Winter Disaster! Snowstorm Floods Our Cozy Cabin Overnight!

[@drewhadams]

Ah yes the safety pimp hat. 😂😂😂

[@jackmccaulley]

Underrated comment

[@Zack-Hates-Youtube]

That's awesome!

[@garybates5612]

😂😂😂

[@blueeyegi]

Looks like Liberace and Paul bunion had a child.

[@danielj3010]

Act accordingly.

[@dalehyem9276]

Hope you can solve this. After 42 years of construction I have learned number 1 Rule Drainage Drainage and Drainage! Cattails mean you have no drainage, your water table comes to the surface or within a few inches of it, then if you dig a crawl space for a building next to said cattails your going to have a water problem. Your water table is probably on the low side now with January being the and lowest and May-June being highest or maybe highest when you are irrigating. Ask me how I know? So daylight your drain pipe for highest water table not just current level. This is much easier to do right the first time. Ask me how I know? Use solid pipe not perforated so when water table is hi water doesn't run back into crawl space. It would nice to daylight that pipe to a ditch or pond where it would have a foot or two of drop out the end to guarantee no water can run back into it. Great building well done I really enjoy your Chanel. Keep me in your prayers my son in-law just got a nice Bull Elk 7x6 I cut it up for him and while doing so stumbled backwards while moving a front quart landed on pile of truck chains and broke my tail bone 67 year old body doesn't take that so well, praying for you and this country.

[@dust4294]

yeah but, how do you know

[@dalehyem9276]

@@dust4294 know what

[@Kendrix1]

Hope you are on the mend.....

[@risersgarage7004]

🙏

[@setdown2]

With a high water table there finding a place to dump all that water could be problematic…he picked a great spot for that cabin…

[@jeffwallace957]

The digger and the skid steer were two of best things you've ever bought

[@randomrud]

Yeah, they came into much more use than i would have thought.

[@hdezoo]

House basics: don’t build in a flood plain. Drainage is #1. I hope you can solve the problem and it’s the only problem you have. That’s a really nice building.

[@Bouwentjes]

Honest question: Why would further flooding be prevented by this drain pipe? The crawlspace is (apparently) on ground water level. There will be no driving force to push the water through the drain pipe unless there is a permanently installed drain pump, (operated by a level switch for example). I am Dutch, so I should know about getting rid of water… Please help explain what’s going on here.

[@VashtiWood]

I'm Australian, and I'm also confused... Is this ground water? I don't understand how a snowstorm would flood the crawl space.

[@mezamichael]

Good question. It's possible the drain pipe let water in but he didn't explain the issue very well which makes me believe he's trying to figure it out.

[@VashtiWood]

@mezamichael 🤔 but he said he was GLAD he out the drain pipe in, so I decided that it's not the source... If the drain let the water in, then capping it would prevent further ingress, and none of that work would be required.

[@mitchdenner9743]

There is a bomb cyclone off the west coast which brought heavy rains for days. It's not just from snow melt. He installed drain system and stone just in case there was water problems, but the drainage pipe was just buried for future use if he needed it. Now, he will connect to it and run piping downgrade away from the cabin, which should eliminate standing water.

[@Bouwentjes]

@@mitchdenner9743 I think the groundwater level is the issue. You can see the local level in the trench. If the crawl space is at that level (most likely) than the water pressure from the surrounding soil will push the water under the cabin. Communicating vessels. If you really want a (dry) crawl space in a wet area you have four options. 1. Elevate the whole build above ground water level. 2. Install a permanent pump (crappy solution). 3. Make a 100% water tight crawl space out of concrete. 4. Allow the crawl space to get wet without effecting the (wooden) construction and make sure it can air out fully when levels go down.

[@Twilson_Vtwin]

I setup a French drain system underneath my house where a pump sits at the low point and it has a float on it so it automatically pumps. Set it up so it dumps across my concrete driveway so i can easily see it’s working. Works great during hardcore NC thunderstorms that typically flooded underneath my house.

[@outfitr9703]

Keep checking for black mold on underside of subfloor and joists.

[@BattleChemist]

Good to catch before it became a bigger issue and good thinking ahead with that drain pipe!

[@leswilliamson3587]

You situation is not uncommon when building on what may have been an ancient flood plain. The ground water level rises during periods of heavy rainfall or snow melt.

[@brycebergren1367]

I wouldn’t be installing hardwood with that much moisture under your house. Guaranteed that VG flooring will cup and twist as soon as heat is added

[@dennisgoogle7840]

I am sorry if i missed it, but how did the water get into the crawl space? i am curious for how you plan to fix the problem for the future?

[@obfuscateidentity2329]

My question exactly

[@josephcoverdale8744]

I think from the crawl space ventilation.

