A Century of Antiques in my Spooky Attic: Trash or Treasure? (ep.3)

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Come explore my 120 year old attic, jam-packed with antiques, architectural salvage and junk!
Join me in my latest adventure as Phil and I continue the transformation of my 120-year-old fixer-upper in Nova Scotia. In this episode, we work on emptying the attic, which is packed with antiques, treasures, and a ton of garbage. We devise a...creative... solution to dispose of the attic contents, and then set our sights on the basement. Along the way, I take time to answer questions about the home's history, and shares my thoughts about its possible past lives. The episode concludes with a trip to Halifax, where I score some great secondhand finds for future renovations. Watch for a glimpse into the realities of home renovation, and the unexpected treasures (and challenges) it can bring!
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@carlahead2851 2 ай бұрын

Hi Shannon, I’m new to your channel. You are by far the most interesting person on KZfaq. Checking out older videos & lovin’ them!

@dawnjohnson8739 2 ай бұрын

I agree.

@ShannonMakes 2 ай бұрын

hahahah thank you 🤣🙏🥰

@beckyjohnson3161 Ай бұрын

Same for me. I’m enjoying watching you both making progress on this Hugh project and then to find out you are a sewest also. I’m a quilter, knitter and card maker. ❤❤❤

@cherylhuot4436 2 ай бұрын

No reason for people to know where your location is!! Who asks such a thing??? Safety is a priority! You are generous enough with your life. I enjoyed every minute of this video.

@ShannonMakes 2 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😊

@susansmart8086 2 ай бұрын

Especially when you aren’t there all the time.

@BSWVI 2 ай бұрын

Absolutely no one needs to know!

@robynw6307 2 ай бұрын

Absolutely. Nobody's business but yours.

@donnasteele4631 23 күн бұрын

Of course no one needs to know and I completely understand why you’d keep that info private but you are in Nova Scotia. Every Nova Scotian who sees this is going to wonder exactly where you are and if they can help out in some way. You are a newcomer to the area and we tend to reach out. I’ll be shocked if you don’t get asked this question repeatedly. It wouldn’t even occur to lots of small town Nova Scotians that revealing your location could put you in harms way.

@elizabethclaiborne6461 2 ай бұрын

Go to City Hall for land surveys, tax records, deeds, wills, etc. Building permits alone can tell quite a story.

@ShannonMakes 2 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@rlelesi 2 ай бұрын

That was going to be my suggestion too.

@mariedeyo7399 2 ай бұрын

Ja me to, I did that with my house in the US.

@affiniteapot 2 ай бұрын

Absolutely! Most of the time permits are public so you should be able to find information there and tax records will also give a lot of information especially if an attic was added.

@AnneBrossard 2 ай бұрын

I would like to add a county museum and archive. We have these in rural Ontario and it helped us understand the waves of settlers in our area.

@justasmalltowngirl_lynne5089 2 ай бұрын

My house was built in 1917. The year that it was going to turn 100 years old, I decided to give it to a birthday party.‼️‼️‼️‼️🎂 I actually read over my abstract which detailed from the beginning who had purchased the land then built the house and who lived in it and from there that’s when I contacted the people that were still alive. Had them send me pictures when they lived in my house, put the history and the pictures of everyone that had lived in my home into a booklet, and of course, gave them a booklet and of course, invited them to the birthday party😁 everyone enjoyed coming back home and walking through the house reminiscing when they were building their family! It brought great joy to me!

@rosecat5638 2 ай бұрын

That is the sweetest and coolest thing to do! Love that past residents were able to visit and I’m sure make the house feel more like a home from hearing about the life of the house.

@BellalinaBallerina 2 ай бұрын

What a wonderful idea

@lynneeie5226 2 ай бұрын

Very cool!! 🎉 Happy birthday to your house!

@finchfry 2 ай бұрын

That is so wonderful.

@sunnycurtis3236 2 ай бұрын

The local historical society will likely have lots of info about your neighbourhood and your house. It's such a fine house, I am betting that some prominent citizens lived there. Old newspapers will have loads of photos too. Local people will be happy to help you find out about the history of the home because you are saving it. Have fun!!!

@karlabruno478 2 ай бұрын

Royal Nova Scotia Historical Society

@marilynbunzo3648 2 ай бұрын

I was about to suggest the same thing. Historical societies often have pictures as well.

@EternalRanger337 2 ай бұрын

Yes - local historical society. Smaller towns in NS often have them - often as part of the library. (lol) If not in your location, there is probably one nearby that covers the county.

@miss-petrolea 2 ай бұрын

Was also coming here to ask whether there is a local history society 😊 The one here actually posts a historic photograph in the local newspaper every month or so, to ask locals if they recognise any of the people/buildings/etc pictured and add to the archives 😊

@MlleRebeccaJade 2 ай бұрын

I just said the same before finding this comment. I think it’s likely the town will have its own society.

@Barb6106 2 ай бұрын

What a job! Please use the respirator in the basement too! The dampness can harbor mold and you don’t want to be breathing that either! Look at your skin… that is coating your lungs too! Be careful… old houses and dust is nothing to fool around with-and you don’t want to find out too late! Enjoyed your videos🩷..such an adventure

@maartjevancaspel1996 2 ай бұрын

Just came here to say that: please be careful!

