6 months of exposing & "sealing" our brick walls + the school's FIRST cocktail party!

[@pamelairvin3164]

Your nod to the history of the Old Schoolhouse is a testament to putting memories and community uppermost in repurposing forgotten and neglected buildings. Kudos to the myriad crews/masters putting heart and soul into your home. You will forever be connected! Blessings!!!!

[@merrytunes8697]

The exposed brick looks WONDERFUL!

[@hgck]

I absolutely love the brick. The "traditionalists" can have their opinions, certainly, but the bottom line is that you SAVED the building. The degree to which you want to restore to original is entirely up to you. Also, shout out to your boy Brad, sanding that final strip on top of a bucket. 😂 That had to be a bear of a job all around.

[@NakiaMK]

The brick looks beautiful. I forget how much I look forward to your videos until a new one pops up & I watch it right away. I really appreciate the props you give to everyone that helps you. From your parents, people you've hired to work on the house & even those that give you good advice. Shows that you're a good human. Great progress!

[@Schoolhousehomestead]

This project has taught me so much about asking for advice and listening to the folks who know what they are doing- thank you so much for the kind words!!

[@aok2727]

I appreciate all your choices as you make this piece of history, YOUR home. There are always multiple camps of thought on the right way to do this. Ultimately, you provide me tremendous pleasure as I watch this saga unfold. Keep on doing it in the thoughtful, innovative way you choose. Not just anyone can do this as it requires ongoing technical and visual insight. Well done kiddo

[@541Beautylious]

In my opinion I would leave the original bricks exposed. It shows it's history. At the end, my opinion really doesn't matter. It's your home.

[@sboltinghouse]

On top of the slow but sure progress, you have to celebrate all you can. So glad you got to have your first party! Press on, Guys!

[@cece624]

What a lovely memory that the first party at your new home was to celebrate viewing the totality of the recent solar eclipse. 🎉

[@nathansexe5586]

I am not sure what I enjoy more, the colors of those bricks, or your excellent commentary!! Thanks for sharing your journey!!

[@olderwiser64]

It’s really coming together. I LOOOVVVEEE the brick!! It looks Ah-Mazing!! 😍 Love the bathroom too. It’s all just starting to pop so beautifully. You must be so excited! Very happy for you all! ❤

[@doreeha]

So invested in this remodel ! Can’t wait for the finished product

[@Schoolhousehomestead]

Thank you!!

[@jenkaa55]

That tile in the kid’s bathroom is amazing!

[@dennisrobbins5451]

I applaud your efforts to keep some of the old school charm / history / architecture that those workers used to build the school house way back then. I think it looks quite beautiful.

[@sheilaclarke3707]

Your vision and you commitment to this project are incredible. Honestly, it's unbelievable what has been accomplished.

[@georgeadams1089]

The exposed brick is absolutely beautiful, BRAVO 👏

[@2AZSUN]

How do you put into words how incredibly cool this whole project is, and how absolutely amazing it's turning out?? No idea whatsoever. There just aren't words. So to keep it simple, there's this...👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏. These vids are the very best!! Thank you for continuing to put all the effort into the documentation of this project and sharing it with the internet!! You have put Franklin, IN on the map!!

[@southerngardenesse]

I think the bricks could not have looked that good ever before... They're old now, which is super cool, and they really bloomed their color magnificently under the products you applied.

[@SouthernPioneer1965]

My absolute favorite is exposed red brick. And old roughed wood floors . The more character the better . I don’t like everything pristine and perfect, I too love the imperfections and the story behind it. I do like plaster over Dewey, but I also understand it can be difficult and more expensive. But it is worth doing . I love you are leaving the floors even if they have nicks and dings in them. This house is going to be absolutely stunning! 🤩

[@CathyMiller0711]

Wow, that was a LOT of work to treat the brick walls but it was worth it. So beautiful!

[@normandrioux2529]

The stories behind renovating an old building are very import and the decisions are indeed a balancing act. And you are all doing a great job at it. Great decision with the brick wall :-)

[@garymoore4485]

Thanks so much from an old BarkBox customer for letting us follow along with your really interesting (and daunting) renovation.

[@Schoolhousehomestead]

aww! thank you (and your pup!!)

