Can I Save my Foundation?

[@ushere5791]

hi! i just sent you something on your amazon wish list. i tried 3x on the u.s. version, but it wouldn't accept your gift registry address for shipping. luckily for you, i had just sent #TFG @TranscendFurnitureGallery something earlier this week, so I was able to use the canadian account i had just set up (a nasty rigmarole to do, especially at 1 am, but you lovely folks are worth it!). also, fellow commenters and contributors, some credit cards do not want to be used for "foreign" transactions, like if you're in the u.s. trying to support a canadian YT'er. so keep your wallet handy if you have to dig out a credit card you don't have the information memorized for.

[@ShannonMakes]

Thanks for letting me know that... I am new to this, but I suspect it's because I have the "don't show my address" button checked, which kinda makes things strange for items shipped with third party sellers. But then again, there was also a little alert saying that Amazon is "experiencing issues with the purchase of list items from third-party sellers. We'll have a fix out soon" so maybe that's it too?

[@ushere5791]

yeah! it may just be us south of the border from you and our hinky amazon that's causing hiccups because you're in a different country and not showing an explicit address...ordering for canadians using canadian amazon seems fine even without an explicit address, as does ordering from u.s. amazon for u.s. recipients without explicit addresses. @@ShannonMakes

[@cassiebanks]

@@ShannonMakes - 3rd party sellers is a problem in the US for delivery IN the US. For example, if you leave a note for the person you're buying something for and it's a 3rd party seller, you'll never get the note the person who sent it to you wrote. I sent some things to another KZbinr who had a wish list (US to US) and all the third party ones just went to him listed as "Anonymous."

[@ShannonMakes]

@cassiebanks that’s so annoying.. I wonder if that’s part of the “issues” they’re experiencing?

[@ushere5791]

@@cassiebanks thank you--that's good to know!

[@TheFaintdreams]

Uh-oh there are dog treats on that Amazon wishlist. Hope Shannon is ready to receive (and film) an industrial pallet's worth of dog treats! 😂

[@ShannonMakes]

🫡🫡🫡

[@therewillbecatswithgwenhwyfar]

😂😂😂😂 YESSSS

[@Hair8Metal8Karen]

I love the disclaimer of "Don't try this at home; we're trained circus performers!" It's really cool to see the progress, I can only imagine how exciting it must be for you!

[@ShannonMakes]

🎪💪🌳

[@tinygypsyladycreations7265]

As a master gardener I can tell you the salt will probably not work but it will also kill anything growing next to the tree. And it will keep awhile to leave the soil. The nails also won’t really work. If you do not want to use poison, the strip ALL of the bark off of the trees. This exposed the combining layer which also exposed the trees vascular system. If it dries out, the tree dies as it is how it uptakes water and nutrients. Also if you can find any of the major roots and you can cut those, it will speed up the process. Please to not use salt if you decide you want to plant next to your house.

[@pattiwhite9575]

The salt thing does work. We used it on a cottonwood tree stump. We got the stump as close to the ground as we could. Then chain sawed a bunch of hash marks in the top of it for the salt to got into the hash marks. But, it took over a year to kill it and dry out enough for us to go back with chainsaw and remove enough of the stump that it was finally low enough for grass to grow over it and the lawn mower not run into it. Doesn't kill grass.

[@mining4goldmeister420]

As a long time gardener myself, that info is correct. Adding salt will affect the soil long term, and change the ph drastically. Cutting the bark all the way around the tree will kill it eventually.

[@tinygypsyladycreations7265]

@@pattiwhite9575 based on what you said it took a year so the salt dispated. Stripping the bark will kill the tree faster due to it’s structure and biololgy

[@cosmiccoyotedog-doreenb9605]

Wow did not know this, TY

[@franciemontgomery2935]

Yikes! Salt definitely kills grass!

[@hollywebster6844]

You can see your house's face! Those bay windows are beautiful!

[@ShannonMakes]

Aren't they tho?!

[@LauraRogers-xu1fi]

I wonder what the original front porch looked like? Given the two bay windows, I’m betting there was a statement porch and door!

