Happy Sunday everyone! Everything I touched went wrong this week, but autumn has definitely arrived at my little Scottish cottage and I tried to make the most of it - around the rain of course!
Oh bless you! It's all looking lovely though, Jude ❤ that must have took you ages to rake all those leaves up, lol xx Hope you're doing well, and had a good weekend ❤❤
Your videos continue to be beautiful, comforting, and relaxing. I look forward to your videos every week. They truly are becoming the highlight of my weekend. Wishing you all the best, Jude!
Hi Jude, I came here to say how relaxing and inspiring your videos are.❤ I am glad others commented before me, I just thought I would add one more for the algorithm and to show my support.☺️
Hi Jude, I hate adding to anyone’s problems after your wood staining story, but I feel that I need to pass on a bit of advice (as one who lives in your area). At this time of year when the geese fly in for the winter, we go to the hardware store and get some mousetraps. (You can get humane ones) We get field mice every year and we have lost our food, dog food and they chew through wiring too. My house is over 100 yrs old and lath & plaster like yours. You will easily know that you have them because you will hear them running up and down inside the walls, or see tiny shiny black droppings (my terrier lets us know when they arrive). Storing food in sturdy containers is a good plan too. I love watching your videos❤ It reminds me of when we first moved into our house. I must have been wearing those rose tinted specs that people talk about but we’ve been here over 40 years now and love living in the countryside.
Ohhh that is VERY good advice, thank you! (Getting a cat is also on my list but none of the ones I’ve seen in shelters can live with dogs, and I am desperate for a dog!) I’ll stock up on some humane traps - I’ve used them with peanut butter in the past (there was a terrible few months where we had rats in my kitchen at university 🙈🤦♂️)
I agree with the mice! I always hear them running in the attic. We live in a woods, and without fail, we have to set up the traps in the fall. The only thing mice can not get through is glass. Plastic, cardboard, you name it. And they LOVE fibers!
Jude, I have one complaint, your videos aren’t long enough. Thank you for reminding me of the dreams I had when I was younger, I’m living vicariously through you. ❤
@@diggerdi46me too.i watch quite a few every day but I cannot wait to watch Jude he has the most endearing quality and I'm always so pleased to see another video pop up.
Jude, I have been building custom picture frames for over 20 years. And I still cut mistakes! Every time I do, I hear my grandpa in my head "measure twice, cut once." I swear I will next time! 😅
Cinnamon Spice, sorry for your loss. What a heartbreaking wrench for you. Time to heal helps, and you will recover from your loss. However, you will always have that scar on your heart. 🎉
Jude you are fast becoming my guilty pleasure, I just love you and your content ,please please make your videos longer I could watch you all night long ,keep up your good work your mom and dad would be so proud of you,I know I would be if you were my son ,see you next week 🎉
Ohh Jude,that was soo funny, after all that work you put into the cabinets !!and I thought it looks just the same, and then you said it looks exactly the same as before, I laughed out loud, love you ☓
@@rewildingjude I was hoping you were just sanding them so you could beeswax them instead and said “oh no!” Out loud when the tin of stain came out - so glad you didnt like the end result before doing too many!
Do you ever watch Colette at Bealtaine cottage, in west of Ireland. She’s a kindred spirit living alone and looking after her small holding? An inspirational woman. 😊
Open water buds are not only leaves collectors, Jude, but also breeding places for mosquitoes. All my water barrels have fine-mazed bug screens on top of them to prevent them from laying eggs in the water. You don't need a mosquito plague at your house. And things going wrong teaches you to do it right. We live and learn. Enjoy the autumn, Jude.
As always one of my favourite people to watch …. As someone who lives up north may I suggest you invest in a decent ( rechargeable) head torch for the darker days to come .. so you can see easily when going in and out of your sheds..it won’t be long !
Yes!! I actually have a head torch (because you never know when you might need one!) - it lives in the car, where it’s completely useless 😂 it would make much more sense to hang it on the back of the kitchen door! Doing that this week!!
I'm not bored of your water butt project. It shows persistence and problem solving win the day. Plus it makes me smile every time you say "water butts" == yes I'm 62 going on 6 :)
Just a tip when it comes to raking and hauling leaves. Instead of raking smaller piles of leaves and then picking them up and putting them into a wheel barrow, take an old bed sheet, lay it on the ground, rake the leaves into it, pick it up by the four corners and haul it like a big sack back to your leaf compost bin. You can take many more leaves on each trip and take many less trips to the bin instead of pushing a small wheel barrow back and forth! My husband has done this for years and it's very convenient and fast! Give it a try! I'm really looking forward to Winter and Spring at your 150 Year Old Scottish Cottage! 🙂
That’s such a good idea! This week I’ve been using the big blue ikea bags to move them round in - because I have an excessive amount of them (thanks for that, mum and dad!) 😂 I’m excited to see the seasons change - especially now I have winter tyres on the car and a tank full of heating oil!!
Your parents would be very proud of all your effort. Remember we learn from our mistakes; so count them as a huge step forward in restoration of your beautiful home.
I hope they would! (I’m pretty sure they would be, my mum was quite easy to impress! Haha) I’m definitely learning quite a lot - and I’m getting better at working out how to fix / adapt things when I make mistakes - which can only be a good thing!
I only discovered your channel last week and i’ve binged watched all the episodes so far. I’m really impressed with your natural engaging style and brilliant camera angles. You make it look really easy but I guess it must take such a long time. You are really watchable and I’m so glad to be along on your journey. And as a woman of 71 learning not to be so fearful of my Milwaukee drill!
Thank you so much!! I’m really enjoying making them, so I don’t mind that it takes a while! Definitely embrace your drill! If I can do it, you definitely can!!
I think my favorite part of this video was that your old scissors worked so much better to cut the wire than the wire cutters - because of course they do! 😆 Have a great week, here’s to your water butts filling up.
