We are in the middle of a remodel right now too. I just took over my grandparents farm land. He was alive for 97 years on this land. So I understand when you say 90 years. I am beyond blessed to be turning this old land into what it once was.
House remodels are usually more expensive than planned, just because you encounter things that you need to redo that you didn't expect! Good luck you guys! Mr Brown, bravo! ❤🤗
You were probably getting asked because you were rushing through the video instead of talking about it like this one. Today’s video was so much better to watch Thank you Justin and whoever edited this video this is more Like A Justin Rhodes video!
I appreciate the fact that you are remodeling your homestead and I get what is in your heads. We moved to our present little homestead out in the middle of nowhere in 1981. The old farm house was a disaster, but we made it work for lack of money. Tiny bedrooms, no closets, small kitchen, very very small living space. In 2006 we FINALLY had saved enough money to completely gut this place to the rafters. We built an attached two car garage with a huge bathroom and an office for my husband on one end (so really it was a lot longer than a regular garage. Our kids were all out of the house by then but close by and starting families of their own.). We moved walls and now we have a HUGE kitchen (yes, I do a LOT of canning and preserving), huge family room (b/c now we have 16 grandkids that come here on a regular basis!!) and four bedrooms (for family sleep overs or friends that come and stay) and two and a half bathrooms. All new plumbing, wood fired boiler outside and radiant heating in the floors, all new electrical......everything. We built a new huge Morton building w/a concrete floor for my husbands wood boiler business, we also have a huge walk in cooler, our butcher shop, milking parlor, bee keeping/processing room in a heated/cooled area of that building. I see your vision and yes, you will be so happy you did what you are doing. I look so forward to your progress and Becky, I am so thrilled about your new kitchen area!!! Yay for you! What an inspiration your are to so many and I know from experience that when you work hard to feed your family and teach others how to do that (yes, we are doing that with friends that want to know how to grow and process their own food--passing on the knowledge) that your family will just be so blessed by the new renovations. You have an amazing farm and we love watching all that goes on. We have been homesteading in different places since my husband got out of the army in 1973--living on rented little farms and then we finally bought this place. We only have 5 acres but we have a LOT going on here and we absolutely could not imagine any other lifestyle. Husband had to work off the farm for many years but he was an EMS helicopter pilot so that afforded us the time to devote to our property and gradually build it to what we have today. We are truly blessed. I tell people all the time, don't be afraid to try---just try. Learn and research then save your money to make it happen. Blessings to you all.
Justin, just a friendly mention. Please don't allow any of your children near or in the construction of your house without shoes on their feet. The possibility of injury is so high. ❤
To stay on a budget, get your plans nailed down (done!) and don’t change. If you’re already 15% over you will stay on that track and probably get worse. You don’t want to compromise at the end . That is where you have to make hard decisions like cabinets,flooring, window coverings, plumbing fixtures, trim, doors, etc. I did this for 44 years and saw this way to often. Get a plan and stick to it!
You guys are doing awesome. The internet doesn't live there. You do what makes sense for you and your family. You are creating memories for you and your children. You're being kind by bringing us along, you don't have to do that, BUT I SURE APPRECIATE that you are😊. It's gonna be amazing, and I'm so happy for you all. You're working hard to preserve that homestead. Family is important, and you're doing a great job showing that🎉🎉🎉
I'm LOVING this back to roots vlogging style. I also SO appreciate the explanation of your guys' mental process for all of us on the other side of the screen. ❤
Fast and great progress! I think for your longer term viewers it was obvious that you either needed a major remodel or a new house build! Your family has grown and you outgrew the old converted barn. It was a good decision to upgrade and remodel! Blessings ❤️🙏🏼
The beautiful thing is…you don’t have to convince us that you deserve this. You deserve this. It’s going to be awesome and look forward to seeing the progress!!!
