Farmhouse Restoration Episode 1

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[@carolynlunel9382]

@@LifeofLauraVideos thank you! I'm a new subscriber..looking forward to seeing this farmhouse restoration!

[@stef1lee]

That kitchen sink!!!! I have been looking for one for my 1940s inspired kitchen. I found some and they are ridiculously expensive. When I started my whole home remodel to bring it back down from 1980s plastic chic to the 1940s country home...the expensive sink wasnt factored into my budget so I settled for a deep country apron sink that I got on Amazon that sucks. But you have a beautiful home!!! I would love to be involved with a home restoration such as that.

[@will1867]

If your batty on your phone is low then why record? Its such a common phrase with youtubers. Just charge your devices

[@giraffegoesmoo]

If anyone else loves binge watching farmhouse restorations id highly recommend Wabi sab - E on youtube!!

[@yourmom-zr2tj]

Natasha R I love them 😂💛

[@ladystef5055]

Me too. They’re awesome. Excited to see restored also.

[@TatianaRodriguez-qy9cp]

They are awesome haha

[@1806StoneHouse]

Natasha R the best! He’s a very cool guy!

[@mindyb1986]

Yeah they're great to watch

[@jeremyt7752]

I'm a builder and love old house videos. Can you imagine the craftsmanship that went into this house, unlike today's builds. This is a time when tradesmen took pride in their work. This house has a good vibe.

[@homeloveeverything2932]

Jeremy T you’re right! I notice a lot of the homes today are so cookie cutter and look so... PLASTIC. Perhaps it’s because they use so much PVC, vinyl, snd cheap hardware on them now.

[@LifeofLauraVideos]

Very cool!!! Yes it is a humongous difference!! Thank you!

[@jeremyt7752]

@@homeloveeverything2932 Believe it or not, even 'wooden' baseboard is really just compressed fiber cardboard painted white and attached with cheap, air compressed 18 gauge nails. Not like when baseboard was real wood, hand carved, and attached by hammer and nails.

[@alicewonder6498]

You should keep pieces of the wallpaper and the oilcloth floor coverings and put them in frames. It would be so neat to have them as art in their respective rooms after the Reno is Finished ❤️

[@LifeofLauraVideos]

I did!

[@leifprice8836]

They could be also a topic of interest or conversation starter.

[@wyattnorby1035]

Keep that house as original as possible. Any rooms you need to restore, bring them back to their original design. Those houses are just too unique to try and modernise.

[@sophiastark2947]

Every time I watch videos like this, I always think of how crazy it is that centuries ago the same spot you were walking on was where children played and worked!

[@LifeofLauraVideos]

Yes!! It’s absolutely wild!

[@bernaldulce]

Or owned by people who had slaves and had them locked up

[@searchingsara7924]

@@bernaldulce indentured servants mostly

[@outcast566]

@@searchingsara7924 It's Virgina, so from the 17th century until the late 19th century they were mostly slaves.

[@curtisj2002]

And slaves died... the dark contrast.

[@pureretrofashion9277]

Well done for respecting the history of the house. So nice to see

[@laurenabigail.]

Holy cow! This house is beyond gorgeous! Congrats on finding/buying such a well preserved historic home! Absolutely CANNOT wait to see the updates on this home!

[@jeremiahlewis526]

my contractor senses are tingling. i love old houses like this.

[@JulsB63]

Go to the town historical society, they will have info and pictures of the house and farm as it was.

[@wuznotbornyesterda]

Oh, yeah, right! They went into eveyone's home and took pics of all farmhouses...most towns don't even have historical societies. If you are farming and working your tail off you don't have time to sit around drinking tea and shooting the breeze!

[@cjsadman3750]

Yes thank you for saving this home! I love old homes, but understand how expensive they are to maintain, mine is almost 200 years old. Love this!

[@celeryg66]

Nothing like a house with great bones. It's going to look amazing! Love that big kitchen sink! Maybe it can be refinished? I would totally reuse that! So, tired of seeing lovely little bungalows being torn down and sterile Mcmansions put up in its place, ugh!

[@LifeofLauraVideos]

Yes! I’m thinking it can be sand blasted like the tub. It is very cool!

[@gigglegiggles3189]

When I watch the shows where they rip and replace I am thinking oh no stop where did they take that I hope they kept it lol. Now there are shows taking the houses that were modernized and now taking back to the old. Just crazy.

[@maureenp7082]

New sub. Can't wait to see the progress!! Love old house that come back to life. I would so frame some of the wallpaper to keep the history of the past. So cool!

