RESTORING FOUR VICTORIANS AT ONCE: Our project overview

[@eileenmurphy5718]

I’m so sorry that you lost Louise, she was special. I have to say that what you are doing is saving history and I love it. I live in the northeast and up here they destroy it. It warms my heart to see you save it.

[@johannaa6986]

Louise was a beauty and I feel like My spirit floats just just a bit at the opening of every video.

[@jenaemarieAZ]

@@johannaa6986 same!!

[@tigermoon44]

I'm more excited about your episodes than anything I could see on any of the networks. You are two of the most charismatic couples on KZbin and so much fun to watch plus the knowledge that you share is amazing. I wish you could post more but know you are saving history and for that I thank you!

[@OurRestorationNation]

Thank you so much! What a great compliment!!

[@shastina5493]

Could not have said it better myself! 💯

[@nicolewood4038]

Agreed!

[@alipie02]

My husband and I just bought a Queen Anne victorian that we named Eloise, she was built in 1906. Your videos have been such a confidence boost when it comes to restoring and repairing her. Thank you so much for your videos.

[@cherylholasek2193]

My mother always told me that I was born in the wrong century because of my love for old homes and old stuff. Soooo please keep these wonderful videos coming. Also thank you for all your hard work, it is definitely worth it in the end. 😊😊

[@mala3isity]

Sis!!!!

[@faithgirton9388]

My mother has said lam an old soul!

[@annabalsamo9534]

My husband and I love your channel! We can’t even begin to tell you how much we look forward to watching you. Thank you so much for bringing us entertainment, knowledge and joy. ❤

[@OurRestorationNation]

Thank you so much!!

[@lynnbetts4332]

After seeing how Janie's kitchen turned out, I am making some changes to how I rework my kitchen in the coming year. It's a total gut job (doublewide). Was going all white farmhouse, but have decided to add more color. I inherited my mother's Fiesta dishes and some Wedding Ring milk glass, as well as some 1950's tablecloths. I also have some green glass, cobalt glass, and cranberry glass to add splotches of color. Wish I had a true farmhouse on my farm, but that isn't possible, so I'm making do with what I have.

[@LindaSChastain]

I would love to see your before and after kitchen redo. Adding some of your Mom's green glass, cobalt and cranberry glass will look amazing. Your Momma's 1950's Tablecloths will add so much too. I only have a bit of what my Momma gave me before she passed with 4 younger sisters they took the rest. I always asked for a few of their wine glasses but don't have any. I love you in Christ. Hugs from northern California.

[@mala3isity]

I envy your milk and colored glass. I'd have them lined up on shelves where the sun could, ideally, shine through them but if not, at least get to them. Wavy or bubbled glass fronted cabinets? I'm excited for you. :)

[@mR-dc4oq]

You’re putting some love into your dwelling and turning it into a home. Cozy and welcoming., no?

[@mjc42701]

I love how you guys love the history of these homes and the people who lived in them, it makes it a pleasure to watch your videos.

[@jamir22256]

I live in Louisville. I saw Georgia Power trucks at the empty lot last week. Was hopeful that meant something would be happening soon.

[@cindyewyatt]

How funny! I’m from Tennille. Don’t live there anymore but did until 1977. There are some beautiful old houses down there.

[@celticgoddess81]

Its a good Saturday morning when I get a cup of tea and Our Restoration Nation. :)

[@sandystafford5845]

I admire you both for your knowledge of the renovations you tackle and what you graciously share with the rest of us. I also love the fact you work with the age of the house and don't try to make it something it's not. Again thank you.

[@ItsNatalieD]

Beautiful houses. So much history. ❤

[@conniecollins8952]

I’m so glad you all bought Helen. I think I’ve shared with you that I grew up in Helena but moved away in 1993, but it’s still home to us.

[@jlr4905]

Whew! You have a lot on your plate! I enjoy watching your videos! I have always loved Victorian homes but never lived in one. Totally love what you are doing and how you show the restoration. So fascinating! Your personalities and interaction with each other is great!

