I Bought an Abandoned Church!

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  • Make hay when the sun shines! I bought an abandoned church, and I'm turning it into a design studio to make videos for UA-cam. In the long run, I'm going to renovate the whole property into a luxury air BNB rental. So follow along for the journey and learn how to turn an old 1980's property into something awesome!
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    Series: Jeff's 1880s Church Remodel
    Episode 1 "I Bought an Abandoned Church! " (2021)
    Master Episode 54
    Produced by Jeff and Michelle Thorman
    Written & Directed by: Maximilian Moskal
    Hosted by: Jeff Thorman
    Renovation Design & Staging by Jeff and Michelle Thorman
    Cinematography by: Maximilian Moskal
    Aerial Photography and Additional Camera: Ian Holmes
    Editing by: Maximilian Moskal
    Produced by: Home Renovision DIY 2021
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 262

  • @ChristinaLehn
    @ChristinaLehn Рік тому +1

    Hello up north. We are buying a church! Built 1870! With 5600 sq foot and another 2800 sq ft available. I'll be watching your videos!

  • @EDBailley
    @EDBailley 2 роки тому +43

    It will be so exciting to see how you renovate this old church into a beautiful home! It was exciting seeing you renovate the farm house too!

    • @SubdivisionAuto
      @SubdivisionAuto 2 роки тому +4

      We are filming like mad dogs before Jeff leaves for Florida. So at the moment we are filming new footage for each channel. Should be fun to share with the folks

    • @EDBailley
      @EDBailley 2 роки тому +1

      Hey I live in Florida! Yeah I bet you are, I have learned so much from Jeff's videos! I appreciate all you do!

  • @tatianacrowl9600
    @tatianacrowl9600 2 роки тому +4

    Jeff, we have been watching you for the last 6-7 months. We binged on many of your episodes, sometimes 2-3 hours in a row.
    It was a bitter sweet to see you saying “goodbye” to your “retirement palace”, and very touching last few days at the house. You fooled us all, you were creating someone’s else “retirement palace”, and they will enjoy it very much. Just like all of us enjoyed watching you creating it.
    So, happy and excited for your new adventure. It looks like a great place to create new memories with friends, family and fans. Good luck!
    We will be watching you :)

  • @anneriboldi9057
    @anneriboldi9057 2 роки тому +4

    I cannot wait to watch every single one of your videos for this new project. My husband and I swear by Jeff now. We just bought a house and we’re turning the basement into an apartment and updating the upper two floors. The best part is that every time we have a question on something, we check your channel and find a video on it.
    Anyway, can’t wait to watch this new journey! Can I get an amen?!

  • @thamontgomeryz
    @thamontgomeryz 2 роки тому +3

    This is exciting. A family friend turned an old church into a beautiful family home

  • @amac9245
    @amac9245 2 роки тому +7

    This is going to be spectacular! I don't know if I am more excited to see the final product or to watch and learn along this exciting the journey. Pitter patter let's get at'er!

  • @simonlarose7352
    @simonlarose7352 2 роки тому +2

    It would be super interesting to have you discuss the financial aspects of the project. How you searched for and found the deal, the financial projections, estimated reno budget, negotiation, inspection, closing, financing. Then what you plan to do in terms of renos, the costs you are projecting, timeline and after reno value. (You already gave some of that info)
    It would give insight into your decision process leading to decide to go with the project and we would get to see how your plan evolves and pans out in real life.
    Super gutsy and original project.

  • @bethdurbin3279
    @bethdurbin3279 2 роки тому +1

    Oh I can’t wait. Jeff your NUTS LOL. This is going to be so fun to watch and go on the journey with. Thank you for taking us along with you.

  • @TyZo
    @TyZo 2 роки тому +2

    Please get started ASAP! I cannot wait to watch this transformation. Long time fan of the channel. Really loving this direction in the channel!

    • @SubdivisionAuto
      @SubdivisionAuto 2 роки тому

      We have already started. Keep watching this channel to see what the plan and progress is and watch the main channel for the how to videos. Cheers

  • @skizilla
    @skizilla 2 роки тому +3

    Theres not a person alive that hasn't thought about doing something like this. Im totally looking forward to seeing this come to life.

    • @REALITYRENOVISION
      @REALITYRENOVISION  2 роки тому +2

      right now we are working hard filming in the studio space. next year we renovate

    • @skizilla
      @skizilla 2 роки тому

      @@REALITYRENOVISION (Cartman Voice): Sweeet.

