Let There Be Light! - Removing The First Window Boards & Cleaning Up The Abandoned Bank

Let There Be Light - Today we un-board the first window and begin the clean up process in the old bank building! It’s a mess, bring your gloves.
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[@lawrencehudson9939]

We saw you two just getting out of your Honda yesterday as I was showing my wife where the bank building was. She thinks its cool! You have a big job ahead of you.

[@constanttraveler]

How did you see them and then find this video? That's pretty good detective work.

[@maggiejacksonarmstrongp4554]

I use to love looking up at that ceiling when I was a child. When it was a laundromat.

[@danielkoher1944]

Truly Wicked to hear, have you always lived here? What a Beautiful memory. 😊

[@stevec404]

Feeling daunted comes with the territory. Define one thing each morning that will make it a 'good day' for you...get that done early...the rest is a bonus. Attitude and perspective are everything.

[@azgardenlover370]

Good advice for life in general!

[@l0rdboy]

I grew up in upstate SC for 22 years, its great to see you giving life back to an old building. Hope yall love the state!

[@DraysWorld]

We do love it! Exploring around here is awesome. Thanks for watching.

[@ja1756]

I think you should wear hardhats for your own safety ❤

[@hopehope938]

I can not wait until you uncover the windows on the second floor and let in both light and ventilation!

Love that interior shot with the board coming off the window! Nice!

[@aprilmae274]

That ceiling! I want to restore the tin panels! OmG THAT ceiling is a TREASURE. So much good stuff in that building! That shade of blue ypu like? I think it is going to be heavily leaded if it is what I think it is.

[@karensullivan7060]

Haint Blue?

[@aprilmae274]

@@karensullivan7060 Ok, you know what? THAT sounds right. I had forgotten the name it has been SO long lol. wow! I def remember that color naming now, even if that is not the right blue.

[@buckeyeguy82]

I'm a sucker for tin ceilings like those, I hope they come out good. Thanks for sharing your progress and good luck!

[@svetozarevic]

Originally the building was a bank, after that, it was a laundromat so I guess the next thing is money laundering. (I'm just kidding. no offense)

[@DraysWorld]

😂 you might be on to something

[@svetozarevic]

Hahaha....You're right

[@Twelvestonestacking]

Funny 🤣!

[@lisadebosier9246]

I hope you are able to preserve those beautiful ceilings & floors. It was nice to see Angel Reese on the TV at the bar! 💜🐯

[@karensullivan7060]

You gotta be a supporter of the 2024 Champion Lady Gamecocks now that you're living in SC! My husband's mama (94 yo) got a basketball signed by Dawn Staley for her birthday :)

[@danielkoher1944]

@@karensullivan7060 94 that is Wonderful!

[@domn415]

love the tin ceiling and tiled floor...hopefully the missing areas can be replaced!

[@gypsygirltarot2451]

I love that tin ceiling, can’t wait to see it shined up!

[@user-vr8gd7eq9s]

Hey now, LOVE the shirt…this renovation is gonna be fun! Maybe give us some time lapse of the cleanup?

[@giclat1098]

Tin ceiling! I love a tin ceiling!😍

[@bretthuckaby9745]

Holy shit i love that tin ceiling 💯

[@chrisholds1]

New subscriber here: Wow, what a lovely old building! I'm definitely hooked on watching your working on this building.

[@DraysWorld]

Thanks for watching!

[@dre4011]

Just remember....that mansion in "The Money Pit"...was 4times bigger than ya'lls bank. You got this. Best of luck and diligence to you both!!!

[@dre4011]

0:26....excellent t-shirt brother 👍👊✊️

[@Risleykid]

Make sure you are aware of asbestos used in those older buildings. Good luck 🙂

[@danielkoher1944]

7:18 Yes! 🙌🏼 I love ♥️ seeing the progress. Yet, asbestos is okay until it’s stirred.

[@eckertusaf]

I am about to make a selfish comment, Please make your videos longer! Love your content!

[@DraysWorld]

Sometimes I think they’re too long. I’ll heat your advice. Thanks for watching.

