Every blemish on that door tells a story. They may be a pain in the butt, but each imperfect, finished piece has its own vibe from every hand that has touched it, yours included.
I was watching Fixer Upper, they were congratulating themselves on replacing wood casement windows with the ropes and weights. I thought, “Heck, Kaleb replaced all the windows in the Brown house by himself a year ago.”
It is good practice to avoid end grain to end grain as much as possible, so square pieces are basically a no no. I´d make the fill in piece´s ends with slated ends of at least 45 degrees. That makes the glue line a lot stronger and reduces the risk of a gap in the future. It is also quite a lot easier to make a good fit
Sometimes I think your too hard on yourself. You don't give yourself enough credit on what you and Kim have learned and accomplished. It's always harder to remodel. In our old house the one corner of the ceiling we had to lower it 2 1/2" just so visually it looked straight. Love your dedication to keeping it real ❤️
I am really excited for the side door to be done since the day you took off all the staples and old locks out. As you use it on the daily basis that will make such a huge difference in your progress.
For security reasons, you might want to consider replacing the turn knobs on the inside locks with a keyed lock (inside and out). An intruder can simply break the glass, reach around, and unlock the door with your current turn knob deadbolts. If the lock is keyed on the inside, they won't be able to do that.
@@TuckerSP2011 I live in an urban area with the original 1910 glass paneled front door. My solution was to get a swing bar mounted and install a really strong storm door. Period? No. Totally thief proof? No. But it adds and extra layer of security and warmth and you can still see all of the door. Also, dual cylinder deadbolts are against fire code in some places because they can impede escape.
It might not be legal to install a double cylinder deadbolt (keyed both outside and inside). Many cities and even states have outlawed it because of deaths in fire due to not being able to locate the key in darkness and in thick smoke.
I think your work on the door as house is amazing. You definitely should consider security of the home as you move forward. As you add value to your home, you need to also consider security. Love your series.
I was impressed you were basically free-handed routing - vertically! Don't knock your skills, cause they are awesome! As for all the dings, scrapes, digs from an animal, I think it just adds character and story to the house. I lived in a California "Casa Grande" ranch house, whose master bedroom Mahogany door had bullet holes in it. Wealthy disabled elderly husband fired at wife, who was trying to get him to change his will. Every door has a story, who came In, who went out, what happened in the place. Let some parts of the house tell it's story.
The doors are looking great. I wouldn’t worry so much about every little thing that’s leaves a mark on the door. Each one has some history to it that belongs to the house. As for me it shows character n a story. If the door could talk imagine what it could tell you. That’s the true beauty of owning a older house. You’ve done so much on this lady ( that’s what I like to call your house). You’ve done so much research that your brain is filled with knowledge. You’ve don’t be so hard on yourself. You n Kim have done an amazing job. There will always be something that needs to done. By the way, I do like that color green.
The old lock would be a nice look on the door. We have rescued several from 1890's houses. We also have wood trim if you need any of it. We go to St. Louis (we are about an hour away) all of the time. Also get your primer tinted gray when you are putting dark colors on. Saves a lot of work.
When I was still working as an interior designer a client had a two way mirror put in their front door that had a big piece of glass very similar in age and style to yours. Worked great and no window covering required. Just an idea for your doors!
Multiple nail holes in woodwork around windows drives me bananas...like why? They're all so close together, how much of a design difference in the curtains can a quarter inch in 17 different places make that the original holes couldn't have been finangled? With that being said, that door restoration is amazing! Aside from the aforementioned nail holes, I like the little imperfections in the door because that's where the stories are! I like to think that those marks were made by a furry best friend, guarding the house and jumping up to look through the glass, waiting to see his Master, or Mistress, coming home. Imagine how many people passed through that door; each with their own reasons for being there, leaving their marks on that wood to remind us today that they were there. Gives me goosebumps! That's why I love this story you're sharing with us. You didn't paint a door; You painted an entire picture of the past that we all get to disappear in for a little while. Thank you!!!
I love old houses and it hurts me deep inside when you see someone hacked up an old house to make open concept kitchens and “updated” houses. I fully intend to do what you are doing in a couple years when i can move (kids are 18) That being said, some of the older “improvements” like removing stile on door i think are worth keeping. Allowing for some of your house’s changes over the years - its like grey hair or stretchmarks. Your house has a history and a story to tell. Its not blemishes, but a life. Keep up all the fantastic work. Its really a labor of love.
I bought my 1916 old neglected farmhouse in 1993. And have been working on it for almost 30 years now. We have done it as we had money or time. But usually they don't happen together. But I bought an old house, cause I wanted an old house. We tried to redo it as it was. No ripping out walls, no open concept (which I hate) and put in the same looking windows. Kept our cool hardwood doors and the original door knobs and plates. And I looked them up and they were in the Sears catalog in 1915. And cost 1.50 for each plate and knob back then. My house is comfortable and old fashioned but we have modern conveniences. Best of both worlds. But still looks like an old farmhouse. We still have 2 rooms left to finish and some windows and siding to go. It will be done when it gets done. It's not a race, it's been a marathon.
