I love when people are able to reuse an old property while keeping some of the historic charm. It’s going to be such a beautiful home.

It may not many much to anyone else, but I love the fact that you’re still calling the building a “SCHOOL”. So much respect and luck to you and your family.

@niaj7400

7 ай бұрын

why

@jacksharples5415

7 ай бұрын

@@niaj7400 Because so many old classic buildings have been destroyed and removed from our memories.

That double height laundry area is a great opportunity to add racks for air drying that can come down for use and back up for airing up and out of the way. The mechanism is used often for wheelchair bound closets but would adapt well to this application.

@Schoolhousehomestead

7 ай бұрын

Oo I'll look into this! I've had hanging racks in NY, and have some ideas, but ty!

@kriyayoga98

7 ай бұрын

I’ve seen drying racks often in English homes.

@thtadthtshldntbe

7 ай бұрын

​@@Schoolhousehomesteadwhile thats all open add in a floor drain in that laundry room. If one of those water hoses ever pops even if its 15 years later youll be prepped for it.

@PLS.54

6 ай бұрын

@@Schoolhousehomestead I’ve been curious as to how you’ll address window treatments!

@Schoolhousehomestead

6 ай бұрын

@@PLS.54 That's a problem for future us- but I love sewing! My mom was a seamstress.

Love it, good for you! I’m 70 years old and about 30 years ago I begged and pleaded with my wife to turn an old gas station and garage into a home. The owners only wanted enough money to cover the closing costs. At the time a house restoration guy I knew estimated the cost of construction at about $150k. That seemed too high to my wife and eventually I had to give up the dream. The buildings were razed later. I kept all of the pictures and drawings we’d done and now my wife regrets her reluctance. We recently got ahold of an old lake house and remodeled and updated it. It’s nice and I’m proud but the memories of the old gas station still haunts me. Particularly on nights when I’m having trouble sleeping. Good luck to you.

I love that the school's history is not going unnoticed!

Anyone who grew up in a small rural town has had the dream of turning their school into a house. Love it

Hey you know what, if that building is "dual zone", since your husband is a doctor, if he ever wants to go into "private practice, you can section off a certain section of the building for the practice and even bring in others into the practice as it grows. i.e. nurses, theraperists, etc. Just a suggestion. :)

I have always wanted to buy an old school and turn it into a house; that never happened, so I live vicariously through these kinds of videos LOL. My late husband's uncle and aunt raised 8 kids in a remodeled school. They kept a lot of the original features, including a fire escape slide from the second floor. They covered it and made it a fun slide for the kids. The huge blackboards in the main room were also kept, because they homeschooled. I just fell in love with that house! One downstairs bathroom was made into the boys' bath, and the other one for the girls. The kitchen was actually on the second floor, which I thought was really unusual. But it worked for them!

We had a local school rehabbed for apartments! The builder went to school there and didn't want the stone building torn down! It turned out really nice! He tore it apart and kept all of the doors etc. The apartments are huge and he made carports with walkways for the owners! In Trappe, Pa. suburb of Philadelphia!

@beccagee5905

7 ай бұрын

Great way to preserve a great old building, and creating new homes at the same time.

This looks so fun and inspired. Thanks for bringing us along. Like everyone, I have a suggestion. Once the grading is complete and you know where your garden will be, ask local arborists or chip drop for wood chips. They will compost and improve your soil so when you actually get to put in a garden, you will have a head start.

@Schoolhousehomestead

7 ай бұрын

Thank you!! Great minds- you sound just like my father in law, just put all the leaves on top of the garden in a fenced in little area. :) Didn't think about doing something like that for the whole yard!

This video popped up as a 'suggestion' and the algorithms were right. I love seeing how people turn old unused historical buildings into new creations. I look forward to seeing how it progresses, it looks amazing already!

This is so cool!! Can’t wait to see it all finished.

@Schoolhousehomestead

7 ай бұрын

Thank you!!

I can’t wait to see it as you complete it. Building a home is such a hard but rewarding task. I love how you are taking something old and almost discarded to turn it into a beautiful place to raise your family

I went to school in a Canadian prairie school house very like yours. In that town my family lived in the functioning train station, as my father was the station agent. I still think that was a pretty darn cool childhood and I wish I could have turned that building into a home for my kids to grow up in. I would love that much height in my laundry room. I'd have a huge drying rack that could be raised and lowered on pulleys. :D

You’re so much braver than I am. This is a home that will be in your family for generations. I had my doubts when I saw the first video and how it was. Too far gone to save. I’m glad you saw what it can be.

