Restoring Our Victorian : Episode 2

[@tholt6479]

Love this site. I lived in an ongoing restoration for 13 years when my parents took on an 1868 Victorian. I was 14. The home had been turned into an apartment building as many old mansions were. My Dad went to the Library and got the original floor plan and restored it room by room. It was a labor of love and truly enriched my life. I learned amazing things and gained some skills from helping my Dad. I love your dedication to these homes. Thank you.

[@heru-deshet359]

Ah, to be young, healthy and get to rehab this gem like you two. What a blessing!

[@pistolannie6500]

She'd make a great TV Host!! They should have their own show. The next Chip & Joanna Gaines??

[@marymathis9299]

Oh, waaaay better than the Gaines! Love them too but these two are the real deal! 😘👍❤️🤗

[@timknight6258]

Just found them. Immediately fell in love. I think they are way ahead of Chip and Joanna. I like their theory about restoraation.

[@HermicraftAddict]

She's a great host. They may be too down to earth for that network.

[@jaelenrandolph2030]

…Networks seems to tear up marriages. Too many people in your business literally

[@firstnamelastname4427]

@@jaelenrandolph2030 Chip and Joanna are still going strong. So are the Property Brothers and their wives.

[@donnapavlovsky9923]

I so love the work you are doing saving our country's heritage one home at a time! Thank you for teaching and showing us the way to do things right. She is a beautiful lady that deserves to shine again. 💕❤💕❤💕

[@jesslitty4151]

It's so wonderful to see a couple, and specifically a woman, restoring an old house! Thank you so much for making a KZbin channel and posting frequently. I'm also an old house owner/first time homeowner and it is daunting more often than not. It's reassuring to get information & pointers from a woman. Keep up the good work.

[@NinfaCarpentergeorgia198]

Women are just as capable as men; at least that’s what my husband tells me when he teaches me. Of course then he has me do more than my share (at least in my opinion) of the work. Hmmm, this tactic doesn’t seem to work for me in regard to getting him to do laundry!!!!! Lol

[@cindyjohnson5242]

@@NinfaCarpentergeorgia198 while we are, take it easy please. I'm 62 and I've already had 3 spine surgeries from severe arthritis because I do most of the heavy work in my 38 year relationship. Since I can't do it, my husband complains. Please put yourself first and take care of your body. Don't let him push you into doing heavy work. Make him do it. I wish I had!

[@dittohead7044]

They are a team. Perhaps she’s better suited for being in front of the camera. I couldn’t do half the stuff without my husband’s help. I am much more intuitive than he is when solving a problem but he has the strength I’ll never have.

[@dittohead7044]

@@cindyjohnson5242 I’m so sorry you have had so much trouble. My hubby has it too. I’ve had one spine surgery and am blessed to be feeling well. No one would know but I’ve been told to be very careful. It’s frustrating isn’t it?

[@cindyjohnson5242]

@@dittohead7044 yes! I was doing good, now things have gone south. They don't tell you the odds of repeat surgeries. I'm now finding out unfortunately. Thought I'd have my normal life back. Just be careful and don't over do anything! Don't be me! Remember they don't give you pain meds anymore 😊

[@andreafromadelaideaustrali4379]

Love your commitment to restoring these beautiful homes!

[@OurRestorationNation]

Thank you Andrea!!!!

[@Persephone0110]

This was so educational and helpful. It makes me feel so much more empowered to purchase one of the beautiful historic homes that really needs some TLC!! I did not know about heart pine. That's really amazing. Another reason I love those homes and they deserve to be restored. These are not throw away homes. That wood and the historic details are things you cannot purchase today. They are priceless. 🏡💗

[@stacyhopkins908]

Drove by on Saturday and wondered about what had happened to this house. Looking forward to the series, I had forgotten that Judge Bond lived next door. Monticello is my home town. Packed many boxes of tomatoes to be sold at the tomato shed as a kid!

[@HermicraftAddict]

It must be nice knowing that your community will still have these priceless homes saved and used for such a good purpose. I live in a big city and all historical buildings are just being torn down for overpriced condos/townhomes/ apartments that are bland. This would be nice to see.

[@zanna9857]

Crazy. I learned about 10 new things in this episode! I live in an area with TONS of historic homes. (NE Ohio, in a harbor, main underground railroad hubb) I never knew all this stuff that went into old homes! What a great episode!!! Loved it! 🥰🥰🥰

[@dittohead7044]

My grandparents owned a beautiful home in Ripley. It was recently on the market. They hadn’t restored it . Hope the new owners do. Ohio and Michigan have such great old homes

[@zanna9857]

@@dittohead7044 We lived in Ripley WV. Yes the houses here are all gorgeous! Especially being in the Harbor. All the old Victorian gothic ships captains homes!! *drooling*

[@jamesbassett1484]

I have successfully used wood hardener to stabilize old window sashes and to save rotten bottom plates that were in awkward locations. Great stuff!

