I Bought An Abandoned Victorian Mansion - 1 YEAR UPDATE

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A year full of surprises, knowledge, growth, love, a little bit of failure and a lot of man hours. Ive really enjoyed the ride so far and i am hoping you will too. Enjoy.
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Completed Projects (2021): New Roof, New Water Service, New Windows (Partial), Boiler Work, Sewer Lateral, Tuckpointing, Plaster Repair (Partial), Wood Floors (Partial), Electric Service (Partial)
Projects to Complete in 2022: Limestone Restoration of Front Elevation, Rebuild Mansard, New Windows (Partial), Complete Plaster Work (2nd Floor and Back Hallway 1st Floor, Kitchen and Dining Room), Plumbing Stacks and Rough in Plumbing, Complete Electric, HVAC (Basement and 1st Floor), High Velocity AC and Heat (2nd Floor), Mini Splits (3rd Floor), Framing on 3rd Floor, Rebuild of Front Cornice Work and Copper Gutter System, Rebuilding of Dormers
Projects to Complete in 2023: Hallways and Stairwells (Plaster Repair, Floors, Stringers of Stairwell Reinforment), Completion of Windows (1st and 3rd Floors), Parlors (Including Fireplace Mantels, and Pocket Doors, and Decorative Fretwork, Completion of 3 Floor Bathroom and Main Suite

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@The2ndEmpireStrikesBack 2 года назад

Haven't seen the 1st season? Watch here now: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-IF8VkcLa1S4.html

@pinkeyegeorge 2 года назад

This is great! Our neighbor Doug repainted a few fireplaces like this on Hebert if you need someone. He does amazing work.

@donnakawana 2 года назад

Grateful I found your channel... Your a Legend as they say... Your home is pure Class much like you!! ✌🏼💗😊❣️

@sonjaroberts2723 2 года назад

Thank you! I was wanting to get to the beginning of the series.

@marigeobrien 2 года назад

I know, for you right now, this may seem like an endless, endless odyssey. But once it's complete and you've lived in it for a few years, you will be SO GLAD you took the time and did it right. I wish you all the best luck!

@khanayan8818 2 года назад

Where can i find part two i wna how it looks after makeover 😍🥰👌👌

@Jjangbunbun 2 года назад

I love how passionate u are about restoring this place vs renovating it. That’s so important and more people should appreciate the beauty of these neglected homes

@xxy4093 2 месяца назад

Hi blondie, sorry to distroy your fairytale, but the only thing guy is passionate about is MONEY he will get from selling it!!! And for money nor ou nor anyone here will ever see in your life. I though its some nice historcal rennovation stuff video , saddly its just one of those companies who buy cheap ruined houses from owner or on debd collectons auctions, they have mooney to super extra wealthy renovate it and sell for 20 tmes more. This is not F amazing, its SAD! not to mention even skills like that or anything shouwed in this video is avalible only for already wealthy! I have cooworker whos femily (entire family) doint this cind of buisness. Wealthy as F. Few of my cooulegues noticed it would be a good buissness idea, to finaly have more than cheap rented place and work on minimum wage like 90% of population. Skills not prblem, will to work and learn, hell yes. The cost of learning and machinery and buying all of it its a buisness for already wealthy. This is a cheap marketing video and in that house will be a cunt oof a welathy stuck up buisnessmen leaving. One of those guys who when you ask for a raise after 5 years work say "no" tp you. So move your brain cells when you say about passion. Its not passion its love for Mammon. and you moorons calp " its amazing, you do it out of love" No blondie. and amount of peoople who say 'its amazing" shows why you work for those who can afford to buy those houses.

@xxy4093 2 месяца назад

@Mementomori1914. 24 дня назад

Oh, trust me, there's people that do. Unfortunately most people that own these homes will not sell them unless someone has the immediate funds to do something about it

@jayfreedom 2 года назад

The Victorians really were masters of their craft. Beautiful property mis-managed over the years i'm sure, but one day will be restored to its former glory

@racheldawn_7 2 года назад

I didn't expect to tear up at this but this house is so lucky to have someone with your dedication, patience, and loyalty. I wish everyone saw the beauty and value in these homes but we're all grateful you've stepped in to save this one. Best of luck and can't wait to see this place shine again

@joantrainor6584 10 месяцев назад

I so approve your respect for the house and your desire to give it back its own history. God Bless you!

@ankylosaruswrecks3189 2 года назад

I'm so impressed that you're doing almost all of this yourself and learning how to do what would have been done by many different people.

@TheJanet4321 2 года назад

I know right? Me too. It's an inspiring story.

@birdsflowers2289 2 года назад

No Kidding !.

@Jennifer_Lewis_Beach_Living 2 года назад

This is beautiful. I’m so glad you’re restoring the home instead of demolishing it and rebuilding. Victorian and Edwardian homes have such beautiful craftsmanship, and they were built to last.

