lol not all men were built for DIY, my hubby is a whiz with computers but give him a drill and he has no idea what to do with it, me I grew up doing DIY same as me Mom, again Dads great with car and truck engines but not when it comes to DIY 😹😹😹 but he as well as hubby are great at being the gophers on the job while I do the main DIY.
@@joholly1951I know right?! I can’t count how many times I’ve fixed toilets, car issues (usually small electrical issues) and other random things using UA-cam!
There is a lot to be done, but chip away at one project at a time and before you know it your home will sparkle with beauty and love, You both can do it , take joy in each completed project.
I saw a picture on Pinterest where someone made a mosaic of mirrors on the front of an old fireplace and I immediately thought how cool a mosaic of sea worn pottery would look! 😊
A fine example of hard work and determination, Alex. A good alkalizer is baking soda. That's what you clean up the terminals of batteries with. Next time you want to neutralize the stinging from chemicals or insect stings and bites, use a baking soda and water wash and or poultice. Happy recovery, Dear girl.
You need waterproof arm sleeves and gloves that you can close tightly areound your forearm. Doing an amazing job with the fireplace! Both of you are fab!
Im just loving watching you both redo this beautiful home. Alex you are very much like me. Very much self safisant. Mom too.. i love seeing that. Its on my bucket llist to visit Scotland.. i would just love to go there!!
Alex..I love your work ethic and figuring out challenging things…the fireplace will be beautiful when your finished…praying your arm heals quickly…love the shwoos call…
Alex your a Champion 🏆❤. I was yelling trying to protect you with the Concrete, it is so caustic to your skin 😮. but you muscled through Amen ❤️. Have no skin contact wet concrete or even the dust bad for your lungs ❤❤❤❤
Alex, I'm probably the 100th to say this but go visit a vet, they have gloves they use to IVF cattle that will make your life much much better!!!!! Aa a construction guy my whole life, I am proud of your bravery in renovations!! Been there with the lime burns.
Oh my goodness I hope you feel better soon. You should always neutralise the cement burn with vinegar asap as it continues to burn long after the initial contact. I suffered Portland cement burns while laying some large pavers. I wore gloves but they got a small hole in them and it was only when my fingers started stinging that I realised the wet cement had got in. I didn’t have it as wide spread as you but it was painful and I had a spot where the skin turned black. It did heal but months later it would flare up and blister again and again. Funny thing was my husband was working with the cement alongside me and wasn’t even wearing gloves and he didn’t have any reaction at all! But please be careful and wear PPE all the time. Keep vinegar handy whenever using wet cement. BTW I just found your channel and subscribed straight away!! I am watching all your videos from the start because I like your attitude to work, just get in and get it done! We can all learn from that. Hugs from Australia
Oh Alex, been there done that with the cement. I remind a small pond with cement a yr ago. Same thing it got into my gloves, oh boy that stings. My dad was a brick layer, builder and I've loved laying bricks and stones my whole life but I've never been in so much pain as I was with the pond. I think because you use yr hands as a trowel the gloves just burn out. Brilliant video as always. Cheers Monika from Australia 😊✌💕
Alex, you never cease to amaze me with your ability to overcome issues; you AND Gail are talented amazing people. Thank you for showing us all a thing or two. I love you both.
Alex , get yourself a couple pairs of the rubber dish washing gloves and try them when you have to work with the cement. That's what I use when I'm making my yard decorations and my bird baths . They have like thick cloth on the inside & are liquid proof on the outside .
Well Alex, I think what you are doing is absolutely amazing! “Deep archaeology”, of whatever kind transforms our hands, this I know for sure. After I was done with my own kind of deep archaeology I thought I would never be able to wear my rings again. For some reason, when we are in the thick of it, we don’t take as much care of our hands as we should. I think you are in the thick of it and I send you love🥰
Keep a half a cup of baking soda in a quart of water near you. Baking soda instantly neutralizes the concrete burn.just washing it in water will not stop it from continuing to burn the skin.
