DAY ONE in our newtous, 120 year old Victorian mansion in Nova Scotia. An absolutely insane number of things happened to us one day one there was water in basement, there was water pouring from the ceiling, we didn't have power in half of the house, or hot water in any of the house... it was a rough start! So we had to get our hands on a (used) water heater, start emptying out the basement, and start tackling the laundry list of things to do on the thoughtful renovation (restoration?! rehabilitation?) of this house....!

We arrived, walked around our house for the first time, found a roofer, a plumber, an electrician, started drying out the basement installed sump pump discovered a massive leak (ceiling waterfall), located a water heater, and came one step closer to finalizing our plan for heating this house. Plus we also filmed that house tour you watched last week… not bad for a day’s work!

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What happens in this episode:
Unexpected challenges arise as we navigate renovations in a centuryold house.
⛲ Challenges with basement water drainage and concrete slab discovered during sump pump installation.
⚒ Unexpected repairs and a (risky) water heater purchase.
Challenges discovered in new home: water issues, missing gutters, useless door in bathroom lol
Exploring the neglected basement filled with a mix of antiques and garbage.
Renovation plans for historic house and debate over original wall removal.
Challenges of buying a historic house as a selfemployed artist and plans for shortterm rentals

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