[@vonettataylor6066]

i agree

[@terrytenley9327]

Yep longer video are fun.. Folks are going to enjoy the story here as it comes out.. Many of us live our lives thru these videos.. As an old forester who did cabinets on the side for 30 years in the northwest and many states in the west.. We moved much and built our way working for the US Forest Service.. I been retired 20 years and fixed and rebuild and made much.. So make you videos longer.. it’s easy.. lol.. thanks

[@Marco-qc9yu]

When you fill in the floor trenches, consider putting in a personal time capsule message to the future

[@trinastidem7204]

Heyy!! Great seeing you preserve the building. I am originally from there!

[@danielkoher1944]

I hope 🤞🏻 You make it back when it’s completed. That’s awesome.

[@cheapjoe]

That spot at the end of the video, going out of Trenton, is amazing in the summer

[@DraysWorld]

I can’t wait to see it in summer and fall.

[@Jimburu]

Damn, Dray! Been working out? You look great! I love watching when old homes/buildings are transformed. Thanks for sharing the steps.

[@DraysWorld]

I only go to a gym for showers. I work too much to have energy to work out for fun.. I hope to get better at step sharing through this process. It’s always good to see your comments.

[@mirmizkool]

Looking swoll, bro.

[@cindi7955]

Really enjoying this journey with you and Sarah. Great content!

[@thebeagle3296]

Cant wait to see how it turns out best wishes from Australia.

[@viviannayong6140]

I’m sure you will do a great job 👏 😊

[@samanthamcnallywatercolors]

Subscribed just now because of your Grateful Dead shirt 😊😊😊

[@waynehayes8237]

Looking forward to all the videos.

[@toobusy63]

Best of luck❤ thoughts and prayers🙏

[@lincolnmarkman]

I came for the laundromat and stay for the Grateful Dead shirt.

[@DraysWorld]

Hey now! Glad you’re on the same road brother. Thanks for watchin!

[@jeffreyhotchkiss9451]

Commemorating one of their epic concerts!

[@lindaroyal8161]

Wow - now that there's light, you can see how huge the space is. Hopefully the brick walls can be salvaged, maybe not all of them but a good chunk would be nice. Can't wait to see a section of the floor washed to see, what looks like, will be beautiful tile. Hope most of it is in good condition. Love tin ceilings, will be putting one in my kitchen when I redo it. Too bad there wasn't anything left from the "Bank" to repurpose. Maybe after you've been there a while, get to know some folks, maybe someone knows where a stash is that may have some old bank items, that would be cool!

[@grahammonk8013]

I found the location on google, and yes wow! BIG space! What are your intentions for the space? I'd personally think a bit big for a single home, but interested to hear what your plans are.

[@michiganjfrog5714]

I like that old penny tile.

[@DraysWorld]

I hope its in good condition under all the left over floor adhesive that was used over it. We would love to bring it back to life if possible.

[@danielkoher1944]

0:26 This Building is so Regal and Beautiful with just this shot. It’s so happy 🙂 to have found the Both of You! Way to go! ♥️

[@pattiedavis1359]

I loved all your travel video and will miss them but one of my favorite shows is renovation shows and now I can watch you and Sarah during your renovation. I hope you can save the tin ceiling panels.

[@DraysWorld]

There will be a few travel videos coming up this coming week. I hope you enjoy. Thanks for sticking in there and watching.!

[@andrewsteele7663]

Good morning, just sat down with my first coffee and saw the notification. Looks like you have made a start, and it's hard to know where to begin. Good luck, we'll be here watching. Cheers

[@DraysWorld]

And a good start at that. I appreciate you watching!

[@kc3503]

What a fascinating project and a beautiful building! I'm along for the ride and routing y'all on.😊

[@Twelvestonestacking]

Go to the top....roof roof roof before anything!

[@DraysWorld]

It’s brand new. 15 year warranty left.

[@Twelvestonestacking]

Niiiiice

[@danielkoher1944]

6:29 Cheers! 🍻

[@Hectaba]

A possible solution for those tin ceiling tiles might be Liquid Nitrogen/Dry Ice cleaning. Very quick, thorough and no damage.

[@DraysWorld]

Interesting, I have not heard of this method before

[@user-xk4vt9ye8j]

That entranceway would be perfect for a garage door where you could park cars and have a workshop and recreation room. Upstairs would be for living.

[@whytedraegon66]

at least you have big boards to make tables :D

[@aristillus101]

Hi! Love the renovation videos! I don’t want to sound alarmist but please check for asbestos over there. Keep up the good work that’s a lovely building!

