Abandoned Ca$h! I Buy Stuff from abandoned buildings!

I went (with permission) today to several abandoned buildings to look for hidden treasure, valuable junk and more! Watch and see as I do some exploring in some abandoned buildings!

[@denesevanover6386]

That red formica kitchen table was the best thing I saw.

[@nmp6338]

Melissa, you need to give your hubby a serious talking to about safety precautions.

[@curmudgeon1933]

Hey, Alex, you might want to think about keeping a picker kit in your car. Boots, overalls, gloves, dust-mask and a high-powered flashlight, maybe even a small wrecking bar. lol

[@gymir5226]

Every vidoe I watch... I think of the same thing, friend.

[@mariannedebrizzo3575]

What a good idea! He never knows what he will get into during the course of a day, having a go bag or picker kit in his car is a great idea. Thanks for posting. 🐾❤️😁

[@Rainy-In-The-Desert]

Great idea!!

[@FurnitureFan]

I sure hope his tetanus jabs are recent!

[@janwoodward7360]

And maybe a machete or hand ax. And water to wash the dust away from your face afterwards.

[@curtiswilson3569]

I love this, and my grandpa from Canada, who inspired my love of collecting and antiquing, would love this too. When my grandpa died, the guys from American Pickers even sent their condolences, that’s how much he loved this life.

[@lindamarie68]

Isn't that the kind of stove Josh wants? It's gorgeous! Your day looked like so much fun. Thanks for taking me along! 👣

[@dawnbellerive4717]

My parents had one in their cottage, but you can't get house insurance if you use it. The only way they could get insurance was to block it off and just use it as a decorative piece. After a while, they needed the space for a stove they could actually use, so had to get rid of it. But before the insurance issue, I remember my parents cooking all our meals on it.

[@connimace258]

Alec.x you remind me so much of my ex he even looked a bit like you. He bought old cars an his grandparents an uncle were hoarders. When you said why not he had those two words tatooed on his leg. He passed away 9 yrs ago. I love these videos reminds me of better times. Thanks for sharing

[@marshacrom6206]

I like the cow painting. It has a primitive look to it that speaks to me.

[@maryanderson3542]

Me too on the cow painting! How much??

[@holleyjomartinez4009]

Mmmmmoooooo just kidding. It was a nice painting!

[@FurnitureFan]

I really liked it. Also the fern type abstract in the back of the other shed. They should rescue those.

[@elroy8272]

Enjoy your channel..you seem to be so kind in this tense world. ..happy family..dad jokes..friends and neighbors. Would love to visit your shop someday. Following along has helped make this "stay at home" less boring ..and fun to be curious with you.

[@allyourfuturebelongstochina]

Canada, one of only 3 places in the world with insanely nice people.

[@paulanull8731]

@@allyourfuturebelongstochina Yeah. But they won't let us in any more. Sigh. Maybe in 10 years or so people may want to see us again. Yep. Poor us...er usa. Whimpers a bit...goes to take temp again and get some juice.

[@StonedustandStardust]

I've already told my husband, we must visit their shop one day!

[@gonzanan347]

I have that same exact red table! It belonged to my grandparents and I got it when my grandfather passed away. I have all four chairs for it, too.

[@cathleenhamby8246]

I love that red table! My grandmother had a green one. Wish I knew where it ended up.

[@Snarkapotamus]

We had one like it back in the 60s...

[@SweetbearCoyote]

My aunt had that table with the chairs to match from the 50’s through the 70’s. I loved that dinette set.

[@babawali3021]

The old saying isn't "knock on wood", it's "knock on Formica". 😄😄

[@jojocatattack]

I like those old tables too. Would like to have one.

[@chrissyatwell8341]

I so wanted you to get the old stove!

[@dianefanning9646]

Wow, love that cabinet...the inlay and the glass doors.

[@jennysmith80]

The red table would have been perfect for your new ice cream store addition.

[@pj4345]

I totally agree ! Even though there is only this one.. it could be made into a special show piece of sorts. Like holding old Icecream Parlor memorabilia 👍

[@davidcopperfield-notthemag397]

Even when houses and buildings are really old, I hate to see them filthy, neglected and abandoned. You can almost hear the sounds of the people that lived in these places. It is sad to me.

