Day ONE in our 120 Year Old House a.k.a. paying for "sight unseen" 🏠 (ep. 1)

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3 ай бұрын

DAY ONE in our new-to-us, 120 year old Victorian mansion in Nova Scotia. An absolutely insane number of things happened to us one day one - there was water in basement, there was water pouring from the ceiling, we didn't have power in half of the house, or hot water in any of the house... it was a rough start! So we had to get our hands on a (used) water heater, start emptying out the basement, and start tackling the laundry list of things to do on the thoughtful renovation (restoration?! rehabilitation?) of this house....!
We arrived, walked around our house for the first time, found a roofer, a plumber, an electrician, started drying out the basement -installed sump pump- discovered a massive leak (ceiling waterfall), located a water heater, and came one step closer to finalizing our plan for heating this house. Plus we also filmed that house tour you watched last week… not bad for a day’s work!
Paying for "Sight Unseen"
What happens in this episode:
🏠 Unexpected challenges arise as we navigate renovations in a century-old house.
⛲ Challenges with basement water drainage and concrete slab discovered during sump pump installation.
⚒️ Unexpected repairs and a (risky) water heater purchase.
🔑 Challenges discovered in new home: water issues, missing gutters, useless door in bathroom lol
🏚️ Exploring the neglected basement filled with a mix of antiques and garbage.
🏡 Renovation plans for historic house and debate over original wall removal.
🏡 Challenges of buying a historic house as a self-employed artist and plans for short-term rentals
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@RyanMercer 3 ай бұрын

I need so much more of this content.

@ShannonMakes 3 ай бұрын

....at least 5 more episodes lined up ☺️

@RyanMercer 3 ай бұрын

@@ShannonMakes 🤘🤘🖤

@veronica5896 3 ай бұрын

Me too! Cant wait!

@zaclamitraille2 3 ай бұрын

Cant agree more! Love that kind of content!

@therewillbecatswithgwenhwyfar 3 ай бұрын

YESSSSSSSSS

@ladyflimflam 3 ай бұрын

As touring performers we bought a duplex for two reasons. 1-it was much more financially viable. 2-when we were away for weeks and sometimes months at a time it was reassuring to have a trusted and responsible tenant on the property rather than leaving it unoccupied. We lived in a college town at the time so there was no shortage of responsible, quiet, serious, early career academics to rent to.

@peglamphier4745 3 ай бұрын

I was thinking just that. Renters would be helpful when Shannon and Phil were out on the road.

@jjez61 3 ай бұрын

Not gonna lie, Cannelle's tippy-tappies make my day! Thanks for including her. Best of luck to you in your endeavors and I will be eagerly awaiting all your videos!

@ShannonMakes 3 ай бұрын

Of course! I did promise more #corgicontent, did I not! 🐶🥰

@canuck3169 3 ай бұрын

Keeping the houses separate makes sense, as a performer you don’t have a `regular’ income. Also while you’re away, your renters will be there to warn you if problems arise

@ShannonMakes 3 ай бұрын

Totally!

@Tea-nOpals 3 ай бұрын

I was born in Nova Scotia, attended high school in Montreal; dated a handsome french boyfriend, have a daughter named Shannon, love the circus, love interesting home renovations and creativity. I'm invested now, bring it on.

@ShannonMakes 3 ай бұрын

Love that!!! Thanks so much 🥰

@the_quiet_life 3 ай бұрын

Plot twist: this was written by Shannon's mom

@ShannonMakes 3 ай бұрын

🤣🤣🤣 I love this novel!

@terrythomas2735 3 ай бұрын

Mark my word this channel is going to blow up and you’re going to have millions of people following you. Can’t wait for next week. ❤️

@ShannonMakes 3 ай бұрын

I'd be mildly surprised, but who knows. You can say you called it!

@pinkmosquito22 3 ай бұрын

I second this. Video 2 from this series showed up on my recommended. I'm also a DIY, old home/architecture and general home renovation fanatic, so obviously I had to subscribe! 😂

@frankiedankymemes 3 ай бұрын

I agree! I think a lot of people will be interested to see the history, the hard work & restore/reno! 😊 I'm in Ontario & I'm interested because it's in another province. I imagine people from all over the world will be super interested to see the outcome! And all the hard work. The outcome should lead to lots of rewatching if you don't get millions of views right away 😊

@John1.1.14 3 ай бұрын

Agreed, new subscriber here, saw her vid last week, very interested. Came back for more! And browsed in her other videos, I'm also seamstress and loves her content. Will be following!

@haydeenunn4372 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for letting us in on your adventure! Twenty-five years ago we bought a house in Salem, MA that was 215 years old. The history was in the walls! We did lots of renovation before we had kids. One born in the house. In the 30's the house had been moved to the current lot and split into a 2:- family because of housing shortages.

