I Am Gutting My Mansion: Here Is Why.

[@andreawolfkill5322]

Cole, your grandpa would be happy that you intend to live there forever. Make it your own and enjoy!.

[@billlndallas]

Agree 10000

[@c50ge]

@@billlndallas I’m glad you like it! Can we get 200,000 more that are in agreement

[@shroomdark4383]

Yh agreed

[@kathybartlett624]

You are an inspiration to young people and old

[@allorteresa]

Yes he would. I would be proud to have a son like you.

[@ftwtexasstephens9629]

When you remodel the kitchen and dining room, consult an architect and see if you could reuse the China cabinet from the dining room and rebuild it in the kitchen. Maybe like a butler's pantry. It really is an amazing piece of period furniture.

[@debbongiorno5971]

Don’t destroy this wonderful woodwork!!!

[@leslietinyhousebuilderwann3851]

Great idea

[@patduffy5710]

100% consult an Architect. You will be living in it for the rest of your life so it needs to be right. A good Architect will make the end product so much better.

[@17lubash]

Great idea

[@teret6719]

@@debbongiorno5971 he said he was gonna reuse it. Calm down

[@jasonstevens6877]

Who cares if people are upset, its your house.

[@MrSv90]

* pointing to my nose * 👍

[@garymemetoo2238]

Hiring a structural engineer for an initial survey may be worth it. Some of those interior walls may include load-bearing elements. Old homes can be unpredictable in many ways.

[@erikrunas226]

I was just going to say this.

[@jeffjamison8614]

Yes. A survey from a structural engineer is only a couple of hundred dollars.

[@raynetorrin]

Pay the couple hundred dollars to have someone make sure your plan works. then have at it!

[@TheRadiantAerynSun22]

I wholeheartedly agree. That was what was running through my mind when he's pointing at walls to tear down on the first floor.

[@1917Enfield]

As a career Carpenter, this is a very good investment.

[@barrygrant2907]

Oh, one more thought--You might want to consider a lower level bedroom and bath. When age creeps up on you--and it will--an upstairs bedroom will become a real pain in the butt. I would never have a house without a master bedroom on the ground floor. Think in the future, not today.

[@johnolson4135]

I agree with this idea, with a twist in thought. Have a room on the main level, that in the distant future, when you don’t want to go up and down the stairs, you simply convert it to your bedroom. When you do the porch in the spring, include a space for a four season room in the future, that you could access from that bedroom. While your at it, have a two sided fireplace for the four season room, on the common wall, and the other room aka, future bedroom.

[@Tamidewa]

My aunt Clara lived most of her adult life in a house with her bedroom and bath on the second floor. The last six weeks of her life she let them move her bed to the livingroom downstairs and used a commode. She was 102 when she passed. I am just guessing that the exercise of climbing stairs was good for her.

[@kristinalasic4439]

I agree....with my severe spine issues with 46 years old can't go in the bathtube without my son's help. Never know what and when can happend this things 😥

[@marilynread364]

No, no, no! When you marry and have children you must be near them. Put in a two person elevator. Please leave your downstairs for living and family. You and Neva are going to be such good parents so set aside upstairs for reading, baths, small den. Your woodwork is priceless and so beautiful. OMG I do hope. This has stressed me completely out. I am as old as the sod sooo it doesn’t take much for me to freak out.. 86 years is no help either!🥰🥰

[@Nurse_PizzaPie]

This is a great idea even if he has visitors, keep them on the main floor for convenience.

[@eugenius1192]

Cole, from someone who's done this a lot, here are some tips on how to remove woodwork so that you can reuse it. 1) Old woodwork is brittle so work slowly and carefully. If you do split off pieces, use masking tape to keep the parts together until you can glue them up. They'll usually glue back together easily. 2) Try to locate the nails and pry up the woodwork close to them. Pry up each nail just a bit and then move on to the next one. When you've reached the end, stop over at the first nail and pry up the board just a bit more. Working it out gradually helps prevent the board from splitting. you since this will tend to push up the wood fibers and make the hole even bigger. Instead, use a channel lock pliers to grab the nail and pull it through the back. This leaves the original small hole in the front. (This assumes they used finishing nails.) 5) If you have to refinish the old woodwork, do it while it's down. It is much easier. And don't worry about nailing it back up afterwards. With a nail gun and today's finishing nails, no-one will ever see those nails. 6) If you are going to keep the wood dark, it's best not to fill the holes for the original nails. You'll never get the color exactly right. If there's any raw wood showing in the old nail holes, just use a q-tip and some stain to touch it up just a bit. Yes, if you within a few inches of the woodwork, you'll see the old holes. But a foot or more away, you'll never see them. We removed and replaced a lot of the woodwork in our 1912 house this way so that we could insulate and dry-wall the outside walls. Guests nearly always admired the woodwork and not once did anyone notice the old nail holes.