[@Gramma_Holly]

I LOVE your channel! I grew up in New England surrounded by history and beautiful old homes. I so appreciate what you are doing by restoring these homes and saving their history. I've been watching KZbin videos of abandoned old homes/mansions that are just sitting there deteriorating. We need a lot more people like you who can step in and restore these beautiful historic homes. If I had the money I'd buy them all LOL.

[@sharonparker7867]

Love all your ladies and can’t wait to see you bring them back to their glory days.

[@jptexas4463]

Love the update on all you're projects, it really helped understand your huge undertakings! So appreciate you two helping to save American history and I learn so much from your vast experience with old homes. Can't wait for more videos. Cheers from deep South Texas!

[@clairemoniz4341]

I love old homes and learning about their history. My house is a 1930 Spanish colonial revival so it's not as old as your projects, but you've inspired me to look into her history (and give her a name!) Thank you for your inspiring videos. I look forward to seeing your progress on these beautiful homes!

[@erikasmith6171]

OMG Scotty that Staircase! the bedroom fireplace surround that house is so sweet.

[@julialynch2328]

So sorry about Louise ! Truly sorry for your loss!🙁☹️

[@cynthiafisher9907]

My husband and I have just recently found out about your channel, so this was great to be able to get up to speed on all your projects. We live in a house built in 1910 that we restored 13-14 years ago. We love old houses like you do. Our old house was very plain when it was built, so we salvaged a lot of old house parts and gussied it up a bit. We love watching your channel! It’s funny that you live in Conway, Arkansas. I have been subscribed to a channel of a gardening family who just moved from Vilonia to South Carolina. I live in Idaho, so that’s a funny coincidence to me.Also, I’’ve been subscribed to Paige’s channel for a long time and she said she’s a friend of yours. Small world.

[@OurRestorationNation]

It’s our small old house lovers world. So happy to have you!!

[@hollyw9566]

I absolutely love all that beautiful blue in Scottie! Lovely!

[@OurRestorationNation]

Thank you!

[@GaryGrube1]

You are both amazing! I CAN NOT even imagine having the energy to take on so many projects and SO MUCH WORK all at one time! That alone is worth our admiration.

[@jaykupjack3971]

I have so much faith in your abilities to work magic on these houses that I have no worries. You two do the most beautiful work together thank you for sharing,

[@rebekahchappel1633]

You would love to visit Ferndale, CA. The entire town is on historic registry. It’s nicknamed the Victorian Village. The Victorians are called Butterfat Victorians because they were built with the wealth from the dairy farms.

[@OurRestorationNation]

I love that! We need to think about visiting.

[@Azoreanislandgirl]

I love your enthusiasm and the love to restore these beautiful home's. I love that time period myself, Elegance and classy. I totally love your sarcasm. Keep being you and God Bless you and your Husband on restoring America's Finest Home's from destruction.

[@suzan5-5]

I love what you two are doing. I love old homes. There are so many beautiful old homes that need someone to care for them again. They just don't build them like that anymore.

[@sherryporter8647]

Laine, I wonder if you would be interested in looking at some of the houses in Bramwell, WV. The history of the town is amazing. It’s a one square mile town with huge homes built in early 1900’s by coal barons. History tour says that in 1911 there were more millionaires per capita in Bramwell than anywhere in US. Some have been restored but some are big,beautiful treasures just wasting away. I would love to see someone like you get involved.

[@lisaevans7293]

I cannot wait to see how Melly turns out. I mean i know it will be gorgeous as usual but i love watching the process

[@jercasgav]

Laine has a love of the color periwinkle! It's cute!

[@valeriehinkle8995]

Ok so every time you mention your anniversary it really makes me want to see a wedding picture.

[@kathycole4474]

I love that you guys save these beautiful homes and restore then to their original beauty!! You are awesome..and Im so jealous ...Great job guys!!!

[@cynthiaschell7246]

pretty sure they are the most energetic couple in the world

[@juliebartolini6599]

Just started watching...Thank you so much for saying Louise will stay in your logo and in the opening of all of your videos. I never fast forward through your intro. It is so special!!!

