Renovations on our rundown Queenslander

[@samt8676]

Hey There Guys, Love the Reno, just want to let you know that this is actually my Grandparents house that had been relocated from Gladstone, really looking forward to see what you do with the rest of it… Brought back a lot of memories

[@kymduncan5292]

Wow 🤗 How cool for you to watch this.

[@muddyhilux653]

Love your work.. at least with all the snakes you shouldn't have a mouse problem.. can't wait for the next one... 😁🤣😂

[@PeterGraham]

Just discovered you guys today when your moving to central qld video popped up in my youtube feed. One day we would like to get some land like yours and live off gridish. I don't blame you for not salvaging the house .. if its gonna be your forever home you gotta be happy with it .. having said that what an amazing difference a lick of paint does eh! Super impressed with your progress so far.. would love to see more videos about the house progress and even just videos about what you guys do with that much land.. so jealous of you guys so I've subscribed so that I can live vicariously through you guys for now. Cheers .. great channel!

[@davechristian7543]

Thats funny bc the same video popped up in my feeds to just about 1 Hr ago.

[@DPryorAustralia]

You are right to tear down and start over. The house does not look stable or safe to me. /Yes it's sad that people before you didn't take care of this house, but it is what it is, and you are better off to salvage and rebuild. Looking so forward to seeing what you build and enjoy this beautiful property! :)

[@pepsipeanuts521]

That's an unmistakable Aussie House with that rusty Metal Roof it's Epic & totally deserves your Film documentation and due diligence repairs

[@kymduncan5292]

I was born in Mackay & left in 1992. I have lived on the Gold Coast ever since. Love being back Central Qld way with You.. love Reno's & Anything like this! 🫶 I agree with you about the traffic now on the Gold Coast, we have had a the biggest Southerners invasion in history 😌 I'm so sad it has turned out this way the rental crisis/ real estate... pushing Long time locals out ..young & old & people who have families & their children were all settled in schools & Sports . recreations. Little & no regards to Community. Good Luck Brooke & Denis .. I will keep watching this Space. 🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀

[@bbarling]

Incredible what a difference a bit of paint and some hard work does. Very nice.

[@brendamahoney4822]

Your video came up in my suggested, plus we will also be moving to Central Queensland, so I decided to watch. To my surprise, you said Calliope. We just bought a house in Calliope. We are yet to make the move, settlement is end of January. Looking forward to watching more of your journey, in between packing up my own stuff.

[@HookedOnBrooke]

Oh wow, where are you coming from? It's definitely a little different here but lovely so far. Best of luck with your move and maybe we'll bump into each other around town sometime. Don't be shy to say hello 😊

[@nilgiridreaming]

Fabulous Brook! Old queenslanders are the best type of house to live in and I applaud your plan to repurpose! ❤

[@taniacolemanm8538]

Yous are doing a great job. The house looks lovely with you reno

[@kezzaobee1462]

That house would have been a grand old place in its day, I’m sure you are doing the right thing regarding salvage and rebuild. So far come up a treat for temporary living. Darling puddy tat and house cats are loveable. Enjoy and don’t forget to take time out for some fun

[@stuartowens3506]

The scaffolding legs holding up the addition that juts out from the house…probably not up to building code 😎😎. Excited to see the progress as you go 👍

[@davidwhitehead8121]

A little paint makes a massive difference. Looking good 👌🏼

[@lindaschenckel255]

OMG you’re gonna need the winter stuff in the bush at Calliope. I’m not joking.

[@haydnscott671]

Hooked on home renovations... Welcome to Gladstone! Stoked you moved here. Keen to see some videos around Curtis Island, Tannum Sands and the Boyne river.

