Digging Under The House - Old Stone House Renovation
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 14 ส.ค. 2023
- As we renovate this old stone barn in the foothills of the Italian Alps, we face another challenge of the supporting walls not running deep enough for the required excavation.
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We are Heather, Bradey, Alexa and Chloe. We purchased an abandoned stone barn in the foothills of the Italian Alps and we are working together as a family to renovate and restore this old stone barn into our dream home.
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Sorry for being a couple days late on this video! The week got away from us!
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Glad you are all ok.
I admit I was a bit worried. Glad everything is ok. Chole looks like she’s had a big growth spurt-she’s getting so tall!
Glad all is well! i noticed youre hacking away very hard at those vines. so ure going to want to kill them, even the roots. if you use glyphosphate, it will kill them, but also everything it touches, so be careful. i like to use roundup glyphosphate on the poison ivy around my house. its been pretty effective:) but it can even kill trees, so be very careful when applying it. i think thats going to be what you guys have to do if you want permenant removal:) hope that helps! theres other stuff too, but i use the glyphosphate. not sure if the poison ivy will come back next yr, but its definitely dead this yr
I strongly disagree on using glyphosphate. It is banned in 7 EU countries (including Italy), though it is still used for some applications. Do the research, this stuff is not good.
bummer its banned in italy. everythings bad for the environment. i did do research, which is why i picked it, and it works awesome! in this particular case, i believe thats what makes it effective. nothing good for the environment kills plants, especially vines
I know what your doing is hard. But, when I see you get up, make coffee and gaze out at the little village and mountains, I’m sure you take a deep breath and think, “How lucky am I.” Keep on, it is all worth it. Be glad that you are so young and will be able to age well at this beautiful location.
❤😊🎉
I love how you get the kids involved in everything. I am just flabbergasted by all the work you have done and have yet to do. I cheer you on with every video. 🇨🇦
It may be frustrating and painfully slow-going right now, but you're teaching your kids the valuable lesson that anything worth doing is worth doing well. This isn't a disposable flip-n-sell property -- this is the home you're making for you and your girls, meant to last for generations more. We've never met, but this mama in Seattle is cheering you all on. You've already done such amazing work, and thank you for sharing your adventure with the world. Can't wait to see what you do next!!
The sheer amount of heavy work involved in this restoration is mind-boggling!
Exactly!!! Not for the faint of heart!
Admire your youthful tenacity to hang in there for the results needed to make a beautiful and lasting dwelling for your family. Those who built this structure originally would be quite impressed with your determination.
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In the end it will all blend in seamlessly, looks awesome!
Alexis is a clone of her momma. I love watching you include and teach your girls. Such good life skills.
They are both beautiful girls, someone said Chloe looked more like Bradey and Alexa looks more like Heather in another video. They are really getting hands-on instruction so they won't be afraid to tackle various odd jobs when they're adults. There was once a study of girls who ended up in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math) ...and most of them had dads who included them in fixing things around the house, or encouraged them to look under the hood of a car and not be afraid of working with and learning to fix tools and machines that are ordinarily encouraged by parents for their boys exclusively. That's pretty neat that they are getting so many different experiences. Bravo Bradey & Heather!!
Btw that study was explained to me by an aeronautics engineer who worked for McDonald Douglas & I was her Nanny between the time her two girls finished school and she (their mom) got home from work.
I admire what you are doing very much and your children are an absolute delight. As a teacher, I urge you to have Chloe see a speech therapist regarding her “r”s. It’s absolutely charming now, but won’t be when she’s older. It won’t correct itself. The lessons are easy and fun and lots of children need help with this. No big deal. She’s a jewel! Both your girls are! I hope, please, that you take this suggestion with the love it is made.
I think sometimes a parent doesn’t hear it. I remember a child correcting my daughter when she was young when she pronounced his sister’s name wrong. It turns out my daughter could not pronounce “TH” I had never heard it before that moment. I worked on the sound with her and she was able to correct herself. A friend of mine was insulted that a parent pointed out that her daughter could not say her “s”. The girl continued to lisp all her life. She is now an adult with a lisp.
