did I save my house from destruction?

[@breabeyrouti7834]

I've heard people say editing takes a lot of work. I've never seen anyone document the actual time it took them to edit a video. That detail helps me to value this video all the more. Thank you so much for taking your time to create and edit these wonderful videos for us to watch and enjoy for free at our leisure

[@ShannonMakes]

You're very welcome! Thank you for noticing it and commenting on it 🫶

[@lifeofjoy9404]

Hear! Hear!

[@harpress]

oh yes, I just noticed that, did you stamp it on your previous videos as well? I think it's such a neat detail!

[@smavtmb2196]

It's very cool that you guys buying that house saved it from being demolished by a developer. Looking forward to the new video.

[@MissCarol-gb3]

Your 80 year old wanna be grandma suggests going to the local library….😍😍😍😍 for info on the house next door

[@ForestGreen88]

I agree wholeheartedly with this suggestion. There was an amateur historian in the town I grew up in. He published a book about the town's history He lived about a block away from the house I grew up in and when my mom was looking for history about our house the head librarian gave her his name and was kind enough to introduce him to us.

[@HRH_Queen_JoJo]

I used the wish list without a problem and I really appreciate the ability to support my favorite KZbinrs without having to take on a monthly obligation. Thank you for sharing this part of your life.

[@ShannonMakes]

Thank you so much! That means I probably have something from you sitting here... 🥰🥹 So incredibly kind, and we greatly appreciate that!

[@DD47N1]

I missed the beginning of the premiere so I didn't hear your comment about "saving the house" from the developer, but the way I see it is you saved it regardless. Even if someone else had bought it without the notion to tear it down, they would have wanted to modernize it and destroy it that way anyway. So you ARE the savior just by wanting to take it back to it's glory days! Major kudos to you and Phil for being willing to put in the elbow grease...LOTS of elbow grease! But totally worth it!

[@katerrahazel1944]

I am so here for your house adventure. I started with your sewing content and now you are doing two of my favorite things. Thank you for sharing.

[@ShannonMakes]

You are so welcome!

[@lynnemarie7885]

omg, speaking as someone who owns a property where years ago they just "buried" all of the junk and old materials (glass! metal! bricks! Junk! People even in the front freaking yard, not even all out back or anything) now many years later the rain and time are churning it to the surface and it is a first class sucky situation, ESPECIALLY when you have pets and children. You 100% made the right decision to bring it to the dump. If you looked around my property you would never suspect all the stuff coming up all the time, and especially anytime you did a garden bed or a new path. It's so frustrating. Again: good call!

[@pattimessenger6214]

Can’t wait for the video! I think, to the question in your title, yes, you did save your house! And, I think you saved yourself too! Once you get it all fixed up, you can live in half, and live comfortably! It looks like a nice, big house. And you can rent out the other half for financial stability. You can weather life’s storms more easily when you have the income from the other half to cover the cost of the house, maybe help with utilities, etc. And, you saved a lovely old Victorian house from being razed by a developer. I wish you many years of happiness there!

[@dawnmoriarty9347]

My heart always sinks at the phrase "a quick little project". Probably technically true in this case but....they always get complicated!

[@ShannonMakes]

LOL right?!?

[@missvioletnightchild2515]

Cannelle's excitement at the beach was so cute!! Thanks for another lovely video, and yes I'd say you definitely did save your house, both from ruin and probable demolition. So yay! (And boo to scammers)

[@ShannonMakes]

Yay! Thank you!

[@j.markkrzystofiak9907]

I love the little edit time stamp at the end. Takes both skill and time to put together. Thank you for it!

[@ShannonMakes]

So true, thank you for noticing!

[@Lisette777]

Hi from Ottawa, Shannon and Phil and Canelle! For your tree stumps - I have had success ridding myself of apparently unkillable Manitoba Maple trees by cutting the stump as low as possible, then drilling many holes deep into it. I then poured rock salt in the holes. Did the salt a few times over. Within a few years, the stumps were rotted and easy to remove. It also helps to take a sawz-all to the roots! Cut them as close to the stump as you can. Hope that helps! (in your last video, you were asking for safe ways to kill the stumps...) You can also cover the stumps with whatever planter etc after drilling the holes. That can help, too. Good luck, plucky heroine!