[@CindyJoAnn]

Cole, I cannot WAIT to see you do all the renovations you want to do!!! Please don't ever feel that you need to apologize for, or explain, your plans. It is your house, now, and you can do whatever you want, to it. No one can blame you for wanting your home to be safe, and have the electricity updated; not to mention making the rooms whatever size and shape you want. It is YOURS. So, no need to apologize for anything. I am SO excited to see you do each and every project!!! The renovations and cleanup that you've done to the house are what helped me to find your channel, and I can't begin to tell you how much I LOVE your channel and videos!!! So, renovate away, and I thank you for sharing it all with us! I look forward to your videos every single day! I also appreciate all that you've taught me about farming, which was something I never had any interest in, BEFORE, but, NOW, fascinates me!!! I can't even believe all that I've learned about farming, from you and your family. You guys are awesome!!!!

[@fuzzypear01]

I agree thanks for all the info my kids have learned so much. They love watching you. I'm excited to see all the updates so much fun.

[@vintageresalemama903]

Cole, as my daughter likes to say, "You do you!" It's YOUR house. I think you're wise to make a new garage that connects with your house, and a larger mud room would be great too.

[@cmusic52]

well and everybody needs to have working and safe electricity in their house, and if you can insulate a house, you'll always save a TON on utliity costs

[@FoolOfATuque]

Attached garage would be fantastic in winter

[@KameraShy]

If this is going to be a forever house, then plan ahead to when you're 90 and in a wheel chair. Wide doors and spaces in bathrooms especially. Also, for now, include Ethernet outlets in the wiring plan.

[@mireyaelizondo2094]

As an Occupational Therapist I approve this message. The open floor plan means accessibility! Yay! Also having a bedroom room on the main floor (or a room that could be converted to that later on) is nice so that when you do get older you don’t have to go up all those stairs. Also laundry on the main floor is also nice. Ouuu two laundry rooms.

[@linne834]

Love the idea of bringing the house up to date with modern features: heating, plumbing, electricity. I agree if you are living there you should change it to suit your tastes. Great ideas.

[@w8stral]

The only thing wrong is the order in which he is doing them... Siding LAST, foundation, roof, Demo walls so can see beams and rusted out nails which need galvanized real nails, plumbing, heat, electrical, Insulation(house I am sure has none or next to it which means you probably have to put it on the OUTSIDE of the house, and THEN siding and paint... But hey, what Do I know, I only strip/renovate for a living and anyone like me would say the same. Siding last as it allows you to cut holes in the outside of your house to run plumbing, wiring heating access instead of destroying something inside you wish to save costing you a lot more $$$. If you do not have to demo lathe and plaster, then don't.

[@ronwilgenbusch1961]

Keep that wood, it’s irreplaceable. If you do remove the ceiling or cabinet, number the boards. When(if) you reassemble, it will fit together much easier.

[@farmerbill6855]

Irreplaceable? It's southern yellow pine. They grow it new every day.

[@timloveless5409]

I brought a 1910 4-square farm house just a little smaller and not as ornate as Coles up to date. I numbered and labeled the woodwork from each room and stored it off site while the plaster was removed and the house was insulated and wired modern, before the new drywall was installed I put quarter inch plywood strip over the studs and then used all 5/8 drywall so that my finished wall thickness was the same or slightly thicker than the original plaster. The wood work then went back in perfectly and never fell short of the measurement needed. This was a very expensive project that was a labor of love not of practicality. I could have built a new home cheaper. Be sure to install some conduit from the attic to the basement so that wiring changes can be made later with out tearing up walls.

[@geecooper3377]

@@farmerbill6855 It's not about the wood material itself, it's about the craftsmanship that went into the decorative carving that is original, unique and historic

[@farmerbill6855]

@@geecooper3377 decorative carving? The casing is 1x6 with a round over on both sides. A good guess is that is a Sears Roebuck house. Go through a 1916/17 catalog and you'll probably find it. That trim is well maintained but it's not very intricate. I've built and restored houses all my life. Any good lumberyard will make any trim you want.

[@zedwpd]

@@farmerbill6855 geez, he means the wood with the 120 year old patina that they dont grow every day.

[@nebraskafarmer9015]

When you redo the kitchen consult with your mother about the layout, she will know how a kitchen should flow. Remember that a lot of work is done between the kitchen, stove and sink. I have seen a lot of kitchens that were pretty, but poorly designed.

[@wolfiesara]

Yes! This! Some idiot designed my kitchen. It's difficult to do anything in there.

[@bsteele1493]

Definitely, the design triangle stove, fridge, sink!

[@KameraShy]

Exactly. I see that in sales photos for multi-million dollar McMansions. Huge, pretty, "open" kitchens but with horrible work flow. My tiny kitchen, OTOH, works. Everything, stove, prep counter, sink, refrigerator all within arm's reach. Not much different from the restaurant kitchens I see which are compact - for a reason.

[@timloveless5409]

The old saying that, "You will pay for an architect whether you hire one or not." Is true, get some professional advice before starting.

[@anthonyskelley916]

Where did naiva go????

[@igerwick]

She’s in Mexico with family celebrating her great grandmas 92nd birthday

[@fgoza1985]

@@anthonyskelley916 she went to Mexico with her family for her great grandmother's birthday. Shes got video of that on her channel

[@zachdidow2441]

I about died with the "I've been living in a house on fire for my whole life!"

[@ugzy]

I love how you plan massive projects and actually achieve them, I can’t motivate myself to paint my bedroom 😂

[@Huey_G]

I just hope you try to keep that original wood work as much as possible. It really is a beautiful house.

