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I would use terracotta tile for the entry. The marble is beautiful but you might find it delicate and one more chore you’d wish you didn’t have. As per the question of stain or paint…I’d paint all the trim but strip and stain the doors. That way you’d have less work but still have the stained look you want
Please keep that original light fixture, it’s beautiful and so important to save original features. At least the trim restoration can wait until you move in! It will look wonderful! Glad you have solved the leak problem.
I am happy to see you walking around the house without masks on. The old light fixture is definitely a keeper; it'll come back to life after cleaning, you can put it in one of the corners of the house where you can sit, read or do some crafts. My heart sank when you said you might get rid of. It is small enough for the job. I admire your smile and your sense of humor tackling a huge project like this one. Keep up the good work.
I would go with an octagon Spanish tile in a light color for entry. Your beautiful tile looks like bathroom tile. I like the paint for door molding but the wood is pretty too if you decide to strip the paint, there is a citrus stripper that I have used that gives great results and is much less time consuming. Restore that pretty light fixture. Glad water problems are gone. Bit by bit❤️
Thank goodness the leaks have been sorted. I like marble tiles but I must admit I wouldn’t put them down again as we found them to be very slippery when wet and ended up having to cover them with a rug,just in case visitors fell, our old dog found them difficult to walk on too. It’s all looking amazing. K🇬🇧❤
Great feedback on the marble, thank you! Just what we were looking for, a recommendation or not from someone with experience with marble in their home. We appreciate it!
@CicadaAndCo I've had the same experience as above. You didn't mention grout color. No matter the type, color or sealant, you will eventually have dark grout line nearly impossible to keep clean. It's just the nature of grout. Also, as our marble aged it began to have permanent stain around the edges for some reason. Nothing gets it clean! But hurray for us, we are finally taking out this messy tile in April 2025.
@@susananthony2366 Oh yes, our dirty grout, every time I look at it I feel I should re do it, but I honestly won’t, it’s too big an area and I’m just too disabled to do it, I must buy bigger rugs 😂😂❤
Personal aesthetic preferences vary, we weren’t wondering about that, just durability/maintenance from anyone with experience with marble. 1920’s architecture often features marble entries. But keep watching, like we said that’s only ONE option we’ve been considering!😊
yeah I absolutely agree those hexagon marble ones gives bathroom vibes. I thought it was an odd choice to consider. There are so many beautiful Spanish inspired entryway tiles and patterns to choose from if the cost of reclaiming vintage ones is out of the budget.
Wow, I’m so impressed! You two took the bull by the horns and have preserved through it. It’s all looking so good. I’m glad you’ve been able to get the water leeks fixed!! Cheers from Colorado!!🤓
Love that suggestion! I originally was thinking I’d create a pattern in the tile, and definitely still considering that. We love the look of the marble too, as we’ve seen similar in multiple entryways of buildings from the same architectural era. A pattern/design is definitely still an option though! Thanks for the suggestion 👍
Adding my opinion to your entry flooring... The marble looks too bathroom. Why aren't you considering a Spanish style tile that compliments your home. I'm sure there is salvaged tile you can find for such a small area!
We have considered that! We’ve gone to multiple salvage shops looking for something like that but haven’t found anything yet that we like going that route. We’re still considering all options. The funny thing about our house is that it looks very Spanish on the outside, but that architecture doesn’t continue into the inside of the house. We have one room with textured plaster, but no arched doorways, and our stairway and fireplace look more colonial than Spanish, etc. To be cohesive with the interior of our house, we’re leaning more 1920’s style with a nod to old Florida rather than being so strictly Spanish in our design choices. Thanks for watching and the suggestion 👍
@@CicadaAndCo Wow Thank you for the indepth reply. In regards to more 'Spanish' or vintage looking tile, there are so many reproduction products online if you can't find salvage. I love the character of your home so much, would hate to have you settle on a generic detail!
@@anthonygoldmann9773 keep watching! If we wanted generic we wouldn’t have gone through all we have to purchase, save, and dedicate over a year of our life and our savings to this project lol, we would have bought a generic house in a subdivision 😂 We did say that marble was just ONE option we’re considering 😉 We’ve also ordered samples from multiple online sources, so we’re definitely considering many creative options before we make a final decision.
Thank you for the update. You’re doing a great job. You are saving a gem. I admire your passion & persistence. Problems around every corner literally & you are still able to smile & joke. Looks like your furbabies are enjoying their new backyard. Take care. Be safe and thank you again for taking us on your journey. 😊
This was a great episode! Love how you both are curating practically every corner, as you contribute to the life and history of this soon to be a home, again!
