Remodeling My Ex-Hoarder Mansion Ep. 1

[@savagesquad8546]

Came for the hoard clean out, stayed for the farming and now we get renovations!! Yay!!!

[@petranilla14]

YOU TOO???!!!!!! I saw the title and only realised he is a farmer after!!

[@quesham]

Me 2!!‼️

[@htownandi6263]

Me too!

[@zoeb3634]

And Me😃

[@attesmatte]

Same! 😁

[@StiffToshi]

Your grandfather must be smiling down from heaven seeing you take such good care of his home. Keep the wood it's beautiful.

[@Aiko2-26-9]

Renovating that house was why I started watching your channel, even though you got me interested in farming. I'm super excited that you are able to get back to the house.

[@gpackwood1]

Exactly the same here. The house grabbed me by the tonsils and brought me back several times each week until the big storm rudely interrupted. This was a really good review to bring me up to speed. Good thinking. Thanks.

[@wkjeom]

Yes, the house catches your attention and then the farming starts to grow on you. Never would have known as much about farming without this house. Cole himself grows on you too. He really is industrious and a thinking man too!

[@janeyjanedee2493]

Same here!

[@patrickloftus5004]

Same.

[@justendaniel9797]

Same here

[@luud0g508]

Who else loves these types of videos!!?

[@lifesucks5322]

honestly it’s just so relaxing to watch in today’s crazy world

[@tat255987]

Been waiting forever for Cole to get back at the house!

[@3hijos5nietos]

Take a look to the Red Poppy Ranch, amazing!

[@TheKentuckylady717]

I love them too...I have always been interested in things like this....don't know why but I do, and love going to see old cars.....my fav. is the 57 Chevy....I love the real old cars too....

[@cynthiamorey-osorio2355]

I do, I'm following several English expats remodeling French Chateaus

[@Momofamlly]

Almost makes me tear up seeing a young person care for, and appreciate the legacy of there forefathers. Responsibility and hard work are the foundation for which your children will build their house.

[@MrButuz]

That house is beautiful your family left you an amazing Legacy.

[@tepuntopunto]

being from a seismic country it amazes me how these things can stand, seeing how the architecture of USA consists of a combination of what seems to be fruit wooden boxes glued with plaster

[@macentropist1301]

Hope the new year is prosperous!

[@NavexCole]

Doing a great job my love!!! ☺️

[@stefaniej4489]

Nave! We miss seeing you on the channel but happy to be able to see you on yours! Wishing you well :)

[@caper2x]

Yeah, Cole needs a safety supervisor slash helper.

[@Aiko2-26-9]

Trusting that you both are following God's leading in your life. Keep posting your stuff, we all love you, too.

[@sharong8511]

Lovely to see you here. Love and blessings to you 💙🙏💙

[@kimberleygrh]

Nave, where have you been? I miss you!

[@emilycrimmins1122]

I love old houses and are OBSESSED with those wood floors. Wow preserve those as much as you can. they are beautiful!

[@terencecorkery5671]

Should put plastic sheeting on doors to contain dust from migrating through house

[@tammywragg6254]

Not really tho

[@entropyfan5714]

I've tried that & it still went everywhere! IMO it's a rip the bandaid situation.

[@logandz]

I do restorations for a living. A plastic barrier is just a facade really. The best way to help is to get a very large "air scrubber" (high CFM air filters) and run it while you're working.

[@BLKMGK4]

Worked for my house, even when they cut plaster ceilings down with an angle grinder! You can get nice adhesive plastic zippers too. Slap them on, unzip, slice the plastic, and then zip it up and it's a zipper door :-)

[@OOpSjm]

@@entropyfan5714 plastic room and create negative pressure with a fan.