I know you had a great house already, but I am so excited to see this new homestead house progress! Y’all have been upgrading the outside so much, it is time for your own living space to be upgraded! Since you are able to do it now I am glad you are going for it! I had 5 kids in the same home for 20 years and if I could have made our space more efficient and enjoyable I absolutely would have! Blessings!❤
Now this speed and length of time for shots and conversation is sooo much better than all the quick frame changes. Thank you; this was an enjoyable video!🎉
ARRRRRRGGGHHH! Remodeling! The more you pull down the more damage you see.That is what drives the cost up, the unknowns.Yes... you have to over compensate cost wise, for the unknowns. Been there done that! Good to see the whole family pitching in. So far the ideas for light sound great for your green, energy efficient home. Transom windows will help with light even on cloudy days. Good luck Rhodes family!
Hello, we follow you from Iraq and we love your videos and your work on the farm is very beautiful and wonderful. We love Henry and we call you the Henry family. He is very loved and you are all lovely and kind-hearted. Thank you for your wonderful videos. I wish you happiness and success in your life. May God protect you. Thank you. Greetings from our hearts.🧡🧡🧡
This makes PERFECT sense. So glad you can have your homesteading needs met as well as some dreams realized. May GOD bless y'all as you move ahead toward your goal.
I feel for you, a remodel is so stressful. But, I think you hit the nail on the head with asking "why are we doing this?" That is your big motivator and what makes it worth while.
I love house remodels! Not living though them MYSELF, but watching others do them! I am so happy and excited for you. It’s going to be dreamy when you are finished!
I can't wait to see what you guys do with your new home. I loved hearing you say that you've lived there 90 years and you'll live there 90 more. Wise men grow trees in which shade they'll never sit.
I love hearing Rebecca’s thoughts! You can almost see how carefully she is planning and dreaming at the same time!! That said…Justin, are you aware of how many times you interrupt the beautiful one?!! This video really shows that. I realize it must be challenging to get all your ideas vocalized on camera! Just something for you to consider!
Loved hearing about how long y'all have been there! It reminds me of my own family who lived on the same property for 120 something years. I live on a portion my grandfather bought 60 some years ago. It makes me feel so connected and rooted to where I am.
I’m happy to see the remodel at your home place Justin. I believe you two are making the best decision for your family. Your dad did what he could or even knew how to do, I’d assume. Probably because he seen the potential for another person to make it “better” one day and be their dream home not his, he just got it started 😂
Definitely save the stone for something! I love the fireplace too. But I agree with the southern window idea. It's wonderful having large windows on the east and south sides of a house if you have a good view. What about using some of the stone for a smaller place to set the wood burning stove. Then use the rest for an outdoor kitchen area??? Or a relaxing firepit and seating area? I love how big it looks with it opened up... And not compartmentalized like Becca was saying.
Yes! Love the idea of moving the fireplace keep the stones. Create the outdoor kitchen fire pit etc or make a smaller hearth for the wood burner stove. Have your windows for a beautiful view for the south side facing sun
How exciting, keep building it the way you want to live in it and use it. Thank you for better edits as this video was easier to watch, no motion sickness!
I could not imagine taking the fireplace out. It is amazing. They are putting on the new roof. I'm sure it will be restored. Take the bookcase out and put your window there!! It will look amazing when it's done. Besides you have to have some sentimental left. Old timers built it, and its amazing😊
Justin I pray healing on you. Because the best parts of your life is seeing your children grow up in your home and enjoying it and just the vision that you're setting through your videos this is going to be a beautiful home with a enriched family living. God bless praying for grandma also for complete healing and strength and peace🙏💪✌✌👏
Love hearing your thought processes. We are at the point, post house fire, where we are fully embracing what we can salvage and build back into our cottage. In the end, its your lives and your home and should work for you. Its not like you're hauling the stones off to the landfill. Creative reuse. I broke a 24x25 concrete slab by hand (I'm 61) so we could reuse it as retaining walls and to fill other purposes on the farm. There will always be folks who don't or can't see your vision, just as there will always be people who dont see your vision but understand HAVING a vision. Excited to see where this adventure take you!