[@jyi5506]

You left the table and stove!! ;) I love those. And I love you got the Yamaha and art supplies. And the old bicycle. The old paintings are Great. Ya never know about out buildings. My in-law-grandparents were collectors; not so much, hoarders. Their large out building was (in much better shape) entirely stuffed from floor to ceiling with items that included a Lot from two furnished 3 story Victorian homes they’d bought as an investment after the market crashed when they were young. Amazing finds. Including signs, Alex. Lol. I’m a retired antique dealer, treasure hunter myself. I really enjoy you sharing your adventures with us! I love your family. You guys are awesome! A shining light. Take a mask next time! Much love from Massachusetts, USA.

[@myfamilymatters]

I wonder if the logs from the old house can be salvaged. I’ve had friends that have salvaged old barns and re-milled the logs into floor boards. I thought that the green wall phone in the first house was interesting. I think a lot of us were holding our breath when you dug through some of that stuff. Thanks so much Alex for bringing us along.

[@evaczarnojanczyk1432]

Loved looking at the old houses; brought back many memories of the house I grew up in (over 100 yrs old in Hobart Tasmania Australia). Had a bit of a giggle at your choice of music at 13:30 when you were driving down the road, as it’s the same music that a log-sawing channel, Out of the Woods, uses. Thanks for sharing your life with us & keep up the great work! ❤️

[@stevek6432]

he's used that tune a few time on the potters house series

[@jimwadsworth4187]

@@stevek6432 yup, here he goes again...poor Melissa :-)

[@alicegoesnomad8448]

Oh Alex Alex Alex, I wish you would invest in some “insurance” by wearing gloves and, especially with your respiratory history, a mask whenever your picking in situations like these. Ya know... an ounce of prevention ... 🌻

[@sunflower5170]

more -more :) I enjoy looking for treasures ! Thanks for taking us along with you !

[@needfortweed8734]

There might not have been too many great finds in this video, but to me it is always interesting to watch old buildings. I would have taken some time to see how these old pioneer-style buildings were built structurally. The bones of the buildings if you will. That first home also looked friendly and inviting. Shame about the water damage though...

[@richwhitaker1506]

Beware Alex. This is no Potter's House. Hope your allergies don't flare up.

[@wenn9366]

@@LivinInSim Maybe the guy offered it for a song and the land itself is worth more than he's asking.

[@FurnitureFan]

@@wenn9366 The grass is pretty lush, so the land would be good? Horse manure is supposed to be an excellent fertiliser too.

[@pienpakvis6118]

Alex is so respectful of every item that he comes across. I love that not much is disposable in his world..and he sees the value in items of the past.

[@jenniferpayne2381]

Never mind all the cool old stuff - I was on the edge of my seat watching you walk through the long grass & step into that grain pit! You're a brave man! Stay safe :)

[@gretchenarrant8334]

Thar picture from 1877 was something!! Thanks for sharing

[@chrissturgeon1571]

Sure was nice of Jamie from Mythbusters to show you around.

[@eileenw6002]

Ha ha. That’s what I thought too!😆😆😆

[@karenmilligan5597]

Hey now that you mention it, I can see the resemblance there.

[@katrinajones3277]

I thought that to lol

[@catherinerandall1966]

My first thought...oh, another potter house 😂

[@cottonwoodbazaar941]

Thanks for sharing and caring! Stay Safe!

[@marymurphy1249]

That old stove was awesome!

[@hampshirerose9395]

Incredible buildings! Look at the roof in the hay loft!! The slanted wood on window shutters!! Such a pity they weren’t preserved to show the beautiful workmanship and the traditional methods still seen seen in Ukraine today. Thank you for the opportunity to see a wonderful part of social history :)))

[@FurnitureFan]

Yes, that roof was amazing - so beautiful with the light coming through it.

[@francesacoy4730]

Possible salvage for the wood?!

[@Marimilitarybrat]

I live in Florida. We NEVER reach into dark, cluttered spaces without thick gloves to the elbow and snake boots on.

[@catherinerandall1966]

I believe there was a snack track in one of those barns!