[@HookedOnBrooke]

I'm so excited to fish the local estuaries. I know I'll have sooooo much to learn and I bet it all hinges on tides and moons 😕 I'll be expecting donuts for a while until I figure some of it out. ☺️

[@pinkeeist]

So good. Looking forward to seeing all of your plans coming to fruition and being able to come along for the ride….. Good stuff 👏

[@dirtcarmad]

great video as always brooke and denis,,,yes yous are in cq,,,we have 40 acres at captain creek. just out off agnes water,,,lots off work to do as well .but we make do with our off grid livable shed. untill our new house is built as well,, enjoy guys ,,happy renovating,,but leave time for the beach and fishing,,,

[@lindab424]

Your previous video about the move came up in my recommended section when you first uploaded it so I watched it as I enjoy these sort of make over videos. I was really excited to discover you are a fellow Aussie so I hit subscribe immediately. I have to say I don't blame for eventually knocking the house down and building your own. It would probably cost you a lot more to renovate and fix that place up than it would to build a new home. I would love to live out whoop whoop but encounters with snakes scare the shit out of me. You are a much braver woman than me Brooke. Looking forward to the next episode in this series. 👍

[@tonycurrie2964]

Best decision. You deserve a beautiful home.

[@janicerees2073]

After seeing your move... wow... just had to watch again !... what a great experience... love your life... nd your ambitions... enjoy your life... nd dont take any notice of messages that are negative... some people have nothing nice to say.... take care...

[@well-see-what-happens-cent1295]

I hope you wait at least a year to rebuild so you get a feel for every season in the area 👌🏻 I love the mini renovations so far

[@anneharris3392]

Hi Guys , Welcome to CQ , Your doing a great job on the house , even with those micro bats phytons and spiders ( it was huge ) Its a awesome area up here and enjoy watching your clips 😀 👍

[@cootason]

Gotta love how fast you guys got that house livable! spray painting looks like the fastest way to do that. I have a mate out in Monto that's renovating a house out there the views you guys have is incredible.

[@mickthompson5757]

Can't wait to see what you guys can salvage for the new place, it will add a lot of history to a modern home.

[@gloriafeather5607]

When the paint is removed (be careful the paint maybe full of lead - toxic) from the timber on the walls you may find some beautiful timber.

[@AuzzieRix]

New here, just wanted to say what an awesome job you two (and earlier family and friends ;) ) have done so far. Looking forward to following your journey. I live in WA, so it's fun and informative to see how others live in this great country of ours.

[@tireeroach]

So brave dealing with all those snakes 🐍 would freak me out.

[@xeroxene]

Awesome to see you guys going in the deep end on a project like this. Best of luck. 🇦🇺👍

[@roncj6937]

Rebuilding sound like the best way to go ho ho ho and Marry Christmas to you an family on your lovely forever bush property with great views.

[@809klglklgl]

Such a big difference you’ve made to the interior, amazing what a lick of paint can do. Well done guys.cheers from the Cap Coast. 👍♥️

[@CriticalThinker1967]

We bought a house in Berri SA late last year in the best part of town for $170,000. Needs a lot of work too. Been up on the roof myself patching small hole replacing loose nails with roofing screws. Then doing renovations down stairs to make it nice and comfortable. It’s a 70+ year old solid brick house and very solid structurally. What you guys are taking on is similar but definitely next level! Good luck with it. We have no regrets about making the bush change. Swapped the ocean for the Murray River.

[@ASimon-ut2xe]

Well done. My heart broke when I watched you move in, so much work to do. I'm so glad you decided not to renovate. What you have done looks great, but those creatures have made themselves a home there and its time they were evicted. Can not believe a builder lived there previously. Good luck, am looking forward to watching your dream take shape.

[@fishingformentalhealth8079]

Absolutely magnificent transformation on such an old house. It is definitely liveable now, while you build the shed. Can’t wait to see what comes next. Oh and you will probably need some of that winter gear up there. It does get quite cold in that area. But only for a short period, not like what you are use to on the GC

[@JamesyYZFR1]

Awesome video, very enjoyable. Beg, borrow or steal a herd of goats 🐐 to chomp down the property scrub. Keep up the great work

[@elliotoliver8679]

Watching with interest from Scottsdale Arizona

[@justinbrown2093]

Best addition to any property is a decent size excavator, just found your video today ,top job on the quick reno ,looks great

[@bossdog1480]

I moved up here about a year ago from the GC myself. I'm currently reno-ing my place in Mt Morgan. Luckily I'm a tradie so I can do it all myself. 'Getting there' is my daily mantra. Houses are built very differently up here. Have you noticed the lack of architraves and the 'half finished' walls? Both of those are pet peeves of mine so I'm lining with gyprock and putting up architraves and skirtings. Great job on the quick re-do, I think the house might grow on you. I know I just love my old house.😁

[@HookedOnBrooke]

Yes, there are lots of pet peeve in this house, where do I start 🤣 Good luck on your reno too.