@OGtruthserum 24 дня назад

I prefer modern homes. More sunlight, more space, more breathable! Less space for ghosts & demons to manifest themselves.

@cheergrl9109 2 года назад

I’m shocked it’s been a year already! I love how this feels more real than many refurbishments. A more honest take than what we see on TV.

@dandrews-sw1eh 2 года назад

You are a huge inspiration! I am also younger and about to renovate a 1915 home in Chicago and seeing you take on a project that is 10 times more than what I need to do gives me a lot more confidence. I wanted to give my renovation a nice historical touch, but now after watching your videos, I want to dig deeper into finding more time period appropriate pieces and really put pride into the building.

@The2ndEmpireStrikesBack 2 года назад

Thats awesome! I think you will really enjoy the work. Its been a super rewarding experience for us and i am sure it will be for you as well. Good luck my friend!

@stavechurch9973 2 года назад

I also have a 1915! It has been modernized quite a bit by previous occupants but you can still see how beautiful it once was. I can't wait to start restoring it to it's original glory but first things first I must tackle some structural issues.

@teresaoneill6440 2 года назад

St. Louis has such beautiful architecture in older homes. Thank you for putting some much effort and love into your home. You would probably enjoy "How to Renovate a Chateau" and the similarities they experience in their work. Thank you so much for sharing the history of your home and your journey. Looking forward to your next video!

@paxhumana2015 2 года назад

@@The2ndEmpireStrikesBack , I wonder if you are going to also restore this place once things get done with your current restoration project? ( ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-5HeekeGtL_k.html&ab_channel=VacantHaven )

@baddestjoanna-michellesmit5578 Год назад

Wow NICE bless , I'm 35 and dying to !

@pinkvolo 2 года назад

I would like to give a shout out to Kim! She IS the clean up crew! Your contributions with all of the projects has not gone unnoticed!!💕

@marciomatos1975 2 года назад

It’s amazing to see someone so engaged and committed with history and with a real sense of harmony and good taste. I live in Portugal where you can find many of these old mansions, but surprisingly someone in the US has also a lot to teach us in Europe on how to engage in a project of this kind. Congratulations!!!!

@dnllmaurer1 2 года назад

That's a quality house with great bones worthy of a preservation project. Over the decades I've been involved with many types of renovations. They can be time consuming, frustrating & expensive but the finished work is like manifesting a wonderful dream. You're doing a fantastic job restoring her beauty as you bring her back life! It's a pleasure to be part of this community. We appreciate you sharing the journey with us. Not only to see what you've accomplished but to be inspired by your enthusiasm & determination. Wishing you abundant Blessings!

@maryanderson3542 2 года назад

You are a rare craftsman, with infinite patience, and an old soul! Love what you’ve done, are doing and will do with this place! Your house and city are blessed to have you!!

@nancyoleksy 2 года назад

I love the emotion you have in your voice when you talk about the house. It is going to be amazing when you are done. Houses like this are never done though if you know what I mean. You and Kim are doing amazing work and I hope you win the lottery so you have the money to do what you need to. Hope you and Kim have a Happy and Healthy New Year.

@addicted367 2 года назад

@@MiJacFan1 you mean *won

@XenaBe25 2 года назад

YES. This is how I feel when I watch somebody restore a beautiful old home. It's my dream, too. I dream of winning the lottery so I can get my Heritage home in Rockcliffe Park. It's wonderful to see somebody care for a property almost as if she had a soul :) Dude finally got to me after a year. I'm done lurking. Sub'd :)

@s1ngleone 2 года назад

The love and emotion you express for the preservation of this house is amazing and heart touching.

@barrett7893 2 года назад

It’s so sad to see such a beautiful and amazing house in so much trouble.But I am so glad that someone is doing the work and fixing it up and making it into a beautiful house that it once was… Great Job!

@The2ndEmpireStrikesBack 2 года назад

I totally agree!

@barrett7893 2 года назад

@@The2ndEmpireStrikesBack You are doing an amazing job man!!

@lucidmoses 2 года назад

I believe that curly pine isn't a separate species but rather a tree that was infected with a fungus. Modern logging and forestry has all but killed off the fungus so you don't see it much anymore. Before modern genetics people thought it was a separate species simply because it looks so different. Personally since you can't really get it anymore I don't think correcting the name is important. People know what your after when you say it.

@purpleprose1315 2 года назад

Are you saying the fungus has gone extinct?

@stacyhott1031 Год назад

I've seen a beautiful moldy pine that was amazing. Mold had filled grain of the wood and it almost looks stained. The grain really stands out and was beautiful simply polyurethaned. The man had sawmilled and cut wood himself and stacked in field and if course molded.

@CraggyNookHistoricHouse Год назад

So awesome!