[@wendynordstrom3487]

Plucky is the perfect description of Shannon! I love it!

[@ShannonMakes]

Thank you!!

[@Kelli.Hicks.5]

Your home is in such good hands now. I'm glad you were able to save it from demolishment.

[@ShannonMakes]

Yes, thank you!!

[@anietamccracken2182]

Shannon, you and Phil are such a delight. You are an outstanding speaker, wasting no words and time in repeating yourself, and describing things.... Well let's say when you no longer can fly through the air with the greatest of ease, perhaps you can become a writer. And I am so amused at how you problem solve. When I see the way Phil pops you up on his shoulders so you can work on the ceiling, or see the two of you climbing trees or roofs, I just laugh and go, oh that's right! Their circus performers doing what they know and applying what they know to this project. I just love watching your videos

[@ShannonMakes]

Well, thank you! Glad to have someone in my corner... usually when people comment on my speaking, it's to yell at me to tell me I've been talking too much 🤣🤣 Telling me that I'm succinct and direct is a very welcome change! 🥰

[@tinayoga8844]

@@ShannonMakes I have been watching your videos for more than a year and I have never found you to be talking too much. You don't talk unnecessarily. You are always conveying relevant information. Your videos are informative and entertaining. Your videos have high production standards. It pisses me off that people would leave negative comments. Obviously that says more about them than you.

[@MiffoKarin]

You definitely saved that house! Even if he didn't plan on demolishing it, you just know he would remodel it enough for it to lose its soul. Few things are as joyful as a dog with a good stick. I love to see it! 🥰

[@ShannonMakes]

So true, on both counts!

[@lucyrosepetal]

Cute deer footage and the doggie loves chasing sticks and swimming, The House is coming along well.

[@ShannonMakes]

Thank you!

[@saraa3418]

Pupper was probably so excited to go to the big stick store!

[@ShannonMakes]

omg exactly!!

[@kristenault7022]

Yea! It's Friday! It's Shannon Makes! Short or long, I always enjoy your "program." It brings back lots of memories of renovating our first house more than 40 years ago. I fell in love with the front door (beveled glass, letter slot, carved details)! On the downside, every room was painted that 1930's Granny Green, linoleum covered the maple floors, ugly fake brick siding over the original wood, cheap aluminum "storm" windows that rattled in a breeze, drooping suspended ceiling tile, and yes, it had a smelly damp basement. Nearly every project was preceded by... "All you have to do is..." But it did have high ceilings, wide woodwork, spacious rooms, and BIG windows! We didn't get it completely finished, but yes, we saved that house. We were also fortunate to have the original blueprints and work orders from the woman who instructed it be built "in a workmanlike manner!" Thanks for the walk down memory lane complete with falling plaster, crumbling stone foundation, aged boiler & huge radiators. I still miss those big windows. Yes, you are saving this house! Wishing you the very best with your "new" house adventures and roadside treasure finds. I'll be watching. Hug Cannelle for me.

[@ShannonMakes]

Thank you! 🫶🥰🐶

[@patricia.g1651]

I'd give you a discount for having a super cute corgi if I was the dump attendant! ❤

[@ShannonMakes]

YAS! I'll hire you!

[@lifeofjoy9404]

This is such a Grand Adventure! Thank you for bringing all of us along, Shannon!

[@Nessi-dances]

Too bad you can't pay your dump fees in corgi pets! 🤣🤣💜

[@ShannonMakes]

OMG for real... I should propose an exchange 🤣

[@Nessi-dances]

@@ShannonMakes Can't hurt to ask! 🤣🐶

[@sheelfjohnson]

Nobody can shake their tail feathers like a Corgi. I'm getting second hand enjoyment watching her romp on the beach - that's such a beautiful area. I love this series. Can't wait to see how your bedroom turns out.

[@loverizzato9081]

Hahaha! You used Charlie's checkmark. You are SO SO SO CLOSE to 100k. 🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻 We are here for you!!!

[@ShannonMakes]

hahah yessss!

[@lhender]

Hello! My house was built in 1910 (1912 according to a child of the builders). I’m having fun watching your renovation - I went through some of the same things.

[@ShannonMakes]

Nice!