I love marble! I have it on all our bathroom floors and a high traffic mud room. I love the look of marble as it ages and patinas especially in a historic home because it's an appropriate material. That being said because your home is a 20s spanish style a hexagon terracotta tile would be amazing or even a Mediterranean glazed tile. But marble is the more natural option.
do not use marble very soft and u have to use ph neut. solution to clean the floor also have to have floors refinished to bring back the shine of marble . Beautiful floors allot of up keep
Restore and use the old light fixture. It is beautiful. my parents had a Mediterranean house in FL with lots of terracotta colored tiles, got boring. Use a nice brightly colored Mexican tile. Good luck. Looks great.
Kristin and Hal congratulations on the first big milestone! I see you are proceeding with intention. When you took possession of this house it was a disaster. Under super humid and hot conditions you guys had to clean out and sort everything. Then you had to stop the deterioration, remove the mold, get the leaks stopped and seal all the cracks outside. Then you got the interior comfortable and clean enough to work without ventilator masks! Air conditioner installed, yeah! So much progress, such hard work and there were setbacks along the way. Tremendous effort, and now you can focus on the interior refurbishing. Of course, restoring the wood trim and doors is the most beautiful option. May I suggest you start with the wood areas that really really matter, like the banister. Then, keep going down the priority list as long as you have the stomach for it. Since you are both so disciplined and determined, perhaps you'll do ALL the trim. Exciting times!
You two are so amazing. What patience you two have and still look so happy! God bless you two and Casa Marie! It's going to be a home of blessings. I'm happy the roofers have come back to help. Kristin, I love Skill Share. How great that you can get back some of the original look. The house should last another 100 yrs with all yourhard work! 😊
Shawn Rhymes here. I enjoyed seeing the work that you did so far on your house. I know from experience how finding water leaks can be difficult. Keep up the good work, and thank you for posting this video.
I have old marble tiles in my kitchen and, with age, they have become more porous and difficult to keep clean. I'd go for ceramic (Spanish or Portuguese).
Please keep that original light fixture, it is so lovely. Also, go with that beautiful wood that is in the doorways, it really adds to the beauty of your wonderful home. As far as the marble in the entryway....I would think seriously about it. It can tend to be so much more easily injured compared to a good terra cotta. Kudos to you both....what an endeavor but truly a labor of love. What a great old house.
So good to see all of the progress that you have made. Love love the original fixture, hope you keep that for the bathroom. I watched a special on marble from Italy and the project manager that was giving the tour talked about how easy it is to damage marble because it is considered "soft" surface. I love the idea of Spanish tiles for the entry to try and further the flavor of the casa. You all are doing so amazing. 🎉🎉🎉
Hi Hal and Kristin are you going to make the half bath a jewel box? I can't wait to see your wallpaper. I like your bright and sunny mainfloor laundry room too!
That's a great update! I know it's going slow, but you two are checking everything as you go, so it won't be a problem in the years to come! Good luck and blessings to you!🤗 I'll be watching for your next post🙂
I liked the white trim in the living room. Also, you could glue some pretty cloth in the back of your medicine cabinet. It would look so cheery everything you opened the door.
It might be worth your time to check with people who do media blasting to strip your metal grates and other metal pieces. Not all blasting is sandblasting, and there are techniques now that will not damage the metal, but will remove all the old paint. It would save you an incredible amount of time and effort.
Hi guys. I’ve been watching all your videos from the start. You’ve done a terrific job and your place is looking fabulous. Congrats! In regards to the marble entry way tile, I love the concept of marble next to the wood floor. May I suggest that you consider a herringbone pattern instead of the octagonal?
Use porcelain tile that looks like marble. Less expensive, no cracking and is not snot-slick like when marble gets wet. Mold can grow IN tile too, usually brown and you can't kill it.
Isn’t it exciting that you guys are getting so much closer to an absolutely beautiful home ? I am happy for both of you . All the hard work and money will be worth so worth it.
Oh, very nice a screen door to match, cool! Yeah - AC up and running, that has to be long awaited blessing, especially with the heat & humidity here in Florida. Good to see the leaks are under control, hope they stay that way. You guys have been very busy behind the scenes getting things done. There's a lot to do in this house to bring it back where you want it to be. All that scaping on the window and door frames is tons of work but it will look so good when it's completed. Nice to hear you'll be restoring the stairs and the little phone nook, which is adorable. Anxious to see the kitchen and cabinets you've selected. Nicely done!
