Restoring Hope E 10: 9 MONTHS OF RESTORATION IN 30 MINUTES [RESTORING A 300 YEAR OLD BURNED HOUSE]
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We are now officially nine months in to the biggest and most ambitious historic home restoration we've undertaken. This project is monumental, and to us, it seems to be creeping along. Most days we look at the house and feel like nothing has happened, so it's good for us to take you on this walk down memory lane to see just how much we really have achieved in a relatively short period of time.
We bought the home officially in July, 2023 after it suffered a major fire in March of 2023. It took months of planning just to get work started, because the first thing we had to do was take the remainder of the roof off without the rest of the structure falling in: that isn't something you do quickly or rashly. Then, the REAL work began! You can see in this video what we were left with, and how far we've come!
This home is pushing 300 years old. It was built before Mississippi was a state, while it was a Spanish territory. This land has had Europeans on it since 1723 when a French naturalist named L Page married an indigenous Natchez woman, and has seen French, Spanish, British and finally American ownership. This building is an amazing part of our American history, and so worth saving. We hope you'll watch this series and see that there really is no such thing as a tear down, no home is ever "too far gone", and begin to understand that our nations built environment holds the story of us all.
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Don’t know about anyone else, but I’m in for the long haul. It is fascinating how difficult this has been. History isn’t cheap nor is it easy, but it’s worth it in the long run. You truly have a treasure in the gentleman doing your carpentry. True masters are rare. Keep up the good work. I’m excited to see each milestone. ☺️
Me too!!!
I totally agree with you. I hope and pray others will continue their passion and keep these older homes alive and livable for future generations. It is heart breaking to see so many torn down and new construction being built. The materials, designs and carpentry will be lost and destroyed forever. This is a sad and tragic thought. Thank you for your passion. ❤❤❤😊
When 40 minutes feel like 15. You never have to question if this or that decision is the best because these two probably make more historically accurate decisions than I would. I mean. THIS is where I’ve learned so much about historic homes that I never even thought to find out about on my own.
“Buy A NEW House” should be a T-shirt, juxtaposing a beautiful old Queen Anne Victorian beside a sad McMansion.
Restoration brings me lyfe!! So rejuvenating and inspiring and rebuildings like this show that anything is possible.
Thank you friend!
@@OurRestorationNationsell the shirts ❤
Me too❤
Do we need an official John Cooper fan page? Because a lot of this video has been in praise of John Cooper. 😂 I’m so happy y’all have him!!
And also I love how y’all thought you didn’t have enough to show us…. This. Is. Huge. ❤
I "Hope" John has an apprentice to learn from fading talents like his. I really appreciate what the both of you are doing on your journey. Thank you.
Laine and Kevin, thank you for everything that you do! You are two of the most amazing people I’ve ever had the pleasure of knowing, and I am so lucky to have the fortune to call you friends!
Wow! Thank you Anthony. We think the same of you.
Less exciting? Heck, no! What a transformation already! Looking forward to seeing the cottage!
I grew up about 50 miles from Natchez in Louisiana. I have been to Hope Farm many years ago when it was on The Pilgrimage. I am so glad you are putting it back.
🔹The amount of work accomplished thus far, while paying attention to detail and accomplishing a full restoration, is incredible. I can definitely see the changes from a burnt out historical structure to the steps that have been meticulously created towards a long term process.🔹
OMG a colossal amount of work is an understatement. But the back gallery - swoon ! Honestly y'all are incredible. Lots of love and hugs.
Craftsman like John Cooper are a rare treasure. I love your camera technique in showcasing these houses.
The physical size of this project would take 2 people 20 years. The spot in my 1880 house that drives me crazy is the floor where I'm sitting right now. My roller chair heads east all the time. Every minute of the day I'm repositioning my chair.
Having lived in a 100 plus year old house & my parents after retirement owning a farmhouse over 100 years old both with rock solid foundations I can attest to floors not level & walls not plumb. My parents kitchen the first time I stood on it felt like I was leaning down hill. I empathize with your struggles. A house of that age & size must be a nightmare at times. You have made so much progress The end result will be absolutely stunning. I can't wait to see it finished. I know there is still a long way to go but I will be here until the finish❤
I think the transformation so far has been amazing. You should be so proud.
Natchez is on my bucket list. My hubby doesn't know it yet, but when Hope Farm is completed, we are GOING LOL. Love watching y'all.
You should!
Kevin and Laine, I so needed to see this today! I am months into renovations that seem overwhelming. So much work has gone into things no one will see when finished. Having someone like your John has been a lifesaver! At several points, I've looked at the chaos and wondered if there will ever be a finish line. Decor seems like a chore after you've had to repair and rebuild from studs. Seeing your video has encouraged me to keep going. Thank you!
