I bought a Graveyard

This is the first installment of the Graveyard House make over! This house was first build in 1793 (so I am told) as you can see it was gutted for renovation by the previous owner. This creates a blank slate for me and Howard (my Biz Partner) to make it any way I chose! In this series I will be tackling all the challenges it takes to rebuild this old house! Thank You and enjoy the ride!!!
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[@Hob0mancer]

Holy shit the property looked so much nicer with all the trees. Whoever removed those is a psychopath

[@MianCowell]

Absolutely criminal

[@willd2609]

exactly my first thought

[@christopherwaterman4925]

Yup. It’s all I could think about.

[@amt230]

UGH

[@AnthonyCurreri]

It did look better but all the trees looked dead. While the trees in the distance were still green. Maybe they were diseased.

[@dstoneman9100]

Jimmy I don’t think they moved the house, they just dug the basement later on when they added water and sewer and heat they needed space underneath the house to work. They stayed away from the outside of the foundation so they didn’t under mine the original foundation. Being a stone mason and restoring a bunch of old structures I have seen hundreds of houses done that way . Thanks for sharing

[@cglynne]

Its really too bad that the previous owner cut down all those old trees. Some of them were probably as old as the original house. It's also worth noting that the trees surroundiung a house on a farm style propoerty are there for wind breaks to diminish the effect of high winds during heavy storms and winter months. Now that property is effectively unprotected. @Jimmy, I hope you have an opportunity to plant some new established trees around this house.

[@nhynek]

Planting new trees would be step one imo. The wide open space is very erie

[@idontthinkso666]

Agreed, and the sooner, the better. Trees grow slowly, so give them as much time as you can. This home renovation will drag on for years and years--don't wait until the end to plant the trees.

[@doloresreynolds8145]

I would assume that a previous owner sold the trees for lumber…

[@artfx9]

I feel like I've been trolled. No way is this going to be a new SERIES! Can't wait! ❤

[@rockstarfan886]

If you listen to his podcast he has been talking about it for months

[@artfx9]

@@rockstarfan886 apparently I dont.

[@deej19142]

This is the most I've seen Jimmy talk, even if you added up all the other videos he's ever done! I love it! He's a character.

[@aserta]

If you see an old man wrapped in shredded linens, saying "return the slab", promptly return the slab.

[@JLyoung32]

But what’s his offer

[@KaleSchlegel]

"I got a baaaaaad feeling about this!"

[@c.jillallen-hood4685]

😂😂😂

[@kevkeelan5106]

Brent Hull is your guy Jimmy, for his expertise in period properties, and Richard from finish carpentry. It's going to be a fascinating project, whatever you decide to do with it.

[@-Kreger-]

A lot of people would see endless repairs and dilapidated buildings. Jimmy sees opportunities, shops,and old world charm. Property looks amazing. The views as well

[@mattpkp]

When you buys a house without a foundation you are fairly nuts :) But will make for a great video.

[@foxthx1138]

As my old Dad used to say when we passed a cemetary ," At least the neighbors are quiet... " I can't wait to see how you fix it up.

[@scottspropertyservices6877]

My dad always said confidently “this is the dead centre of town”

[@jeffjackson2871]

My dad always said that place must be really popular, everyone is dieing to get in there.

[@samanthab1923]

@@jeffjackson2871That’s the one I always heard 😂

[@CrownMountainWoodworks]

This is going to be an amazing series. Seems like the NY version of Laura Kampf’s, Liselotte. Can’t wait to come along for the journey.

[@th.l.7768]

I was thinking exactly the same thing. I often say that a renovation is far more challenging than a new construction because as an owner you are divided between te desire to keep what is old and the obligation to keep your building standing. Laura knows something about it from what I’ve seen. I hope that Jimmy will find a nice name for this property and that he will not have any bad surprises (in French we say "falling on a bone" which seems perfectly appropriate in this case).

[@tree_carcass_mangler]

@@th.l.7768 "Falling on a bone." I have got to remember that line!

[@samanthab1923]

Where in NY is this?

[@tree_carcass_mangler]

@@samanthab1923 Green County. I think its somewhere along State Rt 145.

[@samanthab1923]

@@tree_carcass_mangler Thank you 👋 beautiful country

[@lollellie]

It's like the house has defeated every DIY guy in the area and is now taking on the final boss.