[@rhondasweeney7271]

I myself am so glad you got those trees away from the house. It will help your dampness inside. It most definitely will dry out faster. Plus, a French Drain for sure will help out a lot on the property and your basement.

[@tovekjellerd6552]

I never completely recognized the similarities between clever renovation of houses and trapeze art :). Keep up the good work Shannon. What you do is a great gift to the future, nothing less.

[@ushere5791]

hear hear!! i am beyond thankful that shannon saved this lovely old house. :)

[@karengoldie6801]

The renovation of medieval tortures! 😂 Another great installment.

[@ShannonMakes]

Thank you!

[@VeretenoVids]

Holy moley! I didn't even realize the roof is hipped until all the trees were gone and usually I have a good eye for detail. I am a tree hugger, but, yeah those trees had to go. Now go get a chipper and make them into mulch for your future garden! 😃

[@TinaSpencer-mr1cp]

I’m absolutely in agreement with you when it comes to peeling off all that mismatched siding, hopefully to reveal the original wood siding. And what a fabulous breath your house must have been able to take when the trees were removed.

[@melissareid640]

dentist appointments like crazy! Because chemo and radiation really mess up your teeth- Distraction please and thank you! You are saving a beautiful home I am cheering you on!

[@lah-tee5412]

Awe good luck to you, I’ve been through this myself and know what a challenge it all becomes. ❤

[@krose6451]

I hope you find more good distractions to help you get through ❤

[@Lyissaful]

Sending healing vibes. I hope you find some good distractions to get you through!

[@tammymurphy2707]

I can relate about the teeth; finally finished chemo yesterday. Take good care!

[@karenklucas923]

My bro had troat cancer tounge twice .did a floride drip that demolished his teeth ..finally had them all pulled.. next step pending ..praying for healing for you.

[@susuburleson878]

First, what beautiful hair you have. I LOVED seeing it down! Second, of COURSE you want the wood siding! What is currently on there is like lipstick on a pig. Third, you have no idea how much I look forward to seeing you each Friday. 👋🏻👋🏻👋🏻

[@SIC647]

I was more thinking of it the opposite way. Which would be something like dipping a beautiful lipstick in mud.

[@susuburleson878]

@@SIC647 Yes! The way you put it is much more accurate!

[@peglamphier4745]

You have to take the non-wood siding off ...the house won't look 'right' until you do. So your right. Of course. And yes you avoid conflict by with your neighbors. Life's sooooo much more pleasant when neighbors get along and that can take some considerable patience. Nice to see you this morning. Thanks for being you.

[@cosmiccoyotedog-doreenb9605]

Totally Agree

[@kimvanek2322]

I know that you're circus performers but pleeeeeeese be careful sweetie! We love you and don't want to lose you guys now!!! And who would take care of the doggo? Sending good wishes from Ohio!!🎉❤😊

[@ShadoeLandman]

But she doesn’t know if what’s under there, if it’s any good, and if it’s sufficient covering for the building. It could be broken, rotted, and have areas missing. She probably can’t afford to have all her siding replaced.

[@sewitfits7393]

My parents uncovered the original cedar siding on their 120 year old house. Lots of work to restore and paint but soo worth the work. I am really enjoying the content right now. I know from experience this is hard work so excited for you!

[@carolynv3530]

What about (In the future of course) a carriage house style garage? Is there room on the lot? Kiss Canelle for doing the, throw the stick JIG.

[@berthagreen1620]

I can’t believe how strong you are. I love watching you two working so hard.

[@ShannonMakes]

thank you! 💪

[@nekkidnora]

These trees in particular were a problem, but the house has survived a century, it can get new trees in the next century. It will be beautiful again.

[@katybradley5143]

His face watching the KZbin video on “if your chainsaw won’t start, here’s the 5 most probable causes” is SO RELATABLE!!! But at the same time, I’m so thankful for KZbin! Broken chain on a tricycle? KZbin! Trouble shooting a specific model of a sewing machine? KZbin! Why is my hamster making that noise? KZbin! 😂 It has range!

