Tearing Walls Down - It's Even Nastier Than We Thought

[@quietpassage]

A suggestion, Art: wear a Tyvek suit while gutting the house to ensure protection against the spores getting into clothing, etc. . My experience with disaster relief house mucking tells me that even your studs need treatment or replacement. It’s pretty intense and time-consuming. A group called Cajun Army (Louisiana) does amazing mucking work after floods/hurricanes. Maybe they can help with some great advice. They’re amazing, amazing, experienced volunteers. Good luck and stay safe!!!

[@MstresVampy]

Deserve a boost...make sure to like this comment might be worth the shared knowledge.

[@ezrieb139]

Maybe some of us can help cover the cost, or donate the suits for you and Bri? Put them in your Amazon wish list?

[@pippaseaspirit4415]

If you get too hot in the Tyvek suit just have nothing but underwear beneath it!

[@susiessoapstuff1459]

Thank you for mentioning the Cajun Army! They do amazing work, and are so very kind! I'm from Louisiana, and I know some of the people in the Cajun Army.

[@nathanaelcard]

I mean, this knowledge is good to have, but this isn't a disaster relief situation. Once the walls are torn out, you'll benefit from an inspection but I don't think studs need to be replaced if you're willing to put in the man hours to treat them. Just keep that house as dry as you can this winter, and don't seal anything until you've treated and have warm/dry conditions. Still, the outer layer is worth considering. Don't bring that mold into the rental

[@dianerathe5049]

I noticed when art was down in the basement/cellar awhile back all the windows that old timers would have opened and closed for air flow/ventilation had been sealed off/boarded over. Ventilation is so important...old timers knew it, too. Need to reopen those based on the season to help get proper air flow. It will do wonders to help prevent the situation from repeating once you get everything back together again. 💜💙💚

[@emmylove9912]

Good eye 👀. Hopefully art notices your comments

[@sabinewren6588]

Get rid of the books Bri. I am a book lover and I understand how hard it is to throw out books you love. The spores are in them and will follow you to your new home, the trailer, your car ect.

[@kathycagg6531]

Renee Andrews , mold remediation company has said books can be cleaned

[@belindawhisman2634]

@@kathycagg6531 but is it worth all that cleaning cost? Most books can be replaced unless given to you by someone that is very sentimental. Probably be cheaper to buy all the same books new as to clean them. I wouldn't take the chance with it making me or my kids sick. I know she won't keep them with all the trouble she has had with this mold. Once the house is finished and as it comes along, as the saying goes, "Out with the old and in with the new" will probably have a big impact to help her depart with them.

[@kathycagg6531]

Belinda Whisman , I don’t know. It’s one of many things they will have to figure out for themselves. My point is that books are cleanable if they want to go that route.

[@bncsmom1]

@@kathycagg6531 And just in this video, she says it would be a huge cost. I wonder if we can help replace them. @Art and Bri (I don't know if that'll tag you, here's hoping...) How about getting us a list through Amazon or something of your favorite books in your collection so some of us can start helping you replace them! :)

[@kellyestes5482]

K Barnes , and unless it is sentimental and professionally cleaned, all books are replaceable. I use a site called ABE.com. It’s amazing what you can find there.

[@FarmerC.J.]

The best unsolicited advice I could share with you is to take that house all the way down to the ground! I lived in a house that almost killed us with three of the most deadly molds to the World! Your immune system will warn you when you get exposed to mold. Get a really good respirator mask with the cans on each side...the fiber mask are only good for about 15 minutes per my environmental dr. Stay safe❤️🙏🏻✝️

[@zaneymay]

I hope they see this and take it to heart.

[@jpgaffney248]

Absolutely everything MUST go, maybe even the studs & joists & beams. I feel you Bri about the books. But again all MUST go, please!

[@cindyjones3216]

I think they should just bite the bullet and hire a team of people to come out there and tear the place down. In the long run the time saved is valuable and prevents Art from being so exposed to toxins. The family needs him healthy!

