Your second cabinet is a barber cabinet. I'm guessing the monogram is LMCo (Laurel Mercantile Co.) (414 Front St, Laurel, MS 39440) The company was reopened in 2016 and has a website. "In 1901, the Laurel Mercantile Co. opened in downtown Laurel and was a bastion of commerce in our city, supplying dry goods and work wares until the 1930s." You could send them a photo and ask if they recognize the monogram on your cabinet.
@@NinfaCarpentergeorgia198 that's my thought as well although not sure it's the original Mercantile - be cool to combine two of my favorites! @the2ndempirestrikesback - be worth looking into for more marketing! You're doing to Old NOrth St Louis what Ben and Erin Napier are doing to Laurel, MS
All of us: "That looks amazing! He's doing a wonderful job". Caleb: " I must apologize for the laws of physics; they didn't allow me to do this as perfectly as I wanted."
Those numbers in the 'medicine cabinet' were there because that was a showroom piece. That was a model number for the salesman to jot down on his pad 😉
It appears that it was customizable so there was the basic box, but the you could choose different door (mirror shape), different decorative top rail, different decorative bottom rail, etc. That’s why each piece has been stamped with a different number.
The reason the cabinet has numbers and a round glass is because it was originally a clock case. Specifically, Self Winding Clock Co. There is a near identical one google images with a later Western Union dial on it. The holes inside the case were for wires that fed the movement or it may also have been a master clock controlling several "slaves" in a larger building. I fix clocks for a living, so I know a clock case when I see it.
Don't worry about the age of the items you found for the house. Remember that unless owners of these great old houses got old and/or stopped caring, the houses always tended to change with the times.
I feel like everything in this home speaks to the spirit of resilience, maybe a few scars and bumps but that only adds to the beauty and the story of it's life
Thanks again, Kaleb and Kim! I really adore that needle shower! I've never heard of a "contraption" like that. These videos are an absolute joy to watch -- thank you again!
That 9.5 foot tall thing your going to put over your bookshelf at the 13:15 mark, Originally it went at the top of a doorway. Like between a hallway & parlour. All the bits on it are original.
I am at a loss. You both must forgive me, I am old! You bring so much joy during this project. It is so daunting, emerging, unknown and do much more. I , myself would give half of my life to be you. Struggle.fight . Laugh, enjoy. I ask you remember one thing! You are wonderful. All my best.
4:29 those small imperfections are what gives it character and is why i love historic homes. If everything was entirely perfect it would basically be like a brand new modern build. I like the "scars" of an old home. Makes you think about all the life thats gone thru the doors. All the laughter, happiness, pain and tears that happened within its walls. Theres nothing like an old house... its like smelling an old book, its indescribable
As a custom framer I can say that painting on canvas needs to be cleaned and varnished to extend it's life. The paint is starting to flake, it won't be long before it gets really bad.
The window surround looks fantastic. I think everyone under estimates the dedication and hours of work restoring a house takes. Not to mention the money.
@@spicynomad That's what I need to do.I look at all the videos now I have to wait.lol I didn't know it would be this good though until I was half in.Then I couldn't stop!
Your humbleness, talent and modesty is what amazes me week after week. Kaleb it is my pleasure to watch you & your videos. Thank you for giving me hope in the next generation of home restoration and the folks who do this.
If you find yourself on a road trip in the Atlanta/Athens GA area, let me know. I have an Eastlake platform rocker and a folding steamer chair that I think would work beautifully in your house.
The crack in the panel is perfect, it means it’s a survivor. The small imperfections are what gives your house its history, it tells a story. We all have imperfections and we all have a story. Thank you for sharing your story.
I look forward to every new episode! I live 33 miles west from your home, so I'll have to drive by when you get your new Post up by the mailbox! 😁 What an amazing job you're doing!
Beautiful finds for the house! I’m loving the piece you found for the top of your planned library bookcase! And the sconces! And the medicine cabinets! Then there’s the fabulous needler shower contraption! I have never seen one that I can remember. I suppose it’s possible that I did and had no idea what I was looking at or didn’t realize how fabulous it was! I know for a certainty that I’ve never used one! What a productive trip! Happy you’ve got a sponsor this week! Hooray! And what lovely gifts you received from loyal viewers. 💕
The restoration work you are doing is superlative. There's no need to apologize for imperfections and age-created variables. If you wanted it to look "new" you could've had that. The variations give the finishes character, depth, and beauty. The repaired curly pine panel is stunningly beautiful. Thank you for sharing your splendid work.
