I’m so glad that this archived video is still here. I knew that Louise was magnificent but this walk through shows me just how exquisite she really was! Thank you!
The staircase if so beautiful! I'm so sorry to hear that she burned down. That such a huge loss! These grand old ladies deserve to be restored and live on. I'm grateful to be able to see this video footage.
I was stunned to find out this is the house that burned, such a shame that house was as unique as a individual for it to burn like it did it's like losing a loved one in a way truly very sad glad you salvaged some things what a great loss
Starting to watch all your videos from the start. She was stunning! Heartbreaking she's gone. Very much looking forward to seeing all you did to her. RIP Louise and now your sister Willa will represent you on your land. 💖💜💖
So I just found y’all…and I found the video about Louise burning BEFORE I found this one and OMG 😭😭😭 Even my husband got choked up. I’m so glad y’all kept going and I’m so sorry for your loss. ❤️
I loved how you said, you don't modernize an 1850s home, when you said that I believe you were in the butler's pantry or in the kitchen I just love what you do I could watch these videos all day
You know guys I used to watch HGTV back in the day but haven't for a very long time (decades) but if your videos were available on that site I might just still be watching it but honestly you belong more on PBS because you have integrity ❤❤❤
It was sad watching this knowing that poor Louise never got to be restored. She was a true beauty n a lovely lady. Happy to know you were be able to save somethings to use in future homes. Ohhh, how I think about that huge medallion that I believe was in the dining room…. so sad. Not very many plaster craftsman could save it in this day of age. Like I said before…. there’s a reason why things happen the way they do. If it’s meant to be it would be n this pretty lady wasn’t meant to be. I’m sure after a year has passed you still shed some tears for her. ♥️♥️😊👍👍👍
I'm beyond excited to see this house get the love attention she deserves! My parents live down the road and I've been wanting to see this renovation happen for ages! Thank you!!!!
Oh my goodness I am so excited to follow along with y’all on this restoration! This would be a dream! I had a very simple and small farmhouse built around 1819 that I had fell in love with and had permission from the owner to go in it anytime I wanted. Well I finally got up the courage to have a talk with the owner to see if I could make him an offer on it and I went by to get one more look and my heart was broken because it was in the process of being torn down. They just bulldozed it down without trying to salvage anything! It turns out the owner sold the property to a developer and he immediately went and tore the house down to get the land ready for subdividing. Well that was a year ago and they still haven’t done anything with the property. I laid awake at night dreaming of how I would restore that house and would often visit it. It made me so sad when it was just gone within a couple of days. I guess I learned a lesson to take action sooner because you never know when if you snooze you lose. I don’t think the owner had even been considering selling it until the developer came along.
@@sophiachick3901 I still feel sad passing by the site that house was on and the developer still hasn’t done anything with the property! I was able to dig up several bunches of different varieties of daffodils that used to grow all around the house. I brought them home and planted them around my home so at least I have those for a reminder of that awesome place.
I know there’s SO much work to be done, but goodness, Louise still has so many amazing features!! I love your philosophy on keeping as many things true to her history as possible - can’t wait to see the progress!!
This is so fantastic. I’ve seen this house online for a long time and I’m so glad she’s going to be saved!! Also...whoever disliked this video...what is your problem?!
Thank you for the tour! I am amazed how tall her windows and doorways are. The doggie dormers upstairs are HUGE, that was a bigger surprise. This tour really helped with perspective and scale! Thanks again! I’ve been following along on IG. - John
Thank you so much for all the historical information you give to us; the door tax 😳! I mean, come on...who remembers the Boston Tea tax! So sad to know our country has slipped to far away from our founding principles.
You are too cute! ...accent, personality, etc.... So knowledgeable, and a heart for these beautiful houses, as I do....( Aleesa, your eye shadow is too dark, I think...) you're very lovable....thank you!
THIS WAS AN ABSOLUTE HEART BREAK SHE HAD SO MUCH POTENTIAL WHAT A GLORY SHE COULD HAVE BEEN AGAIN BUT IN OUR MINDS EYE WE CAN SEE WHAT SHE WOULD HAVE LOOKED LIKE
At first I was having a bit of trouble following your dialogue so I switched on the closed captions and it really didn't help, but it was HILARIOUS!! I had to turn it off and just try to focus on your words, because I found myself too distracted. I was laughing so much I wasn't really following the very nice, interesting video. I do wonder sometimes if the producers ever listen to the cc's. Anyhoo, thanks for the very great video, I very much forward to more, and for the good laugh too!!😄
Check out 805 front street beaufort n.c. was my bosses house before he sold it..about the time we finished it..he bought 4 other houses in beaufort we restored, then he went inland bought the private doctor's house to the Biltmore estate we restored that..now at 46 years old I'm worn out. Lol
This is a great video! I LOVED seeing all of Louise's rooms and gorgeous details! I hope to see her in person some day. I'm not too far away! So, SO, SO excited to see her restored to her full glory! Also...did they drop that ceiling in the dining room? Just wondering why? Would that have been to conserve heat? Hmmm.
LOVE what you do! LOVE watching your journeys! Two things I wish for... better audio and to see you on your own HGTV show. Fingers crossed for that :-)
To anyone tackling an old house: beware of lead paint. Lead paint is evident by cracking paint that chips and peels. Houses built prior to 1978 most likely have some lead paint. Lead paint was banned in 1978. Chipping lead paint is dusty and can get into your lungs. If it's not chipping and cracking you can paint over it with a latex and thus it's not a issue.
We have a video that breaks down all of the elements in a window but not specifically the repair. Maybe this will help a little. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-PXzEt68fGBE.html
I know I may be too late oh, that maybe you guys could build a whole new house made with parts from other houses, and make a replica of Louise? This is coming from someone who has no idea how much such an undertaking would cost, LOL! It would just be cool if that was possible, I'm really sad the original Louise was lost.
I know this is an older video but I wanted to ask about the mantles upstairs at Louise. I have the same ones in a Gothic Revivalish house built in 1863 in Kentucky. Any info would be greatly appreciated
All of the houses I've seen in their videos, this was the one I fell in love with, the front look was gorgeous. Sadly it burned down last year due to lightning.
Do you guys ever run across any ghost or or mysterious voices in these old homes that you remodel? I've heard it many times that when old homes start getting remodeled and disturbance occurs that apparitions and voices appear. Love your videos
I just came across this Channel today and I am a bit confused. So you bought this property with plans to renovate but she burned down before you could? And now you have another property next door? Anyone who can clarify? Thank you
You are correct on that house. That was just over a year ago. We currently have 3 different projects ongoing. The ones we are featuring now are houses next door to each other in Monticello, Arkansas.
I always feel like I'm missing huge parts of a video when it is recorded like this. I always watch RU-vid videos on TV and there is only a tiny slice in the middle of my TV and I'm missing the other two sides. It drives me nuts.
It is located in Louisville ga Unfortunately it caught fire from a lighting strike It is beyond repair ☹️ The entire upstairs is burnt down and the bottom floor is still standing but is ruined
@@Somedude819 Oh no! I’m seeing this for the first time today and the news that it caught fire just saddens me. The only (small) consolation is that it was Mother Nature’s doing and not an arsonist with glee on her face and evil in her heart. Fire inside the house is my worst fear.
It wasn’t exactly empty but also wasn’t inhabited. The owner lived across the street. While we were restoring that house it was tragically struck by lightning and burned.
