Every time I see an old house like that, I always wonder about the people who lived there. I wonder if they are still alive, what kind of people were they, the struggles they faced, and how many kids grew up in that old shack. Simpler times but, definitely harder times.
At some point some dude wiped his brow, held his wife and looked at what they had done. Darn well done sir.... Just because it it didn't last was no reflection....
Back in a time where you worked hard for what you got and it wasn't a participation trophy! These were some of the generations that helped build the USA into the best country in the world.
The old house is beyond any repair. But you have to think of the family’s that grew in that little house. I hope all that lived there have had success in life. Thanks for the great videos Sir. Hope all are well and safe.
Dang I'm coughing up dust. What a mess. Nice house with big rooms. You really made quick work tearing down house and barn. The metal roof was here to stay. No leaking in grandma's house. Property looking good. Even with rain and soggy mud all the equipment did well. Thanks Chris.
I always wonder what secret treasures are hidden in those old houses. My neighbor lives in an old house from the 1800's , No telling how many families lived there over the years. He was doing some painting in the bedroom closet and found a loose board in the wall, behind it was an old flint lock rifle and some other interesting antique stuff.
@@btpearce The a cool story Brooks. There are some good channels here on RU-vid of people exploring abandoned houses and they are super interesting to watch.
I wonder when that house was built and what it saw in its life? I used to do land surveying in Texas and came across so many cool things that people hadn't laid eyes on in hundreds of years. We would find homesteads buried in woods that a land owner didn't even know existed.
Good point my fellow Texan ... in that Chris's videos span the Globe in reach and most folks only know Texas from Movies and think it's all "Desert" ... as we know, in East Texas, you can't take a step and not run into a Tree ... LOL
@@craigsowers8456 I'm not a Texan I'm a Hoosier from Indiana and I can tell you that I've been to Texas and I've never even seen the Desert in Texas but I've been up and down the east side of Texas and mainly Houston. Ohh and people think that the only thing in Indiana is just cornfields but that's 60% true.
@@TomBennett1 Yep, Texas' topography is quite diverse. As a native Texan living in the French Riviera and worked/lived in 38 Countries thus far, I can only give my opinion on "attitudes" I grew up with (Austin now is NOTHING like the Texas I grew up in) and only wish I could be a fly on the wall if/when she tells her Dad about her "Account".
Back in the early 60’s we moved into a old 20’x22’ house that was built sitting on railroad ties. 4 rooms. Electric with no running water. My parents and three brothers. Those were the days, so they say. Whomever they are.
It always saddens me to see so many of these old farmsteads being demolished. Another slice of your country's history gone. Inevitable given their construction. Best from the UK
Them.metal.sheets on that roof were put on at alot later date than when the house was built,there wasn't them box profile tin sheets around in 1920s,there would only of been corrugated tin sheets back then ,that roof probs went.on in about the 60s-70s I'd imagine!!!
Wow Chris, when the bucket went in the house where you had the camera, I thought I was watching Jurassic Park and the T- Rex was in the house! Great work taking down the buildings and hauling a la drift mobile.
Thank u for ur thoughtful comments regarding "if this house could talk." I think that too when houses r torn down. Barney and other equipment would astound our forefathers. Thank u so much for video. God's blessings and take care.
I can’t begin to tell you how satisfying I find your videos. With so much junk on media out there I find it hard to find anything that can hold my attention. As one who made his living operating heavy equipment, just being able to follow your channel brings back many memories. Thank you for taking the time to share with us.
Lololol... Knew it !! You was gettin' it there Drift King !! lolol... Crazy how those Off Road trucks will Twist !! lolol... Glad you was able to get the house and barn and that big pile hauled out before it got to bad across there in the mud !! Getting it cleaned on up a little at a time here between rains... Great as always Chris !! Have a Great Evening Man, And, On too the Next....
I love the precise touch of ripping tin off barn roof... take the tin leave the tar paper underneath... Great interior camera work for house demo, and the predemolition tour! well there's a leak... 😂😁
Chris have you ever considered getting tracks for the rear of the truck? You can put them on when your running through mud like that and remove them when you have jobs that aren’t swampy. They give great traction like your dozers. Stay safe out there.
I was waiting for Boss Hog and Kleatous to come swooping in when you were cruising on down the road! You mention the off road truck being your best purchase and if someone saw what it looked like when you got it and what it looks like now I would bet they would think 2 different trucks. But when the equipment is your billboard it already looks like a class act.
