starting the renovations 🪚 (ep.2)
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You can collaborate with a CZcamsr who cleans pools. People love watching that stuff.
Had exactly the same thought, a win win situation!!
YES! Great idea.
It’s me, i’m people 😂
That’s a great idea !
Great idea about you tubers...but they can also help with other projects. Put it out on you tube what all type of workers you would need help with and let them make videos of what they are helping with. Also will grow your channel which means more funds for the house renovation.
I DO love watching that 😇
Cultural Heritage person here: I would like to offer a suggestion that when you remove the paneling, take a photo or make a sketch of each wall/room, and get something like painter's tape and numerically label each panel as you disassemble. Make note of it, and then when it comes time to restore, you know exactly what you had where!
Very good advice! Otherwise it's going to be a nightmare
Agreed!
Excellent advice. After cleaning up, taking copious photos is important. Document everything in macro and micro before any significant dismantling or demo. Marking removed items will be critical.
Start digital folders, but also start a hard folder of house info. Documents found, research, contacts, restoration info, materials info, contractors, PERMITS?
!!!! QUIETLY FIND OUT ABOUT ANY WORK PERMITS NEEDED IN YOUR CITY/COUNTY JURISDICTIONS. You might get away will cleanup and demo, but any work done could be required to be taken out if not permitted in advance, or there could be fines. Maybe there's nothing, but find out what you are facing. If you have a hard ass permit system, best to know in advice. If you'll have permits, try to get to know the inspector/s. Be ready to crochet cute things for their wives and daughters. 😬
I thought this was good advise but with so much mold you should toss it for your health benefits.
All the sub floors need to be replaced and likely all the drywall under the paneling sadly. To bad the former homeowner didn’t replace the roof.
Contractor here. Please invest in multiple dehumidifiers. Remove as much carpet, wood and other items that have mold and run the dehumidifiers continuously. Although the dehumidifiers can move mold spores throughout the house while running, the bigger issue at hand currently is the moisture. This is an awesome home and I am definitely invested in this series!
Would it even matter if the roof is still leaking every time it rains?
@@grammaurai6843 Yeah because new growth won't be as likely with humidifiers
What about ozone machine?
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That is what concerns me most, the mold. It could be in the walls, right? Great advice!
GIRL! Keep the piano, keep the pool. You seem fun. Live your fun life and get rid further down the the line.
def keep the piano n pool...not even a question
Definitely keep it! Major entertainment pierce and very apropos for a mid century modern home
The piano is likely too contaminated with mould. Unfortunately it will probably have to be destroyed 😢
Once the pool is clean, keeping it up will not be as daunting a task. Plus you will be able to modify, and add modern features that will make it easier to maintain. And yes, keep the piano! It actually sounds pretty darn good, considering, even if you never learn to play. Just hire someone to go through it because it probably needs a good clean and some parts may need to be replaced. It looks completely gorgeous sitting there and honestly, what would go there better?
KEEP THE POOL AND PIANO! The piano is worth 15-16k and to ground a pool of that size was a fortune to do around that time so keep it it completes the house
the Piano MIGHT be worth nothing if its damaged inside by water of other issues,. They need a tech to look it over. 👍👍
Pools are easier to ma🎉intain these days with UV light, eco filters as part of the pool. At the least a Japanese pond with ornamental plants and colorful fish. Water ads so much life, light, movement, and comforting sound to your home as well. This project can start now and be a respite from two years of construction and an added form of content. Omg I hope it's only two years. 😎
p.s. Make it a player piano.
Keep the pool and piano. There are lots of videos on CZcams that can teach you to play. It's so much fun. I love MCM homes and furniture. Many blessings on your home.❤
I agree with keeping the piano, but if they dont use either 🤷🏻♀️
Pianos are often given away for free bet they are so expensive to move
I NEED hour long renovation videos, fails including, neat stuff you found etc. So excited for this journey in your life!!!
YESSS
Agreed!
ONE HUNDRED PERCENT AGREE!!!!!!
100& yes, totally agree!
Another Pianist here. The Baby grand you have is in good condition considering how long it has been in that house. It sounds like the board is still good. Have a tuner check kit out properly for you. Also put a low watt light bulb in the piano to keep any moisture from causing it damage. The light will create enough heat to keep it dry.
Those pianos were a great thing when they first came out. Today they are considered a great value with a fairly large price tag. If taken care of, they will last a lifetime. I have restored a piano before, it is not an easy task; but it is so satisfying to see the finished work, and here it played after the tuner has done their job.
You have a great find in this place!!
The question is how much?
If you don’t want to keep it, the sale of the piano could fund some of your renovations! Looks great in the space!
