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That garden clearance was satisfying to watch. Someone needs to have a word with Alf about his choice of footwear for climbing trees with a chainsaw though!
Yes to the dormers and no to removing the birch tree. Kerb appeal will be better with the tree and lovely planting of shrubs etc. keep a bit of a front garden 🙏
Keep the birch..... it will help maintain the integrity/stability of the ground whilst not being a huge shade tree. The filtered light and foliage will compliment your lovely design
SInce you have to do the roof, it really makes sense to increase the scope of work a bit to put in the dormers. They will increase curb appeal, natural light, and charm bc you could add built-in storage or window seats in the dormer. I think you'll be glad you added them.
I would add some cheap blinds to those shed windows, just so some enterprising little so and so can't creep around sometime and see all those power tools. 😊
You're making fantastic progress already. The tool shed looks amazing. Well done to your good friends for all the effort in the garden so far. I definitely think dormers will be wonderful. Could you keep the birch & trim it down. You have so much work to do & I love your energy. I'm excited to follow your journey. Take care ❤x
Thanks Harley, it made such a difference to have 8 hands on the job! I think trimming it down seems like a sensible suggestion and then going from there. We can’t wait for this series to unfold- see you next week 👋🏻😅
Love your respect for the previous owner. I'm sure George would love the tool shed✨ So funny when Alfie tries to climb the tree in socks & sandals😂 I'd deffo go for the 2 x dorma's. It would balance the property out & really elevate the outside curb appeal👌 Love birch trees but it's in an odd position that could cause load of cr*p to fall on your vehicles... Utility is tempting to shut off, however if you leave it open it could me more of a 'boot room' with hanging space for coats etc
Awesome points and pretty much our exact thinking for all of it… Boot room is such a torn one as you say, we love both leaving it open and closing it off- so we’ll see what we end up with! I’m sure Alfie will be creating a lot of laughs this series, he does make us chuckle sometimes 😂 See you in the next one 👋🏻😅
Dormer’s are a brilliant idea but just check out the roof first. You don’t want to start working on dormers and discover that you will need to replace half the roof or maybe even more to make them work. Love your guys enthusiasm ❤
Yay!!! I'm so happy this series has started. I think yes to the dormers.i think get the tree surgeon to tidy up the birch but keep it. Can't wait to see what you decide
Thanks so much Linda, Nicks definitely got a vibe idea for the house and we’re so excited for it all to unfold! See you in a weeks time, have a great week! 😅😅
2x dormers definitely! I would save the large tree and do what you’re doing. Always the option to remove at a later date if you can’t live with it and do a bit of landscaping around it after.
Curb appeal alone isn’t always the most important element. You’ve got to love where you live and ultimately you only see the house as you walk up to it. Once you’re in you get the benefit of the layout which I’d say trumps the front if one has to decide the other. You’ll add loads more value with an en-suite. You already said about the nature of the road it’s on and think about your journey to getting it in terms of best and finals so you know appeal isn’t the priority. Also, wall of the utility….allows for things to be hidden away a bit and not always looking like a show home when everyday life takes over without it making everywhere look untidy 😊
Thanks for this Greg- 100% curb appeal isn’t everything and it really has to fit to the people who are actually living in the house. See you in a week! 😅👋🏻
Great to see you guys get on the road with this place. Add the dormers if you have the budget as it will give it a bit more contemporary cottage feel at the front and equilibrium with the rear plans. A porch ( oak ) like on your boards would work really well. They’re bloody expensive but make a great feature. We’ve just done an oak goal post on the front of our bungalow Reno. 5 year English oak barn dried. We love it. £10 quid says all your tool are in a heap within the month! 😂❤😂
We love that contemporary cottage feel so the dormers are soooo tempting (despite the added cost!). And yessss we love an oak goal post porch!! Can’t waitttttttt 😁♥️
The dormers and oak porch would look incredible! I would keep the birch tree if you can, adds character to the front drive and will be a haven for birds to perch or nest ☺️
I’m so happy the purchase of this home came through for you two. I love dormers and they would add charm to the home. I don’t know what other homes look like in the area but noticed the neighbours have dormer’s. I saw one of your Pinterest’s post had one large dormer that gave a more modern look. Maybe that would make your home look a little different from others in the area…just a thought. I agree with others to keep the birch tree. You could trim off lower branches. And lastly, I cringe when I see people using power tools without proper foot wear. Steel toed shoes are a must in my opinion. Bet you could find a sponsor for some great foot wear.
Would definitely go with the Dormers! I watched the other Reno a quarter of the way in so I’m glad I can see this start to finish. I also watch Nick Morris, who’s doing a fantastic job on his current detached Reno, if you’d like to have a look for inspo!