Hi. Just a thought. I am a British woman living in rural India and building our house was a huge challenge. Not the same as yours but different challenges. Anyway we had granite cut for steps etc and whenever they cut stone here they run water over it because if the heat. They do it to reduce the chance of it cracking like yours did might be worth running a house with a small slow flow of water onto the stone when you cut it. Might also help keep your blade strong as well. Just a thought. Have a good day
I don't know how you two keep slogging along. I admire your perseverance, though I'm exhausted just watching you work on your dream home.
I find your journey and restoration so fascinating, great that it’s a family project. This place will be so amazing.
An idea for your power needs: since you have a small stream up-hill from your place and a lot of stone, build a small pond install some water pipes and a home-sized hydroelectric turbine generator to augment your planned solar panels. Power when the sun doesn't shine. There are some great videos on the subject on YT. Keep up the great work. It's a pleasure seeing your progress.
When purchasing your “ heavy” items- especially to save your energy. Have your groceries delivered - I order everything from Walmart website, has a membership fee, only $30 min., delivery is free. I’ve been using them & Fry’s since Oct 2022. If you order about 8am, it will be delivered by 2pm- of course you have the option to select your preference . They deliver everything inside to my Kitchen. I was getting so tired walking through the store, checking out, loading/ unloading my car. No more lugging water, sodas…This is the best treatment I’ve given myself - give it a try- you’ll love it!!!
Amazing work being done! Please warn the girls (and Heather!), to tie their long, beautiful hair back when using tools, especially power drills. Years ago, a boyfrof mine was working at a friend's frame shop, and a piece of his long hair got caught in the hand drill, and quickly tightened up to his head, where it luckily stopped, RIGHT next to his skull! Since then, I cringe when anybody with long hair picks up a drill.😮😮😮 I was impressed with Alexa's recall of details about the toxicity of some berries. Chloe's love of gardening also bodes well. Your mention of that gardener telling you how some rarer items would grow well on your place made me think of the markets they have weekly in the towns in Italy. (?Possible future income stream?? Hmmmm...) 😊
If you go to a mechanic in the village, ask for any used brake fluid, when you get home, apply this to the vine damaging your walls. This will stop the vine from growing back.
Heather no apologies needed on the video being out today. I'm just so thankful you are all ok. You both must be exhausted!! Keep up the great work. Blessings in abundance be yours!
This house will certainly have special and much meaning to you guys after all the hard work you have had to do. Most people would have give up at the moment they were told that they had to do all that digging or else hired it done. You maybe World Travelers but you were sure not lazy you are very hard workers. I really look forward to seeing how beautiful this home is going to be. May the Lord put his blessings upon it and may you never forget that he is the creator of all who has given us the ability to do the things we do physically and mentally most importantly spiritually. I know your children will also love and enjoy this home as they have also had their work time in it.
Amen...
To be in you 20-30’s again! To have your energy level ! In my memories and dreams!
Ciao a tutti! Che bel lavoro hai fatto per sistemare il pavimento giù per quei gradini. Tu e la tua famiglia siete meravigliosi! Mi è dispiaciuto sentire l'ultimo video che ho visto che il governo ha detto che non potevi stare a casa tutto l'anno. Devi partire per qualche mese e poi tornare. Il nuovo governo italiano. Non sei solo, anche altre persone che non sono italiane al 100% hanno problemi a comprare casa, anche se vivono in Italia da più di 20 anni ma ogni tanto devono andare a registrarsi. È un mondo triste quello in cui viviamo oggi. Sfrutta al meglio finché puoi! Sei un artigiano, chissà cosa sta facendo.
whoever waits for something good never waits too long!😄👍 Amazing work you and your family are doing! Respect!
You work so hard buddy, I’m still working hard at 62 years old, you can achieve so much with your desire dedication and of course your family support, love watching you’re whole family work and grow together. Keep it up Bud it’ll be worth it. 😁👏👍
It occurs to me that the governement is make it even more difficult with all these building requirements. In boca al lupo!!!!
