Millwork For the Mansard! S3 EP6
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- Опубліковано 11 вер 2024
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This Week I Repair Another Window. Show off how the kitchen is getting on and get a huge shipment of huge woodwork for the mansard. Enjoy!
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Completed Projects (2021): New Roof, New Water Service, New Windows (Partial), Boiler Work, Sewer Lateral, Tuckpointing, Plaster Repair (Partial), Wood Floors (Partial), Electric Service (Partial)
Projects to Complete in 2022: Limestone Restoration of Front Elevation, Rebuild Mansard, New Windows (Partial), Complete Plaster Work (2nd Floor and Back Hallway 1st Floor, Kitchen and Dining Room), Plumbing Stacks and Rough in Plumbing, Complete Electric, HVAC (Basement and 1st Floor), High Velocity AC and Heat (2nd Floor), Mini Splits (3rd Floor), Framing on 3rd Floor, Rebuild of Front Cornice Work and Copper Gutter System, Rebuilding of Dormers
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Get yourself thermostatic valves for the radiators. Turn down the rooms you are not using. Should save on fuel costs. Beautiful home.
Hey Caleb! Is there a way of communicating with you? Say private messenger? I’ve come across a post card that has Hall & Brown on it, from I believe 1905. I am so excited!!!
I added your sponsor code to the Honey app, hoping it helps other people and give back to you guys a bit so you can continue on the project. Good luck!
With each window and more of the front facial stripped, even just left stone grey, the house looks better and better. I am sure hope your neighbours must be happy that the house is looking far better and all the work you are doing.
We need to build like this! Beauty that lasts for generations and gives joy to the future.
"The Lady" will look so much better and less sad when the mansard roof and window toppers are redone. Hope you can get it all done before winter.
"I don't know if anybody has been able to rebuild a house using their own tools" is probably the most unique aspect of restoring an historic home. The likelyhood of that unique statement being stated in any other channel is basically nil. Just one of the reasons I so enjoy following Kaleb and Kim's restoration journey.
I agree! I like seeing other historic house videos but Kaleb and Kim's is unique.
the window looks soooo gooood. i love walking past old houses and seeing the old and broken down rust and all that -- but to imagine that this is what ppl 100 years saw? chillllsss
You are the most patient man Kaleb. You answer statements like "yeah ok there is that!" Love it.
That window looks absolutely wonderful! I know that you and Kim have quite a bit to do for your wedding, and again my best wishes! Every Time I look at this, it just looks better and better! Take care and many blessings!
Thank you so much!
Things are coming along nicely. Hopefully he Mansard roof is completed before winter sets in. Windows look great!
I thought you guys found one of those pointy iron tops with a metal detector. If not, the missing one may still be on the property in the ground in case that artifact hunter comes back. I would search the grounds for you but I live by San Francisco.
So HAPPY for you and Kim!!!! And as far as the Estate is concerned, I don't think you realize sometimes just how much work has been done in a fairly short time!!!!
Caleb, your enthusiasm is infectious. I am really enjoying riding along on your restoration journey and seeing your projects come to fruition. Best wishes for your upcoming nuptials… still watching from PA, USA.
Thank you very much!
I agree with you that using Hall & Brown machinery to rebuild your home is sooo cool!! Yes, I'm enjoying the journey. Have a great week 😀
Kaleb, you are so wholesome. I agree though, I don’t think anyone else has restored a home with the first owners own tools.
Imagine if everyone on earth got busy on something like this
I love the history lessons that keep this channel even more fascinating than it already would be. The arched detail in white over the window really gave the appearance an extra polished edge. Those noodle moldings were something I never knew existed underneath the larger pieces. Interesting. Counting down the days when our Kim will become a Higgins, more importantly, Mrs. Kaleb Higgins. You both are such special human beings.
Window looks great. Basement is filling up with practical stuff, so progress is being made. Hoping your guy can at least start the Mansard this fall. Looking forward to the bonus fall videos.
I was just telling my husband about watching your channel and how I would love to travel up to st Louis and actually be able to see the house that has sparked my interest! Also to get to meet you and Kim! I think it is something I would really enjoy doing. I love yalls channel and watching that beautiful house get its life back little by little! You and Kim have done some amazing work with every detail. Can't wait to get to come up and meet yall and see the house!
The windows are looking amazing. Cool to see the inside coming together too.
If the window was for coal, would it have a slide and a storage box ?
I love how passionate and respectful you are about putting her back together. Also; LOVE how you keep us up to date. God bless you both.
That wood is absolutely gorgeous. Excited to see that Mansard Roof when it’s done.
Kaleb, the Hall and Brown sign came out beautifully! The shade of green is indeed very Victorian looking. The windows are looking fab too. I think it's good to have a smaller project running alongside the longer term ones so you get to have finished items whilst you are doing the huge big time consuming jobs.