You are really going to appreciate your beautiful fireplace when finished, you sure have worked hard for it and your room renovation. The two of you have been very busy around the homestead, it shows, looking great!
Your courage and resilience in facing such a daunting challenge with the collapsing fireplace is truly inspiring. Watching you navigate through this emergency with determination and skill highlights your dedication to restoring your country house. It's clear that your efforts are driven by a deep love for your home. And I am Floating Village Life.
We installed a log burner in one of our rooms and taking out the old fireplace c1940's, revealed a large deep fireplace which was a bonus. we rebuilt the front brickwork with bricks contemporary to the age of the house -1850's but I also had a time capsule buried into the brickwork, might be worth considering. Years ago builders used to bury some token, as a good luck charm - I did find a clay pipe bowl in the rubble....
You wonderful ladies are doing a great job job of beautifying your outdoors. When I saw you struggling to mow that field by hand and your gate in the wall such a mess I had to comment you had your priorities wrong. In a year all two you will have a beautiful house and yard. Well done. I love watching all the work you do and the beautiful countryside.
"Dear, Sweet Girl!" seems to be the main comments being posted on recent videos. You are certainly up against it here, and there is a genuine outpouring of love and support going on. I too am not immune. As a grizzled 75 year old veteran of many disasters, I find that this video has completed the job of switching on all of my paternal instincts, that I never even knew I had. If possible, I would be packing up my tools and heading down to help you. But unfortunately I am on the other side of the world to you, so I'll just have to cheer you on from afar. I have no doubt you will triumph in the end, so keep going!
You two work harder on your landscaping than most farmers do on 20 acres........i'm in awe. It's all hard work. Cement burns are not nice...I'm sorry you had to experience that.
Alex, while watching this and noticing your chemical burns from the cement I thought right away that it was caustic and that you should neutralize it with white vinegar. Because I’m not sure what kind of cement you used, I wanted to double check so I looked up some information, and it seems that is the case. However, just in case, I recommend that you look up your type of cement and see if it is indeed caustic, and if so, they have a way to neutralize it and tell you exactly how to proceed with cleaning and using white vinegar or any other pH balanced neutralizers if you don’t have the vinegar. You must do this right away as soon as your skin becomes wet. I hope this helps you in the future please stay safe and take care of yourself. ❤
You need to wear long rubber dish gloves under your work gloves and use the clear warp to hold the glove up. Hope you feel better soon . It also looks like the original beam was rotted out hence the new beam for support. 💕💕💕
You are doing a fantastic job of the fireplace. There are a few bumps in the road, but when it's done, it will look awesome. You are making your mark and adding to the character on the journey of the 300 year old home. Have a wonderful week, ladies . 😀
I'm sorry you were burned by the cement. I hope you are healing well. And you are doing an amazing job. Looking forward to seeing what the room looks like.
Aaw Alex poor you that looks so sore.. I think you recorded this some time ago so it must be better by now. Well done on fixing that floating concrete area.......Alioban ❤
Alex my heart goes out to you. You are a trooper to secure your home. You are a blessing 100% to Gail I’m sure! Please heal soon … and be well always….I’m excited when at the end of this renovation you will show us your final achievements….stay safe greetings from California 🌹🌼
Alex, while you were talking I kept saying to the screen, " Stop talking and take of your arm!" I hope it's beginning to feel better. Lol - love Man Shrew!
Maybe order some long-sleave rubber restaurant style dishwashing gloves if you have to do the other side? Great job Alex. Props to you, from the U.S.! 👍
Such a brave girl. God bless you as you work and learn what not to do. I hope you heal quickly and well. Farmers should have those very long gloves to check the cows out. Maybe you could get a few from one. Take care and be safe.😊
I hope the fireplace turns out all right and it’ll be safe. You have to make sure the flu is solid. You don’t want to catch your house on fire. I put gas logs in my fireplace and it does really well and heats. Good take care. Be safe God bless.❤😊
As I said before Alex I have full confidence in your abilities you and your mum are superwomen. You never know when to stop and from what I see on the vids never complain about the jobs in hand. Hells bells I love the shroos love them to bits.
