…and stay off that roof as much as possible, at least until you have replacements in hand. Walking on these roofs is a minor art, but learning it can be expensive.
Can the roof be power-washed; or is that something you do by taking several rows off at a time, then power washing, and replacing the tiles back??? I am sincerely curious. @threeacresofmarche
@@kookietherapy9398 I’m curious, too. BUT, a client of mine imported salvage tiles from France to the US - cheaper than domestic. They were over 200 years old and covered with lichen and stains with no issue. The client loved the “patina.”
I really appreciate your lighthearted approach when tackling projects and problems. I'm sure there are times off camera when things aren't so jovial, but thank you for your approach to creating a good life!
Hi @clemerz361 . Yes, off camera can be different. I find that it best to be in good spirits when deciding to put the camera on. The hardest part, which I am still learning, is to show more and tell less. I don't want to get into hiding behind voice overs though. The (edited) raw side feels more honest.😊
Amazon Wish list!! Greenhouse you might want fairly close to the house as there might be things that need your attention regularly. No idea re sun and aspect. I’ll leave that to the green thumbs.
Yea , I do too . Think he should take it easy, balance lifestyle with the upgrades.. Don't turn it into a chore, else you become dissolutioned and grow to hate it..
Richard, keep up the good work. One foot in front of the other. One tree at a time. One home change at a time. Look at all your progress since Day 1. We all love the channel and each new video as you talk so naturally and share each new change and step. 🎉😊 Looking forward to each new video always with great anticipation. Cheers.
Yes I agree with a few other comments, using the slopes to water the farm on its one would be best, bladder bags for the trees and shrubs and pump system for sprinklers for the summer. Some cost but saves by losing far less plants in the years to come and hit summers your away. Try a cold frame first before greenhouse, not sure you need one if you’re not there and you can winter some plants in the sheds that have windows. All the best from Tokyo
Hi @JapanJimmy - I love comments like this one - thank you. I had no idea what a bladder bag for a tree was but now I do. They look useful if I plant in spring and then pop back for a week or so. The greenhouse idea is for the out of season, colder months. It is that long term plan / dream to have a homestead that you can eat from the garden most of the year. Thanks again.
Thank you Richard. There's a few systems out there and you can use a resvoir pond as well rather than mains water to establish the trees in the drier months. Cheaper in the long term. Looking forward to the trees going in due course. Have a relaxing Xmas!
We have rocks placed on top of the roof tiles at our places in Abruzzo, which is supposed to hold the tiles in place. It seems to be a pretty common practice.
@threeacresofmarche I agree, it stays - that deck was a place where dreams unfolded even while the stars were still sleeping. Put your time capsule under the deck too. Under a tree is just a romantic idea but trying to dig later around the roots, plus one doesn't want to loose a beautiful tree that way.
Hi Richard, just a quick line to thank you for your videos, love following your progress, keep them coming. Also wishing you and your family a very Happy Christmas and everything you wish for in the New Year. Tony, Romiley
Where I live (on the Medditerranea) we secure the roof tiles with a little cemen on each end. It fixes the tiles securely and it helps against the wind.
Richard, a thought for consideration on staking trees. Better to drive the stake in at 45⁰ and crossing the trunk about a foot above the ground. This holds the rootball firm but allows the trunk to move with the wind. This movement stimulates the tree to develop good retaining roots relative to wind strength and prevailing direction. You can also save a few euros on stakes as you'll typically get two from one stake for the effort of putting a point on the cut section 👍😁
100% correct. That's the way I had my lads stake literally thousands of trees over the years. Hardest thing was to persuade local authorities this was the right thing to do, rather than a bloody great post next to the trunk.
Thanks David, I think a few have suggested the same from that last video (sorry if it was you and I did not get to reply). It sounds logical - and I love a cost saver! I will try it out and record it. Cheers.👍
Unless you plan on being there full time, don’t waste money on a greenhouse. The plants will die without frequent watering. Or become infested with bugs like aphids which need regular treatment. You can make an outdoor garden and just let things grow. Spend the money on fruit or olive trees instead. Other comments are saying that you don’t need one in your part of Italy anyway and that’s probably true.
Good point. There should be someone there most of the time and getting a timer system in seems easy these days. I am rushing toward my retirement so am thinking (too far) ahead!😂
I agree. You don't need one unless you plan on living there full time. On the question of an under sink water heater. We were recently in Dublin (Swords actually) and we stayed in an Airbnb cabin. There was a water heater under the kitchen sink. It had lower case letters on the front atc. It looked as though it held about 3 gallons.
@@amayastrata4629 Plus the heat mixed with moisture will be a breeding ground for disease and pests. You really need to check on greenhouse plants several times a week at a minimum. Daily is best. It’s easy to spend $$ on a gardening/greenhouse setup and harvest nothing. If I was in his position, I’d buy some pepper and tomato seedlings which are inexpensive and plant them outside in a small (partly shaded) garden bed. Let them do their thing and hope for a harvest. Throw in some basil and parsley and he can make some good meals with those 3-4 crops if they survive. In winter he can grow leafy greens and lettuce, but animals will probably devour those while he’s away.
