This house has been left abandoned for a year after the owner passed away... we bought it all! What will we discover? Watch and see! Treasure hunting and house clean up! a new series starts now!
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@zeegervanroemburg9146 Жыл бұрын
I love these video’s so much! You show us how people lived, but allways with respect, what i really love about you!! ❤❤
@joane.3533 Жыл бұрын
I agree! Plus, I always get inspired to do a quick clean out of things I haven't touched for over a year or more.
@lindarobertson8711 Жыл бұрын
@brianlund31259 ай бұрын
I used to have a replica Rolex watch that my parents got me from Singapore. It had the screw down crown also.
@jaynenicol1427 Жыл бұрын
What a treat. Knew the gal who lived here (RIP Gwennie) and my dad knew her father long ago. So glad she was able to stay in the place as long as she did, she was a real hoot. She'd have had a good chuckle to hear Alex joke about her giving someone a poke with that little pocket knife...not saying she couldn't have held her own if provoked, mind you.
@NitrousDiecast Жыл бұрын
Sorry for your loss. Gwen sounds like an interesting lady!
@Set-Apart-By-Grace Жыл бұрын
❤
@nanachick05 Жыл бұрын
I love her house, such a cute place and so many goodies! RIP Gwennie.
@yesyess78 Жыл бұрын
Rip
@Pauldjreadman Жыл бұрын
Someone knew them. I didn't take long did it? It was bound to happen.
@julieb2398 Жыл бұрын
The blazer in the trunk Velut Arbor Avo is latin for, "May it grow like a tree through the ages" It is from UT University of Toranto.
@enixon8268 Жыл бұрын
Toronto*
@franceswatts4001 Жыл бұрын
@@enixon8268there’s always one and you’re it. I was tempted to spell that “your” 😈
@enixon8268 Жыл бұрын
@Frances Watts I was not being the grammar police. Just clarifying.
@Elizabeth-tb5wh Жыл бұрын
@@franceswatts4001Right? 🙄
@lanitaorjeraldlewisdillorl2258 Жыл бұрын
@@enixon8268 Typo...been there, done that. LOL 😆
@Stigne Жыл бұрын
The yarn in the trunk , especially the red one in the box, is highly collectible for vintage knitters. Please don´t throw it away. The boxes were kits usually with the pattern for the matching wool and sometimes even with matching fabric and pattern for a skirt. You can´t buy the yarn for vintage patterns nowadays and it´s difficult to find fitting subtitutes in the same weight and komposition. So if you find old yarn and patterns, sell them together. Same might go for the fabrics. Greetings from Hamburg.
@Meyersci Жыл бұрын
And that trunk was lined with cedar wood, as a moth repellent. The yarn should be in good shape.
@cherifew3485 Жыл бұрын
@@Meyersci amen!
@melodowd7336 Жыл бұрын
Hi from Australia
@hazel3564 Жыл бұрын
This particular home makes me sad that no one wanted her things. Maybe there were just younger relatives left who didn’t really know her. I’m glad that they chose you to clean it out because I know you will take care to save as much as you can so it can be put to use again. You also donate a lot which I really appreciate.
@lcotner5068 Жыл бұрын
It might be the cigarette smoke. I would not want a relative’s items if they smoked indoors.
@littleangel9531 Жыл бұрын
@@lcotner5068 but you can easily wash jewellery and glass/China ornaments to remove the cigarette smells. I wish I had a small memento from my elderly relatives
@nmsspacedude9799 Жыл бұрын
@@lcotner5068 Yes - same. It gave me a 'flashback' from thirty years ago of clearing my parents' house out. They'd both smoked for decades. It stank and most walls and ceilings were brown and 'sticky' with nicotine deposit. Ugh! 'Funnily enough I've never smoked!
@lcotner5068 Жыл бұрын
I’m my experience, some things that you would not expect are unsalvageable. We tossed most of my childhood toys and books that my parents saved because the plastic, fabric or paper was permanently stained or continued to smell despite cleaning and months of airing them out. Glass or metal might be okay, but many other items are ruined. Cigarette smoke smell is a major migraine trigger for me- it wasn’t worth it to me.
@cherifew3485 Жыл бұрын
If you close them in a bag with baking soda it can get rid of it also cornstarch works to clean pages of books
@annikee5925 Жыл бұрын
My mom's washer & dryer from '71 sold with the house in '98. The house is back on the market, and there they still are, 52 years old and still running! Kenmores were built solid in those days.