I agree on some things (and I think Kaleb and Kim agree a bit, too) just needing to stay changed. I think on the back door, though, that I would want it back the way it originally was. The stile that would have divided the top part of the door into two panes of glass instead of just one, help strengthen and stabilize the door and makes it a little more difficult to break in. So I think I’d want to replace that. I wonder if the glass panes in those two windows were clear glass or frosted and etched for privacy? I think I’d replace it with the frosted glass panes, myself.
@@Lucinda_Jackson possibly, or had vets name on it! Id probably restore door too, but kaleb always feels the need to apologize for not making everything perfect and i just wanted to say, its OK to leave some of the changes made over the years!
dont forget that getting dents out of wood is fairly easy with a little bit of water and a Clothing Iron. So you can hoopefully lift out all those dog claw dents in the wood door quite easy using steam to expand the wood and push out all the marks.
@@nygrl6102 clothing iron works better with the same way because it covers more surface area and is flat. A soldering iron also just gets far too hot, just not worth using to be honest.
The "old school" type of door lock is called a "Yale lock" because of the company that made a lot of them. For the door, once you have all of your dutchman patched made and in, and the holes filled, see if a local woodworking shop with a horizontal wide belt sander can take a light pass on each side. You can go heavier on the interior side, but some of the marks will remain. So long as you get the paint out of them they'll not be too noticeable once you finish the door.
When my husband and I work on our restoration projects that have big pieces or chunks of wood missing, we use some of the saw dust from the same wood(s). We then add a really good wood glue, mix them together and use that to fix any problematic areas. It works great and holds forever, plus it really doesn't show that much, not like wood filler does and it can be stained to match. We have several different containers with different types of saw dust in them. Also, when fixing wooden pieces, we use "Miller Dowels ". Not sure if they are available in the US, but they are a graduated wooden dowel, available in several different types of wood, that when used, give your piece an added bit of strength. Install them with wood glue, when dry, use a flush cut saw to remove any wood sticking up, sand and finish. Violà! A beautiful finished wood project! My husband also uses them when constructing new pieces of furniture.
Hi Kaleb, I love the project, I wish I could contribute financially but times are tough, even for someone who saved a lot of money for years. I'd like to recommend a few things that I want you to keep in mind: add insulation where possible, even for sound dampening reasons. I believe you did add it when building the bathroom even though we didnt see it (you added it from the back I believe) also fix anything that creates leakage, even if you are planning on doing a replacement for whatever its leaking on, a dry working area takes months sometimes, thus fixing the worst early on makes life better. Kaleb, I love you and Kim for the passion you have for this home, I am the same way but I live across the pond in the Netherlands, so there's no way I'll ever be able to lend a hand.
Your patience and faithfulness to orginality never fail to amaze me. If it were me, I'd be trotting down to the nearest reclamation yard to get a period door in good condition. Or, heaven forebid, to a hardward store for a modern replacement. That's why we love what you do. Thanks for sharing.
Your perseverance is mind blowing to me! You are restoring what most would throw their hands up in the air and buy something new. Very, very admirable!! LOVE your channel and I never miss watching.
While the dead bolt lock is interesting, security concerns may trump (you should pardon the verb) historicity. A more secure arrangement would have keyed mechanisms both indoors and out. A thief could easily break the window, reach inside, and unlatch the lock. I know how intent you are to recreate exactly; however, in this situation you might want to reconsider. Just a thought...
Kaleb I am in awe of how you persevere and do everything you can to salvage each part of your home and try your best to restore it.. This is what is so special about your Chanel.. Doors are looking amazing!
RE: the scratches/gouges in door panel below glass, you can try steaming them out first. You'd be amazed at the amount of imperfections can be steamed away. Just a thought! Your woodworking skills are on par with some of the pros I have seen! Just love seeing the transformations!!
Perhaps that circular hole on the door was once for a doorbell. The old ones were circular and you turned them. They gave a buzz. They were usually in the center of the door, but it could have been out there because of the big window.
And a heartfelt thanks to you too brother, I look forward every week to your uploads, I have been restoring for a long time, and am still learning (in my 50s now) everyday from someone else's trials in their old homes. Keep up the grand work, it's all in the details.
I love the intro so much. Quit being so hard on yourself. You are creating a wonderful, historic and welcoming home. Anyone can build a house. It takes guts, dedication and commitment to create a home.
I think I’ve been following this channel for about a year. I absolutely love the passion and devotion to restoring this place to its original beauty. It takes a strong head and a big heart, I’m glad you have a great support system. I’m from Halifax, and we also have lots of old Victorian homes that I admire walking by every day. I dream of renovating a historic property. I love feeling connected to my city’s history.
Good, I am so glad to watch you take the time and effort to restore a historic Victorian home! Keeping and salvaging our past preserves the vision of our ancestors and what they meant to preserve for us! Thanks Caleb!!😃😃
Super impressed as always. I've watched every video from the beginning. I gasped the first time I saw that green; it's perfect! Love that you're restoring those doors even though they were so damaged.
Such beautiful work on the doors, Kaleb! I really enjoyed this episode. It seemed like you were really enjoying bringing them back to life - and a life of beauty, at that. Like everyone, I’m in love with the green you chose for the house trims. Loved it on the windows and love it on the door! It’s got enough black in it to make it really rich!
