Its Coming Together! S3 EP48 

Don't worry about the little imperfections...they give the old girl character!

Just to be a smara**, cold does not leak into a building, heat leaks out. 😊 If you can find someone with an infrared camera you can scan the exterior of the house (at night) to see where the worse air leaks are. If there are some that you can plug up easily it might help. Stay safe!

Bet most of the staples around the windows came from days like this.

Just make a notebook with all of your work in it for the next owner. Paint colors and chips, notes on construction like using screws and where you used them.

Hope you are able to keep your water pipes from freezing with this Arctic Blast in place, right now!

i'm so glad someone finally said it: beadboard can look so 70s so easily. i'm also glad that you ensured it wouldn't look like that

One idea to try,especially because you’re in the basement so much( shower,laundry,workshop,etc.) is to go to Harbor Freight and buy a BUNCH of cheap,canvas drop cloths and staple them to the basement ceiling beams.(like GIGANTIC ceiling tiles) It may help with insulation but also make it feel less creepy and MUCH brighter. I’ve seen it on RU-vid when people have done a temporary basement remodel until they can afford the whole shebang, and WHAT A DIFFERENCE it makes!🙌🏻👍👌

Kaleb you take such careful planning and construction of your home. It is truly a labor of love. It really shows. ❤

Nice, even though you think these things are trivial, we look forward to the progress of your home no matter how small. Don’t be discouraged but the small things that you do, small progresses are steps to fruition of what you have envisioned with your lovely home.

My husband uses screws wherever possible rather than nails because if he needs to remove them at a later date he can do so without causing damage. He also uses them on exterior gates so he can (hopefully) replace them easily when they corrode which even the best quality do here as we live by the sea! I'd like to say I marvel at your endless patience and determination to achieve a quality finish. Best wishes for 2024 .Julia in Cornwall England

About to be finished space #2, if my calculations proceed me. So excited at this almost complete living space coming. To. Life. And CANNOT get over those closet doors. So charming and warm and inviting and rich in the storied history of their past.

With that ceiling, layout and lighting it looks like you're building a movie set. 😅

Wow! Everything is coming together beautifully! I hope you are able to get your shower up and running soon! (A room space radiator might keep it warmer for you and your water pipes🤔) So awesome to watch this transformation. You are so trained in all disciplines! ❄️🥶☃️

Id call the paint shade “vanilla ice cream” and it really is lovely with floors and wood doors! ❤

Your plan is easy to see. Looking so very good, thank you.

Insulation? Just curious

Have you ever thought of contacting This Old House people? They might be able to help you. You have a true Love for St Louis. Bless you

Caleb the old girl is coming together beautifully. Only you notice things that aren’t perfect.this beauty is going to shine when it’s done. Try to stay warm on these cold frigid winter days. Hello to Kim and Happy New year 🎉🤗

It’s too cold to shower in the basement those week anyway

Just discovered your channel & have been enjoying watching your videos! I too love history & house construction (used to watch This Old House with my dad before he passed away in 2011) & grew up with my dad working on our home & helping him also. He was a wood craftsman by hobby & taught himself just about everything he knew or learned from different friends. You are a man of many talents & have truly enjoyed watching!

love second empire houses any ghosts in your house lol

Good progress, love the real beedbiard quality and look. Are you going to treat the bottom foot or so with an anti-rot agent before painting? This cold snap is gonna catch a lot of homeowners off guard. Be prepared. We build here in MT for cold weather. Our home is a 1936 Tudor-Revival Brick Cottage with a full basement, but it was insulated when built oretty well. The previous owners added sufficient atic insulation, too, which helps a lot. But most basement pipes in a cold climate can always benefit from pipe insulation. It is very, very cheap and easy to cut and install. Best for all your hot water lines, including the ones on top of the water heater. I also used it in our basement shower pipes between the outside wall and the shower and all water lines or pips that are close to an outside wall. It has lowered our hot water heating cost, too. They are easy to remove if I need to work on any plumbing issues or upgrades. Our basement is heated and cooled with the rest of the house, but I'd rather have spent the 50 cents per 3 ft section of pipe foam insulation (2021 price), than ever have a chance of a water pip bursting from freezing. Even the incoming waterline after the meter has a few feet of insulation, where it is within 6 inches of the outside wall. May be overkill, but it just makes sense if you can get access to the water pipes. Hot water pipes act like a radiator cooling the hot water as it travels or sits in the pipes between uses. Stopping that alone is worth the trouble. See if you can get a free winterizatoon inspection from your local utilities, LEAPE, or similar agency. They can made personal recommendations for things you can do, even if you still have open winders and other huge gaps in your roof. Can't wait to see the beedboard painted in the next video.