I've never had a home remodeled but I've watched a lot of them being done and there is always something unexpected and not budgeted. However, the after is always so much better than the before. I look forward to seeing this house after remodel. I know it is going to be beautiful.. I'm with Rebekah, keep the fireplace if at all possible. It just says "homestead" to me. Nice job, Gideon, offering to help your poor papa with a bad back.
Ooh, crazy to see it open like that! Completely agree with wanting your ideal homestead kitchen while the kiddos are still young. Can’t wait to see how it all turns out. :)
I’m excited for your remodel as I plan my own in a few years after 20+ years in my homestead and plans to pass it down to my daughter. Yes, blowing out kitchen for more meal space to enjoy with loved ones! 😊
Yup your fireplace would cause less roof problems if it were either central or on a gable end. Your explanation of why to remodel was very good!! Well thought out!!
Having seen the insides of the walls and the possibility of mold growing might explain many of both of y'all's health issues. Nutrition with Judy discusses this a lot on her channel. Glad you are expanding the homestead! Be safe.
Oh no! I was hoping you all would keep that beautiful blue and white tile. End the end, I'm sure you all will have an amazing homestead house for future generations.
As a new home builder that has done Reno, I hate it because there is ALWAYS, ALWAYS unforeseen obstacles that cost money, money, money. Good luck the Rhodes fam.
I can't wait to see how it looks in the end . I don't blame you for wanting to remodel I understood from the beginning and I hope it's beautiful as you want it to be.
Enjoy seeing all the remodeling work start. The possibility of the new windows up top sounds and would look great. Having built a home and remodeled one do everything you possibly can because you will regret not doing it when it was easy to get to and much cheaper at this point too. I believe every one goes over budget by a little and hopefully you won’t need to use much of the contingency fund and can use for extras you find along the way. The habit restore is a great place to find some items for the home a great prices. Susan
You don’t have to explain why ur remodeling ur heritage home. If you can afford it, it’s your’s to do as you see best and what u want for ur family. Plus, this is now YOUR family home passed down from ur fore-fathers AND it’s your retirement home, plus u’ll leave it to your children. Many people remodel & eventually resell. 👍 A big thumbs up to you in my book. Go for as much as you want & can afford. Bravo!
I think it is fabulous that your family have lived ther that long and that it will be in your family for ever…I swear I’m as excited as you are…can’t wait to see the roof higher and transient windows in …
Justin, Rebecca, my husband and I used to be remodelers. Saw a lot of different financial issues. Some good, some not so good for us or the customer. We once asked about a bid we knew was low but we also knew the contractor involved was seemingly successful. His answer was, his words. “Caching, caching”, change orders” Assuming you got known referrals from Randolph or your dad but I would keep your key resource folks in the know of what you are doing in the loop, especially in changing things and those type of decisions.
Fantastic progress & great decision to re-do the roof! A house is only as good as the roof that protects it! My dad moved & renovated an early 1900’s house to our farm in about 1963 & it’s still sturdy & lived in by my brother & his wife. The old wood was so well constructed. My dad said it cost as much as building a new house back then but we’ll never know😉 Blessings to all & special prayers for healing for grandma🤗💜🇨🇦
This is a wonderful project that will enhance your way of life for many years to come. I am an Interior Designer and when it gets time to put up the new walls make sure that you put in sound proofing between the rooms, it is not cheap but is worth every penny you spend on it.
A big window facing south and over your garden would make a huge difference to that room. Just think of all that light that will come flooding in!! That house is massive. I could do something with that. (To suit myself and family of course) When it's finished, you'll be saying "why didn't we do this sooner?" x
We are still remodeling our homestead 4 years later (we're getting close!). We found so many things that were safety issues and so glad we did it. I say add 20% dollars and time. Definitely do the clerestory windows - passive solar!
