It might have been built in the '30s, but it hasn't been vacant that long. It has had doors/siding/roof/ and interior parts upgraded way more recently.
I think it was not used as a residence since the 60’s. It has had a lot of repairs etc though that have allowed it to stand. Taking that this is probably upstate New York from the license plate or very rural New York there is no way this would still be standing after that many winters. The fireplace is modern brick so to speak. The evidence shows that it is an old house though with the log beams in the basement on the original structure.
@@rhetorical1488 1903 Asphalt shingles are an American invention by Henry Reynolds of Grand Rapids, Michigan. They were first used in 1903, in general use in parts of America by 1911 and by 1939 11 million squares of shingles were being produced.
Great job you remind me of a mini version of my husband he spent the last 14 years rebuilding his family home that hits over 200 years old. I have the privilege of living in this with him and on 28 acres. He brought the home back to its original form and much of the furnishings consist of five generations, and my husband is approaching 70 years of age My hats off to you. At one point in time when this home was originally built the entire area belong to his family. It’s now a small town, but still the feel of the country. You basically got one red light in the entire town. I wish you success, and I’m sure you will do it, and do not worry about all the naysayers. They’re not there they don’t know the full scope of what’s going on and what you’re doing and what Hass to be done
@@Chereese0808 my husband’s too private he would not want that at all. he feels the more you go public about your home and the privacy of inside of your home can bring risks
I am impressed of the power of that little excavator, it lifts up those huge pieces of tree and also has no issue in moving your truck aside. That thing is a blessing.
I was a bit worried when I saw you gutting the interior first but I think you stopped and had a think and rightly started in the basement levelling up the floor. I would start with the piles, check that every pile is solid on a solid base and is level throughout the house then you can level up the joists and bearers. This will level the whole structure and amazingly you will suddenly find that windows and doors will open and close without jamming. Next I would repair the roof until it is completely watertight now you have the top and bottom sorted you can continue with the interior. It's a lovely old cabin and deserves your best efforts to make it live again.
I was kinda worried that he was going to pull out enough support that the roof came down on his head, that would've sucked. Yes, the roof is where I'd have started, the moss has weakened the shingles, possibly the boards under them too. I'd go with steel or some sort of asphalt or fiberglass, Lowe's has something called Ondura that I like.
I also bought an abandoned cabin in the woods. Mine was vacant for 30ish years and had trees growing out of what’s left of the roof. I wish mine had an old piano! Still working on mine. Huge project but so satisfying
AWESOME PIANO!!! In 2011 I was going through a terribly painful divorce and was looking for a project to keep my mind from hovering around ideas of being prematurely adjudged by St. Peter (if you understand my attempt at a metaphorical way to describe it). I found a 80-year old piano that somebody just wanted gone. I took it home and stripped it down, taught myself how piano hammers, dampeners, pedals and keys work within the piano. It was probably the most satisfying thing I have ever done. I used the old keys but had to sand them a bit because they had gotten wet over the years & warped. Some were out of order and many of the veneers were broken. I used all the old keys but put new veneers on every key, I installed new pedals, patched the missing pieces of trim... made a music stand for it and all. Once it was finished, I had it tuned. While the man was at my home tuning it, I told him the story & showed him photos. He told me if he had come to tune it before, that he'd have offered to take the piano to the landfill for $100. But since I had already done the work, he urged me to insure it for $30k because it was absolutely worth it. I only did it to keep my mind occupied. I ended up donating it to a youth center a few years later.
Awe man, I love historic house renovation but nothing makes me happier than seeing a Rottie angel. Max is so so precious! They are the sweetest dogs I've ever had the pleasure of meeting. I have my own baby at home who loves chasing us on our four wheeler. I wish the both of you noting but luck, health, and wealth! Can't wait to see how this series continues!
When it said "in the woods " I didn't think your neighbors would be so close. You can see A blue house like right next door,, but I loved watching what you did with the place. 🙂
I'm sure that this cabin was built in the 30's but I don't think it's been abandoned that long. Too many things that are newer since the 1930's. It's definitely old and needs lots of love. You are very good at repairing and rebuilding. Good luck
Yes some where in that time line. it's an abandoned plantation place and I live in one that was built in 1920's and the structure looks similar to the one I live in.
If this was abandoned 100 years ago it would be a rotted pile on the ground today. If left another 20 years it would have rotted pretty fast judging by that roof.
There was very good timber at that time. I live in a house that's over 60 years old and most of the original timber is still good. Only the exposed sections have been replaced. I've done maintenance work on much older houses where the wall linings had to be replaced. When we removed them the timber studs I side were as good as new.
It's a very cool house. I love that you went right to work instead of taking two hours to tell us what you were planning to do someday. Congrats on passing 10,000 subscribers!
Check the inside of the fireplace where it goes into the chimney really well, my house is “Civil War Era” built in 1870 and it has a shelf built into it and it was common for people to hide stuff in them !!
My husband and I bought an old elementary school built in 1950, which reminds me of this renovation job. The ceiling was sinking. The windows were all broken. We got it down to the frame, literally, and started with a new, which took almost a year just to make it livable and it's still an ongoing project.
Eu aqui no Brasil, também fiquei apaixonada pelo trabalho dele, vou acompanhar o canal , assistindo em 10/01/2.024 às 21:13 h . Obrigada por postar este grande projeto , parabéns.
I just found your videos and love the house demo…please don’t pay a lot of attention to all the negative comments.These are your projects and you have invited people to share your visions…Stay true to yourself and keep living your dreams
@@99ProjectsI'm new here just came across this video pretty cool brother I like and subscribed I'm sure a lot of the haters don't know the difference between there a$$ and a hole in the ground keep up dates on the house project love the video have a very merry Christmas and a happy new year awesome dog
asbestos is bs.. dont grind it..your fine.. pink batts are worse.. i wear a mask just for the sht falling,. the glue they laminate wood with, is worse.. chlorine in your water,,plastic bottled water,, where do you want me to stop...@@99Projects
Lost my dad in March and May have been reading the comments and crying my eyes out. The relationship was nowhere near as wonderful as yours and I'm glad to see you know how blessed you were to have such a father. ❤❤❤
I know this house! I drove past it nearly every day for 20 years. I’m eager to see what you do with it! We no longer live in the area so it will be fun to watch 😊
yeah its hilarious it's in the woods meanwhile its next to a road and there is a neighborhood all around, the only reason it looks like it's in some sort of woods because the property have young small trees growing out due to neglect XD its not really in the woods ... nor that remote
I’d also try to save and reuse whatever of the wood that’s still good. Because wood that’s more older and probably used out of old growth wood is much more durable than standard wood of today. And plus it would also cost less money to reuse some of it and it will last longer as well. While more modern wood isn’t grown as long at all there for it’s more at risk for moisture damage and decay,
It gives off a cabin-in-the-woods vibe. I'd love to see the house before and after, seeing the step-by-step transformation. It would reveal how much you've turned it from a creepy, abandoned old cabin in the woods into a completely new and lovely home.
Just an idea for anyone else doing this. I found that if I removed the plaster first it was easier to shovel up, only then remove the lath. Then I wasn't trying to sort through a heap of random rubble. A chute from the first window to a trailer skip is handy too. A big fan blowing at an open window helps keep the air clear. With hindsight, clear out any junk or stones from the area, stepping over it twenty times get old and it's a hazard. I had to take a break occasionally, doing this work is depressing as nothing looks better for a long time, YMMV You were unlucky with that tree, that was a big tap root, lol 😸 This looks like an interesting project, hope it goes smoothly 👍
Excellent stuff. When someone isn't fully committed to finishing the project, I can see setting prorities different. For 100% commitment, I totally agree with your tips. One thing about the fan: the property probably doesn't even have power now. Not everyone has an electric truck with huge battery to run a fan off. Running a genset in the forest...not really cool, althought it's giving out some proper plant food.