[@sassyh154]

Love the map at the end.. get that up ya! 🤣🤣🤣 I grew up in the bush and of course the wild life is always ever present, but you will find in no time at all you will be like... oh, another bloody snake... move on mate... Looking forward to seeing you make this chunk of dirt your own... Cheers for sharing...

[@Ckktopa]

Great stuff, love the plans and the mini reno.

[@illbill215]

Awesome! What a difference so far looking forward to the next vid!

[@ClissaT]

OMG, I just realised I have the same thing going on under my old Qlder. It's the microbats hanging from the floor above and pooing on the floor. They drop their dropping right in front of the laundry door, and all these years, I have wondered why I could not get the mice to leave! Except it wasn't mice. It was microbats. I knew they were there, but it never occurred to me the poo was theirs! Derr! You will have heaps of snakes, they come to buildings. Luckily they are all carpet snakes which are harmless if you don't want rodents. Just leave them be. They don't want to live with you, just near you, because humans attract rodents and the snakes are the best way to end that relationship. Once all the rodents are gone, the snakes will go too.

[@woolly2426]

You guys are amazing . It,s hard to believe it,s the same place that was in the last video . Looking forward to the next video . Good luck .

[@elizabethnicholas1939]

You’ll be surprised how cold it gets here in Calliope. I just spent my first winter here and I’m from Melbourne. It was bloody cold. Also I think you’ve made the best decision with the house. I just took up fishing last year and I’m totally addicted. Hope I see you out and about.

[@alisonshanahan9529]

Love the old windows, lots of good timber in the old house. Great skirting boards and architraves. The paint job is an excellent way to feel comfortable while you work out what you want to build.

[@kayenash5481]

You have to feel safe in your house, I'd do the same thing!

[@Mel-he1hg]

Wow well done guys you certainly have been grafting what a massive improvement already but at least it’s liveable now 😊look forward to your next video

[@stevewilson8752]

Great reno job to make the old place liveable until your ready to rebuild 👏👏👍 much cleaner & nice hey ! I've just started watching your Video's today sat 10th Dec 2022 , I'm also in QLD 😊🖐 looking forward to viewing all ya other videos & i see you guys luv luv fishing 🎣 same here hey ! I'm originally from Umina Beach/ Ettalong Beach just north of Sydney & spent many days boating & fishing there & Woy Woy ! Hope your settling in well & not sharing a room with any more snakes especially the eastern brown buggers 🥴 Respect from Steve In Queensland 🇦🇺🏄‍♂️

[@JoChadwick]

Hey there Brooke and Denis, your video came up recently in my feeds so I have watched a few episodes and have subscribed to your channel. Love this property you have acquired. I lived in Rocky a while back and loved CQ. I really love your old Queenslander, it has so much character even though it is neglected, and although you will knock it down, you have made it super comfortable so far with your quick reno. Looks amazing and wow, what a difference some paint and patching will do! I wonder if you will rebuild something similar, like another highset Queenslander, to take in the breezes and beautiful views? I look forward to seeing what you do with this house and the property in further episodes. Best wishes and well done :)

[@JC-pw1ze]

Great idea, your home, your decision. I love watching an Australian Reno, fishing etc for a change . Especially qld

[@ginacaprioli7331]

I am really enjoying you're chanel, the house looks good. I think its a good idea to pull it down and build new. All the best and I look forward to watching more.

[@georgianasstudio]

I think you're very wise to pull the house down and start again. You'll have a much better and more efficient house to live in. There are loads of old Queenslanders in better condition to save. You are really brave but then you are young and strong so it's the best time to do something like this! Look forward to see what you do.

[@zwastiunburzy3688]

I've got nothing but good memories of Calliope and Gladstone, lived and worked there in the 90's. Absolutely loved it, the area, Awoonga Dam, the Railway Hotel in Calliope, the bull rides behind the pub, had a ball.

