Part 16 Alex gets crafty, sign time! And some final Reno's into... the General Store

In today’s episode Alex gets busy building, we hang a special light or two… and It’s finally time to put the sign up! Be sure to watch today’s episode on building the general store. And… Don’t forget to subscribe and like. You can also check us out on
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[@roseypeach8363]

Being asked to University as a guest speaker is a well deserved feather in your cap. I'm glad you re-rescued the canoe.

[@janelord3061]

I love the stained glass window where you hung it. It looks perfect! I am continually impressed with what an exceptionally nice person you are. You have a lovely family, a beautiful wife (inside and out), and wonderful, well-behaved children. I love how much time you spend with them. You give back to your community, give shout-outs to your contractors, and always treat EVERYONE with patience, kindness, and respect. You are a model of a man. I wish there were more like you in this sad old world. I'm old enough to be your mother, so don't think I'm getting weird or anything. It is just so refreshing to see people who do it right; the way God intended us all to be. Thank you for being such a fine example.

[@mimzyriepensell1423]

Love the Potter's stained glass over the side doors.....perfect.

[@seaneendelong8065]

Oh excellent! That was the one spot they would work best, and it adds something period and unique to a blah side of the store

[@kristinakraway3772]

Beautiful ! I love that Mary's stuff is still popping up

[@tvtitlechampion3238]

It just occurred to me: you're an artist and the store is your palette.

[@cherrydowns7745]

Nailed it!!!

[@roseypeach8363]

TV Title..Well said, and I agree. I'm a retired visual merchandiser and I recognize in Alex that familiar drive to create scenery.

[@CuriosityIncorporated]

I see it that way too :) I just love creating interesting spaces!

[@kccollin11]

True that!

[@clevelandmaker386]

@@CuriosityIncorporated NOO......THAT BASEMENT ISNT CREEPY AT ALL THAT WOULD MAKE A GREAT WEIRD ODDITIES ROOM!

[@kateshelton8322]

I've been following your channel for some time but never commented, just wanted to say I just love your channel and your energy and enthusiasm. My grandfather was an antique dealer and had a massive collection of antique cutlery in the UK so I grew up around antiques, but wasn't super interested but watching your channel has definitely made me appreciate my grandfather's life work more and piqued my interest in antiques!

[@stubs1227]

My grandfather was a antique dealer here in the states. Sometimes I feel overwhelmed I ended up with everything he had. My house is quite full of antiques, and the garage has boxes full of them. Someday I need to unload some of it.

[@kateshelton8322]

@@stubs1227 Luckily when my grandfather died my aunt took over and spent a long time sorting through everything and auctioned off many pieces and lots so they have hopefully gone to places that will preserve them. I have a few pieces of his that he gave me that I will treasure.

[@CuriosityIncorporated]

I appreciate you watching and writing us Kate!

[@suzannejensen275]

@@CuriosityIncorporated Alexander maybe you can help Stubs 1 maybe if they sent you some pictures of inventory of antiques you can give them suggestions I'm what they might be worth or how to sell them. You never know they might have something you might be interested in getting for your store for yourself.

[@lorrainemorgan8934]

Your stained glass window looks perfect where you put it, it in it's own way looks like a piece of art.

[@jordynoleymom]

All the finishing touches are coming along nicely! I love how certain things you’ve found on your travels seemed to have been meant for your new store location. The stained glass window from Mary’s house, the Five Roses sign and I love what you did with the canoe over the counter. A little reminder from your old location which again, looks like it was meant to hang there. Best wishes for a fantastic grand opening! I see myself coming to visit one day down the road. It’s been 27 years since my last visit to Edmonton. Even if it takes me years to find my way up there again, I have no doubt you will be operating a very successful business for many years to come out of this location! Thanks for letting your viewers watch it all come together!

[@RJ-er3gv]

WOW store looks amazing. Alex maybe your neighbour with the large ugly wall would be interested in a painted mural on it. You could find or hold a contest to find a mural and artist to paint on it. Suggest a mural of the period house/structure trees that once occupied the property. Look forward to your opening. Hope to see some store front T shirts.Your side yard through the double doors is a great location for picnic tables for the bus loads of people about to arrive.

[@justmeiniowa]

What a great idea ! Hope Alex sees your comment !!

[@conniemiller411]

R J though a great idea, isn’t that side of the property built on a slope to where tables wouldn’t set level?