@@Mania26pianos are worth how ever much someone is willing to pay for it. Unfortunately there are tons of people who have inherited pianos like this that need some love. Finding someone to pay for it regardless of what it is worth is hard. Likely could get someone to take it for free.
the piano sounds great for the condition it's in...have it tuned once a year and the more you play it the less you need it tuned...
Kawai pianos are some of the best pianos out there. And can range from 3,000 to 225,000 depending on the model
For more than a year I’ve watched Laura Kampf renovate a 120-year-old house in Berlin. She has mad skills, and tons of tools, but has called in (and learned from) experts when needed. Your house is truly an MCM gem. I hope it can be restored to its former glory and look forward to watching your journey.
That series has singlehandedly convinced me, to drop my (vague) plans, to maybe buy and restore an old house myself, one day 😆
She's located here in the Cologne area, btw, not Berlin.
Yesss I love Laura Kampf!
@@raraavis7782people underestimate the work you need to put in old houses. Water damage can be hidden and completely destroying the house at the same time.
@@raraavis7782hahaha I knew, that I wasn’t the only one who was triggered by placing her house near Berlin😂 And i have the same feelings, watching Laura, but sometimes, despite all the horror, i still have the madness in me to not fully drop the thought of doing it one time
Berlin -> Colone
I saw the tour video and I was amused. Now I've watched this one and I'm captivated. Two years of this content? Yes, please.
When I saw them in their respirators and heard them say they're taking it down to studs, I was fully onboard!
Same!
Yes!!
I'm totally invested.
Me too!
Please see about getting an ozone machine or several of them. You can purchase or rent them, from small to industrial. I'd say purchase as you'll need to use them repeatedly and for a while. Ozone will kill mold. They will quickly make a HUGE improvement in the air quality while you work. It can kill mold in the wood you want to save, and soft materials. You could run them from a generator until you have better power. Run them while you are gone, with the house closed up. Most have timers. You can set them to shut off before you come back. Ozone will dissipate, but you ought to open all windows and doors to let fresh air circulate.
I've used my small machine in multiple situations. We cleared a 3 bedroom house that had recurrent water intrusion, with wet drywall and carpet that sat for a while. That house had a working HVAC, so that helped circulate it. You may need to have several, or move it to a new area regularly.
It will be one of your best investments.
Also, straight white vinegar in a spray bottle is good for hard surfaces. The rock fire place, kitchen, bathrooms... Anyplace not getting ripped out.
Amen!
This is solid advice.
Ozone can ONLY kill airborne and surface level mold. It does NOT penetrate surfaces, not even soft surfaces. Ozone is only a viable option after all of the mold spore containing materials have been removed, to clean the air. All the wood and soft surfaces will need to be removed and disposed of.
It's good advice, but I read that the ozone concentration needed to kill mold is not safe to breathe so they'd have to be very, very careful.
Yeah ozone isn't safe to breathe,better to run when not there
That house has so so much potential, it reminds me of houses that movie stars had back in the day.😊
I had the same thought. Like a Palm Springs movie star home in the 50’s
@@RiddimKingdom💯💯💯
Doing my first reno now on a 1956 home. Girl, buy yourself some Carhartt overalls, a shop vac, and an extractor fan (Vevor utility blower 3000 CFM, 12 inch with 32ft hose). These will make your life way better!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Extractor fans are the best thing ever for doing a reno. Clears all the crappy toxic air out in no time. : )
Haha. You got it. I was lucky the roof was redone about 10 years prior in my case in so cal. Took a year and a lot of work. My mom had carpet and in places there were animal urine spots from dogs and cats. People who saw it said id. Ever get it out. Used a urine eating enzyme with multiple applications and what a difference. My floor is not like new but totally fine. I have more than a few outspoken friends that have seen it before and after and they can’t believe it. Took 1 year and 7 forty yard dumpsters.
@@fastj1962 omg I read forty seven
You should be running dehumidifiers there 24/7 throughout the entire house. don't be surprised if you need to completely rip out all of the floors, many of the beams, and walls, because of wood rot (structural) and black mold (health) you should also run HEPA air purifiers throughout the house 24/7, because as you run the dehumidifiers, it will spread mold spores though the air...
Is there even a point in doing that now? When it's been sitting in that condition for so long and they're planning to bring it down to the studs anyways?
@@tikusblue it would help to dry it out which makes working in the house safer, easier and less gross
This!
I wouldnt be surprised If there were any outlets working in the house for this to be possible? In the house tour video she said there was only one working light in the house unfortunately
@@aerynea Well as long as it is not raining for the lenght of the process you are right.