I've watched different episodes of This Old House on TV and one time they had this episode where they went to an antique store that had pieces to old houses- door knobs, four-legged bathtubs etc. I think you have a place there in St Louis like that so don't give up looking for a replacement door it's just that you won't like the price- doors are expensive. This one turned out nice.
You both are so kind and humble. You deserve good things. Glad the sewer line mess is being handled. The newly painted black door handle assembly looks terrific. Good on you for salvaging those doors. One thought for the door with the two holes; I've seen Victorian-style brass plaques that say things like "water closet", etc. Some of these have vertical lettering. Maybe one that says "Private" could cover up at least one of the holes from the outside? At the top, if you are putting in curtains or blinds, many of the small holes could be covered up, but if not (I think someone suggested a reflective film on the glass), I've also seen rosettes, and other smaller wood ornaments or trims for furniture that might look nice.
You have your time cut out with those doors, Kaleb. I was shocked to see just how much mess previous owners had made to that first door you were working on. The curtain hook holes are a pure joke were it not so serious. Your routing out and replacement pine section look as good to me as it can. Hidden nails are a real pain. I ruined a good chisel recently with the same problem. Thank goodness for an old wet stone I have. As usual, everything takes time but you are definitely achieving a whole lot each week. Great video as usual. Thank you.
you can try to steam the front door where the dog dented it, may be too far gone but doesn't hurt to try, also on the spots where you had to patch the holes in the door to help hide the grain difference you can paint the grain into it before or after lacquer, it will require a test to see how the paint looks under shellac since it'll probably darken
I think you have mastered your craft above and beyond your expectations. Many things you do, like the work on this door are things only a Master Craftsman would do. I think you are that good now and am excited to see what you create in the future. Congratulations on your Wedding and beautiful Wife and future together.
You are giving those poor old doors so much love! So great to see the plastic surgery being done right. Those holes over the window, for curtains, made me groan. Our old house had those too. And the darn staple holes from putting up insulation sheets. I recall Kim took out tons of those. We are all so glad to be a part of your cheer leading team! Keep your chin up. It’s looking swell! God bless you!
Can I suggest a way of keeping a door from moving about whilst working on it in the frame? Place two wedges on the floor , one each side underneath the door. Tap in tight.
I completely understand people who like to have patina and keep imperfections in classic houses! But I really appreciate Caleb's longing to bring houses like this back to their beautiful perfect state. I want a place to look like it did when it was first built. With that said, certain blemishes and aged elements can actually be really cool, especially when there's not a lot you can do. But I'm not judging his desire to bring this particular door back to its original splendour. It's a highlighted door in a prime corner of the house. Makes me look forward to seeing it's completion. *Sigh. To have a house of my own to rehabilitate. One day. Learning a lot in the meantime from tenacious pros like Caleb.
I'm fascinated by your woodworking repairs. All of the holes and gouges are added character. If it's not structural, I would lightly sand and then shellac the doors.
Love, love, love watching your progress in making this lady beautiful again! You are so talented and patient! Thank you for taking us along on your journey!
You inspire me and the drone skyline at the end is gorgeous! I don't know if this is accurate but the skies this entire year have been so beautiful! Maybe I'm just paying closer attention.
Thank you for sharing this adventure with us. You have a real talent for rehabilitating objects (and a house :) ) that many would put in the trash. Your passion is communicative. Thank you :)
Kaleb, That door is a labor of love. When you get done with the door it will look lovely once again. I agree with you about a curtain rod on a door....pick a rod length and stick with it for goodness sakes.
Kaleb, beautiful job on the doors, you are doing an amazing job on the house. You and Kim's dedication to the preservation of your home is admirable, I am not sure if I could. Thanks for taking us with you. Love from N.Y.
I have windows where they broke out mullions to make one pane which is a real pain. You can see how from your refurbished basement door the look with the center stile. Who can guess what past owners were thinking? As an early subscriber who never misses an episode, you're welcome!
☺️ I think the dog marks on the door are adorable lol. Who knows how long they've been there and what stories surround the doggo that made them. Makes me smile, don't fill them, they somehow mean something, and add to the history of the house. Good stuff, thank you.
Been watching since the very beginning. Somehow I found the episode where you bought the house by your 2nd episode. Yes I joined immediately. And I've enjoyed the journey ever since. Just keep being you please.
Good save on both doors! Nice to see original doors given a second chance at life. That fierce wind blowing your trees around that I can see through the window have been blowing across central Kentucky today.
Some frosted (itched) glass or stamped glass, like little flowers stamped into the glass they used in the early 20th century bathroom windows. For the side door pri
Honestly about that side door, I would leave the nail marks on the end as long as they don't affect the air-tightness of the door, them being there tells the story of the door. You are doing an amazing job on that house, I wish I was closer or I would offer to volunteer to help.
Fill in the little gap with sawdust from that board mixed with wood glue. I watch furniture building videos and that is what he does, it really blends in great.