[@brucebuckeye]

Enjoying this video and the last. I'm excited to follow your journey along with you! Go Bucks!

[@fritziedolly7263]

Man, old man I love your attitude. You’ve got quite a job in front of you and I’m anxious to follow you and see how this turns out greetings from an 80 year-old widow in northern Idaho.

[@stevegilbert4130]

The ‘Tiffany Blue’ paint says lead paint to me. Be careful. I’d love an apartment over a craft shop or cafe.

[@DraysWorld]

100% lead paint. We’re being careful. Thanks for watching.

[@vickigeer9203]

You have a big job ahead of you. I will be following to watch your success.

[@jackieraulerson2005]

Looking forward to your restoration. Watch out for those palmetto bugs!

[@DraysWorld]

I found a few huge ones so far. But being from Florida, I am used to it already. Thanks for watching.

[@MASTER3RDEYE]

🛑🛑🛑Wear a respirator. Asbestos and lead paint hazard. Use hand pump garden sprayer with water to minimize dust. Plaster may contain asbestos.🛑🛑🛑

[@worldtraveler930]

I said it before I'll say it again, that place is a Money Pit!!! 🤠👍

[@MASTER3RDEYE]

All homes regardless of age are money pits.

[@matthewkeating-od6rl]

Great vid seems like you could use the brick windows for cracked front window.

[@dianegraydon1143]

Hi from Ontario...I just watched 2 of your videos and have subscribed...looks like an interesting endeavour

[@DaPenceman]

Maybe, just for Shits and Grins paint "Jones Coin Laundry" on the sides of your van in some type of paint that can be easily removed later 😊

[@billyhaddock5540]

maybe a second hand store, a book store, check around the city and see what they don't have and make the building that place.

[@NOLADEEJ]

Dude this is so cool!

[@DraysWorld]

I thought of you when I bought it. I know you would love this place. Can’t wait till you check it out in person.

[@NOLADEEJ]

@@DraysWorld heck yeah dude!!

[@lizhaydon2250]

Let there be light! Super

[@wilsondavenport6939]

If this was me i would get a few large power banks for charging everything I need, maybe a solar battery. The pallets you have would be grate to keep some things off the ground, IE food, or your sleeping pad

[@hopehope938]

It seems from the out door pictures he has a good big roof that could be good for solar panels every state and location has different rules and regulations when it comes to solar panels and solar energy. Some states have funds available for people who are doing building repairs and/or building up grading. Low or no interest on adding solar energy to a building!

[@wilsondavenport6939]

@@hopehope938 yes that’s true and I agree, I was mainly referring to a portable set up that didn’t brake the bank for right now

[@joesneon]

How exciting Dray!! "Grate"t shirt, that was a great show 2 hours from my home!!

[@ChambersWineandTravel]

Cheers from Spain!!

[@marcinasia1731]

there must be pictures of when it was a bank !! that would be great to see

[@mikerhett4646]

I saw the BUCKEYE hat. I'm from SC but live in Ohio now. Good luck I'll be watching.

[@danielkoher1944]

😳 What did you do wrong 😑 to be sent to Ohio?!

[@mikerhett4646]

@@danielkoher1944 I thought I would go to OSU and return to SC to either teach or become a crooked lawyer, politician. Neither one of them worked out so I became a police officer.

[@bkahlerventer]

Awesome video, That looks like lime plaster, the old bricks do not like cement plaster, the bricks deteriorate from moisture... if the old plaster was cement, then by all means stick to cement... just better to check

[@DraysWorld]

The old plaster is in fact, lime plaster. Most of it is still in pretty good shape. We’re doing everything to avoid causing problems in the future on such process. Thanks for the comment

[@valkyriebait136]

Yeah, that all brings back memories. . . . and I might be moving that way soon, so good luck to you!

[@danielkoher1944]

2:29 Wow 😳 you have a fortune 🔮 in Beauty there.

[@kristine6615]

New subscriber…good luck, can’t wait to see how it progresses.

[@mscdorman]

New Sub here! Cant wait to see the transformation!

[@danielkoher1944]

4:40 I apologize for so many comments that floor just reminds me so much of Downtown, USA 🇺🇸

[@CeeTee64]

Loved the old floors! Cheers from Brazil !

[@DraysWorld]

Thanks for watching!