[@christinedehn3257]

It would be lovely if the china cabinet could be removed and repositioned to a wall you don't eliminate. Depends on how it was built. The leaded glass is so beautiful.

[@redwingprincess]

@@christinedehn3257 I was about to say that too.

[@travis2511]

Agreed that wood work is amazing!

[@Shadowfax2121]

I agree, the wood looks phenomenal for how old it is.

[@huey13player]

Ah, the original, nice!

[@agentredfox]

Safety is #1! And I totally understand updating the wiring and plumbing! I do hope you are able to keep the woodwork though-coffered ceilings & built in cabinets are lovely!

[@natalie7651]

Here in New England, when I hear gut/reno, I cringe. My uncle's 18th century farmhouse was gutted and none of the woodwork/paneling was preserved (Winterthur Museum had been interested in it), nor any of the hand-forged latches and hinges because the new owner was a snarky smart-a** twenty something. Consult with an architect with knowledge about historic preservation and save yourself from costly mistakes. We all know this is your house, and you are free to do what you want, just appreciate that the woodwork can never be replaced in today's market.

[@margaretjohnston9664]

The house renovations is how I started watching you. I am a farmer's daughter from Northern Ireland and love to see the next generation so keen on farming. Love watching 💗

[@nurseratchet2634]

Me, too. I’ve been renovating my 1905 house here in Massachusetts, and then got hooked on all the farming stuff.

[@madamejenkins86]

"Down the road in 10 years when I have some kiddos running around, I'd like to have my own personal bathroom" Oh Cole, you are so funny. After kiddos, you don't get to go to the bathroom by yourself. Not like i'm speaking from personal experience or anything.

[@tweek857]

You don't get to do anything by yourself after kids lol

[@Maineman00]

Ill second that.

[@triaxcoalition2349]

lol

[@mah455]

Hahahaha. He would be the dad, so they probably will leave him alone, but the mom never goes to the bathroom alone.......ever!!!! Mine are 17 & 18 and I still can’t go alone. Someone always needs something.

[@rohrfloute2000]

It's the little fingers under the door and the child calling for you...lol!

[@reelsroses3268]

You have a lot of great ideas. The very first thing I would recommend doing is getting someone in to do a set of “as built” drawings and identify the load bearing walls. 3D if possible, it helps clarify what things will feel like. Please take your time and be careful. Maybe look into relocating that cabinet from the dinning room to another location. God bless

[@cathyferguson1590]

I never leave comments, but I have to say you have amazing vision while keeping The entire farm in mind. The lawn is the best and getting the driveway straight completely updated that lovely land of yours. Also, bringing your beautiful home up to code and modernizing it is the right thing to do. I have no doubt you will keep the character. You are so efficient and effective with the entire farm - you are so impressive young man!

[@bileefaulkner403]

I agree with bringing the house up to code, however, please don't lose the character of the house.

[@scottclark8798]

You need to get the guys from This Old House out there to help do your renovations. I think that would be an awesome collaboration.

[@karenmiller2974]

are they even alive lol?

[@riab6021]

@@karenmiller2974 Yes! Just about all of the original craftsmans are still there. 41 seasons now.

[@karenmiller2974]

@@riab6021 bob was older than me when I used to watch it years ago bob villa must be 70.

[@riab6021]

@@karenmiller2974 I checked his age. He is 74 now and lives in FL.. But Norm, Tom & Richard are still on the show. Their host is Kevin O'Connor.

[@scottclark8798]

Yes

[@angelface7776]

I love the angry “fan” skits. Cracks me up every time

[@jacobmohnen9421]

Live your life how you want Cole, nobody can tell you any differently. I'm excited to see the progress!

[@calebroth1025]

I can’t imagine y anyone would get mad about him wanting to have a house the way he wants

[@abunchahooey]

I love salty, high pitched “But Cole!” 😂. Of course your house must be modernized, safe and convenient. Only a narrow minded dipstick would think otherwise. Your grandpa is up in heaven proud as he can be of you. 😊 So are we. ❤️

[@brookjuhola4397]

I do too!!!

[@michaelblack8983]

Cole - LOVE your channel. I watch you every day. Thanks so much for all the hard work you put in to keep us all entertained! Since you'll have a chance when you tear up the bathroom and mud room, it'd be a good idea to pull a wire chase to the attic. A 2-3" PCV pipe will do. Don't do 90 degree turns in the pipe and be sure to feed a string through it. Then, cap it off in the attic so it doesn't act as a little chimney sucking out heat and you'll have a wire chase anytime you need one. They're super helpful for pulling things like cell phone booster antenna wires, satellite TV wires, network cables, etc. When pulling network wires to the top floor you can drop into any wall from the top plate in the attic and get a wire into the bay and then cut a hole in the wall for the jack. It's SO much easier than cutting up walls to pull wire, especially since yours are probably plaster. You could drop a WAP in a closet upstairs to extend your wireless network. It'd probably be a good idea to pull a chase to your new office and to the new garage as well for network wires and WAPs to extend your wireless network coverage. Also, I'm sure you know this but I'll mention it anyway, the sink and tub in the top floor bathroom are quite valuable to home restorers. If you're not going to use them, take care of them and either donate them or sell them. Lastly, I have a lift in my garage. Garage floors are poured with a slight slope so they will drain any water towards the door instead of towards the structure. That's probably different than your barns. Keep that in mind when installing your lift because it'll need to be shimmed to make up for the pitch in the floor. Get it wrong and the lift will be dangerous. It's also important to make sure the bay is deep enough to lift your pickup because the center of gravity of it will be forward. I can't lift pickups in my garage because you don't lift pickups from the center and the bed will hit the door frame.

