Hola Richard, another lovely video, and you definitely don't talk too much. We like seeing it all, the work, the chatting, the running about, everything, so don't try to change. As for the fireplace, lay the bricks flat, don't need a high hearth. We have very similar in this house, and it's perfect. Don't try to be too particular, it's a naturally beautiful, rustic house. The exposed brick wall is going to look lovely. Everything you do shows the pleasure your getting, even though it's hard work. We two years in with this property, many years older, not as fit, but love every minute. That glass of wine watching the sunset makes it all worthwhile. Love from our mountain in Spain ❤️
I hear on the fear of not being able to achieve perfect finishes. It’s hard to have the patience to do so when there are so many other jobs to do. I think you have to just try and be forgiving to yourself. What will make you love that place is the memories you get to share in it with friends and family, not whether every corner of it looks as good as a professional finish or carefully styled shoot on Pinterest. From here, it looks like you are doing good, solid work and making a huge difference bringing that property back to life. I really admire your humility and humanity - those are good qualities to put into your house too. Good luck!
I've watched from the beginning and it feels like you are really getting the hang of everything. The videos have improved and your commentary feels like you are much more comfortable. The drone footage to give us a look at what Marche looks like was excellent. Keep up the good work!!
Yesterday I made homemade marshmallow Soo good & old fashioned Coaco. No big snow here yet but Waxed rails on Flyer sled..need to replace rope then all set for the snow. Supposed to get alot this winter. Starting January paint ceiling, walls, kitchen makeover but very minimal. Keeping it simple & cost. Retired and loving it.
What beautiful countryside - it actually looks very similar (other than the ages of the homes, of course!) to Northern California when I was growing up and there were far fewer people in the state (only 7 million at that time). We love visiting Italy and, who knows, we may show up in Le Marche!
I bet California was great back then (before the population swelled). Yes - put Le Marche on your list. There is plenty to see and explore. Instagram marchetourism for some inspiration.🙌
It’s just a lovely idea to reuse what was originally in the house. Rustic is good. For me it’s not about making it look old. It’s about making it look authentic. You are doing a great job and will have a beautiful home.😊
I am coming back to your little deck.........somehow you must save it or replicate it. That opening episode when you built it I thought, "why" tiny and out of place, now.... That deck represents to me why you are doing what you are doing.
@threeacresofmarche I’ve run into your channel quite by chance, and now can’t seem to get enough of watching all the vids. You make it easy to watch. Your energy, enthusiasm, and positive attitude makes it the more interesting. I’m sure the place is going look smashing once completed. I’m a building contractor here in Boca Raton, Florida and I find it very interesting watching all your vids. Good luck with the rest of it. Can’t wait to see the end results!
Hey, I used to live and work in Jesi and Senigallia, if you need painter, stucco or drywall work I can recommend you the guy I used to work, in fact his brother in law lives in the Corinaldo. He is a really good, honest, and hardwoorking guy.
Hi @DanijelAkrap thank you. I have my neighnouring farmer and the family that own Terra del Piano helping with local intros. The brother in law will no doubt know Simone. Do you think your contact can do the outside rendering where the finish is like a stone wall look? If so, I'd appreciate that intro. Could you DM me on Instagram or email me if so? Thanks!👍
Hi @craigwootton721 . Thank you - I would love to but I have not seen that sort or rental / service near me. I did ask for someone to help but the quote was rediculous! I will get it away to the tip in a few runs no problem. The scrap metal will be picked up for free.
I am sure, that I'll end up somewhere in southern Europe myself, but cannot decide between Italy and Greece. For now, I cannot even work remotely nor afford to buy a property, but with every new video my determination grows stronger. Thanks for the inspiration! 🤗
Lovely video. You are coming along incredibly well, considering that you still have to day job and all those shopping trips, it’s a lot to do for one person. Fireplace bricks, just go with your instincts, your original plan, the look that you keep envisioning. You can’t go wrong with that. Go for it.
OK, Ok, if i still lived in England, Cheshire to be precise, i would be saying Carry on, Carry on, just binged your videos for the last two days, too hot for the garden at 40c. Great vids, warts, and all. Keep them coming.
When you are back in the uk check out the tile places. I have a nice that have done up a place like you in France and when I was in the UK they got me to take supplies down to them.
In the fireplace, instead of having a line of original stone vertically, how about putting a course or two of ordinary bricks with the old ones horizontally on the top as you're exposing brick on the wall it may tie it together, or render them before topping off. I like your new sawing horse by the way! 🤣
Yes, I agree, horizontally placed tiles will visually tie in with the other bricks in the room and look more harmonious giving subtle repetition. Vertically they reminded me of broken teeth… I hope you haven’t already cemented them in place? 🥴🤣🤣
Agree. Horizontal would work better as having them vertically, your eye is drawn to them rather than the fireplace as they don't go with the surrounding size and form.
