I Bought The CHEAPEST House in France | 30 Days of Renovation in 30 Minutes!

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  • @fruitgums
    @fruitgums 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2391

    As a Builder with 42 years behind me, I was pleased that you guys were wearing "reasonable" quality face masks. Especially as I now have Lung Fibrosis from all the dust from the many many renovations I completed in my Career. Good job lads.

    • @markchapman3811
      @markchapman3811 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +99

      Thank you so much for sharing this as an experienced builder. So many people ignore it on TH-cam. I appreciate your efforts.

    • @elissaaleph
      @elissaaleph 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +42

      Damn! So sorry! We didn't "know better" 40 years ago.
      I remember helping a friend tear down a wall and being sick as a dog the next day from the crap we enhaled. 😢

    • @wingnutbert9685
      @wingnutbert9685 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +34

      Yeah, but with that crap, I think I'm reaching for a proper 3M respo and cans with pre-filters. Too easy to get leaks with the 'paper' disposables.

    • @febeomnibeepboop6367
      @febeomnibeepboop6367 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +18

      even with simple jobs as sweeping etc wear a mask. you never know what you end up finding after you already tore out a bunch of things.

    • @jamesraymond1158
      @jamesraymond1158 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      Even with respirators, I don't think it is safe. Some of the dust must be getting through.

  • @TheDeltros
    @TheDeltros หลายเดือนก่อน +73

    Many 'outsiders' have bought abandoned houses here in Normandy, France. They’re restoring them to their former glory, often using traditional methods aswell. It's amazing to see others interested in our building culture and working to preserve it, especially when locals sometimes struggle to do so. So, thank you, and welcome to France.

  • @courtneypollard2770
    @courtneypollard2770 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1829

    In a world full on anger and conflict, it's like therapy to see nice, regular folk working hard, and with good humor, to bring new life to something that has fallen into dereliction. Great work, gentlemen, and thank you for sharing the process with us!

    • @tobiwillichnet6659
      @tobiwillichnet6659 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

      I totally agree with you ;)

    • @user-hyuser357
      @user-hyuser357 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      есть такое

    • @SK-ns6sl
      @SK-ns6sl 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Was it to sell?

    • @JackSmith-t2p
      @JackSmith-t2p 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      Spent decades doing home repairs...now, retired & find it a great break FROM politics !!!

    • @Bamamom45
      @Bamamom45 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      Yes, thank you from the epicenter of the anger storm ⛈️, America 🇺🇸.

  • @MrChocoMik
    @MrChocoMik 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +696

    As a french I support this kind of project. No matter how you paid it, you give value to this house and this village with this work. Instead of letting this house decay, it will now be used.
    I bought a similar building and paid about 200€/sqm, now 3 people are living in my 3 appartements.

    • @shinyshinythings
      @shinyshinythings หลายเดือนก่อน +13

      I’m happy to hear this from a local. There seem to be a lot of these videos made by foreigners.

    • @capuchinosofia4771
      @capuchinosofia4771 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

      ​@@shinyshinythingsmay i ask why is that a problem? Or why would it be preferable for a native to renovate a home? Sorry if its reads passive agressive, i truly mean this as an actual question.

    • @pikoche6406
      @pikoche6406 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

      ​@@capuchinosofia4771that does seem a bit sad that foreigners buy houses instead of locals

    • @n9o
      @n9o หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      @@capuchinosofia4771 maybe it is tackling the notion that people come from the outside and buy up property, making it more expensive for locals, which is especially the case for all the touristy areas. But what I think is much more relevant to this kind of renovation video not being done by locals is, that no local bothers to record themselves renovating an old building. For the "foreigners" or generally often wealthier millenials from larger cities, moving to the country side to rebuild an old house is something more ideological, going along with modern trends of degrowth, slow-living, sustainable living or the popular van-life. This is about people starting a new chapter then, not about ones inheriting an old building and continuing a planned journey.

    • @zaxmaxlax
      @zaxmaxlax หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      ​@@capuchinosofia4771Money, they drive prices up, also called gentryfication. Thats just the way it is, its not inherently bad since its better than let the house rot but that also drives the rent and property prices up for everything in the city

  • @njanderson4342
    @njanderson4342 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +50

    Clearly the house was ready to end it all and your love gave it the will to live.