@ZoshDoesStuff 2 года назад

Thank you for doing a recap that isn't just a re-edit of old videos all together. It's so nice to have you guide is through a comprehensive recap all at once! You've done fantastic work, and I'm so excited to see what you guys get up to in 2022!

@craiggillett5985 2 года назад

Well said

@user-yp6kn2uw4k Год назад

I'm dazed. I am so tired of looking at suffering, tormented and dying houses, pearls of architecture, so tired of despair and worries about a ruined memory, that the salvation of these treasures is a joyful, unexpected and unusual shaking for me. I am truly impressed by your eagerness and spiritual qualities. You are a very good people!!💖💖💖

@erinmalone2669 4 месяца назад

Renewal not gentrification

@Mementomori1914. 23 дня назад

@erinmalone2669 This 100%

@bingobongo0001 2 года назад

I just want to say thank you for restoring this to its original beauty. As a lover of old homes it breaks my heart to see all the character and original features stripped from a home for a modern reno that lacks any personality. The progress you have made is amazing!

@vahneb7260 2 года назад

Coming to see you and Kim is on my bucket list. This time last year I was watching your videos during chemo (stage 4 Lymphoma). I would watch your videos along with several others, it made the hours just melt away. So thank you for the blessings you and Kim are to me. You were a part of helping me think beyond my surroundings. You are building a life, a home and a community who loves you beyond words. Be blessed, sending a hug from New York.

@The2ndEmpireStrikesBack 2 года назад

We're sending a hug right back to you in New York.

@birdsflowers2289 2 года назад

Hang in there, dearest !. I just found this labor of love today. The last few years have been difficult on a surreal level for me. Everyone has been through the wringer lately, but God is good. Anything and anyone that is sharing something positive instead of "digging upheaval "appeals to me, too !. ( I CAN FEEL THAT SHE'S GOING TO BE SO PRETTY ! ). ❤️ Love from Missouri.

@conndapierce5869 2 года назад

Take a look at Joe tippens success story of during stage 4 cancer. He used panacur c a dog dewormer and vitamin E turmeric curcumin and other anti-inflammatory vitamins. It's amazing. Also if you look up NIH National Institute for health they have in there that Ivermectin and quercetin can be used to cure cancer. I hope this helps you. I'll pray for you.

@3075bridget 2 года назад

@@conndapierce5869 Good advice. Think outside the box!

@jetmo2130 2 года назад

If those big white tiles in the upstairs bathroom date from the 20s and the floor in the basement date from the 20s that might be a great place to relocate the tiles. The white down there will really brighten it up down there and pull up the white in the floor. Thanks for sharing this journey you are on is fantastic.

@shadowprovesunshine 2 года назад

Great suggestion! I love those big beautiful tiles, itd be a shame not to use them.

@debbielilleston284 2 года назад

I think it’s totally cool that you were able to buy this house and return it to as close as you can to its original that’s awesome 🤩

@rishibeauty8889 2 года назад

I believe houses have souls & your house was waiting for you to come along & save it. You are amazing! I remember when you started this, and frankly, I kinda forgot about it. I am so glad I found t again & cant wait for what this year!!

@laurajohnson8490 2 года назад

What you are doing is amazing! So many (literally) hundreds of old mansions are being torn down. During the pandemic, I’ve become addicted to following several old mansion explorers on YT. It’s so sad to see such beauty history going to be demolished. Please don’t stop what you’re doing. I live in a 1928 craftsman in the south and been here 38 years. I’ve found two secrets rooms. It’s amazing to uncover things and also know that you’re preserving history. The original owners would be proud. Hopefully, his descendants will see this and support you. Blessings and safety in the New Year!

@Godwinpounds4333 2 года назад

Hello dear, how are you doing?

@sharong8511 2 года назад

Brilliant to see how much progress you have done! Rome wasn’t built in a day and your restoration of this beautiful house won’t be done next week. You are the kindest and most humble man, Kaleb. Best wishes for you and Kim in 2022. Onward and upward. 💜

@deathwing5656 2 года назад

So true, each part of restoring is a piece of art! 💜

@ribbetribbet1161 2 года назад

Agreed. The comments he made at the end of this video were really "rad" to hear 🙂 Glad I found this video today!

@birdsflowers2289 2 года назад

I agree. I just found this today. I am so proud of what they are doing !. Just getting to view it is a blessing !.

@user-id3ku3ws2l 2 года назад

Be careful because WHITE lefties would SCREAM that this home needs to be demolished because it was built in an era that was way too Capitalist and oppressive in the United States. Just be careful and stay positive. A friend of our family just went through this with an old home and cemetery in GA where the WHITE left wanted removed and canceled out because the home was built in an oppressive era and the cemetery had dead Confederate soldiers in it. Where are you to put old caskets and gravestones? It's getting way too scary in this country anymore. I am also Russian and WHITE lefties are constantly telling me how much they hate me because I'm Russian and how I need to leave America and that my home should be taken away from me. Sad and scary times we live in brother.

