Want a tour with our construction updates? (WE'VE GOT PAINT!! and zombie peonies)

If you want to learn more about Up Paint's line of upcycled paints and more on their process of upcycling the resins from car windshields, check out their site! uppaint.com/ They will be launching their primer soon, and so excited to share our "found" color palette with them!
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DECADES of Treasure Hiding in the Stone Boneyard (We chose counter tops!)
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6 months of exposing & "sealing" our brick walls + the school's FIRST cocktail party!
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The BEST Discoveries We've Found in the School So Far
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[@trudesinadelaide]

Little dude. So serious ❤ drinking his drink. Discusses with Mom on colours and what needs fixing 🎉❤

[@Schoolhousehomestead]

He's a nut 😂

[@akenjah]

He's a smart child

[@Relatedonthate]

Reminds me of the picture of the two little guys in overalls, pretending to discuss the farm. Anyone remember that?

[@suzanneo1124]

Like a grown man who needs to pause before responding. His pause is the drink. Lololol

[@christinebravomom5711]

When he was pointing out what needed doing, he reminded me of my architect husband touring a job site with the building crew. :)

[@valarya]

I think that wall above the double vanity in your primary bathroom looks like a giant piece of ART and it's so cool you're keeping it! Maybe put some trim around it about 5-6 inches away from the walls it touches, paint outside the trim the same color as your bathroom, and then it will REALLY look like a piece of art. 😍 So freaking cool.

[@amandabradley6256]

I just love how you’re leaving that beautiful old piece of plaster as a reminder of what your home used to be, in your bathroom. The doors look amazing and the colours, just beautiful ❤

[@thairabullock6240]

I am so invested in this family and their school house. I love it all. May God continue to bless you all. 💛🙏🏾

[@deborahb9587]

So happy you saved the peonies. We had them at our house in western New York where I grew up and I loved them. Moved to Texas 40 years ago and they just can't thrive here. Too hot 😪

[@kathrinekerns8398]

I hope the peonies bloom. The paint and everything is looking great.

[@cv990a4]

My mother has a friend who says that you should always try to save plants that volunteer. They've already shown they have gumption, so reward them.

[@susannek4546]

Little dude has his own punch list on the construction. Love it ! He's adorable!

[@celinaquiros9381]

Cutest construction manager ever!! LOL!!! It IS amazing what a difference drywall and paint make -- one of my favorite transformations. Your construction manager is a man who knows what he wants! So cute and funny! I LOVE when children get to witness things like this -- it makes a lifelong impact on them and the way they feel about the built environment, and I think it's really important to have an appreciation for it, rather than taking every space you enter for granted -- created spaces take work and creativity and having this type of experience solidifies that for them.

[@2AZSUN]

Oh man!!! How cool is this old school house turning out!! That Up primer looks like it covered way better then most typical primers. That will save some time doing final coats. And if Arlo has anything to say about it, he'll be all over making sure no mistakes are made in the process. (How adorable is he, BTW!!) Can't say enough about the respect you show the trades, and how well they have done your project!! Being kind to the trades goes a very long way in getting your project done just the way you envision it as well. Painters look like they're a pretty fun loving group. One thing that can be said about peonies is they aren't easily taken out. They transplant well and seem to do well wherever they land. Plus they like to spread their wings and spread themselves around, so you should have lots of them again in a few years. Thanks for continuing to share this project and showing the updates. It's a lot of work to do all this and keep up with the project too. Strong work all around!!

[@douglasburch2320]

Thanks for using recycled materials!! As always, thanks for taking us along.

[@_JanetLouise]

your doors are GORGEOUS!! Love the bedroom interview! So cute! "Red keeps you sleepy" .... 👍👍👍👍👍

[@Schoolhousehomestead]

lol sometimes you wonder where toddlers get certain ideas 😂

[@Clementine202]

@@Schoolhousehomestead It's true though! Blue light wakes us up, red light doesn't affect our brains the same. I've read online that it's good for kids' nightlights to be red (we use a programmable one -- Hatch). So maybe he's heard about that before!

[@cailinanne]

Peonies are delicate _looking_ strong flowers. ❤ love that you found them coming back!