[@g2macs]

Most YT'ers have the screaming hab-dab's if a fan turned up and even though this chap was expected, there have been others who have turned up unannounced that have been treated with civility and kindness. It's just refreshing to see folks on YT who have manners and are genuinely likeable.

[@CuriosityIncorporated]

I always believe in kindness. If it weren’t for my viewers I wouldn’t have a KZbin channel after all.

[@aksez2u]

I like your expression "screaming hab-dabs!" I also think there's a big difference between welcoming unexpected visitors/fans when you own a retail business vs. showing up in a KZbinr's "real life" at their home, etc. Not to downplay Alex's patience and kindness.

[@marciehall2125]

When I was there last month visiting from Baja California, Mexico, Alex was delightful!!! He invited my friends and I in to take a look around and then included me in one of his KZbin videos. You're a really great guy, Alex! I am excited for your Grand Opening! Looking good!

[@susanroethemeyer8730]

Yes, Alex is kind and friendly. He does exactly what a good retail merchant should do, welcome people of any persuasion and treat them as future friends! If I ever get to visit the area, I will be sure to stop by his (And his family's) charming shop. By the way, I could easily see a small brick patio off the side doors with a couple old metal patio sets to sit and chat for a minute!

[@jaybee4118]

He’s also pretty new to it. If he gets even more popular, it might be different if he gets someone turning up at night at his home. Please don’t assume a youtuber is a terrible person if they’re upset that someone turns up unexpected at their home. Some are horrible people, but others have had some pretty horrible experiences with people turning up and harassing them because of the parasocial relationship (someone feels they know a famous person well, of course it’s completely one sided and often they really only actually know superficial details). Kindness and civility are amazing qualities, but occasionally people behave in ways that can’t be met with either.

[@nancymontgomery8897]

Mary's stained glass looks perfect! You have such a creative mind.

[@KyleInOklahoma]

*_This is what family life is all about. I live in Ireland & i drive the same Volkswagen van in your video. I just love the sound & feel of the engine & it still smells as it did when myself & my 8 siblings would pile in with mam & dad, heading of down to visit the relatives for the summer. We still visit our relatives on same farm. We drive the same route, stop at some of the same stores for gas [we always brought our own food..lol]_*

[@echoedinnocence]

I live in northern Illinois and once a year we drive the same route down to Eastern Tennessee. We make the same stops, and have watched these places evolve into what they are now. It's amazing to look at pictures we took on these trips and to see the changes year after year. 💗

[@KyleInOklahoma]

@@echoedinnocence aw ye, sounds amazing. I bet you see some beautiful 'ol country..Driving is the way to do it for sure..:)

[@ivylasangrienta6093]

That van has been my dream since I was a teenager in the 90's! Maybe some day...

[@davidcopperfield-notthemag397]

Hello in Ireland! Your country and people are lovely. From a Oregon U.S. viewer.

[@ccnixon]

What you need for the basement is a Dehumidifier you probably can find one used or purchase one new for under $150.00 CN? Your basement will remain musty until the temperature outside gets into the low 30 degrees. After the ground starts to freeze you won't need it until springtime again. Those bags won't even begin put a dent in your musty basement.

[@rachelh5211]

I was thinking the same thing about the bags he bought vs. a dehumidifier. He should also buy a hygrometer (they are quite inexpensive) to monitor the indoor relative humidity (RH). If it's above 60 percent, that greatly increases the risk for mold growth. Ideally, the RH should be between 30 percent and 50 percent, if possible. We had mold in our home due to poor drainage in our backyard, and the RH in our closet (attached to our bathroom) reached as high as 75 percent. I was shocked at how much water a dehumidifier pulled out of the air.

[@ccnixon]

@@rachelh5211 At least a few gallons per day...Those bags are a waste of money...

[@dondouglass8665]

So excited for you and the family. I was in retail for fifty + years, and was also blessed with a ‘good eye’. And not only do you have a splendid ‘good eye ‘, your work ethic rates at the very top of the scale. Your truly amazing, way back I wrote that you business should and would be a tourist draw for the city, - and here you are- new location and the busses are getting ready to roll. Congratulations all your hard work is going to be rewarded. I’m sure it’s just another step towards major success.

[@cajsheen2594]

The stained glass looks lovely there and a really nice reminder of the Potter's House, and a fine tribute to Mary, almost like a memorial!! Interesting vlog again, Thanks Alex! And you look to be keeping the weight off ____ that's Melissa's healthy food! XXX

[@selriko2436]

Could not have said it better my self 😀 Mary just keeps giving !!!!

