Time, Money, Patience | Home Renovation

[@LisaGraff-ultrajjam]

🙌🏻🙌🏻We’ve missed you guys! Any content you put up is fine with me…

[@marlene7969]

Glad to see an update! Love whatever you decide to post, even if it’s just playing with the kids or cleaning or gardening… money and time are ALWAYS the hardest things to find! Patience can be as well! I’ll be watching whenever you can post what you’re doing!

[@becky-kq2hb]

Slow and steady wins the race. Your house is unique and your children are learning a lot in the process.

[@rmjmgirl8896]

Life can be overwhelming, when there is no plan. It messes w/ ur mental stability, & it's always hard 2 pull things 2gether, when it's all so scattered n ur head. I don't usually comment, either, but hearing u n the video was different. If u haven't done this already, sit down w/ ur wife & go over everything that needs 2 be done, from he less costly 2 the most. Price ur material, then save 4 it. Sarah, u r so loving & patient, & that's what ur hubby needs, as u already know. I luv watching yall explore different avenues of carpentry, 2 complete ur house. I'll wait 4 the next video, whenever it comes. 🙏🏿💜🙏🏿💜🙏🏿💜🙏🏿💜🙏🏿💜🙏🏿💜🙏🏿

[@hmhouston]

The door is gorgeous! I couldn't believe the after. Awesome job Sarah!

[@ang_131]

The power of steam! Almost makes me want to buy one of those. What crud do I have in my home that I think is impossible to remove that could actually be removed if I had the right tool? 🤔

[@angelacross2216]

We have those crystal type door knobs all over our house. They are lovely. All except our master bedroom. We do have the doorknob for it but after over 33 years the master of the house hasn’t installed it. Note to self, see if you can find a KZbin video and just do it yourself.

[@damogranheart5521]

They really aren't that hard. I have done that. I also found a book on plumbing at Menard's and installed a shut-off valve for my toilet. This year, I am going to put shut-off valves on all the lines. Blessings on all your household endeavors!📚🫖🐈‍⬛🖖✨️🏡

[@moiragoldsmith7052]

The door is exactly right for that space and looks so good after the clean up. 👏👏👍💞

[@priestesskali]

Sarah that door. Literal chefs kiss 💁🏻‍♀️✨ I’m going to hire you to come help me restore but keep my old doors old but beautiful 😍

[@terrimccullough724]

That door was a labor of love but it’s beautiful!

[@penihavir1777]

The door looks great! Wow, that steam + rag tip is AWESOME!!!!! Great you found the air leak, and got it fixed. ♥️

[@beckyl5578]

331 videos. I made it here finally. Things I enjoyed. Chain Saw to dirt lol, participation with kids there, your integrity for what you all do, when you all moved in it was exciting to see happen, the bathrooms are fantastic, outside clean up and fix up- beautiful garden and grounds, the outhouse idea with storm windows!, the railing work wow!, the barn renovation and that it is full of surprise things to add to the house - the catwalk looked expert, the Amish windows were gorgeous, the demolition was intense and you and Sarah conquered it well though it was exhausting and daunting im sure!, the ceilings - I'm so glad you took the time - they were fantastic when finished, the porch is great - wow the porch skirt!!, "love" in the closet, the doors!!, the flooring with the HS bench wood floors!, keeping the old windows, and I loved the window seats so much-so unique and special, what a great achievement!! Rest, take a break, and we enjoy each video no matter when it comes. It's been fun to see it all. I have no complaints, just awe at all you guys learned and did. I'm glad I get to comment now that I'm caught up. :) Thanks for all the time you put into this channel it's great!!! I've learned a lot. Your family is wonderful and it's great all are involved. The history for the house was good to see. Granite work - the materials you had forever - was very cool. Too late.. but I'm sorry about your grandpa and Sarah's brother... Too long-winded, but I've been waiting to speak for months, haha. :)

[@1806StoneHouse]

I really enjoyed your comments, thank you. 😃 it’s nutz to have over 330 video.. ha!

[@mimibaker5595]

Beautiful door. Sarah’s patients is remarkable.

[@user-ek6mf8jn6m]

I love the old door. I didn't think it would clean up so well. Way to go, Sarah!