What you both have gotten done so far is looking so nice. The multi color wall in the bedroom why not poly over it and keep it as a reminder of the houses history.
I've really enjoyed seeing the progress of your reno. It's going to be absolutely beautiful when you guys get it done. I love that studio room. I would have to fill it with plants! Hal is always looking behind him 😂 Is he looking for ghosts? Lol
Back in what feels like a lifetime ago, my husband and I stripped the painted woodwork in our first home(1920's Craftsman). It was a HUGE job and the stripper we used was brutal in smell. I would recommend finding a place where you could bring your doors to have them 'dipped'. They have big 'vats' of stripper stuff. Drop a door in, pull it out, done. Then you can concentrate on staining! I admire your energy, hard work, determination and passion. I love seeing your progress! Cheering you on!!
Wow amazing progress at the house. You two are so busy and so positive. I love that you are all smiling through the hard work and problems. I can't wait to see it all painted and decorated.
The reason I would not use the marble tiles in the entry is because they are very slippery when wet. You also have to seal them as they are porous and can stain.
I cannot say it enough you guys are doing a fantastic job. One of the reasons why I keep saying things like this is home renovation is a very thankless job where it seems sometimes like you get one thing done and you end up having five other things that you got to do. It may not be your color scheme but the original trim and the wall color that the house was was colors that I had painted my entire inside of my house that I purchased in 2004. I went to home Depot and I got one of their pamphlets in the painting section I believe it was Glidden paint and it had a color that was very similar to the trim color and the wall color that's all over the downstairs of your house. I really liked it and I thought it gave a warmth to my house was more contemporary and it had originally tan tile floors. I found that that color scheme neutralized and also blended in an awful lot of original features of my house that were not necessarily my taste. Great job I hope everything continues to go your way and thank you very much for the update! 😁😁😁😁😁😁😁
Hi you two. It certainly is coming along nicely. Your optimism and working together is something you’ll always have to reminisce about in the future. Great🤪 job. I always wait for your new videos.
Looking so good! You've made GREAT progress. Please show us a tour of exactly where the pantry is. Don't recall seeing it before. And a tip--cement doesn't allow walls to breathe. So if original foundation is stone, avoid cement as it traps water inside the walls and will rot any wood supports. And finally a question- is there no need for insulation in the exterior DR wall where it had been leaking?
Hi Ginger. The pantry is between the kitchen and the basement. There is a hallway. Not ideal but all we have for now. The foundation is concrete block. We were told by an architect/builder friend of ours that the walls of this house are designed to breathe and advised against us using insulation.
When people were telling you that your roof was not meant to walk on, they did not mean the roof in general as its original purpose, they were talking about the Roll Roofing that the roof company placed on the roof. it was the wrong application from the beginning and Roll Roofing is not meant for foot traffic. Sure, you can walk on any roof if you are doing cleaning or repairs but Im sure you plan on using your roof way more than that.
You are doing a fantastic job renovating & saving this lovely house. Is the previous owner of your house still fine? Will you be visiting her with photos of the casa and the renovations you are doing?
Wow! Your house will be beautiful and amazing, so anxious to see the finish. I'm so glad the water leak has been resolved. You have done good work, stay well see you again next video.
Y'all have done so much work, looking great! Remember, that many houses in that era had inside trim work that was always meant to be painted, I think your house is one of those. It's probably yellow pine throughout the house. Definitely use that original light fixture...maybe over the sink in the kitchen? In keeping with the style of your home, the entry tile should echo that Spanish style with some colorful tile.
Thanks! And you’re right, most of the trim was originally painted and we’ve kept that in mind, and some was stained 😊 The wood in some rooms is beautiful though, so we’re considering all our options. Just like for the entryway, the marble is just one option we’re considering. We’ve thought about Spanish tile, but probably won’t go with that option, and we have a video coming up explaining why. We were mostly asking if any had experience with the maintenance/durability if they have marble in their home. Thanks for watching!
Personally, I would lay some encaustic Spanish revival tiles for the entry area. Small enough space to do something really special that will add so much character and value to the house. It's all looking really great though and I think everything is going to come together for you quite quickly now.