So cute. Older daughter looks just like Mommy and younger daughter looks just like Daddy !
Watching you prepare your meal there in the foothills of the Italian Alps reminded me of the story of Heidi and her grandfather tending sheep in the mountains. Reading the description of them eating their simple lunch was so evocative! If you haven't already introduced the girls to "Heidi" by Johanna Spyri, I highly recommend it. And wow, you're willingness to do what it takes to make this your home is admirable! Wishing you the best!
Loved the classic book
" Heidi " and you are correct. I too loved reading about there simple meals and life.
I also Loved the classic!🙏
It's no small undertaking but you have a multi-generational home that will stand the test of time; I mean it already has so that's in your favor! Giving it one heck of a glow-up!
My husband is now the cook in my family too. I was the cook for the first 25 years of our marriage. You look like a great cook Brady!
You are such a hard worker ! Can't wait for you guys to be able to get to the easier renovation phase. You inspire us ..... your house is going to be so very, very beautiful !
And remember you can always tint concrete, so you can fill right to the stair stone, texture it by hammering a stone into the top of the form. And by doing slightly different tints, the concrete will look like stone.
Good morning from Phoenix, AZ! I was looking out for your video on Sunday morning. I’m just glad you guys are okay. You have so many people that are in your corner, knowing your home your building with literally your barehands, is going to be pretty fantastic! Keep pushing, ya’ll!!
Sorry we definitely aim to always be on time but needed a few days off this week 😊
Even though you didn't publish on Sunday, by all means, stay safe, healthy, and rest!
Your work looks great. That view!! Wow. Anytime you feel overwhelmed by the work just get that cup of coffee and sit on the deck and look at that view. That is why you are breaking your backs, working so hard.
I envy you. If only my husband and I were 30 years younger!
Brady, it looks amazing & this is coming from someone who has flipped a lot of homes & does very nice work. You are a perfectionist & it takes one to appreciate another's work! I was on another channel where he shows people how to live in other countries, which are easiest, safest, cheap or not cheap, tax havens, etc- a miriad of countries. In the comments, people were stating their experiences living in diff countries. ITALY was labled very DIFFICULT, especially if you plan to rehab any dwelling- years of red tape. Also that the politics are questionable (loss of liberties). Hang in there, others are doing in Italy it too!
I just love your little country girls. They are learning so much from you parents.
You guys are working sooooo hard!!!! Hang in there!!!!
Thank you ❤️
Such a big job! Admire you for all the hard working you both are doing. Blood sweat and tears! You are making an amazing home for your family.❤❤
unwanted vines. have you considered vinegar? years ago I tried a recipe that was listed as "natural round up" and it had vinegar as the main ingredient. it did kill the weeds that I couldn't get rid of by pulling the roots and the next year the weeds came back but "baby weeds" are easier to get rid of than ones that look like bushes. I've heard of doing this with salt also but I wouldn't want to saturate my soil with salt anywhere that I might want to grow something eventually and I'm not sure that I'd want salt on a rock wall either.
No salt if you ever want to plant anything on the terraces ever again 😢
Be careful you don't want to get injured like your friend John
He already hurt his back
@@mjmuralart3674 I am sorry to hear that. I think you both are doing a great job. It is going to look fabulous when you are done. Good luck. Don't get into an unsafe situation .
There is nothing like Italian church bells ringing,what a beautiful sound.I hope Italy never stops that….
I was so worried when I read of another flooding in Northern Italy, yesterday/today it was around Torino, glad your terraces are still okay despite those uncommon downpours.
What an enterprise to excavate and underpin another part of your future home, you're so patient! tomatoes aren't climbers, just tall and delicate plants, maybe up to 6 feet as in my greenhouse, so they just need lots of support, sticks and strings, but they wouldn't go around an arch or the likes.