That wood on the hallway floor is plywood. It appears to be almost totally de-laminated and should be removed eventually. It's ok for a temporary work/walking surface, but there's no saving it. That Kawai piano is a very expensive baby grand and should be retained if possible. It's worth a great deal of money. The pool should just be drained and kept for a later project. It's a beauty, as is the rest of your home! Keep at it. Remember, the only way to eat an elephant is one bite at a time!
they were joking about just sanding the plywood!
@@morganunraveled I wasn't sure if they were joking or not. I have fixed many homes whose owners have tried similar things to save money. Cheers!
Don't pools need water to maintain pressure on the walls and soil, and prevent collapse?
@@Trenchant468 From the looks of it, this one is fully concrete and appears to have been constructed in the 40's. Most modern pools are usually constructed of metal or fiberglass walls to a depth of about 3-4 feet, and the area below that it soil covered with hard-packed sand, then covered by a vinyl liner to retain the water. These most certainly need support from the water inside. Many concrete pools don't always require water for support, and act more like a retaining wall. It doesn't appear to have collapsed yet. It will have to be looked over by a professional before being put back into service.
If you don’t play piano, an ideal solution is to sell the piano and use the funds for renovation. There’s no point in keeping an expensive and large instrument in your home if you’re not going to use it. Also, you won’t have to worry about protecting and maintaining it while you do the work.
You need a dumpster and some plastic trash cans. Load the building materials into trash cans and empty the can into the dumpster. So excited about your project. You two make a great team.
That is what I was thinking.
Carpentry apprentice here. I just wanted to thank you both for wearing good respiratory and eye protection (along with gloves and the rest). I see SO many people not wearing respirators and eye protection, and it just makes me cringe every time. You just don't want to breathe in any of that or get it in your eyes, so I was stoked to see you guys fully prepared for what you're doing, and staying safe! I'm invested in this series and I hope this project goes really well for you!
If people dont wanna care about their health, ya shouldn't force them.
Tho its a bit odd that it seems to be 90% of people
Going from knitting to crocheting to renovating a house. I love it!! 🥰
I'm going to need much longer videos, though, because I can't get enough of this content. I would have happily watched them rip carpet up in real time.
You forgot the dying, thrifting and sewing ❤
I helped renovate my current home a couple summers ago.
All those skills come in handy! 😂
You’re gonna need a dumpster! There is going to be a lot of trash! Also get commercial dehumidifiers in the house ASAP! Especially if you want to save a lot of the stuff in the house.
This!
Agree 100%
It should also help the smell eventually lol
I wish I had a gentle voiced man like that. Strong to help you lift furniture and not scolding you when you have floppy rubber chicken hands. Always nice and calm. Someone like that in big home projects is a win win.
No man should ever be scolding
Be careful with him. He might seem nice, but on video it's noticeable he puts a little less effort than you and lets you start and finish everything. Moreover, he makes it seem difficult as if to show that he helps a lot and does all the hard work, but when you do the same task it looks and you say, it's easy. If you didn't already, make a contract with him that says the house is yours and he is helping without any intention of getting paid or reworded in the future.
@@sabinabruk9825why turn something into a negative comment,some people are genuinely nice people and your making him out to be some hidden scum bag
@@sabinabruk9825 what the fuck lmao 🤣
@@sabinabruk9825 word sister! This is called observation and learned wisdom. Ya know, hope for the best and always expect the worst... money & fame (regardless of amount or perceived legitimacy) is the root of all evil!
Yes! Keep the pool and the piano. They are original to the house. It's extremely rare to find a house like that in full original condition.
Pianist here, Kawai is a great brand! Started making grand pianos in the 1930s (I think) . Put anti moth strips inside while storing to preserve the felts. Get a tuner to have a look for any issues. Also allow time to settle before tuning once it is in its final spot (at least 3 months).
Absolutely love this house, so special.
I really want to say keep the piano as a musician, but keep in mind that a piano does need some semi regular maintenance from a professional, so keeping it in shape isn't free
Yes, totally agree.From the few notes played it seems like it's not a bad one-also the fact that it held the tuning kinda for a long time without maintenance is a good sign!
They made some great underrated synths in the 80s too that are coming to be collector's items now a days.
Been looking at the price point of the KKawai grand pianos. Restored ones run from 14,000 to 22,000 USD. I don’t know if this holds true for this brand, but the older, sans any major issues, the more money it is worth. DO NOT try to move it, get a professional. My brother-in-law used to move, tune and restore pianos. The legs need to be removed correctly. The body also needs special TLC. It sounded pretty good for how long it sat in an uncontrolled humidity and temperature environment. Note: You may have to remove a window to get it out.
Thank you. You don't do piano tuning do you? I wish that I could help them. They need to have a win with this house.
