What Antiques Did We Keep? (Ep 46)

Join us for an exciting update on our 101-year-old home's transformation! We’re getting closer to moving in and starting to bring over things from our rental. The house is still full of Marie’s antiques, and we will share with you the ones we decided to keep. Also catch the updates and things still to come. Whether you love DIY inspiration or crave a peek into century-old craftsmanship, this episode is packed with must-see renovation moments. Don’t miss it!

[@CicadaAndCo]

Hope you all enjoy this video! We decided to save some of the antiques that came with the house, and we’re showing a few at the end of this video! We’ll show more in future videos as we start bringing more things back into the house 😊

[@shirleyrice5779]

I think Hal should like to write in a bedroom with a door and the drawing room would be for relaxing and music and entertaining guests. He needs a man cave. A repaired, clean garage room would be quiet and private too. Just a suggestion. I know it’s your house and your decision.

[@marissabyrum5900]

The metal stand you were looking at after the Bombay 2- drawer table is a lamp stand. It would have held a lantern-type lamp originally (there is a hole punched in the end of the arm to hook a lantern. Now you could upcycle it and run a light cord through the hole in the arm and have an Edison bulb in it, or even hang one of those small Moroccan "star" lamps made of stained glass and/or punched metal. The base of your stand is not very wide so whatever you hang there cannot be extremely heavy. Hope that helps give you some ideas to make that rustic piece more modern!

[@DeboraRobinson-sj4oq]

If it were me I would replace the entire board because it would prevent future problems in the future

[@southernbelle193]

Termite lay eggs in rotten wood

[@Somewhereintime22]

Hi, I totally disassembled, scraped, sanded, filled, primed, painted and re-glazed 22 wooden double hung windows that looked just like yours in my last house. Here’s how I handled the rotted parts and it worked. Dig out the rot. Mix some Borax with water and saturate the dug area where you dug out the rotted wood. The borax stops the rotting process. I learned this from someone with a degree in sculpture. Then fill with Bondo and sand. It’ll look as good as new and hold up well. 😀

[@CicadaAndCo]

wow never thought about borax. We have some window trim videos coming.

[@santamonicajane]

Genuine linoleum is a fantastic floor cover. Probably what was original. And comes in fantastic colors. Lasts 60 years and is a very eco friendly product, sawdust and linseed oil.

[@marissabyrum5900]

The progress is great on your house! That 2nd plant looks like a Peperomia. They grow well here in FL, will run wild if you let them, depending on the type. Also propagates well, most of them will trail too.

[@priscilla2152]

It's getting exciting, getting your room ready for moving in. You have done so much work all over already, even the yard looks more open. I like the articles you are keeping. I enjoy seeing every detail of your work, I love all your windows the most, the view from Hal's desk is awesome. And no Hal don't talk about writing in the basement it will not be good for your mind, I hope you were joking in that comment. Have a great week and sending my gratitude for your postings.

[@jackmead6166]

Happy Holidays! Maybe jumping the gun. Christmas time would be very pretty in the Casa 1923. You guys are doing Amazing!! Time is Fleeting................... Great Video. I love that you kept some of Marie's plants. I currently live in Puerto Rico but from Florida we moved to Missouri and then from Missouri we moved to Puerto Rico.. I kept my Mothers Christmas cactus with me and even got it to Puerto Rico. SSSSSSHHHHHHHHH. 😁😁😁😁😁😁 YOU GUYS ARE AMAZING. 😁😁😁😁

[@julieduchek2969]

That dresser is so beautiful.

[@paulabodine5317]

Like you, the black kitchen grate is beautiful.

