FOUNDATION REPAIR (Part 15) Mike Haduck 

You taught me well, Mike. I repaired the corner cinder block of my house that was totally decayed, I fixed it with some pieces of natural rock and I hoped for the best about three years ago. I basically did the repair on the corner the same way you did it. Since I put a bonding agent of Portland on everything I do I figure I can't go wrong. Turns out the corner is the nicest part of the house. Thanks for everything Mike. You saved me thousands of dollars since I started watching your videos.

With all the junk going on in the world, it's nice to watch a relaxing Mike Haduck Masonry video:) hit the spot.

Love watching mike he’s my old school guy, everyone’s wise old grandfather

You’re always there when I need some help/pointers/ideas!!

Been doing a lot of patch work myself lately. When I don’t want to get going I just watch one of your videos. Your a great motivator. Many thanks 🙏🏼

Mike is like the Bob Ross of masonry. Been loving these videos.

I think this was one of your best videos for demonstrating the concept of "patch job" to the max, Mike. It was kind of a "greatest hits" album of techniques, from "ya gotta wet it," to "if it ain't loose, we're gonna leave it," to painting with Portland and "no big deal." All that was missing was the trusty axe - although that foundation looked so far gone that hitting it with the axe might have brought the whole house down. I'm sure the owner was very happy with the Combat Finish. Thanks again for sharing your experience.

Mike is the man!! “Not going to make a big deal of it though”..... he helps us out so much!! Appreciate you Mike

Incredible work as always Mike. You make it look so simple. Just another Artist with a trowel and a brush. Just Masonry style. ❤️ It looks absolutely beautiful ❤️ I love the Swedish finish

He says "I'm not gonna make a big deal out of it" as half of the wall gets chipped away and there is vertical crack the height of my daughter in the wall. Holy cow that wall is in bad shape. Mike is awesome. I love his step by step explanation of how to repair masonry. Still trying to figure out why he did not cut along the mortar joint for some of the cinder blocks and just replace them. I know you can't do it for all of them, but some could be completely replaced.

It's great to watch a second generation 'old school' mason, A true craftsman for sure. Thank you for posting so many informative and entertaining videos. Your not 'Making a big deal out of it' or 'Winning any trophy's'' but i can't begin to tell you how much I enjoy watching your videos...

I’ve commented on your videos before, just wanted to reiterate how immensely helpful and informative they’ve been. Thank you again for being so generous with your knowledge

My house was built in 1956, it has boring cinder block exterior mostly, this swedish combat stucco finish would probably make the place look more modern if I ever get time to do it.

Combat finish , I really like that one. I'll never forget that.

Mike, thank you for all your masonry videos. By following you I have become much more comfortable and proficient working with cement! I installed all new basement windows using your methods myself and saved hundreds! So thank you!!!

My husband watches you all the time. He has learned so much from your techniques. Keep up the good work

Great video mike as always I’m not a mason by far but your videos help me on my 120 year old home keep the videos coming thanks again

Thanks for turning masonry into something we can all do and understand. These foundation videos really bailed me out. Thanks Mike!

Where I live all companies would have only given the option for piers..anytime there is a crack they say foundation repair even when your foundation is leveled. When there are ways like you show that can fix it. I wish there was a you in every city across America.

Mike, thank you for your amazing videos. I've been a mason for over 20 years in Florida, and I learned something new from every video.

Love when he say I’m not gonna make a big deal out of it, I laugh every time he say it. Love how easy he makes it look.

There's plenty of Sins on that job 😎. Excellent video as always 🙏. God bless 🙏

Hi Mike - thanks from the UK for your content. It's really informative/useful but also very satisfying to watch. Take care, Ben

I love the way you show good old American ingenuity, how the old timers did it, where the materials come from and how we should strive to be resourceful with our techniques and materials not perfect (as there’s no such thing). As always, it’s a pleasure to watch you work and teach.

What I love about mike is that he doesn’t make a big deal out of it.

Basic (down to the "root cause" level) information and intelligence, and applicability. Learning a lot. Thank you, Mike.