[@art1muz13]

This is one of the best productions you guys have created in a long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long, time, KUDOS!! You even picked a good tune in toward the end.

[@1212Ls]

The door looks awesome, love that you kept the wear and tear a bit. It's an old door, but is a cleaned up old door. That mirror is awesome!

[@jesusisGod1434]

Sarah does her magic with the door! Love it! And I’m glad to see you found the draft and fixed it! I feel kinda over whelmed this time of year too. Thank you for the upload! God bless you and your family. ❤✝️

[@NinaFodale-y2e]

Door definitely has character and looks so much better Sarah.

[@oldgloryhillfarmturtlewoma9132]

Gosh, I understand completely. I bought this house because I could afford it. It was reasonable because it was being renovated (at the deconstruction stage) when the couple divorced. I’m almost 80, a widow on SS. I’m SLOWLY putting it back together. Seems the smallest things add up quickly, and then long wait for the next check. It is frustrating for sure, but I love your house and everything you’ve done to it. And it is so satisfying watching you two work together..you and the kids. You’re young, enjoy the downtime while waiting for a bit more money (materials). 🥰

[@gint5414]

You made my day to get an update!!! I just love your work, family, and energy!

[@shirleyjenkins8786]

You may be low on time, $, patience, but you and the fam have our admiration, respect, good wishes ❤.

[@yolandarobertson7104]

I admire you for not going into debt. Once there it is so hard to get out. I enjoy your videos but will wait for them. I know what you mean about the cost of things. My roof is going and at 71 years old I can’t work. So I am living with lots of plastic on the ceilings until I can find a grant. With only $930 a month I can’t afford to fix it. However, I feel blessed as I am sure you do with your wonder family.

[@maxinethemaximizer2555]

We like how you keep it real. Enjoy your lessons on how to problem solve, time money and patience all part of life.Don't give up just live in the moment, it will all come together and we understand.

[@rosmariekdittmer-jerzy1044]

it's so good to see you again. Thank you for sharing real life with us. Smart how you work around the current money issue by working with material you already have. you are training your children well. Greetings from New Hampshire

[@stfilersteve]

Had the same muck and dirt problem on the doors and light switches with an old house we just purchased. We used an anti paint glaze prep cleaner. Worked well. Love the show. Sometimes you just need to stop for awhile.

[@BobbieJeanM]

I understand the feeling of being overwhelmed and unable to proceed. I’m glad you were able to find something less daunting to tackle and complete. Often, that will help dispel some if not all of the gloomies. Getting the area of heat loss closed up and the door installed were important things on the list and didn’t cost any extra money…win-win! Everything about the door is beautiful even the small imperfections, shows some of its history and story! 💕👌👍👏😊💕

[@wynonamayo3723]

I love the door. Always look forward to your updates. Stay healthy.

[@dawnbarnes8729]

The money issue is no fun, but remember, you are just coming off of Christmas. I know when we were your age with our kids at home, we were always on an austerity program in the first quarter of the year. Bidenomics doesn’t help either! 😉 Love watching the progress, but I’m thankful I’m watching from South Carolina. I feel a shiver when I see all that snow and Ellie doesn’t have any sleeves on! ❤️🥶

[@sharonmurray6792]

You two have come so far ,many more Blessings to you and your family. I know its hard but you have got this !

[@ImpyChan]

Amazing what cleaning an old door will do for it! The thing with having to clean up all the old wood is that it's hard to decide what to do until you know what you have to work with, but it's also hard to do a lot of work that may not have any kind of immediate payoffs. I'm sure you'll get to it eventually, though. And rainbow floors of mixed woods are kinda nifty looking, so you could always do one of those if you don't have enough of stuff to do a full, planned design with what you've got.

[@doncaranci2547]

Really needed to see one of your videos

[@kimpaynter]

Freaked in love it ❤❤❤❤ the door is gorgeous. Dang you are so smart when you did that smoke test mind blowing just breathe it’s all gonna work out.

