When a Home is Restored

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  • @maribelgarcia2026
    @maribelgarcia20266 ай бұрын

    It brings joy to my heart when I see the beauty of the past be restored and loved, admired in the present!!

  • @rubyoro0

    @rubyoro0

    5 ай бұрын

    That’s just a wannabe replica.

  • @phantom6276

    @phantom6276

    5 ай бұрын

    ​@@rubyoro0still looks pretty good

  • @amyshoneye5455

    @amyshoneye5455

    5 ай бұрын

    Me too ❤ We used to create such Beautiful buildings 😘❤️🙏

  • @aidarsays

    @aidarsays

    5 ай бұрын

    Same

  • @campstark1

    @campstark1

    5 ай бұрын

    It is at our 1863 Church House. Saving a piece of history from New England is worth it for us. Take Care, Laura

  • @mohammedrahman7921
    @mohammedrahman79216 ай бұрын

    Notice how the surrounding area was developed along with the houses 👍

  • @Jake-li7ih

    @Jake-li7ih

    5 ай бұрын

    Yesss this is the comment I came looking for

  • @Amer_ica

    @Amer_ica

    5 ай бұрын

    Gentrification

  • @trvst5938

    @trvst5938

    5 ай бұрын

    @@Amer_icamany business are owned by first generation immigrants and people who took out loans. 🤡💀

  • @olbricky6824

    @olbricky6824

    5 ай бұрын

    ​@@Amer_ica yes because when someone takes a huge risk on renovating an abandoned home that's about the be torn down, that's been sitting for 15 years and because of that effort, others decide to try and revive the area, that's gentrification.

  • @runlikehell4180

    @runlikehell4180

    5 ай бұрын

    Ugly modern buildings shouldn't be allowed on the same street as these masterpieces

  • @LamontFrancis-vh9fr
    @LamontFrancis-vh9frАй бұрын

    The architecture in Detroit is phenomenal. World class.

  • @NoseyNana

    @NoseyNana

    2 күн бұрын

    Totally agree, I can't remember his name now, but I followed him through the fall of Detroit around 2008 & his one man effort w/investors & renovation. Between that & different Urbex people, it was pretty amazing the old craftsmanship.

  • @Refusal2Comply
    @Refusal2Comply4 ай бұрын

    Detroit has such a rich history. It's awesome to see it slowly being restored.

  • @theoriginalmonstermaker

    @theoriginalmonstermaker

    3 ай бұрын

    If only the government took care of its cities FOR the residents rather than despite them.

  • @user-dl1mu7li2x

    @user-dl1mu7li2x

    2 ай бұрын

    It’s beautiful Adam’s family

  • @minervatorres8063

    @minervatorres8063

    2 ай бұрын

    YES👍👍👍👍❤❤❤❤

  • @james_daniels

    @james_daniels

    2 ай бұрын

    @@theoriginalmonstermaker it’s not the governments job. It’s the people’s.

  • @theoriginalmonstermaker

    @theoriginalmonstermaker

    2 ай бұрын

    @@james_daniels yes, except I'm suggesting it SHOULD be. Certainly debatable. But the only reason I NEED a govt is to do the things ppl aren't, for the sake of the people they sap taxes from.

  • @UGuessin
    @UGuessin5 ай бұрын

    Detroit has the most beautiful homes. I’m sure when it was a booming city it was a sight to see

  • @StephenMartinez-ve1ey

    @StephenMartinez-ve1ey

    5 ай бұрын

    It certainly did have beautiful homes not one burned-out house in 1960 the movie houses were palaces

  • @Dan-xx5jq

    @Dan-xx5jq

    5 ай бұрын

    they did! Sadly too many have been lost already!

  • @anavukomanovic3336

    @anavukomanovic3336

    5 ай бұрын

    ❤❤❤

  • @spiritmatter1553

    @spiritmatter1553

    5 ай бұрын

    Detroit used to be called the Paris of the Midwest.

  • @bl3313

    @bl3313

    5 ай бұрын

    It was. I'm (just) old enough to remember when it really was The Motor City.

  • @christineriche6752
    @christineriche67525 ай бұрын

    Early 2000’s we’d drive around Detroit and take pictures of these beautiful forgotten homes. I’m so grateful to see them restored and to know Detroit is healing🙏🏼💙

  • @rajahzia

    @rajahzia

    5 ай бұрын

    Unfortunately, both the economy and the population are going down. 2 houses are the entire story.

  • @christineriche6752

    @christineriche6752

    5 ай бұрын

    @@rajahzia I was just home in the Summer. I thought Detroit looked amazing since moving away 10 years ago 🤷🏼‍♀️

  • @rickyparrilla2426

    @rickyparrilla2426

    5 ай бұрын

    Amen.❤

  • @ivanvasilevskii

    @ivanvasilevskii

    5 ай бұрын

    Mb you have some of those pictures posted somewhere? I love these buildings so much!

  • @magnusgranskau7487

    @magnusgranskau7487

    5 ай бұрын

    @@ivanvasilevskiigo on google maps, street view. and go on the options. then you will be able to see all the older timelines of an area. its pretty cool to see how areas change over the decades

  • @aj-yi6os
    @aj-yi6os2 ай бұрын

    Thank you to whomever restored these historic homes 😊😊😊

  • @Tapioca674
    @Tapioca674Ай бұрын

    I wish more people could see these old homes in person. They’re fantastic! Detroit was once “the Paris of the West”, and you can see it in these homes.

  • @jenniferdougdebnar2286
    @jenniferdougdebnar22865 ай бұрын

    Beautiful homes! I would rather live in an older home than the cheap pre-fabbed homes that are going up everywhere! We are finally financially able to start remodeling our 1938 home. You did a great job!