💖 I can’t believe how bad “Hope Farm” was just 1 year ago. It would have been so easy to just bulldoze the entire House and start over. But to loose all that history would have been absolutely devastating to say the least. My heart pounds with utter joy seeing “Hope” come back to life exactly the way she should be.
Thank you Laine & Kevin for having the dedication and passion in bringing “Hope Farm” back to life. 🌷💖🌷
I have an overwhelming urge to come to Natchez and give this house a big hug (and both of you too). I'm just so happy with all you're doing for her.
I don’t care who is doing the work. Thanks for sharing.
I’m glad you’re getting the exterior solid and resistant to the elements. I know none of the interior work that’s so satisfying can’t happen until the exterior is solid.
I feel for HGTV they are missing out on the most interesting show of refurbishing an old home ever. You both are amazing and such a beautiful couple keep up the good work your creating history
Anxiously (but patiently) waiting for the adorableness cottage views!
Thank you for the progress update on Hope! I look forward to every episode you guys air but it’s fascinating to see what was so horribly damaged rise from the ashes. While I understand how overwhelming such a commitment to this house can be, it’s hugely inspiring that you all had the guts to take this on! It’s your attention to every detail that’s making this house a successful authentic restoration. You stepped up to the plate where it appeared no one else would. ( Now if we could just have a miracle come along for Arlington ). I’m glued to your every episode. Thank you !!
Things are looking great. Love watching everything you do. The team is doing amazing work. Wish you lived near us to guide us when we enlarge our 152 year old house in a few years.
Getting the roof back on is a huge step forward! It looks great! 😃
You two are the perfect couple to restore Hope, and every single update is exciting! So glad you have found some professionals to journey along side you!
❤❤❤Yay, another Restoration Nation day!!! Wow, are you serious, you've done so much!!! To see it after the fire and now is truly amazing!! Extremely excited to continue watching your progress!!❤❤❤
So Happy to see you today, Thank You for the up date. How lucky you were To fine John! All the people who have help you have done such a good job! We look forward to following you on this project!!
“Pardon Our Progress”~ Great T-Shirt/Merch idea! Love this video! Showing that charred Hart Pine Wood is equal and sometimes more structurally sound than new wood… AND Termite Proof! Love the progress! The progress is really monumental considering the meticulous attention to detail that Restorations require! YAY YOU TWO & YOUR EPIC TEAM! B~}
Randomness newcomer here and am already transfixed. I’ll need to go backward to see where you started. What an incredible amount of work! Thank you for saving this landmark, and so very sensitively.
Thank you for being here!!
Lots of hard work!
Seeing the men walking on the gallery shows the true size of the gallery.
Can't wait to see the adorable cottage!
Thanks for the video.
We stayed at Hope Farm when Mrs. Ethel operated it as a B&B during fall pilgrimage one year. It was a beautiful home, and she was a lovely hostess who shared the love she had for Natchez and Hope Farm with us. We have been in dozens of historic homes throughout the south, and none have had the same impact on me the Hope Farm did. It is heartbreaking to know what was lost, but I'm so glad to see it being restored.
Great video, Lane and Kevin. I look at Hope as the surgeon's have to fix all her broken bones and repair her skeleton before you 2 can really get in there and "dress" her. You don't want to rush either. Looking forward to seeing the "adorable" cottage. 😊❤
Today's video for me was EXCITING. So much has been accomplished. Been there, done that. Best regards to the both of you.
I think you have come a long way. Looking forward to the cottage reveal.
Do what you can; leave the rest to others who can! I have been following this since Episode 1 and it is amazing what you undertake. You are an inspiration to all of us who own old houses.
Great job guys. That master carpenter is amazing. Love the pic of the tub in the fireplace=hottub,😅
I am so in awe of what has been accomplished with Hope Farms!!!! I keep telling my family and friends about what you guys do, and that anything can be restored!!! ❤️ ❤️ It's so great what has been done all ready.
How incredible to have those detailed architectural drawings. You have made fabulous progress. You are so lucky to have found such a great carpenter. Thank you so much for sharing. Can't wait to see the cottage.
I love this. Slow and steady wins the race. I am here for the long hall. God bless you both.😊
The transformation is absolutely AMAZING. It seems so overwhelming given the scope of the damage.
Nothing about this is boring!! Amazing amazing amazing!!
Wow so much work has been completed. I love watching the master carpenter bringing that old wood back to life using it in the house. Can’t wait to see the cottage. This year we moved into a similar size cottage. I’m loving the size and we’ve tried to add character. I know I will be inspired by what you did in your cottage & will bug my hubby to add in ours.
