We bought a house from a HOARDER | Renovation Challenge

[@HomeMadeModern]

Here is a link to Jessies Channel where the remodel videos will go up: kzbin.info/door/Yqp3_iQYErWMi3VsVT5xzA

[@ChrisPage68]

Maybe if I show my parents this house, they'll stop calling my home messy? 😜

[@quinton1306]

When is the next video coming

[@nomadamonaco]

when ?

[@danielohirsch]

So I guess these video's aren't going to be happening?

[@quinton1306]

@@danielohirsch I'm guessing the same thing.

[@cakeisalie]

"renovate" is a brave word for that house

[@davidmcneil9340]

Demolish is a lovely word..

[@ChrisPage68]

@Matthew Morycinski Call it a housewarming. 🔥😜

[@andyb2417]

Gut

[@amethyst1826]

I wish she had opened that fridge which, surprisingly enough, did not look that bad compared to the rest of the stuff in the house!!

[@thundermccoy4030]

House is a brave word for that structure

[@rickb9736]

You probably already know this, but check the books and every small area you can. I've felt with hoarder properties before and have found significant amounts of cash hidden in some if the strangest places.

[@stephaniebonett3025]

Might be in the fridge ;)

[@LiLBitsDK]

@@stephaniebonett3025 that's where all the bodies are hidden

[@stephaniebonett3025]

@@LiLBitsDK than that must be one rotten fridge :D

[@noobsoueu1]

Yeah, she can find Drugs too, and thats is good.

[@liberty6140]

Jonathan drugs from a trashy hoarder? No thanks lmao

[@meloD30]

My only concerns are: 1: Jessie might actually burst with excitement. 2: I might never see what was in that fridge.

[@builtbyjessie2209]

LOL -- What's in the box???? Box = Fridge LOL

[@leevandyke4562]

Lol i really want to see whats in the fridge

[@trueadrn]

i bet there's cash hidden in the fridge!

[@omarparedesp8906]

former owner on the fridge, I Vote

[@Squigglydodah]

The last time a fridge was opened on that property they had to kill what was inside with fire. Best not to repeat that mistake.

[@joyce7550]

the camera movement is like an RPG game

[@syro2412]

Like playing in fpp right?

[@RobertLeBlancPhoto]

Probably using a gimbal and in-camera stabilization.

[@HomeMadeModern]

yes! we were thinking Tomb Raider but trash instead of treasure!

[@hugobracamontesbaltazar]

@@HomeMadeModern jajaja. Regards.

[@hamstergraphics]

@@HomeMadeModern It was deff Tomb Raider. Whole lot of Laura Croft action going on.

[@karenmitchell6814]

I have a 1969 Kenmore sewing machine, all metal parts. Still works absolutely perfectly! Take it to a sewing machine repair shop for a tuneup. The guy that looks after mine loves it. No plastic; he can actually work on it and keep it running. He tells me it will outlast him and me!

[@flilguy]

My mom had a Kenmore sewing machine from the 1960s, it looks similar to the one in this video.

[@kilokilo14]

This made me deep clean my room at 2 in the morning

[@Batman-nz2ue]

Reminds me about deep cleaning my teeth for some reason.

[@_MSD75_]

This house triggers my OCD, where I would need to sort, organize and tidy everything immediately, but also it's very exciting about the potential to reuse stuff (SO MUCH STUFF!) and make an amazing home. Great land as well for a huge garden.

[@matthiaswandel]

I imagine that house cost a lot less than the paperwork related expenses for the shipping container house, and it already has the utilities. So a very economical starting point!

[@radry100]

That "house" is a shitty garden shed though.

[@ChrisPage68]

@@radry100 Maybe to you. It was somebody's home once. I grew up in a small house.

[@hali22996]

Lol this might have been the last place I would expect a Matthias wandel comment 😅

[@RichardMartin]

I admire your optimism in taking a project of this scale on, it’s really intimidating but has loads of potential.

[@HomeMadeModern]

its going to get messy but will be fun!

[@19Photographer76]

@@HomeMadeModern Long as you guys can look at the forest and not the trees it will move quickly.