[@Funshine4u]

I love the upstairs room with the wood stove and that lovely floor tile, to bad it wasn't a area rug. I'm looking forward to watching you renovate this beautiful house.

[@christinelabrie1430]

AMAZING, what a fun restoration project. I have only owned old houses. Great craftsmanship. Love it!!!!

[@miahleissa9599]

Oh, what a fun project! Beautiful house! I can see it, now! lol :) Thanks for sharing!

[@mariarobles1041]

Loooooove the kitchen sink and bathrms., the wall paper, that woodstoves, the vinyl floors, the doorknobs, omg!!!so sooooooo pretty 😱 everything❤❤❤!!!!

[@LifeofLauraVideos]

Thank you!!!!

[@lpl9414]

Thanks for loving this old home what a beauty

[@lifeofamomadventures6978]

Hi Laura. I just found your channel. It came up in “trending.” Pretty cool, I think. I love these older homes and farmhouses. I’m binge watching your videos on this reno.

[@LifeofLauraVideos]

Aw thanks!! Glad you found me!!

[@ellengill514]

Hate to burst anybody's bubble, but this house is in pretty good repair and is not a money pit.

[@janambrose4917]

I hope you find a way to keep the kitchen sink. It looks fantastic. Good luck with this project. I see beauty in it's future.

[@verucasalt2391]

I just love this home! I can't wait to see what it's like with your personal touches. 😊

[@jaddy540]

As we moved into more modern homes, the closets got bigger. I commented on that, and a person replied,"We did not have many clothes in the 'old days', now we have tons of clothes and need big closets" .Really old homes had Armoires, not closets. They were actually MOVABLE CLOSETS! Saw many of these when I traveled the world 3rd. and 4th. class.

[@juliamckernan354]

Great video. Love the house. We purchased a home two years ago that was built in 1909. I see so many similarities. We have the door knobs with the key holes also. Same kitchen cabinets but they had moved them to the mudroom and put new cabinets in the kitchen. I love those old white cabinets!! We also had all of the bright colors going on hot pink rooms purple lime green! I hope you post more updates as you fix it up!

[@maddash9070]

I am actually in the process of restoring a house almost exactly like this one. I’d be very surprised to find out the second floor was added as most were 2 story back then. 10’ ceilings and tall doorways. Neat parlor stove. Also it’s most likely mortar they used on the foundation and not cement. So the other guy can chill. I’m sure it will be fine. And the floors downstairs are for sure newer. Back in those days they used what’s upstairs. Wide boards. It’s crazy because it’s like looking at our house. Maybe I’ll make a video someday? Can’t wait to see more. Super cool.

[@Amber-uk4ms]

Beautiful home! I’m excited to follow along in your process :)

[@meaganimhoff3457]

I am so jealous. I LOVE this place and its history. These homes are so hard to come by these days.

[@donnap6190]

New subscriber. Such an amazing place. Love it, so much history. Those pieces of old linoleum were awesome

[@jeremyd1298]

I am so interested in the history of old farmhouses! This was very informative! Thanks. You know a lot about this very topic it appears! Great old farmhouse this is! And good historical insight into its history and construction.

[@stefaniesombaty8980]

I am praying that with this restoration your dad will allot money to properly restore all of the fireplaces. If this was my house I would spend my money on the foundation first, then the roof, the fireplaces and then save the original plaster and restore the floors. The upstairs bathroom looks like it is from the 30's. It's interesting for me to see the linoleum over the wood floors. I grew up next to two old ladies who were sisters. They still lived in the house that their parents built in the 1900's and were the first residents on our street. Their stories about watching our neighborhood he built were amazing. At some point, these ladies laid linoleum over the wood floors in the whole house! It was the fashion when they did it but by the 80's of was so worn. Those floors have me a flashback!

[@elainespencer9445]

A lot better thank you. Looking forward to see what you do with the house. I love old houses .🇫🇴🇬🇧☺️

[@AvalinCottage]

Wow. What a beautiful property! I’m doing restoration myself so I’m looking forward to getting inspiration and ideas. Thanks for posting 😄

[@MsCripplex]

Beautiful old home, I love the wood stove it’s a be beautiful old piece. I would restore the cabinets in the kitchen and reuse them. They are solid and hold their value you just can’t get that quality any more! I would live in it for sure! I remember the heat vents when I was small they really do work! Good luck!