@GrandmaLM Жыл бұрын
The freezer we still use is 54 years old. Bought at JC Penneys
@elizabethliska5377 Жыл бұрын
My friends parent house which he inherited had a washer from 1966. Finally died a few years ago. Was hardwired into the panel. No plug he said.
@ohPokey Жыл бұрын
Love me some Kenmore!
@Nwladylaura369 Жыл бұрын
Older appliances usually are built to last. New ones are meant to be replaced, so the company can make more money!
@ivanlagace7395 Жыл бұрын
@@Nwladylaura369 Planned Obsolescence
@CharlotteIssyvoo Жыл бұрын
I love that carpet as you first walk in the door! I literally yelled out loud, "Oooooh, that carpet!"... Okay, this is killing me already. That formica and chrome kitchen table, with the vinyl and chrome chairs, including the high/step chair? I'm plotzing!... And now the jewelry! Oh dear. Now I'm swooning... Our house was built in 1928, and it still as the ironing board in the ironing cupboard. We might turn it into a spice cupboard... I'm disabled so I can tell you that her walker, the bath seat, the grip bars, none of those things come cheap - and most disabled people are quite poor. It would be a wonderful thing if you could donate those to people who need them in your area.
@charlottecramer3221 Жыл бұрын
I loved the carpet too. The chair went well with it.
@fur_baby_mama Жыл бұрын
Wait- what is ‘plotzing’ ? 😂
@CharlotteIssyvoo Жыл бұрын
@@fur_baby_mama 🤣It's Yiddish. It's like... freaking out, in a good way. Edit: I just looked it up. Like so many Yiddish words, it can be both positive or negative.
@fur_baby_mama Жыл бұрын
@@CharlotteIssyvoo I am adding it to my vocabulary!
@CharlotteIssyvoo Жыл бұрын
@@fur_baby_mama Yiddish has so many great words, many of which we already use without realizing they're Yiddish. Klutz, schmuck, schnoz.... So many.
@sharoncuster3929 Жыл бұрын
Your comment about granny and the pocket knives reminded me a lot of my grandmother, who died around 30 years ago. When I was cleaning out her effects I found her "Bingo bag". She always pulled it out and added her wallet to the top of this bag when she went to bingo each week. It was pretty heavy, so I checked it out. Inside was a 4" push dagger, and what my Dad called a belly gun. Basically a highly illegal small pistol (.22 caliber) that had no barrel. I never knew small town bingo was that dangerous!
@franhunne8929 Жыл бұрын
She just TOLD you she was going to the bingo ... instead she went robbing a bank or a gas station ..
@cherifew3485 Жыл бұрын
@@franhunne8929 wow! It was dangerous for old ladies!
@franhunne8929 Жыл бұрын
@@cherifew3485 I was just kidding, Cherryl Few - as I thought of Ma Dalton from LuckyLuke
@kathyjames9250Ай бұрын
My mom used to love going to bingo. Sometimes people win big and I wondered if it could be possible for the winners to be robbed. However, I don’t think carrying a small gun would do much, except make a lady feel like she was protected.
@barbarafann8133 Жыл бұрын
What sets you miles above other channels is that you don't just walk in or walk through someplace and pick and choose what you take and walk away; you put the hard work in and take us along on the journey. And I love how resectful you are to each other!!!!!
@ameelecoq8801 Жыл бұрын
I love the old washer and dryer, we keep ours going because we don't think modern appliances are made nearly as well
@nmsspacedude9799 Жыл бұрын
My mum's Home Help in the 1970s used to say our old Hoover was so strong compared to modern appliances, that 'it could suck paint off the walls and remove nails from the floorboards!' - It weighted a ton (the Hoover not the Home Help!), and was made in the 1940s...
@1onelyone Жыл бұрын
Don't just throw out the old makeup jars and compact cases, open them up and check them, because I found Kruegerands and old coins and jewelry in them, from something I thought was disposable! Love these house cleanout episodes 👏👍
@what1dreamt Жыл бұрын
Yes, remember the pink panther diamond was stored in a jar of face cream. Haha
@hilaryc3203 Жыл бұрын
That's a good tip, I wouldn't have thought of that.
@vanillascooplinda8849 Жыл бұрын
I’m the executor of an estate, and am currently working my way through 48 years of accumulation in a house. I’m having to check everything, because envelopes of cash have been found in the most unlikely places.
@hilaryc3203 Жыл бұрын
@@vanillascooplinda8849 My parents were meticulous in their home management system, but my mom often told me that people of the older generation who came through the tough decades like the 1930s, and the initial post war II years, had a very difficult time letting go of things and would keep items (just in case) and would stash cash around the home because banks were unreliable in their days of youth so they kept cash "just in case".
