Discovering Hidden Treasures In 140-Year-Old House! Cleanup Adventure Continues After The Storm

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[@lemondropkid6175]

in the old days newly-weds would get furniture sets from family members, very aspirational - machine made furniture was very middle class!

[@danielulz1640]

That furniture catalog was a fantastic find. The mug is from the mid 50's to the mid 60's.

[@BrightHardDay]

Atlantic furniture company catalog is a terrific finder. Congratulations!

[@antiquesinmotion7760]

I found it highly amusing you were looking for cars in the picture only to discover the catalog dated to before they were invented.

[@johnmills34YT]

The furniture catalog is awesome! The one dresser in there when you were looking at it looks like my victorian dresser! I think it maybe the same as the picture as even before the catalog, the style of dovetails it has on the drawers are circa 1880.

[@lorikrafft8197]

My mom used to say the same thing about her house. She hated cleaning the house so as little children, we would surprise our mom in the middle the night we wake up and clean house and then we go back to bed and pretend it was the cleaning Fairy. That’s what you need a cleaning Fairy.

[@misskitty2133]

What a lovely thing to do for your mom!! These days parents have to PAY their lazy-ass kids to do ANYTHING 😊

[@kimberlydiane1244]

My 49 year old husband would do the same thing for his Momma. She was a single hardworking woman who when she would come home she would make dinner and do laundry, He would stay up late and clean the kitchen and wipe down everything and fold the laundry while she slept. She would wake up in the morning and say did my cleaning fairy visit last night? He would say yes mom! she wanted you to get some rest. She passed at 63 of ovarian cancer and he was her caregiver 24/7 until her last breath. She was an Great Lady!! I now have her fairy in my kitchen and laundry room at night, married to me, watching over me and his name is Justin, US Navy 24 years ret.🥰

[@thirzapeevey2395]

Robert, use your head. Lay a piece of plywood or OSB down on the cleared spot to distribute your weight and keep you from going through that rotten floor, and then pull the things you want to work on back onto it to sort them and carry them out. When you can't reach any more stuff, bring up another piece of OSB. You are going to use them for the floor anyway. Might as well use them to keep yourself safe in the meantime.

[@cynthiacarter514]

Another good idea

[@l.m.4014]

Oh..... that Robert, he Is Smart Enough to Know... there are better solutions. 😋 Plywood: That would be the sensible thing to do, right? (it's just common sense) But.... I think he likes to 'mess' with us. (he has a great sense of humor) > I can just see him...laughing out loud, as he is editing his videos... knowing....that 'jump' will get us all in an uproar...and get him more comments.

[@l.m.4014]

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[@l.m.4014]

Keep on Jumpin' Robert, we love you ! And no worries....I am sure, we will send you 'get well' messages, when you are in the hospital (as long as you can get WiFi)

[@jefflawrentz1624]

The Baltimore furniture catalog from 1882 is still a wonderful find- regardless of its condition, especially with a price list. That’s a remarkable survivor. Thanks for sharing that, Robert!

[@ElizabethLucey-zs1ew]

Uncle Robert you should get a spirit box for your land and cemeteries ok

[@paulhoffman6371]

That must have been one "H-E- double toothpick" of a storm seeing how much water pooled on the land flowing in the marshy creek. The furniture catalog was a cool find and you're probably right about Byrd's furnishing their new home from it. Be careful Robert, loose and broken floorboards and nails can rip up a leg.

[@THEOLDBYRDFARMVLOG]

It was a heck of a storm! More tomorrow too

[@sheilahosey6085]

I live in North Florida and it was really bad. Fortunately we had no damage at our home. A town west of us was hit by by a tornado. Parts of Panama City Beach were badly damaged. Sadly most of those places have just recovered from 2018 Hurricane Michael damages! We're expected to have rain & bad weather tomorrow!😞

[@JoyceB-qv9xq]

@@sheilahosey6085 Stay safe. Sending best wishes from Southwest Florida.