[@lindafarner9755]

To finish the attic you will need a staircase. Plus the kitchen on the back of the house is called the summer house. It was used for cooking and canning in the summer to keep the main house cool

[@gigglegiggles3189]

I was expecting one of the closets to have the stairwell going up

[@suzannemix2528]

Soooo jealous! Yall have fun and i adore the carpets if you could professional clean and reuse! Floors are TOTALLY awesome and LOVE the lil breezeways on main floor! The pink room upstairs would kinda be great as family or reading room, like barnes n nobles! Its sooo great. Bless you for saving it!!

[@helenpruzan6970]

OMG!We had that same flooring in kitchen!!!I think they had put it in in the 60s.The house was built in 1860. We have those same amazing wood.So solid!!Great house!

[@monicasickels7741]

That is a Beautiful Farm House you have there! That place will be ~AWESOME~ when your done with it... Hang on to that place Forever!!! :) Good Luck With It All. ~~God Bless~~

[@JB-pd4ni]

Wow! you've got a diamond in the rough, well worth the effort to restore. Tell your dad that farm sink is fantastic, I hope he'll keep it in the kitchen.

[@LifeofLauraVideos]

Yes! That’s the plan!

[@johnmcglynn2125]

I commend your courage, you have a huge task on your hands. The parts of the house with cinder block wall supports are newer than the brick. Skeleton key locks are easily picked and I advise you replace them on the outer doors. Do the structural stuff (and roof!) before you do anything cosmetic, because if you do it the other way around your cosmetic work may be ruined. Good luck to you. I've done the same to an 1892 Victorian in San Francisco.

[@LifeofLauraVideos]

Yes I agree! I have a brother that works in home security and that was the first thing he said! lol.

[@michellec8567]

Keep the fridge and have it restored!

[@yvonnelove1275]

Love your home. I can't wait to see when you have it completed!!

[@LifeofLauraVideos]

Thanks, Me too! I know it’s going to be a slow process but will be fun!

[@GeorginaBisbyDIY]

Wow - what an exciting project! Good luck.

[@mycrazycoffeelife8996]

Goodness! I love this house! We are restoring a 1904 Colonial House and document it through KZbin and your video's really inspire us. We love older house and the history they hold.

[@LifeofLauraVideos]

Thank you!! I’ll have to check out your channel!

[@lomarko9992]

what a beautiful lot and such a charming house!! I'm jealous, best of luck with the restoration!

[@carolynlunel9382]

This will be so fun to see as the resoration happens! Thx!

[@militarymom6690]

Love your commentary on this video Laura. I can tell you appreciate the history and bones of this place. 💖💖

[@LifeofLauraVideos]

Thank you!!! I really do ♥️ I’ve always been drawn to old things, & things that need love. I just love taking care of people, animals, and things.

[@therealmlw]

Amazing video and what a beautiful property! I can see what a lovely place it will be, I also think the boxwoods are great but it might be better to just replace them completely as they look a bit diseased.

[@LifeofLauraVideos]

Thank you!!! I want so badly to make them work, but I definitely won’t put ill plants back in.

[@virginiamoss7045]

She said she had taken cuttings to root. If they do survive and they show no signs of disease, either from the original plant or from some other source, she'll plant them where she takes out the original bushes. The existing bushes may not be diseased, just neglected and improperly and savagely pruned. They are also extremely old; there comes a time a plant has lived its life.

[@progqueen5952]

I deceided to leave my comment on the first farmhouse video. I have been binge watching them and I’m very impressed how you put these vids together. You’re a very articulate young lady and your editing skills and choice of music and story telling is fantastik! I am a 60 year old grandmother and you gave me something really cool to watch and think about! Thank you and your Dad so much! Greetings from Illinois!

[@LifeofLauraVideos]

Aw thank you very much! What a sweet comment ♥️

[@angelastewart5743]

Love that old stove.i hope he keep it, bring out the charm in that house

[@dnth8rel8]

Beautiful place! I would love to metal detect the yard!

[@stephanielake71]

Beautiful house...cant wait to see the progress 😊

[@msval697]

I love that floor that you said looks like an oriental rug! And the skeleton key locks!

[@cathy-ud5ed]

I look forward to the progress on this lovely old home

[@handee_maam]

This is absolutely BEAUTIFUL!!

[@themountainview4751]

Wow! Great looking house restore.

[@tonyaclaxton9169]

I sure appreciate homes like this. Thank you for sharing. Hope he keeps that kitchen sink its beautiful

[@LifeofLauraVideos]

Thank you ♥️

[@Dawn-fz5cu]

Just came across your series. What a gem!! Beautiful fixtures and lots of potential!