[@blue_boy8621]

Do yourself a favor, dig/build a few swails. Catches some of the rain and let's it soak in... green that desert

[@KnitBone]

@Robert Robrahn There are some pretty ingenious agricultural techniques people have been employing to grow things in the desert for a long time. It's not a jab at nature to get excited about humans finding clever ways to thrive in harsh but beautiful environments 🙂

[@sdbigguy]

I just have to say that this place looks like it is going to be a ton of work and probably the most exciting project to undertake. Your attitude is contagious and in amongst the rubble you are sure to find gems. You won’t be limited on the prior owner’s style because you just keep the good bones and go from there. If it works into the design I would think some kind of second floor lookout, even if it is just part of the out buildings. Great views. Looking forward to the journey and thanks for sharing!

[@MakerOnTheMove]

Is it weird that my first reaction was "going through that junk is going to be SO FUN"? I can't wait to see what kind of wild desert compound you get going out there!

[@PattyPaints]

I'm with you on that! Wish I could've been there to help her pick through all that treasure!! Bonus if the welder works -- salvage ART!!

[@matthiaswandel]

the "base of a bar stool" is a top loading washing machine impeller.

[@rixtunz3625]

aka the agitator.

[@HomeMadeModern]

thanks Matthias! that makes sense!

[@fsantos4199]

I bet you'd clean the f up over at r/whatisthisthing

[@rosehavenfarm2969]

Yes, sewing machines can usually be repaired and refurbished.

[@michellezevenaar]

It might only need a good clean to remove dust and old oil..... Then new oil.

[@c50ge]

Might check the freezer. Mom used to hide her cash and bonds in the freezer to protect from fire!

[@Keasbeysknight]

it may seem overkill right now, but if the framing is compromised (even if it isnt) maybe consider making the house more like a stilt house youd see along the gulf of mexico coast line. raise it up 4-5'+ and get it above the 200+ flood plane. essentially making a 2 story house with one real story and shaded storage below.

[@dividav1224]

It is in a desert…..

[@emilytaege]

“there is great aesthetic decay...” what a great way of putting it! I feel like I am walking around in fallout new Vegas landscape.

[@williamkeasling12]

I was thinking Borderlands.

[@thaprototype]

Seriously looks like a gang base from a videogame like Far Cry or Days Gone lol

[@luutzenm]

Maybe even a Mad Max base :D

[@HomeMadeModern]

yes!!!

[@Benary96]

Or the biker gang camp in gta v

[@AllenWint]

I just imagined a bunch of Freakers nesting inside the shed :D

[@els1f]

My instinct is to feel sad about whoever lived there. This series looks like it will be fun 😁

[@frandifrandi]

Yeahh.. thinking about the history of that property

[@1000wastedwords]

Yeah, especially after watching a lot of Hoarders. Someone was probably really attached to that house.

[@joantabb3062]

I can't wait to see part 2. I love junk, and this pulls at my OCD to clean this place out. When you talk of organizing things into piles, I'm so there with you.

[@joantabb3062]

I've been looking for part 2, can't find it. Have you made new video

[@karla4799]

Wow! Came here from the video where she clears the house. Did not know there was so much more junk outside the house as well. There's just so much work to be done. Very brave of her to get this property. I'm excited to see what she'll do with it.

[@cari78910]

I’m so excited for you! Be safe and put up a sign or make some changes so squatters know there’s a new owner and their presence isn’t welcome. I look forward to seeing the changes y’all make. 💜

[@HomeMadeModern]

good idea!

[@ChrisPage68]

Squatters in a desert?

[@ah5721]

@@ChrisPage68 yes! In Az squatters have some rights if they have proof they've lived there long enough so if you haven't been in your second home or properties you need to make sure don't have squatters you can't legally move. It happens often to people out there.

[@jtklop]

Love how you guys relate to each other. Such a cool brother sister bond

[@dotachingamer]

My interior and renewing soul want to see all the step by step of this big and fantastic project.. I can’t wait to watch and enjoy that transformation..

[@helpfulnhappy]

I would turn the existing house into a workshop and build a new house!

