Restoring Our Victorian : Episode 4 Little Janie Before & After
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 14 ก.ค. 2021
- Watch what can be accomplished in 24 hours with a little vision, a little paint, and a lot of sweat. We'll take this neglected 1930's cottage and turn her into a delightful place to call home while we work on her big sister next door. Learn how bargain shopping and planning can give your space a designer look at a bargain price!
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Wow guys, lovely transformation. It’s amazing what a good scrubbing and a bit of paint can do. I remember momma taking a “quality” pan off the top of the neighbors trash can. I was embarrassed… but learned a valuable lesson. Momma was on a $16 a week grocery budget raising a family of five. The neighbor bought the best of the best and tossed it in the trash because she was too lazy to scrub it. Momma took the pot in a scrubbed it up, I think she still uses today at the age of 83, it has served her well for close to 50 years… and still looks new.
I had a neighbor who shopped at the Limited and was my size. She didn’t donate her gently worn clothes, she tossed them in the garbage. Limited makes nice work clothes. I always got compliments on my wardrobe that was 80% dumpster finds.
8:13 Mom always said white walls are for people scared to make a decision. If she wanted light walls she'd choose the palest color on the color chip strip. Thank you for not using gray. There's a millionaire ex-couple on HGTV that does mostly everything in gray and I think their projects look like the poster child for depression, the mental illness, not the era.
I completely agree about that millionaire couple on HGTV!!!! I have so much to say about the “designers” on HGTV… but I won’t 😜
@@OurRestorationNation every video of yours that I watch I immediately think, "this is so much better than anything I've ever seen on HGTV".
You have to keep in mind that flippers are not designing houses for someone specific or for magazine beauty. It's proven that white and gray sell houses because anyone walking in the door can imagine putting their stamp on the blank slate. And if you watch multiple flipping shows on HGTV, you'll see how each show tweaks the "blank slate" to the buyers in that region. What sells like hotcakes in Southern CA might not move the same in Houston or Atlanta or Chicago, etc.
I call gray, “Prozac Paint.”
I happen to like that warmer gray color on my walls. I warm it up in Winter with poppy red and orange accessories, and when I'm ready for a Spring refresh, replace the red/orange palette with crisp white and yellow. For the Summer, this year I added royal blue, and in the fall, I am doing some turquoise, I think. I like variety, so the warmer neutral shade is great for me. Just saying that there are lots of different opinions, and I wouldn't push my choices on anyone.
Aw "Be brave, tuck in, work hard" is my new house motto 🥺♥️
What I LOVE is that you avoid gray paint at all costs and don’t blow out walls for “open concept. I find those two things predictable, unimaginative, and evidence of an inability to think for oneself. The above will be next decade’s redos for sure. Love how everything you do is so unique and timeless…you two have true talent.
I cannot stand it when people do the open concept in a historic house. It looks too much like a glorified double wide trailer.
The house is now a home, and not a furniture store display. It looks incredibly comfy, and I could easily live there. Re the living room couch, if the staining cannot be removed, you can always put a colorful "throw" over it.
Yeah I hate those new show room looks
Thank you Bob- I always want my homes to look like they’ve evolved over time, been both curated and found, and feel REAL. Who wants to live in a sterile showroom?? Not me!!
The cushions were still wet when we filmed 🙈If they don’t dry lovely then a beautiful throw it will be!
@@OurRestorationNation, I was wondering how you were drying the couch and chair after washing it at the car wash? Just letting it sit outside in the hot sun? I've never thought of washing furniture at the car wash.
Melly is stunning, but Janie is an understated beauty. 😍😍😍
I found your channel when you just purchased this property and have enjoyed every video thus far. I must tell you though, I’ve fallen a bit in love with you both over this one! The frugal finds, the joy in the process, and especially the “I will never paint walls gray” - YES!!
So, thank you
If it’s trendy, you won’t see me doing it 🤣🤣🤣
Same.
I painted our first bathroom in 1982 gray. I had black and white tile to work with. All of the towels were navy and I received tons of compliments on that room.