[@arrestfauci287]

Your house seems like a perfect contender for a This Old House remodel

[@shelleypoole6415]

The cabinet is beautiful, you could always take it out and put it back in the kitchen, I’ve seen them do that on home Reno’s. I love the bathtub, I would get it redone. Your plans sound amazing. Looking forward to everything. Great ideas.

[@chasestewart302]

Great ideas. My only concern is to avoid demoing too much up front. It’s so compelling to rip everything out. Life happens. I’ve been living in a 7+ year renovation of a house built in 1920. While what you have may not be ideal it’s still better than a demoed / partially finished space.

[@roseannethompson2643]

Cole, try to incorporate that beautiful built-in into your new design. It’s a treasure. It could be moved.

[@rachelone1308]

He clearly don’t want it.

[@ukomdesign]

If it could be moved than it could be sold or donated if he doesn't need it.

[@emma_m0]

Maybe sell it? But it’s old fashioned. It sadly needs to go.

[@robertramsden9733]

A lot of those walls are load bearing so don’t just start ripping walls out or that atic floor will end up in the basement 👍😁

[@johnmilner6463]

I’m a purist with historic homes but your kitchen needs to go. But you must reuse the woodwork and doors

[@baronclime6423]

My thoughts exactly. I'd love to see as much woodwork and fixtures/fittings saved as possible. That stuff isn't made like it used to be for the most part.

[@jillplaisted5071]

This actually made me laugh because your house is so much like my house years ago except mine was built in 1880. Some parts of it beautiful but most was inefficient and dangerous. We also had one outlet in each room and a kitchen where you couldnt run a microwave and a toaster or you would blow a fuse..which was a twist in fuse. Modernizing an old house and keeping what matters the most to you can give you a beautiful functional house with some of the beautiful features, like the woodwork, that you dont see too often anymore.

[@laurelb1962]

Wayyyyy back when, when they built those big 'ol houses, your right, they never, ate in the kitchen, it was just for cooking. I agree with several people on here about the fact, that it's your home now and you should make it your own. I also agree with those that want you to label the wood you remove or move elsewhere. I have some friends that live in a house that was built in the late 1800's and when they did (and are doing) some remodeling, they labeled EVERYTHING. It's a MUST. You have done so much over just these last 11 months, that I've been watching you, your house and property look fantastic and your yard is beautiful. I look forward to following you throughout your life and watching the changes ahead. Take care Cole and God Bless.

[@41plymouthnut87]

Most times the kitchen was just a room they chose for the food prep and the cooking was done in the cooking building. They didn't have cabinets, only furniture items such as your Hoosier's.

[@KameraShy]

@@41plymouthnut87 But separate cooking buildings were more in the South, not the Midwest. Kitchens in Midwest farm country were usually much larger than this.

[@drekfletch]

When planning bathrooms, consider the main wet-wall, and how you'll keep it warm should you lose power. And if you need to keep several wet-walls warm. When removing walls, consider the ability to close off sections of the house so you don't have to heat them. Or cool them in the summer. Also of consideration is the noise that your kids will be making someday.

[@dabandel]

Cole, some ideas for the garage, make sure you put in at least 6" of reinforced concrete for the lift and equipment. Add a heated floor, with drains. Use plywood for the first 4' around the walls as drywall gets damaged too easily. Put wall lighting down near the floor on a separate switch, as it helps when working under a vehicle and low-angle light helps find dropped small parts. Add TONS of LED lighting overhead. Plumb for air lines and a compressor, of course.

[@Baamthe25th]

The wall lightning idea is pretty smart.

[@OrianaFunkhouser]

As long as you try to save the character like the wood on the ceilings that’s all that matters. The house being safe and functional matters more. As much as it would kill me to see it come down. Plus it’s your forever home so who really cares?

[@Country_Girl63]

Older homes are "grandfathered" in when it comes to coding; until you start updating. PLEASE do not take out the built-in!!

[@kblewis3331]

@History Lover, or may be just move the built-in to better suit his needs.... and the new plans.

[@Country_Girl63]

@@kblewis3331 great idea!

[@KameraShy]

Depends on the extent of remodelling.

[@KameraShy]

Once you start "updating" the government becomes your nanny. But in old houses like this, electrical is a danger and plumbing is a nightmare.

[@Country_Girl63]

@@KameraShy I understand needing to update plumbing, and electrical; we have a 1900's American Foursquare. Taking away for the original architectural details saddens me. That home has such beautiful woodwork, and built-ins, and I feel like the younger generation doesn't appreciate good quality historical homes.