[@peterthespaceman.p.j.f.3067]

Hey Brooke you two sure do have a big job. Ha ha the thinks you do for love 💞😃

[@angela100ish]

Loving your videos of your move to the country, I too could watch for hours eek the snakes and spiders are a bit of a struggle to watch being a kiwi though! Keep up the great work, what an adventure! Reno's look fantastic!

[@cathymadsen2930]

I'm excited to watch a "local" youtube channel.... something very unique about a Queenslander, snakes in your air conditioner, a micro bat and huntsman all in one video... And now everyone can see how that "secret" room gets created ... you know the one that turns up 20 yrs later when the new owners take over and renovate? That bathroom would give you nightmares if you accidentally uncovered it from behind a secret wall!

[@twinshock175]

I fully understand to loose the old house, it would be a labour of love to get a Queenslander back to something nice. In Bris it fetches the interest and returns, sadly it would not in Calliope for that. When you demo it down, there are no salvage yards in Gladdy for period stuff like that, but Rocky has something, and many do up these homes for sought after original windows etc. Good work on the fixer up stuff so far!

[@diannefarrell7715]

Hi from down south... I don't think you need to justify why you make the decisions you make about the house. It's your house to what you want with it... the property is going to be amazing and so will the new house you both build.. all the best.

[@suebates5267]

Looking forward to watching your videos.Well done so far.

[@janosczovek8524]

Nice job well done hope you enjoy it 👍

[@CG-gm8fe]

Looks like the house wasn't always there....must be a relocater or a drag away. You've done a great quick nreno...love your enthusiasm and just getting the job done.

[@Macasmum]

What a great adventure 😜. We did a tree change to the Barrington region of NSW when covid hit and we love it. 2 and a half years in we are all most self reliant for food. Can't wait to see your progress. 😎

[@andrewheadland9341]

Excellent job to get looking marvellous to live in 👍👍👍🍻🍻

[@robfaith6029]

Just found you guys, I see you cleaning out that pit you start a compost pile using what ever you get out of there, great for your gardens so you can become self sufficient.

[@NyssaLee]

oh I'd be pulling it down too! It looks like an awesome stop, the land & the views, so cannot wait to see what you do there instead!

[@shanedavies9564]

Hi Brooke as a painter , sprayer you guys got it looking great well done ,by the way I'm a boatie love fishing when I get the boat out as well ,my sister lives inland from Noosa on a new hobby farm they have built ,and my mum ,lives just out of gympie on a huge farm ,enjoy your channel , cheers , shaneo , nelson, nz, 👍🍺

[@bennybfishn]

Invest in some flex seal spray cans. They work a treat. Did a few roof fixes at my sister's place so far so good. On tin, tiles and brick.

[@malcolmellis9654]

that's just incredible what you have both achieved...I was shittin' myself while you were on the roof...😥 that'd make an awesome holiday home for fishing families.. you build your dream home up on the ridge ...or somewhere...that's a lovely old house n not many left 🙂 get some goats for the weeds..n Turkey's......for the brown snakes... they're not immune but they rarely lose 😎

[@turmoil3161]

It would have been a beautiful,home in it’s day. Hard to believe that people lived there for 18 years and didn’t keep,up with the , that was you expect and fo d I. 3 and 4 world companies Looking forward to seeing your progress

[@tomwitherspoon7021]

Congratulations to you both on your renovation looking forward to seeing the final product when ever that maybe cheers.

[@johndewaard8032]

It's ur house. Don't worry about other people. They don't own it. Love ya work

[@maryjames2024]

Loved this video. The painting to clean is a great idea

[@deliachitts1964]

😮oh wow you both have worked hard great job

[@janemackenzie4731]

Great to watch, don't think you have made the wrong choice by rebuilding your forever home, it actually was my first thought! At least you will know everything works. We are at Boyne Island and would love to come out and help if you need us 👍👍🥰🥰

[@HookedOnBrooke]

Thank you Jane 💕

[@craigwadey2122]

Place looks good after the painting, you both have done well

[@denisemarriott6424]

Great video of your mini reno! You two aren’t afraid of hard work 😊

[@Matt_1975]

Good call with the new build, that old girl is pretty tired 😅

[@charmainemcdonald9679]

Wow..✨✨🙏✨✨ can’t believe a family loved in that condition.🏚️ your new 🏠will be so lovely..🤞you 🪚cut those trees down..