@debraellison6255 Ай бұрын

The insulation usually is fiberglass. Once in the lungs it sticks into the walls.

@TheValerieMeachum 2 ай бұрын

"Honestly? Defenestration." is an ENTIRE MOOD. And possible merch?

@ShannonMakes 2 ай бұрын

hahahah good point "Honestly... defenestration" with one of the house's antique wallpaper motifs behind it 🤣🤣

@Greyskymournings 2 ай бұрын

@@ShannonMakesput that on a (size inclusive, please!) hoodie and I’m all in for one!

@ColorJoyLynnH 2 ай бұрын

I had to look up that word. Sounded murderous. Only sometimes, I guess.

@user-ej2uz7fl7n 2 ай бұрын

Love where you both are in your house clean out and restoration! The best is yet to come!❤

@annevoigt6653 2 ай бұрын

Oooooo you could have the word in front of the window!

@gloriastroedecke2717 2 ай бұрын

I am happy to have the story unfold over time. It's more fun to look forward to updates and episodes than just a huge information dump. Keep your privacy sacred. We don't need to know everything.

@ShannonMakes 2 ай бұрын

Friends, I’m so sorry that the CC timing is off… I spent over an hour fighting the YT interface to try to realign them, and they just won’t stick 😩😩 …I have to go now, but I’m gonna work on them again tonight. So many apologies 😢

@segbaillie2824 2 ай бұрын

No problem - I've no idea what you're talking about so I guess it didn't affect my enjoyment at all 😁

@damogranheart5521 2 ай бұрын

Into each life a little compost happens!

@therewillbecatswithgwenhwyfar 2 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@ssoley2097 2 ай бұрын

@@segbaillie2824 closed captioning was not in time with the video

@jackiturner9228 2 ай бұрын

Hi Shannon, I wish you were wearing masks, you might be breathing really bad stuff. Give it a think.

@kathleenmayer2729 2 ай бұрын

When you bought the house there was a title search done by the title company. They will have all of the history in the Folio in the public records from the origin of the house . Good luck!

@KayDubs77 2 ай бұрын

1. Your energy and strength AMAZE me! I'm exhausted just watching you work! 2. You're very smart to keep your location private. Safety first! 3. I love the house updates, but I am absolutely in love with the corgi content!! 4. "I don't HAVE to put that in the video" was immediately followed by the thought "but I will"!

@ShannonMakes 2 ай бұрын

Re: the burp… Absolutely-fricking-lutely!! 😂

@damogranheart5521 2 ай бұрын

I have a friend who says, "Now that was sexy!"whenever someone burbs!

@nanikab.355 2 ай бұрын

In my world the saying is "sorry, that was meant to be a song"

@user-zb7uh2ob1r 2 ай бұрын

Enjoying this vicariously. I would have LOVED to do this...50 years ago. Too old now. And you are fortunate to have a capable and willing partner!

@ShannonMakes 2 ай бұрын

Thank you :-D

@ladylucia917 2 ай бұрын

The German “raus!” 😂 was not expecting that

@ShannonMakes 2 ай бұрын

lol I just know there's gonna be like 10 ppl in the audience who get a good kick out of that

@kathrynblack9152 2 ай бұрын

I caught the 'raus'. You really need to use a bit more energy. RAUS!

@etwasvonmir7130 2 ай бұрын

@@ShannonMakes i guess.. we will be more :D

@c.m.8972 2 ай бұрын

I think so too. Greetings from Germany :)

@adedow1333 2 ай бұрын

I got it too. Hilarious!

@eonarts 2 ай бұрын

I am glad you are being safe and not disclosing your location. The internet is not a safe place.

@Ima-Diamond 2 ай бұрын

the dog was so happy at the beach, I also live in Nova Scotia and I’m so excited to see you bring back this old house! Just a tip, Smaller local thrift shops would have better pricing then value village.

@frankiedankymemes 2 ай бұрын

And they likely have way more & better- hidden gems 💎 Value village isn't cheap anymore! Personally, I seem to find less and less there. Their staff must go thru it first and choose what they want... Same with smaller stores, I know! But with smaller ones there are usually more gems (for cheaper) 😊 Less staff to take them potentially imo! May I also suggest liquidation stores? There's this store called Quick Pick in my city. Something like that. Good luck 😊

@MlleRebeccaJade 2 ай бұрын

Guy’s Frenchy’s is where it’s at!

@BSWVI 2 ай бұрын

Frenchy's was famous when I was at uni in NB in the 70s!! So cool it's still going strong!

@TMCawley 2 ай бұрын

it's a small town Nova Scotia, go to the local coffee shop or corner store and talk to ppl. In my experience, a lot of the older folk know everyone. Also, small-town libraries in NS can borrow for the bigger Libraries depending on where you are, but the Librarians are generally super helpful

@HeraldHealer 2 ай бұрын

Inner Library Loan programs are epic!

@ShannonMakes 2 ай бұрын

Unfortunately I have the sinking feeling that some of the documents this old might be the type that aren't transported from library to library, but I could be wrong, and it's worth looking into!!