[@deborahfogel3689]

You guys are doing so good with this beautiful home. Im glad you saw the potential in her. Im proud of your patience. Cant wait until you get that kitchen done so i can see it! God bless you two in all ways and all things. ❤❤💞💞🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻✌️✌️

[@nancysmith9425]

I WAS SO HAPPY TO SEE THIS COUPLE POP ON ON YT!! BOTH STILL MARRIED...COWORKER YRS AGO SAID NEVER BUILD OR REMODEL TOGETHER, THIS COUPLE UNIQUE!! LOOK HEALTHY, I WAS SO WORRIED ABOUT MULTIPLE PROJECTS THEY TACKLED, GLAD THEY USED FACE MASKS!! YOU NEED TO RECEIVE A TROPHY FOR THIS MARATHON, GLAD TO HEAR YOUR CLOSER TO MOVING IN!! YOU EXCEL IN YOUR FOLKSY DESCRIPTIONS, WE THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR JOURNEY!❤GRMA NAN, 83, WASHINGTON STATE. I BOT 1946 COTTAGE 2004 FOR $70K, PUT 3OK INTO IMPORTANT AREAS, WAS 62, I PAINTED EVERY INCH INSIDE & OUT, TOOK 3 YRS. MY CAT & I ENJOY IN MY OLD AGE!!OH, NOW INSURED FOR OVER 300K TO BUILD FROM SCRATCH, HAS BASEMENT. ❤🎉

[@bettestorm9950]

Love all you have done. Im getting anxious for you to show us more of what you have done. My husband and I wouldn’t be able to work on a project like yours. Of course we are in our 80s and wouldn’t even attempt it. Hang in there. The finish line is coming soon.😊😂

[@donnadunn8128]

It's coming along and so exciting to see every video! I'm looking forward to each project you tackle! Have a happy week💖🤗

[@lindaroyal8161]

NOTE - Plant App - there's an app you can download, free, that identifies plants. The house is coming along nicely, love all attention to details. The Bombay chest is very pretty, hope you kept other furniture as well. There were a couple of end tables/night stands, from the initial walk throughs, that I thought were really nice.

[@samcollage7682]

Bombè.

[@CicadaAndCo]

There are a few more pieces we'll show you once we find a place for them.

[@paulabodine5317]

I would put metal window screen behind the wall grates. This will prevent any critters from crawling in.

[@CicadaAndCo]

good idea.

[@kimfick8959]

It's looking so good. My husband has no patience. You both are amazing.

[@rainiepresuto5120]

I Enjoy all your Videos Thank You for Sharing

[@CicadaAndCo]

Glad you like them! Thank you!

[@sarahprice1375]

I love your donkey tail so much. I had one as a child in the 60s

[@nancysmith9425]

Need a closeup shot of huge plant in overgrown fern to identify.....

[@loispolley6339]

Hang in there, you guys are doing great

[@maryjager1757]

That room upstairs, wasn't that the room that there were rats in the closet? You've come a long long way since then!

[@sharonbaptista1122]

Black and white tiles would look nice

[@carolewing3430]

I believe the wrought iron thing with the hook is a Birdcage hanger

[@maureenwagner4618]

Everything is coming along because of your hard work. Love how positive you two are. Love how funny Hal is and how he always agrees with you on what you like. Love the donkey tail plant too. Mine never lived too long, so I guess I should put it outside and ignore it. Ha

[@nancysmith9425]

pinkChristmas cactus given to young daughter by elderly neighbor, she married had her home many yrs...I BOT a different color, died shortly, over watered, told needed neglect!!😢

[@janetbergquist9454]

Used Google lens on your wrought iron stand and came up with a listing on 1stDibs: "antique handcrafted wrought iron floor lamp with metal shade, circa 1910"....$950 (complete). Arts & Crafts Movement era

[@lindaroyal8161]

That's a great app, sure comes in handy at thrift/antique stores, market place & yard sales.

[@sarahprice1375]

I think your stand may have had a morroccan style lamp on it

[@CicadaAndCo]

Oh interesting, yes! That’s a definite possibility

[@baugust4775]

Yes it's a lamp base. The corde would have been exposed and drop through the whole in the arm with a single socket and a fabric shade.

[@rachelpiscitell9993]

Or it was to hang a bird cage.