Hello (nearby) neighbour. I head that way when going over to Tuscany or Umbria to get on the motorway. That looks like a great spot to expore from. Is it nice and quiet but with great access. 😎
I love your videos. I always find myself smiling at your humor. My only suggestion would to get yourself a little utility trailer to tow behind your SUV. Save your car interior and haul more things. Cheers 🍻
Hi @emilysopow . I'd love one but have bee toying with changing my car for a while now so have not added the tow bar to this current car. My next car will have a tow bar for sure.🙌
Like a Boss. I know it's expensive and hard work but having been there myself it will all be worth it. Cheers from the USA and one who has been in a situation similar to yours.👍
I am watching from South Africa and so enjoying this journey. I love doing DIY and I also battle with the concepts of things. I would dry fit those blocks in the fire place floor first. That way although you have spent the time it will be clear in your head as to Yes or No.
You seem to have the work/life balance down pat which is something that those still participating in the rat race, can't comprehend. Those ppl want everything to be fast paced, which is never going to happen in Italy which of course, you know all about. So thanks for another inspiring video, an amateur who has put his intelligence to work to learn necessary reno skills, instead of just outsourcing everything and getting the job done in 5 minutes. Many of us are exactly where you are, but learning from you and the comments.
Thanks @yvanapantino273 . There are a really great bunch of people helping in the comments. There are so many really useful tips being shared - its lovely.
Brings me back about 20 years when I was getting my bathroom done. Bought 16 boxes of tiles. Loaded them into the boot of my car, parked outside the block where I lived, then needed to get them a) from the boot into my block and onto the staircase, and b) up three storeys and into my flat, on my own. At the time, I almost had heart failure.....and I was in my early to mid-30s.....I needed a bit of a lie down afterwards. Good idea to get the stuff delivered Richard!
I tried that but felt they were too uneaven being at the front and that it needed dressing up in some way. It comes out well...next video shows its progress.
HI @HoosierInUtah I do watch . @AtelierMavi its brilliant - really helpful and they show the detail really well. I watched them clean the floor tiles that they bought one by one...great work. As I moved my new floor tiles into the house (this next video) I was thinking of them and wondered if cleaning old ones would be easier than moving the 600 that I moved.😁
Great video Richard Brick wall will be beautiful Fireplace and using the bricks in it will be so great Love your time outside and relaxing such a beautiful place Love drone views of area Thank you for sharing your progress in your projects Take care and see you in next video ❤❤❤❤❤❤
Airbnb in that shed - you've made my day, Richard 😂 British humour is unbeatable. But I think you can take 1.50 euros a night. It has a garden, after all. Entertaining vid as always.
Loved the fire and the stars, wow. Love also how you're sharing your struggles as you go through all of this. Refreshing. Keep going and don't worry about being perfect. Perfection is a poor yardstick.
Great vid as usual, Richard. A nice relaxed pace and I enjoy your pondering and ramblings as you mentally sort things out in your mind. It's that spontaneous human touch again and we relate because we all do to some extent, or other :-) The house is going to work out well; unassuming and unpretentious, but tasteful and homely, I imagine. Perfect! That said, onto the 'estate grounds'! :-) A little tweaking of the topography, some key structural planting and some simple hard landscaping to tie it all together and then suitably highlighted and edges softened with some interesting herbaceous planting. The whole will look awesome! 👍😀 Might I suggest you start keeping an eye out for trees and plants that catch your eye. Take a pic and note the time of year. Have a wander every now and then through garden centres, nurseries and public gardens. All will bring inspiration. Local advice on climate and heat and water stress tolerance will be invaluable and gardeners are always a nice, friendly and helpful bunch 😊 Don't forget tho': the more you have/own, the more it owns you! Keep it simple 👍😁 Keep up the good work, Richard, you're doing a great job.
Thanks @davidwilkinson333 I am definately looking for low maintenance plants / trees. If I can get the help with the landscaping done then planting should start later this year.🤞
Well, I've just binge watched every episode up to date, and subscribed 👍, and now I'm looking forward to your future videos. I liked that you referenced Martijn's videos, a very different approach and a very different project, but as my house and project will be different from every youtube Italian restoration, it's all insperation, I get ideas from from all the channels, and it's all usefull and entertaining. Keep up the great work, and all the best for the future as you progress through your own particular project. Great videos by the way 👍
Thanks @ianbaxter362 . Are you putting your project up on YT. I'd watch that and I am sure many others would. Learning how you get the planning part sorted etc. would be great....and could help if I ever get this one done to go onto a second one!😁 I really struggled with permissions, as you may have seen. Best wishes for your project.👍
Hello Richard. Nice video. You are wearing the Azzurro t-shirt, just watching the uefa football game between Switzerland and Italy, so I guess now you are an Italian and shout for Italy 😂 I am very astonished about your camera equipment and drone etc. You manage everything and the videos very professional. Did I miss your video about the new chimney on the roof? (Metall) What stove do you have inside? Wishing you good luck as you move on. Thank you for showing me Marche when I cannot be there.