You guys take the words “old school” to a whole new level! ❤

A massive kitchen, a massive living room, a massive bedroom for the parents and then some comparatively tiny bedrooms for the kids? It never made sense to me to make the parent's bedroom large, that seems like a waste of space, it is usually used to sleep in at night and barely during the day while kids spend a lot of time in their rooms during the day, they play, do homework, learn, listen to music, hang out with friends etc. but so many houses waste a large apart of the available space for an oversized master bedroom with an en suite bathroom when the space could be used much more sensibly.

Thank you for restoring and reusing a building that would otherwise go to the landfill. Our country needs more people like you.

So glad you are saving this place.. i watch another guys channel that purchased a Buster Brown shoe factory.. 70,000 sq ft.. i think that's how I found your channel .. Anyways, thx for bringing us along on another adventure and take care my friends and God Bless...

I don’t live that far away from you… I enjoy watching your progress!

If you have space in the basement, I'd put an apartment for each kid. Now they can be guests/grandparents or even on Airbnb. But I wish I had the space to let my kids know that our house is that--ours the whole family's, not just my husband's and mine, they will not be pressured to move out (though it's fine if they do) and if I could have an apartment for each of them, that could accommodate them with a future partner that would be great. Later, I could move into one of the apartments and their family could move into the main house. My dad was born on a farm that had two houses on it a big house and a small house. And it worked like that. When his older brother got married, my uncle and aunt lived in the small house. When their third child was born and my dad (the youngest was the only one left at home, he and his parents moved into the small house and my uncle's family moved into the big house. This had been going on for several generations, but unfortunately, the lifestyle of the 80s brought it to an end. My grandparents were the last to live in the small house. I feel like families lost their way and I'm so happy that you guys moved back to your hometown and are re-surrecting the big extended family home! Keep up the good work and thanks for putting this on KZread for us to enjoy too.

@terenceseymour-tf8rptassie725

Ай бұрын

often as children become adults and start their own families parents downsize and don't have capacity for the children to visit with their families your suggestion is a good idea

Love the ceiling heights. Would be my dream to do a 10 ft tall collage painting. I wish I had high ceilings and hugh walls. Your green choice is spot on. Beautiful

Hello fellow Hoosier!! This was a dream of mine way back in the day! I’m subscribed and anticipating the videos to come!! I don’t believe you or your children will regret living close to family and out of big cities! The country life is where it’s at!! God bless you and your family!!!

I Love This So Much!! There are so many of these beautiful buildings scattered across Indiana. I’m currently restoring my Grandparents 1847 brick four square that I am blessed to be able to buy back. ♥️♥️♥️ Can’t wait to see your Amazing home. ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

Love that your thinking ahead to look after your folks. 😊

I'm so excited for you guys. I love people keeping the original buildings. History is so important to remember and embrace. It's funny when you say there weren't any bathrooms, my grandfather tells me outhouses were the norm....and that was in the 30's-40's. Well, thank you for the restoration videos. :)

My husband’s very small (100 residents) home town has an old high school similar to yours, but it still has a gym and indoor bathrooms. The town renovated two classrooms and the bathrooms. One classroom has a kitchen and dining area now that can be rented. We use it for our large family gatherings at Thanksgiving and/or Christmas, and the kids can go play in the gym.

@beccagee5905

7 ай бұрын

Great idea to preserve the building, and beneficial the the town residents.

So happy to see you keeping the original look of the building. I LOVE brick.

Beautiful plans and sooooo much work. What a wonderful place for your kids to grow up in.

So jealous of this project. This is gonna be one rad home when you're all done. LOVE ALL THE GREEN!

Sweet little Arlo, at the COOLhouse. He's absolutely right, it's gonna be.

My architect hubby and I are fascinated by your project. So glad you're documenting it!

Oh my, I just now discovered this by accident. Definitely subscribed immediately and look forward to seeing your progress!

ok...just stumbled upon this video and I SO SUBSCRIBED immediately! What a great journey this will be but I wouldn't have bothered if the person doing the video wasn't likeable. LOL...And I immediately thought what a pleasant person with a warm, speaking voice and great common sense. Plus your graciousness towards the parents was another sign that this was a person I'd spend time with. Looking forward to meeting all the cast of characters and of course all the work that will be happening. I suspect we'll all be schooled in the weeks/months to come. Go forth and conquer.

I love that you're renovating that old school into a home. My old high school in Wisconsin was torn down because no one would buy it and fix it up. Great plans! Looking forward to future updates as the build goes on.😊

This is going to be so interesting watching this schoolhouse become a house. There was a show on HGTV that featured old buildings become houses, soda fountains, jails, banks, fire stations, etc. I probably watched every episode.

@rhyfeddu

7 ай бұрын

Do you remember the name of the show? That sounds like a show i'd love!

@shawnaepich5991

6 ай бұрын

That HGTV show has made me want to live in an old corner store and an old school!