@ShannonMakes 3 ай бұрын

You're very welcome... and that's fascinating!

@daxxydog5777 3 ай бұрын

Keeping the duplex option is the smartest decision for your situation! You'll have other people paying your mortgage for you.

@frankiedankymemes 3 ай бұрын

I agree! Having a renter will help with the reno/restore/repair costs and then ultimately, the mortgage. Genius, really!

@susannechinn647 3 ай бұрын

Shannon, my husband and I are restoring a 100 year old house in Queensland, Australia. When he was moaning, I patted his hand and said, at least the roof is not pouring water through the ceiling like Shannon’s in Canada. At least the radiators didn’t freeze and explode like Shannon’s house. I think keeping the duplex is sound as it will provide rental income and help pay the mortgage. ❤

@ShannonMakes 3 ай бұрын

LOLLL I'm so glad to hear that our woes are keeping your husband sane! Give him an extra pat on the hand for me!

@ccsullivan9164 3 ай бұрын

I might be taking a typical American point of view but have you considered bringing legal action against Nova Scotia Gas and Electric? You might have to sue your new found pal, the realtor . He should be insured for such circumstances/catastrophes. I feel like a heel suggesting this but you’re facing a goodly stint as Bank of Shannon Makes and a little righteous legal action might be just the ticket, and appropriate. C’est la.

@ShannonMakes 3 ай бұрын

@ccsullivan9164 Ummm what‽ This is possibly the most ridiculous thing I’ve heard so far in the comments… what on earth would I be sueing my realtor for? Or Nova Scotia G&E?

@heatherjackson2520 3 ай бұрын

@ShannonMakes I have no idea what they are referring to you suing for but that is a common go-to and misconception for many fellow Americans, to believe that you can just sue for anything and should.

@ericaeschenbacher4921 3 ай бұрын

Wow! I can relate to the heartache of letting go of all the potential treasures from the basement. Cleared out Mom's 100 yrs old flooded basement hoard. 😭 Hopefully bringing life back to your old home heals your heart as well.😻

@ShannonMakes 3 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊

@bdgies2721 3 ай бұрын

Got to the part where comments said the house couldn’t have originally been a duplex, and had to reply. Of course it could. 😂 My grandmother was born in a duplex farmhouse on the Alberta prariries in 1917. It was still used as such well into the 1970s, 10km from where I grew up. Duplexes were more cost efficient to built and heat when more than one family was involved in the farm or ranch. They weren’t common but they weren’t rare either.

@ShannonMakes 3 ай бұрын

Yes! Thank you! And actually (as more and more comments trickle in), they're not at all unusual here in Nova Scotia!

@KlingonPrincess 3 ай бұрын

Oh my goodness! Just started watching, I can see how being circus performers is convenient for home repair! 🤗

@ShannonMakes 3 ай бұрын

🤣🤣

@thirza9508 3 ай бұрын

Oh how happy must Canelle be with all that green space around the house!

@ShannonMakes 3 ай бұрын

Very happy!!

@wendyreynolds2261 3 ай бұрын

So, having owned, lived in, and renovated a nearly 100 yr old house, I really felt that the wall and dual staircases were original when I watched the first video. Moreover, 2-story duplexes were not out of the ordinary for the time. I'm glad you're not tearing the wall down and I'm excited to see where you take this!

@ShannonMakes 3 ай бұрын

YES! Thank you! 👏😁

@michaeltutty1540 3 ай бұрын

If the two staircases are original you may well find the wall between the two parts of the house is structural. Removing it could prove prohibitively expensive as it would mean restructuring a good portion of the building. Even opening doorways causes issues because point loads have to be transferred down to new footings in the basement floor. In houses that old, even "non-structural" wall have become structural as the building has settled. Those non-load bearing walls have a way of triangulating loads to stabilize the structure.

@veronicahuffines7707 3 ай бұрын

@@michaeltutty1540 yes ! Divided houses like that have been common. Even if the wall wasn't originally structural ( and with two stairs it very likely is)it still might be now!

@dreed1058 3 ай бұрын

Boo, I'm so sorry you are having issues with the house! That basement is a nightmare - put a grow light and grow a monster from the sludge😂!! You guys have youth, energy & creativity - you'll get through this!! Best wishes 😊 ❤🎉

@ShannonMakes 3 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊

@SIC647 3 ай бұрын

I love this new series. I never thought I would follow house renovations, but it is so captivating. I also follow Laura Kampf and Ariel Bissett.

@ShannonMakes 3 ай бұрын

Yes, I love Laura - have followed her for many years, long before she purchased Lise Lotte!