I'm voting for scraping all the trim. While more work, I think you will be so glad you did it in the long run. Honestly, if you did paint, I could see you deciding down the road to scrape it anyway so then that is double work. :) It's also something that can be worked on when you have time and doesn't look bad in the in between stages. It's a character trait that works while you go. Also, I love the framing from the dining to kitchen. Are you going to repurpose that? It's such a unique feature.
Wow, so happy for you getting that main roof leak fixed, that’s got to feel good. Marble in the main entryway is a great classy look. It will hold up well especially since it’s not your primary entryway. Also like the type of tile that matches other places in the house. I’m a sucker for finished wood over painting so that’s my vote, but many places/rooms paint is a much better option maintenance wise. Keep up the good work Clint wait to see the finished product.
Great Update... And the Projects are getting done the right way. The Roofing company should have had that Leak Fixed a long time ago, but at least the Owner came to assess the issue and got it Fixed for ya.
We have marble tiles in our entrance, hallway and kitchen. It is very slippery when wet. I would love to change it but it's too expensive 😫 also the mosaic you like ( which is lovely) will have a lot of grout lines, you'll be cleaning it constantly.
Oh your home looks so good! It's coming right along. Regarding the trim. I love the natural wood also. In for a penny in for a pound. Just take your time with it. Maybe keep that small bedroom wall area as another accent/tribute wall like the plan for that bathroom. Question. Down the road will you do a rooftop retreat out there. I could see a small Cafe table type deal. Great for sunset cocktails🍸 🍻. Keep up the good work
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I would use terracotta tile for the entry. The marble is beautiful but you might find it delicate and one more chore you’d wish you didn’t have. As per the question of stain or paint…I’d paint all the trim but strip and stain the doors. That way you’d have less work but still have the stained look you want
Please keep that original light fixture, it’s beautiful and so important to save original features. At least the trim restoration can wait until you move in! It will look wonderful! Glad you have solved the leak problem.
I agree with the original bathroom light fixture, it so pretty!
@@lindaroyal8161agree. The gold will go back to the goldish tub fixtures. What a gem that piece is.
I am happy to see you walking around the house without masks on. The old light fixture is definitely a keeper; it'll come back to life after cleaning, you can put it in one of the corners of the house where you can sit, read or do some crafts. My heart sank when you said you might get rid of. It is small enough for the job. I admire your smile and your sense of humor tackling a huge project like this one. Keep up the good work.
I would go with an octagon Spanish tile in a light color for entry. Your beautiful tile looks like bathroom tile. I like the paint for door molding but the wood is pretty too if you decide to strip the paint, there is a citrus stripper that I have used that gives great results and is much less time consuming. Restore that pretty light fixture. Glad water problems are gone. Bit by bit❤️
Thank goodness the leaks have been sorted. I like marble tiles but I must admit I wouldn’t put them down again as we found them to be very slippery when wet and ended up having to cover them with a rug,just in case visitors fell, our old dog found them difficult to walk on too. It’s all looking amazing. K🇬🇧❤
Great feedback on the marble, thank you! Just what we were looking for, a recommendation or not from someone with experience with marble in their home. We appreciate it!
@CicadaAndCo I've had the same experience as above. You didn't mention grout color. No matter the type, color or sealant, you will eventually have dark grout line nearly impossible to keep clean. It's just the nature of grout. Also, as our marble aged it began to have permanent stain around the edges for some reason. Nothing gets it clean! But hurray for us, we are finally taking out this messy tile in April 2025.
@@susananthony2366 Oh yes, our dirty grout, every time I look at it I feel I should re do it, but I honestly won’t, it’s too big an area and I’m just too disabled to do it, I must buy bigger rugs 😂😂❤
You should use Spanish tiles. The marble tiles look bathroomy
Personal aesthetic preferences vary, we weren’t wondering about that, just durability/maintenance from anyone with experience with marble. 1920’s architecture often features marble entries. But keep watching, like we said that’s only ONE option we’ve been considering!😊
yeah I absolutely agree those hexagon marble ones gives bathroom vibes. I thought it was an odd choice to consider. There are so many beautiful Spanish inspired entryway tiles and patterns to choose from if the cost of reclaiming vintage ones is out of the budget.
Agreed.
So glad you got the dining room leaks figured out. Keeping water where it's supposed to be is a major headache with old buildings.
You’re so right!
I was born and raised in south Florida and love that two young people are restoring an old Florida home. 😊
Thank you!
The remaining original multi- coloured wall. When repainting, frame a section to keep as a historical detail
We’ve thought about possibly going that. We also have a small section in the bathroom that we sealed with all the layers of history 😊
I find porcelain tiles are great for foot traffic but it's a Spanish type house so I would do brick color octagon tiles in the Entryway.
