Restoring A $7,000 Hoarder Mansion: The Clean Out

[@snmartin]

This house was the reason I subscribed a few years ago. I’ve enjoyed watching you clean your property up. It’s definitely comforting to see people who care for the things/spaces they have.

[@slapstickdome9797]

Same here. The house the reason I subscribed as well. Gonna be a good journey!!!

[@karenhubbard5037]

Same. Praying they will preserve the wood and built ins.....but gut that kitchen.

[@debbles]

Same.😊

[@kevink4914]

@@karenhubbard5037they are on the burn pile already 🤷🏻‍♂️😉😉

[@PCTLadyPuterTutor]

Me too

[@KathyRiggs-g1h]

Cole please salvage as much of the wood from your attic and those pocket doors and trim as you can. You can't find wood like that anymore and its worth a lot of money.

[@dootscoot1324]

Just walk outside

[@JoeMcFarlanesgoogle]

Right? I'll find you plenty of trim wood

[@toomanymarys7355]

The attic wood is soaked with bird poo!!!

[@redrose41000]

He’s said repeatedly he is keeping it!!

[@drafter3412]

Those documents on the Rohwers are genealogy GOLD to the Rohwer's descendants. If you aren't interested in keeping them, contact your local historical society. They will know how to get them to the right heirs. Your grandpa was awesome for keeping those things!

[@TwistedQuestionMark]

Exactly! Or the local LDS Church. They have an extensive historical society.

[@marilynwoodard7961]

My thoughts exactly. Anyone doing research on their family would kill for documents like that!

[@lorism.1859]

es un documento valioso , pero necesita de una restauración para que el documento siga en lo siglo.. por cualquier cosa sobra la restauración de documentos antiguos , por favor contactarse conmigo , soy italiano y estoy en Italia .

[@statonk007]

I contacted one of my classmates who is a Rohwer and thinks they are her great grandparents. Her family is from Iowa. She plans on contacting Cole.

[@argo12]

I was given a bible from 1876 belonging to a family I'm not related to. I looked up the names in the bible on Ancestry and found one person with these people on their family tree. They lived a few hours away and were tearfully overjoyed when they received the bible in the mail. Someone will be VERY happy to get those documents!

[@stevenmf8]

Cole, those documents of the Rohwer’s are my great grandparents and grandparents. My mom carol was married to Bill and grew up on that farm. If you can, get those over to my sister Debi, she has a lot of mom and Bills stuff from the house already. Thank you!

[@kathyaakananabluebird]

@colethecornstar

[@statonk007]

My classmate thinks they're her Great Grand parents. Her dad's family is from Iowa.

[@Maggs.19]

“Get those over to my sister Debi.” 😂 Maybe he plans to keep them as part of the home’s history. You can’t just tell people what to do with their items.

[@OceanLover1188]

@@Maggs.19 They said "If you can" which means if they would like to give them back to the family. They're not telling him what to do or demanding anything.

[@benhur520]

@@Maggs.19 He's gutting the house, do you think he give a shit about the home's history aside from who's owned it? I've found things and sent them to the descendants just because it's the right thing to do.

[@loriboyce942]

Please photograph the mill work. How it is joined, dimensions, how doors/windows are trimmed, baseboard joinery, etc in case you want to re-build something similar.

[@davidwagner9644]

When my grandfather died in 1993 at age 99 we cleaned out his house. Up in the attic we found a steamer trunk. In the trunk we found a box with sealed bags full of documents dating back to Germany/Prussia/Poland back to 1263 AD.

[@NikkiandFred]

I'm interested in hearing more. What all did you find?

[@davidwagner9644]

@@NikkiandFred The majority were baptism documents. Marriage documents. At some point there was a written list of my paternal grandfather lineage. The paper dates back to the 1600s I am told. Citizenship documents for America. Birth certificates and baptism for my Grandfather and Grandfather. Some boat tickets dating 1803 which is when my GG Grandfather came to America with 2 brothers. He was 16 years old in 1803.

[@NikkiandFred]

That's really interesting. Genealogy is fascinating. My grandfather was adopted and so it sparked in the family.