You can save money by hiring a contractor with things like heavy equipment. You are absolutely right! You do so much perfectly you'reyou're allowed to sub some things out.
I think people were just suggesting it because if the cost. I don’t remember the numbers now, but I know he said it was going to be quite expensive for them to dig the trench (labor costs) and either said or implied that this was the bulk of the cost of what needs doing. I don’t think anyone was suggesting he “wasn’t allowed” to hire that (or any) work out.
Completely random here, but OMG, I love your dog's eyes! Our dogs had puppies back in June and we kept the one who had one blue and one brown eye. Her mother is a Pomsky, so she gets her blue eye from that side, and her father is a cream Shiba Inu, she gets the brown eye from him.
I understand the dog damage woe. My front door is totally scratched up because obviously there was a dog who did not like the mail delivery and regularly went nuts--the majority of the scratches are around the mail plate. I'm going to sand it up, but it'll always be visible.
The glass in the doors has to be tempered glass for safety these days. Trust me, I’ve had my arm go through regular glass on a door like that and ended up in the emergency room for stitches. Still have the scars.
Those doors, like so much in this project, turned out really nicely. For the one with the missing glass divider, could you fake it perhaps? A strip of wood on the inside and the outside of the glass, chamfered to match the profile of the frame and attached somehow might give you the look without having to dismantle it and get the glass out, or cut a complicated piece to slot in as original.
You can use saw dust fron that type of wood mixed with hide glue to get a nice stainable woodfiller and it will work with shellac finish also. Best wishes from Berlin, Germany.
If you ever get the chance to fully restore the door, you should look around for florentine glass. It’s hard to find and can be pricy, but then you can avoid having to use blinds or curtains and really show off the door inside. My 1920’s bungalow has florentine glass in the bathroom and it’s my favorite window.
They are Surface Mount Deadbolts. My younger years were on the East Coast and they were typical there then - late 50's early 60's. Hey, you could add reinforcement to the doorknob and deadbolt areas, after you rework the wood (doing very well, btw!), by adding tasteful metal security plates to them....those wrap around security plates....striker plates, doorknob and deadbolt striker plates. I have the deadbolt strike plate in the jamb on my door....it spreads that potential load (someone trying to push it in) over 11 inches with 8 3+inch screws holding it in place. Thanks for all your work. It's coming along nicely!
The green door is really looking nice! And the repairs on the other door are hardly noticeable. And you could paint in faux grain later to help it match even better. I wanted to highly recommend that you replace those deadbolts with ones that key on the outside AND the inside! Otherwise an intruder could just break out the glass and reach in and turn the latch to get in! Keep up all the great work! Your talent and skill continues to amaze me! ❤❤❤
I think you'd usually have a deadbolt in addition to the Yale lock, which you might use when the house is empty or at night. you have to balance security with your own convenience.
Please use a hole saw to cut some plugs for those holes. They are cheap and the fix will look so much better. I love watching your progress and admire your perseverance!!
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Every blemish on that door tells a story. They may be a pain in the butt, but each imperfect, finished piece has its own vibe from every hand that has touched it, yours included.
I love thinking about the history of those old doors. This is why I love old houses. Every crack and hole tells a story.
I was watching Fixer Upper, they were congratulating themselves on replacing wood casement windows with the ropes and weights. I thought, “Heck, Kaleb replaced all the windows in the Brown house by himself a year ago.”
It is good practice to avoid end grain to end grain as much as possible, so square pieces are basically a no no. I´d make the fill in piece´s ends with slated ends of at least 45 degrees. That makes the glue line a lot stronger and reduces the risk of a gap in the future. It is also quite a lot easier to make a good fit
Sometimes I think your too hard on yourself. You don't give yourself enough credit on what you and Kim have learned and accomplished. It's always harder to remodel. In our old house the one corner of the ceiling we had to lower it 2 1/2" just so visually it looked straight. Love your dedication to keeping it real ❤️
I am really excited for the side door to be done since the day you took off all the staples and old locks out. As you use it on the daily basis that will make such a huge difference in your progress.
For security reasons, you might want to consider replacing the turn knobs on the inside locks with a keyed lock (inside and out). An intruder can simply break the glass, reach around, and unlock the door with your current turn knob deadbolts. If the lock is keyed on the inside, they won't be able to do that.
Agreed. Not crazy about glass panelled entry doors in an urban setting either.
@@TuckerSP2011 I live in an urban area with the original 1910 glass paneled front door. My solution was to get a swing bar mounted and install a really strong storm door. Period? No. Totally thief proof? No. But it adds and extra layer of security and warmth and you can still see all of the door. Also, dual cylinder deadbolts are against fire code in some places because they can impede escape.
It might not be legal to install a double cylinder deadbolt (keyed both outside and inside). Many cities and even states have outlawed it because of deaths in fire due to not being able to locate the key in darkness and in thick smoke.
He said they are illegal there.
I think your work on the door as house is amazing. You definitely should consider security of the home as you move forward. As you add value to your home, you need to also consider security. Love your series.