[@michellebarnett4994]

My dad has been in my parents house since it's been built, about 62 years. It still has it's original wood shingles, and wood framed windows. It's not an old Victorian or anything, but it's a real oddball in a neighborhood filled with vinyl sided and windowed houses. My dad's 90 and still does the yardwork and landscaping-a miracle. Enjoy your channel, first found you thru sewing.😊

[@ShannonMakes]

Thank you! Love your dad!

[@MysticalZucchini]

oh my G*D I cannot wait for the day you're able to remove the aluminum siding!! I'm sure all those layers are creating a mess for you, that beautiful house needs to breeeaaathe haha love how much brighter the house looks once the trees went down, such great work :D

[@barbaramorrone572]

I love Mrs Quilty! I can't wait to see what is under all of that extra siding. I feel like I'm on a treasure hunt watching your newest adventure. Best of luck and wishes!

[@ShannonMakes]

Yes, I was so impressed by the quality of their fabric! Loved working with them, and feel great recommending their product (can't wait to start using mine, in fact)!

[@kristenpeters4434]

Vinyl siding & vinyl windows. Our house is almost 100, and I dream of putting craftsman style (three pane upper sashes) windows back on the house. It would be so lovely. Totally with you on keeping it original where you can.

[@ShannonMakes]

oooh, lovely!!

[@kathyw7143]

I bet that house is loving the sun exposure after you guys cut all of that mess down.❤❤

[@ShannonMakes]

Catching a tan 🌞🕶

[@LittleHelper5]

Bring it girl! Show us how to get things done!

[@ShannonMakes]

💪💪💪

[@LittleHelper5]

@ShannonMakes out of work since January due to a non work related back problem. Be careful not to over do things while working on the renovations. You and your crew have been a wonderful source of fun. Helping me get better and you didn't even know how much you would touch so many lives so far and wide.

[@ShannonMakes]

@@LittleHelper5 oh noooo.... hope you continue to heal and strengthen!

[@hollywebster6844]

​@@ShannonMakesStrong like bull!

[@LittleHelper5]

@@ShannonMakes baby steps. Little by little. Acupuncture is awesome.

[@MaryWalsh-ux6oj]

Isn't that a moment of triumph? (When you're not sure which direction a tree is going to fall and it just settles with a whispered sigh exactly where you wanted it) When I was cutting down my trees, I looked on the internet to see the best way to cut them down, and it was really amusing to see the collection of videos on KZbin of trees falling on houses, smashing pickup trucks and knocking people off of ladders (or chucking them under the chin) I became adept (like a monkey) scampering up and down ladder, with a fervent prayer, "Oh Father, please help me to get this tree down without accident or incident!" And that is my fervent prayer for you! Congratulations that you managed to get a spectacular job done without "accident or incident!"

[@sidewaysbeard7606]

It does look a LOT better. It feels like the house can really breath more with them gone. The trees were too damaging for sure, more so that close and basically growing right out from under the house. A lot of progress :D

[@marim0y]

That sink was such a score!

[@mable552]

It's great watching you restore this beautiful house!❤

[@ShannonMakes]

Thank you! 😊

[@virginiacardinal9563]

Love that you are including the editing time because gives a better idea of how much of your life goes into KZbin. Also, the second you lifted those two buckets in the basement, I immediately thought of a yoke!

[@ShannonMakes]

Yes, thank you!! Some people have been noticing and commenting, and it (selfishly) is very satisfying to read the comments about it, because yea, it takes so long!! 🤣😭

[@jillmortensen5219]

I had a guy come and do an energy audit on my 65 year old house and when he saw my dehumidifier in the basement he said a couple of oscillating fans work just as well as a dehumidifier and are much cheaper to run.

[@ShannonMakes]

That's so interesting... I wonder, tho, if we're dealing with the same level of damp. Because of course I'd love to save the $$, but Nova Scotia is already a notoriously wet province, plus then the hill we're at the bottom of compounds it... 🤔

[@lynneeie5226]

How cool that Google maps has the history buttons!! I have my fingers crossed that a local historian can dig up some old photos for you 🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻. You two are awesome! So fun watching this. Am really cheering you both on 🎉🎉🥰!!

[@jimedson3853]

Love what you are doing. It's definitely a project for younger people. Especially with the talent of climbing and balancing and carrying buckets of mud. Thanks for the video 👍👍👍

[@lorettavalmorbida7793]

Always waiting to see you Shannon and your beautiful Victorian house.