Keep the fireplace, please! I'd give my right arm for a fireplace like that! Turn the bookcases into tall widows! Maybe one day we'll have a beautiful place like yours. For now, we're living vicariously through yall lol. We're raising our family on a small piece of property that we've turned into a real working homestead, but we all live in a 1986 mobile home! And now grandpa has come to live with us. Your place looks like a palace compared with ours! I dream of having a big kitchen one day, but I'm thankful to have a kitchen at all - so many don't. We're blessed to have an outdoor area that becomes the summer kitchen and we certainly need that here in Florida! Good luck with the remodel! Can't wait to see the finished result!
Your kids are growing up, they are not as small as they use yo be. I believe it makes sense to accommodate your family and your growing business. I am Team Rhodes and your dad is smiling down at you.
Take it down. You can use the stone to build an outside fireplace or firepit. The big stone can be a bench in the garden or a special place on the land. I took out my fireplace and it was the best thing I have done yet. My house smells better I have a big window so more light. Best of all no more mess. I did put a small wood stove but it is in my kitchen and I can cook on it. Oh and it made the room feel so much bigger. I would take it down if it was me!
I live in a house with clerestory windows. I LOVE them! The amout of light they let in is worth it. Originally, the windows could be slightly opened, from the bottom. Hot air rises, so the flow of hot air out the windows. I believe there are electric openers on some windows now and manual can be opened/closed with a rod. We closed them off and put in solid windows as we live with high winds, hurricanes, and n'oreasters.
I don't blame you for doing what you're doing, it's going to be great!
Can't wait to see it finished. It will be beautiful!
We are in the middle of a remodel right now too. I just took over my grandparents farm land. He was alive for 97 years on this land. So I understand when you say 90 years. I am beyond blessed to be turning this old land into what it once was.
Great to see Grandpa getting involved, he looked to be in his element. I'm excited to see how this is all going to turn out.
House remodels are usually more expensive than planned, just because you encounter things that you need to redo that you didn't expect! Good luck you guys! Mr Brown, bravo! ❤🤗
And even with that, remodel is less expensive then building new.
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You were probably getting asked because you were rushing through the video instead of talking about it like this one. Today’s video was so much better to watch Thank you Justin and whoever edited this video this is more Like A Justin Rhodes video!
I appreciate the fact that you are remodeling your homestead and I get what is in your heads. We moved to our present little homestead out in the middle of nowhere in 1981. The old farm house was a disaster, but we made it work for lack of money. Tiny bedrooms, no closets, small kitchen, very very small living space. In 2006 we FINALLY had saved enough money to completely gut this place to the rafters. We built an attached two car garage with a huge bathroom and an office for my husband on one end (so really it was a lot longer than a regular garage. Our kids were all out of the house by then but close by and starting families of their own.). We moved walls and now we have a HUGE kitchen (yes, I do a LOT of canning and preserving), huge family room (b/c now we have 16 grandkids that come here on a regular basis!!) and four bedrooms (for family sleep overs or friends that come and stay) and two and a half bathrooms. All new plumbing, wood fired boiler outside and radiant heating in the floors, all new electrical......everything. We built a new huge Morton building w/a concrete floor for my husbands wood boiler business, we also have a huge walk in cooler, our butcher shop, milking parlor, bee keeping/processing room in a heated/cooled area of that building. I see your vision and yes, you will be so happy you did what you are doing. I look so forward to your progress and Becky, I am so thrilled about your new kitchen area!!! Yay for you! What an inspiration your are to so many and I know from experience that when you work hard to feed your family and teach others how to do that (yes, we are doing that with friends that want to know how to grow and process their own food--passing on the knowledge) that your family will just be so blessed by the new renovations.
