House Tour: We Bought This Abandoned 1897 Victorian at Auction

Take the tour of the latest member of Our Restoration Nation's family and learn our plans for this home, the two other homes on the property and the 3 acres in Monticello, Arkansas. Stay til the end for our early restoration efforts for this amazing property.
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[@kimwood6062]

I am so excited that you are restoring my ancestors home. I am Annice Kimberly Cason. I was born in Monticello, Arkansas and grew up in Fountain Hill and Hamburg Arkansas. This is so exciting for me to see.

[@OurRestorationNation]

Oh my goodness Kimberly PLEASE email or DM us on Instagram- we would LOVE LOVE to visit with you and hear anything you know about the home! We’ve been able to dig up a little bit about your family, but not nearly enough!!

[@lindageorge6174]

I don't know why you would think people don't want to see the restoration, of course they do! That's why people watch shows like this old house, or even Homestead rescue, when they redo projects from the ground up! I love to see things being restored, that's how you learn to do things for yourself!

[@brittanysapalicio6053]

Hhhhh

[@kimpersing8795]

Not in my town they tear them down.

[@clairemason4103]

Thanks for that, now I've got two more shows likes this to watch.

[@juliehanson6158]

I cannot wait to see the restoration projects. My sister is an expert at that type of thing, but I can always learn more. Thank you for sharing ☺️

[@LJE-B]

How strange they don’t show the restoration of the house.

[@angelk5415]

People actually love to see the process of restoration, and learn how to do it themselves! This is a beautiful home and I hope to see it and all its glory when you guys are finished!

[@sparklesoflothlorien5985]

This is exactly what I wanted to say! Those of us also trying to preserve/restore an old home need inspiration to keep going. I have oodles of oak trim that needs some love to make it gleam and now I’m inspired to try the linseed oil soap.

[@lynbodeen]

@@sparklesoflothlorien5985 me too.

[@richardjones8236]

Me three!!

[@Sleepingvampires]

Absolutely, if people don't see and learn how it is done right, then you get flippers who just put in dry wall and people who put in insulation wrong and destroy old houses.

[@gdsgrl4468]

Me four, lol... Was looking forward to watching the process

[@kriss1956]

You're not changing everything, so refreshing! Most 'restorations' lose lots of the history under white paint. I can hardly wait to see this gem come back to life.

[@rsprockets7846]

I'd add period lighting indoor outdoor to dress her up

[@rouxchat6033]

I agree. Was delighted to see that, as well.

[@lorenrobertson8039]

I couldn't agree with you more!

[@mypointofview1111]

My pet hate is people who buy beautiful homes,with original features and then remove and replace so not a,single original feature remains. People, or worse, architects who perform such wanton vandalism should be shot.

[@jonathanbarnes3088]

My wife and I toured this house before the auction and it is absolutely gorgeous. Videos and pictures just don’t do it justice. The house is still solid as a rock. There were four adults walking around inside and it never squeaked one time. If you need some help finding something around town let me know.

[@OurRestorationNation]

Thank you Jonathan!

[@kaseehanna]

Can we know what it sold for?

[@rsprockets7846]

Might want to drop the grounds with a metal detectors

[@1paintergirl]

@@laineeden You are right. Too much negativity. Many people love the process, and know the costs, so if 4Freedom isn't up to it, then don't do it. PLUS, unlikely there is an asbestos problem, since it wasn't in popular use til the 1930s, and this home is in original condition.

[@bcatypical]

@4Freedom4All What is WRONG with you?! Just go away with all your negativity.

[@linshannon4480]

For having been 'abandoned' for such an extended time, and open to the elements in several places, the home is in a surprisingly good condition. I love that you're actually restoring it rather than modernizing it. I'm eager to watch the progress.

[@francarlson4266]

L

[@angelablack7946]

I don’t like modern looks in an older home like this. It takes away the character of the house.

[@linshannon4480]

@@tango-bravo Are you directing your comment at me?

[@tango-bravo]

@@linshannon4480 why did you put ‘abandoned’ in quotes?

[@linshannon4480]

@@tango-bravo Dunno. It's been a year since I saw this; most likely it was quotation marks because it quoted the title.