[@goblinking4995]

You got lucky it just fall of I seen that stuff take hour to remove

[@DraysWorld]

I’ll be using a chipping hammer for any difficult spots. That usually cuts the work time down substantially.

[@rebeccarothfuss-ym3gs]

Wow you accomplished a lot by yourself! I was wondering how you would remove the old plaster. It was a big job but I was surprised that it came off quite easily. Looking good, looking organized!!😊

[@TheSchemingSkeleton]

Cool project! I'm excited to see how this goes!

[@DraysWorld]

Me too! Thanks for watching!

[@geraldmiller5260]

Strip the tin ceiling and fancy paint it laying on your back like Michelangelo at the Cystine chapel!

[@freakadore]

Just stumbled across your channel, looks interesting, plus we have the same last name. I'll be watching, from one Callison to another.

[@DraysWorld]

No way! I’ve done quite a bit of research on our name. Never met another. Thanks for watching.

[@tomobrien9361]

Like the shirt!

[@dmulkey4185]

Neat town...oysters sound great. Can't find them in NM. You really got a lot done. Will keep watching.

[@jineshlachmansingh4709]

Reminds me of the old Lego Brick Bank... 🤣

[@koningbolo4700]

Could you talk a little bit about you plans for the building please? Do you plan to restore it to it's banking luster (getting rid of the aluminum front doors for instance) ? Opening up the windows on the side, restoring/putting back the sash windows...

[@DraysWorld]

We will be discussing plans when we know exactly what were going to do with it. Were taking suggestions while we prepare its basics. Thanks for watching!

[@koningbolo4700]

​@@DraysWorld Well I got a few suggestions: 1. I would bring the exterior back to when the building was a bank. All the windows restored. 2. The rear of the building I would look into how it would have looked like back when it was a bank. I can't image the steel stairs and gangway is original. What was there to begin with. Depending on what was originally there try to come up with what is practical and looking less like a fire escape. If no original drawings or pictures can be found I would change the staircase round to be accessible from the first floor, so the two floors are connected internally. Again, it would be nice to learn how the two floors were connected if at all... The staircase would then be best covered over with a roof and a door at the top. 3. On the upstairs I would use the nice wide corridor to make a full height storage wall against the brick wall with doors which match the style of the rest of the doors and trim. 4. I am not sure if it is possible to rebuild the lower fireplace. They always look great even if they do not work. 5. I assume the kitchen for the upstairs was the last room to the left (as one walks in from the rear entrance) before reaching the larger/living room. It would be a good idea to have the kitchen there again, possibly opened up to the living room. I would suggest using double pocket doors (again in the style of the doors which are already there) It would be great to be able to open up the kitchen or close it if need be. 6. From pictures online I saw the top roof has some pitch to it. That would make it slightly more difficult to be able to use it as a terrace/patio area, but what can be done more easily is (if the roof structure is beefy enough (now the structure is exposed it can maybe be beefed up if need be) a rooftop garden with herbs and vegetables maybe... A rooftop garden would make the roof a lot cooler in summer and warmer in winter...just saying... 7. The rear upstairs patio area is great as is. Maybe a green fence to get a little more privacy. 8. The upstairs layout is pretty much all there: bed room would be the first room on the left, an en suite bathroom next to it, then the kitchen and the living room would be the large room up front. 9. Build in storage in the bedroom, bathroom and kitchen can be built into the stud walls by moving the stud walls a foot or two... I think for a relative small apartment, build-in storage (rather then furniture based storage) would make the place feel far less cramped... 10. For the retail space on the ground level: well it is pretty much been destroyed over the course of many years and at least 2-3 different businesses. You could try to salvage the mozaïk floors but realistically that would be a humongous job at very little use in the end. If you can and if possible you could remove the mozaïk flooring (but I suspect it is down pretty good and hard to remove AND save... Yeah what to do below? At the very least try to track down a picture of the main entrance. ...that aluminum door thing is horrible in the scheme of things... Maybe one suggestion for the retail space: rather then one store/shop you could maybe help local people by renting out the space in different sections, even creating 2 extra smaller entrances (again in the style of the original building) on the side of the building... 11. Generally I would restore rather then renovate: So try to be as historical accurate as you can be: no modern (looking) features exposed, old looking trim, doors, windows, cabinets in the kitchen, an old range (possibly modernized of needed), a build in haybox in the kitchen for those slow cooking needs, a build in fridge rather then an exposed model. I mean all the creature comforts should be there but it should look (IMHO) like the apartment was built in (say) the 1910's or 1920's... You got a great project on your hands and your answer to your lady's question "Would you have?" being YES it suggests you know this full well... I wish you all the best, good luck and I hope you come up with a format for the channel to show the restauration. 12. If I may suggest a format I would try to do a large time lapse portion and a narration after the fact. or do several of those narrations in any video. That way you can truck along not needing to worry about if the video comes out good (time lapses come out good most of the time) and you can do what you want and need to do without being both the builder and the director/producer. Best regards from the Netherlands, Alexander.

