Moving this Renovation Along? Wiring, Plumbing, and HVAC OH MY. Oh...and a flooded basement

[@SpanishEclectic]

Can we stop for a moment and let it sink in...that the floorboards you were standing on in the 1810 portion of Hope Farm were laid down while Napoleon was terrorizing Europe? Living in a piece of history is a special gift, and you make us proud returning it to it's original condition as accurately as possible. Plumbing and electrical are huge steps forward. So sorry about the basement flood. Ugh. But some artistically-inclined angel was watching over those incredible Chateau doors. Talk about treasures! You are fortunate to have found such great tradesmen to support you on your journey. Unfortunately, the best people are often booked up for ages exactly because they are excellent. Enjoyed 'meeting' them. Also, it's exciting to see the real community you have formed from us crazy old house people. :)

[@OurRestorationNation]

The history is certainly humbling. We try to honor it with all of our work.

[@tristazerbe8119]

@@SpanishEclectic THIS GAVE ME CHILLS 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@Clueless2019]

Isn't BEAUTIFUL how lifetime partners can finish each other sentences? So typical of a solid, long-lasting marriage! May God continue to bless this union with peace, tranquility and love🙏🙏🙏

[@TheElodious]

Tommy was driving down Homochitto the other day, a little past Hope Farm and all the traffic was stopped to let a family of four deer cross the street.

[@OurRestorationNation]

How wonderful!

[@Homecoming_FreeLife]

You’ve transformed an old house into a dream home! Your creativity and patience are truly admirable.

[@elviracontreras5928]

I love this show! You're educated, you laugh and chuckle, you meet the people who help. It's wonderful.

[@Somewhereintime22]

Congratulations on so much progress! You have made huge strides from where you started. Getting the structure and systems in is always big money and not the fun part. I can’t wait to see what you do with the finishes. It’s so much fun to watch your channel because you respect the time period of the homes you work on and don’t try to make them into something modern. Your taste is timeless.

[@clarecarey7067]

Way to go friends - you are making magic at Hope Farm! So appreciate how you highlight the talents and efforts of your crew members. Restoring Hope Farm brings hearts together. Exciting to see your progress - and looking forward to your adventures ahead.

[@nancyjohnson50]

I love watching you two tell about your restoration adventures. I adore your banter! The house is coming back to life!

[@AlohaLowah]

I cannot believe how amazing the transformation of Hope Farms is! ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️

[@rebeccawoods5119]

My Mom was the same way with my Dad. She did all the talking for him since he was a very shy person. They were married for almost sixty years when they both passed away in 2020.

[@nadinemasteller1089]

It's all been amazing. I would never have imagined this would be possible when you first started.

[@JHerrmann-l6z]

LOL…Kevin’s “whatever” just cracked me up! I needed that laugh this morning!😂😂😂

[@marcodarko6941]

If you are feeding stray kitties that's wonderful, bless you and they are now yours.. please, please, please make sure they are either spayed and or neutered to stop any further suffering. I am sure you don't want 3 turning into 3 dozen. They'll probably help to keep other unwanted pests away. The house is really coming along. I think the last time I tuned in was right before the roof was put on.

[@evmoore22]

Y'all absolutely rock!! God is blessing y'all with wonderful individuals (artists) who care as much as y'all about restoring Hope Farms. Y'all take good care of each other. I pray the Lord continues blessing y'alls adventure. And sending the right folks to continue restoring Hope Farms. ♥️🙏

[@ltvanburen8555]

I am so excited about this project. I was pulled away from your channel by other interests for a while and came back onboard when you were redoing the cottage. It took me a while to grasp that you intended to restore the burned-down building up the hill (!). It says so much about your deep commitment to historic preservation. I am so impressed- And I’ve been impressed by the two of you many times. This project is a jaw-dropper. You are the real deal; tough like hickory, but solid gold. Much RESPECT to you both.

[@kbVACArestatecarsnrvs]

Wow, you packed in a lot of information on this one. Informative, exciting, educational, progressive, and entertaining (the two of you are). But for all of you involved there, I'm sure exhaustive ! I loved every minute of it! What a beautiful place it will end up being. Attention to details will never fail you. Thanks for sharing it all once again.