[@doriskovalcik442]

Old houses have so much character

[@badabing9143]

And oh so much back breaking repairs plus non-stop work

[@dawnsarrach6612]

I would love an old house

[@rondanew9916]

I've got two Large 4 bedroom two bath 1905, and 1932 homes on a City block. Large acre. With zones to put in 9 homes or a huge apartment complex. 1.3 million sale price out of Portland Oregon. Anyone interested ❓

[@wayneegli8379]

@@badabing9143 I have a favorite saying for working on old houses. "Next time you want to work on this old house, call Bob Vila."

[@wayneegli8379]

@@dawnsarrach6612 If you have triple the purchase price, then you would love an old house. They are full of pitfalls and everything is costly to repair or replace. Most of these homes were torn down for a reason.

[@SevenLlamas]

Fantastic to see a team that appreciates, enjoys, and doesn't want to eliminate the character in what the British call "a character house". Thanks for sharing!

[@dittohead7044]

Unbelievable integrity in old homes. Not a thing like the expensive cheaply built houses we’ve seen lately

[@strohdog242]

I can see outside between the slats on bedroom 1.

[@MykelLogan]

Honestly

[@AR-mu4zq]

Ya makes me nervous for future of cars and planes. Appliances are already built to breakdown...

[@lynnestamey7272]

@A R, exactly why I don't fly anywhere, anytime. I am a USAF veteran, Avionics Instruments technician, FAA communication management spec for 20 years. If you knew what I know, you wouldn't fly either.

[@TurbineGuy]

@@lynnestamey7272 the cirrus vision jet seems pretty safe with the parachute failsafe and autoland

[@davidosborne1981]

Restored an old 1889 Georgean timber double story home in Tasmania back in late nineties, how satisfying, redoing the lard walls, new bathroom etc. Wind the clock forward to now and I have been attacked by white ants, two builders say demolish, I showed them the door and started rebuilding the double story home from the inside. Those early skills learned held me in good stead. I have completed replacing all studs, joyces, main bearers, flooring, plumbing and now plastering, all by myself no help except my good wife. At 74 I am slowing down but have completed what two builders said couldn't be done. I have had a retired Building Engineer oversee what I did and offering advice, he was 94 when he passed away last year, I miss him. Love to watch how they work together, sharing chores. Love old homes, restoring or just renovating, how satisfying, well done guys, keep it up, I truely understand your joy.

[@mika72.-Bois]

@@davidosborne1981 Hallo from a fellow Tasmanian. Now living in Perth, WA.

[@valeriehinkle8995]

PLEASE PLEASE MORE OF THESE VIDEOS!! I'm pretty sure I speak for most of us when I say we LOVE the actual restoration footage and restoration tips and tricks. The sped up footage is weirdly satisfying. More please!!!!

[@joannahatton99]

@@valeriehinkle8995 Where is your subscribers button??????

[@ToowokeforFlorida]

My husband is a Master Carpenter/Artist who was commissioned to replicate the corner blocks for a home listed in the historic registry of Virginia. They really do define these houses.

[@src4409]

Please take us with you on this journey... many of us need to learn.

[@rsprockets7846]

This OLD. SOUTHERN. HOUSE

[@bcatypical]

Well, I don't need to learn but I want to. I love Victorian houses, the architecture and the inside, though not claw-foot tubs nor the sinks. Still, to save the innards, make them shine again would be so fulfilling.

[@dawnsarrach6612]

@@bcatypical absolutely love Victorian houses too. I dream of having one.

[@christrull5070]

Hey! I think y'all are awesome! Im an Arkansas boy and I grew up right next to Monticello. Keep up all the amazing things you are tackling. It's funny how many people disregard the fact that things can be saved. Many thanks to y'all for doing what you do. You make me proud to be from my state!

[@twwtjohns]

Happy to see you're doing an actual restoration and not a remodel as most are doing these days.

[@mpalmer7800]

Just give hard hats and $10 to tour this fabulous house!!!! I definitely would enjoy walking through this historical house!!!

[@rsprockets7846]

They should team up with local architect and do a cgi. 3d renderings of finished product

[@juliee1463]

I would too :)

[@theLatestkraze]

Right!!!!!

[@sheliahstrube8278]

I just love Elaine! She is so excited, and animated and makes me feel that I could tackle a project like this at 67 yrs. old! So refreshing to see a beauty like Elaine willing to get her hands dirty!

