Building a Budget Shop - Ep1 - Dirt Work and Retaining Wall!

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  • @jackfisher3906
    @jackfisher3906 2 ปีที่แล้ว +346

    Derek the Reason you have almost 1.25 MILLION Subscribers is a combination of your Knowledge, Work Ethic, Quirky Sense of Humor, Derekisms, Values, Love of Country, Amazing Family Man Husband & Father and Desire to Succeed. For those reasons you are where you are in Life. Keep doing what you have been and soon you will have 2 MILLION subscribers. In the new addition I think you should make one of the three new bays exclusively for the Boys and their Toys to call their own. They Deserve it.

    • @jrkbgk1111
      @jrkbgk1111 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      I second the entirety of this comment! 💜

    • @frankirwin2377
      @frankirwin2377 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@jrkbgk1111 Yep there are many who appreciate Derek's direction in including God, Country and Family in this undertaking. Might be time to bring in some Staff/Family to help with coordinating this operation.

    • @justjeepin5168
      @justjeepin5168 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Well said sir

    • @nyki5756
      @nyki5756 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I third or fourth that entire comment.

    • @that_thing_I_do
      @that_thing_I_do 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      And buckets and buckets of personality.

  • @JoE_Songs
    @JoE_Songs 2 ปีที่แล้ว +205

    4:25 the irony on the whole thing is, that exactly BECAUSE you and J are so considerate and modest, nobody in the whole VGG community would have ever thought you would be bragging or showing off. And besides that. you deserve every bit of the success. you worked hard for this. it's a joy to watch it all happening for you and your family.

    • @cjplol6589
      @cjplol6589 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'm sure you'll have a little Grip bay.

    • @beezlebub3955
      @beezlebub3955 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@cjplol6589 lol true! Make it a big version of a tool shed, that would be cool as heck

  • @user-kj4zi4nt8n
    @user-kj4zi4nt8n 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Derek,
    Always a joy to watch your work, motorized, construction, etc.
    If just watching helps pay the bills, let’s all share your channels with everyone we can.
    We all appreciate how important your family is to you.
    Congratulations on the Lodge.
    God bless,
    Dean Johannesen

  • @Couch71R
    @Couch71R 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I drove the dump truck in this video . Derek was super nice, and even autographed a license plate, he gave me. Thanks Derek.

  • @jaredcarpenter323
    @jaredcarpenter323 2 ปีที่แล้ว +302

    Florida has the Freedom Factory and Tennessee now has the Liberty Barn 🗽 🇺🇲 love to see it!

    • @thecapturban
      @thecapturban 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I was thinkin he was gonna call ole Cleeter and see if he could steal his lawn guy😁

    • @CARRIERGUY
      @CARRIERGUY 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@thecapturban same. Lol

    • @walkervending
      @walkervending 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Perfect name.

    • @jannearo328
      @jannearo328 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      "Liberty Barn". I like that.

  • @BallisticWrenchGarage
    @BallisticWrenchGarage 2 ปีที่แล้ว +131

    Good people and great entertainment. Happy to see things are going so well for the channel you can get the needed add-on. You worked hard for it guy.

    • @ViceGripLodge
      @ViceGripLodge  2 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      Thank you very much

    • @vanlifebiker
      @vanlifebiker 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      No better than this fellar. 😎👍

    • @aaronrichards5814
      @aaronrichards5814 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Seems like the whole family puts in some sweat. Love it

  • @RickBrown-pq3jj
    @RickBrown-pq3jj ปีที่แล้ว

    Ive been in construction for 45 years and i can tell you that equipment operator is one bad hombre!!! No wasted motion!!!! Big thumbs 👍 ip.

  • @Wooley689
    @Wooley689 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You're a regular feller, that's what makes this channel so appealing.

  • @rainwhenidie6666
    @rainwhenidie6666 2 ปีที่แล้ว +156

    Its nice to see someone that's actually deserving of what he/she has like this family. I remember VGG when it was a very small channel w/ just a few thousand subs and when he said "I'm just not that guy" is the EXACT reason Ive watched pert near every video since I found the channel. I will always support a man and/or woman who has an actual trade that chooses to video it instead of the common in todays youtube. to each their own but america was built off hard work people could learn a thing or 12 from this guy.

