HGTV Good Bones / Budget Busting Victorian/ Restoration Review

[@innerbeauty2431]

Really love watching this series because it educates on the mistakes that are common in these shows. Started with your commentary on Restored, and would love to see more show examples too of competent restorations!

[@OldHomeRescue]

We really enjoyed doing these reviews; however, they’re likely not making their way back as a KZbin series. With Old Home Rescue and our new franchise, Preservan, there’s a lot to do around here.

[@vincenzo3292]

11:33 what did they do with all the mill work? They remodeled the Victorian out of the home.

[@OldHomeRescue]

My guess, the dumpster!

[@JBrumley32771]

Thank you SO MUCH for reviewing this episode of Good Bones. This old home was gorgeous---like you said, all the moldings, windows, intricate plasterwork, etc. I stopped watching Good Bones after this episode. I'm surprised you didn't more ballistic.

[@jenigoode205]

And they did NOT keep the doors. WTH

[@OldHomeRescue]

I could not believe that one... WHY!?!

[@carriedockery5347]

@Jeni Goode oh, I’m sure they kept them. They probably made headboards out of them. 😜

[@OldHomeRescue]

Carrie Dockery sad but true

[@WoodWindowMakeover]

I could not stop watching. When I started the video, I hoped I knew where you were going, and indeed you went there. I love the content. What you have done is demonstrate the truth of what is actually happening. I haven't seen anyone else do this, and you did it very well. My vote is to really lean into this idea. This is something that I can share every time. Love you Ty and thank you for this content.

[@OldHomeRescue]

Thank you Steve that means a lot!

[@TanishaNJones]

What do you think about the destruction of the plaster detail on the walls in the living room?

[@OldHomeRescue]

I can not stand it. They destroyed that home! It made we sick to watch them gut and gentrify that family's home.

[@TanishaNJones]

@@OldHomeRescue I agree. I really appreciate you pointing out the multiple stained/leaded glass windows and the palladian window that went vamoose! The destruction was overwhelmingly nauseating. Check out when they rehab Mina's rental unit

[@seekerbeing2267]

The problem is that the budget did not encompass the cost of restoration! That being said I agree with you.

[@OldHomeRescue]

Budget is important, however I do believe that an attempt to rehabilitate the character of the home would have only a small impact on the overall cost, with a huge ROI. -Ty

[@seekerbeing2267]

@@OldHomeRescue oh I Didn’t know that! I watch the program, I have a lot of respect for what they are doing, and when I see how little they make in the end. Thanks for your reply!

[@rollerblaze5041]

The family was so disappointed by the exterior too. This was so sad…I hope the homeowners got their money back!

[@blissinchains]

I grew up in an old home and this made me so angry. When we sold it, it went to a flipper who destroyed the inside. (We couldn't be picky on buyers at the time because we had urgent need to move where we are now ASAP.) But, my gosh ...the original hardwood floors gone, the wainscoting, the window frames complete with gorgeous elegant detail, gone, gone, gone. It's all white, all "open". And it's hideous. There's something to be said for having walls.

[@sandrabrown476]

Thank you! Glad someone else recognizes that Good Bones is one of the worst shows for people that love old houses and the features you can find in them. When those ladies get a hold of a house, it's all downhill from there. Sad.

[@lourdesgarcia1690]

Thank you for exposing this sad truth! Great Video!

[@OldHomeRescue]

It was really hard to watch!

[@wallihaley5194]

I generally hate Good Bone’s exterior color choices, and yes it’s a travesty they didn’t keep the Palladian and leaded glass windows.

[@nancyvillars2638]

most of these shows i just can't watch, my eyes are just full of tears with the destruction of the historic features

[@OldHomeRescue]

Nancy Villars I really struggled making this because of the way they celebrated the destruction!

[@TanishaNJones]

Also can you review bargain mansions Season one episode nine the mural of the story?

[@OldHomeRescue]

Thank you for the suggestion, I will give it a watch.

[@TanishaNJones]

@@OldHomeRescue keep the puke can and tums nearby - you have been warned!