[@williamfroberg7233]

My only advice would be that before you start removing walls between bedrooms you sit with an architect who can take your list of wants, needs, and desires and compare it with the current layout and space available and come up plan implement in stages. When my parents built their house they didn't use an architect and as a result the house now has a lot of quirks: the master bedroom is the smallest bedroom in the house, the width of the hallways failed to take the width of the trim work into account which prevented proper furniture placement from happening. An architect can find a way to preserve as much of the wood work and built ins as possible with maintaining the character of the house. Also, given the age of the house, I suspect the house is full of lead paint and asbestos which require special disposal procedures.

[@debracarnley788]

Might want to label the back of all that beautiful woodwork you're having to take down so you know where it goes when it's time to put it back together.

[@travelingnome7211]

Cole, I think I found your channel the 2 weeks after your first video. I feel like you are growing up (your face is more mature now),right in front of our eyes.Thank you for letting us see the family, the farm, and all it’s projects and progress.

[@allcolorsandnone]

The before video compared to now is DRASTIC! You made the RIGHT choice to remove those trees! So dramatically gorgeous!

[@jennifer801]

Definitely keep as much of that trim and what is original to the house. It’s what makes it so beautiful.

[@mintyman1968]

This thing is gonna be nice when it’s done!

[@farmerbill6855]

Not as nice as it is now.

[@Ferit2813]

It is. Let's just hope they don't find rotten compromised boards when stripping the house

[@smallengines1018]

Heck yeah!!

[@asnipe343]

Oh yeah it’s gonna be really nice

[@Jessa8891]

@@farmerbill6855 yeah but upgrades are needing to keep it going for more generations to come.

[@lowkeytalented2288]

What a beautiful house cole! Thank u for fixing it up and taking pride in your grandpa and family’s history!

[@nancyjohnson50]

I’m so excited to see the renovation! Started watching when you started to clean out the house and have stuck with you ever since. My husband laughs at all the farm terminology I know. I can’t wait to see the changes! Your work ethic still astounds me❤️

[@gayeyount7948]

I love your old house. My great nephew is living and remodeling my grandpa's old house which is his great great grandfathers old home. He doesn't have as big a farm as you because grandpa gave a lot of the farm to his children to build on. My nephew is a master wood carver thanks to his paternal grandpa so he has repaired a lot of the woodwork and made beautiful new things to go in the house. Your house will be beautiful as is his. He and his wife have brought that old house back to life and this year they are adding new life to it in the form of a beautiful little girl. My grandparents would be so proud of him as I know yours are of you. Young people like you give hope to the future of our country.

[@redwingprincess]

Ooh exciting!! Make sure you write on the back of each piece of trim what room it's from and where. I'm so glad you are wanting to preserve it all. I cannot wait for the kitchen to be redone. That is going to look amazing.

[@marilynwoodard7961]

The house videos were what brought me here a year ago. I have really enjoyed learning about farming and about your family. And now, I'm excited to get back to the house! And spring planting...haven't seen any of that yet. Keep up the good work!

[@ChrysanthsMum]

Gotta be honest, I’m waiting for the first surprise! Money behind the walls. Jewelry in a hidden box. Hidden love letters. You know...the really good stuff!

[@ILGuy2012]

It's always fun to find an old coin or two.

[@keninil8771]

Maybe Cole should check the make up of those bricks he found. They might be gold with some debris on the outside!

[@ILGuy2012]

@@keninil8771 I bet somebody working on the house when it was built put those bricks in the wall just to make us wonder why someone put them there. LOL

[@romiehutson5230]

Didn’t you see the hidden bricks they left him🤣

[@Tamidewa]

When my grandparents remodeled their farm house we found some artwork my grandpa had stashed in the walls. He was really talented. But he put his art mostly on hold until he retired. He did always doodle and he painted a pig smoking a pipe on the door of the chicken food shed and ears on the cat hole in the Quonset door. When he moved to town he took up oil painting.

[@maryallen6334]

So pleased we are getting to the reno of the mansion. I am hoping nothing stops you this time from going ahead with at least some of it.

