I bought a Graveyard

[@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.

[@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

[@bitteroldman2714]

I tuned in for the cemetery.

[@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.

[@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…

[@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.

[@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.

[@MakeEverything]

Such a cool property!!

[@cassiacries]

Glorious! Definitely plant some trees back! ✌️😘

[@ESCAGEDOWOODWORKING]

According to records found on a family tree on Ancestry, the tombstone at 11:36 was Polly Chittenden, born 5 February 1770 Guilford, New Haven, Connecticut, and died 26 December 1838 Durham, Greene, New York. Her husband was Curtis Baldwin, son of Abiel Baldwin and Mehtiabel Johnson. Curtis and Polly married on April 15th 1789. 8 children of theirs are listed, all born in Durham, N Y: Betsy, Samuel, David, Curtis, Polly, a second Betsy, Julia, and Anson.

[@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!

[@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.

[@-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.

[@falafabio10]

Sensacional. Amo seus vídeos.

[@hesswoodwork]

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

[@williamsedlock3903]

When they built houses back then they looked at it as well it's only got to last my lifetime lol😂 at the age of 60 building my cabin right now I told my son the other day why would I put a 50-year roof on my cabin I've only got 30 years left to live you can do it😂😂😂

[@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!

[@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!

[@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 👍✌✅

[@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

[@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 🇵🇷!!

[@MrFoufou81]

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

[@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.

[@davidwhiren817]

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

[@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

[@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 😂

[@lollellie]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@hgtydjdjdgh67889]

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

[@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]

😂😂😂

[@RyanParrishphoto]

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

[@sureshot311]

I'm ecstatic about all the different threads the series could have. Point me to wherever I need to watch it. Can't wait for the ghost series!

[@FredMcIntyre]

Really cool Jimmy, looking forward to following along! 😃👍🏻👊🏻

[@curtismeskus504]

Very comon construction for the period Big Frame with 2 by boards the interior had lath and plaster spanning the gaps between the boards.

[@thetalkingfly]

You are so brave!!! Haha! Good luck friend.

[@rob_beaumont]

Probably the most talented makers on KZbin now has a restoration project! Couldn't be happier!

[@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.

[@MrGuardcaptain]

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

[@dpmakestuff]

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

[@fiberartistsupplyco]

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

[@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!!

[@danthemakerman]

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

[@digitaIgorilla]

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

[@DigitalSwagg]

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

[@purtis99]

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

[@ahmershuja]

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

[@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!

[@KetterHomeImprovements]

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

[@KetterHomeImprovements]

@@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.

[@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 👍

[@ReenTheBean]

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

[@austinpendley118]

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

[@mattorendorff8858]

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

[@bluefalconcatering]

Looking forward to the show on this house 🏡

[@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 👍🇲🇽

[@bytesizedengineering]

Your addiction has reached a new low. I can't believe you had to buy that whole house just for that one band saw. 😂 I can't wait to see what you do with this cool property!

[@rob_boss]

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

[@tonykazz2779]

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

[@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.

[@tonyjones9715]

Looking forward to seeing it come along. 👏

[@vacheasatryan4083]

Jimmy been watching you for over ten years. I am so excited. Watched the episodes several times already. It's going to be insane fun. Congratulations. Hope to visit the house one day. Best of luck. Be safe.

[@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! 😊❤️

[@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…..

[@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

[@BulatsSchmiede]

Hi @Jimmy my friend! This is going to be a really awesome project. If Aaron Mattia were still alive he would probably say "Jimmy what are you up to 🤣? But why not "! Greeting Bulat Schmiede from germany (Bulat the Blacksmith)😊🤙

[@michaelvarn7093]

Definitely has a this old house vibe. Very cool.

[@kiwdwks]

Look forward to the transformation...thanks Jimmy!

[@masterofnone]

Thanks Jimmy!! Keep the videos coming

[@AW-pz3qc]

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

[@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.

[@clementsmallengine4833]

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

[@connieplaissay7581]

Great Jimmy and good luck looks amazing

[@dsny_dad]

I’m all in. Looking forward to this one.

[@tonyn3123]

I am more enamored with the barn and graveyard than the house. Very pretty place. The land lays beautifully. Thanks.

[@ronsbeerreviewstools4361]

Ive been watching your posts for a while, this post is sooo good, it will have a million stories, cheers !

[@xXxCatsnakexXx]

Looked so much better with the trees

[@ronthacker211]

Cool adventure, enjoyed it.

[@timmoriarty133]

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

[@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.

[@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 😁

[@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!

[@RRINTHESHOP]

Nice project. Lots to work with.

[@DJByzness]

I'm looking forward to the journey!

[@YKV42]

It would be a greatest show on KZbin ever!

[@BryanDavison-z2m]

I also have exterior walls made from 2" thick vertical boards. I believe it is known as plank siding. My house in Frenchtown, N has post and beam framing with plank siding and dates to around 1820.

[@Kris_at_WhiteOaksFarm]

We bought a farm in West Virginia. The 1890s part of the farmhouse has similar construction to that of your new house. 1" thick tongue and groove planks that run vertically from sill to plate, and a layer of "Novelty Siding" running horizontally on the outside. "Plank Frame" construction, apparently popular across the northeast before building codes. 17 layers of newspaper were the insulation/wallpaper. The floor joists are 6" hand hewn beams. I need to crawl into the foundation space and run a support beam perpendicular to the joists. The floor is rather bouncy. Looking forward to your restoration/fixing up of your new property. So much potential!

[@aaronhill1229]

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

[@iainhetherington4608]

Jimmy Diresta loves a challenge and I’m looking forward to watching it unfold Good luck and best wishes with your build mate Cheers from Aus

[@scottmcfarland2149]

What an incredible property! Can't wait to see what you do with it.

[@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.

[@splinters_66]

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

[@jfinaz99]

Very kewl! With your skills and imagination, we're both in for a lot of fun ahead; I'll be watching. Thanks for sharing that great new purchase with us and some of your plans.

[@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 🤣

[@thomaspryor8202]

Exciting new project! I look forward to more content on this!!!

[@markthompson8656]

Big possibilities , lot of work ahead. good luck.

[@tomtruesdale6901]

What a wonderful piece of property. I know you will do it right.

[@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😁😁🙃😉

[@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

[@paulcochran1721]

I was just thinking that you don't have enough projects. Glad you found one! That foundation is scary. Best to start with new, but I'm confident that will not be the route chosen. Good luck!