@karlwithak. I did wonder about that because there’s no way to retrofit modern insulation and air tightness into an old frame, plus the foundations are a bit meh. But if you just wanted a rental and didn’t have the capital to invest into a rebuild, then maybe? The important part of this building is the roof looked OK so therefore the structure hadn’t failed. If there was wet damp then yeh, raze it just for the plot
@karlwithak. what are you on about? Restoring a property for rental is a very different process to somewhere you’d want to live. Both in capital and materials. You think people are going to drop marble worktops into a rental or something? The whole point is minimising capital outlay. No, the cost of a rebuild is way higher than new plasterboard and fittings, thought that was obvious. Have you never done this before or something? The structure is everything, especially the roof
Too bad the cabin is close to a major road and a train. The noise from the road would be a problem for me. I’m sure you will restore the cabin and it will look great!
reminds me so much of the house I grew up in.. My dad worked endlessly on renovating each room, floor to ceiling in a ten room old victorian... It took 50 years to complete... lol never done. Your new neighbors must be happy to see you putting new life into the old cabin....
Stumbled upon this. Wowza, that’s a huge project. I’m currently in the middle of a hot mess renovation myself. I get frazzled by all that needs to be done. I’ve started making a list before I get to the property and make myself stick by it rather than walk by something and think “ I need to take care of that now”. It has helped immensely and I’m not so overwhelmed. Good luck. I’ll be following your progress. Happy Holidays!
Try building a little disorder in to your list if you can. Build in little 20 minute burst where you just grab randoms things and put them away. That way you get a healthy mix of both and stiff stuck to the list
People knock down houses like this because its so much more cheaper to start from scratch, but it's amazing when you actually rebuild what was there. So amazing keep up the hard work
I don't believe the new ones are as solid as back in the old days I'm grateful he saved it; it gives me hope for mine❤ And with all his skills at that age wow that reminds me of my father (a jack of all trades) definitely pray that all his hard work pays off for em🎉 I thoroughly enjoyed the video
It’s actually NOT ONLY SAFER , MORE EFFICIENT AND LESS OF A HAZARD to demolish this PARTICULAR TYPE OF NON-HISTORIC HOUSE !!! This is not the type of thing that’s a good candidate for a salvage !! It’s a true example of the PERFECT TYPE OF HOUSE YPU WOULD WANT TO DEMOLISH BECAUSE ITS NOT DESIGNED WELL BUILT WELL OR EVEN A NICE LOOKING SPACE AT ALL. I LIKE THESE GUYS THOUGH THEY REMIND ME OF ME BACK IN 1999 when I started my company doing the same !!
Being able to get aerial footage like that is priceless, man. Remember when you would have to pay pretty big coin to get aerial photographs of your land and movies had to rent a helicopter to get video.. times change so fast.
This place has electricity, with standard knob panels, early sheet rock, plank siding, a piano, its only been empty maybe 10 to 20 years ..itd be trashed by elements any longer ... Id say 12 years ... ask the neighbors in the homes across the busy road... theyll tell you Great job working on restoring a lil treasure
This reminds me of remodeling our old 100+ year house. I still remember the smell of of the lattice and plaster. It has a distinct smell. One thing to make it easier on you with all of those intertwined pieces of lattice is if you take a few seconds when pulling it off the wall to put it into a nice pile. That way you can easily grab a huge pile of it at once instead of picking up the pieces one by one. Saves a lot of time for a few seconds of prep.
This cabin was well designed & furnished. Its a blank slate for you too improve with modern furnishings, technology, whatever you desire. The basement is dry. ( Huge bonus there. ) The bay window upstairs! Stained & polished wooden floors, a piano, a brick firplace. Solid colored wall paper, in different colors per room. Someone, either skilled or wealthy built this gem. Good find. ❤
This is right down my alley. I bought a house very similar to yours at least design-wise. I had to gut the upstairs, take out the middle partition, remove the bannister and replace the windows because they leaked so bad. I also tore out the chimney that went through the middle of the house because it was so brittle. A skylight took its place which totally illuminated the upstairs. Yeah I totally get your project.
32:40 That conduit hanging from the basement beams looks like EMT, which wasn't widespread until the 1960's. Before that was Rigid thick wall galvanized conduit, and I don't see any of that, so my guess is that someone was living in this structure at least up to that point.
what got me was your safety, at the start you where showing the outside and there was a wall collapsed in the basement, I've very glad it didn't take a dump while you where working on the upstairs.
Might be better to fix or tarp the roof and make sure the outside is sealed to prevent more dampness coming inside. Lathe and plaster replaced beadboard in the 1900s, drywall sheets began about 1940s. Square nails indicate prior to 1900.
My home was built in the 1850s and square nails where used and the roof had 26 inch wide boards with square nails . Horse hair plaster walls and Maple floors. Bath room put in 1920s.
Nice find, I use to do restoration jobs on old houses. It’s a lot of work but there’s nothing like the feeling when you step back and look at all you accomplished and you saved another one from falling down.
You might not care about asbestos exposure but it'll kill your dog, too. Keep him out and away from there until the build is complete, don't even let him near you with your dirty clothes on.
Some mention this house is from the 1930's.I tend to disagree,the fact that the original Joists still have bark on them says it's more 1800's,with various parts replaced over the decades and changed to suit a family situation. The area around it was probably pasture until 20 or so years ago ,hence the youngish woody weeds growing around the place.
Loved it! Watching you make it your home. Worked side by side for 16 years with master carpenter. Enjoyed gutting his 200 year old home. Built new stairs the lath was a pain. Found newspapers in floors and walls. Thanks for sharing this.😊
Its crazy to think about the lives of the people that lived there before he bought the property. An old piano like that has to be someones Grandma/Grandpa's prized instrument. I can see the family gathered around the living room while someone plays the piano for them all. Precious memories made with that thing.
That piano is over 100 years old. It’s a Henry Miller which the company stopped making back in 1900. The company was sold at that time but that’s an original. Unfortunately it’s not worth anything though. But you’re right, lots of great memories I’m sure!
That place was not abandoned that long. I would say it was abandoned less than 20 years ago. Most people don't realize how fast a house will deteriorate when abandoned. I have seen old houses that were being lived in that ended up sitting vacant for just a few years that really deteriorated fast and within 10 years were in worse shape than this one.
Doesn’t really matter how long it was abandoned it’s the age of it. It has plaster walls not drywall. It probably has held up so well due to how well it was originally built.
While I'm not convinced of 100 years old, the house is old. The house could be 70-80 years old. That is by the construction of the plaster walls and wallpaper used. The reason on why the house is in such okish condition is because the roof tiles are in decent condition and the windows and doors were covered preventing water ingress.
@@Sea-cucumber1151 the thing is the guy who posted the video wasn't saying the building was 100 years old... he was trying to claim it had been ABANDONED FOR 100 YEARS. BIG DIFFERENCE. And wet wall (also known as lath and plaster was still used regularly up into the 1950's in many areas and is still on occasion used today on quality construction but it's getting rare and there's not many people who still know how to do it.
@@mrdan2898 I agree completely. I used to do construction and did restoration work on homes built in the 1880's through the 1930's and remodeling on ones from the 1880's through modern homes and have worked with wet wall (lath and plaster) many times. It's getting rare for it to be used anymore but there are still a few of us who know how to do it.
I hope you can live there in peace . I moved into a 150- 200 year old cabin, it wasn't abandoned. It was actually nice , however there was so much supernatural shit going on there we couldn't stay. Six months we left . It was in 2017 , the man i rented it from sold it in 2019 & its sold 3 more times since then. Each time for less . I sincerly hope you dont encounter the same scenario we did . I dont know you but i have a feeling that is what you've got into on this cabin . Most properities can be cleansed , however there's not a go to service on such things . If the property has been consencrated with Evil , which is rare , there's really nothing you can do . The cabin i mentioned was 1 of many places I've encountered . If you want to talk let me know ! A lot of these older properties stay abandoned for a reason .
@diceymaan to each their own, at least I'm not bitter that's the 1 thing I can't br an atheist over it's the bitterness y'all show and the peace you don't have. come to old Appalachia. we'll see about what you think is fake and what isn't. 😉
Old Homes have great bones. Your wood frame exposed after gutting, shows how super strong it is, my house was built 1935 and is as solid as a rock. You purchased an awesome house!