[@brettwhitmire3101]

Love the idea of redoing this house, just for the family aspect of keeping your family going in the same house. Can't wait for all the episodes of this build

[@annagreiner129]

Lath and plaster and exposed plumbing takes me back. My husband and I have been renovating our old Iowa farm house for over 10 years. So many headaches but it's worth it. Can't wait to see what you do.

[@madranchtrucker6955]

This old house, cornstar edition. Good stuff Cole, its great watching you set goals and get things done through hard work

[@dalegereaux1863]

He should get the HGTV people involved. They could make shows out of it and maybe save him some money. As long as they do things the way he wants and not some crazy decorating ideas.

[@realredditstories420]

@@dalegereaux1863 people on HGTV shows don’t make any money. That’s why Chip and Joana Ganes quit

[@maryhelvey8841]

Nice to see the remodel is underway. I'm sure it will be beautiful when it's finished. Big thumbs up Cole. Keep us updated

[@Avinmor]

When you were dropping the bricks you found, all I could do was hold my breath. That oval glass in the door--don't break it! But then again, tension is always good in a video. You did great. I'd number or mark your woodwork so you can put it right back where it originally was or you'll be working a jigsaw puzzle. But then again, that may be fun to watch too. Looking forward to your remodeling adventure on your beautiful mansion. Lord bless you, Cole!

[@susanmayes9705]

Yes, mark and number the wood that will go back up. If you have asbestos, get the asbestos removal guys to come out n do it. It is more complicated than you realize? I'm not a fan of your blue countertops, a nice quartz would be great. It's both very durable and beautiful. Please, please save that kitchen floor! It is intrinsic to the age of the house and is gorgeous! Also I suggest you consult restoration experts. and do your research! Which I believe you will/are. I think (though I have limited view of kitchen as a whole) that if you take that bathroom next to the kitchen out you would have more space for a dining area. All said & done I think you will do a fine job. x

[@macentropist1301]

You are a very hard worker Cole!

[@ejharrop1416]

Impressive. Love what you are doing and I am certain your Grandfather is smiling right now. My Great Grandfather built a house in the 1800's and my sister lives in it now. These homes will outlive us all for 100's of years. God Bless you!!

[@ChevyC-hf6km]

Remodeling these houses is also fun... nothing is plumb, level or square.

[@wildhorses5992]

Your grandpa would be very proud of you and so would your grandma. I am sure they are looking over you and bless you in your journey. I look forward to sharing with your journey. God bless💞💞🙏🙏

[@BadChizzle]

💫Cole... thanks for providing me with some fun and light entertainment during these times. You’re an inspiration... even for a person who has seen many things. You bring the hard work and bring the good fun. What a novel idea. ☀️ Thanks for the quality videos.

[@cmderrx]

Glad that you are going to preserve the wood, it will look great once the other work is done. I have a similar project with my grandfathers house from 1860 so watching you first will most likely help me when I begin my project.

[@karenrainy304]

I’m so glad ur taking us with u and watching u all do a bunch to the house this yr

[@sandyv2195]

I enjoy all of your videos but especially the ones related to updating your home...love seeing neglected old homes brought back to life. Looking forward to more! 🙂

[@susanloveshuskies]

Don't lose the wood trim. It is what makes that house stunning.

[@OOpSjm]

Yup, that trim is gold. Tight grain wood

[@SpudEater]

Living in an old farm house myself, the trim is something I spent many painstaking hours carefully pulling out and labeling along with many wall cabinets.

[@dianajean4837]

He specifically said he does not want to lose any of the wood.

[@enduser1982]

@@OOpSjm not sure if he cares afterall he's yanking that huge wood display in the next room... Unfortunately

[@johnsmith-ik4xp]

I think what you might have been referring to was what was under the siding which is called shiplap or it could have just been one by fours but in any case there has to be something over that. And what used to be over that was tar paper and wood siding. And now he's putting Tyvek modern siding. If I'm wrong I apologize

[@delturion]

I like enthousiastic people renovating old houses and put new life into them. I also watch off the ranch Matt and his mansion.

