Hello everyone! I enjoyed this one. Lovely to have a great mate join me for the adventure, albeit just for a few days. His YT debut so be nice!! 😂 I will get to the comments as quickly as I can and I am catching up on the DMs and emails this weekend also! Have a great weekend.
It was fun to watch you both working in the Italian summer sun! Nothing like having a friend to share the load, to lift the other end, and hold the ladder.
Hi again Richard.Could you widen the bend both sides by digging out and mass filling with old bricks etc,then too it off with around 6 inches or so of quality hardcore.Also, maybe buy a really cheap pick-up truck with towbar, which would be fine for commuting to the local Builders Merchants,or just use it off road to transport your building materials from top of the road to the house?..anyway,you are doing a grand job!
In fact,why not look at maybe include creating a parking area off that hair-pin bend! When you get around to the leveling off the field at the rear of your house? That gives you a turning spot ...or parking for a Glamping site, which could be a nice little retirement income....
I’m a Brit and first-time renovator restoring a house in the Italian Dolomites…and my windows have just arrived, unexpectedly quickly, as yours did; maybe there’s a window-glut (!). Either way, it’s a pain as now I need to pay months ahead of schedule, which has wrecked my financial monthly plans. BTW Great videos; your joy of the house, the work and of Italy are infectious and are an optimistic beacon as I struggle with the work itself and Italian bureaucracy. I watch your videos whilst I have evening wine in the building site wreck of my house. Keep going…you’re helping others keep going.
Thanks @jeremypaul4577 window schedule, standard Italian delivery schedule and cashflow challenges are real!🤦♂️ The Dolomites - wow - what a region to live in! I love it up there.
@@threeacresofmarche we have the jagged granite mountains but you have the sea; we’re all lucky to live in Italy and have the option of either. A comment you made in an early video (‘this is definitely not a ‘how to’ video’) plays in my head as I mess up the most basic stuff when one is so tired; I was once told ‘measure it twice, cut it once’ but I’m more like ‘measure it at least 9 times, get into a strop about why the measurements are different every time and then go for a spritz in a big huff’. Evening spritzes cure all home-renovation-angst, right?!
That has made me smile! I stare at things for ages before I figure out how and where to start also! Good luck to you. Slow progress is good and as long as you still love the place then who cares what it looks like or how long it takes. I suppose we moved here for the surroundings and lifestyle. We could all do up a house anywhere in the world if it was about renovating. 😁
Welcome Back Home.... 🏠 You have a Friend to Help with that Old Barn. Great to have some Help. Should be a Nice Big Fire Tonight on the Deck with a Bottle of Wine 🍷 🍷 at Sunset! 👏 Bravo well done.....😁👍🔥✌️
Richard great to see you have a friend to help you for a few days, great fix with the water leak, the helpful guy in the shop, not sure that would have happened here in the UK . Good luck Clive
Hi Richard, blimey 6 weeks that’s flown by, sorry to hear about the leak. Well done on the repair. Glad to see you have some help and company makes the job a lot easier. Tony, Romiley.
I post every other Friday @anthonytodd3408 but gather footage to cover when I am not there etc. This is the closet to real time as it will probably get.😁
Hello Richard And nice to see your friend Simon come to Italy to help you Oh my goodness when you found the leak and thought you woukd have to replumb whole line Thank goodness you were able to repair it Oh those windows are so beautiful and the door love it A wonderful way to see the lovely view you have I was afraid one of you would fall in the stubborn wood from the barn You both had a great time together Happy you have time to work on house You are amazing at doing so many things Loved the video felt like i was with friends as you both worked away Take care and see you soon in next video Marilyn M ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Hi Richard, I just started watching your videos today, you're doing a great job with the renovations! Love this type of content. I'm italian and I lived in your hometown, Manchester, for a few years so I experienced both lifestyles too 😊 I hope Italy is treating you well. Wish you all the best.
Oh the broken pipe! I think after not having much sleep I would have cried 😭🤣 Well done for keeping your cool, thinking it through then fixing it. It’s always good to share fun times with a pal, looks like you both had a great time and no one got injured! 😂
Great to see you back online , my wife and I enjoy your videos so much. This weeks video was especially great as you got so much done and have a buddy to chat to and help with the bigger jobs. Best wishes for the next couple of weeks. 🤗🇮🇪
I’m loving your vlogs I’m sat in my local bar in Spain drinking rose and eating tapas and smiling at all what you are doing. Ive been there, light will be soon at the end of the tunnel
Wow what a Stubborn piece! Thank goodness know one got hurt!! it looked like a Slippery slope on our end. So glad your back and you had a wonderful time. The gorgeous windows came in and they are truly going to set your place looking extra nice. Thanks for sharing and can’t wait until next video.Have a marvelous weekend. Cindy🇺🇸
I found your channel yesterday and have binged watched; very real and smile at your editing! I’m planning a road trip on my Vespa from Cyprus back to the UK next year and may (if ok) drop by for a coffee. Military - retiring v soon. All the v best and keep smiling and of course keep enjoying the red! Regards.