@@cleanlivingwithcindi3055 I found a pinstripe wallpaper from c 1910s or 1920 and love that gray with white, The key is yo not go overboard and to add a color, too.
I'm one of the heathens that actually doesn't mind gray - but I like it more as an accent/trim color to complement tones (pure hues with gray mixed in to give it a lighter, softer, more springlike feel) or in place of a cream (like off-white gray instead of off-white cream, still very very light and bright). Too much gray is definitely a no-go
Your husband is such a sweet man. I JUST WANTED TO SAY...YOU'RE DOING AN AWESOME JOB!😊
She's a beautiful little house. You guys could have the Victorian, I'd buy her in a hot second and call her my forever home. :) She looks great.
That’s amazing what a little decor and cleaning can do. I could live in that house now. And bonus, no fake books decor or word “art”. You’re a good decorator.
I decided that I need to feed my brain a healthier diet, and your videos are on the menu. I especially love the respect that you have for each other. Your enthusiasm for what you do is a joy to watch. Thanks for sharing the joy. I'm also the kind of gal that wears makeup and jewelry while doing my chores.
Oh I love this comment Rita! Thank you!
I'm ready to move right in. You know one person garbage, is anothers treasures. Keep up the fun and interesting videos, thanks from FL.
Same here. I knew she would be lovely with a little elbow grease and a paint job.
I laughed when I heard you mention the grey walls. My feelings exactly.HA!
I've been living the eclectic lifestyle for a long time and the wonder of it is every piece has a story to tell.
Love your style.
Heck yes to the “I will never paint a wall grey.” You did a fabulous job on Janie! And I get the whole thrift/freebie thing. I got all the base cabinets for my giant sewing table (all 12 of them) for only $100. A new coat of paint and some inexpensive hardware and they all match now. Grand total for my cabinets now $136. I And I am getting a bargain on my countertop because my neighbor makes countertops, so we are doing trade off work. And your kitchen inspired my sewing room, all blues and marble.
I watched this first thing this morning at 6 am. Woke Jeff up yelling about antique furniture going through the car wash. Then had to stifle my judgemental ways to remember an old green tweed feeling couch from the 70s that we used 2 big bottles of original pine sol in 1995 to get the stink out of. You guys rock so much😀 thank you for a wonderful show to watch. 🦄🦄🦄sincerely Jeff's wife Rebecca.
Isn't it interesting when you can see beyond the present and develop what you see with a little bit of cleaning and polishing. You've turned - what you've completed thus far - into something spectacular. I also have to add, you and Kevin appear to be a match made in heaven. Y'all are so compatible, and that's such a rarity in today's world. It's FUN, when you're having FUN, and have the ability to share it with someone you truly care for....
Thank you, thank you, thank you for not going with the grays and the latest farmhouse trend. Real farmhouses never had that much white. I live in a 1927 model, it took us years to restore, but it's a real farmhouse. Two incubators in the bathroom, eggs in the kitchen, and milk bottles for the calves by the sink and whatever got brought in from the garden on the table. I wish I had a little more style because I love what you did with Janie. Keep giving us those wonderful ideas! Blessings
I've use Odoban to get rid of smells. It was a recommendation from an antique shop owner. It works great!!
You two are just adorable. With some other couple shows you can tell it's fake or exaggerated. This is genuine and sweet.
Janie is adorable! Can't wait to see the kitchen, bath and 3rd bedroom. I know it'll be worth the wait!
You two are so hilarious & inspiring! Janie looks fantastic. My last little house was a sweet 1950s bungalow. It got "everything" over 5 years. Now I'm in a new house that lives like an oldie...but searching for another project. I'm also looking for a lovely man who loves restoring houses as much as I do (lol)--something my dog isn't much help with!!
The jade green room is awesome!! Your videos are always so informative and honest and encouraging. I’m renovating a 1917 home currently, so this series could not be better timed. Thank you for sharing the good, the bad, and the ugly!!
I've been remodeling a 1916 farmhouse way out in the country for 28 years now. Good luck!