I am so pleased that the leak was finally resolved! Hooray for you two! 🎉🎉now you can really feel like progress can be made. 😊
So happy the leaks are now fixed, shame all those issues weren't noticed or many ignored by the roofing company. House is coming along beautifully!
Wow, I’m so impressed! You two took the bull by the horns and have preserved through it. It’s all looking so good. I’m glad you’ve been able to get the water leeks fixed!! Cheers from Colorado!!🤓
Thanks so much!
This is so amazing you two have worked your butts off ,You bringing the old girl back to life
Thank you!!
This house is being restored and rebuilt with love
A marble tiles at the door will stain and go yellow you would be better with a ceramic tile.
But it nice to see you have got on top of the leaks
Everything is looking great. Congratulations! I love the wood showing on the door frames❤
Thanks so much! 😊
I think you should go with a 1920s French ceramic tile pattern on the floor of your front doorway.
Love that suggestion! I originally was thinking I’d create a pattern in the tile, and definitely still considering that. We love the look of the marble too, as we’ve seen similar in multiple entryways of buildings from the same architectural era. A pattern/design is definitely still an option though! Thanks for the suggestion 👍
Adding my opinion to your entry flooring...
The marble looks too bathroom.
Why aren't you considering a Spanish style tile that compliments your home. I'm sure there is salvaged tile you can find for such a small area!
I was thinking the same thing. Beautiful Spanish tile would add some color and also goes well with the style of the home.
We have considered that! We’ve gone to multiple salvage shops looking for something like that but haven’t found anything yet that we like going that route. We’re still considering all options. The funny thing about our house is that it looks very Spanish on the outside, but that architecture doesn’t continue into the inside of the house. We have one room with textured plaster, but no arched doorways, and our stairway and fireplace look more colonial than Spanish, etc. To be cohesive with the interior of our house, we’re leaning more 1920’s style with a nod to old Florida rather than being so strictly Spanish in our design choices. Thanks for watching and the suggestion 👍
@@CicadaAndCo Wow
Thank you for the indepth reply.
In regards to more 'Spanish' or vintage looking tile, there are so many reproduction products online if you can't find salvage.
I love the character of your home so much, would hate to have you settle on a generic detail!
@@anthonygoldmann9773 keep watching! If we wanted generic we wouldn’t have gone through all we have to purchase, save, and dedicate over a year of our life and our savings to this project lol, we would have bought a generic house in a subdivision 😂 We did say that marble was just ONE option we’re considering 😉 We’ve also ordered samples from multiple online sources, so we’re definitely considering many creative options before we make a final decision.
@@CicadaAndCo Love your home and will definitely keep watching ❤️
Good job! Your home is going to be beautiful. Hopefully no more leaks!😊
It's sooo different from where you first took us in 😯 Keep your momentum going, you're doing a fantastic job 🎉
Thank you so much!!
So much work! You’ve done an amazing job. It must be so nice to finally have your vision starting to be realized. ❤
I'm glad you are still working. I imagine you are getting tired. But you still seem very excited and happy. God bless you two.
Thank you! We’re tired, but we’ll keep going until it’s done 😊
Thank you for the update. You’re doing a great job. You are saving a gem. I admire your passion & persistence. Problems around every corner literally & you are still able to smile & joke. Looks like your furbabies are enjoying their new backyard. Take care. Be safe and thank you again for taking us on your journey. 😊
The cleaned doors and hinges will be superb ❤
This was a great episode! Love how you both are curating practically every corner, as you contribute to the life and history of this soon to be a home, again!
Whew! I'm so glad that main leak has been completely repaired! You two work so hard, and your reward is much closer, completion!
Everything is beautiful. All your hard work is paying off!!!!
Thanks so much 😊
I love marble! I have it on all our bathroom floors and a high traffic mud room. I love the look of marble as it ages and patinas especially in a historic home because it's an appropriate material. That being said because your home is a 20s spanish style a hexagon terracotta tile would be amazing or even a Mediterranean glazed tile. But marble is the more natural option.
Hence our dilemma. Our porch floor is terracotta so we're leaning towards the marble. 😊
I hope you guys are safe . Sending prayers for all of us in Florida .
do not use marble very soft and u have to use ph neut. solution to clean the floor also have to have floors refinished to bring back the shine of marble . Beautiful floors allot of up keep
Restore and use the old light fixture. It is beautiful. my parents had a Mediterranean house in FL with lots of terracotta colored tiles, got boring. Use a nice brightly colored Mexican tile. Good luck. Looks great.