  • @diyata
    @diyata 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +310

    Many people despise manual work. They should see this: pure genius at work. I’m a teacher in France and always tell the kids that intelligence comes in so many different ways.

    • @wendybutler1681
      @wendybutler1681 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      This kind of work can be incredibly satisfying and rewarding. You can SEE what you've accomplished.

    • @HH-bz6me
      @HH-bz6me หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Exactly. Intelligence isn't a one way street but society seems to think so and letting some children believe they can't accomplish anything if they don't fit the standard.
      Glad to see you changing the narrative as a teacher ❤

    • @Thesantanders
      @Thesantanders 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I prefer such work over anything else yet my body is not hating me for it.

  • @humanefuture3655
    @humanefuture3655 หลายเดือนก่อน +46

    I love people who see beauty and possibilities instead of trash & trouble. ❤❤❤

  • @pamelacrowell2007
    @pamelacrowell2007 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2070

    My family bought an old house every year to renovate and this is pretty much what we did. Dad bought an old house, we tore it down usually to the frame, replaced beams, floors, staircases, wall studs and walls, totally updated kitchens and bathrooms. Sometimes we even bought apartment hotels, apartment houses, you name it!!!!

    • @timmymendenhall1275
      @timmymendenhall1275 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +37

      Sounds beautiful

    • @lysmykyta1199
      @lysmykyta1199 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +88

      Sounds like he rebuilds not just renovates! Surprised its cost effective!

    • @djvelvetgrrl
      @djvelvetgrrl 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +30

      Did you ever have friends over for a sleepover? Or was it all construction all the time?

    • @emmaphilo4049
      @emmaphilo4049 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      I love that

    • @sympathetic_crustacean
      @sympathetic_crustacean 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +62

      @@lysmykyta1199 It's cost-effective when you do the labor yourself.

  • @piedpiper7051
    @piedpiper7051 หลายเดือนก่อน +55

    So you bought yourself a $15k demolition adventure! I have a lot of skills but would've been overwhelmed by that project. Good on you!

  • @sct4040
    @sct4040 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +41

    British humor is unique, love it.

  • @BmaGrl
    @BmaGrl 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +523

    These have GOT to be the two BEST FRIENDS in the WHOLE WIDE WORLD! This is SO MUCH WORSE than helping you to move!

    • @TheLookherenow
      @TheLookherenow 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +21

      or a ride to the airport.

    • @goudagirl6095
      @goudagirl6095 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      @@TheLookherenow LOL thought that as well!

    • @celinereyes1185
      @celinereyes1185 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      sounds like you’re a terrible friend

    • @anh7807
      @anh7807 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

      He's probably paying a decent amount

  • @JudyCarter-kl7be
    @JudyCarter-kl7be 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +702

    That staircase was reason enough to buy this house! Your home is going to be glorious! CRACK ON!!

    • @danielgrondin3137
      @danielgrondin3137 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +22

      I noticed the psychedelic wallpaper on the ceiling over the staircase. Looks like the 70’s!

    • @rayannejacobs8700
      @rayannejacobs8700 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      I want to understand the brick wall on the stairs. Just, why?

    • @removechan10298
      @removechan10298 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

      wait until you see his neighbors, france isn't france anymore, he might as well buy a house in the congo

    • @tarantellalarouge7632
      @tarantellalarouge7632 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      as a French (Parisian) girl this video has zero interest without the price and place of this purchase ? I need more precisions

    • @removechan10298
      @removechan10298 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@tarantellalarouge7632 paris is lost. all of france is lost.

  • @Inanna1477
    @Inanna1477 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +152

    For someone whom has little to no experience in DIY renovations - you are doing amazing.

    • @julpasali
      @julpasali 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      It doesn't look like they're amateurs.

    • @arnaudFbr
      @arnaudFbr 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@julpasali it does look like they're huge amateurs

    • @FilippoCastana-ne5pm
      @FilippoCastana-ne5pm 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@arnaudFbrWhy do you say so. I am not hatining just genuinely asking as I would like to open such company but I have little to no experience!

    • @ЯрославКривич-ч4э
      @ЯрославКривич-ч4э หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@FilippoCastana-ne5pm You should get this experience!