You have an amazing farm and we love watching all that goes on. We have been homesteading in different places since my husband got out of the army in 1973--living on rented little farms and then we finally bought this place. We only have 5 acres but we have a LOT going on here and we absolutely could not imagine any other lifestyle. Husband had to work off the farm for many years but he was an EMS helicopter pilot so that afforded us the time to devote to our property and gradually build it to what we have today. We are truly blessed. I tell people all the time, don't be afraid to try---just try. Learn and research then save your money to make it happen.
Blessings to you all.
Amazing story of hard work & success! Thanks for sharing! 🤗💜🇨🇦
WOW, I love your story.
Justin, just a friendly mention. Please don't allow any of your children near or in the construction of your house without shoes on their feet. The possibility of injury is so high. ❤
Those boys are BAREFOOT!!! Justin!!!
To stay on a budget, get your plans nailed down (done!) and don’t change. If you’re already 15% over you will stay on that track and probably get worse. You don’t want to compromise at the end . That is where you have to make hard decisions like cabinets,flooring, window coverings, plumbing fixtures, trim, doors, etc. I did this for 44 years and saw this way to often. Get a plan and stick to it!
Great advice
You guys are doing awesome. The internet doesn't live there. You do what makes sense for you and your family. You are creating memories for you and your children. You're being kind by bringing us along, you don't have to do that, BUT I SURE APPRECIATE that you are😊. It's gonna be amazing, and I'm so happy for you all. You're working hard to preserve that homestead. Family is important, and you're doing a great job showing that🎉🎉🎉
I love your children “I’ll help”. 😍😍😍
Blessings, debby
The kids could make a lot of money selling 6" long wood pieces of The Rhodes Family Hollar House. $25
a piece. I'd buy 1.
I'm LOVING this back to roots vlogging style. I also SO appreciate the explanation of your guys' mental process for all of us on the other side of the screen. ❤
I agree wholeheartedly. If this style continues he's I may resubscribe.
Fast and great progress! I think for your longer term viewers it was obvious that you either needed a major remodel or a new house build! Your family has grown and you outgrew the old converted barn. It was a good decision to upgrade and remodel! Blessings ❤️🙏🏼
The beautiful thing is…you don’t have to convince us that you deserve this. You deserve this. It’s going to be awesome and look forward to seeing the progress!!!
I know you had a great house already, but I am so excited to see this new homestead house progress! Y’all have been upgrading the outside so much, it is time for your own living space to be upgraded! Since you are able to do it now I am glad you are going for it! I had 5 kids in the same home for 20 years and if I could have made our space more efficient and enjoyable I absolutely would have! Blessings!❤
Wowza! Getting quotes AFTER being this committed to the renovation! 😅😱😳😬
Now this speed and length of time for shots and conversation is sooo much better than all the quick frame changes. Thank you; this was an enjoyable video!🎉
Blessings to all!
Hi guys love watching. Please put shoes on kids while walking on the floor in case there are loose racks or nails
Slivers is what would be worrisome my dad was a construction worker and he got a bad sliver in his knee. Almost lost his leg. Be careful
😂 They're farm kids, not city boys. They'll be fine.
ARRRRRRGGGHHH! Remodeling! The more you pull down the more damage you see.That is what drives the cost up, the unknowns.Yes... you have to over compensate cost wise, for the unknowns. Been there done that! Good to see the whole family pitching in. So far the ideas for light sound great for your green, energy efficient home. Transom windows will help with light even on cloudy days. Good luck Rhodes family!
Hello, we follow you from Iraq and we love your videos and your work on the farm is very beautiful and wonderful. We love Henry and we call you the Henry family. He is very loved and you are all lovely and kind-hearted. Thank you for your wonderful videos. I wish you happiness and success in your life. May God protect you. Thank you. Greetings from our hearts.🧡🧡🧡
This makes PERFECT sense. So glad you can have your homesteading needs met as well as some dreams realized. May GOD bless y'all as you move ahead toward your goal.