I would definitely keep the pool. New pumps and equipment make maintaining a pool much easier these days. The new cleaners just crawl all over the pool and if you keep the chemicals balanced, you dont have to do anything special on an annual basis. Just dont let it get green and it'll be fine. You can also add a heater with new equipment. Just a thought.
In Canada? Maybe two months she can use it.
A pool like that is just way too expensive. The first year you might use it because it’s still new, but then fewer and fewer times.
It will probably cost 15-20,000 to renovate it. A deck will set you back another 10k at least. Maintenance costs are about 1500-2500 per year, heating is roughly 1500 per year, additional accessoires 5000 (like cleaners, lights, a step etc). I don’t know, seems like a lot of money for an oversized tub.
@@hansc8433 And the "first year" would only be 2 or 3 months tops in Canada.
If you are weighing whether to keep the pool, consider the actual cost to fill it in, too. Because that's not cheap.
I WANT to say ditch the pool, but honestly it is pretty sick to have a house w/a pool.. if you can afford the upkeep & would use it. I just bought a house w/a pool (in Florida), & it has been a lot to keep up with even tho it was sparkling when I bought it.. there were parts missing on the pool pump & it quickly went septic w/mosquitos thriving & everything.. Now I have the pump fixed & even just the electricity to run it every day is a lot.. But get some solar panels to heat it and get the gadgets & chemicals that keep it clean & you can do shots & cannonballs w/your guests when they come to check out your new house 😋
You are going to love this house when it’s done. The sense of accomplishment will be amazing. A story you’ll carry forever. Water damage is the worst. It’s destroys everything. It’ll seep into areas you’d never expect, get under tile, behind stone, just wreak havoc. But you got this! Once you get all the damaged materials out, hire a contractor to help assess.
Guests who come over can play piano -it’s a joy to all!
We are 14 years into our project. An 1895 house that had water and electric to the outside ONLY. We are 62 and should have started earlier for this kind of project. You are young so just keep at a steady pace. GOOD LUCK !!!!
What an amazing adventure it must be to see it all coming along! Good luck to YOU!!
@@qrissy3742 : Thank you so much. I wish it could be done sooner than later. ✌🏻❤️
Get as many videos of the house renovation as possible! We will pay for that roof! It looks like such an amazing house, just so unique and special! Perfect for you❤
Yes! They should milk that renovation for all of the money they can ☺️ . I know I'll be watching every video.
100%
I think one of the major things to consider working on repairing first is the roof because if it 1. rains 2. snows 3. any bad weather, anything inside will be ruin again. Therefore, repairing the roof needs to go on the top of the to do list. (maybe look for a contractor to help you).
No question roof first!
I was confused why they're getting other things out first.
If you have electricity in there, get a ton of dehumidifiers to help with the dampness!
Add MCM to the title for keyword placement - one of the biggest draws about your home renovation is that it is a MCM house... HUGE audience for that. Also, I found you because of your first video about this house and I subscribed so I could follow your journey. I ended up watching several of your other videos and am now hooked on all of your amazing content. Thankks for taking us along for the ride!
Good point! BUMP
First loooovvveee the creator assist! Second, what is an MCM home and what are so special about them? (I am going to google but I always love to get a fan perspective!)
@@ButyoucancallmeKat midcentury modern! they were built in like the 60s/70s and they're this style with like the wacky paneling and weird furniture and stuff.
@@ButyoucancallmeKat MCM = Midcentury Modern home. It's a specific type of architecture that was built during the mid 1940's through to the end of the 1960's. Hence the name - Midcentury Modern. MCM homes usually are very organic and blend with their surroundings. Google Frank Lloyd Wright for some of the greatest examples of this style of architecture. MCM furniture and houses generally follow a few simple rules - organic, blending with the environment, slow and smooth curved lines, elegant and functional without fancy embellishments. You just know it when you see it. It embodies coolness! I was born in the 1960's and grew up in a MCM home ... watching home and furniture restoration videos from this era bring me a lot of joy and there is the nostalgia factor as well.
@@katedillon1977 thank you!!!
The piano is worth up to 22,000 USD. I think you should keep the pool. You'll love it in the summer and remember it will only look this bad, this year. Get a pump and drain it.
Yes, keep the piano but please get it tuned. :D
If you don't play and it's worth 22K... I would sell
@@meagan9111from historian and conservation point is very valuable keep the piano as original part of the house.
The piano won't be worth nearly that much, that's the list price. Pianos depreciate a lot in normal circumstances and it's not a special piano. Plus if it's had no upkeep for decades and been in such a wet environment, it is likely not in great shape. I'm not an expert, but I would not expect more than 1k and be prepared that it's actually worthless to a buyer because of the cost to repair.
The grand piano, because it’s original to the house, is a treasure for that big room. I would keep it and eventually get it looked at. It’s a lovely focal point for the room.