@gloriastroedecke2717 2 ай бұрын

Documents such as deeds,marriage,death and birth certificates as well as newspapers are often stored on microfilm or microfiche. If the library does not have them then the local or rather regional Historical Society might. Keep in mind that a local college or university library may be the repository for these micro films or microfiche.

@kristenpeters4434 2 ай бұрын

You two eating at the end, with that tired stare, is the epitome of “tech exhaustion” 😂 Been at it for hours, living in the dark place working your butts off to get a show off the ground-very similar to intense house project days! You’re an amazing team. Every time a video comes up, it’s like a treat. I’m recovering from a shitty surgery & you brightened my morning!

@damogranheart5521 2 ай бұрын

May you heal well and fast!

@frankiedankymemes 2 ай бұрын

Happy healing! I agree :) They're such a good (and cute!) team. There's another Canadian couple working on an ooooold house on KZfaq! (In BC I believe?) Jenna Phipps is the channel name. These couples restore my faith in relationships tbh 😂

@ruthkirkparick3535 2 ай бұрын

Smart Shannon, no over sharing.

@wallashakalla 2 ай бұрын

We learned a ton about our house just by living in it. Once we visited with the locals, the stories started coming. I learned that it was moved from the bottom of the hill to the top via logs and a farm tractor😮, and that it was the first house on the road to get electricity and indoor plumbing. It’s been fun hearing the stories. Going to take a metal detector down to the old foundation spot when it warms up.

@frankiedankymemes 2 ай бұрын

Is it a weird suggestion to use the metal detector on all of your property? (To find treasures mostly but also just to know what's down there!) I love old treasures baha so if I had a metal detector I'd be going ham 😂

@ShannonMakes 2 ай бұрын

oh don't worry, if I ever see a metal detector come up secondhand, I'm definitely gonna get one 🤣

@anetzband1383 2 ай бұрын

It ended way too soon, but thank you so much for making my day start with such a positive note. Now I'll resume watching more of your older videos, though, and maybe I'll even try getting my sewing machine out before your next premiere. That would be a good goal! Thank you, Shannon.

@ShannonMakes 2 ай бұрын

You're very welcome! Best wishes on the sewing machine... even just pulling it out of storage is a baby step in the right direction

@luannebrien9971 2 ай бұрын

Shannon, what an undertaking. I love your optimism and vision. I wish you well and love the progress you are making. You are an inspiration for those of us that can get bogged down in what can be an overwhelming process.

@ShannonMakes 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much, Luanne!

@ginduf 2 ай бұрын

A good idea is to get a kit so you can check for lead in china glazes and crystal, to make sure what you can use or just display.

@segbaillie2824 2 ай бұрын

I got one on eBay recently for checking vintage pewter that I want to use for reenactment. Not expensive and looks like it'll be really easy to use, when I get it all out of storage 😀

@ShannonMakes 2 ай бұрын

I am far too savage to actually use any of the china 🤣

@susansmart8086 2 ай бұрын

I think that the speakeasy idea is fun. Regardless of what you do to the attic, a speakeasy entrance would be the chef’s kiss.

@ShannonMakes 2 ай бұрын

we had a hotel on tour that had a speakeasy bar attached, and they had a secret entrance to it, and it was super cool!

@colleenmasse9368 2 ай бұрын

I dont blame you for keeping ur location private. I have family in Nova Scotia. Its a beautiful place to live. I think ur going to be extremely happy there. ❤

@ShannonMakes 2 ай бұрын

I hope so!

@what-rhi-makes 2 ай бұрын

The library is a great place to start looking for information on your home! I'm a librarian and I love helping patrons with questions like this. I would see if there is a reference librarian you can email at the Halifax library or your local library. If there is a local history club or genealogy group, they could be great to reach out to as well.

@what-rhi-makes 2 ай бұрын

Also, It may be worth seeing if your library has a tool lending program. Could be really helpful for future projects!

@ShannonMakes 2 ай бұрын

oooh, solid point on the tool lending program... I think it's probably a tiny library, but I will absolutely check!! And yes, will also start there for further directions on the house!

@HeraldHealer 2 ай бұрын

My local library is pretty small but it has a cake pan lending program! It's always worth checking!

@damogranheart5521 2 ай бұрын

@@HeraldHealerAny Nordic Ware?

@HeraldHealer 2 ай бұрын

@@damogranheart5521 not sure it's been a long time since ive been in physicaly though I use the digital services. Can't drive anymore for medical reasons and America isn't walkable or public transit accessible outside of makjor cities

@harpress 2 ай бұрын

Re: library idea it's amazing, but tl,dr consult with an architect because books are heavier than you think Now the story: I have a friend who's a book aficionado. I mean, he buys a lot of books, has a nice spreadsheet for all of them but he runs out of shelves so his room is part shelves - part floor-sitting stacks of books. When visited by an architect friend the friend said "you know that when you're making a house project you should tell your architect when you're planning the library, so they can reinforce the joists, otherwise the books might be too heavy and cause structural problems". Of course he's god a loooooot of books. So that totally depends, but if you're planning floor-to-ceiling wonderful bookshelves full of actual books not foam props you might want to check twice :D

@ColorJoyLynnH 2 ай бұрын

We have a roomful of vinyl albums. The load bearing walls are important.

