I went (with permission) today to several abandoned buildings to look for hidden treasure, valuable junk and more! Watch and see as I do some exploring in some abandoned buildings!
Alec.x you remind me so much of my ex he even looked a bit like you. He bought old cars an his grandparents an uncle were hoarders. When you said why not he had those two words tatooed on his leg. He passed away 9 yrs ago. I love these videos reminds me of better times. Thanks for sharing
My parents had one in their cottage, but you can't get house insurance if you use it. The only way they could get insurance was to block it off and just use it as a decorative piece. After a while, they needed the space for a stove they could actually use, so had to get rid of it. But before the insurance issue, I remember my parents cooking all our meals on it.
I love this, and my grandpa from Canada, who inspired my love of collecting and antiquing, would love this too. When my grandpa died, the guys from American Pickers even sent their condolences, that’s how much he loved this life.
Enjoy your channel..you seem to be so kind in this tense world. ..happy family..dad jokes..friends and neighbors. Would love to visit your shop someday. Following along has helped make this "stay at home" less boring ..and fun to be curious with you.
@@allyourfuturebelongstochina Yeah. But they won't let us in any more. Sigh. Maybe in 10 years or so people may want to see us again. Yep. Poor us...er usa. Whimpers a bit...goes to take temp again and get some juice.
Hey, Alex, you might want to think about keeping a picker kit in your car. Boots, overalls, gloves, dust-mask and a high-powered flashlight, maybe even a small wrecking bar. lol
What a good idea! He never knows what he will get into during the course of a day, having a go bag or picker kit in his car is a great idea. Thanks for posting. 🐾❤️😁
You left the table and stove!! ;) I love those. And I love you got the Yamaha and art supplies. And the old bicycle. The old paintings are Great. Ya never know about out buildings. My in-law-grandparents were collectors; not so much, hoarders. Their large out building was (in much better shape) entirely stuffed from floor to ceiling with items that included a Lot from two furnished 3 story Victorian homes they’d bought as an investment after the market crashed when they were young. Amazing finds. Including signs, Alex. Lol. I’m a retired antique dealer, treasure hunter myself. I really enjoy you sharing your adventures with us! I love your family. You guys are awesome! A shining light. Take a mask next time! Much love from Massachusetts, USA.
Even when houses and buildings are really old, I hate to see them filthy, neglected and abandoned. You can almost hear the sounds of the people that lived in these places. It is sad to me.
Incredible buildings! Look at the roof in the hay loft!! The slanted wood on window shutters!! Such a pity they weren’t preserved to show the beautiful workmanship and the traditional methods still seen seen in Ukraine today. Thank you for the opportunity to see a wonderful part of social history :)))
I totally agree ! Even though there is only this one.. it could be made into a special show piece of sorts. Like holding old Icecream Parlor memorabilia 👍
I wonder if the logs from the old house can be salvaged. I’ve had friends that have salvaged old barns and re-milled the logs into floor boards. I thought that the green wall phone in the first house was interesting. I think a lot of us were holding our breath when you dug through some of that stuff. Thanks so much Alex for bringing us along.
Oh Alex Alex Alex, I wish you would invest in some “insurance” by wearing gloves and, especially with your respiratory history, a mask whenever your picking in situations like these. Ya know... an ounce of prevention ... 🌻
There might not have been too many great finds in this video, but to me it is always interesting to watch old buildings. I would have taken some time to see how these old pioneer-style buildings were built structurally. The bones of the buildings if you will. That first home also looked friendly and inviting. Shame about the water damage though...
Loved looking at the old houses; brought back many memories of the house I grew up in (over 100 yrs old in Hobart Tasmania Australia). Had a bit of a giggle at your choice of music at 13:30 when you were driving down the road, as it’s the same music that a log-sawing channel, Out of the Woods, uses. Thanks for sharing your life with us & keep up the great work! ❤️
I admit I get stressed out whenever you post these videos of you going through old dirty/dusty things in sneakers, shorts, and/or no gloves! And that tall grass, ack, that's just asking for ticks where I live. Otherwise I love these videos! I love poking around old or abandoned places. Makes me miss the old farmhouse my family lived in when I was a kid.