[@topperhatschire]

Yes well thankfully it's less of an issue up north. Glad I left Florida for Michigan

[@jenaemarieAZ]

Oh my! I love those beautiful 1940’s kitchen cabinets!!

[@ph3657]

I love the red dining table and the clock.

[@holymags2495]

You are a dedicated picker Alex, the house was okay but those barns, oh no! Glad you got some art supplies for Steven.

[@biggieb581]

Hope you and your family are doing well! Much love from Louisiana!

[@MoggiesTen]

That red kitchen table was a great find!

[@originalnevergetsold4460]

I just seen a fridge door exactly like the one on the porch of that house , they had it painted teal and hanging on the wall of their store covered in fridge magnets for sale. It looked super cool! :)

[@josephstuby8373]

Of course its always easy to spend someone else's money, the thought of another house restoration series sounds incredibly exciting and awesome! And the fact he is another artist like Mary....im guessing you have a soft spot for artists.... 😁

[@Randy8923]

Enjoyed. Interesting old farm.

[@barbaralavoie1045]

You are so funny Alex, with your comments!🤣

[@altashheth451]

I admit I get stressed out whenever you post these videos of you going through old dirty/dusty things in sneakers, shorts, and/or no gloves! And that tall grass, ack, that's just asking for ticks where I live. Otherwise I love these videos! I love poking around old or abandoned places. Makes me miss the old farmhouse my family lived in when I was a kid.

[@Bannimann2]

Not to mention the prairie rattlesnakes, which is native to Alberta - allegedly it's considered the third most dangerous animal i Canada. You don't wanna step on one of those by accident!

[@yukon_guy]

Wrench Monkey Mundare is to far north, mostly SE, AB

[@SailorAllan]

really---leather chaps--welding gloves--helmet--air filter----he's a braver man than I.

[@Bannimann2]

@@yukon_guy Yeah, but Alex is not always up north, he goes south too...

[@HoneyBee-ge2wx]

I know right!! If that were Australia.. I would probably set it on fire 'coz you never know what would be there... Spiders... snakes.... urgh. I wouldn't even walk through the shorter grass in Australia without the right clothing etc!!

[@janelord3061]

I love that squeak when old car doors open. When you first entered the house I was instantly reminded of Mary's house. You draw??? When are you going to show us?? What a mess this poor guy has to deal with! I like the bed that was in with the bicycle. I love that rural property, but everything would have to be razed. What a shame.

[@marciafischbeck7653]

My Uncle Barney collected newspapers in Detroit to turn in for cash. He would get truck loads, maybe save it from time to time waiting for the price to go up! His sister would clip coupons from them...back in the 70s.

[@ireneburke1732]

That's a big nope from me. I don't know how you do it. I would be terrified of snakes and spiders. I'm seeing nothing. But you definitely remind me of Indiana Jones for sure..you sure earn your money.

[@Snarkapotamus]

Loved that stove!

[@QuivaRPG]

I want that barn of manure!! No, I'm not kidding. Well-aged manure is outstanding for improving clay soil, which is what I have. Luckily, I have relatives with a farm, but still, that barn made me smile.

[@izoraiza7169]

Find the guy and ask how much he'd sell for if you absolutely want it..

[@QuivaRPG]

@@izoraiza7169 Well, I'm on the other side of the country soooooo, no. LOL

[@HoneyBee-ge2wx]

You would definitely need masks etc when shifting it.

[@izoraiza7169]

@@QuivaRPG well I guess he's just gonna have to find someone else who can use all that manure..

[@Hanzyscure]

I feel sorry for the animals that had to stand on it.

[@missthready]

Oooh the headboard!!!

[@jeninegrasc8414]

We are a chuk, and that’s where my mother in law grew up.!

[@jesusisGod1434]

I love the stove! The buildings could be cool! But the beat deal is the barn of poop! Bag that up and sell it for big money to the New Homesteader Crowd! 👍🏼❤️

[@paulanull8731]

That never occurred to me. Good thinking. With the lumber it might make the deal better. Stinky at the bottom but better.

[@suzannecooke2055]

Alex, I admire how eternally optimistic your are!

[@ideoformsun5806]

Alex, you are courageous.

