Best News in Months!! S3 EP32

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Жыл бұрын

We Finally Got the Lift Moving Again and i can not be more excited. Enjoy!
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@JeffGeerling Жыл бұрын

13:17 THE CONTROLLER'S WORKING! let me know if you'd like me to come by some afternoon and give it a little deeper clean to hopefully keep those connections nice for a long time to come!

@ruthkirkparick3535 Жыл бұрын

Do you ever sleep? It never ceases to amaze me, how much you accomplish each week. I think that house is smiling now.

@twistoffate4791 Жыл бұрын

And he still finds time to play hockey too. His days seem jam-packed.

@Sigh_Bold Жыл бұрын

My wife and I were in St. Louis and we drove by to see the progress and visit the Campbell house was amazing. Thank you for sharing your story.

@The2ndEmpireStrikesBack Жыл бұрын

ah too bad i wasent outside. I would have loved to say hello. Hope you enjoyed your trip!

@Sigh_Bold Жыл бұрын

@@The2ndEmpireStrikesBack The trip was great. So much history in the city. I couldn't believe the amount of different architecture styles all mixed in one place.

@ShadoeLandman Жыл бұрын

If that's a sumac sapling next to the larger fencing, I'd get that out of there as soon as possible, and as completely as possible. They grow really fast and bush out if they are just cut off.

@pamcastiron4274 Жыл бұрын

Nice to get a glimpse of Kim. I sure miss seeing her, but understand work and family come first. Here’s to a great summer with many projects completed on your beautiful home.

@twistoffate4791 Жыл бұрын

I miss Kim, too. I felt like I was getting to know her through her own channel. Then that came to a halt. I understood completely, but selfishly, I missed hearing from Kim.

@christinezahn8226 Жыл бұрын

I miss Kim 😢

@kiele21 Жыл бұрын

Cresting is something that, even today as designers, we would find challenging to create. I'd probably have to reference Vitruvius and a few other 19th-century Beaux Art catalogs just to find the appropriate design prints to recreate them. I'd also need to consult an iron fabricator to find one that can actually make them. So yes, they are very special indeed!

@lasplx Жыл бұрын

As someone who lives in a historic home (1910) in Albany NY, I am so jealous of that toilet roll holder.

@The2ndEmpireStrikesBack Жыл бұрын

They dont seem hard to find. Im sure you can find on ebay if you look long enough. Thats where mine came from.

@judithcatlett8518 Жыл бұрын

Don’t live in an historic house in Albany, NY, but was born and raised there. I was quite surprised to see that toilet paper holder too. Great paint color choices too.

@elfprincessplume2515 Жыл бұрын

You seem to much happier to be getting back to work on the front of the house. Every little bit you do makes such a difference. Looking forward to seeing this beauty restored back to her original façade!

@theghost6412 Жыл бұрын

I cant wait to see you get stuck back into repairing all that missing masonry again. The work you did to those sills on the bottom floor was astounding awesome! Really cant wait to see all the sills on all floors repaired properly and the whole front looking mint.

@bryanspindle4455 Жыл бұрын

I am curious if you ever watch any of the KZfaq channels by the people in France who are restoring old chateaux. Many of them are facing the same issues restoring them that you are facing with your house. One of my favorites is Escape To The Dream with a family that is restoring a chateau that was abandoned for 40 years.

@Tom68446 Жыл бұрын

WOW it's been a whole year since you finished that beautiful bathroom. I remember you were also pulling those fence parts out of your garage too. Working on your windows. Memory lane. You've actually have done a lot and managed to get married too.

@arosenberger87 Жыл бұрын

Try to wire brush the stone after you use the needle scaler. It should even out the color. Use a brass brush first as it is much softer than steel.

@quisnessness Жыл бұрын

I'm really looking forward to seeing the progress on the face of the house

@sandrarandazzo5172 Жыл бұрын

Kaleb, you are doing an amazing job on the stone work. Front is looking so much better soon.

@rollandjoeseph Жыл бұрын

Great work Kaleb! I'd frame and hang that toilet paper ad in your bathroom ..the wall pointing and railing paint job looks real clean too!🙂👌

@microplastique Жыл бұрын

Excited for the facade!