[@donyarborough4561]

With all the problems the family with the mold how could anyone think it could be eliminated. I would build another house as close as I could but not connected now. What will they do if they gut it and build it back and still have problems. All that time and money wasted. I vote to build a new house.

[@margieitsabouttime5157]

Sorry after seeing that I would never move my family back in that house. Open up your go fund me page, bull doze the place and find a brand new 5 bedroom manufactured home and in three months you can be living in your own home again.

[@donyarborough4561]

I agree right now is the wrong time to buy building supplies. The prices have tripled. Buy a manufacturered home and put it as close to

[@billwhitis9997]

That's a little over the top.

[@kimmurphy6864]

IT LOOKS LIKE YOU NEED TO JUST BUILD A WHOLE NEW HOUSE ON THE FOUNDATION!!!!

[@betsyoman7173]

The studs are moldy too. And even if they didn't show mold, they would be contaminated because they're next to the moldy wood.

[@eastmanresearch3143]

I wonder if the mold can be power washed on those studs and sealed w/ a primer like kilz.

[@Maybe_Crazy05]

I lived in military housing that was infested with mold including black mold and they wouldn’t fix anything and told me to clean the walls with bleach! We were so sick and the final thing was when my 4 month old stopped breathing and we had to move out because they wouldn’t fix it. Art I would recommend taking off those clothes before going into the camper because it’s all on your clothes. I hope everything turns out good for y’all.

[@debbieblick5403]

We also lived in military housing full of mold. We were very sick for years!

[@mrsjones3742]

I was hoping someone would suggest removing the clothes before going around the family and in the living space

[@mason-dixon-north]

Growing up, I lived in a house that was built in 1932. We had the same mold issue. My dad cleaned everything then put small vents in the wall on the outside to allow airflow between the outside wall and interior drywall and insulation. It worked well.

[@dianerayburn1728]

Yes. Ventilation is top priority. And a well insulated house still needs to be able to breathe.

[@magsv4786]

We did this to our house and the mold spores die off, as for the wet wall i imagen the roofing maybe leaking, but ventilation is important in least sun space, the whole house probably doesn't need to be stripped only the back end. but looking at the walls i cant see ventilation at all.

[@lindageorge6174]

I don't think I'd want to eat that close to the house where you just tore down the walls and mold spores are flying all over! I think I would be wearing gloves, and wash my hands before I eat!

[@alanviner3711]

Take it from experience, you have no vapor barrier, no insulation and the vapor barrier has to be on the outside structure before siding and cladding.. the least expensive way to do this is knock it down to just studded walls and start over...it will take forever this time of year to dry it out. This time do it right. and start fresh.. Starting with the roof, and work down from there.. doing it right replacing it without sealing it from the roof down is a mistake..

[@clarekrishan1597]

and from what I can see on this clip your exterior siding has no separation gap to the grade the clapboards touch the grassed over areas in your yard ie the earth, the main moisture source, wicking up into the walls above? PA code requires 6" up from the ground (we just resided the homes in our HOA and were irked to see newly installed siding erroneously installed was depressing... since the project was required because original stucco was failing)

[@bodgerliz5138]

Yes and there doesn't seem to be any method of ventilation, passive or mechanical. No wonder people get ill. I'd suggest looking at MVHR installation in the rebuild. (that is:. Mechanical Ventilation and Heat Recovery where fresh air is drawn in and heated by the warm air being extracted. Great system.)

[@betsyoman7173]

Get a shower tent like campers use so that you can strip and shower outside before you have contact with anyone. And don't take your moldy clothes in the camper.

[@lindastrandquist2429]

Last time he showered in the house not the camper so I think he's covered that part.

[@sandieblack4860]

@Opy Brook I also think he turned the hydro off so, no hot water to shower with in the old house??