[@kscheuerman5378]

Alex, I want to acknowledge how hard you work! I know how much you will enjoy having your store open and humming. Having tour buses stop by will certainly be great for business. It is clear to me you will be rewarded for all your effort!!! CONGRATULAIONS in advance!!!! Take care and God Bless.

[@dragonflyhill5748]

I am going to miss that beautiful WW1 painting. Love the stove. Maybe Josh’s Johnny Cash and or Kurt Cobain painting by the guitars? I think all your missing is something red and black flannel checked to go with the great canoe. Josh needs to do your family’s portrait to put somewhere prominent in the store. Love the store.

[@suzannejensen275]

I think the family portrait is a great idea but have them to dress up in period clothing. There used to be several different places here you could go and dress up like the old west and have your pictures taken. We had done that with several different friends and had a great time with it. We even went with my friend and her mom. One set of pictures we look like very prim and proper ladies but the other picture we're dressed as bar room floozies. LOL We were able to find some old frames to put the pictures in and had a running joke if anybody asked about the pictures we said that they were distant relatives.

[@mollyk.4031]

Alex, In your wildest dreams, did you ever imagine that your vision of a general store would ever become a "destination" complete with tourist buses?!? That's huge. Something else that's huge is being invited to speak to a college class. That just proves that you have a lot to share and others recognize that. Thanks for taking us along with you on your adventures.

[@CuriosityIncorporated]

They were a wonderful classroom of students :) I was honoured to speak.

[@ireneburke1732]

You are without doubt one of the hardest workers I've ever seen. The shop looks amazing. Too amazing to sell the things you've collected. I'm looking forward to the grand opening. Best of luck to you.

[@Dallas-Nyberg]

I had an old friend that used to say... "Carefully measure it with a ruler, accurately mark it with chalk and then cut it with an axe"

[@01baia]

Jason smiles just like his mother!

[@cwfan2]

Hi from Missouri! It's always an honor to be asked to speak to a university class. I was asked to join a panel a couple of years ago to talk to students at our local university (University of Central Missouri) about old age. The questions were geared more to what was life like back in ancient times when you were a kid.

[@nadinepartridge2570]

The store looks great. I am sure you'll have great success. Nice to see you looking happier and excited, instead of worried and tired. 🥰 Much love.

[@janeysiegrist5061]

So glad to see a little bit more of Mary in the store💞

[@teresatierney4817]

I am doing something similar with two leaded / stained glass transoms ... hanging over the tops of windows as valences. One is special as it comes from my church building where I have attended for about 55 years. ... I am excited for your opening.

[@heatherferguson265]

Bravo! Your store is such a gem. Some customers obviously can't wait till opening day, which shows how valuable your items really are. The skull chandelier is awesome. What a great idea. And the stained glass panel and canoe are inspired. It all works marvellously well.

[@tomadkins2866]

Alex, You're one of those rare people that can rock a bow tie and look great doing it. The store is looking great and I'm anxious to see the grand opening. You, and your family are wonderful. Thank you for sharing your adventures.

[@mickymello5027]

Really enjoy watching all you've done, and I think that store front needs an old fashioned roll up awning. cheers from southwest Ontario

[@justmeiniowa]

Another great idea ! :)

[@LittleCarol]

Brilliant idea that would look great.

[@Objective-Observer]

The stained glass in it's new home is perfect! I wasn't so keen on the Canoe De Lumière, until I saw how well it lit the Cashier stand, and yes, it's spot on. You have created a Show Stopping place with this little building; someplace to VISIT not just shop. For the future, I would suggest an outdoor seating area, where folks can sit and visit or rest after shopping. You could sell bottled drinks and pre-wrapped snacks [no need for health department certification] for your Picnic Area... instead of a Soda Counter. Work a deal with a local Food Truck, and let THEM serve the food, you provide the seating... and when customers are done eating, they tour your shoppe. This is a potential gold mine with a wealth of opportunities for expansion, diversification, and all of it designed to fulfill what a General Store once provided.

[@suzannejensen275]

I was thinking the same thing about having an outdoor seating area. Sodas and pre-wrapped snacks is a great idea a vending truck would be great too possibly on the weekends so it would not interfere with weekday traffic. They would have a great view of the little park across the street while they sit and eat. 😀

[@Objective-Observer]

@@suzannejensen275 Oh, I was thinking Lunch Time service during the week, myself. My hometown in Texas has dedicated an entire park area in the middle of downtown with tables and seating- just for lunch time, and invited Food Trucks to serve as outdoor cafes. However, I saw the Food Truck pulling in from the back lot, and off the street. I think it's lovely that one seed of creativity can lead to more.