    • @tanjaw9569
      @tanjaw9569 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I would have started at the top and worked down. Removing a these walls and floors first seems a bad idea to me as there is hardy space to stand on floor to do the renovating.
      Especially as a amateur you don‘t know exactly which beams/timber and walls are essencial for the stabilisation of the house.

  • @pamelataylor412
    @pamelataylor412 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +69

    Hard hats, fellas!

  • @victoriaholden6296
    @victoriaholden6296 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +35

    Thank you for keeping as many of the tiles as possible

  • @hbrws813
    @hbrws813 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +28

    The original builders of that home would be so impressed and grateful that you are renovating their work, a task into which they invested lifetime. I LOVE the stairway!! Craftsmanship of another century!!

  • @MaggieStewart-r7p
    @MaggieStewart-r7p 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +134

    Congratulations on your marriage, Ryan. So glad you are happy and back in France. Now its time to crack on. X

    • @alidabotes6264
      @alidabotes6264 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Those walls!!! Good heavens forbid!

  • @juliedepaolo9971
    @juliedepaolo9971 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +167

    I'm living my dream of remodeling an old, French house through you guys. Thanks for sharing. Loving every moment. ❤

    • @JackSmith-t2p
      @JackSmith-t2p 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Good luck finding a $ 15 K onee !!!

    • @tagueuleptn
      @tagueuleptn หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      ​@@JackSmith-t2p Actually, in small villages in France, there are plenty of cheap houses like this one. I know a guy who bought 3 House for €60k but with all the renovations to make of course

    • @ЯрославКривич-ч4э
      @ЯрославКривич-ч4э หลายเดือนก่อน

      Why do you want a French house? You should dream of Canada.

    • @Squid_y
      @Squid_y หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@ЯрославКривич-ч4э No? This person can prefer a house from France

    • @mzunnurain
      @mzunnurain 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

      ​@@ЯрославКривич-ч4эThere should be some French houses in Canada

  • @TankaNafaka
    @TankaNafaka 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +39

    what amazes me is how good friends you are, helping to renovate this old house. greetings from 🇩🇰

  • @goudagirl6095
    @goudagirl6095 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +32

    TALK ABOUT A GUT JOB, OH MY GOODNESS. Studs taking it down to the studs! So sorry the wood was so badly damaged, what a load of work for you 3. But when it'll be done, what a grand lady she will be! Well done gents!

  • @terrileyda5346
    @terrileyda5346 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +160

    That stairway itself is worth more than $15,000! It’s gorgeous!

    • @ironhell813
      @ironhell813 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It’s in France it’s worthless lol

    • @Wayne72LEVRAI
      @Wayne72LEVRAI 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +20

      You are absolutely crazy. This kind of old stairway are EVERYWHERE in France, so they have absolutely no value.
      Even if you give it for free no one would pick it.

    • @adelineleclerc4448
      @adelineleclerc4448 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      ​@@Wayne72LEVRAI
      It' you who are crazy, the stair are more than 15000, in France it's normaly houses whith only one floor, the stair are "rare" and in my country more a house or furniture is old more the price is high (if the product is in good condition of course). For comparison, the stair that I am in the process of building cost more than 10000 and it's "modern" (and therefore less expensive because more common)

    •  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

      It would cost 15000 or more to have it made to measure in France. I live in France and know an escalier artisan and this is about right!

    • @junglefrancais
      @junglefrancais หลายเดือนก่อน

      ir's thousands and thousands of cheap houses like that in French. And yes, we put oak in the oven...

  • @antsquirly7654
    @antsquirly7654 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +117

    You have some good friends, there.

  • @fierywomanpacnw7004
    @fierywomanpacnw7004 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +52

    I especially love it when you knock down walls that reveal that beautiful staircase.

  • @ik9214
    @ik9214 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

    This inspires me to buy an older home somewhere in Europe and renovate it as a second home for myself and family to visit each year. The rural villages can benefit from this new economic activity. I can't wait to see the project's completion!

  • @giorgiopeirce3393
    @giorgiopeirce3393 หลายเดือนก่อน +29

    So, I'm an architect and I'm employed at a building enterprise in Italy, so I guess I think I can freely express my thoughts😄
    First of all I love your job, because no modern building can be as charming as an old house, and I would like very much to have the chance to start a little adventure as you did.
    This said, your demolition management scared me up!
    You really shouldn't rely on the fact that everything's going to be fine: I didn't see any prop to support the wooden ceiling while cutting it, and also, all the rubble you let falling on the weak old floor could have broken through, let's ignore weakening the whole old structure by bumping on it. Also, no one seemed to be tied up with a safety line, working up there.
    By the way, I'm not criticising at all, as I said I'm happy with your job and your enthusism, you are going to enjoy your house very much!
    Keep going!