From start to finish this time- whooo… it’s great to have you on board for the journey 👋🏻😅. We already keep up with Nick Morris, a great renovator himself! 👍🏻
Love the dormers ! Keep the beech it’s pretty, mature , will add to the character a lot and if it’s south facing you may need a little shade occasionally! 🎉
Dormers do seem a good idea, balances the top & bottom. Keep the Birch tree! It’s a modern country sort of look so couple trees near the boundary edge seems good. Excited for this new journey!!
Keep as many trees as possible - they will massively help kerb appeal and make it feel cosy rather than bare, and I vote yes to the dormers again I think it will massively increase kerb appeal, and make the house look bigger from the front.
Glad you finally got the keys, really excited to see what you do to it all! Followed along to the tail end of your last project, and its inspiring to watch. We are also currently underway with a bungalow renovation, with extension etc, just had planning approved and awaiting our construction drawings etc, paperwork! Coming into wetter months and colder darker nights, not sure whether we should be ambitious and attempt to start the groundworks etc now, or wait until the other side of the winter! Great video keep it up!
This side of winter for the win I reckon! Congrats with getting planning underway, hopefully we can give you some ideas for your project as well! See you next week Kyle and good luck 🤞🏻
Regarding the birch tree at the front I’d say don’t rush into removing. Live with it for a while as you get on with other stuff. You might decide you like the extra privacy and established look it gives, or you might decide it needs to go. No need to make a hasty decision.
Keep the tree. Seeing as you’ve cut so much vegetation away, it would be good to have at least 1 tree left which I think will add to the kerb appeal, not to mention be a home for birds/wildlife. Birch trees sound lovely in the wind as well. Crazy how open it looks already though! Oh and please tell your mate Alfie to wear some steel toecap work boots, especially when using a chainsaw up a ladder! I don’t think sliders are that safe!! 😱
Welcome back! Loved this and I would 100% add the dormers in. Don’t get too lost in how many rooms can we add as not everyone will be buying with kids or with intention of expanding families. The front of the house looks incredible already, I say keep the tree, it didn’t seem to block any of the view and a few fairy lights on arrival would be a great touch
We do love the idea of some nice fairy lights, or even potentially a big up light on the tree to create a nice shadow on it! Thanks for this- see you in a week 👋🏻😅
Definitely more practical to have an enclosed utility can help to soundproof your white goods if you’re going more open plan on the ground floor and can conceal all those miscellaneous items that can be a bit of an eyesore. Tree wise I’d remove it I’m not a huge fan of deep rooted trees so close to properties, better to start afresh and choose something less invasive to go with your new landscaping
Thanks Luke, people seems set on closing offf the utility so we’ll make that happen! The tree is a 50/50 atm, so many people with opposing opinions!! 🌳😬
@@NickyandHarri amazing i know Pinterest can be so addictive for utility room inspiration but check out 3 birds renovations on TH-cam I was amazed at how bouji a utility room could be. Tough decision on the tree you’ve got big plans for the front drive, only you’ll know when measured out if it’s a keeper or not
Looking forward to this series! The first one was a blast but with the new found knowledge and experience this is going to be even bigger and better! With the front drive I think the tree should go, tree sap on cars is a massive pain and the risk of bad weather eventually bringing it down on a car. Also the more space to park with increasing the rooms is a big appeal to buying a house. The utility should be walled off imo, laundry is noisy and untidy especially if your lazy 😂 And the double dormer is a must! Makes the house look bigger, more attractive and more symmetrical.
Thanks for all these pointers Adam! Think we’re agreeing on most points here and it’s great to know that the majority of people are thinking a similar thing. We’re so excited to share this series with everyone- bring on the tough work 💪🏻
Aw, the shed looks revitalised! Maybe in honour of the late George, you can name it the George Memorial Worktool Shed and buy it a custom plaque? ⭐ Like everyone else is saying: dormers yes. The flat I'm living in (and updating you guys about when we improve and work on it) is a converted abandoned attic and the slanted roofs in every room make furniture choosing and space planning a constant challenge. I see it as "challenge accepted" and love getting the creative juices flowing but sometimes I'm envious of our neighbours who had added dormers to their conversion. At the very least, it makes it easier to source window attachments, upgrades and accessories (curtains). As for the large birch tree in your front yard, I would rather you keep it but other comments are saying to cut it down. My brother owns a large country house too and I'm aware that off-road parking is a MUST since living in the country means saying bye bye to convenient public transport (why it's not for me). Anywho, having just a pebbled or gravelled parking lot in front of a house is a HUGE turn-off for me, so if you do end up cutting down the tree, you might want to consider adding in more plants. I'm talking simple shrubs to border the yard, plenty of planters with colourful flowers in front of the house and by the curb. If you feel more ambitious, plant a rosebush right under that window on the right. You not only increase curb appeal, but reduce a minor heat dome in the summer and provide yummy food for the busy bees (their favourite flowers are pink and purple).