[@simplynej]

Bri, the voice of reason, recommending working hours and a schedule to keep you sane and keep the homestead consistent = love!!

[@melissajones6716]

Word of advice. When you go to eat take everything off then wash before eating. The spores get everywhere and you can digest them. Also before hugs ECT change clothes and wash off. Don't want any of you sick.

[@quietpassage]

Melissa Jones I hope he gets a Tyvek suit. Someone should suggest that to him.

[@roxannegray2796]

@@quietpassage people have. I'm glad to see he has goggles & a respirator mask. He still needa a suit and gloves.

[@donaldmiller8629]

@ Melissa Jones , Yes, Melissa , I have noticed that Art is not wearing adequate protections. As a nurse Art should know better.

[@PegsGarden]

Sweet Bri and Art, you both have such an overwhelming job ahead of you, we are all cheering you on and all praying everything is done and you can celebrate the day when you enter you new clean and healthy home!!!

[@candylynn152]

Love The Positive Support ~ Thank You❣️I Know They’ll Appreciate Your Kind Words❣️ 🥰💞😍

[@paulsinclair3401]

Art & Bri........ I know that I said this right at the beginning when you first discovered the mould and were considering what to do about it, but I really do have to say it again, despite many here accusing those who give advice in love through experience as being somehow 'negative' because it's been arbitrarily decided that it comes under 'not having anything nice to say'? .......... How do you therefore suggest that we protect you all? Because 'keeping quiet' so as to not seem 'negative' in any way, when we KNOW that doing the wrong thing and that it cannot succeed is bound to hurt you and the family more in the future! We speak out of care and love for you all......... As somebody who at nearly 70 years old has spent decades in the construction industry - mostly in Europe - though also in the USA, Canada, Australia, etc., I know that no matter what you do to an old house with mould in the very fabric of the building, you will not get it all and even if you could, because it's now integrated into those materials, it will surface again at the very first opportunity in the future. That's why The Word of God says that homes with mould should be burnt to the ground! It will be faster, easier and ultimately safer to knock it all down and start again using 21st century materials, NOT more wood wherever you can avoid it! Light gauge steel frame and mould resistant board such as MgO board etc., will give you a damp and mould proofed house and a fire resistant house. The cost of the materials for a new house of the sort I describe will be well within the cost raised already. I just find it staggering that here we are in 'Buck Rogers' 21st century and yet people still insist on utilising thousand year old technology and materials for houses. Anyway, in love I've said my piece this one time and respect that the decision is 100% yours....... Wishing you and your beautiful family all the very best in whatever you decide to do.

[@anniepurse2831]

I pray Art listens to experienced people like yourself. It is not negative saying these things. It is love for him and his family.

[@eaglegoldengate4184]

I know in Israel, Rabbis come to inspect anything that appears as mold and insists on it being cleansed with fire or similar. It is treated as an evil spirit or something.

[@pameladecicco6509]

Well said. I echo your sentiments Mr. Sinclair. Thank you for showing love through truth.

[@raffaellavitiello1762]

Totaly told in true love we know YESHUA BLESS, this precious message

[@suecleveland3226]

When I saw the studs with mold on them, my heart broke. I don’t like to say this but maybe you should tear it down and start new without risk of mold getting started again. Just my take on it🤔

[@katsmama813]

So glad to see you start this project. It helps that you enjoy the work.

[@PromisedJubilee]

Bri, what you said about mold and the differing opinions is SO TRUE. When we were going through our mold situation I spent 4 months telling my husband something was wrong (some of that time I literally thought I was dying), until I found out you could test for it. That test saved us. I felt SO VALIDATED. I cried when the test came in and it was so bad, because then I knew I wasn't a crazy hypochondriac. Something WAS wrong.

[@wendybutler4113]

With that much water in your house, it’s a total tear down. You will spend far less on a new build with a new water treated foundation and new mold free materials.