    • @LMTino
      @LMTino 26 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

      Agree and I am not even in the trade!

    • @j1947m
      @j1947m 21 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@LMTino and I AM judging!

    • @1974august6
      @1974august6 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

      ​@j1947m why?

  • @randimochamer6284
    @randimochamer6284 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +200

    Hand made tiles over a dirt cobble stone floor. Be still my heart.

    • @ralphlazio505
      @ralphlazio505 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

      Yes. I’m trying very hard myself to understand

    • @ralphlazio505
      @ralphlazio505 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +24

      Yes. I’m trying very hard myself to understand. Obviously must have worked because the house is still standing. I believe it’s a 17th century built home

    • @genespell4340
      @genespell4340 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +28

      It's wood floors covered with packed dirt and tiles on top of the dirt. I believe it was for sound dampening and insulation. There was much less likely to be a fire as long as the chimneys were cleaned or lightning didn't strike. Actually, practically impossible for a fire to start if a fire spilled onto the tiles.

    • @gabc7858
      @gabc7858 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@ralphlazio505 Doesn't look like that going by the window shape and size, plus some of the plaster used...

    • @cisium1184
      @cisium1184 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

      I was about to ask: is it a common building practice in Europe to insulate floors with dirt? The idea of laying dirt over a subfloor boggles my mind.

  • @SilentRaven8
    @SilentRaven8 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    The pause an then two blinks was perfection

  • @leslieryan-pm7zc
    @leslieryan-pm7zc 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +135

    Who ever did the editing on this episode deserves an Editing OsCaR, the pace, the banter, speeding up for effect, and then occasionally throwing in “the home i am renovating in rural France”. Reminds me of the movies of the l930’s, keystone cops, etc. Hope you get all the followers you deserve, your views increase and your coffers fill, so that you can bring your lovely bride home to France ASAP, and fill this space with laughter and love and little feet.

    • @tanschi8449
      @tanschi8449 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      You forgot to mention it's rural Fraaaaaaance. Just that touch, jajajaja

    • @vantinio
      @vantinio 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

      really? I found it to be quite jarring at times, like when sentences just got cut off. It really threw me off the storyline.

    • @CC-gu3ze
      @CC-gu3ze 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

      You must be joking, this was the most obnoxious editing job I have seen in a long time on TH-cam. How many of us searched for the speed controls to try to fix the ridiculous sped up dialogue? He needs to fire his editor. Or hire one.

    • @metalcl0ne
      @metalcl0ne 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      its either a horrible editor or he used ai to edit his video

    • @hrududu1690
      @hrududu1690 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      @@CC-gu3zeliterally just did the same thing. The last quarter of this video has to be a mistake.

  • @RoderickFernandez-ps5ci
    @RoderickFernandez-ps5ci 11 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    It may have been the cheapest house in France but it looks like a beautiful place and when you get it done you'll be very proud of it.

  • @jlynch877
    @jlynch877 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    What an amazing desire to bring an old building back to life again. I can't wait to see the finished product.

  • @lisavargaslong629
    @lisavargaslong629 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +38

    My first house i brought cost 17k, in the usa. We had to completely gut the whole house, and start from scratch. Great adventurres await you! Keep up the good work.

  • @StephanieHoenig
    @StephanieHoenig 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +46

    I am happy you're back Ryan. Congratulations on your wedding and wishing you much happiness. It's nice to see the work on your house commencing. You are blessed with many great friends.

  • @pamabernathy8728
    @pamabernathy8728 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +95

    Fun to see 30 days in 30 minutes!
    Go, Ryan!
    (Hi, Billy! Hi, Nick!)

  • @Odah_
    @Odah_ 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

    Franchement pas mal pour 15k €, pas mal de place dans cette maison, hâte de voir la suite !