  • @StephenMartinez-ve1ey

    @StephenMartinez-ve1ey

    5 ай бұрын

    True man of craftsmanship expertise Built That Home. When the lumber Barron's lived in downtown Detroit. And a lot of lumber was not only imported but a lot of it was grown in the u.p.of Michigan

  • @Pommesbube123

    @Pommesbube123

    5 ай бұрын

    Nicht in Deutschland.

  • @JoaninFlorida

    @JoaninFlorida

    5 ай бұрын

    There were blocks and blocks of houses as beautiful as these.

  • @tonyherdina9142

    @tonyherdina9142

    5 ай бұрын

    I'd be afraid that it's haunted.

  • @lenniecarter2998

    @lenniecarter2998

    5 ай бұрын

    U77 n​@@StephenMartinez-ve1ey

  • @mansthecyber
    @mansthecyber5 ай бұрын

    This is what I do for a living. Feels good that someone appreciates our work!

  • @SpringNotes

    @SpringNotes

    5 ай бұрын

    Thank you !

  • @isabellrc

    @isabellrc

    5 ай бұрын

    Praises up for you. Too many beautiful works of art, as in old homes are going by the wayside.

  • @Kelly_Ben

    @Kelly_Ben

    5 ай бұрын

    THANK YOU!! As someone who has restored two 200+ year old homes, America has so little physical history left, we need a many people as possible trying to preserve it.

  • @crystalm4324

    @crystalm4324

    5 ай бұрын

    It’s like seeing my dream doll house in real life… I definitely would’ve tried everything to save these buildings as well.

  • @melaniedrohan659

    @melaniedrohan659

    5 ай бұрын

    They don’t make them like they used to!

  • @WaryDoughnut200
    @WaryDoughnut2002 ай бұрын

    We gotta stop tearing down these beauties. I’m glad this one was saved.

  • @Frostified

    @Frostified

    14 күн бұрын

    Go save some then...

  • @WaryDoughnut200

    @WaryDoughnut200

    14 күн бұрын

    @@Frostified you know what that’s a great idea. Let me dip into my rainy day fund then. Oh wait I’m 22 and work my ass off just to make ends meet. 🤦‍♂️

  • @Frostified

    @Frostified

    14 күн бұрын

    @@WaryDoughnut200 Yup, me as well.

  • @bugpal

    @bugpal

    10 күн бұрын

    Most of these houses in this area of Detroit didn't have to be torn down, they kind of just fell down. 😂 But yeah, lots of them are fixed up. Detroit is actually full of old homes like this, scattered all over, fixed up and occupied. Am I telling you news, or do you live here also?

  • @Frostified

    @Frostified

    10 күн бұрын

    @@bugpal Oh yeah, they rotted for decades

  • @matthewhurst2256
    @matthewhurst22562 ай бұрын

    🙌 yes we need to preserve buildings and homes instead of tearing them down!! Thank you for giving this beautiful house another chance!! You could tell it has great bones!! You can’t build those houses anymore!!

  • @juttaweise

    @juttaweise

    2 ай бұрын

    there should be a law that forbids demolishing houses which are historical! We have that here in Germany. And people get financial aid when they restore them!

  • @bryanh8508
    @bryanh85085 ай бұрын

    These old homes were pure craftsmanship that stood the test of time. Absolutely beautiful. So many more would be saved but the costs to renovate is astronomical. Thanks to those that can afford it. ❤

  • @Isabella66Gracen

    @Isabella66Gracen

    5 ай бұрын

    And kudos to those with the talents and patience to do the job themselves. I've seen so many on youtube. And I'm in awe.

  • @bluegirl2902

    @bluegirl2902

    5 ай бұрын

    ​@@Isabella66Gracen well said.

  • @lisacurrier1504

    @lisacurrier1504

    5 ай бұрын

    TELL me about it...our 1909 Victorian is a work in progress...😏

  • @bryanh8508

    @bryanh8508

    5 ай бұрын

    @@lisacurrier1504 thank you for every bit of that progress!! 😊

  • @NATIVESUNSETS65

    @NATIVESUNSETS65

    5 ай бұрын

    To bring them up to todays codes is extremely exspensive , especially those old Victorians.

  • @ramonamoore62
    @ramonamoore625 ай бұрын

    It makes my heart sing to see these wonderful old homes restored back to their glory. I know it's expensive but so worth it.

  • @user-me4ep9iu1o

    @user-me4ep9iu1o

    5 ай бұрын

    Does anyone know who did the restoration work on this house? ❤️

  • @381delirius

    @381delirius

    5 ай бұрын

    It makes my heart murmur

  • @ruwithlee1970

    @ruwithlee1970

    5 ай бұрын

    And some people call that gentrification I call it just improving a crappy neighborhood!

  • @user-ps6pc7tw1k

    @user-ps6pc7tw1k

    5 ай бұрын

    I would much rather own that house for retored then some new construction prefab POS

  • @annet6060

    @annet6060

    5 ай бұрын

    They are built better than todays homes,,,

  • @JeanBray-cj3lu
    @JeanBray-cj3lu3 ай бұрын

    thank you for rescuing those regal beauties!!! absolutely beautiful work❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @CherylMotherofSeven
    @CherylMotherofSeven3 ай бұрын

    I wish they would do this for all of our older structures. They have so much to give if someone could restore them to their former beauty ❤

  • @Frostified

    @Frostified

    14 күн бұрын

    You are also the "they" ...

  • @user-sk8ts3cj7f
    @user-sk8ts3cj7f5 ай бұрын

    You can’t beat the character of an older house. Thanks to those with the passion and dedication to restore these beauties.

  • @doncahooti

    @doncahooti

    5 ай бұрын

    "passion and dedication " decoded means RICH INVESTORS.