@patstats1 Жыл бұрын

Joy! Working on the front façade, removing paint, reforming the corbels and finally addressing the roof…I watch as it comes together especially now with the lift fixed.

@cheryllakin6736 Жыл бұрын

Excited to see you finishing the front face of the house.

@59tante Жыл бұрын

Oh happy day Kaleb.. super news

@walterulasinksi7031 Жыл бұрын

Congratulations on the lift. It will be essential for the replacement of the dormer roof that is being recreated for you.

@paulacorreal1675 Жыл бұрын

Great to see you getting the restoration going again full steam ahead now that the lift is fixed. Love following you from PA, USA.

@Lucinda_Jackson Жыл бұрын

Um, restoration is what he's been doing all along! 😉

@laurielaurie8280 Жыл бұрын

Superb job Kaleb! Makes me smile to see your progress :))

@nicolewedemeyermiller7016 Жыл бұрын

You found a tiara for your queenly house! Congrats. :)

@sharimccormick1352 Жыл бұрын

Yes, definitely a tiara or crown, not 'fencing.' I know it would be painted black, but with all the work and love given this building, perhaps it should eventually be painted gold.

@knottyal2428 Жыл бұрын

Many older buildings here in the UK have been strengthed with similar ironwork. Often they were made by the village blacksmith, and are of an S shape. I believe the rod inside was installed hot, so as it cooled it shrank and pulled tight. Nowadays they are painted black, just like yours.

@Lucinda_Jackson Жыл бұрын

On the East coast of the US, many are S shaped, as well.

@ajcole5967 Жыл бұрын

I would add those concrete paths have likely subsided over time and may be channeling water back towards the house rather than away.

@kate_cooper Жыл бұрын

Wow, looks like you got a lot done this week. It’s great that you got the equipment fixed in time for the summer weather when you’ll be wanting to do more work outdoors. The house will look so smart with its facade all freshened up and a new crown on the roof.

@carolynholody9281 Жыл бұрын

Your house is really looking great, Kaleb! Keep up the good work! Love to you, Kim, and your poochies!

@danaowen9014 Жыл бұрын

So glad that you found some railings for the roof peek, it will be the grand crown.also with the great toilet paper holder, and the metal roof crown, you then can have a royal flush in the grand bathroom.😂

@heathershaw3059 Жыл бұрын

Yay! The lift is working!!! Looking forward to a new face on your house! 😄

@clairemoniz4341 Жыл бұрын

The side of your home is looking very nice. Well done!

@pammatthews9743 Жыл бұрын

A friend always told me that you would do your toilet paper in the under position if you have cats. This way they can’t unroll it for you. House is looking good

@Lucinda_Jackson Жыл бұрын

Haha! No cars here, but I had no sooner thought, "Hey! They put the TP on correctly!" then Kaleb said, "Of course, that's on backward!" 🤦🏼‍♀️ Its the age-old argument, isn't it?!

@Bildgesmythe Жыл бұрын

Unless it's my cats😂

@Lucinda_Jackson Жыл бұрын

@@Bildgesmythe 🤣🤣🤣 Yeah, pretty sure my cars aren't interested in my TP either way! I didn't catch my typo. I'd love to blame my phone, but it was 100% me!

@Bildgesmythe Жыл бұрын

@@Lucinda_Jackson my cats and dog tp my house every time I leave a bathroom door open.

@loissaedder2214 Жыл бұрын

Or if you're like me, that's how I like it.

@pmichael73 Жыл бұрын

Super progress! The cresting pieces will be great for use and for pattern-making which, as an artist, you will have already thought of! You'll be able to scale them up and tailor them to suit!

@alextirrellRI Жыл бұрын

Kudos to Jeff getting it working again! I love his videos too!

@JcUDE Жыл бұрын

Such a beautiful labor of love that you and your wife do on your home.