I think you are right @KittyMcGee1001 . Slow to start and see how it goes. If a greenhouse does go in it would be for the colder months. It would probably be empty and open during summer.
No, no greenhouse needed, just plant at the right time for each harvest and let it grow!! You will need some sort of irrigation as you are not always there. Fence it though, because of deer and wild boar.
Hey!! Rich you make me laff. Love your work buddy. Slowly comin' together. Hang in there (the gangs all with you). Come back soon, need next vid Cheers
Too late I’m sure, but I think I would have planted some kind of annual ground cover on the terraces that would help drink up the water, and the roots would help hold the soil from washing away in heavy rain….weeds will probably take over sooner than you would like and you would have some control over that with a ground cover.
There will be planting when I get the chance. As with everything here, it does not happen to schedule. This was supposed to be done during the summer when I had plenty of time to work on it. I put some temporary cover on the banks to (hopefully) get me to spring.
I'm going to have a nervous breakdown watching your show. I wish I were there so I could help you do so many things. I hope you replaced the water tank before you left for the winter.
I don't think I am fitting into the 'wash over you content' category as many seem to comment how stressed they are when watching!😂 Sorry.😁 It should improve as I learn more and knock off a few big jobs. I was foolish to listen to the 'don't touch anything until you get permission' bad advice. That cost me a fortune and wasted a year.🤦♂️
Re the outdoor garden/ no greenhouse approach, while you're away you can hook up a sprinkler with a timer attached if you have dry periods in summer. And for the trees & shrubs you can buy bladders that go around the trees that slowly release water. Think of the wind and sun exposure when you site the garden, it should have sun at least 6 hours a day but you may want to protect it from late afternoon afternoon scorching heat in summer. Best of luck!
I think I'd grow rows and rows of Lavender, along w your fruit trees. I love your home! I dislike the city/village homes that are choppy and 4 levels high. Plus, you have few neighbors.
Great progress Richard, really like your videos. Have a wonderful and quiet Christmas and all the best for the new year! Greetings from north of the alps
I think the perfect spot for a greenhouse is where your deck is or very close to it. A greenhouse suns exposure should be a minimum of 5 to 6 hours, but that could decrease or increase based on what you want to grow in the greenhouse. Our greenhouse was attached to the back of the house, but entered into from outside only. It was not used for growing vegetables, so son exposure was not a long need. It was more for wintering geraniums and other flowering plants to be started for planting in the gardens come spring. Our dryer vent went into the greenhouse to add to warming as well as adding humidity during the dry cold winters.
Thanks. I have a temporary fix to get me through the winter, which I hope to edit and show this week. Longer term solutions needed though so thanks for the tip.
Sorry about your roof Just be careful in replacing them look very old and fragile Amazing how people want to help out You can do so much you take on projects and figure out how to fix it I would keep your deck a very nice view and great place to relax Take care and see you in the next video Richard ❤❤❤❤❤
@threeacresofmarche good love it when you relax and drink your wine after a hard day of work on the house Take care and see you in next video Richard 😍😍😍😍😍
If you have some old windows its easy to make a lean to greenhouse to help some winter salad, the rest of the year is really hot enough isn't it? What are you growing, pistachios?
I like the idea of those lean-to green houses. I fancy trying to grow things that might need a little assistance in the colder months. It is a long term plan / dream to have that homestead and eat from the garden etc.
Wood if treated twice a year, in Sweden but probably once in Italy can last as long as you wish. Treat it well it will treat you well, like a partner 🤐. It doesn't take long, had decking around my whole house that I built myself.
Thanks Paul. Like a partner - I like that.😊 This was one of those temporary jobs that stayed for nearly two years! I would like to reposition it up top where there is an even better view.😎
If I go up into my roof & look in a slight downward direction, I can see daylight. Maybe because the lime plaster has fallen off the back of the slates (it's the original Welsh slate roof, installed somewhere between 1864 & 1867...).
Back in the 70s , we often stripped or re-slated roofs that were over 80 yrs, some over 100yrs.. then we often were repairing tile roofs less than 20yrs old..
Hi mate, I'm doing something similar to you, renovating a country property myself, but slightly further away, just outside Brisbane, Australia. A suggestion for an area of your earth banks that works well for us: I've put 2 rows of large (500x500x1000) sandstone blocks in a semi-circle backed into the slope on my land. I've put a firepit about 1.5m diameter in the centre point of the semi-circle. It's become a good social spot, we sit on the blocks amphitheatre style around a fire, and use the blocks as large steps from lower level to the upper level as well. Don't think I can add photos to the comment which would illustrate more easily.
@threeacresofmarche 4-500 kgs each, needed an excavator to lift them. My other tip: succulents are a lot less hassle than all other types of plants. Maintaining our 2.5 acres takes half a day each weekend, gets a bit much so go as low maintenance as possible.
I was thinking of getting in touch as I drove past (not sure exactly where you are, but on the way to Pescara, at a guess) on the 28th November and again on my way back on the 7th December. But wasn't sure if I'd be more of a help or a hinderance. Hopefully I can call by and lend a hand on a trip next year. I decided to stop and take a break on my way home for the first time since I've been driving down to Abruzzo, Molise and Puglia. (I'm getting too old to do it in one hit). I found a 2 bed apartment in Switzerland with free EV charging, which was reasonable and comfortable. I was also trying a non toll route from Northern Italy for the first time, which was semi successful. Enjoy your Christmas and fingers crossed that the terraces survive the winter.
