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I Poured 3,000 LBS of Concrete … Then It RAINED - I bought an abandoned house

Between the Sharks

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I was supposed to be finishing the kitchen extension… but instead, I decided to start building the master bedroom and bathroom extension from scratch. Because apparently rebuilding one part of an abandoned house at a time wasn't complicated enough.

300 POUNDS OF CONCRETE. MIXED BY HAND. ALONE. And then it started raining. 🤦‍♂️

The next extension on this abandoned house is officially underway, which means it's time to build the new foundation. For this episode of Between The Sharks, I needed to pour the new footers—and instead of ordering a truckload of concrete, I decided to mix roughly 300 pounds of concrete from bags, by hand, using a portable concrete mixer… BY MYSELF.

Because apparently making things harder than they need to be is part of the plan.

I mix, haul, pour, level, and finish the new concrete footers one batch at a time while trying to keep everything in the right place and get it done before the weather turns against me.

And of course… it rains.

This is another step in the ongoing DIY rebuild of this abandoned house as I work toward building the new master bedroom and bathroom extension from the ground up. No crew, no concrete truck, and definitely no idea what I'm doing half the time—just a lot of hard work, heavy bags, and trying to make this old house better one project at a time.

If you've been following the rebuild, this is where the new extension really starts taking shape.

300 pounds of concrete. One guy. One mixer. One very questionable decision.

Welcome to Between The Sharks.

20 Comments

@Watts378 17 hours ago

I did a massive home reno before. My suggestion: Use that mini to clean up that yard - everywhere. The rocks, the brush, the soil. Remove all garbage. Grade it all. Build a shed or choose a dry room to store your tools / equipment in that is out of the way or one of the last places to get reno'd.Organization is motivation. A clean site is a safe productive site and a cluttered one is simply depressing. I'd tackle that tree root wall / foundation to see what exactly you're dealing with as it looks like a big deal. Keep up the good fight my guy!

@camptoaster66 16 hours ago

This episode was Mo Wetta, but you still managed to somehow make your ongoing project Mo Betta! Great work, Ryan. Keep at it, my friend.

@CherylBernardino-h5e 16 hours ago

Doing this all by yourself, you need to give yourself credit. 90% of people wouldn't even consider doing something like what you're doing. Keep the faith. your doing great.

@SewingChaosConstantly 17 hours ago

We had to have the frame of our french doors worked on this week, and thanks to you, when the carpenter started pulling stuff off I saw that the guy who had originally installed them had totally hosed up the header. Getting everything fixed correctly took more time and money, but now it's done correctly because I knew what questions to ask because of watching your videos. Thank you!!!

@chewonthis... 16 hours ago

I'd like to say this to you, your work ethic is beyond impressive! You also meet challenges head on and do not let your fear get in the way, of your moving forward into the unknown areas of home construction and all while being budget minded! You're talents are self taught; also extremely impressive! Especially your math skills. I've learned a lot from you. Thanks for sharing your journey in such a real, down to earth, common sense way...you rock! So keep on keeping on! Gina

@beverlysearles61 16 hours ago

My husband is a retired contractor. We built our big family house and I learned it is not an easy job!! I am excited to watch you building this house. I wish you the very best!

@sluke60 9 hours ago

I know that the flooring that you put down is rated for some outdoor weather but I would still tarp that roof to try to decrease as much water exposure as possible. Have a great week, take care and God bless.

@dadadit 17 hours ago (edited)

Dude, I'm 76 and I still try to do what you do! You have inspired me, I just bought a 14 x 40 ft shed and I am planning to build it out to a tiny home...........wish me luck! ...........I still see a wonderful house and a backyard Swimming Pool and Cabana and lot's of kids. By the way when they pour walls in Nuclear plants, they water the walls for days with sprinklers to help the concrete cure from the inside out.

@Kayr76 12 hours ago

I think a roof for next job is a necessity

@Thebottemline 14 hours ago

Your a beast bro and just have so much mad respect for all that you do and all that you've done. Honestly its a huge blessing to watch yah work because your an on point dude. That was a lot of concrete moving. GODBLESS BRO.

@chillnndc 17 hours ago

These vids make my Saturday morning 👏🏾👏🏾

@nanak2025 9 hours ago

I reeeeeeally respect your curiosity and determination! I don't feel I could take on something so overwhelming and see it thru. This is next level determination and I just feel bad that you are there doing all the steps on your own. I wanna jump thru and help somehow! You can be proud of all you've done!

@tombeauchamp4463 12 hours ago

My God! Do yourself a favor and cover the new addition with a tarp! It will keep the place dry, and give some heat protection from the direct sun! I know the plywood decking is rated for x number of days or months at full exposure, but you’re also letting lots of standing water accumulate under the new addition!

@scarce911 15 hours ago

I've never watched a YouTube series with such dedication.. now I've got my motivation ..I'm headed out to get a couple burgers, and finish pulling 2 stumps out of my back yard

@durante6500 13 hours ago

Love the channel and I definitely enjoy watching the progress ...but I definitely would suggest taking a building break and clean ur surrounding ...give yourself some room to work it'll make a big difference💪🏿 keep up the great work!

@rockysplace6012 6 hours ago

I think you are doing a amazing job 😊

@user-ne2mn9yz2e 12 hours ago

I agree with the other people, you really need to keep that expensive floor covered

@zenathemalewarrior 16 hours ago

I really worry about the OSB subfloor on that addition that keeps getting rained on. Id keep an eye on it. Goodluck with the project. Its a fun watch.

@NA-sy2fm 7 hours ago

Thanks

@JosephHall-x7q 9 hours ago

Really should cover the kitchen roof and top of the house to keep it dry. Also should make a channel to allow rain to drain away from concrete. I know the flooring you’re using is made to take water but that’s a lot of water. If you keep the insides dry you can always work inside till it clears.