I am always amazed at how much dust and dirt accumulates in those old houses . Looked like about a ton of dirt fell in with the ceiling on that inside shot.
Hi Chris! I was wondering if you ever do any metal detecting around the old buildings that you teardown for interesting or valuable things... I like watching you work...I'm an LETSDIG18 addict... Ron...
A couple months ago I tore down a similar house. No electricity but 2 fire places. I was told it was a summer house for some people. The girls would make clothes and the boys would work the land. Watching let's dig is one reason I have a Takeuchi 290 now and do this kind of work on the side. Good job Chris
"If the house could talk" It does. Everytime I see these old places torn down, I see an opportunity. I found glassware in these type of homes from mid to late 1800s, as well as coins and other artifacts. But in the area of demolition, it's not even a second thought. What I didn't have back then was a metal detector.
Nice job looks really good glad your six-wheel drive was working I enjoy watching these videos and like many others I often wonder about the old homes what they went through and seen during their lifetimes thanks for the video Chris oh and by the way don't worry too much about Metal down in the burn pit once it gets hot it will Rust away in that hole
Doing the walk through that old house made me think of the old homestead and school on my uncle's farm. We kids were not allowed to walk through by ourselves (way too dangerous) but with adults along we could pick through the detritus of the years. It's so funny, when we did that, everything was so old (turn of the century) and it seems like yesterday we did that, but the time distance is the same (1960s to today). Thanks so much for a walk through memory lane, Chris.
Most of the lumber that was used to build that house was probably sawed and milled at a steam driven sawmill and plainer. The timber was cut with an ax and transported with mule pulled sleds. It was probably delivered to the house site with a model A ford truck. Then the house was built by carpenters using hand saws, recycled nails. framing squares a pencil and a hammer.
The oldest of the old houses are best for metal detecting around,like stone foundations from 200+ years ago so sunk in and so covered over they are hard to find in the woods. The first settlement in NC was before 1600,so yeah,there's some neat old stuff around those places in the easten USA. Accross the big pond(Pacific Ocean)is where the oldest treasures are but hey,we got what we got here and it's ok.
I loved the video of the truck going sideways the opposite direction you're steering... I love going through those old houses... you can almost feel some of the old history of them...
Could anyone else literally taste/smell that dust when the ceiling fell in? I've done so much demo of old houses in my life that I could taste / smell it when it boiled up.
Really enjoyed this video bro it had everything but Raccoons running out of the house demo. 6x6 is real handy but still looks like you were having fun. Safe travels.
Tin roof was holding the building together. Termites holding hands underneath. Nice shot from inside as the walls come tumbling down. Parents of mine got married right after WWII and bought a farmhouse in Michigan with no running water or plumbing. They would go down to the local creek and fill up steel milk jugs to clean themselves and boil water over a wood stove. Nothing was easy even to start the old pickup was a hand crank. When they moved to Illinois to a house with running water and plumbing mom was so thrilled it even had built in electricity and oil heat furnace cause winters would get bitterly cold and freezing to death was always a concern. I imagine the house they lived in may have looked similar to that one.
Chris drifting the haul truck😂, and I thought he was going to be like uncle John and put the truck on its side with the load dump.. great driving Chris. Thanks for the content, I appreciate you sharing your day with us.
I thought you would have used the grappler for the demo. Probably would have taken that roof off a lot easier. Seeing the inside of the house reminded me of when I bought my house. Built in the mid 1800's. Had wood lath and horsehair plaster walls. Plumbing, heating and electricity was added years later.
That was a great shot from the inside! I had to wipe the dust off my screen when the roof came down! Keep up the good work love supporting your channel.
Chris, based on the monster Fires you have done, I can't wait to see how large the pit is going to be with all of the house and barn wood is going to be, that will be a hot fire for sure.
Maybe I am overly sentimental,but I always feel a bit sad at seeing a house torn down. Who knows what the story is ? When first completed, the house was the pride and joy for someone. What dreams did they have for the house, their family?Where they realized? Yea, old houses have lots of stories; great joy, great sadness. Life!
Sometimes it looks like a situation where burning in place might be easier than a tear down and haul to a burn pit. This is one of those times, however placement is a huge factor in it. I'd imagine if the structure was more centered in the clearing or towards a back corner then digging a hole to just push the debris into after a burn might have been the better move. Either way though, nice view angles and interior action shots. Also when all the dust and junk rained down, my eyes started to water, and I seriously felt like I had to sneeze, even cough a little. That and I think I'll need to take another shower after watching this.
