Uncovering the 200 year old stone walls - cottage restoration project gets VERY REAL!
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- Exposing the 200 year old stone walls - cottage restoration project gets VERY REAL!
In this weeks video our 200 year old cottage renovation project really gets underway as we strip back the plaster board to reveal the 200 year old stone walls.
How much damage lies beneath? Turns out its A LOT! We take a look at the ancient chimney, the old lime pointing as well as discover centuries of hidden history!
We knew restoring an old abandoned cottage in remote Ireland was going to be a challenge, but this is just the start! Follow along to see just how bad the damp issues become, how we attempt to rectify them all while keeping this traditional old cottage as original as we can.
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The fact that you won't cut the daisies because the finches are happy --- you are golden, Louise.
Yeah can’t take their food
🙂 I'm the same, much prefer a wild garden full of life over a tidy but empty lawn.
David Attenborough is trying to encourage gardeners to leave their lawns until mid July, because of the bee's & insects, as well as the birds & other wildlife like rabbits & hedgehogs. Nice to see others are more concerned about the wildlife & helping them🥰🥰
I don't like cutting our lawn very often because my spoiled house bunny likes to nibble the grass and the dandelions. It doesn't make the neighbours very happy, but never mind, eh?!
I have weed flowers that bloom in my yard to and we cut around them until the bloom is done then we go back n cut it
I love the fact you don’t succumb to clickbait to get views, its so refreshing! I hope you realize that most of your subscribers follow you, whether you are on van adventures or doing renovations. Interesting people make interesting content, not visa versa.
I couldn't agree more. I think that the girls now have an extended family, a very large one, who are invested totally in what they do. Your closing comment is spot on and is the conclusion I reached recently thinking about how much I enjoy seeing Lou and Em make progress with whatever they choose to do...
I third that! They don't need click bait they are as funny as hell and I can't wait to tune in on a Sunday. I also love Louise being very subtle in saying she doesn't film everything....I lol....Louise is a capable lady guys she built her campervan she knows exactly what she's doing....great work so far ladies, love ya both! And of course the furchildren Aj and Summer 🐕🐈⬛❤
You guys are awesome and we definitely have got a great little extended family for sure 😀😀😀
So refreshing to see a channel that chooses not use “Drama, Drama, Drama”. Also, to hear your laugh all the time is uplifting! Continuez les filles!
Glad you enjoyed it 😀
Omg you two are amazing young girls. I’m a 71yr old retired nurse and was not afraid of hard work …I take my hat off to you both. Keep going your doing a great job and thanks for sharing. ❤
Thank you
The only thing wrong with your videos is that they're not long enough......I could watch you both forever!!! I'm just dying to see what's beneath everything and find myself waiting for Sundays to see the next step. Well done to you both for all the hard work and can't wait to see the changes in the cottage.
I agree with you @martinaryan5051, love watching them, keep going both, see you next week 😅
Thanks guys 🙂
Looking forward to some great renovation content.
@@campervibe 💕
I'm the same, could easily watch a longer video, but appreciate the amount of work that goes into making these vids. Looking forward to seeing all the changes you make to this beautiful cottage. Hope AJ & summer love it to
Ladies, I just wanted to say, I dont think I have ever been happier for two people I have never met before. Im so thrilled for you both, really looking forward to seeing what you do with the cottage and the outbuildings. Well done on picking a lovely property and the very best of luck !!!
Your dedication to wildlife prompts me to declare you honorary Aussies, love and peace from Australia as always 🦘😘😘😘😘
This Aussie agrees! 👍🏼😎
@@ktswandering good onya mate! 👍🍻
I am so honored to "know" you both. What wonderful people you are. I wish we lived closer so I could help you with the house redo. I am proud to see two women doing this work, holding your video jobs, raising the "kids" so well, get on in everyday life, plan ahead, make new friends, maintain your health, work together and show love and respect to each other. So very proud of you both. All couples should be so lucky in life to be this tight together.
Thank you, and thank you for watching and enjoying the vids 😀
What a lovely comment @Bunnyfrancis. It's so refreshing to see two positive people getting on with things & having a laugh along the way. Well, mainly having a laugh without the odd sweary rant, which has me in stitches because I'd be the same🤬🤬🤣🤣🤣 You're just a great couple
Not only are you restoring this old building but also showing the history, so interesting, brilliant 👏 😊
A brilliant learning experience as I live in a historical home built in 1887 here in USA 🇺🇸❤️❤️❤️
My house was built in 1907. I think it was built by a group of drunks who thought they had nothing better to do. There isn't a straight line anywhere in the house. I have 5 different eras of wiring in the living room alone! Lord!