Slighty more north - the largest City near me is Ancona. That route sounds good. It always nice to stop off over night in new places. Thanks for the offer of help. Maybe next time. I'd love to know how long the non-toll road route takes and if its worth it.👍
I did buy a nice piece of wood for this to be exposed. I may still put it in but am thinking of a different layout to that room at the moment. I have a few more doors and windows to put in so I am sure an exposed beam will feature somewhere.👍
I would put some weeping tile along the house/the lower slope to make sure any water coming down can drain all the way down to the trees, to be on the safe side!
@threeacresofmarche good move , I'd install the drain tile ( weeping , perimeter , field , french ) which ever name .. but ensure the pipe invert is well below inside finish floor by a dozen or more inches, then at least a couple of inches of drain rock covering sloped sub grade..but level has to start down from FFL so couple inches finished grade surface below FFL , then drain rock 20mm crush of 3 or 4 inches, then down a foot to the invert ( lowest point inside drain pipe) of perimeter drain(weeping tile).. that way you you have positive drain on surface away from house and no pooling on patio , just work out what you are going to use as a finished surface then add up depth of components required .. As you know ground work is never cheap or easy or on schedule/budget.. Man wish I was there to help you out .. but age .. BTW , ignore the get a nail gun lot , black thumb nails are a right of passage.. that and fence staples are splayed like that so as when they are hammered in they splay out like a dovetail to stop them getting pulled out easily.. Cheers Merry Christmas and Good Health and Happines for the coming year
If not for work why not stay for Xmas/New year as weather looks great,save dismantling deck and must be fat better than UK.And you can keep fixing place up.cheers😊
I am back and forth but am tight on days for my visa so not long stays for a month or two until I catch up on days. The stop / start on the DIY is what is taking its toll on me. I'd rather have a block of a week to just go for it. This year has been a whole new experience with contacts and this YT thing so the NY is a time for a refresh and plan '25 better. I think it will motor forward this coming year.💪
For the patio area, hard paving is nice but quicker , easier and far cheaper is white gravel (like white road stone without the fine material) its very cheap and looks great straight away, might be good enough for a few years
I will have to do that in parts as the area is so large. Being barefoot around the house is nice so something smoother underfoot for the main parts is the plan.👍
I bought a few hundren meters of a weed fabric and got that down quickly. I will show that in the next video. I could not get my hands on this hessian quickly but a few suggest the same. When I re-do it all in spring I hope to have this stuff ready to use in parts. Thanks for the tip.👍
hi Richard, regards the staples you use to fix the mesh to the lintleli think they are meant to be splayed slightly to prevent them pulling out. merry exmas
Thanks @jimbradley4804 . They are a *&^%$ to hammer in when open. Someone suggested that they are like this for the fencing so that livestock does not push them out when leaning on a fence. I'm sure they will hold a thin skim of plaster....I put hundreds in !😂
If your water comes from mains water you won't need a pump . You can't pump pumped water. If its from gravity water you may want a pump. I hope that helps.
It's the way I always use to remember it . Get a greenhouse if you want one. We have similar temps in Spain that you have, and we use one . Just make sure you have a big window, one end, and it's in line with the prevailing winds . This will cool it down in the summer if you open the window and door. Have a great Xmas and new year. See you on the other side.
Plants need soil.or compose.burm around it.start beginners greenhouse.southern exposure.amazon.drainage pipes all around home.save water.like your vids.keep up good work 12/18\24
It is hard to show on camera as it all looks so flat. It still needs french drains etc but should be ok as it is for one winter. I will get back there working on it as soon as I can.🤞
You're bound to get some erosion but I doubt it'll be significant. Modify the deck to be sectional & bolt together. Green house or polytunnel? Place in full sun but with the long axis north to south & ensure you have twice the ventilation you think you need.
Hi Richard , theres a question that I always want to ask and that is ... BREXIT ! ,,,, how does that affect you in terms of time at the house and future plans to live there full time if you decide to ?.Would you be able to address this in one of your videoes please as its a big barrier to most people , many thanks ,, enjoy your videos .
Brexit has affected Rich as the immigration people have been busy checking his passport for the number of days he's been spending in the EU. I'm sure he's got it well in hand though.
HI @russelltanner9743 - I will cover it in a video once I have more information about the visa options. It is such a broad subject but I will try my best to show where it could cause an issue and will share how it works in my situation. In general, politics aside, the 90 day thing is only challenging because I have so much work to do. If my house was 80% done then the 90 day restriction would be no issue. Many travel one month in, one month out and love it.