[@kerplunk38880]

Because he built a cabin in a swamp.

[@marcopolo1134]

@@kerplunk38880 ProHo at it's finest. What an imposter.

[@Krustykrab2525]

Ordered those goat skin gloves u recommended. Got them for a little over $6 at my local welding shop. Can’t beat them for the price.

[@carlzirk]

I'll have to look around for a better price. I got them on Amazon. Great gloves

[@erockhefleyjr4254]

You most definitely have a smooth operating hand.. Love watching you brother 👊

[@Axelwolfy]

The First Person POV was uber satisfying and entertaining to watch, please do more clips like this, Thank you!

[@Krustykrab2525]

I hate gutters. But they would probably help a lot.

[@sheepdogonthehill]

I justify them by collecting rainwater.

[@Shane_Reynolds85]

I'd opt for some French drains under the eaves to collect and move that water away.

[@hotdokete]

something to be said for french drains around the outside of the foundation too...

[@attila2a746]

Nice work

[@Barret_Radtke]

@@sheepdogonthehill same, since my dads well hasn't worked right in almost 3 years it helps during the summer months to have rain water.

[@cranerigging3604]

Some people understand grade elevation better than others ......

[@snicolai]

Poor choice of cabin location or should have been built on piers. Hindsight being 20/20

[@watchoutcezanne]

We noticed your steep loft stairs remain un-carpeted. Having had many opportunities to stay in cabins with such stairs and having seen people suffer slips and falls coming down such un-carpeted stairs, when we built our cabin up in the Okanogan country with a nice sleeping loft, we used a tight, rope-smelling, all natural jute to cover each tread and installed a sweet double slim pine handrail. No falls yet and it's been over 20 years. Best for the holidays . . .

[@vonkaiser5795]

Cody, not throwing any shade here brother, but why wasn’t a sump well installed during foundation construction? A sump well with a submersible sump pump and discharged outside into a french drain away from the building will provide endless peace of mind. Your foundation is vulnerable to excess ground water unfortunately.

[@deanmalkewich2366]

I agree. Here in my part of Canada, basements are the norm. Weeping tile, sump and pump are standard. He will be fighting water and moisture issues forever without it.

[@vonkaiser5795]

@@deanmalkewich2366 Yes, I reside in Ontario and have full basement with sump pump as well. Imperative as the basement would flood without it. A review of Cody’s 08 May 2024 video show’s installation of drainage tile around the foundation. Don’t know if his crawl space floor is concrete or dirt. Maybe a sump wasn’t required there by code? I’d hate to see Cody’s cabin be subjected to unnecessary mold/mildew/moisture problems.

[@redink71]

It will be now!

[@snakeplisken4119]

​​@@vonkaiser5795No doubt water will always be an issue.

[@macknumber]

Dont understand how the water got in the crawl space. Was it because the building doesnt have gutters and the roof sheds the rain straight to the ground and then it found its way through the vents or perhaps by capilary action under the foundation ? Maybe Wranglerstar can explain, thanks !! And good luck getting it sorted

[@aCanadianBeekeepersBlog]

Winter disaster? The Snow storm floods the cabin? More like one snow and 18” in the crawl space. If a hole is dug in wet ground it will fill with water

[@mitchdenner9743]

Not from a snowstorm, there is a bomb cyclone off the west coast, which brought days of rain.

[@cheeseymccheese7249]

If that is truly ground water coming in, you really have no other choice but to get a crane and lift that cabin off the current foundation and set it on another one that isnt poured into the water table. Concrete is pourus and this winter when it freezes you will most likely get huge cracks in your foundation due to the ground expanding and shrinking due to said freezing

[@cheeseymccheese7249]

Next year, dig a dugout/pod and use the dirt to pack a spot 4 feet higher then the current ground or bring some dirt in

[@rmontz3027]

At 6:34 in the video you can see light shining through the wall next to the window. Top right.

[@LeemurOfDeath10]

Window closest to the door upper right side.

[@wearetheonly2]

I was just coming to make that same comment.

[@gmnelli]

Ditto!

[@rickreese5794]

Good eyes men😊

[@goeastkfx450]

You might want to consider putting (sleeving) the drain pipe thru a concrete or steel pipe where it goes thru the driveway. You might not have enough cover on a 4” plastic pipe to prevent it from getting crushed when larger vehicles use the driveway.

[@PP-uv1kw]

can someone tell me why he did NOT build a raised slab foundation ?

[@bryanowen2881]

Id be surprised if the “problem is solved”.