[@TheGrimeh]

Finally, back to the mansion and the make over!

[@Tama-pd4dg]

It was REALLY Cool to see all the before and after summary in one video! I've been watching since you cleaned on the basement but I really liked seeing prior video. I appreciate seeing the timeline and how you handled several reprioritization times and continued with your vision.

[@micahharman1493]

Couple peices of advice. Run ethernet to every room at least one line mabie two or more. Smart home people recommend 4 cat 6 per room. You may not need all of it but it is way easier to run wire with walls open than run it later if you need to.

[@kathyusa-iowa5137]

Better yet, run PVC with a pull cord in it. Then you can thread thru whatever tech comes along. No need to spend money now for something that will be outdated by the time you actually need it.

[@otter2750]

@@kathyusa-iowa5137 I like this idea alot!! Good thinking. Jsut built a duplex and wanted to save some cash and did not run ethernet and am regretting it ever since haha

[@attesmatte]

@@kathyusa-iowa5137 Yes!! Awesome idea!! I built my house ten years ago, and I'm sooo regretting not putting in cable tubing to all the rooms! It's a small house though, so WiFi usually works great. For Cole's house, I would DEFINITELY put cable tubing in the walls! 👍

[@kathyusa-iowa5137]

@@attesmatte I saw this idea somewhere once and thought wow, this should be the standard! 😃

[@attesmatte]

@@kathyusa-iowa5137 My cousin is a sound technician, and put all the necessary cable tubes into his house when he built his house. It's super nice! 😀👍 No chords or cables laying anywhere! 😍 But they don't really have the option to redecorate their living room much... 😜 That's not really an option anyway because of the layout and size of the room, but something to take into consideration. 😜

[@Heatheronskates]

I am very much looking forward to joining you during the renovation of the farm house. I love the respect you have for the history of the house while acknowledging it is time for the house to move forward. I am so impressed by your work ethic and your value system. Thank you for sharing your journeys.

[@lloydbaker7104]

TIP - once the woodwork is pulled down pull the nails out from the backside, this will save the wood from being chipped and save it from being damaged.

[@willowgrove9288]

Yes, this. Very important tip.

[@alanhayes3156]

Great comment!

[@sheilaheinrich2656]

And some pieces might need to be labeled or numbered on the backside so you know where it goes.

[@Beandiptheredneck]

Yep! Good tip. I like to get ahold of them with channel locks and just roll the jaws over to pull them out

[@fawnjenkins7266]

Nice choice of project, Cole. This is why I started watching your channel. I stay because of you and your family! Stay warm and healthy at Cornstar Farms!

[@debraboucher3185]

Put a Tarp down so you can just wrap it up and toss & mist areas so the dust isn't traveling

[@janecarolhogue3140]

The woodwork and cabinets is so beautiful and happy to see you keep it polished ❤

[@cookingwithchefjeff]

A downstairs master is a really good idea. At some point, you two will get tired of climbing stairs all the time.

[@timnewman1172]

When I moved back out to the house I grew up in, the bedrooms were upstairs and the bathroom was downstairs. Needless to say, I converted one room on the first floor into my master asap!

[@sandrag4071]

This is going to be an awesome journey. Thanks Cole for sharing this with us! Looking forward to seeing more on the house.

[@nicksteel8199]

I’m sure your grandpa would be proud❤️

[@brittanylebert2953]

So proud !! and happy to be along for the journey ! You can dooooooo it !!!

[@adalb137]

Hey Cole exciting times ahead of you! Suggestion. if you're going to preserve and reuse your woodwork, when you remove it, make sure you somehow label each piece so you know which room it came from and number them and wrap parts together that you'll know that this trim goes to x door or that trim goes to y window. Putting molding back can be quite a jigsaw puzzle so if they're labeled and numbered in some sort of order, it's so much easier to re-install!! I'd also like to suggest if you remove any items (like light fixtures, etc.) that you do not plan to reuse and are in good shape, please consider selling or donating to Habitat so that someone else can use it! Good luck with your remodel!