[@kaylamoore4379]

I love y'all positive attitude and jokes between eachother. It made me laugh with the butt shot and his beautiful face! Y'all are adorable and I love what you're doing. I've always wanted to live in a Victorian style home but don't think I have what it takes to restore them.. or the money.

[@KaySan666]

i 've watched building restaurations of japanese homes recently. and at one home they added some liquid treatment to the footing and ground (i assume termite treatment) then added the vapor barrier, on top they poured some kind of gravel and on top of that....something that looked like charcoal.

[@traceytrotter9934]

I keep thinking that plastic sheeting will create more moisture, at least underneath it. What you are saying makes sense. I mean the house had no plastic in over two hundred years with little damage.

[@shellydehart8217]

That’s some great info about the dry rot in the boards. I just wonder how many people know about this stuff n if they do do they use it. Also the vapor barrier is so important n I bet a lot of people don’t even bother doing that. You n Kevin got it together knowing all the right things to do to these beautiful old homes. Love your dedication!!♥️♥️. Can’t wait for next video. Love from Sarasota Florida ♥️😊👍👍

[@lynntaylor4501]

Finally someone who has some sense and actually knowssomething about old houses. The main thing to know is it is hard work restoring! I've done two. As far as the bird swallow woodwork I know two houses within 20 miles of me I live in Illinois that have that. It must have been pretty popular in the 1890s

[@OurRestorationNation]

Oh that’s awesome!

[@sourfrog21]

Thank you for doing what you’re doing! This property will help many people have a stable food supply. It’s so great and so important to preserve historical homes like these!

[@karenryder6317]

Just a note to the bug man. You don't "applicate" a product. The simple word apply will do very well, as in "I will apply (not applicate) the termite product." No need to fancy up your speaking.

[@maryburrows1469]

Thank you for the info on termites!!! Looks like there is original, stained wood trim in this house! ❤️ When the time comes, pretty PLEASE share how you guys restore the original woodwork! I have been researching this topic a lot for my own house and cannot find much info on what is the best way. Even Restoring Your Historic House book does not give much info and the majority of the old house accounts I follow on IG have painted trim 🙃 I love you guys so much and thank you for all of the priceless knowledge that you share!!! 💕

[@OurRestorationNation]

We will show you how we do it!

[@cindy-dwellings-theheartof7858]

Thank you for sharing so many how-to’s while also sharing the products to use!

[@OrganizeCreateDecorate]

I have to say, every video I watch I am more impressed with your knowledge. I knew right away what heart pine was, but I know many have no clue. I can only imagine if someone from the era your home was built were to visit a lumber yard today, they'd be shocked we are using what they considered throwaway scrap. They don't allow the wood today to dry near long enough either.

[@randkamza1206]

Love the channel. Warren has the pink tomato festival, not monticello. My mother lives about a block from that house in the Ridgeway Apartments. I want to say the Ridgeway was built before the 20s. Love old buildings being reused or renovated. Keep up the great work!

[@carlmclelland7624]

Laine, I applaud your efforts and not only the professional approach you're taking, but your explanations of WHY you're doing certain things. Explaining things like the vapor barrier and the need to maintain cross-flow ventilation under the structure... THANK YOU!! Also your explanation of the epoxy treatment to the joists. It doesn't restore them to new, but it DOES prevent further destruction... they still require sistering new joists. I've made too many repairs on other peoples homes in my life - repairs that could have been prevented. I spoke to Mark Spencer (Allen House) last weekend about your house. He said he and Rebecca saw it up for auction, and he's happy it's being properly restored. I especially appreciated your defining what Heart Pine REALLY IS! You forgot the other misconception, though.... Many people think 'heart pine' is the center, or core of the timber (which is the least structural sound part of the tree). Your house, Allen House, Hyatt House (600 No. Main), Ward House (Sylvester Hotchkiss' house... the designer of your house, by the way), the Drew Co. Museum (106 W. College) were all constructed from old growth oak and heart pine from Joe Lee Allen's forests, down around Ladelle. I AM CURIOUS... After you 'epoxyed yourself' into the corner, HOW did you get out of the corner Without becoming a part of the structure?!?!

[@OurRestorationNation]

I won’t lie- my jeans won’t be getting worn again🤣 they have a very “stiff” seat now!