So cool. I would have the family room open to the kitchen. It’s so nice to be all together. Then I would make a small morning room for those times someone might want an intimate quiet spaces to read, have a private conversation, meditate…

@kriyayoga98

7 ай бұрын

Yes a family room as part of the kitchen. A place for kids to hang out for homework, TV while cooking is happening.

I'm looking forward to future videos. What an amazing project. I love seeing old buildings refurbished.

@Schoolhousehomestead

7 ай бұрын

Thank you!!

It might be a cool idea to have all the different animals reflected in paintings throughout the house. Turkey painting in the bedroom, cows in the kitchen, sheep in the office etc.

I've only recently found your KZread videos. I quickly run through them all. I've been looking forward to seeing the plans which you've shown here. I love the layout I think it's going to be awesome in the end.

I think it’s so cool how you are honoring the history of the building while making it your own and functional moving forward, love seeing the journey of it!

The mosaics are gorgeous!!! It’s getting there!

At the front door when the plywood comes down put up glass. A breeze way and area to collect sunlight in the winter. Love the basement being so sunny

Such a cool building! It will be an amazing home!!🤗💜

Love seeing your changes! It will be a splendid space to call home!!!

Beautiful old school. The architecture and craftsmanship is spectacular

I've gone down a rabbit hole and I'm not even mad about it. Can't wait to follow along.

I love your plans! Such a fabulous old building.

I live in Springville, Indiana, and recently came across your KZread page. To say I'm obsessed is an understatement. You have really kept the integrity of the school. I wait excitedly for every single new update. ❤❤

I really love this! They just don't make buildings like this anymore so I'm glad you're retaining a lot of its historical charm. Welcome back to Indiana! I live on the southWEST side of Indianapolis near Moorseville, so hey neighbor! I have a friend who lives in Franklin and she loves it there. We belong to a Conservation Club where we camp down in Nineveh, IN, just south of Franklin. Love that area!

I legit had a dream I bought an old school last night! I assume it’s because I really love these videos, thanks for sharing with us. 🫶

Skating rink!! Our full basement growing up was a skating rink till we needed more rooms for us 5 kids. It was amazing!

Most videos are too long, you made the perfect video because you left me wanting more!! thank you for a well-made video

I know where Franklin is. I'm about twenty minutes away. I used to work at franklin college. I was one of the chefs out there. About fifteen years ago. If I didn't have my stroke, I would still be out there. I love that job.. I do know some of the people that lives out there. And I still talk to them. I don't know where your school is. But, I know franklin, indiana is a beautiful place to raise your kids.. I'll be watching your channel to see how your home🏡 looks.(school) Good luck and god bless.#1fan from Indianapolis, Indiana USA 🇺🇸 South East side 🙏 🫶🔔❤️

I have been watching these since you bought the school. Imagine my surprise when I found out you are in MY town! OMG!😮😮❤❤❤❤

I am so invested in the end results. So flipping cool.

That’s going to be very nice. I went to a two room school house, we had PE and played in those big rooms downstairs when we couldn’t go outside. No cafeteria, we brought our lunch and at at our desks - hence the pail rooms where we kept our coats and boots and our lunch “pails”.

Fun project and very glad that it's yours and not mine. I think it's interest how the original school windows were set high off the floor, perhaps to discourage young eyes from gazing at interesting events outside while sitting at their desks. I would love to have all that space, especially downstairs. Please continue with updates as I can hardly wait to see the completion of your new home, as I'm sure you can't either.

I would like to recommend you take a look at Eco-Lawn from Wildflower Farm in Canada for your grass in the backyard. It's slow-growing and drought resistant, so less mowing and maintenance. I mow about every 3 weeks or so.

@Schoolhousehomestead

7 ай бұрын

Oh I am 10000% on board for this, thank you for the rec!!

@KevinCovington5453

7 ай бұрын

WOW that was a Nice Rec!!! Mister Line? You Get NEIGHBOR of the YEAR AWARD! ....Make That CENTURY! Mrs. Grisson, I would LOVE to se you Palladium windows on one side. I think there used to be some,....? I THINK I saw the brickwork outline. But on the other hand, doubtful. @@Schoolhousehomestead

Such a cool project!! I love watching people crazier than me 😂 This is going to look stunning when you're done!

Just so amazing! I hope in the end you'll share final cost and all the details.

What an awesome project. Watching from Central Illinois, thanks for taking us along.

I’m living vicariously through you! Thanks so much for sharing!❤

This is gonna be sooooooooooooooo pretty when it's finished.

I'm from Franklin and know exactly where your home/ school is.l'm so glad your doing something with it.Its going to be so beautiful.

I love the brick walls. My one suggestion is to make the broom closet bigger than you think you'll need. My late aunt had a 1920s house with a very wide broom closet, and it could fit everything. I have a small broom closet and it's a very tight squeeze to get the O Cedar bucket and a cannister vacuum cleaner in it.