Y’all gotta get everything out of that house and get dumpster. Put what you want to keep the garage and toss/sell/donate the rest. You’re def gonna need all new subflooring throughout the entire house. This is gonna look amazing when it’s fine but dang it’s gonna be a lot of work!
Keep the pool and the piano! Imagine being in the pool and experiencing that wonderful view!
You two should look into getting one of those containers for trash. They drop it off into the driveway (or where you choose) and then haul it off when it's full. It will probably be cheaper than 100s of trips to the dump!
Absolutely! Thats an amazing idea!
That's what we did when we reno our 1st home.
This, if they allow it in your neighborhood (I can't see an issue with it but sometimes people get testy lol)
Keep the pool, but have a professional drain it, test and replace the pumps and do the annual opening and closing. They can teach you what chemicals you will need and how often to use them to keep the pool clean when it's open. There are some things you let the professionals do, and some things you can do. And if you keep the pool you can make more crocheted bathing suits!
That furniture is so valuable especially any with teak wood that first blue chair that you carried out looked like it had teak wood legs, so retro and cool!!! I love your house and look forward to see final masterpiece!!!!!!! and that piano is freaking awesome - you got a gold mine
Someone has done a lot of construction and renovation here. Rent commercial dehumidifiers from Home Depot, get a 40-yard dumpster, and get a roof on that house ASAP! Keep the pool sell the piano. It's an unbelievably beautiful house It is a worthy undertaking to save it.
Musician here: the piano is a quite good brand like a Mercedes in Piano world (not a Ferrari tho, that would be Steinway & Sons) but it is very decent! First step: protect it at all costs from moisture, once you‘re mostly done renovating get someone to tune it (it‘s quite out of tune at the moment as you can probably hear) and then take lessons and play it occasionally!
It really warms my heart that you're committed to saving as much as you can. Mid Century homes are so frequently demolished because of the issues you're dealing with now. It's a lot of work but I feel you're being realistic with your timeline. Thank you for trying to save such a beautiful house.
You purchased an antique and thriftstore home full of great finds! Keep your vision!
Thank you for trying to rehabilitate this beautiful home to its prior glory.... AND try to save that couch!
Speaking as someone who will not be responsible for cleaning the pool… KEEP THE POOOOOL 👹
Oh, Kathleen! Nice to see you here. Did you renovate your house yourself aswell when you first bought it?
I am so happy for you that the tests came back negative for asbestos! That is such a positive start. Given the state of the roof, black mold is your next concern. My in-laws had to gut and rebuild their home because of it. It made them very sick before they knew what the problem was and they had to move out for about a year. This home you bought is amazing in it's authenticity of the time it was built. And the POOL! it's such a beautiful old structure. I think you should keep it, even if you don't fill it and use it. someday you may want to sell, and that is a stunning part of the property
That green and blue couch is gorgeous. Hope you keep it
yes, this style of couch is a rare find...underneath of it looked healthy so I would redo the foam and fabric then sand the wood, and man it would be an asset for this home...
I have no doubt there’s a whole crowd of us watching who would LOVE to be there working with you.
It looks like the pool is integral to the concrete structure around that edge of the property so "removing" it is probably going to be more complicate and expensive than just leaving it there. If that means just filling it in with concrete, I would suggest turning it into a pond. Add a few feet of concrete to make it shallower, create the pond out of the deeper end and add gravel to the shallower end. Throw in some plants, a little landscaping with pots around, keep the seating and make it a garden area.
That's what I would do, affordable and beneficial for the environment and it compliments the home and the design.
But before anything, have it checked for structural integrity. Then get quotes on if the pond would be cheaper and better long run, or if the pool would be. While doing this, have all the sprinklers checked. Those most likely need to be repaired. Otherwise, you will have a huge water bill and pond in the yard. Just to add onto this comment. 😊
Keep it, don’t fill it.
If you turn it into a fish pond you’ll need to dig out the fish poo every couple of years. It’s a disgusting job. A pool is much easier to maintain & adds actual enjoyment.
Be kind to yourself in renovating. You can’t keep everything. Reuse as much as you can. Let go of what you can’t. Every step you take is better than before. Good luck!
Keep the piano and the pool! Those are so cool
So excited to follow this journey! The house is/was once a gem. I hope you can somehow save it without ruining your health for good. Mold can really make you disabled in many ways. Please be safe, hire experts to help you along. Don't touch things with bare hands or breathe the air inside. Good luck and happiness to you guys!
It's strange because I mostly catch renos when they are near the end and there is so much content already, but this one is only just beginning, I'm looking forward to seeing this one! I used to be a millennial gray person but now, I definitely see the appeal of houses like this.