[@anitatucker8812]

The progress you're making is amazing. I can envision the house completed. Proud of you both amd crew. Pat on the back. 👋

[@WidowofSocTrangTiger]

🔹I love how you ended this video with your thoughts about the Phoenix Rising from the Ashes. I was thinking about this throughout the entire video. Visually it's so evident now how the destruction from the fire is slowly disappearing and the area looks like a construction zone with incredible progress. And everyone needs a Toby with an estate this large. Congratulations.🔹

[@kristinadavis5515]

Doggo is so stinking cute!

[@bestbros6053]

Scarlet looks even prettier without her makeup!! So excited for you guys and the progress!

[@brennagreenglasspeacock]

You two are such a great couple 😆 Finishing your husbands sentence is a wife’s job! We also have to correct you regularly as well ❤ So nice to hear about the progress you’re making! So exciting!!

[@Robin-g7q5d]

Many people find the word or finish one another’s sentences! One of my interests is language so have an extensive vocabulary which I put to use. I love how Laine “pops in” with just the word or phrase and Kevin is happy to have her do so. Since Mama has died perhaps a visit to Natchez is in order to see with my own eyes all that has been accomplished. I am “a sucker for an old house!” I happily took care of her for 11 years since she was 88, so a bit of frivolity for myself is in order. I’m eagerly anticipating “Hope’s Rebirth” !

[@LAUREENCiotola]

Love watching the progress on Hope Farm. From March to now a lot has been done in the house. With all you have experienced with Hope Farm you both keep a positive attitude. Can't wait to see Hope Farm when completed.

[@SteveL2012]

You complete each other’s sentences. Yes, that is exceptional love. ❤

[@OurRestorationNation]

It is! And we wouldn’t have it any other way.

[@essietangle9931]

Glad you are moving the laundry out of the basement. We had basement laundry in a house near Kansas City, many years ago. I always thought it was cruel and unusual punishment.

[@LauraPrevost]

Oh my goodness! So excited at the progress! You guys are amazing - so gratifying to see you put it back the way it was with the right stuff! And wow! So pumped about saving the bed - it is going to be gorgeous! Can’t wait to see it next restoring Hope!

[@loisfolk5492]

Keeping your sense of humor during a renovation is key and you guys do that very well at least in the videos. Keep on keeping on.✌️😎

[@tealemon4693]

I adore your videos! I would really love for you guys to start a restoration Nation tour group where you could haul around a bunch of us who love to watch you and you could take us from house to house so we can see all of them

[@bdeck1912]

I love you guys. So funny and such a wonderful couple. What a beautiful job you are doing on Hope. Love it!! ❤❤❤

[@katsiduzynski488]

Need to walk to local store. Will be back to watch this part in about a half an hour.

[@blahmooblah789]

Hope is looking really amazing now! I am so proud to be on this journey with you guys. If I could I would definitely march my way to Natches pilgrimage in March! Keep up the incredible work! ❤

[@opus27no2]

I just love you two adorable dorks. LOL So satisfying watching you fill that one big crack in the stucco. It’s coming together so well.

[@Funshine4u]

I like his hair long too!! My hubby always wants a haircut as soon as it the perfect length, and I am loving it. I've been his barber for 41 years so I make him wait another week or 2 before I cut it. Lol. I love all of your content, from remodeling to local tours. Thanks for sharing.

[@KeiPalace]

So happy to see your progress! Happy you also have friends who can help you out,

[@janthomas7094]

I watch your older videos over and over because of the two of you. In our stressful times I think I hope this is not fake and they really hate each other. I don't care if it is fake, I just love the two of you and your renovation shows. I wish I could do what you are doing. Thanks

[@CathyPinAZ]

Love every bit of your progress! ❤❤❤ I hope we can come to Natchez in the spring for pilgrimage! 😊👏💖

[@JessicaMathias3]

I love a fireplace in a bathroom ❤

[@patriciaraschdorf5514]

I AM SO IN LOVE WITH YOUR HOUSE AND ALL THE TREASURES YOU ARE STILL FINDING AMAZING WHEN YOU LOST LOUISE BY FIRE WHO KNEW DOWN THE ROAD HOPE FARM WOULD BE WAITING IN THE WINGS FOR YOUR LOVING RESTORATION YOU AND KEVIN HAVE FOUND YOUR FOREVER SOUL HOME AND KEVIN JUST TRIM THE SIDE OF YOUR HAIR KEEP THE TOP LONG

[@jefflawrentz1624]

What great progress you all are making! I’m excited for you. The house is going to be wonderful.