  • @jamesrebbechi9906
    @jamesrebbechi9906 2 ปีที่แล้ว +68

    “I’m just not that guy” is the reason I subbed in somewhere way down low in the very early days. Its so satisfying and inspirational watching the progress you and your family are making. Keep up the great work Derek, from rural Australia.

    • @dwaynegilkes3544
      @dwaynegilkes3544 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I subbed in real early too here in Canada great down to earth channels

  • @H3110NU
    @H3110NU 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is one of my low key one of my favourite not regularly posting channels. There’s gold in random 2nd channel vids…

  • @thomasarmistead9603
    @thomasarmistead9603 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I came in at under 50k subscribers and I have always seen you needing just what you have. You have earned everything coming your way along with your wonderful Family. Thks for the content and future content. Thomas from Texas (1994 Z71 Guy)

  • @brianslaugh3029
    @brianslaugh3029 2 ปีที่แล้ว +61

    It’s so nice to see people with moral values raised with respect for others in today’s world that’s not very often you see this anymore thank you for being respectful to everyone and not better than everyone else

    • @davefroman4700
      @davefroman4700 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      These behaviors are our true human nature. The ignorance, greed and most of humanities anti-social behaviors are the result of environmental influences in our society. The society that we see around us today is based upon 300+ year old beliefs about value and human behavior. Antiquated ideas that are not only outdated? But that were never scientifically valid in the first place.

    • @TC-dw6wg
      @TC-dw6wg 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Dave ????🧠🧠

    • @alantrimble2881
      @alantrimble2881 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@TC-dw6wg WTF is Dave talking about?

    • @TC-dw6wg
      @TC-dw6wg 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@alantrimble2881 I do not know!

  • @treggmichelleliebler399
    @treggmichelleliebler399 2 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    It really warms a guy's heart to see a decent, hard working, family man doing so well.
    A fella could really get inspired by it. Can't wait til this channel grows as big as VGG!

  • @ronaldbeuron3766
    @ronaldbeuron3766 2 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    i think most subscribers would say... no Derek, thank you for putting out great content and working hard for us. Its easy to sit in my lazyboy watching you do your thing, but its hard work and dedication you and your family do. God bless America!

  • @BraceDeville
    @BraceDeville 2 ปีที่แล้ว +74

    I think what makes Derek's content so easy to enjoy is that he and his family are genuinely good folks who you would be friends with. I'm willing to bet that what you see on camera is what you get off camera. Thanks for sharing VGG.

  • @marmorg
    @marmorg 2 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    Derek, while you're at it please consider beefing up your drainage system. That little 4" corrugated pipe is not gonna be adequate to carry the water from the french drain and the gutters, especially with the extended drain and double sized building. It should be larger, and probably the new sections should be rigid drain pipe as well for longevity and resistance to clogging. Minimum 6 inches. Maybe add a couple of cleanouts on the backside somewhere. That stuff is important and you only wan to do it once! You're getting a Mulligan on that first installation, this is a great opportunity.
    All the best to you and your family.

    • @TheHankerchief26
      @TheHankerchief26 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      That's kinda what I was thinking, too.
      My thought was, since I know he's trying to keep this cheap, he's already got the road above the shop that the contractors had to make; if he made that road permanent, he could dig a lined ditch or a French Drain on the uphill side of the road that would catch a lot of the water coming down that hill and divert it away from that slope. He could then extend that road to curve downhill beyond the end of the riprap wall, and have the ditch peter out several yards beyond that point. It'd take a lot of the load off that drain tile and help keep the area behind his shop from getting inundated when it rains. Hell, sloped properly, if he left the downhill side of the road sloped high, it'd help keep the water flowing into the ditch and not down the riprap wall. And all he'd be out is gravel, some HDPE liner, and a little more dirt work.
      That's kinda what I was thinking, anyway.

    • @marmorg
      @marmorg 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Yes, good ideas. The bottom line is that drainage is a serious issue and in this case more attention now will probably save headaches down the road.

    • @TERRORoftheLORD
      @TERRORoftheLORD 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Also do not drain your gutters into the french drain. It needs to go into solid pipe separate from the French drain or at least after the French drain.