@@doonhamer252 Thats your opinion that just happens to be wrong . This is a general question about the restrctions caused by Brexit ,, so who better to ask than someone who lives with those very restrictions ?.I have been put off buying property in Europe but would like to know how it works in practical terms . Or .. are you just a Bot in a sad room in Africa being paid to make st*pid comments ... sounds like it !.
best location for a green house is generally southeast position.........needs light and close to water source..........if you have to lug water too far you will regret it
I have the same model under the sink with nothing else, change the safety / non-return valve and fit a dedicated differential. ps with each video you have an increasingly Italian approach to the problems. 😀
Talking of having people there to ‘spot’ or help, have you heard of workaway? It connects you with people who are looking to work whilst travelling, it’s generally people working with you in exchange for food and lodgings.
Hi Eric - do you mean like a Patreon account? If so, I don't think I have enough content to justify this yet but do appreciate the 'superthanks' that people give or the 'buy me a coffee' tips thing I have set up. I wish I had more time for YT and this social side - it is way more interesting than my day job!😂
There are crops like Swiss chard, lettuce, spinach and other greens which survive light frosts. Easy to direct sow, but birds may find them and feast. Richard, you should start asking neighbors who garden in your area what they suggest. They’ll know your climate best. We’re just guessing.
Ey up chief, so is this the last video for a while or are you going to be popping over during winter? Your greenhouse needs to be getting at least 6 hours a day of direct sunlight, other than that, I'd put it somewhere close to water so you don't have to lug watering cans back and forth, unless you run water out to it. Those staples are actually designed so they spread apart when you nail them in, it's so they don't just pull straight out when livestock leans on a fence.
That makes sense - no livestock up there and only a light load covering of plaster to hold in. I put a few hundred in and plenty of wire mesh so lets hope they don't pull out. I have one more video showing the temporary cover on the banks. I captured that on my last short trip and hope to get that edited this week. I will be back and forth but am not planning on DIY or filming for a few weeks. 👍
Hi Richards, enjoying your videos. Just a duggestion - when you film inside, your voice is echoeing. To help us ubderstand what you are saying, please slow your speech.
Hi @jeffhale713 I will try. I have struggled with sound, and presenting, in general. Lots to learn but I appreciate the feedback. I am investing in some better equipment.👍
Hey Richard, I have over a hundred of those tiles taking up space in my garage. You are welcome to take what you need.
Thanks mate, save me a few - that would be great! See you soon.
…and stay off that roof as much as possible, at least until you have replacements in hand. Walking on these roofs is a minor art, but learning it can be expensive.
The weight up there is crazy. I think I will prop it from the inside at the same time when working an area at a time (with help). 👍
Can the roof be power-washed; or is that something you do by taking several rows off at a time, then power washing, and replacing the tiles back??? I am sincerely curious. @threeacresofmarche
@@kookietherapy9398 I’m curious, too. BUT, a client of mine imported salvage tiles from France to the US - cheaper than domestic. They were over 200 years old and covered with lichen and stains with no issue. The client loved the “patina.”
Get some wine Rich.... have a nice Christmas mate. Love your vids.
Wow! Thank you very much. Merry Christmas to you too. 🙌
@threeacresofmarche wine or bust 😂🫣👍🏼
I really appreciate your lighthearted approach when tackling projects and problems. I'm sure there are times off camera when things aren't so jovial, but thank you for your approach to creating a good life!
Hi @clemerz361 . Yes, off camera can be different. I find that it best to be in good spirits when deciding to put the camera on. The hardest part, which I am still learning, is to show more and tell less. I don't want to get into hiding behind voice overs though. The (edited) raw side feels more honest.😊
Amazon Wish list!! Greenhouse you might want fairly close to the house as there might be things that need your attention regularly. No idea re sun and aspect. I’ll leave that to the green thumbs.
Yea , I do too . Think he should take it easy, balance lifestyle with the upgrades.. Don't turn it into a chore, else you become dissolutioned and grow to hate it..
@threeacresofmarche hang in there ,have fun..
Richard, keep up the good work. One foot in front of the other. One tree at a time. One home change at a time. Look at all your progress since Day 1. We all love the channel and each new video as you talk so naturally and share each new change and step. 🎉😊 Looking forward to each new video always with great anticipation. Cheers.
Yes I agree with a few other comments, using the slopes to water the farm on its one would be best, bladder bags for the trees and shrubs and pump system for sprinklers for the summer. Some cost but saves by losing far less plants in the years to come and hit summers your away. Try a cold frame first before greenhouse, not sure you need one if you’re not there and you can winter some plants in the sheds that have windows. All the best from Tokyo
Hi @JapanJimmy - I love comments like this one - thank you. I had no idea what a bladder bag for a tree was but now I do. They look useful if I plant in spring and then pop back for a week or so.
The greenhouse idea is for the out of season, colder months. It is that long term plan / dream to have a homestead that you can eat from the garden most of the year.
Thanks again.
Thank you Richard. There's a few systems out there and you can use a resvoir pond as well rather than mains water to establish the trees in the drier months. Cheaper in the long term. Looking forward to the trees going in due course. Have a relaxing Xmas!
You too. Thanks Jimmy.
We have rocks placed on top of the roof tiles at our places in Abruzzo, which is supposed to hold the tiles in place. It seems to be a pretty common practice.