@AnneSmith-mu2ph Ай бұрын

Can’t wait to see what’s in your attic Ann❤️❤️❤️🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

@ShannonMakes Ай бұрын

🥰🥰🥰

@ediecerniglia-witner5297 Ай бұрын

In case nobody mentioned this, try using the Canadian census records. You should be able to use the 1910 census records to find out who was living in your house in 1910. Perhaps your local library will have access to the records. The first census was I believe in 1871 for Nova Scotia.

@armedvsokord 2 ай бұрын

I totally thought the stack of tile was records! Also, the surprise puppy visit to the attic was very cute, and shows how smart she is. I hope you find a good solution for keeping her safe. Maybe a baby gate or 2 in strategic places.

@ShannonMakes 2 ай бұрын

lol we have now cleaned out a room with a door, in case we need to keep the corgi contained 🤣

@armedvsokord 2 ай бұрын

@@ShannonMakes I'm sure she disapproves. There is no containing the Canalle! (Canel? Not sure how it's spelled) 😆

@DD47N1 2 ай бұрын

Yup! Loved this outro too!! You guys are a hoot! And I really feel like the previous owners took "root cellar" thing a little too far in this instance!! LOL

@ShannonMakes 2 ай бұрын

Totally!

@leaamherst 2 ай бұрын

The chop kick in the dumpster was pretty bada$$!

@ShannonMakes 2 ай бұрын

thank you 🥰🥰 💪

@JAMcRae 2 ай бұрын

re: finding history. Your local community newspaper will be a resource.

@frankiedankymemes 2 ай бұрын

There's potentially an online archive depending on your location too. My little hometown in Ontario has one 😊

@gigi3242 2 ай бұрын

Love habitat for humanity, they do such wonderful work, and are an amazing source when you are doing home repairs on a budget. Friend of mine bought a house for five thousand dollars, it had been abandoned for six years, broken into, was in bad shape. I took him to the habitat for humanity restore, and he was shocked, he saved so much money on stuff for his bathroom and kitchen, and all the drywall he needed, lol You do have to revisit, because as you said, the inventory changes, but so worth it, and it helps them build houses for people.... win/win. Watching you and Phil work together, building your beautiful home is lovely, thanks for sharing. Best wishes on this adventure.

@ShannonMakes 2 ай бұрын

thank you 🥰🥰

@joyfulsquirrel 2 ай бұрын

My husband and I laughed when we saw the apple peeler/corer! We call them "apple death machines". It's indispensable when making pies! Highly recommend lol. So fun to be on this house journey with you!

@ColorJoyLynnH 2 ай бұрын

I inherited a spiralizer attachment for an also-inherited Kitchen Aid mixer and it has a peeler/slicer function for apples.

@OldJoeBlows 18 күн бұрын

I made a comment too about the pealer. Joyful memories with my grandparents. ❤

@colleenringrose2497 2 ай бұрын

In the US the Fire Insurance companies would make maps of all the houses cities. Lots of times they are digitized by local historians. I have renovated several old houses and I love watching y’all tackling this project!

@ShannonMakes 2 ай бұрын

thank you 🥰🥰

@judycullen1111 2 ай бұрын

Fabulous! So excited that you’re progressing so well. I look forward to this every Friday. You and Phil make a great team and I just love your wee pup cutest little waggle ever!

@ShannonMakes 2 ай бұрын

Thank you, Judy! So glad you enjoyed it!

@bowerbirdstyle7661 2 ай бұрын

Cannelle is so cute! And speedy and agile. We are dreaming of getting corgis someday.

@ShannonMakes 2 ай бұрын

They're great dogs, but they need a TON of exercise and training or else they can be very troublesome (like many dog breeds, but ppl get corgis because they're small and cute, and think they can treat them like other tiny dog breeds, but these are working dogs, so they really need to be kept occupied.... I could write a whole novel on this, but I shall restrain myself lol)

@damogranheart5521 2 ай бұрын

A Maltese! Smart dogs can get into a lot of trouble😂

@bowerbirdstyle7661 2 ай бұрын

@@ShannonMakes we have huskies 😂

@ShannonMakes 2 ай бұрын

Ooh, ok then you’re in good stead. Cannelle is my first non-husky (grew up with huskies), and they’re surprisingly similar

@bowerbirdstyle7661 2 ай бұрын

@@ShannonMakes Huskies produce so much hair! And ours nudge or poke (in uncomfortable places) to get attention. When it rains one of ours pees on the patio at night instead of out on the grass. Constant cleaning.

@judithhollandsworth8547 2 ай бұрын

Love your new project. You need to wear your mask when clearing the basement. Since it is wet, there could be mold. Look forward to next video. There should be property records at your local government offices.

@OldJoeBlows 18 күн бұрын

The apple pealer always brings my heart joy. My grandma made THE BEST apple pies so, for the holiday family gatherings we would be pealing apples days before. My grandpa came in one day and set down this wacky contraption and we laughed so hard. ❤ I hope Grandma will have some pies ready for me when I get to Heaven.