[@scooman]

I also have an old house. I’ve had to redo ceilings, walls and electrical. I never touched the original woodwork. We eat in the dining room, though had to recenter the chandelier over the table. Upstairs, 5 bedrooms and main bathroom. Hint: we have 3 bathrooms, can’t get alone time without one of the kids talking through door. What once was the attic. It had rooms added after the original build. Gutted it and turned it into an apartment. It’s for friends and relatives who spend time here. The point is, it’s very livable and comfortable. People love walking into the entrance hall which has doors to the rest of the house. It’s a house we’re proud of.

[@sherrytangirala8590]

This is why I started watching you. I have absolutely no interest in farming, but I do like to watch renovations and this one is phenomenal. Thanks for sharing! You have such an idea/heart for detail!

[@2acresevolving777]

Same here!! I came across his channel when he was cleaning up the house and I was hooked 😂

[@yahzea]

Same here. I love watching renovations and that is how I find this channel.

[@monabale8263]

Cole can make pretty much anything entertaining...

[@sherrytangirala8590]

And now I look forward to 7:00 every evening and it's the only time I've ever purchased merch from a youtube channel!

[@christinareid7810]

I'm definitely on the side of update the electrical and piping and replace the plaster with drywall. It will give you an opportunity to insulate the walls where I know there isn't any. My heart did sink a little when you said you wanted to rip out the china cabinet. I know you don't use it now, but you will enjoy having that storage when you have kiddos with junk/board games to store. Love the addition idea!

[@annegrzesiak7139]

Perhaps that cabinet could be incorporated into the new kitchen. I had a feeling the interior of the house was going to be brought into the 21st century. There's nothing wrong with that, but it's been evident that the style is not practical for you. Your desire for clean lines and no clutter probably makes it hard to fully relax. Good luck!

[@sandragayle4806]

If he is expanding the kitchen, there is no reason he could not put the cabinet in there.

[@Tamidewa]

It's your house, you have to live with it. Saving the beautiful trim wood is a good idea, you'll not regret it. Get an architect or engineer involved if you can. They can keep you from some of the mistakes you will make. There are always a few.

[@bonniehyden962]

I'm with the "You do you" crowd. Did I catch my breath when you talked about taking out that beautiful china cabinet? Yeeees. But...the house isn't mine. And...you've done such a fantastic job on everything else...I'm excited to see what happens with the plans you have in your head, now! Every one of us would do things different if >we< lived there. But we don't. I pray you and your family continued blessings in all to which you put your hands and that our Father's favor goes before you all.

[@brennontownsend3082]

i respect the fact that you’re planning on keeping the family’s house for the rest of your life then passing it on to your kids one day

[@maxrcs4264]

Me to

[@shadowclaw9369]

Tons of farmer's do this it's amazeing!

[@fireboygamer]

I'd add a small server box somewhere and run cat 5e cable through the walls to outlets in each room. So you can have a connected LAN network, which would be helpful for local movie streaming etc. Or if you ever get high speed internet hooked up the rooms will already be wired for it.

[@bobk3840]

Agree 100%. Wired is always better than wireless.

[@colechampion4295]

Cat 6 would work just fine though, anything over a 6 is usually for big servers like at google and for a homestead cat 6 would be the best option.

[@deegs975]

cat 7 is the current highest standard in cabling. 10 GBS max speed. as a network professional WIRED is always always going to be faster. wireless is convenient. but anything that can be wired should be wired if you want speed.

[@auntmaryspals7978]

@@deegs975 Yes to this!

[@stevenkurtz4836]

CAT 6 or 7 both have better shielding which is good for older homes. Long run I would say 7 as you can have wiring for new tech about 10 yrs from now.

[@cathybrown5293]

OH, no....I'm not going to be able to watch if you're going to tear out that beautiful woodwork and cabinetry! Holding my breath!

[@blip-2024]

Me either.... I can see the need for some up grades but all that beautiful wood work.....

[@BitcoinfunforBoomers]

Having kids has a way of changing people's perspectives on the open concept.

[@mikefish76]

6 kids here. I was thinking the exact same thing.

[@turkeyrunfarms]

Lol

[@therealhellkitty5388]

It’s nice to be able to shut a door and be alone.

[@andrewclarkehomeimprovement]

Parents one end of the house, kids at the other behind several sound proofed walls!

[@Kristen242008]

I have 2 kids. I still like the open concept design. I can cook, clean, and still watch them at the same time. I lived in a house that had a closed off kitchen.... I still remember the terror of realizing that my house is suddenly WAY too quiet....

[@GibbsMusicStudio]

Those sound like good plans. It will be sad for the built-in in the dining room to go, but upwards and onwards. If you are seriously planning on never ever moving, include some plans for single floor living for when you are older and stairs are dangerous or too difficult for you or your wife to maneuver. By that I mean an area that can be used as your bedroom and bathroom on the ground floor (same with laundry facilities). Just a thought. All that being said, I'm looking forward to all the updates over time! Best of luck!

[@nathanjensen2536]

Think about doing a dormant oversees of grass before the snow covers everything. It will allow for grass to start growing in the spring and fill in the bare spots before all of that area turns to weed.