[@mrmikeyd2]

Yes Cole, better still for 12" mahogany carved tongue and groove fitted footboards and molding I am sure "Habitat" would come to you! (Let me go puke now)

[@wildhorses5992]

Cole I love watching you fix up the house. I like seeing you remodeling the house. It's great what you are doing to preserve your heritage of your home and farming. You and your brother are great guys. Your parents are wonderful. I will be watching you. Happy Holiday and God Bless you.💞💞

[@dawnsutherland3461]

I remember all this even when you cleaned the attic ,the inside of house is beautiful woodwork

[@greyfriar9008]

Cole, you are a breath of fresh air during this 'pandemic'. It is great to be diverted from the stupidity happening in the world for the foreseeable future by watching someone just getting on with life rather than being stumped by it right now. All the best to you and your family. Carry on the good works.

[@janicehess9955]

I saw this was on last night but saved it until this morning to watch. You are the highlight of my morning. I'm 67 and love your work ethic. Your upbeat attitude gets me going. I love your show.

[@joybochsler7160]

It's going to be beautiful when your done. Lots of work but so much family history ❤

[@julieg6383]

Cole your excitement is infectious (and I mean that in a good way)! It will be marvellous to start on upgrading the old and dangerous electrical wiring, and my gosh that is one horrible bathroom! How awesome to have that done and working again soon (ish). All my fingers toes are crossed that you don't encounter any more than your usual share of old house "issues" while you renovate!

[@maritzalara6222]

Its going to look beautiful once you are done and your family is going to enjoy your grandpa's house.

[@tishwash08]

I was thinking a heavy plastic tarp Could make cleanup easier on you it could capture the debris as you work and be on top of the cardboard. You are doing a great job!

[@ncmoore1]

First Prize to Cole for Home Restoration! Be really proud of yourself for all you have accomplished! Have you considered using asphalt siding for some parts of the house? You are so clever you have probably looked into it already-but if not, I recommend it. It looks exactly like wood, but you can imagine how well it wears as opposed to wood.. Gorgeous interior wood paneling and built-ins. I am an interior designer in California, with restoration my area of focus and it has been fun watching you go and I am so looking forward to watching as you continue. You are so cute the girls must be all over you. Be well young Cole. 👍🏽

[@robinievoli5085]

It is exciting to see you working on the house again, looking forward to seeing it get done!

[@jeanburgin160]

Exciting to see your progress on this beautiful old family home. All the best to you ...

[@AlanYoungIII]

You should leave something bizarre in the walls so that when your grandson is renovating the house he has to go "WTH?"

[@debbiejones3817]

That would be awesome! 😂 LOL!

[@karenhubbard5037]

My oldest brother put a school picture of himself along with a note inside one of the walls that said: "Help, I'm being held prisoner, get me out of here!" 😂 The new owners found it while remodeling and thought it was hilarious.

[@zackstump5425]

A dick drawing lol

[@timnewman1172]

We found a cigar butt in the wall of our 1914 house when we re-modeled the bathroom in the 80's, that was a bit bizarre...

[@katherinekinnaird4408]

Great way to start the year. God bless you all.

[@sarahrichards3123]

Oh! This will be my favorite content I've been waiting on! This is going to be so awsome watching the transformation!

[@ShirasongMusic]

Glad to see new renovation coming.... farming was fun too.

[@JT-1969]

Cole, you should make the attic your master bedroom with a nice bathroom. Make a separate living space / sitting area, with a large tv, couch, recliner, the view out those huge windows in the morning and at night would be awesome! Man, you pulled the video down right when I was leaving my comment. 👍😀

[@Beandiptheredneck]

I was part of a major Reno on a house like this years ago, I always said the attic would have been my bedroom! It was similar to Coles just not as big, it was an awesome room

[@gaylemcteigue1761]

Cole. You’re a real inspiration! Looking forward to following this channel.