The white suit makes Emily look like an oompa loopa!
Louise, you do what works for you. This isn't just about filming, it's about reno-ing a house to live in. Take all the comments with a grain or two of salt. Love ya both!
Blessed Be!
Haha, I think we had the same builders 😂
I can see you having some fun with your plumb lines later on.Wibbbly Wobbly should be the name of your cottage later on.Just imagine the finished job once it's all done.Lovin Emily in her white suit.Hope AJ gets better soon.Moving that wardrobe was class"To me to you".😊❤
There's a big effort in Ireland for No Mow May. Gives the bees etc early food before there's more wild flowers in bloom.
Yeah, in Kildare a lot of the verges and roundabouts are cut less often and a lot of people are leaving a section of garden wild.
We are doing no mow May in the US in Georgia also!
Same movement is happening in the States.
Same movement is happening in the States.
WOW! I found two adventurous girls doing renovations on a cottage in Ireland! Isn't it crazy how the internet gods work? We are two girls living in Georgia in the US! We adopted a sweet girl when we both were in our 50s. She is 7 now. We are renovating our house and we grow vegetables and flowers. My wife is an art teacher and I get to be a stay at home mom after 30 years as a Nurse! Nice to meet you both...can't wait to watch you renovate!
I have only recently discovered this channel. The camera can lie but I believe I would go a long way to see a more happily married couple. Together you are a real hoot!
Emily, demolition in a restricted space is usually a one person operation to avoid dropping something large on a co-worker’s head. I expect you will be much in demand as a builder’s mate. Jobs go so much faster if there is a second person to “hold the other end”, to “fetch/prepare and hand up” and to “work from both ends to meet in the middle”.
What another adventure you have started. Taking the care not to cut the daisies was a sign of your kindness towards wildlife hope you never loose this. Keep up all your amazing effort you two are very special xxx
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I look forward to your videos every week. You guys are great at story telling , editing, cinematography, and just being real. Emily’s get up to protect against creepy crawlies was too funny. Looking forward to how the cottage progresses!
Thanks, glad you enjoyed it 😀
hi girls, really like the channel been watching for several years now. Have you seen the Netflix film in the land of Saints and sinners. Liam Neilson takes place in 1974 in Donegal lots of stone cottages and buildings in their traditional format anyway Best wishes hope you enjoy the film and the cottages
I think Louise is my unknown twin - DIY, photography, camping, all the same keenest interests. Only difference is she's way more advanced at all of them. 💪 Emily should know that even when she isn't hands-on with the obvious renovation tasks, she's equally contributing with all the essential support activity. One can't happen without the other. My housemate is like that, not so comfortable with the building tools but instead does most of the household chores and gardening, everything I'm not so good at and rather not do, and steps up for two person jobs. Even without all that, having a lovely companion to have a laugh, talk through tasks, bounce thoughts off, keep your motivation up - absolutely priceless. ♥️
Thank you and that’s so true, they kind of go hand in hand
How exciting uncovering decades of history. I’d keep bits of the wall paper in a scrapbook with notes and a photograph of where you found it. Basically making a scrapbook of uncovered pieces of the house history. Great as a conversation piece for a coffee table.
Love this idea!
Or in each room you could frame a good sample of any original wall covering and hang it on the finished walls
Yeah we was thinking that as well, would be nice as a little keep sake 🙂
That's such a great idea.
Hi girls ..im an irish trucker thats been following you for a long time can i give u a bit of advice..on ur last video u were attempting to reverse the van up to ur dutch barn .
What u were doing is known in the trucking world as a blind side reverse...meaning u really couldn't see were the arse of the van was heading because ur sitting on the right hand side of the van .
What u need to do is known as a good side reverse..so basically drive down the lane with the drivers side on the side u want the arse of the van to go into then when ur cutting in to the opening u can either stick ur head out the window or use ur drivers mirror to see were u want to be going.
Emily can stand at the passenger side front so she can see the rear corner on the passenger side and also keep an eye on the front doesn't rub the wall facing ur gate when ur cutting in . The more hedges and keek you can cut away from the opening at the gate will make life easier and also clear that ditch a bit thats facing ur gate so uv more room for the nose of the van to swing round .
Love u girls ..bye 🎉
Maybe easier to make a turnaround space at the top of the drive, make adjustments to the available width at the entrance by moveing the gate back up the drive to take in the van off the road, and go in forwards. That way you'll save a lot of faffing about, the clutch a bit of wear, plus, you can beat the tractor. 🤔
We got the van up there it was amazing to give it a little feel before we put the track in and thank you for the advice 🙂
Lou - Your DIY vid editing is off the CHART! There's no DIY show on TV doing better than you, and it's really inspiring to see you both going at this dream with so much energy and support for each other - and please can we see more of safety-first "Marshmemily" !! 🤣😂
All the best, every week,
Rich & Lou x
Thanks, don’t worry always safety first 😂😀
Louise would be dead without Emily😄
Welcome to Ireland. I've been here 22 years. It's take a good while to get used to the pace of life, but is worth it.