[@jesusisGod1434]

@@davidwagner9644that is totally cool, start a channel to share your finds! ❤

[@MarSmiles]

Please preserve the door frames, doors, window sills, trim, and all hardware. There are people who are looking for the OLD wood, doors and hardware to restore their old houses back to their original glory. People will pay and travel to get it. I would LOVE to live in a home with all that beautifully crafted wood work! When you get old I promise you will regret replacing it all with modern stuff. EVERYONE has modern stuff, very few people have a piece of history with solid hand crafted wood made by a true master carpenter. I can't wait to follow your renovation!

[@Tenebarum]

It's ridiculous to expect a young couple to live in a museum. I doubt he will regret changing things to be more comfortable and modern. It's a farmhouse. There are plenty of them and they're not historically important. Keeping up with all the cleaning of the wood work is too much.

[@makeuplover6852]

He said he was planning on keeping the China cabnet, the doors with the mirrors and the ceilings with the wood work...that is a lot that he is saving and planning to retain in the new build.

[@Autobahn4537]

Last I checked it’s not your house and he didn’t ask for your opinion.

[@LisaMedeiros-tr2lz]

@@Autobahn4537 Posting on YT automatically invites opinions douche nozzle. If he did not want or seek opinions than just renovate however you want without putting the whole process on display. Which part of that escapes you?

[@marcikrause3462]

As you demo, please try to preserve the wood paneling...you may want to re-install in some areas. Or if you don't want it, other people will buy it as architectural salvage. But of course my hope is that you retain as much as possible.

[@fordrehab]

Save as much of that woodwork as you can. Many people would love to have it in their renovations.

[@johntilson2535]

He's gonna burn it. Watch Beetlejuice and see what the Deetz's did to the Maitland's home. That'll give you some idea! lol

[@Oglulubell]

And his grandma stained it all by herself.

[@pattymiles2688]

Yes- it’s heart breaking

[@janmariebrunette-hunyady1386]

And he keeps saying he is restoring it. He is NOT restoring it; he is remodeling it. He needs to know the difference between the two.

[@makeuplover6852]

At the end he clearly stated he is remodelling this home...not restoring it. He also said they he intends on keeping several key elements like the beautiful China cabnet, the interior doors that have the mirrors built in and all the wood work on the ceiling. ​@@janmariebrunette-hunyady1386

[@robertwalker9625]

My wife and I have been married 51+ years and owned 3 houses and moved 14 times so I feel for you Cole and Nave, it's a lot of work. I've been subscribed to your channel for over 4 years and I am amazed at the transformation of not only your house when you moved in, but the grounds of the farm. So much hard work you've put in, but you had a plan and stuck with it Cole plus of all your farming work. I've been blessed that you have taken us all along for the ride of watching the hard work and dedication to you and all of the Cornstars put into living your lives. I can't wait to see the transformation to building your dream house. Cheers from this old retired coot living the dream in chilly Tennessee.

[@libbysimpson9127]

Man-O-Man, Naveh lucked out, I don’t think I’ve ever seen a young man work as hard as Cole does.😊

[@susuburleson878]

He works as hard as my son, and I’m telling you - that is hard to do. Cole is an exemplary young man.

[@beck1365]

And she gets to live with her in-laws! So lucky!

[@Mygirlfriend3141]

Oh I see many young farmer who work harder than Cole you lazy City slickers

[@Zenikai_]

it's crazy to think that house hasn't been empty like that in a literal century. can't wait to watch the upcoming videos on it.

[@ginadelsasso288]

Oh man ... I haven't thought about it like that before. I hope it doesn't all blow away now that it has been lightened up so much. LoL

[@MarianneInmarsilia]

I Hope you’ll be preserving all that beautiful woodwork ! Good luck

[@mayradominguez534]

I love how Cole and neva have allowed us into this beautiful journey please keep us updated 🥰🥰🥰

[@pamshellum746]

I would die if I could get ahold of those built ins for my renovation. Such beautiful woodwork!

[@redrose41000]

Don’t die, your renovation wouldn’t happen! (Couldn’t resist! 😂)

[@joneblaze82]

@cole get shrink wrap roll from hardware store and wrap the couch with a few layers and set in barn sealed it will be fine. Diesnt need to be inside just sealed pretty simple. As a owner of a moving company it is what ya need a wrap ypu already have space.