Thank you so much for sharing your fascinating renovation of the school house! I grew up in Indiana, and my siblings and I actually started school in a building very similar to this one. The school was in North Manchester, Indiana in 1958. (That ages me! Lol) I love the plans for the apartment downstairs for parents! That used to be the accepted norm, but doesn't happen much anymore! And, just the reason you want a big house? Kudos to you and your husband to celebrate family and friends! Looking forward to your next video!

Keep going!!! This is going to be beautiful can't wait to see it all finished please keep the updates coming in the meantime 🙏

I know that place and I'm happy with what you're doing with it

Lookin great, can’t wait to see more progress

I'm thoroughly enjoying your renovation . . . every detail! But, I must say I'm a little alarmed at your seeming obsession with the color 'Green'. Don't worry . . . I'll get over it. Can't wait for each upcoming episode. Thanks for sharing!

@Schoolhousehomestead

7 ай бұрын

lol no really I just got carried away doing the AI stuff, I will show restraint with green. It's only going to be in the bathroom and living room ceiling. 😂

Put a ceiling above your laundry room your kids will love it for a quiet hang out space when they are 6 years older, put up a ladder, and a hatch, like their indoor treehouse

Wow....alot of space and what a fascinating project and vision. You definitely have an exciting adventure ahead of you. I hope somewhere in the building you have before, during and after framed pictures so your guests truly see the history & transformation of the school into your home. We all see the wow home..but unless you are part of the reno...you have no concept of how it was, who did what and the work. I know for us..having these pictures are extra special especially when those who helped pass away, and grandchildren come along...the memories & stories live on in the pictures on the walls. What a beautiful journey you are on.

@m.service5584

5 ай бұрын

Yes! Frame the original layout!!❤️

One of the few home tours that didn't make me confused or dizzy! Great video!

Thank you for the tour . I’m a 70 year old Hoosier native living in Florida. This school reminds mew of my early years in some schools just like this .👍😀

There are hundreds of rural schools that look the same. Kudos to you for using your success and skills to save this one. Looking forward to watching the journey.

This is the coolest refit , make over , I've seen.. You have definitely come a long way since I last saw a video.. Looking great 👍

Oh how fun, love the kitchen, love the office. Love all the windows…what a great use of this old school…

It’s amazing now but, It’s going to be amazingly beautiful when you are finished.

Your design choices are wonderful! I love the floor tiles. 💕

It is very exciting to watch your progress. Oh the dream to buy an old school house....

Respect for your project! Like to follow the progression. And I see loads of European/NY influences in your ideas. Like it.

Think about having the laundry room door on a pivot hinge. So glad I did that and it’s fun to have a swinging door!

Such a cool place. I’d love to live in a place with so much history

Big project on your hands. Wish you & your family the best of luck & happy memories. Go well. May GOD bless you richly

This project is so intimidating to me! But it's so cool to see you guys put this together! I wish I could fast forward to the future and see the final result! ❤️👏🏻

Beautiful to see all the before plans.Congrats on getting this far from 1st seeing it in an email😍All the best to you and your family on the future memories you will create in your "School HOUSE❤

I'm so excited for you guys. Thank you for the update!❤

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 This house is going to be so fantastic when you finally are able to get it done and move in. Who wouldn't want to live in an old 9K sq foot school??? The best part is doing your best to protect the vintage and history of the building, while also bringing it into the 21st century and making it someplace you will be able to live. It's a massive project, no question, and will take a long time to get done, but will be so worth it in the end. Continued success in making progress, and living with all those humans while to build moves forward!! When you're done with this one, I know where there's another VERY cool 1904 elementary school a couple hundred miles northwest of you in IL, that would also make an incredible house. Just sayin...

So excited to see this! My mother-in-law lives in Shelbyville!

So glad you are saving this beautiful building.

Love this project! Thank you for bringing us along!

Great plans. Love watching your progress.

So cool! Love the passion for preserving the history of the school

I’m from Williamsburg, Indiana and your schools reminds me so much of the elementary school I went to about 54 years ago. This is so much fun to watch. Thanks for sharing!

This will be an awesome home. Thank you for updating us.

I can't wait to see the finished rooms

The idea that you wanted to turn a school into a home got my attention. Being a retired, I tuned in to hear more. I was shocked to hear this was Franklin, Indiana. I was born there 70+ years ago. We moved before I was old enough to remember, but always wanted to visit the area. Loving seeing and hearing about this area.

@Schoolhousehomestead

6 ай бұрын

Franklin is incredible!! Definitely worth a visit back, but I am obviously biased. :D Small world!!

Love the updates! Can't wait to see the finished home/school.

Can't wait to see how you progress...so exciting!