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I’m restoring an abandoned general store that’s over 100 years old, and just when the renovation finally started looking better, I received bad news that could change everything. In this episode, I repair and restore the original transom windows, replace broken glass, remove old paint, and preserve historic details — while also confronting a major setback involving the property’s septic system. 🔗 LINKS: 🗝️ Heritage Rowe: https://www.heritagerowe.co 🌼 SUBSTACK: The Daffodil Post: https://substack.com/@emmashaye 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/holistic__emma/ 🎥 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@holistic_emma 📩 Sponsorships: emmashaye@influint.co 📩 Other inquiries: efretts@gmail.com Most music in this video is by Sion Louks: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7a2Mag7TLcj23ymUB7prkJ?si=ei6b2zMxQOmxXUctf8Ghgw This abandoned building renovation started as a dream of saving a historic structure, but unexpected infrastructure problems like septic system requirements, soil conditions, and permitting issues can turn an old house renovation into a costly challenge. Finding out that this property may require an expensive septic system upgrade raises serious questions about feasibility, budget, and whether this project is sustainable long-term. If you’re interested in abandoned house restoration, historic building renovation, old building repairs, DIY window restoration, or the real costs of renovating abandoned properties, this video shows the reality behind saving old places. From restoring original windows instead of replacing them, to navigating zoning rules and septic system requirements for historic buildings, this is the side of renovation most people don’t talk about. This channel documents the full process of restoring an abandoned general store from the ground up — including structural repairs, historic preservation decisions, unexpected setbacks, and the emotional and financial realities of taking on a massive renovation project alone. Is this a dealbreaker? Watch to find out what this discovery means for the future of the abandoned general store renovation. CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction 01:07 Applying Paint Stripper 02:26 Stripping and Scraping Old Paint 03:20 A Visit From The Septic People 05:58 Bad News, My Reaction 07:10 Day 2 Begins 07:33 Scraping Transom Windows 09:42 Cutting Glass? Bad Endin 12:05 Removing Broken Glass 14:08 End of Day 2 14:49 Starting Day 3 15:06 Installing New Glass 19:08 Last Thing...Cleaning Windows 20:54 Before & After! 22:20 Outro