[@charmainemcdonald9679]

Oops🤦‍♀️meant “lived”😬not loved 😂😂😂😂

[@maccart67]

Well done guys. Great views!

[@troycox128]

Definitely CQ! My family and I have decided to move back to Tannum Sands after a year in the Barossa Valley ...we used to have a large property in Tannum and mainly saw tree snakes and pythons...and thousands of cane toads! we have decided to live in the main part of Tannum this time around so will see how having Neighbours goes lol All the best with your plans. I think that the whole process could be very enjoyable to watch! Make sure you pop into Busteed building supplies in Gladdy for some great CQ service and the guys at Calliope Rural Trading are great too! Feel free to reach out if you need any help.

[@HookedOnBrooke]

Naw thanks Troy.

[@sharonbower6446]

Wow your house is looking so nice,well done,

[@sams7655]

I could watch this kinda stuff for hours

[@louiserenton9380]

Well done! Love it so far. Good on you both.

[@franceshurt3517]

So much progress since the last vid, did you have any help? Looks great anyway, I'm amazed that you don't freak out about the indoor wild life, you're a tough couple of cookies, cheers!!!

[@HookedOnBrooke]

We love the wildlife, 😅 just not in the house 🤣 No, no help, we do everything ourselves where possible. I'm so blessed to have such a motivated husband 😍

[@OzWrangler2024]

You guys have done a really good job of cleaning up the place. 👍

[@paulcarter5731]

Good jobs you guys ain't afraid of hard work!

[@carriestanfield8637]

😂😂😂Sorry mate but “bats and huntsman “ I’d pull the house down just for that reason. Your house your land your decisions and hard work. Thanks for taking us along too

[@glimmagma4551]

Love it, great video ❤❤ 🦇🕷️🐍😱😂oh my😅

[@woghole2360]

Wow looking good.

[@eekywoose8623]

Just came across your move by mistake, you guys are doing an awesome job. Well done

[@Eddiethestreamer]

hi, I just saw this channel on KZbin today great job awesome property the snakes are there because of the mice and stuff and I can see why you want to demo the house and build a new one I would too if you get a cyclone or a fire that house would be gone anyway, also if you don't know when you use no more gaps or liquid nails use a damp rag to wipe off the access and smother it out I learned this from being a painter

[@kenturkington4695]

I reckon a deck off the front and a complete reno this could come up , is a classic design no sure on interior layout but it's got charactor forsure..

[@AJMRFIXIT]

Roll on ElasticAmerica Whit on it and You Will not have to coat it for years. enjoy your blog from East,Taxas,USA

[@robrichards6219]

Great job! I reckon demolish and rebuild is a good idea.

[@davidhall1779]

you are doing amazing for the state the place was in in your last video and how you have made it comfortably liveable. have you started the plans for the new house? It would be awesome to see. Stay strong and keep on truckin.

[@HookedOnBrooke]

Naw thank you. We have a rough idea of what we want to build. We just have to start drawing it up and then take it to the professionals to make it real. 😍

[@itsaboutbeingherenow8076]

I've been eagerly awaiting this video..

[@cherylemaybury9967]

That house looks like it is completely past the renovation stage so I agree with your idea of repurposing what you can and rebuilding the entire house. Are you going to do a highest house? It is cooler in the summer and catches the breezes. So handy to use the lower levels for storage too. I live in Hervey Bay but would love to move out to a quiet area. I have health issues that keep me close to a hospital. Enjoying your content.

[@Johnsmith-dj5eq]

Nice update grate content 👌🏻

[@pauljohns1016]

Good video😊😊😊

[@atmm89]

found you guys and how big is the property, I will follow you in yours transformation of this place, looking forward to it

[@barbarastephens5807]

Great work. Can't wait to see what you guys end up doing with the property. I was surprised to see you have a cat. I'm thinking the pythons might make her nervous though!