I was impressed you were basically free-handed routing - vertically! Don't knock your skills, cause they are awesome! As for all the dings, scrapes, digs from an animal, I think it just adds character and story to the house. I lived in a California "Casa Grande" ranch house, whose master bedroom Mahogany door had bullet holes in it. Wealthy disabled elderly husband fired at wife, who was trying to get him to change his will. Every door has a story, who came In, who went out, what happened in the place. Let some parts of the house tell it's story.
The doors are looking great. I wouldn’t worry so much about every little thing that’s leaves a mark on the door. Each one has some history to it that belongs to the house. As for me it shows character n a story. If the door could talk imagine what it could tell you. That’s the true beauty of owning a older house. You’ve done so much on this lady ( that’s what I like to call your house). You’ve done so much research that your brain is filled with knowledge. You’ve don’t be so hard on yourself. You n Kim have done an amazing job. There will always be something that needs to done. By the way, I do like that color green.
The old lock would be a nice look on the door. We have rescued several from 1890's houses. We also have wood trim if you need any of it. We go to St. Louis (we are about an hour away) all of the time. Also get your primer tinted gray when you are putting dark colors on. Saves a lot of work.
When I was still working as an interior designer a client had a two way mirror put in their front door that had a big piece of glass very similar in age and style to yours. Worked great and no window covering required. Just an idea for your doors!
Cool.
this is such a good idea, my current door has stained glass, but i could see this on so many homes.
Just remember that the darker side is see-through. So no one can see in during the day, and everyone can see in at night if you have the lights on.
@@Dan4th-l4e Good reminder.
You did a superb job with “ working” in the wood on the door👏
Multiple nail holes in woodwork around windows drives me bananas...like why? They're all so close together, how much of a design difference in the curtains can a quarter inch in 17 different places make that the original holes couldn't have been finangled? With that being said, that door restoration is amazing! Aside from the aforementioned nail holes, I like the little imperfections in the door because that's where the stories are! I like to think that those marks were made by a furry best friend, guarding the house and jumping up to look through the glass, waiting to see his Master, or Mistress, coming home. Imagine how many people passed through that door; each with their own reasons for being there, leaving their marks on that wood to remind us today that they were there. Gives me goosebumps! That's why I love this story you're sharing with us. You didn't paint a door; You painted an entire picture of the past that we all get to disappear in for a little while. Thank you!!!
I love old houses and it hurts me deep inside when you see someone hacked up an old house to make open concept kitchens and “updated” houses. I fully intend to do what you are doing in a couple years when i can move (kids are 18)
That being said, some of the older “improvements” like removing stile on door i think are worth keeping. Allowing for some of your house’s changes over the years - its like grey hair or stretchmarks. Your house has a history and a story to tell. Its not blemishes, but a life.
Keep up all the fantastic work. Its really a labor of love.
I bought my 1916 old neglected farmhouse in 1993. And have been working on it for almost 30 years now. We have done it as we had money or time. But usually they don't happen together. But I bought an old house, cause I wanted an old house. We tried to redo it as it was. No ripping out walls, no open concept (which I hate) and put in the same looking windows. Kept our cool hardwood doors and the original door knobs and plates. And I looked them up and they were in the Sears catalog in 1915. And cost 1.50 for each plate and knob back then. My house is comfortable and old fashioned but we have modern conveniences. Best of both worlds. But still looks like an old farmhouse. We still have 2 rooms left to finish and some windows and siding to go. It will be done when it gets done. It's not a race, it's been a marathon.
I agree on some things (and I think Kaleb and Kim agree a bit, too) just needing to stay changed. I think on the back door, though, that I would want it back the way it originally was. The stile that would have divided the top part of the door into two panes of glass instead of just one, help strengthen and stabilize the door and makes it a little more difficult to break in. So I think I’d want to replace that. I wonder if the glass panes in those two windows were clear glass or frosted and etched for privacy? I think I’d replace it with the frosted glass panes, myself.
@@Lucinda_Jackson possibly, or had vets name on it!
Id probably restore door too, but kaleb always feels the need to apologize for not making everything perfect and i just wanted to say, its OK to leave some of the changes made over the years!
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Yes, I understood and agreed!
dont forget that getting dents out of wood is fairly easy with a little bit of water and a Clothing Iron. So you can hoopefully lift out all those dog claw dents in the wood door quite easy using steam to expand the wood and push out all the marks.
Soldering iron also works on small dents
@@nygrl6102 but run the risk of burning and marking the wood
@@theghost6412 you use a wet cloth between the iron and the wood. See Dashner Design.
@@nygrl6102 clothing iron works better with the same way because it covers more surface area and is flat. A soldering iron also just gets far too hot, just not worth using to be honest.
The "old school" type of door lock is called a "Yale lock" because of the company that made a lot of them. For the door, once you have all of your dutchman patched made and in, and the holes filled, see if a local woodworking shop with a horizontal wide belt sander can take a light pass on each side. You can go heavier on the interior side, but some of the marks will remain. So long as you get the paint out of them they'll not be too noticeable once you finish the door.
Cram a dowel rod in there then slice them off should be easier to patch those circular holes?