    • @gurueddy
      @gurueddy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Derek needs to watch Gate City Foundation Drains channel. 😂

  • @Shiftheads
    @Shiftheads 2 ปีที่แล้ว +66

    Man you should never feel bad even if you built a "fancy" shop. It's your hard work and you and your families sacrifice of time that allow you to do these things. No one here would ever think you were undeserving of stuff like this. This is your job make that shop comfortable man! Insulate it, add ac eventually etc Tennessee gets hot and humid

    • @ripvanrevs
      @ripvanrevs 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm building a 4 car garage and I don't even youtube

  • @ArmChairKoalaBare
    @ArmChairKoalaBare ปีที่แล้ว +2

    knowing that my support for the show helped buy a few 4x4x20s and a box of screws brings a tear to a guys eyes

  • @NOTYOU2007
    @NOTYOU2007 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Don’t ever feel guilty for being successful at what you do. This is a business and you guys are building a very successful business and I hope you guys earn more money than you could ever spend. I’ve heard people wish for “Mayberry” all my life but you guys are the modern day “Andy Griffith Show” only better because it’s real life. My four year old loves watching your channels and I’m thankful that there are channels like yours out there that a father can watch and enjoy together with his children.

  • @mrlombardo
    @mrlombardo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +83

    So glad you guys decided to share the project with everyone. Hope the boys got to see some of the big trucks in action. I really appreciate all your content! Keep it up, bud!

  • @TheOwenby11
    @TheOwenby11 2 ปีที่แล้ว +65

    The shop addition is going to be nice, love seeing the growth of the channels . Thanks for letting us see the other things going on not just the car stuff.

    • @dgrcgrl
      @dgrcgrl 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      watching both channels makes you want to wrench on a vehicle to do yard work with and go town with. lol

  • @theotherchannel2279
    @theotherchannel2279 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    5:00 Thank you, we like watching you, some of us cannot go out as much. So this is pure family entertainment. It is the best!

  • @bobbydee1187
    @bobbydee1187 20 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I hope you post everyday so we can keep up with the progress.

  • @TokyoAzzA
    @TokyoAzzA 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    One of the things Derek, Jessica and the Vice Grip Family do wonderfully well is develop and maintain a genuine, honest and transparent relationship with their fans. In addition to the consistently awesome content this is something I personally really appreciate!

  • @bradpriebe9218
    @bradpriebe9218 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    All of your subscribers and anyone else who's seen more than 5 min of your content know that you're not "that guy"; if you were, it would've never occurred to you that people might think you were. This felt more like a friend sharing his excitement about something we all get to enjoy. Be excited, be proud of what you've accomplished, be happy you have your family by your side and know that we're all with you!

  • @JMSobie
    @JMSobie 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    A feller is pretty happy to see you succeed and achieve your dreams while keeping that kindness and humility. I raise my wobble pop to ya.

  • @coogans51
    @coogans51 ปีที่แล้ว

    If we thought you were bragging or flaunting wealth we probably wouldn't watch. So don't worry about us because we know who and what you are. We like what we see and look forward to each and every episode. Thank you for sharing a little of your personal life with us!

  • @markmckeachnie4484
    @markmckeachnie4484 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Derick I’ve been a fan for years you never brag about anything . Sometimes I wish you would , because by far you are the best automotive entertainment show on TH-cam. Thank for keeping it so real 👍

  • @murdocks8242
    @murdocks8242 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    VGG is the TV Car show we all wanted. Happy for you Derek you deserve everything you have. I know its a tremendous amount of work for you to create content!

  • @ScottNB914
    @ScottNB914 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your shop expansion/investment is truly the right thing to do! Oooofta! "Is that a dinosaur bone?" Everyone of us fellers (and fellettes) is cheering. (neery a one thinks you are boasting.) No one more worthy of this, than yourself, J, and boys. You have certainly earned it. And of course it will mean more gooder videos and shows for a guy - for eternities to come. (PS: I am a 65-yr old feller out-west... a big old fan, life-long Idaho farm boy.)

  • @georgedavidson1221
    @georgedavidson1221 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I always amazes me how good an experienced operator can run an excavator

  • @randytowery2394
    @randytowery2394 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Being a guy that does the construction thing, it’s ok for the beams to be laminated 2x6. Just make the bottom 4’ treated and stagger your joints. 4x4 just isn’t beefy enough. I would recommend 6x6 if you want a solid timber.