@heyhocodyo01 Жыл бұрын

I've loved the basement videos but im excited about seeing more of the house being worked on my favorite of the series was the bathroom, super cool

@nancysimpson9045 Жыл бұрын

Just donated to your fundraiser i hope it surpasses your goal & the front of your house shines again 💕🇦🇺💕

@kathbrosnan1052 Жыл бұрын

Rarely comment but wanted to say I enjoy watching your progress. Thanks for the enthusiasm. Am fond of Industrial Revolution history period. I’m from the heart of it in Birmingham England. As a senior I lived thru the sad neglect of buildings n neighbourhoods considered slums but wet thriving communities of friendships and families. Wishes our councillors had your insight. Still a problem today where outsiders think they know best. Show us the way Caleb If you’re ever over here you are welcome to stay

@timnewman1172 Жыл бұрын

Congratulations Kaleb! Having a working lift is so imperative to your exterior and facade work, I just hope you don't burnout trying to do too much at once... Tell Kim hi, you guys are the best!

@andrewstiller1662 Жыл бұрын

The work you are doing is amazing. Keep going. You're getting closer to the "finish line" with each challenge that you conquer.

@betsybattles2696 Жыл бұрын

for the broken bottom of the fence, it was very common in the day to plant hostas along an iron fenceline and they would cover the botton of the fence beautifully. If the fence is high enough above the ground the top of the design would show.

@thomaslindh9971 Жыл бұрын

Good work with the "breathing" stone wall.

@suzannemckenzie2873 Жыл бұрын

Good for you! I didn’t think it would occur to you about the toilet paper being backwards. Too funny! Gave me a good laugh!! Little by little the work is being done. So proud of you. God bless you and yours

@msbonsaihuman Жыл бұрын

I literally shouted "it's round the wrong way!" at my TV screen 😂

@jjshipwreck3945 Жыл бұрын

I have always been able to get toilet paper off the roll regardless of the direction it hangs. It unrolls regardless. It’s humorous to me how there are 2 camps on this subject and it’s so divided. 😂 love the channel. No hate just think it’s funny.

@mshockey73 Жыл бұрын

The house is looking so good Caleb. I love that bathroom:)

@teresafoxvog7535 Жыл бұрын

Yay Jeff! So cool, this village. Love you guys!

@susprime7018 Жыл бұрын

Good job on railing, back rock foundation thanks you for getting rid of air blockage, good choice on toilet paper holder. People were arguing about which way to place the toilet paper before anyone heard about a waterfall effect. Dear Abbey wrote and spoke about it at a Missouri Teachers convention in the seventies, but here's a tip, if you have pets or children do not let it fall from the front unless you want toilet paper pulled all through your house. The reinforcement rod heads will look nice painted black, the ones you have must be the older design, as I only remember seeing the star shaped ones. Excellent on finding the iron fencing and roof trim.

@JayYoung-ro3vu 4 ай бұрын

What we're told here (west-central Ohio), those diamonds are called "earthquake bolts". Their inclusion in the house is two-fold: 1. Too keep the walls from spreading from the home's weight/height. 2. Keep the house as a solid piece in the event of earthquakes. Similiar stories were told about houses in Charleston, South Carolina, repaired or built after an earthquake there.

@daianarutolo3068 Жыл бұрын

Oh my Goooooodddd 🎉🎉🎉 I cannot express the satisfaction I felt when that paint came of 😁

@scefalo Жыл бұрын

It is so satisfying to see the huge impact that stripping the paint has on your beautiful house! I’ve been watching since you first started your channel and look forward to new videos.

@hollyhavlik7750 Жыл бұрын

Great Job! It's beauty was already there, it's just nice to see the underlying beauty bubble up to the top! Thanks!

@teret6719 Жыл бұрын

Congrats on getting the lift going again. You'll spend a good chunk of your summer in it. Keep on keepin on.

@nainem.4148 Жыл бұрын

Great news! I'm so happy with the progress🎉

@sandysimmer1279 Жыл бұрын

I love your videos! You and Kim are the Breath of LIfe that is enabling your house to breathe again!!

@Foxwolf9Tails Жыл бұрын

There are some KZfaqrs videos that I will skip through on occasion, never on yours though, amazing and wonderful work, that place is looking fantastic. Honestly wish I was closer, would want to volunteer my time to help you. Also, the front of your house is rough looking while you are in the process of fixing it is difficult to see, but also encouraging cause you know how AMAZING it'll be when its done.