[@suzannejensen275]

@@Objective-Observer We have a couple of the food truck courts in the downtown Dallas area and they do very well but for some reason they've tried to put some in cities north of Dallas but they don't seem to stay in business long even if they do have areas to setup for live music along with the variety of food trucks and some serving alcohol there's just too much competition with all the restaurants. I don't know what kind of permits he would have to get to have a food truck on the property.

[@Objective-Observer]

@@suzannejensen275 In the populated areas, sure I could see Food Trucks struggling; absolutely, competition would prevent them from surviving. Out here in the wilds of West Texas, our new brick and mortar eateries don't survive long. Yes, there is SOME competition, but the brick and mortar cafes do quite well that first quarter, as folks are excited to try the new cafe, but they rarely last much after that. Not even the major Chains do well out here. Our Food Trucks, however, are doing well. No sky high property taxes, and trust me on this, The Concho Valley and the Big Country have astronomically higher property taxes than you.

[@rahla53]

No matter what Alex wears, he always reminds me of Elvis, the way he stands, :>)

[@Ichthus61]

Looks like a fascinating place to shop! Love the placement of the Potter’s House glass. “Canoedleier”🤣🤣🤣

[@glensmith4086]

I cannot believe you got the canoe in there. " You are the Man" The store wasn't complete without it. Fantastic Job :)

[@florianb81]

My grandma used to say: "Medicine needs to taste bitter. If it was not tasting bitter it would be sweets" =) Congratulations on your success. Hope to be visiting one day.

[@jillmorrow7422]

Every little thing he does is magic, Everything he do just turns me on...like a canoedelia or skull light or a stained window. Look forward to hearing Patrick play at the Grand Opening. Awesome week ✌🏽️ As a Kiwi, I'm happy Lord of the Wings was bought after all the work put into the painting. Yeah nah, Peter J...C'mon bro.

[@butlerdawgs78]

Alex is like Canadian Willy Wonka in the best way possible.

[@cindia6697]

Have you considered painting the basement walls with sealers to remove the smell.

[@coffeefortwosolly]

Just loved everything about your store...and hanging up the canoe....I wasn’t sure....until i it was up....so sorry that for 30 seconds I may of been doubtful....I loved it and it brings a little bit of the old store to the new one .... 🤗🤗🙋🏻‍♀️💝🇬🇧

[@lucyoflynn9983]

Only just started watching today's episode and it's already made my day better 😁 Love being on this journey with you guys!

[@CuriosityIncorporated]

Thanks for joining us Lucy :)

[@ProfessorNormal-EU]

Welcome aboard and you are in for a lot of fun and an amazing community.

[@lucyoflynn9983]

@@ProfessorNormal-EU oh I've been watching since the Potter's house, I meant I wasn't even a minute into the video it always makes me happy to see a video pop up from Alex or Mellisa 😁 But thank you, such a kind community 💕

[@simonemurrin7099]

I literally could not love this channel anymore than I do!

[@joyceball1834]

This video was so enjoyable knowing you have passed all the possible obstacles and now waiting for your business licence to arrive . Jubilation !!!!

[@buckeye43302]

The stain glass looks great hung in that area. Store is really looking wonderful. Love the passion you have for life, from your family to the store. ...hey Patrick! 😁

[@PatrickTheGhost]

Peaches 👋

[@aileenhaggarty681]

Can’t wait until the opening of the store. You need to slow down a bit get some rest. Bless ❤️

[@waterbaby7834]

