Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
This latest video takes you into the `crawl space` for a critical `home improvement` task. We're showing the step-by-step `construction` process, laying `cinder block` with a precise `mortar mix` to strengthen the area under the house. To safely remove the load-bearing wall, we have to add new concrete piers and build cinder block piers that will carry massive LVL beams. In this episode I show the entire process step-by-step:
Digging & forming the new footing holes (below frost line)
Rebar layout and concrete pour for the footings
Laying cinder blocks perfectly plumb with mortar
Installing the steel post base plates and new 4×4 treated posts
Tips to keep everything level, square, and up to code
This is the foundation (pun intended) for the huge beams coming next week!
Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro & Why We Need New Piers
01:20 – Locating & Digging Footing Holes
03:02 – Forming
05:24 – Pouring Concrete Footings
06:28 – Mixing Morter Mud
07:30 – First course of Cinder Block
09:20 – Final Check: Level, Plumb & Ready for Beams
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This latest video takes you into the `crawl space` for a critical `home improvement` task. We're showing the step-by-step `construction` process, laying `cinder block` with a precise `mortar mix` to strengthen the area under the house. To safely remove the load-bearing wall, we have to add new concrete piers and build cinder block piers that will carry massive LVL beams. In this episode I show the entire process step-by-step:
Digging & forming the new footing holes (below frost line)
Rebar layout and concrete pour for the footings
Laying cinder blocks perfectly plumb with mortar
Installing the steel post base plates and new 4×4 treated posts
Tips to keep everything level, square, and up to code
This is the foundation (pun intended) for the huge beams coming next week!
Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro & Why We Need New Piers
01:20 – Locating & Digging Footing Holes
03:02 – Forming
05:24 – Pouring Concrete Footings
06:28 – Mixing Morter Mud
07:30 – First course of Cinder Block
09:20 – Final Check: Level, Plumb & Ready for Beams
Stuff I like (some affiliate links):
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ToughBuilt Stacktech: amzn.to/4oIvg4T
Miter Spring Clamps: amzn.to/2O8oYhv
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Moisture Meter: amzn.to/2SwBy9i
Hit that LIKE button if you're excited for this series, SUBSCRIBE for weekly updates on the full remodel (including custom cabinetry and finishes), and drop a comment below: What's your biggest remodel fear? Share your stories!
#KitchenRemodel #OpenConcept #diyhomeimprovement
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