  • @millieh.-nyc6537
    @millieh.-nyc6537 2 роки тому +9

    Wow, church has great bones. Congrats on your new purchase. I can't wait for the start of this journey. Wishing you, your family & your crew (& their family) a wonderful Thanksgiving. Be well.

  • @jennlizzy2019
    @jennlizzy2019 2 роки тому

    I can hardly wait for this project.

  • @ajx1994
    @ajx1994 2 роки тому +2

    You are nuts... and that's exactly why I can't stop watching. Good Luck! :)

  • @jcmhanel1
    @jcmhanel1 2 роки тому

    I am buckled up and ready for the ride! Can’t wait!

  • @peteryeung111
    @peteryeung111 2 роки тому +3

    That's a bargain Jeff! You can't even get a 400sqf condo at this price in DT Toronto.
    This will be an awesome series.
    Just finished watching EC spec house. Now, this will be exciting to follow.

  • @bronsonstein7724
    @bronsonstein7724 2 роки тому

    I've never been excited to a series on UA-cam before, but I can't wait to come back video after video for this!

  • @OilBaron100
    @OilBaron100 2 роки тому

    Property looks lovely. The drone footage is fantastic too. I love your videos.

  • @aalamo5901
    @aalamo5901 2 роки тому +3

    This is genius! I been watching so many of your vids. Cant wait to be able to afford materials so i can renovate my own house. Ty for all your work.

  • @tammyprewitt271
    @tammyprewitt271 2 роки тому

    My husband and I sold our home and bought a church to renovate and live in. It was built in the 1960’s and it’s a modern mid century architecture. It’s been a slow process for us since we are living in it as we renovate.

  • @Jlaudiomustangs10
    @Jlaudiomustangs10 2 роки тому

    This is going to be an epic Reno

  • @mfjl3253
    @mfjl3253 2 роки тому +1

    Wow Creative as ever... I expect your new magazine, will start publication soon . Titled "This Old Church'' lol

  • @Averyanderson
    @Averyanderson 2 роки тому

    I’ll be here for the ride! Can’t wait to start

  • @michelegrigg4952
    @michelegrigg4952 2 місяці тому

    I am in the process of buying a church built in 1889 on .9 acre. We can't wait to move in.

  • @Emmilythecat
    @Emmilythecat 2 роки тому +1

    Hey Jeff, I need to see how to widen a narrow door to allow wheelchair access.

  • @CHRISTINE162004
    @CHRISTINE162004 2 роки тому

    Aww I would love to live there where there are next to no neighbors.. This is a dream!🤩

  • @ivettesantana4319
    @ivettesantana4319 2 роки тому

    If there is an award for You Tube media, you and Max should win it!

  • @jasonervoes1326
    @jasonervoes1326 Рік тому +1

    Congratulations. That's so awesome. I don't blame you. I would've done the same thing. You've got great 💡 ideas. You're a great role model and You're an inspiration to us all. Keep up the great videos.

  • @jinksy31337
    @jinksy31337 2 роки тому

    I'm so excited for this jurney

  • @PretyEccentricAnimal
    @PretyEccentricAnimal 2 роки тому +1

    Jeff, I am so pleased to hear about the new project. I have followed the previous Farm House and it was fantastic. You and your team work hard and deserve all the blessings God provides you with.
    People who work with their hands and are so generous with their time like you will always be blessed. I wish you much blessings and luck and I am sure you will finish this project in less time than you have anticipated. God Bless and I am looking forward to viewing the progress.

    • @SubdivisionAuto
      @SubdivisionAuto 2 роки тому

      Thank you for the nice comment Marie, Jeff and his family appreciate it. Have a great weekend

  • @goodbaduniverse1315
    @goodbaduniverse1315 2 роки тому

    I've been watching you for a while and it's great to see you've grown In quality and used your money wisely

    • @goodbaduniverse1315
      @goodbaduniverse1315 2 роки тому

      I remember calling him a saint at one point that's the funniest part 😂🤟🤘

  • @MegsCarpentry-lovedogs
    @MegsCarpentry-lovedogs 2 роки тому +4

    GEish! Jeff! This is going to be a lot of fun! I am so impressed at your drive for vision and mindfulness to keep viewers focused and interested! We are going to learn a lot from this church project, and marvel at the skills to get it done. Yes, as a DIY'er, there will be "drama" with getting all the moving parts coordinated. But, HEY! Isn't that somewhat part of the challenge and satisfaction after the project is completed with success! I look so forward to watching your future video's...and....I review your older ones that are applicable to what project I have on the go and that you have already completed. Subscribed and notification bell is "on!" Awesome! Nice to feel we are not alone with self home renovations. Your support is a diamond in the ruff.....and growing! Your other channel has over 2 million subscribers!!!! Congrats!