Hat looks good. LOVE beadboard!! 💜

You are doing an incredible job! So dedicated and persevering!

Can't wait to see how it looks with the office style drop ceiling Kaleb! 😂😉 That looks so good, great work.

Hey Caleb! It’s been a while since I have been on this side of RU-vid. I hope you and Kim are doing well!!

I'm so excited to see your progress!!

Love me some bead board. It looks perfect!

Looking great! When I saw your step stool from the side in one of the frames I thought it was a walker! I was thinking “oh no, what’s happened now!” 😂😂 Glad you’re ok!!

I had to replace my roof to my 3rd house before more snow come it was no fun at all

Internet troll here.... I've been watching since the start of your channel. How can you deal with all that mess around you? I couldn't work if I didn't clean as a went along. I hope that is just dust at the bottom of the shower. If its dried grout....oh what a mess it is to fix that. May give a new quick tour of the layout of your house. Ive forgotten exactly what you still have to do. Kim should have a short cameo in your videos. She is so cute and quirkly. Great personality... ❤

Everything you do now is making such a difference and has to feel encouraging and rewarding ! Well done !

Thank you Caleb, stay warm this week 😊

Caleb, it is looking SOOOOOO WONDERFUL!!!! And Yes, the look is VERY CLEAN!!!! LOVE your Hat/Toboggan!!!!

Kaleb - if you haven't already you should take a look at hoarders s15 e2 - bob. It's a second empire in STL, and bob is an AMAZING artist who not only filled his house with artwork but did some amazing murals and artwork all over his house. I think you might enjoy seeing the house and all the furniture featured.

Up in Iowa here, got over 22 inches of snow in one week! And minus 47 below wind chill. But the kickers minus 17 to minus 10 for daytime highs😂. And plowed in at the end of my driveway - a three feet high and twenty foot wide and 6 feet deep of snowplow detritus and rock hard

10:43 that stonewall corner is watching us!

What a difference a wall makes. p.s. I like these short videos, too.

Another great video Kaleb. The basement has come a long way and is quite beautiful. It is nice to see you working on the inside of the house for a while.

That tile pattern in the shower corners is triggering my OCD!! lol

You could put quarter round or cove molding in the corner instead of caulk.

Bead board looks good, good job

Omg, A joint out of line. !!! Don’t make anymore mistakes . It looks good and you’re doing a great job .

I truly enjoy these videos, thank you for sharing this journey! Been watching for a couple years now and it's always a nice way to start the week. :)

Texas seems to be having the same weather you are. I'm watching this in several layers and covered with blankets and cats. That wall is looking great. It won't be long till you have a shower. Hope Kim's doing good. And ready for the next episode.

We are in Colorado and it's cold. Right now -3 with wind chill -23 with snow. Our high was 2 deg and overnight could be -8. We live in a 5th wheel so not fun. Part of our water is frozen and hopefully no leaks and broken pipes. At least it will get warmer in a few days. Love watching the progress on your house.

Thank you for putting in the celcius degree, as a Norwegian I don't really get Farenheit 😂 I live by the Artcic circle and we only have -10 degree Celcius, almost warm😅

Hey man. I know you love to use screws, but you can use that finish nailer and put a nail in diagonally right on top of the tongue. The next board will hide the nail and you'll never see any of them. Also, in that way you're attaching each board to the one before it.

Looks great. Keep your water pipes from freezing.

Looks more like a sauna to me, just add a few benches. 🤣 Im sure the end product is going to look just as beautiful as the rest of the completed work. Great update 2x👍

It’s is 🥶 cold over here too! 😊 New York

*Looking great.... hope you & Kim and pets do not freeze too much in the colder weather. all the best for 2024 🙂.nz*

That area is coming together. It looks great.

Thanks for the video!

It's coming along, stay warm. It's cold here in Pa. Too . Our power was off one day, because of blowing wind. Say hi to Kim.