[@ShannonMakes]

Oh thank you!

[@briefisbest]

My favorite part of this video was the surprise cameo from the trash hauler's helper!

[@ShannonMakes]

The best type of cameo IMO!

[@cayjadoobirsingh2519]

Yeah, I love trees but not growing into the foundation! Good call. You guys are making great progress. ❤

[@creepycutiecrafty]

The before and after pictures are so dramatic. It’s good to see what exactly you’re working on - and for! I’m guessing your crazy quilted piece will be a large lampshade..? There are a lot of lamps in the house!

[@arvettadelashmit9337]

Your little dog looks so happy. The house looks better with all those trees gone .

[@ShannonMakes]

Anytime there's a stick nearby, she's happy

[@aliciazazirski9898]

I'm excited that you got a sponsor! And because I've been wanting to get into quilting for a while, this seemed like the perfect opportunity to try some stuff out. So thanks for the discount too. 😊

[@ShannonMakes]

Thank you! Lots of offers in my inbox, but it's fun to finally hit on one that really aligns well with my brand and that I feel like viewers would actually enjoy or benefit from!! (and I was honestly so pleased with the fabric quality when it came... can't wait to wash it and make something with it)!!

[@Grace_x68]

Hi Shannon. Loved the video, thanks. I would love to see a room with your beautiful crazy quilting as curtains. ❤

[@selkiemorien9006]

I was wondering how often you had to pause to set up the shots when emptying out the basement 😵‍💫 😮 You can really see the house so much better now! Very visible progress must help when it's getting overwhelming.

[@ShannonMakes]

well, just think about it.... every single time there's a camera change, that's another minimum :30 of tripod adjustment. For reference, in that last video, there were 151 different video clips, so that's *at least* 151 different tripod positions. Assuming I somehow only took :20 seconds to do each adjustment, that's almost an hour (50 minutes) of just setting up cameras for shots 🤯🤯 If I do my job well, most people don't notice that, and are very oblivious, but yea... it's a lot of work (on top of, you know, renovating a house 🤣)

[@selkiemorien9006]

@ShannonMakes Absolute kudos to you for putting in so much effort! It makes for absolutely delightful videos - I certainly appreciate them, as I imagine most of us viewers do ❤️

[@hiwakoo]

Perhaps a cozy throw for your sofa, or pillows?

[@ShannonMakes]

😄🤐🧵

[@damogranheart5521]

​@ShannonMakes I thought that I saw it on your bed! Several thousand years ago, I made a crazy quilt heart on the back of my dress. I appliqued leaves onto the hem and front yoke. Turned out pretty good.

[@sleeplessinscandia6452]

Thanks for my “Shannon Makes” fix for the week! 😊❤

[@ShannonMakes]

Happy to help!

[@debraigo2711]

Usually, when you cut a tree down, if you take the saw and make an X in the stump, it will die. It takes a while, but in my over 60 years of cleaning up messes, this has always worked. You simply need ro go from bark to bark, no chemicals needed.

[@judycullen1111]

Always look forward to this when I get home from work have my tea and then enjoy!

[@ShannonMakes]

Enjoy! Sounds scrumptious!

[@Pambo101]

I won’t get to see it live/or first posted, but I’ll be drinking my hot chocolate, coffee substitute and relaxing and watch you two work harder than I did at work. Makes the little projects around my place easier to accomplish and tolerate when I see what you’re having to deal with. Careful there chainsaw momma! Lol❤ can’t wait!

[@simoneconsciousobserver3105]

Hi Shannon, I am enjoying this series of renovation videos of your Victorian house in NS. I hail from Vancouver originally. Bummer about the trees growing out of the foundation and scrapping the house. And now that they have been taken down, the real charm of this gem is revealed. I love these old homes and I love people restoring them. I purchased a 1920 Master craftsman style house in Iowa a few decades ago. Thankfully it was in really good condition as the previous owner did all the heavy lifting, ie, reinforcing the west wall as it too was at the bottom of a hill and had started to cave in. As far as those tree trunks total demis, rock salt will seep into the soil and negatively effect the rest of the plants. When an old maple had to be taken down in our yard, and there was no way to remove the huge stump, us kids were tasked with scraping the bark off and the older boys hacked away at the base to hasten any attempt of the tree to regenerate herself. within a few yrs the stump was stubble. Continued blessings of abundance and wisdom

[@amybrown9213]

I'm guessing pillows for your lovely orange sofa are the patchwork idea! Love all your videos!