Please tell me your wife/spouse knows where you are. I kinda freaked seeing you alone out there with all the sketchy floors and that basement. Panic attack. The 1940s is my era of furnishings I choose to live in daily so I appreciated this one. Only 9 minutes in, so far. Thanks for upload. Take care.
I LIVE for projects like this! Subscribed! I love seeing people save the "irreparable", especially houses that 99% of the rest of humanity would have knocked down!
I don't know your situation but if you are handy and you get a reasonable chance it is a lot of fun. Easier than most would think too. Other than the hard work obviously.
@@jerbear7952 I'm handy enough and there's an abandoned house just up the street from me I'd love to take a crack at restoring, it clearly needs to be completely gutted and it has visible holes in the roof but in spite of that still looks solid, but alas I can't afford such a project.
I love your videos! They’re super detailed, show me everything I would like to see, goes through all the steps and you don’t skip all of the smaller stuff like clearing that the bigger shows skip over!! Thankyou! 🥳 looking forward to more house projects/videos!
Great work! Hazmat suit maybe would have been a good idea. My Dad passed away from asbestos exposure. My Mom still gets tested every year because she washed his clothes. It takes many years for the damage from asbestos to surface and it is terrible. Just stay safe. I really want a mini excavator! So cool! Can't wait to see what you do to your little home!
@@Trump_Won_AGAIN nope. WBC doesn’t make anyone a millionaire. My Dad fought hard before he passed away. No amount of money could bring my Dad back. That was a harsh response to my loss, but Merry Christmas 🕊️
It is a 100+ year old house. Because I live in one similar that was maintained and built in 1920's. And material used to build it are still used in most houses of modern features. The type of seeder wood he demolished and it's foundation from underneath and copper plumbing gives it away. And it's windows with the shutters.
Either someone is lying to you or that house was built real sturdy. It's hard to believe it has been vacant almost 100 yrs and still standing. I can't wait to see what you do with it. It appears you are in some sort of campground or neighborhood or something. I see a neighboring house. You cabin looks so cozy.❤
I will be honest. Just came across this video today. You’re one hard ass worker!!! And that house is a MAJOR project. But it looks like it has a lot of potential! FYI, I subscribed after watching. Can’t wait to see the progress!✔️
Hey man- great content. I'm both jealous and thankful that I don't have another project like this one. Just a little advice from an old timer. You can use that spade shovel to remove the wood lathe and plaster from the walls. You can pry, but as soon as one side is demoed, use it to stand back and blast the other side out - from between the framing. A 5' piece of scrap 2x4 works as well. Good luck.
Oh my gosh 60 yr female and I just want to say your little piece of equipment is worth every penny! I enjoy watching what you're doing with your place and The sweet pup too
The mini excavator? Yea I love that thing, it definitely was worth every penny. There’s like 8 more videos on this cabin on my channel and another coming out tomorrow morning
@@99Projects yes the mini... I look forward to more of your videos. You're doing amazing work there. I think it's better to take the old things and make them functionable again than to Make new things that have short life. Loving on the concept
Fascinating - you have all my resprct to tackle this project! It is in the woods, BUT there is a regular street near by with cars going by - with houses on the other side of the street - I was caught of guard about that!
The very first thing that he needs to do is have the foundation checked along with all of the main support beams that are holding up the lower floors and the walls and then the roof's main support beams. Most likely those will have to be shored up or replaced. He may need to have the house leveled again. The roof and porch will basically need to be torn down and rebuilt. To check your home for leveling -- you can use a visual method which is to check to see how all of the doors and windows close and open, are they fitting properly inside the frame? If all of your doors and windows close evenly in the frames, your home is pretty level. There's no bathroom or kitchen -- was it ever plumbed? Where is the septic tank and a clean water supply coming into the house? Wow! What a project !! .
getting electric and plumbing will be a fun part of this project--probably has a well somewhere since there is a sink...heck of a project and can't wait to see your progress.
LOVE YOUR VIDEO!!! I can't wait to see your next one for this cabin. Please, keep the old piano! That piano would be a cool piece of history to keep, and/or to revive! Also, if you can, keep the original fireplaces. Another real cool part of history to keep alive for this cabin! Again, great work, and looking forward to the next video!
Excellent work! I am amazed that this house was abandoned for such a long time. It is not in the woods but in a neighborhood! I am eager to see how you are going to rebuild this old house! thank you! I like to build reinforced concrete, earthquake-proof houses.
I love the cabin renovation so far. I wish there were more videos like this as I am an avid lover of "fixer uppers". Great job so far and I'm looking for more episodes. I just read some of the negative comments (don't watch, I say), and regardless of when the cabin was built, it's obvious that it's VERY OLD. That type of construction hasn't been used in ages and for that matter, WHO CARES. At least it's not being burned down and replaced with some double wide trailer. The area may not have had any homes nearby when it WAS constructed and the woods may have been dense and thinned out since there seem to be a lot of young trees. I just don't understand why people can't appreciate and say positive things.
The cabin looks alot like the same concept as our old farmhouse which was built in 1929!!! The cabin has definitely been upgraded I would say probably in the late 60s - early 70s!!! Our old house was completely redone & modernized in the early 2,000s!!! Alot of work ahead but will be worth it in the end!!! Good luck!!!😊😊😊😊😊😊😊
I don't know dude. The definition of a cabin TO ME is some place tucked deep in the woods or near some significant destination (lake, ski slopes, large recreation area, etc.). That thing is next to a significant artery/road. So, I would classify it as just a completely run down house. With failed foundation, roof, exterior, windows/doors, and a trashed interior, the cost to renovate this (assume free labor), will be the same and maybe more than just starting fresh with some raw land and some small home plans. Plus, you have to live within all the constraints/restrictions of the existing design: its fixed location, the set back from the road (and its noise you could hear here), well/septic, etc. AND, you have to do all the demolition and remove all the crap and pay for demolition dumpsters. All that extra demo work is not needed on a new build, saving a ton of labor. It does not look remotely worth it, unless there is either something special near by, or it has some sentimental value. You might be able to build a true cabin somewhere special for $40-50K doing all the work and have a completely blank canvas. I think going new would also be way less hazardous (asbestos, rotten stairs, roof cave in, critters: rodents/bats/birds...). Just finished this...So, is the crux of this really it is adjacent to property you already own, or actually already a part of it? Maybe you should take a couple to explain what you are trying to get out of this to at least make sense of it...lol.
I have to agree, I was going to say the same things but you beat me to it.i hate to be negative but I've remodeled guita a few homes during my life but they were all a lot more solid to start with. The crumbling rock foundation is the worst part. The construction/framing looks sketchy also.
I just found your channel and I will follow along to see how it turns out but if that was mine I probably would have torn it down and started from scratch. I've done a lot of remodeling and sometimes the land is worth more than the building. Also you should be wearing a tyvek hazmat suit while doing the demo work. All that dust getting into your clothes and truck and eventually back to your house is bad.
@@michaelweilmuenster5754"sometimes the land is worth more than the building" exactly. Its annoying when people try to sell property at an increased price because it "has a building on it" the building:
Looking at the neighborhood, it's kind of surprising in what good condition the house is, considering how long you said it's been abandoned. With other people so close I would have expected more vandalism, trash and graffiti inside.
Seeing you cut down all those trees gives me Lorax vibes like I feel so bad for the trees, but I understand you have to move them in order to build and maneuver around
dude, i'd love to find something like that, only out in the woods where nothing was around for miles. also that place would be very cool to metal detect, it's hard to tell what you could find. cool video , good luck with the build.
Im really excited to see what this is capable of being turned into because Ive been homes like this in the past and I thought they weren't worth saving. Best of success to you...its already looking a lot better.
You New Yorkers sure know how to make good quality videos. Andrew camarata and Jesse Muller are my favorite channels which is probably why this video was suggested to me. New subscriber
I am definitely not a fan of the electric 4 wheel drive. I prefer the shifter on the floor. But sadly it is hard to find a vehicle with a floor shifter now.