[@uniballoutlaw]

some scrap metal companies will drop a dumpster for you to fill and depending on total weight is how how get paid for it, I would only keep any good hardwood from the "outbuildings" I used to do restoration work and so watch from asbestos, lead and of course the mold wear proper ppe and maybe a tetanus shot prior to starting this endeavor

[@emeyers5984]

Cleaning up the 2.5 acres is going to be a huge job, then renovating the house...whew! I noticed your brother kept saying “we” but I bet it’s mostly going to be “you” doing the grunt work. I grew up with that GE harvest gold stove/oven combo. Sturdy.

[@jimporter]

A few large dumpsters and a bulldozer, just scrape every off and start again.

[@HomeMadeModern]

yes there is a lot to get rid of!

[@rchavez5056]

A few hundred dumpsters. What a mess.

[@LiLBitsDK]

make a gigantic burn pile... dumpster/container for the rest... hire a few kids to haul stuff to the metal piles (sort them) and the trash container etc.

[@jamesc3001]

You guys got lucky. That house is a relatively easy job with some great finds.I used to work part time for a fire, water, mold restoration place. Had to clean up a few hoarder houses. First one wasn't bad, just tons of random junk. The second one was why I quit that job. Garbage and mold everywhere, little paths the owner walked on though the maze of clutter. The worst part by far was the fact that they had about 6 cats. Everything below knee height was urine soaked and you could smell it though the masks we wore, plus I found a 3 foot tall mountain of cat poop in the basement. Horrible job with an impossible, set deadline and our boss was pushing us too hard. When it was done I told him never to do that to the crew again and quit on the spot.

[@BrothersMake]

So cool to see what you can make from all the random bits and pieces. Looking forward to seeing it develop!

[@curtk8715]

The galvanized cans were burn barrels. The fridge could have the back cut off and you could have it a door to a secret room. LOL if the siding is cement board siding would just leave it. and cover over it with a sun/rain screen. Are the trees natural to the area? might want to give them some water.

[@djterry1218]

That is so funny having a security system at this stage. It’s like is somebody going to come steal your junk which would be a good thing because you wouldn’t have to haul it away.

[@JessicaLRoloson]

This is a dream ... cant wait to see what come of this. Being from a design field this just makes me so excited to see the design, materials and progressions of your project

[@smallfootprint2961]

Well, I saw the video of Jessie cleaning out the house and had to come here and check you out. Great team. I'm with you on fixing up an abandoned house but not blinging out a livable space. I've done a few. Lived in most of them, in order to make it work financially. She can't live in this right now so, curious about her living situation. I thought maybe she lived in the motor home till you mentioned that it came with the property. I lived in that kind of area when I was a kid. It had a railroad boxcar on it. Cold water only, and an outhouse. Pretty 'rustic.' I subscribed. Looking forward to how it goes.

[@bemoreonline]

That sewing machine is a treasure!!! Love the color !! Glad you appreciate it !!!

[@taylorsessions4143]

Not sure if you've had this thought, but when I see that house with a flat roof I think roof deck! Good luck with the project, I think it's super cool to face this challenge with so much confidence.

[@forbanch]

Wow guys! I really like your philosophy regarding recycling/renovating things. This is a great skill to have to be able to restore/recycle things taking into account diminishing availability of resources on our planet. Can't wait to see the process and the results

[@embellishedlamb8037]

All vintage sewing machines are worth saving. If they can't be made workable, they can be used as parts machines to save other machines. Loving this series.

[@PlumdogMilli0naire]

I have SOO much respect for people who take on projects this massive. I’ve always wanted to buy a property like this and just completely transform it. I really look forward to the videos!

[@mikeelek9713]

"The guest house ..." Made me laugh. I just kept thinking that I'd be bringing in maybe fix or six dumpsters to clean up the property. I thought the RV belonged to you. That looks to be the best find on the lot. It's weird how there is random stuff out there - like the child seat or the end of a shop vac hose. I guess that's a clue that there's a hoarder nearby.