@friscodisco9423 2 года назад

Love the chandelier purgatory in the basement

@jimkrauscreative60 2 года назад

This takes me back to when I bought my first home 30 years ago on Tower Grove Park in St. Louis -- a beautiful 1904 Craftsman. St. Louis is full of old gems like these - kudos to Kaleb and Kim for their hard work in preserving this great work of art. Can't wait to tsee the continued progress.

@katherinekinnaird4408 2 года назад

Chippy the house squirrel. Ok. This is tremendous. I can't wait to see the final results. So glad the RU-vid community is helping. Thank you everyone. God bless you all.

@MeritRaXIX 2 года назад

Your house is so beautiful. I'm so glad you are saving her. I live in a city that demolishes all the old buildings to build modern apartments buildings. I hope so day I can travel to St. Louis to visit your house. Thanks and a happy new year to your girlfriend and you.

@The2ndEmpireStrikesBack 2 года назад

Thank you so much!

@ellenlehrman9299 2 года назад

St. Louis is chock-full of incredible architecture, especially from that era.

@1019alisia 2 года назад

She’s looking beautiful! You’re going to be a wealth of knowledge when it comes to such quality architecture! it’s so sad nothing is built like that anymore. Thank you for restoring her and and sharing it all here!

@nightmarefuelnursery9622 2 года назад

I just stumbled upon this video and it made me emotional! Seeing new life breathed into such a historic peace of unappreciated history touched my heart! Thank you for sharing this video and allowing us a glimpse into such a beautiful home❤️ You've definitely found a follower in me!

@baddestjoanna-michellesmit5578 Год назад

Agreed this Is so dope , wish more of us could restore they were built to last .

@blanning2058 Год назад

To add to your speech at the end: Not only will you and your children live the rest of their lives in this house, God willing they're ready to take over ownership when it's time but now you can add YOUR name to the history books of owners and just look what it will say! 'An owner who was willing and ready to restore and preserve this Victorian Era home back to its former glory for future occupants to enjoy'!!! You've done a magnificent job and I can't wait to go check out the rest of your videos as this was the very first one I came across.

@caoimhenimhuireadhaigh1303 2 года назад

I cannot believe how much you have accomplished this past year! You must be very proud of yourselves!!

@susans9491 2 года назад

You have made great progress on many important fronts. We have been restoring an 18 room, 1860 brick house for 20 years now. We are nearly done, and probably would have been done long ago if we had not bought three more pre-Civil war houses and two pre-1900 commercial buildings. We live in an area of Vermont that is full of glorious, under appreciated old houses and buildings. We felt that we had to save them, or no one else would. As I am sure you already know, these old buildings have what I call a life force, and in so many ways they “thank” us for saving them.

@wildlifegardenssydney7492 2 года назад

Wow, amazing both your house and the others you saved! It must be so rewarding to be nearly done. Congratulations.

@wandasisk5549 2 года назад

Great job. It is good to see young people who care about the history of your house.. love .it

@olivialr 2 года назад

I recently moved to New England and am constantly saddened by the state of the historic homes in my area. If they are “fixed” up, all of the true character is missing, and most of them you can tell they have had no one to take care of them. It makes me want to get my hands dirty lol

@susans9491 2 года назад

@@olivialr that’s how we ended up with 4 houses and two commercial buildings, all Pre-1900’

@apriljk6557 2 года назад

Are there programs or grants to help you pay for that?

@indiamitchell93 2 года назад

I love seeing homes like this renovated.

@laurah1187 2 года назад

I feel your pain, and optimism! The house we restored and love living in was built in 1856. It takes a lot of love, and patience and hard work, and money, but it’s worth it! Keep it up, you are working miracles!

@rhondaneff2675 2 года назад

Bought a house built in 1860

@becky4642 2 года назад

Iowa gal here. Just retired nursing. I LOVE THIS!

@Godwinpounds4333 2 года назад

Hello Rebecca, how are you doing?

@Wanamaker1946 2 года назад

Enjoy the exercise up and down the staircase. Also, you might look into a rubber roof. It works very well on a row home in Philadelphia. You might also devise a drip shelf “lip” atop every window and door. Have them made of copper. Code demands 4 outlets per room set at 4 feet off the floor….if you intend to ever sell it. Decorators Supply of Chicago is the best to go to for decorative moldings, and ceiling bursts. There was a time when painters would cover the interior plaster walls with a fine canvas applied with oatmeal paste. They still make it. The canvas looks really nice and prevents hides fishers cracks because the canvas is elastic enough after painting. Also, Awnings are another window treatment to preserve from the Sun and rain. They also are a look of that time. You can pick your own Sumbrella canvas for your historically framed awnings. Also, with a rubber roof, you can build a roof deck. You might water proof the brick walls and plaster facade…..mainly the North wall. Wait to do this during a drought. There are water proofing that breath. ….and don’t be afraid of oil based products. They still are the best. Never save rags. Never leave rags in a pile. Only linseed oil combusts in rags, however, always use new rags as a good habit. HD has those teri towel white rags. They are so worth it. Painting is an art….it’s evident that you’ve mastered it. The stripped beaded wood solid banisters are brilliant. Don’t be afraid of adding sky lights..especially over the staircases. I know you’re having fun. All good wishes.