Hi Alex, I was a window fitter for forty odd years daily we would mix up gear for bricking in windows or for rendering, and I can honestly say never had a reaction, 🤞 It looks like it went into your pours and burnt the really fine hairs, I did feel so sorry for you! As your a right little grafter! 👍😂🙌 you can buy barrier cream which can protect your hand 🤚✋ Take care, love watching you and your mum on both channels! 👍😄💚
Ouch!! Hope you're ok now. It'll all be worth it in the end I'm sure. Love how you're learning as you go, best way to get things done. Rude of the guy not to reply!!
Bless your heart. It looks painful. If there is a product called wound wash or a similar name, it cleans wounds, aids healing and disinfectants. I have seen it used in US ER when my son sliced down his shin years ago. I bought some and keep it with my first aid items. Also look for Burn Gel. It heals very well. Get healed up soon ❤
You have done exactly what I would have done to protect my arm. I would not have tackled that fireplace, Im 63 shortly so too oldand I have health issues too. I admire your bravery in taking on sucha big job
I did not know that about the caustic effect of cement....thank you for the heads up! Glad your fireplace plans are coming together...can't wait to see what's next.
Hello Alex, you did a nice job with the garden. I am really proud of your mom and your progress. It can be overwhelming to do outside work. It is a slow process, when I used to work in my garden, I had to take breaks in between. Your Title today freaked me out, I thought you had been terribly injured. Having to go to the hospital all I kept thinking was the bricks collapsed and Alex was under them. I pray if you can not do the Fire place you have someone professionally do it. Please don’t do anything before getting this checked out. You don’t need to be injured in any way. I’m sorry 😞 you were brick burned. Similar to a rug burn, but much worse. Feel better ❤️🩹
Hi Ladies! Hard at work again! Your garden looks great! And you are doing a wonderful job sorting your fireplace. Sorry about the lime burns Alex. I’m sending healing thoughts and a hug. Until next time…💐💐
When you mentioned a while back in a Northern Mudlarks video that you had hurt your hand -l dreaded opening tonight's video! I hope all is now ok with your arm and hand-unusually I shed a tear at end ! 😮💨
Hello Gail and Alex! Yes, always safety first but sometimes we learn the hard way...ouch. It's going to be so amazing to see your renovations complete. Y'all keep up the great work ladies!! Big hugs and love from Texas!!🤗😍😉
Have you considered replacing some of your tarp roofing with metal? I'm an older woman and can attest that it's not hard to frame up or install yourself. It's not all that expensive either, especially when you consider the cost in time and money spent fixing, installing or buying more plastic tarps. Never mind not adding micro plastics to your land. Just a sugestion.
🙋♀️❤️ Costs aside, I'm So glad you're choosing an electric fire! It will be cozy and look beautiful! NO FUSS and will stay clean! You do enough lugging stuff around. When you retire for the night, you really rest!
That big stone you put in front of you back door might be the hearth stone. Or a good replacement for it. They would've tossed it out the window. It's still on property..somewhere.
Lime in cement is an alkali caustic. Sooth your skin with applications of baking soda and water soaked towels. BTW They do make elbow and shoulder length neoprene gloves. I always have a bucket of water near me when doing cement/ mortar work to clean my gloves, hands, and tools with. Drywall mud really dries out my hands, so I do the same when doing drywalling., then Bag Balm (Same stuff used on cow udders) on my hands..
Hopefully Alex your arm and hand have now healed, it looked really painful. From this and previous videos it would seem that you have cornered the world market in cardboard boxes, but I really like the way you use them as a compostable membrane. Thank you for another fascinating episode of 'The Lost Tower Diaries'.