Hi @williamjust5427 . Wow - that journey on a vespa will be an amazing adventure! If you are passing nearby and I am in Italy then I will buy you a coffee for sure. Best wishes.
another great one Richard! and always a good thing to have helping hands around you 💪 Do you still remember where you ordered the windows from? they do look nice ✌ How's your Italian after more time spent in Italy? Saltui from the south of Italy🍷
Hi @nejcpilih I used a local business near me in Corinaldo for the windows. I am very pleased with them and their service. My Italian is still not where I would like it to be. Like everything here, it is coming along slowly.😊
Hi Richard, thanks for again a great video. Love your good mood, your down to earth approach, your ‘try it myself first’ attitude, your thouthfullness on how to get the job done 💪🏼 So nice the helping hands and the company of your nice friend and the laughs Succes with all the work you want/need to do but mostly enjoy and also rest every now and then and live the Italian life 😊 Looking forward for the next video Greetings Sandra
helo, we went to Armenia from US this summer, Armenia is my home country, Our apartment is in 5th floor, no water and electricity for 2 days, We carried water from the near houses with my son and nieces, Now we are back to US , we remember those days and cherish every moment of it, it was fun. youre great at what you do, thank you for videos.
Hello Richard, glad to see you finally had some help. There was no way you could have removed that outdoor goal post (that’s what it looked like) on your own. Installing those windows would also be a tough job. You’re definitely making progress with the house. Keep up with the good videos, you’re doing a great job.
Good stuff, I'd be wary around those cement corrugated panels you have on the structure you were pulling down at the end. Decent chance they could be asbestos-cement. Careful not to break them up.
Morning Ricard and Simon. Let the fun begin! The new doors are such a treat, and it will be lovely to see the difference they make. Biophilic design - bringing the outdoors and natural light in. You'll be right pleased with them and the picture window. The plan was keep it simple and open - just a round table leaves space to access the patio. Pass on the breakfast bar for now, as most likely a quick bite will be eaten outside enjoying the view. Once the patio goes in - you'll see. Al fresco is the way to go. The breakfast bar could always be added later on if there is the space for one and you think it is needed. Just a thought. That concrete cover is a real mystery. It was inset too, maybe it cracked/broke when something heavy drove over it. Was that near the public access to the fields? Always a pleasure to watch the progress. The reno stages - that won't take much to do, never happens. The mess gets way bigger and shuffling stuff around here to there and more. But when the end is near, it's like when the sun comes out after a bad storm - it is worth all the effort it took.
Thanks @LindaSiuzdak . You're right about the layout - I think that I will be outside more often than inside so all those extras can wait until I see how I use the whole space.
Smashing video Richard, Fair play in the demolition work. As for your local Bricofer guy, particularly the plumbing section they are an under utilized resource, I have had a very similar experience in my local Bricofer and the same result to yours, 19€ parts for a cracked pipe to radiator and we are sorted with a few basic tools. So satisfying! Keep up the great work!
Ahhh, well done on all jobs! Don’t you just love it when a fix (ie: plumbing) turns out to be an inexpensive, self-fix. When in renovation, it’s amazing to have those inexpensive expenses, because everything else seems outlandishly overpriced and never expected! Have a great weekend. I look forward to your IG pics. Cheers Richard 🇮🇹🍕🍷☀️
I do get help but it is my land and my responsibility so once the farmer has finished using it for some crops I will have to take over and manage it all.👍
Hi, yes - there is a water well on site. I think I show that in one of the early videos. The plans - planting - lots of planting with easy to manage open spaces.
Cool. You got yourself some help. 😂 Nice pictures of Le Marche. Congratulation to your windows. 🎉 You are one of a kind. You can do everything. Even plumbing. 🎉😂❤ But we didn't see you eating or drinking anything. The good side of life... Just working 😂 Well done!
Good piece, given the fact that the pipe was broken on “your” side ( meaning you pay for what comes out of the pipe) and given the fact that you are unaware how long it was leaking , you may want to call the water department and explain the situation. You be looking at a huge water bill! Patrick
Hi @patrickflynn3918 maybe you missed it but the water was off from the other side of the clock meaning when it broke it would not have dripped a drop. No big bill, luckily. 😁
Great re mate in crime, he's working hard for his 🍕🍷 😁 New water connection went smoothly, find large flat stone to cover it ;) Cool you had early delivery of windows.
Richard 👀 @threeacresofmarche I can't believe you wore respirators 😷 but not Safety Goggles! 🥽 Especially, with all that rotten debris flying around above your heads. 😰 You were both very lucky! You must 'always' wear goggles when dealing with anything that could potentially hit your eye's... including strimming, brush-cutting and lawnmowing crappy ground! Safety first please 🙏👀🥽 🥽 🥽 🥽 😎 You're a great guy and we don't wanna lose you, so please be careful.😉 Love the house 🏡 and the beautiful views 🌄💕
I like how coming back to a burst pipe you just take it in your stride…couldn’t stop laughing at the two of you trying to chop that thing down will you get any work done? lol 😊
Has it really been six weeks? 👍 You really enjoy yourself in your nice house. The pace of life in the house is perfect and i think you feel good about it. Looks like you're easy to learn and i think you'll be able to fix most things in the house, eg masonry, painting, water and drains... I see that you can handle most things and you have something that many do not have a good friend!😀The windows will be perfect and the color looks good, they'll fit perfectly in the house. Did you reelle get the them five months to early in Italy? Take care of each other!😀 How did the property opposite your house go? Is it sold? Waiting for your next video. Warm greetings from Sweden 🇸🇪
Thank you @user-yn6bf9tv1i . Yes - they said December so I made plans around being there before Christmas to get ready. They must have had a gap to fit my job in between another job. I should get two of them fitted in the next week or two, which could make for some good YT footage!😂 The property next door and opposite are being looked into. I will visit one of the locals that is looking into them for us and share that when I can.