@Julia-zj2ch 3 ай бұрын

You might also enjoy Roaming Wild Rosie. She's amazing also.

@Sunila_DragonladyCH 3 ай бұрын

@@ShannonMakesAmazing! I was actually making the parallels in my head as I was watching. I love how your job is a big perk when it comes to climb up on stuff etc :)

@SweGraystone 3 ай бұрын

WabiSabE was also a nice Nova scotia based renovating channel to follow. Unfortunately they don´t seem to make videos anymore but there are plenty to watch from the past.

@peggynorton5145 3 ай бұрын

Also follow @ElyshiaEnglish

@jenniferbuckler6121 3 ай бұрын

Nova Scotia has a number of these ancient duplexes. I considered buying one a number of years ago. They are beautiful but lots of work. You are courageous and I can’t wait to see the progress ❤

@ShannonMakes 3 ай бұрын

I didn't know that, but I'm not surprised either!

@anitak_ilovepink 3 ай бұрын

You are the fourth KZfaqr in Nova Scotia that I follow on. Two bought houses sight unseen and are renovating them. @Elysia English and @Ariel Bissett

@sleeplessinscandia6452 3 ай бұрын

This was sooooo cool! I’m retired and we’ve owned and/or refurbished 3 houses between 100 and 125 years old. Sooo much work but so worth it. You show the basement damage and all I can think is…..”there’s a basement ?” Lucky……lol. It’s all going to be sooo beautiful when finished. I gotta tell you I’m kind of jealous…..lol!

@mermaliade6631 3 ай бұрын

I love this! I think people don't realize how much water can damage stuff sometimes. 😅

@ShannonMakes 3 ай бұрын

SO much 😭💦

@mermaliade6631 3 ай бұрын

@@ShannonMakes our upstairs neighbor flooded our apartment and the water damage was bad, but not 'holy shit the basement is flooded bad'.

@katherinetrumm7022 3 ай бұрын

Water is a fudging nightmare. We've had a few issues with basement flooding.

@upwithdowns 3 ай бұрын

All I really thought after your first video was... how exciting for you. What a treasure trove for you. All the things left behind and the architectureal details to discover. How you will use and repurpose things will be fun and exciting to watch.

@ShannonMakes 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! I can't wait either!

@frankiedankymemes 3 ай бұрын

I'm so excited for this part! I believe there are so many hidden gems in there. I think Shannon will bring new life to them and the house in general! Can't wait tbh 😅😂

@RobinT346 3 ай бұрын

I love your attitude with this project (and the commenters) and I am so excited to see progress

@ShannonMakes 3 ай бұрын

LOL thank you! The asshats of the internet can go suck rocks, and meanwhile I'll keep plugging away at my house and filming it for everyone else like you who appreciates it!!

@damogranheart5521 3 ай бұрын

They have compost for brains! You have accomplished so much from next to nothing! How could they have watched those videos and still thought that you and Phil could Not Do A Home Remodel!?!?! They are worse than pond scum. Pond sludge! Yep! 🕊Peace in your life and ❤️ 🐈‍⬛📚🫖🔭🧘‍♀️🖖🪺🌞

@frankiedankymemes 3 ай бұрын

Basement sludge of the internet 😂

@damogranheart5521 3 ай бұрын

@@frankiedankymemes True that!

@catmindy2187 3 ай бұрын

The corgi dance is so precious!!🐕🐕🐕🐕

@ShannonMakes 3 ай бұрын

The tippie tappies!!

@bravehearticus 3 ай бұрын

I felt that lamp 😂

@ShannonMakes 3 ай бұрын

Feel instead for me, having to make that hard, hard decision! 🤣

@bravehearticus 3 ай бұрын

@@ShannonMakes that's what I meant, I felt that emotion. It was beautiful

@anndowney487 3 ай бұрын

For me it was the bass drum! :D . Ah, well.

@jeno264 3 ай бұрын

Oh Shannon, me too! 😂😭💖

@Julia-zj2ch 3 ай бұрын

Good for you, telling it like it is! Duplexes have been around for a very long time. I'm very glad to have found you and this gargantuan project. You two are heroes just for cleaning out that basement! Love your style of video.

@ShannonMakes 3 ай бұрын

Awesome! Thank you and welcome aboard! Appreciate the positive attitude 🥳

@barbaraspector6689 3 ай бұрын

Smart idea to rent out half of the house. Great income and you can keep an eye on it. That’s how I make my income. I love it and my tenants love me!

@Gibbonomics 3 ай бұрын

Rent a commercial dehumidifier and drain it to your sump pit to dry it out down there quickly. Then you can add a normal residential dehumidifier to your new sump set up when you get that sorted. Hang in there and don't be discouraged....it takes time to work through the major issues on old homes.