[@carlmclelland7624]

@@OurRestorationNation You crack me up, Laine! I love the show... keep up the good work!

[@elizabethmorris8639]

Love this series! I attended the Public History program at MTSU (focused on preservation) and this series is adding to my knowledge! One day hope to restore a home ❤

[@bertmullins3078]

My family was from Monticello back in the very early 1900's. Glad to see you are restoring a house there. Looking forward to future episodes!

[@kateg7298]

My house was built in 1920 and we're restoring it. Thanks for all of the information on heart pine and restoring floors with wood rot. I'll be watching your videos over and over!

[@OurRestorationNation]

So glad you find them helpful!

[@diannt9583]

Just discovered your channel - watched the Victorian house reno to date. I really enjoy this series ... the bones of this house are outstanding and beautiful. And that you show what you do and describe why... fascinated here. Subscribed!

[@lpschick7237]

I just discovered your channel. There are sooo many amazing historical homes that are sitting & rotting away. Breaks my heart to see that. The details & craftsmanship is one of a kind. There is a mansion that belong to the state of Ohio where the warden would live. It has mold issues & they are talking about tearing it all down. So very sad they let it get to that point. It is absolutely beautiful when you look past the neglect. Looking forward to watching your progress. ♥️♥️🇺🇸🇺🇸♥️♥️. You are restoring the soul back to these homes.

[@jooonie1108]

You two are a match made in heaven!!! I just love watching you work together 💕

[@WandaKay4u2c]

I ordered the Liquid Wood and Wood Epoxy kit for a solid wood door that had survived some dart games & karate chops in a teen's room. Looked at the stuff and read and re-read the instructions for about a week. Finally, took the plunge today and am now waiting for the epoxy to dry... I must say it wasn't as scary as I made it out to be and was very easy to smooth with a popsicle stick and gloved hand (dipped in water at the end).... I am now looking at other projects with a new eye. Thank you!!

[@ajham8855]

Thank you, thank you for sharing these projects with us and the step-by-step on this house.. I have seen homes that looked too far gone and wondered if they really were beyond saving, this proves to me that not all are.

[@richardbedard1245]

I'm glad you explained the purpose of the vapor barrier. I've been told it's used to keep the weeds out! Now I want to lay down a barrier. Thank you! Oh, I'm building my own cabin-no blueprints!

[@robinscott1455]

I love your educational series. Asked before about the mid century chair and sofa. My husband loved them too. But unfortunately he’s headed to hip surgery. Or we’d jump in the truck and come get them. And see Arkansas! Give them a good home. Best to you both. Keep it up!

[@OurRestorationNation]

Thank you Robin!! Prayers for his quick healing and hoping he feels SO much better!

[@moladhdodhia164]

Thank you,I really enjoyed this,it's such a dream home, would have loved to have lived in that era,a home in Chicago was sold so cheap,it had all the original furniture with custom made coverings on them,7 sound proof bedrooms,a library, music room,cleanest basement I ever seen,they made the 7 bedroom's an apartment,I didn't like the renovation,I liked it the way it was.

[@rebeccajourney3183]

So happy to see people who love💕 restoring these beautiful historic homes❣

[@Johnsonhomeplace]

Wow these old houses amaze me!!! Very nice

[@barbaranance3838]

I've enjoyed watching you all working on this house. Been learning so much.

[@karendavis68]

I watched this several months ago, but I shared this video last night with one of my daughters (15 y/o) who is interested in learning how to help me with our old house and she loved every minute of it, so you even appeal to teens!! Keep up the fantastic work.

[@OurRestorationNation]

That is a compliment indeed!!!!!

[@susangrande8142]

That’s awesome that your teen daughter is interested! She could be the next generation to restore wonderful old houses! 😄

[@cherishireland9194]

The roof leaking on your working area as you attempt to save the wood lol. Oh boy.

[@yarncurator]

I work at a historic house museum and can 💯 tell you abatron is the BEST!!! Really enjoying your videos so far!

[@melanieking4357]

A very productive day and iuntegral. Thank you for showing this process it's fascinating.

[@aeliciacrafts3566]

Wow antifreeze stops dry rotting 👏👏

[@rosapellerey]

Thanks for enabling subtitles. My English is too poor to understand everything I hear.

[@robinbirdj743]

I learned so much today. This gives me such hope for my old house! I needed to see those wood treatments/repairs. Thank you!!

[@markbelloni4022]

Nice job you two! Working in the dark between floor joists brings back memories from just last year at my own home!