[@patstrong547]

Opening up the walls will expose where the water is coming in. It will show where the excavation will be most effective.

[@Ventura0404]

I am so glad to see you started. I know it’s the hardest time. And makes it harder with what you’re finding. You got this

[@cynthiafisher9907]

That was a great idea, Bri, to start involving the kids in your giving! I never thought of that when ours were growing up. We did teach them to give, but it would have been a lot more meaningful if we had all done it together. You’re such a great mom, dad and family!

[@radhikam2401]

Praying for you, Art! This is going to be SO tough. But for what it is worth we are here cheering you on. The end result will be amazing. You got this!!

[@candylynn152]

They Need LotS of Support: Thank You ~ I Know They’ll Truly Appreciate Your Kind Words❣️❣️ 🥰💞😍

[@tammymorgan9309]

Art, I knew when you started the process you'd get fired up about doing it! Go get 'em!

[@janetamerantes3640]

So glad Brianna is seeing a doctor. You come first for health. Love seeing your progress 💓🥰 Art.

[@rogerflanigan6427]

The moisture in the walls was caused by condensation. No insulation and no house wrap ( back then they used tar paper ) means the air inside the walls was colder or hotter than the inside and condensation formed inside the walls. The siding needs to come off and house wrap applied.

[@sonyagregory5711]

Wow! Good luck. And remember that moisture can also come from below. I wonder sometimes if you don't have a spring or water table under your foundation somewhere! 😊🙏🙏🙏❤❤❤

[@jennifercrooms]

Great music, great energy. You're on a roll ☺,yay!

[@NanaTrece9444]

Art I think it is great that you are working to do the job right and not just a patch job. I love that you think so much about what is right for your family. Believe it or not that is a rare thing in this day and age. Bri you are very blessed and I know that you are a blessing to your husband and children as well.

[@mcleodhomestead2387]

That's awesome. Let that man keep going when he has the ambition. So much aggression gets out by doing that. Bri you deserve being able to go to that Dr. Great work guys and I look forward to watching

[@lindafrench5412]

Hello everyone! I'm glad you started the reno. Please get good advice from professionals on that mold and keep the family safe. Look forward to see the finished product. Blessed Be 😎

[@marlenaquaintance6599]

Hello, I own a 120 year old house and we have a half dirt basement. It is very damp in our house year round. I'm sure someone has told you this but.... borax kills mold. I mixed borax and water and 'mopped' all of our board in the basement worked like a charm. Also everything that was gutted we painted the inside with mold killing paint mostly for the future because ours was in the air and coming from the damp dirt crawl space. Btw you guys are awesome. Everything takes time and it all can not be done in one day.

[@IluvGdaddy]

I'm so excited for you to start taking down those walls. To know that you have other homesteaders around to occasionally come help is such a blessing in sure. I'm praying for you all. God blessed

[@KDMace-nn5si]

Great transition from when you threw the hay at the camera! And so funny how you edited your lunch time conversation over the time lapse!! I mean I was cracking up!

[@denselypackedfancy]

you may want to invest in a couple of large garbage cans to keep next to you and fill with debris as you go. Easy to carry them out and dump them in a dumpster, and it keeps your work area clean without so many trips outside.

[@MarillaAnne]

out with a dolly even

[@nathanaelcard]

Use wheels every time you can!

[@nancysutton7891]

Great advice... I was cringing with Art's taking a 'handful' of moldy wood for each of the multiple trips. I think the mindset that makes a good nurse, is not the one that makes a good 'renovator' ... hard to change our habitual way of thinking.