The window looks beautiful and I love the look of the wood. As far as the crack, that adds character to it. Nothing can be perfect after a 100 years old. Your finds are perfect for the house too. I love it all. You and Kim put so much love into the house. Can hardly wait to see the one room done. You are getting there.
I have a new 'to do' on my bucket list. Come see your house in person before I 'kick the bucket'! I love what you are doing. If I was your age, I'd be doing the same thing! I support you in prayers.
There’s no need to apologize for any of your hard work. Any little imperfections just add character to your house. I’m enjoying every step you go through! ☺️
The process you are speaking about is the Tollen's reagent, where the glass will be covered by a reflective silver coat. It is a process you should be able to do yourself if you get the needed chemicals.
"I don't drink... wine..." And I don't do needles... unless I have to sew something... But It's good to see you have a sponsor. There will be more... Nice presentation of showing the new (old) items.
It is amazing have far you have come in learning new things. And how you were not comfortable on camera and talking. Great job!!! You have mastered it!!!
I am glad you are not drywalling over the walks. You are keeping the character of the house. I saw on RUclips in France this couple drywalled over everything and tiles they cemented over. The place has no character. Glad you are doing your best to keep the character. Keep up the great job!!!
Houses usually didn't remain static over time. Each generation added to and modified them, so if yours has features that are a decade or two later than its original construction, that should be quite OK. You're not making it into a museum.
Indeed! A person of means would have likely done a few remodelings to keep the house "current" and have the latest technology. My house is 1910 and has most of the original trim, etc. intact, but in 1935 the owners took out the original tub in the bathroom and replaced it with an apron tub with cool art deco lines. It just tells the history of the house as a home. (However, the cheap IKEA cabinets in the kitchen are going just as soon as I can afford it!)
@@Marlaina It is and that is a laudable goal. I can only speak for myself, of course, but sometimes compromises need to be made and I don't see it as being unfaithful to the house. Restoring houses is a wonderful thing; however, if you intend to live in them rather than turn them into a museum I think it better to avoid too much dedication to an ideal that likely never was complete reality. Again, just my opinion.
Hi from Philly! So appreciate all you guys are doing to preserve a piece history and a building that was built with quality and Pride. Too many Beautiful historic building are being demolished here in Philly as we speak. Saddens my heart. Thank you!
@@rollandjoeseph nice to meet you also. I live in the Kensington area. Very sad around here. So much new construction going on. Times they are a changing.
Hi Kaleb & Kim! I've been binge watching your videos and now I finally caught up. What an amazing journey to follow and I wish you the best of luck with this big project. I'm from The Netherlands and my grandpa used to be a big antique dealer, with later on when I was born, a store. It's in a over 100 year old building, and since my grandpa passed away my dad took it over. I lived on the second floor two years ago for two years. But that building is also in bad shape, my dad doesn't own it and he has to move out probably next summer. I hope they won't demolish it. Anyways; I hope I'll be able to visit your B&B in the future to experience the house irl!
Don't worry about all imperfections, this is part of the history so if wood isn't like new, there is some patina here and there you can't remove, cracks on the tails it's just history of those objects. If something isn't exactly from the era well people who build this house might change their taste through the ages and wanted new lamp, chair, wallpaper or toilet. You are doing AMAZING job!
I love the crack in the bottom piece of wood. She’s an old girl and we have our beauty marks. That’s one of hers. 🥰. Love the needle shower. First time I’ve ever heard of that. 😊 Thank you for sharing yours, Kim’s and the house’s journey with us!
We were told by contractor that moving the cast iron line a few inches wouldn't be a problem. The center of my home had settled around the pipe and was dependent on the strength of the iron. We ended up reengineering the center of the house just to simply move the pipe a few inches into a wall. Be aware. Be wary.