Just goes to show with a lot of imagination and little money anything can be made to look like a million bucks, great job!
“I’m a frustrated Egyptologist” is a whole vibe apparently 😂
I just love what you two do. These beautiful projects have so much heart and soul in them, and I really appreciate your thoughtfulness for each space. Your love for each other is brought to life in these homes! I love watching all your updates and am so glad I’m not the only one who loves a good thrift!!
Okay, these two are adorable, so sweet together and fun to watch.
I absolutely love you people. Great sense of humor is my favorite part. Keep up the good work!!!!!
I knew you would make it into a true treasure. I’m amazed just how beautiful it turn out. Not everyone likes things that are old n have so much character n stories to tell but this gal loves everything you put into her. The younger generation just doesn’t appreciate it at all. They’d probably go in there n paint that fireplace brick white or whatever. Your my kind of shopper n have good taste too.
Can’t wait to see what goodies you find to keep in Janies house. ♥️♥️😊👍👍
"Gray makes me mad" ME TOO! I love your choice of colors and how you've chosen to decorate.
I just love y’all! You guys have such fantastic personalities. And Laine, I also absolutely love your decorating style! You brought so much life back into the house!
I learned how to drive a stick shift at 16 on Galveston Beach in a 56 Corvette. Very intimidating and awesome at the same time. I 70 now and can still drive a standard like no body business.
Pink used to be a popular color for dining rooms because by candlelight it makes a lady's complexion look amazing.
Some day I want to live in a pink house. Maybe adobe. With palm trees swaying in the breeze and tropical flowers blooming! Your videos are inspirational. I can dream can't I?! 😁🌺🏖️
Janie is beautiful! This is why i love thrift stores…you just never know what you will find!
I love your channel! I grew up in (and still live in) a city with lots of historic houses (mostly 1700's-early 1900's), many of which are well preserved and loved. I recently bought my first home, a 1930's colonial. It's so true that you have to look past the dated decor and dirt. A cheery paint job works wonders, and thrifted art and furniture brings so much character to a room. I think we've only bought 3 items new - everything else was free or thrifted.
OMG, I can’t believe you said that gray makes you mad! I told my husband that, too. He laughed at me and thought I was being ridiculous!
Also, love it that you took the chairs to a car wash and washed them that way. Great idea!
You put so much blood sweat & tears into this kitchen. And I for one appreciate that you restored everything instead of replacing all of those cabinets that have all the character. And it's so wonderful you have it to stay in while you work in the victorian.
Metal wall hangings look like Macintosh from Scotland
Oh my goodness that’s house is very pretty!!! You have it decorated perfectly!!! Amazing how warm and inviting it is!!
You two are so cute together and make a great team gettin’ it done! Thank you for bringing your viewers along this adventure. Educational, inspirational and truthful. I look forward to your next 😊
Thank you, thank you, thank you! I knew I loved you both but when Laine said "You're never gonna see me ever paint anything grey because that just makes me mad" I could have kissed her through the computer screen! I am so SICK of seeing beautiful homes with awesome woodwork turned into these stark, soul-less buildings of white woodwork and grey walls. They suck the life out of these beauties! I love you Barrys! xoxo lol
What the two of you have done with this home is beyond words. I hope you two get offered a television show.
Your description is spot on because King Tutankhamun's tomb was discovered in 1922 and inspired the Egyptian art deco iron pieces you hung on the wall, I really love them.
That Corvette was beautiful!!!
I adore the fan quilt in the Jade Room. Everything looks great!
It looks amazing! I appreciate when you mention the specific products you use. I'd never seen anyone in the old house YT community say what they actually use to clean really dirty but finished wood in the houses they're restoring (you said in another video you use linseed oil soap). That's incredibly helpful because I'm moving into a Victorian next month and picking up a lot of used furniture to fill it after only renting my whole life.
You're an egyptologist? I'd love to hear more about that.
"I'm never going to paint anything gray because that just makes mad." So agree!
It's a lovely little home. Glad I had the chance to spend the week there. While working on the other home.
We are thankful for your hard work Mike!!!!