[@TupeloHoney_77]

Ditto

[@DeborahCaldwell77]

I’m 81 Years old and restoring a 1910 craftsman. Actually preserving it because it has such good bones except for the additions which are really quite dreadful. It’s the first home I’ve owned all by myself so I have to be really really slow because I’m really really old but I’m doing such a good job that I am proud.. my grown family is proud, too. My ancient beloved consort helps me for a few hours once a week now and gives his all.. I was 78 when I got the first-time home owners mtg. Thanks for sharing the little things that are involved.

[@archanabhat5343]

@@DeborahCaldwell77 very happy for you. May you enjoy the new home for a long time. 🤗🤗

[@bcatypical]

@@DeborahCaldwell77 LOL that you are 81 and "really really old". I'm in my 60's and don't consider myself even "old", and I have two aunts who are in their 80's and going strong, so don't underestimate yourself because of a number. :) And GOOD FOR YOU that you are going for it and doing a good job!

[@robasiansensation3118]

Ten years ago we bought an older house, perfect size for two people and too many pets. I LOVE restoration and was learning more DIY in my old age. My husband doesn't give a care about it. Always an apartment dweller in a hive community where things are done for him, till he met me. Welp, so many plans I had and was acquiring all the tools and starting to dive in, and I had a stroke. Took me a few years to recover and then realized that all that stuff I had in my brain had been deleted. It's like my brain was a computer that had a bad crash and lost all it's data. These videos are soooo helpful to inspire my brain in both re-imagining and in how-to application. You never know who you are helping when you publish new content! THANK YOU. I love that you aren't going to re-stain, but used linseed oil to bring out the literal hundred years of love in that wood. I would have worried over how to strip and stain and would have lost the soul of that wood, made a mess of it, and only been partially pleased no matter how well it turned out. thank you.

[@t.b.1596]

To take on this project is not for the faint of heart! You are so fortunate to have each other working as a team with the same vision.

[@1shaprice]

I love watching restoration! Its just soothing to watch something become beautiful and whole again

[@m.v.1230]

What a treasure of a home. It's wonderful that it wasn't destroyed. Absolutely gorgeous.

[@vickycamarena4697]

Art History student here: This home was definitely built in the Art Nouveau period, late 19th century to early twentieth. So 1897 would not have been too early for Art Nouveau decor. The decorative molding you pointed out would have been in keeping with the period. Love the house!

[@trishpipkins]

I was going to say this. I've been studying art nouveau for a really nerdy reason I won't bore you with and this is definitely the style. I had been thinking of redoing the moldings on my doors and mahjong each one unique. I love that someone had the same idea over 100 years ago.

[@ihave35cents95]

Art nouveau was a movement not a period

[@johannakerns2107]

Thank you for addressing food insecurities. Thank you for embracing restoration. And thank you for sharing some key words in both of these processes: elbow grease (work) and time. I restored a 1929 home in my town. To keep what was there took far longer than ripping out and putting in new, but I was so pleased with the results. Good luck on this latest venture.

[@karenwebber9200]

That staircase and landing is so awesome.... It instantly brins to mind reminiscent memory.

[@loritanner4478]

I have a 1916 farmhouse way out in the country. We have been fixing her up for 28 years now. Still not done. She was in sorta rough shape when we bought her. She was remodeled some in the mid fifties. She finally had electricity and plumbing added. Just think no plumbing or electricity for 40 years! They added an addition on to the back of the house that added a kitchen and mudroom. Then they closed in part of the wraparound porch to make a utility room. We had to rebuild the utility room from the ground up. Holding up the roof as we did it. Just finally finished the mudroom this winter/spring. It's my canning/food pantry. Yes it's big, but I do alot of canning. The house was sheetrocked when they did the remodeling in the mid 50's. But we learned as we did repairs throughout the house. That all our walls in the original parts of the house are all 1" thick shiplap. Yes shiplap. And we also have the fabric and wallpapers behind all the sheetrock. We have discovered the different 1916 wallpapers. Very cool looking wallpapers and borders. It's like being on an hunt of all the stages this old house has been through. Love old houses, such stories they can tell!

[@cinj241]

@Lori Tanner - It sounds like the journey you have been on with your house is pretty amazing! Did you guys take any pictures of some of the stuff you discovered? Many years ago, I ran across a blog that a woman was writing that documented the process of a restoration of a house her and her husband were working on in England. It was gorgeous. Even the basement was beautiful! She must have got bored with the blog because she stopped writing. Dang it! Now I will never know what the house looks like! 😂😂😂

[@loritanner4478]

@@cinj241 we just took pics when we first bought the house. Then after we got rooms done. Fun to look back at them.