Love the blue tile color. Advice for the fireplace if you want it: use the firebricks you've kept for the inside of the fireplace and then put the tile for the raised part (apron) that extends from the fireplace. You would come out about 40 cm more or less. The tile and the firebricks should be level with each other. You'd have to build up under the tile to get them level. For a really professional look with the tile work you should get the trim pieces. Also, American country girl here, I'm glad you're enjoying country living.
Lovely and very good job, I didn't know that I will be so attached to your videos. After all, you can level a wall for tiling or coating by a thread it will be easy for you although its old technic. With all greetings from Baghdad to Italy 🇮🇹 ❤❤
Wow 🤩 amazing going..keep at it ..soon all will be complete & so looking forward to seeing your beautiful home! Have a wonderful weekend! Thank you for sharing
Just an idea!!!... cement the bricks upright and then purchase a stone slab" the length of the fireplace " to be placed on top of the bricks😊....I'm a retired Stone Mason!!👍
Thanks @josephburgio9843 . I have tried with the bricks that I had there (see next video) but if that does not look so good then a stone slab would be fantastic.
Stunning landscape. Just...where are the trees - the forests? The blue tiles looked really nice. I can kinda relate to your situation, as I just purchased a house that also needs a lot of loving care, though not as intense as yours. There was lots of junk, too. I hired a junk removal guy and it was a large cargo van and a huge trailer full of junk.
Hi @BlueAlgon There are large forests towards the lower hills and into the mountains. Plenty of open natural space in this region. Ancona head is a national park (I believe). Have a scoot around google earth and you will see plenty.😊
i live 15 minutes from you, in Jesi, i recognized Monte San Vicino from your shot with the beer at minute 9, we share the same view... i'm not from Marche and i think locals underappreciate the region, it's refreshing to see foreigners enjoying it, i really think it's a paradise
Hi @davidelupi6523 This 'best kept secret' thing seems to be doing well. Le Marche toursit board have upped their game and the food / wine of the region is winning some amazing awards. With Italy having so many headline places to see and visit maybe it being away from the crowds is what makes it so special. I love it too. The little festivals that happen all over the place show the area is loved and the locals want to keep that going.
I'm updating also, work hard dusk is meeting time going over things with Big daddy,wine sun sets such a very fine life journey. I work on priorities 1st winter inside work..I can't get TV service here hoping that will cheer but 1 year with out & watching DIYers I honestly don't miss it. Water movies from libraries locally hoping to get off grid after this one is flipped. Love what you have done can't wait to see the finish. Are you selling or staying?
Have heard of people using 'spirits of salts' to clean the cement of of the bricks, it's apparently cheap and works really well to get the cement colour off. Another great video, I like that you are tackling the outside when the temperature allows, it gives you a break and gets you outside. Great job with the plastering so far.👍
If you bend the corner on the top left edge or corner where you pull over from on the trowel, it lets you get the cement or plaster smooth without the corner digging in.. a plasterer friend taught me that one 😊😉 Great stuff 😎
oh wow just look at those views! What an absolutely stunning part of Italy. I think that's just jumped up to right near the top of places I've got to visit.
Have you no shame sunbathing with your hammer hanging out >.< This is another rustic and informative episode, I absolutely adore those blue tiles, they will look very nice indeed.
Videos are great - pretty much spot on - so relatable and I wait for each one with eager anticipation and I love the mug of coffee in the morning - my italian in-laws think I am going to explode when I do that so nice to see other brits stretching convention on that front! drive through was great - made me 'home' sick - its a lovely area- have a look further down at Fermo/Porto San Giorgio/ Cupra too - all great places for a day trip to get away from the dust! Stones - to me should be flat as they were - try dry laying them as suggested?
Thanks @peterh7842 there are many great places to explore and I intend to get around and show as many as I can without it turning into a 'travel channel'.😂
I really enjoy your videos, for me they are credible, telling it like it is, doing up a house on your own in a foreign language. Don't worry its goi g to be great and i think the tree will grow back, nature is very resilent
I'm a bit late with this one but here goes, have you thought of using brick acid for the final stages of cleaning the brick. They'd come up a treat. Absolutely loving your updates. 👍🏼
Hi Richard an emotional one for me as you stopped in the lay-by just past my old house on the Arceviese for the Drone. Giacometti as well, I know them well as you say they can get anything, they do jobs as well remember. enjoyed your trips out AN is just lovely.
Thanks for the tour of the area….would love to have a little place out there. Regarding your fireplace hearth… the old bricks look great, but being vertical looks a little incongruous to the rest of the house… I would try to use them horizontally.