A chainsaw would be worth the investment for your property. I did have a good laugh though with this episode. Keep up the good work. Also, I've been subscribed since episode 2 or 3 and you have gotten so much better videoing and a lot more comfortable in front of the camera. I look forward to the next video. Cheers from the US.
Thank you. I am enjoying learning the editing process as I go. I do have a chainsaw @steverubsam8636 but did not want to chance working with that at that height. We thought it would fall down in a few minutes!😂🤦♂️
Damn I bet his bowling arm hasn't seen that much action since his teenage years 😎 😂 Anyways, puerile humour aside, cracking work gents, lots of potential firewood created. Anyways Richard, no booze... seriously shame on you sir! your Scottish contingent is dry throated here (is it hell, it's Friday evening and Im chilling) Stay safe lads, see you next time
Hi Richard, As a fellow northerner who sits on teams / video calls most of the day and dreams of moving to Italy I both love watching your videos and also find they make me extremely jealous :D I see you are using the ferry a lot now, is there something I am missing as I actually live within a reasonable drive of Hull but the ferry seems to be insane money compared to flying and you are Manchester Airport side of the country as well.
HI @waynesmith4869 . I take the car down to save on car hire costs while there. We are not allowed to buy a car in Italy so taking a car down or hiring is the only option. I then park my car at the airport when I pop back for work and the family etc. The ferry is not too bad out of school holidays and is easier than driving down to the tunnel. Book in advance and its ok as you get a good sleep and are fresh to go as you arrive on the continent. In an ideal world I would fly and have a car down there. Lufthansa from Manchester into Ancona is the best - again book in advance and there are great prices.👍
Hey Richard. Great video. How conversant are people in English at the shops etc in the area ? I was wondering how you get around with that and asking for pipe fittings , hardware purchases etc if not fluent/ proficient in Italian ? Glad you got the pipe leak sorted. Makes such a difference and a huge cost savings when you can do basic plumbing/ repairs etc yourself. I have found TH-cam to be a wealth of information and training for home improvement projects, repairs etc . 2 weeks to go until I arrive in LeMarche for a week of sight seeing and fact finding for a potential retirement there in a few years time.
HI @SAGUY1971 . Many of the youngsters speak English and enjoy practicing but overall I would prepare to expect nobody to speak English. I start with what I know I want and then get lost as more questions come back. That is the hard part! The conversation and explaining part. Photos and a little traslating do help a great deal and I have never had anyone be short with me or not be helpful. Best wishes for your search - this place, and the people, are amazing.
Wake up mate. No one accidentally drove over your water main, if they had the lid would still be there. If that was the case though, what were they doing on your land? My theory, for what it's worth, someone came in stole your lid and filled up one (or more) of those giant water containers, situated on the back of their pick.up. Padlock your water supply. P s. I'm enjoying your series...😊
Just wanted to say "hi", I'm a Kiwi girl (using the term loosely cos its how you feel not how old you are right?)trying to get up the courage to live the dream like you are. Can I ask, have you found language a barrier, or do you have a basic level of Italian already? Looking forward to seeing what you're up to next. Take care, have fun, and a well deserved drink on the deck 🥂
Hi @salinthecity1 . It does take a lot to make that jump into the unknown - I appreciate that. The language barrier is real but not impossible to navigate. Getting the basics will give you the confidence and fun to enjoy the simple things, like cafes and restaurants. Once there the language learning takes a new turn and is challenging but fun and rewarding. Many say there is never a right time so if it feels good then why not just go for it. You can always go back if things don't work out. Good luck to you and I hope you find your dream soon.😊
That could be an option in the future @Cashclever but the current land is so uneaven with so much stuff in the way that it would get trapped all the time.
I've never seen a plumbing job that wasn't harder than it should have been. Good luck. Did they say you didn't need the was on there? I'd have kept that. That was rather like an episode of he three stooges take down an a frame. hahahahah
Hi @tip0019 . I need to keep them up and in place because as soon as they are pulled down someone 'could' say that they are gone from the plans and map and that would be that. I plan to make them back into covered areas as soon as I can so that I keep the footprint etc for the future.👍
Дорогой Ричард! Очень жаль что в нашей стране прекращают трансляцию ютуба он просто по страшному тормозит невозможно глядеть, пока есть возможность ставлю хотя-бы лайк и этот комментарий! Болею за вашу работу и ваше терпение удачи вам! ❤С уважением Люба!
@@threeacresofmarche Ahahhh... I couldn't tell that was a barn at all, was it already demolished and the pillars were what was left? Did you ever look to see what/who removed the cover of the water connection that had gotten broken?
Hi @HenrikJensen-ew7ke . We didn't use the chainsaw because there were a lot of nails, bolts, and wires hidden in these old things. Besides that, a chainsaw at that height is for the professionals only!😂👍
Hello everyone! I enjoyed this one. Lovely to have a great mate join me for the adventure, albeit just for a few days. His YT debut so be nice!! 😂 I will get to the comments as quickly as I can and I am catching up on the DMs and emails this weekend also! Have a great weekend.