    • @SubdivisionAuto
      @SubdivisionAuto 2 роки тому +2

      Your awesome Meg thanks for following the journey. Lots ahead in this one its a big project. THanks for the comment

    • @MegsCarpentry-lovedogs
      @MegsCarpentry-lovedogs 2 роки тому

      @@SubdivisionAuto Absolutely my pleasure😉 And with this new coronavirus mutant in South Africa, this Winter will feel a bit more cozy watching your church project develop into a marvel of ingenuity, patience and ..... yes.....a bit of drama! (wink wink!)🇨🇦

  • @kevingentry7519
    @kevingentry7519 2 роки тому +1

    Sounds like a phenomenal project - just sad to see the church abandoned. 140 years old - I'm sure there's tons of history.

    • @SubdivisionAuto
      @SubdivisionAuto 2 роки тому

      Its sad but i think it sadder if its just lies abandoned. Turing it into a home and giving it a second life sounds like a positive idea. I think a lot of these tpyes of properties are going to come on the market in the next couple years

  • @gbltheolechurch5acrehomestead
    @gbltheolechurch5acrehomestead 2 роки тому

    My wife and I bought a church and land and we are restoring and renovating it into our retirement home and homestead!

  • @xXbakacoconutXx
    @xXbakacoconutXx 2 роки тому +1

    I'm so excited to see the entire process for this! A quick word of caution regarding pools and farming fields though! My grandmother had an in-ground pool, and it was absolutely wonderful for many years. However, after a couple hurricanes like Sandy hit (I'm in New Jersey), the field down the road had lost a lot of soil, so the water runoff was no longer properly managed and it was flooding into the surrounding area. My grandmother's beautiful pool kept getting flooded with muddy water from the field every time there were heavy rains - it was one of the key factors that led to her moving. I wanted to share this in the hopes that it'll be something you bear in mind as you begin the expensive process of getting that pool in! I'm sure you'll be able to think of something to protect it!

  • @nedderfu
    @nedderfu 2 роки тому

    Brilliant. This is really exciting.

  • @TheDeanosaurus
    @TheDeanosaurus 2 роки тому

    I'm so excited! This series is going to be amazing!

  • @raphaelmetron
    @raphaelmetron 2 роки тому

    Excellent!! Excited to learn from the Renovision Team on this amazing project! 👏

  • @murphyrp01
    @murphyrp01 2 роки тому

    Looks good Jeff. Can’t wait

  • @GenX_Brian
    @GenX_Brian 2 роки тому

    Congrats. Can’t wait to follow the progress

  • @arnoldolorenzo3474
    @arnoldolorenzo3474 2 роки тому

    Wow. I’m excited!

  • @tig3rBite
    @tig3rBite 2 роки тому

    Can't wait to see more content of this build!

  • @randypaul5427
    @randypaul5427 2 роки тому

    I bought a historic 1876 Church in Georgia that purchased in 2018 for storage, I am about to covert to a loft living space. I have purchased and restored antebellum period and Victorian homes for the last 16 years but this is the first building I don’t want to sell. It’s the most peaceful building I have ever owned.

  • @billm.8220
    @billm.8220 2 роки тому +1

    This is going to be an awesome project. Can’t wait to see the transformations to come alive. Looking forward to seeing how this turns out. I’m sure it will give me ideas for my place. Let the show begin !!

    • @SubdivisionAuto
      @SubdivisionAuto 2 роки тому +1

      Right on Bill trust me Jeff has some big plans for this place should be really cool. Thanks for the support

  • @MrJohnweez
    @MrJohnweez 2 роки тому +2

    I am so excited for this!

  • @albertoquezada5242
    @albertoquezada5242 2 роки тому +1

    Excellent property

  • @jeffreyknutson
    @jeffreyknutson 2 роки тому

    AWESOME!!! This is gonna fun to watch!!!