[@patsypeterman4712]

I'm watching your progress, you guys are doing great 👍 I'm in my sixties and I hope I'm cool too!! I love that you can see the house now, I can only imagine how much you love the light. We just put in a new front door and customized it and I'm impressed with all the light that comes in. Also it's very period for our house. Looks so much better. We're a early seventies house, my in-laws bought it new and my husband bought it from his mom. We have been working on ours since 2019. Still not done but, are you ever done😅😅😂🤣 Take care, be careful, praying for you both ❤

[@ShannonMakes]

Love that, fantastic job!! 🥳🥳

[@lajoyous1568]

A new front door makes a huge difference. I'm sure it looks fantastic 🤩.

[@BelindaTOV]

Cutest family ever!

[@Lou58Lou]

We have been in your position since 1985. I like that you smartly had not completely moved in. We moved in fully and after many years we are still working on our home. We have moved walls, moved windows, moved doorways, 2 new roofs, tore down the chimney, new windows, new furnace, new water heater, new partial basement, new waterlines, new sewer pipes, rebuilt the kitchen, new electrical, tore down walls to insulate, and many more things. Dynamite and a new house would have been cheaper, but a lot less fun. I love our old woodwork and claw foot tub. I wish we had kept our front porch; we did not realize the roof and beams under the floor were fine and only the porch floor needed replacing. :(

[@lorettavalmorbida7793]

Can't wait for the next video. So great you saved this beautiful house.

[@LedgerAndLace]

Oh My Corgi Goodness! Cannelle gets SO EXCITED with her sticks. ADORABLE!!! Whenever I see those spammy messages, I flag them, but YT still doesn't have an option for impersonating a content creator in their list of reasons for reporting. Something you can do is go into your advanced settings and put key words or phrases that will prevent comments being posted until you can review them. This is also helpful if you don't want someone to dox you in the comments: put just part of your phone number, or just your house number, or just your street name so it won't show up publicly. If you get the same person posting rude comments, you can block them. They'll still be able to write a comment, but it won't be public. They'll think they commented but no one has to see their blather. I think we all know you saved your house from that developer!

[@ShannonMakes]

Yes, I already have a long list of words that are immediately flagged, both for personal and for spam reasons... unfortunately it didn't catch these messages. Also, trust me, I am well aware of the "hide user from channel" feature and use it liberally 🤣

[@LedgerAndLace]

​@@ShannonMakes Hahaha Yeah, I imagine you would! Jerry Seinfeld told a story of his prop guy losing his temper and yelling and Jerry said, "Hey! Nobody has to freak out. We're just making a movie about pop tarts!" That's kinda how I feel with artsy-crafty channels. Nobody's curing cancer, here. Un-twist your petticoats and chill out. 🙂

[@berthagreen1620]

That was a big tree to climb. You two are as agile as monkeys, climbing everywhere. Hope that’s a compliment as was intended. Can’t wait to see your next adventure.

[@ShannonMakes]

DEFINITELY a compliment!! love being monkeys!!

[@armedvsokord]

I hope Phil is feeling better now. I'm grateful your doing well enough for a video despite all the struggles this week. Your doing so well with your house.

[@ShannonMakes]

Thanks so much! He's got lots of drops and medication, and it seems to slowly be getting better!!

[@barryholstine3899]

I notice your COWS sweatshirt. I used to work across the lane from Whistler Cows, at the Credit Union. They would vent the smell of the baking waffle cones outside which would draw you in for a cone. Irresistible!

[@ShannonMakes]

Is that the same store that my sweatshirt is from? I don't know anything about it other than I found this at the thrift store and it was really comfy 🤣🍦

[@jeno264]

What a great marketing idea!

[@barryholstine3899]

@@ShannonMakes Its an awesome Ice Cream shop I only know of the one in Whistler but I'm sure there are others across Canada.

[@ShannonMakes]

ahh, ok, very cool!!

[@lynh9648]

That last bit with the deer checking out the improvements being made & eyeing your scrap pile was hilarious 😂😂. Love watching your vids, you do a great job of editing!

[@snugglepuppydesign]

That Corgi is SOOOO sweet!

[@carriescostumescrochet]

Wow, so much going on and so many tech headaches. Cannelle looked like he enjoyed the sea side.