  • @sarahmitchell6154
    @sarahmitchell6154 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +22

    Amazing work so far! I’d recommend wearing an actual respirator though while working. Those paper masks are better than nothing but not the best protect you can get. Also some eye wear. For your hammer drill, there are wider bits would allow for you to take a bigger section of the plaster off

  • @Hollybank5
    @Hollybank5 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +20

    What a nice walk down memory lane today !!! Beautiful music in the background too ❤
    Look at “ our “ Ryan -- got himself a house AND a wife !!! Wishing you all the happiness and many years to share in your home together ❤❤😘. Can’t wait to see the next installments of the renovation 🎉🎉🎉🎉

  • @jamesbaker429
    @jamesbaker429 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +40

    Ryan you will have to reinstate the walls on the stairs as they make a fire wall for the only way out in emergency,lots of rot but still surprisingly strong the ancient timbers,wall insulation will be needed to make the damp home warm to modern standards so removing all the wall plaster will maximise the room sizes ,removing the chimney stack will be a big plus to room size on all floors a modern stove and flue could heat the whole house easily just use an original fire surround as a design feature.if you could engineer a flat roof over the kitchen ,wc it would give a terrace and outside space a plus to the home value .

  • @MaureenKile-wg7gx
    @MaureenKile-wg7gx 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +130

    Ryan, I have missed you. Your humor is great!

  • @choochoo9506
    @choochoo9506 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    1.8 MILLION views, Ryan! YEAYYYYYYYY!

  • @stevehale4712
    @stevehale4712 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I’d be worried about what stops the outer walls bowing outwards. Seems to lack any internal structural walls.

  • @Kaligirl681
    @Kaligirl681 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +35

    Your house could be the most stunning one on the block. It's neat looking.

    • @IrishAnnie
      @IrishAnnie 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I love the angular facade. Very quaint.

  • @stephaniegaromon3244
    @stephaniegaromon3244 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +20

    This was a super enjoyable video Ryan. You are very good making very creative videos. This is a good one to show your kids in 10 years!!! I love all of the work you’ve done so far. I remember when you and Nick installed all of the new joists, it made me happy then and even happier now. Watching Billy and Yanis helping you get the flooring down, yay! I know you have to save to buy more supplies but you should be very proud of what you’ve already done. Nice having you back and again and a huge Congratulations on your marriage!! ❤

  • @gingerschatshow
    @gingerschatshow 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +24

    So glad to see your friends helping out Ryan- hope you have a good week. Way to to go !

  • @The-Portland-Daily-Blink
    @The-Portland-Daily-Blink 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I bet it's going to be so beautiful when you're all finished. What a great and noble thing to take an old building and give it new life. Bless you both.

  • @rawsunnata829
    @rawsunnata829 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

    There were still pretty curtains hanging on the window, so sweet☺️You should keep them

  • @LaurenGlass-i7x
    @LaurenGlass-i7x 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +18

    Great seeing Nick helping out

  • @MsLinda165
    @MsLinda165 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +32

    You're living a rich full life, and I can't wait to see the rest of the renovations to this gem of a house. You're all a great bunch of guys with talent and a great attitude towards life. I find it very inspiring.

  • @suek7086
    @suek7086 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +23

    Watching this recap is affecting my health. With the dust I’m coughing in sympathy and my eyes are itching as if I’ve gotten tuff in them. Keep up the good work while I suffer.

    • @claudioluck6149
      @claudioluck6149 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      If only the hard hats, actual respirators and work gloves were matched by safety sandals.

    • @lorie4913
      @lorie4913 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I thought I was the only one. 😅

    • @anh7807
      @anh7807 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

      As someone with lung cancer, I agree. I wish they'd take more precautions.

  • @stephenlines9431
    @stephenlines9431 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +65

    'Cheapest house in France' is a bold and highly relative claim, but it's certainly a beautiful property. Loads of work (no surprise at that price). I'll be glued to this channel - thank you so much for sharing your journey. It must be uber difficult to do all that work and create such engaging video footage at the same time. Top notch chaps.

    • @NT_Investicijos
      @NT_Investicijos หลายเดือนก่อน

      How much did he paid for it?