[@kimberleyannedemong5621]

Great progress. I loved seeing the inside. She's going to be a beauty once again when you are finished with all the tender loving care you are putting into hope. ❤

[@TammyPack]

Amazing progress! She's coming right along!

[@melissacoelho8413]

You are both adorable, and have been together for so long in a strong loving relationship ❤️ it happens with siblings, old friends and a great relationship. ❤️❤️

[@kimberlywing7252]

Lane & Kevin I love your positive banter between the two of you. You are such a treat to watch. When I work out I always end on the bicycle at the gym and I watch one of your videos. That’s how much I enjoy learning from you. I leave the gym just smiling. Plus watching all your work you have inspired me to tackle some of my home renovations. Thank you 🙏🏻

[@OurRestorationNation]

That is so kind of you to say - we are so glad you enjoy our videos!

[@kimmybfield]

You guys are the best!! You guys featured my home on Broadway AR!!! Loved it!!!

[@megandunell399]

This is awesome! I can't wait to see what you do with Hope.

[@barbarashelton6709]

Thank You for the up date we are so interested in how things are coming along. So glad you have found good people to help you. Bless you all!!

[@rie20100]

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE these updates Laine & Kevin! Much love to you & your amazing team!❤️🇨🇦

[@carolynswilley1253]

You are doing a great job. Thank you for sharing and preserving the history of the beautiful Hope

[@barbarakalergis2647]

Lots of information in this episode. Loved the tour and your create!

[@wrenhazard0728]

Laine and Kevin, between your gratitude, expertise , humor, and cute critters, your videos consistently brighten my day. Thank you! My question: WHEN (not IF) I win the Powerball, I intend to have a new Victorian style home built with all the Vic goodies (pocket doors, stained glass windows, etc.). As money will be no object, would you recommend plaster walls?

[@OurRestorationNation]

Plaster offers great heating cooling and insulation benefits so it would be a great addition for sure.

[@rachealsmith5138]

Looks wonderful!! I am so excited to see her moving along! You two are great, and you have such good people working for/with you because of who you are!! 😊❤❤

[@donnamariebrown2478]

Always look forward to your updates. Remarkable progress so far!!!!!

[@alicecilva4534]

Amazing work so far! I can’t wait to see the finished product!❤

[@claudiamann7111]

You are making such great progress. Wonderful that you have such a good crew helping. Thank you so much for the tour.

[@denisewohlbier6527]

Everything is looking great!!!

[@jeanmullins3284]

❤❤❤WOW!! You all are doing such a fantastic, meticulous job! Thank you for sharing your incredible progress and helpers!!!❤❤❤

[@michaelhealy1590]

You and your staff are unbelievable. And you have the patience of Job!

[@shannonmccandless8560]

I can't wait to come see Hope when it's done!

[@HiSummerWasHere]

Oh yay, a tour!!

[@David-tm8sl]

Such a great job! The rear gallery looks great. This is an amazing transformation!

[@TeresaSchlomer]

Love you twos, keep up the awesome ❤❤❤

[@shelleybrandon973]

This is so exciting!!👏👏♥️

[@janetlewis8038]

You guys are the best! 💗💗

[@TheElodious]

I love you both and am so excited to see all this.

[@OurRestorationNation]

We love you!!!!

[@Spookyboi1893]

Looking soooooooo good

[@Mr_anthony_scarbrough]

Such a great video! Love y’all!!

[@christineherrmann205]

Your Tank dog reminds me SO much of Fizzgig from _The Dark Crystal._ 😂 house is looking good!

[@sigriddahlquist3871]

I'm glad you found great un sung hero master workers! You can trust their work❤😊

[@cynthiastratton1034]

Any plans to leave the org construction left open? Like behind a piece of plexy glass? Would be so neat to be able to see "in the walls"

[@OurRestorationNation]

We talked about that early on but I don’t think we will ultimately.

[@cynthiastratton1034]

@OurRestorationNation oh.. kind of a bummer, but photos would be cool as well... for during the tours and hope weekends...