  • @BillHilly169
    @BillHilly169 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Your true fans would never believe you would ever gloat. You’re probably the most humble down to earth dude on the inter webs.

  • @anthonyblacker8471
    @anthonyblacker8471 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I think the reason you've done so well is because you're NOT that guy.. Great Job Derek and family!! Thank you so much for taking us all on this endeavor of yours!!

  • @gbaker929
    @gbaker929 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    To gloat would be the absolute last thing i would ever expect from you and your family. You guys are and always have been beyond humble. Don't let the haters get to you, Derek. They are just jealous and will do anything and everything to drag you down to their level. I live fairly close to you guys down in Huntsville, and if you ever need any help, for any reason, please feel free to contact me. I would be more than happy to be able to give something back to your family for all of the hours of entertainment you folks have provided y son and I with.
    Best wishes,
    Gene Baker

  • @TyphoonVstrom
    @TyphoonVstrom 2 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    Derek, after they have dug that site out, consider having them grade a swale into the ground above the cut on the hill. It will catch most of the surface water and divert it to the side of the building.
    Won't cost much as it is now, already dug up and softened by the truck.

  • @mikemuzzell5167
    @mikemuzzell5167 2 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    I have to say it pissies me off that you gotta build a burm because of trespassing. I hope you get your property secured the way you need it. I was just remembering the old episodes and the house garage and the old barn. 😁. Congratulations on all your success VGG. These are fruits of your labour enjoy. I sure do. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

    • @CC_Top_Solutions
      @CC_Top_Solutions 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I'm waiting for the carty (car party) venue complete with campsites, go karts, pool, bar sound stage and of course, speed shop!

    • @CC_Top_Solutions
      @CC_Top_Solutions 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I feel like VGG is more than just a TH-cam channel...it's a way of life...an awesome one!

    • @mikemuzzell5167
      @mikemuzzell5167 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@CC_Top_Solutions VGG festival of bald eagles 🦅 Fawk yeah!

    • @CC_Top_Solutions
      @CC_Top_Solutions 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@mikemuzzell5167 I'd buy my space right now!

  • @joegee2815
    @joegee2815 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I for one would not be happy if you did this without posting videos. I can't have a big garage myself so I have to live vicariously through folks like you, and Diesel Creek, and Deboss, etc...

  • @mps6227
    @mps6227 ปีที่แล้ว

    Late comment but Derek no need to apologize for showing the fruits of your labour through hard work and determination of you and your family. Sweat'o'yer'brow kinda feller and we all appreciate. Tell you what a guy could have thrown out the call for some assistance and I guarantee a throng of your fans would have shown up with shovels, machines and brow sweat and made it happen for a guy just to give some back for all the joy you bring us.

  • @kapekodbob
    @kapekodbob 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    You really need a bathroom.
    It's a good idea to either have drains in the floor or have it tilted towards the door so the water flows out.
    That was fun, thanks for sharing !

    • @scotthorn5792
      @scotthorn5792 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Especially for the BossLady!!!

  • @coyotehater
    @coyotehater 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    When I was setting out my shop, I started with a 40x40, figuring that was plenty big. Then I saw I had enough room & going to a 40x60 added very little to the cost. I thought to myself, I will never need more than this. Yea right, 10 years later & it’s busting at the seams. Moral or the story, a feller can never have a big enough shop…

  • @joelkarch3538
    @joelkarch3538 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    you keep on expanding within the means of the VG family.IF YOU BUILD IT WE WILL COME!!!!

  • @Bilabius
    @Bilabius 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    That excavator operator has a real nice touch and pretty good smarts as to what material to put where. It's obvious, even at this early stage, that a ton of skull sweat has gone into this project. This has been a pleasure to watch.

  • @nathanbopp6163
    @nathanbopp6163 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Having a shop is every man's dream. Show us how it's done like you do with cars. We appreciate what you do for us, and for yourselves.

  • @JustinLCecil
    @JustinLCecil 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    My dad doubled his pole barn when he ran out of room as well...though he pretty quickly filled the addition. I expect no matter how big you make it, you'd find a way to fill it.

    • @willb3018
      @willb3018 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That's an easy bet!

    • @craigwiess1656
      @craigwiess1656 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      More room means more toys and projects

  • @jeffcox6153
    @jeffcox6153 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You are the ONLY family friendly show on the magic window to the world. So… don’t worry about how people perceive you, cause we who are here already know and we love you and your family dearly! Keep on bringing the past alive my friend.