I find making all the decisions myself means I get to the point where I can’t decide anything 😂. I go out and do gardening because I don’t have to think. I just weed and mow the lawn. No thoughts process. If my mind is too full I don’t get clarity. If that happens I just leave it for a few days and go back to it. Normally the decision is easy then.😊
Hi again Richard thanks for the reply, loved the whole video especially the drone footage. Personally I think the bricks need cutting in half to lower the height in front of the fire place and go up on an angle at each side to meet the brick sides of the fireplace.I think the exposed brick on the outside would look nice the way it is maybe paint some clear brick liquid PVA or something to keep the dust down.Anyway excellent video love the house and I can see the potential and I can visualise what it will look like when it's done.
Hi Richard, stand the 2 bricks at the ends of the hearth, but lay the intervening bricks flat. They don't have to be perfect, that's part of the charm. Try a wire wheel on your drill for the brick wall, just hit the bricks or it may remove too much cement/lime? (beats a hammer and chisel) Anyway, keep trucking! Cheers from New Zealand.
those stones are beautiful and *rustic* and you did a good job on cutting them to size. Not sure about the vertical stacking. What’s about laying them horizontally and creating some sort of 2 steps? Painting the outside white would look great, but if you’re planning to have an open fireplace that would catch a lot of smoke and dust. Like your style of video a lot, keep them coming!
Hi @EricOnTH-cam Thank you so much for the kind donation! Wow. I really appreciet it. Audi's are great. You'll love it. This is my second - I will get another after this one if I can.🤞
Hola Richard, another lovely video, and you definitely don't talk too much. We like seeing it all, the work, the chatting, the running about, everything, so don't try to change. As for the fireplace, lay the bricks flat, don't need a high hearth. We have very similar in this house, and it's perfect. Don't try to be too particular, it's a naturally beautiful, rustic house. The exposed brick wall is going to look lovely. Everything you do shows the pleasure your getting, even though it's hard work. We two years in with this property, many years older, not as fit, but love every minute. That glass of wine watching the sunset makes it all worthwhile. Love from our mountain in Spain ❤️
Richard, you'll likely come to realize it's the journey, not the destination, that is most memorable. These videos record that journey.
Thanks @patriciapadgett4696 . Cheers to you both at sunset.😎
Very true....plus there is so much to do it will proably never get finished.😂
I hear on the fear of not being able to achieve perfect finishes. It’s hard to have the patience to do so when there are so many other jobs to do. I think you have to just try and be forgiving to yourself. What will make you love that place is the memories you get to share in it with friends and family, not whether every corner of it looks as good as a professional finish or carefully styled shoot on Pinterest. From here, it looks like you are doing good, solid work and making a huge difference bringing that property back to life. I really admire your humility and humanity - those are good qualities to put into your house too. Good luck!
Thank you @tituschalk
Gran lavoratore, un Saluto da Mondavio! 🌄
Thank you!
I've watched from the beginning and it feels like you are really getting the hang of everything. The videos have improved and your commentary feels like you are much more comfortable. The drone footage to give us a look at what Marche looks like was excellent. Keep up the good work!!
Thanks @steverubsam8636
Here’s to you, living your Italian dream
Cheers @laurihines300 🍷
That night sky shot was beautiful!
You are a very strong and courageous man. Congratulations on all your work. I'm sure your house will be beautiful. Kisses from Brazil
Thank you @reginadicuori27😊
Great video! Love how you talk to us and show us around. Thank you.
I just said the same to my wife.
Yesterday I made homemade marshmallow Soo good & old fashioned Coaco. No big snow here yet but Waxed rails on Flyer sled..need to replace rope then all set for the snow. Supposed to get alot this winter. Starting January paint ceiling, walls, kitchen makeover but very minimal. Keeping it simple & cost. Retired and loving it.
What beautiful countryside - it actually looks very similar (other than the ages of the homes, of course!) to Northern California when I was growing up and there were far fewer people in the state (only 7 million at that time). We love visiting Italy and, who knows, we may show up in Le Marche!
I bet California was great back then (before the population swelled). Yes - put Le Marche on your list. There is plenty to see and explore. Instagram marchetourism for some inspiration.🙌
Watching you for a while…I’m an Italian expat, you are becoming ITALIAN! ❤️Lol, complimenti!
Fun following you!
Thank you for watching @celesteaida48 . I am settling in nicely but do hope that I don't start to drive like an Italian! 😂🙌
Those rural roads look immaculate, not a pot hole in sight!!!
Enjoying following your journey 👍
The main roads and toll roads are really good....the side roads not so great. Some roads have more pot holes than actual road.😂
the drone shots are beautiful!
It’s just a lovely idea to reuse what was originally in the house. Rustic is good. For me it’s not about making it look old. It’s about making it look authentic. You are doing a great job and will have a beautiful home.😊
Authentic...you are right.🙌
Another great video. Always go with your initial gut feeling. If you can't say YES immediately, then the answer is NO.
It’s a wonderful thing that you can sit down and enjoy that view to recharge.
You need a comfortable sleeping lounge chair.
You need a Comfortable Sleeping Lounge Chair.
Frogs and fire. Panic at the disco. Great episode.