If the crack in the panel ends up being too obvious for your liking you could paint in the tree markings on the crack to blend it in. You guys are doing such an amazing job on this house, and it is so exiting to follow the journey. Keep up the good work. :)
Love the wine set up. So trendy. Kim your hair is so pretty. Love the curls. Mine has always been long and straight. Just had to stop and say that, now on to the rest of your video. 😊
You are such a wonderful man. The words ‘humble and kind’ come to mind and it, in my opinion, what draws people to this channel and to help support you with your project
I would come stay just to try that needle shower..I just looked up what they are selling for ( if you can find an original) wow so high. But I'm from Canada and never been to St Louis..what a good future destination ( your house ☺)I'm following right along on your journey to see her brought back to her former beauty
When you where running your hand up that window frame. It reminded me of Ralphie in the " Christmas story" running his hand up that lamp shade . Its kind of hard to explain if you haven't seen the movie.. Lol
They make battery powered wall sconces, which would solve your problem. You could buy a basic model and then fit a more antique cover or get something custom. Also the 9 ft. piece you bought in Memphis is a room dividing spandrel, which I'm sure 123 people have told you by now.
I enjoy the enthusiasm that you have for all objects for the house. Especially a good find from a road trip. It is fun to hear about what you plan on doing and your new ideas for the house (it is always enjoyable). 😎
Like always another awesome episode!! Thank you for taking us all along in your amazing journey 😊 so many of us are living through you and Kim! So thank you!!!
Seeing your laundry tub brought back memories to me. My mother had a divided one on our back porch next to the washer. She always referred to it as a stationary tub and it came from a time before washing machines when the laundry was washed by hand. Hers was concrete and I like to think it was called stationary because once it was in place it was never moved because it was massively heavy. It became a watering tank for livestock when my mother got a matching washer and dryer in the mid 1950's.
We had one in the basement that Mom used in conjunction with her wringer washer. About 1975 I moved it to our farm shop where it is still in use today. It will NEVER be moved again because of the unbelievable weight.
The next time you use wood filler try using some stain that matches the finished color of the wood. Mix it with the filler, it’ll be darker than the raw wood but when you shellac it, your fills will be less obvious.
Caleb, just and idea, but how about adding a mirror to the back of the door, it will still be reflective just behind the original piece of glass and much easier to replace or move.
Your doing a wonderful job. You don't cut corners to get a finished result, but do the hard long yards to get a quality result. Well done. Can't wait to see a room finished. So you have a retreat to give you the motivation to carry on your amazing journey of restoring history. 💝
I think the little imperfections are just character for a home that has been lived in and well loved!! Your commitment is so impressive! You guys are living my dream!!!
I think you can put whatever "new" or more modern fittings in your house. I'm sure Mr & Mrs Brown would have been into whatever innovations were around in their lifetime.
Northern Virginia until about a month ago, now in Richmond living in a house that's just a couple decades newer than Caleb is working on in the Carytown neighborhood.
@@mikemclaurin2889Cool. Envious of those who live in Victorian and Edwardian homes! I've had fun shopping in Carytown and have been on a tour in Hollywood Cemetery.
Just binged watched all your videos. Having a challenging few days with my long haul covid symptoms (got covid April 2020… still have issues… likely have permanent damage), and watching your channel helped me have a positive few days while I’ve been very tired and dizzy. Awesome to learn about the history and to see all the lovely wood moulding and trim come back to life!
Im so sorry to hear that. I have a long time friend suffering from the same thing. She is doing better recently, but i know its a struggle. So i am glad to bright your day! I do hope you recover fully soon as i know your pain. Be well Ginger.
I love that beautiful wood crown for the book cases in the library. Oh it was gorgeous. Loved everything, very interesting stuff. Amazing how thick that plaster was, I saw some lath in other parts of the same we all, do you think that there was lath under the thick plaster at one time? I loved how the window frame looked after you shellacked it, and yes, that curly pine does look hollographic.
Sconce lighting. Think about low voltage bulbs. 12 V... Smaller gauge wires say 18 or 20 gauge can be fed thru the gas conduit if you can get a snake thru. . Another idea is if your windows are stacked you can run wiring in the void along side the window frame and even notch the back of the trim boards to conceal low voltage wires like phone wire. Great finds you picked up ! Have you visited the mansions in Newport RI. Its a great take. They or had hot and cold running salt water!