Not to mention the prairie rattlesnakes, which is native to Alberta - allegedly it's considered the third most dangerous animal i Canada. You don't wanna step on one of those by accident!
I know right!! If that were Australia.. I would probably set it on fire 'coz you never know what would be there... Spiders... snakes.... urgh. I wouldn't even walk through the shorter grass in Australia without the right clothing etc!!
Never mind all the cool old stuff - I was on the edge of my seat watching you walk through the long grass & step into that grain pit! You're a brave man! Stay safe :)
Of course its always easy to spend someone else's money, the thought of another house restoration series sounds incredibly exciting and awesome! And the fact he is another artist like Mary....im guessing you have a soft spot for artists.... 😁
I just seen a fridge door exactly like the one on the porch of that house , they had it painted teal and hanging on the wall of their store covered in fridge magnets for sale. It looked super cool! :)
I love that squeak when old car doors open. When you first entered the house I was instantly reminded of Mary's house. You draw??? When are you going to show us?? What a mess this poor guy has to deal with! I like the bed that was in with the bicycle. I love that rural property, but everything would have to be razed. What a shame.
My Uncle Barney collected newspapers in Detroit to turn in for cash. He would get truck loads, maybe save it from time to time waiting for the price to go up! His sister would clip coupons from them...back in the 70s.
That's a big nope from me. I don't know how you do it. I would be terrified of snakes and spiders. I'm seeing nothing. But you definitely remind me of Indiana Jones for sure..you sure earn your money.
I want that barn of manure!! No, I'm not kidding. Well-aged manure is outstanding for improving clay soil, which is what I have. Luckily, I have relatives with a farm, but still, that barn made me smile.
I love the stove! The buildings could be cool! But the beat deal is the barn of poop! Bag that up and sell it for big money to the New Homesteader Crowd! 👍🏼❤️
My current favourite channel right now. Im in the UK. One of my best mates lives in Calgary, when I visit him next I want to take a long drive and visit your shop
As soon as I saw that house, I knew you would compare it to the Potter's House, and at least think about "saving" it! Glad you resisted, though. You have enough to focus on now, with the new building and all that will entail, getting it built. Resist, Alex!!
The Vintage Psychology today! I would totally grab that as a psych nerd. I love seeing the inside of heritage/Pioneer homes. It's really interesting to see how homes were constructed with the technology and materials they had but also how they personalized the design of their homes. The beauty of these buildings in their dereliction is lovely to see but also a bit sad. Had they been better kept up, the area could have been turned into a living museum (see Upper Canada Village in Ontario). That overgrown garden is just lovely! Also, you should start bringing gloves with you in the car so that you're not getting covered in grime and animal waste. Thanks for the lovely adventure this morning.
Matches for burning . Lawnmower or tractor for cutting . Dumpsters for garbage . Lots of buddies. With strong backs . Lots of beers. Maybe salvageable then !! 🤑
I would love to see this beautiful old log house being brought back to life! There is so much skill and craftsmanship involved in building one, just imagine all without power tools!
Wow! You men are braver than I am. My 1st reaction to the paper filled buildings was to throw a match in. But getting a B-I-G hole dug and a bulldozer to shove in might be better. The old stoves were interesting. Especially the last one. It is guys like you who keep history alive and keep antique stores and museums stocked. Thank you. 😊😊😊
Those old buildings were amazing! The gardener in me sees the one that is half full of manure that has been sitting for such a long time a GOLD MINE in fertilizer! Black Gold!
... Window-shopping the preserve bottles and sewing machine. And the cupboard the clock was sitting on is SO beautiful! I love poking around places like this!!