New subscriber here. Nicely done. My daughter told me about your KZbin channel and I'm looking forward to watching your Potter house episodes. That's so cool that you were asked to give a business lecture at your local college. I'm sure that you have a lot of valuable experiences and advise to share. It sounds like a dream come true to have your shop be a community landmark/ destination, for bus tours. My husband is a carpenter and has experience, renovating houses with old basements that have the dirt shelf. He spreads Surf powder detergent, over the bare dirt and it helps take care of the dank, earthy smell. Plastic bins on heavy duty shelving or wood pallets are great for keeping (seasonal decorations, extra parts, etc.) directly off the cement. It helps with air flow under and around your stored items. And if you have any unexpected flooding, it will keep your stuff from getting ruined. I've seen those multiple plug, power strips, mounted with the power cord running along the top of the wooden rafters. That way several things can be plugged in without the cord hanging down and it looks nice too. A few years back, we owned a vintage shop. It was broken into, two days before Christmas. It took the thief about 10 seconds, using a screwdriver and hammer to pop the lock. The locksmith told me that if we had a lock that was a few dollars more, with a safety ring on it, the thief wouldn't have been able to spin the inside around with his screwdriver (like a key). Make sure you have multiple surveillance cameras. The business that sat next to me, had cameras and wasn't touched. We viewed their footage, after the break in, and saw the thief. He stood under one of their camera (at 1:30 a.m. Using the darkness and snowstorm, for cover). He looked directly into the camera and decided not to break into their establishment. This was before the doorbell surveillance systems that you can hook up to hear and watch things from another location.... We learned from this experience and put up signs that said, "No cash or valuables are stored on the premises, overnight." When we closed for the night, we left the empty cash register tray, sitting upright on our counter, within clear view of the front windows. We installed motion activated lights inside and outside. We used clear Christmas lights (on a timer) around the inside windows and the register desk that we left on at night. It looked pretty and added a measure of security, as well. I parked where I could get a clear view of my car and kept the parking area, well lit at night. Please also invest in security bars for any side or back windows. My husband always met me before closing, so we could handle the end of day money and leave together, for safety. We were friendly with the other shop keepers by us, and we looked out for each other. Just some things that I thought to share. Your shop is totally amazing! You probably get tired of people offering unsolicited advice. Hope this might be helpful to you and doesn't come off as nit picking.

[@CuriosityIncorporated]

I appreciate you watching :)

[@everlastingvintage]

Peterborough, Ontario yes it is as we have a canoe museum here"........nice canoe lamp.

[@lorij6445]

If I ever make it back to Canada your shop will be on my agenda of places to visit!

[@davidcopperfield-notthemag397]

It is awesome you take the advice from your audience when it will help you. I enjoy reading the suggestions made here myself because lots of times it is about something that helps me. Suggest away people! And thanks!

[@CuriosityIncorporated]

Always open to good ideas

[@unclecrog]

You put a glow in my heart by re-hanging the canoe. I would have missed it.

[@Jeni10]

Gotta keep up those fluids every day, Alex, getting dehydrated does all kinds of damage to your body, like your brain and your kidneys and your blood circulation, etc. Just do it! 👍🏼😍

[@mrrs8118]

Love your new store! Need a barrel with a checker board on top and a couple of chairs. 😊

[@suzannejensen275]

What a great idea Alex could have it set up outside by the door. Several of the places we used to go visit would still have the little General store and they'd always be men sitting outside either playing checkers, Domino's or just sitting there talking and watching the the cars drive by. I cried when they had tore down two of the ones we had visited since we were a child it was so sad because there was so many memories there. Both of them lasted into the 1990s the one in the town I lived in for a little while in the 80s was one of the first buildings in that area it really was an 1800s General Store. I went through the town a few years back I couldn't even find the street I lived on that city is so overgrown now with houses and stores. When I finally found my street it's between 7-Eleven and another store I just thought it was part of the parking lot until I saw the street sign. When I lived there there was only the two main roads and one small housing development with six streets and a small building for the volunteer fire department the rest was still farm land.

[@normanwyatt8761]

GREAT job ALEX....YOU certainly are a gifted individual....Everything you touch turns to gold and I hope your store becomes your gold mine......Best to you from Massachusetts......

[@RedKittieKat]

Everything looks wonderful! You are going to draw crowds from all over. You aren't a "store" ... you are a step back in time. A museum of awesomeness! I could spend hours in there meandering from spot to spot. You and your crew should be very proud of what you have accomplished. ♥

[@stacykelly9962]

Busy, busy, busy! The store looks fabulous and ready for buyers. You and your family continue to inspire your followers from all around the world, which brings strangers that speak different languages closer ( in my opinion). This Peculiar (Missouri) gal knows a hard worker and a genuine person when I see it, and you Alex along with your family, are good people. Have a great grand opening and DON’T FORGET TO EAT! ❤️

[@sharonvickery6155]

Stained glass looks amazing there😊💖

[@SashaSteelQueenie]

yayyyyy the canoe is back up that really makes the shop , love it

[@jaybales3160]

Your level of motivation is sometimes amazing. Congratulations on getting so much done these past few days. I hope items fly off the shelves on open day and the days that follow.

[@VickieV1333]

It’s always a pleasure to spend time with you and your helpers. The store is amazing!