[@trudesinadelaide]

This is really cool. Love watching this slowly buy wonderfully all come together

[@mtccabe]

I love that you’re saving a piece of the plastered wall. It’s gorgeous and def a piece of art. You can’t replicate that sort of randomness and age that only comes with time.

[@shellydehart8217]

Your old school is coming along amazingly into a true home for you n your family. I’m so excited when the time comes to see the paint colors you have chosen for the hallway,your kitchen n ect… I think that’s fantastic that you’re using recycled paint. Oh, how I wish we all would do that. I think it’s a wonderful idea. I noticed how much of appreciation you have for all the people that are doing much of the work. I’m speaking of gentlemen who did the bricks. The guys who are doing painting n your election who will be doing all your pretty lights n all the others you speak so highly of them. You n your husband are so happy n proud to have them n that’s wonderful. Looking forward to seeing more n all the doors hung. ♥️♥️♥️😊👍👍👍🌟 🔔

[@GrandmaSandy]

I’ve never learned so much about paint until today’s video. You have done a wonderful job you don’t drag it out you come right to the point about the product how it works out why it works. I really am impressed by how you put your videos together.

[@Belief03]

We built our own house. I was wanting to put in a kid’s indoor spiral slide from top story to ground floor but the AC guy said he needed it for return air. Broke my heart. Your kids would love that!

[@drummersagainstitk]

I love this woman. The camera loves this woman.

[@grannypb1]

Those high ceilings are so awesome.

[@dictionary310]

Can't wait to see it finished! Love the new windows.

[@lynetteyoung9777]

Thank you for sharing the "Old Schoolhouse Renovation" news. I enjoy all that you share as it increases my knowledge about renovation. Your job there is admirable, sustainable, and becoming beautiful.

[@BrenJen86]

I’m absolutely loving this transformation 🥰

[@angiereinecke9608]

Very exciting!! You have made so much progress. I love seeing it come together. Thank you for sharing ❤

[@anitakeeler9698]

Grass....creeping red fescue....drought resistant and only gets 6 inches tall, and deep green! We used it in 4 of our homes we built, and the lawns still look great years later!! Low maintenance, they don't go dormant in a month like Kentucky blue grass. 👍❤️❤️❤️

[@amyspeers8012]

Love your videos! I live in a small village in SW France. I have wonderful next door neighbors. They are sisters and their house was their father’s house, their childhood home. They are school teachers in Normandy and currently come here for holidays. They are getting new windows! They are not here so they have asked me to keep an eye on the workers.

[@michaelcunningham2808]

All the hard work and dedication is beginning to pay dividends, which helps quell the thoughts of "What the heck were we thinking?" that I'm sure you had on more than one occasion throughout the entire process.

[@carlapierle8623]

Haha! The interview with your son was adorable! I hope he got more to drink - lol. I love how you're strategically keeping some of its original walls and charm. Such a massive project!

[@Clementine202]

It is looking so gorgeous already. What a privilege that you are able to restore this beautiful historic building. I do hope your family squeezes every bit of joy and beauty out of it when you can finally settle in. After all this hard work, you certainly deserve it! I have a feeling, when all is said and done, that you will let out the biggest and most satisfying sigh of relief, and then quickly realize how much extra time you have! 😆

[@didisalyers4460]

I am impressed with how much you have accomplished since last video. Love the looks of the living room. And your fella is adorable.

[@CathyMiller0711]

I just love everything you are you doing. Love your commitment to sustainability, recycling, upcycling. It’s great to hear right from the experts that the Up paint is great quality. And those doors are fabulous. All the time you spent on them was well worth it. They are beautiful as is the lovely sealed brick! Love it all. I would love to see a floor plan in a future video just to refresh memory on where everything is.

[@Schoolhousehomestead]

Ty!! I made a floor plan vid last fall!

[@tthom2459]

I always love and look forward to your updates. It's a monumental journey you have graciously decided to share with all of us. Thank You so much.

[@ValentineJude-wk6je]

i love that you always personally thank the people working on your home

[@Schoolhousehomestead]

Oh yeah- maybe not apple because we don't want to have to spray all the time but we just planted paw paw trees last weekend! And plan some pear, persimmon, and cherry trees!

[@tiktok11150]

With the dirt being moved around I would be out there with a metal detector looking for things from the past.

