Man takes on challenge of restoring 130-year-old home

Thousands of St. Louis area buildings sit vacant. It's going to take a lot to change that.

[@griffgrapples8510]

Kaleb is really promoting St.Louis, the city should thank him.

[@martynakaczmarek4794]

That's so true!

[@032319581]

Awesome Caleb! So glad your efforts are being brought to the attention of your state and the country! Hope more candidates will save buildings!

[@dinocore5707]

Caleb is a sweetheart of a dude. Him and his GF Kim have such a deep love and passion for the restoration process, and we all absolutely LOVE the channel. Anyone who's new to their journey should totally check out the channel. I look forward to the weekly episodes.

[@timnewman1172]

Kudos to Kaleb & Kim, I hope this inspires more to do the same!

[@debbiegoolsbyjackson95]

I've been watching Kaleb, and Kim, since the beginning. They are awesome, and doing a fantastic job! It's going to be spectacular!!

[@BlackRaven87]

I have been following Kaleb since the beginning of his KZbin channel. He is so passionate about what he’s doing, he seems to be the right person to take on this house.

[@beo6211]

St Louis should help homeowners willing to preserve these properties. It takes a fortune for these homes to become habitable. Great work Kaleb.

[@seacow4998]

Hell yeah Caleb, this is so cool! Thanks to the news 4 station for making this really awesome segment, we love to see it! 😊

[@tylerbhumphries]

It’s also the scale of the project. I own a 125 year old house in Hamilton Heights. I’m literally one block away from the West End and 10 blocks away from the Central West End. Those two neighborhoods are full of ongoing rehabs. Hamilton Heights is not and it’s hard to get companies to actually work on my property because of the scale of the projects. My house hasn’t been altered since 1908 so I often times need full replacements or all new systems added and companies will tell me this will be a cool house when it’s done or this is such a cool project and then proceeded to tell me they can’t help either because of the scale of the project or they don’t want to do business in that area out of fear of stolen supplies. I understand that last part, especially coming from a company but I also feel like they look at the neighborhood and don’t see any more renovations going on and and say nope, even though 2 streets over, hundreds of renovating are going on. It’s hard to get loans, hard to find workers, and hard to fix some problems because everything is so old and people aren’t taught how to fix these older buildings. A lot of people just want to rip out all of the old and replace it with new stuff even though it won’t work with your old building and may hurt it in the long run.

[@twistoffate4791]

Sounds like you've been on quite the journey. I feel your pain and hear your passion. It's hard to understand people who want to destroy and not preserve, especially when history has shown us what eyesores the master craftsmen's beautifully-stunning work were replaced with. Despite the heartaches, I enjoyed hearing about your home. Thanks for sharing a part of your journey with the rest of us subscribers. Take heart.

[@tylerbhumphries]

@@twistoffate4791 it has been a journey but I haven’t given up because this house belonged to my late father and before him, my grandparents. It’s been empty for 8 years but I’m trying to bring life back to it and its neighborhood.

[@twistoffate4791]

@@tylerbhumphries Wow! That's quite a history! It is crystal clear to me why you would fight to get the home ready for the future. Most people do not have that honor, and therefore they will never know the grave responsibility.

[@KatrinaNJoeBikeRiders]

I subscribed to kalebs KZbin channel about 3 months ago. His passion for restoration and his positive attitude have been refreshing. I really enjoy following him and Kims story.

[@twistoffate4791]

Oh, this is goooood... Another entity has heard your voice and the message your work represents. I hope this interview brings forth more positive things in some way. Congratulations!!

[@williamstringer6519]

Caleb and Kim, this is so encouraging to watch. You are a pioneer in the rehabilitation of your city with its fascinating history. It gladdens my heart to think that you are not alone in your endeavours and that you are playing such a huge part in the gradual restoration of the city's elegant buildings. Love and admiration to you both from Australia.

[@kathyrogers1703]

Great job, Kaleb! Thanks KMOV for sharing his story!!

[@danielpreilly77]

Nice! Great job Caleb, way to contribute to St Louis. Lived in Chicago for many years and sadly never got there for a visit

[@cinwells7]

I have enjoyed following Kaleb and Kim in this process. I’m 2 hours away in the Effingham, IL area and we visit STL often. Love the city and history.

[@tashasmith6179]

Yay!!! Caleb 😃 I pray that so many more people will follow you and start refurbishing not only your city but all the cities that need this done. God Bless 🙏

[@kamanonickname]

Love them, Kaleb and Kim are awesome

[@peterbilt7691]

This is great Caleb!! I’m so proud of you and Kim! Keep up the great work. 😁

[@0409kika]

Well done Kaleb 🙏🏻

[@millaray9912]

Their KZbin channel is really cool and worth following for anyone interested in old homes or the restoration process.

[@sherilynl4038]

I follow Caleb's KZbin. His work needs to be supported. He is soooo good at what he is doing

[@matthewthiesen6098]

It's a great KZbin series. Amazing

[@QuaaludeCharlie]

If this makes Owning your first Home Cheaper and or Restores the building , I am all for it .

[@sowsidestl2.070]

Great report!

[@naybaby5778]

Go Kaleb!

[@Blake4625kHz]

With his first walk through of the house he is currently restoring, I was in awe at how little of the internals of the home had been grossly altered over such a stretch of time! Yes it needs lots of rehab but amazing amazing amazing!

[@suehall3298]

I watch Caleb's on you tube he is putting his heart & soul into this house with his Girlfriend Kim love ❤ them

[@student1621]

You go, Kaleb!

[@sharonsteele618]

City should focus on areas and then move outward. This would create zones of gentrified areas increasing more potential restorations.

[@sekhmara8590]

Gentrification is really bad.

[@williamstringer6519]

@@sekhmara8590 There are differing ways to interpret the word, but upgrading of an area is far preferable to its complete demolition and destruction.

[@helenehendrikse9625]

So awesome !!

[@msc8663]

So cool kaleb

[@matthewfarmer6830]

That's Kaleb on the even news wow.

[@giselleless]

I follow his KZbin channel he is amazing

[@timothykeith1367]

Second Empire Strikes Back

[@bonnieshousehold.816]

WOOO

[@micheleotero1516]

Go for it

[@alisahammons9949]

We are not the ones who should pay for that someone else should not us😠

[@nancyposey9466]

Go Kableb Higgins "2nd Empire Strikes Back" KZbin Channel for being on St Louis News about Preservation & Rehabbing Your Home. I'm a longtime Subscriber & Love His Videos.

[@student1621]

Ok

[@joeschmuckatelli3198]

Don't leave your tools overnight

[@SirGentcelot]

The free market is to blame for America's degenerate decline 😒

[@patmccrady6063]

The free market is what allows Kaleb to restore his home. The “degenerate decline” is due to progressive policy on crime.

[@dcan911]

@@patmccrady6063 no, it's due to offshoring of jobs and wage stagnation over a 40 year period. America's policy on crime is not progressive.