My last big project of the season, the big dig! It's time to excavate the basement. I saved major money borrowing equipment and digging it myself. *Affiliated Product Links* Grade Stick - amzn.to/3sXcuzU Tarps - amzn.to/3N2W1kr
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@bobbybjornstad2016 ай бұрын
You are definitely a perfectionist, am looking forward to the basement build. Happy Holidays from North Dakota.
@GrumpyToadCreations6 ай бұрын
Thanks! I lived in Watford City for two years servicing oil rigs. It was an experience for sure!
@lorenmeyer52907 ай бұрын
Awesome job on the basement, Looks good! Don't like the snow! LOL! I live in Florida now!!
@GrumpyToadCreations6 ай бұрын
I could've done without the snow for a couple more days. Winter waits for no one. Thanks for watching!
@ConstructionFamilyUA3 ай бұрын
we also started late autumn and already have foundation. Hope to get AAC blocks for walls next week (it is too much mud on the site now after hard rains)
@GrumpyToadCreations3 ай бұрын
Very cool, I've never seen AAC Blocks used around here. I hear the lighter weight is easier on your back. I'm sure I'll think about that as I drag around my big heavy CMU blocks 😆
@ConstructionFamilyUA3 ай бұрын
@@GrumpyToadCreations weight of one fresh AAC block 60x40x20cm up to 30 kilos, so it is not so easy for your back =)) I always use back belt. Btw price of AAC here up to 100usd per 1 cubicle meter (include shipping). As for me, i never used blocks like your. Think that it possible to use similar blocks for front fence. What do you think about it?
@ConstructionFamilyUA3 ай бұрын
@@GrumpyToadCreations weight of one fresh AAC block 60x40x20cm up to 30 kilos, so it is not so easy for your back =)) I always use back belt. Btw price of AAC here up to 100usd per 1 cubicle meter (include shipping). As for me, i never used blocks like your. Think that it possible to use similar blocks for front fence. What do you think about it?
@ConstructionFamilyUA3 ай бұрын
Interesting video and you! Thanks for sharing!
@Rob_Dob_Bob6 ай бұрын
Now if only I had those machines, shame that I don't.
@GrumpyToadCreations6 ай бұрын
They aren't my machines. I operate for a living and I'm lucky enough to be able to borrow them. But to be fair, you can rent equipment cheaper than hiring someone to do it for you.
@hpw597 ай бұрын
that sure is some neat dirt work👍 thanks for sharing your cost.
@GrumpyToadCreations6 ай бұрын
Thanks, I don't mind sharing. I'll share all the costs of the project next year.
@grifonks6 ай бұрын
Happy Holidays Grumpy! lol!
@GrumpyToadCreations6 ай бұрын
Thanks haha, I appreciate it! Happy Holidays to you too.
@flowerstone6 ай бұрын
Is there a reason you didn’t firm up and power the walls for the basement? Less chance of leaks and quicker to be done. I priced it here in Oregon and it was less expensive to do concrete. Even with a couple more people helping. Mostly friends. 😊
@GrumpyToadCreations6 ай бұрын
The reason is just that I want to do it myself with no help. I also don't want to build or acquire the forms. It'll be nice to get a good block project under my belt just to get more masonry experience. I'll put a parge coat and a membrane over it, so there shouldn't be any leak points.
@lilychen83692 ай бұрын
How deep will the basement be?
@GrumpyToadCreations2 ай бұрын
It's an 8' basement wall. 16 inches will be above ground in the back, and 4' of the basement will be above ground in the front.
@brianwestveer95326 ай бұрын
So why aren't you going with a poured wall
@GrumpyToadCreations6 ай бұрын
Only because I can do the blocks myself. I'm trying to do as much of the labor I can to save money. It can be done well if you take your time.