I am coming back to your little deck.........somehow you must save it or replicate it. That opening episode when you built it I thought, "why" tiny and out of place, now.... That deck represents to me why you are doing what you are doing.
I will repurpose it somehow for sure. It has been too good to just put on the burn pile.👍
Wish I could double or triple thumbs up a video! Brilliant stuff Richard. Particularly like the drone shots - beautiful scenery 👍
Thank you!
@threeacresofmarche
I’ve run into your channel quite by chance, and now can’t seem to get enough of watching all the vids. You make it easy to watch. Your energy, enthusiasm, and positive attitude makes it the more interesting.
I’m sure the place is going look smashing once completed.
I’m a building contractor here in Boca Raton, Florida and I find it very interesting watching all your vids. Good luck with the rest of it. Can’t wait to see the end results!
Cheers @RayAttanasio
Hey, I used to live and work in Jesi and Senigallia, if you need painter, stucco or drywall work I can recommend you the guy I used to work, in fact his brother in law lives in the Corinaldo. He is a really good, honest, and hardwoorking guy.
Hi @DanijelAkrap thank you. I have my neighnouring farmer and the family that own Terra del Piano helping with local intros. The brother in law will no doubt know Simone.
Do you think your contact can do the outside rendering where the finish is like a stone wall look? If so, I'd appreciate that intro. Could you DM me on Instagram or email me if so? Thanks!👍
Beautifully made video. A lot accomplished. It's looking great already. Gorgeous tiles and brick walls!
Thanks @mysicilycorner
I can’t be the only one that wants to rent you a huge dumpster to clean up all that trash you found in the shrubs. lol
Great videos.
Hi @craigwootton721 . Thank you - I would love to but I have not seen that sort or rental / service near me. I did ask for someone to help but the quote was rediculous! I will get it away to the tip in a few runs no problem. The scrap metal will be picked up for free.
The colour of your fire in that lighting was amazing, I think you did capture the feeling, stunning.👍
The brick looks great! Enjoy watching your progress. Howdy from hill country, Texas!
Howdy @jenbraden9467 . Thank you!🙌
I am sure, that I'll end up somewhere in southern Europe myself, but cannot decide between Italy and Greece. For now, I cannot even work remotely nor afford to buy a property, but with every new video my determination grows stronger. Thanks for the inspiration! 🤗
Be prepared for a lot of beauroracy in Italy .
@@nevisscot7697 I've lived in Greece for 6 years... There's no way it can be worse ;).
Hi @paulacorn1342 Thank you and good luck to you.
Be prepared for Italy to have a similar amount of beaurocracy as many, many other countries. Paperwork makes money. 👍
15:45 nooo don’t round your back when lifting. Keep it straight. We all want to see you finish and enjoy your beautiful home. ❤
Painting the fireplace brick surround white will look great! Loving all your work so far 💪
Lovely video. You are coming along incredibly well, considering that you still have to day job and all those shopping trips, it’s a lot to do for one person. Fireplace bricks, just go with your instincts, your original plan, the look that you keep envisioning. You can’t go wrong with that. Go for it.
Thanks @gracekarina7186 . Its a multiple plate spinner some weeks thats for sure!
That wall will look amazing
You have found your style. A good mix of diy, casual conversation, and ASMR 😉👍
Great to see your progress 👍
Hi, yet another great video of your continuing efforts. Keep up the good work.
Thanks for the drive along with you, it was beautiful. Another great video thank you. 🙂
OK, Ok, if i still lived in England, Cheshire to be precise, i would be saying Carry on, Carry on, just binged your videos for the last two days, too hot for the garden at 40c. Great vids, warts, and all.
Keep them coming.
Liking the longer videos.
Hola amigo. Me encanta como estas reconstruyendo tu nuevo hogar. Lo estás haciendo maravillosamente. ❤❤❤❤ felicitaciones.
Thank you @victoriaarango2276
Loving the rustic look, Italian tiles are beautiful 😊
Hej mate, thanks you for your videos. It’s not a shame if you have to undo things! Enjoy the journey!, Wkr! Gerlof
When you are back in the uk check out the tile places. I have a nice that have done up a place like you in France and when I was in the UK they got me to take supplies down to them.
Beautiful! L'Italia e' bella dappertutto! 🙂
beautiful 💕
Так интересно как преобразится дом и территория))) В ожидании следующего видео 😊❤
In the fireplace, instead of having a line of original stone vertically, how about putting a course or two of ordinary bricks with the old ones horizontally on the top as you're exposing brick on the wall it may tie it together, or render them before topping off. I like your new sawing horse by the way! 🤣
Yes, I agree, horizontally placed tiles will visually tie in with the other bricks in the room and look more harmonious giving subtle repetition.
Vertically they reminded me of broken teeth… I hope you haven’t already cemented them in place? 🥴🤣🤣
Agree. Horizontal would work better as having them vertically, your eye is drawn to them rather than the fireplace as they don't go with the surrounding size and form.
Italy is crazy beautiful!!!