Learned a new term today, noodle molding, love it! I also love seeing all the progress, good job Kaleb.
Kaleb, you're an old soul. Love your passion for this mansion. ❤️
To reproduce that spear tip for the window grate, I would get a chunk of mild steel plate in the correct dimension and get my angle grinder out with cutting whhels, grinder wheels and flapper wheels and just make one. And then weld it on. And then bust out some hand files for the finishing touthes. I think that that spear point should be great as a beginners black smithing project.
Good call.
How would you attach it? can you easily weld to wrought iron?
I was thinking the same thing grind the piece out of steel and weld it on.
As always, your restoration work looks amazing! Thanks for showing us the updates in the basement. It makes sense to do all the outside work while the weather permits and to move inside during the winter! So glad you will have reliable heat!
I’m definitely excited for you restoring Mr. Brown’s house. To think you have a few of his machinery that probably helped build this house. So cool that all that beautiful wood was made by one his machine’s. Not many people can add that to there home.
Hope you n Kim are planning a honeymoon. You definitely need a break n a change of scenery. Although I think you’ll be thinking about the house n what your plans are next.
The window looks so good n I like the green paint on them.
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i lvoe how much yall ahve passionately *restored* this wonderful Victorian mansion,
Nicely done! You can put in a kitchen in the winter, can't easily do a window in the winter. You judgement is wise!
My father is heading up the operation of getting our modern kitchen/laundry in place. I'm keeping my focus on the restoration stuff. He has a goal of getting that kitchen in and operational by Christmas.
The window looks gorgeous. Nice work! You are really making sure that your house is secure from the elements one window at a time. Glad to see the progress on the HVAC. You all will be cozy this weekend. The wood for the mansard is unbelievable. And you should take some time off for the wedding! Major life event. Wishing you and Kim all the best!
Whatever you can show us is great! It's nice to see the behind the scenes projects! Your house is shaping up...restoration is a huge gratifying job! Love your channel!
One word, AWESOME! Congrats on your upcoming nuptials.
That's some lovely sapili trim. It should look amazing on the mansard. Enjoy your wedding and the time off!
The window turned out so beautiful. You are amazing on your work. Like how the plate sign turned out. The wood looks so pretty for the Mansard. Thank you for sharing and God Bless.
I have finally finally finally caught up with the videos. I absolutely love this channel. I usually watch before bed and its somehow soothing as well as exciting. Great work guys ❤️
good afternoon from the south of Spain
Hi Kaleb, How about a bronze plaque explaining the mansion's history when you finish the total renovation work, I think it would be a fitting tribute to the man who actually owned the house
My house was built 100 years ago and I bought a bronze plaque to commemorate that.
I live in an old Victorian home with boiler heat & once your house is properly insulated and weather tight you will notice the boiler heat will be the better option to heating your home from a cost standpoint
Unfortunately the boiler needs some work. Every winter it costs us a fortune to get it going.
Caleb you are doing a wonderful job on the house, you can consider yourself a professional Stone Mason and Craftsman when the whole house is completed I would imagine. I know Kim must be terribly proud of you for all you're doing to make the house beautiful again. Maybe if you are lucky Mr. Brown will lead you to a pot of gold buried in the yard. Lol..lol.. God Bless, Kathy Mphs Tn
I feel like a kid watching THIS OLD HOUSE on pbs. i love this!
Looking forward to 'stills' from your wedding. Might use the mahogany leftovers for your library shelving, even as trim or supports? Enjoying the videos and Kim's blogs--Monday is my favorite day of the week.
Little by little, small steps, drop by drop, grain by grain of sand, you will revive this treasure in its former glory!😎👍💪
Thank you again for sharing this journey with us, OMG I love the green windows and am completely awed by the powder room. What a dream house you are making. It's loathsome when people take old beauty and modernize the crap out of it, here's to unpainted wood, warmth and love. You two are doing the good work for sure, congratulations on the upcoming nuptials.
That window looks great. No need to explain why you do what/when. It's your house, your time line and your skills.
The window looks great. I love my new hoodie. Thanks, from Portland Oregon.
Glad you like it!
Sometimes it's nice to take a break from back breaking activity and so something soothing. Love the restoration of the sign. And getting as much done outside as you can will help in the winter months in so many ways. Glad you can get so much done outside while the weather is still in your favor.
Just put a new HVAC system in my Victorian condo!! Replaced a 15 year old heat pump/ gas furnace!Running beautifully and saves about 30% electricity. We also restored our Victorian has coal box and have run it at night. Again we are saving about 10% on gas including the gas fire coal box!! You should get good savings!