[@loritanner4478]

@4Freedom4All our house when we bought it had been neglected for years. The couple that built it in 1916. They lived in it all that time up to 1955 or so with no plumbing or electric. That is the time they finally put a road into our valley. Our house and valley was very isolated until then. Only trails going over the mountains around our valley. They had to use the lake that our house overlooks the arm of the lake that comes at the beginning of our valley. And they would use a small boat to get to the small town on the other side of the lake. So not much had been done to the house. So in the late 50's it was finally remodeled to some extent. Sheetrock, electric, plumbing. But they still kept the old windows. So then the hubby died in 61. Then she died in 68. Then it passed to her nephew. He was unmarried hoarder. He just let the house go. Then after he died in 88 or 89. Some people bought it that should not have been allowed to own a hammer. They cleaned out all the hoarder junk of over 20 years. Then they tried to remodel. Yeah right. So when we bought it. All the upstairs windows were falling out. The roof was going bad. The wraparound porch was ready to fall off. Some of the sill holding up the house needed to be replaced. And all the little work they had done was wrong. So we had to rip out all their crappy work. The 4 ft weeds and grass around the house needed to be tamed. And the bathroom downstairs was falling through. And we have done 98% of the work ourselves. So we do have a life too. And you get pretty burned out when you just keep seeing more and more that needs to get done. We got so burned out that we did no remodeling for 5 years! So to get this house back then. I had to promise my hubby that I wouldn't push to get things done. And I have stuck to my promise. And now we are down to the last 2 rooms to get done. So until you take on an old house redo. You probably won't understand this. After all everyone watches shows on TV where if there working on a house longer than 3 months they think it is forever. Yeah right. I see that and roll my eyes. And just a note. Our old farmhouse is the only old original house left standing in the whole valley. At least 6 other big old houses didn't make it to the 50's. They were all torn down and newer ones built in their place. So ours is a survivor. And I have felt lucky to have her. And I know she us happy we have her too. And Greta the original owner is glad too. She haunted the 2 guys that were living in the house before we bought it. They told us that every night they would be in bed upstairs. And would her someone walking up the stairs and walk down the hall and stop in front of their 2 doors at the end of the hall. And they would lay there waiting for the door to open. But it never did. They refuse to even come into our this old haunted house. That has never happened since we have been here since 93. She likes us. I have seen her come and check out her house from time to time. The husband and wife and their only son. Who died when he was 37 and never married. Are all buried down the road a mile from the house in the pioneer cemetery.

[@laineeden]

@4freedom do you have a SINGLE positive thing to say? Your comments are bizarre. It’s like you are acting like these people are making you take part in their project. These people obviously know what they are talking about. I follow them on Instagram and they’ve been doing this for years. I doubt they need or WANT your rants all over their page. They believe on restoration. You believe it’s a waste of time, money etc. So, save us all the vinegar and just go away

[@peanutoreo8052]

@@loritanner4478 Do you live in it right now or do you plan to move into it when it is finished? My house is not old, but it is a log home and the builder died before it was finished. We bought it and finished the build. Now we are remodeling parts that were already finished when we bought it new 17 years ago. We are going to put in new wood floors and remodel the kitchen. We just changed the sliding and French doors and redid the master bath. After the floors on the main story and kitchen redo, we are done, I hope. With my husband, you never know 😞. God bless.

[@WarriorforTruth429]

I am 68 years old I remember my grandmother having a house like that it was old ..she had a woodburning stove and would still use and cast iron to iron clothes with.....it had electricity but my granny used oil lamps go figure...but I loved that memory and all the beauty that house held....I am so glad to know that some people care....I use to live in Lousiana for a few years and I would go to river road and look at some of those beautiful mansions and think what it was like in the antebellum days.Being a history nut .I love the history of the homes .....and I get excited when I see your treasures you found in them..God Bless you

[@Sherene54321]

I just love her positive attitude! And I'm glad she's retaining as much of the house as possible.

[@heatherbrown4336]

I think that old house is a perfectly beautiful old house . Love love love the old wood and the old tub 🛀

[@Ellaodi]

Bravo for helping out the neighborhood, those who can often dont do enough and it means the world youve opened your hearts in such a profound way. The home is amazing

[@OurRestorationNation]

We are so excited about this project. We know it’s going to be long, hard and challenging, but we have high hopes!