[@caroldiamond5814]

Oh. Dear. Lord. I’m going to start praying for you now. LOL! 😄 My husband and I have been renovating our house for 4 years now. 🤪🤪🤪🤪 He does the electrical work and is a master at measuring and well, I’m the labor. After not having a kitchen for years now, we’re almost finished. (It’s a loooong story why it took so long and I should’ve done like you....KZbind allllll this stuff!!!). I completed the stone work on the kitchen island last night. Today was “look for a fabricator”-day to measure and install granite. There’s been many a day when I wanted to give up. I watch your videos and start to feel better. Your positive outlook and DC’s funny sayings help push me through. Pack lots of patience! And laugh when ol’ Murphy stops by for a visit or 100. I still think it would be ultra cool to have Nicole Curtis of Rehab Addict help out with the house. 😃 She restores houses like yours. I was cool with everything until the China cabinet might have to go. Haha! Surely there’s another place put it. 🤞🏻 Good luck and...geez Louise!! How have you not fallen down the stairs walking in the door!! Holy too close to the door Batman! 🤣 🙏🏻😊🙏🏻

[@shallnotbeinfringedupon202]

Load bearing walls Cole..load bearing walls..thats all i got!

[@martenclark9728]

That's why they invented I beams , steel solves all

[@blazingdonphan7109]

So happy we got another mansion/yard video. I been missing these so much!

[@jmnf728]

Please look into fishing the wire in and blowing in insulation before tearing the plaster out! The moulding won't fit because drywall is thinner.

[@pattypowell2524]

If you tear the wall cabinet out, call a restoration specialist, like Nicole Curtis at HGTV!

[@277kne]

Could call Nicole,Chet's wife too.

[@arincannell4165]

Please don’t get rid of that beautiful built in cabinet. Can you cabinet somewhere else in the house? I agree that bathroom needs to go. I agree a bathroom shouldn’t be anywhere near the kitchen.

[@tammydownes2413]

I started watching your channel last year when your cleaning started. That's is whatcha drew me in. So with that being said let's see whatcha gonna do! I'm looking forward to seeing it.

[@michaelwhitmore8574]

Mate, everything you are planning on doing is spot on correct. I love the homestead portion, love the garage/office/theatre, but I really love the interior plans. You're right, code has changed and I can only imagine that the insulation levels in the house are less than awesome. Most of that woodwork can be reused and repurposed, but more importantly, they won't matter much if the place burns down due to an electrical fire.

[@w8stral]

The only thing wrong is the order in which he is doing them... Siding LAST, foundation, roof, Demo walls so can see beams, plumbing, heat, electrical, Insulation(house I am sure has none or next to it which means you probably have to put it on the OUTSIDE of the house, and THEN siding and paint... But hey, what Do I know, I only strip/renovate for a living and anyone like me would say the same. Siding last as it allows you to cut holes in the outside of your house to run plumbing, wiring heating access instead of destroying something inside you wish to save costing you a lot more $$$.

[@donsmith9153]

@@w8stral Insulation goes behind the sheetrock.

[@w8stral]

@@donsmith9153 Not when you already have lath and plaster, as in remodel the sheetrock goes OVER the L&P. Blown in sucks ass as it compacts very quickly. Also, insulation goes on the outside if you have high AC loads that way you do not have condensation issues. Most all modern medium to high end housing has the insulation on the outside, either as sheets of rockwool outside the Plywood or as foamed urethane on exterior sheeting gaining air leak proofing and leaving cavity near the sheatrock to run wires etc. Of course since this house was built in 1917, the studs are probably real 2x4's which means even with R13 insulation fiberglass batts, its insulation SUCKS and requires exterior insulation anyways.

[@MrTimNed]

It's your house, make it what you want my friend. Peace, Tim

[@hansgirl]

I think it is great that you are bringing this house up to date and making it your own, while also trying to save or re-use as much of the original wood and built-ins as you can! Lots of great ideas! I look forward to seeing the progress and of course the end result!

[@kylehackbarth2147]

I owned an early 1900 farm house and did something similar. Just a bit of advice is do one level at a time. Easier to control dust, and spend hours less time cleaning after each work day. Good luck!

[@danlowery3235]

It's your house! Do what you want, I'm here for the show!

[@loralee1484]

I love the plans you have for your home. Safety and beauty. A mixture of old and new. Your house will stand through a few more generations.

[@PlanetMojo]

I'm restoring an oak savanna just across the Mississippi river from you in Wisconsin, and I get the "don't cut down the trees" nonsense as well. People don't seem to realize that America was mostly prairie at one time -- not one big forest. It's too bad they don't teach things like that in schools today.

[@mistycadena2819]

You may be able to sell the built-in, it is worth a few corn cobs. Also, as you know, before you tear into those walls, have it checked for asbestos. Keep yourself safe and healthy.

[@stephencardoza4698]

I love the doors in your house. Consider saving the doors, trim, and hardware. Someone wrote " Perhaps that cabinet could be incorporated into the new kitchen" and I couldn't agree more. You have some good ideas but I would like to see you keep the essence of your grandfather's home. Keep up the hard work. It's called sweat equity.

[@taylorsharp5928]

Gotta be a good feeling to know where you're gonna live for the rest of your life. It's nice to have that kind of stability and certainty.