Thanks for highlighting the beauty of antique plumbing. My 1890 folk Victorian had it’s bathroom renovated in 1913, and it’s been an adventure trying to rehabilitate the surviving fixtures and restore their functionality. Also, I love your choice for light switches. I recently converted all of mine back to the old push button style.
Fascinating video! So much to talk about 😜 1) I remember Bright Cellars from other videos they've sponsored and if I'm correct, they don't ship to Europe (or my country, not 100% sure). Too bad. 2) I really adore how the window frame blends with the window and the panel below! 3) For a moment I was wondering why you were drilling holes in the plaster. Then it was obvious you were placing those metal things 🤣 4) If I ever come and visit you, I'll ask to use the needle shower hahahaha. 5) I'd love to send you some things which I believe you'd want. If only shipping was cheaper 😐 PS. You're our 2nd empire hero!!! Thank you!
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Amazing. Wine and homes better with age.🤣
Very happy that you now have sponsors!
How exciting to have sponsors!!
I just checked them out. Great deal on 1st month. 🍷
16:43 ... You can get acrylic mirrored sheets and just cut it to fit where the glass normally would be. Just a suggestion.
its weird just how proud i am that your channel has now reached the stage of paid promotions! you guys are awesome!! keep it up
Same! More money for the renovation :D
They get to get drunk while renovating haha
Same, haha. Really hoping this channel gets to grow even more
Your second cabinet is a barber cabinet. I'm guessing the monogram is LMCo (Laurel Mercantile Co.) (414 Front St, Laurel, MS 39440) The company was reopened in 2016 and has a website. "In 1901, the Laurel Mercantile Co. opened in downtown Laurel and was a bastion of commerce in our city, supplying dry goods and work wares until the 1930s." You could send them a photo and ask if they recognize the monogram on your cabinet.
interesting
Nice catch!
So weird, my name is Laurel and my initials are LM!
@@NinfaCarpentergeorgia198 that's my thought as well although not sure it's the original Mercantile - be cool to combine two of my favorites!
@the2ndempirestrikesback - be worth looking into for more marketing! You're doing to Old NOrth St Louis what Ben and Erin Napier are doing to Laurel, MS
@@laurelmalinowski1676 My grandparents lived on Laurel Street in Atlantic, Iowa. That was my connection to the word. Great name!
"Out with the new, in with the old" -- that's our Caleb!
All of us: "That looks amazing! He's doing a wonderful job". Caleb: " I must apologize for the laws of physics; they didn't allow me to do this as perfectly as I wanted."
lol exactly
🤣😂👌
That is so spot on😁👍🦘
😂 perfectionists 😂
Those numbers in the 'medicine cabinet' were there because that was a showroom piece. That was a model number for the salesman to jot down on his pad 😉
It appears that it was customizable so there was the basic box, but the you could choose different door (mirror shape), different decorative top rail, different decorative bottom rail, etc. That’s why each piece has been stamped with a different number.
The reason the cabinet has numbers and a round glass is because it was originally a clock case. Specifically, Self Winding Clock Co. There is a near identical one google images with a later Western Union dial on it. The holes inside the case were for wires that fed the movement or it may also have been a master clock controlling several "slaves" in a larger building. I fix clocks for a living, so I know a clock case when I see it.
@@Clockfxr That's what I thought as well, because I have a similar item hanging on my living room wall, except K & K's is much nicer.
I love that you get excited over the toilet seat. That's the kind of passion that makes these projects enjoyable.
It's so beautiful to see isn't it
I would rather an 1890s replica that wasn’t used for various butts the past 100+ years.
25:04 he needs to replace the curtain on the side door, though.
Don't worry about the age of the items you found for the house. Remember that unless owners of these great old houses got old and/or stopped caring, the houses always tended to change with the times.
To turn the medicine cabinet into a mirror, just cut a mirror to go behind the glass. You don't have to take the glass out.
All those little imperfections just give the house its character.
I feel like everything in this home speaks to the spirit of resilience, maybe a few scars and bumps but that only adds to the beauty and the story of it's life
Thanks again, Kaleb and Kim! I really adore that needle shower! I've never heard of a "contraption" like that. These videos are an absolute joy to watch -- thank you again!
