2 years in 1 minute turning a school into our house!

... and so many to go.

[@deathbloom27]

This is amazing. It's big enough that you can section it off when the kids are grown and they could have their own apartments. My brother and his wife's family did something similar to a giant farm house and now all of her siblings and parents live together running the farm, but they have their own spaces for all their own kids. The cousins get to grow up together and with their grandparents, it's pretty amazing. I'm excited to see where this goes for you guys, great job!

[@jocelynmoore9432]

I love this idea and I was thinking the same thing. It's a wonderful way to have extended family living under the same roof but with their own living spaces!!

[@Pamela-c4t]

Sounds too close for comfort but family helps family

[@meowmeow4803]

that sounds amazing and the best omg

[@elliscrane]

I would love to do something like this but with friends (my parents are both gone). A bunch of us, including myself, are over 50. It would be amazing having a co-op so we could support each other in retirement - we've already been talking about a tiny home community; this seems even better!

[@hereweare9096]

Sounds wonderful!!

[@joycestempa5647]

My nephew did the same thing, except they are turning it into 6 large family size (2-3 bdrm) apartments and the separate gymnasium they are converting into a community center. They are also turning the soccer & baseball fields into community garden plots which can be rented to grow vegetables & fruits. They are 2 years into the renovations and have at least another 2 years to go to finish the apartments completely. Qualified (and available) contractors have been difficult to find in their area but my nephew (and his 3 brothers) where raised on a working family run beef farm and grew up to have farms of their own, so they know how to get stuff done and make something out of nothing. I have no doubts at all that in 2-3 more years this place is going to be a beautiful, thriving business for his family! I’m so excited for them!! I hope you guys have just as much success!! Just go at it with a master plan and be patient….it WILL come together in the end. Best of Luck

[@nomimAh]

Why rent garden space when you could do a community garden.

[@jesussilva3209]

“Make things out of nothing” Yet they never suffered 🤦‍♂️ Been living a pretty comfortable life and I’m sure they got help with the money

[@harrijames6228]

Great work on the baby, great workmanship. Very cute

[@charlottebarnes9600]

Congratulations on your genius plan for the renovation!🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@patriciajohnsonson8639]

Apparently you had a lot of money to do such major renovations. New roofs, replacement windows alone are super expensive. Congrats to you for being able to do what you are doing. My brother bought an old school. He hasn’t really started working on it yet. I doubt he will, he is in his early 70’s, but it is a fun dream.

[@TheBioBizket]

As a preservationist, I thank you for breathing new life into an older building! I hope your project goes well!

[@ImpetuousPorkus]

Much better than some celebrities that buy historical homes and then demolish them because they can! It does wonders when you’re not only a Kennedy through your mom, but also a former governor’s daughter too!

[@shellydehart8217]

I think this school is going to make a beautiful, amazing house/home for you family. It’s been fun n exciting watching you transform this school house. Thank you for sharing a part of your lives with your viewers. ♥️♥️😊👍👍👍

[@renitalake3580]

Those heating bills are going to be BONKERS!! I cannot wait to see the finished results~

[@piratekit3941]

I've seen people refinish buildings like this and they can and do shut all the vent covers in the rooms they aren't actively using to help. But yeah, that's going to be the most expensive utility.

[@mayb4585]

More than likely the rooms would be individually heated and cooled

[@tinydancer7426]

I see a perfect opportunity for a geo-thermal heating and cooling system. Yeah, both could be backed up with some more conventional systems, but hey, let's throw in some solar and a windmill to generate some electricity to power those conventional systems.

[@okidokidraws]

Maybe install solar or wind power to help

[@twelvecatsinatrenchcoat]

I'll bet installing those new windows will go a long way.

[@ceceyoung7462]

I cannot imagine the amount of $$$ spent on this project! That being said…COOL!!!

[@sassymakcheesy4202]

Same thoughts. How do you afford this? How are you paying for this?

[@EugeneHennie]

@@sassymakcheesy4202 Work, saving, investments, starting a business, sell old home, inhertance?

[@shawboy]

Damn… I’m invested now! I want to see this transformation.

