The Big Dig, 5 years later: Was the basement dig-out worth it?
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- Опубліковано 3 вер 2023
- It's been five years since The Big Dig basement digout and renovation. Was it worth it? Is our house still standing? And what about those hideous rope lights?
Music: "Shadow Ridge" by Mike Brunot
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You deserve many pats on the back for the dig, video, and fine family.
I became a propane driver, because after doing 9 years of no touch loads in trucking, i gained 30 lbs. Now i drag hises and sometimes showel snow at work and started to lose weight. So far -15 lb
Starting to do something similar to this myself. Bought a house for 18K and it has needed a LOT of work. Currently has a crawlspace underneath it and the foundation is rubblestone style using sandstone and let's just say that there is a section that is falling apart. I figure I will need to at least dig down to the rock and clay layer to replace the foundation and while I am at it I may as well see if I can put in a full basement. Probably going to be a multi year project but if you figure what your time is worth when you are sitting on your butt doing nothing (approx. -$1.00 per hour is what it costs to live for one person with basic food and electricity maybe more or less depending on where you live) doing something is a lot better than nothing at all.
I have a section about 10X15 dug down to the rock layer and the topsoil runs between 18" and 24" deep. Been pulling that out to fill in the yard and a few other area's. I had previously put in a garden and pulled around 1500 pounds of large stones out of that area so needed the topsoil to fill that back in. Going to use the rock and clay layer to raise a section around my house between 8" and 16" to put in a patio. If I can't get down deep enough for a basement then at least I will have a crawlspace that is deep enough to move around in without worming my way around. Either way I will be able to put in a cast concrete reinforced foundation that will be a ton better than what is currently there.
As far as engineering, I doubt there was much done on my place when it was built in 1911 but an 8" thick wall with rebar every 12" vertically and horizontally will be plenty strong. I have actually poured something similar when working on a job where we tore out a bridge to put in a pair of 21' diameter arch pipe. If it was strong enough to anchor those monsters with water trying to lift them up I am sure it will work for a lowly foundation for a house on top of a hill, LOL.
The most important part for you is if you enjoy it. Personally I want to setup a small woodshop and maybe some storage, after that who knows. But a place to work on stuff for me will be a huge deal. I also understand about working your knees, I broke the end off of my clavicle and tore a bunch of stuff up. Walked around for 15 years complaining about it until something was done, digging has helped some but I doubt it's going to be completely healed without another surgery.
you wanted to say......stop with the negative comments. 🤣 seriously, I enjoyed the big dig when I saw it. I'm glad it has met your expectations. love the greenery.
Good to see you have my team on the big screen, as in Crystal Palace, and thank god the Pre Madonna as Zaha has gone!
WOW! Poetic and Wise and...Funny! Also: useful, educational and entertaining!
Don Quixote wow you took me back to like 3th or 4th grade reading time I’m going to have to find a copy you’re projects are awesome lots of living space for the family 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
I’m inspired! Just bought a house outside of Denver with a crawl space that’s about 3 feet tall - that’s gonna be a lotta dirt to move to get this to a more usable height!
Thank you so much for taking us along on your journey and teaching me some new words like quixotic. And inspiring all of us!
😂 "Montage wirhin a montage".
That's one hell of a project!! Good on you for strengrhening your body as well. Your family must be so proud! 👍
Sir, I happened upon your channel after my wife and I recently bought our 106-year-old home. We were told not to lower our basement by our agent. But this, and your prior video on your basement, give me hope. Thank you
Man I just watched this. What a great job, and a ton of hard work 🍻🍻
Lol! My 1st introduction vid to you channel was the one where you demonstrated the excavation tool and after subscribing the next vid I see is rhe finished product!
Neat!
Daddy looked so fit and beefy at the end of the project
Cool. Awesome to hear how good it was for your health.
I also had a dicey knee for many years. Took up cycling hard six months ago and knees haven’t felt this good in at least a decade.
I've watched your big dig video a bunch of times and never ceased to be impressed at how hard you work! My knee is also bothering me and hope when I do my small dig the exercise will help me as well. Got the Bauer SDS max but the trigger crapped out in only 10 hours, so I got a refurtished Bosch for $230 on Ebay.
Awesome work.
You did a wonder job, it looks great.
Incredible awesome job and watched both episodes at the same time. Very cool project
Nothing else matters as long You enjoy what you made especially with all that back breaking work you did by yourself.
I'm a new subscriber! Going to watch your other videos! My friend is about to undertake a big dig on his basement. Sharing this with him.
I Love yor project, y are my inspiration , im going to make my basement dig !!!!!!!!!
nice. I like it.
Nice work bud, I'm going to start on something similar this summer. It looks like the pros far outweigh the cons
Criminal you’re channel doesn’t get more traction
Man dug out his basement for a workout 🏋️ 🏋️ 🏋️ 🏋️
Are you a construction worker?