Kristin and Hal congratulations on the first big milestone! I see you are proceeding with intention. When you took possession of this house it was a disaster. Under super humid and hot conditions you guys had to clean out and sort everything. Then you had to stop the deterioration, remove the mold, get the leaks stopped and seal all the cracks outside. Then you got the interior comfortable and clean enough to work without ventilator masks! Air conditioner installed, yeah! So much progress, such hard work and there were setbacks along the way. Tremendous effort, and now you can focus on the interior refurbishing. Of course, restoring the wood trim and doors is the most beautiful option. May I suggest you start with the wood areas that really really matter, like the banister. Then, keep going down the priority list as long as you have the stomach for it. Since you are both so disciplined and determined, perhaps you'll do ALL the trim. Exciting times!
I love the little decorations in the corners of the dining room pass-through.
Aren’t they cute? We found out they were actually an addition to the house during a 1991 renovation.
@@CicadaAndCo oh, too bad. I thought they were original. Well, if they go with your design, you can decide if you want them or not.
You two are so amazing. What patience you two have and still look so happy! God bless you two and Casa Marie! It's going to be a home of blessings. I'm happy the roofers have come back to help. Kristin, I love Skill Share. How great that you can get back some of the original look. The house should last another 100 yrs with all yourhard work! 😊
Please keep that light fixture
I love the laundryrooms ceiling already. Beach look.
Shawn Rhymes here. I enjoyed seeing the work that you did so far on your house. I know from experience how finding water leaks can be difficult. Keep up the good work, and thank you for posting this video.
Hi Shawn! Thanks for always watching our videos, and your continued support of our project and channel! It means a lot to us! We’ll have more soon 😊
I have old marble tiles in my kitchen and, with age, they have become more porous and difficult to keep clean. I'd go for ceramic (Spanish or Portuguese).
Please keep that original light fixture, it is so lovely. Also, go with that beautiful wood that is in the doorways, it really adds to the beauty of your wonderful home. As far as the marble in the entryway....I would think seriously about it. It can tend to be so much more easily injured compared to a good terra cotta. Kudos to you both....what an endeavor but truly a labor of love. What a great old house.
It would look awesome to make sliding doors for the pantry . That way it’s covered, but easy to get to .
Love that idea
So good to see all of the progress that you have made. Love love the original fixture, hope you keep that for the bathroom. I watched a special on marble from Italy and the project manager that was giving the tour talked about how easy it is to damage marble because it is considered "soft" surface. I love the idea of Spanish tiles for the entry to try and further the flavor of the casa. You all are doing so amazing. 🎉🎉🎉
Glad you stuck with it and solved the leaking problem. It’s looking great, and your about a million steps forward to moving in😉
Thank you!😊
Hi Hal and Kristin are you going to make the half bath a jewel box? I can't wait to see your wallpaper. I like your bright and sunny mainfloor laundry room too!
That's a great update! I know it's going slow, but you two are checking everything as you go, so it won't be a problem in the years to come! Good luck and blessings to you!🤗 I'll be watching for your next post🙂
I liked the white trim in the living room. Also, you could glue some pretty cloth in the back of your medicine cabinet. It would look so cheery everything you opened the door.
It might be worth your time to check with people who do media blasting to strip your metal grates and other metal pieces. Not all blasting is sandblasting, and there are techniques now that will not damage the metal, but will remove all the old paint. It would save you an incredible amount of time and effort.
Hi guys. I’ve been watching all your videos from the start. You’ve done a terrific job and your place is looking fabulous. Congrats!
In regards to the marble entry way tile, I love the concept of marble next to the wood floor.
May I suggest that you consider a herringbone pattern instead of the octagonal?
I agree. Herringbone would look more like an entryway.
Use porcelain tile that looks like marble. Less expensive, no cracking and is not snot-slick like when marble gets wet. Mold can grow IN tile too, usually brown and you can't kill it.
Isn’t it exciting that you guys are getting so much closer to an absolutely beautiful home ? I am happy for both of you . All the hard work and money will be worth so worth it.