[@calliemorgan7786]

This whole property has so much potential it really has some nice views of the desert and some mountains in the distance. Could be very serene once it’s all done up

[@The_Bearded_Lady]

so happy to hear folks in this area mention not being a fan of house flipping re ethical concerns. congrats to your sister on this homebase. look forward to seeing much more. i can imagine some really beautiful gatherings here :) lots of work, but lots of reward.

[@markcleveland6739]

So nice to hear her talk about all the possibilities of this property vs the negative. Look past the ugliness and work to turn it into something beautiful! Great video.

[@FredMcIntyre]

Really awesome Ben! 😃👍🏻👊🏻 .... Once all of the actual garbage is out of there, with what's left, I think it would be kinda cool If You, Jess, and Mike had a "Junkyard Wars-esque" build competition.

[@grizzlycountry1030]

*Joshua Tree, California gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 29 days per year. On average Joshua Tree gets 8 inches of precipitation per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. So bottom line is stop thinking that it's gonna flood by that house.* ☀️😎

[@TheSteveAS]

Grizzly Country Deserts have monsoons, where an inch of rain can fall in one storm. There’s a reason why that wash is there. It’s smart to take preventive measures to project her property, and hopefully integrate some rain harvesting systems for the future.

[@HomeMadeModern]

yes! flooding is our main concern. Luckily the Slab is a bit above the grade and the ground slopes away from the house but we are going to be digging a storm drain around the house to be on the safe side

[@northernpianotuner3319]

HomeMadeModern .... please consider funneling the storm drain towards a cistern or drainfield that will water the trees, esp the fruit trees. :-)

[@treesagreen4191]

Use the satellite dish as a parabolic solar cooker. You've got enough timber to build a pergola for growing stuff up it that will give you shade. And I've seen cycle wheels welded together to make gates and fences.

[@awesomearizona-dino]

Jessie smiles were non stop here, Awesome.

[@ShirleyWiggerman]

Had to add, I'm not a hoarder but what you are not using, someone that likes making trash a treasure or is into sculpting/art with some of those things. Keep that in mind for maybe a yard sale at a friends house in town. I just found your channel tonight so not to informed about things yet. Love it so far!

[@kristinleigh3592]

I realize there are sooo many things to make into stuff on that property which seems overwhelming but also sooo freaking fun but please omg use some of those burnt book pages into art. Even if you just put it into a frame, be such a nice nod to what happened!!!

[@HomeMadeModern]

overwhelming but it will be a grand adventure!

[@kcanded]

I like how Ben keeps saying 'we' when he's talking about renovating and tearing things up. I've watched quite a few of your videos and I've only seen you working there!

[@DustyKorpse]

I imagine they must of paid Jessie to take it off their hands. That's a hell of a project! 👍

[@julianarevill6166]

If I were you, I would start with the back yard, sort in to categorys and skrap all the metale first, take it in to be wade and get paid for it, this would give you money to do your house with more money in your pocket. The best of luck to you, wish I had a place like this, I'de have a field day. Xx

[@northernpianotuner3319]

Look up "hugelkultur". Its a way of gardening. You take old timber, tree branches, etc and cover it with dirt to form a long mound, then plant your seeds & plants. The branches & lumber give up the water in them, to slowly water the plants from inside the mound. This could be a way to add greenery and visual interest to the place, some gently rolling areas instead of all flat hard dirt.... and a way to use some of the wood that otherwise you'd have to pay to go to the dump. (Unless someone plans to burn wood for heat, in that case sell it to them).... if you dig down 6 - 12 inches and put wood scraps in more-or-less vertically, they could slowly rot and also catch any rain water or "gray water" (as, from washing clothes) & let it drain slowly, instead of having it soak in too fast - or run off on the hard ground. Over 5 - 10 years you could build/grow an oasis!