[@rominasarmadi8278]

I absolutely love her subtle southern drawl 😍

[@andyskinner5420]

what an eloquent presenter! You could easily do television.. a lot of folks on youtube cant even string two sentences together or they just mumble the're way through. Good luck with the renovation

[@theresawarren4849]

I can't imagine doing this with my hubs, as much as I'd love to restore his Mother's old house, he has no patience or appreciation for this type of restoration you are fortunate to have each other.

[@shariberry3123]

My 25 yr. old son is taking a free organic sustainable gardening course in Texas, given by our agriculture partnering with our main state university outreach system. I went to our local lumber yard and bought a gigantic wide board out of the cull pile to use as sides for the garden bed he built in his little apartment/condo backyard. He and his girlfriend had already built a little makeshift greenhouse out of PVC and patio shade fabric. You have your finger right on the pulse right now of what is going to be very popular and well received in the future. Young adults are paying attention to sustainable gardening and locally grown produce/communal gardening systems as food sources. May the seeds you start by doing this encourage that community toward healthy delicious food sources that maintain the health and well being of the people who grow, harvest and share it's locally sourced produce.

[@tambramccauley2132]

Yes, of course we want to see it.

[@shariberry3123]

I live in upper east Texas, near Louisiana. Last year, I noticed some demolition going on in an early 1930's era crude rock built house. I went inside to have a look, they were removing all the original tongue and groove wide paneling boards off the walls. Apparently a young woman who knows nothing about this subject thought that the paneling boards should be removed in order to put up drywall. I tried to gently explain to her that the boards were necessary to retain structural integrity and strength of the walls.

[@rouxchat6033]

Aww, so sad.

[@josephdockemeyer6782]

Oh, MY! Oh, my, my, my. Wow. That lady is going to be very, very sorry.

[@creativebobbo]

We lost an old building from around the 1700s from a incompetent contractor during a restoration. They removed all the inner boards and clapboarding. It finally collapsed after they removed the windows. I saw it in process and then a pile of timbers. Last I heard they were doing a reconstruction and I have not been by there in years to see the result. Somehow I don't think it will be the same.

[@Bambisgf77]

Hope she took your advice!

[@lara.hadjokas]

Wow! I'm not a Victorian person but that house is a gem.

[@dadyarusski4594]

How many of you all are loving this house 😍 It is unbelievable the beauty of vintage design, and...so luxurious 🌹❤️ P.S. That staircase, decked out for Christmas with real garland, oh my🌹

[@jenniferdeleon8954]

What a absolutely beautiful Victorian Home

[@dianequist835]

This house and project is my absolute favorite! So looking forward to watching this come alive .... from house to farm to education.

[@edanna931]

Restoration is not boring I would love too watch!

[@miraclefarm1927]

Love your vision not only for your house but your property and giving back to the neighborhood. What a blessing for all!

[@williamsstephens]

Good heavens, what a treasure! Art Nouveau picture rail is to die for!

[@louskinner4565]

The replacement mantel is gorgeous. I really loved the older homes and this is so exciting to see them come back to life. My home is a 1947 but still has the original interior windows but the exterior screens have been replaced with newer badly fitting aluminum windows. Will be working to see to correct this mess. Thanks for the wonderful videos and for the encouragement to get out there and do it!

[@marieburton6127]

TOH video by Tom Silva tells how to make new “old-fashioned” screens for antique windows…….takes a while, for lots of windows, but worth it in the end.

[@louskinner4565]

@@marieburton6127 Thank you. I will be checking into this video.

[@pinkroses135]

Organic urban farming. That's awesome!

[@troy9162]

I get how contagious this feeling is to walk into an abandoned beauty like this and begin the process of bringing back to life an absolute treasure in craftsmanship and artistry. You just don't see this kind of attention given to detail in building homes today. Once completed, anyone walking up to the front door of this classy lady, reaching to open her magnificent, stunning front door, they will be completely blown away as their eyes take in a level of detail and artisanship that truly words cannot accurately describe. I'm so proud you guys bought this place and saved it. My heart gets why you do it.

[@Lincolntowncoupe]

I appreciate how much she loves the architecture of this house. Too many of these houses get bought, stripped, gutted, renovated into a "modern farmhouse" ocean of millennial white and grey and prefabricated Home Depot fixtures and fittings, throwing away absolutely all of its original charm and then of course posted to instagram.

