Restoring a Century-Old Mansion to its Former Glory

🏰This century-old mansion was once a grand house in Rural America, owned by my great-great-grandfather.

⚒️The mansion requires extensive restoration to fix issues with electricity, plumbing, insulation, and more.

🔨In this episode, we focus on renovating the main floor by removing temporary walls and installing header boards.

💡We also upgrade the lighting in the main heated shop to improve visibility and save on energy costs.

💪Despite the challenges, I am determined to restore the mansion to its former glory and preserve its historical significance.

What is the current condition of the mansion?

—The mansion is in disrepair, with faulty electrical wiring, plumbing issues, and deteriorating insulation.

What are you working on in this episode?

—In this episode, we focus on renovating the main floor by removing temporary walls and installing header boards.

Why are you upgrading the lighting in the main heated shop?

—We are upgrading the lighting to improve visibility and save on energy costs.

What is your goal for restoring the mansion?

—My goal is to bring the mansion back to its original grandeur and preserve its historical significance.

How long do you expect the restoration to take?

—The restoration is a long-term project, and the timeline will depend on the extent of repairs needed.

00:00Introduction to the century-old mansion and my plan to restore it.

01:00Focus on renovating the main floor by removing temporary walls and installing header boards.

05:00Upgrading the lighting in the main heated shop for better visibility and energy efficiency.

09:00Discussion about the difference between LVL and micr lam beams.

12:00Installation of header boards and discussion about the various components.

15:00Building a wall to separate the entryway and further progress in the restoration project.