[@shavonnehudson4173]

Want to watch your journey

[@CindiS-lu8zt]

That's gonna be a huge house

[@moths.for.valentine]

there's multiple families living there, so it's more like apartments

[@Jdjdjfhehehd]

What was the total cost of the project….was it within planned parameters?

[@fififirestone3787]

The tuck pointing alone had to be mid to high 6 figures min.

[@rickyparrilla2426]

This is so cool. It's a lot of hard work, but it's getting done with much love which makes a huge difference and you will have so much space. Best of luck. It's looking nice.

[@lynettecampbell324]

Can't wait to see the finished results my house is falling apart I am almost homeless so I love watching these types of shows wish i had money to fix mine lol I live vicariously through remodeling shows

[@Marcel_Audubon]

your house ain't gonna fix itself - push away from the internet a few hours a day and roll up your sleeves!! you don't need a pot of money to make some repairs - start with cleaning up your yard - it's a mess!

[@lynettecampbell324]

@@Marcel_Audubon my yard looks great is the house I'm having problems with I live alone and elderly I have no help but I'm trying

[@allisonangier1631]

***rubs hands*** So excited to see every detail of the progress you are making on this lovely building.

[@tammybushnell6920]

Please keep posting!!! Your progress is amazing!

[@liztomlinson2146]

You are both absaloutely crazy but BRILLIANT. I admire n salute the both of you. I'll be watching this fae my wee hoose here in Scotland. 🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤❤

[@marycopeland9340]

Your home is so similar to the color and shape of my elementary school in 1960!! It’s already looking beautiful!!! 🤩 Congratulations 🎊🎉 ❤❤

[@llorylloyd]

I'm jealous that's beautiful can't wait to see the finished product

[@bekabarry3159]

Cutest baby ever

[@warthog123]

You guys are rich, talented and extremely hard working.

[@OddsandEnds]

I love it. You’re restoring historic building and it’s probably cheaper than building a new house.

[@margarethickey5114]

Boy one of my bucket list things! Looks great so far. Luv it❤

[@3AmandaR1017]

I'll forever be amazed and invested in this intricate and intriguing project! ❤

[@kaylasmith7925]

My grandparents live down the street from this school so everytime I visited I got to see the school get changed into the house. I always wonder what the changes looked like on the inside. That is awsome.

[@whosrevxnge5582]

Can’t wait for end result it’s gonna be good hopefully

[@carolharmon4638]

I would like to see a virtual video of the progress from beginning to end. The finished home inside and out would be awesome.

[@shadeinthedesert]

Can you imagine a house that big! I would have a room for all kinds of crazy things.... a bungee cord room. A graffiti room. Indoor trampoline .. with paint! And slides - definitely slides. 😂 You've released my inner child and I must find a bigger house. Post more - I'm excited to see what you're doing. ✌️ ❤ 🔨

[@Schoolhousehomestead]

Definitely going to have a little indoor playground! Winter toddler energy is no joke 😂

[@TDArulesclub4]

that's what I always dreamed off when I was a kid

[@deannaparks1323]

Congratulations on your baby. And your house is gorgeous

[@taelew]

This is so cool! Thank you for taking the time out to document your journey and share it with the rest of us folks. 👍🏾

[@marthaarthur1364]

I can’t wait to see it all finished. I used to think how cool it would be to live in an old school. We could have our own rooms. ☺️

[@byedon5564]

Great job! Amazing accomplishment!

[@yon3427]

A baby during all of this? You’re a trooper. Can’t wait for finished product.

[@aunknownspecies4153]

Beautiful home been watching and subscribed since early last year and can’t wait for the next video

[@3AmandaR1017]

Same! ❤

[@Schoolhousehomestead]

Thank you!!

[@pamlawson4362]

I just subscribed over the weekend and your schoolhouse is going to be beautiful. I can’t believe all the work you’ve done. Doing a great job and raising your family. Can’t wait to see you guys finish your home. It’s awesome!!

[@jasonschlegel4027]

Amazing project!

[@hakonhakonssen]

These types of building are really good for renovation, same with churches people just wanna buy em. Good job!

[@JF32304]

Going to be a big place! Way to go!