I agree! I want to binge watch this project but it’s only just beginning, notifs are ON. 😂🫶🏻
My grandma converted her pool into a garden once the kids moved out. She filled it with mulch to where the stairs roughly ended. It gives me so many sweet memories from my childhood helping her in that garden. Might be a fun way to pay tribute to the pool without having to maintain it.
I saw someone online recently who added a roof and turned their old pool into a wine cellar/underground storage. I thought it was a really clever idea because its already a insulated, watertight underground area and if you have no desire to maintain pool you can still utilize the space and makes it easier for someone to turn back into a useable pool later vs filling in!
This is such a nice idea, speacially with the one they have, it would be a beautiful garden. I’m sure they have some dope native Canadian flowers to cultivate.
this comment section is so nice and wholesome
good advice, genuine excitment and everyone is looking forward to you making this house a gem again
very excited to stick around and see this come together
Oh dear lord!!! I’ve rehabbed houses before but this is epic. If the heat works, put it on to dry things out. Humidifiers, fans, open the windows! Get a large dumpster or else you’ll be tripping all over the trash. Get that roof done asap or all your work will be for naught. Be cautious about that mold. Keep the piano but get moisture desiccants and a dehumidifier rod. I’ll be watching your progress. Gooood luuuuuck🎶
This is probably a weird comment among all the good advice: I love the new dynamic with the guy, because of the nature of your career, you need a partner willing to help you (especially with a massive project like this) and this guy is really doing a great job collaborating and helping you to make really great content and probably go further in this career because I can see a lot of growth coming your way with this reno content :)
I was thinking the same thing. They mesh really well together. He matches her energy so well
@@daniellemartin9896 fr! Us danielles spot those green flags
I thought this too. They seem to compliment one another very well! 👍👍💗
Thank you for not over editing the process! You show how much work this really is and you don't make it magically beautiful! Thank you for being genuine with this whole project
A note about the pool; you only have to clean it once, and then do keep-up maintenance after that! I cannot wait to see this house turn into the gem that I know you will turn it into!!! ❤
It's a baby grand piano. Kawai is a good brand. You can usually find the serial number if you peak behind the key cover when it's halfway open. Or sometimes it's on the bottom of the piano.
OMG, please make these videos as long as possible; we want to see EVERYTHING! 😆15 minutes is not enough!
OMG we went from Thrifting sewing, crocheted knitting to house, renovations. It’s like a dream come true lol you’re truly my favorite creator. I hope nothing makes a turn for the worse.!!!! and all goes well
I hope you keep the piano! I always feel that no home is complete without a musical instrument of some kind, and a baby grand is one of most badass ones you can have! The fact that it's original just adds so much to the richness of the history of the home. I'm sure learning piano as an adult would be super rewarding!
When our house flooded, we put giant fans to help dry it out. Maybe where the sun doesn’t hit you’d benefit from them?
Ok, my 2c... keep the pool (it's a much later project but integral to the house), sell the piano to add $$$ to your restoration fund, and always wear gloves!!! Great to see the heavy-duty masks. I doubt the soft furnishings are savable due to black mold spores, but at least you have those items on film. Curate and keep what you can (safely) and remember to stretch and take breaks. My back felt sore just watching you both LOL. I'm all in for this fabulous ride x Look after yourselves.
Jenna! You are literally living my dream right now. The mid-century house, the fact it was owned by an architect, has some of his work, the furniture, the views, oh my heart! I’d say kept the pool and piano for sure. I can’t to watch your progress for the next 2 years!
Keep the pool. It will be a joy in the summer and the source for so many memories. In the winter, install a cover to keep out the debris and make maintenance easier. Hire a pool company for regular maintenance. It’s actually fairly cheap.
Impressed so much was accomplished. Bummed about the couch. That was an amazing piece, and no one thought to put a tarp over it?!
I love that every time I see another piece of content from this house, the PPE is more intense
“Don’t trip. Don’t trip times two” made me chuckle hehehee. He’s so sweet ❤
Love the lamps. Love everything 💖
If the pool is a fear you can opt to transform it into a ecological pond as those take care of themselves and only need a bit of help here and there depending on how you want it too look. A swimming pond is also easier to let run itself.
I think you need a dumpster and some big garbage cans to pick that stuff up.
And some wheelbarrows. Can’t believe they were bagging all the waste. 😂
yeah like wheel barrows would even make sense
This home is going to be so cool! Two years of renovating content? Yes please! Maybe some smaller home decor crafts in there now and again (like sewing curtains, crocheting coasters or making airdry clay candlesticks etc). Get a dumpster and keep celebrating every win. I bet the midcentury modern niche on youtube will love to see this also
Yes we would :) loving this!!!
I have multiple points to cover.