When my husband and I work on our restoration projects that have big pieces or chunks of wood missing, we use some of the saw dust from the same wood(s). We then add a really good wood glue, mix them together and use that to fix any problematic areas. It works great and holds forever, plus it really doesn't show that much, not like wood filler does and it can be stained to match. We have several different containers with different types of saw dust in them. Also, when fixing wooden pieces, we use "Miller Dowels ". Not sure if they are available in the US, but they are a graduated wooden dowel, available in several different types of wood, that when used, give your piece an added bit of strength. Install them with wood glue, when dry, use a flush cut saw to remove any wood sticking up, sand and finish. Violà! A beautiful finished wood project! My husband also uses them when constructing new pieces of furniture.
I suggested that dowel idea too, good suggestion!
Hi Kaleb, I love the project, I wish I could contribute financially but times are tough, even for someone who saved a lot of money for years. I'd like to recommend a few things that I want you to keep in mind: add insulation where possible, even for sound dampening reasons. I believe you did add it when building the bathroom even though we didnt see it (you added it from the back I believe) also fix anything that creates leakage, even if you are planning on doing a replacement for whatever its leaking on, a dry working area takes months sometimes, thus fixing the worst early on makes life better. Kaleb, I love you and Kim for the passion you have for this home, I am the same way but I live across the pond in the Netherlands, so there's no way I'll ever be able to lend a hand.
Caleb, what can I say?! You have GOT TO HAVE THE "PATIENCE OF A SAINT"!!!! Just INCREDIBLE!!!!
Your patience and faithfulness to orginality never fail to amaze me. If it were me, I'd be trotting down to the nearest reclamation yard to get a period door in good condition. Or, heaven forebid, to a hardward store for a modern replacement. That's why we love what you do. Thanks for sharing.
Your perseverance is mind blowing to me! You are restoring what most would throw their hands up in the air and buy something new. Very, very admirable!! LOVE your channel and I never miss watching.
While the dead bolt lock is interesting, security concerns may trump (you should pardon the verb) historicity. A more secure arrangement would have keyed mechanisms both indoors and out. A thief could easily break the window, reach inside, and unlatch the lock. I know how intent you are to recreate exactly; however, in this situation you might want to reconsider. Just a thought...
Oh my goodness! You’re so clever with wood repairs. I also respect that you don’t tackle something without first putting a lot of thought into it. ❤
Kaleb I am in awe of how you persevere and do everything you can to salvage each part of your home and try your best to restore it.. This is what is so special about your Chanel..
Doors are looking amazing!
RE: the scratches/gouges in door panel below glass, you can try steaming them out first. You'd be amazed at the amount of imperfections can be steamed away. Just a thought! Your woodworking skills are on par with some of the pros I have seen! Just love seeing the transformations!!
Exactly. Put a damp cloth over the dent, then put a hot soldering iron on the dent for a few seconds. It should raise the grain back up.
Love this idea!
Perhaps that circular hole on the door was once for a doorbell. The old ones were circular and you turned them. They gave a buzz. They were usually in the center of the door, but it could have been out there because of the big window.
I was thinking that. I have one of those doorbells, waiting for its own door someday!
And a heartfelt thanks to you too brother, I look forward every week to your uploads, I have been restoring for a long time, and am still learning (in my 50s now) everyday from someone else's trials in their old homes. Keep up the grand work, it's all in the details.
The dents and holes in the door are fine, they add character and history to it.
I love the intro so much. Quit being so hard on yourself. You are creating a wonderful, historic and welcoming home. Anyone can build a house. It takes guts, dedication and commitment to create a home.
We appreciate you both in sharing your life with us. You do amazing work. See you soon and looking forward to more 🥰
I think I’ve been following this channel for about a year. I absolutely love the passion and devotion to restoring this place to its original beauty. It takes a strong head and a big heart, I’m glad you have a great support system.
I’m from Halifax, and we also have lots of old Victorian homes that I admire walking by every day. I dream of renovating a historic property. I love feeling connected to my city’s history.
Good, I am so glad to watch you take the time and effort to restore a historic Victorian home! Keeping and salvaging our past preserves the vision of our ancestors and what they meant to preserve for us! Thanks Caleb!!😃😃
Super impressed as always. I've watched every video from the beginning. I gasped the first time I saw that green; it's perfect! Love that you're restoring those doors even though they were so damaged.
Love the sunset at the end of the street.your getting better at fixing doors and restoring original hardware. Nice job!
Atlas seemed _really excited_ 😄. He's a good buddy.
Such beautiful work on the doors, Kaleb! I really enjoyed this episode. It seemed like you were really enjoying bringing them back to life - and a life of beauty, at that. Like everyone, I’m in love with the green you chose for the house trims. Loved it on the windows and love it on the door! It’s got enough black in it to make it really rich!
I've watched different episodes of This Old House on TV and one time they had this episode where they went to an antique store that had pieces to old houses- door knobs, four-legged bathtubs etc. I think you have a place there in St Louis like that so don't give up looking for a replacement door it's just that you won't like the price- doors are expensive. This one turned out nice.
Caleb, you are a magician! The door looks fabulous!
Love the green on the door! Great job. ❤️😍
Marilynn Chambers would be proud.