[@jackiebinns6205]

Listen its ok if you lost some ambition ! Its a huge job and the cost is enormous ! But just do whatever you can or do nothing for a while, either way most of us will be hear with you all till we are 6 ft under ! We do enjoy the journey and watching the family grow in patients and love ! There will be many many more days of ups and downs but thats life isn't it 😂 the door is so beautiful and for 10 dollars it crazy ! you cant get pressed wood doors 4 that ! I mean paper thin ugly ones cost 100 LMAO 🎉 see ya next time 👭👭👭 From Jackie in Nebraska ❤

[@sherilynl4038]

Thanks for your video :-) You have had many "low energy/motivation" moments over the years...i think this winter has been a real drain for a lot of us. you did freak out...hahaha. and that's OK. I think it's normal for a lot of people to feel overwhelmed when taking on a new project, then the brain settles in on solving the issue, then comes the action. you've done it several times and always succeed in the most motivating way for me . just focus on the "task at hand" and don't look uphill too often once the plan is developed. and the door is gorgeous!! and ooooh soooo heavy. all of mine are that way and i need to take them to my basement and back up to work on them...a major feat for this old gal. i did one and i'm dreading the others. but i'll wait till February or the early signs of spring . cheers

[@oliviafox3605]

Ellie cleaning the windows was priceless!

[@richardjones5255]

I guess what you are dealing with is what is sometimes called snagging, when all the left over jobs get sorted out. The difference is that this time, you are not waiting for the finish, but doing on the job snagging as you work towards completion. Ventilation is great, when it is kept in its place and does what it must. The 'new door' looks great, but you sounded tired. January is that time of the year when everything gets on top of people in the northern hemisphere. I am writing this on the first day of February and hoping for great things.

[@virginiagoodale9069]

Lucas, high five everything that you accomplish. It is wonderful your wife wants to share the joy of your successes by giving you a high five. I know I am amazed at what you two have done with your stone house. Lucas and Sara, I am high fiving the screen for the beautiful job you did on the door and the team work pulling the electrical cord. With the floor, it is a huge undertaking and when ever you start a new job it seems overwhelming but you will get it done in its own time.

[@MeBeingAble]

If what youve prepared is not enough for your planned use, youve just prepared it for another use😉 no harm done. So then you either get more wood to prepare for that same job or you buy enough of a different wood and use the first wood you prepared on a future project. Dont get caught up in the little details. Your home is gorgeous and youre almost done❤❤

[@DBurgg]

I always love a lil meltdown! Your plate is full again.....take a breakie! Lookin really nice though!👍🏻

[@clydedecker765]

Don't give up - just make longer more flexible To-Do lists everyday. You always do a great job when you want to ..... :)

[@judyzwemke9305]

The road of life always has a few rocks & detours. If the problem is money, it will work out in time. Look how far you've come. You have a lot accomplished & so much to be proud of. It will happen. Stay the course. End of "pep talk".

[@deborahrichardson1737]

Love the door and glass handles. Reminds me of my grandparents farm house

[@Geema2004]

Denatured alcohol cleans up all that dirt/shellac etc perfectly!

[@HikaruSulu]

the door looks soooo Beautiful now

[@ashley5619]

Please take your time it’s ok . Do what you can. We miss you talking too us,it’s good to here your thoughts and how you feel about life, it’s a good thing to talk it does not help anything get done faster but it sure helps us realize that this is all part of you learning. Not only about how to do things but is about you teaching us this is what makes you so great as a man and father! Thanks again 😊😊😊❤

[@moiragoldsmith7052]

I was just hoping you were all doing well t'other day! HAPPY NEW YEAR. XX

[@kittysmithy7049]

My first thought was how tricky it would have been to get the jointer upstairs! I’ve watched you for a long time- maybe since you were working on the basement? As someone who is 3/4 of the way through a home renovation, my advice (though I’m sure you know this too) is just do a bit at a time. When you have energy and funds you can do a big push and get things done. It can feel a little sad to walk past uncompleted projects

[@geraldrundall4254]

Keep up the great work whenever you have the funds place looks amazing

[@jaynemar1]

Beautiful patina under all that dirty handsy gunk on the door! 💝

[@Dawn-pe5to]

Great job with the door Sarah .. and I loved your story explaining what probably happened when someone had to go to the bathroom before the paint dried. You guys have done so much work over the last several years, it's only natural to feel the stress from time to time. Make a list of all you've accomplished .. maybe it will change your perspective and what is yet to be done will not be as overwhelming. Best to you as always.