[@dspine6]

Oh, my goodness! That brick is just absolutely gorgeous! I confess, if I had worked as hard as you have to get that beautiful finish, I would take a picture of me working on it, frame it, and put it front and center where every single visitor would see it first thing!!

[@rebeccawhite6620]

The brick is gorgeous! A job well done! You should be extremely proud ❤️🥰

[@dennishall9260]

Funny thing about when a project comes to an end... you find yourself ready for another! Great job... great content!

[@Schoolhousehomestead]

woof, I don't know how soon I'll be ready to take on another project of this scale lol - but TONS of little projects in the school for sure!!

[@brucelucas1756]

Your place is looking absolutely amazing so far, the exposed bricks are definitely the way to go. Keep up the awesome process. 😁

[@jennyk544]

Your home is looking absolutely beautiful and amazing! I love your attention to detail.

[@fullpulse2000]

The walls are great love the character and detail it gives the old school house.

[@kathyl5610]

I’ve been able to watch the entire process and I feel very lucky to have witnessed this. The exposed brickwork is absolutely beautiful. What you are doing with this old school house is a work of art and I am really enjoying the process. Thanks for taking us along. Take care, stay safe.

[@danielkoher1944]

7:09 Just be glad 🙂 you are doing this before bad knees, backs, and arthritis come visiting. FR!

[@cherylholasek2193]

It’s really coming along nicely. I love the exposed brick. It gives it character and warmth. Waiting for the next video 😊

[@kathleens.laroche754]

Hats off to you for your vision, commitment, industriousness, staying power and plain old grit!! You are AMAZING! 👍💐

[@mclemay6703]

Your exposed brick is absolutely BEAUTIFUL! 😍

[@barbaraheinbeck4778]

When you put. Yourself out there you are going to get comments. Some will be the ones you want to hear and others not so much. We all want people to see the same beauty we see in things. Unfortunately, life just doesn’t work like that. Bottom line, your house, your decisions. I personally admire your effort to keep as much history as you can. Awesome job!

[@Bondobaby59]

I enjoy seeing you make progress. Keep up the good work! 💕

[@Schoolhousehomestead]

Thank you so much!!

[@sandydaniels2668]

I love the brick inside its beautiful. You added more history to your schoolhouse by having an eclipse party. What a beautiful blessing you will end up living in.

[@marlenemeyer9841]

I am tired just watching your project but WOW! Amazing brick walls. Can’t wait to see it finished!

[@mc5366]

You put so much love into this house and preserving as much as you practically can. Thank you!!!

[@jacobashepherd3397]

Just started watching you , I think it is great making this schoolhouse into a home

[@diannalocke997]

All I can say is WOW!!!

[@TomLloyd-18]

LOVE your updates. All that work on the brick sure has paid off. It looks spectacular! Thanks for sharing your project. It's amazing

[@colleenbalch328]

So exciting! Beautiful brick, tile going in, TRIM! Fingers crossed things go smoothly and you can get your family into your new home this year!

[@pamelaconrad8877]

You guys BRICK!!! 😅 I mean, you guys ROCK!!! 🫶😍 Everything you are doing seems to match up with dreams my husband and I had here in northern Indiana. Until one day the old school building was gone. 💔 Hats off to you and yours! How fun it is to live vicariously through your vlogs! Blessings upon blessings as you continue the journey to your final destination… HOME! 🙌🏻 Thank you for letting us have a front row seat! Cheering you on in spirit!! 🎉💪🤩

[@barbaracarlson1331]

I love how the brick looks! Wow! I think it is wonderful what you are doing to preserve this old school and make it into your home. The first party for the eclipse was an extraordinary idea!!!❤

[@wildbill23c]

The brick looks great. The transformation of the old school into a home is extremely interesting, and its great to be able to watch the changes through your videos. Its gonna be great when its finished.

[@boysrus61]

The walls are absolutely gorgeous. Great job.

[@rangersmith4652]

The walls are gorgeous. There's a lot of value is doing things right in spite of the added cost over doing things half-assed. People pay a lot these days to simulate the same look.

[@lovestosingalot55bodin7]

Great job sealing the brick to make it darker. I am amazed how you just climbed up on that scaffold like nobody's business and went to work until you accomplished what you set out to do. The brick looks really good.