  • @tomcleghorn4005
    @tomcleghorn4005 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Derek I would never say that your gloating! Your a good man with an amazing wife and family. You get what your work hard for and deserve!

  • @choony1970
    @choony1970 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Of all the youtubers I watch you Derek deserve this more than anyone. Having Vanishing Paint on the lift is great subliminal bragging rights. Love your channels and enjoy watching you and your family grow.

  • @bryceholmes5178
    @bryceholmes5178 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    One of the most humbling guys a feller has seen on the interwebs. Thank you, and the family, for all of your content!

  • @epic1887
    @epic1887 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can’t be sorry for doing whats best for your business, family, and comfort. I might be just as excited as you are

  • @brucehayes7251
    @brucehayes7251 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You( and family) are the only ones who know what you need to make life work. I've never seen you as a bragging type. I whole heartedly support your decision regardless as you're so damn entertaining. More power to you

  • @shayblair591
    @shayblair591 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I'm so happy for you big guy.may God bless this yard and your beautiful family. My wife and I watch and laugh with you every video. So glad you moved to worm weather. In mighty name of Jesus plz continue to do what you do.thnk u fir all u do for your family and us fans

  • @andypugh2593
    @andypugh2593 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    So humble. So rare to see on TH-cam. Great to see u raising your kids that way as well. God bless y’all. PS. U need a parts room

  • @erneststevenson3872
    @erneststevenson3872 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just genuine folks who share their lives frankly -and they are funny. We sure need to know that folks like this are findable and enjoy sharing with them. Stay as ordinary as you are. Greetings from Orlando.

  • @LarryYaw
    @LarryYaw 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a humble man. And a gentlemen. Keep being you!

  • @yota87truck
    @yota87truck 2 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    Your drain pipe for the gutter downspouts off the back side of the should be routed in solid pipe and separate from the perforated French drain pipe. Also the gravel should be separated from the nearby soil with a filter fabric.

    • @perstaffanlundgren
      @perstaffanlundgren 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Agree! gutter water tend to flush down biologic materials in the drain pipe clogging it up ,this can be partly addressed installing leaf grades where the roof gutter pipes dumps out into the ground pipes. But dumping water in the drain pipe is also keeping the French drains/ ground moisture . So separate pipes is a good idea even with leaf grades.

    • @CJrun
      @CJrun 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Correct. And the Bieris are facing a wall of water. That's the red clay from north Florida through Georgia, becoming the sand-clay mix. Much more stable. But look uphill. It looks like there might be roof, or pavement upstream. None of this stuff slows water down and a French Drain is a band aid. That's why the building is caulked and has a stain line on it. Do y'all get where the late-stage of hurricanes drift off, after the coast? Raleigh. Tennessee. There will come 12 inches of rain in 24 hours. This is the Lodge. You can interrupt that. You have diverted it, with a berm. My opinion, you need an elongated pond, just after the berm. With diversion walls, or berms. The point is to have reins on the runaway horse. It could be done, with a shunt for storm events to let the water go. I would be happy to help, I will reach out to engineer friends, we could maybe fix this. The amount of water this property has to receive and manage is far beyond the capacity of a 4" Perforated Pipe in a French Drain. Cook some hot dogs for some storm water engineers. Peace.

    • @tinfoil4x460
      @tinfoil4x460 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      gabion baskets are cheap for retaining walls if u have stone to fill them with allready.....i think.....maybe

  • @ronalddavis528
    @ronalddavis528 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This is going to be a game changer. Derek you and your family are the most down to earth people I've seen on the tube. Love watching your videos.

  • @davebarron5939
    @davebarron5939 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You can tell its not a government parasite job, excavator operator checks his own grade. So happy for you guys, great to see things growing and prosperity. Thanks!

  • @christopherkoch9942
    @christopherkoch9942 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Guys just gonna bleep bloop down here in the comments and go ahead and say, you got one of the best channels on this here interwebs, and go ahead and feed her ALL the onions and do what makes you and the family happy!!