Oh, very nice a screen door to match, cool! Yeah - AC up and running, that has to be long awaited blessing, especially with the heat & humidity here in Florida. Good to see the leaks are under control, hope they stay that way. You guys have been very busy behind the scenes getting things done. There's a lot to do in this house to bring it back where you want it to be. All that scaping on the window and door frames is tons of work but it will look so good when it's completed. Nice to hear you'll be restoring the stairs and the little phone nook, which is adorable. Anxious to see the kitchen and cabinets you've selected. Nicely done!
Thanks. We're planning a full kitchen reveal.
What you both have gotten done so far is looking so nice. The multi color wall in the bedroom why not poly over it and keep it as a reminder of the houses history.
I sincerely hope you have plans to install a dehumidifier !!
Yes, we have two running already ☺️
Just heard about the big storms, thinking about you guys and praying your safe
That dark stain is original to that time period I grew up in a 20’s house
I've really enjoyed seeing the progress of your reno. It's going to be absolutely beautiful when you guys get it done. I love that studio room. I would have to fill it with plants! Hal is always looking behind him 😂 Is he looking for ghosts? Lol
No ghosts yet! But always looking. Thanks for following us on our journey to save this house.
I am sure you have had your moments, but you work well together.
How about some patterned antique terracotta tiles for the entry?
The house is starting to look really great guys. I still love your channel
Thanks so much!
Back in what feels like a lifetime ago, my husband and I stripped the painted woodwork in our first home(1920's Craftsman). It was a HUGE job and the stripper we used was brutal in smell. I would recommend finding a place where you could bring your doors to have them 'dipped'. They have big 'vats' of stripper stuff. Drop a door in, pull it out, done. Then you can concentrate on staining! I admire your energy, hard work, determination and passion. I love seeing your progress! Cheering you on!!
Dipping doors to remove paint- I heard that this could cause the glue in old things to deteriorate along with the paint, so proceed with caution.
Moving right along.
Wow amazing progress at the house. You two are so busy and so positive. I love that you are all smiling through the hard work and problems. I can't wait to see it all painted and decorated.
Thank you so much!
Just love your CASA 💞
Your light fixture is divine!!
Love this recap video, great job ❤
The reason I would not use the marble tiles in the entry is because they are very slippery when wet. You also have to seal them as they are porous and can stain.
It’s looking so good,you must be exhausted!well done you two I love yr vlogs can’t wait to see more 👍🏼
Thanks so much! 😊
I cannot say it enough you guys are doing a fantastic job. One of the reasons why I keep saying things like this is home renovation is a very thankless job where it seems sometimes like you get one thing done and you end up having five other things that you got to do.
It may not be your color scheme but the original trim and the wall color that the house was was colors that I had painted my entire inside of my house that I purchased in 2004. I went to home Depot and I got one of their pamphlets in the painting section I believe it was Glidden paint and it had a color that was very similar to the trim color and the wall color that's all over the downstairs of your house. I really liked it and I thought it gave a warmth to my house was more contemporary and it had originally tan tile floors. I found that that color scheme neutralized and also blended in an awful lot of original features of my house that were not necessarily my taste.
Great job I hope everything continues to go your way and thank you very much for the update! 😁😁😁😁😁😁😁
I think I would do the hydronic cement on all the windows to stop more leaks . That was a good idea .
It's such a pretty house 😊and it'll make a wonderful forever home 🏡 💕 x
💥WOW💥. 14 months
Have been on for awhile you guys have done a lot. I know it’s hard work but will be so worth it.
It's feeling more like home every day.
🙋♀️❤️. You both look so nice! That alone speaks volumes! Youre doing fantastic!
Thank you! 🤗
you guys are amazing and I love your progress
Thank you!😊
Hi you two. It certainly is coming along nicely. Your optimism and working together is something you’ll always have to reminisce about in the future. Great🤪 job. I always wait for your new videos.
Thanks so much!
Marble stains easily. And it absorbs water, therefore you will have water staining.
Wow it's looking great ❤❤❤
Thank you! It’s getting there!
Looking so good! You've made GREAT progress. Please show us a tour of exactly where the pantry is. Don't recall seeing it before. And a tip--cement doesn't allow walls to breathe. So if original foundation is stone, avoid cement as it traps water inside the walls and will rot any wood supports. And finally a question- is there no need for insulation in the exterior DR wall where it had been leaking?
Hi Ginger. The pantry is between the kitchen and the basement. There is a hallway. Not ideal but all we have for now. The foundation is concrete block. We were told by an architect/builder friend of ours that the walls of this house are designed to breathe and advised against us using insulation.