[@karennissen2934]

This is the first time I’ve been to your channel, and I can’t even tell you how very happy you have made me!! I LOVE these old Victorian homes, and when people find them and then paint all that beautiful woodwork...it just makes me want to cry! So thank you so much for taking the time to do it right! I can’t wait to see the rest of your videos!!!💜

[@samodom2165]

I grew up in a house very similar to this. Built in 1885. This reminds me of home. Our house burns down a few years ago. I spent a many years rebuilding and fixing things. Everything has to be done by hand. True dimensions on all wood. A 2x4 was a 2x4. I learned a lot from our old house. I wish I lived closer so I could volunteer to help.

[@jannameyer2069]

Look at all those old books!!! I’m salivating! Please save them!

[@mika72.-Bois]

Re all the books! I was thinking the same! An historical record right there. Please ensure the books are preserved. Let an antiquarian book expert look at them & advise how best to preserve them. I would love to look at some of these books. But Australia is too far away! 😧

[@angelamiller4113]

124 years old! Amazing

[@rebeccalovestinyhumans4261]

💕 LOVE 💕 the midcentury chair/sofa!!!!

[@colleenkerr4237]

I LOVE this house!!!!! I adore the Victorian houses

[@sarahcole7338]

Love everything about this project!! The front porch and those little swallows on the door frame blocks, one of my favorite birds too😍The property is an out if this world opportunity and the fact you guys are going to turn it into an organic farm to help combat food insecurity is amazing in addition to teaching people how to farm organically. I think this is truly the key to the future, bringing small farming and gardening practices back! History has many answers if we listen❤️ Love love love this project, you guys rock!!

[@OriginalBigThing]

Thank you! Your lesson on lath and plaster cracking from trains is spot on. Here’s another for you… an 1890s house with lath and plaster still looking beautiful UNTIL the airport was enlarged and jets became the norm. Starting in the 1970s and horrible by the 1980s, all the ceilings gave way in large chunks. Now I know why…

[@Starfish2145]

It’s adorable!!! I can’t believe they lived in the little house and used this beauty for storage 🤦‍♀️

[@lonasmith7701]

This home just grabbed everything in me and makes me want to move back to Arkansas. I am SO in love with it! And the books??? While I know they are obviously not original to the house, I just want to look at each and every single one. You never know what kind of treasure you could find! Actually, I just want to dive headfirst into the whole home. 💜💜💜

[@lonasmith7701]

@@alexbryson4277 no, sorry! We weren’t in Arkansas very long before we moved to Texas.

[@jaynebrown693]

Oh my... this house takes my breath away ! All that incredible wood ..... I think my heart stopped ! GORGEOUS... GORGEOUS...GORGEOUS! I even love the look of the cheesecloth hanging down ❤️❤️❤️❤️. I adore old pictures that look like that.... it is calling out “ admire what I am”.... I can’t wait to watch more of this BEAUTY ! Stunning find on the mantle ! Thank you for saving her ❤️❤️❤️

[@beforgiven9055]

I appreciate your detailed tutorial on the difference between shiplap, bead board, etc. Thank you. And how Victorians stretched cheesecloth over the boards and nailed it in place as a base for the wall paper. I had no idea. How interesting! Thank you for your detailed information.

[@carolehamm1674]

How exciting that ya'll are restoring a home from my hometown!! I knew the Bonds but don't remember the house! Thank you for restoring a part of history!

[@naubaucat]

i am so glad i found your video, and i love people that restore old homes instead of tearing them down. i live in 100 year that's less then 600 square feet, and i bought for 1500 dollars 10 years ago. still working on it. you guys be blessed

[@yeshprab]

What a lovely home. What is surprising is that no vandals looted this home. If this house were in New Jersey, or Philadelphia, PA, only a skeleton of this house would have been here now. Good luck with this house. I know you will restore it with loving care. Yesh Prabhu, Bushkill, Pennsylvania

[@libbylambert5631]

Thank you SO much for sharing this beautiful home with us! For years, I have hoped that someone could rescue this house. Beautiful!

[@lydan6018]

@Libby Lambert How are you doing today? I hope you are doing good

[@califdad4]

It's actually in pretty good condition for being a storeroom for the last 80 years. The couple that does "Home Town" on HGTV in Mississippi, had a house with fabric covered walls which was saved, very cool idea

[@marianlong6265]

My grandfather was 27 years old when this beautiful home was built.