[@Paladonius]

This is going to be great to follow even if I am half a world away. I would start by hiring two dumpsters that can be left on site. One for obvious rubbish, plastics etc and the other for ferrous metal that could go to scrap metal. Get a good magnet and anything that the magnet sticks to put in the second bin, that way when it goes to the scrap metal recycler you may get something to offset the hire of the bin. By using a magnet you won't contaminate the metal with other types, eg cast iron etc

[@Kay_Cee.81]

I saw the video on ijessup’s channel of her cleaning the house out and I was almost positive that I saw this house before in Landers. I had the volume off so I didn’t hear anything she had said. I use to go out that way a few years ago. I opened up KZbin and this video popped up in my recommended. It may not be the house I was thinking but I guessed the right area. 😊

[@JohnHuitema]

My mom has 3 of those satellite dishes together on poles for shade in the backyard. Makes a really nice seating area!

[@vancemccarthy2554]

Easy. Two piles. The stripped house is the saved pile. The other lot gets swept up with a bulldozer - where it lays.

[@northernpianotuner3319]

Vance McCarthy ----- sure, but outside! & after the local K9 drugdog has okayed it.

[@FigmentsMade]

There is so much potential there! I can't wait to see it unfold! Also, unmold.

[@jennah6673]

The Kenmore is a great find! Those vintage machines are not hard to maintain. Just check the wiring, clean it up, and oil it. Lots of good info on the interwebs.

[@Ristorisris]

In 20 minutes trevor phillips would come and give you a mission to go to los santos

[@frandifrandi]

Bisa aja

[@robertjames-life4768]

I grew up in that area, there’s a ton of these type of homes there. Actually this is clean compared to some I’ve seen. 🤢

[@KP-ev8by]

What area is it? It looks like a lot of places in Texas I've seen

[@robertjames-life4768]

K P Joshua Tree California

[@fabiola925]

😳😨😱

[@ah5721]

I thought it looks like the outskirts of Queen Creek, Az

[@jchung5066]

I'm planning on buying a property in Joshua tree withinthe year. Cheap price. But can anyone give me some disadvantages? My agent's full of fluff.

[@AtomicReverend]

I live in Riverside and love mid century, cars, fabrication and the desert. I see the potential in this place and there is a ton of treasure in the junk.

[@AllyOC1]

Looks like post apocalyptic scene! Really awesome and will continue following the process!

[@keithsclassicgarage1133]

First, hazmat suits and a huge dumpster.

[@deths1679]

Looks like one of our houses, lol. I love living in the Desert. Pretty wierd how things fall apart and how natural materials can last so much longer than the man made ones. I only use natural fiber ropes and cordage now because the sun compromises the plastic types. They may look okay but try stressing them before trusting them if they have been in the sun more than a week.

[@michaelroberson2546]

I grew up in central AZ and recognize those trees. They are called here in AZ Salt Cedars or Tamarisks. Nasty trees but probably the only thing that will grow. I hate those things. Really trashy tree. Hope you can find something better. Best time to plant a tree was 10 years ago. The second best time is now. I love your find!!! Can't wait to see you fix it up.

[@superfunkysungod]

This is before and after gold. Can't wait to watch this series. Good luck!

[@mathiassca]

Open up area's of Sewing Machine and dust out old Threads anything looking like lint or tangles. Every place there is a hole on the machine put a drop of Sewing machine Oil, basically if two parts slide or rub that are metal oil!!!! Belts replace if motor runs but nothing still moves after cleaning and oiling, Kenmore probably 1960's!!!! BTW wooden Box also in the Bathroom looked nice!!!

[@MelaniePH888]

A LOT of work to get this all sorted but will be fun for sure. i suggest you start with the trash in and around the house. I'm sure you'll find stuff you can use for fence and reno materials or what have you. Then secure the fence (better be safe than sorry). then so on and so forth. Already subscribed to your channel Jessie, as i am excited to watch your adventure.

[@TheKeitharoon]

Rims could be used to make some fire pits, grow small plants, little tables, wrap hoses around. Just some ideas for y’all

[@jackandlill]

Any old photos anywhere of this land with a livable structure on it from way back when?? City archives.....library?? Best of luck - heading over to Jessie's channel to watch the transformation.

[@ahmedgharib6357]

OMG, I’m so excited for this serious and for you building your new home Gongrats, wish you all the best

[@llpuppies6757]

Jessie I'm so excited for you . I'm in the middle of a renovation of a old house its small and really cute but its a lot of work . well worth it enjoy the work you will always learn something new . im excited to see what you do .