[@4philipp]

Lots of surprises. My 3 tips: 1) spend no money until the house is completely gutted 2) skip step #1 and just tear down the entire house. The mold will likely also affect structural members of the structure. 3) rebuild using ICF

[@tonym4181]

Hello Art & Bri and family, greetings from Tasmania. I don't want to stick my nose into your business, but as a 68 year old carpenter/joiner who has tackled similar Reno's as you have ahead of you I am hoping you have considered all the implications of this task. There will be. Huge cost in both money and time, way more than you estimate. This will take you away from farming your land and interfere with family time as well. As well you will need to put time into your new fermenting venture. Some times we want to do it all ourselves, don't I know this, but in hind site it would have been best to get help or consider alternatives. Have you considered demolishing the house and trucking in a new pre built one. It bothers me that if some of these mould spores evade you they may re_appear in the new Reno. There will also be an increased chance of you injuring yourself on the job, God forbid. A pre built will see you in a new home much sooner as you already have water, power and sewage in place. Also I believe many of your followers/fans would prefer to see you go this route, and should you have a short fall in money may be only too happy to help out further. Hope I haven't offended you with my comments but I know how we can wear ourselves out by taking on too much. Anyway consider the options prayerfully and follow the Lord's leading. God Bless All of you.

[@sandieblack4860]

Tony, I so agree with you. I understand how hard it must be for Art and Bri to consider tearing everything down and starting from scratch but when it comes to health sometimes we have to do what we have to do!. A nice double wide or even a shed to house where they could refinish the inside themselves might work. If that wasn't going to give them the space they need then maybe consider joining two sheds together and going from there. Nice new start and able to sleep at night not wondering if any of the kids were getting sick. Sorry everyone, I didn't mean for this to sound like a put down but it is going to be such a long job doing it this way and no guarantees at the end. Forgive me for interfering, Love to everyone and stay safe.

[@katiengland1529]

Bri, I completely agree! I worked in an office which was contaminated with mold. One of my coworkers and I became very ill. I have since changed jobs and am doing much better. I pray for you all and understand the stress of a complete remodel. Will you ever consider accepting volunteers to help with the house?

[@easycountrygardens2001]

demo the whole house and build new. That way you have a fresh start and sure of no mold.

[@pameladecicco6509]

I love y'all dearly, and the truth is love, even if it dents the ego sometimes. Do you know how the Amish feel about mold? You are a beautiful family, but in all honesty you are in way over your heads. This is a safety issue. Bulldoze the house, start fresh. You will be provided for. Once you know, you know better. With love.❤🇮🇪🍀

[@pameladecicco6509]

@Opy Brook It is a good thing, total respect. They will abandon/tear down any structure with mold infestation. They know.

[@williammatthews2948]

Happy to see the progress. Please stay healthy. Mold isn't something to take lightly. Have a blessed and safe day. Take care.

[@brandeissports3436]

Great progress. Keep up the good work. I love how you two have your ‘checks and balances’ system together. Good luck going forward.

[@mariezafonte6473]

So sorry about the books but better safe than sorry. Find out the safest way to get rid of them. Art, I'm no expert, but wear more protective gear. Stay safe for your family.

[@toniemmett43]

Well look at the views and all the enclosures you have. A house can be rebuilt but those views are one in a million. Your kids are happy and love their property. You can do this and you will have a gorgeous safe home in the end. I am anxious to see the progress. I understand wanting to work with what you have. Congrats on getting started. Hang in there and if you get frustrated then take a step away for a day or two.

[@lindagraebel8280]

Bri, don't ever let anyone make you feel like your health struggle is not legitimate. Sometimes when others don't have the same experience, it's very difficult for them to understand, though I'm sure they mean well. I have asthma and just came back to a very smokey home from one of the Oregon fires. I struggle to breath when others say they can't smell smoke at all. I like that you show your struggles as well as how you work your way through them. You still have faith and joy and you know you have help to get through it all. Bless you all.

[@kpattenvan]

I have made a few comments before that we bought a homestead and we are going through the same thing. Infact all 7 of us are living in 1 bedroom 1 bath apartment. Anyways, we ordered 2 dehumidifiers from Amazon. We left them running 24/7. And each day we were shocked how many times we had to dump buckets of watet out. Eventually we just hooked a hose up. But it dtied out the air, and the mold. When mold dosent have moisture it dies. So it helped protect us, and made the material we took out safer. Just a thought. (Wr learned this from our local mold renovation company).