@starbloom7427 2 года назад

🤔 I get the feeling you've done this before 😁... Awesome advise. 👍🏻

@anitajinfla9762 2 года назад

Great info... Im sure he appreciates it. 😊 I know I would if I were restoring a lovely old home.

@queenbodicea 2 года назад

I accidentally ended up on your video while watching Exploring with Josh, but am so glad I did. The autopay opened up your video. I'm so impressed with your energy, enthusiasm and the vast repair and restorative works you've done, with Kim and your dad (and others too who I'm unaware of). So far, this is hard, hard work but I just loved this video and your passion. It's so wonderful that people have kept encouraging you and donated furniture etc. It was a delight to hear the local museum had the missing titles of your mantelpiece. Proud of you. May the Force continue to be with you - Always.

@silver_csmith 2 года назад

Love that you’ve saved this house from the same fate that it’s twin had! Saving the past and knowing where society has come from is so important and something too many people take for granted. Thank you for sharing it all and wishing you all the best going forward! Excited to watch things progress. 👏🏻☺️

@traceye.6428 2 года назад

Yes, “a deserving house coming back to life” indeed!! You’ve done such incredible work so far. Your home embodies the term “a labour of love”. I can’t wait to see the progress. Those antique newel post lights are the most incredible things I’ve ever seen! My father was a veterinarian, he practiced for 50 years, so I appreciate the history of that aspect of the house too. Happy New Year from Ottawa Ontario Canada!

@lorahassani7728 2 года назад

Wonderful job you've done on the house. You must feel such a great sense of satisfaction with the work you've done. I've enjoyed watching the progress of the house, the preservation of history, the love and care you put into the house - it's been great. Looking forward to seeing what your next projects will be. Great job Kaleb!

@Godwinpounds4333 2 года назад

Hello lots, how are you doing?

@nonyabizness7355 Год назад

I am so glad you were able to take on this project and restore this Victorian home! I have lived in Denver for 40 years and I have seen several homes destroyed. It is really heartbreaking to see one of these beauties destroyed. You are creating a treasure for everyone to see. Have you checked into the historical society? You may be able to get a grant to help in the restoration of your home.

@Untilitpases 2 года назад

Beautiful. Well done. This is the kind of love we need so we don't leave just trashy modernist boxes to the next generation. You are doing culture restoration. Congratulations man!

@educationiskeytoallthings6976 2 года назад

Kaleb and Kim are my heroes of renovation. I’ve watched a lot of Reno videos. You two are my favorite!

@angelopadilla1292 2 года назад

You deserve every love and blessings you're having. one of the most passionate youtubers I follow. keep it up :)

@The2ndEmpireStrikesBack 2 года назад

Thanks Angelo! Means a lot to us. Happy New Year

@sugarsundae3400 2 года назад

@@The2ndEmpireStrikesBack it's wonderful to see the progress you've made on the house, the fact you've done most of the work yourself is admirable you should be super proud of yourself all your hard work is paying off your certainly doing the house proud. Your such a lovely, kind, humble guy and i wish you every success and happiness for the future.

@valerielove9837 2 года назад

I agree. This one mad me almost cry to hear the passion in his voice.

@vanessahawarden9028 2 года назад

It’s been such a privilege to see your wonderful devotion to detail and respect for history, not to mention your amazing skills in action here. A truly brilliant restoration of a fascinating house. I wish more people here in England would understand the importance of restoration vs modernisation, or worse, demolition. Hats off to you for all your achievements so far…the house has such a beautiful friendly feel going on, and deserves the sympathetic care you are so obviously giving. Thank you so much for posting.

@abkl1 2 года назад

absolutely LOVE how the maid's handrail turned out! That wood looks lovely.

@nevefamily3524 2 года назад

What a lot of work that the original owner and now you are turning it back to original splendor! I am glad you received the tiles for the one mantle. They were beautiful!