Be careful out there walking around, you may find an old well that is covered over in leaves and grass and that would make it a bad day. Wells are great to have, but you don't want to find them by surprise.
@@99Projects True, but do you really think the plug and plate cover would have looked like that after 100 years in the woods? My guess is that this place was only abandoned in the last 10 to 20 years at most.
I have just stumbled onto your channel. Can't wait to see what you do to this cabin, because I think it is pretty cool. I will be watching more. Merry Christmas 🎄🎁🎄 and Happy New Year 🕛🎊🕛.
Wow. That is a heck of a project. Make sure you spray multiple times for mold. Not an expert but lots and lots of mold Dogs are the best. Cut three times measure once 👍neighbors are probably going wow. Good job. I’ve worked on some nasty projects that most wouldn’t touch. Very rewarding in end. Hard work is the best. Too many lazy people today. Awesome job
This video appeared on my feed today and I enjoyed it so much. My late brother tackled many renovation projects both big and small. You may have already done this but his first step after buying a property was to find the original plans. Doesn't matter if the home is 100 years old or younger, unless there was a fire, there are plans. This is a very small house but in a larger renovation the plans can provide a lot of information. Have fun!
There was no such thing as a master bedroom. The parents bedroom was ALWAYS on the main floor for safety. All the kids shared the upstairs. One was the girls bedroom. The one with the most privacy, in your case the farthest from the stairs. And the boys bedroom with less privacy, your case the front bedroom. The kitchens were used to eat in everyday, but if there was another space there would be the "formal" diningroom. There was no inside bathrooms at that time usually. That tiny room would be the "larder" or pantry of today's terms. You could end up with a beautiful home if you do it right. I would love to stumble across a place like that.
Great job. Glad I found your channel. Believe me if you continued with this work and long videos like this, you will have hundreds of thousands of subscribers in no time. People are into renovation stuff these days.
I absolutely love watching home renovation videos. Especially the kind u r doing, where the owner does it instead of standing or sitting n a chair telling someone what to do or where to put it.
@@shsharrell92671 of them tht like the longer videos would b me as well. Cnt stand a project, car, truck, home, etc... to b dragged out n 20min videos. U just get into it, then its over. Cnt stand tht. Very annoying.
Huh, all things considered, for something that's been left to rot for roughly a century that's actually in pretty good starting condition. Gonna be an interesting project to watch
I love watching renovations of old places! Looks like the house has good bones but I was a bit worried about the basement. Max is a great foreman! 😊 can’t wait to see the finished product! ❤ New subscriber here!
AS A BUILDER AND HISTORIC HOME RESTORATION PROFESSIONAL, I’d like to applaud your initiative and intentions👍 That being said the house most probably was built in the early 1920s perhaps abandoned at the latest in the 70s 80s or 90s judging from the tree growth in the yard and perhaps the stone foundation is some indication of its age…… THE MOST BASIC POINT IS THAT IT is not of any particular historic value and it is not built particularly well nor designed with the best dimensions, Loadbearing capabilities installation capabilities utilities capabilities and just basic architectural ugliness of the place I would have to put my vote for a tear down plus it seems it COULD VERY WELL BE VERY HAUNTED !! But I appreciate your video brother and I did enjoy it. Again build something new that looks way better way safer less haunted less creepy and not as expensive😊
It might have been built in the '30s, but it hasn't been vacant that long. It has had doors/siding/roof/ and interior parts upgraded way more recently.
Exactly. It was never built in the 1800s.
Young trees around it. Max 20 years vacant
I think it was not used as a residence since the 60’s. It has had a lot of repairs etc though that have allowed it to stand. Taking that this is probably upstate New York from the license plate or very rural New York there is no way this would still be standing after that many winters. The fireplace is modern brick so to speak. The evidence shows that it is an old house though with the log beams in the basement on the original structure.
It has asphalt shingles! Man the Bs clickbaits are everywhere
@@rhetorical1488 1903
Asphalt shingles are an American invention by Henry Reynolds of Grand Rapids, Michigan. They were first used in 1903, in general use in parts of America by 1911 and by 1939 11 million squares of shingles were being produced.
There is no way that has been abandoned that long.
I agree and I doubt it’s 100 years old too. And it doesn’t look all to secluded either. I’d have not bought it.
Agree. I'm guessing the 60s was the last time someone lived there.
Think even in 90´s it saw some action. Houses go bad really really fast when not attended to.
Honestly, the age of it doesn't matter. Just look at the shape it was in when he got it and that's all that really matters!
I would say over 100 years old due to the rough beams, thick lumber, plaster and lath. Abandon maybe the 60s after electric placed.
Great job you remind me of a mini version of my husband he spent the last 14 years rebuilding his family home that hits over 200 years old. I have the privilege of living in this with him and on 28 acres. He brought the home back to its original form and much of the furnishings consist of five generations, and my husband is approaching 70 years of age My hats off to you.
At one point in time when this home was originally built the entire area belong to his family. It’s now a small town, but still the feel of the country. You basically got one red light in the entire town.
I wish you success, and I’m sure you will do it, and do not worry about all the naysayers. They’re not there they don’t know the full scope of what’s going on and what you’re doing and what Hass to be done
As give it all up for wee cabin like that in woods
Start your own channel and share his work there.
People love this stuff.
@@Chereese0808 my husband’s too private he would not want that at all. he feels the more you go public about your home and the privacy of inside of your home can bring risks
Oh I bet many teenagers hung out in there over the years lol
I am impressed of the power of that little excavator, it lifts up those huge pieces of tree and also has no issue in moving your truck aside. That thing is a blessing.
I was also impressed. Any information you could provide on what it is or where to find it would be great.
@@paytonsplace1 i 2nd that
I was a bit worried when I saw you gutting the interior first but I think you stopped and had a think and rightly started in the basement levelling up the floor. I would start with the piles, check that every pile is solid on a solid base and is level throughout the house then you can level up the joists and bearers. This will level the whole structure and amazingly you will suddenly find that windows and doors will open and close without jamming. Next I would repair the roof until it is completely watertight now you have the top and bottom sorted you can continue with the interior. It's a lovely old cabin and deserves your best efforts to make it live again.
This comment is spot on. You have to start with good boots and a good hat.
I was kinda worried that he was going to pull out enough support that the roof came down on his head, that would've sucked. Yes, the roof is where I'd have started, the moss has weakened the shingles, possibly the boards under them too. I'd go with steel or some sort of asphalt or fiberglass, Lowe's has something called Ondura that I like.
I was thinking that everything he takes out now makes the house lighter and easier to level!
If I were ever to rebuild/renovate a house I would surely look you up. 😊
Exactly correct. Pilings, footings, than everything else. I’d slap a metal roof on that next.
I also bought an abandoned cabin in the woods. Mine was vacant for 30ish years and had trees growing out of what’s left of the roof. I wish mine had an old piano! Still working on mine. Huge project but so satisfying
AWESOME PIANO!!! In 2011 I was going through a terribly painful divorce and was looking for a project to keep my mind from hovering around ideas of being prematurely adjudged by St. Peter (if you understand my attempt at a metaphorical way to describe it). I found a 80-year old piano that somebody just wanted gone. I took it home and stripped it down, taught myself how piano hammers, dampeners, pedals and keys work within the piano. It was probably the most satisfying thing I have ever done. I used the old keys but had to sand them a bit because they had gotten wet over the years & warped. Some were out of order and many of the veneers were broken. I used all the old keys but put new veneers on every key, I installed new pedals, patched the missing pieces of trim... made a music stand for it and all. Once it was finished, I had it tuned. While the man was at my home tuning it, I told him the story & showed him photos. He told me if he had come to tune it before, that he'd have offered to take the piano to the landfill for $100. But since I had already done the work, he urged me to insure it for $30k because it was absolutely worth it. I only did it to keep my mind occupied. I ended up donating it to a youth center a few years later.
:O wow I am amazed daily by how people cope with depression etc. The way you described handling yours is brilliant and awe inspiring.
I hope you are doing well now. Be strong and congratulation on learning how to play the piano. Could be the best thing that happen to you. XOXO
men will renovate anything made of wood instead of going to therapy, glad you made it to the brighter side of the tunnel tho dude
An amazing story! Thank you for sharing it!
