I bought a 120 year old house!

I just jumped into this series by watching the video about replacing the walls. I’ve come to start from the beginning. I think the line you say at the 2 minute mark should be engraved in something and displayed in the home when you are all finished. “Everything is pretty restorable, because nothing is really messed up”

Be careful with asbestos, Laura. Those Eternit shingles on the outside certainly contain asbestos, also the flooring or the glue might contain some. Before you start tearing down things you should get some expert advice!

Whenever I'm struggling with a project, I'm heading over to this series to remind myself that everyone goes through the same phases. Excitement, bottomless hole of additional workload no one was expecting, procrastination, frustration, re-motivation and the same thing all over again. Thank you for taking us along! Love the house.

The owners left it clean regardless of it being old. What a gem, this house is going to be beautiful when it finished.❤️🇬🇧

I am 75 years old, and I watch every one of your videos. This one took me back to my first old house that I was so excited to own. I can tell by your happy face that you feel what I did fifty years ago. I am elated with joy for you, my friend!!! Well done!!

Me and Taylor are so happy for you!! looking forward to watching the series xoxo

My house is also 120, coming next year. It was built in 1903. The horrible insulation on the outside are asbestos tiles! My house has them as well. It is going to be a pain in the "You know what" to have those removed, because spezial precausion methods have to be considered and by german law these tiles are hazardous waste which needs to be dealt with in a special way. Good luck with your mammoth project and greetings from Rose Cottage, Schurwald Forest, Germany. 😊 💖

California architect. Am so glad you found something. The first thing I noticed is the roof which look simple and durable and watertight. That can be the most important to look at first. Hopefully the flashing at the chimney was done well also. The tile floor at the entry is great too and long lasting. Also make sure the skylight flashing does not leak. Maybe have a professional roof person inspect things. Just to make sure you do not have problems later. Old houses if they have good roofs, can last a very long time. But even small leaks can lead to big problems over time. It all happens very quietly and out of sight. All the best to you.

Congratulations! Owning a home is an endless list of projects. You have content for the next 30 years.

Super cool! A lot of work, for sure, but very rewarding in the end! Be careful with the exterior cladding, if I'm not mistaken it's eternit or asbestos cement tiles. I'm not even sure you are allowed to handle it yourself, even with proper PPE :/

We bought something similar in Germany this year, 115 years old. We thought it had parquet but it turned out to be tile - on top of carpet! But upstairs, we've found the floor boards! So there's still hope for downstairs too.

I felt that joy when you discovered the wooden floors. Amazing.

Congratulations on the house! So much fun ahead in restoring it!! Be careful with the "fake" tiles, and the underlayment and linoleum flooring, given their age, they may contain asbestos. Generally not a problem, until you disturb or damage them.

AS a homeowner, I believe I can say that you will now never run out of new material for videos. I'm looking forward to all this work!

Re-watching this just hits different. Troubles aside, it is magical seeing people put the time in to do things well

My wife and I are restoring an old Bahnhof from 1865, I understand your joy at finding the wood flooring under the lenolium. I wish you continued happiness and energy in the months to come.

The house looks amazing. As someone who has renovated several houses I would say 'DO NOT' chemically strip the doors. It would desolve the animal glue that holds them together (ask me how I know🤔). Strip them by hand but be aware that some of the old paint may be lead based, so you'll need a good respirator. The floors will come up lovely, countersink the nails, sand and cork the gaps. Then add the finish of your choice. Look forward to seeing your progress.

Wow - looks great. Can't wait to see all the videos of you renovating and modernising your home. 👍( I assume you will converting most of it into a giant BBQ? 😋)

Not sure how universal the old “who would you love to host at a dinner party” question is. But Laura has got to be one of the most interesting and inspiring people to grace the earth! Going to love to see what her next steps are!

Hey Laura :) Those outside panels that cover the exterior are most likely asbestos and are highly cancerous! Please make sure to wear a mask, goggles, gloves and sufficient clothing when removing them or especially cutting it. It should also be disposed off as “hazardous waste” at your local recycling center. I love the house, have a blast making it yours 🤝🥰🥳