Forgot about the laundry question! I literally have our laundry nook blocked off with a sliding door with milky glass. The door isn't even closed most of the time but it's useful having the ability.
Awesome advice as always R, great to hear your story about hating a slanted roof and how it’s super inconvenient- definitely pushing us even more towards dormers… Something to be considered for sure if we do cut the Birch- we don’t want the house to start looking like a stark new build, and want it to look lived in with various shrubs surrounding the boarder! See you in a weeks time, have a great week! 👋🏻😅
Congratulations on getting started at last! We've got big mature birch and willow on the street outside and the biggest problem is continuous bird poo everywhere. Spring brings sticky sap, and autumn leaves and seeds, plus the odd branch comes down during bad weather. Now don't get me wrong, they do look nice and provide shade when it's hot but conversely block the light, so i don't think I'd miss them if gone. If you wait to October or so it should be pretty bare, and easier for someone to tackle, or perhaps save the cash for now and see how you get on by spring. Utility i would section off with a sliding door (unless its more for show) due to all the clutter that eventually builds up. Dorma can be a pain with head height so not sure on that one, have you thought about a couple of big skylights instead?
Hey JD, thanks for this advice. The birch has been a big debate point in the comment section, with many mixed opinions about it. Think you’ve got a pretty sensible answer for it here though! Love the idea of a sliding door to the pantry (even if it’s just for show and to block some noise sometimes). We’re so excited to bring you along this series, see you in a week! 👋🏻😊
Have you considered adding a big dormer on the front to possibly add another bedroom? I found my small dormers a bit annoying because they couldn’t fit curtains in and it didn’t really add floor space. I changed them into one big one have been able to add another bedroom 😊
Another fab video, great start to a Sunday morning. Id get rid of the tree just to maximise sunlight. For the dormer it would depend on the cost difference
Wait until your living in it before you decide about the tree. But also bare in mind that if you keep it, the roots may cause issues with your intended drive and retaining walls… 100% Dormers though!! So glad you’ve gone to weekly videos 😊
We’re so excited to be sharing weekly videos again- hopefully with even longer a bit more raw vlogs to really keep everyone up to speed. 100% concerned about the roots affecting our plans, we’ll have to wait and see with that one 😀
@@NickyandHarri If the roots were an issue any problems would be obvious given the age of the tree, the Tree is taking water from the ground so most likely issue could be 'heave' if you remove the tree!
I'd go with the dormers, however would that mean both dormers would then be in the ensuites? I would discuss with a local estate agent about how much value it would add, just so you can look at cost and reward, I would also consider how the ensuites would be laid out at the front with the dormers, vanity and sink in dormer would work well, othwise its could be wasted space.
Keep the tree, adds a bit of privacy from next door. Also keep the utility closed - the owners can then hide away all their laundry and mess, keeping the rest of the house tidy if visitors come 😅
looking over the plans again, i would deffinetly say 2 dormers are better than just 1. Not only will it be nicer and roomier on the inside, it will actually look better, if you plan on essentsially cutting the 2nd floor in half, otherwise it would be finniky setting up the layout with 1 dormer... Also, how is the rain and sun situation from the front garden perspective, if the huge tree doesnt effect lighting all that much, but catches a lot of the heavier rain, then it might be a good idea to keep it. Also, wouldnt it help keeping the water and ground at bay during heavier waterfalls ? But at the same time if it blocks out the sun or coveres one of the dormers view/sun then i would get rid of it... another question i have, is are you guys planning on cutting all the other bushes vines etc. from the rest of the garden aswell (and from the side of the garage) or you planning on keeping them ? (or just flatten everything and maybe plant fruit trees or keep the old ones, if they are healthy and produce good fruit) ? 16:41 EDIT: ok :) looking from the top of the view, i would now 100% say to cut everything infront and then add the 2 dormers
Thanks for all of this, we love some reasoning behind opinions! People are so torn on the Birch tree, we’re getting confused with what to do… We quite like the option of trimming it back and then seeing what it’s blocking/not blocking! At least there’s a significant majority support for some front dormers. See you in a weeks time, have a great week! 👋🏻😅
Personally I'd get rid of the tree and do something smaller for the future.... For the kitchen area, I'd definitely door it off.... Im not a fan of open plan living, I prefer seperate spaces that are clearly defined
Great to see you back the dormers deffo need doing, the tree needs taking down and quick question have you got access to the bottom of your garden for a car
Definitely two dormers. Making it a five bedroom would be great. Could you squeeze in an ensuite upstairs so just two bedrooms will share the main bathroom?
Deffo take the tree out open it up, and if needed plant your own one. Two dormers the way to go to give it a facelift. Next time hire a shredder to put the waste though ❤
**** Great job guys! If I can say something, I believe you should consider a full side-by-side extension rather than the half one I've seen from you in previous episodes. Does that make sense? Cheers ****
I hope those are safety sliders Alfie is wearing. 😆 Regarding the tree removal - you are removing a lot of things that are taking moisture out of that front land. Could that be a problem?
