Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
A 100-Year-Old Abandoned Silo Transformed into a Luxurious Family Space!
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For more than 50 years, this 100-year-old fieldstone silo sat abandoned—roofless, waterlogged, and slowly falling apart in a quiet Wisconsin field. To most people, it looked like a lost cause. To brothers Mitch and Jake, it looked like potential… and a slightly unreasonable challenge.
Their goal was bold: transform a crumbling 1909 farm silo into a three-story luxury family hangout, complete with a bar on the ground floor, lounges above, and space for generations of family gatherings. The catch? They wanted it done in time for the annual family reunion—and they planned to do almost everything themselves.
The project began with clearing decades of neglect, including removing a full-grown tree that had taken root inside the silo. From there, the brothers tackled plumbing, poured a concrete floor, and repaired failing masonry that required working nearly 40 feet in the air. With no contractors involved, they relied on engineering knowledge, trial-and-error problem-solving, and a steady supply of family help.
Instead of buying expensive materials, Mitch and Jake milled their own lumber from beetle-killed ash trees on their land. They dried more than 16,000 pounds of timber in a custom-built kiln, battled airflow issues that turned the kiln into a giant oven, and used traditional mortise-and-tenon joinery to construct an enormous octagonal roof. Getting that roof assembled and lifted into place—during a Wisconsin winter—was one of the toughest moments of the build.
Once the silo was finally sealed from the weather for the first time in over a century, the interior work could begin. Floors were built from salvaged barn wood, natural light was added through a glass-wrapped timber vestibule, and panoramic views were created using clever geometry instead of costly curved glass.
The standout feature is a custom spiral staircase made from solid maple slabs, balanced on a single steel rod and handcrafted down to the smallest detail. The brothers also added a bar with a massive maple countertop, custom seating, fire features, handcrafted tables, and even an electric pulley system to move food and drinks between floors.
Although the build stretched beyond their original one-year deadline, the result was worth it. What began as a collapsing farm structure is now a warm, functional, and beautiful family space. More than a renovation, this project became a testament to craftsmanship, perseverance, and what can happen when family builds something together—not for profit, but for memories that will last generations.
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WORZALLA BROTHERS
YouTube: / @worzalla_brothers
Website: worzallabrothers.com
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tticopyright311@gmail.com
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A 100-Year-Old Abandoned Silo Transformed into a Luxurious Family Space!
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For more than 50 years, this 100-year-old fieldstone silo sat abandoned—roofless, waterlogged, and slowly falling apart in a quiet Wisconsin field. To most people, it looked like a lost cause. To brothers Mitch and Jake, it looked like potential… and a slightly unreasonable challenge.
Their goal was bold: transform a crumbling 1909 farm silo into a three-story luxury family hangout, complete with a bar on the ground floor, lounges above, and space for generations of family gatherings. The catch? They wanted it done in time for the annual family reunion—and they planned to do almost everything themselves.
The project began with clearing decades of neglect, including removing a full-grown tree that had taken root inside the silo. From there, the brothers tackled plumbing, poured a concrete floor, and repaired failing masonry that required working nearly 40 feet in the air. With no contractors involved, they relied on engineering knowledge, trial-and-error problem-solving, and a steady supply of family help.
Instead of buying expensive materials, Mitch and Jake milled their own lumber from beetle-killed ash trees on their land. They dried more than 16,000 pounds of timber in a custom-built kiln, battled airflow issues that turned the kiln into a giant oven, and used traditional mortise-and-tenon joinery to construct an enormous octagonal roof. Getting that roof assembled and lifted into place—during a Wisconsin winter—was one of the toughest moments of the build.
Once the silo was finally sealed from the weather for the first time in over a century, the interior work could begin. Floors were built from salvaged barn wood, natural light was added through a glass-wrapped timber vestibule, and panoramic views were created using clever geometry instead of costly curved glass.
The standout feature is a custom spiral staircase made from solid maple slabs, balanced on a single steel rod and handcrafted down to the smallest detail. The brothers also added a bar with a massive maple countertop, custom seating, fire features, handcrafted tables, and even an electric pulley system to move food and drinks between floors.
Although the build stretched beyond their original one-year deadline, the result was worth it. What began as a collapsing farm structure is now a warm, functional, and beautiful family space. More than a renovation, this project became a testament to craftsmanship, perseverance, and what can happen when family builds something together—not for profit, but for memories that will last generations.
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WORZALLA BROTHERS
YouTube: / @worzalla_brothers
Website: worzallabrothers.com
For any issue please contact us at 👇🏻
tticopyright311@gmail.com
Facebook : facebook.com/ttienglish007
Instagram : instagram.com/top_10_information
Twitter : twitter.com/tti_english
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Disclaimer: TTI English is not affiliated with the businesses whose products are shown in this review. Any trademarks depicted are the property of their respective owners.