[@TheJoelWood]

Oh my gosh, doing all this in that heat must be awful!!! Really enjoying this series!! Can't wait to see more

[@christmasjoy3887]

It's so nice how you both can work together. 👏 I can't wait to see this home completely restored. 🏠 😊

[@ashleybell9885]

Loved this! It would’ve been awesome if you guys had extra time to take advantage of that open floor with a metal detector. I’m sure a lot of history lays under that house.

[@Frostfern94]

This is probably going to be a dumb response but I live in the UK and everything I know about America is from TV so, wouldn’t it just pick up on the metal pipes?

[@gypsy1588]

Love that you are taking us along on this restoration journey. Thank you.

[@prairiefive4260]

Such interesting and valuable information.

[@machellep1]

Só much good information I’d never heard before. Always told before had to be replaced, now I know how to save all my old timber’s. Thank you.

[@cattwinkle1826]

I have always put the paint brush in freezer. I have always put top coat brushing freezer also. They will be a little frozen at first but they will thaw out quick.

[@randkamza1206]

Also, please keep the Old Magnolia trees up front! :)

[@michelleb6409]

I love seeing old houses being restored. Loving your videos!

[@calevel]

Subscribed! I loved your dynamic as a team ! Very enthusiastic, positive and selfless when passing on good tips and how to’s.Thumbs way up! I’m a builder and would’ve probably addressed the joists differently but it’s all about budget I guess.

[@Squabetty]

I am so happy to have found this channel. Very educational. My sibs and I own an 1850s farmhouse in VT and this helps me to better understand it! Thank you!!!

[@OurRestorationNation]

So glad we can can be of any help.

[@sharonhilliard3780]

I like what I see so far , you explain step by step what you are doing . You made it easy to understand . I really appreciate that . Keep the videos coming

[@terriedavis8683]

Looking forward to the next video and watching the progress as you work to bring this beauty back to life

[@tomcatjunior9730]

We didn’t have the luxury of standing between the Joices because the whole underneath had been insulated a few years ago. However our dog did fall thru in a couple places. ….Our seals and beams are cypress so the termite inspector said termites basically won’t fool with them. The house sits on brick piers about 3 feet off the ground which makes underneath work much easier

[@mrjj1f]

You are a terrific instructor.

[@tamlynn786]

Thanks for bringing us along for the journey! I’m learning so much and I’m excited to see what the final restoration will look like once it’s done!

[@susanschultz1762]

Thank you so much for doing these videos! I love seeing restoration work on houses. And I love seeing you guys more often!

[@normataylor3124]

Great information I would put screen on the ventilation under the house yo prevent rodents from coming in. Love your channel.

[@JannaMontanna]

That was so informative! I’ve been wondering what exactly heart pine was! I keep seeing it in descriptions of old houses I’ve never heard of that wood hardener. I thought you were going to have to take out all those rotted joists! I would like to have seen how the bug man treated for termites. That would have been informative video too. I can sure see why your and Kevin’s legs are so sore now! All that climbing over the joists! OWWW!

[@conniefifer2406]

Great episode! I love watching the process of bringing out the beauty in these older homes. Fantastic!

[@KirstieMorris]

You may not have crawled under the floor (and who can blame you) but you’re still a superwoman Laine! Great episode Laine and Kevin - thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@Randy8923]

Enjoyed. Great information your providing. Great job! In my younger years I restored 4 homes, Hard work but loved preserving history.

[@Goldenstar23]

Same, Laine! I will do many things, but crawling under my house is not one of them 😂 This is great information, thank you for sharing the process!

[@LaurenETaillon]

Great video! Thanks for sharing another day in your beautiful house!

[@cindypascale5747]

Another awesome job Laine and Kevin!!! 😀❤️

[@uscitizen898]

I fully understand the importance of a vapor barrier...but the house has lasted all this time without one (?) However, I suspect when it was built there was no insulation used. With the addition of insulation, especially the type used today, then the house won't "breathe" the same way; hence the need for an underfloor vapor barrier. Where I live most homes have full basements. Funny to see you standing right on the ground under the floor joists. ;-) Liking your videos very much! Keep 'em coming!

[@1paintergirl]

@@allysonh6410 That's my thought too. A vapor barrier seems like it would trap moisture in as much as out. My instinct says, the house being able to breathe is better.

[@mR-dc4oq]

Love this. I’m looking forward to watching this transpire!

[@edithd4613]

This is how y'all stay in shape! 🔨💪🪚 Also enjoy your well edited videos and background music.🤩

[@OurRestorationNation]

Thank you so much. We try.

[@susanalter7047]

Heart wood! Learned something today!