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Dormers 100% will increase the value, saleability and kerb appeal. Keep up the great work love the ideas and videos 😀
Thanks so much, we do love the dormer look! A new video coming every week 😅👍🏻
Awesome 🎉 👍
That garden clearance was satisfying to watch. Someone needs to have a word with Alf about his choice of footwear for climbing trees with a chainsaw though!
Words have been had… Glad you enjoyed the video satisfaction levels though! 😅
It’s the safety sliders at 12:56 whilst climbing the tree that made it for me 😂😂
The safety sliders 😬😂
Yes to the dormers and no to removing the birch tree. Kerb appeal will be better with the tree and lovely planting of shrubs etc. keep a bit of a front garden 🙏
Well make sure we keep some green in the front for sure! 😅👋🏻
Keep the birch..... it will help maintain the integrity/stability of the ground whilst not being a huge shade tree. The filtered light and foliage will compliment your lovely design
SInce you have to do the roof, it really makes sense to increase the scope of work a bit to put in the dormers. They will increase curb appeal, natural light, and charm bc you could add built-in storage or window seats in the dormer. I think you'll be glad you added them.
Thanks Michelle, we’re starting to think the same 😅
I would add some cheap blinds to those shed windows, just so some enterprising little so and so can't creep around sometime and see all those power tools. 😊
Very good point Karen, we’ll get on it- luckily we already have some cameras on the property 👍🏻
You're making fantastic progress already. The tool shed looks amazing. Well done to your good friends for all the effort in the garden so far. I definitely think dormers will be wonderful. Could you keep the birch & trim it down. You have so much work to do & I love your energy. I'm excited to follow your journey. Take care ❤x
Thanks Harley, it made such a difference to have 8 hands on the job! I think trimming it down seems like a sensible suggestion and then going from there. We can’t wait for this series to unfold- see you next week 👋🏻😅
Love your respect for the previous owner. I'm sure George would love the tool shed✨
So funny when Alfie tries to climb the tree in socks & sandals😂
I'd deffo go for the 2 x dorma's. It would balance the property out & really elevate the outside curb appeal👌
Love birch trees but it's in an odd position that could cause load of cr*p to fall on your vehicles...
Utility is tempting to shut off, however if you leave it open it could me more of a 'boot room' with hanging space for coats etc
Awesome points and pretty much our exact thinking for all of it… Boot room is such a torn one as you say, we love both leaving it open and closing it off- so we’ll see what we end up with!
I’m sure Alfie will be creating a lot of laughs this series, he does make us chuckle sometimes 😂
See you in the next one 👋🏻😅
Love watching you
guys & your enthusiasm is great. Really looking forward to seeing this renovation, your last one was brilliant. Good luck ...
Team dormer here.
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Defo 2 Dormers and also extend over the garage add a 3rd dormer here too if you can stretch your budget 👍
Don’t have the budget for all of that unfortunately 🥲
That traditional/cottage style dormer look will add ££££ and just looks the amazing!
Thanks Kurtis! 🥳
Dormer’s are a brilliant idea but just check out the roof first. You don’t want to start working on dormers and discover that you will need to replace half the roof or maybe even more to make them work. Love your guys enthusiasm ❤
Thanks Paddy, good advice! Appreciate it 😅👋🏻
Dormers yes and utility closed off great to have you back look forward to this reno you are very inspiring
Thanks so much, we’re so excited to share this series with everyone!!
Yes to dormers and to walling off the utility, then you can shut the door on washing machine noise and drying washing!
No one likes a noisy washing machine radiating throughout the house! 🏡
Yay!!! I'm so happy this series has started. I think yes to the dormers.i think get the tree surgeon to tidy up the birch but keep it. Can't wait to see what you decide
Agree totally and get the birch reduced.
Sounds like a good compromise to me! 🙌😅
Yay finally!! Something decent to watch on TH-cam again. Looking forward to this one guys 🥰
Cannot say how much I'm looking forward to this series! 🎉 Maybe only slightly less than you guys!😂 massive love to you both!
Thanks as always Kit, we’re super duper excited! Lots of love and see you in just a weeks time… weekly uploads are bacckkkk! 😅👋🏻
Loving this, and your ideas for the changes. You're really coming into your reno-stride! Brilliant! 🎉
Dormers 100% and love the vibe your going for. The tree really did need to come down as it's opened up the front. 😊
Thanks Tracy, nicks smashing the vibe plans she’s got for the front, we’re so excited 👋🏻
I can't wait, made my Sunday morning ❤
Yay- glad we’ve made your Sunday a bit brighter! Weekly uploads here we come 🤞🏻😅
Love your Pinterest vibes. Yes for the dormers…also love the oak porch. Go guys go! Can’t wait to see how your project comes together.