[@anitakeeler9698]

Great idea!!! Maybe even put them in a corner of mosaic floor...for a bit of history. 😊❤

[@Nena84734]

That portion of the repaired upper wall in the master bathroom is so cool, love that!

[@Schoolhousehomestead]

thank you!!

[@missingremote4388]

They could paint a mural up there or something nice. Mabee a lighthouse with a sandy beach and palm trees

[@jodirauth8847]

Well you will lots of space for the children to explore and grow into. I am amazed at your tremendous courage in taking on a project like this. You are both doing so well at keeping it together.

[@jerrywoodlee2345]

I think it is awesome how you making this school into a home . I always look forward to seeing the progress you've made in each video. I know when it's complete, it will be beautiful.

[@anareilley7727]

This little guy is just adorable. He knows what he wants. He's probably thinking of all the spaces he can run

[@shadegarden7375]

Oh my word!! Your little one surveying the place, drinking his drink and saying what needs to be fixed!!😍🤩

[@xxtiffanylexx]

The new update of the school house ❤

[@pamelairvin3164]

Wonderful progress, with a diverse amount of information. Inside, outside, and all around!!!!! Blessings!!!

[@susannaCdonovan23]

The project is going along nicely. The walls are looking great. It's also a plus you got quality recycled paint. You have plenty of reason to be proud of your progress and it will really look especially nice once you get the floors in. Your little boy is so cute and wants a red bedroom. Wonder if he'd like a firetruck painted on his wall instead 🚒. 😊 This is an exciting renovation. Can't wait to see more. Your refinished doors are beautiful. Love old doors that are refinished with all the grain visible. That was a huge accomplishment. ❤

[@e.l.s.r1164]

I hope you'll plant local wildflowers in your yard. It's beautiful, low maintenance, and good for the environment!

[@Schoolhousehomestead]

oh yeah, I have had daydreams of a milkweed forest for years-- and we just planted some paw paw trees last weekend!

[@flygirlfly]

Oh! Paw-paw trees! I'm so envious. They can be tricky to propagate. I hope they survive the winters.​@Schoolhousehomestead

[@heidijasper5915]

​@Schoolhousehomestead I live 1 county away and have dozens of milkweed seedlings that I am giving away! I am a native plant gardener, so if you ever need any plants, just ask!

[@vickysmith8603]

Thank you for sharing your journey with us. I am shocked how small your son's room is for a old school.

[@sarahstewart7680]

This is so cool to watch come together! I love how you’re keeping a lot of the history along with modern renovations. You’re working so hard to renovate everything WHILE being a mom to young children and it’s inspiring.

[@user-fc2hb3de2w]

Love your creativity and commitment to save parts of the original. Awesome.

[@913willow]

I love the piece of original wall you are saving in the primary bathroom ❤

[@susie6635]

I just found your channel. I totally love what you’re doing. That was one of my dreams. The sad thing I sometimes see is people start and run out of funds and the building gets demolished. I’m so excited how beautiful it looks and far you’ve gone. I’m from California and for a few years we lived in Marion county Indianapolis. I loved it but for family reasons we had to come back.😢 I hope to move back someday. Good luck, and god bless your family❤

[@sandydaniels2668]

It’s going to be fun seeing this develop into a gorgeous home.

[@rachellarsen939]

I absolutely love all of this, the doors, the brick, the idea of making a school a home. The little guy is so adorable ❤!! Thank you so much for sharing your process, so cool and I'm totally jealous!! ❤

[@SuperWhatthehuh]

You are delightful! Love learning about Up Paint. Super fun to share in your experience.

[@waynebender8835]

The young boy looks like a future supervisor.

[@Schoolhousehomestead]

hahaha he's definitely showing signs of being a little hall monitor so far... especially to his sister 😂

[@chriskelly9013]

My carpenter husband said that the plug in the kids' bathroom is too close to the shower. Wouldn't pass inspection in California. I said maybe it's different in Indiana.

[@Schoolhousehomestead]

The vent? There aren't any plugs on that side of the bathroom. There was a post-it on the wall though!

[@BIGGER_RED]

I cant wait to see the paint colors!! I’m addicted to these videos of yours!!

[@GrandmaSandy]

I found your channel and watch the first of many videos. I am sure I am loving how you put your videos together not too long to fly to have to keep me engaged but this building is fabulous. I’ll have to go back and watch a bunch more of your videos .