  • @c31979839
    @c31979839 2 роки тому +2

    Amazing! Looking forward to watching your journey with this place. Looks like it's going to be a whole ton of fun. And I'm sure you'll find a few interesting things along the way. 😉

    • @SubdivisionAuto
      @SubdivisionAuto 2 роки тому

      For sure Walker. On top of filming weekly videos for the main channel we are filming segments for this channel that are not seen on the big Channel. Lots of filming being done here at the moment so don't worry it'll be a fun ride

  • @bluebuilding
    @bluebuilding 2 роки тому

    This will exciting to follow! Good luck

  • @Coras-Treats
    @Coras-Treats 2 роки тому

    A little late 😅
    Just catching up on you guys. So excited to follow you on your journey. Keep up the good work 👏

  • @dinosaursneverexisted8985
    @dinosaursneverexisted8985 2 роки тому

    bless you Reverend Thorman

  • @lennygriffin4464
    @lennygriffin4464 2 роки тому

    I can't wait to see all the videos.
    Your knowledge is fantastic !!!!
    Stay strong

  • @NA-su3jk
    @NA-su3jk 2 роки тому

    Go get em ... awesome project.

  • @myusernameis12345678
    @myusernameis12345678 2 роки тому

    Looking forward to this journey.

  • @thedivide3688
    @thedivide3688 2 роки тому +1

    So exciting!!!!

  • @angelagreen4751
    @angelagreen4751 2 роки тому

    Fab Jeff I'm really looking forward to it x

  • @opticalinch
    @opticalinch 2 роки тому

    Looking forward to seeing this project. Cheers!!

  • @Kushari
    @Kushari 2 роки тому +1

    Amazing! I want to learn more about the tedious things like permits that you don’t know about until you know about them.

  • @p4cbassman
    @p4cbassman 2 роки тому

    I am excited to see this. So many things are optional here and the imagination is the limit. Cheers!

  • @styawy
    @styawy 2 роки тому

    This is gonna look awesome! I can’t wait!

  • @jamiebeith1875
    @jamiebeith1875 2 роки тому

    When do you expect to start the tiny house? I'm actually interested in making one in my own backyard

  • @timhalverson9983
    @timhalverson9983 2 роки тому

    I can`t wait to see this when this is done.

  • @JoabRyan
    @JoabRyan 2 роки тому

    This is going to be fun

  • @JoseHernandez-tc1kl
    @JoseHernandez-tc1kl 2 роки тому

    Let’s get it on.

  • @marriedGary
    @marriedGary 2 роки тому

    Dejavu? So many possibilities Jeff. Can’t wait. And thank you. Thank you for doing this for us!

  • @abletochangeone
    @abletochangeone 2 роки тому +1

    Looking forward to all of the new content from your new studio...

  • @stelyankaragyozov6990
    @stelyankaragyozov6990 2 роки тому

    Hi Jeff, can you show us or talk about stair case remodel and noise/squeak fix 😉

  • @jenniferp4612
    @jenniferp4612 2 роки тому

    This is great! Congrats

  • @sapphirexwind
    @sapphirexwind Рік тому

    I found a church that was already converted. It was ca. 1920 or so. It had TIN fleur-de-lis patterned walls and ceiling, vaulted ceiling, was painted periwinkle(actually liked), steeple windows, and a working bell...along with a historical cemetery on the property....but the smell was unbearable, and some windows were missing window panes and filled in with Plexi. I can't afford the renovations and couldn't breathe in there. Was my dream church. *Sadness* I know I will find something eventually... but between this and the last house I almost bought..i'm getting discouraged. This looks like a great project, especially the Tiny Home idea. That was my other goal as well.

  • @janetg1691
    @janetg1691 2 роки тому

    I love your idea! It will be great to see the journey.

  • @joshuam7957
    @joshuam7957 2 роки тому

    I'm looking forward to this. You think you'll keep it or sell it?

  • @SirPoofyPants
    @SirPoofyPants 2 роки тому

    Would love some videos that breaks down typical pricing, labor costs, and budgeting.
    Always good to have an anchor on how much different aspects should cost when looking for a contractor and scoping a project.

    • @SubdivisionAuto
      @SubdivisionAuto 2 роки тому

      We will be doing that on this channel throughout the entire project. Lots of details on this project

  • @marchu50
    @marchu50 2 роки тому

    Congratulations Jeff!! This is going to be a great projet,

  • @amyhenke7673
    @amyhenke7673 2 роки тому

    I’m so excited !!

  • @Havanah2006
    @Havanah2006 2 роки тому

    This is soo exciting 😍

  • @Mogipbob
    @Mogipbob 2 роки тому

    I will watch this series religiously :)

  • @terrihenry2672
    @terrihenry2672 2 роки тому

    Super excited for the new adventure!