I’m English and used to visit my aunt near Glasgow in the October half term holiday, so in my mind Scotland is always full of glowing autumn colours 🧡 and my uncle taught us how to make corn dollies- happy days
You are lucky to have so many glorious existing plants in your garden. Someone has really loved it in the past. I hope all that ivy you put into your compost bin does not come back to haunt you, as it so easily roots and loves taking over. You could use those leaves in the base of your raised beds too. I was wrapped to get as many as possible when doing my vegie patch, to add to the straw, blood and bone and cow manure, I used to make my soil. I hope your water tanks fill quickly for you. Full marks for problem solving. Amazing how much wood you burn through with a wood fire and stove to keep fired up! So inspiring Jude!
WatchinIg you on a Sunday morning sooths my soul. I had to laugh with all your troubles, not because of your errors, but because I would have made the same mistakes or even worse ones. It is a joy to have such positive energy in the universe.
Your videos pass soooo quickly! Loving your filming and the accompanying music so much. You have a good eye, a steady hand and a can do spirit. See you next week. ❤
Beautiful video. A leaf blower will save so much time and energy when dealing with leaves. I even use my lawn mower on my leaf pile to break down the leaves quicker. Then put the in the composting bin.
I avoided using my mower because I thought it would pick up too much grass - but people have said on the highest setting it just picks up leaves, so I’m going to test it! (When it stops raining next!)
Sure, it’s the autumn of your 150 years old cottage but certainly not winter yet, since you’ll make it live for another hundred years bright and shiny!
Everything you do Jude turns out amazing.Brilliant sanding job I would just use clear Brywax on them so they look like antique pine. Can't wait till next Sunday to see your lovely smiling face x
You weathered the frustrations and came out victorious. Nicely done on the compost bin. Leaf mould is a wonderful thing on garden beds. Looks like your ever increasing skill sets are paying off to me. Please reward yourself when you complete projects. A well set fire is good. A cup of tea and a treat even better. 😊
I’m definitely on board with the rewards! One of my neighbours across the field came and introduced himself the other day and brought over a box of biscuits - I’ve been enjoying them!! Although tonight is homemade apple and blackberry crumble (which is in the oven as we speak!)
Hi Jude. May I suggest you have a few of those leaf bins dotted around your property, I think you're going to need them. You might also find that they'll need lids, to stop the wind blowing the leaves out again. May I also suggest using the lawn mower to pick the leaves up. It helps speed up the process of them breaking down by mulching them somewhat, and as an added benefit, saves time and effort from all the raking.
I think I might make another leaf bin - I’ve seen a couple that are just mesh pulled into a circle with wooden posts - and I have lots of leftover mesh, so I might tuck another one into a corner somewhere! The current one is pretty sheltered, so I think they should be okay without a lid - although there’s a lot of wind and rain outside tonight, so who knows!
Your problem solving and carpentry amaze me. As an ole lady from the US I wish you a happy week. I enjoy your content every Sunday morning. Thank you for sharing.
love the leaf mould frame, even if it took a couple of attempts! My mum stores the leaf mould in bags, and then halfway through them breaking down she empties them one at a time into the chicken run, the chickens have a good dig through it all for any stuff which also gives it a turn and exposes it to the air so it rots down a bit more, then she collects it back up into (fewer) bags to use as and when she needs it! Lots of ways to do it, hopefully yours works out well for how you need it!
Screws in wood at an angle are more likely later down the road. To come lose or cause a split in your wood. Like when you screwed the screen in. Otherwise you did a great job with everything else. You have done an amazing job doing everything yourself. Be proud. You are doing great.
The screws I used for the screen were an absolute nightmare to get in! They have a wider head - which I thought would work well with the mesh, but they were a pain! 😂 washers and normal screws would’ve been better! Hey ho!
@kerfuffle9312 yes it's cold here in scotland we have had three days in a row very hard frost to the start of the day winter is just around the corner pitty here in scotland we never had a summer aw well there's always next year
Oh sweet Jude, I love when I get a notification of your videos. They are a balm to my soul. My paternal great, great grandfather came from Inverness. I hope to visit someday (at 75, I’d better get a move on🤣). In the meantime, I watch your videos and dream. I relate to having to do a project two and three times. Like you, I just stick with it and eventually get it done. Some people never try, Sweetheart. You’re way ahead of the game. Sending you always, love and hugs. ❤🤗🌹
When raking leaves, we used a large tarp to hold the leaves, and a couple of short wood boards (instead of our hands) to pick up the small piles of leaves. Plus, maybe run your lawn mower over the leaves on the grass in order to mulch them in?
For years I lived on the outskirts of a major Australian city on acres of bush. We had to collect rainwater for house use, not water laid on. As you may know Australia is a dry continent, and we used to hold our breathe hoping our rainwter tanks would last a dry summer, if not we paid for the water tanker to fill that huge tank. I know everything that can go wrong with this system of getting and keeping water. From dead possums getting into the tank, rendering the whole tank unusable, to dust turning to concrete in the guttering and not only finding no water in the tank but you need to replace all the guttering around the house. What a wonderful life it is living rural! You are learning, and with learning comes joy. I'm now 77 and live close to the city, but my rural life is still loved in my heart.
Oh wow! Yeah, I feel like water collection in Australia is a lot more vital than it is somewhere like northern Scotland, where it rains at the drop of a hat! 😂 that sounds like a magical place to live though!!