[@CalebBarrus382]

I really wish you would reconsider tearing out the build in buffet/china cabinet in the dinning room…it’s beautiful and one of the main features of houses from that time period…maybe relocate it? Or just work around it and embrace it…it would be a loss to see it taken out, people would die for that in the home

[@makeuplover6852]

He said in the previous video that he's going to save the China cabnet - just move it to a different location :)

[@flight007keith2]

You are one of the hardest working dudes I have ever seen!

[@nightwindswings]

Your house is historically unique that it is so close to original. It breaks my heart to think of you ripping out all those beautiful features that have been lost in so many historical homes. You will never be able to afford to replace the wood work alone with anything of that quality.

[@justmeiniowa]

He is planning on re using as much of the woodwork as possible. The stuff removed upstairs has all been marked with locations removed from.

[@magnit3]

The reality is there is no way to rip out all that old bad pipe and electric without removing the walls. While that house is wonderful you have to go down to the studs to get rid of all the old poorly designed things like insulation, plumbing etc

[@murkinstock]

As @magnit3 said. It's really a necessary evil. The piping is bad, and the wiring is beyond bad. It's definitely a major safety hazard to continue living in the house as is. Seems like he's going to do the best he can to give it a good "restomod" for lack of a better word. Im confident he'll modernize it well, while maintaining much of its charm.

[@GloBear801]

Been watching for some years, before the grove clean up. I remember you hauling all of that off. That's crazy. I remember when you planted the grass! hahaha it's been a long time coming, ready to see how you get to it!

[@Cherylsgirls]

That gorgeous home is why I subscribed to your channel a few years ago when you were cleaning it out. So excited for this series. Can’t wait to see it renovated! And I LOVE that you’ll be keeping as much character in the home.

[@denisewiebrimmer454]

The wood work in your family home is amazing. We moved into an older home, nowhere near as old as yours and have pocket doors and such. I'd save all those doors and reuse them where you can. Great video again. Thanks for sharing can't wait for the next one..

[@AuntieBrennie]

That gives me chills finding old documents. So cool that your Grandfather kept these docs safe and sound!

[@Timothy-NH]

Big house, cover it well with WiFi, run network cables to where ever your office is going to be so that you have the option to hard wire stuff. Can't wait to see the finished house!

[@justinpaone2227]

after living as long as i have with other people, i wouldnt take down any walls. every single room that can be seperated and divided from the rest of the house is a blessing.

[@EasyCookingWithKel]

Love the home remodel videos! Please keep them coming!!!

[@cathymorrison22]

I rented a unit to store my household stuff in and it was a climate controlled unit. No mice! They also sell zip up covers for things like sofas & mattresses.

[@denised8489]

Your Grandpa would be proud of ALL the work you’ve done. That house was absolutely beautiful, in its day. Time for a new day, new family to call it home. Congratulations for getting this far. I’ve been a subscriber since you started cleaning up everything. I’ve watched that property empty, little by little. It’s a huge accomplishment!

[@mkegadgets4380]

I would save the blue countertops and put them in one of your shops for a table top on a toolbox or something like that. I think they mean too much to get rid of.

[@tonydixon7820]

I was thinking the same thing, and the last video Cole said that the blue counters make him feel good, utilize the larger straight sections as benchtop work area for the bench in the heated shop if there's a large enough area of it to do so. But that's just my personal opinion

[@dbs7309]

@colethecornstar

[@patriciasykes1487]

Been a fan since the start of the channel Cole , you are an amazing young man with an exceptional family , the changes you have made so far have9 been incredible so I'm sure you will achieve anything you set your mind to . Congratulations on the birth of your new baby , best wishes to Nava and all of your amazing family .

[@ronmill9737]

I started watching your channel because of the stunning house, I did get into corn farming as a result, but I have to say I am over the moon you're getting to the reno. I 😍 that house!

[@faycaneday4861]

I'm interested to see how the beautiful ceilings are preserved and re-used.

[@benhur520]

The way he's going with the rest of the house, expect to see 1970's drop ceilings.

[@DivineMzM]

I have loved watching you clean up the farm and grow your beautiful family. Now it's time to make that gorgeous old home safe for the next couple of hundred years for you to build many beautiful memories. What an amazing legacy!

[@diane7546]

That's a lot of stuff. Purge, purge!! Semi-minimalist is the best way to go!! Less clutter, easier to clean the house, etc. You go Cole!!