Lou, you rock! All the bleeps is very relatable 😊
So true. Been doing some work here at my house & my mouth needs soap! Those words just slip out!
Food looks tasty, Emily. And after burping we always say, "Making room for more!"
I admire your ambition and willpower and wish you all the luck in renovating your new home , I must admit from the comfort of my armchair it’s making great viewing
I totally agree with protection from creepy crawlers! You two are going to have so much fun together in this house. I love the idea of a fence for your dog! Sounds like a grand time!
Yeah he is going to love it 😀
I was thinking the salt and tobacco dry cupboard could also have been a place to put dough to rise for bread in the slight warmth next to the chimney. I'm really loving your renovation work, and glad you are including little bits of history and research. Brilliant. Jo in France 🇫🇷
Yeah could have been 🤔🙂
It won't be a hatch, not through to the other room...its for keeping bits dry, and also a perfect place tp put a newborn in winter...
OMG Emily, you’re rocking the Oompa Loompa look in that boiler suit 🤣
I do it well 😂
My thoughts exactly! 😂
We dry lined our house in France. The old walls breath.
The stud work being put vertically.
By using glass fibre batts with the membrane casing outwards, and leaving a small gap at the bottom and top allows air to flow.
Sika tanking is the only way to "seal " from rising damp, even then the floor will still be damp. To check the floor for damp. Take a glass jar put it upside down on the floor and seal it to the floor with putty or plastercine. If you see condensation the next day then you know the floor could be an issue.
It took us many years to finish ours ( now sold ) but lovely memories.
We are looking forward to the memories, this is a slow going project for us as well as we will still travel between
My Victorian built stone house in Scotland would have been dry lined when first built. I don't remember having any damp issues.
I am in such awe of you both. You make the perfect couple because your individual skills and qualities perfectly complement each other.
Thank you
Congratulations Emily and Louise on the purchase of your new home in Ireland!
Based on my 35 years of experience in the health and safety industry as an Industrial Hygienist, Safety Engineer, Project Manager and Environmental Health Specialist, I have a few health recommendations.
When using N95s, it’s always best to have the straps underneath the hoody of coveralls and caps or hats, one can get a tighter fit on the face seal.
I would recommend using a spray bottle to mist the air while doing any drilling, cutting, chipping,
hammering etc. That will knock down any airborne dust and fibers out of the air immediately.
Great idea that you all are wearing safety glasses, well done!
I have seen several of your traveling videos, you all do a great job!
Take care and best always from San Diego, California, USA!
Mike Z.
Thank you Mike 😀
You guys are so talented in everything and you’re so young. I’m tired just looking at Louise. She’s so knowledgeable about everything wow
She researches well 😀
Iiving in rural Ireland and gotta wear a spacesuit to deal with insects 😂 woman up Em . You do make me laugh .😊
😂😂 I don’t want them in my hair 😂
Haha totally , lets see her in a year she ll be besties with them
@@campervibe 😆
For what it's worth, I like the new reno videos better than the van life stuff. I started watching a bunch of van lifers' pre-COVID videos during the lockdown because it was nice to remember there was a whole world out there still. I started to get a little tired of van life content, but kept watching those creators I liked as people -- their personalities and whatnot -- because I just like seeing what you lot are up to. This type of content is great, I like learning about these sorts of practical matters.
I think the property is really amazing and the cottage is just so cool. The old building materials and methods you're having to work with, all that stuff is really fascinating. Even if you lose some van life folks, you'll get some renovation video folks to fill the gap. Don't know if you've heard of Martijn Doolard, but if not you should check out his videos. He's doing old Alpine stone cottages, so it won't be 1-to-1, but he may have some ideas or techniques that you find useful in your efforts. Great editing, music, photography, etc, as always. You're at the top of your craft, Louise!
Great video, talk to London Shadow removals, owned by an Irish chap, but based in Strood, Kent, for getting your stuff from the UK to Ireland, and really love that you looked out for the wildlife on your plot, this home is going to be amazing for you all xxx
I just love you two. You are made for each other and so funny. Lou you can do anything. Keep it up , I look forward to watching you.
Thanks 🙂
Louise your knowledge of the building business is very professional 😊
Thanks, she does know her stuff
That wallpaper over the fireplace was pretty. I agree, some bits saved for mementos of the house before renovation.