Hey JUDE. Hope you and your guests had a good time. You have 🪵🪵🪵 which is good for the 🌨️☁️❄️ ahead. Working on different projects is a good idea to. While the weather isn't too bad. Looks great. Mistakes. Who hasn't made a few. We all have. I myself have made a few. There lessons in life. The only time that you guaranteed not to make any mistakes will be ⚰️🪦😩😫 and you're a hundred years from that. B SAFE J 🇬🇧 🇺🇲
Sometimes I think the warmth of the desert - and the sun - would be nice! But in reality I get very grumpy when I overheat and that happens in temperatures above 18c 😂😂😂
Hi Jude, I just love your weekly video’s! So interesting to see what you are doing out there. Beautiful shots of your handywork and the surroundings, plus a lovely fire as a bonus 🔥 I bought my house a little over two years ago. It was structurally sound, but in dire need of an update / lots of TLC. I enjoy DIY but have to take it slow/work in small increments due to health issues. Still, I’m making progress. Just today I finished taking down an ugly suspended ceiling downstairs. Yay! It looks so much better already, even though I still need to repair the holes in the ceiling and repaint ceiling, walls and woodwork. Right now I’m just grateful I managed to get one project done. Take care, and see you next week! ❤
That’s amazing! I know exactly what you mean about slow progress - at the rate I’m going, I don’t think I’ll ever get the house renovated! 😂 but progress is progress! And one of my favourite things about documenting my projects, is I have a record that I’m actually doing things - so I must be making some progress! Haha
Hey Jude, me and my partner have been loving watching your videos! Quick note as to why you might have been struggling with your drilling though- there are 3 modes (screw, drill and hammer) ‘Screw’ is for putting in screws and the drill stops spinning when it gets to a certain resistance level. ‘Drill’ just makes the drill bit keep spinning (which is what you need to use for wood). ‘Hammer’ makes the drill bit spin but also hammers/moves the drill bit in and out of the drill (which is used for concrete/masonry). At about 7:58 when you’re drilling the wood, Your drill appears to be in ‘hammer’ mode which is the wrong mode- you just need to turn the selector to the drill shaped icon. It probably explains why you were struggling with those little blocks you were putting on the guttering and it kept breaking when you were drilling it despite the pilot holes! Hope that helps, we’re really enjoying watching and looking forward to seeing the further developments!
Ahhh thank you!!! That’ll teach me for not checking things properly! 😂😂 I don’t tend to use that drill for masonry (I’ve got more powerful ones for that) but I probably thought ‘well it’s not going in, so maybe hammering will help’ at some point 🤣🤣
For someone who says it doesnt come naturally to him, you're doing amazingly well with the renovating and homesteading and have accomplished a lot in a relatively short space of time. I think youve found your vocation in life with your cottage and gardens. 😅. Love your videos and how you document everything you're doing and finding solutions to problems.😊😊
Thank you!! I’m loving it so far - it feels like I haven’t made much progress, but looking back on the videos makes it feel like things are happening!!
I’m going to try it on the highest setting when it stops raining! I was worried it would collect too much of the grass - but if it does, it can be added to the normal compost bin so it’s no loss!
I find this content so comforting. Like a favourite jumper you pop on in winter. You are creating such a lovely little calm place, I wish I lived there as well! 😎 Now all you need are some cats to roam about 😄
That is the best compliment! (I put on a cosy jumper this morning for the first time since last winter and I am loving life! Haha) I do need some cats! Not least because I’m pretty sure I have mice…
Every time I see you use what I’m pretty sure was something form your Mum and Dad's I get a big goofy grin on my face. I really believe they would be happy for you!❤❤❤
I feel the excitement Jude every time you unearth something hidden in the undergrowth that you can repurpose, you’re doing a great job , oh to be young and full of energy 🥴👍
Me too! The only thing I don’t like about winter is the lack of daylight hours - which only gets worse I will insist on continuing to move further north 😂😂
Once you establish a bit of a veggie garden in the coming spring, you will need to make a little table with a mesh top, so you can wash the vegetables off with a hose before taking them indoors. Loved watching your trials and triumphs, it is all part of it. 😊
I was thinking exactly that ..sanding then staining ..try waxing instead briwax ? Oh, bless you with the wire ..I admire your enthusiasm to get things done , despite setbacks . After all it's a learning curve 😊
Jude, I'm very envious of you. You're living out the dream I had when I was younger. Too many years have gotten in the way, and now those thoughts are a memory that makes me smile. I will watch your videos and be so happy for you and your dream.
It’s such a joy to witness your good nature and determination, and to share in all your triumphs. Not to mention those ‘learning moments’. You’re an inspiration.
Maybe you’d like to add a leaf blower to your wish list? My husband blows ours into piles then picks them up with those giant plastic hand thingies and then into the compost. It saves many hours of hard labour 🍂
I needed to pause your video because when I saw you cutting the net, I remembered that I need to order netting for making a fence. I need to make it so my dog can't walk over the stone fence that is only one meter high and in the winter it gets snowed over. It was a good reminder. Thank you for that. I can totally relate to your water collecting saga...quite often when you think that you are done with a project, there are still some adjustments to make...I was also reminded of your father when you lit the fire. What a warm and cozy way you have kept him in your life.
Autumn is the most special time of year for me. So special in fact that I legally changed my middle name to be Autumn, so that it could always be a part of me. 🍂🍁 I always look forward to this time of year and I love to see what other people do during this time of year. Your home is coming together quite nicely! It's always a highlight of my week to watch your videos. Looking forward to the next one! 🫤🍁
What a real treat to see you, young man. Your cheerfulness is infectious! You cheer me up no end when i see you. Your amazing in your never ending work on the cottage and gardens, have a wonderful week. ❤❤😂😂😂
Top tip for composting leaves. Run the lawn mower over the grass to hoover up and shred the leaves at the same time. Set the mower blade on high setting so it doesn’t cut the grass as well. It speeds up the decaying process of the leaves so you’ll get compost sooner 🍁🍃🍂
Thank you!! I thought it might collect too much grass - but putting it on the highest setting makes total sense! The next time it’s dry, I’ll give it a go!!
Jude, I'm puzzled with the "love/like" on the comments from you. Your avatar but I accidentally touched on it and it states, ❤️ Frugal Queen in France "???
Hello Jude, I'm a mum, my son is around your age. I'm impressed, you are doing great, I like the way you handle everything your way. Keep going, looking forward to the next video! Greetings from germany Petra😊👍🏼
I admire how you keep going until you find the solution all on your own. I love watching you putter about the property and I appreciate the transparency about not doing it all correctly the first time lol. Thanks for your videos my friend.