Thanks so much Linda, Nicks definitely got a vibe idea for the house and we’re so excited for it all to unfold! See you in a weeks time, have a great week! 😅😅
Oh great a new renovation, I am really looking forward to it!
Thank you- we’re so excited 😅🤗
I vote keep the trees. I love greenery and nature, its a massive part of the kerb appeal to me.
Got to love Nature 🌳❤️
I’m so exited for your uploads every week I ❤ watching you guys I’m on this journey till the end
Dorma look 🏡 will look good
Awh awesome to have you along for the ride with us!! We can’t wait for the series to unfold 😅💙
2x dormers definitely! I would save the large tree and do what you’re doing. Always the option to remove at a later date if you can’t live with it and do a bit of landscaping around it after.
100% Matt, we can always come back to it later! 👍🏻
Save the Birch Tree 🌳🏴
Love it so much!!!
Thanks Lillyyy 💙🤗
Loving the enthusiasm guys, it’s going to be great checking in on you, I’m excited for you, well done 😍😍😍
Doing a great job all ready!😊
Thanks Tina 🤗
Curb appeal alone isn’t always the most important element. You’ve got to love where you live and ultimately you only see the house as you walk up to it. Once you’re in you get the benefit of the layout which I’d say trumps the front if one has to decide the other. You’ll add loads more value with an en-suite. You already said about the nature of the road it’s on and think about your journey to getting it in terms of best and finals so you know appeal isn’t the priority. Also, wall of the utility….allows for things to be hidden away a bit and not always looking like a show home when everyday life takes over without it making everywhere look untidy 😊
Thanks for this Greg- 100% curb appeal isn’t everything and it really has to fit to the people who are actually living in the house. See you in a week! 😅👋🏻
Dormer’s definitely would improve property so much x
People loving the dormers 😅👍🏻
Great to see you guys get on the road with this place.
Add the dormers if you have the budget as it will give it a bit more contemporary cottage feel at the front and equilibrium with the rear plans.
A porch ( oak ) like on your boards would work really well. They’re bloody expensive but make a great feature.
We’ve just done an oak goal post on the front of our bungalow Reno. 5 year English oak barn dried. We love it.
£10 quid says all your tool are in a heap within the month! 😂❤😂
We love that contemporary cottage feel so the dormers are soooo tempting (despite the added cost!). And yessss we love an oak goal post porch!! Can’t waitttttttt 😁♥️
The dormers and oak porch would look incredible! I would keep the birch tree if you can, adds character to the front drive and will be a haven for birds to perch or nest ☺️
It should be beautiful when complete! So torn on this bloody tree 🌳 😬
I can’t wait to watch what’s next am so excited Great Work Guys 🔥✊❤️
Thanks so much!! 😅👋🏻
I’m so happy the purchase of this home came through for you two. I love dormers and they would add charm to the home. I don’t know what other homes look like in the area but noticed the neighbours have dormer’s. I saw one of your Pinterest’s post had one large dormer that gave a more modern look. Maybe that would make your home look a little different from others in the area…just a thought. I agree with others to keep the birch tree. You could trim off lower branches. And lastly, I cringe when I see people using power tools without proper foot wear. Steel toed shoes are a must in my opinion. Bet you could find a sponsor for some great foot wear.
Would definitely go with the Dormers! I watched the other Reno a quarter of the way in so I’m glad I can see this start to finish. I also watch Nick Morris, who’s doing a fantastic job on his current detached Reno, if you’d like to have a look for inspo!
From start to finish this time- whooo… it’s great to have you on board for the journey 👋🏻😅. We already keep up with Nick Morris, a great renovator himself! 👍🏻
Looking forward to see what you do to this property.💪💪
We can’t wait to show you 😅
I love seeing young people doing this work and being so brave taking on projects like this. ❤️❤️❤️
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I did my first ever Temu few weeks back 🎉😂❤
Gotta love them! 😅
Love the dormers ! Keep the beech it’s pretty, mature , will add to the character a lot and if it’s south facing you may need a little shade occasionally! 🎉
People so torn with the Birch tree/ we’re so confused what to do! 😬
Dormers do seem a good idea, balances the top & bottom. Keep the Birch tree! It’s a modern country sort of look so couple trees near the boundary edge seems good. Excited for this new journey!!
People giving such opposing opinions on this Birch Tree- making us so confused! We do love the charm of it though 🌳😅
Keep as many trees as possible - they will massively help kerb appeal and make it feel cosy rather than bare, and I vote yes to the dormers again I think it will massively increase kerb appeal, and make the house look bigger from the front.
Great start looking forward to next week
We’re very excited!
Yes add the dormers they will add more practical and aesthetic ❤
Thanks Jon 😅
Definitely keep the Birch tree!
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Glad you finally got the keys, really excited to see what you do to it all!