Ah yeah! Seen them on TV during Giro d'italia coverage! I was wondering why Italians are using flat rocks for roof tiles!😅
I did wonder this also. It seems to be an issue in that one corner only but will look at this if other parts are getting hit by the winds.👍
Merry Christmas, Richard. Really enjoy your vids. Hope to see you again next year. 😀
Cheers Eric. Thank you. I will be carrying on this amazing YT adventure through next year for sure. Merry Christmas to you too.
And i vote the deck stays!
I am planning to reposition it higher up the field with an even better view. It is a great place to sleep under the stars.
@threeacresofmarche I agree, it stays - that deck was a place where dreams unfolded even while the stars were still sleeping. Put your time capsule under the deck too. Under a tree is just a romantic idea but trying to dig later around the roots, plus one doesn't want to loose a beautiful tree that way.
Hi Richard, just a quick line to thank you for your videos, love following your progress, keep them coming. Also wishing you and your family a very Happy Christmas and everything you wish for in the New Year. Tony, Romiley
You can flush the water heater out. Remove the cold water valve and flush from hot to cold. Could add some vinegar to descale it too.
Was thinking the same , perhaps that is scale that's rattling and sloshing around..
Have a good Christmas Richard and a prosperous 2025 with lots Marche time!
You can connect the water to the little geyser with the hose and flush it out before you reconnect it. You will always find sediment in them.
Good to know. I may salvage it for another spot and get a new one for the inside of the house.
Rake the ground and add grass seeds. Water. It will take hold quickly.
Where I live (on the Medditerranea) we secure the roof tiles with a little cemen on each end. It fixes the tiles securely and it helps against the wind.
I agree the deck has to stay, part of the property & lots of wine tasting went on 😂😂 you have a monumental task on your hands, you need some help ❤
Richard, a thought for consideration on staking trees.
Better to drive the stake in at 45⁰ and crossing the trunk about a foot above the ground. This holds the rootball firm but allows the trunk to move with the wind. This movement stimulates the tree to develop good retaining roots relative to wind strength and prevailing direction.
You can also save a few euros on stakes as you'll typically get two from one stake for the effort of putting a point on the cut section 👍😁
100% correct.
That's the way I had my lads stake literally thousands of trees over the years.
Hardest thing was to persuade local authorities this was the right thing to do, rather than a bloody great post next to the trunk.
Thanks David, I think a few have suggested the same from that last video (sorry if it was you and I did not get to reply). It sounds logical - and I love a cost saver! I will try it out and record it. Cheers.👍
Great to see the progress you have & are making..👍👍🙏🇬🇧
Thanks!
Thank you very much @DonAntoniodetucum . Very kind of you.
Unless you plan on being there full time, don’t waste money on a greenhouse. The plants will die without frequent watering. Or become infested with bugs like aphids which need regular treatment. You can make an outdoor garden and just let things grow. Spend the money on fruit or olive trees instead. Other comments are saying that you don’t need one in your part of Italy anyway and that’s probably true.
Good point. There should be someone there most of the time and getting a timer system in seems easy these days. I am rushing toward my retirement so am thinking (too far) ahead!😂
Unless he fits a drip feed hose system. However the heat in a greenhouse will probably frazzle anything there unless it’s partially in the shade.
I agree. You don't need one unless you plan on living there full time.
On the question of an under sink water heater. We were recently in Dublin (Swords actually) and we stayed in an Airbnb cabin. There was a water heater under the kitchen sink. It had lower case letters on the front
atc. It looked as though it held about 3 gallons.
@@amayastrata4629 Plus the heat mixed with moisture will be a breeding ground for disease and pests. You really need to check on greenhouse plants several times a week at a minimum. Daily is best. It’s easy to spend $$ on a gardening/greenhouse setup and harvest nothing. If I was in his position, I’d buy some pepper and tomato seedlings which are inexpensive and plant them outside in a small (partly shaded) garden bed. Let them do their thing and hope for a harvest. Throw in some basil and parsley and he can make some good meals with those 3-4 crops if they survive. In winter he can grow leafy greens and lettuce, but animals will probably devour those while he’s away.
I think you are right @KittyMcGee1001 . Slow to start and see how it goes. If a greenhouse does go in it would be for the colder months. It would probably be empty and open during summer.
Thank you for your amazing persistence and work ethic! Buon Natale e Felice Anno Nuovo!
No, no greenhouse needed, just plant at the right time for each harvest and let it grow!! You will need some sort of irrigation as you are not always there. Fence it though, because of deer and wild boar.
Hey!! Rich you make me laff. Love your work buddy. Slowly comin' together. Hang in there (the gangs all with you). Come back soon, need next vid Cheers
Thanks @eziotaddeo1726 . I can feel the support - it is so nice.😊
"What a deck!" Yes, I exclaim that about my boss virtually every day at the moment.
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Really enjoying your adventure. It motivates me to get stuff done around my house which is in much better condition. Have a happy holiday season.
🌲🤶🎅Wishing you a holiday filled with love laughter and lots of happiness. 💕
You too. Thank you @ladolcevita9082
Too late I’m sure, but I think I would have planted some kind of annual ground cover on the terraces that would help drink up the water, and the roots would help hold the soil from washing away in heavy rain….weeds will probably take over sooner than you would like and you would have some control over that with a ground cover.