  • @Anthony.sAutomotiveAdventures
    @Anthony.sAutomotiveAdventures 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    No matter how much space you have,it’s NEVER enough. That goes for work benches and shelving. 😂

  • @ontheroadwithpastoranthony3161
    @ontheroadwithpastoranthony3161 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Hopefully one day we will get a vice grip garage museum so we can visit all those cars

  • @scottenser464
    @scottenser464 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    A guy must say you are making us the VGG Family proud !!!!

  • @prepper-bc4zr
    @prepper-bc4zr 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looks real good. You can never have a shop big enough.

  • @larrybraden6640
    @larrybraden6640 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Gonna be a great shop Derek. You and Jessica have worked hard over the years to get where you are. With all of your success you haven't forgotten where you came from. I've been watching you since you were working out of your garage on your days off. Congratulations ya'll!!

  • @edgemonsiteworksllc3369
    @edgemonsiteworksllc3369 2 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    Just to let you know. Before dumping dirt. Scratch the top soil off first. Top soil under fill dirt will always hold moisture. Meaning your berm will never be stable. Then use that top soil to cover the berm

    • @davidnichols1363
      @davidnichols1363 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      If his contractor knows what he's doing the he will do that and compact the base

    • @edgemonsiteworksllc3369
      @edgemonsiteworksllc3369 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@davidnichols1363 you can’t remove the topsoil once a berm is on it. And if you listened to Derek. He intends to buy fill dirt. The way that dirt is being dumped in a line. That’s their berm to be leveled. Maybe if you knew anything about what your watching you’d know what’s going on. Don’t put your foot in your mouth by being ignorant

    • @ChevyC-hf6km
      @ChevyC-hf6km 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@edgemonsiteworksllc3369 Do you know what type of topsoil is in that area? It looks pretty sandy. What's you're concern with the berm not being stable? Is it going to shift, is it going to erode away? For what he's wanting to use it for I don't see the issue.

    • @edgemonsiteworksllc3369
      @edgemonsiteworksllc3369 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ChevyC-hf6km lol. I’ve done mass earth excavation coast to coast. My family roots are Tennessee. And no it isn’t sandy. The lower lands are prime black top soil. The hills. Or mountains as my cousins call them are good quality to just not as thick. The hills are primarily slate stone. Again another guy putting his foot in his mouth

    • @davidnichols1363
      @davidnichols1363 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@edgemonsiteworksllc3369 lay off the wobble pops .

  • @tonykemper8896
    @tonykemper8896 ปีที่แล้ว

    I know this is a late comment but you deserve everything you and your family have so dont think for a second we look at your progress as bragging! I actually love watching all this almost as much as watching the cars!

  • @2xsurviver
    @2xsurviver 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You and your family is what we all miss!! Used to be standard behavior, not that uncommon. Breath of fresh air, to say the least! Stay true to yourself and guard your heart and your mind!

  • @chrismoroney9306
    @chrismoroney9306 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    You've come a long way from a broken Iphone taped to a garage door. Nice to be there along for the ride the past few years. It's great to see you build and grow.

  • @damianjackson9084
    @damianjackson9084 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    This is brilliant I've watched you go from a tiny garage attached to your house to cars stored all over the place and now to this you have worked hard to get to this point and I am so happy for you and your family

  • @marksmith0209
    @marksmith0209 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Derek I just had a great idea for a video series. Once the barn is finished, you know you're gonna need to acquire a few more vehicles to fill it up, right? Well my idea is the 'Sea to Shining Sea' series. Basically you pick up a car, sight unseen, from the four corners of the USA and drive them all back to Tennessee. We're talking Maine, Key West, San Diego, Seattle (or Alaska if you really want to up the ante). And if you want to extend the series you could add on a car from each state - would absolutely love to follow those journeys!

  • @jamesw1989
    @jamesw1989 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for sharing....Even though watching these guys spare no expense and build our dream buildings is fun....Seeing a guy build things, the way we out here in the real world have to do it is not only interesting, but informative as well! Thanks Derek !

  • @redporschekilla
    @redporschekilla 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Good morning from Washington State

  • @randomjokers7185
    @randomjokers7185 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Looks great Derek! It's good to hear you talk about your reasons why you chose to show the build. I lost interest in a lot of other channels just because it became unrelatable to me. Channels that were doing cement pours that cost more than my house. I'm not in a position where I could drop that much $$$ on a project, and like you said most times it comes off like they are bragging or flaunting what they got. As always I appreciate your budget-minded approach. Your vids have always been a how-to for the regular guy, not just the actual work but also how to pay for it!