@@georgekircher4307 dont judge
Awe man, I love historic house renovation but nothing makes me happier than seeing a Rottie angel. Max is so so precious!
They are the sweetest dogs I've ever had the pleasure of meeting. I have my own baby at home who loves chasing us on our four wheeler. I wish the both of you noting but luck, health, and wealth! Can't wait to see how this series continues!
When it said "in the woods " I didn't think your neighbors would be so close. You can see A blue house like right next door,, but I loved watching what you did with the place. 🙂
Or a road running right by it. I still really enjoyed watching what he did as well.
There's like a whole ass neighborhood there 😂 its an old house on a wooded lot butvyeah still cool I love old abandoned places.
I guess they're all in the woods. 🤣
yea, same :) still a lovely place!
In the first minute of the video you can see that it's just a small strip of trees. The whole title is pure click bait.
I love when people restore old houses. They have so much character
It’s really cool to see how they built stuff long ago
I'm sure that this cabin was built in the 30's but I don't think it's been abandoned that long. Too many things that are newer since the 1930's. It's definitely old and needs lots of love. You are very good at repairing and rebuilding. Good luck
Yes it was just a click-bait tittle. I'll keep watching for the work being done but this fake title is a major thumbs down.
Yes some where in that time line. it's an abandoned plantation place and I live in one that was built in 1920's and the structure looks similar to the one I live in.
If this was abandoned 100 years ago it would be a rotted pile on the ground today. If left another 20 years it would have rotted pretty fast judging by that roof.
There was very good timber at that time. I live in a house that's over 60 years old and most of the original timber is still good. Only the exposed sections have been replaced. I've done maintenance work on much older houses where the wall linings had to be replaced. When we removed them the timber studs I side were as good as new.
It's a very cool house. I love that you went right to work instead of taking two hours to tell us what you were planning to do someday. Congrats on passing 10,000 subscribers!
Thank you. It drives me nuts when people walk around talking to the camera. Shut up and get to work lol
Yes!!! What @Patchadams4me said!!!!! THANKS for supplying me me a great video to watch while enjoying my coffee!!!!
Thank you! Without your comment I would not have started watching) Looks like another good channel.
@@99Projects "Shut up and get to work"
Words to live by
I like how its right on the hiway
Looks more like the suburbs than the woods. I'm sure the neighbors love that you are renovating the place
Right, it's not in the woods!
@@alliejc69the cabin is in between a bunch of trees thats a cabin in the woods shut up karen
I know...dramatic! lol...
I would say it was 100% the woods, and then a suburbs was later built across from it.
Dead give away..The trees are all very young saplings 😂
Check the inside of the fireplace where it goes into the chimney really well, my house is “Civil War Era” built in 1870 and it has a shelf built into it and it was common for people to hide stuff in them !!
My husband and I bought an old elementary school built in 1950, which reminds me of this renovation job. The ceiling was sinking. The windows were all broken. We got it down to the frame, literally, and started with a new, which took almost a year just to make it livable and it's still an ongoing project.
Glutton for punishment.
I just watched an hour of this guy rebuilding a cabin and didn't get bored. Keep up the good work, I will definitely be following up on this series.
Eu aqui no Brasil, também fiquei apaixonada pelo trabalho dele, vou acompanhar o canal , assistindo em 10/01/2.024 às 21:13 h .
Obrigada por postar este grande projeto , parabéns.
I got scared. He cuts tress with no regards for safety.
This is so awesome!! I grew up right up the street from this dilapidated cabin and always wondered what the interior looked like!!! ❤
I just found your videos and love the house demo…please don’t pay a lot of attention to all the negative comments.These are your projects and you have invited people to share your visions…Stay true to yourself and keep living your dreams
Thank you
@@99ProjectsI'm new here just came across this video pretty cool brother I like and subscribed I'm sure a lot of the haters don't know the difference between there a$$ and a hole in the ground keep up dates on the house project love the video have a very merry Christmas and a happy new year awesome dog
Thank you for your comment. I just started watching this and I love it and was having the same thoughts about negative comments.
I agree with you Peggy.
asbestos is bs.. dont grind it..your fine.. pink batts are worse.. i wear a mask just for the sht falling,. the glue they laminate wood with, is worse.. chlorine in your water,,plastic bottled water,, where do you want me to stop...@@99Projects
Lost my dad in March and May have been reading the comments and crying my eyes out. The relationship was nowhere near as wonderful as yours and I'm glad to see you know how blessed you were to have such a father. ❤❤❤
Really sorry for your loss
If you find an old tape recording in the cellar with a book made out of human flesh sitting next to it, for the love of god dont play the recording. 😬
why are you saying this?
Thought the same thing. Don't be Ash.
@@ColemanPolice-je7eg Groovy,
I had the same thought. The title of the book was “Necronomicon Ex-Mortis”.
Klattu verata nicto!
I know this house! I drove past it nearly every day for 20 years. I’m eager to see what you do with it! We no longer live in the area so it will be fun to watch 😊
What town in upstate?
Was anyone living in it ever?
yeah its hilarious it's in the woods meanwhile its next to a road and there is a neighborhood all around, the only reason it looks like it's in some sort of woods because the property have young small trees growing out due to neglect XD its not really in the woods ... nor that remote
@@kgdaqbyn Lyons
@@kgdaqbyn I live near here too, but we shouldn't dox this guy if he doesn't say where it is himself.
I’d also try to save and reuse whatever of the wood that’s still good. Because wood that’s more older and probably used out of old growth wood is much more durable than standard wood of today. And plus it would also cost less money to reuse some of it and it will last longer as well. While more modern wood isn’t grown as long at all there for it’s more at risk for moisture damage and decay,
1:35 I'm watching in Oct. 2024 and you have 140,000 subscribers. That's a nice jump in 10 months from 10,000 subs!!! Congrats on that!. 👍🏻
It gives off a cabin-in-the-woods vibe. I'd love to see the house before and after, seeing the step-by-step transformation. It would reveal how much you've turned it from a creepy, abandoned old cabin in the woods into a completely new and lovely home.
Just an idea for anyone else doing this. I found that if I removed the plaster first it was easier to shovel up, only then remove the lath. Then I wasn't trying to sort through a heap of random rubble. A chute from the first window to a trailer skip is handy too. A big fan blowing at an open window helps keep the air clear.
With hindsight, clear out any junk or stones from the area, stepping over it twenty times get old and it's a hazard.
I had to take a break occasionally, doing this work is depressing as nothing looks better for a long time, YMMV
You were unlucky with that tree, that was a big tap root, lol 😸
This looks like an interesting project, hope it goes smoothly 👍
Excellent stuff. When someone isn't fully committed to finishing the project, I can see setting prorities different. For 100% commitment, I totally agree with your tips. One thing about the fan: the property probably doesn't even have power now. Not everyone has an electric truck with huge battery to run a fan off. Running a genset in the forest...not really cool, althought it's giving out some proper plant food.
@karlwithak. I did wonder about that because there’s no way to retrofit modern insulation and air tightness into an old frame, plus the foundations are a bit meh. But if you just wanted a rental and didn’t have the capital to invest into a rebuild, then maybe? The important part of this building is the roof looked OK so therefore the structure hadn’t failed. If there was wet damp then yeh, raze it just for the plot
@karlwithak. what are you on about? Restoring a property for rental is a very different process to somewhere you’d want to live. Both in capital and materials. You think people are going to drop marble worktops into a rental or something? The whole point is minimising capital outlay. No, the cost of a rebuild is way higher than new plasterboard and fittings, thought that was obvious. Have you never done this before or something? The structure is everything, especially the roof
@@____________________________.x the way they're condescending you is wild, I'm so sorry
@@TheRealLilyOfTheValley My thoughts exactly!
bros never seen a house in the woods that has been vacant for 100 years. it would be completely reclaimed by nature
Too bad the cabin is close to a major road and a train. The noise from the road would be a problem for me. I’m sure you will restore the cabin and it will look great!
reminds me so much of the house I grew up in.. My dad worked endlessly on renovating each room, floor to ceiling in a ten room old victorian... It took 50 years to complete... lol never done. Your new neighbors must be happy to see you putting new life into the old cabin....