[@firebeardlongfellow5295]

With all that land you should consider doing some flower rows! For our farm we till up a good 3 rows about 20 feet long and plant native wildflowers in them. They help a ton with the local fauna for both bugs and birds! Plus it's really pretty and nice to setup a lawn chair and enjoy the sun amongst a sea of flowers too.

[@kevkeelan5106]

Love that idea👍

[@h8tower594]

Would be enjoyed by the deer too!

[@patrickrainville451]

The little hut off to the side would make a great honey house for an apiary. You could start keeping honey bees on that side of the property. What a beautiful renovation this is going to be I can’t wait to see what you do with it.

[@MakeEverything]

Such a cool property!!

[@deannehuizenga4845]

I loved how your partner took the shotgun parts with a grin! So funny! The property is beautiful and the graveyard is definitely a bonus. I throughly enjoyed your introduction and presentation. Thank you!

[@ScrewThisGlueThat]

Jimmy, Our family cabin in Williamsport PA was built in 1853 and the exterior walls are the same as you have there. They are 2" wood slabs stood vertically. The entire building sits on a stacked stone foundation which is still perfectly level. I look forward to this new series.

[@samanthab1923]

I have a dear friend that grew up in Williamsport. Graduated HS in the 60’s. Told of some classmates that still had outhouses! She wants to move back eventually

[@ScrewThisGlueThat]

@@samanthab1923 We still have an outhouse at one of the cabins. We had another that was washed away in 2011 Floods which we did not replace. We used to have christmas light strung down to and inside the outhouse. I use to joke all the time it was the place that looked like christmas all year long, but never smelt like it.

[@Sword-Shield]

Talk about going back in time ? Looking forward to the finished product...I know will be an amazing place when you finish it...Before and after will be amazing to 👀 see 👍✌✅

[@austinpendley118]

DOH - Diresta’s Old House Can’t wait to see the end result and will watch it the whole way through!

[@DigitalSwagg]

Congrats! I'm sold, can't wait to watch more. That barn would definitely be an awesome maker space.

[@cassiacries]

Glorious! Definitely plant some trees back! ✌️😘

[@dpmakestuff]

You're definetly the right man for the job! The basement barn shop certainly has pottery shop vibes.

[@davidwhiren817]

The old country music worked well with this presentation !!! Almost a nightmare remodel !!!

[@MrGuardcaptain]

Jimmy, that lower section of the barn would be perfect for a small microbrewery!

[@beachthor1]

New Yorkers always have this vibe that gives me low grade anxiety like they are pissed off but not really and they are actually just having a normal day and that’s just their natural disposition. Love the channel, just found it tonight.

[@jimmydiresta]

😂😂😂✊🏼✊🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🎄🎄 thank you!

[@ALPHASASYLUM]

This would be an awesome KZbin series. We would get to see more of your skills and craftmanship, and see the restoration of the place. I hope you do decide to do that.

[@sparkyprojects]

Looks like a massive undertaking, or is it a grave error ;)

[@t.j.postal8309]

Ohhhhhhh my!

[@mariee.5912]

😂😂😂

[@dayzey40]

I see what you did there...LOL😁😁🙃😉

[@marshallsokoloff]

My mother returned from a european vacation in the early 70's with a raft of brass gravestone rubbings. I'm pretty sure this practice has been stopped due to the amount of wear a steady stream of tourist would cause on gravestones, but in the case of your graveyard it might be something to consider to bring the beauty and historic significance to light. Potentially stunning wall art.

[@kken7764]

Spray all those tombstones with D2. It is amazing stuff. Not harmful for the stones and makes them like new! If I owned the property, I would probably clean up the old cemetery first and leave the house go. I love old cemeteries.

[@JamesLeatherman]

Welcome to the neighborhood! I watched the previous owner clearing the land - I thought it was to start a small farm. Glad the house will get some love.

[@MrFoufou81]

Ca va nous promettre une série de belles vidéos !! Merci Jimmy !!

[@daveloderhose874]

Looks like a lifetime of projects and content.

[@steveferguson1232]

This is going to be a fun ride. Your so lucky to live where old homes like this are plenty. Not in southeast Alabama. Mentally here is Tera down and build new

[@chicagovasko]

That house is gonna be strong and comfortable when Jimmmy gets done upgrading it. Jimmy I hope you get good luck for freeing the bird. I know that bird will never forget about you.😊

[@hesswoodwork]

I can't wait to see the progress on this house and property!

[@gmag1969]

The house construction is called double boarding. It's just 2 boards staggered one in front of the other so they didn't use studs for framing.