@margim1000 2 года назад

This is truly your house it has made you come up a step in restoration the pride you have for this place makes mr brown shine right back down on you this is your home no doubt I hear this man right through you when it was built .don't cut corners on perfection it will bite you good job you deserve it 👍🥰

@JB-zo7ln 2 года назад

I love seeing people take so much pride into restoring their home to the period correct design. What is most incredible is that you are doing it all yourself and learning along the way. The absolute joy, elation, and pride you will feel once you complete your home will be unfathomable. I have always dreamed of doing exactly what you have taken on here, but I realistically do not have the time or patience to do it. Maybe someday I will attempt something similar as this, but until then I will just have to admire and envy your work from a distance. Best of luck to you and your lovely girlfriend. I know it will be wonderful for you guys in the end and all the hard work and efforts will pay off.

@henryyulfo14 2 года назад

It’s amazing how far your house came. I love the fact that you’re restoring it and bring the back the beauty to the house. Keep up the good work.

@thewretchedmessgarage7097 2 года назад

I was so bummed there wasn't a video Monday evening. Then I remembered you said you were going to be working on this one. The recapping of the last year is amazing! What You started with had good bones, once you did some repairs to them. But, I believe your gratitude, and humility for the gifts you have been given are what touch peoples hearts and make you and Kim a blessing to the rest of us. And watching you get more and more comfortable in front of the camera has been just plain fun.

@tishaguilar9959 2 года назад

You're an inspiration. Thank you for bringing me, all of us, along.

@maureenconsiglio6355 Год назад

I noticed every little thing you did in this house. My husband and I restored our current house to its period as well. It gives you a wonderful feeling to bring anything back to its original life! You did a fabulous job and yes, you are right. The house was waiting for you. Not many people have the interest, determination, passion or talent to be willing to take on a restoration. Great job and I can't wait to see all the improvements next year! You are truly building a historic treasure!!!!

@peggyrose8812 2 года назад

Love to see the house being brought back to life

@rebeccarose2346 2 года назад

Thank you for taking us on a walk down memory lane. All of you have worked hard all year to help bring her back to the original home she once was and the results have been amazing. Your voice dictates the love and determination you have to see this through to the end, no matter how much hard work it requires. You never complain. Waiting for your videos in 2022 and wishing all of you the best. We sometimes forget your father. Tell him "hello" and his work doesn't go unnoticed. We appreciate all the help and hard work he has given you. May all of you have a "Happy New Year".

@SKMusic1985 2 года назад

I shall be moving into a Victorian in January. It has five in tact fireplaces and I am super excited to work on it. You've been a great inspiration - HAPPY NEW YEAR to you, Kim, and the house. I've loved catching up on all of your videos the last month or so. x

@pinkvolo 2 года назад

Congratulations!!

@SKMusic1985 2 года назад

@@pinkvolo Thank you!!! Super excited & ready to get going :) It’s in a pretty old city in the UK, so lots of history, but not quite as much as Caleb’s! I do know that it was owned by someone called Jaybez though ☺️

@scottnyc6572 2 года назад

You should do a RU-vid channel and have a timeline of restoration like this and other channels.I think they’re very popular on RU-vid.Just a suggestion but also would love to see the Victorian.Lots of luck!!

@coltongoodwin4854 2 года назад

Wow congrats hope that you can preserve her

@dorisrosa62 2 года назад

When that place is completely done, it’s going to look super beautiful more than what it’s already is..❤️❤️❤️❤️

@rebeccaumanskiy4026 2 года назад

Love how passionate you are about every detail of the house, can't wait to see your vision come to life

@MezzaLoey 2 года назад

Ooh I’m so excited and can’t wait for this one! Please screen early! 🤣🤣🤣

@MezzaLoey 2 года назад

Oh I love, love, love this one Caleb and Kim! I relived the journey as we went around the house. Such a huge amount of progress. I think of what you are doing as being like a jigsaw. The picture gradually begins to emerge as each piece is in its correct position. Love to you both and deep respect for you guys and your house. She is magnificent! 💖💖💖💖💖💖💖

@b_bzzz 2 года назад

The reason I first subscribed remains true a year later, the passion and love in your voice for this home, the neighborhood, the city and all of the people who have joined from all over the globe with you and Kim in your journey. Truthfully I find it jaw-dropping how much you two...well with help from your father and others...have accomplished. I'm really looking forward to the next year and the continuing story. I believe it is your father who does much of the editing for your vlogs. They are always well done, so a shout-out to him for his fine work in documenting your year. All the best in the New Year to you, your families and those who watch.

@The2ndEmpireStrikesBack 2 года назад

John here (Kaleb's dad). Kaleb shoots and edits all his content. I've only edited the youtube shorts(which most people hate, btw). I do the backend stuff like try to keep up with comments from youtube, instagram, and facebook. I also manage the email and manage all the brand deals. I also deal with the PO Box, sort and catalog al the mail, and manage the Patreon account for the postcard club. We have custom merch coming and both Kaleb and I have been working on that together. It's incredible how much goes on behind the scenes with this channel. Oh, I also manage Kaleb's calendar and wake him up so he makes all our appointments. The kid is a workhorse but managing a personal life, the workload this house entails, hockey, etc. it's an impossibility for him to deal with the majority or the behind the scenes stuff, We've recently moved the opening of the mail to Kim's channel to help alleviate that task from his schedule (of course items house related or with impactful stories will always have full focus on the main channel).