@bigbugz2056 Жыл бұрын
We bought our home as-is. The previous owner had been moved to a nursing home and then passed away and the house had been unoccupied for 2 years. The family took the appliances (which were supposed to stay) and left a mess. We were a young newlywed couple and we didn’t have the money the buy a new stove and fridge. Some months later I took the curtains down to paint a room and I found an envelope with $2K in cash on top of the curtain rods. We were able to buy the appliances with that money. It was such a blessing.
@Paullebbon Жыл бұрын
The piano was covered in Tiffany lamps and no one mentioned them. That figure does look like Lalique for sure. Great video as always guys. So relaxing to watch you finding lost treasures. Condolences to the family who lost a relative.
@manonlaviggne10855 ай бұрын
Stained glass is not necessary tiffany
@grammysapeep9013 Жыл бұрын
Lucy Maude Montgomery was my grandfather's cousin. He (Don Campbell) inherited the house but didn't want to move back to PEI, so he gave it to his brother, who turned it into a museum. Most of the furniture, etc. that had come from there was sent back when my grandmother died. Sure miss them, even still
@obieobrien5883 Жыл бұрын
Alex, please encourage all who are assisting you, to wear a mask in the basement. Even you!
@nancyp.2812 Жыл бұрын
Are you kidding?
@MarcosCodas Жыл бұрын
@@nancyp.2812 why would they be kidding? Mold is nasty to your health.
@WellISaidIt Жыл бұрын
@@MarcosCodas because by now he should know and if he is not wearing one then it's his choice, You constantly get two comments on all his clear out videos. 1. Wear gloves and masks. 2. Use a tripod or strap on a GoPro. He has heard it all before and chooses to ignore it. As they saying goes, you can lead a horse to water but you can't force him to drink.
@MarcosCodas Жыл бұрын
@@WellISaidIt I'd rather have an answer from the person I asked the question to. You don't know what they were thinking when they said that.
@WellISaidIt Жыл бұрын
@@MarcosCodas be my guest.
@murlthomas2243 Жыл бұрын
Thanks to you, with the help of my sister, I’m going through my stuff and my husbands stuff so the kids aren’t overwhelmed. Good luck!
@debrasabalewski9144 Жыл бұрын
The reason you find dimes most of the time it's because everyone carried them for emergencies in case you needed to make a phone call for help how to get a ride home etc etc
@tallyhorizzla3330 Жыл бұрын
As an Australian my idea of a giant spider and your idea of a giant spider vary somewhat.
@CuriosityIncorporated Жыл бұрын
Haha I bet!
@debimacinnis5548 Жыл бұрын
Each time you purchase one of these homes of someone no longer here it is as if the person will never be forgotten because we get to glimpse into their whole lives. Once again your generosity reaches thousands. Thank you Alex
@magic8ball1982 Жыл бұрын
I love these clean-outs. It's like the ultimate mystery box opening.
@dkinsel67 Жыл бұрын
Alex, the bag with the dog stuff, that brown bag in the plastic inside the ceramic urn might be the cremains of the pet. Everything reminds me of memorial setup stuff
@kristysmith9723 Жыл бұрын
I had the same thought.
@eanneikin Жыл бұрын
Every time you say you're going through an older woman's house, I have to steady myself. My favorite eras are 1890/1900s and 1950/1960s and I'm specifically into clothing and houseware so I always get so excited about the "boring" things in these houses! My grandma didn't save anything from the past so I have to live vicariously through these houses, I'd die and go to heaven in this one haha I've got three old Singer machines (all in perfect working condition, my primary one is a Singer 327 zigzag from the 60s that my dad got off Marketplace for free from the original owner!) one being a Featherweight so I nearly screamed when you found that one behind the door!! Edit: THE SINGER BUTTONHOLE KIT!!! That's the exact one for my machine! It matches the color of the machine, the Singer 327. And it's complete and looks like it's barely used! The grips on the metal foot portion get pretty rusty over time so the original one for my machine (that I got from the original owner) wasn't able to be used, and also the clamshell case separates easily which happened to my original one, as well. I was SO lucky to find a complete one at a thrift store last year with minimal rust! I love seeing this stuff in the wild
@judithfairchild8620 Жыл бұрын
Oh my goodness!!! 60 years of stuff. But for me the hands down winner is the featherweight sewing machine takes the prize. A cleaning and oiling and she's good to go. Mom had a Singer similar to it. I remember when she got it.