[@ShannonMakes]

Yes, so so many things going wrong this week 😭😭

[@celloafterdark4173]

Yalls doggy is so precious 😍 she had so much fun at the beach

[@ShannonMakes]

oh totally!!

[@kalka1l]

Free intact mirrors are such a good find! You can really tell how much brighter the house is after all the tree trimming. Keep going you are doing great work!

[@ShannonMakes]

Yes! Thank you!

[@kaytiej8311]

The countryside is so beautiful.

[@tinymouse.travel]

Another great video. So much inspiration 😊

[@ShannonMakes]

Thank you!!

[@cadileigh9948]

still enjoying seeing this strange architecture which seems to be a two story immobile home . Allways wondered what 'sidings ' were having read about them on mobile homes in the USA. No wonder your property was wet after all the trees were cut down.

[@ShannonMakes]

huh? The property was wet even before the trees were down... we're at the bottom of a giant hill without any drainage anywhere on the property, of course it's wet 🤣 has nothing to do with trees!

[@cadileigh9948]

My mistake 'cos i abreviated my remarks. I understand about wet conditions and how to manage them as I live at the foot of a mountain in a rainforest - 10 cm / 4 " per day is normal here . As my house had been empty for 3+ years when I bought it 8 years ago the chimneys had allowed all the interior to become so wet much of the interior lime plaster needed replacing after rebuliding chimneys and installing a pellet range to run central heating and a wood burner for fun in summer. Only 1/2 acre but I have also planted trees to do their best to soak up the moisture before it enters the river besides the house as advised by Natural Resources Wales. I have no neighbours between my home and the top of the Tarren mountains ,which translates to Rocky Mountains. So I do not have other properties bringing in their water management problems. I am fascinated to learn from your exploits what lies within the walls of these buildings which I have wondered about for some time. I lived in California for 3 1/2 years where I saw buildings being built out of chicken wite and cement to be light enough to cope with earthquakes but am surprised that buildings in such a cold climate were made of such fragile materials . Hence my fascination with the project so far. Diolch Cadi

[@jjez61]

Sorry, but in my opinion Cannalle is the best part of your videos! Her wiggle and dance when a stick is about to be thrown just slays! Thank you for including her! Who else had an awwww moment seeing her sleeping with her head out the window? With that said, I'm looking forward to seeing what you discover on that disc!

[@ShannonMakes]

Obviously she's the heroine of this story (why else would I have bought her a house?!?!)

[@robintheparttimesewer6798]

Love the last shots of your noisy neighbour! Free are really noisy! I sure that no one said anything about glamour and renovations! I remember running to Rona a couple of times in a mad dash to get the much needed whatever before they closed. Only to then realise that I looked a wreck! My grandmother would have been very upset with me! She used to be so horrified when grandpa and dad would do the same thing! Or come home from the dump with more than they left with!

[@ShannonMakes]

omg, yes... the state of my general person when I show up at the hardware store is... well, let's say others would probably be quite ashamed LOL!

[@bunhelsingslegacy3549]

LOL did anyone anywhere ever say that renos were glamourous? Maybe people on TV who swing the sledgehammer for the first swing and then have their paid team take care of everything else till they can be shown doing another easy task...

[@ShannonMakes]

lol yea, for real. Probably exactly those people 🤣

[@michellestmarentette.antoi5904]

Love the honesty: your comments involves snark and British spelling ( differentiation from Americans ). I would have sarcasm and the spelling for myself. Btw also noticed the Cows sweatshirt, guessing NS but we encountered them on PEI ( from Ontario 🇨🇦).

[@ShannonMakes]

Honestly I just found the shirt at a thrift store, I have no idea what the COW in reference is!?

[@michellestmarentette.antoi5904]

@@ShannonMakes the cow is the mascot for an ice cream shop ( PEI ).

[@anplica]

Marketplace FTW!

[@ShannonMakes]

totally!!

[@carolbulmer8253]

Hi, Shannon and Noah. Thanks for sharing this busy episode. I particularly the seaside break featuring Cannelle (sp.)… she is so adorable. The mattress, the beveled mirror, and the dehumidifier are good finds. See you next week❤️❤️❤️

[@ShannonMakes]

(his name is Phil, btw) thank you! I'm afraid it wasn't as busy as usual, it's been a rough week in real life, so editing it together wasn't possible as much as usual, but happy to hear you still enjoyed it!