Hi Laine & Kevin,
So 💚 watching your videos! So appreciate how hard working you both are! The progress is already so wonderful! Thank you for sharing this with us! So excited to be with you guys in your journey! Much 💚
I know how blessed you are that having a master carpenter with the knowledge and passion is such and amazing asset to the project!
I love the drone shot! You don't realize the size and scale of the home from the front.
I am so excited to see all the substantial progress! I saw both the cottage and house in person last year at the first Restoring Hope weekend and I can’t believe how much you have completed in less than a year. I saw first hand how much of a challenge both those structures were and now how far you have come. You are so lucky to find talented craftspeople who really care about doing it right. I know personally how hard that is with my own house project. Can’t wait to come visit in the future and see how much more you complete! I know it’s a marathon not a sprint and you are doing great!
So happy to see an update. Ya'll are to hard on yourselves. No need to have a perfect video showing everything pretty and done! I would watch a five minute video of your guys moving dirt. I like to see the work while it is happening, and how it really happens, a little at a time.
Sooo good to see you both together having a nice chat with us again. Keep it up! ❤
I love John!! You need to keep him forever!!
Kevin and Lane, I hope when this home is finished, and you are recording who and what each sub did on the house that John Cooper's name is forever part of this restoration. You have a treasure in this artist of woodworking. I too have been blessed with a husband who is a master at many things including carpentry. As we finish the 6 years we have been building our dream home, I look around and know there is not another home anywhere like ours. The same is true of Hope. May she stand tall and proud for another 500 yrs. I will have to come and see this beauty when she is finished. Great job !
Humid here in So Cal too; it's August! The change is so major, with the roof (OMG, what a pain over the hip roof thing!), the siding, and the gallery. I too hate heights, and was nervous whenever I saw someone on that upper gallery with no railings. Yikes! Many years ago, while shopping for our first historic home (1920s-1930s Era), a Home Inspector told us he could place a marble at one side of a room and it would roll all the way to the other side. San Diego had no uniform building code at that time, and many were kit homes. But when you go back before 1800, you are on a completely different level. (Ha!) Always glad to see what you are doing!! Your carpenter is a prize indeed!
Oh she's looking so good!!! Can't wait to see the cottage! I'm so excited for y'all to move in!
Great update. That roof had to be $1/2 M. I am tickled to see you have someone you love to work with. I love the historical documents! Take care of yourself and congrats on the cold turkey diet coke quit! You will feel so much better.
Thanks for showing the progress, forward always forward. Like someone once said"damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead".
The change is significant and beautiful. I know the house will be glorious when completed. Proud of you both. Have a great weekend.
BIG changes on Hope Farm, I mean unbelievable! What a crew you have there. Congratulations!❤
It is exciting to see the progress of Hope. Things are getting done and soon you both will be living in the cottage.
I have always admired a man that could custom build anything out of wood. I love this video & the depth of hard work & detail by everyone involved. What an amazing tribute to Mrs Ethel! I cried so many times during this video, just an amazing miracle rising from the ashes.
Thank you very much!
You two rock!! So excited to see the progress. Sending you best wishes from Michigan!
Thank you so much for this update! Also, I am so looking forward to the video on the cottage. HugZ to you both, Laine and Kevin 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗
Thank you both for your perseverance and enthusiasm.
Your dedication to the topic has demonstrated that you are the real deal. The way you began the channel was so chaotic, we didn’t know what to think. It is great that you will rebuild. I enjoy your channel.
So much talent. Impressive and inspiring project.
Unbelievable progress! I love living vicariously through this process!
You're doing great - keep going! Can't wait to see the finished product. 🤩
Wow! Can’t imagine not having heavy equipment to remove the roof!
Oh we did! There is a whole video on the process you can go watch
@@OurRestorationNation I know you had wonderful equipment in the video! I was just thinking, how hard it would have been to have to accomplish all that work by hand!
So amazing to see everything that has been done! I'm so happy you found a great carpenter, it makes all the difference. Every time I drive down Homochitto I peek up the little hill at Hope Farm and wonder what cool things are going on, and now I know! Thanks for the video! ❤
That gallery is beautiful. The woodwork on it is gorgeous
Ich finde gut, dass Ihr Hilfe hattet. Der Kran war wichtig.
What an absolutely huge stroke of luck that the ell was surveyed. And in such incredible detail! It's amazing how much has been accomplished by the talented craftsmen you found. And all the work you two will be doing to make it a home again is going to be so exciting. It will totally be worth the wait, but I'll be watching all the progress along the way. 💖
So looking forward to this update. Downloading it now to watch on my flight! !!
I love this couple & have enjoyed their many projects for the past few years!
Thank you both for the information and tour! Happy 1st Restoring Hope weekend.