@patpeters6331 Жыл бұрын
That wooden clock with the fireplace downstairs is from 1947. My parents got one as a wedding gift. We still have it. The clock works and the fireplace lights up.
@chrislongbeard Жыл бұрын
I just picked up one Saturday. 5 bucks because it needs to be rewired.
@The_Smith Жыл бұрын
My Mom would have loved a built in ironing board, her's was always set up in the dining room except on Saturday when it got put away when the house got it's clean, but by after dinner on Sunday she'd have it back out. Mom sewed and the mantra she leaned from one of her teachers was 'pressing is a much a part of doing a good job as the actual sewing'
@WellISaidIt Жыл бұрын
She got that right. Growing up my father had a women and children's garment factory. Working the industrial press (and that press was heavy) was one of my jobs as was the button hole machine and the machine that sewed the buttons on. the pressing had to be on point otherwise we were made to do it again.
@brendashelonko2149 Жыл бұрын
Same with my mother! The ironing board was always set up in her sewing room. Every seam was pressed immediately after being sewn.
@lindawolffkashmir2768 Жыл бұрын
Ironing boards aren’t the only thing they built in. My house has a built in icebox in the basement, and a built in dresser upstairs.
@eanneikin Жыл бұрын
Yup! I sew in a teeny tiny bedroom and use a full size standing ironing board and it's nearly become a permanent figure in my room, despite the lack of space... I'd kill to have one built in!
@jankirschke7425 Жыл бұрын
We had a built in ironing board in the house that I lived in as a child. The house was built in the 1940s. It was there that I learned to iron my dad’s handkerchiefs. When they came off the clothesline, mama would sprinkle them with water and set them in the refrigerator until it was time to iron them. This would have been in the 1960’s.
@mellowyellow20228 ай бұрын
Your wife is so gentle and respectful of other peoples items, even pushing the chairs back at the table. Sweet.❣️
@needfortweed8734 Жыл бұрын
The only problem I have with videos such as these is that I myself want to go out and do the same thing as Alex does. The problematic part is that I neither got the eye, the storage space or an auction house that could take care of the selling part...
@DebraJean196 Жыл бұрын
Minor details that I lack as well lol!
@syedqutubuddin72977 ай бұрын
My feelings exactly
@lesleythompson810 Жыл бұрын
So good to see you back in a house, it's why I started watching your channel, so much fun going thru everything. I'm glad there's no sign of toy cars. Please make sure you wear a mask and gloves when you start clearing out. Best wishes from the UK 🇬🇧
@suseyq4559 Жыл бұрын
These clean outs are what Alex and family (and friends) do best. RIP to the woman who lived there.
@NitrousDiecast Жыл бұрын
Im sad there is no sign of toy cars… 🤣
@didisalyers4460 Жыл бұрын
I couldn’t quit laughing when you saw the big freezer. I love these videos and your humor and personality. You and your wife are just awesome. Thanks for sharing. My life is pretty boring and you guy’s always make it better.
@librarynan4610 Жыл бұрын
My first thought was the same as Alex, “Is there a body!”
@franhunne8929 Жыл бұрын
@@librarynan4610 He showed us the second, he did not open up the first much (there was stuff on the lid) - but there was something DARK in it ...
@barbaraslavinski75516 ай бұрын
There is so much money in that house,all vintage cloths,dishes,figurines, books,paintings etc. Good luck and have fun
@jewelsbarbie6 ай бұрын
I was thinking the same thing. The whole house is full of treasures!
@judes966 Жыл бұрын
Blows my mind how much stuff people accumulate and never get rid of. This was really interesting to watch - I’m hooked now on the outcome.
@debbywickman11038 ай бұрын
And making me get rid of so much so my kids don't have to deal with it
@debo3987 ай бұрын
This is a lifetime of accumulation...some junk...some trash...some treasures...lots of memories that become lost because things just become piles of stuff that the family...if there are any...just does not want or dies not have the time to deal with.
@lindalorton4334 Жыл бұрын
My Mom and Dad were married in 1946 and had that very same Cedar Chest. Made by Lane. It's still in the family being used by my brother and sister in law. A great piece!
@carolgalpin9334 Жыл бұрын
I kept wanting to tell him it was a cedar chest, not a trunk!
@lindalorton4334 Жыл бұрын
@@carolgalpin9334 Me ,too!🤣 hopefully he or Melissa will see our comments.
@MickDickerson Жыл бұрын
Made me think of what we used to call a, “Hope Chest.”
@GrandmaLM Жыл бұрын
My parents married in 1945. I have my mothers, very similar. I have my grandmas too
@GrandmaLM Жыл бұрын
Good place to keep wool clothes because of the cedar lining.