Love you two!!! Having a great time living vicariously my dreams through you!! Also, a good job is never done without a good cussing!!
I love that you use the proper PPE at all times. I hate seeing TH-camrs Reno in flip flops and o protective gear. Great work Louise.
Waited all week for you ladies…and well worth the wait! And might be time for Joan to visit…with the tools.
She will be coming soon 😀
There was something oddly satisfying about watching you guys smashing that wall!
Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff!
We love ya! Carry On..
OMG Ladies. I thought I'd had a hard few days building a raised flower bed! Love your enthusiasm.x
I bet it looks lovely though 😀
@@campervibe Getting there, but I need snacks!!!!!
I’m so happy I found you two, can’t wait to watch your progress.
So glad your're in now the real work starts
Great to see you both having a laugh and at the same time getting it done
I will say this Lou is so clever and smart
She really is 😀
I was always scared of spiders but when I purchased an old house (solo) I had to overcome those fears because I had no one else to deal with it. I still don't like them but no longer have to leave the room and can dispatch it if necessary. Good on ya Emily for getting suited up and stuck in!
Wow you two are amazing. Loving your vlogs..xx
You're very brave ! I'd be worried the wall would collapse! Love the critter protection Emily.
Can't wait for the next episode ❤x
I was worried but I do trust Louise 🙂
@@campervibe Louise you sound like you've really done your homework. Love that give Emily so much confidence. Great team ❤️x
My god Louise I take my hat off to you, is there no end to your talent and knowledge? Emily, your job is just as important, the fetching and carrying saves so much time and there’s nothing better than coming back to a hot meal when you feel broken at the end of a physically hard day. Remember ‘Teamwork makes the dream work’ 😁
Girls my friend and I hope to do the same thing (though not as adventurous or brave in the building work) once our commitments change. We sadly have a 4-5yr wait but prepping all the time, I’m half way through converting her van then onto mine. Once we are free of the ties we’ll be doing the same reckie for a property to do up, work, live and eventually retire in.
Your vlogs boost my confidence and inspire me to break free from the shackles of ‘yeah but you can’t do that’ which I grew up in. At the ripe old age of 54 it’s liberating for me to prove my family wrong and do it anyway!
Well done girls, and thanks for taking the time to let us see how you turn your new property into your home!
Prep work is very important as well so that’s not a bad thing and thank you
Love all the various types of birds 🐦 🐦⬛ 💕! Love where you live..it's beautiful 😍 😊
My guess for the odd little window by fireplace is a warming box.
AJ is your furry child ,his not just a dog, see Louise run when Emmerley started with hammer 🤣🤣🤣this is going to be so much fun to watch , you ladies are stars 👏👏
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The renovations are already turning out to be brilliant, seeing you uncovering previous people's lives. Funny to think you're undoing all their hard work, ready to add your own improvements to the house. It was particularly fascinating learning about the salt/tobacco shelf. But the best bit so far - Emily's utterly hilarious marshmallow hazmat suit. Can we have a hazmat suit dance next week? 🤣 🤣
I know, I love seeing little snippets into the past and maybe 💃
Hi from Wales. I don’t usually comment on you tube but I so admire your passion (and energy ) and look forward to following your progress
Thank you, that’s very kind 😃 Hope the weather in wales is being kind, it’s a beautiful country 🏴 😃
I never knew about the raydon think I might be checking that one in my cottage
Nice to see, the work begins! Em and Lou, love your work!
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Thank you
I’m exhausted just watching you both 😂
Your renovation is pretty extensive but the two of you lovely ladies are very capable and doing this renovation you're actually kind of a historic explorer finding little bits and bobs of yesteryear. You're doing a great job and don't let the busy body people in the comments bother you because you are there and see and know exactly what you want and need! They only see bits a pieces and make comments about things they don't truly know. God Bless you both and stay safe! Love and respect from Tennessee
Thanks Tony, that’s a very nice and appreciated comment indeed 😃😃
Seriously, that candle..😂
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Afternoon ladies. Another lovely video. Brings back memories of when I was in the navy living in towns and on ships. For me to move to the country in Tipperary is heaven. Like Emily driving down a country lane to get home. Ask the locals about a digger driver. Keep up the great work on the videos and home 👍.
It’s me my isn’t it 😀
Trying to work out the reply 😆 lol
Its wonderful how youre progressing with the restoration of your cottage. I can see so much potential and its going to be so cosy and homely once youve finished with it. Itll be a project to be proud of..❤
Great start ladies! Laura Kampf has a great channel on TH-cam and has recently used an interesting render choice for her project house in Germany. She has left some wooden beams exposed to show the history of the house.