[@bethshadid2087]

Yeah I'm in LA (lower Alabama) and it was wicked here.......luckily the one that was supposed to hit yesterday just turned into 10-15 mph wind but in two hours dumped about 2 inches.

[@susanr3560]

Can't wait until you free that beautiful oak from that nasty wisteria. As much as you dislike going through all that stuff....I LOVE it. I have cleaned out a numbers of homes like yours. I just love finding the history...like the catalog and family memories.

[@THEOLDBYRDFARMVLOG]

That video is coming soon! Already filmed it 😉

[@carolynstrecha2371]

The pages were bouned with string/ribbons by the company, its original to the catalog.

[@carrieann1640]

I enjoyed seeing Annie contemplate stepping into that stream. Considering the temperature, she made the right choice.

[@shellydehart8217]

That storm hit parts of Florida where I live. Boy, we got wind, n more wind n much much rain. My rain gauge was over 5 inches. Cool find on that catalog from 1882. That would definitely make my heart flutter. You’re probably right it being the type of furniture you would have found in the OBF. That coffee cup was cool too. Fire King is collectible. Hoping the weather will warm up some so you can get back to work n stop falling through floors. ♥️♥️😊👍👍🌟🐶🐶

[@giniwalters8401]

Hey Robert! Those were some cool and interesting finds!!! Hate that you fell through the floor! Hope you didn't get hurt too bad!!! You are doing a great job and the clean up is coming right along!!! God bless you, keep you healthy and safe 🙏❤️🙏 Much love from Gini in South Carolina ❤️

[@denisehibbs9576]

Good video ! Falling thru the floor would make anybody's day rough ! It's a good thing you're young . Be safe !

[@lorikrafft8197]

That chamber furniture book is so cool what a special find your house is like a treasure hunt all the time

[@lisaclark9482]

The catalog is amazing! The string was used to bind the catalog together. There is a chance it had stiffer paper for the front and back of it. It looks like it was a high end company to make such a beautiful catalog.

[@andrewowens9382]

Hi Robert 👋 👋 👋 👋 👋 the furniture catalogue from 1882 was a intresting find at least you saved it anyway what else you will come across, all the best Andrew south wales uk 👍 👌 👏 😀 🇬🇧

[@asm826]

"If wishes were horses, beggars would ride" is the quote.

[@lemondropkid6175]

beautiful dogs, how they love to wander their territory💕I think you falling thru the floor is the house's way of saying "okay dude - you're done for today"

[@THEOLDBYRDFARMVLOG]

Yeah no doubt 😅

[@sarahkotra829]

The Maryland Center for History and Culture in Baltimore might have some information for you as their entire upper floor is dedicated to furniture made in Maryland. Or the Baltimore Museum of Industry as they focus on goods/products made in Baltimore. Very cool find!

[@marcbrunson6986]

That catalog is crazy. Definitely a treasure to keep. Robert jumps across the mess pile and now we know how the floor truly get holes in it ha ha.

[@rebeccaeblin3413]

It is so cool watching you save such a wonderful piece of your family history. Ephemera is one of my favorite things to collect. Eastlake furniture is so lovely! I have a few pieces. The catalog is a great find!! Stay safe and warm. If you would copy that catalog I would really like to buy a copy!

[@mollyrosin3695]

Robert all old books were threaded together whether it be catalogs or reading books

[@debbieblaylock9997]

That was a awesome find of the Eastlake furniture book

[@celleduffel1533]

love the old catalog, love the furniture in it. Another day at the OBF and as they say, stay tuned.

[@tayloralexander7597]

Sharon here... bring a rake in to move the stuff to you. Fun find, the furniture catalog. I live near Baltimore. I look forward to seeing what other treasures you unearth. Take care. 👍❤🙂

[@ppurgett]

it could damage artifacts like that catalog, it was so fragile, dragging it across floor would have destroyed it

[@Lorriann63]

Wow! That catalog was an amazing find! Can't help but wondering what else is there. I bet you can't wait to get all that trash out and all the cool artifacts taken care of, then you can start rebuilding it. Just, please. don't fall through the floor again, Robert. It's not good for your health.