There will be planting when I get the chance. As with everything here, it does not happen to schedule. This was supposed to be done during the summer when I had plenty of time to work on it. I put some temporary cover on the banks to (hopefully) get me to spring.
I'm going to have a nervous breakdown watching your show. I wish I were there so I could help you do so many things. I hope you replaced the water tank before you left for the winter.
I don't think I am fitting into the 'wash over you content' category as many seem to comment how stressed they are when watching!😂 Sorry.😁 It should improve as I learn more and knock off a few big jobs. I was foolish to listen to the 'don't touch anything until you get permission' bad advice. That cost me a fortune and wasted a year.🤦♂️
Re the outdoor garden/ no greenhouse approach, while you're away you can hook up a sprinkler with a timer attached if you have dry periods in summer. And for the trees & shrubs you can buy bladders that go around the trees that slowly release water. Think of the wind and sun exposure when you site the garden, it should have sun at least 6 hours a day but you may want to protect it from late afternoon afternoon scorching heat in summer. Best of luck!
Thanks. It would be more for out of season and winters. Thanks for the tips.
You don't need a pump for this heater I've fitted a few in porter cabins on building sites,good luck with it great video.
You have your priorities all wrong, wine before tools. Gotta live that dream
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I think I'd grow rows and rows of Lavender, along w your fruit trees.
I love your home! I dislike the city/village homes that are choppy and 4 levels high. Plus, you have few neighbors.
I had one of those under my sink without a pump and no problems, it also depends on what water supply you have.
Great progress Richard, really like your videos. Have a wonderful and quiet Christmas and all the best for the new year!
Greetings from north of the alps
Merry christmas and a happy new year to you and yours.
I think the perfect spot for a greenhouse is where your deck is or very close to it. A greenhouse suns exposure should be a minimum of 5 to 6 hours, but that could decrease or increase based on what you want to grow in the greenhouse. Our greenhouse was attached to the back of the house, but entered into from outside only. It was not used for growing vegetables, so son exposure was not a long need. It was more for wintering geraniums and other flowering plants to be started for planting in the gardens come spring. Our dryer vent went into the greenhouse to add to warming as well as adding humidity during the dry cold winters.
Landscape fabric for vulnerable areas. Straw matting type stuff, will help protect area
Thanks. I have a temporary fix to get me through the winter, which I hope to edit and show this week. Longer term solutions needed though so thanks for the tip.
Sorry about your roof
Just be careful in replacing them look very old and fragile
Amazing how people want to help out
You can do so much you take on projects and figure out how to fix it
I would keep your deck a very nice view and great place to relax
Take care and see you in the next video Richard ❤❤❤❤❤
Thanks @marilynmeade2286 The terrace will replace the deck but I will relocate the deck up the field where the view is better. 😊
@threeacresofmarche good love it when you relax and drink your wine after a hard day of work on the house
Take care and see you in next video Richard 😍😍😍😍😍
Thank you for the heart ❤️ Richard
If you have some old windows its easy to make a lean to greenhouse to help some winter salad, the rest of the year is really hot enough isn't it? What are you growing, pistachios?
I like the idea of those lean-to green houses. I fancy trying to grow things that might need a little assistance in the colder months. It is a long term plan / dream to have that homestead and eat from the garden etc.
Two yard brooms or scrubbing brushes screwed to a piece of wood in a v or l shape is a great way of getting all that muck off of your boots.
Wood if treated twice a year, in Sweden but probably once in Italy can last as long as you wish. Treat it well it will treat you well, like a partner 🤐. It doesn't take long, had decking around my whole house that I built myself.
Thanks Paul. Like a partner - I like that.😊
This was one of those temporary jobs that stayed for nearly two years! I would like to reposition it up top where there is an even better view.😎
Deck to stay and put some shade over it.
I will relocate it up the field and give it a better view.🤞
If I go up into my roof & look in a slight downward direction, I can see daylight.
Maybe because the lime plaster has fallen off the back of the slates (it's the original Welsh slate roof, installed somewhere between 1864 & 1867...).
Back in the 70s , we often stripped or re-slated roofs that were over 80 yrs, some over 100yrs.. then we often were repairing tile roofs less than 20yrs old..
Hi mate, I'm doing something similar to you, renovating a country property myself, but slightly further away, just outside Brisbane, Australia.
A suggestion for an area of your earth banks that works well for us: I've put 2 rows of large (500x500x1000) sandstone blocks in a semi-circle backed into the slope on my land. I've put a firepit about 1.5m diameter in the centre point of the semi-circle. It's become a good social spot, we sit on the blocks amphitheatre style around a fire, and use the blocks as large steps from lower level to the upper level as well.
Don't think I can add photos to the comment which would illustrate more easily.
Thanks @paullupson6824. They sound heavy. I am trying to order a yruck load of stone to be delivered early next year. I may need two truck loads!😅
@threeacresofmarche 4-500 kgs each, needed an excavator to lift them. My other tip: succulents are a lot less hassle than all other types of plants. Maintaining our 2.5 acres takes half a day each weekend, gets a bit much so go as low maintenance as possible.