[@LifeofLauraVideos]

Thank you!!! Welcome to the family!! ♥️♥️

[@quickliqproductions]

Well.. at least the floors are solid😂.. nice home on a nice location!👍🏻

[@rosahardin1732]

I just discover your farm house videos and I watched all of them in which I truly enjoyed . GREAT JOB

[@LifeofLauraVideos]

Thank you!!

[@marysaburroughs8076]

What a beautiful house!! Can't wait to see the future progress!! I dream of finding an old farm house for sale in my area (North NC) to restore and love!

[@LifeofLauraVideos]

Thank you! Good luck to you!!

[@amandasue6500]

My husband and I bought an 1800's farmhouse last year. It's still a work in progress, but I absolutely love it. The floor coverings you called vinyl are actually congoleum. It's common for older houses to have it covering the wood to preserve the floors. Almost all of our wood floors were covered with congoleum.

[@LifeofLauraVideos]

Oh wow I had no idea!! Thank you for sharing that!

[@noranora2020x]

This video makes me miss Virginia so much! It is so exciting to see your video go viral!!

[@LifeofLauraVideos]

Aw thank you so much!!! It means the world!! ♥️

[@emilys3638]

Just found you after finishing my binge-watch of Wabi-sab-E's videos up to this point, and itching for more farmhouse restoration inspiration while I wait for more content. I cannot get enough of this type of project! Thank you for sharing, and I will subscribe so I can keep updated on your progress. Super excited for you!! ALSO....I am in love with boxwood shrubs too! i love them best in their natural form, unpruned except for gentle maintenance. I just bought 4 to go along the front of my house. So I got excited when you mentioned yours! ^_^ Again, just finding you now and excited to follow along with you as you restore this beautifully charming old place! I'm so happy that there are others like me who care about the heritage of an old and well-built home.

[@LifeofLauraVideos]

Emily Sibert thank you so much!

[@WillChil466]

Watch Curiousity Inc.s.

[@1806StoneHouse]

Great project!

[@thefranks8726]

This is a beautiful place! It needs some love, but it sure is a gem :)

[@irenepirnik2926]

Fancy wood stove. Love it and the house. Can’t wait to watch the renovations.

[@LifeofLauraVideos]

Thank you!!

[@annepineau3454]

Hi Laura. Just discovered your show and really have enjoyed your tours and comments. Keep up the good work.

[@LifeofLauraVideos]

Thank you!!! Welcome to the family! 🥰

[@JanColdwater]

Beautiful house! I would keep as much of the old as possible and fill the walls with straw clay and then plaster them. Ventilation would need to be paramount so it dries evenly but WOW, what you could do!

[@mar1video]

9:11 ...and let's talk about scratch marks on the inside of that closet door... "I see dead people... They're everywhere..." my favorite quote ! Any cages in basement?

[@LifeofLauraVideos]

mar1video Hahahahah!! Omg yes it still freaks me out a bit to see that. The lady had several border collies over the years and I’m assuming locked one up in there. No cages found yet but I’ll keep you posted. Lol

[@theajohnston761]

How can you possibly tell that it is haunted by just watching a video? LOL

[@handee_maam]

@@LifeofLauraVideosdo you think it's haunted?

[@gmcmitzu]

I noticed the scratches immediately! I was like why didn’t she mention the scratches!! In the second video she referred to the scratches, which made me feel better. Lol Thanks Laura! Keep up the great work, and just ignore the Debbie downers on here

[@handee_maam]

Not trying to be a Debbie Downer I'm just interested to know if she has seen anything weird while repairing the home. The home is absolutely beautiful. Just curious.

[@hremaddox]

It's beautiful! I just bought my house that was built in 1890, but mine has been "remuddled" already. My dream is to properly restore it.

[@LifeofLauraVideos]

Totally!! Just start pecking away!!! Good luck!

[@FromSagansStardust]

That 'vinyl' is oilcloth and Linoleum. Rug/carpet patterns were popular.

[@cathiwim]

Patricia McGill looks about from the 1920’s. Is this anywhere near Lynchburg? I used to live in Blackstone. Lots of old beauties waiting to be restored there.

[@genli5603]

Or congoleum!

[@warholandmenthol]

I am so in love with this place! Can not wait to see what you do with it ❤️

[@Mallard5plus1Farmhouse]

Glad I found this channel! Subscribed!!

[@cindypeterson1629]

I agree with “ as the wheels turn “ …… I was getting a little motion sickness but I definitely want to watch you transform your beautiful house……

[@LifeofLauraVideos]

Thank you for your honesty! I’m going to upload a non-nauseating video tonight. Not much has been done but I wanted to give everyone a good look.