[@WhiteFox011]

the top pops off for access to some of the lubrication points. others are accessible from the bottom of the machine. Sears made a good basic machine. you should be able to find a forum online. I have had Sears portable for over 35 years, I use it for mending dungarees mostly.

[@curtk8715]

take some of the galvanized metal and create a structure over the house like a sun shade or triangle shade sail but out of metal. suprised there is mold. Curious what the water supply is from. You could use the material and stack a wall out of it and you can watch how things decay over the years in the desert. Books, plastic. metal, wood. childs car seat. Only drawback as it decays who knows how much lead and stuff would become powder. But neatly stacking things like puzzle pieces to create a wall. Does the fire hydrant have water ?

[@grandmasmagic3858]

if you haven't disposed of the panelling, AND there is no sign of mold on it you may want to look at selling it to people doing up vans for living in..it'll mould to shape on curves, it can be painted, AND it'll be cheap material..just a suggestion..

[@peem1244]

Hi Jessie, you're a brave lass indeed, but your new property looks amazing, i see where your excitement comes from. Maybe you could have a competition...Guess what's in the Fridge? Thanks for sharing. Stay safe and keep up the good work. 👍🖖😎

[@NiteSeek]

Need a team of helpers. This is a great project. Looking forward to the progress updates

[@RobertEchten]

From Jessie's instagram stories it seemed like a nice little ready-to-move-in house, but from this video it looks like it might need a tad more work... Excited to see what you will do with this.

[@carleena]

Just watched the amazing progress she made, it's on her channel, you go girl

[@Djauntywanker]

Also that claw foot tub is gold!! ❤️

[@HomeMadeModern]

yessssss!!!!!

[@kenyabeckham3049]

Hi Jessie, you are obviously very smart and creative. I look forward to see how you will form a new living space from this rubble. Cherry on top, to have a wonderful brother and friends to help!

[@bettybuilds8011]

only keeping the bathtub?? Did you not see that mid century stove and the cute closet in the bedroom. The house is perfect for a mid century modern makeover.

[@sicilyamarismcraven]

I love this video and am so interested in watching it get transformed. When are you going to upload more videos? I think it would be so interesting

[@Mab0r0shi]

Well, i just commented on her first cleanup video that i want to know the process and this video is in the recommendation. Thank you youtube. Nice video, nice family, keep crushing guys!

[@sweetscatlady]

Aluminum foil on the windows is to help keep the heat out of the house during the summer. First need a big dumpster, second need hazmat suit third you have one hell of mess to deal with. Inside the house and outside. Good luck.

[@djterry1218]

No one wants to sit in the water! Funny!🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂

[@WinstonMakes]

Oh man, this is going to be a looooot of work, but when you get the first dumpster in there and start making headway it's going to be so satisfying.

[@Beruthiel45]

That is pretty much my sewing machine, from about 1967, and I still use it. But mine is beige. And I have a similar sewing table. 😊

[@jacquesdespadas]

That drywall square propping up the "guest house" wall though! :D

[@karmenkoch3789]

If I had that property I’d have the sweetest cactus garden!

[@r.h.3084]

Step 1 - Rent Bobcat Step 2 - Push everything into pile Step 3 - Burn Pile Step 4 - Buy single-wide or double-wide trailer Step 5 - Done :)

[@Mazequax]

They must have been the cutest babies. Such handsome people 💁🏻‍♀️💁🏻‍♂️

[@sherryu]

Oh, they were. And I would know :-)

[@mitch5077]

Oh I can't wait to see what you've done. I watched the clean up video... Uhggggg lots of work.

[@Deckardrick007]

How ambitious!! I'm super excited for this. So much potential.

[@robshamel3210]

This is gonna be so coool!!! Please continue to share progress.

[@mariahvolz8535]

This👏 is 👏 everything!👏 I cant wait to follow this renovation 😃

[@takarasights]

Incredible project. I'm excited to see what treasures you find. It sounds so fun.

[@user-ge5dk8qv9p]

I love this 🙌🏽🤩 excited to keep watching. Love making something from broken pieces ! Beautiful area.