[@sowmanyseedlings]

Yes Art! So proud of you! Great work today! Big hugs Bri I understand how difficult low lows can be, the feeling is terrible. Very much looking forward to the progression of the house project! Renovations are exciting, its going to be so worth it

[@kathydavie7004]

You both are amazing! May God protect!

[@cynthiahurry-asoulsearcher729]

Everything you're doing is necessary, but take it from one who knows...you are REALLY going to miss those lathe walls. Really. Can't wait to see what the rest of the tear out looks like. Great start, Art!

[@hollyslaughter5505]

Great to see you working on the house. I can hardly wait till the day y’all move back in. I’m sure you feel the same

[@Hobocreekfarm]

I chuckled at the “start it off with a bang”.

[@marshasmith6320]

Great job Art. You got this. God bless you and your family.

[@bonniewooters6796]

👍👍👍. LOVE how you’re feeling young again Art as you take on one of the most difficult things yet......securing the safety for your family AND realizing it IS GOING to be a major job. You’ve put your journey on KZbin but I’m still shocked how many people only want to tear you down. Some are supportive and then there are others who always have a BUT added on. Others are darn nasty. I don’t know how you both can take all the criticism you get on so much you share. You both have a strong bond and BACK to handle it all and still put out such beautiful videos of a family’s journey like hearing the joyous sounds of the kids in the background loving life. We all have things that come up in life that we don’t wish to share cuz maybe we should have known better. You are very open with good and bad and keep on working to make things better AND have videos to keep so one day you’ll look back on memories. This is why I will follow you and cheer you on cuz I’m certain someone out there is learning from you. And loving the content and thought that is put into each video of YOUR life’s journey. Don’t let the Monday morning quarterbacks get ya down. Just stay safe and move on and capture that youthful spring in your step as you keep on making a better life for your family. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@pameladecicco6509]

There is a difference between "quarterbacking" and showing concern for the health and safety of a family in a very dangerous situation.

[@_-Sweets-_]

I'm tickled pink😊😊😊I know Bri is soooo overjoyed at how hard you're working Art🥰🥰🥰

[@jmortsail]

One year later. Just want to say good on you for taking the time to rest and recoup. You guys are awesome! Best of luck!

[@dorisartman]

Great job on an overwhelming task. I'm praying for your heart and protection. It's a great start and even though its looking like a bigger job, I'm glad you are up for doing it right. Please do get a suit, and get help for what you are not sure on. Better safe than sorry. God Bless you and your family.

[@TheBanjoman]

Your doing a fine job gutting the house. God bless Your family.

[@bryanbooth53]

Just watching this morning and I noticed the water in the walls. It’s possible that it is condensation caused by moisture migrating up the walls from the crawlspace. Look into ballon framing Vs platform framing. It’s likely because of age that the house is ballon framed which makes the stud cavities open to the crawlspace.

[@harrytustin5260]

So happy to see you working on the house and are following safety.

[@susiessoapstuff1459]

At what point do you just raze it and start over?

[@gramz55now]

Art you are really amazing..All of your responsibilities, and your fermenting, tending to the children and the farm and now gutting this house alone..I was married to a man like you once but he passed on at an early age..I so do miss him

[@elizabethmoyer3807]

I just love the time lapse when you're tearing out the walls.

[@wallspatty]

I think it would be so much safer for everyone and as much work it's going to take, it would be better to level it and start new. What do the professionals in this field say would be best. I just love you and Bri and your family! Dont want anything to happen to you. You guys work so hard for everything!

[@cynthiahurry-asoulsearcher729]

Bri, please talk more about your share give save system. I'm not familiar with this, but I was an only child coming up. I'm intrigued to know about it. I'm sure it builds values beyond monetary.