[@peterlarsen7779]

To get ones hands on a gem like this with restoration in mind, is a dream come true. 😍👍

[@ChristineBoulanger-s7p]

I would love to see the actual restauration work as well. This is so interesting and provides info on how to do certain things on our own old properties.

[@OurRestorationNation]

We have a whole house start to finish for you

[@djmorrisoon1717]

What a wonderful home. I love the time-lapse of cleaning the papers and cheese cloth. It removes the boring from the task and still lets us see the work that goes into restoring such an exceptional building. I also enjoyed your explanation of supporting the local area.

[@lydan6018]

@DJ Morrisoon How are you doing today? I hope you are doing great

[@cherylaf8330]

People love to see restorations and remodeling. The channels on "You Tube" that restore and renovate do really well, because people love to watch them.

[@lawniecontois95]

This is right up my alley. Going in fixing and designing. I have always loved Victorian homes.

[@scottpeters1142]

People watch these types of videos for the unglamorous, not exciting at all work. We like living vicariously through people like you who have the chance to do this type of work to these types of homes..

[@catherineengle4196]

I am excited! I remember when you did the first tour of the house. She is a beauty! I know y'all will make her the stunning lady she is and breath life back into her. God bless

[@GaryGrube1]

I start watching your videos and I can't stop. It's like a book that you can't put down. GREAT JOB!

[@OurRestorationNation]

Thank you so much Gary!

[@lydan6018]

@Gary Grube How are you doing Gary, I hope you are doing great

[@kristinajames728]

I'm partial to Arkansas since I grew up there in the NW corner in Gravette. So glad that this is a giving back project. I love the stain glass doors! Also, I learned something new about the cheesecloth/wallpaper walls! Thank you! So excited!

[@sarahsimmons6351]

Thank you,💖 Thank you 💖 Soo much for restoring old Homes . Especially Victorian!!! So many times on my Travels I see Abandoned Farm Homes , Mansions , and Victorian homes like this one going to waste. I literally cried when I seen you 2 Restoring this Beautiful 💖💖💖 Victorian. And helping the Community. Wow !!! ❤️❤️❤️ Super Duper 💕💖💕💖 Thank you for Sharing ❤️❤️😘😘❤️❤️

[@antoniabaker7770]

Wish we had beautiful old homes like this in Australia. What a wonderful thing your doing. Fabulous find.

[@wilddeoren]

so true. we've only got shacks that sell for a million here. i want to build an old style home when i get the oppurtunity to, victorian and tudor style homes are just so beautiful.

[@Holloway81]

So sad that y’all no longer have this home!! I could see the love you had!! Hope you get it back!

[@elizabethbiederman8035]

Anyone else getting “This Old House” vibes from this amazing channel?

[@OurRestorationNation]

Thank you Elizabeth. Quite a compliment.

[@moladhdodhia164]

I want what you take for energy 😊 ,I have thyroid disease,so I have low energy levels,thank you for rescuing this grand house,in the 1970's they were knocking down these exact type homes in Chicago and replacing them with small brick homes,I did a walk through and couldn't believe the beauty of these homes,that's the first time I ever seen the walk in Windows,I thought it was scary to have them in your bedroom.

[@TheTonialadd]

My daughter and I stayed in a very old cabin in Montana years ago. Part of the reason for the fabric on the ceiling is because of the gaps in the floor boards. The fabric kept the dirt from the upper floors from littering down on our heads and everything else. We found bolts of cheesecloth that the previous owners left there for this purpose. It was very common on the plains in the sod houses.

[@meritaholmes5085]

You are so blessed to be able to afford to restore all those homes that you're buying and buying all those homes you are buying I love Victorian houses I want one so bad🥰❤

[@mamawfrancy]

I was surprised the house's integrity hadn't been compromised more. Love to see more!

[@DeborahCaldwell77]

I’m more than surprised that your team has taken on the enormous responsibility of treasuring every single round wall ceiling floor beam and balcony. I treasure you for that.

[@IrishAnnie]

And, thank goodness they are NOT making it modern. It makes me want to cry when I see that being done. I cannot wait to see the kitchen finished.

[@rsprockets7846]

@@IrishAnnie I'd add modern HVAC utilities ac lighting but keep and respect the vocabulary of the home

[@veiledzorba]

Its nice to see someone who respects an old house like this and doesn't turn it into an HGTV nightmare complete with "Open Concept" floorplan and STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES!