[@mspalding4605]

Really enjoy hearing about the history of these lovely homes.

[@emilysereni3619]

I wish I’ve lived in the US, and had the money to purchase one of those victorian homes, they’re breath taking!

[@jamiemboley827]

Your chandelier in your home is so beautiful

[@wk5575]

Thanks for providing an overview of what y'all are doing, I'm a recent viewer and this helps to get in to the "loop." My wife and I have spent the last 42+ years restoring an 1899 National Register Edwardian home in a small South Carolina town and moved another house of similar vintage to our farm . Neither will ever be totally "finished." We are now redoing projects which were first completed decades ago. Two can be overwhelming, five is hard to imagine. As a "purist" I commend your dedication to preserving these homes, not remodeling them. Most "old house" print and electronic media have, unfortunately, now become simply advertising outlets for expensive restoration products or services. You keep the enthusiastic preservation spirit alive without which restoration can become a self defeating exercise in frustration. Our Restoration Nation gives a morale boost to many of us perpetually in the thick of the restoration process. At the very least, we know that we're not the only ones still demented enough to take on such endeavors! Bless you!

[@krislange1186]

I don't know why, but I can't stop mourning Louise! There is no way a new house can equal an old house, no matter what they do it it. The only way I can maybe understand it is that the old houses develop an "aura" as they age. Love seeing all your houses.

[@dianemitchell5142]

Wow love th we story of Melly and Janey!.

[@diannebernau3293]

I love watching you both. I learn so much and your enthusiasm is infectious. In this “throw away society” that we live in it is refreshing to see the old houses come back to life. A lot of our old houses in Australia are torn down to make way for apartment buildings and townhouses, which is a crying shame. I wish there were more people here who appreciated the history that comes with these gems. That is why I love anything old. I often wonder what the story is behind who owned a home and, if the walls could talk, what would they tell us. Keep up the good work. With best wishes from Down Under 😘💕🇦🇺

[@comfycrochetchair]

Going to miss Louise!! Love watching your videos!

[@marigeobrien]

I love the fact that, well, I guess that I found you. You've been around forever but until recently, I never saw your channel. Meanwhile, my ex-husband and I managed to fully restore one house, that should probably be called a "Sears Kit Victorian" ** and it was quite a job. We then bought a marginally run down Ante-Bellum house (circa 1850) which, unfortunately, we were never able to finish. But I have always loved restoring (NOT renovating) and believe in it SO MUCH! I always knew there were others who felt the same but it is good to see your work and progress. My only wish is that might be able to find a partner in my area (the Mid-Atlantic area), especially for house tours or houses for sale. And, possibly, in other areas of the country so it really would be "national." Perhaps some day that would be possible. ** For any who don't know, in the early 20th century, Sears & Roebuck, Co. which was best known for its catalogues, even offered a a whole line of full house "kits" that one could buy. It included every single thing one needed to build an entire house and was intended to help people, especially in the western states, so they would have everything, right down to the nails and fretwork, for any kind of house style available at the time. If you do a google search for "Sears House Kits," there's much more information about them.

[@dianequist835]

My MIL was born in 1913, and a big YES to being frugal! She even used the back side of adding machine tape .... seriously! She earned her money through hard work. Invested wisely, but consistantly. I think I appreciate how she was more now that I can understand some of her background. It truly does show how disposable we have become after seeing life through her eyes.