[@carolyncarson1671]

It appears there are many transferable skills from your work to doing a reno and getting a drone out of a tall tree :) Wonderful you were able to save this old house.

[@ShannonMakes]

LOL so true!!

[@jeanmullins3284]

❤ Nova Scocia is beautiful. What a wonderful place to live!! And your hose will be fabulous!!❤

[@ShannonMakes]

Thank you! 😊

[@susanhirtzel8410]

I always enjoy your videos Shannon. Thanks for bringing us along!😊

[@ShannonMakes]

Thanks for watching!

[@marionrichardson1523]

I look forward to seeing how the house is doing every week. I hope you both are keeping well.

[@ThePatchin]

I love watching these videos. Your experience parallels those of ours from the 80’s when we bought a 1860s villa. Our only competition at auction was a developer.

[@briefisbest]

Cannelle is always a helpful guest! So glad you got to save the house after all. Scammers be scamming; I always treat replies with links away from the site as highly suspicious.

[@ShannonMakes]

Smart, smart!!

[@lynnees9828]

OMG Shannon. This is going crazy! I just got a scammer trying to make me telegram them pretending they were another KZbinr. Yesterday someone used my phone number calling someone in Indiana. That is called scooping. Scamming is way up! Ppl do not fall for it. Be very careful.

[@upwithdowns]

😂 it was like you're taking too long...I'll find my own stick. 😂 So cute

[@janesheridan5632]

Shannon, I always look forward to your next video. So exciting to watch. THANK YOU to you and Phil and Puppy.

[@ShannonMakes]

Thank you so much!

[@indiabilly]

Love the beach interlude, it’s so beautiful there, it seems really unspoiled generally, I am loving the house content thanks for sharing it with us xx

[@ShannonMakes]

You’re welcome 😊

[@aksez2u]

I didn't realize how close your were to 100K! So exciting 😊 I think there's about a 100% chance you did save your house from demolition. It takes a devoted person to tackle a renovation like you are doing, and no developer is going to do that!

[@ShannonMakes]

🥰🥰 thank you!

[@lajoyous1568]

I look forward to seeing the porch renovations. That's the type of work that is immediately rewarding and you can appreciate every day. Some aspects of renovation are on going struggles, like the mucky basement floor and seem to never be done. I find I have to blend both types of tasks or I lose too much enthusiasm for the work... but I don't have a sweet pupper to cheer me along 😊

[@leaf2576]

Rescuing fabrics and sewing materials from the dump is great. Loved your videos about it. Rescuing an entire HOUSE is like the same thing on a much bigger scale! It's like a totally new tier in the craft of rescuing beautiful old things. Not that rescuing small things is any less important! Just a cool through-line with your content.

[@ShannonMakes]

So true! Good point

[@shyladwynter]

I grew up with corgis so they have a very special place in my heart. 😊 my moms first corgi (Bonnie) would play tag with me and would keep an eye on me when my mom would have to step out of the room to put something away. She would tattle on me if I got into any mischief! Nothing beats a corgi’s smile though. ❤

[@ShannonMakes]

omg, that's absolutely adorable!!!

[@cosmiccoyotedog-doreenb9605]

Great video. Love the deer helping.

[@Rebecca-le9hn]

I live in the city of Philadelphia, PA. There are many Victorian homes here. The front of your home appears to be a little odd for a Victorian. I am going to venture to say that there was an open porch at one time. Just a thought.

[@micheledix2616]

I love the Corgi excitement stick dance. Just a nice extra touch of fun

[@sjastram]

"Cozy concept". I love that!

[@sleepycalico]

I am wreathed in grins every time I watch one of your videos. The happiness wiggles at the beach were a joy. Even your careful listing of the pros and cons of a mattress on the floor make me giggle. I'm so glad the con-artist didn't get far in creating misery for you. Luckily, I think those people are about as easy to spot nowadays as Nigerian princes.