[@BanDanaGramma]

Still lovin' your videos! Just returned from the Homesteaders of America conference where I had a vendor table with my crafts, and I'm catching up on your videos.. My second son and his teenagers are rebuilding a VW Super Beetle and have plans to refurbish a Karmann Ghia and a VW bus too. Hugs to our Melissa, she has been such an encouragement to me with my channel. With Love from BanDana Gramma

[@morayahp-c4343]

Made my morning ... so inspiring! I can’t believe how much organizing/creative work you guys have done in such a short period of time to get your new store opened 🎉🌹🌱

[@dridleyroberts]

Hi Alex. You have done such a wonderful job designing your general store. And thank you for bringing us along on this journey. I'm so impressed that you held this vision in your imagination and were able to recreate it in the real world! I wish only the best success for you in this new adventure.

[@dawnkurtz9541]

As I said one time before, you are a mover and a shaker. I had no doubt that The store was going to come together. I am from Ohio and sure would love to visit. I grew up in a household of antiques. I can appreciate all that you’ve done. You have vision! Congratulations!

[@thekingtroll2]

Alex, a few suggestions if you don't mind. That cellar basement. I have a 92 yr old neighbor. She has a cellar basement the neighbors emptied out. One of them got the bright idea to put a gallon of bleach in a 3 gallon pump sprayer and coated her walls from floor to ceiling. They barely got that done and were almost gassed from the chlorine fumes. Unbelievable. They came to me and asked for help. First, you dilute bleach. If I had a 3 gallon pump sprayer, I'd put 2 gallons of water in it and about a cup of bleach. That should be a good enough disinfectant to kill any mold. Since the damage was already done to my neighbors cellar I went to investigate. From the kitchen I could smell the odors. I told them to keep all those windows open and to get a few fans. I have COPD and I did have an actual quality face mask I could wear. I got my SunJoe electric pressure washer and set it up outside her cellar window. I went down with my mask on and opened the window and they handed me the wand. I sprayed those walls down from top to bottom with the pressure washer. They looked great. I even did her floor. The entire room was probably no bigger than 15 feet by 15 feet or so. I made sure the drain was cleaned and not clogged with anything. The odor diminished quickly as it was all flushed down the walls and down the drain. I ran out to Lowes and got two gallons of that white KILLZ paint. I had plenty of brushes at my house so I asked the neighbors, since they started the project if they'd paint. Three of them went down a few days later since it was dry as a bone and they knocked that out in just a few hours. Now that lady has a clean dry basement. With all that mold that was down there, the smell was working its way up into her home every time the furnace kicked on. So I told the neighors to make sure the filters were changed and clean. I got the size so I can get her a half a dozen more. Her vent work was tight so it was the odor coming through the filters as the furnace kicked on. So, after watching your video, I not only thought of that but thought you should get a pressure washer and clean that from top to bottom. DILUTE bleach if you think you have a mold issue so it doesn't blow up when your furnace kicks on. But, after you power wash, you should be able to get a few cans of killz paint and that should keep your cellar tight and dry longterm rather than quick fixes like those bean bags. Should that moldy smell come through your vents, your cardboard products might retain the smell and linger and people would notice when they came in. (wow sorry 4 paragraphs) but I thought you should think long term, pressure wash and paint so future damages are avoidable. I do enjoy your channel very much.

[@astrogoodvibes6164]

Love the canoedelier

[@dharper9332]

Alex, your like Willy Wonka right down to the great imagination he had. Keep your wonderment always! Your awesome thanks for the vidios

[@hcox1111]

Dehumidifier will dry it out your basement ,make it like a desert.

[@CuriosityIncorporated]

I’ll see if these help if not I’ll get a dehumidifier

[@isabelleblanchet3694]

Dehumidifier are a must in any basement.

[@sand3882]

But you will need to be careful picking the right one. Some you have to constantly empty the collected water. Others can be made to drain outside or in a floor drain.

[@hcox1111]

@@sand3882 I got one that will pump uphill. It is nice not having to dump a bucket.

[@jf6487]

Dehumidifiers are energy hogs as they are essentially air conditioners. A better solution ( assuming you have eliminated to cause of the water in the basement) is to get a 4" diameter inline fan that picks up air near the floor and exhausts it outdoors just like a dryer vent. You can run it on slow speed continuously or connect it to a humidistat so that it comes on when the humidity level increases. Much cheaper to run and no hassles draining water etc.