I somehow stumbled across your TH-cam channel this morning, have been captivated by your passion for restoring beautiful old homes and had to subscribe!
Miss Mellie’s is gorgeous, even through the neglect.
I’ve watched the introduction to Miss Mellie,episode 1 and am on episode 4, Miss Janie now …where has the morning gone?!
Lanie and Kevin, you are so inspirational and crazy, crazy great 👍🏻 that is!!!!!
I’m excited to join you guys on your journey to restore this beautiful Victorian!
Looking forward to ……
PS. I love your philosophy toward old homes!!!!
You definitely deserve a “show” of your own!!!!
We are in a new decade. It is time for gray to GO! Janie looks GREAT!
WOW! Miss Janie looks amazing! Cant wait to see what you do next!
I did the same thing with a couch and chair. They were fairly new but they were caked with dirt. We live in an arid area and it was a hot day. I used a hose, wetted them , sprayed with 409 and let it sit for awhile. I think I did a little scrubbing with my hands. I rinsed with the hose on the strongest stream and they came out brand new! I thought I was the only crazy one but it works!😊
Such a sweet little bungalow! It always amazes me what can be done with some elbow grease and imagination! Charming!🌸
I can always see potential for just about any home or piece of furniture or ANYTHING.
Which reminds me of a time my now EX coming home to an old Hoosier cabinet in pieces in the front yard. He said "PLEASE tell me you didn't pay money for that". Well I did! And we were so poor that I had to pay it out month by month. I couldn't restore it to original. It wasn't an expensive piece anyway. Not oak even. But I love how it turned out and I have it in this tiny apartment I've been forced to occupy. I wish I had other options. Someday!
Awesome transformation! Especially in the short time frame. Love it!!
Enjoy your videos so much! You do a wonderful job both restoring and educating. It makes me sad when period details are lost when "fixing up" older homes.
I love the art of the lady and man in the living room! I wish I could find something like that in Oregon. You TWO are the cutest, your relationship is what dreams are made of. You respect each other, work together and LAUGH a lot.
You look great in that corvette !!!!!!!
I’m so glad I’m not the only one who gets paint everywhere 😂 my ponytail always dips in the roller tray & I end up flicking it everywhere! I’ve just finished painting three floors of my home & all the wooden skirting & the ceilings alone alongside having a full time job. It’s taken forever but it’s so nice now it’s done!
I am so amazed by what you two accomplish in such a short time. Beautiful! It gives inspiration to others, for sure.
Janey looks AMAZING 😍 I think taking the couch to the carwash was a brilliant idea. I have my grandmother's french settee and it's been sitting in the garage for 5 years so I'm definitely going to give it a go xx
Beautiful car!!! We were born the same year!!!...love all your finds...it's amazing what you can find in thrift stores
Wow! Amazing job guys, humongous difference!!! Well deserved nap time haha. Loved the 58 corvette, suits you well brother! And the paint sprayer! Took an all day job to an hour????? Very smart! The decorating was fabulous Laine but I knew it would be. Fell in love with the half pollster bed, never seen one like that either. Much love, pride and energy to you both, from your tn hillbilly!!
She looks beautiful! Amazing work in a short time! I love decorating with found items. When I moved into my current home 4 years ago after traveling I had to start from scratch. I was gifted several things, but I found everything else at our magical little thrift store in town. My friend said I could be on the show "design in a dime." I love decorating. I've also since really loved antiquing. I have so many incredible once in a lifetime pieces. 💖
Love this so much! The first home my husband and I purchased was exactly like Little Janie...it was a gorgeous 1939 home that just needed TLC and interior help. Lots of scrubbing, paint and touch-ups and we turned a dump into a palace! It's amazing how just cleaning a home and giving it a fresh coat of paint can do so much. Loving your channel and all the restoration tips!
Literally what you're describing about walking into a small house that smells like cat pee describes our experience house hunting last week. We're putting an offer on the house tomorrow. It was cluttered and smelled like dog/cat pee, had green fixtures, dark painted ceilings and heavy drapes covering all the windows so it had no light. We pulled back the curtains and imagined ripping up the dark stained shag carpet and fell in love. I really hope that no one else can see past it.