[@WilliamPatience-ic8st]

You'll always have a story to tell. Very interesting choice.

[@anneliese_vic]

Love this! You got your own Kensington palace 😂

[@TheOtherSteel]

Narrator - Shows off big restoration. Me - Baby! (Yeah, I like babies.)

[@jandoel]

This is my dream! I love non-traditional house conversions. We have some really cool converted cheese factories in my area.

[@yvonnecoakley3804]

That is so awesome! Love it!

[@AMD9510]

Amazing transformation. Patience and determination is going to pay off.😊❤

[@skelly790]

All we had when we renovated this school was drive, determination, and six million dollars.

[@lukekao8136]

Congrats on the newborn! :)

[@dellagilchrist7647]

A lot of hard work has been completed; it's fun to see the progression. But the best work of all is your little girl! So adorable 😊.

[@retirementpirate3665]

I would love to tackle something smaller like an old fire station.

[@Xxpavement_angelxX]

I see the potential here!! Beautiful hope it all goes well for y’all ❤❤

[@rubyliciousworld8301]

It’s going to look amazing. But something freaks me out about old buildings.

[@gardensofthegods]

I'm even freaked out more than you are because this reminds me of the old abandoned school they showed in a documentary called 3 Days in September and it shows footage of these people who were doomed to lose their lives at the hands of some Muslim extremists some years ago and about 300 people died and almost half of them were the kids and teenagers .

[@rubyliciousworld8301]

@gardensofthegods you win wow

[@gardensofthegods]

@@rubyliciousworld8301 well that's what the buildings look like years later inside and it was just so haunting to see this

[@kathrynwitte3398]

I’d love to see an in-depth video on making the mosaic tile insets!

[@philipyoung7748]

Im jealous, this is a lifelong dream of my. Im on the texas panhandle and constantly drive past schools built in the early 1900s just sitting vacant. I think theyre beautiful and want to bring one back to life so bad.

[@spritemon98]

That's not a house. Thats a manor😂

[@h0bo-j178]

Wow!! Best of luck to y’all!! Keep posting up!

[@courtneywrenn807]

Oh wow! Awesome 👏🏽

[@ttintagel]

So jealous! I've always wanted to be able to do a project like this.

[@newnavut]

I need to go back to see if you have videos about the tile mosaics, those look so cool!! Great idea, too. I’m excited to see them when you’ve installed them.

[@Schoolhousehomestead]

I’ve got a big blog post on my site! And a smaller video right now, but working on a big video when they get installed soon!

[@DRC4547]

After all the hard work now comes the fun stuff❤

[@Gho5tProphet56]

A new horror movie will be coming in the next 10 years just cause of this couples bravery! I DEFINITELY would of done it but don't have the balls to do it.

[@Swampgurl777]

Can’t wait to see it finished ❤

[@bryangray7520]

That’s so cool. Have a wonderful journey. God bless you

[@betterbetty3542]

I’m so excited to watch your progress!! ❤

[@RonaldLJones-xd3tt]

I've been following this on KZbin...

[@pamthompson3170]

Glad you found this treasure before someone tore it down. Keep posting want to watch the process.

[@sensethevillen]

This is gonna be badass

[@e-maginne]

I look at this and I think legacy. Your family will have this property for generations to come 🙏🏽

[@broadwaytonyshorts]

Most likely not. They'll probably sell it to make a profit and payback the banks/creditors they loaned off of

[@terrybeter1633]

Love it !!!

[@CatherineRintamaki]

Baby gorgeous, all of you gorgeous, this home will be gorgeous, can't wait!

[@boxjoint]

Just wait until you get that heating and cooling bill!

[@kathrynwitte3398]

I’d be worrying about this with those high ceilings. Time to have lots of solar on that new roof- along with a way to clear the snow off it regularly!