You both are so kind and humble. You deserve good things. Glad the sewer line mess is being handled. The newly painted black door handle assembly looks terrific. Good on you for salvaging those doors. One thought for the door with the two holes; I've seen Victorian-style brass plaques that say things like "water closet", etc. Some of these have vertical lettering. Maybe one that says "Private" could cover up at least one of the holes from the outside? At the top, if you are putting in curtains or blinds, many of the small holes could be covered up, but if not (I think someone suggested a reflective film on the glass), I've also seen rosettes, and other smaller wood ornaments or trims for furniture that might look nice.
Love how you Love what you do no matter what it is 🤗👍☕🍰
Enjoy how you explain things keep up the good work 🤗👍☕🌹
Love Sue❤❤❤🇬🇧❤❤❤
I'm glad that I can help you and Kim somehow! Congratulations on your one month marriage so far! You're such a great couple!
You're the best!
You have your time cut out with those doors, Kaleb. I was shocked to see just how much mess previous owners had made to that first door you were working on. The curtain hook holes are a pure joke were it not so serious. Your routing out and replacement pine section look as good to me as it can. Hidden nails are a real pain. I ruined a good chisel recently with the same problem. Thank goodness for an old wet stone I have. As usual, everything takes time but you are definitely achieving a whole lot each week. Great video as usual. Thank you.
you can try to steam the front door where the dog dented it, may be too far gone but doesn't hurt to try, also on the spots where you had to patch the holes in the door to help hide the grain difference you can paint the grain into it before or after lacquer, it will require a test to see how the paint looks under shellac since it'll probably darken
I think you have mastered your craft above and beyond your expectations. Many things you do, like the work on this door are things only a Master Craftsman would do. I think you are that good now and am excited to see what you create in the future. Congratulations on your Wedding and beautiful Wife and future together.
You are giving those poor old doors so much love! So great to see the plastic surgery being done right. Those holes over the window, for curtains, made me groan. Our old house had those too. And the darn staple holes from putting up insulation sheets. I recall Kim took out tons of those.
We are all so glad to be a part of your cheer leading team! Keep your chin up. It’s looking swell!
God bless you!
That first door has been put through the wringer! Atlas was very impressed! 😂
Can I suggest a way of keeping a door from moving about whilst working on it in the frame? Place two wedges on the floor , one each side underneath the door. Tap in tight.
I completely understand people who like to have patina and keep imperfections in classic houses! But I really appreciate Caleb's longing to bring houses like this back to their beautiful perfect state. I want a place to look like it did when it was first built. With that said, certain blemishes and aged elements can actually be really cool, especially when there's not a lot you can do. But I'm not judging his desire to bring this particular door back to its original splendour. It's a highlighted door in a prime corner of the house. Makes me look forward to seeing it's completion. *Sigh. To have a house of my own to rehabilitate. One day. Learning a lot in the meantime from tenacious pros like Caleb.
You amaze me with your talent and your positive attitude. I can’t wait to see yours and Kim’s place. ❤
I'm fascinated by your woodworking repairs. All of the holes and gouges are added character. If it's not structural, I would lightly sand and then shellac the doors.
Love, love, love watching your progress in making this lady beautiful again! You are so talented and patient! Thank you for taking us along on your journey!
Love the door repairs. There’s nothing like those solid old doors. That green color you’re using is absolutely beautiful 😊
Thanks so much! 😊
Love you guys❤️❤️❤️ we are the ones that are lucky to be a part of your journey!
You inspire me and the drone skyline at the end is gorgeous! I don't know if this is accurate but the skies this entire year have been so beautiful! Maybe I'm just paying closer attention.
Great video as always. I believe that surface mount lock is called a night latch.
This was good. I appreciate the focus on the house this week. Caleb, I love your house and can't wait until she is restored to her glory.
Battle scars or character! Each door tells a story 😍
Thank you for sharing this adventure with us. You have a real talent for rehabilitating objects (and a house :) ) that many would put in the trash. Your passion is communicative. Thank you :)
The time and dedication you put into this house is beyond imagination. You do such a good job and work so hard.
I've been with you since the beginning and I have stayed by your side because you and Kim are an inspiration 🎨🖌️💖
Kaleb, That door is a labor of love. When you get done with the door it will look lovely once again. I agree with you about a curtain rod on a door....pick a rod length and stick with it for goodness sakes.
Kaleb, beautiful job on the doors, you are doing an amazing job on the house. You and Kim's dedication to the preservation of your home is admirable, I am not sure if I could. Thanks for taking us with you. Love from N.Y.
I have windows where they broke out mullions to make one pane which is a real pain. You can see how from your refurbished basement door the look with the center stile. Who can guess what past owners were thinking? As an early subscriber who never misses an episode, you're welcome!
☺️ I think the dog marks on the door are adorable lol. Who knows how long they've been there and what stories surround the doggo that made them.
Makes me smile, don't fill them, they somehow mean something, and add to the history of the house.
Good stuff, thank you.
The brass plate on the door frame is a strike plate, just if you need any new ones. great work 2x👍
Love the color for the door. I think you are doing a great job fixing things as close to original as possible.