[@Katya67]

Cole speaking as someone who did this once. I know you are getting rid of a lot of that spectacular woodwork but I hope you find a dealer to sell it to. Also ... again from experience ... please, please don't touch or cover up those floors unless it's carpet. Nothing available today can match them!!

[@justmeiniowa]

He is planning on re using as much of the woodwork as possible. The stuff removed upstairs has all been marked with locations removed from

[@megannkids]

Cole you got this. You have proven over and over you can do difficult things. You have the strength and support of your sweet wife and amazing family. So excited to keep watching you videos!

[@beverlysearles61]

I believe I'm just as excited as you and your family are to see this renovation happen.I love the house and all the beautiful woodwork. Wishing you all the very best!

[@angelahayden4324]

You have a beautiful home! I hope you are doing a restoration. The craftsmanship is incredible. I am so sad to hear that you are going to gut the downstairs too. 😢

[@SuperScooby70]

Cole..not sure if you've thought about it, but could you put your home office temporarily in the Corvette room at the bin site? That way all your office stuff, paperwork etc stay centralized and in one area during this reno?

[@harrybowman306]

Might not have internet in the Corvette is the only thing

[@warrenmichael918]

He doesnt want to have to drive back to the vette room to do paperwork. He will be in DC and mama DCs house when he isnt working the farm so he will want it there so he can work from home , like he does now.

[@monicagulden1296]

I can’t wait to follow as the house changes. It’s going to look awesome when you’re done. You are so talented, It’s going to be fun watching what you can do.

[@karicastro5329]

You have done a Great Job clearing out everything around your property. Hopefully you will save a much wood work as you can and the hardwood floors you can always match them that’s what we did with our house when we refinished them. I Love Love your House. Can’t wait to see the progress....

[@slvr951]

Starting watching for the farming videos, but now also enjoying your restoration of that beautiful old home and property.

[@a.randolph8112]

Seeing your house empty felt bittersweet. Looking forward to watching the new chapter. I built my own home with my bare hands, I understand how hard it is to do but how much pride you will have in your home when its done. It won't be an easy journey but I promise it will be worth it in the end.

[@sak5404]

I've been watching your posts for a long time and enjoy your energy and enthusiasm. May I remind you of the No 1 rule for any renovation - make all your decisions before you begin and stick to them! As a builder's wife, I know it is the only way to stay on budget - every change of plan will cost you double.

[@vickiwells6726]

Cole that wood work is so beautiful in that house!

[@YTubePlaylist]

Hi Cole. I am so proud of you and Neve. Please get a professional involved in the ground floor planning and design. Trust me, it will save you many headaches and money as you go through this process.

[@lindavancleve9363]

Please keep the wood accents. They are SOOO BEAUTIFUL.

[@annettemiller1273]

God bless you Cole . For making you and your families dream come true . You’ll have an amazing house when you’re finished. And most importantly, a safe house ! That electrical wiring made me nervous. Love your videos .❤

[@deborahb.3736]

Nave is blessed to have a man like you Cole.

[@patwilliams3453]

Cole. I really enjoy your channel. I am concerned about the fire escape plan for the attic. A fire on the lower floor could entrap the attic area; suggest you consult with your local fire department.

[@MrCrazyFox1]

You are a hard worker cole , looking forward to the renovation that you are doing

[@adawaymire1825]

I have loved your house just the way t was, that woodwork is amazing.

[@stevenfoust3782]

Hopefully when renovations are done the original woodwork will be saved. Not damaging the wood will be a challenge and requires patience and skill. Looking forward to seeing the progress.

[@NSResponder]

I'm sure you're going to make your grandpa proud with the boundless energy you're bringing to this project.

[@anthonysmith6558]

Cole , putting the most modern and efficient touch to an old beautiful shell of a mansion is nothing new. Forever old homes have been brought into a modern use regardless of when that was. Glad your doing it. Thanks for bringing us along.

[@SB_Outdoorz]

I am very excited to see the house restoration project to start moving faster! It is going to be so nice when it's done. You are going to have a bunch of equity in that house once it's done!

[@vikimseruh4500]

It is nice seeing you organize as you go. Helps making moving better and moving back in nicer later. Clean slate helps the work go faster and much easier. At least you can stand back once again and decide if the plan you have for each room is what you really want.