[@ShannonMakes]

Thank you!!!!

[@pattimessenger6214]

May I suggest that you learn the old art of plant propagation? You can grow your own landscape plants by taking cuttings from other plants. Look at other Victorian homes, and see what kind of plants they have in their yards. It is possible they are historically accurate for the age of the house. Always ask before taking cuttings. You make friends with shared interests! I’m in California. I’ll soon tear out my front yard and replace it with a rock and succulent garden. I propagated many of the succulents myself, and that makes it more personal to me. This new rock and succulent garden will help us weather periods of drought. We can save the water from the shower while we wait for it to get hit, and use it to water our succulents in the front, and our veggie garden in the back. I believe lilacs and snowball bushes were well loved in Victorian times. There are many others too. Best wishes!

[@denverdubois5835]

Yes, lilacs, snowbells, pansies, forget-me-nots, camellias and of course roses! Your succulent garden sounds lovely and very practical.

[@ccoeurjoli]

Oh oui ! Et je verrais bien une ou deux clématites pousser sur façade 🌸 !! Ce serait charmant, rustique et délicat 💗 🌸🌸🌸

[@ChristinaMcIvorTina]

Awesome footage of the house. I am living vicariously through you young and energetic people who are wanting to do a sympathetic renovation to a house similar to mine.

[@amandatopson5757]

Ooooh yes! A woman after my own heart! I always find great stuff at dumpsters!!

[@ShannonMakes]

*quietly chanting* one of us, one of us

[@MRScaptainbuddy8418]

My heart too! We got a lot of looks one day when the person in front of us in line at the dumpster at our local landfill tossed a perfectly good aluminum ladder - and we instantly took it back out! Lol

[@ShannonMakes]

WHAT?!?! That's wild. An aluminum ladder? Those are 💰💰💰

[@AprilDesignsSMD]

I wish these videos were longer. I'm really enjoying them!

[@ShannonMakes]

I love that, but longer just isn't sustainable 🤣 If you'll note the edit time at the end, they already take me roughly 24 hours of work per video!

[@AprilDesignsSMD]

@@ShannonMakes I totally get that. I was just wishful thinking. I'm sick right now and this was very relaxing

[@ShannonMakes]

aww, I'm so sorry to hear that (and can sympathize, as we are also both sick over here 🤒)... hope you feel better soon!!

[@AprilDesignsSMD]

@@ShannonMakes Same to you!

[@charmainemanley]

Regarding the water in your basement. We once owned an old house on a hill. We put in a French drain, added a sump pump to the basement and still had water down there after heavy rains. The ground water level was so high, water was coming up through the cement floor. Our solution was to add a sump pump to the original well which was located about 15 feet from the back door. (The house was hooked up to City water, so the old well was no longer used.) We ran a drain line to the back portion of our property which kept the water out of the basement and helped green up the backyard. We had to replace that sump pump approximately every two years because it ran so much the motor burned out, but it was worth it. So - if you happen to have an old well, which due to the age of your house is a possibility - I can’t recommend this enough.

[@ShannonMakes]

No well, unfortunately 😢

[@Vals-2013]

I love that you are a CIRCUS entertainer by night. Which circus is this ? You have a lot on your plate. Good luck. Love the curvature of house with trees gone. Nice.

[@karenmetcalf-pugh5]

The trees had to go. Try a product called Stump Rot. It's is more envro friendly then salt when used properly. It will take a year for the product to kill the stump but it will just start to fall apart. Yes to the original siding. Even if part of it could be saved. Who knows, being covered might have helped preserve the wood.

[@haakdraakje]

Nice to finally see the house. I agree on the trees. You can always plant new ones a bit further away. And once you are more familiar with your environment, you can put them in strategic places for summer shade or to break a nasty wind.