[@cheeseymccheese7249]

Its not. Needs to cap the pipe and seal it from the inside as well. Then the cabin will constantly be twisting due due the ground moving

[@JakeMoxon-i2e]

Never seen anybody run a laser for cutting a ditch that has water to chase. True ProHO 🙄

[@trevorfullen6957]

0.54 was the first time I’ve ever seen the great man servant sitting still nice to see he lets himself take breaks

[@schnellguitars6128]

Missed a great opportunity for an in ground swimming pool

[@petezahrbock]

Cody. Your a very intelligent Man!! Very impressed with you. Keep up the outstanding work. God Bless.

[@jbrow397]

Once the crawl space is dry. Spray it with a mold killer/sealer paint. Lime based is a natural solution that works quite well. Lime Prime by Earth paint is one option.

[@CivilianDevelopment]

Nice work! Can’t wait to see the finished project, good stuff! 👍

[@stanf9898]

Man... your life is a needed break for this guys who used to be active in those kind of ways but no longer are. And I'm not even old yet!

[@joeyheights2526]

Put copper gutters on that beautiful structure ! Godspeed

[@gianmarcorinaldi8247]

You can see light at the top of the window frame that's closest to the front door!

[@TroyLane33]

You didn't survey for water table / water accumulation? This is a long-term problem for the cabin. What's your long-term solution now?

[@marklovelace297]

Damn bro, I'm impressed! Whatever you have is paying dividends!

[@kevinmiller5467]

Consider putting your mini-split into dehumidify mode or at max heat to dry the house out and prevent mold.

[@kevinmiller5467]

Also consider a box at the opening of the crawl space. You want the humidity as low as you can get it. Wood is mold food and the only thing that stops them is a lack of water.

[@service1956]

Are there any foundation "tile" drains around the perimeter of the cabin? If so, it can take up to a year for channels to develop to become effective. There does not seem to be an effective down grade from the building away. Having 18" of water at this stage almost certainly has some major influence of something not being right!.

[@wallace3953]

Well....look. As an e. Coast guy, I am very familiar with Basements and Crawl Spaces. But...Since it looks like you ground is not "UP HIGH" (whatever that means...) who decided to NOT build on pilings, etc. Since Water always wins, who decided to build in a way where water could fill the Crawl Space? I am not being a wise guy at all. How can it flood? If if can flood, did you know this in advance??? Earth changes? Weather Wars? Any flooding is bad news....You guys have steady nerves, for sure. How would it drain if there was no electrical power with which to pump out the water??

[@joshc154]

Very nice new zesty hat!

[@GIGATT808]

Some say it's Zesty and some say it's PIMP now who is you talking about.? .. Don't 💅 make my pimp hand come out

[@bsd9230]

Real nice cabin. Hope mold and humidity doesn't kill it. Gotta clean the crawl space with bleach

[@AdmiralDentash]

We love watching you guys so much Thank you for sharing your time and experience

[@bsd9230]

Trench better be below say 8 feet deep so it doesn't freeze

[@sanbernardinomountainsland5657]

Lessons to learn about meadows

[@SuperMoedogg]

Is that daylight I see through the wall at the top right of the middle window in the front of the cabin. Not sure, just checking.

[@grantottaviano7445]

What a cool little cabin, looking good my friend.

[@karsonbranham3900]

I love the Efanem crushers! I wear them all the time in colder weather, they really do keep the head warm!

[@ColossusDR]

Wait...how did the crawl space flood? Because it snowed?!? That is odd.

[@mataznuiz]

groundwater can be mysterious

[@cjansson]

Could be that he hasn't checked for a while and it's slowly been creeping up?

[@davidbement7386]

Ancient flood plain 🙌

[@rgr3427]

Hold on, trying to remember, the crawl space is compact dirt/fill ? Guess I’ll watch the rest of this to see, be righty back… Hmmm, still cant tell but looks like dirt floor, aarrrgh. This is always fill with ground water and that will push the humidity levels up thru you “wooden” cabin forever, not good.

[@obyvatel]

Could this place be a akin to a slough? I wonder if it being very flat there suggests that the water is more or less evenly distributed through the area like a big saturated sponge. It that is the case then it would seem that pumping will have to go on continuously during the wet season.

[@jd1029]

Cool cabin you have there. Can't say I would have picked those lights, but to each their own. Glad you got the water out.

[@Alex-gz9wk]

best to use a commercial dehumidifier to dry that out there, you don't want a mold problem.

[@kevinlayton5982]

Love all the lights man. Nice touch on the outside too. That will make a world of difference.

[@BroMorris0341]

Those pinecone lights are perfect for that cabin.

[@Gabriel-mg6om]

Nice work! Thankyou for sharing!

[@metallitech]

hmmm, lift floorboards, place concrete slab in the crawlspace along with a sump pump?

[@wallyhall]

How many hundreds of hours does it take to get that proficient with a bucket?! Inspiring!

[@SammytheStampede]

Such an East Coast Man mistake- and coming from an East Coast refugee! 🤣😇 Love the show, good luck on getting it done efficiently and in good weather.