I learn how to plaster part of my basement floor by watching Mike. Thanks Mike u the man.

There are the youtube videos that we need! This is where we learn something in life that is useful not something that is a waste of time. Thank you for being informative and direct. I’d love to spend a day working with you!

Talk about "silk purse out of a sows ear",wow.

Master Class in No 🐂💩, No Big Deal 👍

Mike, your videos have helped me very much. Living in upstate NY the weather is similar to yours. I did my foundation over last summer and because of you I have gotten many comments. THANK YOU!

You do deserve a trophy for all your work Mike!

The Language you use is what makes this channel watchable, always to the point 👍

Great Video Mike I Like How The finishing work turned out: Your Videos Always Take Me Back to The 70s When I Was Doing Concrete Work For An Old Timer , Whom I Started Working For Free To Get My Feet In The Door. He Would Buy Me A 7 Eleven Big Gulp & A Bag Of Work Horse Chewing Tobacco On The Way To The Job, And I Was Happy As A Lark All Day Long.

Thanks for making the videos longer. Lots of detail is great!

I really like your down to earth attitude. Thank you for posting this video!

Experience is a great teacher! Thanks.

Another satisfied customer. Great job Mike

Thanks Mike!! Really enjoyed watching you work. I learned a lot.

Always wondered how this finish was done, it’s the stucco finish on my 1927 house. The combat finish and now I know, thanks for posting!

I almost died when I saw you mixing that by hand. You must have great core strength. I'm doing all this stuff on my house and boy what a learning journey.

Love the old school work

No time wasted. Love it.

Thank you so much for your training videos. I am going to patch my driveway and I want to thank you for your training.

I never knew masonry was such an art. You’re so talented. Your videos are better than Painting with Bob Ross!

Couldn't find anything like this on the internet. I have cinderblock porch were some blocks have eroded away. Thank you so much Mike, I feel confident to tackle this project on my own now.

One of my favorite videos from you, looks great.

Mike Haduck is the kinda Boss you'd be glad to work for to learn all the knowledge and wisdom Mike has to teach. I have to rewatch this video and take notes as I'm planning on repairing the appearance of a old 1950's block home. One question I see is how far below the ground level should we plaster to help prevent water ? The combat finish would make this block home look a bit more modern and fancy. Thanks for all you do Mike. Here in Florida.

another great job Mike love watching your videos.

This video taught me finally i understand why different types of stone foundation exist in different areas. Up here in central CT we have ledge and lots of rocks in our soil that are round and about a foot round. Makes sense why my foundation is bigger rocks. Thanks for that snippet of thw mountain i enjoyed that

Most beautiful thing I've seen all day.

Another great job mike I always learn something from your work

Just wanna say this is so cool I’m a level 2 apprentice working towards red seal and sometimes there isn’t time for demonstrations so i find it very helpful that you provide us with videos just like this!

Hey Mike thanks alot I love how you make it look so easy..I a jamaican and we use alot of concrete in my country and the techniques you used are similar. I also learn a new trick thank you..

Love learning from the old timers, no over complications at all. Love the bonding tip using Portland cement. Now they sell specific bonding agents just for you to have something extra to spend

Great video. Thanks for posting it.

As always GREAT. Thanks Mike

Excellent job and video Mike. All your skills and tips aside, your editing skills are excellent too Mike.

I love these videos,Im redoing my stone basement,learned how to by watching Mike's videos,thx for teaching me😀❤️

I'm going to have to watch this twice thanks for posting

always superb videos and I know it's a lot of extra work on top of doing the actual work ... me and my 6 year old son enjoy them and he wants a tshirt ... he's too small yet .... THANKS MIKE!

Great job again Mikey! Tks!👍👌

You’re a legend Mike!

I am very pleased how well it came out!!!

Hey Mike, First, a late Happy Easter greetings to you and your loved ones. May God bless you always. Thanks for all you do. I have learned so much.

That looks fantastic!

I would hate to see the job Mike would have to make a "BIG DEAL" over.... YIKS... the building would have to be falling down! Mike's skills are amazing.... I learn something with each video and I watch them several times.... Thanks Mike!