Hi jude As i say every week i look foreward to sunday evenings for your cosy vlogs. Love the leaf mulch cage mistakes happen but you never give up you just get right back to rectify the problem.loved the fire at the end looks so cosy look foreward to another vlog nxt sunday ❤ x
lol about the sanding project looking like it did before -- as you were applying that stain I was thinking the same thing. 😄 Looking forward to the final vision. Another wonderful post. Cheers!
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@@Tudsepigen varnish yellows over time, marine applications stay clear much longer. Oils change the color when applied, do a test spot. There are water based varnishes, but not good for high use areas.
Happy Sunday everyone! Everything I touched went wrong this week, but autumn has definitely arrived at my little Scottish cottage and I tried to make the most of it - around the rain of course!
Hey Jude. I hope you're doing good. New to your channel. Love from Oregon.
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Oh bless you! It's all looking lovely though, Jude ❤ that must have took you ages to rake all those leaves up, lol xx
Hope you're doing well, and had a good weekend ❤❤
In the words of Bob Ross, there’s no mistakes, just happy little accidents.
This week you accidentally improved your adaptability skills 😉😊
🎉 just what I needed on a Sunday evening 😊
Jude, I think you are fast becoming a National Treasure. I admire the way you show the small failures alongside the triumphs, keep on entertaining us
I agree
Agreed 😊
Ditto ❤
As someone living in North America, I would add that I think Jude is becoming an international treasure. ❤
Yes! A National Treasure!
I think whoever owned the property before you would be very happy to see how youre taking care of it and bringing it back to life.
I hope so!!
Your videos continue to be beautiful, comforting, and relaxing. I look forward to your videos every week. They truly are becoming the highlight of my weekend. Wishing you all the best, Jude!
Ahh thank you so much - that’s so lovely to hear! 🥰
Hi Jude, you are doing a brilliant job, keep up the good work, I love watching your videos x
Hi Jude, I came here to say how relaxing and inspiring your videos are.❤
I am glad others commented before me, I just thought I would add one more for the algorithm and to show my support.☺️
Hi Jude, I hate adding to anyone’s problems after your wood staining story, but I feel that I need to pass on a bit of advice (as one who lives in your area). At this time of year when the geese fly in for the winter, we go to the hardware store and get some mousetraps. (You can get humane ones) We get field mice every year and we have lost our food, dog food and they chew through wiring too. My house is over 100 yrs old and lath & plaster like yours. You will easily know that you have them because you will hear them running up and down inside the walls, or see tiny shiny black droppings (my terrier lets us know when they arrive). Storing food in sturdy containers is a good plan too. I love watching your videos❤ It reminds me of when we first moved into our house. I must have been wearing those rose tinted specs that people talk about but we’ve been here over 40 years now and love living in the countryside.
Ohhh that is VERY good advice, thank you! (Getting a cat is also on my list but none of the ones I’ve seen in shelters can live with dogs, and I am desperate for a dog!) I’ll stock up on some humane traps - I’ve used them with peanut butter in the past (there was a terrible few months where we had rats in my kitchen at university 🙈🤦♂️)
You possess an authentic diy spirit.
Good idea on the mice
@@rewildingjudewe use mothballs around the perimeter of our outbuildings. I believe certain herbs/spice repel rodents as well.
I agree with the mice! I always hear them running in the attic. We live in a woods, and without fail, we have to set up the traps in the fall. The only thing mice can not get through is glass. Plastic, cardboard, you name it. And they LOVE fibers!
Jude, I have one complaint, your videos aren’t long enough. Thank you for reminding me of the dreams I had when I was younger, I’m living vicariously through you. ❤
How true…I love Jude’s videos…I think I could watch one every day…BUT, I know that would be a bit too hard when he has so many plans for his estate!😊
I was just thinking that I could watch Jude's videos every day. He has fast become my favourite vlogger of about 30 I watch every week.
@@diggerdi46me too.i watch quite a few every day but I cannot wait to watch Jude he has the most endearing quality and I'm always so pleased to see another video pop up.
So am I, and loving every minute of it! I could be your grandma and we’d have a fine ole time.❤
Just what I thought when the fireplace shot came "No not the end already please?!" haha
Doing our best is much better than doing nothing at all. 😊
You’re not wrong! 💗
Jude, I have been building custom picture frames for over 20 years. And I still cut mistakes! Every time I do, I hear my grandpa in my head "measure twice, cut once." I swear I will next time! 😅
You were just what I needed tonight. Feeling sad after saying goodbye to my old dog last week. 😢 Thanks for being here when I needed soothing. x
Oh I’m so sorry to hear that! Sending all the hugs 💗
Cinnamon Spice, sorry for your loss. What a heartbreaking wrench for you. Time to heal helps, and you will recover from your loss. However, you will always have that scar on your heart. 🎉
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I am sorry, pets are so precious and it’s heartbreaking to lose them.
Jude you are fast becoming my guilty pleasure, I just love you and your content ,please please make your videos longer I could watch you all night long ,keep up your good work your mom and dad would be so proud of you,I know I would be if you were my son ,see you next week 🎉
Ohh Jude,that was soo funny, after all that work you put into the cabinets !!and I thought it looks just the same, and then you said it looks exactly the same as before, I laughed out loud, love you ☓
Hope your friends enjoyed their stay last weekend. Jinxy
Me too! Just love his sense of humor ❤
As I was doing it I thought ‘I’m going to be undoing this’ 😂😂
@@rewildingjude I was hoping you were just sanding them so you could beeswax them instead and said “oh no!” Out loud when the tin of stain came out - so glad you didnt like the end result before doing too many!
Do you ever watch Colette at Bealtaine cottage, in west of Ireland. She’s a kindred spirit living alone and looking after her small holding? An inspirational woman. 😊
Open water buds are not only leaves collectors, Jude, but also breeding places for mosquitoes. All my water barrels have fine-mazed bug screens on top of them to prevent them from laying eggs in the water. You don't need a mosquito plague at your house. And things going wrong teaches you to do it right. We live and learn. Enjoy the autumn, Jude.