[@hgtydjdjdgh67889]

It's beautiful. Especially the barn and house... Even the "Hut" is pretty. So much potential

[@peterzeller5736]

This is the expert DIYer's dream come true. Can't wait for this series..

[@kusler67]

15:00 That part is open as that is where they would load the hay from outside into the barn loft. At one point it had a door of some kind.

[@tree_carcass_mangler]

Should make for a lot of YT and IG posts. Looking forward to it. Thumbs up!

[@RyanParrishphoto]

Some of your best work Jimmy I love it when you talk to the camera love your personality in these videos

[@davework4400]

What a FUN project!! Just to help - a Graveyard was normally on church grounds. what you have, my friend, is a cemetery...looking forward to seeing what you do to it!!

[@digitaIgorilla]

No not at all. Thank YOU for showing us round. Can't wait to see what you do with it.

[@mynameis999]

One of the most fun past videos for me was your house your, the things you have are so interesting. I can’t wait to see what ends up here!

[@JerryRigEverything]

At what point does 'grave robbing' become 'archeology'? ...asking for a friend.

[@pim3fifty]

LETS GET STARTET :D

[@TheWarrrenator]

Your friend should ask The British Museum.

[@GrugTheJust]

Minimum 50 years, and legal permission.

[@MrClarkisgod]

Whenever any relatives who would complain are now dead.

[@gusmonster59]

@@MrClarkisgod Not necessarily true. Everyone has ancestors from hundreds and hundreds of years ago. Just because they don't live in the area, doesn't mean they don't exist.

[@craigbays9139]

I could watch this video a hundred times. I love house renovation videos. I LOVE Laura Kampf's series. I can't wait for yours!

[@derekbutterworth6332]

I grew up a half mile from this place on Susquehanna turnpike just across from Mansard Ave where Teator Rd leads to. As kids we use to ride bikes over by there to go swimming at Browns hole. Myself and all of my friends were always so interested in the graveyard but we never went into it. I remember last year watching the previous owner clearing trees and burning brush almost every day on my way to a few jobs I had in Preston Hollow.

[@tonykazz2779]

Betcha this is just as big a project as 'Acorn to Arabella' ! I'm in for this Series , 4 Sure !!!

[@purtis99]

Looking forward to it. Somehow have been missing your updates but glad to see you back in my feed..

[@TechieTrevor]

That view on a patio in the shade... I'd never leave

[@daddygoat]

It's beautiful but overwhelming if you think about everything. In bite-size pieces I can digest it. I do love it! ........It would be a great "This Old House" season.

[@graduallywizardly]

Amazing! The barn basement is my dream shop, love the wide benches next to the windows. You could make anything in there!! I gotta say though, flip your boat over. You want it sitting on it’s gunwales, not the keel.

[@carrie5471]

I see your vision and it sounds like a fabulous one. Look forward to seeing the restoration as you go and the final beauty…..

[@aaronhill1229]

It was like watching this old house. Waiting for the guys to show up and jump in and help you

[@splinters7868]

Make no bones about it ,I’m really looking forward to seeing this series 😁

[@ukp42]

Good luck with your new adventures here. I remember that cellar in New York , smaller than your outhouse, where you began your you tube channel. Now you can have so much opportunities for the future projects. Love from Scotland 😁

[@timmoriarty133]

“Jimmy’s Old House” series. Looking forward to it!!

[@sonyaskogstad3849]

Thank you so much as for me it’s like a dream come true as I have always wanted to have my own cemetery and I gardened at my cities huge cemetery but sadly not enough funding to keep it as it should have been. This will be my new favourite program to watch and I can’t wait to see the changes you are going to make as this property is so Devine and to be able to put in the trees you want as well is unbelievable. Exciting

[@robhunt9055]

Ask Brent Hull about the framing construction, he has an encyclopaedic knowledge of architecture, and construction. Good luck, I'm looking forward to following the progress of your project 👍

[@davidmanuel1984]

Y just imagine jimmy making BBQ and a bonfire in the middle of the cemetery!!!! Jajajaj creepy as hell no way I am going to the party!! Jejej much love fro Puerto Rico 🇵🇷!!

[@annie-centrepiecefurniture]

So exciting !!!! Thank you!

[@ronthacker211]

Cool adventure, enjoyed it.

[@clementsmallengine4833]

I know where me and the boys are gonna ask to go fishing next!!!! Love the look of that house!