The cabinet has numbers because it most likely was a salesman's example, the numbers were for him to reference which one his customer ordered.
That 9.5 foot tall thing your going to put over your bookshelf at the 13:15 mark, Originally it went at the top of a doorway. Like between a hallway & parlour.
All the bits on it are original.
I am at a loss.
You both must forgive me, I am old!
You bring so much joy during this project. It is so daunting, emerging, unknown and do much more.
I , myself would give half of my life to be you.
Struggle.fight . Laugh, enjoy.
I ask you remember one thing!
You are wonderful.
All my best.
4:29 those small imperfections are what gives it character and is why i love historic homes. If everything was entirely perfect it would basically be like a brand new modern build. I like the "scars" of an old home. Makes you think about all the life thats gone thru the doors. All the laughter, happiness, pain and tears that happened within its walls. Theres nothing like an old house... its like smelling an old book, its indescribable
Congratulations on the sponsor, have you thought about adding a wine cellar in your basement?
I think he did mention something about a bar/ tavern
As a custom framer I can say that painting on canvas needs to be cleaned and varnished to extend it's life. The paint is starting to flake, it won't be long before it gets really bad.
Like on the baumgartner's RUclips channel for art restoration
@@shawnfrye5987He is in the city I live in. We have recommended his services quite a few times.
Oh gosh, I so hope your mantels have been found! That would be beyond amazing. Fingers crossed.
Love to you and Kim from the UK 🇬🇧
The window surround looks fantastic. I think everyone under estimates the dedication and hours of work restoring a house takes. Not to mention the money.
I'm happy to see that you are being approached for sponsorships.
Still waiting for cooper's to reach out :D
@@LonaWu me too
Now that I’ve caught up, it’s hard to wait a week between episodes. Not complaining,
keep it up.
i love binging to. so whenever a series start i dont see it week to week. i take a weekend or so and go to town. :0)
@@spicynomad That's what I need to do.I look at all the videos now I have to wait.lol I didn't know it would be this good though until I was half in.Then I couldn't stop!
@@delphine88313 lol. now you have caught the bug.
@@spicynomad lol yep
I just caught up too, it took my about a week, now I need patience..lol
Your humbleness, talent and modesty is what amazes me week after week. Kaleb it is my pleasure to watch you & your videos. Thank you for giving me hope in the next generation of home restoration and the folks who do this.
This is so much more than just a restoration channel!
then what is it?
If you find yourself on a road trip in the Atlanta/Athens GA area, let me know. I have an Eastlake platform rocker and a folding steamer chair that I think would work beautifully in your house.
How kind, Barbara!
How awesome of you to offer! Boost so they see it!
Wow thats so Nice!
Bump!!
The crack in the panel is perfect, it means it’s a survivor. The small imperfections are what gives your house its history, it tells a story. We all have imperfections and we all have a story. Thank you for sharing your story.
I look forward to every new episode! I live 33 miles west from your home, so I'll have to drive by when you get your new Post up by the mailbox! 😁
What an amazing job you're doing!
Beautiful finds for the house! I’m loving the piece you found for the top of your planned library bookcase! And the sconces! And the medicine cabinets! Then there’s the fabulous needler shower contraption! I have never seen one that I can remember. I suppose it’s possible that I did and had no idea what I was looking at or didn’t realize how fabulous it was! I know for a certainty that I’ve never used one! What a productive trip!
Happy you’ve got a sponsor this week! Hooray! And what lovely gifts you received from loyal viewers. 💕
Maybe use the overgrown subway tile from the bathroom as a backsplash in your kitchen?
Yes as the Kitchen is going to be of the era that the tiles are from
They are vitrolite glass From 1916 He is a bull in a china shop. They are $$ and are no longer made.
Brilliant
Don't forget to put a time capsule in the walls as you remodel. Those capsules are cool to find!
one will be going into the fire place mantel soon
The restoration work you are doing is superlative. There's no need to apologize for imperfections and age-created variables. If you wanted it to look "new" you could've had that. The variations give the finishes character, depth, and beauty. The repaired curly pine panel is stunningly beautiful. Thank you for sharing your splendid work.
That shower is pretty interesting
I'm excited to come stay at your home when it's ready.