@robine916 3 ай бұрын

We did something similar when our basement flooded. It really helped.💕💕

@naricewoolon3248 2 ай бұрын

To clear the drain,get a large pot of hot water, buy bi_carb and a gallon of vinegar. Put bi carb in the drain big drain so 2 hands full at least, poor a steady stream of vinegar it should bubble up wait a minute then poor hot water... Saves a plumber ❤

@itsjean3666 3 ай бұрын

So reminiscent of our 30 year reno of our 1870s house! We also had radiant heating, and needed to replace a couple of broken rads; we found them 2nd hand--very cheap. And redid the plumbing ourselves. This was 45 years ago, and they still are the best heat ever!

@ShannonMakes 3 ай бұрын

Love radiators and radiant heating, and so wish that it would have been possible for us to do in our situation as well, because I agree, they're the best heat!!

@creepycutiecrafty 3 ай бұрын

It looks both so exciting and hugely daunting! With the split house thing, both options are so tempting, but it seems from your walk around that even just one half of the house has a LOT of usable space and room to spare. Renting the other half would really help recoup your costs. Love watching this content, even seeing the bones being laid bare like this is so exciting!

@margaretsmith8066 3 ай бұрын

You should watch "The money pit" with Tom Hanks it could be a comic relief 😊

@kristiswa 3 ай бұрын

Better yet, watch the movie that inspired The Money Pit: Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House. Cary Grant, Myrna Loy, Melvyn Douglas. Fabulous and hilarious. The book is great also.

@smplyjenn 3 ай бұрын

We’ve had a ton of snow and rain this year, along with power outages. Not just in our country but across Nova Scotia. I hope you, in the future think about a generator (Honda) to keep you warm during those times. Your home is absolutely beautiful and the journey to make it your own is going to be a treat for us to watch.

@ShannonMakes 3 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊

@donnarichards2021 3 ай бұрын

This makes me think of my own journey when as a young woman I flew from Hamilton to Fredericton with 3 days to buy my first home. I never thought I would work so hard to renovate but believe me it is one of the best things I ever did!!! Congratulations on your new home purchase and I know you and you will do great with the renovation.

@ShannonMakes 3 ай бұрын

That is awesome! Congrats for being brave and having adventures!

@BeaErickson 3 ай бұрын

Shannon, I just sent you a contribution to your battle with your “ Dream” home… I like old houses too! 😂Really!

@ShannonMakes 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much, @beaErickson! That was incredibly kind, and much appreciated

@deborahdanhauer8525 3 ай бұрын

I’ve renovated a number (6, I think) of houses that I’ve owned. Some quite old, like yours and some not so old. I absolutely salute you for taking on the effort. I either lived or ran a business out of all my houses and I truly loved renovating them. It’s hard physical work and you have to keep several things in the air at once, but it’s soooo rewarding! I warn you, you might become addicted to the magic of it.❤️🤗🐝

@ShannonMakes 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! 🥰🥰

@deborahdanhauer8525 3 ай бұрын

@@ShannonMakes You’re welcome❤️🐝🤗

@lindasadler6338 3 ай бұрын

I love seeing more Phil! You are just the cutest couple and I’m looking forward to more home adventures!!

@ShannonMakes 3 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊 Come back next Friday!

@paulettemann500 3 ай бұрын

I think the duplex is a great place for you. I once owned & lived in one. Once rented; you are living rent free, you have better tenants, someone is always watching your house when you’re out of town. Great idea!!

@glugunkwen 3 ай бұрын

Stumbled upon you the other day and now I am hooked! Watching from Wisconsin, USA and can't wait to watch this adventure unfold!

@ShannonMakes 3 ай бұрын

Welcome aboard!! Glad you're enjoying it all!

@deb.m.7458 3 ай бұрын

There are a lot of old houses that need love. The world needs more people to renovate them. It’s not that bad. Have you seen those old French chateaus? It’ll be okay…a day at a time.

@gigi3242 3 ай бұрын

I think you've been very thoughtful throughout this entire process. Congratulations on becoming a homeowner; it's going to be beautiful.

@ShannonMakes 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! 🥰🥰 I hope so too!

@RebeccaTreeseed 3 ай бұрын

In my misspent youth I once bought a house that was red tagged AFTER I moved in. The demands were beyond my immediate capability. The guy from the city came out, toured, and gave me break. It was a duplex and I fixed the rental first.