@My2ndnephew Жыл бұрын
Yay, another treasure hunt. These videos sure make me look around and try to visualize how someone would go through my stuff to clear the house out. Makes me think of downsizing.
@vickilewis6730 Жыл бұрын
I was thinking the same thing! Then I thought that I should purposely hide something cool!
@judithfairchild8620 Жыл бұрын
Oh yes!! I downsized a lot when I moved last year. It has taken some adjustments though.
@melaniedale-sutton9801 Жыл бұрын
I am totally the opposite- I emigrated with 2 suitcases - I own nothing of monetary value - Alex would be so disappointed in my collectibles 🤣🤣🤣
@sallyr4057 Жыл бұрын
A house clearance! These are your best episodes. It’s so interesting to see parts of the owners life revealed. Whilst it’s sad for the family, it must be nice for them to see items revealed that bring back happy memories about their relative, without having to do all the hard work. You and Melissa are always so respectful of the belongings too. Looking forward to more of these episodes. 👍
@catzrule5973 Жыл бұрын
So excited for a new series! Large shells are worth more than you think. There was a lovely surprise memory in this video for me. It is 37 years tomorrow since my Dad passed away, and he used to use that very same tv tray often in the 1970's. We live in New Zealand.
@terrirogers7837 Жыл бұрын
Love these episodes so much. I always think about the lives of the people who owned the stuff and reflect on how times moves on. We move on and the stuff stays.
@choochalah Жыл бұрын
I wish the family would have kept the photos....it makes me sad.
@sharonbaptista1122 Жыл бұрын
I love this stuff. I would be there for days looking for treasure only because I am retired with nothing else to do. I wish I lived in your area. I would apply for a job with you guys. Great detective work. Carry on.
@charlottestevens9352 Жыл бұрын
@@choochalah sadly its likely they never knew the person in said photos so feel no need for them
@GuyWithTheDogs Жыл бұрын
@@choochalah It has been his practice to return photos and other things of a personal nature to family members or heirs.
@suewilkinson910 Жыл бұрын
And that's the problem, the stuff stays and some poor soul has to sort it all out and get rid of it. I have learned so much from Alex and other KZbinrs about clutter and hoards. I have moved my mum into a new little place for her final years and I would not let her bring the clutter. In fact she was really glad to leave it behind. 65 years in the same house and never got rid of anything. She loves her new, bright, clean and comfortable little home and the lack of clutter. Sadly I know have to plough through it all and clear it out to sell the house. The garage and attic I am not looking forward too. There are suitcases of my baby clothes in the attic apparently. I'm 60 in 3 weeks time! Why? This stuff is actually a burden.
@mustwereallydothis Жыл бұрын
These videos are always such fun. They're like storage unit videos without all the overblown drama and fake excitement.
@cathycartier48411 ай бұрын
Oh boy !!! Here we go again with a whole house clean up . This is going to be great . Yippee ! .
@LauraGomez-bl2so Жыл бұрын
I love this house! So many vintage books and paintings. Thank you for showing some of the books! I love seeing them. The owner of the house seems like she was a really cool person.
@r.k.2823 Жыл бұрын
Alex, when you mentioned that filmmakers would probably like to have the vintage washer and dryer, I always wondered why you never contracted with movie companies from Canada and the US that have buyers scanning for such items? Also, don't forget there is a HUGE mid-century movement and I am on many Facebook pages for mid-century items and they go absolutely nuts for vintage appliances and furniture. Big money market in the US for sure.
@cherifew3485 Жыл бұрын
I love Danish Modern Furniture and many of the items they call mid century modern are actually Danish Modern furniture! One person called a French Provincial dresser a mid century modern piece of furniture and it amazes me that they don’t know what the type names of furniture are and call it all mid century modern!
@katherinelyons7947 Жыл бұрын
Here we go , great . Glad Melissa gets to go on the first day. Storm tonight in Ireland so this is a great distraction
@cherylbee9899 Жыл бұрын
I love these videos. So exciting to see what you find
@spongebobsqueeze Жыл бұрын
I love these clean outs. The last one had some very nice new expensive stuff but this house has a ton of pretty cool older semi expensive stuff!
@kathybannister656 Жыл бұрын
Loved that Melissa came with you. Always nice to see her! Good luck as you progress through this new task!
@Gale-ph8nc Жыл бұрын
I donated lots of early 1900’s suitcases, trunks, and other things from my grandfather’s stuff to the movie industry props here in Alberta. After being on set, I realized they take very good care of it. I know you’ve also worked in the industry and wonder if you also feel they are well taken care of?