The bathroom finish may be structural glass. Tricky to remove without damaging but very desirable as that stuff is no longer in production.
Yes it is vitrolite glass from 1916 you are the one person that knows what it is thank God
The window looks beautiful and I love the look of the wood. As far as the crack, that adds character to it. Nothing can be perfect after a 100 years old. Your finds are perfect for the house too. I love it all. You and Kim put so much love into the house. Can hardly wait to see the one room done. You are getting there.
You had me at Victorian House Parts. ❤️
I have a new 'to do' on my bucket list. Come see your house in person before I 'kick the bucket'! I love what you are doing. If I was your age, I'd be doing the same thing! I support you in prayers.
Hey you guys have a sponsor, good for you ! You work so so hard and with so much love, you deserve all the help you can get 👋🏻👋🏻👋🏻👋🏻
That shower is so spa like, especially for back then so cool!!
There’s no need to apologize for any of your hard work. Any little imperfections just add character to your house. I’m enjoying every step you go through! ☺️
The process you are speaking about is the Tollen's reagent, where the glass will be covered by a reflective silver coat. It is a process you should be able to do yourself if you get the needed chemicals.
I legit gasped out loud when you revealed the needle shower. What a great find!!
"I don't drink... wine..." And I don't do needles... unless I have to sew something... But It's good to see you have a sponsor. There will be more... Nice presentation of showing the new (old) items.
It is amazing have far you have come in learning new things. And how you were not comfortable on camera and talking. Great job!!! You have mastered it!!!
I am glad you are not drywalling over the walks. You are keeping the character of the house. I saw on RUclips in France this couple drywalled over everything and tiles they cemented over. The place has no character. Glad you are doing your best to keep the character. Keep up the great job!!!
Houses usually didn't remain static over time. Each generation added to and modified them, so if yours has features that are a decade or two later than its original construction, that should be quite OK. You're not making it into a museum.
Indeed! A person of means would have likely done a few remodelings to keep the house "current" and have the latest technology. My house is 1910 and has most of the original trim, etc. intact, but in 1935 the owners took out the original tub in the bathroom and replaced it with an apron tub with cool art deco lines. It just tells the history of the house as a home. (However, the cheap IKEA cabinets in the kitchen are going just as soon as I can afford it!)
Sounds to me like his vision is to get the house back to its 1890 splendor before all the additions over the years.
@@Marlaina It is and that is a laudable goal. I can only speak for myself, of course, but sometimes compromises need to be made and I don't see it as being unfaithful to the house. Restoring houses is a wonderful thing; however, if you intend to live in them rather than turn them into a museum I think it better to avoid too much dedication to an ideal that likely never was complete reality. Again, just my opinion.
So proud of you guys that this episode is sponsored!
Look at you two being all fancy ❣️..... House is coming along nicely. I'm loving the needle shower, what a great find!!
Hi from Philly! So appreciate all you guys are doing to preserve a piece history and a building that was built with quality and Pride. Too many Beautiful historic building are being demolished here in Philly as we speak. Saddens my heart. Thank you!
Hey, im a philly person too, I agree with you on the state of the citys approach to historical buildings, sad indeed ..nice to meet ya..lol
@@rollandjoeseph nice to meet you also. I live in the Kensington area. Very sad around here. So much new construction going on. Times they are a changing.
Yeah Caleb and Kim you got a sponsor. Cheers, here is to more to come! Congrats!
Hi Kaleb & Kim! I've been binge watching your videos and now I finally caught up. What an amazing journey to follow and I wish you the best of luck with this big project. I'm from The Netherlands and my grandpa used to be a big antique dealer, with later on when I was born, a store. It's in a over 100 year old building, and since my grandpa passed away my dad took it over. I lived on the second floor two years ago for two years. But that building is also in bad shape, my dad doesn't own it and he has to move out probably next summer. I hope they won't demolish it. Anyways; I hope I'll be able to visit your B&B in the future to experience the house irl!
Don't worry about all imperfections, this is part of the history so if wood isn't like new, there is some patina here and there you can't remove, cracks on the tails it's just history of those objects. If something isn't exactly from the era well people who build this house might change their taste through the ages and wanted new lamp, chair, wallpaper or toilet. You are doing AMAZING job!