[@margaretlynch1494]

🙋‍♀️❤️. So exciting! Can't wait for the move!

[@debrawolowitz8617]

Love your videos!

[@CicadaAndCo]

Thank you!

[@B.L.Creations]

I love the dresser table .

[@brendasoler4759]

I'm a succulent gardener too, Kristin! They're so easy to propagate and they love it here in Florida. It must be exciting getting so close to moving in!

[@tammykaltreider]

Unknown plant looks like a Peperomia plant.

[@debo4706]

I still miss the curtains that were in the parlour, wish I was in Florida .

[@skipstein744]

Onward!

[@Peanut1965]

Take a picture of the plant and go to your photos and where the i with the circle around it will tell you the plant name

[@mariannesvensson3660]

That would be coat hanger is most likely a stand to hang lamps from. The holes would be for the cord. Wasn’t there a lamp when you found it?

[@santamonicajane]

that iron stand is a floor lamp, just needs wiring

[@roadtrekstuff5850]

Google Lens it. Says common boxwood. On that bombey cabinet did u take out the drawers and turn over to look for company name. Drawers kind of thick for really old one. The metal thing is a lamp stand i think.

[@JoHarmon-hg7wz]

I think you're right about the stand, lamp parts are missing but can be rebuilt.

[@samcollage7682]

Bombe.

[@CicadaAndCo]

I'll have to double check but I don't remember there being any makers marks to reference.

[@lesleywilliams323]

We haven’t had a good rain since Milton…& I’m only 40 miles south of you!… the promised rain from Tom Terry last week did not materialise 🙃

[@CicadaAndCo]

It rained enough up here to test that rough but I may need to use a hose to make double sure its dry. 😉

[@julieduchek2969]

The white heater vent looks so nice. Good job! We don’t care what the kitchen looks like. Please show us.

[@CicadaAndCo]

Coming soon!

[@JulieGraham-u7b]

You are getting organised so wondering if you are about to move in.😊

[@CicadaAndCo]

We’re hoping soon! Our major project before move in now is refinishing the floors, before we move furniture in. We’d like to get the walls painted and molding repaired in our bedroom finished too before move in. We’ll still have other rooms to finish once we’re there 🙂

[@B.L.Creations]

Why doesn’t Hal use the extra bedroom for his office ? A sleeper sofa can be put in there just in case you have company . He would get more privacy .

[@CicadaAndCo]

I'll probably end up writing in the basement lol ... I don't mind

[@B.L.Creations]

@ poor thing , writers need privacy .

[@wilgladon5456]

❤

[@ghoulgoil5029]

Have you heard of the rubber band hack for stripped screws? Put a rubber band over the screw driver into the screw. Should give you the tension needed to twist out. Hope it works for you.

[@CicadaAndCo]

I'll try it! thanks

[@billiebowman6225]

Maybe the black stand is to hold a bird cage

[@CicadaAndCo]

That would be fun but wouldn't last long with two cats in the house. 😅

[@plasticman74]

Ha ha not enough plants 😂

[@VoiceofTruth_60]

The plant you stated you didn't know what it was looks like a peperomia plant. It kinda hard to identify via video but thats what Im thinking.

[@RuthKauffman-r4q]

Trying to figure out how to attach a picture of a floor lamp I have that looks exactly like the wrought iron stand Hal hung his hat on. I am 65 years old and it was in our house from when I was a child.. if you have a way I can text it to you let me know.

[@CicadaAndCo]

Hi! You can email us at [e-mail] :)

[@RuthKauffman-r4q]

Sent u a pic on email

[@mjs.2000]

Were you able to sell much for much?

[@lindathompson9334]

There is an app that will identify plants. That might help.

[@CicadaAndCo]

Great idea, thanks

[@trisharowland2257]

Put a new board on -

[@victorias.7177]

peperomia plant.?

[@santamonicajane]

Howards fed and wax on the chest!

[@karenklucas923]

Keeping some that fit your style .. cool..😊