We live in Fabriano and just found your channel.❤
Hello (nearby) neighbour. I head that way when going over to Tuscany or Umbria to get on the motorway. That looks like a great spot to expore from. Is it nice and quiet but with great access. 😎
I love your videos. I always find myself smiling at your humor. My only suggestion would to get yourself a little utility trailer to tow behind your SUV. Save your car interior and haul more things. Cheers 🍻
Hi @emilysopow . I'd love one but have bee toying with changing my car for a while now so have not added the tow bar to this current car. My next car will have a tow bar for sure.🙌
Loved the scenic views!
Beautiful time lapse!
Like a Boss. I know it's expensive and hard work but having been there myself it will all be worth it. Cheers from the USA and one who has been in a situation similar to yours.👍
I am watching from South Africa and so enjoying this journey. I love doing DIY and I also battle with the concepts of things. I would dry fit those blocks in the fire place floor first. That way although you have spent the time it will be clear in your head as to Yes or No.
You seem to have the work/life balance down pat which is something that those still participating in the rat race, can't comprehend. Those ppl want everything to be fast paced, which is never going to happen in Italy which of course, you know all about. So thanks for another inspiring video, an amateur who has put his intelligence to work to learn necessary reno skills, instead of just outsourcing everything and getting the job done in 5 minutes. Many of us are exactly where you are, but learning from you and the comments.
Thanks @yvanapantino273 . There are a really great bunch of people helping in the comments. There are so many really useful tips being shared - its lovely.
Brings me back about 20 years when I was getting my bathroom done. Bought 16 boxes of tiles. Loaded them into the boot of my car, parked outside the block where I lived, then needed to get them a) from the boot into my block and onto the staircase, and b) up three storeys and into my flat, on my own. At the time, I almost had heart failure.....and I was in my early to mid-30s.....I needed a bit of a lie down afterwards. Good idea to get the stuff delivered Richard!
I needed a lie down after the floor tiles arrived! They were delivered to the corner of the land and not to the house.😁🤦♂️
@@threeacresofmarche I think that the delivery people probably took some sadistic delight in watching the expression on your face.....
It is quite tight to get a big truck up and down the driveway in fariness.😊
The fireplace bricks are lovely but they seem too high stacked vertically. How about horizontal?
I tried that but felt they were too uneaven being at the front and that it needed dressing up in some way. It comes out well...next video shows its progress.
@@threeacresofmarche Best thing on youtube!
Hey Richard, have you watched any videos from @AtelierMavi ?👀 They have done extensive tile work on their terrace house restoration in Liguria 🇮🇹
HI @HoosierInUtah I do watch . @AtelierMavi its brilliant - really helpful and they show the detail really well. I watched them clean the floor tiles that they bought one by one...great work. As I moved my new floor tiles into the house (this next video) I was thinking of them and wondered if cleaning old ones would be easier than moving the 600 that I moved.😁
Lovely content again mate, good stuff
Great video Richard
Brick wall will be beautiful
Fireplace and using the bricks in it will be so great
Love your time outside and relaxing such a beautiful place
Love drone views of area
Thank you for sharing your progress in your projects
Take care and see you in next video ❤❤❤❤❤❤
Thanks @marilynmeade2286😊
@threeacresofmarche your welcome Richard
Thank you for the ❤️ heart
Y me encanta que no te dedicas a hablar mucho. Es mejor ver un gran trabajo que distraerse. ❤
Airbnb in that shed - you've made my day, Richard 😂 British humour is unbeatable. But I think you can take 1.50 euros a night. It has a garden, after all. Entertaining vid as always.
😂 thanks @peterborchers410
Loved the fire and the stars, wow. Love also how you're sharing your struggles as you go through all of this. Refreshing. Keep going and don't worry about being perfect. Perfection is a poor yardstick.
Perfection is a poor yardstick - I like that.😊
Great vid as usual, Richard. A nice relaxed pace and I enjoy your pondering and ramblings as you mentally sort things out in your mind. It's that spontaneous human touch again and we relate because we all do to some extent, or other :-)
The house is going to work out well; unassuming and unpretentious, but tasteful and homely, I imagine. Perfect! That said, onto the 'estate grounds'! :-) A little tweaking of the topography, some key structural planting and some simple hard landscaping to tie it all together and then suitably highlighted and edges softened with some interesting herbaceous planting. The whole will look awesome! 👍😀
Might I suggest you start keeping an eye out for trees and plants that catch your eye. Take a pic and note the time of year. Have a wander every now and then through garden centres, nurseries and public gardens. All will bring inspiration. Local advice on climate and heat and water stress tolerance will be invaluable and gardeners are always a nice, friendly and helpful bunch 😊
Don't forget tho': the more you have/own, the more it owns you! Keep it simple 👍😁
Keep up the good work, Richard, you're doing a great job.
Thanks @davidwilkinson333 I am definately looking for low maintenance plants / trees. If I can get the help with the landscaping done then planting should start later this year.🤞
Welcome to Marche!