[@carriegrosenick6426]

Cole, be safe and healthy wear protective clothing and gear against asbestos with it being old home. Love you guys. 🥰♥️💞🌽🌽

[@bruce6430]

Great to see the changes your making with the house and the farm 👍

[@terijohnson8360]

It would be nice to see someone like, “This Old House” come out and help you. I’m happy to see you having time to work on the house.

[@rp1430]

You can contact them This Old House. Com

[@maggiesue4825]

@Justin Chism Agreed - they'd cost a fortune, and they take forever.

[@vicenica18]

its nice to see what he is explaining like from the ground up to the bathroom!

[@saltysteveandmisfitmichele]

Good luck with the project, we’ll be watching every day!

[@melodygarcia86]

Can’t wait to see what you do with the ole house! It can be fabulous!

[@Jui60]

If you don't want to remove the wall between the bathroom and the bedroom, you could turn the bathroom into a laundry room and the bedroom into a bathroom. But before you make any major changes you definitely should contact an architect. Just to check that your plans don't make any major problems in the long run.

[@tiger5551]

Nice to see the old house getting some love

[@mikeparavinja3885]

you have done a amazing job on the house so far Cole can't wait to see it when it's done.

[@judytruesdell6816]

April 7, 2024- I love seeing the original woodwork , it feels warm and cozy. I’d love to think that what all you tore out is in a huge building waiting to be used again, but I fear that most of it went up in smoke. It’s still good to see it again. Loved your grandfathers HOME. It feels good to me. ( and yes, I know- birds, mice, rotten-ing wood, etc. ) improvements were needed. Just mourning a bit 💔. Stay humble, Cole 🙏

[@suburbanme2783]

Amazing house, happy to to hear you are keeping as much of the original character as possible, I’m exited to see the upcoming projects.

[@petepage2076]

CONGRATS ON STARTING IT!!! Blue tape, or a sharpie on the backs of panels and trim, suuuure does help in labeling what room, wall, door, and side, they came off of. REALLY helps when going back together. Also, cardboard over windows really helps too. (...I was cringing when you dropped the brick towards the glass in the door.)

[@joangreenwood5445]

Cole, any old plaster attached to old lathe is most likely layered with asbestos. I found out the hard way and ended up paying more for the remediation of the plaster than I did for the renovation (the entire upstairs). You can get the plaster tested by a professional company, all you have to do is get them a small piece of plaster. Good luck.

[@dhamma58]

pay attention to this....take it from an old remodeler...any smooth work that old will almost surely have it

[@BrianWild445]

that age of plaster is going to be horse hair plaster for this area

[@Spazcan]

not 1919 plaster, more likely horse hair. Asbestos wasn't used much in houses until after WW II. (I'm a licensed asbestos inspector)

[@dalegereaux1863]

It might be safer to get a better mask when messing around with that plaster and asbestos. We want to see you still doing these videos when you're older than DC.

[@dhamma58]

@@Spazcan I understood it was mostly in the puttycoat, but my experience was all in S. California and my plasterer grandfather was passed when I was quite young.

[@geofflee8671]

I've remodeled a couple of houses both lathe/plaster and drywall. Word of advice. Get a fan, not a little 16 inch box fan but a 3 to 5 foot industrial fan that moves a lot of air. I know it's winter but put the fan in an open window in the room you are working. Open a couple of windows downstairs or in a room nearby for air movement. That fan will blow most of the dust right out the window and you won't have as much drifting through the house. Close as many doors as you can and put a damp towel on the floor to block the door/floor gap. That will help keep dust from entering other rooms. You are lucky in that you have radiators too. Forced air furnace would suck up dust and distribute it throughout the house.

[@tomlee7651]

There could be asbestos in that old plaster too. It was added for fire safety. May want to wear a respirator and bag it. Have negative airflow.