I was thinking of getting in touch as I drove past (not sure exactly where you are, but on the way to Pescara, at a guess) on the 28th November and again on my way back on the 7th December. But wasn't sure if I'd be more of a help or a hinderance. Hopefully I can call by and lend a hand on a trip next year.
I decided to stop and take a break on my way home for the first time since I've been driving down to Abruzzo, Molise and Puglia. (I'm getting too old to do it in one hit). I found a 2 bed apartment in Switzerland with free EV charging, which was reasonable and comfortable. I was also trying a non toll route from Northern Italy for the first time, which was semi successful. Enjoy your Christmas and fingers crossed that the terraces survive the winter.
Slighty more north - the largest City near me is Ancona. That route sounds good. It always nice to stop off over night in new places.
Thanks for the offer of help. Maybe next time. I'd love to know how long the non-toll road route takes and if its worth it.👍
I think it would be nicer to leave the lentil above the window natural. Just stucco the needed area.
I did buy a nice piece of wood for this to be exposed. I may still put it in but am thinking of a different layout to that room at the moment. I have a few more doors and windows to put in so I am sure an exposed beam will feature somewhere.👍
I would put some weeping tile along the house/the lower slope to make sure any water coming down can drain
all the way down to the trees, to be on the safe side!
That whole french drain, pipes, channels etc will go in asap. It is a massive area to get done so will take me a while to get right.
@threeacresofmarche good move , I'd install the drain tile ( weeping , perimeter , field , french ) which ever name .. but ensure the pipe invert is well below inside finish floor by a dozen or more inches, then at least a couple of inches of drain rock covering sloped sub grade..but level has to start down from FFL so couple inches finished grade surface below FFL , then drain rock 20mm crush of 3 or 4 inches, then down a foot to the invert ( lowest point inside drain pipe) of perimeter drain(weeping tile).. that way you you have positive drain on surface away from house and no pooling on patio , just work out what you are going to use as a finished surface then add up depth of components required ..
As you know ground work is never cheap or easy or on schedule/budget..
Man wish I was there to help you out .. but age ..
BTW , ignore the get a nail gun lot , black thumb nails are a right of passage.. that and fence staples are splayed like that so as when they are hammered in they splay out like a dovetail to stop them getting pulled out easily..
Cheers
Merry Christmas and Good Health and Happines for the coming year
If not for work why not stay for Xmas/New year as weather looks great,save dismantling deck and must be fat better than UK.And you can keep fixing place up.cheers😊
I am back and forth but am tight on days for my visa so not long stays for a month or two until I catch up on days. The stop / start on the DIY is what is taking its toll on me. I'd rather have a block of a week to just go for it.
This year has been a whole new experience with contacts and this YT thing so the NY is a time for a refresh and plan '25 better. I think it will motor forward this coming year.💪
For the patio area, hard paving is nice but quicker , easier and far cheaper is white gravel (like white road stone without the fine material) its very cheap and looks great straight away, might be good enough for a few years
I will have to do that in parts as the area is so large. Being barefoot around the house is nice so something smoother underfoot for the main parts is the plan.👍
Buy a full roll of burlap Hessian it’s great for pathways just pinned into the dirt.
I bought a few hundren meters of a weed fabric and got that down quickly. I will show that in the next video. I could not get my hands on this hessian quickly but a few suggest the same. When I re-do it all in spring I hope to have this stuff ready to use in parts. Thanks for the tip.👍
Those water heaters use the mains pressure. You don't need a pump to feed the kitchen from it.
Thanks.👍
hi Richard, regards the staples you use to fix the mesh to the lintleli think they are meant to be splayed slightly to prevent them pulling out.
merry exmas
Thanks @jimbradley4804 . They are a *&^%$ to hammer in when open. Someone suggested that they are like this for the fencing so that livestock does not push them out when leaning on a fence. I'm sure they will hold a thin skim of plaster....I put hundreds in !😂
If your water comes from mains water you won't need a pump . You can't pump pumped water. If its from gravity water you may want a pump. I hope that helps.
You can't pump pumped water - obvious now you say it. Cheers. 😁👍
It's the way I always use to remember it .
Get a greenhouse if you want one. We have similar temps in Spain that you have, and we use one .
Just make sure you have a big window, one end, and it's in line with the prevailing winds . This will cool it down in the summer if you open the window and door.
Have a great Xmas and new year. See you on the other side.
You too. Thanks Mike.
Hi Richard! I am looking for a property in Italy to buy and do not mind being your neighbour😷
Don't know about Italy but here in the US you can rent bigger tools reasonably for one off jobs. Might be worth looking into.
There are rental shops here also but the nearest for me is a 1hr drive each way. Too far for a 30 minute job.
@threeacresofmarcheit's all about time management .. 3hrs give take might save 1 day labour and wear tear on body.
Nothing easier than changing tiles on the roof of a bungalow
Plants need soil.or compose.burm around it.start beginners greenhouse.southern exposure.amazon.drainage pipes all around home.save water.like your vids.keep up good work 12/18\24
Richard, don't touch the little balcony. It looks like the roof is bulging? Best regards from Sweden 🇸🇪
OR a friend with a nailer❤❤
I’m beginning to understand the terraces a little better now….incidentally I’m team dishwasher more time for wine 🍷 😊
It is hard to show on camera as it all looks so flat. It still needs french drains etc but should be ok as it is for one winter. I will get back there working on it as soon as I can.🤞
Nothing like good old dependable hammer!