@heatherstewart6272 Жыл бұрын

Yay for the lift working again! And that cresting is beautiful, btw.

@ritatharp5238 Жыл бұрын

WOW Kaleb you're really making progress on the outside! Good job! Well done! You're my hero! God Bless You & Kim!!❤

@jennifergarrett6809 Жыл бұрын

Awesome!!!! Glad the lift is working again. You have such a love for that house that you'll make her gorgeous again. Tell Kim hi and that she is missed. But I know she's working on a good job right now. Love watching you and waiting for the next episode.

@agnesgosling3347 Жыл бұрын

Kaleb as always your hard work is paying off the house s a gem.👍

@sandywilliams2261 Жыл бұрын

Glad you got the lift fixed before the heat of summer arrives

@ManWhoLovesTheMary Жыл бұрын

Seeing all this progress has made my own projects look a little more doable. Just visited the Queen Mary after a little over three years the ship's been closed. And seeing everything being done on this 2nd Empire house really shows how beautifully restored the Art Deco Queen Mary can look now that it's been given over to the right hands. Imagine if Kaleb was put in charge of the ship's restoration work! So cathartic to see the house's facade be brought back to its original glory.

@MrJeep75 Жыл бұрын

Looking great

@freetolook3727 Жыл бұрын

@2:52 Some concrete sealer caulk should be run around where the metal posts go into the stone/concrete. That way water can't get in the bottom of the support rails and rot the metal.

@karenlawson6344 Жыл бұрын

Here in Washinton we had a sunny warm and fun weekend! Lots to do ! Loved seeing all your progress and look forward to more. Great work!

@Dozenspeed Жыл бұрын

Not just good news, it's downright uplifting! 🤪

@pitsnipe5559 Жыл бұрын

That entry area to the get clinic is looking nice! I could see the area with that concrete paving removed and replaced with flagstone.

@petervonbleichert9688 Жыл бұрын

The vet’s entrance looks amazing

@Jerbod2 Жыл бұрын

This front of the building will look terrific!

@denisemanley5318 Жыл бұрын

I forgot where you left off last fall. So glad to see you being able to be able get back to that repair. How’s Kim? Hope she’s doing well. Yeah summer!

@annechenlowey7462 Жыл бұрын

First note: if there are cats, dogs or toddlers in the house, the roll is not backwards, it is protected from being pawed or patted into a pile on the floor. Second - love the work on the pointing, hope more of the shops in your area recognize the need for lime mortar to be in stock. Three different types of tieback diamonds makes me wonder if it was a design choice or replacement over the years, using whatever was available? On that note, fantastic ironwork finds! even having at least one standard to use for patterning the rest. Finally - so happy to see the lift problems worked out so the rest of the facade can be corrected. Another step forward to the great street view!

@eily_b Жыл бұрын

Amazing work on the foundation!

@ronmellor5951 Жыл бұрын

I too have bought a older and some what working man lift. Being a large Gothic revival it’s a long way to the peaks. Far higher than my 40 ft ladder will reach.

@thomaslindh9971 Жыл бұрын

Love the Diamonds.

@imtired6104 Жыл бұрын

I'm so happy for you guys, Kaleb! It was nice to see a glimpse of Kim, she is missed! Can't wait for the next installment. 🙂

@Lucinda_Jackson Жыл бұрын

Yes, I miss her, too! Wish she would just duck in and say hi! 🩷

@The2ndEmpireStrikesBack Жыл бұрын

Ill have here stop in on the next one.

@cs3742 Жыл бұрын

There is no "forward or backward" rule when it comes to toilet paper. The only requirement is that it BE THERE when you need it!

@SandsBlack Жыл бұрын

Amen

@lynetteyoung9777 3 ай бұрын

All of your iron work is beautiful. You do such a good job sourcing materials.

@rockinrides Жыл бұрын

Happy to hear the lift is workin! The front of the house is coming along nice. That ironwork is incredibly beautiful. Was at the STL City game when that fire broke out. Sad to see another historic warehouse burn. Saw it still had the Fred J. Swaine branding on it.