[@jaxandthepack5098]

Cool what you did with the vodka skull bottles. I have one and I am using it as a vase. I have Jamaican water vines growing out of it. It looks like it has vines for hair, very cool! Haha Excited for the grand opening! May have to stop by some day when we road trip to BC to see some family. - Sara from Ontario! 🇨🇦

[@snowwhite7341]

Jax The Ski Border I have 2 of the empty vodka skulls that I use as candle holders. My parents drank the vodka and gave them to me 😁. The chandelier is a lovely idea.

[@RyanHorseHelmet]

Stores looking great! Good luck with the final little pieces to set up for the Grand Opening!

[@CuriosityIncorporated]

Thank you Ryan!

[@lully381]

I am pleased to see the canoe light back up.

[@jeansmith5692]

Loved the stained glass in its new home, and the world war 1 painting will be missed

[@lazerpeabody8062]

we will all be here for you Alex in 5 days ^^ I'm so proud of you man

[@deborahwolfe3518]

Love your video's and can't wait for the grand opening...video

[@CuriosityIncorporated]

Thank you Deborah:)

[@MrJeep75]

You should ware some sort of vintage outfit when running your store especially on the grand opening day

[@evelynharber6077]

You know I actually believe Alex will don an antique-looking outfit for the opening of his Curiosity General store just for effect! He has that sort of humour!

[@susanroethemeyer8730]

Yea, he probably will! Ha, ha! :-)

[@tinlizzy39]

It would be fun if he could get the family to join in and appropriate for the month of October 😉

[@LessThanThree76]

THAT’S IT! Next time my toilet needs some maintenance I’m putting on a bow tie! That will be my new thing.

[@suzannejensen275]

LOL

[@amandav6431]

I love when I sit down to eat lunch and have a coffee and a new episode pops up!

[@sandral2178]

So excited for the Archbold family, can’t wait for your opening day, sooo exciting!

[@JonathanHiller]

That guitar amp is a CRATE, which were mostly made in St. Louis, MO. I owned a music instrument store for 22 years, and I was a dealer for Crate. This era of Crate amps are known for having issues with cold solder joints, which will make them cut out. If you have a soldering iron, remove the amp from it's box and remove the circuit board from the amp's chassis, and look it over really well. Might want to use a magnifying glass during this step, as you are looking for solder joints that are cracked. When you find them, or if you think ANY of them are questionable, just re-heat them with your iron until the solder is hot enough to flow and that will fix them 99 times out of 100. Easy peezy, although it takes a little time to disassemble and reassemble the amp.

[@JonathanHiller]

OH, I forgot to mention, if a Crate starts cutting out, take your fist and just give the amp a rap on the top, you don't have to bash it hard, but if you rap it and it acts like it is trying to come back on, then you know you have a cold/loose solder joint.

[@sandranokes7443]

You are such a busy person! I love that you hung the stained glass window up. It looks perfect there. The canoe looks great! And the front of the building looks amazing! The new sign up. It's almost show time!

[@lifeslittleblessings5938]

Absolutely LOVE! How the stained glass looked! What a wonderful idea!

[@fernbrisot325]

Love, love the stained glass window. And finding out that Patrick is a guitar god is EVERYTHING!

[@PatrickTheGhost]

Fern Brisot hardly lol

[@fernbrisot325]

@@PatrickTheGhost Well... you play guitar and sing, and unlike Alex, you also have a beard which makes you the "bad" one in the Curiosity Inc boy band (Alex, you, Hans, Josh and Jakota). So, in my eyes, you rock the house!

[@PatrickTheGhost]

@@fernbrisot325lol thanks

[@barbaralong1642]

Glad you were able to use the stained glass from Mary's house.

[@jadehunter7617]

I think you are a wonderful family and a wonderful father and husband God bless you all may you prosper and live life to the fullest.💕

[@esthersacilowski641]

Alex, Your a man, with many talents & funny! I loved my husband, cuz he was like that too! Never boring! That's why Melissa loves you! Can't wait, for the store opening, just to see what your customers are interested in . ☕ 🎸 📷 Esther from N.Y

[@annettewhitbeck6072]

Everything is coming along nicely.

[@phinephilm]

oooooh... I especially looove the canoe-de-leir. Amazing how it brings that whole area together.

[@LeFloren]

My husband looked for all kinds of cheap options for moisture and accompanying smells for our basement. Before painting the walls he hung nylon stockings and panty hose filled with barbeque brickets. He changed them out every 3 to 6 months. They worked until he used a special paint. I lived there 48 years thankfully without the hanging hose for most of them.