[@THEOLDBYRDFARMVLOG]

Yes I can’t wait

[@Dulcy-Doll2736]

Robert, when the soil is wet, it is easier to dig, and if you dug a little bit where you found the nail polish bottle, you may find the cap to the bottle.

[@jamiebowers5208]

I found a pair of Anchor Hocking Fire King mugs that looks like yours on Etsy for $84+

[@MarshaShelley-t3n]

That bottle is pretty! They havent made them like that in years.

[@brendaheisner6085]

Use a rake and pull things to an area that you won't fall through.

[@l.m.4014]

Oh..... that Robert, he Is Smart Enough to Know... there are better solutions. 😋 Besides.... I think he likes to 'mess' with us. (he has a great sense of humor) > I can just see him...laughing out loud, as he is editing his videos... knowing....that 'jump' will get us all....in an uproar, and get him more.....comments.

[@alanatolstad4824]

Archeologists call what you're doing "field walking", before they start digging.---Brisk wind, a spot of rain, here on the California central coast. That's as much of the Polar Express as we're gonna get, this far south.---Bravo, right decision on wearing PPE.---What year was the Byrd Store? Perhaps that catalog was for customers to order out of.

[@cynthiacarter514]

Maybe the catalog used in the general store for customers to order furniture.

[@wileycoyotesr8623]

I think that I'd lay a 4 x 8 sheet of OSB on the floor and push it up to the trash pile. I'd kneel on the OSB, fill trash bags, expose open floor, push the OSB forward and continue clean up. It might require more than one piece of OSB as the trail forward through the trash exposes rotted flooring. At least you're finding treasures to help offset falling through the floor. 👍👍👍

[@barbararoberto1258]

Becareful and have a nice day

[@anitariley2681]

That furniture in the catalog resembles the ornate mantle pieces around the fireplaces at a the farm. Do you think she could have ordered them from there?

[@kathymoss3522]

Saving broken fragments from the tenants trash area would be cool. Those fragments could be used in making stepping stones near your house and/or garden. Small pieces of history leading to the rebirth of it's homeplace.

[@vickiebrannon5217]

Yes, mosaic stepping stones or a table top.

[@jeffdymarczyk4413]

That furniture book is Priceless,Very little of that furniture to be found!!$$$$

[@kathywalker6915]

When you get the hallway all fixed up, you need a grandfather clock to put in it.

[@THEOLDBYRDFARMVLOG]

Definitely!

[@fiorenzaattanasio4796]

Thank you Robert. Stay safe

[@josephziebell8993]

Cool 😎 catalog was that Joy in the background.

[@dinahjackson8146]

COOOL !!! Except, falling thru floor. ❤

[@raynonabohrer5624]

Great video. Oh wait, you've got a lot of rain.. 😢 Thank god you got a new roof.

[@karenshepler7128]

Hello, and the field looks great and so big ! As for the home one day at a time as for falling through floors don't recommend it 😅 nice finds today as I love the older furniture. Thanks for sharing and take care 🙂

[@marvinjohnson424]

Super find. I thought I heard you say that insert was a price list. If so please share with us, I love looking through some of the really old Sears catalogs at what things cost back then and made in America 😊🇺🇸

[@lorikrafft8197]

I so wish I could order some of that furniture. I love that era.

[@cclyon]

I love Eastlake furniture, that's a really fun find. You're making a dent in it.

[@clintonsmith9931]

My mother use to pick up pieces of glass around our farm that went back to early 1900. She would fill quar and gallon jars. Recon thats a old people thing?

[@anonz975]

Be glad you are doing this now when you and the dogs are young enough to fall through the floor with no fear. :)

[@58jennypenny]

ohhh, something endearing about your, ''I hate falling through the floor'', you're doing such a good job Robert, I remember in the first place you could only really see the place from in the air, and virtually nothing of the inside.