[@MiffoKarin]

Gosh, it's so nice seeing the actual house without the trees, even if it still has all that tacky vinyl and aluminium on it... I look forward to seeing how the wood underneath it looks!

[@26192305]

You're most definitely not the only one, leaving the dump with more stuff than you came with! Most of my furniture is from the dump, and my two Sonos speakers too 😂 One man's trash is another man's gold. That's what we say in Danmark 😝

[@ShannonMakes]

Love that... honestly, Denmark has the BEST dumps (well... recycling centres)

[@26192305]

@@ShannonMakes I call it the dump, so let's stick to it 😂😂😂👌💪

[@naomimcmurray907]

So much Corgi cuteness! Love the wiggle ❤

[@published1789]

Here you folks are doing epic, adventurous things ... and I'm trying to put together Ikea flatpack furniture. But how lovely to see your very "real", very much not flat pack house emerging. Go, go, go!!

[@ShannonMakes]

hahaha gotta love that flatpack!!

[@sonipitts]

Another option for potentially hastening the destruction of stumps that doesn't have the side effect of salting your soil in the process is to sever as many roots as you can get access to then drill several large (inch or two diameter) holes as far down into the tops and sides of the stumps as you can (or use the chainsaw and/or axe to cut deep crosshatches and divots into them). Stuff the holes with a rich compost mix like composted cow or chicken manure, water well, then cover with plastic to keep the moisture in. Keep adding compost as needed to refresh the microbial stew eating into the stump. That can help kick-start the process of decay, softening the stump to help make later removal easier.

[@Greyskymournings]

We did this at my grandparents when I was a kid and after a couple of years, the hole had gotten big enough that she planted flowers in it. She would take any chance she had to dig/hack away at that stump. Any time she found a worm, it got tossed in that stump. Finally stump got small and soft enough that she went at it with a shovel. She was one determined lady and soooo glad to be able to turn it into mulch. 😂

[@metaphoricallyspeaking45]

Oh you are a kindred spirit! My husband and boys tore off stucco off our 1890s farmhouse to reveal fir siding…they patched , sanded, replaced, primed and painted. The work is extensive, but I see layers of wood, possible asbestos siding on yours.. but way better than vinyl!

[@The-Lost-Attic]

All that work you’re doing keeps you in good shape!! ❤❤❤

[@asilverfoxintasmania9940]

Yay got my timing right tonight to catch this 'live'!

[@ShannonMakes]

🥳🥳🥳

[@abbyfoote9478]

“The renovation of mid-evil tortures.” Love it! 😂

[@bayoubabe6698]

I am addicted to your journey with this beautiful home! Your enthusiasm is infectious and I’m so inspired by you, and your partner. You are a team with a mission! I loved the pool draining and cleaning-it looks fabulous & I hope you’ll be able to repair it to working order🥰 I’ve truly enjoyed watching your videos and such a natural with the camera in your face. Best wishes from MS, USA🥰

[@ShannonMakes]

Since I don’t own a pool, I’m gonna assume this comment is not for me 🫠

[@bayoubabe6698]

@@ShannonMakes, sorry!!

[@shelliewhipple6680]

My idea for all the fabric is Victorian patchwork quilted curtains for the cold drafty windows, but with some kind of rings in them to slide easily on the rods to allow all the daylight to be in there during the day. I love your channel! Your doggo is sooooo cute! Your house is gorgeous! My house was built in 1908.

[@ShannonMakes]

Thank you!

[@TheTruthisalive]

It's so funny, because I found your channel because I am learning to sew....now here we are :) I absolutely love ya'll and your channel ❤

[@ShannonMakes]

That is awesome!

[@celloafterdark4173]

I had wood siding on my childhood home! We had to restain and seal it every few years, but to my knowledge the house still has the same wood 30 years later!

[@ladyflimflam]

Re new trees-the natural resources department in Missouri sells saplings in bundles of 10 for $10 each. Nova Scotia may have the same type of program. These have always been what we have used for trees and shrubs around the house. When I was a kid, Dad planted basically a forest of native pine on the north side of our house for a windbreak. Then when my parents built a passive solar envelope home they used the pine windbreak again on the north side of the house and several (though not as many) deciduous trees on the south and east sides to provide shade in the summer and allow sun in the winter to help with winter solar gain. It can be nice to buy a specimen tree or shrub for a feature in the yard, but if you really need your plantings to work for you getting them very economically is better.