    • @CyberNeonHD
      @CyberNeonHD หลายเดือนก่อน

      15K he said​ @@NT_Investicijos

    • @Aerosklice
      @Aerosklice หลายเดือนก่อน

      15k ​@@NT_Investicijos

  • @AuntieAudette
    @AuntieAudette 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +85

    So happy that you're back! Missed you and your videos so much! Really enjoy your humor and your positivity. Congratulations on your marriage! 🎉 Wish you both a lifetime of happiness❤

    • @stellaevans752
      @stellaevans752 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

      Hi Ryan first of all let me congratulate you on your marriage,I hope you will always be happy, your a lovely human being and deserve only good things in life, I’m a little late with my congratulations as I’m recovering from covid, I’m loving this compilation of the renovation, I love your friends and subscribe to them all, Billy and Nick Moon are the best of men, your lucky to have them and there lucky to have you, one day your house will be magnificent, I can’t wait to see the end product, I’m excited for you and the journey your on! Good luck and much love xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx😘❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @ellenmeader3485
    @ellenmeader3485 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    Nobody said it was going to be easy. Remember that. And whatever you do, don't panic...love

  • @juliam9214
    @juliam9214 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +19

    So happy you are back. Congratulate on finding the love of your life. I would love to see her but truely understand you not showing her. Have a long happy life together. 😊😊

  • @shelaghmorrison4329
    @shelaghmorrison4329 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    The window iron work and staircase are stunning. This will once again, be a gracious home if you treat her right.

  • @shahmuhammadaly
    @shahmuhammadaly 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I dont usualy watch videos every second, and a time lapse viseo is difficult to watch but man you created a masterpiece

  • @thomas-i5o7h
    @thomas-i5o7h 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

    All the hard work you guys have put into repairing and restoring this old house should last for a very very long time !

  • @schoonergirl2658
    @schoonergirl2658 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +21

    So much has changed already, I do like the changes so far. I only hope that this 15 grand house that you’re renovating in rural France isn’t going to cost a fortune in the long run. My fingers are crossed for the stars to align and things get easier from now on. Great getting all these wonderful videos lately, forge on intrepid renovator!

  • @RobertOlsen-zz8pm
    @RobertOlsen-zz8pm 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +50

    This was a great recap. I enjoyed the summary of the progress so far. It is also great for new viewers to see what you have taken on!

  • @zakkaryzoah1386
    @zakkaryzoah1386 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    In the USA we call this a “total gut job” because you will have to remove everything except the outside walls and roof.
    But, if anyone is able to do this it’s you and all your experienced mates. 😃

  • @GeneralKenobi69420
    @GeneralKenobi69420 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +87

    As a French person I've also always lowkey fantasized about buying a old house and renovating it, but at the same time the practical and number oriented part of my brain tells me it would probably not be that much cheaper than just buying a comparable house that's already been renovated or even just demolishing everything and starting from scratch. I have a few people in my family that bought this type of houses and the money they've spent in them with the years is insane. Instead of buying a 100k house from 1880 and spending 150k in renovations just to end up with a house still from 1880 that has the looks and the weird, claustrophobic room layouts that come with it I'd rather just buy a 250k house or appartment built this century that needs zero renovation.

    • @CarolLoch-ww7po
      @CarolLoch-ww7po 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      And miss out on all that fun 😊 nah xxx

    • @FromtonQuiPue
      @FromtonQuiPue 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      Comment participer à la destruction et déconstruction de notre pays et en trouver des excuses.

    • @LuxMortis_
      @LuxMortis_ 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@FromtonQuiPue C'est clair, quelle honte ce type qui ose peser le pour et le contre. Abruti va, tu fais quoi toi à part diffuser ton aigreur sur internet ?

    • @GeneralKenobi69420
      @GeneralKenobi69420 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      @@FromtonQuiPue "gneuhgneuhgneuh les maison cubiques gneuhgneuhgneuh dans le temps c'était mieux gneuhgneuh". Perd ton temps et ton fric dans des baraques qui intéressent que les 65+ si c'est ton truc, moi je préfère vivre ma vie 2024 et pas il y a 200 ans.

    • @crixus8571
      @crixus8571 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@CarolLoch-ww7po I do understand your point as I myself fix and restore old clocks but this is on another level. My wife's sister bought an old house and the amount she put in is insane. I think it depends of the person, if you can do a lot by yourself and have fun at the same time then it's great but if you need to pay for most of the stuff, work, take care of your family then it won't be a pleasure.