@Chereese0808 Жыл бұрын
Good thinking. I wouldn't have thought of that. They might want the washer dryer.?? Or even some clothing. 😊
@PassionGrows Жыл бұрын
Yes! I love these house clean out series. 🎉
@SwirlingSoul Жыл бұрын
That freezer!! That thing is awesome, I want one! 😁 Absolutely loved this episode and I am looking forward to the rest. Don't you go opening trunks without us now! ;-)) I love to peek into every box, and pot, and drawer and hideaway. It doesn't matter if there's nothing useful in there, but the journey is awesome! And I am always amazed at how much stuff actually does have value. Did you all notice all the ballerina things? So elegant, those paintings. A LOT of these things are beautiful, even if they're not Van Gogh's...
@johannaverplank4858 Жыл бұрын
As someone who makes and sells fine jewelry, I always get so excited when you find nice jewelry during a house clean out!
@gummymummy1234 Жыл бұрын
Hi from Ontario! The white coat in the trunk has the University of Toronto coat of arms crest attached to it. Can't wait to watch as you go through all the memories.
@supergran62 Жыл бұрын
LOL. “Huge spider”. 😂😂😂 Laughs in Australian.
@emilyarchibald1900 Жыл бұрын
Great, another house cleanout series! This one looks like it might have some hidden jems! ❤ Can't wait for the next episode already.
@poppyb7118 Жыл бұрын
Love how Alex can’t contain his excitement and Melissa is so cool xx
@CreatureOTNight Жыл бұрын
How ever "old" the male may be, inside there is still a kid. Women seem to not be that way. Just like a dames looks at a cerain age they fall off a cliffs edge, males just slowly get old.
@leisahammonds4479 Жыл бұрын
@@CreatureOTNight I have seen the looks go both ways.
@nmsspacedude9799 Жыл бұрын
@@CreatureOTNight It seems Alex is living up to his Channel's name, while Melissa's thinking 'Let's just wait and see - is it actually gonna be worth the hassle and hard work?...' (Though I'm sure both are by now very experienced at 'wading' through houses like this!)
@katherinelyons7947 Жыл бұрын
I think that is a vintage deep freeze and I would love it if it works in a retro kitchen, but I am too far away for that to be a reality , which is a relief for my hubby. LOL
@northernerinnc3179 Жыл бұрын
I'm retired...and watching this video makes me vow to clean out my house....which is nothing like the house you are going through--=thank goodness!
@user-wu8jq3cf6r5 ай бұрын
The furniture is gorgeous. That queen bed that you could only see the footboard of was a great design.
@soniak2865 Жыл бұрын
Those kitchen cabinets....my childhood home!! I would pay you to let me help clear this place. Looking forward to this series!!!
@patpeters6331 Жыл бұрын
Lol. I feel the same.
@juliemcneal5742 Жыл бұрын
Same here!
@kathryndeloria1834 Жыл бұрын
My mom always wanted a singer featherweight. My friend found one in a shop so I sent her the money. Her hubby carried it across country as his carryon!!!
@marjoriejohnson45598 ай бұрын
It's so fun to see the treasure hunt take place. It's exciting to think what may be there.
@robinchason4051 Жыл бұрын
That Calvinator freezer one side was for flash freezing and the other side for freezer storage. Been watching you guys from the time Alex and his Dad going through some abandoned buildings and houses. First time I've commented. ❤😊
@anetzband1383 Жыл бұрын
It looked like there were boxes of canning jars in the garage! Melissa will love those if she has a good harvest from her garden this year.
@simsjef Жыл бұрын
I really love these type videos - it’s like going on a historical treasure hunt.
@joannhempen8210 Жыл бұрын
Wow what an amazing house filled with history. I could spend hours going through all of the pictures, newspaper clippings and old things. I love history so much. I bet she was an incredible lady. I love that she was sentimental and kept so many wonderful things!❤
@vickilewis6730 Жыл бұрын
I enjoy having Melissa on camera with you! Looks like there are some really interesting things to go through. I totally understand having the intent of doing a general survey and getting distracted by something really cool! I'd have been by the bookcase myself! Looking forward to this adventure! Stay safe!