Brady et al, The cornerstone on the staircase looks really good. Don't worry about perfection. It's stone! Rustic is Stone's middle name. The strength is what is important here. And you are achieving it. Plus as an observer, I feel like I've seen so much clean-up and change has occurred already.
Мужик, ты лучший. Я смотрел много видео, где восстанавливают каменные дома. Никто не связывает старую кладку с арматурой и бетоном! А ведь это элементарно ! Единственное - тебе , видимо, не удобно заказать бетономешалку-"миксер" прямо к дому. Жаль , что ты мучаешься с тачкой. Успехов, приятель. Прекрасная семья.
You could have made a mold around the bottom stair and poured some concrete up 1 inch but this looks much better indeed and I love how the kids are so enthusiastic ❤
Hi! Maybe heavy spraying 1 part strong (we have 30%) vinegar mixed with 5 parts of water with pressurized spreybottles or brushing with paintbrush. It takes a lot of vinegar in your big terraces. But I would really reccomend it at least in areas where this plant has been taken over the most. Vinegar burns plant and it's roots just like car fuel when you spill it on the ground without actually burning. Rain will zero your efforts so few sunny days are needed. On colder weather it works slower then hotter days. It needs to be sprayed carefully avoiding spillings on unwanted areas. Depending on different plants it works pretty fast. Grass and similar thinner and weaker plants dry completely on the same day and in good hot conditions even in hours but some thicker and more persistent plants take more time or more vinegar. I had some really persistent and poisonous plants on property and last year I went all in with strong vinegar only (that's when I found out about this vinegar stuff) and in this summer there wasn't anything growing at all still. Vinegar don't go into the groundwater or ruin it.
I imagine the people who built the structure in the first place would appreciate how much effort you are putting in to keep it at original as possible
I give you big time props, Brady! I know Heather has been doing a lot away from the camera, but your physical work just blows my mind! I oftentimes cringe when I see you doing work that puts a lot of strain on your back. Stay safe! Great job you guys! 👍👏
May I also add that this home as well as the scenery , the Steep Mountainside it is built upon reminds me and my husband a reading the story of Heidi. 72 years old but still love that story😊
Collapsing stonewalls are common on our property. The reasons are unprofessional construction and/or the slowly moving ground over the years under the slope pressure rather than penetrating roots. On the contrary: fern, ivy, bushes and sprouting trunks sometimes keep the wall from falling apart.
If it's a wall with no vital function, I' d secure the "dangerous" stones and just leave the whole thing.
Otherwise you'll spend a huge amount of work or money. In my opinion, it's not worth it. Your property still looks beautiful and is ecologically valuable.
Greetings from Ticino
I have to say….. you’re a warrior, taking all the challenges and not giving up. I totally admire you guys. I love how you all work together, you guys inspire me to do projects I’ve put up for “another day”.
That drone is awesome. I’m definitely buying it. The drone I have right now causes an accident on the road and another day it almost killed me while landing. Thank you guys for your amazing videos
So much hard work but so worth it. I am still praying they give you all visas. The girls seem so happy there.❤
OOhh, that's what type of drone I need. No fuss, no technical things to learn. Not a complicated drone.
I loved this new video, not that the others are not great. I just enjoyed seeing your thinking out loud how to solve the issue with the floor and the involvement of everyone in the pinning. Also, so lovely to notice how the girls were in the garden with Heather. Bravo for the hard work, your positive outlook. Have a great week ahead and I am looking forward to your new video! Love your channel!
Another good idea for the garden is to weed it, before it becomes a mess like it is now.Teach your little girl that and see if she likes the garden so much, when she has to work and get dirty. That part is not so fun, but if you start in the beginning it makes it a lot easier. Grass is the worst thing to have in the garden. It's so hard to control. You have to get out the roots, which is tough too do. My Dad told me to do this and I tried to cheat and just pull the tops and cover it up to look nice. He would come along and dig down and see all the roots still there and he would look at me and say do a job right if your going to do it! I felt so stupid for trying to cheat. I never forgot that lesson all my life!