Thank you @anguscaedmon
Yes Riccardo, keep it going. Great progress and I'm happy on the way you're settling in our country.
Thank you @MrPooties
Well, I've just binge watched every episode up to date, and subscribed 👍, and now I'm looking forward to your future videos. I liked that you referenced Martijn's videos, a very different approach and a very different project, but as my house and project will be different from every youtube Italian restoration, it's all insperation, I get ideas from from all the channels, and it's all usefull and entertaining. Keep up the great work, and all the best for the future as you progress through your own particular project. Great videos by the way 👍
Thanks @ianbaxter362 . Are you putting your project up on YT. I'd watch that and I am sure many others would. Learning how you get the planning part sorted etc. would be great....and could help if I ever get this one done to go onto a second one!😁
I really struggled with permissions, as you may have seen.
Best wishes for your project.👍
You can make your own brick slips by cutting the sides off bricks with your angle grinder 👍👍🙏🇬🇧
Good plan. I think that would save a fortune!👍
Hello Richard. Nice video. You are wearing the Azzurro t-shirt, just watching the uefa football game between Switzerland and Italy, so I guess now you are an Italian and shout for Italy 😂
I am very astonished about your camera equipment and drone etc. You manage everything and the videos very professional.
Did I miss your video about the new chimney on the roof? (Metall) What stove do you have inside?
Wishing you good luck as you move on. Thank you for showing me Marche when I cannot be there.
Hi @dorismeusburger4219 . The metal chimney was already there. It sat over a stove that they had in the middle of that open area.
Great video again, loved the shot of the stars going over the house
With that view I don’t know how you drag yourself away to get things done. ❤❤
I keep in mind that the terrace will be better than the deck so can't wait to get a larger area outside and some natural shade to enjoy it even more.😂
Wow Richard, che riprese 😮❤
Good to catch up Richard take it easy and have a good week
Love the blue tile color. Advice for the fireplace if you want it: use the firebricks you've kept for the inside of the fireplace and then put the tile for the raised part (apron) that extends from the fireplace. You would come out about 40 cm more or less. The tile and the firebricks should be level with each other. You'd have to build up under the tile to get them level. For a really professional look with the tile work you should get the trim pieces. Also, American country girl here, I'm glad you're enjoying country living.
HI @violetlight8138 . I am loving the country lifestyle after city life for so long. Those firebrick are being saved for the pizza oven.😍
Lovely and very good job, I didn't know that I will be so attached to your videos. After all, you can level a wall for tiling or coating by a thread it will be easy for you although its old technic. With all greetings from Baghdad to Italy 🇮🇹 ❤❤
Thank you @lubnar.al-azzawi6748 greetings to you too.
Wow 🤩 amazing going..keep at it ..soon all will be complete & so looking forward to seeing your beautiful home! Have a wonderful weekend! Thank you for sharing
Just an idea!!!... cement the bricks upright and then purchase a stone slab" the length of the fireplace " to be placed on top of the bricks😊....I'm a retired Stone Mason!!👍
Thanks @josephburgio9843 . I have tried with the bricks that I had there (see next video) but if that does not look so good then a stone slab would be fantastic.
Stunning landscape. Just...where are the trees - the forests? The blue tiles looked really nice. I can kinda relate to your situation, as I just purchased a house that also needs a lot of loving care, though not as intense as yours. There was lots of junk, too. I hired a junk removal guy and it was a large cargo van and a huge trailer full of junk.
Hi @BlueAlgon There are large forests towards the lower hills and into the mountains. Plenty of open natural space in this region. Ancona head is a national park (I believe). Have a scoot around google earth and you will see plenty.😊
i live 15 minutes from you, in Jesi, i recognized Monte San Vicino from your shot with the beer at minute 9, we share the same view... i'm not from Marche and i think locals underappreciate the region, it's refreshing to see foreigners enjoying it, i really think it's a paradise
Hi @davidelupi6523 This 'best kept secret' thing seems to be doing well. Le Marche toursit board have upped their game and the food / wine of the region is winning some amazing awards. With Italy having so many headline places to see and visit maybe it being away from the crowds is what makes it so special. I love it too. The little festivals that happen all over the place show the area is loved and the locals want to keep that going.
I'm updating also, work hard dusk is meeting time going over things with Big daddy,wine sun sets such a very fine life journey. I work on priorities 1st winter inside work..I can't get TV service here hoping that will cheer but 1 year with out & watching DIYers I honestly don't miss it. Water movies from libraries locally hoping to get off grid after this one is flipped. Love what you have done can't wait to see the finish. Are you selling or staying?
Have heard of people using 'spirits of salts' to clean the cement of of the bricks, it's apparently cheap and works really well to get the cement colour off. Another great video, I like that you are tackling the outside when the temperature allows, it gives you a break and gets you outside. Great job with the plastering so far.👍
Thanks @neutonrenda2303 . I will take a look - I like the cheap cleaning options best.😁👍
If you bend the corner on the top left edge or corner where you pull over from on the trowel, it lets you get the cement or plaster smooth without the corner digging in.. a plasterer friend taught me that one 😊😉 Great stuff 😎
Thanks @GSA_Drums that sounds like a great tip!
