That's a stunning opening shot. I haven't seen that side of the house before. It's so dynamic in its shape and stately stature. The new opening looks so good, like it's always been there, even though it hasn't darkened. I love when something historic looks as it did when it was new. And that bomb comment made me laugh so hard. I always love the cooking content. I learn so much from Jeannie - and the same from Mike with (historic) house care. Maybe more cooking content can be a good way to post more often while money is tight. And as a side note, I ALWAYS let the ads run no matter how long they are.
Mike and Jeannie, I don't think you could ever make a video that I wouldn't enjoy watching keep up the great work! I'm sure your sauerkraut will turn out great, Jeannie. Mike's attic door looks great also! God bless you both, your friend Jill 😊
It's been a while since I've seen a video from you guys. I figured life and school might have been keeping you busy. Good luck with HVAC project. Bringing an old house into the present is certainly a challenge.
My mom made some every year. She put hers in a crock and she put grape leaves on top and then a plate and a rock on to hold it down. She would open her and scrap mold looking stuff. We all love it.
I'm here for whatever you have to offer in content. It doesn't always have to be about the house, for me. I think of you both as friends, and teachers, sharing your knowledge and experiences. Sauerkraut is a great choice for demonstration. If it doesn't work out, I can recommend trying Bubbies Sauerkraut. It's fermented, not cooked and is in the refrigerated pickle section, hopefully, in a Grocery store near you, Whole Foods is one. 💖💖
You’ve been working hard there Mike. It had to take some time to get that tongue n groove on making that opening. The opening looks like it’s always been there except for the paint color. That ceiling looks like it been painted brown. I certainly hope that piece of machine isn’t too heavy to be working over your head. (I forgot the name you were using for heat) My neighbor makes fermented sauerkraut of different recipes. She has one called Plain Jane n that’s the one I get. She makes all kinds of things that are all natural. It’s her business. She does very well too. Sauerkraut is good for your gut I even give my Dolly (Beagle) everyday in her food. I’m real excited for you Jeanie in doing this. I’m sure it’s gonna be so good. ♥️♥️😊👍👍🌟. God Bless you both your wonderful couple. 🥰
I just moved into my newly constructed house and I have to say, NOBODY, BUT NOBODY builds like they did back in the day of your old home. It's sad to see there's no character now days. I'm happy to finally have my home finished after a year in the making but I wish builders did it like what you have. So happy to see you today.
I have to agree with you when houses being built today look like a bunch of boxes stacked on top or beside them. No character what’s so ever. I’m proud to say I love older houses. Mine was built in 1950 but would love to have one much older. I believe it’s the younger generation that likes that real modern look. ♥️😊👍
@@shellydehart8217 I would have loved to buy an older home but there are very few in the area where I live. I prefer the older ornate Victorian homes. Mine is custom and not a Ticky Tacky home. But id does lack beautiful details.
@@NM-wd7pl There are very, very few older homes where I live and I'm disabled from a serious injury while I was on the job as a nurse, and can not do the work. I wish I could. If I found a Victorian home already done I'd buy it but there are none where I live.
My mom used to make sauerkraut in a crock and canned it. I think that the jar you are using would be better filled with cookies! Always enjoy your videos.
I love the container you got for your sour kraut. I have made it before and it almost always turns out great. The last batch I made didn't but I think I added too much salt. I'm hoping you will show us your garden one day soon. The last I remember was when you planted all the flowers. I'll bet it will be beautiful this spring. Can't wait to see it.
I've missed seeing your videos! Maybe do one a week and strip some more woodwork, sewing, cooking and some gardening... If little time make some short videos. You two are very enjoyable to learn from and with more videos you will probably get more followers which will help out I'm sure.
I've never made sauerkraut but I have my great grandmother's crockery bowl that she used to make it. She would weight the cabbage down with a plate and a rock. Since I'm fairly clueless about the process, I'm not sure how this helped. I do have a friend whose family tradition says you have to make it by the light of the full moon!
In AZ most of the homes after the late 70's are fitted with HVAC systems. Sorry to hear that it's not an option for you at this time. 😀Yes I would be interested in hearing about the Sauerkraut you're making. God Bless you both.👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼🌹
While in college in the '70s, I had a roommate who made sauerkraut in a earthen crock and put a heavy plate on the cabbage to keep it pressed down. I forget how long it took to become sauerkraut, but unfortunately, I had to move and wasn't able to partake when it was ready. I love good sauerkraut, but my husband won't eat cabbage except as coleslaw. I would love to see how you make it.