Been watching since the very beginning. Somehow I found the episode where you bought the house by your 2nd episode. Yes I joined immediately. And I've enjoyed the journey ever since. Just keep being you please.
Good save on both doors! Nice to see original doors given a second chance at life. That fierce wind blowing your trees around that I can see through the window have been blowing across central Kentucky today.
Some frosted (itched) glass or stamped glass, like little flowers stamped into the glass they used in the early 20th century bathroom windows. For the side door pri
The quality of your work is outstanding! You're a professional restorer now.
You might want to consider an opaque window film to give you privacy. Also comes in a stained glass look.
Great job on the door Kaleb!!!
Honestly about that side door, I would leave the nail marks on the end as long as they don't affect the air-tightness of the door, them being there tells the story of the door. You are doing an amazing job on that house, I wish I was closer or I would offer to volunteer to help.
Doors are looking great, Kaleb!! Amazing work as always!! 🙌🏼
I am impresses with your woodworking skills. I agree priorities regarding replacing wood strip on glass. Thank you Kaleb and Atlas.
Routers are such an excellent tool. They take a bit of setting up sometimes, but they can do marvelous things.
Fill in the little gap with sawdust from that board mixed with wood glue. I watch furniture building videos and that is what he does, it really blends in great.
You can save money by hiring a contractor with things like heavy equipment. You are absolutely right! You do so much perfectly you'reyou're allowed to sub some things out.
I think people were just suggesting it because if the cost. I don’t remember the numbers now, but I know he said it was going to be quite expensive for them to dig the trench (labor costs) and either said or implied that this was the bulk of the cost of what needs doing. I don’t think anyone was suggesting he “wasn’t allowed” to hire that (or any) work out.
Kaleb is also avoiding re-injuring his back from a few months ago.
Completely random here, but OMG, I love your dog's eyes! Our dogs had puppies back in June and we kept the one who had one blue and one brown eye. Her mother is a Pomsky, so she gets her blue eye from that side, and her father is a cream Shiba Inu, she gets the brown eye from him.
Another Master Craftsman and Artistry video that is sooo satisfying and calming while being I formative
I understand the dog damage woe. My front door is totally scratched up because obviously there was a dog who did not like the mail delivery and regularly went nuts--the majority of the scratches are around the mail plate. I'm going to sand it up, but it'll always be visible.
The glass in the doors has to be tempered glass for safety these days. Trust me, I’ve had my arm go through regular glass on a door like that and ended up in the emergency room for stitches. Still have the scars.
The door looks great Kaleb! Lots of elbow grease. Hard work. I've done a lot of that myself. I feel your pain lol
Old doors really get beate up over the years, it's cool you can piece it together
and keep them, well worth the effort.
You put your heart into everything you do for the house. I'm sure she appreciates it!
The door repair looks just fine! It's great you were able to save that beautiful door. Nice job.
Those doors, like so much in this project, turned out really nicely. For the one with the missing glass divider, could you fake it perhaps? A strip of wood on the inside and the outside of the glass, chamfered to match the profile of the frame and attached somehow might give you the look without having to dismantle it and get the glass out, or cut a complicated piece to slot in as original.
You can use saw dust fron that type of wood mixed with hide glue to get a nice stainable woodfiller and it will work with shellac finish also. Best wishes from Berlin, Germany.
Truly enjoy watching you both restore this lovely old houses 😊
Nice
If you ever get the chance to fully restore the door, you should look around for florentine glass. It’s hard to find and can be pricy, but then you can avoid having to use blinds or curtains and really show off the door inside. My 1920’s bungalow has florentine glass in the bathroom and it’s my favorite window.
my vote is to leave the door alone. the imperfections in it are lovely reminders of those who came before.
Whenever anything wood is repaired, I am amazed. Wood damage just seems so permanent.
They are Surface Mount Deadbolts. My younger years were on the East Coast and they were typical there then - late 50's early 60's. Hey, you could add reinforcement to the doorknob and deadbolt areas, after you rework the wood (doing very well, btw!), by adding tasteful metal security plates to them....those wrap around security plates....striker plates, doorknob and deadbolt striker plates. I have the deadbolt strike plate in the jamb on my door....it spreads that potential load (someone trying to push it in) over 11 inches with 8 3+inch screws holding it in place. Thanks for all your work. It's coming along nicely!
The green door is really looking nice! And the repairs on the other door are hardly noticeable. And you could paint in faux grain later to help it match even better. I wanted to highly recommend that you replace those deadbolts with ones that key on the outside AND the inside! Otherwise an intruder could just break out the glass and reach in and turn the latch to get in! Keep up all the great work! Your talent and skill continues to amaze me! ❤❤❤
I think you'd usually have a deadbolt in addition to the Yale lock, which you might use when the house is empty or at night. you have to balance security with your own convenience.
Absolutely LOVE the job you are doing on this Grand Old Lady ! Happy to be here and be a part of this ! :)
Please use a hole saw to cut some plugs for those holes. They are cheap and the fix will look so much better.
I love watching your progress and admire your perseverance!!
Shatter door like the song shatter dreams, that was from the 70s a classic rock song. Thanks for sharing Kaleb awesome work👍😎 Merry Christmas 🎄