I feel for you, a remodel is so stressful. But, I think you hit the nail on the head with asking "why are we doing this?" That is your big motivator and what makes it worth while.
I like the transom window idea! Natural light is so nice.
I love house remodels! Not living though them MYSELF, but watching others do them! I am so happy and excited for you. It’s going to be dreamy when you are finished!
I like watching and not living it too 😊
I can't wait to see what you guys do with your new home.
I loved hearing you say that you've lived there 90 years and you'll live there 90 more.
Wise men grow trees in which shade they'll never sit.
I love hearing Rebecca’s thoughts! You can almost see how carefully she is planning and dreaming at the same time!! That said…Justin, are you aware of how many times you interrupt the beautiful one?!! This video really shows that. I realize it must be challenging to get all your ideas vocalized on camera! Just something for you to consider!
Love love love the idea/use of transom windows….great addition for natural light!
Yes
Living for the remodel vlogs!! Can’t wait to see the commercial kitchen come together, then see it be used, and the sun room will be beautiful!
So envious of sun rooms... mmm
Keep the fireplace. It wil warm the space just being there and it goes with the 90 year home of your hearts.
Yes, yes yes to transom windows. You will love the light.
I think this is remodel for a life time home for many generations!! It's going to be epic!! Blessings to you all!!!
Your new place will be beautiful, wonderful and will flow and function way better.
Loved hearing about how long y'all have been there! It reminds me of my own family who lived on the same property for 120 something years. I live on a portion my grandfather bought 60 some years ago. It makes me feel so connected and rooted to where I am.
I’m happy to see the remodel at your home place Justin. I believe you two are making the best decision for your family. Your dad did what he could or even knew how to do, I’d assume. Probably because he seen the potential for another person to make it “better” one day and be their dream home not his, he just got it started 😂
Definitely save the stone for something! I love the fireplace too. But I agree with the southern window idea. It's wonderful having large windows on the east and south sides of a house if you have a good view.
What about using some of the stone for a smaller place to set the wood burning stove. Then use the rest for an outdoor kitchen area??? Or a relaxing firepit and seating area?
I love how big it looks with it opened up... And not compartmentalized like Becca was saying.
Yes! Love the idea of moving the fireplace keep the stones. Create the outdoor kitchen fire pit etc or make a smaller hearth for the wood burner stove. Have your windows for a beautiful view for the south side facing sun
that is great that you all are getting your dream home. More light in a home is so important.
I really like watching the demo/remodel.
Bravo! Whole 💜Ed support for your resolve to remain loyal to the same home and the beautiful spirit it portrays!👍
soooo many memories. keep on keeping on, friend.
How exciting, keep building it the way you want to live in it and use it. Thank you for better edits as this video was easier to watch, no motion sickness!
I could not imagine taking the fireplace out. It is amazing. They are putting on the new roof. I'm sure it will be restored. Take the bookcase out and put your window there!! It will look amazing when it's done. Besides you have to have some sentimental left. Old timers built it, and its amazing😊
Justin I pray healing on you. Because the best parts of your life is seeing your children grow up in your home and enjoying it and just the vision that you're setting through your videos this is going to be a beautiful home with a enriched family living. God bless praying for grandma also for complete healing and strength and peace🙏💪✌✌👏
ITS GONNA BE GREAT ! ❤
Your house is going to be beautiful and well built, with much love.
Love hearing your thought processes. We are at the point, post house fire, where we are fully embracing what we can salvage and build back into our cottage. In the end, its your lives and your home and should work for you. Its not like you're hauling the stones off to the landfill. Creative reuse. I broke a 24x25 concrete slab by hand (I'm 61) so we could reuse it as retaining walls and to fill other purposes on the farm. There will always be folks who don't or can't see your vision, just as there will always be people who dont see your vision but understand HAVING a vision. Excited to see where this adventure take you!