Wow, that was a missed opportunity for sure. We'll let you know how this turns out. I (Mike) used to eat it straight from the jar when I was growing up, so I'm curious to see what the naturally fermented version tastes like.
Since your house has no wall insulation, I wouldn't go with the heat pump option. They don't work well in drafty areas. If you do, you will likely find yourselves having to install supplemental heat later on. Also, heat pumps work well if you run them constantly, but if you let your space cool too much, you have to use auxiliary heat to help them out. My recommendation is to install a gas or electric furnace (I don't remember if you said you have access to gas or not) with A/C. It would be a one-and-done type thing. Also, don't install a furnace that is too big. A/C works best when it runs a bit longer, as this allows it to remove more humidity form the air. Hope this helps. I'm no HVAC expert but I do have plenty of experiences with the different systems due to moving house so often. I have even had radiators in the brief period I lived in Buffalo, NY (best heat I ever had)
Clear prop! We agree, radiator heat is the best. We had a 4,500 square foot mansion in Rochester and our heat bill never exceeded $300 in the dead of winter.
We have had two heat pumps in 2 different houses, both put in the 90s, with AC. When it is really cold it is nice to have a fireplace in the sitting area. We are in the Northern Neck of Virginia. Both have/had back up electric heat, which I don’t think comes on very often. Our current one is also on a generator because of tropical storms/hurricanes, but also has been on because of the rare bad snow storm.
We've heard that the so called "emergency heat" is very costly to run if it's electric. We could get by without it since we don't spend much time upstairs.
I think it can be, ours is electric. However, like I said it only runs on the very coldest of days, that we really don’t get in Virginia. That is where the fireplace comes in handy (gas). It warms the living area, but bedrooms are cooler. We are a ranch with a finished downstairs, that has a gas fireplace as well. Our other house was a 3 story townhouse inside unit with a wood burning fireplace. We put a wood burning stove in the fireplace and we could heat the whole house if we needed to.
@@1834RestorationHouse Not if I have any say in the matter. Growing up we ate what mom put in front of us, including sauerkraut. Now it’s MY table and I don’t have to eat anymore sauerkraut! 😀 Which has been an annoyance to my wife for over 48 years as she loves the stuff.
Hi Mike and Jeannie! Why don't you ask some HVAC companies in your area to sponsor the HVAC materials you need. Tell them you have a UA-cam channel with a fairly large following. It's good for you and good advertising for them. Take care, Belle in AZ
I've been in some older houses that had grill openings cut into the first floor ceiling into the second floor rooms above in order to heat them by the rising heat from the first floor. Wonder if something like that would work for you to heat and cool the rooms since your unit is oversized? Maybe you could install booster fans into openings to regulate air flow.
I've seen old houses that had those grills. The package unit we have cannot keep up with the demand in summer or winter. Not sure what is going on there but there doesn't seem to be any reserve capacity.
Jeanie, I know you’re a great seamstress. Maybe you could make some extra funds by doing tailoring or alterations. It’s hard to find someone who does that. Best wishes! 😊
Would it be possible for you to install a ductless system on the second floor? I have seen them installed on the second floor of older homes in New Jersey and Florida.
There is more involved in putting in an HVAC system then just the components. For a heat pump, they NEED a backup heat source for the when the outside temps drop low enough. The usual choices for this are, a gas furnace OR resistance electric heating coils. Depending on where you live, the electric backup heat can make your energy bills SOAR. My house has both a heat pump and a gas furnace, which runs whenever the outside is 35 degrees or less. One thermostat does both. Comparing my house in the winter or summer, I am paying my neighbor's house has only a heat pump and she is paying more than double what I do even adding the gas and electric bills together. I can not imagine picking any option that is missing the AC component. Sizing is very important also. Your outside unit is HUGE for the size of that house AND it is only for the downstairs?? Really seems like something is not right there. Why not ADD some ducts to get air upstairs? Even the old fashioned thru the floor vents would be a tremendous help. Other vents CAN be run up thru closets, as can air returns.