[@kimberleybrown-j7y]

Please, please tell us that you have hired both an architect and an interior designer to give you their suggestions. You don't farm without a financial planner, and advice from the extension experts, do you? The process of planning and renovating the home you can never replace should be respected even more.

[@valentinat3250]

Yes!!!

[@kevink4914]

Nope just a builder involved in the project. Get an architect and designer 😂 have you seen what they did with the bin site. There was an architect and designer involved there and the whole system and structure is unstable.

[@brendam.5932]

Woohoo! I am already hooked on this series, keep it coming! So excited for you and your family!

[@ahnilatedahnilated7703]

Just remember Cole, it will take FAR LONGER than you think to get the house done. Take the time you think it will take and at least double it.

[@dustinmackbee]

He mentioned his furniture being in storage for years so I hope you’re right, that he’s counting the cost and planning accordingly. I’m more concerned of them staying with his parents (w/ two newborns) for so long. Hoping the hospitality last through the project.

[@jimmyoakeslift4374]

I’d finish the upstairs first, then do the kitchen and living areas last

[@benhur520]

@@dustinmackbee Nave will end up with the house in the divorce.

[@veronicaparedes2762]

I can't believe I have been watching you for 5 years! Lol I found your channel from the beginning of the restoration and have enjoyed all the cleanning and restorations along the way. Thank you for sharing your point of view on farming, grave digging and life in general.

[@BKnight7z]

Maybe put the couch in the bin site mini house?

[@user-bp8bs6gh9q]

So stoked!!! Subscribed years ago when you started cleaning up the farm and have been waiting for this restoration!! Get after it Cole!!!

[@Robindigsit]

My Dad wrote like that. Very elegant! He was born in 1913 and graduated....from the 8th grade!

[@JoaninFlorida]

The morons running the schools these days don't even teach cursive writing anymore.

[@susuburleson878]

Yes! When Cole mentioned that, I immediately thought of my Grannie and Grandaddy, born in 1918 and 1916. Also, my great-grandmother, who was Grandaddy’s mother. She was born in 1896 and lived to enjoy my son before passing away when my son was four. They all wrote in a beautiful, old-fashioned hand.

[@hildamclawhorm6305]

I am so excited for the remodel🤗

[@c.felder6478]

Yes! Using as much old moulding, wood, doors, etc would be beautiful. I'm a lil biased, as my dad was, and brother is a finish carpenter. You and Nave might have already talked about it, but a garage, or at the very least, a carport next to the side door would be invaluable to yous when getting the kids, groceries, etc out of the car in inclement weather. Can't wait to watch the Reno!

[@janeyjanedee2493]

SO SO SO looking forward to following you along ‼️

[@lonagan5894]

What a massive leap! I will pray for a smooth project with limited frustrations. Best of Luck to you Cole. Be Blessed.

[@timothybaker8234]

Buy a 40’ container. They are water and mouse tight. Have it on the farm during renovations then sell it after.

[@MrHuismeester]

Great Job ! Moving stuff around is never fun, but you did it and almost all by yourself !!! You did already making a amazing job cleaning around the Farm, so i am sure that the renovation of the house will be a success ! In memory of your late Grandfather this will a blessing project !

[@jeffgorsuxh8039]

It’s going to be awesome your Grandpa would have been so proud of what you are doing,congratulations

[@Jaqcarrera]

Those light fixtures are amazing!

[@tomconger1101]

Can’t wait to see the progress.

[@kathrynaston6841]

I’m really excited that you are finally getting in with the house. It’s why I started watching.

[@WildwoodCastle]

A remodel transforms the purpose of an area, a renovation repairs and updates an area without changing its purpose and a restoration restores a space to its original condition with replicas or original materials...

[@mlm7598]

I know your grandfather is pleased. I am glad you are restoring things. Excited how things will be changing but yet keeping most of that beautiful wood or rehoming it inside somewhere in the home. That house is absolutely gorgeous! Blessings

[@mark15vintage9]

OK Cole, once again I am going to plead with you to soft demo all that beautiful woodwork and reincorporate it back into the house. That is all old growth wood that is impossible to get these days. If you don't want it (for whatever reason) you may be able to sell it to someone that is doing a restoration on an old property. I'm a bit older than you are, and had a father that was fantastic at home construction, and he taught me to appreciate the "old timers" woodwork which made me very partial to good clean natural wood, stained and varnished to showcase the woods great look. That will also help to break up a big blank wall. I would also suggest that you not open the house to much. It may seem great for right now, but in a few years you will wish you hadn't opened everything wide open. I can only tell you that, you will have to learn it on your own.