[@donnal.oglesby4806]

I was worried about what the latest storm coming up would do concerning your farm, and good to know it passed over you and did not cause any damage other than a lot of water on the ground. The Catalog was an amazing, noticed the same style with the bedroom furniture, as with the style of the two fireplace surrounds, that you have in the " display room" and the other room of the house. Thinking that sort of dates those two mantel surrounds?? thoughts??

[@darleensanford7231]

That was a nasty storm. 4.39 inches here in Greenville, SC. Too much rain.

[@todd8237]

Might be good to get a big tote and a long handle shovel. You can scoop that stuff into the tote from a distance and sort it on a stable floor. Good luck. I love all the cool stuff you are finding. That catalogue was really neat.

[@cynthiacarter514]

That is a good idea

[@ppurgett]

It could damage v3ry fragile items such as that catalog and Robert would so upset with himself

[@brendahogue5487]

Love your videos and enjoy watching them. May the lord bless and protect you Robert

[@KonTikiBea]

mqybe putting some lime on the ground under the house would help with the odors that exist?

[@Epoxinator]

RE the string they sometimes used to sew book pages together as part of the book binding process.

[@cynthiacarter514]

I wonder if the outhouse sat where you found the bottle. I loved the furniture catalogue. I can imagine a little girl using the pictures to decorate her doll house with the pictures!

[@babyrazor6887]

Working construction I found some things that were keepers in abandoned houses. Found: a book published by Green Dragon Press in London in1547, a plastic bag full of silverware that the family must have forgot when they moved out, and 37 baseball cards from the 30's under a loose floor board in a closet.

[@laurahurst1960]

Can’t wait to see what treasures come out of that full bedroom 😊

[@sunkissed5889]

Love the old Eastlake furniture it had the most beautiful style ! I’ve bought refinished so many pieces !

[@markjankowski4688]

I have a Eastlake hutch. It was well made furniture. Mine has beautiful walnut wood.

[@lindawhidby9817]

Robert, looks like you've got yourself a wet weather spring! To avoid falling through the floor, have you considered raking all of the debris over to the new solid floor so that you can sort through it?

[@l.m.4014]

Oh..... that Robert, He Is Smart Enough to Know... there are better solutions. 😋 Besides.... I think he likes to 'mess' with us. (he has a great sense of humor) > I can just see him...laughing out loud, as he is editing his videos... knowing....that 'jump' will get us all in an uproar...and get him more comments.

[@deannaoverstreet4146]

We had it in lower Alabama! I had 5.5 inches of rain!

[@frankscarborough1428]

Enjoyed thanks Robert

[@edw2939]

Considering the age of the house, I wonder if the catalog belonged to the Byrd's and they bought some of the original house furniture from that company.

[@THEOLDBYRDFARMVLOG]

Could be!

[@roscowoodward6037]

Subbed 3wks ago and have watched all the video's, almost spat my coffee out when saw MINT planted in the ground. PLEASE dig it out as will act like wisteria, always grow in containers as can grow vigorously and uneditable.. absolutely ❤ everything about what you're all doing and I pray over uncle Ken. Looking forward to future updates and now watching sidesteps. 💯👍🇬🇧

[@gregblount3999]

Greetings from Belize! Enjoy watching your show. You should make a trip out..to see the Confederate graves here. The fireplace mantels. They could have possibly been ordered from the catalog you found. Looks like the catalog has furniture sets, including mantels.

[@lynnmacleod1879]

Wow...that's a lot of water in the bog area. I hope you have a good pair of waterproof boots. Progress is good!

[@THEOLDBYRDFARMVLOG]

Sure is, and I do as long as it isn’t too deep

[@JoyceB-qv9xq]

May I suggest sliding a 4' X 8' sheet (thickness at your discretion) of plywood under the trash to allow you to safely tread upon that damaged floor. No matter what the board may cost, it will be a fraction of the cost of a trip to the hospital should you break or gouge a hole in your leg! Be safe, please. LOL...I offered many times to help with sorting through the trash!!

[@THEOLDBYRDFARMVLOG]

The only probably is can’t really get it under the trash.