The window looks absolutely beautiful
Your restored window looks great!!!! Mansard wood is so gorgeous. Neat that is made with Hall and Brown tools.!!
That window turned out sooooooo good! Well worth the effort. So excited to see the wood for the mansard roof, but so sad you have to paint it. Keep up the good work!!!
Nice progress ! I wish you a great wedding day, congrats to you both!
Thank you so much!
I'm always amazed at the work ethic you have, and it really showing. Your house will be so authentic and beautiful. Much love sent to you and Kim. Wow wedding is getting closer.. 😍 beautiful wood.
Sapelle is a good substitute for Mahogany - it's great for an outside wood - I used to custom match it at Conestoga Wood Specialties - beautiful job on the window
Woo hoo ! Things r moving along...🥳👏👏👏
Window looks great. Like the green on the window.
I got my sweatshirt a week ago and I'm loving wearing it! I've been wearing it often, as fall has come to SE Alaska, and the termination dust has hit the mountains. It's high bush cranberry picking time, so it's off to the woods picking...and I'm warm in my nice, thick, AWESOME hoodie! Thank you!
Nice job on yhose windows! Bit by bit it's coming together!
Love it!!
The window looks great. So professional. Your passion for reuniting Hall and Brown the business with Hall and Brown the residential and building up the history between the two is great. Your turning the house into a mini-museum.
Such a huge improvement with the windows and bars. 😍 It’ll be so nice to have a working kitchen in the house. Looking forward to seeing work on the mansard roof.
Hi I've been watching your videos since day one when you first bought your mansion. And I've been watching your work quality get better and better? It's so good now that the house is going to look brand new when you're done with it! Guys let me tell you that little storm window down in your basement that you did the wrought iron is beautiful! You're getting very good at it. It Looks like brand new wood? Even though I know it's not? But it looks like it from where the camera is. Excellent job my friend.
Awesome! Thank you!
@@The2ndEmpireStrikesBack no thank you for letting us into your life and your home.
Caleb, have you ever contacted the surviving members of the Hall or Brown family? They should know what a great tribute you are doing for their legacy.
Yes, we've recently reached out to Charles's great great grandson. We're looking forward to a call soon.
@@The2ndEmpireStrikesBack What an amazing conversation that will be.
Window looks amazing.. it’s so good to hear that you get so many yours coming through the house.. The roof repairs are very exciting.. it’s going to look amazing when completed..
Blessings to you both on your coming wedding. Enjoy your time together without working. Window is beautiful and the wood for the gutters is gorgeous! Thanks for letting us see your beautiful work. ❤️❤️❤️❤️
The front of the house is really coming along. I truly believe beautiful windows make a house.
I can't wait for wedding pictures and Halloween vlogs. You and Kim rock!!! Thank you, thank you, thank you.
Us too!
Hello guys from Jacksonville Florida here.
When I come home from work after doing the hard yards all day, seeing an update in my feed makes my day. I get a mental lift when I see your new update. Same with patreon updates. Thanks team.
Wow that window and security grate are looking so amazing.I love the arch and the brick around the window.I wouldn't worry to much about that broken off piece on the grate,it just adds character to the house.The kitchen sounds like it's going to look amazing.Glad your getting heat and air hooked up in the house.This place is really coming along nicely.Love the paint job you did on that sign.It's going to look great on the machine it goes on.Have fun guys and be careful.
Wood loves amazing. Can't wait to see you bring the roof back to its former glory
Wow! I am so excited that you are going to run a bit of a BNB style experience. I hope one day in years to come my husband and I might visit America and come to your magnificant home!
I hope so too!
The window is beautiful.
Hi Caleb. For the gaps around the windows - I highly advise you watch Peter Wards YT Channel - he works in England on old Historic Houses hundreds of years old. The best way to seal the gap around the window is to use rolled up Hemp/Oakum pushed in to the gaps and then cover this with Lime Putty (similar to how Shipwrights seal the deck of a Sailing Ship). As you righty said, cement and silicon/caulk should never be used as they will rot the wood.
Thanks Paul. Excellent tip. Peter is a master.
it really tickles me to see how excited you get when you mention Hall & Brown's name lol love the way you are fixing the house back to the way it was years ago, You and Kim are going to have a beautiful home when you finally get finished. I cannot wait to see the finished product. I have been watching from the beginning, and love every video you and Kim have done, the only thing is the videos are too short for me Love you guys
For the broken spike, you could try apoxie sculpt. It's easy to work with and can be sanded, sealed, and painted.
Everything looks great, Kaleb! You and Kim have been busy beavers! Can’t wait for the next video! Love you guys and your beautiful house!
Thanks so much!!
I may be wrong, but using the glossy green and cream paint on the Hall & Brown sign may match the finish of the leaded paints of that period. Either way, it looks great!