  • @user-qq2mo1ek2r

    @user-qq2mo1ek2r

    5 ай бұрын

    ​@@doncahootiThey may not need to be so rich though. Houses like this will have been bought incredibly cheaply, so restoration may be reasonably priced.

  • @doncahooti

    @doncahooti

    5 ай бұрын

    @@user-qq2mo1ek2r - ya think ? You know what's involved ? And if there is a code involved ?

  • @meep2253

    @meep2253

    5 ай бұрын

    @@doncahooti I am currently fixing a home from 1961 and I’m not a rich investor 😂

  • @beer1for2break3fast4

    @beer1for2break3fast4

    5 ай бұрын

    @@user-qq2mo1ek2r The house may be cheap but the restoration is certainly not.

  • @carmeneckmann8681
    @carmeneckmann86815 ай бұрын

    This is so touching! Thank-You for saving these houses and making them HOMES! 💜

  • @victorhopper6774

    @victorhopper6774

    5 ай бұрын

    very expensive to heat. i live in one and the 10 foot ceilings have a hidden cost.

  • @mirroredworld
    @mirroredworld12 күн бұрын

    Older homes were built to last and this is living proof! Great Job to the ones who restored this Gorgeous home!!!!!

  • @SlimAdventures
    @SlimAdventures4 ай бұрын

    Detroit is a beautiful city. Very rich in history. Great to drive around and see all the construction being done. The city is definitely on the come up

  • @1972Ray

    @1972Ray

    2 ай бұрын

    Believe it or not Baltimore has some amazing old architecture.

  • @bajorekjon

    @bajorekjon

    29 күн бұрын

    Not really

  • @annebartells777
    @annebartells7775 ай бұрын

    What a beautiful home. I'm glad it got restored. Houses that are built today have absolutely no character. This home is history

  • @ArmyWolves

    @ArmyWolves

    4 ай бұрын

    Plus the stories and memories across multiple generations can be amazing especially if the home remains within one family.

  • @athrahasis

    @athrahasis

    4 ай бұрын

    the house to his left..pure disaster

  • @watermelonlover745

    @watermelonlover745

    4 ай бұрын

    I agree

  • @luckyaustin

    @luckyaustin

    4 ай бұрын

    ​@@athrahasis a metal cube 😂😂

  • @luckyaustin

    @luckyaustin

    4 ай бұрын

    Detroit has no soul

  • @user-do4nd3sl4h
    @user-do4nd3sl4h5 ай бұрын

    As an Interior Designer, these are not just buildings or houses - these are works of art by the people who designed them - they have character and value as a part of our history. So glad they were saved and have families in them

  • @erzincanli

    @erzincanli

    5 ай бұрын

    Wherever in the world these kind of houses should be preserved

  • @millsykooksy4863

    @millsykooksy4863

    5 ай бұрын

    I wish we valued people as much as things

  • @erzincanli

    @erzincanli

    5 ай бұрын

    @@millsykooksy4863 Unfortunately I cannot design people's consciences

  • @elizabethnievesglez5980

    @elizabethnievesglez5980

    5 ай бұрын

    It would be to see the interior distribution of the house, back in the day, not now.

  • @katrinaeldridge5152
    @katrinaeldridge51524 ай бұрын

    Thank god ! And all the people that helped with this! These homes are absolutely beautiful

  • @cynthiaashbaker1956
    @cynthiaashbaker19562 ай бұрын

    It's so wonderful to see these beautiful old homes saved. God bless those who are able to do this!

  • @rickyparrilla2426
    @rickyparrilla24265 ай бұрын

    I wish everyone had the heart to save many homes from the past. They do not build them like that anymore. Look how beautiful those houses are when they are given some real love. Thank you to whom ever saved them.❤😊

  • @SpringNotes

    @SpringNotes

    5 ай бұрын

    So true. I'd imagine it would be so expensive to rebuild to the past standard.

  • @Tophat.216

    @Tophat.216

    5 ай бұрын

    Enyine notice how the roof of the house was always in grate condition???

  • @areswalker5647

    @areswalker5647

    5 ай бұрын

    From the past?! Bro that's a 20yo house, where I live those are the NEW ones 😂 😅

  • @gmw1635

    @gmw1635

    5 ай бұрын

    Exactly

  • @snezhanak6821

    @snezhanak6821

    5 ай бұрын

    @@areswalker5647 you are lucky! 😊

  • @user-en7xx9wq7p
    @user-en7xx9wq7p5 ай бұрын

    Im old now, but Detroit was once very beautiful. You truly need to preserve and protect these old neighborhoods. It isn't about glass and chrome. Detroit was about the people. Good job, inspiring to see

  • @JoaninFlorida

    @JoaninFlorida

    5 ай бұрын

    It is disgusting what feral humans and corrupt Democrats can do to a once fabulous city. I'm a 5th generation Detroiter and I'm totally angry.

  • @linda6987

    @linda6987

    5 ай бұрын

    There are sections in towns just like this, not only in Detroit but across the country.

  • @doncahooti

    @doncahooti

    5 ай бұрын

    @@linda6987 - yes but they kick out all the little houses and dozens of folks living there and build twenty story high rises for thousands of richer folks.

  • @fayebell4716

    @fayebell4716

    5 ай бұрын

    People wouldn't believe the beauty of all the homes in St. Louis, almost every home in a 15 min radius is like this! Sadly probably half are either abandoned or in horrible shape 😥

  • @reneerene7842
    @reneerene78422 ай бұрын

    Beautiful!! A little bit of love and care transformed this home!

  • @MCSmith-xv7vn
    @MCSmith-xv7vn15 күн бұрын

    I was born in Detroit . half my life lived in the city and near by. Detroit is not just coming back. it is back and never left❤❤❤👍👍👍

  • @wigglywoo8899
    @wigglywoo88995 ай бұрын

    This made me cry....i love seeing old homes continue to be lived in and enjoyed. ❤

  • @grnpeepers2683

    @grnpeepers2683

    5 ай бұрын

    Me too! A cryball in my throat & happy tears!🥹

  • @Casteeyo...