Stumbled upon this. Wowza, that’s a huge project. I’m currently in the middle of a hot mess renovation myself. I get frazzled by all that needs to be done. I’ve started making a list before I get to the property and make myself stick by it rather than walk by something and think “ I need to take care of that now”. It has helped immensely and I’m not so overwhelmed. Good luck. I’ll be following your progress. Happy Holidays!
Try building a little disorder in to your list if you can. Build in little 20 minute burst where you just grab randoms things and put them away. That way you get a healthy mix of both and stiff stuck to the list
Lists are king when it comes to getting stuff done.
Woulda definitely put a D9 through thing. Be cheaper to just scoop it all into dump trucks and build something new.
@@zeropoint546 i agree. Squatter urine. critters surprises. Yuk.
I had a similar project,saved a hundred twenty year old house and it was about the same condition.
Was a great house .
You'll be happy you did it.
That doggo is the goodest supervisor!!!
People knock down houses like this because its so much more cheaper to start from scratch, but it's amazing when you actually rebuild what was there. So amazing keep up the hard work
Even in the condition that it's in,the construction is much better than the typical McMansion mass produced garbage that is commonly built today
I don't believe the new ones are as solid as back in the old days
I'm grateful he saved it; it gives me hope for mine❤
And with all his skills at that age wow that reminds me of my father (a jack of all trades) definitely pray that all his hard work pays off for em🎉
I thoroughly enjoyed the video
I would have knocked it down but saved anything of value. Build better with good insulation and electrical.
@@marciabrady3323 looks small enough to run 50 feet of cable and be done with it, and he could tack some foamboard to existing structure.
It’s actually NOT ONLY SAFER , MORE EFFICIENT AND LESS OF A HAZARD to demolish this PARTICULAR TYPE OF NON-HISTORIC HOUSE !!!
This is not the type of thing that’s a good candidate for a salvage !!
It’s a true example of the PERFECT TYPE OF HOUSE YPU WOULD WANT TO DEMOLISH BECAUSE ITS NOT DESIGNED WELL BUILT WELL OR EVEN A NICE LOOKING SPACE AT ALL.
I LIKE THESE GUYS THOUGH THEY REMIND ME OF ME BACK IN 1999 when I started my company doing the same !!
Being able to get aerial footage like that is priceless, man. Remember when you would have to pay pretty big coin to get aerial photographs of your land and movies had to rent a helicopter to get video.. times change so fast.
This place has electricity, with standard knob panels, early sheet rock, plank siding, a piano, its only been empty maybe 10 to 20 years ..itd be trashed by elements any longer ... Id say 12 years ... ask the neighbors in the homes across the busy road... theyll tell you
Great job working on restoring a lil treasure
lmao 12 years? I dont think so, not even close
@@Nicolewhite743 I'd say 1970's outlets
This reminds me of remodeling our old 100+ year house. I still remember the smell of of the lattice and plaster. It has a distinct smell. One thing to make it easier on you with all of those intertwined pieces of lattice is if you take a few seconds when pulling it off the wall to put it into a nice pile. That way you can easily grab a huge pile of it at once instead of picking up the pieces one by one. Saves a lot of time for a few seconds of prep.
This cabin was well designed & furnished. Its a blank slate for you too improve with modern furnishings, technology, whatever you desire.
The basement is dry. ( Huge bonus there. )
The bay window upstairs!
Stained & polished wooden floors, a piano, a brick firplace. Solid colored wall paper, in different colors per room.
Someone, either skilled or wealthy built this gem.
Good find. ❤
This is right down my alley. I bought a house very similar to yours at least design-wise. I had to gut the upstairs, take out the middle partition, remove the bannister and replace the windows because they leaked so bad. I also tore out the chimney that went through the middle of the house because it was so brittle. A skylight took its place which totally illuminated the upstairs. Yeah I totally get your project.
32:40 That conduit hanging from the basement beams looks like EMT, which wasn't widespread until the 1960's. Before that was Rigid thick wall galvanized conduit, and I don't see any of that, so my guess is that someone was living in this structure at least up to that point.
what got me was your safety, at the start you where showing the outside and there was a wall collapsed in the basement, I've very glad it didn't take a dump while you where working on the upstairs.
"Takea dump" lol I am too
Might be better to fix or tarp the roof and make sure the outside is sealed to prevent more dampness coming inside. Lathe and plaster replaced beadboard in the 1900s, drywall sheets began about 1940s. Square nails indicate prior to 1900.
My home was built in the 1850s and square nails where used and the roof had 26 inch wide boards with square nails . Horse hair plaster walls and Maple floors. Bath room put in 1920s.
my house is lath and plaster it was built in 1910
Nice find, I use to do restoration jobs on old houses. It’s a lot of work but there’s nothing like the feeling when you step back and look at all you accomplished and you saved another one from falling down.
Iv done a bunch too, mostly out of necessity. This one is just bcuz I want to, it makes it a little less awful lol
@@99Projectshey man I believe the actuator on the front diff of your 2500 is bad. Pretty easy fix
@@99Projectsis it haunted?
You might not care about asbestos exposure but it'll kill your dog, too. Keep him out and away from there until the build is complete, don't even let him near you with your dirty clothes on.
That mini bulldozer is a GREAT investment. Ive never seen one that small and it has so much strength. 👍
🤣😂
I crushed on that thing too 😆 I've never seen one and it moves so fluid with so much power I wish I had a reason to need one 😆
You need one to stop you wanting one.
My husband needs a mini excavator like that! Even I’m wanting one!
Some mention this house is from the 1930's.I tend to disagree,the fact that the original Joists still have bark on them says it's more 1800's,with various parts replaced over the decades and changed to suit a family situation. The area around it was probably pasture until 20 or so years ago ,hence the youngish woody weeds growing around the place.
It's 1900's because I live in a well maintained one and the structure of wood he's working looks similar to plantation house I live in.
Loved it! Watching you make it your home. Worked side by side for 16 years with master carpenter. Enjoyed gutting his 200 year old home. Built new stairs the lath was a pain. Found newspapers in floors and walls. Thanks for sharing this.😊
I've heard about drop ceilings, but that's the first time I've ever seen a drop floor 😂😂
21:05 Had me thinking MJF was about to run up 😂😂
Scrolled here for this comment lol. Came for the reno, stayed for the A E Dub
Same
Jumped in the comments immediately to see if anyone made mention lmao
Its crazy to think about the lives of the people that lived there before he bought the property. An old piano like that has to be someones Grandma/Grandpa's prized instrument. I can see the family gathered around the living room while someone plays the piano for them all. Precious memories made with that thing.
That piano is over 100 years old. It’s a Henry Miller which the company stopped making back in 1900. The company was sold at that time but that’s an original. Unfortunately it’s not worth anything though. But you’re right, lots of great memories I’m sure!
"A lot happened here."
That place was not abandoned that long. I would say it was abandoned less than 20 years ago. Most people don't realize how fast a house will deteriorate when abandoned. I have seen old houses that were being lived in that ended up sitting vacant for just a few years that really deteriorated fast and within 10 years were in worse shape than this one.
10 years max. Someone had a fire in there somewhat recently 1~2 years ago.
Doesn’t really matter how long it was abandoned it’s the age of it. It has plaster walls not drywall. It probably has held up so well due to how well it was originally built.
While I'm not convinced of 100 years old, the house is old. The house could be 70-80 years old. That is by the construction of the plaster walls and wallpaper used.
The reason on why the house is in such okish condition is because the roof tiles are in decent condition and the windows and doors were covered preventing water ingress.
@@Sea-cucumber1151 the thing is the guy who posted the video wasn't saying the building was 100 years old... he was trying to claim it had been ABANDONED FOR 100 YEARS. BIG DIFFERENCE. And wet wall (also known as lath and plaster was still used regularly up into the 1950's in many areas and is still on occasion used today on quality construction but it's getting rare and there's not many people who still know how to do it.