[@ShannonMakes]

Well usually I'd agree, but honestly, the first time I saw a comment written from "me" (my account name, same profile photo, and yet I *knew* I hadn't written it).... that was eerie!

[@sleepycalico]

@@ShannonMakes That's funny. I had an employee who could forge my signature so well, I would, go, Huh, I don't remember signing that. lol Fortunately she did not use her skill for evil.

[@gigi3242]

Thanks for sharing your house adventure. Have an awesome weekend!

[@ShannonMakes]

Thank you! You too!

[@rhondasweeney7271]

Awesome video may not be a lot of progress, but a lot of problems are solved. Thank you for sharing! 👌 😊

[@ShannonMakes]

Yea, it was a rough week in real time, didn't have enough time to edit more together 😭 Thank you tho!

[@inaskatze8076]

It Looks so Good your Saved Home, i will See the NeXT Video 👍🍀🥰 hope it comes soon

[@nlkeyser]

Omg a corgi on a cart!!!

[@ShannonMakes]

🤣🤣

[@DustAndGraceASMR]

I'm genuinely going to miss Phil! It's like your favourite character leaving a tv show 😂 his personality is brilliant and absolutely adds a comedic aspect!

[@ShannonMakes]

well, looks like I'm out of a job then 🤣🤣🤣

[@TheJoyNinjaNZ]

The last couple of videos I’ve thought a. How much you used circus training in renovation and b. Cannelle (sorry if the spelling is wrong) is such a special pet! I’ve always loved researching my home and finding out about the community/previous owners. Love all the tidbits you’re finding to bring to this special project. Thanks always for sharing the journey with us

[@asilverfoxintasmania9940]

I am loving how you are incorporating Canelle content into these videos! Yay for cheap dehumidifier and even more yay for saving the house. The street appears to have lost a fair bit of appeal with those small duplexes.

[@Sarakatbee]

Unfortunately I don’t have a Victorian home, but we are refinishing our wood floors this summer (pulled up uneven tile in the foyer and discovered a totally rotted subfloor) and I am DREADING moving all of the furniture. Our house might not be “antique” but our furniture is, and it is HEAVY. Brushing up on our Tetris skills to make sure we can fit as much stuff as possible in the living room at a time. 🤞

[@dreed1058]

Lovely green, love the seaside, love seeing pup enjoying the water!! You ACED the visual, comments & music😂❤. Hugs, LGIT - lib grandma in Texas 🎉

[@ShannonMakes]

Thanks so much! ♥️♥️♥️

[@colleenmasse9368]

It's been so cool going on this journey w u guys. ❤

[@lorettavalmorbida7793]

Great video, your pooch is the greatest. Thank You for taking us alone in your renovation.

[@eonarts]

I always wait until the weekend to watch your videos! They are such a stress reliever! I do follow TWO Canadian women restoring 2 different eras of houses on each coast, 2 horse women and of course true crime (how is true crime a stress reliever!!??). So good as usual!

[@larryk731]

You can pick up a USB DVD drive inexpensively from Best Buy (in the US) - I needed to install legacy software and it was $40 US of course.

[@arvettadelashmit9337]

Thank you. I love seeing your wonderful little dog. You saved that house. That house is well worth saving.

[@ShannonMakes]

Thank you! We agree :-D

[@flipnawesome5756]

Does your town/city have a historic society? If yes, you may be able to find photos from them. Your house is too old for original architecture plans to be on file, so historic photos might be found through country history as well.

[@rhondahutchins7584]

Try checking the town library, historical society or museum for info about the neighbours house. 😊

[@Jean-vl2nf]

Love your sewing table.

[@lesliemckinley9615]

Keep up the hard work! It will be worth it.

[@amybrown9213]

Love that you saved the beautiful old home! More corgi merenge!!!

[@inktherabbit1414]

Your videos are quickly becoming the highlight of my week. I love to watch as I hand sew. Keep up the good work, Love!

[@ShannonMakes]

Thanks so much 😊

[@bowerbirdstyle7661]

Cannelle is a natural in front of the camera. If she could speak you would be out of a job.

[@ShannonMakes]

well she'd still need to learn how to edit and promote herself 🤣🤣 but no arguments here!