[@Ragnar8504]

@@THEOLDBYRDFARMVLOG Then how about getting smaller pieces of OSB or plywood to immediately go down once you've cleared a spot, to distribute your weight across multiple floor boards and ideally joists?

[@l.m.4014]

@@THEOLDBYRDFARMVLOG "Can't get it U n d e r the trash." Ha.ha.ha. A very silly answer. You are a funny Byrd. 🐦🐦🐦 We all know that you are Smart Enough to figure out.... there are better, easier, safer ways to handle > cleaning the trash off that floor. 😂 😋 🤣 Plywood and Rake the trash to you: That would be the sensible thing to do. (it's just common sense) All your subscribers know this. And you know.... that you don't 'have to' walk way over on the rotten floor. (That it's dangerous, unsafe and you are taking a chance of getting hurt.) So Why...do it? Because you just like to 'mess' with us. ( great sense of humor) > I can just see you...laughing out loud, as you are editing your videos... knowing....that 'jump' will get us all in an uproar and we will give you shit.....and also get you more comments. How many comments / suggestions on .....how you can be safer when cleaning the Trash off that old rotten floor....? About 7... out of 90....that's pretty good. ☑ Well done.

[@l.m.4014]

@@THEOLDBYRDFARMVLOG > Keep on Jumpin' Robert, we love you ! And no worries....I am sure, we will send you 'get well' messages, when you are in the hospital. (as long as you can get WiFi in there)

[@patriciaterry5393]

Beautiful cup❤

[@ronweaver9296]

We in San Antonio will get very cold weather mon tues wed

[@sandyjohnson3183]

Love these videos ❤

[@deestrawser2423]

Please scan the furniture catalog and sell copies on your store site. That's a wonderful find and would help others trying to date their furniture, etc. As far as the storm, I am east of you and in our area, we haven't had that much rain and flooding since 1972. Best wishes!

[@jerrysollinger5112]

Robert you would make a good rock climber.

[@nanascraftycornerdonna6618]

I have a antique miniature, cast iron stove with all the bells and whistles that go with it. It is so cool it was made back when people used to take their wagons and horses and show the women the goods on the wagon so they could buy the original size for them to cook in their house, that is a treasure to me

[@THEOLDBYRDFARMVLOG]

That’s neat, I love those old salesman’s miniatures

[@nanascraftycornerdonna6618]

@@THEOLDBYRDFARMVLOG I could put a picture of them on my community tab if you would like to see it

[@garystaab7835]

Does any of the remaining furniture in the house resemble anything in the catalog? Fireplace mantle, etc. It would be awesome if there was a piece that you could link back to the catalog. Also, could you use a rake and pull what needs to be gone thru to a safer place (new floor) to be sorted? Less dangerous for you. Best of luck, can't wait to see what's next.

[@THEOLDBYRDFARMVLOG]

No, most everything from that era has long since gone

[@cynthiacarter514]

I was thinking the same thing.

[@l.m.4014]

Oh..... that Robert, he Is a funny Byrd.... And Smart Enough to Know... there are better, easier, safer solutions. 😋 Rake: That would be the sensible thing to do, right? (it's just common sense) He doesn't 'have to' walk way over on the rotten floor, right? > So Why does he? I think he likes to 'mess' with us. (he has a great sense of humor) > I can just see him...laughing out loud, as he is editing his videos... knowing....that 'jump' will get us all in an uproar...and also get him more comments.

[@artillerest43rdva7]

that was great that nothing was damaged from the storm. that water running in back is scary! hope it doesn’t change direction. do you have a lighting rod on the roof?the catalog was neat! it is great to find pieces of the past. take care Robert.

[@diane1390]

Have you heard about the hurricane force winds hitting Southern California? My brother Eric lives in West Covina, California and I'm hoping he isn't affected too much.

[@quebot1111]

I would love to have pics. like that so ,my son and I could build some.

[@MrJeep75]

Cool finds

[@P.B.Theriver]

You're right Robert, the bottle is a nail polish bottle. Made by Dura-Gloss. 30's to 60's era.