Always great to have a hand. 🩷🌷
Get a chainsaw.
It was fun to watch you both working in the Italian summer sun! Nothing like having a friend to share the load, to lift the other end, and hold the ladder.
Hi again Richard.Could you widen the bend both sides by digging out and mass filling with old bricks etc,then too it off with around 6 inches or so of quality hardcore.Also, maybe buy a really cheap pick-up truck with towbar, which would be fine for commuting to the local Builders Merchants,or just use it off road to transport your building materials from top of the road to the house?..anyway,you are doing a grand job!
In fact,why not look at maybe include creating a parking area off that hair-pin bend! When you get around to the leveling off the field at the rear of your house? That gives you a turning spot ...or parking for a Glamping site, which could be a nice little retirement income....
Most people would have paid a lot of money just to have someone fix that water pipe situation. Great job man.
That's what I though so was so pleased that it was achievable and the parts were cheap. Result!
I’m a Brit and first-time renovator restoring a house in the Italian Dolomites…and my windows have just arrived, unexpectedly quickly, as yours did; maybe there’s a window-glut (!). Either way, it’s a pain as now I need to pay months ahead of schedule, which has wrecked my financial monthly plans. BTW Great videos; your joy of the house, the work and of Italy are infectious and are an optimistic beacon as I struggle with the work itself and Italian bureaucracy. I watch your videos whilst I have evening wine in the building site wreck of my house. Keep going…you’re helping others keep going.
Thanks @jeremypaul4577 window schedule, standard Italian delivery schedule and cashflow challenges are real!🤦♂️
The Dolomites - wow - what a region to live in! I love it up there.
@@threeacresofmarche we have the jagged granite mountains but you have the sea; we’re all lucky to live in Italy and have the option of either. A comment you made in an early video (‘this is definitely not a ‘how to’ video’) plays in my head as I mess up the most basic stuff when one is so tired; I was once told ‘measure it twice, cut it once’ but I’m more like ‘measure it at least 9 times, get into a strop about why the measurements are different every time and then go for a spritz in a big huff’. Evening spritzes cure all home-renovation-angst, right?!
That has made me smile! I stare at things for ages before I figure out how and where to start also! Good luck to you. Slow progress is good and as long as you still love the place then who cares what it looks like or how long it takes. I suppose we moved here for the surroundings and lifestyle. We could all do up a house anywhere in the world if it was about renovating. 😁
Welcome Back Home.... 🏠
You have a Friend to Help with that Old Barn.
Great to have some Help.
Should be a Nice Big Fire Tonight on the Deck with a Bottle of Wine 🍷 🍷 at Sunset!
👏 Bravo well done.....😁👍🔥✌️
Preferably not ON the (wooden) deck lol but that was my thought exactly!
That would be great but fires are not allowed until later in the year.
Ohh ok just Bottle of wine 🍷🍷🌞😁🌙
@@threeacresofmarche oh really? During the summer months you're not allowed fires? I guess to stop wild fire?
I assume so, yes.👍 I tend to send the drone up to see when the locals are having fires and copy them. I will try find out the actual rule though!
Richard great to see you have a friend to help you for a few days, great fix with the water leak, the helpful guy in the shop, not sure that would have happened here in the UK . Good luck Clive
Maybe but the team in my local B&Q are pretty good to be fair.😊
Richard, you do make us giggle with your antics 😂😂😂😂😂
Glad to see your mate helping! So much work that it too much for just one person.
It was great to have the help of the big stuff. Its getting there.
Hi Richard, blimey 6 weeks that’s flown by, sorry to hear about the leak. Well done on the repair. Glad to see you have some help and company makes the job a lot easier. Tony, Romiley.
I post every other Friday @anthonytodd3408 but gather footage to cover when I am not there etc. This is the closet to real time as it will probably get.😁
Hello Richard
And nice to see your friend Simon come to Italy to help you
Oh my goodness when you found the leak and thought you woukd have to replumb whole line
Thank goodness you were able to repair it
Oh those windows are so beautiful and the door love it
A wonderful way to see the lovely view you have
I was afraid one of you would fall in the stubborn wood from
the barn
You both had a great time together
Happy you have time to work on house
You are amazing at doing so many things
Loved the video felt like i was with friends as you both worked away
Take care and see you soon in next video
Marilyn M
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Thank you @marilynmeade2286😊
@threeacresofmarche your very welcome Richard and thank you for the heart ❤️
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Hi Richard, I just started watching your videos today, you're doing a great job with the renovations! Love this type of content. I'm italian and I lived in your hometown, Manchester, for a few years so I experienced both lifestyles too 😊 I hope Italy is treating you well. Wish you all the best.
Italy is great - I am really enjoying it here. As exciting and adventurous Manchester is, I think this place wins the beauty contest!😂👍
Oh the broken pipe! I think after not having much sleep I would have cried 😭🤣
Well done for keeping your cool, thinking it through then fixing it.