[@nancyrogers212]

Hi I just love watching these videos you guys are awesome I love Victorian homes and older than me I came from England and I was very very rustic country then I moved to Florida and I said oh my God I am not going to be modeling so I kind of want Victoria and we love it and I love watching you guys you are awesome and fill me with knowledge and make me happy it’s been pretty lonely I lost my best friend week ago I had just come home from the hospital and had a heart catheterization and a A stent put in I was told I need surgery I need a aortic valve I came home on Thursday Friday I thought my best friend Friday night I got a phone call from the hospital they said they found a mass on my adrenal gland when I had a CAT scan at the hospital so I have to take care of that too and then Friday night my friend had a heart attack and died early Saturday morning it’s been lonely and stressful and I’m sad but I want to stay strong for my surgery and I have to make it we have a 45-year-old daughter that we loveDearly she has emotional illness and I can’t leave her I love her and she has an awesome husband so I have to live and you guys you guys make my day thank you so much I’m sorry I went on and on

[@stephanieopsasnick2622]

I watched all your videos on Louise during COVID, so locked down and bored in California. Then beautiful Louise burned down! I cried. You guys inspire us to buy a Victorian. Thank you for your work.

[@kaybonette]

Dear friends, I don't know how you even have time to post videos with all you have going on! I am so jealous of your energy!

[@Lvaladez114]

Beautiful story and beautiful homes.

[@NYMusic89563]

This show is better than hgtv! I love the personal aspect of it.

[@cynthiafisher9907]

Waaaaay better! None of the irritating and cheesy drama.

[@karengramenz3807]

I love the beginning of the videos with both of you on Louise's porch. That's when I started following you and grieved when she burned also. Thanks for what you do! I love the opening music too!

[@Bobrogers99]

I'm not sure I could juggle so many projects at once, but because there are always delays, if you did them one at a time you might be very old before the last one was completed! We need more couples like you to rescue these historic beauties before they crumble away.

[@jennifercoughtrie2939]

I too feel I was born in the wrong era just adore these old homes. You two do an amazing job and without people with your skills passion and energy many of these homes would have just disappeared.

[@nicolewood4038]

You two are so dang cute! I’m 53 and aspire to be like you. I want to save historic homes too! I’m working on getting there! 🥰

[@conniecollins8952]

Love what y’all are doing. There are so many historical homes that need to be preserved for their history!❤️

[@tomcatjunior9730]

We recently purchased a Victorian,/Queen Anne cottage ( still not sure ) in south MS. It looks like some of your houses (the one you bought in Natchez) and was built in 1909. It was a bed and breakfast in my family since 1996 but my wife and I took it in to return to a home and for us to live in. We recently visited Natchez and got some decorating ideas now that the foundation repairs, heating and cooling, electrical and plumbing are done.

[@peanutbutter35]

I live 30 minutes north of eufaula Alabama! In Crawford! Beautiful town!

[@mkofftiger]

Thank you for the summary. For those of us who arrived late to the dance, this video is particularly helpful. My wife and I rehabbed a 1936 Norman French wreck two decades ago. (A friend described the place as "dumpster bait.") It was powerfully rewarding but exhausting. I appreciate all you're doing. Thank you for sharing your adventures.

[@mala3isity]

Tell me more, Chris. I've never heard of Norman French. Droolworthy?

[@mkofftiger]

@@mala3isityMany Norman French houses have conical entries. Ours doesn't, decorative red brick and stone instead. It does have other features typical of the style: steep gable roof (sufficient height and windows to transform an attic into third floor usable space), dormers intruding into the fascia, stone lintels and entry surround, brick and stone construction, multiple double-hung windows. It was such a wreck when we bought it, the former owner began negotiating by saying that the asking price was for the land only. My wife had to ask if the house came with it! One plumber suggested that the master bathroom shower pan had been leaking since "the Truman Administration." It took a year; we survived, and the house did too, but there were times when it was touch and go. That's why I enjoy your videos so much. I love what you do for these places; I'm however no longer up to the task. God bless you, you're doing the Lord's own work by saving these places.

[@mala3isity]

@@mkofftiger Your home sounds lovely. I love stone lintels. I've heard that really old ones had carvings in them. LOL on the Truman administration. Gables and dormers are a favorite, too. There's a famous house in Salem, Mass., the Turner-Ingersoll house aka the House of Seven Gables and she's a Colonial beauty, the back is the best. I'm not Laine or Kevin. I like their videos, too, and agree their work is very important.