    @Casteeyo...

    5 ай бұрын

    Oh stop your crying you big baby 👶 Jk yes it's truly a Beauty

  • @candacebaughman420

    @candacebaughman420

    5 ай бұрын

    Agreed!😊

  • @JoaninFlorida

    @JoaninFlorida

    5 ай бұрын

    I've been crying for the past 70 years watching this city decline into ruins. Billions of tax dollars were stolen to make this mess.

  • @argentorangeok6224

    @argentorangeok6224

    5 ай бұрын

    ​@@JoaninFloridaWho do you vote for now?

  • @smw4628
    @smw46285 ай бұрын

    There are so many beautiful homes in Detroit that were just abandoned. It's a shame what's happened to this once great city.

  • @nitab5039

    @nitab5039

    5 ай бұрын

    It’s healing and getting better. One day at a time. When it comes to anything in life healing takes time.

  • @ayabokti161

    @ayabokti161

    5 ай бұрын

    One guess 🙄

  • @Miniver765

    @Miniver765

    5 ай бұрын

    That's what voting blue no matter who will get you, a burned out and completely trashed urban hellscape.

  • @Longecko

    @Longecko

    5 ай бұрын

    White flight ✈️ do you see any black carpenters fixing anything ...... I'll wait cuz I'm here every day and have never seen a black carpenter in the black community

  • @karenplater8491
    @karenplater849113 күн бұрын

    Such a good job love to see old homes bought back to life

  • @whatsupjess7540
    @whatsupjess75402 ай бұрын

    ❤❤❤ I love the way they restored and still stand through the years! 🥰 The new owner may god bless. 🙏🏻

  • @rogerroger3383
    @rogerroger33835 ай бұрын

    Even abandoned it had so much character. It would have been a shame to demolish it. I'm glad someone appreciated its beauty.

  • @theresagibas1875
    @theresagibas18755 ай бұрын

    The house is lovely. It probably will outlive the modern houses around it looking proud. 🙏❤️

  • @violetscreaming
    @violetscreaming10 күн бұрын

    It’s such a shame because a lot of the architecture in Detroit is so decorative and detailed. It’s is just so divine. I would love for a house with such delectable and delicately defined details.

  • @user-ev8fn1nj2m
    @user-ev8fn1nj2m2 ай бұрын

    Oh how frkn cool so happy we can save them! They were once someone's pride n joy! ROCK ON

  • @student1621
    @student16215 ай бұрын

    God bless all those who restore abandoned homes to the point where they grace the communities! Keep up the good work. It is worth it.

  • @3monsters014

    @3monsters014

    5 ай бұрын

    Detroit would get a lot more people buying and restoring if they didn't get you a short time line to restore it and demand all the funds to do so be immediately available. If you have that dinero immediately, then most will do it in a safe community.

  • @doncahooti

    @doncahooti

    5 ай бұрын

    maybe if you don't spend too much . but it costs alot : you'll probly need to dig a new septic if there's no street sewer system . Probly needs all the plumbing redone. -n

  • @vickilee2185

    @vickilee2185

    5 ай бұрын

    Bless you for saving this home. Must have many stories to tell. Hope your trend keeps going. Enjoy.

  • @DoubleDogDare54

    @DoubleDogDare54

    5 ай бұрын

    It's Chinese investors.

  • @moonfairy74

    @moonfairy74

    5 ай бұрын

    That whole block would have been mowed over in a flash where I'm from!😢 Outside investors are just destroying all the history here since 2020.

  • @user-uk8vh6bw8d
    @user-uk8vh6bw8d5 ай бұрын

    Seeing the last pic .. with it decorated for Xmas in a Victorian fashion.. gave me a big smile ❤ .. thank u for sharing

  • @ChickenPermission617

    @ChickenPermission617

    5 ай бұрын

    Right? I love when people decorate in a way that compliments the style of home. I bet if it snowed while the decorations were up it looked like a Christmas card 🥹❤️

  • @user-uk8vh6bw8d

    @user-uk8vh6bw8d

    5 ай бұрын

    @@ChickenPermission617 I couldn’t agree more .. I always wanted a old big house and my husband and I bought one a few months ago .. built in 1868 I hung real garland and all white lights ❣️it’s a dream come true for me .. especially since I was raised very poor .

  • @TheTrill334
    @TheTrill334Ай бұрын

    Detroit is making a comeback . This year the population of Detroit has grew for the first time since 1965. Hearing the motown music and seeing the reviving of Detroit makes me cry because Detroit was once the powerhouse of America. Yall endured

  • @NewportRed100s
    @NewportRed100s9 күн бұрын

    Detroit is the most beautiful city and you can’t change my mind.

  • @tedtimmis8135
    @tedtimmis81355 ай бұрын

    Back in the 80s in law school, I used to drive through the Brush District (near downtown Detroit) and know this house very well. Happily, many houses in this area have been beautifully restored.

  • @seanpetaia

    @seanpetaia

    5 ай бұрын

    Is it beautiful wasn’t ?? Because for my POV is was beautiful

  • @tedtimmis8135

    @tedtimmis8135

    5 ай бұрын

    @@seanpetaia Yes. The transformation of this house and the Brush District is pretty amazing.

  • @instinctivelychelsea2905

    @instinctivelychelsea2905

    5 ай бұрын

    That's so nice to hear I grew up in a Victorian house and I LOVED it. We drove passed it years and years later and the people who had bought it took even better care of it than we did , looked awesome we all cried..