[@Fasciseus]

I remember 11:00 as a very small child, back on a farm in northeast Nebraska about 1963, a total eclipse of the sun. It was funny because the chickens were confused by the dimming sunlight and started to head to the chicken coop to roost for the "night".

[@Schoolhousehomestead]

My in-laws chickens were confused too!! What a wild experience it was

[@wendystaggers4149]

I love the brick.You made a great choice. It's your baby.Who cares what others think

[@petat13]

It’s looking amazing! It’s really starting to look like a home now that painting has started, and the brick walls look fantastic. Looking forward to the next installment.

[@CS-bn4un]

Your family giving life to this old school just is so incredibly fun and joyful to watch! It is so frustrating to drive by such places falling apart, or worse, burn like an inferno (as did my Deep South childhood school which had wide hardwood floors, LOTS of light and more). I want to at least rescue all "the parts" of places I see, but what you all are doing is wonderful. The brick walls look great, but boy what a workout you all are getting..whew! We live in a 130yo home, and we don't try to "restore" to the period of the architecture, but RESPECT it while still adjusting and making it our own for now...even harder as it's been I my family since it was built, BUT each generation has put it's on mark/s on it..some a little questionable and I'd like NOT to have, but nonetheless give us the 'freedom' to make our own adjustments as we can afford them. Well done! Oh, regarding the party in the workspace, I realized after all of our moves and various home DIYs that we'd never have guests if we waited until we were "finished."

[@shellydehart8217]

I’m thrilled that your saving as much as you can of the bricks. They look awesome. From the video it showed a lot of hard work on your part. How is your shoulder using the broom technique? LOL Loving the tile you’re using for the bathroom. Black n white is timeless. I truly admire you n your husband in taking on a large project. But you couldn’t have pick a better school to make it your home. I can’t wait for the happy ending. ♥️😊👍👍👍🌟

[@garyjones2582]

The place is looking incredible... Glad you're documenting all this and sharing.. Take care and God Bless...

[@BossLinco]

Love the progress. The brick walls look great but there’s a lot with the tail ceilings. So in some places you could put a chair rail at 36” from the floor and then paint the chair rail and the brick below the chair rail white or an off-white/tan that matches the brick mortar. Adds a touch of elegance and breaks up the volume of red brick. My 2 bits

[@lawaincooley6788]

We're about to embark on an old school restoration. Praying ~ Your progress is amazing!!!

[@douglasburch2320]

Nice work!! Thanks for taking us along.

[@theholidayboy543]

I cannot wait to see this project finished, I think it’s going to look amazing!

[@fredsmith6725]

Found your channel just today and I love your project.👏 I've got some binge watching to do. Subscribed today. Much love from the UK. 👍

[@jenwhi7778]

The bricks look fabulous. Those tiles omg wowww 👏👏👏👏🏡❤️

[@christinerude9287]

I really like watching your videos. I learned a long time ago that I could not listen to what others thought of what I am doing for myself. However I make things that I sell so on that part I do care. By the way you are an inspiration to me. I would love to do what you are doing. Good luck on the rest.

[@DebbieNielsen-e3r]

I can’t wait to see the place when all the Reno’s are done…it will be amzing

[@cinwells7]

Your brick looks beautiful! I love it! I love everything you’ve done! Our little village in Illinois, just an hour east of Terre Haute, was also in the path of totality. It was just an amazing exper.

[@timinsandiego6979]

As usual, a great great watch. I just really enjoy watching this all come together for you. Have fun!

[@stevegordon5243]

Great job! The exposed brick looks beautiful! Really enjoying your update videos!

[@NaomiC336]

I’ve been following you for a while and loving it. Thanks for sharing the journey.

[@BettyRobinson-gg5tz]

You are doing a fantastic job on what you're doing with the school! I really do appreciate your dedication and hard work!! You're family is amazing!!! I can't wait to see the finished place!!!😍😍😍🎉🎊🎊😀😀🙏🙏🌈🌈🕊💐💐

[@janicedorsey3945]

I had a dream of doing that in Adams, Oregon. I love what you are doing‼️💕💕💕💕💕💕💕🤩🤩

[@DanielCooper1]

So envious, that home is already amazing and will continue to become the most beautiful ever.