I love the crack in the bottom piece of wood. She’s an old girl and we have our beauty marks. That’s one of hers. 🥰. Love the needle shower. First time I’ve ever heard of that. 😊 Thank you for sharing yours, Kim’s and the house’s journey with us!
The cracks, chips, and staple marks are all part of the history of the home. It is part of the building of your home's character.
We were told by contractor that moving the cast iron line a few inches wouldn't be a problem. The center of my home had settled around the pipe and was dependent on the strength of the iron. We ended up reengineering the center of the house just to simply move the pipe a few inches into a wall. Be aware. Be wary.
You make every Monday better for me! Love your new finds and fingers crossed that your mantles have been found!
If the crack in the panel ends up being too obvious for your liking you could paint in the tree markings on the crack to blend it in.
You guys are doing such an amazing job on this house, and it is so exiting to follow the journey. Keep up the good work. :)
🤞🤞🤞that the mantle has been found. As always, you’ve brightened my Monday.❤️❤️❤️
I love old House. It's like I was an old soul. I'm excited to see the final old house.
Love the wine set up. So trendy. Kim your hair is so pretty. Love the curls. Mine has always been long and straight. Just had to stop and say that, now on to the rest of your video. 😊
@@NinfaCarpentergeorgia198 fashionable and up to date is not a bad thing. 🤩
You are such a wonderful man. The words ‘humble and kind’ come to mind and it, in my opinion, what draws people to this channel and to help support you with your project
I would come stay just to try that needle shower..I just looked up what they are selling for ( if you can find an original) wow so high.
But I'm from Canada and never been to St Louis..what a good future destination ( your house ☺)I'm following right along on your journey to see her brought back to her former beauty
When you where running your hand up that window frame. It reminded me of Ralphie in the " Christmas story" running his hand up that lamp shade . Its kind of hard to explain if you haven't seen the movie.. Lol
They make battery powered wall sconces, which would solve your problem. You could buy a basic model and then fit a more antique cover or get something custom. Also the 9 ft. piece you bought in Memphis is a room dividing spandrel, which I'm sure 123 people have told you by now.
I wonder if the medicine cabinet numbers are style numbers for salesman's sample, or for a department store model...
I enjoy the enthusiasm that you have for all objects for the house. Especially a good find from a road trip. It is fun to hear about what you plan on doing and your new ideas for the house (it is always enjoyable). 😎
Like always another awesome episode!! Thank you for taking us all along in your amazing journey 😊 so many of us are living through you and Kim! So thank you!!!
Put the put the correct time scones back up on the wall but use them as candles holders. :)
Seeing your laundry tub brought back memories to me. My mother had a divided one on our back porch next to the washer. She always referred to it as a stationary tub and it came from a time before washing machines when the laundry was washed by hand. Hers was concrete and I like to think it was called stationary because once it was in place it was never moved because it was massively heavy. It became a watering tank for livestock when my mother got a matching washer and dryer in the mid 1950's.
We had one in the basement that Mom used in conjunction with her wringer washer. About 1975 I moved it to our farm shop where it is still in use today. It will NEVER be moved again because of the unbelievable weight.
They house I grew up in had a double sided concrete one that looked very similar. I remember taking baths in it as a child.
Oh, that is beautiful! Wow, needle shower. How interesting. You're doing a great job.
You have such a generous heart in that you’d share your house and all within it with others ❤️
Thank you for entertaining us. I am super excited you found some sponsorship.
The next time you use wood filler try using some stain that matches the finished color of the wood. Mix it with the filler, it’ll be darker than the raw wood but when you shellac it, your fills will be less obvious.
You could use battery lights for the sconces. To keep them in the original position!!! No wiring needed!!!
Caleb, just and idea, but how about adding a mirror to the back of the door, it will still be reflective just behind the original piece of glass and much easier to replace or move.
I love the Ikea bags of debris.
Your doing a wonderful job. You don't cut corners to get a finished result, but do the hard long yards to get a quality result. Well done. Can't wait to see a room finished. So you have a retreat to give you the motivation to carry on your amazing journey of restoring history. 💝
I think the little imperfections are just character for a home that has been lived in and well loved!! Your commitment is so impressive! You guys are living my dream!!!