@b_bzzz 2 года назад

@@The2ndEmpireStrikesBack Wow...I don't think most of us know how much more time it takes over and above the home's restoration. So, kudos to Kaleb for his beautifully done shooting and editing. You still deserve a shoutout!

@The2ndEmpireStrikesBack 2 года назад

Kaleb here and yeah i agree he does. Without him behind the scenes i would never get anything done. He keeps me from forgetting so much. I really couldnt be as active on this site without him.

@teret6719 2 года назад

@@The2ndEmpireStrikesBack I love the shorts. Don't sell yourself short...Lol!

@louisvl10 Год назад

Mr. Brown would be proud. Props, man! Love to see the love you're giving to this legacy house.

@belledobson2007 2 года назад

I don’t think you will regret the things you’ve missed to dedicate your life to create this wonderful home for you and your family

@educationiskeytoallthings6976 2 года назад

Thank God an artist bought this ole house. I bet your neighbors are thankful

@suzzane.notsusan.1078 2 года назад

Thanks Caleb for letting us be a part of your journey in restoring this beautiful home that deserved a second chance can't wait to see it through with you in 2022

@The2ndEmpireStrikesBack 2 года назад

Thanks so much!

@aliciakulks6576 2 года назад

I personally am not a big fan of the Victorian style but I follow you guys because I truly admire what you are doing and how grounded and genuine you and Kim are throughout the progress. Thanks for taking us with you on your adventure.

@anitamwd 2 года назад

You and your girlfriend are such good people! Preserving the historical architecture of this beautiful house despite all difficulties. Your motivation is inspiring!🥰👍

@shawnbflannigan 2 года назад

God bless you for saving this old grand dame. I’ll take a home like this any day over boring new construction.

@educationiskeytoallthings6976 2 года назад

Man, I think I’ve forgotten how much work you had to do just to get started in the house. I’ve been watching you for a whole year? WOW.

@davidrickards 2 года назад

Glad to see someone to care enough to restore a beautiful home! Happened to find your renovation video and look forward to follow your journey.

@hollyc8693 2 года назад

I would love to do this one day. Living vicariously through you and your channel until my time comes. It physically hurts me when I see old homes torn down. Thank you for saving one ❤

@cherylsebby5607 2 года назад

I have just loved watching your progress this last year. When I was your age I wanted to do what you are doing and preserve / restore an old home in Sacramento but life got in the way! Now they are in the $$$ low millions. Thank you for loving and appreciating history and making a difference. ❤

@jaspearce 2 года назад

Hi from Tasmania, Australia. Watching on with great interest. I live in a 100 year old house and it's fascinating to see how things were built back then.

@Godwinpounds4333 2 года назад

Hello dear, how are you doing?

@Fubs_the_queen 2 года назад

I grew up in a house built in 1825 and have been instilled with an intense appreciation of design of the past. As a 25 year old, I just don’t get wanting to completely get rid of any character a building has to turn it into any other cookie cutter, cheaply built modern house of today. I’m so glad I found your channel, this motivates me to work towards a home of my own that I can restore to greatness.

@kimberlydavis6482 2 года назад

I have enjoyed watching this wonderful house coming back alive. It has been a really rough year for me and watching you lovingly restore this house has been so awesome. You and Kim have given something to look forward to and also given a chance to seek out special gifts for the house.

@earlklemm2031 2 года назад

You are doing an amazing job restoring this house, my little 1876 cottage has nothing so elaborate but like you I just love old houses.

@pattyhuxley9509 2 года назад

You have come so far in just a year. Love your attention to all details in all you’re doing. As you say, you aren’t renovating you are restoring it to its original beauty. 🥰

@Godwinpounds4333 2 года назад

Hello patty, how are you doing?

@philsarkol6443 2 года назад

The house has got a true authentic personality to it, knowing that over a century true craftsmen have put their talent and love in building and maintaining it. It must be a life changing experience and a testament to your own love and dedication to one another, and the house that is so much loved by you, as by the ones who build it. I wish you all the best and I am really curious and excited to see the end-result. Greetings from the Netherlands!

@racheltaylor2135 Год назад

Your diligence,patience and carpentry skillset is incredible!!! Thank you tremendously for sharing your journey!

@joannakosek7056 2 года назад

I love to hear so much joy from your voice! And I can't believe it's been a year already... I love to follow your journey and see the changes in this beautiful house. Sending all the love from Poland, Happy New Year!