[@JodiJames]

I'm very excited to see more detail regarding the nitty-gritty of restoration. Those are my favorite type of videos! Thank you!

[@Icarus_and_Me]

Blessed are those who restore valuable history, whether a classic car, piece of furniture or a wonderful home beyond words. I was gobsmacked as you took us through. What a find, what a great thing to do with your lives... bless you both 🙏

[@katiewallig]

So excited for this project! There are so many original features that will be amazing once you work your restoration magic. At first it blew my mind that the former owners would choose to use this house as storage while living in the smaller 1930s house... but then I realized they probably viewed it the way someone today would view a 1970s house. In their eyes it was probably dated, too big for their needs, and needed too much work to modernize it. Maybe they bought it intending to remodel it someday and never got around to it. I'm so glad that it has been preserved for so many years and now you can make it shine again!

[@carolehamm1674]

I was raised in a house built in the 1900's and my parents could not wait to build a ranch house in the 1960's. They did not appreciate the architecture of old homes but I always loved them. In their defense, the older homes needed more upkeep and had poor insulation, so energy costs were high if money was tight.

[@TheSkydancer28]

I just finished watching your video and all I can say is thank you....thank you for caring enough to bring this Grand Dame back it makes me so sad to see them fall in to disrepair simply for lack of funds. So thank you for caring enough to help her when you were cleaning the stair Balustrade I could hear her cheering she was so happy that someone cared. I look forward to seeing her once she's done. I would love to see those books up close I am a book junky and like the man that used the house as a storage facility I too have a ton of books they are my best friends.

[@franlooving4203]

Your enthusiasm is great, you are great & clear in your voice, love how you all love to do the saving of old houses, love a 1930s cottage & can't wait to see the urban farm. Hope it will stay true to its era in look. Thx!

[@pattywilczyk7646]

I really don't understand the "thumbs down"? This video along with all of their videos are very informative and simply amazing. I was married to a man and we did this several times and it is HARD HARD WORK!. IT IS SO GRACIOUS OF THEM to take us along. I soooo wish I could actually visit with Laine! What an exciting visit and privilege.

[@Jojo-gh6fq]

Wow l love old houses. So much history in them kind of homes.

[@VivPhotography]

Watching renovations aren't boring at all! I love to learn how it's done, and its therapeutic to watch someone clean and organize :)

[@lovemybabygoat]

I loved this home immediately! Great explanation of "ship lap" and other wood details like the faux finishes, and more. I, too, noticed the Eastlake inspired details, LOVE. The pantry needs a library ladder! So glad you will show us some of the nitty gritty of restoration work. (Mmmm, smell that lind seed oil.)

[@Tangie0906]

Thank you! I bought a 1916 Craftsman Bungalow in a small rural town 2 years ago. It has original floors, woodwork, & built-ins that have not been painted (except for the kitchen). The floors are trashed from pet stains & I will need to get those refinished eventually, but I had no idea how to clean all this woodwork. Now I know I need to find some linseed oil soap!

[@edwinleach7401]

What a wonderful home. Can't wait to see what it looks like when restored. Thank you for taking care of this grand home.

[@taleeayeary2495]

What a treasure. How exciting.

[@margaretangstadt3792]

Love this old house. Can’t wait to see the progress.

[@citygirl138]

She is very knowledgeable and I love her enthusiasm‼️♥️🎯

[@kimbrundige6320]

Your bringing back so many memories, holding tears back.

[@brennagreenglasspeacock]

Isn’t that something about the use of plaster in homes near the railroad! I never would have thought. Those floor to ceiling windows are everything ❤

[@patsysadowski1546]

There are no houses like this in the Uk left to be restored. Period properties are snapped up and highly valued. I’m really glad it will be sympathetically renovated.

[@MTknitter22]

@Patsy Sadowski, yes, I am from England, my family lives in such a property. Here in America, they are greatly blessed with magnificent old homes from coast to coast. Many are lovingly and sympathetically renovated.

[@Libertaro-i2u]

Especially in places like London where space is at such a premium that even a studio apartment in a historic house regularly goes for £1,000,000/$1,250,000

[@jeng1395]

My house was built in 1860. With Covid keeping me home, did a lot of painting and cosmetic improvements this year. I’ve been stumped about what to do with my beautifully ornate, dingy, chipped wood ceiling in my kitchen. So excited to get some ideas from you and this beautiful old home!