That’s a very good point! Especially as I get absolutely eaten alive by them! I’ll get some fine grade net to add to the top!
As always one of my favourite people to watch …. As someone who lives up north may I suggest you invest in a decent ( rechargeable) head torch for the darker days to come .. so you can see easily when going in and out of your sheds..it won’t be long !
Yes!! I actually have a head torch (because you never know when you might need one!) - it lives in the car, where it’s completely useless 😂 it would make much more sense to hang it on the back of the kitchen door! Doing that this week!!
Using all you dads kindling must feel very ...can't think of a word... like he's keeping you warm x
yes lovely, perhaps like an inner feeling of nurturing? comforting?
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Definitely! 💗🥰
I was thinking similarly, after hauling it up there, now he gets to use it and feel the benefits!
Hygge?
I'm not bored of your water butt project. It shows persistence and problem solving win the day. Plus it makes me smile every time you say "water butts" == yes I'm 62 going on 6 :)
Me neither and me too!
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Mate you are kicking the shit out of life. 👏👏👏
Hahaha when life kicks you, KICK BACK! That’s my motto! 😂
Just a tip when it comes to raking and hauling leaves. Instead of raking smaller piles of leaves and then picking them up and putting them into a wheel barrow, take an old bed sheet, lay it on the ground, rake the leaves into it, pick it up by the four corners and haul it like a big sack back to your leaf compost bin. You can take many more leaves on each trip and take many less trips to the bin instead of pushing a small wheel barrow back and forth! My husband has done this for years and it's very convenient and fast! Give it a try!
I'm really looking forward to Winter and Spring at your 150 Year Old Scottish Cottage! 🙂
That’s such a good idea! This week I’ve been using the big blue ikea bags to move them round in - because I have an excessive amount of them (thanks for that, mum and dad!) 😂
I’m excited to see the seasons change - especially now I have winter tyres on the car and a tank full of heating oil!!
@@rewildingjude Well, that does sound better than the wheel barrow! LOL!
What ingenuity in fixing the water barrels, i wasn’t bored for one bit! 😊
😂🥰 I’m pleased that they seem to working - it’s been an annoyance at the back of my mind for weeks!!
Your parents would be very proud of all your effort. Remember we learn from our mistakes; so count them as a huge step forward in restoration of your beautiful home.
I think you did amazing this week.
@@kearyjohnston6998thank you!
I hope they would! (I’m pretty sure they would be, my mum was quite easy to impress! Haha) I’m definitely learning quite a lot - and I’m getting better at working out how to fix / adapt things when I make mistakes - which can only be a good thing!
I only discovered your channel last week and i’ve binged watched all the episodes so far. I’m really impressed with your natural engaging style and brilliant camera angles. You make it look really easy but I guess it must take such a long time. You are really watchable and I’m so glad to be along on your journey. And as a woman of 71 learning not to be so fearful of my Milwaukee drill!
Thank you so much!! I’m really enjoying making them, so I don’t mind that it takes a while! Definitely embrace your drill! If I can do it, you definitely can!!
I think my favorite part of this video was that your old scissors worked so much better to cut the wire than the wire cutters - because of course they do! 😆 Have a great week, here’s to your water butts filling up.
Jude, get a large tarp and lay it beside where you are raking leaves. Put the leaves on the tarp and you can drag it to your compost cage.
I love how real you are about not hiding your mistakes…you keep going ❤
I also live in Scotland, and I have always thought that Autumn is our best season. I hope you enjoy it, Jude!
I’m English and used to visit my aunt near Glasgow in the October half term holiday, so in my mind Scotland is always full of glowing autumn colours 🧡 and my uncle taught us how to make corn dollies- happy days
I love it! I can appreciate it so much more, out in the countryside!
Dear Jude! You are living a purposeful life. I draw inspiration from you. Keep going and doing you. ❤️ an old lady from Ohio.
That’s so kind of you! Thank you! 🥰
I love laying on my sofa on a Sunday evening and watching your progress each week. It makes a lovely end to the weekend❣️
Sorry about the frustrating week, Jude. I am glad we are included and we hope you have an easier time in the weeks to follow.
Thank you!! It wasn’t so bad - not in comparison to all the things going wrong so far this week 😂😂
@@rewildingjude 🙄 Well I sorta hoped it would be better. Oh well. There's always next week 😁.
You are lucky to have so many glorious existing plants in your garden. Someone has really loved it in the past. I hope all that ivy you put into your compost bin does not come back to haunt you, as it so easily roots and loves taking over. You could use those leaves in the base of your raised beds too. I was wrapped to get as many as possible when doing my vegie patch, to add to the straw, blood and bone and cow manure, I used to make my soil. I hope your water tanks fill quickly for you. Full marks for problem solving. Amazing how much wood you burn through with a wood fire and stove to keep fired up! So inspiring Jude!
WatchinIg you on a Sunday morning sooths my soul. I had to laugh with all your troubles, not because of your errors, but because I would have made the same mistakes or even worse ones. It is a joy to have such positive energy in the universe.
Ahh thank you!! I’m glad to be a part of your day! (There are doubtless going to be many, many more errors!) 😂😂
Your videos pass soooo quickly! Loving your filming and the accompanying music so much. You have a good eye, a steady hand and a can do spirit. See you next week. ❤
What i like most about you , Jude, is your ability to laugh at yourself and keep on smiling !!😊❤Great trait to have !!
Oh definitely! Life is too short to take yourself too seriously!
Your filming and editing are very good. You have a super place with lovely outbuildings and greenhouse. Great job with everything!
Thank you!! I’m so lucky to live here!
Beautiful video.
A leaf blower will save so much time and energy when dealing with leaves. I even use my lawn mower on my leaf pile to break down the leaves quicker. Then put the in the composting bin.
I avoided using my mower because I thought it would pick up too much grass - but people have said on the highest setting it just picks up leaves, so I’m going to test it! (When it stops raining next!)
Sure, it’s the autumn of your 150 years old cottage but certainly not winter yet, since you’ll make it live for another hundred years bright and shiny!