We are a gate and fencing company.. if you need help.. we can pop over..
Or if you want anything.. I'll do it at cost for you.. 5 bar gate, solid gates .. anything to help my girls 😀 xx
Aw thank you, we just brought and painted gate and fence stuff 🤣🙈
You both look super happy. I can see the change in you both ❤️
You're also describing the problem with vinyl siding on homes without good vapor barriers.
I absolutely love your channel! You two are brilliant!! 🙏❤
Demo is fun sometimes but it is hard work and filming at the same time must take it to another level. The surprises you find behind the walls will be interesting. Ya'll be careful!
With Emily dressed up in that suit, all you needed was the Ghostbusters!
I’m also so pleased to note I’m not the only person who bitches and swears when trying to shift something that’s got itself stuck👍 you go Louise!
that was great, good job well done, thank you for sharing all of this, stones, walls, daisies , birds, the wonderful food, what a team!!,
hope AJ gets well soon .xxx
Hi Louise,
Thanks a lot for your analysis of Radon in the home. I learned some new things.
You are right, radon inhalation over exposure can cause lung cancer. I did not know that they sell passive monitors for radon (alpha particles) that can measure short and long term ambient levels in becquerels per cubic meter. A wise precaution.
Also I think that is an excellent thing that you wore ear muffs while using your Makita chipper during the demo, a wise precaution to protect your hearing.
I wish you all the best on your project, hang in there!
Mike Z.
Thanks Mike
Your doing OK ladies especially Louise demolishing part of a wall
How exciting. Demo is always interesting/exciting especially with old houses. But it almost opens more than you plan, so things may take a bit longer. New tool suggestions: reciprocating saw and a longer crobar/prybar.(If you don't have them in storage). Can't wait to see more!
I love these ladies ❤ they are awesome 😊 good luck with the cottage, I'm enjoying every minute of it 😊
You girls are champs, not scared of some hard work, awesome vlog, only way is up now 💪🏼👍🏼
Very interesting watch. A few years back we bought an old Cornish miners cottage. My husband took all the walls back to the original stone pretty much but no idea if it’s a common thing but we found several teeth embedded in wall . Assuming some were potentially cows or horses , either that or it was a bloody large human !!
Love watching your videos. I’ve just bought a reno cottage in Cornwall on my own, after living in my van for just over 3 years. It’s Made of stone, lime plastering with Radon level checks required so it’s great seeing you go through this too. I feel motivated watching you do this adventure too. And love seeing the hints and tips! xx
A wee window in the fireplace for storage oil lamp matches etc? An open range fireplace? Bellows usually to the left of fireplace - vent underneath floor? Maybe 🙋🏻♀️👋🏻 great work so far! Still catching up on vt’s
Love it 😊. As a couple that has done a complete house renovation then built a house then built a restaurant and 2 flats above and finally just finishing the wood cladding and the terrace on our new wooden house, which is our last building project, we're both in our early 60s and it's time to stop building 😂. I just know you two have got what it takes ❤
Bloody hell, that’s some good work there
Loving it x😀
Another great video... Renovation is such a therapeutic and rewarding experience, made even better by the fact you have such a great wee spot in Ireland.. Sending you both best wishes and looking forward to the next installment! 🙏
Can’t wait to see it all complete.
Great stuff!
Love your channel ladies. I would save a section of that wallpaper and frame it for historical purposes. Looking forward to seeing your progress.
Love your videos! Be safe!
Hi girls cant wait to see what u do the the Cottage and see the end result. Loved the flacid Candle shot Louise😂❤
Thoroughly enjoy the two of you! ❤
It has to be said! The first thing that came to my mind with you (Em) in the white protective onesie, and the shot with the mask on your head, was the Pillsbury Doughboy 🤣🤣.
Keep up the good work; enjoyed the start of your renovations.
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Loving this guys
Great video guys
Great video x
So excited to see what you do with it all and seeing all of your dreams and visions come to fruition ❤❤. Don't forget to watch for fae in the gardens and forests in Ireland. Such a magical place ❤
Love watching the tear down
So looking forward to this… thanks for sharing with us 🎉
Fabulous stuff
Great job. So satisfying seeing work getting done
exciting times ahead!
Great job ladies!
:) OMG!! I HAD to LOL at Emily in the HAZMAT Suit ready for the next Gumby Search! NO SNAX for her in THAT suit :) THANKS SO MUCH for sharing and again, KUDOS and CONGRATS! All the BEst from ACROSS the Pond! ! ! ! :) Cheers!
How satisfying! Have jolly fun!