You're right. There are multiple calculations involved in designing every aspect of the system, from sizing the equipment to the design and sizing of the ducting. We were trained in how to do this when we were still newly-weds and it's served us well! As for the downstairs unit, I think that Southern HVAC contractors like to throw the big units at everything because it's easier than doing proper calculations. I'm of the opinion that the ducting is way too big but I haven't had time to check them.
College was put aside for a semester but I'm trying to get some classes in this summer. Yes, I still have the newer job. Its been nearly 2 years now, but I don't like it at all and the pay is really low. Thanks for asking!
Get your education and then get your feelers out there for another position. Don’t waste any more time than you have to at a place you don’t like or that’s not a good fit for you. I’m sure you have your plan of action in motion already. Best of luck to you and Jeanie. Still love watching you two no matter what you decide to do.
That's a stunning opening shot. I haven't seen that side of the house before. It's so dynamic in its shape and stately stature. The new opening looks so good, like it's always been there, even though it hasn't darkened. I love when something historic looks as it did when it was new. And that bomb comment made me laugh so hard.
I always love the cooking content. I learn so much from Jeannie - and the same from Mike with (historic) house care. Maybe more cooking content can be a good way to post more often while money is tight.
And as a side note, I ALWAYS let the ads run no matter how long they are.
Thank you sir! We appreciate it.
Mike and Jeannie, I don't think you could ever make a video that I wouldn't enjoy watching keep up the great work! I'm sure your sauerkraut will turn out great, Jeannie. Mike's attic door looks great also! God bless you both, your friend Jill 😊
Thank you Jill!
I am so here for your cooking content. I learned how I was messing up bread from you, and have made the best bread of my life since.
We're so excited to hear that!! Thank you for sharing your story.
It's been a while since I've seen a video from you guys. I figured life and school might have been keeping you busy. Good luck with HVAC project. Bringing an old house into the present is certainly a challenge.
It sure is challenging! We were away for a couple of weeks on vacation, but it's good to be back.
Keep up the good work.
Thanks, will do!
My mom made some every year. She put hers in a crock and she put grape leaves on top and then a plate and a rock on to hold it down. She would open her and scrap mold looking stuff. We all love it.
Sounds like we need to invest in a crock. :-)
I'm here for whatever you have to offer in content. It doesn't always have to be about the house, for me. I think of you both as friends, and teachers, sharing your knowledge and experiences. Sauerkraut is a great choice for demonstration. If it doesn't work out, I can recommend trying Bubbies Sauerkraut. It's fermented, not cooked and is in the refrigerated pickle section, hopefully, in a Grocery store near you, Whole Foods is one. 💖💖
You're the best! 💖💖
Yum! We would taste it after a while too.
I (Mike) tried a taste and I will say that it was not bad....
It looked really good. There is nothing like homemade.
I’d love to learn how you make the sauerkraut. It’s my husband’s favorite food. Missed you guys. Glad to see you’re back. Hope to see more content. 😊
Hi Renee! We were on vacation for a few weeks and it's good to be home.
You’ve been working hard there Mike. It had to take some time to get that tongue n groove on making that opening. The opening looks like it’s always been there except for the paint color. That ceiling looks like it been painted brown. I certainly hope that piece of machine isn’t too heavy to be working over your head. (I forgot the name you were using for heat) My neighbor makes fermented sauerkraut of different recipes. She has one called Plain Jane n that’s the one I get. She makes all kinds of things that are all natural. It’s her business. She does very well too. Sauerkraut is good for your gut I even give my Dolly (Beagle) everyday in her food. I’m real excited for you Jeanie in doing this. I’m sure it’s gonna be so good. ♥️♥️😊👍👍🌟. God Bless you both your wonderful couple. 🥰
Thank you Shelly! 💖💖 We're eager to try some.
I just moved into my newly constructed house and I have to say, NOBODY, BUT NOBODY builds like they did back in the day of your old home. It's sad to see there's no character now days. I'm happy to finally have my home finished after a year in the making but I wish builders did it like what you have. So happy to see you today.
Thanks for stopping by! The old time builders definitely knew what they were doing.
I would only buy an older home
I have to agree with you when houses being built today look like a bunch of boxes stacked on top or beside them. No character what’s so ever. I’m proud to say I love older houses. Mine was built in 1950 but would love to have one much older. I believe it’s the younger generation that likes that real modern look. ♥️😊👍
@@shellydehart8217 I would have loved to buy an older home but there are very few in the area where I live. I prefer the older ornate Victorian homes. Mine is custom and not a Ticky Tacky home. But id does lack beautiful details.
