S3.10 The Alcove Roof Is Finally Replaced

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  • Опубликовано: 15 ноя 2024
  • Who knew one tiny room could cause so many problems. The roof is finally getting replaced on te parlor alcove and hopefully we can get on with the window installation. This has been going on for too long.
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Комментарии • 82

  • @rmbrecher7850
    @rmbrecher7850 Год назад +7

    " DON"T TOUCH IT " Your sister truly loves you! Visiting the League-Kempner House is on my bucket list!

    • @leaguekempnerhouse
      @leaguekempnerhouse  Год назад +2

      She is a fuddy duddy. In my own defense., I am very afraid of electricity: I never would have touched it. I had the same reaction she did when the electrician reached out to touch it. He just laughed at me and did it anyway.

  • @coffeecup3177
    @coffeecup3177 Год назад +14

    I want to thank Pedro for appearing in the video as you were explaining the process. 50 years from now his Great Grand Kids will thank you for making him a You Tube Star. Another good video.

  • @ManWhoLovesTheMary
    @ManWhoLovesTheMary Год назад +6

    What a glorious day to see the alcove finally being put back together and done by someone who really cares and cares to do the job right. It's sad to see restorers face workers who don't seem to care and do the job half-heartedly. Hope Hollywood chooses one of your properties in some capacity...maybe in the future. Says something for them to consider your historic structures. Exciting.

    • @leaguekempnerhouse
      @leaguekempnerhouse  Год назад +2

      It can be hit or miss getting good people, but I have been lucky (except for that previous roof thing). I am really excited for the alcove windows to go in.

  • @noelle7714
    @noelle7714 Год назад +6

    Happy Mothers Day Janie! That’s going to look so pretty with the copper, can’t wait to see it. You and your sister just crack me up🤣

    • @leaguekempnerhouse
      @leaguekempnerhouse  Год назад +1

      I hope all mother's had as nice a day as I did. The copper is on and it looks great all shiny and new. My sister's a hoot! And a very good sport.

    • @noelle7714
      @noelle7714 Год назад

      @@leaguekempnerhouse I bet she is, she really seems like it♥️

  • @gingermcgarvey7773
    @gingermcgarvey7773 Год назад +1

    Very productive couple of days. 🙌 We are celebrating in California with my mother. Also attending my sons college graduation. Hope you have a wonderful Mother's Day. 💐 ❤️🤍💙

    • @leaguekempnerhouse
      @leaguekempnerhouse  Год назад +2

      It sounds like you are having a wonderful Mother's Day too. Congrats to the grad.

  • @jogill3261
    @jogill3261 Год назад +1

    I'm so glad you got footage of me chewing.

  • @claudiamann7111
    @claudiamann7111 Год назад +1

    That will be wonderful when the roof is done. I hope you got the fleas under control. Thanks for sharing all your adventures with us.

    • @leaguekempnerhouse
      @leaguekempnerhouse  Год назад

      So many great things are on the verge of happening. It's always the little things that cause the hold up. Thanks for following along on this journey.

  • @mileshigh1321
    @mileshigh1321 Год назад +3

    "You say ruined, I say accessorized !" Your Sister made me laugh with that one!

    • @leaguekempnerhouse
      @leaguekempnerhouse  Год назад

      Always look on the bright side! With that flourescent pint you can't help but look!

  • @cherylholasek2193
    @cherylholasek2193 Год назад +4

    How exciting for you and hopefully a little help with the budget. You never know what will come from the visit. There must be an animal in the basement because fleas need warmth and blood to survive. At least that’s what I’ve been told lol. Good luck with everything and love the videos. 😊

    • @leaguekempnerhouse
      @leaguekempnerhouse  Год назад +2

      We have too much construction going on to fit in their timeline but you never know what they will be working on next. It was fun just to visit with the scout and show off the house. There is definitely something living or at least visiting the basement (and it has very large poop). It will be good to get everything sealed up tight and keep the critters out. This is our second flea outbreak and they aren't fun.

  • @glenmurdock9143
    @glenmurdock9143 Год назад

    Very interesting roofing material! So glad the parlor alcove is finally water tight.

  • @stephenburns3678
    @stephenburns3678 Год назад +3

    Your nerds will await the explanation of the compression in the sprayer.

    • @DenisPeel
      @DenisPeel Год назад +1

      Yes, I for one was very disappointed for not getting a science lesson 😄

    • @leaguekempnerhouse
      @leaguekempnerhouse  Год назад +1

      Okay, just remember, you asked for it.

    • @leaguekempnerhouse
      @leaguekempnerhouse  Год назад +1

      That sounds almost like a challange. I'll have to add a little segment to the next video.