@The2ndEmpireStrikesBack 2 года назад

And Sending you love from St. Louis. Happy New Year!

@dianab8889 2 года назад

Happy New Year and much love from Johannesburg South Africa 🧡

@FloridaClay 2 года назад

A lot of hard work and a lot of progress. Looking forward to seeing where it is as 2023 comes in.

@jamesiaela8330 2 года назад

I am so excited that you, according to comments you made during an interview, plan to "modernize" the kitchen to the twenties. That can (will) be so amazing (and functional on a current level!!). Love you guys and what you're doing. Thank you for sharing and inspiring so many of us

@The2ndEmpireStrikesBack 2 года назад

just the appliances.

@nerdsforfreedom2794 2 года назад

@@The2ndEmpireStrikesBack Are you planning to put period appropriate cabinetry like the Farmhouse Vernacular RU-vid channel?

@vikimoody8783 2 года назад

What a year! Your passion will carry you far. Thank you for sharing your journey.

@sylviagarcia6826 2 года назад

Love the fact that your doing your best to get it to original as possible love that!!! If I had the means and the opportunity to do something like this a project I would do it in a heartbeat.

@nanmattingly6402 2 года назад

Thank you Kaleb, for the recap of bringing this wonderful beautiful girl back to life. I'm always gobsmacked at the work you and Kim are doing, but also your knowledge of the history of the house, and knowing all about antiques. Thank you sooooooo much again for sharing. Have a happy new year, I can't wait to see the next episode. Love to you, Kim and your Dad.

@kathrynquinn3255 2 года назад

The spirit of the house must be so happy that you and Kim are restoring it with love and respect. What joy to find the original beauty of the house! Very happy house!

@sugarcookiecube Год назад

I love Second Empire houses! It will be fun to watch how you bring this home back to its former glory.

@lucidmoses 2 года назад

I love your duel electrical light idea and some how retro fitting in a dishwasher is a great idea but I can't wait to see how you pull that off.

@jpbpds 2 года назад

This was an amazing tour, Kaleb. I’ve watched every episode and I still learned things. Very excited to follow your progress in 2022.

@williamjeffreys2980 2 года назад

Wow! I have to admire your willingness to roll your sleeves up and take on this sort of task. It certainly looks like you're heading in the right direction.

@sketchyinkblot2504 2 года назад

Not many people would recognize the diamond in this rough, but it is clear that you do. The way that you speak about your home with such admiration and respect is just wonderful. Truly makes me smile. Good luck on your journey!

@juliehare3403 2 года назад

This is, without a doubt, my favorite channel for numerous reasons. First of all your passion in this project and following along with the progress. Your perseverance is astounding...keep on truckin'!! Your heartfelt love of restoring this beauty is contagious! And, dadgumit, you made me cry! Happy New Year, Kaleb and Kim!

@elidaasland5253 2 года назад

You guys have a reason to be really proud! Such a wonderful project, done in the correct way! Looking forward to seeing you work next year too

@Dina52328 2 года назад

A LABOR OF LOVE ❤️, without it these types of restorations/renovations cannot be accomplished. From the moment you own your house, you have to envision and believe wholeheartedly that you CAN restore it to the beauty it once was. My house was built in 1898 and I also went through the same process but on a much smaller scale. There’s ups and downs, expensive, time-consuming, delays, disappointments and plenty of frustrations. Many times I felt like throwing in the towel so to speak but by dear husband would encourage me and say, “you have come so far now, don’t give up”. The end result was beautiful and I have the satisfaction that I was able to save a piece of history for the next generation. These type of houses will never be built again and if possible must be saved from being demolished. Thank you Kaleb for the video. You have an incredible love and passion for this old house/mansion. It’s a “diamond in the rough” and it will be quite a jewel 💎 someday.

@sarahmaclellan1719 2 года назад

I'm blessed to live in a heritage mansion that was built in 1873. It's absolutely gorgeous, I wish you could see it. I don't find a lot of ppl that appreciate the unique features & beautiful wooden architecture of the place quite like I do. It even still has the original wrought iron fence along the perimeter of the property. Congrats to both of you guys for getting so far in only a year's time. Your hard work is definitely beginning to show through. No doubt, it's going to be absolutely astonishing when finished.

@motherlover449 2 года назад

What an absolute joy to see what both of you have achieved in a year. You've worked so hard. Happy 2022 👏👏👏👏👏👏

@kamanonickname 2 года назад

I respect you so much Kaleb but plese give Kim a dishwasher, no one would know really. OK SO GOOD LUCK, you had great year, and I loved to watch this, can't wait for 2022 and see more wonders you gonna do to this house!

@IllinoisChannelTV 3 месяца назад

As a native St Louisan, I applaud the love you're putting back into this home. It's clearly more than giving YOU a home, it is preserving history... and you are to be commended for taking this on.