Followed along to the tail end of your last project, and its inspiring to watch. We are also currently underway with a bungalow renovation, with extension etc, just had planning approved and awaiting our construction drawings etc, paperwork!
Coming into wetter months and colder darker nights, not sure whether we should be ambitious and attempt to start the groundworks etc now, or wait until the other side of the winter!
Great video keep it up!
This side of winter for the win I reckon! Congrats with getting planning underway, hopefully we can give you some ideas for your project as well! See you next week Kyle and good luck 🤞🏻
Been looking forward to this! Good luck guys!
Thanks Ed!!
100k subs by the end of this reno 💯💯
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Yeah!!!!!!!! 💪Let's go ya Beauts
I am looking forward to the process & the inspiration & motivation to get my arse into gear
All the best guys ✌️
Hahahaha, hopefully we can get a load done this week to rub some inspo onto you! All the best and see ya in 7 days 😅👋🏻
Watching from New Zealand. All the best on your new project.
Awesome!!! Thanks for the support 🇳🇿
Dormers, ditch the tree and plant new. I am sooooo jealous of the shed. I love being able to save time by not having to hunt for things.
Thanks for the tipsss! Gotta love a good work shed 💪🏻
Commm’onn looking forward to this 💪
Come on Bro. Get you round with your sleeves rolled up in no time
Hi guys love the video and the house you both are going to do a lovely job you both have a lovely week 😊😊😊😊
Thanks Andrew, have a cracking one bud! 👍🏻😊
Keep the Birch tree!!!!!!!
So bloody torn!!
@@NickyandHarri just be nice to keep it and adds character. Please put up some blinds in the shed ..and buy your builder some toecaps 🤣
Regarding the birch tree at the front I’d say don’t rush into removing. Live with it for a while as you get on with other stuff. You might decide you like the extra privacy and established look it gives, or you might decide it needs to go. No need to make a hasty decision.
Thanks Julie, you’re probably being sensible and level headed with your advice here! We find it hard not to go flying into things 100% lol 😂
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It's so good!😊
Keep the tree. Seeing as you’ve cut so much vegetation away, it would be good to have at least 1 tree left which I think will add to the kerb appeal, not to mention be a home for birds/wildlife. Birch trees sound lovely in the wind as well. Crazy how open it looks already though! Oh and please tell your mate Alfie to wear some steel toecap work boots, especially when using a chainsaw up a ladder! I don’t think sliders are that safe!! 😱
Keep the birch. Definitely the dorma’s gives the front way more interest
Thanks Laura, exciting updates RE both coming Sunday! 😅
Welcome back! Loved this and I would 100% add the dormers in. Don’t get too lost in how many rooms can we add as not everyone will be buying with kids or with intention of expanding families. The front of the house looks incredible already, I say keep the tree, it didn’t seem to block any of the view and a few fairy lights on arrival would be a great touch
We do love the idea of some nice fairy lights, or even potentially a big up light on the tree to create a nice shadow on it! Thanks for this- see you in a week 👋🏻😅
Defo dormers 100% will look amazing
Definitely more practical to have an enclosed utility can help to soundproof your white goods if you’re going more open plan on the ground floor and can conceal all those miscellaneous items that can be a bit of an eyesore. Tree wise I’d remove it I’m not a huge fan of deep rooted trees so close to properties, better to start afresh and choose something less invasive to go with your new landscaping
Thanks Luke, people seems set on closing offf the utility so we’ll make that happen! The tree is a 50/50 atm, so many people with opposing opinions!! 🌳😬
@@NickyandHarri amazing i know Pinterest can be so addictive for utility room inspiration but check out 3 birds renovations on TH-cam I was amazed at how bouji a utility room could be. Tough decision on the tree you’ve got big plans for the front drive, only you’ll know when measured out if it’s a keeper or not
Looking forward to this series! The first one was a blast but with the new found knowledge and experience this is going to be even bigger and better!
With the front drive I think the tree should go, tree sap on cars is a massive pain and the risk of bad weather eventually bringing it down on a car. Also the more space to park with increasing the rooms is a big appeal to buying a house.
The utility should be walled off imo, laundry is noisy and untidy especially if your lazy 😂
And the double dormer is a must! Makes the house look bigger, more attractive and more symmetrical.
Thanks for all these pointers Adam! Think we’re agreeing on most points here and it’s great to know that the majority of people are thinking a similar thing.
We’re so excited to share this series with everyone- bring on the tough work 💪🏻
Dormers are a yes! Definitely 2 bathrooms upstairs
For sure! 👍🏻
100% go for the dormer look, will look so much nicer and well worth the extra monies. Exciting vid thanks guys
Glad you enjoyed!! Team dormer seems to be the majority for sure 👌
Aw, the shed looks revitalised! Maybe in honour of the late George, you can name it the George Memorial Worktool Shed and buy it a custom plaque? ⭐
Like everyone else is saying: dormers yes. The flat I'm living in (and updating you guys about when we improve and work on it) is a converted abandoned attic and the slanted roofs in every room make furniture choosing and space planning a constant challenge. I see it as "challenge accepted" and love getting the creative juices flowing but sometimes I'm envious of our neighbours who had added dormers to their conversion. At the very least, it makes it easier to source window attachments, upgrades and accessories (curtains).
