1920's Period Revival architecture- How to spot a good one. Should I buy it?

Brent tours a 1920's Period revival house in Fort Worth. He is investigating if this is worth a purchase or not. Come check the details and great history.
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[@T_157-40]

Nice home! Brent, in my state, I have been looking at homes to buy. I notice the windows, doors, columns and details like never before. You have been a good teacher.

[@BrentHull]

Nice. I'm glad it helps.

[@edindoffer687]

I am so grateful this video was posted. We're restoring/preserving our home that was built in 1925. The architectural design is extremely similar to this house, and it was a great help for inspiration

[@BrentHull]

Glad it was helpful!

[@michellewood3940]

Wow, what a beauty. So many stunning, intricate details (that leaded glass window!), and that Batchelder tile is gorgeous. So glad to see this house was lovingly preserved. Thank you for this tour!

[@BrentHull]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@conservativemovement]

You just helped me a ton to see what I need to do (and NOT do!) with my house. Thank you!

[@BrentHull]

Great thx.

[@lizzapaolia959]

Beautiful homes, built by people who had pride and craftsmanship. Thank you for sharing your outstanding videos 😃🙏

[@BrentHull]

Thanks for watching.

[@Nihillistism]

We appreciate your knowledge.

[@BrentHull]

THx!

[@Darrida]

The saddest story in the world is the story of lost knowledge. I take a lot of notes on what you say. Thank you for sharing you knowledge.

[@BrentHull]

Thanks for listening.

[@Captain-KTS]

I’d def buy Brent, never seen butterfly detail in a floor before. Very cool! But wait there’s no styrofoam details! I’ll have to think about it now, Haha! Cheers Kirk

[@BrentHull]

Haha, good point.

[@BradVaughn]

The 1920 built homes are some of my favorite.

[@BrentHull]

Me too. thx.

[@lisalaufenberg6002]

Thank you for an amazing tour, beautiful home. Now I know i have a broken quarry tile porch floor in North Carolina.

[@BrentHull]

Yes. Ok, thx.

[@bestpilot98]

The Batchelder tile fireplace surround is gorgeous! The host of the old DIY Network show "Restored", geeked out over Batchelder tiles, and I totally get it! I think that fella's name is Brett Waterman.

[@BrentHull]

Yep, great stuff. Thx.

[@RonRobertson-lafrance]

Loved it! I always liked those 1920s (and before) houses. Hope whoever buys it appreciates it. I've never seen that kind of dovetailing in a floor before, either.

[@BrentHull]

Thanks!

[@brucebenson9651]

Spanish is not my favorite style but love the details in this house. Historically correct homes are my style! Another Master Class by Brent Hull.

[@BrentHull]

Nice. Thanks.

[@Hemond1]

My bro is a craftsman carpenter. He was working on a 17 century colonial home occupied by a local college president. She directed him to paint the original built in bookcases white. Nearly 400 years old and she wanted to paint them.. My brother tried to talk her out of this, but she insisted. Btw, she was the president of a major art school. This is appalling contempt for architectural history. From an art historian no less. Sheesh.

[@traininthebutt7215]

If it wasn’t paying pretty damn well, I probably would have refused the work.

[@BrentHull]

Sheesh is right.

[@ShoeString13]

Lol, yup.

[@dennisdean3925]

Great details and quality construction. I wish more architects and builders would realize how important it is to construct quality buildings today. I know cost is a concern, but quality doesn't cost... it pays! Just like this example of a 1920's home.

[@BrentHull]

Agreed!! THx.

[@rodeopenguin]

Those arched iron curtain rods are amazing. Very cool the unique way that people used to think when planning houses.

[@BrentHull]

Totally!

[@sharonvik2068]

This is a lovely house. Thanks for the tour.

[@BrentHull]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@alanerpington5698]

I've got a broken quarry tile porch with a few cracks too. Nice to hear some appreciation for it! :)

[@BrentHull]

Oh nice!

[@lmtliam]

It's remarkable that the windows are constructed to appear like hinged casements, which they would be in a Mediterranean house of this style, where sliding sash windows are hardly used.

[@BrentHull]

Agreed. Thx.

[@Kevv554]

Ah, Brent, I know about Wiley. Huge fan. Thanks for showing this.

[@BrentHull]

Nice. Thanks.

[@lazygardens]

The little downward swoop on the stair rail ...

[@BrentHull]

Yes.

[@pcatful]

Man, that house hits the “Location” buttons big time-besides being beautiful and “fun”.

[@BrentHull]

Agreed. thx.

[@sarco4983]

Could you do a video on your thought process behind stairs (banisters, balusters, posts, skirt boards, etc)

[@BrentHull]

Yes, thanks. I did 2 videos on stairs. FYI

[@DrMJJr]

That flooring and that gum banister and railing alone would convince me, even if it didn't have those amazing doors - just seeing the door thickness was impressive.