First, the shallow stuff.
YES, do please keep the pool. As other have mentioned, ONE clean-up gets it done, then maintenance to keep it clean.
You can get the lip of the pool replaced with edge tiles and the bottom and sides can be re-plastered brand-spankin-new. THAT means you don't actually have to clean it. Just pump it out, muck it out, fix the drains. (Okay, not a small project, but do-able.)
YES, please do keep the piano.
HERE's something you may not have considered: There are Apps that teach piano AND some of them sponsor videos. There are ALSO YT channels of pianists who enjoy playing in public spaces and post videos, etc. I don't know that they would help you restore that old classic piano... but I also don't know that they wouldn't. SOMEONE MIGHT help you with that project purely for the sake of Content (expecially if it involves collaboration and clout) or they may be willing to help you find assistance with that project. Those piano apps might not help, BUT... if you show them your Channel and share the piano restoration project, then once you get that piano restored, I'm sure they would be more than happy to sponsor a video (or series of videos) of you using their App to learn how to play on that newly-restored instrument.
Might be Worth pursuing.
NEXT: Furniture.
I am absolutely certain those chairs and the couch are high-quality furniture. However, the cloth and cushions are contaminated. Horribly. ALL IS NOT LOST, though. Take pictures. Then carefully remove the fabric and padding (masks & gloves!) and take them outside to dry-out on a warm, sunny day.
Next, take it all to a furniture reupholstering shop. INFORM them that they were rained-on and probbly moldy. The reupholsterer can take the necessary care to remove the remaining cloth, then refurbish the frames (as needed), stain and seal the wood, then replace the padding and reupholster everything with a cloth of your choice. (Show them the photos and they could possible get the same cloth, to restore all of them to their prior glory.)
NEXT: Flooring.
That hallway looks like it needs the sub-floor ripped out and replaced... but the fact it holds your weight suggests the framing under it is still sound. You'll have to do some mold abatement, to preserve that wood, but I think all it needs is re-do the floor. Does that magazine you found show the floor in the hall? Do you want to replace carpet, or maybe put in wood flooring?
Decisions, decisions...
FINALLY: The roof. (Not a lecture.) And... do you have an attic?
My old roof had to be replaced years ago and they removed all the shingles AND the wood sheathing that goes under it. They'll have to check for mold and possibly do mold abatement before continuing. I recommend you also get a look in the attic (if the home has one) to see what's up there... and what condition it's in. If it's a flat roof, consider checking the drainage.
This is an Opportunity. A new roof is an opportunity to have insulation put in. That's A Good Thing.
Lotsa work, but fun-fun-fun.
Following.
Looks like I found you at the right time. You just bought your abandoned house and plan to renovate it. When I saw the first tour I knew I had to subscribe to see the transformation. This will be interesting. 😁
As a piano player I would say: sell the piano. Those type of pianos can get difficult to maintain and tune. And you can use the money to get a structural engineer to check those wood structures.
For the pool, you could keep the structure and skate there, or add some stairs, some plants and chairs and there you have a nice lounge
Skate park!!!!
@@faeriesmakunderground bunker!
.i agree micsan
Absolutely keep the piano and start lessons right away. (After a tuning .) The renovation will be done in two years? A half hour of practice every day will make her a competent pianist right when the house is done. She’ll never buy a grand piano again! Or put in a pool! The HOUSE needs them! It’s perfect!
OMG! The side-table, chairs,lamps. That place has some beautiful unique pieces! Gorgeous furniture. I honestly can’t wait for this place to come together, it’s gonna be absolutely stunning. A home for life! ✊🏾
Whatever nick-nac and furniture not wanted back into the house, please allow us, the viewers, a chance to take it off your hands and make the financial burden just that bit lighter.
Guys its all infested with mold...
I think once you have the yard work back to looking good and the pool cleaned and looking nice, you will want to keep the pool. It's such a cool looking pool! It's awesome just having all the wet floor up and out. Now it can start to dry out. And with everything stripped back, you can see what needs to be done. You should get all of your friends and family together and have a clean up day. Some can tackle the house, others the yard. Rent a big garbage bin. Even with all the damage, this house has a huge wow factor. You haven't given us a vies of the whole outside of the house. But what I've seen it's amazing.
I’m DEFINITELY staying here for the next two years to see this beautiful house finished! It was a pleasure to watch it and I’m very excited to see your journey.
I was looking forward to this video so much! Can't wait to follow you along this journey!!
Random Fact: The snow in "The Wizard of Oz" was asbestos.