[@lavondadye8091]

I watch on my TV which doesn't allow me to comment but you are so inspiring to millions who like myself would love the chance to be able to restore a lost soul! My dream has always been to find an old farmhouse that needs lots of love but not sure that will happen for me!! I was so saddened when you lost Louise and my heart still hurts when I see her on your opening s!! Keep up the wonderful and amazing work you do and know how very much we support your love of restoration. Thank you for sharing!!

[@helenwhitenyc1]

My t Shirt just arrived and thanks to your inspiring channel.... now I just need to find the old house :)

[@philhoward4466]

i would love to restore an elderly home but i am too disabled to do anything physically myself and i don't have the money to invest or hire anyone to do any of the work. so i subscribed just to watch.

[@kimearls7427]

I found you through Farmhouse Vernacular and am smitten with your channel !

[@carladavis2587]

I too wish you could share more videos, but I know you can only work so hard and I don’t see how you guys do what you do. But I so much enjoy your videos and love how you take such good care in bringing them back to life.

[@merthur88]

love the gray...beautifuls!!!

[@Tjme53]

Thank you for sharing information on your projects..I have been blessed to live in several old home in my 49 years of marriage..I inherited a love for them and antiques from my Mother who is 91 and still maintains her own home in Bisbee Arizona…One of our most talked about subjects is Old houses..I hope you get to bring Ella home soon and began her Restoration..You are very gifted and knowledgeable..You are the absolute best at what you do…I hope someday you will find an old home close to us here In Alabama so I can come watch the progress in person.. Many Blessings on you both..

[@roselandmcguire9925]

I can relate to the carpet thing. 😀 We owned a house in East Texas and realized that we were having some floor issues because of a leak by a door. When the repairman pulled up the carpet he said, "it's a wonder that someone hasn't fallen through the floor." And that would have been about a 5 ft. drop!😬

[@lilienskudder3386]

I love watching you both and your projects from nz

[@camillethompson6686]

Oh no! Poor louise, that broke my heart

[@karendavis68]

I was getting caught up after I had knee surgery, and then after returning to work my job changed, the kids got sick and then my sister passed . . . but NOW, I am back to getting caught up.

[@nfoss5656]

I’ve done enough home remolding and restoration. I’m sitting back and watching others do it now. Thanks for feeding my addiction.

[@LindaSChastain]

Thank-you for the update on many of your home restorations. I hadn't known about losing Louise in the fire. That is truly heart breaking. We have some beautiful Victorian, Mission style, Spanish style, Queen Anne homes, some have the Carriage house in back and iron fence and gates that came around the cape. We're in northern California next to a City established in 1854, that still has an old Brothel above a Saloon Restaurant where photographs were taken during Beckwourth Frontier Days that can be found online. I enjoy history to this day. I love you both in Christ. Hugs.

[@vickimanning3900]

Thank yall for walking us through the homes thus far. I thought yall had already moved Willa, but now I am up to speed. I am in love with Melly, as well as her owners' stories.

[@mala3isity]

I'll second that. Maybe a picture book with their story?

[@loganbutler1016]

I love your morbier clock!

[@ywang-l3h]

I love what you guys do and your home is so freaking beautiful. So lucky you guys live in such a wonderful home and get to do what you do. Please keep sharing your journey with us

[@nancycolbert2703]

Thank you for explaining your restoration journey. So grateful you two are saving these beautiful ladies and letting them shine again.

[@alicepoff8214]

I would love to be able to restore some of the old houses where I live here in Virginia. I look at them when I drive by them all the time and say I wish. There are so many old houses around here that need to be restored. Yall would have a ball here.

[@SteveL2012]

You guys are hilarious and talented. What’s not to like?! 😄

[@lisaveenstra7098]

i love the white painted floors in Scotty:) so sad about Louise.

[@conniecollins8952]

I love rewatching yalls video!

[@jacobhairguru215]

Always amazing watching y’all! This is my favorite show!

[@Akab85]

I wrote my master thesis about Polish soldiers in American Civil War , so i love that period and houses from period :D great channel !. Greetings from Poland.