They rarely can. I’m glad you’re smarter than that. 😃
I now drive around looking for houses for you and Kevin to restore lol. Massachusetts might just be a little to far. Love your channel.
Have you thought about chalk painting the chair and couch ? Chalk painting upholstery can completely change the entire look of the furniture. Love the rocking chair !
Wonderful vlog. The change in Janie is amazing. You did such a super job in such a short time. Like you I could live there. Wish I could give this a thumbs up a million times.
I thought Janey was going to be boring and she is gorgeous instead. Gorgeous work all round x
love this! I can see beyond the dirt/stuff.
Beautiful, and the two of you are amazing!
I love how simply you furnished this. It proves simplicity is beautiful!!!! And Laine, your hair in this video is GORGE!!! 🔥 ok...you too Kevin. Don't want to leave anyone out!!! Watching all that work make ME need a nap!!! Great work!!♥️
Amazing!!!! Please do a before and after video of the outside of the house ! 🥰 As a gardener I’m dying to see the yard transform lol ❤️ much love to you both!
This was a fun transformation. Would love to see what you do to the kitchen and bathroom
In December 2020 I bought a house from 1954. It was occupied at the time but dingy to say the least. I'm still moving in after 7 months but just adding peices that I have or found makes it feel more like me. Love watching y'all!!
You two must be magicians!
Beautiful.
What a transformation! LOVE IT. The platform rocker is a true find. My mom's platform rocker I made into a "covered wagon" with the aid of a mop and broom and a sheet. I even tried a nail bucket underneath. Now I have the rocker.
The fox and all the art work are the mood setters for me. They add interest and draw you into the composition. This makes the space infinite and only your imagination determines the journey.
I could look at decorating magazines all day but your vlog ACTUALLY GETS ME OFF MY BUTT to shop the contents of my house. Huzzah.
Ya’ll are such an inspiration! My husband and I just bought a 1892 Victorian and it’s somewhere in between having to stand in the floor fixing joists and needing a massive scrubbing. Once we dig in this week we will know more. Watching your videos I know we can do it! Thanks for sharing your beautiful restorations! P.S I can’t stand the grey trend either!
I can’t wait to see the kitchen and bath!
I love your decorating style! You found some great pieces and the house looks inviting and airy. Greetings from Finland!
Because of my always looking for ideas of how to tackle projects in a 125yo+ home, your YT channel popped up. I did a little catching up on some of your past videos, including "Louise's" story as I am familiar with Louisville, GA. The risk of living in a "tinder box" of wonderfully sturdy heart pine is always there, but worth it. You have handled so much with dignity and respect for the original builders and owners, and there is just nothing like the character, beauty and craftsmanship in an older home. That said, I saw in one episode where you were using heat to removing paint from a newel post and balusters. I have been researching the use of the newer 'paste' called "Peel Away" by Dumond (sp?). You paint it on in a thick layer, then cover it to cure, then it peels off multiple layers of paint attached to the cover paper. Our staircase definitely has lead paint within the many layers which are so thick in some places that you can barely see the design carved in the wood. So, I have been toying with trying the Peel Away in one location first. Would love to see more homeowner videos or examples of use as I make my decision. Sorry so long-winded!
The infra-red gun is not a “heat” gun in the traditional sense and does not vaporize the lead creating harmful fumes. It is a safe and fast way to remove paint.
We have used peel away- it does work, but it is very messy and extremely expensive if used properly. I’ve never had it “work as advertised”, meaning it takes all the layers off at once and takes them off with the paper. To get the best effect from it you have to use a layer about 1/8 inch thick, and so your $60 bucket is good for about one side of one door. It’s very very messy.
The infra-red remover is expansive but it’s a one time investment that saves money in the long run. That’s why you’ll see if using it rather than chemical strippers now
I also can see beyond! As an artist I see possibilities! Noticing others can't as well... My husband is a remodeler, so we create a good team. Love what you have accomplished!