@ShannonMakes 18 күн бұрын

I love that!! 🍎🍏🥧

@mermaliade6631 2 ай бұрын

Puts a whole new meaning to the word root cellar. Also, good to see you rocking out to The Cars Shannon! 80s music helps so much when you need to get shit done!

@ShannonMakes 2 ай бұрын

hahhaha yes!! Root cellar!

@absinthemindedcat 2 ай бұрын

i really like the idea of a library in the attic as bookcases make great secret doors, one of which could lead to the speakeasy

@EnglishMadeleine 2 ай бұрын

I absolutely love your dogs enthusiasm 🥰

@ShannonMakes 2 ай бұрын

lol me too!! 🐶

@debraellison6255 Ай бұрын

Pup is loving the beach. Such a happy wiggle butt.

@nairdocarmooliveira1678 2 ай бұрын

Attic cozy home cinema🥰 with alot of pillows and a mini fridge and a pool table / bedroom for vizitors❤️🥹

@ShannonMakes 2 ай бұрын

Sounds great!

@Schatzie301 2 ай бұрын

Just love your puppy. And you are such good dog parents. Really enjoying the series. Thanks for sharing.

@ShannonMakes 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

@Anberel 2 ай бұрын

I don’t know what’s available in Canada, but searching property records online helped me. I was able to see things like previous property surveys, things like when the public path was put through my side yard, and even aerial surveys from when they were planning to pave the roads back in the 50s. I was also able to find the names of the previous owners. I searched for them in the local newspaper archives but didn’t find anything.

@ShannonMakes 2 ай бұрын

thank you 🥰🥰

@nancywilliams7997 Ай бұрын

Courthouse and Library. That is what I did. Even though the courthouse had burnt they knew a lot about my house and the family. The library had original pictures and stories to tell.

@TreasureDeal 10 күн бұрын

Do you have an abstract? Starts with who originally bought the land, built the house, who bought it as time went on. Yo could then research people through genealogy through the local library, old tax rolls etc. And btw...I'm totally in love with your doggo! Adorable ❤❤❤ lol, now that's a real shop vac, looks big enough to work for you and still be manageable to dump. This is so much fun!

@creepycutiecrafty 2 ай бұрын

Is there some form of land registry there? Here in the UK we have that which opens up the history of the site, along with former owners. It does cost a bit though. I love the idea of the attic being turned into a multi-use space. A snug library-come-craft room sounds heavenly. While you’re waiting to put in skylights (yeah that sounds so good!) some daylight lamps could be a decent interim solution. The space will evolve with use anyway, I guess! (But definitely a few big pouffy beanbags would not go amiss! 😂 ) It’s fascinating to see it all take shape!

@ShannonMakes 2 ай бұрын

I would gladly use some of my Patreon funds to look into a land registry... I'll have to look into it, for sure!

@creepycutiecrafty 2 ай бұрын

@@ShannonMakes I hope it helps!

@annewhitney8809 2 ай бұрын

You can search the titles of Property on line in Nova Scotia last time I had occasion to do it. It would be fun to find pictures of the streets back in the day.

@creepycutiecrafty 2 ай бұрын

@@annewhitney8809 that’s always fun! It’s nice to see how a location has changed over the years

@ssoley2097 2 ай бұрын

From Louisiana. Fun fact: Louisiana is the Home of Cajuns, The people Who were exiled from Nova Scotia.

@ShannonMakes 2 ай бұрын

as the Nova Scotians were, by and large, the people who were exiled from Scotland... history does often seem cyclical in the worst of ways

@terryyounts8220 2 ай бұрын

I absolutely love you guys enthusiasm. Much love and kindness from Kentucky USA.

@lyndaholloway5469 2 ай бұрын

Historical society or museum is a good place to look.

@oakdream 2 ай бұрын

Library in the attic sounds awesome but the weight of the books would be significant and without reinforcing the structure of the house might not really work out.

@SewTexas 2 ай бұрын

Making progress, such an adventure! I totally agree I definitely would not put my address, city, where I live, not a good idea.

@knotyourcup0ftea 2 ай бұрын

This is such a niche Atlantic Canadian thing, but I’m pretty sure I recognize the flavour of PC water Phil is drinking at the end and it so perfectly dates this because we only got that in the Maritimes in Summer 2023. Just made me chuckle.

@ShannonMakes 2 ай бұрын

ok, now THAT is some specific knowledge 🤣🤣

@forestm936 2 ай бұрын

Oh oh oh! Another idea for the attic: tearoom!

@molnotmole3428 2 ай бұрын

Yay bonus beach & corgi content! So much fun watching you guys ❤

@ShannonMakes 2 ай бұрын

Yay! Thank you!

@davidbrandt329 2 ай бұрын

if there is a town historical society, they could help dig up the history of the house. And the city hall records search suggestion that was made is also good.

@TheLballou 2 ай бұрын

Wow! You two have your work cut out for you! I love Nova Scotia, and especially love Halifax. I am glad to see you taking a bit of time to enjoy yourselves too. Thank you so much for bringing us along on this journey!