  • @mrjon1985
    @mrjon1985 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love watching the building of all things. Cars, trucks, buses, buildings you name it. Thanks for sharing and keep the videos coming.

  • @GregoryJohnston77
    @GregoryJohnston77 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are one of the mo a t humble guys I know. I'm a shop owner, when I get home from working on cars all day and night, (I normally get home around 10 at night) I shower pop a beer and watch you, clettus, diesel Brothers and some times a little Wd lol to complete my day. Life would SUCK without your channel brother.

  • @BombillaShooter
    @BombillaShooter 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I love that time lapse of the excavator and the dump. Really interesting. Been watching for weeks. I think it’s about time to “join” the VGG channel. Y’all are awesome, man.

  • @TG_CamaroandFirebird
    @TG_CamaroandFirebird 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    It is great to see you doing well Derek! Keeping the family involved is pretty cool to watch. You sir are living the American dream!

  • @stevensmith1278
    @stevensmith1278 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ya all are most humble people I know on TH-cam and that's why I watch every show please keep up the hard work and stay humble

  • @brianmaynard7320
    @brianmaynard7320 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looking forward to this build. I'd say you've done a fantastic job of showing us all your project . This is information. NOT bragging. Keep up the great work with the card, your land and your boys, Derek and Jess..
    Take care and God Bless. Peace

  • @frankmcelroy3792
    @frankmcelroy3792 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Derek, This looks like a great project and will be perfect to meet your needs. About 15 years ago I built a 24X60 foot pole barn on my property in west central NJ. The main purpose was to store a 42 foot diesel pusher motorhome and not have to winterize it. I opted to use concrete poles below grade that clamped onto 3 2x6 sandwiched lumber to make the poles (8' apart). I used conventional wood trusses and a conventional shingle roof. I'm glad I did. No rain leaks and very quiet inside when it rains. I used about an inch or spray foam insulation on all the exterior metal walls plus 6" fiberglass. The ceiling has 12" of fiberglass insulation. The 14x14 foot overhead door is insulated. 100 amp electric sub panel was added. The floor is 8" thick concrete. walls and ceiling are sheetrock. I contracted out the construction of the pole barn and concrete floor. To save money, I did the interior framing, insulation, electrical and sheetrock myself. The hardest part was in hanging 4x12' pieces on the ceiling 15' off the floor alone (used a drywall lift). The insulation and thick concrete floor has allowed the interior to stay above 35 degrees even when we have had nights below zero and highs below 32. So far I've never had to add heat to keep the interior above freezing and never had to winterize the motorhome.

  • @died4us590
    @died4us590 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    I can't believe they didn't use treated lumber in the old part, and that asphalt is so thin like you said. Do it right the first time, you got that right. I even used pressure treated lumber for my shed. Hard to believe that older part is only 14 year's old. I have a 2 1/2 car barn, with an upstairs, and thick cement. I believe it was built in 1986, but it was built with treated lumber. My grandpa always taught me that if you build, do it right once, and do it right, or you will be patching or doing it over. I saw a video where some tweaker stole from you, know it was a few week's ago, but sorry anyone would do that to such a kind and giving family like you and your family. I hope they caught them, because being robbed really violates you in a personal way, and I've been there. When you don't know if it's a tweaker trying to get money for the next high, a fan a bit far out there, a casual stranger that just saw your stuff outside and helped themselves, or a guy needing a psrt. No matter what the issue, they could have asked for your help. I hope you have some good security, because Jessica and the boy's will feel safer when you are away. God bless.

    • @bronctobreakfast377
      @bronctobreakfast377 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      The asphalt was thin but asphalt gets most of its strength from the underlying well draining aggregate base. Asphalt needs a seal coat about every 7 years to lengthen its life. Sadly now VGG has to deal with poor drainage on the entire site because the initial construction failed to design for good drainage.

    • @nferraro222
      @nferraro222 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I don't know much about buildings, but I helped my pop put up a 20x30, using pressure-treated 6x6's stuck into concrete. That was in '91 and it's still solid as a rock and it has taken some major wind and snow abuse over the decades.

  • @JD-zm4eh
    @JD-zm4eh 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you Derek, I figure it's a fair trade my time watching for your time entertaining the past few years.