[@LedgerAndLace]

One time we had a storm and a tree fell across my mother's long driveway. "I just got my chainsaw out--it was just a SMALL tree!" She would have LOVED watching you on the roof! 🙂

[@ShannonMakes]

omg, I love that!!

[@cinmyn]

Wow! There is a beautiful house behind all that greenery! 😃 Amazing. I've never been good at high places, vertigo. Normally I would worry, but knowing your circus talents and skills, I have the ease of watching without worry or closing my eyes🙄. You make it look like your at ease & comfortable around heights. Thank you for sharing this is so interesting and the wood floors and antiques are just a plus, how neat. I think you got a good deal, every thing worth while takes work, I can only imagine.

[@crookedboxcreative]

Your siding situation looks like: Layer 3: aluminum or vinyl. Layer 2: insulbrick. Layer 1: wood. It's a common combination for wood framed homes of that age and location. Restoring back to the original wood will be a ton of work but it will look amazing!

[@arilibove-goldfarb4717]

Speaking of damp basements, one thing I learned the hard way is that sump pumps have a shelf life, so next time you have a plumber come by I’d see if you can get an estimate on how old it is so you’re not caught by surprise when it needs to be replaced or repaired

[@ShannonMakes]

I know exactly how old it is, we bought it on Day 2 at the house 🤣🤣

[@kathleenwoodbury7491]

So much promise in the newly revealed architectural features! No doubt that you two will get it done while preserving its beauty!

[@jennenegludovatz3364]

I just found your channel and love it I have been binge watching your beautiful 120 yr old house Reno series ty for saving her. I love your upcycling going to the dump and coming home with more than you went to drop off…. lol well done you two 👏👏👏🇨🇦

[@cherylhuot4436]

So enjoyed the increased video footage of Miss Cannell! Thanks! What a shame you have to pay to dump the sludge from the basement. Too bad you couldn’t find a place that needs "fill". You guys sure didn’t need to work out after all that digging, carrying, lifting and dumping all that mud!!! So glad the basement didn’t get worse after the rain. I think the house looks better without the overgrown trees and bushes! Landscaping is not an essential at the stage you are at. It’s comforting knowing you have hot water and a shower after all the mud!! Well done kids. Can’t wait for the next episode!

[@tammysedam9987]

I totally agree about the old windows and wooden siding! I once had an argument with a guy who called, trying to sell me vinyl windows. I told him I wasn't interested because I like old houses, and the original features were the reasons I bought the house. He then started yelling at me and asking, did I like high heating bills. It was then that I told him that I didn't ask him to call, chewed him out, and then hung up on him.

[@abarnfield3655]

Omg there’s a house underneath all those trees 😱 lol

[@ShannonMakes]

Right‽‽?

[@JulieGraham-u7b]

A dog coat?😊 I love your journey of renovating your house. I live in Chester in the UK but I have cousins in Canada and my eldest son and family live in Texas but may be moving to Connecticut soon.😊

[@krystalfoutz3404]

I happened to discover your first video of this series when there were just teo videos out. I am loving the series, your attidude and candidness, and overall vibe that you present. Great work so far!

[@ShannonMakes]

Glad you like them!

[@KohakuRyuKazes]

Be careful with those stumps. The time of year you trimmed probably helped, but keep an eye on them next year if you haven’t managed to get them taken out. It’s a forestry method to cut a tree before winter, and in the spring a whole bunch of saplings and new growth pop up from the stump. It’s called coppicing.

[@BYBabbra]

The folliage free view is so much better, you can really see the shape and aspect of the house now. Loving the reveal on a weekly basis keep it coming.

[@ShannonMakes]

thank you! ♥️♥️♥️

[@gigi3242]

It is sad to have to remove trees, but, the trees should never have been that close to the house in the first place. As much work as you need to do on the outside of the house, even if they weren't invading the structure, the trees had to go. So happy the basement wasn't flooded after the rain; and oh the sludgies, buckets and buckets full! Who needs a gym membership when you have a home to renovate? My guess for the fabric: awesome curtains? Thanks so much for the video; you and Phil, and of course Cannelle, are wonderful. Have a fabulous week.