I vote for keeping the fire place intact…it is stunning… 😊😊😊❤❤
I've never had a home remodeled but I've watched a lot of them being done and there is always something unexpected and not budgeted. However, the after is always so much better than the before. I look forward to seeing this house after remodel. I know it is going to be beautiful.. I'm with Rebekah, keep the fireplace if at all possible. It just says "homestead" to me. Nice job, Gideon, offering to help your poor papa with a bad back.
But the fireplaceeeee!! I like it.
Ooh, crazy to see it open like that! Completely agree with wanting your ideal homestead kitchen while the kiddos are still young. Can’t wait to see how it all turns out. :)
Gramps insight's are excellent kudos
I’m excited for your remodel as I plan my own in a few years after 20+ years in my homestead and plans to pass it down to my daughter. Yes, blowing out kitchen for more meal space to enjoy with loved ones! 😊
I too suffer from the residual effects of having Lyme disease. I too have SI joint issues and lots of pain. My prayers go out to you.
Yup your fireplace would cause less roof problems if it were either central or on a gable end. Your explanation of why to remodel was very good!! Well thought out!!
Wow Gramps sure knows what's up. Good thing you have him there!
Thanks for the content.
Keep up the good work.
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Love the land Jeff. I'm excited for you 😊
Having seen the insides of the walls and the possibility of mold growing might explain many of both of y'all's health issues. Nutrition with Judy discusses this a lot on her channel. Glad you are expanding the homestead! Be safe.
Great video and so happy for you both.
This is going to be your forever home. Do what you need to make your home functional, enjoyable, and yours. So very excited to see the end result.
Oh no! I was hoping you all would keep that beautiful blue and white tile. End the end, I'm sure you all will have an amazing homestead house for future generations.
Transom windows are beautiful!! They can even be curved…
I’m so happy for you all and can’t wait to see the transformation! 🎉 Congratulations on the remodel!
Good for you build what you like, and enjoy it, so will you’re kids. Xxx
It's your home. You guys do you. Everyone has an opinion ;) .I'm enjoying watching the process.
As a new home builder that has done Reno, I hate it because there is ALWAYS, ALWAYS unforeseen obstacles that cost money, money, money. Good luck the Rhodes fam.
Love the progress! I did cringe though when I saw the boys barefoot in there. As a construction family, shoes Absolutely needs to be a must!! Plz?,
I can't wait to see how it looks in the end . I don't blame you for wanting to remodel I understood from the beginning and I hope it's beautiful as you want it to be.
I am so happy for you guys! And proud of you too for stepping out bravely to remodel your home.
Ooh so exciting for you guys...can't wait to see it all unfold! Thanks for keeping us entertained, and God Bless you'll! ❤
Best line in the video, the last line Josiah ‘I’ll help’
Enjoy seeing all the remodeling work start. The possibility of the new windows up top sounds and would look great. Having built a home and remodeled one do everything you possibly can because you will regret not doing it when it was easy to get to and much cheaper at this point too. I believe every one goes over budget by a little and hopefully you won’t need to use much of the contingency fund and can use for extras you find along the way. The habit restore is a great place to find some items for the home a great prices. Susan
You don’t have to explain why ur remodeling ur heritage home. If you can afford it, it’s your’s to do as you see best and what u want for ur family. Plus, this is now YOUR family home passed down from ur fore-fathers AND it’s your retirement home, plus u’ll leave it to your children. Many people remodel & eventually resell. 👍 A big thumbs up to you in my book. Go for as much as you want & can afford. Bravo!
So excited to see your future unfolding!!
I think it is fabulous that your family have lived ther that long and that it will be in your family for ever…I swear I’m as excited as you are…can’t wait to see the roof higher and transient windows in …
Oh my goodness! How I would love to have that scrap flooring! Surely you can make something out of all that flooring and lumber coming out of there.