[@parkviewmo]

One story I hope you told the business class was about starting an online store and then deciding it I was not a good idea. Basically, you are creating an experience for people, and the online store was not central to that. Also, as I have learned in my little business, the online store consumed a great deal of time for you and your staff in putting up items and tracking what was available, and that wasn't part of how you wanted to spend time as part of your LIFE. I think that is really important for entrepreneurs: "Remember why you did this in the first place! Doing what you love and making your life better!" It is so easy to go off into areas that get you side-tracked. That really struck me when you told about it in an earlier video! BTW, the stain glass looks great as does the canoedelier!

[@paulav4950]

Like the little stove in back. I have the same one in my basement. Jotel from Norway. It has a relief on both sides of the Norway coastline & a Viking ship sailing west across the water. Excellent heat choice!

[@roliepoliecolie2200]

Canoe put up.......yippppeeee. Fireplace is really nice and store looks great! 😎😎😎

[@Elizabeth-tb5wh]

You have the whole world proud of you Alex! The Potters House and you’re new shop are amazing accomplishments! Well done my friend and I only hope that one day I can visit you and your lovely family! 🙋🏻‍♀️💞💕🥰👍🏼

[@darlenedouglas5148]

Enjoyed the video update. I love the stained glass panel from the Potter's house hanging up in the transit window! It fits like an eye catching framed exhibit to draw your attention up! The canoe light was a perfect touch for hanging over the cash register! You definitely want great lighting for making change or inspecting an item that is up for sale to you! The stove looks amazing and will warm up the back room nicely! The front of the store is like taking a step back into time! Thank you Alex for all the wonderful details of this update! AWESOME video content and looking forward to seeing your next episode!

[@laurawrona7961]

I know you have to have a huge sense of accomplishment. I agree with TV Title Champion below you are an artist and as you said in your presentation you are a showman. I do believe that is a huge part of why I love your channel you are a well rounded person and it shows. Thank you and I hope there are more big projects in store but I think you need a rest for a while lol.

[@violettenewman8686]

You can still get Sloane’s Linament in Wales. It’s great for sore muscles & Bad backs. Actually, it works quite well.

[@linda2573]

Just love the placement of the stained glass and canoe! You have a real talent for decorating!!!

[@colleenrainha3607]

Thanks for sharing. Store is looking awesome.. remember you must eat... mother says. 😍😆

[@Chef-Really5365]

Thank you Alex for encouraging josh & jackota to U TUBE 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻💖💖💖💖🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻😎 I positively ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@FurnitureFan]

Seconded. I was watching the chicken coop being built last night.

[@NitrousDiecast]

I love watching these episodes, I’m anxious to see the store open! I have driven by to see the store already too, it’s in a cool area

[@suzannejensen275]

You're so lucky to live in the neighborhood. I wish I could be there for the grand opening but I'll be there in spirit cheering the Archbald family great success with the general store. It looks so amazing it's the kind of place I could get lost in for a couple of hours just looking at all the unique item is he has collected.

[@NitrousDiecast]

Suzanne Jensen yeah I’m only 20 minutes away, where the store is there is lots of old houses, some of them quite big. It would be a neat video for Alex to do a walking tour of the area.

[@minnesotagal507]

Archbold

[@NitrousDiecast]

Blood in Blood out ha ha ha...🤣

[@tiffthenerd]

glad to know I'm not the only one who has driven by the store to see how it's progressing :)

[@RadRelics]

Absolutely love your shop. We have had so much fun decorating our very own antique / curiosity shop. We have been opened for about 4 months and have had a lot of ups and downs. We live in a more rural location but thanks to ebay and our youtube channel, we have more than enough income to keep our doors open!

[@sheilab1772]

Glad you put the Canoe up! It just belongs there! Love it!

[@scottsmith8546]

Wow, that was a very swift setup and it looks great. Well done lad and all who helped to fix-up the shop, cleaned, and arranged all the items.

[@Sheila-vl9xk]

I absolutely adore your channel and your family. You are such a rarity on KZbin. Thank you for the positive energy you put out into the universe!! 😊

[@olearyfam4]

Aw..... I love Charlie Brown!! How sweet 😊

[@jeanh9329]

Alex, have you thought about installing window film. I think it would be perfect on the window with the stained glass. Take the stained glass down. Put the window film on. It goes on like tape. Then hang your stain glass back up. That way no one can see through your window and you can’t see the unsightly steel building next door. Jean from Arizona 🦂🦎🏜🌵🐍🌴🌞