It’s always good to share fun times with a pal, looks like you both had a great time and no one got injured! 😂
It was great fun. No injuries...or silly hangovers! Getting old and mature / boring these days.😂
@@threeacresofmarche I’m sure that last part isn’t true…! 😂
Great to see you back online , my wife and I enjoy your videos so much. This weeks video was especially great as you got so much done and have a buddy to chat to and help with the bigger jobs. Best wishes for the next couple of weeks. 🤗🇮🇪
Thank you @martindevlin9152
I’m loving your vlogs I’m sat in my local bar in Spain drinking rose and eating tapas and smiling at all what you are doing. Ive been there, light will be soon at the end of the tunnel
That sounds amazing and a great start to the weekend!
Wow what a Stubborn piece! Thank goodness know one got hurt!! it looked like a Slippery slope on our end. So glad your back and you had a wonderful time. The gorgeous windows came in and they are truly going to set your place looking extra nice. Thanks for sharing and can’t wait until next video.Have a marvelous weekend. Cindy🇺🇸
Thank you Cindy. It all went well. Just a few aches...which I suppose is normal at our age!😂
Nice work. Having 2 more hands is 4 times the help. I am enjoying the journey with you.
I found your channel yesterday and have binged watched; very real and smile at your editing! I’m planning a road trip on my Vespa from Cyprus back to the UK next year and may (if ok) drop by for a coffee. Military - retiring v soon. All the v best and keep smiling and of course keep enjoying the red! Regards.
Hi @williamjust5427 . Wow - that journey on a vespa will be an amazing adventure! If you are passing nearby and I am in Italy then I will buy you a coffee for sure. Best wishes.
another great one Richard!
and always a good thing to have helping hands around you 💪
Do you still remember where you ordered the windows from? they do look nice ✌
How's your Italian after more time spent in Italy?
Saltui from the south of Italy🍷
Hi @nejcpilih I used a local business near me in Corinaldo for the windows. I am very pleased with them and their service.
My Italian is still not where I would like it to be. Like everything here, it is coming along slowly.😊
You must feel like you are on that old Krypton Maze TV programme with all the daily practical puzzles hurled at you. Well done💪
The complexities and variety does keep you on your toes!😁
Glad you had some help 😀
Hi Richard, thanks for again a great video. Love your good mood, your down to earth approach, your ‘try it myself first’ attitude, your thouthfullness on how to get the job done 💪🏼
So nice the helping hands and the company of your nice friend and the laughs
Succes with all the work you want/need to do but mostly enjoy and also rest every now and then and live the Italian life 😊
Looking forward for the next video
Greetings Sandra
Thank you @SandravanVliet-ec1fn . That balance is the most important part expecially in this summer heat!🥵
Great to see you getting some help and having lots of laughs 😉
"Aaannnnddd Action!" Perfect.
helo, we went to Armenia from US this summer, Armenia is my home country, Our apartment is in 5th floor, no water and electricity for 2 days, We carried water from the near houses with my son and nieces, Now we are back to US , we remember those days and cherish every moment of it, it was fun. youre great at what you do, thank you for videos.
Where there is a will there is way - good for you! Thank you.
those windows look v lovely! feel like windows/doors are always the highlight of a construction/reno. Looking forward to see how they turn out
They are really high quality - I am very pleased with them and the company that made them.
The luxury of being on mains water 😉
It is a luxury, yes. Can't complain @Bluray50gig😊
blooming great video ,what a laugh you 2 are having ,great helpto clear stuff for you roll on next video weldone in this one
Thank you @user-ww1yv8ue8p it was great fun!
Hi from Brisbane Australia love your content keep up the good work.
Thanks for watching @DorisZanki
Nailed it buddy, loved the can do attitude fixing water & your mate's going to be a big help
I hope it continues as productively as it's started
We do get a load done but it is only a dent on the to do list.🤦♂️
@@threeacresofmarche It'll take time.....many hands make light work Richard.
Cheers again for the amazing content mate!
Thank you @ne0n1880
Hello Richard, glad to see you finally had some help. There was no way you could have removed that outdoor goal post (that’s what it looked like) on your own. Installing those windows would also be a tough job. You’re definitely making progress with the house. Keep up with the good videos, you’re doing a great job.
Thank you @dono9879 . It is coming along..😊
Richard, check out 10ft Hosko pole saw. I paid 41 Canadian, made life on the farm much easier. All the best Sir.
Thank you - I have one and use it all the time on branches.👍
Just subscribed looking forward to this journey & where it goes. Good luck and thanks for sharing 👍👍🙏🇬🇧
Thanks for the subscription @pollatso 🙌
Great progress! And a hip-hip-hooray to the blue sofa! :)
That sofa is a beauty with all the bits that move around and open up. I just hope I can unwrap it and use it this year!😂
@@threeacresofmarche The light at the end of the renovation tunnel... a sofa to plop down on :)
Good stuff, I'd be wary around those cement corrugated panels you have on the structure you were pulling down at the end. Decent chance they could be asbestos-cement. Careful not to break them up.
You're right @kambu_ch3127 I am slowly getting it together without breaking any of it apart.👍
Morning Ricard and Simon.
Let the fun begin! The new doors are such a treat, and it will be lovely to see the difference they make.
Biophilic design - bringing the outdoors and natural light in. You'll be right pleased with them and the picture window.
The plan was keep it simple and open - just a round table leaves space to access the patio. Pass on the breakfast bar for now, as most likely a quick bite will be eaten outside enjoying the view.
Once the patio goes in - you'll see. Al fresco is the way to go.