@@NM-wd7pl There are very, very few older homes where I live and I'm disabled from a serious injury while I was on the job as a nurse, and can not do the work. I wish I could. If I found a Victorian home already done I'd buy it but there are none where I live.
I always enjoy all your videos ❤
You're the best! 💖
My mom used to make sauerkraut in a crock and canned it. I think that the jar you are using would be better filled with cookies! Always enjoy your videos.
Lol! The cookie jar was all we could find in the pantry.
I love the container you got for your sour kraut. I have made it before and it almost always turns out great. The last batch I made didn't but I think I added too much salt. I'm hoping you will show us your garden one day soon. The last I remember was when you planted all the flowers. I'll bet it will be beautiful this spring. Can't wait to see it.
The perennials from last year came back up but nothing is blooming yet.
I've missed seeing your videos! Maybe do one a week and strip some more woodwork, sewing, cooking and some gardening... If little time make some short videos. You two are very enjoyable to learn from and with more videos you will probably get more followers which will help out I'm sure.
Thank you! Some weeks it's challenging to come up with anything interesting.
I've never made sauerkraut but I have my great grandmother's crockery bowl that she used to make it. She would weight the cabbage down with a plate and a rock. Since I'm fairly clueless about the process, I'm not sure how this helped. I do have a friend whose family tradition says you have to make it by the light of the full moon!
Interesting! :-)
I would love to see more cooking videos.
Noted!
In AZ most of the homes after the late 70's
are fitted with HVAC systems. Sorry to hear that it's not an option for you at this time.
😀Yes I would be interested in hearing about the Sauerkraut you're making.
God Bless you both.👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼🌹
Thank you Debbra!
While in college in the '70s, I had a roommate who made sauerkraut in a earthen crock and put a heavy plate on the cabbage to keep it pressed down. I forget how long it took to become sauerkraut, but unfortunately, I had to move and wasn't able to partake when it was ready. I love good sauerkraut, but my husband won't eat cabbage except as coleslaw. I would love to see how you make it.
Wow, that was a missed opportunity for sure. We'll let you know how this turns out. I (Mike) used to eat it straight from the jar when I was growing up, so I'm curious to see what the naturally fermented version tastes like.
Since your house has no wall insulation, I wouldn't go with the heat pump option. They don't work well in drafty areas. If you do, you will likely find yourselves having to install supplemental heat later on. Also, heat pumps work well if you run them constantly, but if you let your space cool too much, you have to use auxiliary heat to help them out. My recommendation is to install a gas or electric furnace (I don't remember if you said you have access to gas or not) with A/C. It would be a one-and-done type thing. Also, don't install a furnace that is too big. A/C works best when it runs a bit longer, as this allows it to remove more humidity form the air. Hope this helps. I'm no HVAC expert but I do have plenty of experiences with the different systems due to moving house so often. I have even had radiators in the brief period I lived in Buffalo, NY (best heat I ever had)
Clear prop!
We agree, radiator heat is the best. We had a 4,500 square foot mansion in Rochester and our heat bill never exceeded $300 in the dead of winter.
Great to see you back on here!
Thanks! We took a badly needed vacation.
We always had a plate with a brick on top of it in the crock for sauerkraut
We've heard of that. If this works out we may need to get a crock.
We have had two heat pumps in 2 different houses, both put in the 90s, with AC. When it is really cold it is nice to have a fireplace in the sitting area. We are in the Northern Neck of Virginia. Both have/had back up electric heat, which I don’t think comes on very often. Our current one is also on a generator because of tropical storms/hurricanes, but also has been on because of the rare bad snow storm.
We've heard that the so called "emergency heat" is very costly to run if it's electric. We could get by without it since we don't spend much time upstairs.
I think it can be, ours is electric. However, like I said it only runs on the very coldest of days, that we really don’t get in Virginia. That is where the fireplace comes in handy (gas). It warms the living area, but bedrooms are cooler. We are a ranch with a finished downstairs, that has a gas fireplace as well. Our other house was a 3 story townhouse inside unit with a wood burning fireplace. We put a wood burning stove in the fireplace and we could heat the whole house if we needed to.
My wife’s grandmother use to make sauerkraut. They lived quite near you in the Saluda area. We still have the crock she used to make it.