  • @rickyparrilla2426

    @rickyparrilla2426

    5 ай бұрын

    I'm happy to hear Detroit is getting fixed up. That city has so much history to it. I heard Florence Ballard old home is being fixed also which is great to hear.❤

  • @rickyparrilla2426

    @rickyparrilla2426

    5 ай бұрын

    ​@@instinctivelychelsea2905 That's lovely to hear. I've never been to Detroit but I'm familiar with some of the history. It has a lot of good history. I saw some videos a few years back of all the abandoned homes and it made me so sad. It's wonderful to hear that people are buying homes there and fixing it up instead of tearing them down. I love those old houses. ❤

  • @marivega3294
    @marivega32945 ай бұрын

    I've always wanted a victorian home. So glad those houses have been brought back to life 😊

  • @juliearmfield2634

    @juliearmfield2634

    5 ай бұрын

    Oh yes they have so much beautiful character to them. ❤

  • @jacksmith7576

    @jacksmith7576

    5 ай бұрын

    Its Tartarian... Not Victorian... the Controllers have erased the Old previous civilization that was taken by a world wide mudflood... these are all half buried... and were already restored. Note the Fissad grey plaster work on bottom

  • @juliearmfield2634

    @juliearmfield2634

    5 ай бұрын

    @@jacksmith7576 wow i learned something new. Thank you for sharing. 😀

  • @jacksmith7576

    @jacksmith7576

    5 ай бұрын

    @@juliearmfield2634 Jon Levi... is my favorite you tube channel. Your welcome.

  • @jacksmith7576

    @jacksmith7576

    5 ай бұрын

    They are probably around 400 years old

  • @chuckbeedle1983
    @chuckbeedle19832 ай бұрын

    i live accros the water from Detroit and its a darnn shame what has happened to all those beautiful homes. As a child they were a beautiful site to see. Corruption killed Detroit

  • @juttaweise

    @juttaweise

    2 ай бұрын

    one can only save history by having a law that forbids demolition of buildings which are around 100y old considered historical. In Germany we would not have houses that are from the middle ages if there was not this law!

  • @doctorgoldbud1321
    @doctorgoldbud1321Ай бұрын

    Seems like that one house brought back the neighborhood, I'm glad to see the house is continuing to live,

  • @campstark1
    @campstark15 ай бұрын

    Yay Thank you. My hubby and I are restoring an old church built in 1862 in New Hampshire..such character , stained glass windows..true craftsmen built these antiquities many years ago. Thank you for standing by these priceless unique 1 of a kind homes. Yay! Laura from NH

  • @christinaaa_xo

    @christinaaa_xo

    5 ай бұрын

    Wow! I bet that church is incredible! Good luck on restoring the church!

  • @campstark1

    @campstark1

    5 ай бұрын

    @@christinaaa_xo It does sweetie..Robert and I are happy to save history..in NH sometime..plan to stop by.

  • @campstark1

    @campstark1

    5 ай бұрын

    Thank you If you visit NH.Milton, NH..Church House on a hill. Still has scaffoling around the bell tower. It is a slow work in progress. I appreciate your comment. Love, Laura

  • @SueP-jg9vx

    @SueP-jg9vx

    6 күн бұрын

    But who pays people to do this? Or are you flipping? In Detroit, will it sell? I don't understand

  • @user-wg7xs3jw9h
    @user-wg7xs3jw9h5 ай бұрын

    There are soo many gorgeous old abandoned homes in Detroit..many still have the extraordinary wood work done by expert craftsmen back in the day ❤❤❤

  • @ronnieroberts9478
    @ronnieroberts94782 ай бұрын

    Keep saving our past once it’s gone it’s gone thank you

  • @Sweden_Gaming8416
    @Sweden_Gaming841616 күн бұрын

    This is one of the few times u actually see a good story about a house in Detroit. Most of them are houses getting abandoned maybe burned down and then demolished.

  • @bda529
    @bda5296 ай бұрын

    As an electrician who always tries his hardest to make sure that the house becomes a home for someone, it's disheartening for me how many homes become built only for them to be demolished in like 2-3 years. Glad this one had a different date and was brought back to life.

  • @melhawk6284

    @melhawk6284

    6 ай бұрын

    Brave soul. Electricity hurts if you do it wrong!

  • @LavendarCoffee

    @LavendarCoffee

    5 ай бұрын

    🩵true.

  • @iflick7235

    @iflick7235

    5 ай бұрын

    You don't understand. This is Detroit. Check back in 3 years.

  • @rdj6362
    @rdj63625 ай бұрын

    It's gaves me joy to see this old historical house preserved and restored!!

  • @Ms.V-DETROITOldSchoolSty-iy1tl
    @Ms.V-DETROITOldSchoolSty-iy1tl2 ай бұрын

    You know, people are always shown in movies the bad or ugly side of Detroit "The D", but if you're born and reared here, you know of the better sides. I was born here and will be here up until my last breath of life. There is NO city or people that is like The Great Detroit!! I love, love, love it. And always will!! I'm a senior citizen now, but can still remember playing outside till the street lights came on in my northend neighborhood on Lumpkin St. bet. Robinwood & Grixdale. Such great memories, such great friends and neighbors!! Love Detroit. Ms. Vee❤😢😊

  • @bethwhite2857
    @bethwhite285712 күн бұрын

    Another beautiful home in Detroit.. when i was a kid we used to drive to Belle isle every Easter and look at the homes.. My aunt lived in a house like that down town ish.

  • @FlowerPower-bl7qp
    @FlowerPower-bl7qp5 ай бұрын

    Just looking at those houses there's something special about them. Great to see someone with money noticed the houses & saved them. Beautiful homes

  • @parrandaparanormale4002

    @parrandaparanormale4002

    5 ай бұрын

    They went for 1$.

  • @susanmiller2414

    @susanmiller2414

    5 ай бұрын

    It isn’t always about money, but also a vision and appreciation for history.