Can’t wait to see the cottage! Y’all are putting in so much work! I am in it to see whatever you are able to show, it’s all crazy interesting, especially since it is so old and you are rebuilding/restoring it. Love it!!!❤😊❤
Great video. It's so great you now have trustworthy & skilled workers!! Can't wait to see the cottage transformation.
Laine and Kevin, I really enjoy your updates. You both explain everything in a way that anyone who isn't doing restoration work can understand. I am happy that you have amazing trades people like John and Mark. Much love to you & all your workers.❤️🇨🇦
Love seeing all the progress you've made, and while I'm absolutely thrilled to see the final result, I know it's going to take time to do it RIGHT, which is what's really important.
Wow! It looks great. I got tickled about the house not being level. Mine is crazy un level, and it was moved in 1978. Every room has a different low side. 😆 Easy to fine my cat toys. They roll to lowest side. I get tickled in the kitchen when they spill water from their bowl. It runs all the way to back door.
I'm so excited to see the cottage, and more Hope! ❤️
I have just noticed something! What is that fabulous ring you have on there, Laine?! 😯
What a magnificent property. Thank goodness you bought it and are restoring to its previous glory. Thank you for showing us what is happening there. A lot has been done there in a short amount of time. Can’t wait to see the cottage. Am wondering if you are fencing in an area for the dogs. Much love to you both ❤
Yes to your fence question. We always have to consider our family.
Totally in for the long haul. Great work takes time. If people can't understand that maybe this isn't the channel for them.
Hanging on for the long ride, gotta trudge thru the muck to get to the end and see the rainbow.
The house looks wonderful ! I know you guys are so excited ! It looks do able now 🎉! I am rooting some of my antique climbers and shrub roses ! I love CECIL BRUNNER circa 1881 that’s younger than the house but it is lovely ! It is a POLYANTHA ROSE called the sweetheart rose ! So, since it is nicknamed after Lane I will get it rooted and mail to you ! Needs full sun ! Water every day if needed for 1 year ! It starts blooming in the Spring and stops at first frost !! Lane you looking really pretty in the green shirt !! Praying for you both . Thank you both for sharing 😅 ! Hope Kevin is not BREAKING SO MUCH WIND as before ! Gas can kill where a mask Lane ❤! Can’t wait to meet you !!
It is so amazing to see the progress that has happened. Bravo!!
It's wonderful all that you're doing for this house. Trying to get it back like it was with all the years upon it, the settling, areas not level, restoring areas destroyed by fire, salvaging old wood to reuse and all the time it takes, decisions and trying to restore this house back. I think it's wonderful and says alot about both of you. Thank you both! And thanks to all who've helped in this, great job! Can't wait to see more of this old house and it's completion.
Love the video and your progress!!
Hope House sounds like my joints being all out of sync.🤣😅
Omgooodness‼️‼️‼️. Y’all HAVE done so much in really a very short time‼️. I am amazed at the work details that is going into Hope. I remember taking a tour years ago…and walking under your “ L” shape. And it was hot and muggy😂 I too live in a 107 year old home & know how uneven the floors are… they have slightly pulled away from the walls… And being a hairdresser , I know that sometimes I have to cut hair uneven to make it visually look even. So I get it😉 As always I enjoy your updates & TY for bringing us along as you restore Hope back to her grandeur ♥️
Can't wait for cottage!!🎉
Kevin and Laine. It is absolutely a testiment to your love of history and tenacity to restore what most would have written off for lost! Thank you for saving a piece of the past, for us to enjoy in the future. You both are an inspiration, and I continueously enjoy tagging along on your restoration and history appreciation journey. Thank you for sharing. ❤
Absolutely!
So wonderful to see so much progress. So happy that you are saving Hope Farm. Will you be able to salvage any of the beautiful Duncan Phyfe furniture in the parlor?
It was taken out of the house as soon as possible and will be loaned back to us. We haven’t seen its condition yet but we’re very hopeful.
I can’t wait to see you all get into the house and do your magic. So glad you have found such great help!
Can't wait to see the cottage.😊
Wow! Amazing progress! Thanks for sharing!👍🏻
That is an absolutely gorgeous roof! And may it serve you guys for as long as possible. Coming from personal experience replacing a roof, absolutely gorgeous perfect roof. Love you guys!!!!
This 😮😮😮 video! I cant believe how much has changed... like since yesterday!!
It is nice to finally really see progress. Though I know lots of work happened before this, it wasn't as visually noticable.
But next we must to see the cottage.
Love seeing all the progress. Looking forward to seeing the cottage when it is done!
I can’t wait to see it ALL, as you are able to show us the progress!
I'm so excited for you guys! The work that has been done so far is amazing. I know there's a lot more work to do, I just can't wait until you guys get to the finishings. Laine your design taste is *chef's kiss.