I do enjoy working with hand tools when I can.🙌
Weirdly those tiles are beautiful. If you try to tear down the deck, I may have to request a restraing order. :-)
😂 It will be listed and repositioned. I could not rip that thing apart.
@threeacresofmarche The Gods are telling you something. By the way, you need to capture and bottle your energy, and outlook.
You're bound to get some erosion but I doubt it'll be significant.
Modify the deck to be sectional & bolt together.
Green house or polytunnel?
Place in full sun but with the long axis north to south & ensure you have twice the ventilation you think you need.
Most neighbours have polutunnels but they all seem to be farming for the entire extended family.
@threeacresofmarchewe use them as starter beds and extend season before frosts hit.
Hi Richard , theres a question that I always want to ask and that is ... BREXIT ! ,,,, how does that affect you in terms of time at the house and future plans to live there full time if you decide to ?.Would you be able to address this in one of your videoes please as its a big barrier to most people , many thanks ,, enjoy your videos .
Brexit has affected Rich as the immigration people have been busy checking his passport for the number of days he's been spending in the EU. I'm sure he's got it well in hand though.
That's his business, and he would be foolish to share it on an open forum.
HI @russelltanner9743 - I will cover it in a video once I have more information about the visa options. It is such a broad subject but I will try my best to show where it could cause an issue and will share how it works in my situation. In general, politics aside, the 90 day thing is only challenging because I have so much work to do. If my house was 80% done then the 90 day restriction would be no issue. Many travel one month in, one month out and love it.
@@doonhamer252 Thats your opinion that just happens to be wrong . This is a general question about the restrctions caused by Brexit ,, so who better to ask than someone who lives with those very restrictions ?.I have been put off buying property in Europe but would like to know how it works in practical terms . Or .. are you just a Bot in a sad room in Africa being paid to make st*pid comments ... sounds like it !.
@threeacresofmarche Richard, can working from a home as a manager/consultant , somehow be worked in to a permanent residency visa?
best location for a green house is generally southeast position.........needs light and close to water source..........if you have to lug water too far you will regret it
Great tip. Thank you.
I have the same model under the sink with nothing else, change the safety / non-return valve and fit a dedicated differential.
ps
with each video you have an increasingly Italian approach to the problems.
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Thanks @hippopotamusamphibius6055 . I talk with my hands when presenting in the office these days also!😂
Talking of having people there to ‘spot’ or help, have you heard of workaway? It connects you with people who are looking to work whilst travelling, it’s generally people working with you in exchange for food and lodgings.
Thanks - I had not heard of this. What a great idea. I just looked it up. Thanks.👍
No pump needed, it’s already installed inside
Richard, when will you be able to have a JOIN button?
Hi Eric - do you mean like a Patreon account? If so, I don't think I have enough content to justify this yet but do appreciate the 'superthanks' that people give or the 'buy me a coffee' tips thing I have set up.
I wish I had more time for YT and this social side - it is way more interesting than my day job!😂
you don't need a greenhouse in italy lol
The winters are cold, but rarely freezing. Many near me have polly tunnels, but they don't look great.
If you study geography you will find that italy is the most mountainous part of western europe with higest peaks cold and snow
There are crops like Swiss chard, lettuce, spinach and other greens which survive light frosts. Easy to direct sow, but birds may find them and feast.
Richard, you should start asking neighbors who garden in your area what they suggest. They’ll know your climate best. We’re just guessing.
Ey up chief, so is this the last video for a while or are you going to be popping over during winter? Your greenhouse needs to be getting at least 6 hours a day of direct sunlight, other than that, I'd put it somewhere close to water so you don't have to lug watering cans back and forth, unless you run water out to it. Those staples are actually designed so they spread apart when you nail them in, it's so they don't just pull straight out when livestock leans on a fence.
That makes sense - no livestock up there and only a light load covering of plaster to hold in. I put a few hundred in and plenty of wire mesh so lets hope they don't pull out.
I have one more video showing the temporary cover on the banks. I captured that on my last short trip and hope to get that edited this week. I will be back and forth but am not planning on DIY or filming for a few weeks. 👍
6:50 That wiring is truly horrifying, especially on something as high load as a water heater!
Some of the wiring I have tidied up curled my toes! I will be replacing all the wiring as I go.😂
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Sent over some wine money dude :D
Got it - thank you so much. Very kind of you. Cheers!
Tidy
Printed concrete could be an option. No weeds coming through and cheaper. Oh and get a nail gun.
😂 The tool shopping list is looooong.
No you can't use a nail gun for that. Have fun
Hi Richards, enjoying your videos. Just a duggestion - when you film inside, your voice is echoeing. To help us ubderstand what you are saying, please slow your speech.
Hi @jeffhale713 I will try. I have struggled with sound, and presenting, in general. Lots to learn but I appreciate the feedback. I am investing in some better equipment.👍
Get a nail gun 😂