[@Theteaspot5]

I just discovered your renovation videos last night and I’m almost caught up! Great work and I really enjoy watching the progress! I live in the states, but went to college at STFXU in Antigonish and spent time in Halifax- so your home in NS has a piece of my heart. Nova Scotians are such great people and I miss my time there. Cheers to your adventures and PLEASE have an Alexander Keith for me❤

[@ShannonMakes]

Awesome! Thank you and welcome aboard!

[@Sunsetluver1]

Just had an idea 💡 maybe when the house is done you can make a sponsorship wall or something,commemorating those that donated to the restoration.

[@dawsie]

Actually going by what I could see in the pictures of what you did show, it was a very old house a bit like yours. I only know this as I studied aciteture at collage, because of this certain points jumped out at me even with the pictures being fuzzy. Yes you are so right, That guy would have ripped down your home without even looking at removing any of the contents from the home, it would have been a double loss. I am soo glad you managed to make an offer that was better than his. The best part I think is the fact you have two halves, you could keep the whole attic in one piece for your half of the house and then rent out the other half minis the attic and still get a good return that can be used towards maintenance for both halves in the future.

[@marim0y]

Wow! I love seeing the behind the scenes of these videos. You give us so much compared to other channels. Your hard work does not go unnoticed. ❤

[@lindabell5534]

In the USA we have a some foundations you can get a grant from to restore old or heritage homes . People donate to it and you can pick the home so your wish list is no different that is what people don't get.

[@franciemontgomery2935]

I have so enjoyed watching your videos. I have owned two old house and can't imagine living in anything else. Our former house was a beautiful Victorian/craftsmens built in 1911. Our current home is a sweet little cottage built sometime in the later 1800s. There are certain challenges and quirks with an old house, but they have so much charm and character! BTW... I had a very sweet cardigan corgi named Raven. She would barely stick one toe in the water! 😅

[@jane4bev]

Near Maps is a way better mapping tool than Google Maps. Love watching your progress. Kudos to you both

[@normanshadow1]

I love that you guys shop on the curbs! I started gardening with almost all tools found on the curb also all my wooden lawn furniture... adarondack chairs included, just needed paint.

[@thizizliz]

I enjoyed the entire video - your navigator sure is cute - and the research is fascinating. Knowing when the gutters came of should help determine how bad the water damage is and perhaps where gutters need to be. But that last bit with the quiet neighbor was a perfect ending. You might get Bambi next Spring! :D

[@lifeofjoy9404]

Your dog is SO ADORABLE!😍

[@michelenorine3621]

Oh no! Your phone was stolen on top of the Fake FB and Amazon issues??? I love that you guys saved that wonderful old house. As a person with a basement and living in a humid climate, I can say that one can almost never have to many dehumidifiers-lol!! Thanks again for the update and getting to see all you are doing. So this footage was almost a year ago - WOW! You are doing a great job!!

[@ShannonMakes]

Yea, I know... and Phil was in the hospital (not reno-related, it was for a bad ear infection). It was legitimately a very trying week, hence a shorter than usual video!

[@jeno264]

😢 stolen?! that is so bad, boo!

[@michelenorine3621]

Oh no, I missed that little nugget, or maybe accidentally forgot, but now that you say it, I do remember something about poor Phil...and that was all in JUST a week??!! Oh lordy, I would have grabbed my pillow and headed back to bed :) so glad Phil is better and you both got thru this ❤ and still managed to get a video edited and posted.

[@ShannonMakes]

@@michelenorine3621 thank you, appreciate it!! Here's hoping the coming weeks will be a bit easier!

[@harpress]

This is delightful, watching you make things and save the house is a lovely way to relax. Also thank you for providing so many ways to show our gratitude for the entertainment you provide. We can do the patreon, the amazon wishlist, the likes, the shares, the comments and I feel you appreciate all forms of support, even just watching the videos if someone's shy

[@harpress]

and, since I commented it on someone elses comment, thanks for writing that editing time stamp. I don't enjoy video editing and so having realistic expectations helps a lot!

[@ShannonMakes]

Thank you so much! I'm glad you like them, and appreciate the editing time that goes into it all

[@karengoldie6801]

You are going to have such an amazing home. It's great to come along on the journey.

[@ellies6563]

Absolutely gorgeous cannelle shots 😍