[@missdragonluckychina2449]

oh I love that kitchen floor we had floor like that in our utility /laundry room as a kid havnt seen it since but it would be cool if a company would remake that design .I like the old fashioned designs gives it style and chareghter.

[@nordyfamily]

Keep up the great work! Thank you for sharing.

[@hamandap1]

That house has great bones and loads of potential, very pretty home it will be eventually

[@defleppard-lover6298]

Awe...thanks Laura for sharing this adventure..... I can tell your as inspired as I would be no matter the challenges.......👍👍🏠

[@puch7261]

I jus luv old houses especially farm houses, wish i could buy all of them and restore them.👌💯good luck with everything.💪🏻

[@LifeofLauraVideos]

Thank you!

[@shirleydrake1602]

Great house. I hope your restoring it to keep it for yourself. This is a dream of mine. I did it once in the 1980s. It’s surprising how comfortable and at home we felt in ours, even before the completion Of the restoration. You will love it!

[@LifeofLauraVideos]

It belongs to my dad for now, but I do hope to own it one day. We'll see!

[@markellwilliams3594]

I can already tell this is going to be a beautiful home 🏠

[@davidcraddock7011]

liked your video and tour. The foundation is the main item to address, and then the roof. I believe a skeleton key is a key that fits multiple locks.

[@jeremyjackson9557]

Love to see you saving a piece of history

[@penneyburgess5431]

The floors and woodwork are in wonderful shape. I hope you keep them.

[@LifeofLauraVideos]

Yes!!

[@sheep1ewe]

This was a good video with lot of inspiration.

[@kels101087]

Wow what a cool house!!!

[@iambaked1537]

Me and my partner are thinking of taking out a mortgage for and old farm house we plan on renovating. Came here for inspiration! Can’t wait to see how you transform this place.

[@LifeofLauraVideos]

Its all done now! You’ve got about 22 episodes to catch up on lol

[@WillChil466]

I like it. The cabinet with the fireplace.

[@susyl1905]

Omg I love it!! And I like your positive thinking!

[@LifeofLauraVideos]

Thank you!! I love this place too!

[@rockubtzer]

That kitchen floor is from the 1970's we had a new house built in 71 with the same flooring. Pre no wax, Soak with hot ammonia, Scrub with Bon Ami, Rinse to remove cleanser residue, Let dry, Reapply fresh wax. What fun! 2 days later your kids run inside with wet shoes don't wipe their feet, leaving milky white footprints across newly shined floor. Break out the Ammonia to repeat steps hoping to blend in the soiled path! Swiffer is a pointless waste of time on that surface.

[@kimworkman2425]

Love the house. Thanks for the video

[@007vsMagua]

That oriental rug pattern on the old linoleum is awesome...I wish something like that was available in vinyl. This is a home worthy of restoration. That screened in porch was probably added later to be used as a summer kitchen.

[@LifeofLauraVideos]

Yes I love that linoleum too!

[@ms.michealhodge1243]

2:31 I totally get what you mean about the boxwood! I have wanted them in my yard since my teens!💚👍

[@kascialelonek8757]

Love love love the house!

[@curlyq6284]

I can’t wait to see more of the house and the restoration keep up the good work. There is another channel I watch that’s doing the same thing you’re going to do if you haven’t seen them it’s under Wabi Sab-E

[@LifeofLauraVideos]

Hey! I watch them too!! I love what they've done with their place and I love that they're able to do it all on their own too! Its badass!

[@curlyq6284]

Life of Laura yes it is. And yours will be too

[@LifeofLauraVideos]

WeightLossMotivation I love seeing them being restored too!! Thank you!!

[@chrissiebronx9662]

Curly Q yeah him and his wife are great . True team

[@cheaphomesteading]

Looking forward to see more

[@craftinshannon]

Where are you at? Beautiful property! Anxious to keep up with the progress! :-)

[@LifeofLauraVideos]

In central Virginia :) thank you!!

[@homerth1555]

Some of the linoleum flooring is awesome. I would recommend saving some pieces of it and the wall paper for display items.

[@molliemae6855]

Gorgeous home!!!! I love the property also! Have you checked under the “vinyl” in the rooms to see if there is wood floors? Years ago some people just put wood around the perimeter of the rooms to save money. My Dad (who’s 80) says he remembers a home when he was a kid that had milk crates in the middle underneath the floor covering. Good luck with the renovations!!!

[@elliebellielongstreet]

That is a beautiful home !

[@LifeofLauraVideos]

Thank you!

[@deborahbrottmiller2948]

Pretty wallpaper. Definitely a keeper.