  • @stevehaynes7516
    @stevehaynes7516 Год назад +1

    No Touchy ! LOL

  • @marvinhaines9297
    @marvinhaines9297 Год назад +1

    Happy Mother's Day and good luck from Portland, Oregon!

    • @leaguekempnerhouse
      @leaguekempnerhouse  Год назад +1

      Thank you so much. We still need to try and hook up. It has been busy but hopefull things are settling down. Are you working on any cool new projects?

    • @marvinhaines9297
      @marvinhaines9297 Год назад

      @@leaguekempnerhouse I don't know if all/any of them would qualify as "cool," but if so, yes! Thanks for the reply and hope to talk soon!

  • @moxielouise
    @moxielouise Год назад +1

    The neon paint! We share the same dumb luck... 😂

    • @leaguekempnerhouse
      @leaguekempnerhouse  Год назад

      Fortunately I had on work clothes. It was a pretty shade of pink.😀

  • @janetlewis8038
    @janetlewis8038 Год назад +4

    Geez I’m so nervous about both of you on the roof. And now I’m nervous about flea bites! Be careful! 😊

    • @leaguekempnerhouse
      @leaguekempnerhouse  Год назад +2

      I don't go out there unless I'm tied down. Pedro had no fear, I think I had enough for him.

    • @christinevr7698
      @christinevr7698 Год назад

      @@leaguekempnerhouseyup! The whole time he was on the roof I was yelling - put on your harness! It was scary enough watching you hanging over the edge painting, but when he went out w no harness on the slippery looking surface, well I don’t think I breathed until it was all done and no fatality!

  • @jamiemorgan4146
    @jamiemorgan4146 Год назад +1

    Happy Mother’s Day Janie!! 🌹🌹🌹

  • @lgannawa
    @lgannawa Год назад

    I can’t wait to visit this beautiful home!

  • @daughterofthemosthigh7777
    @daughterofthemosthigh7777 Год назад

    Happy Mothers Day Janie!

    • @leaguekempnerhouse
      @leaguekempnerhouse  Год назад

      Thank you. I had a wonderful time. I hope every mother was a lucky.

  • @dragonlove1
    @dragonlove1 Год назад

    I’m glad you’re getting that roof fixed. That’s one more thing you can check off your list

    • @leaguekempnerhouse
      @leaguekempnerhouse  Год назад

      It was nice to get this done and know that it was done properly. It was really holding things up. Now we just need to get the rest of the big roof replaced. Hopefully early next year.

  • @judithanderson6132
    @judithanderson6132 Год назад +1

    Fingers crossed for the heavy rains ☔️

  • @toniasalways
    @toniasalways Год назад +2

    Tie a string to your paint brush when you're doing that kind of thing. Tie the other end to your harness or something. I haven't found using my wrist to be a good choice.

    • @leaguekempnerhouse
      @leaguekempnerhouse  Год назад

      Such a simple and elegant solution. Fortunately, this time I didn't drop it. Miracles do still happen.

  • @mynizkatz7465
    @mynizkatz7465 Год назад +1

    Me watching your roofer with no harness😮

    • @leaguekempnerhouse
      @leaguekempnerhouse  Год назад

      I"m sure my blood pressure was through the roof. It was hard watching him in person.

  • @judiscallan769
    @judiscallan769 Год назад +3

    I've used the same type of sprayer inside and outside. They're great! We call it a pump up sprayer. Janie, you're a marvel. It's fun to watch you. 😊

    • @leaguekempnerhouse
      @leaguekempnerhouse  Год назад

      Thanks for watching, I'm glad you enjoy the videos. Those sprayers are a handy thing to have.

  • @barbaraharshman9460
    @barbaraharshman9460 Год назад +1

    I’m not that found of heights so I’m glad you got out on the roof to paint!! I would’ve stayed at the window and videoed someone else painting!

    • @leaguekempnerhouse
      @leaguekempnerhouse  Год назад +2

      There's still a lot of work to do out there. It may have to wait for cooler weather. It's already getting very hot up there.

  • @groovy1937
    @groovy1937 Год назад +1

    Happy Mama Day Janie!

    • @leaguekempnerhouse
      @leaguekempnerhouse  Год назад

      Thank you. I had the perfect day. I wish all mother's had such a wonderful day.

  • @joejanczak3014
    @joejanczak3014 Год назад +1

    He's brave not wearing a safety harness! Result looks great!

    • @lesdmark
      @lesdmark Год назад +2

      I don't think brave is the word I would use.

    • @leaguekempnerhouse
      @leaguekempnerhouse  Год назад +1

      I think he's nuts! But he did a great job.

    • @joejanczak3014
      @joejanczak3014 Год назад

      @@leaguekempnerhouse I was able to use the same/similar roofing material on my porte cochere and wrap-around porches. Never a leak even in the worst weather, including baseball sized hail. There's also a shingle underlayment from that company which gives deflection for shingles during bad weather.