[@mcwatersd]

Wow those buildings out in the country look like settlers places. Lot of history there. Keep Safe❤Keep Well❤

[@paulanull8731]

and watch your six.

[@themichaelvortex4784]

I love these treasure hunting trips! Cool towns and interesting things. Thanks, Alex.👍🏼🤘🏼😎

[@jlcollins14]

The Vintage Psychology today! I would totally grab that as a psych nerd. I love seeing the inside of heritage/Pioneer homes. It's really interesting to see how homes were constructed with the technology and materials they had but also how they personalized the design of their homes. The beauty of these buildings in their dereliction is lovely to see but also a bit sad. Had they been better kept up, the area could have been turned into a living museum (see Upper Canada Village in Ontario). That overgrown garden is just lovely! Also, you should start bringing gloves with you in the car so that you're not getting covered in grime and animal waste. Thanks for the lovely adventure this morning.

[@lindawolffkashmir2768]

I like the ceramic deer in the first house, it’s really cute.

[@cathleenhamby8246]

OMG you work hard to turn a profit. Wish I had your energy! Guess it's all about the thrill of the chase.

[@Erin_Wilson_Studios]

Thanks for taking us through the old property. Decades ago I worked at the Ukranian Cultural Heritage Village for a summer. This took me back.

[@janecharlton6780]

Really love the painting with the cows 🐄 . Shame I'm not in Canada .

[@mlfeathers7527]

Another great episode!

[@renaissanceturner1477]

That was crazy fun :)) TY for taking us along with you!! I WANT THAT COW PAINTING!!!!!!!! xoxoxo from Milwaukee

[@dianefutcher7166]

What a marvellous idea 👏🏼 👏🏼 👏🏼

[@jeno264]

... Window-shopping the preserve bottles and sewing machine. And the cupboard the clock was sitting on is SO beautiful! I love poking around places like this!!

[@idontlikethiswedbettergo5888]

You guys should be preserving some of these old frontier buildings - amazing

[@goulash75]

I love places like this. Such history. I'd love this place!

[@momsemail8141]

I have to give you credit for being brave enough to go through some of those buildings. I get freaked out just watching you do it!

[@sickerOr]

I would love to see this beautiful old log house being brought back to life! There is so much skill and craftsmanship involved in building one, just imagine all without power tools!

[@roliepoliecolie2200]

I would love to have some of those old hand hewn logs.

[@chopperg1966]

My current favourite channel right now. Im in the UK. One of my best mates lives in Calgary, when I visit him next I want to take a long drive and visit your shop

[@juliezeisset2340]

The first old shed you looked in had some great old shelf brackets. I buy any I find, of course within reason.

[@heehaw8401]

I love that red table!

[@conniestevens5251]

I love the red table!!!

[@shawnoandrew]

I love your picking adventures!

[@dgmills5351]

The Harley is pretty awesome, however you almost need to be a Rocket Scientist to start it! Lol

[@dgmills5351]

@@no_name3005 I have ridden a lot of motorcycles, however nothing that old. I had a couple scrambler bikes then moved into electric starts from then on!

[@SwedishEmpire1700]

What Harley? the tractor?

[@dgmills5351]

@@SwedishEmpire1700 somehow my comment ended up on this video rather than the one I watched when a man brought him an old Harley to his store! Sorry for the confusion.

[@karenmilligan5597]

My husband bought a 1943 Harley like that one but not as in good shape as Alex's. I rode on it with him a couple of times but it was such a rough ride he would have to tighten all the nuts and bolts back up afterwards because they would vibrate loose. Lol Needless to say he didn't keep it long but I still have the title to it as the state I'm from doesn't require a title on anything older than 1976.

[@carrols.hawkins7770]

Wow! You men are braver than I am. My 1st reaction to the paper filled buildings was to throw a match in. But getting a B-I-G hole dug and a bulldozer to shove in might be better. The old stoves were interesting. Especially the last one. It is guys like you who keep history alive and keep antique stores and museums stocked. Thank you. 😊😊😊

[@Peaceful-Dez]

That red kitchen table in the kitchen of the house was super cool!