@ulla-la-la 2 ай бұрын

I'm way late to the party but I have an idea for your attic that you haven't mentioned. It's probably because it won't work for some reason or other, but just in case it hasn't occurred to you, here's one of my personal home improvement dreams: I've always wanted to have a home gym (for lack of a better word). I don't mean a space crammed with heavy duty strength training equipment, I mean something more akin to a dance studio with wall bars, free weights, various mats, a huge mirror, the fun stuff, you get the idea. Screw a few climbing holds into the walls for killer strength sessions bouldering an overhang. Get a small trampolin. a balance beam. A slackline. Rings in the rafters. It wouldn't even require a ton of insulation to begin with, though you'd probably be restricted in when you can actually use it without. Doing what you do, I would at least consider turning a large attic into a space for training and rehearsal - if you can make it fit your requirements, anyway, if it's high enough and whatnot. I don't really know anything about your art, but presumably, there are things in your exercise routine that would work?

@beckyjohnson3161 Ай бұрын

People have given a lot of ideas on researching your property. I understand how your days hours of free time are tied up in the house project. Maybe consider seeing if there’s a close friend or relative or Patreon that might enjoy doing some research for you on your property. Thank you for sharing your project with us. ❤❤❤

@sewingsoprano 2 ай бұрын

I love seeing your progress on the house! It's gonna be so breathtaking when the whole house has been taken car of! About the history of the place, I'd also say Town hall, and maybe see if there's a notary around. They might have some pointers. When you talked about the attic, I suddenly had a vision of a tea parlor (kind of like Cardinal on St-Laurent street) with a piano and Schubertiade-type concerts. Can't wait for next week's episode!

@ShannonMakes 2 ай бұрын

A tea parlor would be amazing!! 😍😍

@damogranheart5521 2 ай бұрын

Which reminds me. I want to make a teacup and saucer holster! A woman should always be prepared in case a spontaneous teaparty appears in her vicinity!

@hossenfeffer8383 2 ай бұрын

I admire your sheer physical strength and your energy as you hit the yucky stuff. Well done! Such a lovely part of the world. All the best on your journey 🇨🇦

@ShannonMakes 2 ай бұрын

Thank you! 🥰

@Micmybelle 2 ай бұрын

I moved into a 120 yr old house a year ago and found infor by looking up the address and former owner names in the local newspaper archives. The original owner was the mayor at one point so it was news that the house was nearing completion in summer 2024. Some newspapers have also been scanned into google so it was a lot easier to find than I thought.

@lumpyplumpo 2 ай бұрын

1 thing i learned in my old house is that you can’t use lumber alone to judge the age of the house, my house was built from the salvage lumber of a much much older home which was apparently common practice at the time.

@ShannonMakes 2 ай бұрын

No, definitely not 😊😊

@liesha7495 2 ай бұрын

Local historical society, Census information, and not sure if Canada has done this, but in Australia, all the old newspapers have been uploaded online where you can search and read old newspaper articles.

@ShannonMakes 2 ай бұрын

thank you 🥰🥰

@AmyLouiseDens 2 ай бұрын

Shannon- I love all the suggestions about how to find the house's history- but I further suggest ads in the local newspapers (shouldnt cost much) and any social media sites of local origin. And, talk to people in your little community! 😊

@kayeeiland4167 10 күн бұрын

House research ? Try the local Historical Society ! Even a small library could have records/photos , etc . about your house and , don't forget the township Tax Assessor's office ! Good Luck !

@kalka1l 2 ай бұрын

Reasonably priced scaffold is worth the wait for sure. I love a road trip adventure with some thrifting!

@cynthiadugan858 2 ай бұрын

I would love to have a huge attic to turn into a library ❤. I’m sure that is a long way in the future though … so much else to do first. In the meantime though keep your eyes open for people tossing out book cases and grab all you can! I would probably also use the attic for my fabric stash if I had that much space. Bench sized boxes with a cushion on top will store a lot of fabric and make a good place to sit while you decide which book to read.

@damogranheart5521 2 ай бұрын

I like the way you think!

@carolb801 2 ай бұрын

This is torture, I have to wait 19 hours!!! Don’t think I can do it ⏰📌🇦🇺🐨

@ShannonMakes 2 ай бұрын

😂😂⏰

@empressche333 2 ай бұрын

Those corbels! Beautiful!

@ShannonMakes 2 ай бұрын

Right?!

@damogranheart5521 2 ай бұрын

Perfect for holding up a small shelf. It can be copied and used on the outside of your home as well.

@ssoley2097 2 ай бұрын

@@damogranheart5521 great idea.

@damogranheart5521 2 ай бұрын

@@ssoley2097 Thank you!

@ArcadiaRhodesTO 2 ай бұрын

A few things: The town hall's archives should have paper information on the previous owners and any permits. Churches are another resource in a small town. Additionally, you can see if there is a local historical society. My mother's cousin had photos and articles on everyone in the Liverpool NS area and when she died it all went to them. If you have owner names from before the 1920's there is a treasure trove of census and birth and death records online now. My family is all from down east and I was able to go down a rabbit hole to the 1800's to track them. Also, this made me want to move to NS and buy an old house LOL.