[@benmiddleton14]

This is probably the coolest renovation journey I’ve ever seen! It’s coming along so well! I can’t wait to see the finished product. I bet you and your family are too!

[@BettyRobinson-gg5tz]

Your son is so adorable😍😍😍😍!!!! You're doing an amazing job!!!!

[@patlarimore6960]

Awesome house! When it's time for you guys to move in, you might want to carry a GPS so you don't get lost in all of those hallways and rooms! Anxious to see the finished product!

[@MrKnotWright]

I can relate to your thoughts on your journey with your new / old home. I restored the Lyric Theater and its sister building the journey was definitely worth it.

[@cottagekeeper]

I bet your son would love a fire truck room 🥰

[@marilynlautner2454]

I love your journey! I’m amazed every time I connect up with you.

[@sboltinghouse]

Go Peonies!!!!! How wonderful you're transplanting the history.

[@krismiller5474]

Love the Whitesnake in the background!!

[@michil75]

Totally understand why you're excited about seeing the primer. Really stunning, like the brick and paint color choice. How much paint will you guys need ? 🤔 Anyway, it's a good thing your son is on board to do the inspection 😅

[@Schoolhousehomestead]

It's a lot of paint with the 13ft ceilings! I think it was like 42 gallons? I'll have to check back... glad it will be some recycled ingredients for sure!

[@Ynnsie]

WARNING! about laying hardwood flooring in the summertime (if that's what you're doing anywhere in your wonderful project). I'm sure you've been told about humidity. And I'm sure you've been reassured by manufacturers and installers that THEIR product is stable because it's triple titanium diamantine deadlock sealed (or some such marketing lingo) so of course it won't shrink once the heating goes on. They'll say that bringing the wood onto the site and letting it aclimate in the setting will work some kind of magic. DO NOT BELIEVE THEM about any of those claims! The planks will shrink. And you will forevermore have gaps and over-large cracks in which dog hair and sand and goobers will lodge. I speak from bitter experience in 2 projects because I'm dumb and didn't learn the lesson in the first site and got flooring laid in June and in August. Woe! Truly - wait until September's first crisp days - or better yet, until you turn the heating on. THEN bring in the product and let it sit a good week. Then lay it. (Flooring guys, if they're honest, will admit this is a good idea - but it leaves them twiddling their thumbs in the summer so it's hard to pry this admission from them.) Good luck. I love seeing what you're doing.

[@RemiSun50]

Yaaaahnooo. Too cute❤❤thanks for sharing looks like great fun. Such an accomplishment when finished its going to be an amazing feeling good energy to recreate ❤❤❤

[@danielpolk9808]

I'm so glad to learn about the paint

[@DD47N1]

I live just up the road from you and I can sadly say you're dreaming on the whole "relative humidity" thing!! LOL But I am so super excited with what you guys are doing and honoring the building so much! I have always wanted to do the same since Indiana seems to have alot of cute ones out in the middle of nowhere! But at this stage, I will live vicariously through you and your beautiful zombie peonies! Can't wait for the next installment!

[@Schoolhousehomestead]

thank you!! And yeah the humidity... Indiana is definitely hard on wood floors haha. But if you see us outside say hello sometime!

[@DD47N1]

@@Schoolhousehomestead Will do!

[@cheryldowner4834]

I can't wait to see more...❤❤❤

[@pamlawson4362]

I miss Indiana and all my peonies. I moved to Texas after I lost my late husband and it’s just not the same. Can’t wait to see all your beautiful peonie bushes and your home.

[@zulu41995]

I am absolutely hooked and sold on this project. I have no idea how these good folks are going to be able to afford to heat and cool this monster but i love it.

[@deesloger7286]

So exciting! Making good decisions.

[@amymalchodi8005]

I am so excited for your project. This is amazing! Thank you for letting us see this journey! Great job!! 👏♥️😍

[@jadenamber8378]

Congrats on all the progress you've made. We bought a 3-room schoolhouse in Ontario that was in decent move-in shape 18 months ago and have been making incremental updates (HVAC, soffits, ramps, etc.). It's an adventure, and we're surrounded by older folks who were once students here, so we understand the desire to honor the past and balance caretaking with owning. Cheers.