As for the large birch tree in your front yard, I would rather you keep it but other comments are saying to cut it down. My brother owns a large country house too and I'm aware that off-road parking is a MUST since living in the country means saying bye bye to convenient public transport (why it's not for me). Anywho, having just a pebbled or gravelled parking lot in front of a house is a HUGE turn-off for me, so if you do end up cutting down the tree, you might want to consider adding in more plants. I'm talking simple shrubs to border the yard, plenty of planters with colourful flowers in front of the house and by the curb. If you feel more ambitious, plant a rosebush right under that window on the right. You not only increase curb appeal, but reduce a minor heat dome in the summer and provide yummy food for the busy bees (their favourite flowers are pink and purple).
Forgot about the laundry question! I literally have our laundry nook blocked off with a sliding door with milky glass. The door isn't even closed most of the time but it's useful having the ability.
Awesome advice as always R, great to hear your story about hating a slanted roof and how it’s super inconvenient- definitely pushing us even more towards dormers…
Something to be considered for sure if we do cut the Birch- we don’t want the house to start looking like a stark new build, and want it to look lived in with various shrubs surrounding the boarder!
See you in a weeks time, have a great week! 👋🏻😅
The tree will give shade,you can put round table around the tree or something creative
That’s a cool idea!
Congratulations on getting started at last! We've got big mature birch and willow on the street outside and the biggest problem is continuous bird poo everywhere. Spring brings sticky sap, and autumn leaves and seeds, plus the odd branch comes down during bad weather.
Now don't get me wrong, they do look nice and provide shade when it's hot but conversely block the light, so i don't think I'd miss them if gone.
If you wait to October or so it should be pretty bare, and easier for someone to tackle, or perhaps save the cash for now and see how you get on by spring.
Utility i would section off with a sliding door (unless its more for show) due to all the clutter that eventually builds up.
Dorma can be a pain with head height so not sure on that one, have you thought about a couple of big skylights instead?
Hey JD, thanks for this advice. The birch has been a big debate point in the comment section, with many mixed opinions about it. Think you’ve got a pretty sensible answer for it here though!
Love the idea of a sliding door to the pantry (even if it’s just for show and to block some noise sometimes).
We’re so excited to bring you along this series, see you in a week! 👋🏻😊
I love watching you guys. I can't wait when you finish the house ❤ see you next week 🤗
We can’t wait to show you the progress as the weeks unfold- exciting times to come! 😅💪🏻
I think Dorma windows would make it more inviting
🎉 yeh 👏 so great to see you started, great job!! Can’t wait to watch progress every week ❤
Thanks Lesley, we’re so excited to be back to weekly uploads 🤗
Have you considered adding a big dormer on the front to possibly add another bedroom?
I found my small dormers a bit annoying because they couldn’t fit curtains in and it didn’t really add floor space. I changed them into one big one have been able to add another bedroom 😊
We have thought about the idea, but it just wouldn’t add much benefit due to the stairs being near the front centre of the house! 😊
"skilled labour team" as man climbs tree in a pair of sliders 😂
Ahahahah, I’ve told him off for this 😂
Another fab video, great start to a Sunday morning. Id get rid of the tree just to maximise sunlight. For the dormer it would depend on the cost difference
Thanks Neil, glad you’ve enjoyed the vid! Sunlight is so important ☀️. See you in just 7 days for a big update 👋🏻😅
Wait until your living in it before you decide about the tree. But also bare in mind that if you keep it, the roots may cause issues with your intended drive and retaining walls… 100% Dormers though!! So glad you’ve gone to weekly videos 😊
We’re so excited to be sharing weekly videos again- hopefully with even longer a bit more raw vlogs to really keep everyone up to speed. 100% concerned about the roots affecting our plans, we’ll have to wait and see with that one 😀
@@NickyandHarri If the roots were an issue any problems would be obvious given the age of the tree, the Tree is taking water from the ground so most likely issue could be 'heave' if you remove the tree!
Dorma’s are a must guys, for kerb appeal and also will provide additional light and space to your upstairs… #nobrainer #dorma
We think you might be right!
Whoo hooo, finally....sooooo excited to see you do this one up ❤🎉🙌😁
Whooooop 🥳 We’re so excited!!