  • @bethcervenka1813
    @bethcervenka1813 Год назад +1

    Fleas are horrible! Glad you are tackling it, but I wouldn’t have done it myself. 😂

    • @leaguekempnerhouse
      @leaguekempnerhouse  Год назад +1

      We've been pet lovers all our lives so I've battled fleas before. Thank goodness for the flea medicine you can give your pets now so we don't have to treat at home anymore.

  • @joseywales7525
    @joseywales7525 Год назад +1

    I also have a Masters in home building Nice Lady. Good to hear the technical terminology. o7

    • @leaguekempnerhouse
      @leaguekempnerhouse  Год назад

      We pride ourselves on being the nerdy, technical channel. 😆 With your background, if you ever see us going down the wrong path, please speak up!

  • @melissahalbert9455
    @melissahalbert9455 Год назад

    I learned somewhere that fleas are attracted to white color of socks, etc. But damn I hate fleas! How exciting to possibly be chosen for 1923 or Yellowstone original. Fingers crossed! 🤞

    • @leaguekempnerhouse
      @leaguekempnerhouse  Год назад

      I know for sure they were attracted to me. I was hoping the white socks would make it easier to see the little guys and pick them off.

  • @mikededmon
    @mikededmon Год назад

    maybe some traps in the basement, to deal with whatever is invading. I like that you know the fleas need a host to survive. Most people don't understand that.

    • @leaguekempnerhouse
      @leaguekempnerhouse  Год назад

      I've battled fleas and termites for so long I think I should get an honorary pest control certificate. I will have to put out some traps if this keeps up. Until all the windows get replaced I think it will keep happening. Animals can squeeze through some tight places.

  • @WendeKelly3
    @WendeKelly3 Год назад +1

    Oh I meant to message you yesterday! My daughter and I were doing the homes tour and had to run by our favorite house on the way out and noticed one of the upstairs windows was open. It was raining so we were worried!

    • @leaguekempnerhouse
      @leaguekempnerhouse  Год назад +1

      I left that window open by mistake and didn't think about it until I was back in Houston. I'm just kicking myself. I hope the wind was in my favor.

  • @dianemasterson2132
    @dianemasterson2132 Год назад

    I am so glad Pedro is so skilled and didn't need to be tied off so he wouldn't fall off the roof (made the bottom of my feet sweat). Are your volunteers working this weekend? Weather permitting,?
    We also had fleas, and went through 8 bottles of cutters yard spray a couple of years ago. And, we had opossum and squirrels getting into the attic and I had to clean that out. Really enjoyed your video again. I hope I can come contribute this Saturday if you're going to hold the cleaning event !

    • @leaguekempnerhouse
      @leaguekempnerhouse  Год назад +1

      We will be there if the weather holds! Sorry about your flea problem. It's no fun.

    • @dianemasterson2132
      @dianemasterson2132 Год назад

      ​@@leaguekempnerhouseI really want to be there. So I plan on 😂.

  • @rmbrecher7850
    @rmbrecher7850 Год назад

    By the way I love and enjoy your content!!

    • @leaguekempnerhouse
      @leaguekempnerhouse  Год назад

      Thank you very much. I know we can be a little random at times but that's how life works.😄 You never know what this old house is going to throw at you.

  • @stephenburns3678
    @stephenburns3678 Год назад +1

    Great video.

  • @dcallan812
    @dcallan812 Год назад +1

    Mothers day in the UK is around Easter, but I hope you had a great day.
    I guess we can look forward to some big changes now you have the alcove roofing sorted.
    Great update 2x👍
    I have to say tar smells great (like coal tar soap) But its so flammable.

    • @leaguekempnerhouse
      @leaguekempnerhouse  Год назад +2

      We had a wonderful day. We are celebrating my daughter's graduation from Physical Therapy school, my grand daughter's birthday and Mother's Day all at once. Lots of family and fun.

    • @dcallan812
      @dcallan812 Год назад

      @@leaguekempnerhouse A real celebration then. 👍

  • @deannaoverstreet4146
    @deannaoverstreet4146 Год назад +1

    Get diomatious Earth !

    • @leaguekempnerhouse
      @leaguekempnerhouse  Год назад +1

      I've used that in the past. This may be a good application for it. Hopefully when we get the house completely sealed up the problem will go away.

  • @bobzwife
    @bobzwife Год назад

    What was your favorite property on this year's tour?

    • @leaguekempnerhouse
      @leaguekempnerhouse  Год назад +1

      Of course the McKinney-McDonald house was amazing. They all have special features I love so it's hard to pick a favorite, but I fell in love with the corner stor conversion.

    • @bobzwife
      @bobzwife Год назад

      @@leaguekempnerhouse the beautiful bathrooms in the corner store are amazing!!