@sandralovegrove2805 Жыл бұрын
Lov3 these videos especially when you bring Melissa! Alex, no one can say you have a lazy bone in you!! Amazing the amount of work you do in these situations! Thanks for posting... Canadian fan here, Sandra from Montreal
@johnshaw4140 Жыл бұрын
I hope you find loads of cool stuff and make a profit to get more cool cars , clever of you to build a big new garage at the bottom of the garden and convince Melissa that it's a pool house 🙃
@ViKee010 Жыл бұрын
Cobwebs are usually a good sign that there aren’t poisonous spiders around. Of course this is the rule of thumb for my area. But I’m guessing any spider is a bad spider here. Of course they won’t go in a cedar chest (nor any other critter). So you should be safe sticking your hand inside it. I think this time capsule room is going to yield a treasure or two. I’m so excited to tag along for this one!! 🤟🏼🤍
@michelelecrone50898 ай бұрын
Hello from fellow digger and rescuer of stuff in Pennsylvania, USA! I have been hooked on your show since I watched the entire "potters house" series back when. I love your show and your Canadian accent. I tell my friends to watch. My Time saver comment, when going through jewelry boxes if they are empty leave them open so you guys don't waste time opening a second time! I do that with empty Dvd and video game cases also. You are so brave with all the spiders and mice! Wish I could help you dig!
@JKerr-iy2jr Жыл бұрын
Glad this one will be more worth your time than the last one! It’s nothing to SNEEZE AT!
@1ofDVSurvivorJohnnyDeppsRandos Жыл бұрын
That's a beautiful Ceder Chest, I have a family heirloom one passed down to me just like it.♥️ What a great clean-out home you two bought, with a Lot of hidden gems so far! ➖spiders🕷️🕸️😏
@sandrapresnal5486 Жыл бұрын
My Grandma and Great Grandma both had cedar chests like that. My sister has the one that was my Great Grandmas.
@chrys77cross Жыл бұрын
I wish you commented on the lamps! I would like to learn more about them. She must have been a collector of some sort! My 7yo son and I love watching these house clean-outs and enjoy the hunt as you dig around.
@jamiewilks2421 Жыл бұрын
I love your videos, and my husband and I just purchased a home with a shed that has decades worth of stuff in it, so we are getting to treasure hunt. How you cleared out the split level hoarder house in a week is amazing to me, because I now realize the sheer volume of work just to clear it out, not to mention sorting things for trash,keep, resell.
@jenford7078 Жыл бұрын
I'm 66 and by the time Alex has done a few more of these my son won't have a drawer or closet to empty when I'm gone... Down-size, down-size, down-size and throw your junk out folks!
@PK-bh1ww Жыл бұрын
NO NO keep it and he can have a big auction and make $ back on it. You'd be amazed at what people will buy. I go to auctions and people love bxs of old stuff.
@paulinemcallister9855 Жыл бұрын
Me too I got 4kids I give them things and get rid of photo s they do not know the people got small house no were to put things this house is big should have been done long time ago not fair leave all that nanapolly xscotland ☮️
@susanluersman9191 Жыл бұрын
Yay, a Singer Featherweight! It has the bobbin case which is very important as replacements cost plenty. I have a ‘48 and got it before the prices went crazy. I quilt with it! I am not sure what they go for in Canada, but in the US it can be $600-$1500 for a 221, depending on condition.222’s are way more! I am happy with my one! That also was neat cedar chest in the basement. It looked in great shape from the top!
@christinaapplegate5281 Жыл бұрын
Cameo is an easy $350-$400. I found a cameo for$.50 at a yard sale and sold it for $375!Also found vintage earrings at the same price at that sale but kept them for myself! Wishing you luck on the new house clear out ❤
@verity1234 Жыл бұрын
Alex. that's not a "trunk" it's a cedar hope chest. And it's in really good condition. for the spider webs you need to travel with those swiffers that are extendable. poke it ahead of you to gather up all the cobwebs before they start grabbing for you :D
@wandamackenzie144 Жыл бұрын
Yay another clear out! Looks like good potential. So funny about the Feather weight 😆 Ask and you receive ❣
@theviewfromthebside570 Жыл бұрын
This place earned the name “The Tiffany Lamp House”. I have that same orange saucepan with lid. Found it for $5 at VV in the 90s. I spotted it as soon a you made your way to the spider. Cheers from Mill Woods!
@teeh1959 Жыл бұрын
So funny! The minute you showed the spider, my whole body shuddered.... they you mentioned that "someone just got the "hee-bee-gee-bees out there " Yup! That was me!!
@marjielalonde3875 Жыл бұрын
It looks promising in there! I hope you find some amazing things; you work so very hard in these clear outs and deserve whatever profit you can make. Love from Vancouver Island. (Can`t wait to see the jewelry!)