The breakfast bar could always be added later on if there is the space for one and you think it is needed. Just a thought.
That concrete cover is a real mystery. It was inset too, maybe it cracked/broke when something heavy drove over it. Was that near the public access to the fields?
Always a pleasure to watch the progress.
The reno stages - that won't take much to do, never happens.
The mess gets way bigger and shuffling stuff around here to there and more.
But when the end is near, it's like when the sun comes out after a bad storm - it is worth all the effort it took.
Thanks @LindaSiuzdak . You're right about the layout - I think that I will be outside more often than inside so all those extras can wait until I see how I use the whole space.
Smashing video Richard, Fair play in the demolition work. As for your local Bricofer guy, particularly the plumbing section they are an under utilized resource, I have had a very similar experience in my local Bricofer and the same result to yours, 19€ parts for a cracked pipe to radiator and we are sorted with a few basic tools. So satisfying! Keep up the great work!
It great that they are all so helpful in that shop.👍
Commenting for the algorithm. I'm watching from the sunny South coast of England & I'm enjoying your adventure(s).
Thank you @8arcasticallyYours
Great video! (As always :) )
It’s good to follow your progress each week and see what your up to.
Thank you @familygoexplore
More, more, more!! Great job and content 💪🏻
🙌 thank you @c-j1508
Fun times ^^
Greetings and salutations. All.
Ahhh, well done on all jobs! Don’t you just love it when a fix (ie: plumbing) turns out to be an inexpensive, self-fix. When in renovation, it’s amazing to have those inexpensive expenses, because everything else seems outlandishly overpriced and never expected! Have a great weekend. I look forward to your IG pics. Cheers Richard 🇮🇹🍕🍷☀️
I think it is good to learn as you go and have a go first before throwing money at every problem. Thanks @lisasbeautifuljourney
@@threeacresofmarche Absolutely! 100%
Consider yourself fortunate in that you don’t have to clear all three acres yourself. Good video.
I do get help but it is my land and my responsibility so once the farmer has finished using it for some crops I will have to take over and manage it all.👍
@@threeacresofmarche farming equipment ? It’ll be interesting to see what you do with the acreage. Do you have a well to irrigate with?
Hi, yes - there is a water well on site. I think I show that in one of the early videos. The plans - planting - lots of planting with easy to manage open spaces.
Buon giorno! 'm so glad you are back for 6 weeks!
Nice to be back but high 30s is quite warm to be doing all this work!🥵
@@threeacresofmarche Make sure you take a lot of breaks!!🍷🍷
Well, two men to watch work... Lucky me. 🤣
Talk about reluctant to come down, it's hard to believe how much it clung on.. to everything. Well done, it took quite the effort lol. 👍
Amazing as it was so rotten and it had all that weight on it wanting to pull it down naturally! Exhausting.
Great video... Not sure it was supposed to he a comedy but i was laughing all the way! Keep up the good work friend!
That's great. I try keep it light hearted and a bit of fun - we did have a really good few days !
Cool. You got yourself some help. 😂 Nice pictures of Le Marche.
Congratulation to your windows. 🎉
You are one of a kind. You can do everything. Even plumbing. 🎉😂❤
But we didn't see you eating or drinking anything. The good side of life... Just working 😂
Well done!
Thank you @dorismeusburger4219😊
You two together are so great😂
Good piece, given the fact that the pipe was broken on “your” side ( meaning you pay for what comes out of the pipe) and given the fact that you are unaware how long it was leaking , you may want to call the water department and explain the situation. You be looking at a huge water bill!
Patrick
Hi @patrickflynn3918 maybe you missed it but the water was off from the other side of the clock meaning when it broke it would not have dripped a drop. No big bill, luckily. 😁
Great re mate in crime, he's working hard for his 🍕🍷 😁 New water connection went smoothly, find large flat stone to cover it ;) Cool you had early delivery of windows.
It is good to have the windows arrive early as fitting them over Christmas could have been hard work.
#1Good Morning from the present very rainy Upstate NY country side. ❤
Good morning @beverlymartin1414
I'm just commenting to help your algorithm😊 looking forward to part two
Thank you @frankn4618🙌
Can't wait for some more videos
Perfect timing! Just finished the last installment.
Très doués pour casser des choses , vous devriez ouvrir un société de démolition 😂.
Merci pour le partage et à bientôt.
There is a lot of stress relief in these demolition days!😂
Ciao Richard, bentornato.
La prossima volta cerca qualcuno che passi di lì almeno ogni 2 settimane...
That would be ideal! Maybe next summer now that things are really starting to move.😊
Richard 👀 @threeacresofmarche
I can't believe you wore respirators 😷 but not Safety Goggles! 🥽 Especially, with all that rotten debris flying around above your heads. 😰 You were both very lucky! You must 'always' wear goggles when dealing with anything that could potentially hit your eye's... including strimming, brush-cutting and lawnmowing crappy ground! Safety first please 🙏👀🥽 🥽 🥽 🥽 😎
You're a great guy and we don't wanna lose you, so please be careful.😉 Love the house 🏡 and the beautiful views 🌄💕
Thanks @DarkHorseDaze . I take your point.😊
Like always eager to watch the improvements
I like how coming back to a burst pipe you just take it in your stride…couldn’t stop laughing at the two of you trying to chop that thing down will you get any work done? lol 😊
It was supposed to come down quickly. Stubborn thing for a rotten piece of wood !🤦♂️
Has it really been six weeks? 👍 You really enjoy yourself in your nice house. The pace of life in the house is perfect and i think you feel good about it. Looks like you're easy to learn and i think you'll be able to fix most things in the house, eg masonry, painting, water and drains... I see that you can handle most things and you have something that many do not have a good friend!😀The windows will be perfect and the color looks good, they'll fit perfectly in the house. Did you reelle get the them five months to early in Italy? Take care of each other!😀
How did the property opposite your house go? Is it sold? Waiting for your next video.