Thank you for another great video

Tu as demandé si tu devais mettre de la couleur pour l’encadrement de la porte, en fait le vert des moulures extérieures va très bien avec les murs peints et le sol et le bois de la porte😊😊❤

Love watching the progress of your bring back the old girls original beauty

It's been very cold where I am . -40 c here at night some places close where several decrees colder. Northern Alberta. Just having coffee feeding the fire and wishing it was warmer

OMG! I watched ALL THE VIDEOS TODAY and Where are the finished dormers? 🤣🤣 Your killing me!

Looks great!

Stay warm!

Looks great! 😊

Thanks Caleb 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

Welcome to Missouri! -2 one day and 45 by the afternoon lol

I love the idea of building in permanent access to pipes/etc.

Everything is looking great! I love the shower floor. I think anyone would be nuts to want to remove the beauty you've created in that potentially creepy basement. Weather forecast sounds pretty extreme for your area, so I hope you stay warm. A sunny 61F in So Cal, so we had the new roofers out. I kept thinking of you while this roofer suggested a very thorough repair that I'm convinced will finally fix the weird leak in the weird spot that still wasn't fixed after 3 tries by the old company. You have said this before, and I agree wholeheartedly; you have to find a contractor who will listen!

I love the new wood for the walls, question why is there no isolation behind them?

Hope you get your long awaited tiles fingers crossed 🤗it's coming together 🤗 ☕🍰🔥 Love Sue❤❤❤🇬🇧❤❤❤

LOVE the push-button light switch. Gorgeous!

Looks good Caleb! Happy new year to you and Kim! Blessings!

Kaleb, don't sell yourself short. I know you were probably being self depreciating, but I was literally thinking "this is why I love this channel. He explains why he has made every decision down to the type and brands of wood filler in what type of holes." Even if you're someone like me that will never take on a project of this magnitude, I'm still being taught that it's ok and valid to critically think about the little decisions in a project. It all adds up to the finished whole.

I love the update! Thank you for the new content

I think you have done a fantastic job making a new wall. I can even see the color aafterwards!! Have a safe and warm evening.

Very nice wall! Love the bead board! Stay warm and be careful.

Kalab, would a piece of quarter round work in your corner? If it's painted the same as your breadboard you won't see it. I love your progress. Thanks for sharing with us.

I love your woolly hat. The gold looks great against the rich blue. (good job on the wall too)

Looks fantastic. It's seems like every everything you do makes a huge impact.😊

Love how everything is coming together❤tfs

Looking beautiful, as always! Great job, Kaleb! Love to you and Kim! You are truly a master craftsman!😊

Lookin good dude !

Awesome that you are using the old type push button switches. So cool.

Hello Caleb.. It looks great! You'll get there. I hope Kim is well. Hugs❤

I understand your wanting to stain the little door, but won't that make it really stick out like a "sore thumb"? I would like to see it painted so it blends in with the wall. I love the work you are doing. The old girl is looking fine.

Very nice!😉

Yay !! ..(me when this weeks video pops up) .. great work as always ❤

Liking the beadboard!❤

Personally, id be insulating that house like a madman because im guessing showering isnt taking place down there til summer, just my 2 cents

I think that you should try to insulate at least the water pipes!

I love the push button light switches!!!

The beadboard looks good but l would have put it up after the ceiling.

Kaleb, come warm weather you need to host a ‘Help Kaleb and Kim Day’ or week and I’m sure you’ll have many show up to help strip paint, paint, dig up, tear out, etc. and you can then concentrate on the really hard stuff.

Looks great! :)))

So great to see the progress! I’m wondering if you could show a sketch of the current floor plan of the basement and where it started? It looks so different from a couple of years ago that I’m lost!

Looks amazing!!! Just a thought, you may want to evacuate the “steam/moisture” from the shower area, as excess moisture can do wonders (not good wonders) to your rafters, and floor joists??

Are you not going to put in any insulation at all in-between those wooden walls? Not against the stone wall but directly behind the slats at least and also in-between the 2x4 walls?

It looks great. Too bad a pocket door wouldn't work down there. They are period. Can't wait to see the final product ❤

I was wondering how you will going to make the clean out accessible pretty clever

A pocket door would solve your door placement problem.

😊😊