  • @AlpacaMade
    @AlpacaMade 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    Wonderful walk down memory lane. The music was great, I loved the return of the Stateside narrators, and the first cup of tea! Big Thanks to Billy, Yanis and the Legendary Nick Moon🌙

  • @Scotty7268
    @Scotty7268 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Found your vlogs today, Ryan. I knew you were around somewhere, as I follow Billy and company on the Pethericks. I often wonder how this group got together in the first place, and where they all learned their various building skills. Billy and Michael obviously follow in Dad Mick's footsteps, then there is Nick Moon with his horses and ability to rebuild old pipe organs, Simon with every skill you can think of, teaching Yanis new tricks. Alex with his camera work, and Rick with his muscles and tattoos. I do enjoy all the hard work and the friendships. Thank you Ryan for adding another layer to this imaginative group.

  • @diannawix6879
    @diannawix6879 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +90

    Love seeing your bubbley face in Rural France 🎉🎉🎉🎉 Much love from the States 🌴🌴

    • @LJCasey-sd4eu
      @LJCasey-sd4eu 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

      Prayers for those in the areas of the Southern US affected by the hurricane 🙏🏻 🙏🏻🙏🏻

    • @diannawix6879
      @diannawix6879 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      @@LJCasey-sd4eu We got away from the storm, but Thank you for the well wishes ☺️

  • @gigigirl1023
    @gigigirl1023 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

    You guys are so talented. Ryan you’re lucky to have such great friends to help with such an major project.

  • @kateburchik
    @kateburchik หลายเดือนก่อน

    Молодцы ребята! В моем городе тоже есть дома старого фонда, но я никогда не видела земляные полы на верхних этажах😮 . Такая реконструкция очень кропотливая и затратная, но это супер , что вы даете дому новую жизнь 💙

  • @sonialightfoot5562
    @sonialightfoot5562 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +19

    Good video Ryan. Congratulations on getting married. Good to have you back. 👍😁💖

  • @Supercheeseburger666
    @Supercheeseburger666 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    What are your new plans now? New joists for the next floor?

  • @LJCasey-sd4eu
    @LJCasey-sd4eu 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +176

    Such fun to see this recap!!🎉🎉🎉🎉 You and your mates should be so proud of everything that your hard work has accomplished!! 👍🏻👍🏻💖🙏🏻

    • @susanbozard7906
      @susanbozard7906 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      I totally agree ❤❤❤

    • @GDD7776
      @GDD7776 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      It is fantastic what you do -saving a beautiful past for the future.

  • @j.v.9936
    @j.v.9936 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    3:40 are you kidding me? that’s not a wall. this is more of a question, wether or not one is able to stack Stone Tiles vertically

  • @stephaneg
    @stephaneg 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    I'm French and I thank you for what you are doing! God knows we need more "immigrants" like you! The Brits have rebuilt half of France by now !

  • @DeenaP91
    @DeenaP91 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +18

    Great job Ryan. Love love your humor. Hugs from seoul for you and your bride!!!.

  • @dianalynnlarocque7578
    @dianalynnlarocque7578 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +19

    So happy to have you back Ryan all the best and congratulations to you and your bride wishing you every happiness now and forever, god bless you both you biggest fan From Canada.🎉

  • @jenilocke8255
    @jenilocke8255 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +18

    I had forgotten how much you had achieved, it was great to see it all together like that. Looking forward to seeing what's next! Hugs from Down under 🤗👍

  • @DianaDayDreams
    @DianaDayDreams 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I really like the way you all help each other with your projects. 😊

  • @cindiemoore2530
    @cindiemoore2530 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    I don’t know if there is a market there, but here in the USA there is a huge demand for original building materials. Those tiles could be someone’s dream floor while reclaiming an historic building.
    Have you found any relics left by former residents or workmen?

  • @dorinclarisa2732
    @dorinclarisa2732 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    You are building a home. The thrill you will get when you look back on what you have achieved. It will make you so proud.
    Start off little and grow to bigger things is the way to go...
    You have the best group of friends anyone could wish for.
    Passing on their knowledge and different skills.
    A home built on love and friendship. Way to go Ryan.
    Congratulations and best wishes for a happy future.🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤

  • @veronicapace7198
    @veronicapace7198 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +19

    Bless your hard working hearts.

  • @Lukealang
    @Lukealang 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    The dirt floors were genius if you ask me. Perfect cheap protection from fire damage.