@rosehogan2861 Жыл бұрын
I would have no problem given you a hand to sort stuff not afraid of hard work But I live in Ireland . looking forward to seeing more from this home May God bless the family and the Lady who passed may the angels of grace wrap their wings around her and guide her into a heavenly home with a fantastic reunion Amen .
@christinemarsh4827 Жыл бұрын
Beautifully said
@ammother Жыл бұрын
SO MUCH cool stuff. This will be fun. May I suggest to put old papers, receipts, notes, packaging, etc. in boxes and sell by the lot. That ephemera is a treasure for us crafters, and we would love to have the opportunity to buy and give them new life.
@RubeeMae366 Жыл бұрын
Can’t wait to see what treasures you uncover! Thanks for sharing this with us! I love how you and Melissa are so caring with each other!
@LinFo23 Жыл бұрын
I close my eyes when you walk on top of stuff, even though you appear to be careful. And, I would be excited to find all the treasures as well!
@katjafranczek7714 Жыл бұрын
My house has the ironing board cupboard in the kitchen too. As a quilter, it is usually set up with the iron ready to go. I love this lady's taste. Hope I still have an account with Kastner!
@dearnapst Жыл бұрын
This looks like a great house, full of vintage things. Can't wait for next episode.
@jemzeldab7086 Жыл бұрын
New favorite quote by Alex with his (admirably) extensive knowledge of history and antiques- "It's probably from about the 1930's...because that's about the age of that" (referring to the violin case) 😆 Words are hard, but your videos are always entertaining and educational, not to mention inspiring.
@shinykazzadragon Жыл бұрын
That globe in the dining room, and the jewelry, makes me jealous.
@maryfeiten884 Жыл бұрын
Another great adventure! Exciting! I love your hair Melissa! I love the highlights on you! Stay safe and please wear a mask Alexander. Have fun!
@wildaltarose Жыл бұрын
This takes on a whole new meaning to hoarding. I love to collect and save, but I can’t take the dirt and mouse deposits.
@stephjezo64706 ай бұрын
Go watch the potter's house series. This is nothing.
@moladhdodhia164 Жыл бұрын
How do you have energy to take all this on,so overwhelming and time consuming, but..you Most certainly are quite the expert's and so wonderful at what you all do,most certainly not a Ralph Kramden,you follow through on all you do,so impressive.
@chanmi1957 Жыл бұрын
This looks like it will be a great time! I enjoy your clean out videos.
@mcncirce Жыл бұрын
A good spider community usually means there is very little damp in the building - I don't like spiders but will take them over mold and mildew any day.
@desereetouchet9294 Жыл бұрын
Looks like it's going to be a fun one to watch. It's impressive that you found the right keys for the garage :)
@tanyabarker4406 Жыл бұрын
Woo hoo another house clean out, more living vicariously for the couch potatoes in the world. Looking forward to more. 👏👌😉❤️
@lynnmoore2664 Жыл бұрын
I really love and enjoy watching these episodes of Alex cleaning out these houses and seeing the treasures he finds!
@giclat1098 Жыл бұрын
Featherweight!!! I have one and loooove 😘 it! I particularly love I can repair and tune it myself! Mine was in the case for 16 years and it sewed perfectly right out of the case! Keep it!!!
@giclat1098 Жыл бұрын
That buttonholer works with the Featherweight! Best buttonholer ever!
@susanluersman9191 Жыл бұрын
Gi Clat, what year? Mine is a ‘48.
@richardstump45824 ай бұрын
😊Alright!! Great Stuff You All Are Finding!!😊 Love Your Viedo s!! For Sure !! Thank You, For In Viting Me Along!! See You NextTime!!😊
@moladhdodhia164 Жыл бұрын
I bet you would have so many viewers who would come help you for free,just cuz it's such fun,I know I would love it,if my energy levels allowed me to,I just cleaned out all my closets,drawers,basement, already packed up for Goodwill.
@janb2162 Жыл бұрын
Folks, it looks good so far! Wow that was a fun video!
@lauraleefairchild6509 Жыл бұрын
Alex, Melissa, wear a dust mask to stay healthy through this process🥰
@cynthiaoxley4930 Жыл бұрын
Alex, your videos are always entertaining and educational. I'm looking forward to this chapter! God bless you and family.
@Varulfen95 Жыл бұрын
Not even five minutes in and I already love a lot of the furniture, this is going to be a good episode. :D
@marystrenke30508 ай бұрын
I remember the ironing board in the wall!!!
@joellenmeek658 Жыл бұрын
The amber pendant looked very Art Nouveau. Happy hunting.