@ShannonMakes 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! 🥰🥰

@RebeccaTreeseed 3 ай бұрын

A year later, it valued at $100k more than I paid including repairs. Equivalent to $200k today. I retired early on my youthful labors. BTW, put Peppermint tea in a spritzer and use it to wash your face. Recommended by my ancient doctor 60 years ago when I was a child with a rusty nail in my foot and allergic to tetanus shots. You need a tetanus shot. It saved me from lockjaw through 30 old house renovations. Spritz it on every scrape or wound for faster healing. Extra benefit: 60 years of Peppermint tea gave me smooth wrinkle-free skin and zero skin creams on my body. I also use it as a body wash. No wrinkles or blemishes! Cheap! Free if you get a patch started in your garden and dry it before it freezes back in winter.

@GreenPumpkin767 3 ай бұрын

Love the house and all of your plans. Especially that you are keeping the hot water system and that you are keeping the wall that divides the house. It is such a great source of income. You are doing great keep the content coming. 😊😊😊

@BellalinaBallerina 3 ай бұрын

Oh my, this is going to be quite an adventure!! I am here for all of it!

@celestehammell4067 3 ай бұрын

Blessing upon you and your partner as you embark on making this house into your HOME💖

@ShannonMakes 3 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊

@AnitaDistel-uw3gd 3 ай бұрын

Wow 😲. Just wow. Looks like you have a big job ahead. Great positive attitude and I am glad you have people to help you. Thanks for sharing! Looking forward to where it goes from here. Best wishes!

@ShannonMakes 3 ай бұрын

Thank you!!

@rvalery2776 3 ай бұрын

Lovely house... Can't wait to see how it turns out after renovation..

@lindaalbano6868 3 ай бұрын

Vintage fridges go for a lot too

@lenoredecarli9591 3 ай бұрын

Hi Shannon, I'm wondering if you have heard of Ariel Bissett. She is a fellow You-tuber who is restoring a house in Nova Scotia. I feel sure you two would become fast friends and share your passion for old houses. I wish you well.

@ShannonMakes 3 ай бұрын

Yes, I've heard of her! 🥰 love her aesthetic (even if it's not quite the same as mine)!!

@pattimessenger6214 Күн бұрын

You say you’re not in love with the mini split idea.i love the idea of only heating or cooling rooms I’m using. We would save a lot on the electricity bill by only using heat or cool in the rooms we are in. Also, my house might be considered a duplex. It began as a tract home in Southern California. A one bedroom apartment was added many years ago. I don’t mind when the apartment isn’t rented out. But when it is rented the money coming in each month is a nice benefit to us, and over time it really adds up! We bought the house in the 90’s. The rent we ask is quite a bit below market rates here, because the renters are nice, usually quiet and take care of the apartment. Even though we are asking a low price for rent, it nearly covers our mortgage payment! The longer you own your house, the more the value increases. Especially if you keep up maintenance and it has good street appeal. Your house is darling! I love the historic details! It will cease to be a burden, and become a blessing when you can live there (comfortably), get both sides fixed up, and get the other half rented out to good people who keep up their half, and pay their rent on time every month! Generally, as you age, your income increases. Your home gains in value and you gain equity in your house. Best of luck to you. And, Phil, of course.

@muttshouse 3 ай бұрын

Renting the second half of the house is a financially mature decision and helps the housing shortage in the local community. I would urge you to get a responsible long term renter if you are not going to be around to manage short term rentals. Nothing breaks a landlord's heart (and bank account) more than finding broken/stolen items. Nightmare renters are real. In no other industry is a more valuable asset given into the care of strangers for so little as a credit check and a rental application.

@daisylanedesign6526 3 ай бұрын

Full stop at dark basement sludge. Nope. You guys are WAY braver than me! But I'll enjoy watching from afar. :)

@ShannonMakes 3 ай бұрын

🤣🤣🤣

@uribove 2 ай бұрын

To be fair turning it into a full bed and breakfast would be epic. You living in the side with the kitchen window thing, and having that dining room be open for guests to dine a preplanned menu, and the other half being converted into all bedrooms with that bathroom being shared by all would be soooo cool. Like a real traditional bed and breakfast kinda thing, not the hotel-like everything ensuite kinda style. If that made any sense

@ShannonMakes 2 ай бұрын

Totally!

@pattiwhite9575 3 ай бұрын

OMG! I can only assume things got better because you are still there and showing the filming. Your blessed to have so many patrons so far. With adding to your audience on you tube your revenue will help some too. Do you have a trailer to haul things from both places? Cause you could save lots of money by hauling your goods yourself. I understand things are very expensive in Nova Scotia. But, that the people there are a nicest in the world. I would like to make a suggestion. Organize a meet up/work party but for the purpose of helping hands for skills on projects. You would be surprised how many people would be willing to help you for a couple of days to get things done. Communication with your community is the greatest thing you can do.