[@constanttraveler]

It looks like it says Gone's Laundry, which would be better than Jone's Laundry

[@DraysWorld]

I guess it would be more fitting at this point.

[@pascalekaiser1396]

Subscribed! Good luck on your endeavors. Grtz from the Netherlands 🇳🇱

[@martharock8377]

I just learn of a technique for brick called German Schmear. I think that would be fantastic for the brick walls.

[@DraysWorld]

I’ll look into it

[@SmithDanno1]

This is awesome! I look forward to seeing this journey and eventually the final product! How fun! I can't help but wonder, though... for a couple with so much adventurous spirit, will this sleepy little town be able to capture you two as permanent residents...?

[@user-pn6uk1ki9q]

Hard hat?

[@johnSirpaints]

Nice to see you again, lost contact with you. Looks like a great project. Best wishes!

[@OHSCrifle]

If that bagged Holcim cement in the first video is what was used for the “plaster repair”. Beware. If it is Portland cement - don’t use any more of that and do research how to repair old brick masonry. Portland cement is a LOT harder and will damage your walls. Badly.

[@DraysWorld]

It’s all been thrown away. We’re planning to do it properly, and thank you for the comment. Its been genuinely helpful getting advice from viewers like yourself. Thanks for watching!

[@niosanfrancisco]

Looking better and better. Be sure to use the mask as much as possible.

[@MoviemaniaNick]

That is a lot of plaster on the wall. Good Luck cleaning it all up.

[@ZekeValk]

I was wondering if the old Coke machine in The Palmetto could possibly be the one outside in the old laundromat photo from episode one. Cant' tell for sure, but I don't think so.

[@ZombieKiller1965]

So on day 1 none of your battery powered tools are charged. This is gonna be a fun series I can tell already.

[@seanroche2358]

Please let us know if you find anything interesting

[@danielkoher1944]

1:55 You’ll get there. With tons of Pride! 🙂

[@olinewman]

The coke machine in the bar looks a LOT like the coke machine in the photo of the laundromat in the previous video!

[@hotrodnate1]

This is great. The old bank in our town is now a distillery. Do you plan on replacing the front door with something more historic in the future or repairing whats there?

[@DraysWorld]

When the time is right we will likely replace the doors with something very cool! I like a good distillery visit.

[@Kimella777]

❤😊

[@philcoleman1690]

I'm hooked and rooting for both of you. Please wear that mask more and make sure the place is inspected for asbestos.

[@DraysWorld]

I should have worn the mask when I started, but I was too excited and just forgot. Ill be wearing it much more often. Thanks for watching!

[@AbigailGerlach-zt1sh]

What a difference some light makes! Can you clean the ceiling by sand blasting or will it ruin the tin?

[@gman5051]

I watched your first video . Are you making this your residence ? let that light in really helps ! Anyway I’m a sub now ..thanks

[@DraysWorld]

Yes, this is the new Homestead! We’re loving it so far. Thanks for watching and subscribing!

[@TigerTiger555]

Make sure you sage the place to clean up the energies.

[@jackalenterprisesofohio]

I hope there's no asbeestos and/or lead based paint.

[@DraysWorld]

There’s a little bit of lead-based paint, but everything else has been removed

[@josephnason8770]

In your first video you wondered about the material on the front of your building. Almost certain to be TERRA COTA. Glazed and high fired ceramic. I hope you restore it to the hilt. It would be great to know the manufacturer. Probably Eastern US somewhere and no longer in business but responsible for some of the most beautiful architecture in many cities. Good luck and open a bike shop down below.

[@missingremote4388]

They should make it an affordable dine in restaurant. Buffalo wild Wings menu items