The way you film your proces is very nice.
It’s if you’re in contact with your audience.
Very nice video again, thanks for sharing.
Thanks @lucaspolderman6622
Starting to look great keep up the good work
Синяя плитка огонь!!!! 👍
Great to see an update. Keep charging away at it.
oh wow just look at those views! What an absolutely stunning part of Italy. I think that's just jumped up to right near the top of places I've got to visit.
Le Marche is worth the time to explore. Plenty of insipiration on the marchetourism Intragram page
Rustic #25 😂 love your style 😊
I love the blue tiles, the terra cotta sounds very nice too, i think with the bricks you were working on, it ‘ll make a very pretty picture
Have you no shame sunbathing with your hammer hanging out >.<
This is another rustic and informative episode, I absolutely adore those blue tiles, they will look very nice indeed.
Thanks @adelecain1163 the tiles go in great. I will edit out the hammer next time!😂
Videos are great - pretty much spot on - so relatable and I wait for each one with eager anticipation and I love the mug of coffee in the morning - my italian in-laws think I am going to explode when I do that so nice to see other brits stretching convention on that front! drive through was great - made me 'home' sick - its a lovely area- have a look further down at Fermo/Porto San Giorgio/ Cupra too - all great places for a day trip to get away from the dust! Stones - to me should be flat as they were - try dry laying them as suggested?
Thanks @peterh7842 there are many great places to explore and I intend to get around and show as many as I can without it turning into a 'travel channel'.😂
I really enjoy your videos, for me they are credible, telling it like it is, doing up a house on your own in a foreign language. Don't worry its goi g to be great and i think the tree will grow back, nature is very resilent
I'm a bit late with this one but here goes, have you thought of using brick acid for the final stages of cleaning the brick. They'd come up a treat.
Absolutely loving your updates. 👍🏼
Hi @owenp65 . Never too late for good tips. Thank you.
Great video, beautiful scenery, great choice of accompanying music. 👌
Thank you very much!
Hi Richard an emotional one for me as you stopped in the lay-by just past my old house on the Arceviese for the Drone. Giacometti as well, I know them well as you say they can get anything, they do jobs as well remember. enjoyed your trips out AN is just lovely.
Hi @caymanblack9567 . Wow - what a lovely place to have lived. The views around that part are amazing! I did not know they do jobs also - thank you.🙌
Just do it! Don’t overthink. If you don’t like it it’s not such a huge effort to knock it back out.I think it will look lovely ❤
I do over think these things sometime.🤦♂️
Thanks for the tour of the area….would love to have a little place out there. Regarding your fireplace hearth… the old bricks look great, but being vertical looks a little incongruous to the rest of the house… I would try to use them horizontally.
I find making all the decisions myself means I get to the point where I can’t decide anything 😂. I go out and do gardening because I don’t have to think. I just weed and mow the lawn. No thoughts process. If my mind is too full I don’t get clarity. If that happens I just leave it for a few days and go back to it. Normally the decision is easy then.😊
Me too. A break on a different job or go for a run usually clears it up for me too.
Great video! Both content and length! Keep it coming!!!
Great jobs getting done
Beautiful drive through your car ride
Hi again Richard thanks for the reply, loved the whole video especially the drone footage. Personally I think the bricks need cutting in half to lower the height in front of the fire place and go up on an angle at each side to meet the brick sides of the fireplace.I think the exposed brick on the outside would look nice the way it is maybe paint some clear brick liquid PVA or something to keep the dust down.Anyway excellent video love the house and I can see the potential and I can visualise what it will look like when it's done.
Hi Richard, stand the 2 bricks at the ends of the hearth, but lay the intervening bricks flat. They don't have to be perfect, that's part of the charm. Try a wire wheel on your drill for the brick wall, just hit the bricks or it may remove too much cement/lime? (beats a hammer and chisel) Anyway, keep trucking! Cheers from New Zealand.
Thanks @icepick1945 . I have picked up a wire wheel to use since filming this.🙌
those stones are beautiful and *rustic* and you did a good job on cutting them to size. Not sure about the vertical stacking. What’s about laying them horizontally and creating some sort of 2 steps? Painting the outside white would look great, but if you’re planning to have an open fireplace that would catch a lot of smoke and dust.
Like your style of video a lot, keep them coming!
Thanks @claudia_ese8788 . Its a cast iron log burner going in that space so I hope it should be ok for mess and dust.👍
Really liking that tile. Also, I see you have an Audi.... I just bought one last month! :)
Hi @EricOnTH-cam Thank you so much for the kind donation! Wow. I really appreciet it.
Audi's are great. You'll love it. This is my second - I will get another after this one if I can.🤞