[@lorriewittig9066]

Impressive cleaning on the door. Immediate improvement there and on the insulation for heat and cool air escaping. Every bit is an improvement. Way to redirect and come out with accomplishments. The floor will be there when you're ready to start it. Give yourself a break.

[@katieholsinger645]

So good to see you guys! Tell Sarah that purple looks amazing on her!

[@bradbaldwinII]

just incase you need it... DO THE FLOOR!!! you got this dude

[@leem200]

Looking good. Happy to see the post. The door cleaned up nice. Can not wait until the next one. Take your time the funds will come. Or you will figure out a way. God is in charge, so you'll get her done when he is ready. Good not to go into dept, smart thing. You have spent so much and many years into her, a little longer to wait for the completion is not too bad. The place is beautiful. Peace!

[@moneymakingmikeg.9555]

Oh you guys are so stinkin cute together!!! Sarah, FANTASTIC job on the door!!!! Always a joy to see a video from you guys. Hoping all is well, Dirty Jersey out!!

[@grateful5881]

ALWAYS enjoy your content; but the best part is always YOU AND THE FAM. Honestly.

[@carolynewilliams1194]

The door is beautiful! What a find! Definitely missed you guys. Hope you had a restful Christmas. I keep saying this to myself, but I think 2024 is going to be a good year. Even though January has been pretty grim so far, with family funerals, car written off while actually in the garage. 🤷‍♀️ I’m still convinced this year is going to be a good one. Anyway, loved seeing how caring and loving you all are to each other. That’s all that matters. I personally just love listening to your voice, so even if you haven’t done much to the house, talk us through your wish list for the ‘not stone house’. Take care! Hope to see you again soon Happy New Year! 🎉❤

[@kayriggleman5196]

Nice to see you guys. You'll get the energy to start on the floors. Sarah did a great job on the door.

[@cherylsmith-bell6509]

Love seeing the old wood come back to it's real beauty! You whole house is wonderful!

[@AZHITW]

There you guys are! Everything is expensive we are all on the struggle bus together. :/

[@vincentcotnoir1356]

Nice job on the door, if you ever want to remove paint on hardware or hinges or stuff like that, put them in Lestoil for a couple of days, it's magical ;) Don't worry about time or money thing will fix by itself you will see, you have a roof to live in, everybody is in health and everybody eat, that is important ...

[@denisec6577]

Making progress. It looks really good! Nice work on the door, Sarah. It’s beautiful!

[@damogranheart5521]

How wonderful to see you! I'm glad you found the draft and fixed it. I am going to be changing out some doors and caulking around some windows this Spring. I'll be able to keep more cold air in this summer! I have insulated curtains which helped this winter. Please tell your daughter that when I was her age, my hair was braided just the same as hers. I have my first grade picture and there are those braids! Excellent job on the door, Sarah! Is that a heat lamp thingy or a hair dryer that you are using? I'd like to try that on an old door. Thank you very much. Blessings on you all and on your homestead!

[@namichals]

Glad to see you guys again, feels like it’s been too long! I understand the difficulties getting motivated to work on the house, I have. 100+ year old home and restoring the og windows has taken its toll on me. Still many windows to go! But I love your content, thanks for persevering 🙂

[@lyndacuppage7353]

Thanks for the update. This has always been a great work in progress. Just take a moment to reflect on how far you have come, seems it wasn’t that long ago when you couldn’t live there. Now you are and seem comfortable the rest will come. Take care

[@MarkkuHyle]

Hey, nice see new content from you! Hopefully, the economy will improve, so that the prices of wood and other materials will drop to a more tolerable level. So that your project can continue, of course understand if you want a little break, a vacation from renovation, to find inner peace and balance, above all the ability to see your house finished and looking like you, what you hope and want from your home. All the Best, Take Care You guys/your whole family! See you next time!

[@1corvair]

Hang in there. As I am sure you know, EVERYTHING is ridiculously more expensive. Unfortunately, all is self wrought. You and your family continue to do a great job.