@mikki_s1100 3 ай бұрын

Please just keep in mind airBNB is destroying the rental market for everyday people. I’m so excited to see the renovation!😊

@ShannonMakes 3 ай бұрын

Yup, I'm aware that it's a nuanced situation. I also don't think its individuals renting out half of their houses that has completely shit the rental market. There are definitely many sides to consider, and they are being considered :-)

@natalierice6528 3 ай бұрын

I’m getting the biggest kick out of watching this reno. My husband and I renovated a 200 yo house in upstate NY when we were first married. Took us 18 years. We did it all ourselves including plumbing and electrical. It didn’t have modern electricity when we moved in, only old fashioned knob and tube. Fortunately our roof, stone basement and siding were all in good shape. I loved that house.

@ShannonMakes 3 ай бұрын

Sounds like a lovely old house!

@kathysultzbaugh3858 3 ай бұрын

6am would be 3am California USA time 😴 I will definitely be watching when I wake up, though. I'm so excited for this series!

@ShannonMakes 3 ай бұрын

It'll be a nice morning motivation lol!

@kathysultzbaugh3858 3 ай бұрын

@@ShannonMakes I am still wide awake. I might just make it after all !!

@ShannonMakes 3 ай бұрын

@@kathysultzbaugh3858 ...plz don't stay awake for 27 more hours on my behalf!! 🤣🤣

@kathysultzbaugh3858 3 ай бұрын

@@ShannonMakesI just saw that, L o l!! I have never seen a notification so far in advance. I promise you I will not stay awake that long. See you tomorrow morning at six a m😅

@caroleolsen8842 3 ай бұрын

I'm so happy you have this home and are going to share this new chapter of your life with us!!

@TreasureDeal 9 күн бұрын

Actually some big homes where built in halves, because two related families lived together. Probably the larger part at first was used by parents. The smaller half was for a newly married, grown child. And sometimes as the family dynamics changed, children left home, newly married had children, an older spouse passed away and the growing young family needed more space so they kind of space swapped.

@LedgerAndLace 3 ай бұрын

Your house reminds me of a friend's house built circa 1910 and it was a duplex from the start. It didn't occur to me that yours wasn't. (No trips to Nova Scotia were made to form my opinion!) 🙂

@ShannonMakes 3 ай бұрын

🥰🥰 Yea, lots of buildings were duplexes, not sure why some people were so adamant it wasn't a possibility!

@rhondasweeney7271 3 ай бұрын

I am going to truly love watching. What you do you have a good head on your shoulder! You basically know exactly what you want.And i'm sure with no doubt you are going to achieve it. Thank you for sharing your journey.😊

@ShannonMakes 3 ай бұрын

You're very welcome!

@michelenorine3621 3 ай бұрын

Good Morning :) I just had to rewatch this video again! You two are so adventurous! That basement is aweful, I wouldn't worry about any "antiques" down there, you have lots in the proper house that you can use or sell. Your little corgie is just adorable and that antique sofa is to die for. I am so looking forward to your adventures~ catch you on the next one so have the updates!!

@ShannonMakes 3 ай бұрын

'morning! Yes, the whole thing is a big adventure that we're very much enjoying so far!

@sandrab5477 2 ай бұрын

My idea is that maybe the house was built for 2 families (that were close) or maybe the same family with different générations (grand-parents and parents / parents and step-parents). They could share the land, the cost of construction, share some common room if they wanted to but also have privacy when needed.That could also explain why even if the layout is similar, one part of the house is fancier than the other (maybe one family was wealthier than the other).

@joansheppard6576 3 ай бұрын

It's a beautiful house, after fixing everything you will be glad you bought it. I'm sure there will times you want to throw in the towel. Good luck

@ShannonMakes 3 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! 😊

@swisschalet1658 3 ай бұрын

Mini-splits and baseboard heat...NOOOOOO! Radiator heat is much better! Hot water or steam...either one much better!

@ShannonMakes 3 ай бұрын

Are you volunteering to pay for all new radiators, for my house? I’ll need roughly 15… can send my Venmo if yes 😉😉

@swisschalet1658 3 ай бұрын

@@ShannonMakes I see multiple for sale on Craisglist where I live...less than $50 a piece. You can do the whole house for under $1000. They're out there. Don't need to be new...they last forever if they're taken care of. Factor in $1000 to go pick them up..still a deal.

@swisschalet1658 3 ай бұрын

Same thing on Ebay...many are listed as tested and working...selling plenty, you could get 15 from one place, drive down and pick them up in one day...done.

@ShannonMakes 3 ай бұрын

The fact that you mention Craigslist strongly suggests that you're in the USA. I dunno what city you're in, but the entire province of Nova Scotia has *half* the population of the city of Montreal... we are very isolated, there are VERY few resources available on the secondhand market. That's not to mention that used radiators are still a sketchy proposal... I was still interested, and we can do the pressure tests if necessary, but trust me when I tell you that there were none available secondhand, and we were under a very tight deadline to get heating installed in the house, so it really wasn't an option.