[@mattorendorff8858]

Different content direction with you the central character. I dig it man.

[@AW-pz3qc]

Exciting! Such a pity all those beautiful trees have been removed. Looking forward to this series.

[@rob_boss]

This old house by Diresta, I'm so excited for this series!!

[@joseantoniomenendezdomingu1162]

GREAT GREAT BOUGHT , I LOVE IT , ITS AMAZING THE VIEWS, IF I WERE NEAR I AM GLAD TO HELP THE REMODELING , I WILL FOLLOW YOU WORK , EXCELENT PROJECT , BIG HUG FROM MEXICO 👍🇲🇽

[@michaelvarn7093]

Definitely has a this old house vibe. Very cool.

[@chadallison9585]

so, that board framing style I think is called barge framing. I've seen some of it in the louisiana area.

[@loril.mangold8160]

If you are a gardener use that hay for compost, I Love how much shop space you have. They look like they were dead trees, maybe emerald ash borer

[@torridice]

This is amazing. Can’t wait to see the journey.

[@b_for_brett]

Good thing you’re a tinkerer, plenty to keep you busy there!

[@rentedmule4274]

Sounds great!

[@user-wy4ps1gk4d]

Круто!!! Интересный сериал начинается. Будем посмотреть.

[@ahmershuja]

Your idea to renovate will be Amazing, can't wait you to start working on it. wish you good luck.

[@fiberartistsupplyco]

Damn Jimmy! You got yourself a real project. Can't wait to see your vision come to life!

[@XanderUtd]

So exited to see more of the build!! Congrats!!

[@BoomyNation]

My kids (and myself) love the Making Fun show. I got excited to find your YT channel. So, until the powers that be get their act together, we'll be adding this channel to our rotation!

[@jimmydiresta]

Thank you! thank you! 😊❤️

[@t.j.postal8309]

Wow, Can't wait for the updates. Also, thank YOU!

[@paulnoonan1151]

Looking forward to all thats to come, congratulations.

[@nortiousmaximus940]

here's an idea for you, you could cast from the grave stones in concrete, with some kind of alginate casting, which will not harm the original grave stones, and use them for the patio, one of my brothers is trying to get permission to do exactly the same in london, for a patio on his london home. something unique.

[@garthbutton699]

I can see so many possibilities for this property, endless ideas,you go Jimmy and thanks for bringing us along🤗😎🤗😎

[@davidmeyer9204]

Absolutely fantastic Jimmy. Thanks for sharing!

[@1999mboettcher]

Looks awesome!

[@danthemakerman]

Man there is a ton of content on that property! Can't wait!

[@USFOLLOWME]

fun, looking forward to it.

[@curbstalker6577]

I can’t wait for the videos!!! Love that barn!!

[@thesplinteredfinger]

Did anyone notice the aerial view from the opening shot of the graveyard, it’s in the shape of a boat? There are so many things that will definitely make more content for your channel but you are not getting younger Jimmy. We do expect to see more epoxy projects from those mummies.

[@ScottHaun]

excited to watch the transformation!

[@ControlledWrinkles]

If you mist the headstones with water, it’s easier to read them. I discovered this up in Middlesex County when I discovered an old graveyard in the woods and was doing some rubbings and it started to drizzle.

[@Ajyn4Life]

I am so damn pumped for this series!

[@masterofnone]

Thanks Jimmy!! Keep the videos coming

[@robm6345]

Interesting! Fun project. Looking forward to watching your progress.

[@elizabethsuggs993]

It's fun to see your excitement! Love having a graveyard!!!

[@861LJ]

How exciting!!! I love this kind of stuff!!!! Looking forward to the next video!!

[@michaociepka9053]

can't wait for these series!!!!

[@dcallan812]

This is going to make some one a lovely home. hats not a low ceiling. My parents house was built in the early 17 century (in the UK). The doors are 5'7 high and if you are more than 6 foot you need to stand between the beams holding the bedroom floors up. 👍 I banged my head so many times 🤣

[@KevinMichaelMichael]

I cant wait to see this to the end. How cool!

[@xXxCatsnakexXx]

Looked so much better with the trees

[@darthrickshaw]

Thank You Jimmy Diresta…your videos allow me to find solace in a hectic world…your appreciation for history and your drive to preserve and restore is commendable, touché sir, touché!

[@patkane5018]

Oh..this is gonna be fun!!! Looking forward to seeing this come together!