Dude that new trim will look amazing above the guttering!!
That window’s looking good and the Hall and Brown sign looked very smart in green paint.
Looking forward to your videos for the spooky season. Personally, I love autumn and Halloween.
You've inspired me to write a spooky script about a guy, like you, who starts channeling the original owner, builder during a mansion restoration. It would be like "The Shining, DIY meets Being John Malkovich". When the project finally is complete, so is the possession. It would bring a real contrast between the way men behaved just before the turn of the twentieth century to today, as in, he would try to stop his wife or girlfriend from voting, start growing a handlebar mustache, etc.!
I like it
I like it too.
Excellent video as usual. As you say, it's a pity you need to paint the wood but it will of course last a whole lot longer. Great to finally know the actual date of your wedding so I can send best wishes in a card. Keep up the excellent work!
You can always grind a sharp point on the broken off stub or weld a barb on in the meantime 😂 🔱⚜️
Natural gas hot water radiator heat is probably the lowest cost/benefit option out there right now.
My plumbing guy told me a few years ago that they make gas boilers that are 95% efficient and the size of a tool box!
If the boiler is more than 15 years old, then it would probably be worth checking into replacing it.
Hot water radiator heat is the best!
A Labor of Love and Well Worth It !! :)
So exciting to see more and more get done.
Hi Kaleb & Kim! It's Helen & Kevin from South Side STL! We haven't seen you guys since the house tour, but I just wanted you to know how much we love watching your progress each week. You are truly an amazing and talented artist and craftsman, Kaleb, and we are in awe of all that you have been able to accomplish so far. I got our daughter, Emilie, one of your hoodies for her birthday, which is next month, and I know she will be sooo thrilled to start wearing it as the Fall chill sets in. Congratulations on your upcoming wedding, as well~we are so very happy for both of you! Take care!
Hi Helen! Love you guys. Can you email the2ndempirestrikesback@gmail.com with your phone number. My dad wants to set up a time to swing by (on a Monday).-*** This is John by the way (not Kaleb). I didn't save your number in my phone (i'm dumb sometimes). I read everything for him why he works on the house. ***
@@The2ndEmpireStrikesBack Hi Guys! I just sent an email with my cell number. Looking forward to seeing you all again very soon!
You do such a great job with the Abatron! I'll be using mine again today on the porch rails now that rain is gone. Love following your progress and I know your home is going to be a masterpiece!
The window looks amazing, so pretty. You did such great repair work. No one would ever know that had been holes in there to start with. Sign looks great ! The looks so beautiful. Celebrate with a cup of Coco!☕😃
The before/after pics of that window is EXTREME! Great job! 👍
Favorite part was the sign restore!
I replaced my boiler with an electrical one , I’m happy to report that it’s more efficient and cheaper to run
Window looks great!
As for the window, find a blacksmith and get the missing piece forged. They could weld it to the existing piece. It would be an easy shape to recreate and there are still plenty of people doing custom ironwork.
Very nice work on the basement windows, they are beautiful!
Thank you very much!
I hope when you all complete the lions share of the house that Kaleb will be using his skills as an (ideally) paid historical construction consultant. So much knowledge you have aggregated. And you have the additional skills of virtual engagement and community building as a UA-camr
My plan is to fix other houses in my community free of charge film it and use the ad revenue to survive. I really like the idea that everyone wins in that scenario. I get to do the work i love. The youtube community gets more restoration content and my neighborhood gets more beautiful. It also makes it accessible to those in my community who cant afford this level of care and detail when fixing their homes.
@@The2ndEmpireStrikesBack That is such an amazing, generous act. And now I know there will be more to watch when this restoration is complete!! Fantastic.
Oh my gosh! October 8th is our Wedding Anniversary! Great Day to get Married!
Little by little life is coming back into the house. The windows look great. I happy. Thank you! The wood looks awesome! Great choice! Love the tedious detail work your doing. Air-conditioning? Take a break! You need a vacation! Love your passionate obsession!
I am looking forward to the fall episodes!
*Spearhead - maybe get the local high sch metal shop kids to make some extras for you... in case others ever fall off or get damaged in the future. This will help the kids learn some history and good learning skills of how they were made in the past... for those kids interested in learning the old ways for any restorations they may end up doing in their future.*
Caleb, wish I wish I had your ability to not get overwhelmed by projects.😩
I have tons of help. Kim and my dad keep me somewhat organized and grounded.
That sepeelie (sp) is really nice looking wood. Never heard of it before. When you first showed it I thought it was mahogany.
Alittle advise for bedding when it's time to open up for ppl . Have each size bed the same color and not all different colors . So queens all white or twins all blue etc 💙. We owned a motel for 12yrs and that's 1 thing I would change because it got so confusing even if they were in separate bins