[@sarahsanford]

I don’t know what it is in me … but I really really love old abandoned brick & mortar schools! We have one in an adjoining town (Dundee, KY) and it’s so dilapidated. But everytime I drive by I’m drawn to look at it. I do the same with old Victorian homes. Especially ones with the wrap around porches. I’ve got a friend of mine, her & her husband bought an old house (over 100 years old) and they are my constant reminders that the upkeep of an old home isn’t worth it. Theirs needs to be completely rewired, along with a few other major upgrades. So, I admire from afar. I think a lot of my curiosity with these old structures is that there’s so much history & memories in a building, that I’m amazed. I’m a very nostalgic person. It breaks my heart to throw some away that has a memory attached to it. I’m about to be 44, and I just threw away my high school letterman jacket (1998). It had some dry rot & was starting to mold a tiny bit due to the vacuum bag getting torn. That was a very very hard item to give up. Kudos to y’all, for seeing the potential in this school. It warms my heart to know there is people like you, who are willing to take on such a huge project! I certainly don’t have the patience nor the finances to accomplish what you guys did! I’m a single mom working as a substitute teacher, with a disabled son (functioning autism & adhd). Sorry such a massive comment. Just can’t express how happy my heart is to see a building keep on holding memories. ❤❤❤❤

[@tarabaker9619]

I'm moving to Florida! Lol I live in Mass and I would probably get arrested as the home owner. I never thought I would say that Florida is the state to take after these days!!

[@samyoungblood3740]

Coolest tuck pointing Ever!!!

[@brandybilly4035]

I have loved watching your videos!

[@lucidreams421]

I can't imagine how hard the journey has been, while being pregnant some part of it, but it'll be so worth it and rewarding! I just know it! ❤

[@segazora]

septic system ruined it for me. I'll gladly live in a much smaller house if it means we're connected to the mains sewage.

[@Schoolhousehomestead]

It’s wayyyy out in the country. There is no sewer nearby.

[@lostaj7287]

I would leave a classroom intact as a study room. Nobody can concentrate on studying at home lol

[@randallgriffith4589]

I almost purchased an old school in Texas which looks identical to this one. Too much work and money for the proposed rehab. Good luck to you!

[@fredricksmith-something.2125]

Absolutely love this 😊

[@mindyaownbusiness.]

Aw,I have the same birthday as your daughter!💞

[@James-s4n7d]

I Love this project ❤

[@ttime2024]

Wow ❤

[@judytelles3518]

Saves the building

[@lawrencesimon8149]

I so envy this (congratulations) the small town I grew up in there is an empty church ( abandoned) I often dream of as my home.

[@DrOni-rp9jm]

Great idea

[@noweaponsformedagainstme]

Looks great👍🏾

[@play.2022]

Phenomenal

[@monkeyfeed908]

I wish i could afford literally any house at all.

[@gardensofthegods]

I couldn't get past the beginning of this because it reminds me too much of the school in or near Russia years ago where about 300 people died and about half of them were kids . I think it's called the September 3rd Massacre or something like that and I saw a very good documentary about it but oh my God how horrific and the story just ripped your heart out even though a number of people survived . I think it was called 3 Days In September .

[@carlcovington1272]

I'm obsessed

[@jeffcon123]

Dude a friend of mine bought an old fire station, he uses it to park his nice cars, already had a living quarters built in, so he just uses it occasionally, he runs a bunch of restaurants and businesses, it’s so sick tho.. its right on the cross of a main strip too he’s like dead center of town

[@dustyratliff8583]

That’s awesome

[@LambentLark]

O would love to do that just for the studio spaaaaaaace!

[@creskeybell]

Must be nice to be rich

[@nicoleslaughter7983]

Right they love reminding us we’re poor af. Lmaooo

[@marcqueseboatwright1027]

I love it

[@NubiaB]

I hope there will be multiple families living in that place. Why would one family need that much space? Americans just over consume everything.

[@Xim3linda]

Subscribed so I can see the finished product ❤❤❤❤

[@scottmartinmackiesykes]

That is so incredible!

[@jbwiley2884]

Wow!❤

[@ernie8401]

Future note to anyone. Never buy a property building with a flat roof. Too much maintenance

[@samyoungblood3740]

How cool would it have looked with a pitch on that roof? An wow what an attic space! Flat roof’s leak so easily

[@liquiddevil7396]

“Homer, I didn’t say you couldn’t deep fry your shirt. I said you shouldn’t!”