[@deidrespencer5467]

"Medieval torture!" ... I love your sense of humour, Shannon. 😂 Just think of all the new skills you & Phil are adding to your repertoire. Great job, you two. From Australia. 👏💞🌿🌈

[@ShannonMakes]

hahah thank you! Having always been a fan of physical work, I can't say that mud slinging or chainsaw wielding are new skills, but we will doubtlessly encounter plenty before this house is done!!

[@amyrobertson6075]

Thanks for another fantastic reno video! So awesome to be able to see the front of your gorgeous house!!

[@ShannonMakes]

Glad you enjoyed it! 🥰🥰

[@ccoeurjoli]

😮 tu es très jolie avec tes cheveux détachés !! Ça te change ! Félicitations pour cet énorme travail de nettoyage du sous-sol et de l’abattage des arbres ! Cette maison retrouvera sa splendeur d’antan 👍🏻 À bientôt !!!! 🌸🌸🌸

[@ShannonMakes]

🥰🥰 🫶

[@jdwatson8482]

I absolutely loved the reveal of your house’s face. It has such character. Plants are lovely but not at the cost of your foundation.

[@ShannonMakes]

So true!

[@metaphoricallyspeaking45]

I really enjoy your content.

[@jeno264]

Same! 💖

[@karenquick8737]

So great that you got those trees down!!

[@jacquelinecasey1361]

Stumbled upon your channel and glad I did. I’m amazed at your house project and your commitment. Once I’m done getting up to date on the house bids I’ll get to your crafty ones. 🎉🎉

[@ShannonMakes]

💜♥️💙

[@d.d.d.a.a.a.n.n.n]

I completely agree with you on the siding. Take all the extra off. In a damp climate, all that extra wood under an impermeable vinyl/metal barrier is too easy to trap moisture if there's even a small gap or leak, and then you have rotting wood right against your walls. I also personally like wood siding, and think it's worth the upkeep of stain or paint to have the nice look, and the ease of replacing a damaged or broken piece myself

[@carriescostumescrochet]

It's always sad to see trees go, but even if they weren't too close to the foundation, it just looks like the house can breathe again. It's no longer being pinned in by all those trees.

[@nataliestanchevski4628]

Yay decapitation! When we de-forested my sister's old house I was too timid to decapitate with the chainsaw but I did run the wood chipper. Finally got my new fridge and it is living in the living room since we have also started the kitchen reno. Congrats on all the fabric scraps, what an amazing community!

[@ShannonMakes]

Yay for new fridge!! Congrats... no more ice!!

[@papillontrickdogs]

About the dump ... you are paying to dump a lot of water. Can you dry the sludge somewhere, spread it out? Water is heavy!

[@ShannonMakes]

Thought about it, but no way I'm spending all that extra work, re-shoveling it up, just to save a few bucks. My energy is worth more than that, with all there is to be done around here 🤣

[@conniemadcraftymom5015]

I love the idea of going with the wood siding.

[@ShannonMakes]

♥️♥️♥️

[@CandiceLemonSharks]

If you have any logs left, you should do a collab with justintrees, who turns wooden vases.

[@jeannegreeneyes1319]

Another great video! 💕. Agreed that trees in general are wonderful, but not when tearing up your home. Good advice to NOT use salt!

[@donnabowen1636]

Crazy quilt padded headboard.

[@Patrice-jz5pd]

Make sure you monitor your sump pump hole for an accumulation of silt that will cause your pump to fail. I could only get a glimpse of whats under your current siding. If you have what looks like roof shingles(a tar like substance coated in tiny gravel) it may contain asbestos Ask me how I know this.🙄 You two rock! Teamwork!

[@lifeofjoy9404]

Wowza!!!!! You two are STUDS!👍💪💪💪💪💪💪💪👍

[@ShannonMakes]

Thank you! 🤙

[@CraftyOlga]

I'm loving these videos! Also cancelled looking at that stick is such a vibe 😂