[@lsswapped80]

6:34 mark. Window next to door upper right corner. Looks like a gap to the outside? I know it’s a work in progress..Anyhow, enjoying the content.

[@jszal9075]

Move out of there to a better, warmer place. 🌞

[@siltrivwr4958]

Those lights are so beautiful, great choice

[@Cotronixco]

That crawl space shouldn't normally receive any water. Was perforated drain tubing not installed around the perimeter before backfilling? If it does receive water, you will end up with a mildew smell in your cabin every time you enter, even with drainage. And be sure to drain it going DOWNHILL away from the foundation using sealed PVC, not corrugated (or especially perforated) polyethylene tubing. Otherwise in heavy rains, water will flow INTO your crawl space. If you do find your crawlspace to be wet often, you may want to chlorinate any standing water at 1ppm at those times as an afterthought. No higher or you will have corrosion of nearby metals.

[@AIAllar]

Cool. We got out first snow today too. All the way over here in Eastern Europe. :D

[@nicopop223]

Yup. Thats a great defense bunker

[@marcopolo1134]

He built his very own submarine.

[@mikeschneider2161]

Since you have the machine on the property, I would strategically dig and place storage tanks in the ground. They are great for water management throughout the year.🍻

[@dustdevl1043]

And it's not even winter yet!

[@tonyascaso6254]

I think once the ground freezes up those problems are over. At least that is how it works over in the Spokane area.

[@clarkkent3335]

Consider moving the drain pipe a good 10 15 ft away from the cabin. Cheers!

[@TheRealChappy]

Drainage at the footer and a sump if you build again

[@sociopathmercenary]

Cozy cabin series now renamed Cozy Houseboat series. Hope you get this resolved brother

[@rjunk12349]

Are you dig a sump in the crawl space? Also, are you going to put a pump in there or just depend on gravity?

[@GodFearingg]

I was getting worried you forgot about that hat, I see you had it reserved for the winter ❤️

[@heavenboundhomestead126]

In the old days, if that was a natural spring you hit, it would be a plus. They would say they had indoor plumbing. Lol Blessings to you and family

[@athomeinthewoods8057]

Fyi there is a gap in the upper right hand corner of the front window closest to the door. Could see daylight when you were inside.

[@paulharvey3515]

😮😮😮😮😮. HOPE YOU GOT A WATER Abatement permit! And called 811. Where is the building permit notice? ❤❤❤❤❤. Skeet from the EAST

[@kyleh2007]

I would suggest a slab in the crawl space with tile underneath going to a sump crock.

[@willamettehops]

Looks like a shoddy foundation to me. Could you raise the cabin and put it on concrete piers?

[@gabenickell]

You have quite the mess on your hands. Glad you have it under control.

[@thomaswypyszinski3645]

Thank Goodness!!!! That you have the skills and the equipment to do that job. Can you imagine the "gift" this would be to a civilian? What do you think that job would cost, retail? 5K? That's a whole bunch of gifts that don't get given this year.

[@Billy-qe4qi]

looks great, why did you have to built it so close to the road?

[@marcopolo1134]

Or so close to a swamp.

[@snakeplisken4119]

​@@marcopolo1134Preaty much in a swamp.

[@FirRealIdaho]

Smooth operating sir.

[@floydferguson5366]

Great video!

[@redink71]

So nice to have millions of dollars of equipment at you finger tips.

[@LavishhomerenovationsLLC]

Show more f350 i have a 2024 f250 gasser love seeing the truck in videos

[@michaelschildt6076]

6:34 did you see some daylight coming thru the gap in the logs near window ?

[@TribalLady12]

Could you explain in more detail, what you're going to do to fix the problem.

[@johnr5545]

Nice job god bless

[@CaptainRon1913]

Why are you wearing your wife's sunday church hat?

[@monomarino5349]

No sweat. The apocalypse will be delayed until you are prepared.

[@r1ot1ng247]

sooo its a cabin in a flood plain

[@marcopolo1134]

Ask a ProHo how to do it.

[@carlzirk]

No panic with proho. Just gets the water out.

[@ChronicAndIronic]

Not the Return of the Pimp Hat

[@ApO__]

I'm sorry, but this seems like a huge oversight and will cause giant headaches if not solved correctly... Some more information about the issue, will be greatly appreciated.

[@BricksRUSinc]

Did you waterproof your foundation? Is that how the water was getting in?

[@TheMomentEnds1]

They look like Hemlock cones, real nice

[@oldatheart]

Better now than later for that side quest.

[@paulie-Gualtieri.]

Our greatest ally hates pure white snow

[@eco-beehive]

I feel for you my friend

[@glendavis9663]

Oooo dang