[@Kellykittymom]

What a great house! I can't wait to see the continued development! Subscribed!!!

[@jennyd6185]

Another Grrreat Episode! Thank you 🙏 again for sharing! I’ve always dreamed of having an old house. Since my childhood spending time at my cousins farmhouse! I can’t thank you enough for sharing your tips & tricks along with your elbow grease!!!

[@marcierudolph8735]

Heart of Pine is also Uber flamable. It is used as a fire starter. Singer Mel Tillix had a home made entirely of Heart of Pine wood. It caught fire and he barely got out. Heart of pine and old dry wood is a frightening combination.

[@cherylmoellrkwmwksjjw6265]

I love watching these videos never knew how much work went into restoring one, always wondered though

[@lesleighc6949]

Loving this and learning so much!

[@justinedragonfly3456]

I am absolutely LOVING your videos and everything you share. Thank you so much! 💕

[@karenwright8556]

Binge watching!😁💕

[@CrepeMyrtleRow]

I am really enjoying the lessons you are teaching on restoration!

[@hopesworld0113]

Thank you so much for all the details!!! Literally need everything you got!!!

[@jenihansen7201]

I LOVE YOUR SERIES ON THIS...GREAT INFO, AND KNOWLEDGE...THANK YOU SO MUCH.

[@doriskovalcik442]

Looking forward to your next video

[@SK-dy8tc]

I LOVE the way she speaks! Was she a TV reporter in a past life???

[@OurRestorationNation]

Me too! 😃 Not a reporter. She was a debate/drama major and speaks publicly on a regular basis.

[@cheryldempsey1248]

I would have loved to metal detect that area before the vapor barrier went down. Yeah probably a lot of old nails but with all those patches there is also a very good chance it might have had some real treasures like old coins or jewelry just under the surface of the dirt. Only my second video but loving the channel so far😍

[@christythomas2871]

Loving these videos! Know I understand what Heart Pine is and why it’s such a good find!

[@ilove2paint]

Awesome! Thanks for sharing your restoration!

[@OurRestorationNation]

Thank you for joining us!

[@loricolwick1432]

Very informative!! Hope to use this info some day on my own restoration!! Thank you!

[@lesley3609]

You guys work so hard! Can’t wait to see the end result. Loving your channel! 😃

[@singergirlly]

Sure is a lot of spirit activity in that house. Wow.

[@ayoutubegirl5933]

Yes! At 6:25 there are so many orbs!

[@FollowerOfYeshua1974]

@@ayoutubegirl5933, that's not spirits. It's just light reflection from the camera.

[@ayoutubegirl5933]

@@FollowerOfYeshua1974 then why isn't it consistent? 🤨😏 The camera is stable and the sun doesn't move that fast. 😅

[@FollowerOfYeshua1974]

@@ayoutubegirl5933, I wasn't referring to sun light. Some cameras have their own light and other lighting was being used such as flashlights. The house has a lot of bugs flying around so what youre seeing is probably bugs flying around the camera lens.

[@ayoutubegirl5933]

@@FollowerOfYeshua1974 Maybe. Maybe not. 😉

[@nancyagrimes]

So interesting. Thank you for sharing this process.

[@lynnmaupin-simpson1215]

You point out the necessaries that require immediate attention. You show us the good, the bad, and the ugly. You show us how to handle it. This is a must see episode before jumping into restoration. I was just wondering how you secure the vapor barrier and what thickness you use. See you at the next segment.

[@OurRestorationNation]

We use the heavy duty thickness for the barrier. A foundation/Crawl space expert would tell you to go up each side and pier 6 inches and tape off.

[@marthacouturier-coleman2872]

Excellent video! The time and attention to detail is amazing!

[@lorenrobertson8039]

Wow you all really did a lot of hard work! I am a new sub and I can't wait to see your upcoming videos on this charming home. Rest well!

[@BeezyBee89]

I truly enjoy these videos . . I've learned so much!! . . Great work ❤❤

[@LorraineParis1]

I need move out my house and have you fix!! It is a gem! So happy I found you!! Don’t hate me but I had 2 Victorian light fixtures which I still have but took down for chandeliers. You would love them for a Victorian home

[@OurRestorationNation]

We would absolutely love them!

[@shangheists3996]

The air conditioning unit in the video and the one in my house both turned on at the same time and I thought I was experiencing the world's first 4D video. Cheers

[@carolpipher4839]

Love watching these! You two make a great team! 💫

[@Witchescouldrun]

Thank you for this series. I am learning so much!

[@reneeconnors8885]

I am learning so much! Thank you for these videos.

[@heatheryohe8874]

Really enjoying watching!