I Bought A House For $1

Thank you for watching! this is going to be a huge challenge but I have faith that by the end it will be a cozy beautiful healthy house. Going for cottage core vibes as of now. See you soon!

[fabiolamoreno]

As a painter, this isn’t one of the first things to fix, but when you get to it please be careful with the paint paint produced before 1980s-90s have lead and are still very poisonous. Get the house tested and when you rebuild don’t take shortcuts, you’ll be glad in the long run

[siszam]

A bit of advice from someone who has done an old house. Get ALL the walls and ceilings done at one time. It's much easier to deal with the dust and clean up one time.

[tinahall]

PLEASE don’t trash the Hoosier cabinet in the kitchen! Those things are high dollar and amazing!

[Raggedy-Ann]

You should ask for all those old doors and glass windows…they would make an adorable glass green house …or even patio enclosure ! This will make the sweetest little home…I sure wish I could find one for 1.00. I found one like yours without water, sewer or electricity and it’s only 4 rooms total including the bathroom…they want $95, 000 for it🥺…so sad it’s just sitting there decaying away😢. I wish you the very best on your restoration home…I will be sure to watch all episodes.🤗

[wilmacguzman]

Make sure you do the important stuff first - roof, make sure foundation is good, windows can open and don't have issues, take care of any leaks. Get a storage unit to put any items you may find workable and of value or interest to you. Keep architectural details as much as possible.

[dallen]

Not sure if you like historic preservation, but those kitchen cabinets and the sink that is upside down in the bathroom are original fixtures.and the opening between the living and dining room is most likely oak trim along with the baseboards. True craftsman style!

[sewcrazybaker]

Congratulations on your "new" home! And have fun fixing it up! Almost 40 years ago I lived in a house that was built in 1795. It had been condemned, but I bought it anyway in 1986. It was basically a sound house with a dry cellar. It was about 1800 square feet. I loved that house and worked on it myself until I moved in 2004. I'm now a 71 year old woman. If I could do it, so can you! Just remember to have fun with it and laugh at the little things that go wrong! Yes, I subscribed to your channel because I want to watch your progress. And I want to see the results!

[stephaniedeegan]

Should consider asking the owner to leave some of the old doors and windows. Especially the doors which they just don’t make any longer because they are solid hardwood❤😊 . Good luck with your project

[ladystef]

Why not make the second bedroom your studio and keep the bathroom where it is, just make it bigger. Moving plumbing can get pricy. Just a thought.

[hippychicktarot]

Love this!!!! I’d keep the bathroom and bedroom #2 tho. You can kick that bathroom out to the back wall to make it roomier and move the gorgeous fridge to the kitchen. A second bedroom on main level is priceless

[thescaledraven]

The books, doors, and extra windows!!! There are a lot of vintage material in the house.

[danielkoher]

5:49 The fact you are documenting from the beginning is plausible. 👏🏻
So many times that I have refinished a piece of furniture.
Cleaned, rewired lamps, restored pieces of pottery.
I always wished I had taken before and after.
The fact you are doing every phase is Wonderful.
Besides your voice is great as an orator.

[susanbanyai]

I wish I had time to read all the comments - but I did want to add one of mine. I live in an 1887 large Victorian, and it's always work in progress. I wouldn't use that second bedroom simply as a bathroom - you could make the original bathroom larger (by moving the wall) to get what you want and still have a cozy, small guest bedroom/office.

[annhorton]

I renovated a old home. Instead of replacing the ceilings I kept some of them vaulted left beams exposed. Spray foamed insulated to get all the nooks and crannies. I get bad winters so I needed that. Congratulations on a wonderful home. ❤

[randyseidell]

Do your roof first. Don't let that bedroom go. If they rezone you as a 1 bedroom, it's very difficult to put back as a 2 bedroom. Figure out how to make basement a walkout and you can include it in square footage. Adds tremendous value

[Plushybear]

I love it. I can't wait to see what you do with it

[maryhb]

This is going to be a really cute home when you're finished. It has good bones and a nice layout. Congratulations!

[debraparker]

I noticed when you finished the metal roof there weren’t any gutters (to prevent dry rot to your wood trim, exterior walls and controlled drainage from the rain/melted snow)? You are a very good carpenter and so blessed to have your Dad help you. Good Job Tia!

[tracyparis]

I look forward to following your progress of turning a $1 lump of coal into a stunning diamond! This house will certainly feed your hunger for purpose and passion. 😊

[AlexandraAedson]

Love the big closet in your future bedroom, I also like the flow of the house , I think it will turn out great, with A Lot of Work 😊