Warm greetings from Sweden 🇸🇪
Thank you @user-yn6bf9tv1i . Yes - they said December so I made plans around being there before Christmas to get ready. They must have had a gap to fit my job in between another job. I should get two of them fitted in the next week or two, which could make for some good YT footage!😂
The property next door and opposite are being looked into. I will visit one of the locals that is looking into them for us and share that when I can.
Lush to see Simon after all these years. Hes looking fab. Not that grey either 😂
We both have a few!😂
@@threeacresofmarche suits you both
A chainsaw would be worth the investment for your property. I did have a good laugh though with this episode. Keep up the good work. Also, I've been subscribed since episode 2 or 3 and you have gotten so much better videoing and a lot more comfortable in front of the camera. I look forward to the next video. Cheers from the US.
Thank you. I am enjoying learning the editing process as I go. I do have a chainsaw @steverubsam8636 but did not want to chance working with that at that height. We thought it would fall down in a few minutes!😂🤦♂️
Damn I bet his bowling arm hasn't seen that much action since his teenage years 😎 😂
Anyways, puerile humour aside, cracking work gents, lots of potential firewood created.
Anyways Richard, no booze... seriously shame on you sir! your Scottish contingent is dry throated here (is it hell, it's Friday evening and Im chilling)
Stay safe lads, see you next time
😂 @scottsorby7966 we may have had a few beers....but I started to get concerned as I noticed that I was mentioning wine far too often in every video!😂
@@threeacresofmarche Can you even,, is there such a thing as too much wine??? 😂😂
Just swing on it like tarzan.!.. "monty python skit comes to mind while watching pole demo fiasco ..very entertaining, but well done in the end.
Hi Richard, As a fellow northerner who sits on teams / video calls most of the day and dreams of moving to Italy I both love watching your videos and also find they make me extremely jealous :D I see you are using the ferry a lot now, is there something I am missing as I actually live within a reasonable drive of Hull but the ferry seems to be insane money compared to flying and you are Manchester Airport side of the country as well.
HI @waynesmith4869 . I take the car down to save on car hire costs while there. We are not allowed to buy a car in Italy so taking a car down or hiring is the only option. I then park my car at the airport when I pop back for work and the family etc.
The ferry is not too bad out of school holidays and is easier than driving down to the tunnel. Book in advance and its ok as you get a good sleep and are fresh to go as you arrive on the continent.
In an ideal world I would fly and have a car down there. Lufthansa from Manchester into Ancona is the best - again book in advance and there are great prices.👍
Hey Richard. Great video. How conversant are people in English at the shops etc in the area ? I was wondering how you get around with that and asking for pipe fittings , hardware purchases etc if not fluent/ proficient in Italian ? Glad you got the pipe leak sorted. Makes such a difference and a huge cost savings when you can do basic plumbing/ repairs etc yourself. I have found TH-cam to be a wealth of information and training for home improvement projects, repairs etc . 2 weeks to go until I arrive in LeMarche for a week of sight seeing and fact finding for a potential retirement there in a few years time.
HI @SAGUY1971 . Many of the youngsters speak English and enjoy practicing but overall I would prepare to expect nobody to speak English. I start with what I know I want and then get lost as more questions come back. That is the hard part! The conversation and explaining part. Photos and a little traslating do help a great deal and I have never had anyone be short with me or not be helpful. Best wishes for your search - this place, and the people, are amazing.
Well done you two! Did I miss an introduction to your helper?
😂 No - we decided to not do a grand entrance. His name is Simon.👍
What a comedy act of how not to do something!! At least no one got hurt?
Which part @merilynp-j294 😂 No injuries and all done at a low cost.
Quad and land leveller for road. Second hand quad
It is near that time to invest in machinery now that the budget is loosening slightly.
Wake up mate. No one accidentally drove over your water main, if they had the lid would still be there. If that was the case though, what were they doing on your land?
My theory, for what it's worth, someone came in stole your lid and filled up one (or more) of those giant water containers, situated on the back of their pick.up. Padlock your water supply.
P s. I'm enjoying your series...😊
Wake up!😂 The security camera tells a very different story. No drama.👍
@@threeacresofmarche Tell us the story ...😀
A company vehicle made a wrong turn so we have figured something out. No need to name them. 👍
@@threeacresofmarche I hope you get some compensation...