[@mR-dc4oq]

I’m cringing as I listen to the r*pe plans for the beautiful hand hewn old growth woodwork. It’s a crime.

[@backhomeprepper]

When you re-wire be sure to run for internet and cabe tv in every room that may need it, even if you don't use it now. like the kids rooms or guest rooms. there are also outlets that have USBs with them.

[@gungadinn]

Cole, since you have an issue with faulty electrical in the house, I've got an idea that will save you an ton of money and make installation 10X easier. Have a 400amp panel installed in the basement, then run a single cable to the attic and install a 100amp sub panel there. Same for the 2nd floor, and install two panels for the first floor living areas. Dramatically reduces the labor and with the panel on the floor you're on in the event of a breaker trip, beats running to the basement to reset. By installing the sub panels, the wiring runs are shorter, you don't have long runs of wiring back to the basement and you have ready access to the service panel. You spoke of replacing the radiators in the house, but didn't state what type of heating you intended to use as replacement. IMO, no heating system provides the same warmth as hot water re-circulation heat. Yes, radiators take up space, but are period correct for the house. With a re-circulation system, you can use glycol so corrosion will be almost non existent. The small baseboard radiators work OK, but don't have the mass to stay warm.

[@kevink4914]

What in the heck do you need a 400 amp panel in that house for 🤷🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️😂🤣 200 amp is more than enough for that home.

[@dylandrouin3085]

​@@kevink4914 a lot of new built homes i've seen are being spec'ed out with 400amp services for fully electric homes and ev chargers etc, better future proofing

[@Mania26]

Cole gonna burn this house doing electic work for himsel, haha!

[@gungadinn]

@@kevink4914 This house is close to 5,000sq/ft in size. Until the 1970's, 60-100 amp panels were the norm. Try running a house with the AC load, heating load if they go heat pump, freezers, electric stove, washer and dryer, media room with high power computers, and you're over 300 amps. Future proof by installing your future needs.

[@LisaMedeiros-tr2lz]

@@kevink4914 It is not only the service capacity. It is also the number of circuits. I designed and built a 6000 ft2 house with two 200A service panels and am almost out of circuit spaces after continuing to add on. You decide to add a treadmill...well that is a 20A dedicated service. You decide to add a 240V electric heater, and two slots disappear. You must not have a large house to make that comment. It is always better to have excess capacity and have more control over circuits than to wish you had a couple more breakers available to do something you want. The time to do that is with the house gutted, and it is only a small nominal additional cost.

[@LynnBachman-f9y]

I first tuned in years ago with a video about restoring the house. When you were a 21 year old farmer trying to get things done.. while I’ve waited years to see the house get restored a mistakenly learned WAY more about farming than I ever thought I would.

[@marshafranklin]

I hope you plan on saving and reusing the beautiful woodwork. It would be a sin to throw all the millwork away

[@michaelmondich1966]

I’m glad you gave us 1 more look at that amazing hutch! Gonna miss seeing it

[@RRRIBEYE]

He said in the last video he was going to keep it - just moving it to a different wall.

[@jesusisGod1434]

It’s NOT a restoration it’s an UPDATE, because you are removing things, floors, walls closets, cabinets, entire rooms!

[@valentinat3250]

Moving is always a good time to get rid of things. You are good at that!

[@dalejohns2758]

I sure Hope and Pray that you are not going to tear out all that Beautiful Mahogany Woodwork throughout that Home. Tell me it isn't so!

[@makeuplover6852]

If you watch his last video before this one he goes into a lot of detail of what he will be keeping and reusing and incorporating in the new build :)

[@novicracker1980]

Cole Bro this is 5 Years in the making!!! Don't worry I have watched you this entire time and I will see this done as well you guys got this!!! If you need help Ill drive up from Texas to give you a hand man... Don't worry Ill help out of the kindness of my heart Bro.

[@jag03ljg]

Please preserve the wood and built ins.

[@makeuplover6852]

In his last video he states that he will be doing that :)

[@jag03ljg]

@@makeuplover6852 he stated that he wants to save the ceiling beams.