When people were telling you that your roof was not meant to walk on, they did not mean the roof in general as its original purpose, they were talking about the Roll Roofing that the roof company placed on the roof. it was the wrong application from the beginning and Roll Roofing is not meant for foot traffic. Sure, you can walk on any roof if you are doing cleaning or repairs but Im sure you plan on using your roof way more than that.
You are doing a fantastic job renovating & saving this lovely house.
Is the previous owner of your house still fine?
Will you be visiting her with photos of the casa and the renovations you are doing?
Classic cream is beautiful too and will reflect any shades of fabrics etc you use x
Wow! Your house will be beautiful and amazing, so anxious to see the finish. I'm so glad the water leak has been resolved. You have done good work, stay well see you again next video.
Thank you so much!
Y'all have done so much work, looking great! Remember, that many houses in that era had inside trim work that was always meant to be painted, I think your house is one of those. It's probably yellow pine throughout the house.
Definitely use that original light fixture...maybe over the sink in the kitchen?
In keeping with the style of your home, the entry tile should echo that Spanish style with some colorful tile.
Thanks! And you’re right, most of the trim was originally painted and we’ve kept that in mind, and some was stained 😊 The wood in some rooms is beautiful though, so we’re considering all our options. Just like for the entryway, the marble is just one option we’re considering. We’ve thought about Spanish tile, but probably won’t go with that option, and we have a video coming up explaining why. We were mostly asking if any had experience with the maintenance/durability if they have marble in their home. Thanks for watching!
@@CicadaAndCo Marble stains very easily and is a pain in upkeep. I also found that it's very slippery when wet and I feel treacherous for a floor.
I love 5hat fret work on the window pass thru
I just found you and I was impressed by what you are doing so I decided to subscribe🎉
Hi! Thanks so much for subscribing, we’re happy to have you 😄 We drop a new video every other Sunday (with an occasional bonus video), more soon!😊
Have you ever tried epoxy floor in a beach house
Great update! Thank you 😊
Thanks for watching!
Best way to find a leak, the old garden hose.
The repairs are moving along very well. The most important thing is to stay positive, I know renovation can be so stressful 😊
Thank you! You’re so right! 😊
A true labor of love💙💜💙
Personally, I would lay some encaustic Spanish revival tiles for the entry area. Small enough space to do something really special that will add so much character and value to the house. It's all looking really great though and I think everything is going to come together for you quite quickly now.
I'm voting for scraping all the trim. While more work, I think you will be so glad you did it in the long run. Honestly, if you did paint, I could see you deciding down the road to scrape it anyway so then that is double work. :) It's also something that can be worked on when you have time and doesn't look bad in the in between stages. It's a character trait that works while you go. Also, I love the framing from the dining to kitchen. Are you going to repurpose that? It's such a unique feature.
Side lights next to the door.
Wow, so happy for you getting that main roof leak fixed, that’s got to feel good. Marble in the main entryway is a great classy look. It will hold up well especially since it’s not your primary entryway. Also like the type of tile that matches other places in the house. I’m a sucker for finished wood over painting so that’s my vote, but many places/rooms paint is a much better option maintenance wise. Keep up the good work Clint wait to see the finished product.
Thanks! The marble does add some class. 😎
Great Update... And the Projects are getting done the right way.
The Roofing company should have had that Leak Fixed a long time ago, but at least the Owner came to assess the issue and got it Fixed for ya.
We're glad it was resolved too! Now we can move on to other projects. 😅
Marble is lovely but absorbent so bear that in mind perhaps sealing the floor when it is down😊
Good tip, thanks ☺️
We have marble tiles in our entrance, hallway and kitchen. It is very slippery when wet. I would love to change it but it's too expensive 😫 also the mosaic you like ( which is lovely) will have a lot of grout lines, you'll be cleaning it constantly.
Thanks! That’s just the kind of helpful feedback we were looking for.
Maybe put a frame on wall where pink/ green is to keep your nostalgia. I know yrs ago we put paneling over old wallpaper,which was in 1980
Just a tip for any possible bleed thru, spray with poly, let dry, then paint wood
Oh your home looks so good! It's coming right along. Regarding the trim. I love the natural wood also. In for a penny in for a pound. Just take your time with it. Maybe keep that small bedroom wall area as another accent/tribute wall like the plan for that bathroom. Question. Down the road will you do a rooftop retreat out there. I could see a small Cafe table type deal. Great for sunset cocktails🍸 🍻. Keep up the good work
Thanks! Yes, we have some plans gif the rooftop 😊