@betsymayo5822 3 ай бұрын

you've got a hell of a job ahead of you... good luck to you! it'll be amazing to watch!

@ShannonMakes 3 ай бұрын

Sure will be!!

@kalka1l 2 ай бұрын

OK that lineup between your wagon trunk and your back door? Spectacular!

@melodieshaw6883 3 ай бұрын

I'm loving this series already and the bonus puppy content!

@ShannonMakes 3 ай бұрын

thank you ♥️🥰

@rochellecampssalas1682 3 ай бұрын

Tell me “ Did the house come with Spirits as well..??❤👻👻❤

@ColorJoyLynnH 3 ай бұрын

We have a 1950s refrigerator in our basement and I use it as a fire safe for old tax records. It’s so heavy that it would be really hard to take up the rickety stairs and it’s really pretty and it’s over insulated so it’s great for protecting against fire.

@nicolenox7882 3 ай бұрын

I am in my 40s and disable. I think you are nuts and I am totally jealous!!! this kind of insane project is a dream of mine. If I was in better-shape I would love to take on a house like this. Good luck guys, Stay strong, stay positive and STAY AWESOME. 💙

@ShannonMakes 3 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊

@deidrespencer5467 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for saving this house from demolition, Shannon. I know you & Phil were very brave in taking it on, but one day it will be a beautiful home & investment. 👌👏😍

@ShannonMakes 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

@user-nd6ys3bo8p Ай бұрын

You can tell he is a performer aswell. Enjoýng the change of pace on channel

@user-zb7uh2ob1r 3 ай бұрын

Nothing like a challenge, eh? Once bought a house in the cool of winter and did not realize until the heat of summer that a bunch of kitties had been living, and pooping, in the crawl space under the house. Have a great time, you two!

@ShannonMakes 3 ай бұрын

Wow, that's wild! 🐈🐈🐈

@sunnycurtis3236 3 ай бұрын

You two are amazing. It's a lot for two humans to take on, especially since you are in a new part of the country. Just know you've got a lot of people out here who are pulling for you.

@ShannonMakes 3 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊😊

@kathrynledger 3 ай бұрын

Wow! This bought back flashbacks of buying my house, and then the day after having to tear down all the walls that ran front to back. Some days were just so overwhelming. Looking forward to watching this series progress.

@ShannonMakes 3 ай бұрын

Oh no!

@victorialmc 3 ай бұрын

I am glad to see this. I bought and 1885 brick house in rural Minnesota and did a lot of restoration work on it. This is giving me flashbacks to the basement, lol

@ShannonMakes 3 ай бұрын

Very cool! I'm frequently in MN, great state!

@BeowulfIsMinNama 3 ай бұрын

Yes! Historic duplexes like that were a thing! We lived in one side of a duplex like that! Even the attic had a wall.

@ShannonMakes 3 ай бұрын

Thank youuuu!!! That's what I'm saying!

@barbaraness4507 2 ай бұрын

The wall may be a support wall. I thought about all of the huge houses in Maine that were built specifically to be apartments, or duplexes. I don’t know how old they were, and unfortunately I was never able to tour any of them.

@sarahpolk2450 3 ай бұрын

I’m glad you’re at some point going to rent out half of the house. The house is going to be amazing. Possibly an air b&b. Have fun.

@ShannonMakes 3 ай бұрын

Thank you 🥰

@jennyloedolff4JESUS 2 ай бұрын

I like your straight forwardness... be who you are always...

@felicityhollis4613 3 ай бұрын

I can’t wait to see what you guys do with the place ❤

@MsHedgehog 3 ай бұрын

This video brings back memories for me! I was around 12-15 when my parents did most of the renovating of the old family farm house and property, so I helped a little and saw a lot of the work ;) The family house was not as bad of as this house was, but they completely redid the electrics and the plumbing so almost every wall and floor had to be opened. The main barn however.. The house and property where I grew up had been a small but fully functioning farm as close as 10-15 years beforehand and had been home to about 4 generations. The property was filled with what I would describe as a metric shit-ton of stuff :) It is quite a bit better now, but we still go in the barns and old storehouses and go 'huh, interesting!'.

@gadgetgirl02 3 ай бұрын

Good news about the concrete floor in the basement! Everything else -- well, this is kind of the "reality sets in" phase that happens with every fixer-upper. I can feel this house will be amazing when you get it into shape. Thank you so much for sharing the journey with us.

@ShannonMakes 3 ай бұрын

I mean, I dunno about you, but this is exactly the reality I was anticipating. There’s nothing to “set in” …this is what I was looking forward to!