When you are done you will know that your home has a great foundation. Your work will pay off snd your home will be high quality. Keep a positive thought of the future.
You are doing a remarkable job in taking the time to add these stone details under the stairs instead of just putting in concrete. The finished result will be unmatched. The little cooking breaks, enjoying the garden and views all add up to the perfect setting where your house sits. Wonderful video as always!
Oh man, so much had work but it's going to be beautiful in the end! 🤗💟
You & your wife are putting in so much hard ,very hard,,work there. It will be beautiful when your finished ,,,I hope this country eventually let's tou be a resident. Then you will be able to enjoy this wonderful homestead. After being denied that qst time I don't know if I could uld have kept doing all that hard work not knowing if I'd ever be able to live there ,,,keep ring it in pray that the dream comes true for you & thank you for taking us with you thru the videos ❤🙏😊
I admire you both so much, I can't wait to see the finished home. Brady you are something else 👏👏👏the girl's are growing up so fast and they are like you both in regards to being such fantastic helper's and learning so many life skills, from you both. Hats off to a wonderful Family 👏👏👏👍😉🇮🇪☘️Eire
I’m happy to finally see your weekly video posted, I was getting worried about you guys!
We were a couple days late 🙈😂
Oregon State University has a webpage entitled "Methods To Control Blackberry Thickets." I don't know if the advice given will apply to what grows on your property, but it's worth a try if you can't find any other info. The article states that blackberry patches are quite invasive and hard to control. They suggest growing a competing plant, such as grass and/or to frequently graze goats to eat it. However, the goats would have to be coaxed into eating the center of the patch. The only other method is to do what you are already doing: digging it out.
At least a "must have" coffee-scene is present! I give some fame for it now,.
I was looking for you on Sunday! So glad to see that you are all well…I don’t envy you this incredibly difficult, physical labor, but it must be so rewarding to face each obstacle and find a way to make it work. It’s very impressive that you find the best solution to each challenge and don’t just take the easy way out. You are putting your hearts and souls into building a home you can be so proud of! Thanks for sharing your journey!
Sunday just wasn't right... didn't hear the hammering, chiseling, sawing, laughter,.clicking the fire to make coffee and the bells.
You are certainly a grafter. Love what you are doing with this old building.
You are a great dad teaching your daughters and having them help. Research says that girls who have fathers that inspire and believe in them,, become the most independent and successful in life, in what ever they want to do.
Several thoughts about your vine problem.
Goats might love them (used in us for some invasive s). It would take a couple of seasons
Also, by lopping them down 3-4 times at their base, it will weaken them.
Covering them with plastic and vernalize them. (Cook them)
Neither method quick but it will certainly slow them down.
We have very stout wild blackberries in the Pacific Northwest, a constant battle. I've seen some success using cheap vinegar as you cut them. Good luck!
Aprendiendo inglés con vosotros, es una maravilla escucharlos y verlos disfrutar de su gran proyecto👂👅💙💙👍👍👌
The church bells always remind me of home!
4:51 You could temporarily glue the visible stone bit(s) to the bottom of the staircase with a slurry type cement mixture (relatively low in sand) with and supporting it while it sets... The key is with this type of "glueing" is the speed the cement is allowed to cure, the slower you can get the cement to cure (let's say over the course of 2-3 days using plastic and wetted rags) the stronger the bond so you have a good chance of pouring a underpinning concrete colomb. Obviously the glued stone bits can not be very large. The piece you are holding here is about the max.
Alternatively you could try if great stuff is capable of holding up the stone pieces (maybe make smaller pieces for that faster process)
I love this story...what an amazing adventure! What a Herculean Task,,,this is definitely a labor of love - can't wait to see more! Great family and God Bless You All! 👍
You sure are doing a great job. If it’s worth doing, it’s worth doing right.
No pain no gain, they say right? To make it that special for you to live, takes time and pacience. We are here wishing you corage.