@@mrdan2898 I agree completely. I used to do construction and did restoration work on homes built in the 1880's through the 1930's and remodeling on ones from the 1880's through modern homes and have worked with wet wall (lath and plaster) many times. It's getting rare for it to be used anymore but there are still a few of us who know how to do it.
I hope you can live there in peace . I moved into a 150- 200 year old cabin, it wasn't abandoned. It was actually nice , however there was so much supernatural shit going on there we couldn't stay. Six months we left . It was in 2017 , the man i rented it from sold it in 2019 & its sold 3 more times since then. Each time for less . I sincerly hope you dont encounter the same scenario we did . I dont know you but i have a feeling that is what you've got into on this cabin . Most properities can be cleansed , however there's not a go to service on such things . If the property has been consencrated with Evil , which is rare , there's really nothing you can do . The cabin i mentioned was 1 of many places I've encountered . If you want to talk let me know ! A lot of these older properties stay abandoned for a reason .
The supernatural shit is in your head, not in the place.
lolz ok As the god fearing christian i am spirits are real and yes, some of them are unhappy to say the least @diceymaan
@@jeaninnerowland7694 If you believe in god, there's a good chance you believe in many other things that aren't real.
@diceymaan to each their own, at least I'm not bitter that's the 1 thing I can't br an atheist over it's the bitterness y'all show and the peace you don't have. come to old Appalachia. we'll see about what you think is fake and what isn't. 😉
Review episode 1 at 23.49. Look at the background as he moves after he takes down the side rail of the staircase.
Old Homes have great bones. Your wood frame exposed after gutting, shows how super strong it is, my house was built 1935 and is as solid as a rock. You purchased an awesome house!
Please tell me your wife/spouse knows where you are. I kinda freaked seeing you alone out there with all the sketchy floors and that basement. Panic attack. The 1940s is my era of furnishings I choose to live in daily so I appreciated this one. Only 9 minutes in, so far. Thanks for upload. Take care.
I LIVE for projects like this! Subscribed! I love seeing people save the "irreparable", especially houses that 99% of the rest of humanity would have knocked down!
I don't know your situation but if you are handy and you get a reasonable chance it is a lot of fun. Easier than most would think too. Other than the hard work obviously.
@@jerbear7952 I'm handy enough and there's an abandoned house just up the street from me I'd love to take a crack at restoring, it clearly needs to be completely gutted and it has visible holes in the roof but in spite of that still looks solid, but alas I can't afford such a project.
I’m with you on that!
@jerbear7952 Just got through with one. Wasn't easy or cheap but it turned out great.
@@joesmoe71 If it has holes in the roof its already rotting.
I love your videos! They’re super detailed, show me everything I would like to see, goes through all the steps and you don’t skip all of the smaller stuff like clearing that the bigger shows skip over!! Thankyou! 🥳 looking forward to more house projects/videos!
Lots more videos on my channel. Thanks for watching
Yes, I can agree with you.
Great work! Hazmat suit maybe would have been a good idea. My Dad passed away from asbestos exposure. My Mom still gets tested every year because she washed his clothes. It takes many years for the damage from asbestos to surface and it is terrible. Just stay safe.
I really want a mini excavator! So cool! Can't wait to see what you do to your little home!
if your father died from asbestos exposure then you should have enough money from that mesothelioma lawsuit to buy all the mini xs you want 😂😂
@@Trump_Won_AGAIN nope. WBC doesn’t make anyone a millionaire. My Dad fought hard before he passed away. No amount of money could bring my Dad back. That was a harsh response to my loss, but Merry Christmas 🕊️
No way this cabin is empty for 100 years . Some of those construction materials are pretty new.
It is a 100+ year old house. Because I live in one similar that was maintained and built in 1920's.
And material used to build it are still used in most houses of modern features. The type of seeder wood he demolished and it's foundation from underneath and copper plumbing gives it away. And it's windows with the shutters.
It’s going to be a ruff uphill climb but I’m definitely looking forward to the journey
Cutting a log that size that high and then running with the chainsaw ... You wild thats all Im going to say
Either someone is lying to you or that house was built real sturdy. It's hard to believe it has been vacant almost 100 yrs and still standing. I can't wait to see what you do with it. It appears you are in some sort of campground or neighborhood or something. I see a neighboring house. You cabin looks so cozy.❤
It has asphalt shingles. clickbait
I will be honest. Just came across this video today. You’re one hard ass worker!!! And that house is a MAJOR project. But it looks like it has a lot of potential! FYI, I subscribed after watching. Can’t wait to see the progress!✔️
Hey man- great content. I'm both jealous and thankful that I don't have another project like this one. Just a little advice from an old timer. You can use that spade shovel to remove the wood lathe and plaster from the walls. You can pry, but as soon as one side is demoed, use it to stand back and blast the other side out - from between the framing. A 5' piece of scrap 2x4 works as well. Good luck.
Excellent advice!
Oh my gosh 60 yr female and I just want to say your little piece of equipment is worth every penny! I enjoy watching what you're doing with your place and The sweet pup too
The mini excavator? Yea I love that thing, it definitely was worth every penny. There’s like 8 more videos on this cabin on my channel and another coming out tomorrow morning
@@99Projects yes the mini...
I look forward to more of your videos. You're doing amazing work there.
I think it's better to take the old things and make them functionable again than to Make new things that have short life.
Loving on the concept
Fascinating - you have all my resprct to tackle this project! It is in the woods, BUT there is a regular street near by with cars going by - with houses on the other side of the street - I was caught of guard about that!
I love renovating and restoring old historic houses so much love goes into it!
The very first thing that he needs to do is have the foundation checked along with all of the main support beams that are holding up the lower floors and the walls and then the roof's main support beams. Most likely those will have to be shored up or replaced. He may need to have the house leveled again. The roof and porch will basically need to be torn down and rebuilt. To check your home for leveling -- you can use a visual method which is to check to see how all of the doors and windows close and open, are they fitting properly inside the frame? If all of your doors and windows close evenly in the frames, your home is pretty level.
There's no bathroom or kitchen -- was it ever plumbed? Where is the septic tank and a clean water supply coming into the house?
Wow! What a project !!
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Your dog looks like he could be ferocious but he seems to be a really a nice dog. Interesting video .
Greatest dog ever
getting electric and plumbing will be a fun part of this project--probably has a well somewhere since there is a sink...heck of a project and can't wait to see your progress.
LOVE YOUR VIDEO!!! I can't wait to see your next one for this cabin. Please, keep the old piano! That piano would be a cool piece of history to keep, and/or to revive! Also, if you can, keep the original fireplaces. Another real cool part of history to keep alive for this cabin! Again, great work, and looking forward to the next video!
Excellent work! I am amazed that this house was abandoned for such a long time. It is not in the woods but in a neighborhood! I am eager to see how you are going to rebuild this old house! thank you! I like to build reinforced concrete, earthquake-proof houses.
I love the cabin renovation so far. I wish there were more videos like this as I am an avid lover of "fixer uppers". Great job so far and I'm looking for more episodes. I just read some of the negative comments (don't watch, I say), and regardless of when the cabin was built, it's obvious that it's VERY OLD. That type of construction hasn't been used in ages and for that matter, WHO CARES. At least it's not being burned down and replaced with some double wide trailer. The area may not have had any homes nearby when it WAS constructed and the woods may have been dense and thinned out since there seem to be a lot of young trees. I just don't understand why people can't appreciate and say positive things.