[@celinaquiros9381]

Thanks for sharing about the history and timeline of the purposes of interior brick. Is Brad a real human? It's okay. You can tell us. Wow, good stuff! Speaking of machine, look at YOU go! What wonderful progress you guys are making?! It's going to be magical!!

[@deenamaness6731]

The brick is absolutely beautiful !

[@mistygeller3193]

That is looking just absolutely incredible!! What an incredible experience and opportunity!! I am such a dreamer when I see old buildings 🥰 You are doing a fantastic job! thank you so much for sharing!!

[@carlapierle8623]

Wow, I absolutely LOVE how the brick walls turned out! What a MASSIVE project. You are doing an amazing job restoring that beautiful schoolhouse. I'd love to see it in person. I only live about 30 minutes away.

[@brendastephens5893]

The bricks are just stunning!! What a process to get to having the bricks just be so beautiful. Great work.

[@SuzanneBaruch]

This is such a cool project! And it's great to see you entering the home stretch (no pun intended). About the old water fountain you showed us in another episode, have you thought about installing it outside so the kids will have it to use while they're playing or doing yard work? It would actually be useful out there.

[@Schoolhousehomestead]

Oh that would be cool!! So far we were just thinking of finding a spot inside somewhere!

[@SuzanneBaruch]

@@Schoolhousehomestead so many possibilities!

[@lizsmith4175]

I respect your patience! Absolutely Beautiful

[@TheCollectorofFiction]

I love the idea of buying an old school and renovating it for residential living! The exposed bricks is amazing and looks so awesome!

[@kathrinekerns8398]

I am so happy when I get to see your restoration of this old schoolhouse. It is amazing how it is coming along so nicely. The brickwork is part of the character of the house. Love💕 from a fan in Indianapolis.

[@paleriedove3333]

Im not very articulate. So all i can say is wow ! And your house is so beautiful.❤

[@michil75]

It's already looking great ! Can't wait to see the next vid ... 👍🔥

[@Schoolhousehomestead]

Thank you!!

[@lisahall9226]

This is an amazing project with a lot of great decisions being made congratsl

[@202AMERICA]

Yes, dry ice blasting can remove plaster. It's a non-abrasive, thermal shock-based cleaning method that can be used indoors and outdoors in any season. Dry ice blasting can be used to remove plaster from masonry on historic buildings without damaging the brick or mortar. It can also be used to remove plaster from brick walls while leaving behind minimal residue.

[@amyspeers8012]

I am so glad you dropped into my feed. I have been loving watching your progress. The brick is gorgeous and I love the tile in the kid’s bathroom. Cannot wait for the next video. Much love from SW France!

[@Schoolhousehomestead]

Thank you so much!!

[@Sittininthesun]

It’s beautiful. And it’s going to be such a cool home.

[@pamkagarise7537]

Im loving your journey...... PAm in Pennsylvania

[@lynnewibberley5986]

The brick looks amazing 🤩

[@jmarkley767]

The bricks look Great! I can’t wait till you decorate your home.

[@pamyork5217]

The bricks are absolutely beautiful❤❤❤

[@Mamabear-cubs]

This is the most awesome thing I have seen in a long time I can’t wait to see it when it’s completed

[@ccc-pj9xg]

Your work ethic and enthusiasm are inspiring!

[@chrischaney9492]

That's looking great 👍

[@ladyteruki]

Oh wow, the brushing with the broom looks like quite the workout ! But it was worth it (from the perspective of someone who didn't have to lift a finger, at least !), the walls really look gorgeous.

[@kaycox5555]

That brick now looks Fabulous!

[@mikeburnett7028]

This place is going to be soooo coool

[@Hesgotthis]

Love the brick!! And wonder if the brooming on the enhancer wasn’t a better plan than full spray. Seems like it would work it in better. Also a great work out!! 😅

[@karmenolsen7686]

Thank you for sharing this project’s details and a big thanks for the eclipse footage!

[@Mariestallings0505]

Cant wait to see the finished product i have love the journey ❤

[@roseyschroll9888]

Love love love the brick!!!

[@lindarosenthal6835]

Those brick walls are gorgeous.

[@flukieschimp14]

I'm so excited to see the final results. It's going to be beautiful!

[@patriciamcintosh8799]

I can hardly wait for the next one 💕🇨🇦💕🇨🇦

[@cathymumper2126]

It looks soooo good! I love the brick!!