[@scottbrady4939]

i say there is asbestos in that house and he really needs to call someone to check for it

[@SuperWeemon]

Exactly what I was thinking. With the house being from the 1930s there is a very high chance of asbestos. Would highly recommend having someone test it. Don't want to containment the house with all the dust.

[@emma_m0]

Agree, and he needs a proper face mask with filters at the very least!!

[@laurenj8888]

His family bought it in the 30’s it is older than that. I seem to recall he said it is over 100 years old in past videos so likely no asbestos in the original plaster.

[@dewikle2]

I was wondering about both asbestos and lead....

[@americanrider]

Had a house built in 1895 once with the same lathe and plaster inside construction and what you'll find is nothing is plumb, level, or square. Plan for frustrations and disappointment, it'll be a Pandora's Box, possibly a nightmare. Good luck, you'll need it. I'd help but but I'm some 375 miles away to your NE and can't reach you from here with all the snow and whatnot. On that cheery note I look forward to what should be an awesome result once you are done. I'm pulling for you, and 😎 my growing Pit Viper collection thanks you 😁

[@AFXGaming]

For those sections above the round attic windows, I'd suggest trying to do vinyl shakes, they look even better then cedar shakes/shingles and are made of vynil so they last and you can get them in many colors

[@Beandiptheredneck]

Yes! I did this on a major remodel of a house built around 1900, all the gables that come out of the roof are done in vinyl shake, it looked fantastic and still does because paint doesn’t flake off of vinyl 😁

[@vinnypinatelli221]

Your doing such a nice job with the house !!!! Thank you for sharing this with us brother!!!!

[@elainepeterson2438]

You have come a long way with remodeling your family home. It looks good and is coming along very very well.

[@fionajane56]

What an adventure with a marvelous old home!

[@laurasell2353]

This is so exciting to watch. You've done an amazing job transforming the house and farm.

[@richarddemers1750]

Cole your grandparents would be very proud of you the house will look magnificent when it’s all done. They don’t make houses like that anymore they don’t put any pride in new builds thanks for this Journey your taking us on.

[@bezonidude1969]

Cole tell your dad that I talked about him and your channel on my radio show today on kche radio in Cherokee. You guys are awesome told people to watch you guys and subscribe!

[@springsy6210]

im pumped for this reno.... im glad you want to keep the woodwork. i love it.

[@glennmcgee1729]

Trust me, my fellow OCD compadre, a 2nd floor master bedroom with a sizeable walk-in closet will be a game changer to organizing cloths and clutter.

[@kimdudds]

I'd love to turn the small bathroom into the laundry room and the room next door into the new bathroom. Keep them separate. How exciting you have so many options. So much beauty in the way it's been built. Looking forward to watching the reno videos.

[@bertrandducouedic8621]

I love this part. How you ll make grandpa s house best as ever...

[@jennyrenken8451]

So great to see you work on the house!

[@vintagetinrandykehler4824]

If your going to put a washing machine on the second floor be sure to install a tray with a drain under it to prevent water damage if it ever leaks. I speak from experience!! 👍👍

[@sroberts605]

and separate the tray with rubber matting or similar to make a floating section of floor to absorb all the vibrations.

[@KevinBenecke]

And reinforce the floor to hold the extra weight. Especially for if the washer goes off balance bad enough that it jumps around during the spin cycle.

[@christinej2358]

I watch each video you put out since I found you on YT, but I’m really excited to watch the farmhouse remodel. You have a good start already. Thanks for sharing!

[@anthonyreed7771]

Just wondering.... as you remove the walls and change some of the homes interior, do your thoughts wonder in to the memory’s of the times you spent with your family and your grandpa in that home? I would think so. Sentimental things ! Perhaps you could resurrect old photos and creat a past to present wall portrait to honor how far your families journey has brought you! Really like your enthusiasm as you take on the projects that you do.

[@Sisyphean1775]

Every time I see a demo on lath and plaster, I try to wrap my head around how much time and effort it must have taken to nail in all that lath by hand. It's unreal how modern power tools have changed everything.