Carol Lewis - I am also from Australia. Same here! I was happy they were making noise as they walked through the grass and was hoping their snakes are like most of ours and would take off away from them. Loving my Saturday. Two uploads from Alexander!
@@patriciahedges7886 this is Alberta Canada, snakes are not an issue in this area of the province at all. The real threat is hornets, wasps and maybe the odd skunk, oh and the dust.
Hi Alex. At minute 17:37 I share your excitement at the log house in the farmyard! See if he will sell you that building. He probably has farm equipment to dismantle the logs and load them on a trailer for you and you could use it as the exterior on your new addition! Even if the dimensions aren't the same as your extension you could use it as a feature wall, either on the interior or the exterior. See if the interior walls are open enough to see the condition of the logs. It has a metal roof, so hopefully there hasn't been water damage. I think it would be a new adventure for you to incorporate an historic log building into your new build!
Alex, everything about this video was awesome (except for not finding three convertible mustangs in one of the buildings) the subject matter, the scenery, the filming, the editing and especially your fearless exploration through marshy fields, spider webs, hornets nests, collapsed buildings and who knows what kind of viruses all to find a treasure from the past. This video was extremely well done 👍
@@no_name3005 I have ridden a lot of motorcycles, however nothing that old. I had a couple scrambler bikes then moved into electric starts from then on!
@@SwedishEmpire1700 somehow my comment ended up on this video rather than the one I watched when a man brought him an old Harley to his store! Sorry for the confusion.
My husband bought a 1943 Harley like that one but not as in good shape as Alex's. I rode on it with him a couple of times but it was such a rough ride he would have to tighten all the nuts and bolts back up afterwards because they would vibrate loose. Lol Needless to say he didn't keep it long but I still have the title to it as the state I'm from doesn't require a title on anything older than 1976.
Oh my, that meal looked yummy! I grew up in Detroit and most of the people in our area were Polish...reminded me of meals with friends. (Myself, I was raised on Southern cooking (parents were from KY). Love watching your videos!!! Stay safe!!!
@@MelArchbold Also a mask wouldn't kill him. Didn't he breathe something in while working at the potters house? I think I remember he having to deal with his throat or something.
@@MelArchbold a mask. a mask. I keep seeing things flying about. I admire his adventurous and fearless spirit. What if one of them old places has asbestos kicking around. Or any other kind of particulate that shouldn't be breathed. That's why they developed masks....because they are needed. Mind, you'll have to figure out a mike for narration! SVP.
That second house give me the hibby jibbies your spirit has to be strong to go into homes that are abandoned so many years. Plus you make me nervous everything you's stick your hands into years of old stuff without a gloves.
Ah dragonfly’s, the mosquitoes worse nightmare they are the best natural repellent out there. Alex I’m going to say it again put some gloves/boots on and a dust mask! Who knows what’s in that dust and old grain/mold, a small cut or prick can become something else!! One mans junk is another mans treasure!
Znow that is the best place to wear a mask. Composed manure can make big bucks selling it to city folk. It's well rotted so ready to use! You find the most interesting places Alex. My Ukraine family homesteaded in Sifton Manitoba on a quarter section of woodland. After seven years of clearing and growing crops the government gave the title to the homestead. Oh ya and they brought seven children to Canada with them and had six more with my grandfather being number seven. Thanks for the ride.
The log cabin is awesome!! The hand hewn logs, the chinking, the log barns and outbuildings were so old and so beautiful. It's so sad to see them like that, just left to rot.
we bought the land next to us and the barn was half way up with rotted hay and manure. My husband worked his tractor for a long time to get it all moved out and built up the land with it and later on grass grew on it, very fertile. You are so brave to go in those buildings never knowing what you might get into.
Oh boy, I would run, not walk away from that house, but if you did decide to remodel it, instead of “The Potter House”, you could call this one “The Hoarder House”! lol. Love your videos!