[@Constance-CeJ]

You mentioned relative, are you related to the Byrd farm? I’ve watched you off and on for a number of years didn’t catch you saying that before? Blessings

[@lindaneuman4801]

You amaze me. My mom used to take coal & make coal flower plant Just put coal in a open container with a little water in bottom & cover coal with lots of table salt. Drop one or 2 drops of food coloring to get different colors growing. It will amaze you

[@jillbrown8456]

Get to a solid spot on the floor and use a grabber. Many elderly people use a grabber and they work quite well. Problem solved!

[@l.m.4014]

Oh..... that Robert, he Is Smart Enough to Know... there are better solutions. 😋 He has an "it will never happen to me" Mind-set. > He's not going to listen to us. Besides, I think he likes to 'mess' with us. (he has a great sense of humor) > I can just see him...laughing out loud, as he is editing his videos.... knowing that 'jump' will get him more.....comments.

[@l.m.4014]

I Searched: "Why do young men think they are invincible?" (A Sense of Immortality?) Answer: "It is normal for adolescents (😆) to have a sense of being uniquely invincible." As a result, they may engage in risky behaviors. This way of thinking may limit their ability to Assess Situations, Risks, and Future consequences. Keep on Jumpin' Robert, we love you ! And no worries....I am sure, all we will send you 'get well' messages, when you are in the hospital (as long as you can get WiFi)

[@trudymiller582]

We got 41/2 inches here in NW Georgia

[@BDE1337]

I found a bottle just like that with the same thing in it in a wash on fort benning last year

[@theresalee2266]

It is -19 degrees Fahrenheit, that is -28 degrees Celsius in Calgary Alberta Canada.🇨🇦

[@mygrammieis]

Thank GOD u are ok and animals- Farm🙏cool finds

[@tracyrunyan2522]

If I was blessed with the powers of Samantha Stevens The Old Byrd Farm House would be as new, the grounds would be immaculate, each room furnished just so and it would be 100% habitable.

[@zekesgirl100]

.....and Robert would find a treasure every where he looked.

[@tracyrunyan2522]

You got it!@@zekesgirl100

[@tacocin]

Digging through all that mess in the house is kinda like swinging a metal detector .... you never know what you're going to find.

[@THEOLDBYRDFARMVLOG]

Exactly

[@kimhollinghead8541]

Could that be for your fireplace is come from?

[@THEOLDBYRDFARMVLOG]

It was probably definitely ordered from somewhere, but it’s a stone like material

[@staceyrees353]

❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@beahorob5189]

Does it have a brand name on the nail polish?

[@mrslisaskeens6913]

At 9:55 in the upper right hand corner an orb comes down towards the letters as soon as you say: a bunch of family letters. And another orb at 14:44 when you pick up the green cup. I guess they’re still there.👻

[@nowhereman7398]

My Australian Shepard hates water too. He loves the snow, but hates water. Although I only tell him to get in the bath tub, and he jumps right in. On a hundred degree day, he will not go in a lake, or river for a swim.

[@janetjones7880]

so sorry about weather, but it's Thurs and we're going to get the high winds/possible tornandoes tonight and tomorrow - so headed your way again

[@thistlemoon1]

Because of the wood the furniture is made of and how it's made it's probably still in someone's house somewhere.

[@theresalee2266]

Remove one joist and then remove the flooring. One step at a time.

[@laurahurst1960]

Wouldn’t you love that furniture in the Old Byrd Farm?

[@pattimessenger6214]

Didn’t the Byrd family run a store? That catalogue may have belonged to the store for people to order from.

[@janicepounds9934]

Why don't you put a pond in the swamp? 😊

[@debbiegoforth8537]

If Annie likes all that mud and water, I hope she likes a bath too. I imagine she gets a lot of them. 😂

[@THEOLDBYRDFARMVLOG]

She doesn’t like baths… weirdest thing! But she gets plenty lol

[@JoyceB-qv9xq]

@@THEOLDBYRDFARMVLOG Gotta be a dislike for the soap LOL!!