[@nunyabizness3890]

I'm not Bri, but we did this here with our children when they were younger. Here are a few links to get you started: www.daveramsey.com/blog/money-lessons-kids-arent-taught-in-school www.busykidshappymom.org/give-save-spend-banks-make-your-own/ Google "Give, Save, Spend" for more information and ideas on how to teach yourself and your children how to manage money. HTH.

[@belindaforeman7780]

Great start I love seeing how happy are Art getting stuck into the house good on you 👍🏼😊

[@thelkabibb3774]

Wow just one room the dampness and mold. So glad you have started. It's a huge project but you will prevail. Your family is so awesome and will be your motivation to continue. Don't be afraid to reach out for help. God Bless

[@moda78z]

Art, you should make a bit longer vids of you gutting the house etc. Ppl actually think it’s fun to watch! I know I do 😃👍. And you could put in more ads👍. Renovation and building of different things are very popular on KZbin so you should take advantage of this moment and show us more 😍

[@Kelleena1on1]

Monana agreed .:)

[@To_Live_Is_To_Suffer]

@@Kelleena1on1 I 100% agree... With the age of the house and the story behind their farm I think it will be very interesting to watch and probably quite popular. I did restoration for years and you'd be amazed at the things you find demoing old houses... Whether it be artifacts or different construction methods....

[@Kelleena1on1]

To Live is to Suffer cool id like to see that from their end for sure

[@belindawhisman2634]

@@To_Live_Is_To_Suffer I think maybe he should consider doing the house as seperate vids from his family ones. I know that guy has several channels Demolition something. Anyway, I think he will want to continue to do more as he said he did already. Getting started is always the hardest part.

[@gailreese4699]

Art it is good that you can clean up as you go. It will help out when you start putting things back together.

[@ginenice4185]

I wish the world would be ok, so we can come over and help you guys in anyway. Bri, please sort all the things outside your camper, you never know if there is any molds in them that you cannot see.

[@lindas8350]

So glad you are "digging in" and you can tell you are Happy Art and of course Bri. God be with you and your family during this endeavor.

[@petyshaw3643]

Art you are doing great on the demo. It's great to see the progress/ accomplishment of each day. Keep the motivation going, try for a room a day if you can. And you'll be done so quickly. Stay healthy 🌷

[@1957mumsy]

Art take the whole lot down and rebuild, a little advice get that boiler out of the basement it maybe some of the cause of the mold as the moisture rises through the walls adding to the mold it travels

[@josettesciberras1613]

You are excellent parents. In giving you receive back a million times

[@beekind4141]

Best wishes to you all getting that house back to a home ..I only want to cheer you on in whatever you are doing. Thanks for sharing your life with us

[@redbarnhomestead7384]

The condensation is a ventilation issue. Will need to redo that from the roof down.

[@DizzyIzzyMom]

Oh Art you are dear man. You work so hard.

[@pearldunn6672]

What a great day of progress Art. You accomplished a lot and you now know what you are dealing with. Way to go!

[@loraineleuschke4186]

You guys need to have documentation of a plan that works together to get back into the house safely. I would be afraid to move into the house without professional remediation.

[@kathytaylor9798]

Pouring a concrete slab and putting up a pole building and slowly putting in partitions would give your large family a lot of space and it would be safe and a lot faster. 🥰

[@mommabscrochetkitchen2439]

What a wonderful start! Now you are going to go full steam. It's just the daunting task of starting! Looking forward to more demolition videos! Be blessed!