  • @JoseFlores-bx7hh
    @JoseFlores-bx7hh 2 роки тому

    That's cool. Can't wait too see every episode. Congratulations on all your Success 👌👍.

  • @lorivezina7913
    @lorivezina7913 2 роки тому

    You tube needs a “love” option like just doesn’t do it! I’m about to retire and start renovating a 1981 Northern Michigan (boring) and can’t wait to work along with you!

  • @constantinageorgallis8890
    @constantinageorgallis8890 2 роки тому

    oh so cool,can't wait! very very excited!

  • @RealGood10
    @RealGood10 2 роки тому +5

    Judging by the vegetation you bought the church in the spring. If you sell it now you will get 500k, without any renos, lol

  • @robmcneill2967
    @robmcneill2967 2 роки тому

    I wanted to install some flooring, they said watch this Reno Guy on UA-cam 😃😃😃
    Now I want to buy a dog gone church somewhere and flip it...
    Best of luck, we will be along for the whole ride
    Cheers🍻🍻 Rob & Wendy!

  • @tyclute1454
    @tyclute1454 2 роки тому

    Love the idea of sharing what the costs will be. Lets roll! Going to be a great project!

  • @aswilliamson
    @aswilliamson Рік тому

    This is amazing, we also bought a church in a small town in south western Ontario, this looks like south western Ontario too?

  • @MotusPK
    @MotusPK 2 роки тому

    Would love to have you in Massachusetts, renovating my whole home thanks to your videos.

    • @SubdivisionAuto
      @SubdivisionAuto 2 роки тому

      Thats awesome we are happy to hear the videos have helped. Very cool houses in Mass lots of history

  • @apple-guy9394
    @apple-guy9394 2 роки тому

    This is gonna be epic! Can’t wait 🙌🏻

  • @thewoodworkersjourney3314
    @thewoodworkersjourney3314 2 роки тому

    Exciting!

  • @jessiepapabear4272
    @jessiepapabear4272 2 роки тому

    Wow, this is going to be fun!

  • @notrob4376
    @notrob4376 2 роки тому

    This was a huge teaser! Moreee!

  • @nicheavener5215
    @nicheavener5215 2 роки тому

    I love the idea a lot! Not sure you’ll get a million for it and the only reason I say that is the location but I hope you prove me wrong!

  • @kmckoloa808
    @kmckoloa808 2 роки тому +1

    This is freaking amazing! I've been renovating my home for the last year, learning a ton from your channel and applying all the knowledge to my own build. Excited to learn more! I'm happy that we will be getting into the finances, permitting, and zoning; would you ever do a video going through different options of financing projects like this? Meaning, for someone who wants to go for it but maybe doesn't have the capital initially or someone wanting to rezone a single family to a multifamily and build a duplex! Idk haha just curious.

  • @SOFISINTOWN
    @SOFISINTOWN 2 роки тому

    Wow! Congratulations! It is beautiful. I'll be watching you putting in all these great ideas!

  • @GameOn82
    @GameOn82 2 роки тому

    What I would love to see is the preparing stage with an architect, maybe even some 3D model, the process of thinking before you start cutting :)

    • @SubdivisionAuto
      @SubdivisionAuto 2 роки тому

      We will keep that in mind thanks for the idea

  • @darwinbodero7872
    @darwinbodero7872 2 роки тому

    Yasss Jeff. Testify!!!

  • @Erika-Coach
    @Erika-Coach 2 роки тому

    Oh wow! Can’t wait to see this new project! Sounds fabulous!

  • @johnsmith-qz4bv
    @johnsmith-qz4bv 2 роки тому

    thats awesome going to be an great build....

  • @arnoldolorenzo3474
    @arnoldolorenzo3474 2 роки тому

    Exciting

  • @michaelwhitlow3585
    @michaelwhitlow3585 2 роки тому

    Thats fun.

  • @guyhuard9656
    @guyhuard9656 2 роки тому

    God protect Jeff

  • @marjoriejudge5348
    @marjoriejudge5348 2 роки тому

    Some of the Victorian mansions on Summit Hill in St Paul have functioning pipe organs in them too (for the music rooms that were usually full floor ballrooms )

  • @Shaurobi
    @Shaurobi 2 роки тому

    I am so looking forward to this series! Wish you all the best!!