[@TraceyRolandelli]

That religious painting is a hand painted icon. I hope it goes to a good home. 🧡☦🧡

[@gubbie2u]

As soon as I saw that house, I knew you would compare it to the Potter's House, and at least think about "saving" it! Glad you resisted, though. You have enough to focus on now, with the new building and all that will entail, getting it built. Resist, Alex!!

[@bonnielucas6769]

Thanks Alex, that was a cool trip! Interesting to see the land too. l loved that wood cabinet in the 1st house!

[@RandyWaage]

Thanks for taking us along... it's crazy how much stuff people hold onto. I keep getting rid of things we no longer use. It just becomes an overwhelming mess. You are very brave to go in for that bike. Not much, but still a fun adventure. :)

[@farcuf]

So patient!

[@marieandersen8173]

My aunt found money hidden in my uncle's National Geograpics after he passed.

[@AngelaGWillis]

Those old buildings were amazing! The gardener in me sees the one that is half full of manure that has been sitting for such a long time a GOLD MINE in fertilizer! Black Gold!

[@lindaframe2055]

I love your shop .I love old stuff

[@IamHedgehog]

The Guy sounds like he was trying his best to sell you the house rather than the stuff lol

[@IamNotANumber]

Where's Spudgun? In Mace looking at the tins of Baked Beans again?

[@IamHedgehog]

doing another police line up with his mum today lol

[@IamNotANumber]

@@IamHedgehog Tell him Eddie's got another bath tub home brew going.

[@SweetbearCoyote]

Alex, everything about this video was awesome (except for not finding three convertible mustangs in one of the buildings) the subject matter, the scenery, the filming, the editing and especially your fearless exploration through marshy fields, spider webs, hornets nests, collapsed buildings and who knows what kind of viruses all to find a treasure from the past. This video was extremely well done 👍

[@CuriosityIncorporated]

Glad you liked it :)

[@louisecarr3349]

Alex, I'd love you to do some abandoned property videos.... youd be so good at urbex videos xx

[@paulleach5841]

I loved that old Buick! I am the same way with words.

[@somebodywatchin]

It’d be neat to find the natl geo issue that first covered the finding of king tuts tomb.

[@maddieadams75]

Amazing picking. ♥️

[@mariannshake4396]

Wow. Lots of buildings. Amazingly little that survived.

[@TravisSteeves]

Those hand hewn logs are just awesome!

[@adawaymire3034]

That stove was amazing!

[@ainsleyharriott2209]

I can practically smell the mold through my screen

[@carollewis2232]

Easy to see you don’t come from Australia, my head kept screaming snakes, snakes, snakes as you waded through the grass!🤣🤣🐍🐍🐍

[@patriciahedges7886]

Carol Lewis - I am also from Australia. Same here! I was happy they were making noise as they walked through the grass and was hoping their snakes are like most of ours and would take off away from them. Loving my Saturday. Two uploads from Alexander!

[@Redsquirl30]

​@@patriciahedges7886 this is Alberta Canada, snakes are not an issue in this area of the province at all. The real threat is hornets, wasps and maybe the odd skunk, oh and the dust.

[@holleyjomartinez4009]

As always - a HUGE thumbs Uuupppp💕💕💕!!!!!

[@eileenw6002]

This was fun even if there weren’t many items to take home. Love seeing the construction of the old homes

[@carolyncrozier2158]

Run Alex Run☺️

[@phokan1]

Oh my, that meal looked yummy! I grew up in Detroit and most of the people in our area were Polish...reminded me of meals with friends. (Myself, I was raised on Southern cooking (parents were from KY). Love watching your videos!!! Stay safe!!!

[@ourfloridagarden4191]

What a beautiful piece of farm property.

[@mellejayneir838]

That second house give me the hibby jibbies your spirit has to be strong to go into homes that are abandoned so many years. Plus you make me nervous everything you's stick your hands into years of old stuff without a gloves.

[@jeriwilson1420]

That farm was beautiful! Living in Florida all I could think was-snake-in all that grass and the barns! Love the property though, just gorgeous.

[@carolesemkowich7200]

I feel like I don't want to take a deep breath! I can only imagine how dusty and musty this place is.

[@sundance81677]

It was bothering my allergies and I live down here in the States.

[@jochildress5003]

IKR? My eyes started itching like crazy just watching it.