  • @artscott2677
    @artscott2677 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Its really nice to see a guy posting on this channel again too. There was a stretch in there where I was missing it. It is a definitely a blessing to be busy and I hope that y'all keep on moving this project along. Looks like a ton of fun

  • @jaredfarney675
    @jaredfarney675 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Well a guy can't wrap his mind around all the what nots goin on. It's definitely something. Glad y'all are sharing this with us. 🤘🏻🇺🇸

  • @IR-nq4qv
    @IR-nq4qv 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    The build contractors ran into a perfect storm when they took on this project. There was a sufficient amount of rock on site to build a good solid retaining wall plus by removing the fill in one area and using it to transform another part of the yard needing privacy and security is absolute genius. The contractor saved a bundle on fuel with the short hauling distance, it was indeed a win win situation for everyone.
    Good luck DB/VGG! You don't have to remind us bro, we all know you are a humble guy, thanks for sharing and making it an interesting watch, looking forward to the rest of the build.
    On another note..., With present roof height, a fella might consider building an upper Mezzanine area on either end for storing parts, this will free up all kinds of wall and floor space, more elbow room on ground level for wobble pops, swinging ratchets and whatnots, .

  • @jimmyhawk3270
    @jimmyhawk3270 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I believe you (and J. Beer & Sons) are some of just a very few honest, modest and humble (& humorous) people on YT. That early part of this video, where the excavator is working in time-lapsed (fast motion) video, looks like a sentient creature (an intelligent robot dinosaur). That operator is very skilled. Maybe he played a lot of video games as a young boy and learned to become an integral part of the machine.

  • @mateofleet3390
    @mateofleet3390 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just keep drainage in mind with all those hills behind you. Extra Lee way never hurt. So happy to see you living your dream

  • @johngarnich3653
    @johngarnich3653 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    It’s not bragging, we are all happy for you guys to be able to make more room for a fellers work stuff. We love the fact that you are willing to share e process. We love the content!!

  • @wcpportfolio
    @wcpportfolio 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks for sharing your journey with us Derek. You’re a Godsend to me and I’m sure many others as well. God bless you and fam ✌️

  • @ScottsafriendofGod
    @ScottsafriendofGod 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Derek, we know you're not that kind of guy.... that's why I watch you. I hate watching people who are able to buy things (which is awesome) but then they don't value it, they abuse it and break it. Nice stuff that I can't even come close to buying at 65 years old... Thank you for appreciating what you're able to get... thank you for not making me feel like a looser because I can't buy, get and do what you guys can.
    Enjoy your blessings, thank you for being kind.

  • @stephenriley9084
    @stephenriley9084 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Derek, And family. So good to see you all achieving so much developing your new home, VGG and the Lodge. I've watched both recent episodes today and got lost in the story. Took me away from my everyday, which is a pure luxury. Thanks. Regards to all. Stephen.

  • @wellintended783
    @wellintended783 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Looking good Derek. Looking forward to watching your channel and your family grow.

  • @troypeck4128
    @troypeck4128 ปีที่แล้ว

    Buddy…I’ve been watching you for a long time and I gotta say that it’s nice to have someone represent the blue collar workin man. Thank you.

  • @timfoster6018
    @timfoster6018 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Congratulations, you deserve it, you and Jessica work really hard. We all really enjoy the content.

  • @anonymousfriend897
    @anonymousfriend897 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I'm happy for you and your build. Like the saying a garage can never be big enough.

  • @howardrundle4862
    @howardrundle4862 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Derek "I'm just not that guy" is the reason I subscribe :)

  • @Ohmy1956
    @Ohmy1956 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    So awesome that you are able to build the area you need. I’ve never heard you brag about anything and that’s why I watch. Much respect to you and yours

  • @dougfinn
    @dougfinn 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You should check for Dino fossils and arrow heads on the dirt.

    • @kenfitzpatrick1230
      @kenfitzpatrick1230 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ha, first thing I thought about seeing the rain runoff erosion on the side of the garage . . . Arrowheads and implements.
      Great minds think alike. LOL. 😀

  • @Deano084
    @Deano084 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Really enjoyed this episode. Very interesting to see how the lads get it done. Saw a sneaky Mustang in the background...hoping for more ford content yes!!