Just wanted to say "hi", I'm a Kiwi girl (using the term loosely cos its how you feel not how old you are right?)trying to get up the courage to live the dream like you are. Can I ask, have you found language a barrier, or do you have a basic level of Italian already? Looking forward to seeing what you're up to next. Take care, have fun, and a well deserved drink on the deck 🥂
Hi @salinthecity1 . It does take a lot to make that jump into the unknown - I appreciate that. The language barrier is real but not impossible to navigate. Getting the basics will give you the confidence and fun to enjoy the simple things, like cafes and restaurants. Once there the language learning takes a new turn and is challenging but fun and rewarding. Many say there is never a right time so if it feels good then why not just go for it. You can always go back if things don't work out. Good luck to you and I hope you find your dream soon.😊
Great job guys, it's amazing what you can do together and have a laugh along the way.
Very satisfying video! But where were the post demolition beers........
I think they will come in the next video.👍
Witchcraft.......the red Mercedes bus which with they delivered the window frames obviously does not have that witchcraft (anymore)😁 #UVradiation
Two of them were in the back trying to get weight over the wheel!😁
Poor Simon, invited to Italy, sold the dream, next thing he knows he's up a pole taking his life into his own hands 😅
😂 he was having the time of his life up there!
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You both are officially mad! But it was very entertaining to watch!
He offered to help so maybe he is the mad one...😂
I have a robotic lawnmower… it would save you a lot of hassle.. you could leave it running when in uk
That could be an option in the future @Cashclever but the current land is so uneaven with so much stuff in the way that it would get trapped all the time.
@@threeacresofmarche they will just work around it
I've never seen a plumbing job that wasn't harder than it should have been. Good luck. Did they say you didn't need the was on there? I'd have kept that. That was rather like an episode of he three stooges take down an a frame. hahahahah
😂 I did have a bit of fun with the edit. Do you mean washers - I did use what I had or put new ones in.
@@threeacresofmarche I meant the shut off valve that was on there where the crack was. I thought that coule be very handy sometimes.
Ah, I see. Yes - good point. There is a shut off by the outhouse and another one at the actual house.👍
I always like to shut water off easily. Preferably without a tool. hahaha carry on.
The shut offs are gate valves or levers, like the one you see me use in the video. Easy. 👍
Ha, you could have asked the farmer to pull the poles down for a bottle of wine? 🍺
Hi @tip0019 . I need to keep them up and in place because as soon as they are pulled down someone 'could' say that they are gone from the plans and map and that would be that. I plan to make them back into covered areas as soon as I can so that I keep the footprint etc for the future.👍
Дорогой Ричард! Очень жаль что в нашей стране прекращают трансляцию ютуба он просто по страшному тормозит невозможно глядеть, пока есть возможность ставлю хотя-бы лайк и этот комментарий! Болею за вашу работу и ваше терпение удачи вам! ❤С уважением Люба!
That is shame @user-vm2rv5ef7e lets hope that changes for you in the future. Thanks for watching so far.😊
Надеюсь! По возможности поддержу хотя-бы лайком или комментарием!) удачи в строительстве!)
Well what were those cement pillars for... hops???
Right, what was the structure you were dismantaling? As always loved the vlog.
Hi @lagringa7518 . They were the pillars holding up the barn roof.
@@threeacresofmarche Ahahhh... I couldn't tell that was a barn at all, was it already demolished and the pillars were what was left?
Did you ever look to see what/who removed the cover of the water connection that had gotten broken?
I was yelling at the screen "Saw the bloody thing"!
😂 It was rotten so we thought we would have it down in minutes! It took ages to saw through that thing!😂
Lol, my uncle's name is Mario Luigi.😂
I did not get his sir name - does he work at Bricofer?😁
Forgot to add this one to the playlist
This is, or should be, in my main playlist. The other playlists are either for the top tips videos or ones where I venture out and about.👍
I have nothing to say really, but I appreciate your content, and wish to help with the yt-algorithms.
Thanks for watching @mariushegli
Can you get a lid for the water pipes you just fixed
I will be able to but I did not find one yet! @miriammuskal5402
Why did you use the chainsav?😉
Hi @HenrikJensen-ew7ke . We didn't use the chainsaw because there were a lot of nails, bolts, and wires hidden in these old things. Besides that, a chainsaw at that height is for the professionals only!😂👍
To me, to you... ! hahha
showing our age!
Thank goodness you’ve got help at last! What were you wearing the masks for?
Incase the asbestos broke as it fell.
@@threeacresofmarche ok. Gotcha.
If I may ask. Witch city are you near in Marche
He's near Corinaldo, Ancona region.
What was that thing you two took down?
It was the cross beam of what was the old barn roof. I have to keep the posts in place but need to get all the broken hanging parts down.
@@threeacresofmarche. Ah! Thanks for explanation.
If you know the weather is going to be bad you need to be prepared with food
I don't think the weather ever gets that bad here so that you would need to stock up. The shops are all in walking distance also.👍
I dont think you would regret a small tractor with a slasher attachment
I'd love one!! Budget is starting to loosen up so I am looking at my options now.🤞
Niente pausa vino? Peccato....😊
There was wine... I think it may show in the next video😁@valtervogliotti2277
@@threeacresofmarche Non dubitavo ☺
I sure hope you DID NOT have a "chain saw" when dismantling those big posts, . . . .
No chainsaw working up there - way too dangerous. Hand tools and holding on for dear life!😂
Are those roof sheets absbestos? I know you were wearing masks but tha'ts something I would leave to professional absbestos contractors.
I think they are so wore the masks incase they broke when they fell. Professionals come to collect and dispose of it all.