  • @patriciawilson2013
    @patriciawilson20135 ай бұрын

    Old homes like these to me have an inner soul. Cuz those folks who worked on them were artisan craftsman and they put their souls into their work thus doing the same to the homes they worked on. Houses like these are beautiful when made and when old and abandoned. And when rebuilt they are brought back to life again. ❤

  • @edilmav.m2498
    @edilmav.m24982 сағат бұрын

    They're so beautiful! Why could people abandon their beautiful home? 😢

  • @jaxie6353
    @jaxie63535 ай бұрын

    My house was built in 1925. I have the original furnace. 98 years old and still kicking it I love when people REVIVE, OLDER HOME's. They have so much character, and built to last forever. I know I've been blessed with my 98 year old home She's 99. Happy birthday my place I call home, raised my son's. I've been blessed

  • @Mario_1031

    @Mario_1031

    4 ай бұрын

    That’s so sweet ❤️

  • @weegeedoll64

    @weegeedoll64

    4 ай бұрын

    DAYUM MY HOME WAS BULIT ON 1991😭

  • @justauser

    @justauser

    3 ай бұрын

    Sure but we can't have an original furnace in Canada, too cold and with the carbon tax it would be exhorbant

  • @Goz969

    @Goz969

    3 ай бұрын

    Holy shit, 99? And I thought my childhood home built in '86 was old.

  • @Str8OuttaTheBluez

    @Str8OuttaTheBluez

    3 ай бұрын

    My house was built in 1932, and we absolutely LOVE it! ❤

  • @CaboVerdeish
    @CaboVerdeish5 ай бұрын

    This made me really happy to know someone cared to save apart of history. These are beautiful homes.❤

  • @Ari2cool4us
    @Ari2cool4us3 ай бұрын

    It’s so beautiful. I’m happy the houses were restored, because now more people and grow up and build so many memories in these houses!

  • @kathleencolwell8947
    @kathleencolwell8947Ай бұрын

    What a wonderful story. Those houses are wonderful.

  • @user-xf1eb3xm6u
    @user-xf1eb3xm6u5 ай бұрын

    It's so nice to see these homes like this saved!! Great job!!

  • @Caterina...3
    @Caterina...35 ай бұрын

    Back in the day, these grand ladies were considered mansions. They were built for the automobile company executives. When they sent our manufacturing to other countries, the houses were either lost due to the inability to make mortgage payments or abandoned. It will be nice to see more of these beautiful grand ladies brought back to their former glory! Perhaps an entire block of them! Please continue to post more of these!

  • @SHSNJROTC
    @SHSNJROTC22 күн бұрын

    Hearts and Souls are with you Detroit ❤ the good people in that city deserve to unlock its beauty… glad to see it coming back!

  • @DCecil21
    @DCecil212 ай бұрын

    These old homes in Detroit are absolutely stunning when restored. I wish more of them would have been and would still be. I drive for Uber and Lyft in Detroit and I see them often. I aspire to save one myself someday.

  • @vilmasandoval1356
    @vilmasandoval13565 ай бұрын

    This house shouldn’t be abandoned.😢 We are many people without the possibility of buying a house and rent is turning highly expensive that’s insane 😢 Thanks to those who restored them and give them life and dignity so they can be beautiful again 🏠

  • @whit9987

    @whit9987

    5 ай бұрын

    I agree, but not many people want to move to Detroit anymore haha

  • @bluedouchemark4685

    @bluedouchemark4685

    5 ай бұрын

    I wonder why it was abandoned? Does anyone want to hazard a guess? lol

  • @madamedennis6726
    @madamedennis67265 ай бұрын

    I'm from Detroit, it's been heartbreaking to see the neighborhoods look like war zones. This makes my heart so, so happy!! Would love to see inside!!

  • @FaTBoYs_GaMInG_N_NoNsEnSe

    @FaTBoYs_GaMInG_N_NoNsEnSe

    4 ай бұрын

    Hopefully they can do the same to the rest of the city and bring back it's glory Hopefully this gives people hope and inspiration stay blessed

  • @thecomedypilot5894

    @thecomedypilot5894

    4 ай бұрын

    Stop. Voting. Democrat.

  • @Janique2100

    @Janique2100

    4 ай бұрын

    Detroit hat eine aufregende Geschichte. Ich mag Detroit, ich war schon vier Mal in Detroit gewesen und komme wieder 😊

  • @briclare

    @briclare

    4 ай бұрын

    @@thecomedypilot5894bruh what

  • @thecomedypilot5894

    @thecomedypilot5894

    4 ай бұрын

    @@briclare What?

  • @kassandramccoy8344
    @kassandramccoy834425 күн бұрын

    Respect changed the whole neighborhood greater job💕💕💕✌️🏾

  • @mewregaurdhissyfit7733
    @mewregaurdhissyfit77332 ай бұрын

    I dont know why gorgeous homes from yesteryear are left to rot. They all should be kept rock solid and livable.

  • @grantbos5967
    @grantbos59675 ай бұрын

    Detroit has been through some horrific times. To see these jewels of its past come roaring back proves Detroit is on the right track for its future. Good to see it.

  • @CH-1984

    @CH-1984

    5 ай бұрын

    If I remember right it was (Police Chief?) James Craig that didn't let the city fall in 2020. He's looking to serve the people again, God bless him!

  • @caseyrose1327
    @caseyrose13275 ай бұрын

    Beautiful! Glad they were saved. Houses were built different back then. I love old architecture.♥️

  • @drmcki64

    @drmcki64

    5 ай бұрын

    They were also built better back then! Better wood, better craftsmanship, and beautiful architecture.