@ShannonMakes 2 ай бұрын

thank you 😃

@saraa3418 2 ай бұрын

I would suggest heading down to your town hall or county clerk's office and see about pulling any tax records for the house. From there you can find out the names, occupations, and earnings of the previous owners. You should also be able to figure out the years of any major building projects by the change in taxable area and tax assessments. From there you can take the names you found to the library and see what they can help you pull up. Census documents, old newspapers, maybe even birth, death, and marriage certificates should all be possible to find.

@ShannonMakes 2 ай бұрын

thank you 🥰🥰

@saraa3418 2 ай бұрын

@@ShannonMakes No problem, I hope you're able to find the information you're looking for.

@rhondasweeney7271 2 ай бұрын

It's always great to get a deal ! Have a great Easter weekend! 🐣

@ShannonMakes 2 ай бұрын

Thank you! You too!

@herbertholzbauer7628 2 ай бұрын

I suggest you get the renter side ready for rent as it will help with money, security and temperature. Man get after the wet problems asap

@suehenker2878 2 ай бұрын

If you’d like to know the former owners, why don’t you do an historical land titles search? You can also look for old “fire maps” and old directories. The local library should have the last two.

@annewhitney8809 2 ай бұрын

There are 1 million people living in the whole province of Nova Scotia. Most of us have been there for generations. Thrift shopping and curb cruising is very thin. I moved to Ontario from Truro Nova Scotia 4 years ago and was amazed at what you can get here. I furnished my place here with Facebook Marketplace purchases. I got an oak dining room set for free from somebody who was throwing it out. She was moving and didn’t have room.There is a Mennonite thrift store in HRM that has nice stuff and used to be reasonably priced. Once you get to know some locals you may gain access to folks who are downsizing from a house to an apartment. Wear those respirators any time you are working. Handling fibreglass insulation barefaced is not a good idea….

@ShannonMakes 2 ай бұрын

Yup, the entire province has literally half the population of Montreal, and yet I still found myself in an argument with some dick who was convinced that, just because he found “dozens” of cast iron radiators on his Craigslist (immediately a sign he’s probably US based) for less than $50, that it’d be no problem for me to find enough radiators to furnish my whole house 🤦‍♀️ I’m like “bro… not that easy”

@annewhitney8809 2 ай бұрын

@@ShannonMakes yup. I’m glad you are doing the renovation on the frugal side. Looking forward to following your journey. If he could point you to a house lot of 20 or so radiators for $50….🤣 worth it to take a trip.I would be tempted to install a wood stove vented to that fireplace. Likely require a new chimney liner… The area where you live used to have coal mines so a coal burning fireplace would have been a great option.

@ShannonMakes 2 ай бұрын

Yea, if he wants to hop on Kijiji or Marketplace and try to shop around in my immediate area, then sure... 🤣🤣 The ease and confidence with which he assumed that I had no idea what I was talking about, or that I hadn't already considered these options was wild tho! 😭

@sylvieodstrcilova5783 2 ай бұрын

Never expected to hear the word "defenestration" outside the history class. And moreover, in a process of making somothing good.

@ShannonMakes 2 ай бұрын

LOL glad you enjoyed it... everyone seems to be getting a kick out of it

@sylvieodstrcilova5783 2 ай бұрын

@@ShannonMakes I have more reasons for it than other viewers, I believe. I come from Prague, the city where this word was "invented".

@ShannonMakes 2 ай бұрын

Ahh yes, I have heard of your country’s affinity for the act 😂😂

@lindaalbano6868 2 ай бұрын

Sometimes the library or a historian will have information

@RyanMercer 2 ай бұрын

Djesss

@ShannonMakes 2 ай бұрын

🎉🎉🎉

@RyanMercer 2 ай бұрын

@@ShannonMakes we've been on our house since November of 2020 and I arill haven't peaked my head into the attic 😂

@user-ui2gl2zv5n 2 ай бұрын

I was lucky, because the man who built my 1847 Greek Revival lived to be 109 years old. He was revered in our small town so I have articles I found by googling his name and our town's name.I have actual quotes of his from the newspapers at the time. Every bit of information we found led us to more. Our house is in the country and the names of streets have changed so town records were hard to follow back, but if you are in a town that would be a good place to look. Talk to people I was amazed. I was talking to someone at a party in town when we first lived here and found out a great great grand daughter still lived in the next town over! I also found a local history buff who was expert at following deed information through our local (very small) library. I can now trace the until sales history of my house all the way back to 1837 when our builder planted a row of maple trees on the property. I know when our septic was installed and when permitted work was done. Good luck and have fun!

@ShannonMakes 2 ай бұрын

ahahaha that's so cool!!

@historical.isolde7918 2 ай бұрын

It is worth checking in with local history centre or community group. I was working at my Local History and Archives Centre and stumbled across a huge file on the history of our apartment block. It is worth flicking them an email at least! And if they don't have that info, ready, they can always contact your nearest "big" regional centre on your behalf (which is a time saver).

@ShannonMakes 2 ай бұрын

thank you 🥰🥰

@karenashworth5743 2 ай бұрын

Electoral rolls will tell you who has lived there in the past. From there you could look at census records.

@sharonversweyveld740 2 ай бұрын

Canada did a census as far back as 1871. You can at least find out if someone was living in that house and when. Also if there is a parcel number local tax offices if any existed then would also have a record. You may even find it online.