Brilliant, just brilliant.
Hi, I just want to say that you have a new fan. I just found you last week and I have 'binging" with your videos. I even put TH-cam on my TV so I could see it better and easier. You are an adorable couple and so knowledgeable, not to mention darn good workers. I started watching out of order unfortunately and I just saw your home that burned. What a tragedy but thank God you were not there. And you have such a good attitude about it, you grieved but came up swinging. Good for you. Best Wishes in all your endeavors, I am thoroughly enjoying you and your work. I've been in love with these old houses forever. Thank you. Terra
Thank you so so much Terra!!! We appreciate you being here. We are way active on Instagram so join us over there
Love you guys! Always look forward to your videos and posts. Learn something every time and best of all, your positivity and joy! Much needed in our world today. Nok Out is another great product that actually works to eliminate and disinfect any gross odor/surface you can imagine. It's non-toxic and can literally be sprayed on an animal or person if needed. Comes in handy if you have a run in with a skunk!
Beautiful home!! I do junker a necking (trash picking). I found an old fold up rocking chair plus a kitchen table that has a metal top and drawer in the middle and old wooden wheels.
Love, love, love the transformation!
That jade bedroom makes my heart happy. What a beautiful after. ❤
Laine and Kevin...Soooo fabulous!! I cannot get enough of your restoration work...you both are so meant for one another...it so shows in how you work to bring out hidden beauty...THAT FOX!!! More info PLEASE! And that BED!!In Laine's room...TO DIE FOR!! Laine, you certainly know what to and what not to splurge on!!! Favorite so far...and a bungalow..who would have thought???
Beautiful beautiful beautiful!! I always look sooo forward to your videos!! Thank you for sharing!!! One little bitty thing... When you make the video go fast like you do, I dont know about anyone else but its too fast and makes me feel dizzy watching.. That would be the only thing I would say negative about this video, other than that FANTASTIC!! I like to use your videos for inspiration on my own historic home
I always use restore a finish. I am working on a beautiful antique post office desk and this product is awesome
The decor looks amazing!
Love what you did for that little house.
I've just recently discovered you and am really enjoying your delightful, educational videos. Thank you so much for your efforts. I hope you take this as a complement, but you remind me of me. We have a lot in common.
I LOVE that you took those chairs to the car wash. My family fostered cast growing up so I KNOW how bad cat pee can be. But you just have to know how to deal with it! So many people are so disgusted by the smell that they can’t bear to be around it for more than 10 minutes and they end up throwing away hundreds of dollars of furniture, clothing, and bedding. I’ve found that enzymatic cleaners like fizzion do the best job at cutting the smell.
I love you both ,you can make these homes look amazing,but I know you both work so incredibly hard ,I wish every thing in life for you both much lv Ann uk xxxx
Someone who hates gray… yes I love you even more!!!! I HATE the gray trend…I’m so sick of it!! Why do you want to live in rooms the color of concrete???
Growing up I couldn't comprehend why someone would want to wear grey clothes,my sister bought a grey outfit and I thought why ?but now I see the trend in my area that a lot of people are using grey siding with black trim and it looks nice.
uh, maybe all they know is institutional living? 🤷🏻♀️😬🤣
People grew tired of beige. Grey was the new beige, but, yeah, a much lighter grey would've even been better! Some people choose grey as a neutral to add a pop of color w/their furniture to balance it out.
I don't want anything grey in my house. As I live on the southern oregon coast and we have enough grey days. Fog fog fog. Don't understand when I see people paint their houses grey. Really. Just look outside on foggy days. There, grey!
@@loritanner4478 I see your point about foggy days! 😉 Must be the opposite contrast here in Tucson, AZ, the sunniest city in the nation - grey (light greys) are still in-style here!
Beautifully done!
Yes! Definitely have to look beyond the filth. We had to look past a lot of filth and some really bad DIY projects and horrible paint when we bought our "Grand Dame".
My decorating doesn't look half as good as what you accomplished in just 24 hours! You have the touch!