  • @caseyrose1327

    @caseyrose1327

    5 ай бұрын

    @@drmcki64 that is what I meant to say. Now, houses are all the same or similar to ones down the street. I had a friend who bought a house before it was built and when it was done, there were so many issues. Things put on upside down, not working. I love the character of old houses...they usually have good bones and are solid.

  • @worshipwhilewewait
    @worshipwhilewewait4 ай бұрын

    That's the MOTOR CITY SPIRIT! NEVER give up. NEVER give in. NEVER let the enemy say that You can't do that cuz You WILL! DETROIT - MY HOMETOWN and VERY VERY PROUD to be a part of You!!!!!!!!!

  • @robertstewart1223
    @robertstewart1223Ай бұрын

    Two words for you. Mike Duggan. I watched this guy turn everything he ever touched into gold. I've never seen a man with a better track record. To see he is still holding office in 2024 means Detroit knows it too.

  • @tommitchener4693
    @tommitchener46935 ай бұрын

    Absolutely beautiful if only more people would do this,we need to save some of these beautiful old property's.

  • @cincin4515

    @cincin4515

    5 ай бұрын

    It takes a lot of money which is why previous attempts failed.

  • @michellewalters4484

    @michellewalters4484

    5 ай бұрын

    properties. 🙏🙏🤗

  • @MarkHarper-ek8ss

    @MarkHarper-ek8ss

    5 ай бұрын

    What's the ghetto area that the people that live around there one block away or two block away can't afford housing because the house is probably cost $600,000 or

  • @michellewalters4484

    @michellewalters4484

    5 ай бұрын

    @@MarkHarper-ek8ss Who cares? A private party did the renovation....

  • @angelasanchez4413

    @angelasanchez4413

    5 ай бұрын

    That has alway been the pricey area of Detroit until the recession

  • @grnpeepers2683
    @grnpeepers26835 ай бұрын

    Oh! This makes my heart so happy!! We're such a disposable country that we're losing so much of our history. So that's why I'm elated when someone does restore, bring back, & treasure our history.

  • @ginamaples3571
    @ginamaples357115 күн бұрын

    Mayor duggan of Detroit has been one of the best assets ever to come to the motor City.❤❤❤

  • @beentheredonethat3624
    @beentheredonethat3624Ай бұрын

    Detroit, my mother's beloved hometown. So very glad it's getting it's shit together, getting stronger and RESTORING its glorious past!!

  • @shaneencalade4988
    @shaneencalade49885 ай бұрын

    They are such beautiful homes but unfortunately so many have been destroyed. This is a prime example of how beautiful/cool/classic and wonderful they can be. Detroit had some of the most beautiful neighborhoods and manisons in the country at one time.

  • @Cynnas

    @Cynnas

    5 ай бұрын

    Not destroyed but left uncared for to rot beyond repair. Then they cry "Gentrification!" when certain people do fix up the ones still standing.

  • @kaioiamo1503

    @kaioiamo1503

    5 ай бұрын

    They have been destroyed? By whom? 👉🏿

  • @kaioiamo1503

    @kaioiamo1503

    5 ай бұрын

    Well this thread surely has a theme. 👉🏿👉🏿

  • @shaneencalade4988

    @shaneencalade4988

    5 ай бұрын

    @kaioiamo1503 They've been destroyed by time and economics. People moved when the factorys closed. They became rented and left behind to fall in. There is no theme.... it is what it is. The shit starts falling down and the city gets rid of them.

  • @cathywertz
    @cathywertz5 ай бұрын

    That house is probably so happy someone finally took care of it! They did a beautiful job too! ❤😊

  • @blackpuppy5645

    @blackpuppy5645

    5 ай бұрын

    It costs MONEY to build and maintain homes

  • @jonathonr4397

    @jonathonr4397

    5 ай бұрын

    The house is happy ?

  • @talia6442

    @talia6442

    5 ай бұрын

    @@jonathonr4397It’s personification…

  • @gisforgrow9348
    @gisforgrow934826 күн бұрын

    Born and raised in Detroit in 1982 I’ve been through it all in that city I moved out in 2015 and I know all the houses you show very well and it brings so much joy to me to see my city come back to life . Thank you for this content 🙏🏼🔥🫡

  • @misskriss848
    @misskriss8488 сағат бұрын

    I love thos channel. Ot brings tears to my eyes to make old things new again, as it latter days will be better than it's former. Someone(s) has great vision.

  • @s.peters2866
    @s.peters28665 ай бұрын

    I've been watching a few restoration videos of homes in Detroit. The homes were gorgeous, beautiful brick architecture. In its day Detroit must have been a beautiful place to live.

  • @jbeyers84

    @jbeyers84

    5 ай бұрын

    Before Democratization most major areas were beautiful to live.

  • @GeomaxxingBlackpill

    @GeomaxxingBlackpill

    5 ай бұрын

    Before all The blacks showed up

  • @s.peters2866

    @s.peters2866

    5 ай бұрын

    @@GeomaxxingBlackpill well aren't you a charming racist. You look like an incels 😆😆😆

  • @petelancaster6715

    @petelancaster6715

    5 ай бұрын

    @@jbeyers84All major urban areas that are considered beautiful are Democratic cities. Even in deep-red states, the cities are blue. Red areas are generally rural, low-income, and comprised of uneducated individuals.

  • @petelancaster6715

    @petelancaster6715

    5 ай бұрын

    @@GeomaxxingBlackpillMAGA racists show up like cockroaches to any online comment thread.

  • @kevinmalda3182
    @kevinmalda31825 ай бұрын

    This is what it means to make America great again. It doesn't have to be about politics. Its about citizens wanting to make a positive difference in their community, to save the past, to look to the future. Words of appreciation to those involved in the house restorations.