[@Schoolhousehomestead]

I have been debating starting a Facebook group of folks who live in schools!! There's a church group that is awesome, but schools are just honorary members haha.

[@olderwiser64]

Paint is great!! Yet Lordy those bricks are SO GORGEOUS!! Love the peonies too!! 🌸🌺

[@theinsurancechannelsk]

Looks so good. I wish you dropped the ceiling in some windowless places like the kids bedroom. I think it would add some coziness

[@caleb8513]

I’ve been following for the past two years and the house has come such a long way!!! I’m so excited for you guys! This house is going to be incredible!!

[@lizregan1949]

It's so amazing that most people have breakdowns over a kitchen remodeling.

[@Schoolhousehomestead]

Haha I understand why they do 😂

[@nataliewest2105]

Loving the mini foreman sipping his juice and sorting out business ❤

[@MapleRhubarb]

I'd like to think I know a bit about color theory..."red keeps us sleepy" is a new one. 😆

[@Schoolhousehomestead]

lol SAME. But then toddlers sometimes have a strange wisdom hhahaha

[@carolfaberpeake857]

Thanks for the tour!! 🎉

[@NailahRoberts]

It's going to be such a stunning space👏👏

[@FAITH5879]

Your baby boy is so precious he talks very good

[@Schoolhousehomestead]

aww thank you!!

[@heidijasper5915]

Hurray 🎉 another huge step! Primer! After everything you've had to do so far, from here on out, it will seem to go much faster towards a move in date. ❤

[@Sofia.18466]

Im so exited to follow this Journey!❤

[@uubankwang]

This is awesome! You guys are so close!

[@ArtFlowersBeeze8815]

Put a fresco style painting on that plastered repair in your bathroom.

[@Schoolhousehomestead]

100% I think that is what I'll do!!

[@julieclements7677]

The paint recycling is an amazing idea! Wish we had something like this in Australia. The renos look awesome too!

[@debbiemccann3711]

Your son is so cute.Its coming along.

[@arilehman9723]

Are you going to bury a time capsule somewhere on the school property? Might be a fun project for the entire family.

[@ej3016]

gads - am in a 350’ sq studio apt (think two car garage) - can’t begin to imagine what needs doing to make this schoolhouse your home - well done on the doors the repurposed paint and the tiles - can’t wait to see the kitchen - am an IKEA nerd from way back - 26 yrs in my studio with equal parts IKEA and handcrafted (sometimes the only way to go) much cont success 🇨🇦🙏

[@akenjah]

I wish I had money and dedication to make a old building into a house.

[@dennishall9260]

It's looking GREAT! I'm looking forward to seeing lil guy's red bedroom!

[@brendastephens5893]

The doors look absolutely amazing! Great job redoing them.

[@AaronSmith-kt2fs]

Loving these updates ❤ I’m so glad you’re embracing rich colors ❤❤❤

[@Schoolhousehomestead]

thank you!

[@BeinMindyT]

💙💙💙Peter! I think exactly like you think and I am just as particular about my calendar books. If you’re looking for another one look for dated and the year versus undated, which is the one you got. 🙂 it’s good though especially for a journal because, if you want to use it for a month and then put it down. Use it for two weeks and then put it down. You can use it without losing any of the pages to time. It’s also kind of cool to look back on if you, do it sporadically versus daily. I have done both. Love ya! 💙💙💙

[@user-fq8fv7br7l]

Love driving by and seeing the progress

[@claudiamac453]

Wow! Just Holy Wow! Or Holy Cow!

[@MyLifeUnderRenovation]

I am loving your channel!! Cannot wait to watch your school house home transform. I have always dreamed of renovating a cool old school house, so this is so fun to watch!! 💗

[@LMStevens]

I had to giggle at Martha. My 1999 Suburban’s name is Myrtle.

[@Schoolhousehomestead]

Love a trusty old gal with a good name 😂

[@ginagonzalez6547]

Hi, your son is adorable. Even though he wants red on the walls, you may not want to but to make him happy, you can accessorize the room with things that have red colors, red lights he can use when he feels like seeing red walls. If you feel its too much, you could use it sparingly. Just a suggestion since you asked him. Otherwise, if he forgets, you can still use some red with toys?