[@thomascdurham9130]

Hi Art, Glad to see you got started. On the wet wall. I reall could not see how far up the wet wall was but here are a few ideas. If the dampness was lower than 4Ft. and in one corner, I would look for wicking from the ground source of water, even from a roof down spout. If the wall is damp uniforn from top to bottom then definitely condensation. This why building wrap and vapor barrier with good insulation is so important. And believe is or mid summer and mid winter is when condensation between wall form the most. Thing of it has a weather system, when a cold fron colides with a warm front, we end up with rain. That's what happening between the walls with the summer exterior heated walls meets the air condition interior wall. In the winter, it's the opposite. You have your heated warn interior wall meeting the cold exterior wall in winter's elements. So house wrap, good insulation and vapor barrier will prevent a healthy inviornment for mole. Great job in getting started, work safe and carry on!

[@kimrichards5576]

You guys have a long messy road ahead of yourselves but once it's all said and done, you can sit back, enjoy your new renovated home and be a whole family again with no worries over your heads. I love watching people who renovate their homes so hope to see more of it with longer videos. God Bless y'all! 🥰🤗

[@vivianwilliams2216]

It was so awesome watching you work on your 🏡 home, that's a lot of mold, Just listening to how happy you felt working on the walls was great!😊👍💕💕💕

[@kendallricker9633]

With the complete tear down, you will know all the issues and you will be able to make sure the outside gets the vapor wrap and insulation in the walls, same with wiring and the like. It seams like a monster but you are getting it done one step at a time. Great JOB....and just like the bulbs you put in the ground...the winter must come and go before you get the beauty in the spring. Keep your eye on the prize and have faith in each other. Hugs and best wishes to you all. Thanks for posting.

[@YourAverageWitch]

Keep the count going to 1k and have a party! Bri looked so pretty and happy in that last shot

[@nickie6208]

I really love the Arthur’s funny side is coming out. So nice to see the house getting attention

[@intentionalhomesteadingmi]

At this point you may as well keep the episode count going 🤣 Every bit is progress. Praying for your guys as you continue to uncover and assess the plan of attack 🙏🏻

[@smrccsjc]

Crying right with you. This has been a year for many of us. God's grace is definitely enough! There is an old hymn called O love that Wilt not let me go. One of the lines says I trace the rainbow through the rain and feel the promise is not vain that mourn shall tearless be.

[@lisamanly4526]

So proud of you Art. The first day of demo went great! Getting started is the hardest part.

[@valoriel4464]

Congratulations on the progress on your house. Excited to follow along. Thank you.

[@lilbie2329]

The satisfaction on your face just knowing you finally got started.....

[@tessie652001]

When we had to gut out our home because of a flood. We used shockwave you can get it from amazon a gallon goes along ways we sprayed the bone of the house and everything left . It killed the mold , thank our lord .

[@shawna1117]

Yay! I’m so glad to see you getting that mold out of your house! Unbelievable how much is hidden in those walls! May you find joy and strength in this season.. have hope and know that it’s working together for the good! Blessings and healing and health to your whole family from ours! 🕊👍🏻☀️🍂🍁🇨🇦

[@jfarm8854]

Prayers for each day of your remodel and move to the rental. Yours is such a sweet family and journey.

[@MsSherryjh]

Bri, totally agree about including the kids in the giving decisions. It's also another way of saying kindness is one of our family values.

[@suesmith5033]

What a daunting job for one man. I admire you for doing this alone. God Bless

[@jenniferr2057]

Keep the count going. I actually really appreciate it. You are doing wonderfully. All that you are going is so much work and overwhelming in scope. Yeah, you!

[@poolfield2]

So good to see you both upbeat and starting the gutting stage!

[@pamelabillings2464]

Thank you for talking about mold sickness Bri! It is real! I was diagnosed 6 months ago with it and we are still trying to figure if we've gotten all the mold-while living in our house. I'm desperate to get better and it feels like it is taking forever. Thank you for sharing! 💖

[@nathanaelcard]

Love the measured way you're doing this reno. Keep it up

[@melissajones6716]

God bless you. I'm going threw same thing. It will be our 3rd winter in our motorhome. But we should be in our old farm house next winter. But not done. We are doing it pay check to check also. Love watching.