The cabin looks alot like the same concept as our old farmhouse which was built in 1929!!! The cabin has definitely been upgraded I would say probably in the late 60s - early 70s!!! Our old house was completely redone & modernized in the early 2,000s!!! Alot of work ahead but will be worth it in the end!!! Good luck!!!😊😊😊😊😊😊😊
I don't know dude. The definition of a cabin TO ME is some place tucked deep in the woods or near some significant destination (lake, ski slopes, large recreation area, etc.). That thing is next to a significant artery/road. So, I would classify it as just a completely run down house. With failed foundation, roof, exterior, windows/doors, and a trashed interior, the cost to renovate this (assume free labor), will be the same and maybe more than just starting fresh with some raw land and some small home plans. Plus, you have to live within all the constraints/restrictions of the existing design: its fixed location, the set back from the road (and its noise you could hear here), well/septic, etc. AND, you have to do all the demolition and remove all the crap and pay for demolition dumpsters. All that extra demo work is not needed on a new build, saving a ton of labor. It does not look remotely worth it, unless there is either something special near by, or it has some sentimental value. You might be able to build a true cabin somewhere special for $40-50K doing all the work and have a completely blank canvas. I think going new would also be way less hazardous (asbestos, rotten stairs, roof cave in, critters: rodents/bats/birds...).
Just finished this...So, is the crux of this really it is adjacent to property you already own, or actually already a part of it? Maybe you should take a couple to explain what you are trying to get out of this to at least make sense of it...lol.
What fun is that
I have to agree, I was going to say the same things but you beat me to it.i hate to be negative but I've remodeled guita a few homes during my life but they were all a lot more solid to start with. The crumbling rock foundation is the worst part. The construction/framing looks sketchy also.
I just found your channel and I will follow along to see how it turns out but if that was mine I probably would have torn it down and started from scratch. I've done a lot of remodeling and sometimes the land is worth more than the building. Also you should be wearing a tyvek hazmat suit while doing the demo work. All that dust getting into your clothes and truck and eventually back to your house is bad.
@@michaelweilmuenster5754"sometimes the land is worth more than the building" exactly. Its annoying when people try to sell property at an increased price because it "has a building on it"
the building:
Looking at the neighborhood, it's kind of surprising in what good condition the house is, considering how long you said it's been abandoned. With other people so close I would have expected more vandalism, trash and graffiti inside.
Someone was looking after it I noticed where some of the floor was missing that the wood beams under it did not look that old.
@@charliemartin-k7m Oh, good on them, then.
I don't know where you would start on fixing that up but nice he's going to do that
Seeing you cut down all those trees gives me Lorax vibes like I feel so bad for the trees, but I understand you have to move them in order to build and maneuver around
dude, i'd love to find something like that, only out in the woods where nothing was around for miles. also that place would be very cool to metal detect, it's hard to tell what you could find. cool video , good luck with the build.
Im really excited to see what this is capable of being turned into because Ive been homes like this in the past and I thought they weren't worth saving. Best of success to you...its already looking a lot better.
You New Yorkers sure know how to make good quality videos. Andrew camarata and Jesse Muller are my favorite channels which is probably why this video was suggested to me. New subscriber
Indeed. I thought about the similarities between Andrew Camarata’s channel and this one. Great content by both guys.
Wow windows in good shape lucky you
Not that old and definitely hasn’t been abandoned that long,but still real cool place
He's a fraud
I am definitely not a fan of the electric 4 wheel drive. I prefer the shifter on the floor. But sadly it is hard to find a vehicle with a floor shifter now.
Be careful out there walking around, you may find an old well that is covered over in leaves and grass and that would make it a bad day. Wells are great to have, but you don't want to find them by surprise.
The modern plug on the wall is kind of a dead giveaway.
@@ericblair6984 modern outlets were in common use in the 1930s.
@@99Projects True, but do you really think the plug and plate cover would have looked like that after 100 years in the woods? My guess is that this place was only abandoned in the last 10 to 20 years at most.
@@ericblair6984 fortunately for everyone i am not guessing how long it’s been vacant.
“It’s rough” 😂😂😂 - you are definitely a glass half full kind of guy…. Good for you!!! May your life be full of blessings and wonderful adventures!
I have just stumbled onto your channel. Can't wait to see what you do to this cabin, because I think it is pretty cool. I will be watching more. Merry Christmas 🎄🎁🎄 and Happy New Year 🕛🎊🕛.
Wow ~ what a fabulous project! I look forward to the restoration and revitalization of the cabin. 😀
I love the porch. If you're not reusing the floor boards there... you could trim them and use as wainscoting inside the cabin
That’s a good idea
Thus is great. Love watching old to new projects. Thanks for letting us watch as you go.
Wow. That is a heck of a project. Make sure you spray multiple times for mold. Not an expert but lots and lots of mold Dogs are the best. Cut three times measure once 👍neighbors are probably going wow. Good job. I’ve worked on some nasty projects that most wouldn’t touch. Very rewarding in end. Hard work is the best. Too many lazy people today. Awesome job
This video appeared on my feed today and I enjoyed it so much. My late brother tackled many renovation projects both big and small. You may have already done this but his first step after buying a property was to find the original plans. Doesn't matter if the home is 100 years old or younger, unless there was a fire, there are plans. This is a very small house but in a larger renovation the plans can provide a lot of information. Have fun!
There was no such thing as a master bedroom. The parents bedroom was ALWAYS on the main floor for safety. All the kids shared the upstairs. One was the girls bedroom. The one with the most privacy, in your case the farthest from the stairs. And the boys bedroom with less privacy, your case the front bedroom.
The kitchens were used to eat in everyday, but if there was another space there would be the "formal" diningroom. There was no inside bathrooms at that time usually. That tiny room would be the "larder" or pantry of today's terms. You could end up with a beautiful home if you do it right. I would love to stumble across a place like that.
The electrical plug in the kitchen is a dead giveaway that the house hasn't been abandoned for 100 years.
@@lorrainebartlett4290 I don't think the OP is arguing that... maybe say that somewhere that the channel owner will see it. Lmao.
That close up of your puppy when you were getting the trailer made me say "Who's the Bestest Boy??" He's Precious!!!
He’s a great dog
Great job. Glad I found your channel. Believe me if you continued with this work and long videos like this, you will have hundreds of thousands of subscribers in no time. People are into renovation stuff these days.
Thanks
I absolutely love watching home renovation videos. Especially the kind u r doing, where the owner does it instead of standing or sitting n a chair telling someone what to do or where to put it.
And many people like long complete videos instead of a 20 minute video every week and drag a rebuild out forever.
@@shsharrell92671 of them tht like the longer videos would b me as well. Cnt stand a project, car, truck, home, etc... to b dragged out n 20min videos. U just get into it, then its over. Cnt stand tht. Very annoying.
@@99Projects By the way, I subscribed. Will b going bk and finding what older videos u have that interest me and b watching them. Ty for what u do
Wow people sure have a lot of opinions!! I look forward to seeing how you turn it into a livable space!! I think it will make an awesome cabin!
Why aren't you using all that wood from the tear down for kindling? If it is burnable, it is valuable.
Looks better without the walls
That mini-excavator is an impressive piece of hardware!
Beautiful Doggo. 🤗💖
I wish this Doggo a Happy n Peacefully Beautiful life. 😌🐾🌳
Huh, all things considered, for something that's been left to rot for roughly a century that's actually in pretty good starting condition. Gonna be an interesting project to watch
its because it hasnt been left for 100 years. maybe 20 or so max
@@mitch500 It's been sitting vacant for longer than 20 years I'd say. But I do agree that there's no way it has sat 100 years vacant.
I have to say that house was built in the mid to late 50's but definitely no earlier than that, this guy is a little touched bless his heart.
I love watching renovations of old places! Looks like the house has good bones but I was a bit worried about the basement. Max is a great foreman! 😊 can’t wait to see the finished product! ❤ New subscriber here!
Thank you
AS A BUILDER AND HISTORIC HOME RESTORATION PROFESSIONAL, I’d like to applaud your initiative and intentions👍
That being said the house most probably was built in the early 1920s perhaps abandoned at the latest in the 70s 80s or 90s judging from the tree growth in the yard and perhaps the stone foundation is some indication of its age…… THE MOST BASIC POINT IS THAT IT is not of any particular historic value and it is not built particularly well nor designed with the best dimensions, Loadbearing capabilities installation capabilities utilities capabilities and just basic architectural ugliness of the place I would have to put my vote for a tear down plus it seems it COULD VERY WELL BE VERY HAUNTED !!
But I appreciate your video brother and I did enjoy it.
Again build something new that looks way better way safer less haunted less creepy and not as expensive😊