@sandrascott7026 Ай бұрын

No. I'm talking about looking at the wood structures and brick and morter trying to date the house. Yes you have a basement . Under some houses there are no basements. Honey I am near 70 years old. Be patient with me. Loving your channel.❤

@toni5431 2 ай бұрын

In the UK we have something called the Land Registry Office where all records relating to Title Deeds, Land Ownership, Building Ownership and major construction works are registered. Not sure if Canada has the same but worth looking into if they do. If there have been any significant additions to the property there might also be blueprints or records of it in with your property title deeds. These are usually retained and stored by your mortgage lender until your mortgage is paid off.

@ShannonMakes 2 ай бұрын

thank you 🥰🥰

@CC-ed7od 2 ай бұрын

I love books, and a library needs to be on the most solid foundation area because books are very heavy. I have books everywhere and can't wait to have a solid library space! I saw a video of a home like yours that had a library in the attic. Shelves were (I think) 2 levels with tops all around the rooms, and while it was nice and spacious, it seemed more like a children's library to me, but the weight distribution probably worked. Primetime Treasure Hunter showed it in one of his YT estate sale videos a while back. He shows lots of old homes like that in somewhere NY.

@lizzyq844 2 ай бұрын

In the USA when we bought our house similar to yours there was a lot of information in the Title including everyone who had owned it in the past. Also the green peeler is an Apple corer peeler slicer. We have about 10 apple trees and we have several

@LynLzabet 2 ай бұрын

Shannon, as to your question on suggestions as to where to look for information on the history of the house and previous owners, here in the United States you would go to the recorder of deeds in the county or city in which the house is located and they would be able to tell you the previous owners of the house and likely be able to give you more detailed information as to the house of the house itself. Hope that helps a bit.

@ShannonMakes 2 ай бұрын

thank you 🥰🥰

@Queenread82 2 ай бұрын

The library will be a good starting point though. You might be surprised at what they have or can access. We had some of the historical city photos on file as well as old maps. We moved them over to the museum eventually but we still have microfilm of old newspapers. (It’s getting digitized)

@janekollman4938 Ай бұрын

I am new to your channel. Loving all Of your videos.. I have always wanted to buy an old home too . Now with my age getting up in years and unable to have fun with all the hard work , I will just enjoy watching you two .. and please do not ever tell anyone where you live .. ❤❤stay safe

@ShannonMakes Ай бұрын

🥰🥰🥰

@viktoriakohler1224 2 ай бұрын

You can insulate the attic floor if you don't need the attic for a living. And renovate the windows in the attic. That will help a lot in the beginning with not to much cost. . You can do it by your self and safe money for heating. The roof seems to be ok for the moment. If you don't insulate the roof from inside the attic you can always see what is going on with the roof. But it is only my opinion.

@TealCheetah 2 ай бұрын

Please appreciate being able bodied and able to do stuff like this

@CS-rw1sb 2 ай бұрын

University art and architecture history departments professors could give you a general understanding of the building trends of that period. One of my favorite courses in college. The details of carvings or moldings or flooring etc. tell a lot about the use of the house and its social standing.

@sociolostitch 2 ай бұрын

Il est temps de rendre visite aux archives ! Your local library may be a great resource with connections to the local archives, but if not then sending an email to your local mairie/town or city hall should be able to help get you connected with them! They should definitely have things like building permit requests/approvals and land surveys, but also very likely that you can find older pictures or information in older newspapers 🕵️‍♀️

@CYNWORLD 2 ай бұрын

You can have all those things in your attic including storage items you do not want in the basement. My attic gets hot in the summer, I had to add a window Air condition. My hot water tank is in my attic, I do not have a basement, I have a crawl space. I sew in my attic and store items.

@brendastephens5893 2 ай бұрын

Check with your local land surveyor offices to see if there is a chance there might be old records of your home. There is a fellow KZfaqr in Nova Scotia as well who bought their historic home site unseen. Her name and channel is Alicia English (first name spelling may be wrong).You may want to get in touch with her to see where she started her research as well. They moved from Ontario to Nova Scotia almost 3 years ago now. Good luck with your research !

@ColorJoyLynnH 2 ай бұрын

I grew up with a black phone with rotary on the wall. Later, I had harvest gold with dials. I still have two harvest gold dial phones, one for the wall and one for a table. I still used that phone number until 2004. At that point, I could answer the phone using those plugged in. I couldn’t dial out.

@brutusabundia2734 2 ай бұрын

Here in Quebec, we have the « registre foncier du Québec en ligne « . Every estate properties are registered and you have access to it. I don’t know if New Brunswick has an equivalent site. When you signed the transfers papers, if you had to sign before a Notary he/she will know how to find out information related to the history of your property. Your realtor may suggest a way to get information. It is the kind of information that you can search from anywhere as long as you find some spare time. I find it relaxing. I use to work for a Notary in Sherbrooke and it was a small part of my job. Good luck!

@sdmcdaniel2255 16 күн бұрын

You might want to start at the Hall of Records for town/city you are in? You can look up the records on your property... that might be a good place to start. It should also tell you when the original house was built, what additions have been made, that type of thing. Just an idea.