I gave some major side eye to my TV when y'all said you didn't think asbestos was banned in the US. I live in New England & my grandfather's career was building houses with his brother/father. I had heard a lot of things & would have bet actual money that it was banned. So, imagine my surprise when I looked it up just now & discovered that no, it is not banned. I swear, this country is an actual fever dream sometimes.😭
Asbestos is the worst. We mined it in Australia and exported it to the world but it killed so many people. It’s been banned here since Dec 2003 - should have been much earlier. We’ve known how dangerous it is since the late 80s.
Get the roof and exterior water tight first! Then start on the inside with dehumidifiers running constantly.
This is the most moist house I've ever seen. 😱 Fans and dehumidifiers for everyone!
I suggest using all the plastic tubs around the house to collect the carpet, etc, take them downstairs and toss them when you get a dumpster. It is a lot easier to fill the tub than a bag. Also, if the carpet and underlayment is dry, cut it into 3-4 ft strips, and roll it up. It should be easier to take it out.
Before deciding about the pool, look into natural pools! The plants do most of the cleaning!
Most Frank Loyd Wright and houses simular to them, have roofs that leak. It is a risk with flat roofs. My husband and I have bought 5 fixer - uppers over the years. Very rewarding work. We are close to 70 years old now, and the physical work is too much for us. Thanks for showing this!
You are absolutely correct. Falling Water is a joke. My childhood home, which still stands, has never leaked. My architect father designed it. I grew up having no respect for Frank Lloyd Wright.
Love your videos. Good luck with your reno! Btw, in which city is this home you’re renovating? All the love
This is going to be an awesome series. I can’t wait.
I like reading the comments, along with watching your incredible adventure! Yes, I'll subscribe and follow you for two years. But I appreciate the words of caution about black mold. Also, watch out for the electrical system which probably has moisture intrusion, (have an electrician check it out), and the strength of the flooring with rot. Check with your doctor about your vaccinations. Shower off each day when you're done, and keep wearing the face masks and gloves.
I am 💯% committed to this series, hooked by your IG. That being said please heed the warnings of the mold people, your health is paramount to any financial gain. Also your story has made me look into a roof leak I have had over my office for YEARS, turns out there is white fungus growing on rotted wood directly above my head 😵
Get and run a good dehumidifier in there as much as possible, it will help keep the damp down and prevent mold from spreading
Look up the Australian town of Wittenoom , the dust of the streets is dust from the Blue Sky Asbestos Mine , it has been removed from all maps and it is prohibited for people to go there.
Heck yes keep the pool. It is a lot of maintenance, but with those mountains in the bkg?! Totally worth it to float around staring at the view. Plus imagine all the fun tile designs that could fit in there lol
Watching the renovation videos is going to be the best two years of my life!!!
Kawai is a good make. My father was in the piano business. After being exposed to serious fluctuations in temperature over decades, it's amazing you can play it at all. That fact alone speaks to the quality.
Hi guy came across your channel first time when you first bought this house and as I'm seeing and looking I do a little bit of DIY house projects myself i was expecting the floor and the moisture may have caused more mold underneath on the Subflooring which isn't good either but also if it was that wet for so long the white mold you see on the carpet is like bread mold it's the black red and yellow mode I would suggest getting the house tested for and you can physically see it in the specified colors if you breath that it will cause fungal diseases in lungs so be careful I've dealt with mold before it is not good if got to the studs of the house the bones u may have more work for u be careful hope this info helps have a great day and good luck
p.s Sometimes you may not see mold on the surface but it doesn't mean its not in the air or behind walls under floors anyway not trying to scare you just watch out guys have a good week yall
Hi Jenna , when it’s safe enough you can get a dehumidifier to take the moisture out of the air in the house
Very impressive, you two are a great team. Good luck, please look into mold remediation. Just for your overall health long term it will be a good thing for the property and for you. Happy you are salvaging many of the pieces. I know you will do what is best and it is very exciting to see you enter this new experience.
i love the long couch, with the blue and green prints, i hope you can preserve it.
Oh thank goodness , doll. I came straight to your video section. Happy to see you both with a mask on. Oh honey that floor in the living room will haunt me for ever!
Yes i agree w everyone - the roof is priority.
Much love to you ! 😊
As a piano player who has lived off a cheap church donation for years… KEEP IT!!!!!!! it is soooo worth it to learn like at least ONE song you know and it can be very nice decor too…. And yes I think you should keep the pool, it is gonna be so worth it and all the gunk can easily be cleaned if you got the right equipment. Also super handy for the summer! Anyways, cant wait to follow yall on this…. literally my dream to restore an abandoned house just like this one
I love Shoot the Moon! Do not tilt it. It’s difficult but once you get it, it becomes easier.
Keep the piano and take lessons.
With the pool you could also use it as a natural pond with plants. There are many options, also to use it in a complete different way ❤
Honestly I’m so jealous of that amazing piano!