@andreacrashe9894 Жыл бұрын

*Oh fantastic that the LIFT is working again... now in your warmer weather you can do more on the outside again. One bit at a time and you will complete the outside of your home. Ahhh finally the toilet roll holder is up.... and yes it goes over., as it was published by the original designer of the bog-paper holder.*

@Randy8923 Жыл бұрын

Great job! Things are really coming along nicely. Love the iron work.

@bookmouse2719 Жыл бұрын

Look'n good 😊 little by little.

@elinormetsjo621 Жыл бұрын

So happy to see you up on the lift working on the front again!! 😀 Keep up your good work! /Best wishes from Sweden

@freetolook3727 Жыл бұрын

@1:50 Back then Glens Falls had a lot of lumber processing mills where they got pulp wood from the Adirondacks. So, the process was timber cut in the Adirondacks, shipped to Glen Falls for processing into raw materials, shipped to Albany for processing into finished products, then shipped to NYC for sale and shipping around the world. All this along the Hudson River. Now, it's all done elsewhere and transportation is by truck and shipping containers.

@treeman3663 Жыл бұрын

About bloody time you finished the back wall. Either your very tall or the rails are very low. yes paint the ties on the walls. Great to see you are getting back to it. the dumond is getting huge free plug on your channel lol

@RESINuk Жыл бұрын

Doing great,keep it up 👊🏻

@revpawelblonski Жыл бұрын

I'm happy for you, may you get as much done as possible - but don't rush, because quality counts! By the way, congratulations on choosing a toilet paper holder - it is perfect.

@jeffwebb2966 Жыл бұрын

I love your videos. I have an 1897 house in the Academy neighborhood and wish I could be as productive as you! You are a great inspiration.

@SpanishEclectic Жыл бұрын

Everything is really coming along! Once that front facade is stripped and repaired, it will look so crisp and clean! I'm sure you can almost taste it. The lift is essential to this work, so congrats on that. Glad to know your networking with other Olde House folk is paying off. :)

@dianerayner8349 Жыл бұрын

They're ties in your outside walls to stop them bowing or moving we have a lot on old stone houses in a village near us they go right through the house to the other side

@terrioestreich4007 Жыл бұрын

Progress feels good!!! I love watching every step

@marym.arnold533 Жыл бұрын

I don't know anything about restoration work, but it is fascinating to watch your process and all the information you provide!

@N64GC Жыл бұрын

My God she's looking so beautiful

@dot8605 Жыл бұрын

The paper holder and the side entrance look amazing! Looking forward to a video explaining the diamonds on the walls. I was wondering about the function of these for a while now. Were they only used in the US? I've never seen them on older homes here in Germany. Great job on the front too. Your vision is coming together more and more. The iron fencing will be stunning some day!

@loissaedder2214 Жыл бұрын

They use things like that in the UK too. I believe it's to help hold the walls in place.

@suehall3298 Жыл бұрын

Toilet roll holder look brilliant 🤗👍 Love Sue❤❤❤🇬🇧❤❤❤

@malloriepoole2985 Жыл бұрын

While I enjoy all the work and effort you put into the house, I’m most excited to see the front of the house restored. Shoring up the outside will ultimately save the house. Keep up the great work. Thanks for keeping it real and educating along the way.

@juliajohnson5276 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful fence posts and iron fencing

@Texastimbo Жыл бұрын

So happy your lift is working again! The front is going to look so good when you are finished! I think I am as excited as you are! Lol

@hjuytredskj Жыл бұрын

Have you thought of investing in a sand blaster? I have no idea on the cost, but you could use it for so much as far as removing paint from so many things in the house. You can also use it to clean a bunch of stuff.

@pamhutzell8268 Жыл бұрын

Its coming along!!! Great job!

@ginamaria2579 Жыл бұрын

Yay great news . Looks amazing

@funonyoutube1716 Жыл бұрын

Congrats on a good week!

@ncc74656m Жыл бұрын

The stone will weather in a while, so I wouldn't worry about the impact of the needle scaler on it. Glad you got it done, too, that was a great choice.