!! Your hard work is showing!!!!!

[@JF-wk5zo]

I'm not seeing a drain plug on the inside valve. You need to be able to open the drain so you can open the outside valve to drain the water for the winter.

[@revpawelblonski]

Stonework is very important, especially when it's part of the foundation. Great job!

[@mdolanot]

Thanks for the awesome video.

[@solarbirdyz]

The chimney was probably for the house incinerator, used to burn trash. Any house of that size would've had one, and that's where it would've been. Also, victorianantiquities below said it but I'm echoing it: you've got to be able to drain that line completely and right now you'll have trapped air, particularly since you've run copper outside. (Galvanized will tolerate freezing far, far better than copper will, which is why outdoor runs were usually galvie. Copper shatters. It's better in every other way than galvie, but not in that way.) So add a T-stop and a second cutoff to fully drain that line going out.

[@nancyyoungs933]

Love the work you have done and thanks for introducing Sandy!

[@deborahbryant3266]

ABSOLUTELY LOVE THE SANDY CAMEOS!!!!❤

[@andreacrashe9894]

*Wow Kaleb, great job done... good luck sorting out them gutters 🙂.*

[@carolynstrecha2371]

Kaleb you did a wonderful job on the masonry even though you don't like it much your pride in workmanship shines thru!! ❤

[@26beegee]

Your stone work looks great! Nice that you don’t over mortar between them. Many people put so much mortar between them the definition of individual stones is obscured! It is the definition and size variation that makes them so attractive! Tedious job but, really well done! 👍

[@glennmcgee1729]

Good luck with the lift this week, send the wind up to Chicago we're used to it.

[@pamhutzell8268]

It's looking so nice! Great job!!

[@curioussoul5051]

Beautiful work, Kaleb. You are a true craftsman. I really look forward to your videos.

[@Yuri_Studio]

The wall looks amazing. Just so you know, we think so, too. ^_^

[@arrestingdevelopments1764]

Ok, I found this channel like a week ago and I've already binged ALL of this incredible journey! I am absolutely loving this whole process, and how much you clearly love history, your house, and your neighborhood. I can't actually do this, but I want to drive down to St. Louis and help! Your passion really comes across, and I can't wait to see what happens next. Thank you so much for filming all these little projects for us. As a quick question: Why aren't the first few episodes of season 4 in the Season 4 playlist?

[@matthewfarmer2520]

Morning Kaleb and Kim 😊

[@robertthomas7343]

They are beautiful ! Wall is beautiful ! Foundation is key !!!!!!!

[@tomclarke6475]

Not sure I'd run copper through cement. The lime in the cement will eat the copper. That's why copper oil lines need to be encased in plastic, when the floor is poured over them.

[@mechaheart]

This is Sandy’s channel now!

[@teret6719]

You've done a fabulous job rebuilding that wall! You're a perfectionist and it shows. Thanks for the video!

[@susprime7018]

Wall looks great, nice kitty.

[@ghostofnoface1546]

Unconditional Love to You and Yours

[@carolleenkelmann3829]

Maybe they mixed bitumen with the slip of lime /water to cover the stones. Good luck with the weather. Yes, the basement is starting to starting to look really good in comparison with previously.

[@richardstoc]

the plus side to having a small fire place is the chimney could be used for ventilation of basement or maybe for a small kitchenette who knows.

[@ImpyChan]

That's looking really great, and I imagine the lime mortar will have something of a brightening effect on the lower stones, too, once you get to repointing there. I would be very nervous running copper to the outside like that... I might have done an insulated pex line through the wall itself, and copper only where it would be seen on the inside of the wall, so that it's a short run which won't have water in it in winter and also won't be exposed to outside winter temperatures. (I also probably would have made sure my masonry in that area would be easy to remove just a small section of it should I ever need to service that pipe, because I am paranoid like that. 😂) But on the plus side, that spigot and the copper pipe really do look beautiful! If you're careful about draining it and shutting it off once temperatures drop, you probably won't have any problems with it, and even if you do ever have issues, you now know enough to be confident that despite the hassle of it you're fully capable of fixing whatever might come up. So probably the sheer beauty is worth the risk.

[@kearnsey64]

Caleb, we use a needler to clean rust on watermains to prepare it for a repair clamp. Works great but as you said, loud and messy. You definitely need a mask 😊

[@sandrabrown476]

Your stone work looks very nice! Kudos

[@Nancye68]

lol. “I love staring at those stones!”

[@chatarinafritz8292]

Tank's for the update Caleb! It seems like everything you toutch turns to gold. BEAUTIFUL !!! 💙💚💛💜🧡❤

[@denisemanley5318]

I spoke too soon. All the walls look great! Have a great week! ❤

[@lynetteyoung9777]

One day, I hope to see your house on tour of important historic homes in St Louis. Wow, a brass quail faucet for the outdoor hose. Everything you do is to perfection. Thanks for the consideration of keeping yourself safe on the lift. Your basement stone is increasingly becoming quite attractive so your work is well appreciated.

[@maureenpalardy4912]

It looks great Caleb... Have a great week. Hugs❤

[@lisaautolitano5517]

Wonderful wall can not see where is was. Love that quail fits with the house just lovely .

[@steveworley8071]

When are you coming back ? What's going on with the Mansard Roof ?

[@potroastNthEastcoast]

Visited St Louis for the eclipse and had a chance to respectfully drive by your beautiful home. St. Louis reminds me a lot of my home town of Baltimore and is full of architectural treasures! So cool to get a look in person. So wild to see the massive NGA construction so close to you. Even got to see the tragic ruins of the church near you and I was weirdly upset even considering I never knew about the church and had no connection to it. Just heartbreaking. Keep working. Love the channel!

[@robertthomas7343]

K..... great work ! capable to comprehend and execute ! Kudos ....... beautiful !

[@cherieday624]

Too bad we can't do home improvement projects on fast forward. It all looks great.

[@KRich408]

Glad you're sweating the copper pipes and not using those Crimp on Fittings! So few people including Plumbers/HCAC business employees have a clue how to sweat a pipe today.