Nice! Is there any kraut in your future? ;-)
@@1834RestorationHouse Not if I have any say in the matter. Growing up we ate what mom put in front of us, including sauerkraut. Now it’s MY table and I don’t have to eat anymore sauerkraut! 😀 Which has been an annoyance to my wife for over 48 years as she loves the stuff.
@@pitsnipe5559 Lol!
The door looks great and I'd love to see how you make sourkraut. We love it. Been scared to try. Have a fantastic week.🤗❤️🤍💙
Thank you! We'll see how it turns out and let you know.
Hi Mike and Jeannie! Why don't you ask some HVAC companies in your area to sponsor the HVAC materials you need. Tell them you have a UA-cam channel with a fairly large following. It's good for you and good advertising for them. Take care, Belle in AZ
Sadly, we don't have a big following anymore so it would be a hard sell.
Yes, interest in the sauerkraut. Homemade supposed to have great health properties.
Yes! Tell us about homemade sauerkraut!
Will do!
Yes, please show us how you make sauerkraut.
Will do!
Mike, have you done any research on mini splits?
You could pick and choose what rooms to do first and add later.
Just a thought.
We're going for a ducted system to make it nearly invisible.
I've been in some older houses that had grill openings cut into the first floor ceiling into the second floor rooms above in order to heat them by the rising heat from the first floor. Wonder if something like that would work for you to heat and cool the rooms since your unit is oversized? Maybe you could install booster fans into openings to regulate air flow.
I've seen old houses that had those grills.
The package unit we have cannot keep up with the demand in summer or winter. Not sure what is going on there but there doesn't seem to be any reserve capacity.
I love sauerkraut. I just rinse it a little so it’s not as sour.
Did you look into mini split? We have 2 helping to take load off of our package unit.
They have big plastic boxes which hang on the wall. We're trying to conceal the system as much as possible so we're going to build a ducted system.
Check out the concealed one for educational purposes. 🙂
Jeanie, I know you’re a great seamstress. Maybe you could make some extra funds by doing tailoring or alterations. It’s hard to find someone who does that. Best wishes! 😊
Thank you Janet.
Good to see you friends! 🩵💙🤗
Thanks for stopping by!
Would it be possible for you to install a ductless system on the second floor? I have seen them installed on the second floor of older homes in New Jersey and Florida.
We're trying to keep technology out of the house, at least visually.
Ah, yes. Money. Hopefully, the budget loosens soon for you.
Mike was working, maybe I missed out on him loosing that job. I hope that’s not the case. 🤞 💙
There is more involved in putting in an HVAC system then just the components.
For a heat pump, they NEED a backup heat source for the when the outside temps drop low enough. The usual choices for this are, a gas furnace OR resistance electric heating coils. Depending on where you live, the electric backup heat can make your energy bills SOAR. My house has both a heat pump and a gas furnace, which runs whenever the outside is 35 degrees or less. One thermostat does both. Comparing my house in the winter or summer, I am paying my neighbor's house has only a heat pump and she is paying more than double what I do even adding the gas and electric bills together. I can not imagine picking any option that is missing the AC component.
Sizing is very important also. Your outside unit is HUGE for the size of that house AND it is only for the downstairs?? Really seems like something is not right there. Why not ADD some ducts to get air upstairs? Even the old fashioned thru the floor vents would be a tremendous help. Other vents CAN be run up thru closets, as can air returns.
You're right. There are multiple calculations involved in designing every aspect of the system, from sizing the equipment to the design and sizing of the ducting. We were trained in how to do this when we were still newly-weds and it's served us well! As for the downstairs unit, I think that Southern HVAC contractors like to throw the big units at everything because it's easier than doing proper calculations. I'm of the opinion that the ducting is way too big but I haven't had time to check them.
Mike, did you finish college? You’re still working at your newer job, right? I hope I didn’t miss an episode but I’m a little confused.
College was put aside for a semester but I'm trying to get some classes in this summer. Yes, I still have the newer job. Its been nearly 2 years now, but I don't like it at all and the pay is really low. Thanks for asking!
Get your education and then get your feelers out there for another position. Don’t waste any more time than you have to at a place you don’t like or that’s not a good fit for you. I’m sure you have your plan of action in motion already. Best of luck to you and Jeanie. Still love watching you two no matter what you decide to do.