Excited for you guys, it's gonna be really nice! (By the way, the "transom windows" you are describing are actually called "clerestory" windows)
I love that you are remodeling your house to fit your needs. Forget what other people think. Your house your rules!
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Justin, Rebecca, my husband and I used to be remodelers. Saw a lot of different financial issues. Some good, some not so good for us or the customer. We once asked about a bid we knew was low but we also knew the contractor involved was seemingly successful. His answer was, his words. “Caching, caching”, change orders” Assuming you got known referrals from Randolph or your dad but I would keep your key resource folks in the know of what you are doing in the loop, especially in changing things and those type of decisions.
Wow that did not take long to Do the demo! I am lookimg forward to seeing the videos of the house coming together!
Fantastic progress & great decision to re-do the roof! A house is only as good as the roof that protects it! My dad moved & renovated an early 1900’s house to our farm in about 1963 & it’s still sturdy & lived in by my brother & his wife. The old wood was so well constructed. My dad said it cost as much as building a new house back then but we’ll never know😉 Blessings to all & special prayers for healing for grandma🤗💜🇨🇦
Broke my heart to see those beautiful hardwood floors being torn out!!
This is a wonderful project that will enhance your way of life for many years to come. I am an Interior Designer and when it gets time to put up the new walls make sure that you put in sound proofing between the rooms, it is not cheap but is worth every penny you spend on it.
A big window facing south and over your garden would make a huge difference to that room. Just think of all that light that will come flooding in!! That house is massive. I could do something with that. (To suit myself and family of course) When it's finished, you'll be saying "why didn't we do this sooner?" x
Transient windows are amazing. They let lots of light in and you can save a fortune 🔮 n like gutting costs year around. ❤❤❤
Really excited to see your remodel come together.
Ya'll are the best!
It's going to be a awesome change 😮
We are still remodeling our homestead 4 years later (we're getting close!). We found so many things that were safety issues and so glad we did it. I say add 20% dollars and time. Definitely do the clerestory windows - passive solar!
Keep the fireplace, please! I'd give my right arm for a fireplace like that! Turn the bookcases into tall widows!
Maybe one day we'll have a beautiful place like yours. For now, we're living vicariously through yall lol. We're raising our family on a small piece of property that we've turned into a real working homestead, but we all live in a 1986 mobile home! And now grandpa has come to live with us. Your place looks like a palace compared with ours! I dream of having a big kitchen one day, but I'm thankful to have a kitchen at all - so many don't. We're blessed to have an outdoor area that becomes the summer kitchen and we certainly need that here in Florida!
Good luck with the remodel! Can't wait to see the finished result!
Your kids are growing up, they are not as small as they use yo be. I believe it makes sense to accommodate your family and your growing business. I am Team Rhodes and your dad is smiling down at you.
Take it down. You can use the stone to build an outside fireplace or firepit. The big stone can be a bench in the garden or a special place on the land. I took out my fireplace and it was the best thing I have done yet. My house smells better I have a big window so more light. Best of all no more mess. I did put a small wood stove but it is in my kitchen and I can cook on it. Oh and it made the room feel so much bigger. I would take it down if it was me!
I live in a house with clerestory windows. I LOVE them! The amout of light they let in is worth it. Originally, the windows could be slightly opened, from the bottom. Hot air rises, so the flow of hot air out the windows. I believe there are electric openers on some windows now and manual can be opened/closed with a rod. We closed them off and put in solid windows as we live with high winds, hurricanes, and n'oreasters.
Who cares what the internet thinks it’s YOUR house! It’s gonna be beautiful! Feel better soon.
Higher ceilings, more light, AND maybe even cheaper? My vote is definitely do the transom
Well done. Good job. Very hard work for you guys. Good luck
For kicks and giggles watch a really funny movie. Tom Hanks " The Money Pit".
Anybody that has done a remodel can appreciate that movie.
Transom windows sound like a good design element. Nothing like natural light.