cleaning out our abandoned home (ep.4)

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[JennaPhipps]

Due to the state of the house leaking for so many years, most of the objects in the home could not be saved or they were simply garbage. I didn't show all the things we found and are keeping in the video as we went through everything in the home. I will show what we ended up keeping in future videos. As for selling, we will be selling things of value or objects that are salvageable in the future. Thank you all for watching and supporting this journey! ❤

[foxallenathefoxqueen]

I know i cant speak for everyone but i wouldnt mind longer videos of this rennovation process. I still love to see her thrift flips, sewing, and crotchet projects. But to give us more content and maybe for her not feel as rushed, i wouldnt mind watching a longer video.

Edit: I realize that this actually might be a lot harder because it is more content which is more editing and time schedules. So maybe not the best idea, lol. I'm still very invested in the renovation regardless.

[carolinereynolds]

PLEASE make a coffee table book of the greeting cards, photos, blueprints, etc. you find in the home. That way you can have the history of the home without having to keep everything you find. I made one of my dad's matchbox collection and it has been so much fun to keep and look through.

[emilyking]

I know you’re on the fence about the pool, but I really really hope that y’all keep it and restore it. Especially after seeing all those pictures, it would be amazing to see it before an after, and to give it to life to something that obviously brought so much joy to the family that owned the house before you.

[fabioladiazmier]

Girl, 20 min is not enough to fuel my curiosity for this house! I am OBSESSED! I would definitely watch a bit longer videos.

[haileybeebee]

I feel like framing the photos of the original house would be really cool for like an art wall once the house is renovated. Like just to be able to see what it used to look like compared to the future and what it’s been through would be such a cool way to remember the original house.

[Vollkornmuffin]

About throwing other people's things away, I can only speak for myself: I wouldn't want my belongings to rot away in an abandoned house, filled with mold and a leaking roof. I'd rather have people like you invest time, love and energy to give this place new life and make my home their home. Imo you are honoring their heritage. Even, if this has to include throwing things out. <3

[mtaylor]

When you were looking at those photos of all the memories of a family enjoying their beautiful home and now it's all been abandoned and rotting and you have to discard all their stuff, it just made me feel some kind of way and I'm not even sure how to describe it. I do believe you are going to do a great job bringing this house back to life, it looks like a beautiful place!

[pibarrante]

BEFORE ya tear up landscaping, wait until a few seasons pass so you can see whats there. Very $$$ to replace plants. And those there like where they are... no hit or miss gardening.

[dominiquedw]

Some of things i have learned as an architect, restorationist, preservationist, restoring/modernizing 3 MCM homes. Mold remediation is essential. Also, yes the cedar closet boards keep away moths but they also need to be sprayed with mold remediation liquid too. Rip up all "plywood " flooring & toss. Then remediate the floor framing and any subflooring. Do same after removing ceiling drywall.

There happens to now be Available UV air units that ultrasonically clean all spores, mildew, dust mites, and viruses & smells out of air and purify the air making it clean & smelling like fresh air after a rain with lightning to clean dust from air. These air purifiers are fabulous. They clean a room constantly. I would get a few for the rooms you are working in & wash off the inner metal plates that statically collect all the impurities. Then after all construction/ restoration work done, you can KEEP the inside air at it's best every day there after. Dehumidifiers will help also during demo stages. Replace filters on mask every couple weeks.

[GiselleMetcalf-Grosso]

In America there is a place called Piano Santa. They pick up pianos and gift them to children who want to play, but can't afford a new one. See if there is a piano charity where you live.

[lauris]

I hated to see that awesome couch go into the dumpster, even though logically I know it's ruined and probably smells like mildew. There is just something very cool about it. This house is so pretty and the old photos show how nice it will be once again.

[merrymeet]

I don't know if anyone has commented this yet, but I would totally scan the photos and make a digital photo album so they're not lost. You could also turn the photos into a coffee table book, and return the photos to the original family. I feel like that would be a nice touch. If it were me I'd be too sentimental to get rid of any vintage paper products. Enjoying the progress so far. Keep it up!

[TamGar]

Don't worry you can change out your cartridges on your mask... which you should do at least once a month if used daily in this kind of situation. If your finding it harder to breath, then maybe its already time.❤ Buy a bunch of apples and granola bars and leave them there in a cooler... so when the hangry strikes you've got snacks! Its comin' along nicely guys!

[bjshifko]

Just FYI, a tip we learned when cleaning out my parents home after they passed. Fill the bin to the top as you go. That way you don’t have to throw over the side or from the end. Also, try to get the furniture in the bottom and the rest of the items will fill in the gaps.

[AlexSchemery]

the house was so full of memories and treasures that it NEEDED an unrelated third party to go through it all. anyone directly related to the history would have immense trouble parting with many of the things inside. i think a lot of house flippers would have just dumped absolutely everything, and i really like that you guys took the time to look through everything and find the gold. or even just capture the things you threw away on camera one last time so that thousands of people can see and appreciate them one last time before they’re gone.

[jigsawjoslyn]

Seeing Jenna go through all the pics of people having fun in the pool, the dogs on the porch, etc. made me so incredibly sad for the family who lived here before. Their whole lives are here on display for us. Thank you Jenna for trying to salvage their small memories and letting them live on. I would love to see their pics displayed in the house once reno is done ❤️

[amiedavis]

Jenna, those cabinet knobs are worth money, especially the copper ones. There are a lot of us that look for that vintage stuff online.

[-OBELUS-]

Finding those pictures of when the house was fabulous is so energizing. It's going to be AMAZING.

[pr]

First of all, I have dealt with homes like this and I support you throwing things out. But, food for thought, some of the furniture pieces could be redone. You can take off the upholstery and filling, use some bleach solution and/or tea tree oil on the wood, and reupholster with fresh upholstery (maybe vintage). You may need to refinish as well. It’s probably all gone by now, but maybe a future project for your crafty self. I love this series—so satisfying. I hope you are enjoying the process!