That’s my aim!!! Watch this space!
I'm so anxious to see a dog running around with you, Jude :)))
Me toooo - although I think it might derail my productivity for a bit! But that’s okay!
You are doing a fantastic job Jude keep smiling ❤
seeing that sweet fire makes me think you ought to cook a nice pot of soup and fill your house with the smell of fall.
It’s called autumn in Scotland, lovely time of year
@@evelynfakira5612As an American, we use the words interchangeably. Sometimes it’s nice to use the shorter term.
Ohhh I definitely need to make some soup!!
I love your beautiful little films - they make me feel very relaxed and peaceful.
Thank you so much! I’m glad you’re enjoying them!
Everything you do Jude turns out amazing.Brilliant sanding job I would just use clear Brywax on them so they look like antique pine. Can't wait till next Sunday to see your lovely smiling face x
Ooh I’ll look into brywax! Thank you! (I know very little about furniture restoration - which is not a surprise to anyone!! 😂)
You weathered the frustrations and came out victorious. Nicely done on the compost bin. Leaf mould is a wonderful thing on garden beds. Looks like your ever increasing skill sets are paying off to me. Please reward yourself when you complete projects. A well set fire is good. A cup of tea and a treat even better. 😊
I’m definitely on board with the rewards! One of my neighbours across the field came and introduced himself the other day and brought over a box of biscuits - I’ve been enjoying them!! Although tonight is homemade apple and blackberry crumble (which is in the oven as we speak!)
@@rewildingjude Oh yum, enjoy!
@@rewildingjude Oh you used the blackberries!!
You are obviously getting very strong. Impressive the way you lift, carry, drag so many heavy, large or cumbersome things around.
Hahaha strong or stubborn - one of the two! 😂😂
Why don't you just fill barrow with wood to wheel to the house then fill the basket at the door, saves all lifting especially in cold weather.
Loving this channel, I can relate to so much of what you’re doing. We’re in a similar situation but in rural Leicestershire. Keep up the good work😊
Hi Jude. May I suggest you have a few of those leaf bins dotted around your property, I think you're going to need them. You might also find that they'll need lids, to stop the wind blowing the leaves out again. May I also suggest using the lawn mower to pick the leaves up. It helps speed up the process of them breaking down by mulching them somewhat, and as an added benefit, saves time and effort from all the raking.
I think I might make another leaf bin - I’ve seen a couple that are just mesh pulled into a circle with wooden posts - and I have lots of leftover mesh, so I might tuck another one into a corner somewhere! The current one is pretty sheltered, so I think they should be okay without a lid - although there’s a lot of wind and rain outside tonight, so who knows!
What an amazing life you are creating for yourself.....truly an inspiration!! ❤
Thank you!! I’m having a great time doing it so far!!
Lost my brother. Your videos help me
I’m so sorry to hear that. Grief is so hard 💗
Sorry for your loss . I found these videos just after I lost my Dad. They help me too ❤
Thankyou for sharing your little paradise 😊
Thank you for joining me!!
Hello Jude from Northern Arizona, USA. You're doing a fantastic job. We all learn by mistakes and practice. Blessings to you!🌺
Your problem solving and carpentry amaze me. As an ole lady from the US I wish you a happy week. I enjoy your content every Sunday morning. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you so much!!
love the leaf mould frame, even if it took a couple of attempts!
My mum stores the leaf mould in bags, and then halfway through them breaking down she empties them one at a time into the chicken run, the chickens have a good dig through it all for any stuff which also gives it a turn and exposes it to the air so it rots down a bit more, then she collects it back up into (fewer) bags to use as and when she needs it! Lots of ways to do it, hopefully yours works out well for how you need it!
That sounds like the best use of leaf mulch ever! Do the chickens break it down further?
Jude, I love everything about your videos! Love your humour, your choice of music, your videography. It all makes for such an enjoyable watch 😊
Thank you so much!!
Another great video. Thanks. The end shot made me think “Jude’s fireplace channel”. ❤
I just loved the end shot.🔥❤️
Haha!!! Maybe I need a second channel for live fireplace action 😂😂
Screws in wood at an angle are more likely later down the road.
To come lose or cause a split in your wood. Like when you screwed the screen in.
Otherwise you did a great job with everything else. You have done an amazing job doing everything yourself.
Be proud. You are doing great.
The screws I used for the screen were an absolute nightmare to get in! They have a wider head - which I thought would work well with the mesh, but they were a pain! 😂 washers and normal screws would’ve been better! Hey ho!
It’s already a cool Fall here in Canada with a chilly Wind 💨 and Frosty Mornings.
@@kerfuffle9312 Hi there I’m in Alberta Winter is coming for sure I Love Fall though 💕
Oh I would love to visit Canada looks a beautiful country
@kerfuffle9312 yes it's cold here in scotland we have had three days in a row very hard frost to the start of the day winter is just around the corner pitty here in scotland we never had a summer aw well there's always next year
@@annescott6137the cold, dark winters would definitely be an easier pill to swallow if we had more reliable summers!
Thank you so much for taking us with you through your journey of the week. Greetings from Lübeck at the Baltic Sea
Thank you for coming along!!
I live the little candle ritual at the end. This time it’s a full-fledged fire!
Looks like the Yule log on TV!
Oh sweet Jude, I love when I get a notification of your videos. They are a balm to my soul. My paternal great, great grandfather came from Inverness. I hope to visit someday (at 75, I’d better get a move on🤣). In the meantime, I watch your videos and dream.
I relate to having to do a project two and three times. Like you, I just stick with it and eventually get it done. Some people never try, Sweetheart. You’re way ahead of the game.
Sending you always, love and hugs. ❤🤗🌹
Your content is wonderful, but you also have a real flair for videography! Well done!
Thank you! I’m really enjoying the videography aspect - it’s not something I know much about but it’s a great creative outlet!
When raking leaves, we used a large tarp to hold the leaves, and a couple of short wood boards (instead of our hands) to pick up the small piles of leaves. Plus, maybe run your lawn mower over the leaves on the grass in order to mulch them in?