[@paulhughes8460]

This is the Good Bones episode that really made me angry. I couldn't believe everything ended up in a dumpster. So sad. They obviously don't know anything about restoring houses. There was a show called Rehab Addict that did a decent job of restoring old houses but I think it's off the air now.

[@carriedockery5347]

I don’t understand why “restorers” go crazy with demo. You demo something that must be torn down like a burn-out or completely rotted structure. Restoration should be a delicate process that’s handled with careful consideration, not an event for your most destructive, careless employees to see who is better at breaking stuff. And this is why I won’t watch HGTV, I end up yelling at the tv for an hour and scaring the hell out of my dogs. 😆 Loved your video. Keep them coming!

[@laurenm9899]

Their restorations are awful... You should review Hometown! I've always enjoyed their way of redoing old homes and reusing!

[@lizappel5458]

Purple? Omg. Made me quesy to see the gutting of the inside as well. Makes me sick. I just found your channel and love what you do! I am bingeing now and learning lots and what to be aware of! Thank you!

[@michellearose2648]

So tragic. I was speechless when it was revealed

[@OldHomeRescue]

Same here

[@missannetteslittlefarminth9069]

I was excited when I initially heard about this show because it is based in Indy, where I live. I only watched two episodes and realized it wasn't for the lover of old homes. These women are only concerned about making money not the craftsmanship or history of older homes. I hope they get cancelled.

[@OldHomeRescue]

Me too!

[@mando1960]

Good Bones Ruined that house and sooo many more. I stopped watching "Good Bones" after I had seen an episode similar to this disaster. SMH

[@OldHomeRescue]

Many of the shows like this are difficult to watch.

[@sherenesteinagel1366]

I watched this show one time and I was so disturbed by the gut I never watched again. I’m so glad you hate it too! What we don’t need is more big box flipped houses. Yuck!

[@Vixen781]

I dont think they restore but save a structure from complete demolition. To them the bones are good so they rebuild. I have seen them restore in areas that demand it by the historical mandate, other words if they can they do their own vision of the property.

[@daisyvinas8267]

Good Bones is not really a restoration expert. Mina likes to throw everything vintage and uses mostly builder grade materials and her kitchen designs are all white on white on white. I've seen one episode where she got rid of the old tiles and the millwork surrounding the fireplace and replaced with contemporary tiles and drywalled around fireplace. Needless to say, I stopped watching Good Bones.

[@OldHomeRescue]

Totally agree, however she claims to “restore” in the intro. I wonder what she thinks restoration is?

[@daisyvinas8267]

@@OldHomeRescue, I know right? The show is misleading. I think they're more on revitalizing the neighborhood but they're not really concern about restoring any house they're working on to its original glory. They don't even keep the interior doors, tubs, or vintage sinks. It really aggravated when I used to watch the show.

[@ACKelly9]

Is your shirt still available somewhere? It looks like I missed the presale by a few years, but I'd love to be able to wear my pride in the wood windows I spent a ton to restore!

[@OldHomeRescue]

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[@loricrumal9149]

I quit watching Good Bones after the first couple of episodes. Couldn't stand the destuction

[@OldHomeRescue]

I don’t have cable so I never see these shows. I hope they are not all like this!

[@loricrumal9149]

@@OldHomeRescue A lot of them are but there are some really good ones too!

[@loricrumal9149]

@@OldHomeRescue The one show I believe is true to its word is called Restored. If you get a chance watch one of the shows. Awesome. The guys name is Brett Waterman.

[@OldHomeRescue]

Thank you for this recommendation, First season of Restored is on DIY’s website for free! This is a great show and will be my next review! Stay tuned

[@denisemeanix870]

I stopped watching too. They don’t restore. They gut and flip. I wish there were shows that concentrated on restoration of old homes instead of gut and open concept everything.

[@mcbrideconstruction]

👍👍👍

[@christiethacker2715]

These sorts of tv shows make me shout at the tv far too much and do bad things to my blood pressure. What a shame to do this to such a beautiful building! This sort of "restoration" should be criminal.

[@OldHomeRescue]

There are so many things I can forgive, but the destroyed things that cost $$ to replace and add $$$$ to property value!

[@ejreagan]

It's a clown show.