[@soupafleye]

right i wish i had money or land to inherit at my age of 21 :/ people don’t take that into consideration all the time when you compare

[@kibblenbits]

I'm certainly glad I'm living in a home that's paid for(will live here the rest of my life), everything on one floor and accessible, ready for when I get older. I use to own an 1885 Victorian that had 7 bedrooms, lots of upkeep and not practical at all, but didn't come down through family, so had no problem selling it. You need to make your home work for you!

[@candygrove4268]

I just love that you call outlets, plugins. You are a young go getter with big plans. Thanks for sharing all your ideas. May God bless you and your family.

[@celestewatson4874]

Appreciate your energy and enthusiasm but man, building costs are up 40% this year in my region. We've put a remodel on remodel on hold because of shortages in materials and labor. I'm in the camp of you can never get back the family history you'll be gutting, which age certainly brings a greater appreciation for. Hard to believe this is true when you're young, but I swear it is. Also, if you want bees and pollinators you're gonna need some weedy, understory areas vs just trees.

[@kellydevig5687]

New drywall and electric would be great, but tearing down walls and that gorgeous woodwork...my heart is breaking!

[@laurieanne9712]

If you listened to the vid, he said he was going to save as much of the woodwork, & reuse it, as possible.

[@kellydevig5687]

@@laurieanne9712 I did listen to the video.

[@kasiakos26]

Someone needs to make your farm in Farming Simulator 19, that would be so cool.

[@patrickhayes420]

The formal pickell did

[@Supreme_Pizza683]

Yeah they should and for console

[@patrickhayes420]

@@Supreme_Pizza683 yes they should

[@drewsplayingames8793]

Its not on the PC modhub tho :(, neither is MFs

[@JL-yl8gd]

No it wouldn’t

[@brandons.2792]

I did the same thing Cole. I had 6 rooms, all small, all segregated. Ripped the walls down and went open concept. I LOVE IT! What a change, so much more usable space. Love at Christmas seeing the tree from all areas :) God bless!!

[@wendy833]

The sarcastic voice is hilarious! Perhaps you could remove the china buffet and resituate it in the house. Can't wait to see your renovation.

[@Sheryl777]

I'm really glad to see that you're going to have time to work on the house and yard again, now that harvest is over with.

[@boomshtick223]

You might consider putting the home theatre in the attic with the office.

[@johnje4285]

I think the way you are planning the house is a good compromise between retaining the character, living in a 21st century hone and preserving a museum. Personally I would retain / reinstall as much of the beautiful woodwork as possible and keep it polished, not painted. The fabulous dresser can be moved and make a focal point in one of the reception rooms. You certainly need a master suite and walk in closet . The farm office plans seen great , make sure the mud room is large enough and has its own shower as well as a clothes drying room. You will do it beautifully

[@jeffjamison8614]

"The fabulous dresser can be moved and make a focal point in one of the reception rooms." AGREED. That would be perfect in the farm office to show off some old farming paraphernalia.

[@daveloderhose874]

I’ve always liked the idea of modernizing an old farmhouse . When it was built it was state of the art there’s nothing saying it can’t be again.

[@allorteresa]

Cole, you have done so much, please don't run out of projects. I just love them. Your such a hard worker.

[@butchmeek5744]

You should contact the folks at “This Old House”. Your ideas would make a great episode! I enjoy your content.

[@anitalangford6975]

Great idea!

[@garyhaber333]

THATS AN AWESOME IDEA!!!

[@colleenuchiyama4916]

Excellent idea!

[@combatmicah4501]

They do most of their big projects on east coast

[@reederk091]

Well the great thing is, at the end of the day it’s your house and you can do whatever you want!

[@Ferit2813]

@johnny smit @johnny smit Cole works incredibly hard and deserves to own house. Yes he is privileged and yes he has gotten the house for free, but look at all the work he has put in cleaning it up, and don't forget that he is a full time farmer and youtuber. He gives up his time so as we can have new videos to watch daily. he deserves his house.

[@thalia1662]

Exactly!!!!

[@Tannertraversed]

@johnny smit You must hurt on the inside. Coles grandfather passed away and he had the opportunity to take over the property. I know he’d have his family back over a house, anyday. He’s a generational farmer meaning for centuries his ancestors have put in work so the next generation can live better off. Some families don’t do that unfortunately, possibly yours. Life’s about perspective right now Cole has a good hand (pair of kings) but you could still win a round of poker with (off suite 7 and 2) the worst possible hand. Keep your mind right. God bless.

[@fatal510]

@johnny smit Lol. you realize he is making min 10k a month off this KZbin channel? He can afford to remodel alone with just that. And it's not "daddys dime", nor is it "the farms" pocket. Cole IS the farm. This is their business and in part his money. The ONLY valid thing you have is yes. He was given the old house.

[@dutchstarshawn9987]

Maybe I missed the video that stated all assets including the house was free? I get it, it's much easier to say that someone else is a privileged human who receives everything for free rather than say they are actually a hard working individual who has made smart decisions to be able to accomplish things in life. It takes much less effort to just assume someone is privileged rather than set goals to accomplish whatever it is in life that would make you happy. Then again once those goals are achieved that would in return cause someone else to accuse you of being privileged yourself and the whole process of crying "privileged" repeats.

