4K Restoring Hope E9 See How Far We've Come in a Year With Our Historic Home Restoration

BIG CHANGES HAVE FINALLY HAPPENED! For those of you who may have stumbled upon this video and decided to watch, lemme fill you in.

In March of 2023 these weirdos bought a 300 year old historic house that had suffered a huge fire. Since then they have taken the burned roof, demo-ed out all the fire damage, re-built a new roof structure for two houses, and made a ton of exciting (and some relatively terrifying) discoveries.

Getting this house "in the dry" after almost a year is a HUGE accomplishment. Truly, its a place we weren't entirely sure we'd ever see, but now that it's here we honestly feel like it's pretty smooth sailing from here on out.

This historic restoration/renovation/rehabilitation/reconstruction is a more than monumental undertaking, but it will be so worth it when we finish! OH! and did we mention that we are also restoring a 500 square foot hoarders house that also happens to be on the property at the same time? YEP, that is where we plan to live-along with our EIGHT dogs and a cat- while we complete the work on the main houses.

We get by with a little help from our friends, and in March we were thrilled to host 100 of our nearest and dearest for a 3 day weekend of fun, fellowship, friendship and frivolity in our favorite city. Come along as we show you what spending a weekend with our motley crew is like!

[kensteffes]

It will be fun to visit this historic property when It's complete.

[juliabradley]

I love how you both start a conversation and the other one finishes it and/ or adds to it.

[tristazerbe]

Kevin!!! I should hold you liable for making me choke on my breakfast muffin!!! The gyn story is the funniest thing I’ve heard in a while!!! Thanks for the early morning laughs! 😂

[icemancometh]

When Laine said, " Who cares about that 300-year-old house that just got a brand new roof, we want to hear about what you did with the damn Cottage!" I just busted up laughing. 😁

[diannacatesdunn]

OH, the stories you have to tell!!! What a wonderful life you have created together. I feel blessed that you share them with all of us. ❤❤❤❤

[SouthernBellaHome]

This is such a fun video! Love seeing all of the progress! Love hearing about your plans for the interiors of the house! And reliving some of the fun memories of restoring hope weekend! Todd and I talked about Catherine and Everett Ratcliffe and how relaxed and gracious they were to the group. He spent so much time talking with us about his Civil War relics, and about the history of his farm and the area. The rain did not hurt the fun at all! We just loved that weekend! Laine and Kevin were both absolutely amazing during the cemetery tour! Kevin was so funny, and I really didn't want Laine's part to be over. I could've sat and listened to her elegant, southern drawl for hours! The progressive dinner was out of this world, and the concert by the mayor was wonderful! We just loved it all!❤

[shineismyidol]

I would have loved the cemetery tour.
I have followed you since Louise. Such a journey. From,
Michele in Sydney Australia.

[Pattiefair]

I love it when something makes me crack up early in the morning while I'm drinking my coffee thank you for telling your story about your "knee doctor"

[teret]

Sounds like a wonderful time was had by all. Laine, you look gorgeous in black, but that gown color is fabulous on you! Thanks for the much anticipated and appreciated video!

[jamescharnock]

God Bless all of you we are so proud of you, from England.

[cottagekeeper]

To hear you say the words ‘humble farm house’ 😮 I just measured a house built in 1834, the original part of the house was brick stairs in the middle and a room on the right and left of the stairs. No kitchen. When you showed the milking house I got really excited behind the original brick house folks have added on and behind that there are 2 small foundations. I’m certain one was a milking house! I wish I could have you two for an hour to tell me about this house. I think the original owner was a fan of Washington’s Mount Vernon. He humbly built a federal style but then later someone added the Greek revival elements. The new owner is going to flip this house, I hope I can encourage him to restore as much as possible while he strives to make a more functional home for the new owners. ❤

[hawksi]

Thanks for sharing so much knowledge! I’m always learning lots about restoration and history from this channel ❤

[perrydoerr]

The Pink house on the Battery in Charleston is gorgeous….Just sayin

[tristazerbe]

“That’s your land, my friend” Gosh y’all make me laugh so hard! 😂

[hollyw]

I love you guys! You're so much fun. You're about the only two people I can listen to all relaxed for almost an hour and not be bored at all. I've been wondering since you've become such a part of Natchez if you've met the author Greg Iles. He seems like the kind of guy who might be helpful and interested in your project. And he's mentioned many famous houses in Natchez in his novels. Love his hair-raising stories.

[salimorton]

Wow! You two have been busy! I have not seen all the videos lately. So, I am playing catch up! I would've loved to do that tour! The history you share and the restoration. Apparently, the Deep South is very historically proud and restoration is importantly wonderful!❤😮 Here in many places Central Florida it's rare it down and build Condos. Seen many beautiful places torn down and well so it goes under the quise of progress. 😢. I did see one beautiful Queen Victorian divided and moved further away from progress. And a shopping center was built in it's place. I find you, Kevin and Laine, to be so inspiring. Keep going. I will keep watching.

[DisDutch]

Guys you are the best! We have enjoyed this vid so much. Laughing with you, dreaming with you and rooting for you!

[AuntieBrennie]

To be able to actually be inside and outside these exquisite, historic homes must be so amazing!

[AntaresSelket]

The cemetery tour looked so fun and fabulous!

[Joan-czud]

I encountered similar portapotties which were the Rolls Royce of such things at the 800th Anniversary of Magna Carta at Runnymede, UK on June 15, 2015. They were like the nicest ladies' rooms at upscale department stores. I was there as a member of the National Society of Dames & Barons of Magna Charta, descending from 2 of the Surety Barons.