  • @RavenWolfDrum69

    @RavenWolfDrum69

    5 ай бұрын

    But it starts with politics. Vote red not blue. Red is strength blue is depression

  • @renneedwards9826
    @renneedwards98264 ай бұрын

    I drove past homes like this in 2010… I left Detroit depressed and disappointed. I’m so glad to see the IMPROVEMENT of this community. 💯👀💅🏾

  • @Davideo860
    @Davideo8605 ай бұрын

    Seeing that really brought joy to my heart. God bless to those that restored. A beautiful home.

  • @jamesr8584

    @jamesr8584

    5 ай бұрын

    It looks like the type of house that might be haunted.

  • @AEOrchard5543
    @AEOrchard55435 ай бұрын

    They sure don't make them like they used to. These old houses are absolutely beautiful and deserve to be restored and preserved. They are a part of our history. ❤❤❤

  • @Pokiebrat

    @Pokiebrat

    5 ай бұрын

    I agree

  • @carreenbogden
    @carreenbogden2 ай бұрын

    Detroit is so special. Its history, its architecture, its culture.

  • @sheilaking9936
    @sheilaking9936Ай бұрын

    I love to see old homes and buildings restored. These are gorgeous. So many homes and building are setting around going to ruin.

  • @TayaDionPodcast
    @TayaDionPodcast5 ай бұрын

    It’s such a beautiful house. I’m happy someone saw its beauty and made it a home.

  • @thrumylenns2207
    @thrumylenns22075 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much for saving this house! This video made me tear up and feel emotional I love houses

  • @lindaopperthauser2284

    @lindaopperthauser2284

    Ай бұрын

    I do too..

  • @aniellodesapollo3179
    @aniellodesapollo3179Ай бұрын

    They are absolutely gorgeous restored. If I knew the person who took upon themselves to restore both those houses, I would absolutely thank them.

  • @user-wq6xs9zc6g
    @user-wq6xs9zc6g2 ай бұрын

    That’s why I love watching Nicole Curtis save these beautiful homes like these in her home city of Detroit! I wish this could be done in all of these older cities!👍💚

  • @bwabwa8810
    @bwabwa88105 ай бұрын

    Thank Nicole Curtis. I love her and her show Rehab Addict. She believes in true and proper restoration of old homes back to their original charm. Her attention to detail is astounding.

  • @sheribristol2826

    @sheribristol2826

    5 ай бұрын

    Yes! I loved watching her do the renos for this house. The original details are amazing!

  • @SaintShion

    @SaintShion

    5 ай бұрын

    Its really sad it see these beautiful homes destroyed.

  • @daniellelightfoot8394

    @daniellelightfoot8394

    5 ай бұрын

    I’d love to see the inside of these homes.

  • @lizzie4194

    @lizzie4194

    4 ай бұрын

    I was thinking this was a Nicole Curtis project! Gosh I miss her show!!!

  • @bwabwa8810

    @bwabwa8810

    4 ай бұрын

    @@daniellelightfoot8394 you can! You can watch the whole restoration on her show. Look up "Rehab Addict Reno: Tour the Ransom Gillis House."

  • @daynasafranek7807
    @daynasafranek78075 ай бұрын

    I thank whoever saved and restored these home. They are just so beautiful and priceless !!! ❤

  • @kevinthetruckdriver353
    @kevinthetruckdriver3532 ай бұрын

    Love the extra set of windows of each house. Remodeled inside with an upstairs loft.

  • @helenwoodrum2383
    @helenwoodrum238318 күн бұрын

    When I look at these abandoned houses, I see them the way they used to be. Thank those who could see them that way too and restored them.

  • @davedawe2420
    @davedawe24205 ай бұрын

    What beautiful old homes. Thank God people saw their beauty and restored them to their previous glory.

  • @bobcaygeon6799

    @bobcaygeon6799

    5 ай бұрын

    And the money and time :-) Beautiful results. I'm grinning ear to ear on this amazing ending!

  • @sharonott7513
    @sharonott75135 ай бұрын

    I am so glad these homes were rescued. The architecture is too amazing to be lost to eternity. These homes are gorgeous. ❤

  • @rachelhatchet
    @rachelhatchet4 ай бұрын

    These videos fill my heart with joy bc it is truly heartbreaking to see history forgotten or destroyed, and you guys bring these beautiful pieces of art and history back to life!❤❤❤

  • @sabanadjovic
    @sabanadjovic2 ай бұрын

    Our city Detroit has a lot of unique houses like this and I’m super excited to see everything get in renovated,cleaned up and upgraded ..Detroit is very very different than it was 20 years ago!!!❤❤❤

  • @montwg79
    @montwg795 ай бұрын

    These are so beautiful!! I love that the history was saved and restored. Much nicer to see the character and workmanship that was appreciated in the past.

  • @SpringNotes

    @SpringNotes

    5 ай бұрын

    Right ? It doesn't compare to the cheap, shoddy, ugly tract homes, that's built nowadays !

  • @glendadowe
    @glendadowe5 ай бұрын

    🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺 I saw these houses in Detroit 2014. It broke my brother and my hearts. To think such a mighty City came to its knees and to now see this is heartwarming !

  • @julez8053

    @julez8053

    5 ай бұрын

    Didn't you notice the changes surrounding this house?

  • @armorer94

    @armorer94

    5 ай бұрын

    Don't feel too bad for them. They did it to themselves. Greedy unions, crappy quality cars, corrupt politicians.

  • @edmc2912

    @edmc2912

    5 ай бұрын

    Coleman Young was a corrupt disaster

  • @gavindaly5731

    @gavindaly5731

    5 ай бұрын

    San Francisco is next .....

  • @rebeccamd7903

    @rebeccamd7903

    5 ай бұрын

    @@gavindaly5731as someone who grew up in Detroit and now lives by San Francisco…Detroit is waaaaayyyyy worse off than San Francisco!! I haven’t seen any area in California that compares to Detroit’s blight and I’ve been all over this state.