[@amunderdog]

Great to see your grandfathers home getting a new life. So many memories and construction that usually can not be reproduced these days. Carry on young man. As your ancestors did, Hope and wishing you make great memories there.

[@jgrisham3992]

Cole, since your really focused on the inside of your Farmhouse now, you might want to talk to a couple of Interior Designers for some really good ideas. You can still do loads of the work, but they can give you some great direction that you can use. Those recommendations will really help you see the Big picture. Been there, done that. Good luck!

[@Themadhattter]

I've waited so as to think through my response. Redo the attic, remodel the upstairs, do your plans for the kitchen, move the downstairs bathroom but please leave the dining room alone. You will thank my children MUCH later in life if you heed this advice.

[@chrisgossman6512]

Please thank Cooper for asking that we check into Chet and Nicole. Nicole is in a real need for our prayers. I am a bit scared for her. I believe that your KZbin community can provide just what Nicole needs. Please everyone pray for Nicole.

[@CattVanDo]

The house is why I started watching your channel. I was concerned to see the title, but once you said you plan to reuse all of that beautiful wood, I got excited to see what you will do with it!

[@largeh9480]

Hey, I'm not a farmer or anything like that. My father was one for over 43 years and I got to live on a farm for a few years of my life. But, I just wanted to say that you're ideas for the renovation's are great and that they don't all need to happen overnight. Take it one project at a time and do as you see fit. Me and my dad currently do home remodeling and it's always great to see people try it themselves. The 1917 house looks great for its age and reminds me of our home that was built in 1937. Keep up the great work!

[@thr8061]

Put in a whole-house surge protector & grounded outlets EVERYWHERE! It is a great thing to do when you are replacing the wiring. Also, if possible, plan the plumbing so that you can easily turn on/off each "end point" (toilet, sink, shower, etc) via a manifold so you could turn off just a sink, but keep the toilet and shower still working for instance. We did it in our house and my sister's 110 y/o plus farm house.

[@whitb003]

I can’t wait to see all the projects come together. I started watching your channel with your mansion cleaning video.

[@ChristineRossman]

Another huge project! Good luck Cole!

[@DeeLTFL]

Can't wait to see all the changes you have planned for your house and the farm. Definitely think about a guest room/master on the main floor for the future. (Age, injuries, or just guests) I hope you're able to reincorporate that China cabinet back into the design. Maybe we can all buy you some fancy dishes for the future. :)

[@XJRenovations]

All the enhancements will truly make it your home as it should be. I love the videos where you walk around and share your dreams. I am very impressed how you don't let the massive list of projects get you down or discouraged. Keep pressing on and sharing the videos!

[@robertfTrent]

Well, as long as you preserve as much of the Arts & Crafts woodwork, the renovations are necessary. Any original woodwork you don't reinstall, store it in your new garage loft.

[@DanielCharnigo]

Cannot wait for all these projects. I had a century home I renovated which is how I found your channel. It sucked ripping out some of the old but it had to be modernized. I also tried to reuse as much as possible, but cost was also an issue with that. It ended up becoming a great blend of old and new. The best new addition was a wrap around porch... Go figure. Good luck! I'd love to visit and help.

[@popquizzz]

Hey Cole, when you are ready for bees let me know. I would love to help out, but please plant some bee friendly pollinating plants and seeds.

[@nataliegraham9552]

Hope he adds some pollinator-friendly meadow acreage when he sets up his hives. It'd be awesome for birds and other wildlife too.

[@zeviono4562]

Yep - wildflower pollinator mixed seed is the best bet.

[@attesmatte]

And that he and his entire family stops spraying their lawns... 🙄

[@dustyvanbrocklin4731]

I’m on board with you Cole except for losing the China cabinet. I think that should be a crime.

[@igna83]

Wonder if there is any way to relocate it off that wall and incorporate it into the kitchen extension? Because I do agree that it's a lovely touch in that house.

[@kathyusa-iowa5137]

Unless you could reassemble elsewhere‼️👍🥰

[@sdlane]

Totally agree

[@kristinalasic4439]

dear Cole, you have wonderful ideas for such a big house. i would love to have your enthusiasm and energy, i can't put together my bedroom full of late grandpa and dad stuff ... i just have room for a bed and i put off all that work for 1 year since my dad died. I do not have the strength..

[@edensfamilyadventures2714]

It’s your house now and times are different too so I say “Gut it baby”!! Sounds like it’s gonna be awesome Cole. That thing has to be at least 10,000 sq ft!! Good luck! 😜👍🏻

[@glenyskemp6052]

Hope everything goes well and in harmony with that lovely old house...

[@heidibentz390]

It's so fun (and expensive) bringing an old farmhouse into the 21st century! Glad you're embarking on this journey to make the house yours!

[@kelliecarrender7695]

Looks like you really need to update your home. Please remember the history of the house and keep as much original as you can. Once the beautiful historical parts of your home are gone they can’t come back. Hire an expert to help with the design they may get you what you want in ways you never thought of. Your home is beautiful all the old wood and built ins are lovely. Please please don’t lose that charm for a new fad of open concept. Love you guys and your channel keep the great vids coming please.