[@BrentHull]

Agreed. Thx.

[@KentuckyGirl]

I love this house. So much character, so much quality. Could the red stone porch floor be (fixed) and keep so it would not be a trip hazzard for elderly?

[@BrentHull]

Yes.

[@jimc4731]

Point of interest. Another name for those beautiful tiles is “Pewabic” I too would buy that house. Just sayin, JIM ❤

[@BrentHull]

Interesting!

[@SpanishEclectic]

Interesting to see the similarities and differences between this house and the Spanish Revival homes here in the San Diego area. Very few are brick, but have stucco instead. Arched doorways, wood floors, gumwood doors, built ins, and trim as well, though there are a variety of 'sub' styles. I see a cut glass mirrored medicine cabinet door. I love the metal pieces that hold the curtain panes over the arched windows. Window coverings on that shape are always a challenge. My friends have a huge arched window at the front of their house, and custom ordered a Moroccan-style screen for it that opens like shutters. Your tours are always fun.

[@BrentHull]

Nice. thanks for sharing.

[@nmt2893]

I wanted to see more of the bathrooms.

[@BrentHull]

Noted.

[@pcatful]

I think that porch enclosure is an addition. I would not put in segmental arches right next to the original Roman arches. Work it out or forgo the arch😊

[@BrentHull]

Noted. thx.

[@HistoricHomesCapeCod]

Could you link to your video on the types of wood used in early 20th century houses that you mentioned? We just bought a very intact Tudor revival and I think it may have gum wood. Would love to learn more about it and how to maintain it.

[@BrentHull]

Just don't paint it. It requires no maintenance. Good luck.

[@michaelbissen1946]

I would buy it !!! House is in really good condition.

[@BrentHull]

Agreed.

[@leopold2965]

Всегда смотрю ваш канал. Узнаю много нового. Успехов вам в вашем деле.

[@BrentHull]

ok

[@anthony01571]

OUTSTANDING : o .....

[@BrentHull]

Thx!

[@AdamTillontheWeb]

I love round topped doors and windows, but I notice that they’re rarely the ONLY shape used in Med and French Med houses. Are there generalities to when those are appropriate vs straight edged counterparts? Lovely house!

[@BrentHull]

Not good generalities. Maybe just on the front. . .

[@janderson8401]

While being a Connecticut Yankee I understand the ‘It’s my house. I’ll do what darn well please to it” attitude, but it almost makes me sick to see people tear out high quality stuff because it’s old fashioned and replace it with expensive junk. My old boss’s father was a mason who had dozens of marble fireplace surrounds stacked up on a vacant lot. He had been paid to remove them when they went out of style in the 1950s. They wound up getting buried when my boss put up condos on that lot, probably 5 or 10 years before they came somewhat back into style

[@BrentHull]

Yep, it is a shame. Thx.

[@seanh3563]

That's absolutely a Batchelder fireplace. The colors and patterns match with other fireplace tiles.

[@BrentHull]

Thx.

[@user-ns9ee3vi9q]

Does anyone know what wood that gum is for the staircase. I’m in Australia, so wondering if American gum is different to our eucalyptus? Cheers

[@BrentHull]

Yes, we have Eucalyptus as well. It is an American Sweet Gum wood. It is also called Red Gum. It has been our experience that it is tough to get good quality red gum today. Too much sap wood.

[@WBond-fr4ys]

What's the listing price?

[@BrentHull]

I think it was $5 or 600k. I can't remember. It has since sold.

[@WBond-fr4ys]

@@BrentHull Thanks.

[@cborecky]

How is it in an age of mass production that we cannot buy quality, like that window, that stair rail, the bathroom tiles, the mantle, etc?

[@BrentHull]

That's what I am always wondering. Thx.

[@ungarlinski7965]

The problem with all this is that no one person can maintain it themselves. You always have to rely on an outside expert/craftsperson to do anything. It's expensive and logistically tedious.

[@BrentHull]

Can be, the beauty is worth it. For me.

[@ungarlinski7965]

@@BrentHull Yes, I understand that completely. I am greatly affected by it too when I walk in a classic home or building. For a single man such as myself it's too much weekly responsibility even just dusting the ledges/edges on the millwork, for example. For me, I prefer living in a 400 square foot rectangle with one to three large built-in pieces at the Brent Hull level and that's it. A small yard for edible plants with a water feature and sculpture, and a separate 250 sq. foot workshop, and a two- or three-sided carport ...

[@compellingpeople]

The house at 1:00 is a buy, a run and buy.

[@BrentHull]

Thanks.

[@Daihatsu_Hijet]

buy buy buy

[@BrentHull]

Agreed!

[@ai1.0]

Why don't you show floor plans? It matters more than decor

[@BrentHull]

Noted. thx.