[@stephenburns3678]

Great results. Thank you

[@kimberlywing7252]

Can you give an idea of what the cost of the pilgrimage and restoring hope will cost? I’d like to save and see if I can afford to come

[@OurRestorationNation]

Each event will be priced a la carte, so you can choose your own adventure! The ticket to be able to get in to ALL of the homes open for tour will be $100. There will be about 15-18 homes open. Then each evening event we have will be priced individually, and will be between 25-75 each. All will include food! We so hope you can make it!!

[@zanna9857]

You're doing great! Love the updates! Man! How big is that beam behind your heads?😮

[@OurRestorationNation]

I believe it’s 12x12 all across the back

[@karenwright9123]

Sounds like it will be quite wonderfully done when you're finished. So happy for you!!😊🎉💐

[@dawnsuntken1080]

The progress is just amazing

[@michelleleonard2421]

Beautiful update! Love how everything is coming along ❤

[@PattyJohnson-c7n]

Love love love

[@papabear2515]

Amazing! Thanks for sharing!

[@sylviajones4907]

So exciting! Loved the tour. Yay, Toby!

[@_JanetLouise]

lookin good

[@broadwaybaby348]

What a great video!🎉 You've made my Sunday.

[@cherylholasek2193]

You guys are awesome. 😊

[@kristinadavis5515]

So much exciting news!

[@jerridavis6462]

Enjoyed from Texas!

[@alandenniston8209]

You two are awesome, thanks for sharing!

[@joangibson859]

Just wonderful!!!!!!!

[@pamhutzell8268]

It would be so cool for you to have a picture of Elane in period grown above the fire place. You are so beautiful! And Kevin your hair is good looking!🎉 ❤

[@pamhutzell8268]

It's really coming along great!!

[@malissapitts2691]

Exciting progress!

[@tristazerbe8119]

First 28 seconds….y’all are nuts but we adore that about you. 😂

[@AuntieBrennie]

I HOPE & 🙏that the weather cooperates. That you all live long and prosper🖖! I👏your crew for being so skilled and professional. 🤟Your joy! B~}

[@pameldridge984]

Beautiful

[@pandoras_parlor]

It was great to see the layout of your house! Everything is getting so exciting! I'm curious, what is that object behind you by the mantle that is pleated? It looks like pleating to me. Another fun video!! ❤❤❤

[@OurRestorationNation]

It is! It’s the top of a tester bed!

[@pandoras_parlor]

Oooohhhh, I thought so!! ❤

[@gypsy1588]

Great update, thank yoiu.

[@glenbo2464]

Moving right along guys! What do you apply to the burnt wood to eliminate the fire odor? Doggy needs a serious trim! lol

[@aok2727]

You two are cute! Your hair looks terrific and I am certain you will be delighted when you get it cut!!

[@suen4741]

It looks amazing!

[@susanschultz1762]

Awesome video!

[@VentrisLatw]

I was just wishing for a tour and some how-to's on the restoration! Thank you for sharing! The side rails from that bed looked like they had knobs, not the rope holes I have been led to expect for a bed of that age. Do you happen to know how the mattress was supported? Also, was that pure vinegar you were using to clean the mildew on the doors?

[@OurRestorationNation]

The knobs are to tie ropes to! It’s a true rope bed! And yes, that was straight 30% acidic vinegar. We had some massive mold to kill

[@oxwoman8]

I so love this project! Clarification, please. I may have misunderstood but during your tour, you said you would have jib doors to the exterior. I've always thought that jib doors were interior doors that were camouflaged as wall, boiserie, etc. What did I miss? Can't wait for the next episode! Cheers from North Carolina

[@OurRestorationNation]

A “Jib Window” is generally defined as “a double-hung sash window unit over a pair of hinged panels, at times referred to as jib doors.” These lower panels open beneath the sashes to “create a floor-length opening when . . . the bottom sash of the double-hung window unit is raised even with the top sash and the two panel doors are swung open into the dwelling against the interior wall.”

[@oxwoman8]

@@OurRestorationNation thank you!

[@brandy56]

In ray Charles words…..”🎶🎵🎶you’ve come a long way baby… uh huh!”🎶🎶🎶🎶😅😅