[@sheilaheinrich2656]

Wishing you and your family plus Ma & Pa Cornstar all the best plus tons of patience as you do this next big reno stage. If you haven't already, I'd suggest covering up all the things you're storing in the garage. Some tarps or even getting a roll of vapor barrier plastic will keep the dust off.

[@ianturnbull266]

Hey Cole. I'm sure others have mentioned already, but if not make sure you check those square floor tiles. They look like green 9"x9" and are likely asbestos.

[@specialestness]

Non friable asbestos at worst. Put a respirator on and double bag em. Be done with it. Move on. No more panic.

[@karengrammond8338]

I came to this KZbin channel because of this farmhouse. I have stayed on through all the cleanup waiting for you to start on the house. I can hardly wait to see it in top shape again, so it can give another 100 years of family life to today's occupants and those in the future. Greetings from The Mojave Desert in California.

[@shortconcert]

If only you had a farm full of giant buildings that you could store stuff in….

[@NikkiandFred]

You mean at the working farm that has to store super expensive farm equipment?

[@scottnunya2441]

The blue countertops can be used in your recent arrangement in the shop. Perfect depth.

[@j.c.linden]

The mansion that your house was when built, was still largely intact, until you attacked the upstairs. Houses can be rewired, replumbed and gently updated for modern living, without having their character and features destroyed. The woodwork in your home, and the pocket doors, hutch etc are NOT replaceable at a box store. EVERY time you point a finger and say this wall is coming out, more of the beauty and character of your house will be destroyed. Your house does not deserve this treatment. Anyone can GUT a home, and end up in a bland box. But most houses are not lucky enough to have woodwork like yours. NO box store sells anything remotely like it. Your plans are NOT TO RESTORE. Your plans are to GUT and end up with what will have as much charm and character as your workshop. I can't watch you destroy this house.

[@HighSierraDawn]

I am sure the original owners who built and loved this glorious historic home are spinning in their graves. It would be soul crushing to have lost such a house to now have it gutted this way to turn into a generic cheap looking McMansion. 😞 Cole should think about the homes built in the 1980's and 1990's that no one wants now because they weren't built as quality as this home was and now no one wants them because they are dated and not in a good way.

[@NikkiandFred]

It's good thing it's his house and not yours... he can do whatever he wants. Even if it is sad that he's changing everything.

[@HighSierraDawn]

Just goes to show that taste is something that you cannot buy, no matter how much money you have.@@NikkiandFred

[@specialestness]

@@HighSierraDawnI’m sure the original owners who built it are happy that he’s doing what he wants with it, instead of living in a glorified museum.

[@NikkiandFred]

@HighSierraDawn I never said I agreed with what he's doing. All I said was that it was his house he could burn it down or tear it down and it wouldn't affect your life in the slightest. However if you watched any of his videos besides this one you'd know how much this house, this farm and his family mean to him. Hes updating his house how he like so it's safe and worth leaving to his his kids or grandkids.

[@RRRIBEYE]

Wow! That is a monumental task there young man - but after watching you for about 4 years now, I know you, of all people, are up to the task and it will be grandiose with splendor when finished! Thank you for bringing all of us along on the journey! 🥰

[@nutcase1995]

im so sad that so much of the original woodwork is a goner 😩

[@larrysmith7395]

Great job Cole, young man have lots of patience you will need it ! Over runs on time and money are to be expected ! I’ll be watching and rooting for you 👀✊🏻

[@taraarcher4300]

Please, please, please, do not lose the integrity of that home, not many left

[@kevink4914]

To late 😉

[@Autobahn4537]

Have you counted how many are left?

[@romaurer]

For the bed. Build a pulley system in the heater barn and store it on the ceiling.

[@alexismacdonell7947]

Please tell me you're going to keep all that trim. Please.

[@makeuplover6852]

In his last video he goes over in detail that yes, he will be keeping a lot of the woodwork and incorporating it in the new build, if you haven't watched that video I suggest giving it a watch, it's very informative :)

[@alexismacdonell7947]

I did watch it; as an Interior Decorator I understand all too well how expensive & difficult it is to replace any of that trim. Along with the pocket doors, etc. It breaks my heart every time I see some get destroyed, @@makeuplover6852

[@jimday3112]

That house is beautiful. The woodwork is amazing. All it needs now is your attention and love. Can't wait to watch the progress and see the end result.