For years I lived on the outskirts of a major Australian city on acres of bush. We had to collect rainwater for house use, not water laid on. As you may know Australia is a dry continent, and we used to hold our breathe hoping our rainwter tanks would last a dry summer, if not we paid for the water tanker to fill that huge tank. I know everything that can go wrong with this system of getting and keeping water. From dead possums getting into the tank, rendering the whole tank unusable, to dust turning to concrete in the guttering and not only finding no water in the tank but you need to replace all the guttering around the house. What a wonderful life it is living rural! You are learning, and with learning comes joy. I'm now 77 and live close to the city, but my rural life is still loved in my heart.
Oh wow! Yeah, I feel like water collection in Australia is a lot more vital than it is somewhere like northern Scotland, where it rains at the drop of a hat! 😂 that sounds like a magical place to live though!!
Hey JUDE. Hope you and your guests had a good time. You have 🪵🪵🪵 which is good for the 🌨️☁️❄️ ahead. Working on different projects is a good idea to. While the weather isn't too bad. Looks great. Mistakes. Who hasn't made a few. We all have. I myself have made a few. There lessons in life. The only time that you guaranteed not to make any mistakes will be ⚰️🪦😩😫 and you're a hundred years from that. B SAFE J
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You're an amazing young man. Enjoy life, you deserve it!!!
I live in the desert and look forward to your smiling face, energy and ingenuity. Also the lovely nature.😊
I envy you the warmth. Heading fast into winter here in the U.K. & as you can see from Jude’s vlog it’s wet …. Very wet (oh, & cold too😂)
Sometimes I think the warmth of the desert - and the sun - would be nice! But in reality I get very grumpy when I overheat and that happens in temperatures above 18c 😂😂😂
Stranded Elf would have loved your Scottish cottage ❣️
She really would’ve done! I can just see her sitting outside, watching the cows and getting absolutely nothing done 😂😂
Take care Jude 🥰
Oh to have such quiet neighbours. x
I love it! The peace was my main reason for moving!
Thank you for keeping me company
Hi Jude, I just love your weekly video’s! So interesting to see what you are doing out there. Beautiful shots of your handywork and the surroundings, plus a lovely fire as a bonus 🔥
I bought my house a little over two years ago. It was structurally sound, but in dire need of an update / lots of TLC. I enjoy DIY but have to take it slow/work in small increments due to health issues. Still, I’m making progress. Just today I finished taking down an ugly suspended ceiling downstairs. Yay! It looks so much better already, even though I still need to repair the holes in the ceiling and repaint ceiling, walls and woodwork. Right now I’m just grateful I managed to get one project done.
Take care, and see you next week! ❤
That’s amazing! I know exactly what you mean about slow progress - at the rate I’m going, I don’t think I’ll ever get the house renovated! 😂 but progress is progress! And one of my favourite things about documenting my projects, is I have a record that I’m actually doing things - so I must be making some progress! Haha
Hey Jude, me and my partner have been loving watching your videos!
Quick note as to why you might have been struggling with your drilling though- there are 3 modes (screw, drill and hammer)
‘Screw’ is for putting in screws and the drill stops spinning when it gets to a certain resistance level.
‘Drill’ just makes the drill bit keep spinning (which is what you need to use for wood).
‘Hammer’ makes the drill bit spin but also hammers/moves the drill bit in and out of the drill (which is used for concrete/masonry).
At about 7:58 when you’re drilling the wood, Your drill appears to be in ‘hammer’ mode which is the wrong mode- you just need to turn the selector to the drill shaped icon.
It probably explains why you were struggling with those little blocks you were putting on the guttering and it kept breaking when you were drilling it despite the pilot holes!
Hope that helps, we’re really enjoying watching and looking forward to seeing the further developments!
Ahhh thank you!!! That’ll teach me for not checking things properly! 😂😂 I don’t tend to use that drill for masonry (I’ve got more powerful ones for that) but I probably thought ‘well it’s not going in, so maybe hammering will help’ at some point 🤣🤣
For someone who says it doesnt come naturally to him, you're doing amazingly well with the renovating and homesteading and have accomplished a lot in a relatively short space of time. I think youve found your vocation in life with your cottage and gardens. 😅. Love your videos and how you document everything you're doing and finding solutions to problems.😊😊
Thank you!! I’m loving it so far - it feels like I haven’t made much progress, but looking back on the videos makes it feel like things are happening!!
You could run your lawnmower with bag attachment to pick up leaves. They would be chopped and rot down and compost quicker
I’m going to try it on the highest setting when it stops raining! I was worried it would collect too much of the grass - but if it does, it can be added to the normal compost bin so it’s no loss!
@@rewildingjude yes I just compost everything together.
Yeah Happy Sunday, Jude I so look forward to Sundays to see what your up too.
Love the Dad overall vibes.💙
Hahaha I have a few pairs of my dad’s overalls - I can’t remember where I packed the other ones when I moved though 😂🙈
Your vlogs are a delight! Thank you for sharing.
Defo recommend a fold out chair in the greenhouse and a wind up radio……👍
Oooh wind up radio is a great idea!!
Secret is not to overwater the radio too many times……I did mine whilst watering seedlings……fortunately it dried out😱😀
I find this content so comforting. Like a favourite jumper you pop on in winter. You are creating such a lovely little calm place, I wish I lived there as well! 😎
Now all you need are some cats to roam about 😄
That is the best compliment! (I put on a cosy jumper this morning for the first time since last winter and I am loving life! Haha)
I do need some cats! Not least because I’m pretty sure I have mice…
Every time I see you use what I’m pretty sure was something form your Mum and Dad's I get a big goofy grin on my face. I really believe they would be happy for you!❤❤❤
I can almost hear my dad saying ‘See! I told you that would come in useful!’ 😂😂❤️❤️
I feel the excitement Jude every time you unearth something hidden in the undergrowth that you can repurpose, you’re doing a great job , oh to be young and full of energy 🥴👍
Greetings from Florida, USA!