Mike, Now that is making g a silk purse out of a show's ear... I have watched this video more than a couple time as I have a sow's ear, a previous owner left behind. But you have shown me what to do for this project and others.... THANKS... and GOD BLESS.. Ernie

Made my day! Thanks Mike.

WOW!!! That’s an awesome job!!!

Mike I built a lot of things with my hands. Consider myself a fairly decent fabricator. Masonry work to me is extremely difficult. You make it look easy. I know it takes an enormous amount of practice to be good at it. I enjoy watching your videos and I've learned a lot from you so thank you very much. Happy Thanksgiving Mike!

Great video, a lot of great information that you wouldn't easily find unless you've worked in the industry.

I love your videos and know of your area well as I grew up above Carbondale. I currently have a house in Bethlehem which is need of some masonry work in Basement Your knowledge is really helpful.

Mike, you make it look so easy..awesome video.

Good job Mike!

Hope your back stays healthy as just watching makes mine scream in pain,

Turned out so good!

I like your attitude. We're not making a big deal about that! 😃 Interesting, all your years of doing this you don't even have to measure any of your materials. Neat!

Love your video "no big deal"!

fantastic explanation great video thanks Mike👍👍👍

A real pro! Good job ❤ thanks

Mike nice to see a pro 👍👍👍do the job right keep posted thanks 👏👏👏

Thanks for the upload. 👍

I enjoy watching your videos Mike patched up my Foundation last year from watching your videos keep them coming Mike if you ever in Pittsburgh give me a heads up I'll buy you lunch and a beer

In Mike we trust!!....I turned on my daughters to trying your techniques on their houses.....keep in comin buddy!!....we're all watchin......

This was the video I was looking for

Very helpful and informative. Thank you.

Fantastic work…

Hi Mike. The weather in New York is still plenty good for this work. Thank you. Wendy

Really beautiful work, by the way!

You are a hero.

Step 1. Clean old wall Step 2. Fill gaps with brick and thick mortar Step 3. Don't make a big deal about it Step 4. Paint wall with wet mortar Step 5. Don't make a big deal about it. ...so far so good

Great video Mike.. thanks 👍

Mike show the best way to do an inexpensive patch job......and make it look beautiful.... reminder this is a patch job and hes doing the best way to save money. To take it all out and probably new footing and everything huge money.

I love how the white birch trees reclaim the old coal hills. My relatives live in Jim Thorpe PA and Lansford PA. All the white birch trees grow over the ugly coal hills that were left there. It was ugly now it is beautiful. Or as Mike would say with his accent Beat I Full!!!

You can tell a true mason by their technique and confidence. True masons will always know the tricks and tips on how to do these things. If you watch other mason videos you'll find guys in the 20s-40s trying to act like they know what theyre doing and you can tell right away by their technique, the material they use, and how they mix it that they dont know much about masonry. Glad I found your channel. Btw I'm from Scranton, PA. I thought I recognized your accent, and as soon as you started talking about rocks and coal I was certain you were a NEPA guy.

Today I poured a step. Followed what Mike has shown in his videos. Took me a while concrete landing had sunk 2 and 1/2 inches on one side . Tried to raise it up but impossible . The step up on one side was 12 inches. But Mike says no big deal its concrete. So I split the difference. Now the step up the rise is 5 1/2 on one side and 6 inches bnb on the other . The step is 12 inches. Now I see why he has the pointed trowel in his hand all the time it does magic. You can tell I am a rookie but Mike gave me the courage to at least try. At 74 I should be relaxing but it's not my style. Thanks Mike , I had a screw up. I waited a little too long to round the edge of the step. But still got it done by muscling the concrete edge . We shall see tomorrow. No big deal I will fix it somehow.

I love the tee shirt at the end "Aint no big deal Just get it done." My grandad would say Nothin to it but to do it

You’re an artist Mike , makes me wish I would have learned masonry instead of doing electrical work for 46 years . Maybe in my next life .

Looks great 👍