2 YEARS (in 7 minutes) -- TURNING AN OLD SCHOOL into OUR HOUSE

I don't think I have ever passed an old brick school building without wondering why it hadn't been turned into an apartment house. Schools already have gyms, cafeterias, and auditoriums which could be turned into communal dining, workout areas, and community gathering places. It's cool to see people saving and utilizing these old buildings.

As a contractor I appreciate you giving props to your contractors! They work so hard and rarely get the recognition they deserve! I’m excited to see the results! Best of luck to you

Y'all, that won't be a house, it'll be an absolute mansion. What a blessing to be able to take on that project and restore a piece of history in your hometown. Super cool.

It's always gratifying to find someone who wants to renovate rather than demolish. Two thumbs up.

Ya’ll obviously aren’t broke and have money. Had to be hundreds of thousands for the windows alone… I’m 100% jealous of what you’ve been able to accomplish. Wishing I could scrounge up enough money to take on an old building like that. I love historical buildings and it’s so sad watching their demise from lack of love and up-keep. Thanks for bringing that old gem back from the dead.

My daughter used to live in an old high school that was converted into apartments. The lockers were left in the hallway and her place came complete with a huge blackboard that everyone wrote on! One apartment was in the front office and I think the bedroom was actually in the principals office. So unique. Bass Lofts in Atlanta, GA.

You're living my dream. I have always wanted to buy an old school and fix it up to live in. That's not gonna happen, so I will just sit back and enjoy it vicariously. LOL My late husband's aunt & uncle raised 8 kids in an old converted schoolhouse, and I thought it was a WONDERFUL place!!

I love it when people give old buildings new life.

I just discovered your site and am relieved to see that we are not the only folks with BIG ideas. You are doing a lovely job and you will love the results. Almost 20 years ago we bought a 4-story, 25 room abbey from the Catholic church here in Germany. We only had to replace 47 windows, but since the building a historical protected site we had to have custom wooden-framed windows made and installed. I laid over 1000 sq ft of oak flooring and my wife plastered all of the walls in the house! We have replaced the oil central heating system and had major repairs made to the roof. There are a number of videos about the work we did on our YouTube site. Good luck on your amazing endeavour.

My parents remodeled my mom’s old high school when I was a kid, and we lived in it for 10 yrs. Funnest childhood ever.

I love the old giant double hung windows that were in schools. I remember the teacher walking from window to window with a long pole with a hook on the end, as she opened the upper windows. Still remember the sound as the windows were opened.

Can I just say I’m only 2 minutes in and you have captivated me with not only this tiny school’s history and charm but your own life as well! The way you edited and made this video is impeccable! The perfect pace, love all the real life video and photo you’re showing, interesting, easy to follow, and somewhat calming😂I love everything about this video so far!!

I love watching old buildings given a facelift and life!

I dont understand how a small family can live in a place that big. The space is overwhelming. But I wish you happiness and success in all ways in your choices.

This is amazing. The restoration alone will be a boon to your home town. I wonder what you found tucked away under floorboards and walls. While renovating one of the active schools I work at, we found a wall that wad been converted to a blackboard and had lesson notes from 1965!

So many times I've passed old schools that have lovely architecture but have been abandoned and have thought to myself that it would be wonderful to repurpose it into a home! It is wonderful that you're doing this! I look forward to seeing more!

I love how you give credit where credit is due. I also LOVE the way you and your husband have taken on a project to preserve something so incredible into repurposing for the future.

This is so neat. I immediately had a "This building looks very familiar" moment, only to realize it is only a couple of counties away. I love these old school buildings and sweet little country churches here in Indiana. I am so happy to see you lovingly making this into your home. Your wee ones are simply precious too. Blessing to your family.

I'm so thankful for those who have the will and the skill to save these old historic buildings. I wish there was more conservation. Thank you so much for saving that historic gem.🤗👍

I grew up in Johnson Co and drove past that school many times. I'm glad to see it revived/repurposed into something it deserves. You're doing an outstanding job and I look forward to seeing up coming progress!