I love Fall and Winter. Your property is really coming along.
Same
Me too! The only thing I don’t like about winter is the lack of daylight hours - which only gets worse I will insist on continuing to move further north 😂😂
Once you establish a bit of a veggie garden in the coming spring, you will need to make a little table with a mesh top, so you can wash the vegetables off with a hose before taking them indoors. Loved watching your trials and triumphs, it is all part of it. 😊
I was thinking exactly that ..sanding then staining ..try waxing instead briwax ? Oh, bless you with the wire ..I admire your enthusiasm to get things done , despite setbacks . After all it's a learning curve 😊
Jude, I'm very envious of you. You're living out the dream I had when I was younger. Too many years have gotten in the way, and now those thoughts are a memory that makes me smile. I will watch your videos and be so happy for you and your dream.
It’s such a joy to witness your good nature and determination, and to share in all your triumphs. Not to mention those ‘learning moments’. You’re an inspiration.
Thank you so much! I can pretty much guarantee there’s going to be a lot of learning moments over here 😂🙈
Maybe you’d like to add a leaf blower to your wish list? My husband blows ours into piles then picks them up with those giant plastic hand thingies and then into the compost. It saves many hours of hard labour 🍂
I needed to pause your video because when I saw you cutting the net, I remembered that I need to order netting for making a fence. I need to make it so my dog can't walk over the stone fence that is only one meter high and in the winter it gets snowed over. It was a good reminder. Thank you for that. I can totally relate to your water collecting saga...quite often when you think that you are done with a project, there are still some adjustments to make...I was also reminded of your father when you lit the fire. What a warm and cozy way you have kept him in your life.
Autumn is the most special time of year for me. So special in fact that I legally changed my middle name to be Autumn, so that it could always be a part of me. 🍂🍁
I always look forward to this time of year and I love to see what other people do during this time of year. Your home is coming together quite nicely! It's always a highlight of my week to watch your videos. Looking forward to the next one! 🫤🍁
What a real treat to see you, young man. Your cheerfulness is infectious! You cheer me up no end when i see you. Your amazing in your never ending work on the cottage and gardens, have a wonderful week. ❤❤😂😂😂
Top tip for composting leaves. Run the lawn mower over the grass to hoover up and shred the leaves at the same time. Set the mower blade on high setting so it doesn’t cut the grass as well. It speeds up the decaying process of the leaves so you’ll get compost sooner 🍁🍃🍂
I just learned this from Uncle Monty on Gardener's World. It is a very good tip!
Thank you!! I thought it might collect too much grass - but putting it on the highest setting makes total sense! The next time it’s dry, I’ll give it a go!!
Dude. This is so relatable. I've been battling a home project all morning and it keeps going poorly.
It’s so frustrating isn’t it?! I was putting together a shelf this morning and the amount of swearing I did 🙈🤦♂️
Jude, I'm puzzled with the "love/like" on the comments from you. Your avatar but I accidentally touched on it and it states, ❤️ Frugal Queen in France "???
@@rewildingjude Yes, much more cursing than progress hahahawaahhhh.
National Treasure Indeed 👍😀👍 ( Go Cheap Old Scissors! )....Thank You Lord ✝️ for The Tingles ✝️ at National Treasure...🙏✝️💖
You're never boring!
Hahaha I need to show this comment to a few of my friends whose eyes glaze over when I start talking to them about composting! 😂😂
Hello Jude, I'm a mum, my son is around your age.
I'm impressed, you are doing great, I like the way you handle everything your way.
Keep going, looking forward to the next video!
Greetings from germany
Petra😊👍🏼
Thank you so much Petra! 🥰
Oh Jude! You are my absolute favorite! What a beautiful life you’re creating! I revel in your journey and am living vicariously through you! ❤
Thank you so much!!
I admire how you keep going until you find the solution all on your own. I love watching you putter about the property and I appreciate the transparency about not doing it all correctly the first time lol. Thanks for your videos my friend.
Thanks for giving us a peak into your world Jude. So relaxing and calming.
Thank you for coming along!!
Hi jude
As i say every week i look foreward to sunday evenings for your cosy vlogs.
Love the leaf mulch cage mistakes happen but you never give up you just get right back to rectify the problem.loved the fire at the end looks so cosy look foreward to another vlog nxt sunday ❤ x
lol about the sanding project looking like it did before -- as you were applying that stain I was thinking the same thing. 😄 Looking forward to the final vision. Another wonderful post. Cheers!
You can make your own stain, any color! Master painter here, any questions just ask.
My thought exactly! If you don't mind me asking, what's the best way to keep the light, fresh colour of the wood in your opinion?
@@Tudsepigen varnish yellows over time, varathine and urathine used for marine applications stay clear much longer. Oils change the color when applied, do a test spot. There are water based varnishes, but not good for high use areas.
@@Tudsepigen varnish yellows over time, marine applications stay clear much longer. Oils change the color when applied, do a test spot. There are water based varnishes, but not good for high use areas.
@@patjohnson9287such good tips! 💗
Thank you!!
I loooove following your story! so beautiful. xxx
Beautiful weather to get projects done outside! It’s relaxing watching you work, Jude, even if things go wrong.
*when I typed this, the footage was sunny 😂
Jude, you’re doing a dynamite job of setting up the camera exactly where it should be.. ! Well done..! x ❤❤❤❤❤
Ahh thank you! It makes things take a little longer - but I think it’s worth it!
That how you learn that wire will be best for chickens to but thicker l love watching wot you are doing
Yes!! I’ve got a slightly thicker version for my eventual compost bin build - and I’m going to get something similar for the chicken run!
I simply can't believe how much you are accomplishing on your own, Jude. God bless you. I truly enjoy your beautiful outlook on life ❤😊
Thank you!! It’s going to be satisfying to look back and think ‘well I did most of this by myself’ at the end of it. If it ever ends 😂
Really adore your video and your authenticity, can't wait to see the progress in your house and of course your garden