    • @Lukealang
      @Lukealang 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      Also great thermal properties sound deadaning damn but they used their resources cleverly in the old buildings.

    • @IngeborgvonAgassiz
      @IngeborgvonAgassiz 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Lots of dirt and hay to work with back then😂

  • @awaretechno
    @awaretechno 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    There is so many beautiful houses in France for cheap. Great project.

  • @jenniferrufli4635
    @jenniferrufli4635 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

    So happy to see All the mates coming together to help you Ryan! Keep on filming consistently! Please please - Michigan USA❤

  • @LaurieLeeAnnie
    @LaurieLeeAnnie 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +28

    Missed you Ryan! Congratulations!

  • @rupertmiller9690
    @rupertmiller9690 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +130

    Tomettes, termites and timbers, oh my!

    • @GeneneCroy
      @GeneneCroy 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Are they coming to take you away? Oh my!!😮 Hurry call Ryan to safe you! Hahaha! It going to be a project now!!

  • @philpots48
    @philpots48 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +73

    Ryan a wonderful montage of you, Billy, Yanis and Nick.

  • @jamescaronna1362
    @jamescaronna1362 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Don’t use screws on the floor joists, they snap with sheer force applied. Nails don’t. Dangerous flooring.

  • @adamcarabello6327
    @adamcarabello6327 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great job. Can't wait to see your next video. This house is going to be stronger and look amazing.

  • @GingerLeigh
    @GingerLeigh 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

    Aloha from Maui!! So glad to see you back; I was becoming concerned!! But you had the best of reasons… congratulations on your nuptials! Wishing you both a lifetime of health and happiness! 🌺🌈🌴🌸❤️💕

  • @chiane1968
    @chiane1968 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +35

    I always say, nothing beats the view of a parking lot out your homes windows.

    • @SandraNelson063
      @SandraNelson063 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      I think there may be a small memorial plinth down there too!😊

    • @hilderoseevans5142
      @hilderoseevans5142 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      😂😂😂

  • @JuttaSpitzer
    @JuttaSpitzer 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

    just loving those guys,nick and billy and ryan !!!

  • @kimberleyphillipsstaff2538
    @kimberleyphillipsstaff2538 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    We did this in our present house. I literally had exhaustion flashbacks when I was watching you sweep up and bag all the garbage! Of course our house wasn't that old and while we replaced everything else we didn't have to replace floor beams! We did it on nights and weekends while we lived in a trailer with our very young children! This was so wonderful to watch. Hard work but SO worth it!

  • @ehpeachylove
    @ehpeachylove 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

    Nice recap Ryan. So happy to have you back.
    Look forward to the project rebuilding of your future home.
    Much love to you and Downey.

  • @ImTheDudeMan471
    @ImTheDudeMan471 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

    Welcome back to rural Fronce Ryan👍

  • @lindagage7315
    @lindagage7315 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +20

    Welcome back, looking forward to your updates!

  • @christypriest30
    @christypriest30 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    You are so brave to do this! I’d be terrified

  • @jitkasuarez
    @jitkasuarez 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That was way more fun watching than I expected! Very few would have the guts to take this project on, but this guy seems perfect for it. He loves every minute of it and good on him!

  • @AngelaKalavritinos
    @AngelaKalavritinos 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    Keep going doing well so far. Now do your magic I'm sure the wife will be happy when its done.

  • @tanianigelwade8935
    @tanianigelwade8935 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    Fantastic job on the house 🏠. Looking great. Nice to see you. Congratulations on getting married. ❤❤❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

  • @cdanilana
    @cdanilana 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

    Omg, I work in an old building like this. It has been better maintained. And I am grateful for that. What a job!!

    • @cdanilana
      @cdanilana 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Limestone block for the foundation;

    • @billykulim5202
      @billykulim5202 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I thought the cheapest is the tiny house between them. Or it was a shed?

  • @badarock177
    @badarock177 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    You guys are very brave. This video is just perfect. I wish you the best.

  • @jackieclark817
    @jackieclark817 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I am 100% here for this adventure. Best of luck. Can't wait to see it.

  • @vickilynn1204
    @vickilynn1204 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +22

    Ryan, you and Nick rock. Great Job 👍

  • @annettegreer2425
    @annettegreer2425 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

    So glad to have you back and with your friends! Happy for your recent surprise and wishing you both the greatest of health and happiness!!!