[@bridget_lisar2785]

Ohhh Louise 🥺😪.. I subscribed last week some time. But I am obsessed with this channel. I can only imagine the beauty she would of been had she not been lost in the fire. I'm in absolute awe of the love and preservation you two put into these beautiful homes that I could only wish to travel to the America's to visit one day 🥰. I can't wait to watch Helen's progress or maybe Melly's?? Oh I can't wait to see them all. Love this channel & will definitely go and follow on insta 🥰.. your guy's friend in Western Australia 👋🏼🥰

[@OurRestorationNation]

Thank you so much Bridget! We’re leaving today to work on one not listed in this video named Pearl. We’ll be putting out restoration videos for her in the coming weeks.

[@briannaoduinn8902]

I love watching all of your videos! Thanks so much for the update and look forward to the next video. Good luck on moving Willa. I hope you get it moved safely as I would love to come stay in it when you are open it as a bed and breakfast. Thanks so much for all that you do.

[@jenniferisaacs239]

You guys are the best! I love all you do!

[@barbaragoss6177]

Fascinating stuff,as a new subscriber from Tasmania Australia it sounds like red tape is the same worldwide! Really love the history of your country!

[@50Street21]

I love you both and especially your passion for historical buildings. Wish you were my neighbours. Darryl

[@Lorili59]

I "so" look forward to everyone of your videos since I came across you two! Always such a joy to what's happening and where you're taking us! ❤

[@mala3isity]

I know those Barbie eyes! I had her...lost in a divorce cuz she meant something to me. :(

[@sarabowen969]

Good luck on Ga. Power .

[@essietangle9931]

Wow I have been historyfied! Hope there is a house move and historical status/tax update.

[@margaretorden7568]

Thank you for the update on all your ladies!

[@richardstoc]

what omg well give a busy person a job if you want it done well finished someday, wow

[@ritaquinn3124]

Thanks for sharing your updates on your houses. Louise was so beautiful and so glad you are honoring her memory by keeping her in the intro of your videos, I love how you both are like kids relaxing on her front porch, just precious. If you ever have reason to go through South Carolina go through Due West. They have the most amazing abandoned historical homes there and just outside the city. If I had a Kevin I would definitely be working on one. Thanks again for all you do and for sharing your adventures.

[@kateg7298]

The houses are all beautiful but I think Janie is my soul child, as you put it :) That's so charming, by the way. I love your use of color. It's true to the era and evokes such a peaceful aura to enjoy. Thank you for the update on all of your houses and I look forward to every video. I do understand the couple of degrees shy of Hades reference here in Galveston and like you, I'm waiting restlessly for Fall. I can't wait to do more work on my 1920 house and carriage house. It's time for painting again on the exterior. Thank you for all of the hard work you're doing to restore these old treasures. Once they're gone, we've lost a valuable piece of our history and that would be truly heartbreaking. Many thanks and great appreciation to you from Texas.

[@tamaradavis2276]

A lot of spinning plates! Very inspirational; wishing you only the very best!

[@carolcornell6332]

Beautifully done...

[@CrepeMyrtleRow]

I really enjoy every episode and love catching up with you daily on Instagram. I have always loved old homes since I was a child and have had two that I didn’t act on quick enough to get destroyed 😩 hopefully there will be another one come along one day that I can buy and restore. in the meantime I am loving all of the information that y’all so willing share!

[@cindypope4952]

Thank you for the overview. I am now completely your fan. What a journey. I can’t think of better way to use your time and your gifts.

[@justanothergirl9753]

Power Couple of two beautiful souls. You are so inspiring !

[@terpinator24]

Thank you! I am a newbie here so I appreciate the overview!

[@maggiesue4825]

THANK YOU for making things SO much clearer for slow-on-the-uptake people like me! You're doing great work, you provide so much how-to and history - really appreciate your channel!!

[@KrisanthiaMum]

Thank you

[@katrinabradley4198]

Haha, I love that you call Conway a little town. It was a big town when I was growing about 30 minutes away in the country. :) Loved seeing the full update!