Alfie in the trees reminds me of the time my late Dad accidentally cut the branches supporting his weight and fell out of a tree in my Gran’s garden 😂
He’s a bit like that sometimes- bit of a silly bloke, but you’ve got to love him 😅😂
I'd go with the dormers, however would that mean both dormers would then be in the ensuites? I would discuss with a local estate agent about how much value it would add, just so you can look at cost and reward, I would also consider how the ensuites would be laid out at the front with the dormers, vanity and sink in dormer would work well, othwise its could be wasted space.
They both would be in the en-suites yes, but as you say a vanity unit placed in each would create a really nice bathroom, with plenty of headroom! 😅
Yes go for the dormers the house needs more curb appeal 👍
Whoooo 💪🏻
Keep the tree, adds a bit of privacy from next door. Also keep the utility closed - the owners can then hide away all their laundry and mess, keeping the rest of the house tidy if visitors come 😅
Awesome, thanks very much Amy! See you in the next episode 😅👋🏻
Dormers 100% ❤
Gotta love dormers 🤗
keep the beautiful birch tree! only cut down trees when you really need to imo x
So bloody torn 😬😆
@@NickyandHarri The wildlife will thank you xx
Great stuff guys x❤
Thanks Brian 😎👋🏻
Definitely dormers. Great curb appeal and will add natural light upstairs. Will add $$ to how value. Private utility. Cuts down on noise from washer.
People seem keen on dormers and the private utility, definitely something that can be sorted! 👍🏻😅
looking over the plans again, i would deffinetly say 2 dormers are better than just 1. Not only will it be nicer and roomier on the inside, it will actually look better, if you plan on essentsially cutting the 2nd floor in half, otherwise it would be finniky setting up the layout with 1 dormer...
Also, how is the rain and sun situation from the front garden perspective, if the huge tree doesnt effect lighting all that much, but catches a lot of the heavier rain, then it might be a good idea to keep it. Also, wouldnt it help keeping the water and ground at bay during heavier waterfalls ?
But at the same time if it blocks out the sun or coveres one of the dormers view/sun then i would get rid of it...
another question i have, is are you guys planning on cutting all the other bushes vines etc. from the rest of the garden aswell (and from the side of the garage) or you planning on keeping them ? (or just flatten everything and maybe plant fruit trees or keep the old ones, if they are healthy and produce good fruit) ?
16:41 EDIT: ok :) looking from the top of the view, i would now 100% say to cut everything infront and then add the 2 dormers
Thanks for all of this, we love some reasoning behind opinions! People are so torn on the Birch tree, we’re getting confused with what to do… We quite like the option of trimming it back and then seeing what it’s blocking/not blocking! At least there’s a significant majority support for some front dormers.
See you in a weeks time, have a great week! 👋🏻😅
1000% do the dormers! Best ROI ever!
People loving the dormers🤗
O I'm so excited But a lot of HARD work for you lot xx
We’ve honestly been so lost without the hard work 😂😂
@@NickyandHarri if i was younger ,what you are doing would have been so much up my street i would have loved it just like you 2 XX
Great video
Thanks Jeff
Keep the tree 🌳!!!
Save the tree 🌳
Personally I'd get rid of the tree and do something smaller for the future.... For the kitchen area, I'd definitely door it off.... Im not a fan of open plan living, I prefer seperate spaces that are clearly defined
Great to see you back the dormers deffo need doing, the tree needs taking down and quick question have you got access to the bottom of your garden for a car
Fantastic to be back Wayne!! There is a private road leading to the back of the garden, but it’s a private one so has to be respected 😊
@@NickyandHarri I was going to say split you garden up and get planning permission for a bungalow at the bottom you will make a good few quid extra
Definitely two dormers. Making it a five bedroom would be great. Could you squeeze in an ensuite upstairs so just two bedrooms will share the main bathroom?
It’s just not possible without further extending- and our budget is already SO stretched! But yeah, it would be wicked 😱
Oh the restrictions of a budget! It's still going to be amazing. I'm looking forward to this series
Deffo take the tree out open it up, and if needed plant your own one. Two dormers the way to go to give it a facelift. Next time hire a shredder to put the waste though ❤
**** Great job guys! If I can say something, I believe you should consider a full side-by-side extension rather than the half one I've seen from you in previous episodes. Does that make sense? Cheers ****
Makes 100% sense- and if we had the budget we would certainly be doing this. Unfortunately we just don’t have the money for it atm! 😢
Leave the birch tree where it is, it’ll look too bare without it
So TORRRNNN 😬
Enjoyed the vlog 😊😊😊 Nicky , Harri 😊😊😊😊😊😊 ❤
Thank youuu!!! 🥰
I hope those are safety sliders Alfie is wearing. 😆 Regarding the tree removal - you are removing a lot of things that are taking moisture out of that front land. Could that be a problem?
We’re going to be addressing front garden drainage in an episode down the line- this’ll all be sorted 😅👋🏻
Remove the birch and plant with something new once the driveway is done. Open up the front completely 👍🏻
Could defo plant something new!
Yes put the dormers in