I think you can put whatever "new" or more modern fittings in your house. I'm sure Mr & Mrs Brown would have been into whatever innovations were around in their lifetime.
Amazing finds for an amazing home ❤️ and I just adore you and Kim
It would look really nice if you could find and install the pull chain toilets from that era
what a suitable sponsor, congrats!!!
You could totally see how holographic that wood was! Wow!! Amazing!
1st sponso !!! So happy for you ! Your work pay the bills now ! Its amazing !
Hello from Central Maryland: your videos are always a source of delight - the highlight of one's week!
Another Central MD fan.
Hi from Catonsville!
Olney !
Northern Virginia until about a month ago, now in Richmond living in a house that's just a couple decades newer than Caleb is working on in the Carytown neighborhood.
@@mikemclaurin2889Cool. Envious of those who live in Victorian and Edwardian homes! I've had fun shopping in Carytown and have been on a tour in Hollywood Cemetery.
Just binged watched all your videos. Having a challenging few days with my long haul covid symptoms (got covid April 2020… still have issues… likely have permanent damage), and watching your channel helped me have a positive few days while I’ve been very tired and dizzy. Awesome to learn about the history and to see all the lovely wood moulding and trim come back to life!
Im so sorry to hear that. I have a long time friend suffering from the same thing. She is doing better recently, but i know its a struggle. So i am glad to bright your day! I do hope you recover fully soon as i know your pain. Be well Ginger.
A toilet seat is very important 🧐. And I‘m happy for the toilet, that it found the perfect match 🚽💞🪑
I love that beautiful wood crown for the book cases in the library. Oh it was gorgeous. Loved everything, very interesting stuff. Amazing how thick that plaster was, I saw some lath in other parts of the same we all, do you think that there was lath under the thick plaster at one time? I loved how the window frame looked after you shellacked it, and yes, that curly pine does look hollographic.
part of that wall is an exterior wall. where the lathe starts is where the interior wall starts (other side is bathroom)
@@johnkennamann1462 I was wondering about that too. Thought it a bit odd. You covered it! I guess they wanted to keep it even.
Your channel makes me smile. I like the positivity and feeling of community. Feel so lucky The Empire popped up on week one.
we are lucky to have you! Thanks for being here!
Sconce lighting. Think about low voltage bulbs. 12 V... Smaller gauge wires say 18 or 20 gauge can be fed thru the gas conduit if you can get a snake thru. . Another idea is if your windows are stacked you can run wiring in the void along side the window frame and even notch the back of the trim boards to conceal low voltage wires like phone wire. Great finds you picked up !
Have you visited the mansions in Newport RI. Its a great take. They or had hot and cold running salt water!
I like the fact that the woodwork around the edge of the bathroom cabinet matches the woodwork around the doors and windows.
Oh my gosh! You guys have a sponsor! I love this for you!
It is original, warts and all! I love the way you are doing this
Already planning my vacation to come stay at your house. Hurry up! 😉
The cabinet could be a salesman piece and the numbers are style choices for the buyer.
Thanks for highlighting the beauty of antique plumbing. My 1890 folk Victorian had it’s bathroom renovated in 1913, and it’s been an adventure trying to rehabilitate the surviving fixtures and restore their functionality. Also, I love your choice for light switches. I recently converted all of mine back to the old push button style.
send him a post card to the address he has above. too many post her to read them all. just a thought
Fascinating video! So much to talk about 😜
1) I remember Bright Cellars from other videos they've sponsored and if I'm correct, they don't ship to Europe (or my country, not 100% sure). Too bad.
2) I really adore how the window frame blends with the window and the panel below!
3) For a moment I was wondering why you were drilling holes in the plaster. Then it was obvious you were placing those metal things 🤣
4) If I ever come and visit you, I'll ask to use the needle shower hahahaha.
5) I'd love to send you some things which I believe you'd want. If only shipping was cheaper 😐
PS. You're our 2nd empire hero!!! Thank you!
I love the shower! Never seen one like this before!
There was a Miller Lamp Co., founded by Edward Miller in about 1844, Meriden, CT. M. L. Co. @17:10
it's rhe little things,,, love it, tfs
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