I love hearing the church bells I used to live near a church in Jacksonville Florida and they were always a welcomed sound
This was one of my favourite bits; watching Bradey do the under-pinnings on the staircase. Wow! That is SO MUCH WORK!! All that digging that you and Heather did (I feel for you!!) ... and then, the careful working out what needed to go in: Cement footings with bits of stone on top. BEAUTIFUL WORK! Well done! You can be proud of ALL the work you have both done (and the girls!). I am enjoying these so much! Thank you!
I love all the creative solutions you come up with.
You’ll have an incredible home in an incredible location once completed. Your grit & determination will pay off. Thanks for sharing your journey.
If you could borrow a couple of neighborhood goats, you could stake them out near the vines. They eat pretty much anything. Boom!
Is there anything you don't do? Build, cook, clean, WOWZA.
You will get there in the end guys your determination always shines through😘
Some day I wish you’d take us on a trip below to that enchanted village and show us those beautiful church bells!
SO much hard work digging and finding/fitting the right stones! You are doing a terrific job😄🙌🏼 The stone walls looks so beautiful after the power washing👍🏼 Love seeing the girls. You are great parents to teach them and let them help with tools and gardening❤️
You replied back and I understand old, I've been there. My concern is that the steps will pass final inspection. 👌🙏
You are doing a crazy amount of prep but your home is going to be amazing!! Keep up the great work…
I will bookmark your channel and check on it in ten years.
I think you are amazing! However, you have such an amazing location with an outstanding view and you all love it. Love your early mornings with the coffee and the breakfast.
Imperfection is allowed. 🎉🎉
Watching your work just gives a feeling of being challenged ...just watching...thinking about your work and how to manage it all always with a smiling dedicated face just motivate and show it all depends on a personal feeling, it surely makes the difference ...imagining how it will be when you achieve your goal is just fascinating🎉❤
Can’t wait to see you put your beautiful stone casa back together!
It will look amazing when you’re finished. You are all doing an incredible job and everyone is looking healthy and happy 👍
Thank you!
This is my first time to comment your vid. I’m just a silent watcher but now I am your subscriber too. I love all your vids. and I love admire your family.
Spray your weeds with vinegar and a little dish soap. It will take some time to really kill the roots but it will not hurt your soil.
This guy is really likeable and delivers great shows
Watching you work on the stairs this image came to me. Just an idea: couldn't you add a stone step to cover the space where you're adding concrete so you won't see where the poured concrete floor will meet the original stairs? Your energy is amazing Brady!
Incredible work on those stairs, work smart not fast.
Imagining the original builders watching you work is a hoot! Actually watching you work though is kind of painful. But Brady you do such great work!! Bravo! 👏
Maybe the best way to get rid of special plants is to put a fleece over them for a while so that they get no light
I started watching your videos yesterday. One of them I can hear the church bells ringing!! I miss that sound so much. My husband is retired Air Force and we spent 8 years in Germany. Looking forward to watching more of your videos!!!
What a job you have undertaken. It is exciting to follow the process. Nice to hear that fruit growing is particularly suitable in the area. It takes a few years for a tree to grow, so just plant as soon as possible. Good luck 🙂👍
All your hard work is going to be so rewarding at the end not to mention it will stand another 100 years all because of your hard work.
Enjoying the journey.
The tool is interesting. It's very like an English tool called a billhook (pronounced billock). Occasionally some English forms have a sharpened back edge forming a straight cutting edge. The form of axe crops up in many cultures which attests to its usefulness for work in vineyards or wherever you need to cut sapling sized growth, or the sort of job for which you were using it.
Congratulations on all your diligent work! 🎉
You could use your angle grinder to trim that edge of the stairs stone and a small chisel to make the edge seem old, or put a different stone in its place.
Idea. Make a few brass engraved plates to give people in 200 years information about who worked on parts of the home. As they would probably wonder about some of the things your family did. Like a time capsule.
Keep you the great work. I so enjoy the videos. Please don’t worry about being late publishing this. I am sure your plate is full.
You all are amazing - keep up the great work & definitely no worry about needing breaks. Such hard work!!! Kudos 😊