@gadgetgirl02 3 ай бұрын

@@ShannonMakes You're a lot better at assessing it than I am then! I always think I have something sized up and then need to do a bit more sizing when I first get started. Sorry for projecting.

@jackieknits61 3 ай бұрын

Actually, duplexes are a fairly common housing type. Over the life of a building, they would rent the second half out, use it to house elderly relatives or newly married children. Or just expand into it as more children arrived. It's a nice flexible housing type. Just like it was common to build what we call 2 flats here in the city. There were several in our family. Unfortunately, in this Era of ever larger houses, more people are turning them into single family homes. As families continue to shrink....

@belindacoba5158 3 ай бұрын

I though it was useful to rent part of the house too, especially on those times you are on a tour, to have someone that can check on things while you are away.

@StitchingUpChaos 2 ай бұрын

Coming back through the episodes I listened to so I can contribute to the youtube algorithm! Water heater, yay! I vaguely recall that it got in ok, and Dave was very nice, so yay Dave! I can't remember a hell of a lot because I was awkwardly craning over my sewing table cutting out skirt panels and ruining my back but hang in there! It will be a process, but you'll get there!

@nicolawebb6025 3 ай бұрын

I love when people 'know' 🤦 We live in a duplex just outside Ottawa that's a similar age and people keep telling me it 'must' have been one house originally. I have seen an early photo of the house with two front doors, so nope!

@ShannonMakes 3 ай бұрын

Right?! So silly... like it's somehow inconceivable that it was originally a duplex?! Shared living is not a modern invention 🤦‍♀️

@carolgarner5971 3 ай бұрын

I am having a blast living vicariously through your fun loving house buying adventure

@ShannonMakes 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

@lizzyq844 3 ай бұрын

Your house might be older than you think. The stairways match a house we own in Nevada Iowa built in 1873. Many of the features also match our house. It could be we had the same builder or they purchased the stairway pieces from the same company.

@ShannonMakes 3 ай бұрын

Yea, it's entirely possible! People have been known to change the "build date" on deeds if major renovations/updates were done, it's possible that happened here. Will have to do more digging into it's history to uncover more info!

@ingridferrer5517 3 ай бұрын

This is real, this is life, this is brilliant! 💖 Sending virtual strength to transform all into something magnificent 😊

@CYNWORLD 3 ай бұрын

I love radiator heat. I bet you can find salvageable radiators. Fix water issues first.

@michaeltutty1540 3 ай бұрын

It may be too late now, but rather than baseboard heat do in floor. At least on the ground floor it is easy because the cellar is not finished. If you have to pull down the main floor ceilings, adding the in floor heating will be easy for upstairs as well. It really is not difficult. It is more efficient and more effective than baseboard and cosmetically invisible. All you will have is warm feet. LoL.

@vikki4now 3 ай бұрын

We had the exact same situation with t he basement of our 1800s house in upstate NY. Once it was all cleared out with professional help..we found that we only needed a yearly reemout to keep the drain from the house to the main city sewer at the street en. Kept the basement dry. This was due to root growth during the year invading the main outflow.

@Kimberly-lp4nh 3 ай бұрын

Some of the things that are kind of cool, but you don't have time to refurbish, you can auction off to fans who can do it. That would save space in your dumpster and let them have new life. Plus help contribute to your house repairs.

@ShannonMakes 3 ай бұрын

Yea, there will be zero time to host an auction, let alone package up giant, moldly items to ship across country borders... I legit don't even think that's legal

@lindacisneros9699 Ай бұрын

I admire you girl, big undertaking. I look forward to watching your discoveries and progress.

@ShannonMakes Ай бұрын

Thank you so much! Plenty of other episodes out so far! 🥳

@liddybird3608 3 ай бұрын

Over time, I have lived with most kinds of home heating in all kinds of climates. The heating I've found to be most comfortable and even are, radiant flooring, steam radiators and baseboard hot water. The worst are electric baseboard and forced hot air. These last two are abominations in my opinion.

@user-yq3ul5gm1d 3 ай бұрын

Leave the radiators there for looks but put in the mini splits for cooling and heating.

@ShannonMakes 3 ай бұрын

Not on your Nelly

@CYNWORLD 3 ай бұрын

Also add dehumidifier to dry out area. You do not want mold.

@motherhemcreation 3 ай бұрын

Hot water baseboard and wood heating too!!! My mother has a gorgeous wood stove in her living room

@ShannonMakes 3 ай бұрын

omg, I love those wood stoves!!

@zoetasia6795 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for ensuring this piece of history isn’t torn down. Old Victorian homes make me happy and I have always wanted one. Renting totally makes sense. Loving the content! And, did I see glass door knobs?

@ShannonMakes 3 ай бұрын

thank you ♥️🥰