[@marystrenke3050]

The house is looking so good!!! I enjoy your channel so much - so good to see you ❤

[@carlahubbard7561]

Awesome job on the door! Everyone is facing financial difficulties these days, I hope you two can stick to your guns and refrain from borrowing money to fix your house! It’s frustrating right now, but, in the future when you’re done working , you can relax knowing that your home is already paid for! Hang in there, you’re doing all right!

[@todd8237]

Thats a nice jointer. Hand jointing that would be super difficult, but even with a nice machine like that, its a lot of work.

[@debiapostol]

The door is beautiful!!

[@mikeduda3173]

I know it's a long process, but I love watching the reclaimed Ashwood floors going in again. They're going to be beautiful

[@mikeduda3173]

@1806StoneH0use can't remember how long I've been subscribed. Before the basement reconstruction, ripping out the ceiling and floors on the first level. At least 5 years, maybe longer

[@peggymcthompson261]

So great to see you guys! It will all work out slow and steady wins the race.

[@polgarauk5606]

Hi Lucas & Sarah 👋☺️ you have all been missed but totally understandable. No need to apologise for a rant or freak out. Just expressing how so many are feeling right now and this time of year moods are low and money is extra extra tight. We all totally understand not wanting to go into debt for it and will wait till times are easier. The door is so lovely especially after the cleaning it got. Was that a hairdryer or steamer you used Sarah? It has a lot of character 😊

[@deannaoverstreet4146]

Great to hear from you! The door is beautiful!

[@carolyncarlson3825]

Love y'all and miss not seeing you. Your bedroom is looking so good. Hugs

[@janetapplegate4163]

thanx

[@suzique5827]

Nice work on the door Sarah ❤. Hope we see you guys soon

[@BraxxJuventa]

Thanks for filming. 😁👍🏼

[@PeterLee-zn3jl]

Your masterpieces surround you..rest a bit...and do WHAT YOU CAN..! Lol

[@deedavies7194]

The door looks beautiful ❤🎉xxxxxx

[@almachapman5409]

Glad u r back. Door looks fantastic. I feel like ur burn out.. I know cold winter, living here hills of Northeast, PA.

[@Nena84734]

Great job on that door, wow!

[@jfederle1872]

Great video!🌺 Thanks for sharing

[@joycebell6912]

You will have to match a stain and just a very small can it will do wonders I have done that before, it works well….

[@lornawatkins8495]

By the way, you did freak out. 😅 Thanks for your update video.

[@jomac2913]

The door is lovely!

[@shadegarden7375]

Good job on the door Sarah!!

[@philipherrera1407]

Oh no I’m not in the closet hehe. Great video as always!

[@patriciadurham815]

Happy to see you Have a great weekend

[@SweetIdealist]

great cleaning of the door

[@lindaroyal8161]

Missed you guys - you are truly my Favorite channel! I think it's hard to be motivated when it's super cold out. I don't function well in the cold and just want to hunker down and hibernate. Yes, the cost of materials is outrageous. My personal opinion, they went up with Covid, many supplier's used that as an excuse and have yet to lower them back down and unfortunately probably won't. I see the insulation is pretty much done, that's a huge one off the list and has to feel so much better. It looks like there's a couple feet of space that won't be utilized by the door. The space you fixed the draft in, at 1st I thought it might be a closet, but not sure. The door is pretty cool, doesn't need to catch exactly, keeps the house unique. See you next time. .

[@heatheryoung9949]

So happy to see you guys again!

[@Betsy-sp7jr]

Happy New Year ❤️. Missed you so nice to call again.

[@poulaivens5651]

How I've missed you. ❤ Sarah, you are amazing, and oh so patient. Beautiful work! Happy New Year to all!

[@rebeccascheib4892]

Missed you too.

[@seancasey2444]

Lay out 5 or 10 pieces of the wood and measure how many square feet it is then count the pieces and figure it out then measure the room.

[@nikkid3235]

Happy New Year. Good to see you all.

[@machellep1]

Did you get a box from Amazon from me? On or around January 3 ? Hope you had a good holiday and the new year brings good things your way.

[@cathyblasco4497]

Missed y'all!!!

[@cindyfinn4845]

Happy New Year