Sounds bizarre, but if you have burns of any sort, lightly whip an egg white and slather it on. It forms a false “skin” and keeps it burning from air hitting it. I’ve used this trick many times, and it always works😊
I am about to embark on some stone repairs on the outside of my house and did not that about cement! You took one for DIY- Just figure it out team! Hope you heal soon.
I have a husband who is useless with diy of any sort and I have to do things myself...but you two are an inspiration for me to do more.... amazing
lol not all men were built for DIY, my hubby is a whiz with computers but give him a drill and he has no idea what to do with it, me I grew up doing DIY same as me Mom, again Dads great with car and truck engines but not when it comes to DIY 😹😹😹 but he as well as hubby are great at being the gophers on the job while I do the main DIY.
My husband is a jack of all trades!! There is nothing he can’t do. I do not take it for granted.
You Tube can help you do everything.
@@joholly1951I know right?! I can’t count how many times I’ve fixed toilets, car issues (usually small electrical issues) and other random things using UA-cam!
There is a lot to be done, but chip away at one project at a time and before you know it your home will sparkle with beauty and love, You both can do it , take joy in each completed project.
You’ve done a brilliant job, well done! 😅
I saw a picture on Pinterest where someone made a mosaic of mirrors on the front of an old fireplace and I immediately thought how cool a mosaic of sea worn pottery would look! 😊
You are a testament. Alex, that girls can do anything with a can-do attitude and the watching of many Utube videos!😊❤
A fine example of hard work and determination, Alex. A good alkalizer is baking soda. That's what you clean up the terminals of batteries with. Next time you want to neutralize the stinging from chemicals or insect stings and bites, use a baking soda and water wash and or poultice. Happy recovery, Dear girl.
So sorry for the skin burns.🤗💖🦋
Girl you should be so proud of yourself. Good job!
your doing a great job there alex, but do take care x
nothing stops you from reaching your goals. Sorry to see the cement burns, heal up my friend.
You need waterproof arm sleeves and gloves that you can close tightly areound your forearm. Doing an amazing job with the fireplace! Both of you are fab!
What caused the stinging and burning sensation when Alex put he arm in there?
@@kitkat8231 I believe there is lyme in the concrete/cement. ?
The alkaline in the cement.
Im just loving watching you both redo this beautiful home. Alex you are very much like me. Very much self safisant. Mom too.. i love seeing that. Its on my bucket llist to visit Scotland.. i would just love to go there!!
Alex..I love your work ethic and figuring out challenging things…the fireplace will be beautiful when your finished…praying your arm heals quickly…love the shwoos call…
Alex your a Champion 🏆❤. I was yelling trying to protect you with the Concrete, it is so caustic to your skin 😮. but you muscled through Amen ❤️. Have no skin contact wet concrete or even the dust bad for your lungs ❤❤❤❤
Great job Alex. For the injuries, I'd use Sudafed cream. It heals remarkably fast. Take care and best wishes.
Battle of the fireplace,you got this Alex your a rockstar.....❤❤❤❤
Alex, I'm probably the 100th to say this but go visit a vet, they have gloves they use to IVF cattle that will make your life much much better!!!!! Aa a construction guy my whole life, I am proud of your bravery in renovations!! Been there with the lime burns.
Gail & Alex you ar an admiration & inspiration to all women everywhere !
Oh my goodness I hope you feel better soon. You should always neutralise the cement burn with vinegar asap as it continues to burn long after the initial contact. I suffered Portland cement burns while laying some large pavers. I wore gloves but they got a small hole in them and it was only when my fingers started stinging that I realised the wet cement had got in. I didn’t have it as wide spread as you but it was painful and I had a spot where the skin turned black. It did heal but months later it would flare up and blister again and again. Funny thing was my husband was working with the cement alongside me and wasn’t even wearing gloves and he didn’t have any reaction at all! But please be careful and wear PPE all the time. Keep vinegar handy whenever using wet cement. BTW I just found your channel and subscribed straight away!! I am watching all your videos from the start because I like your attitude to work, just get in and get it done! We can all learn from that. Hugs from Australia
You both are so incredibly inspiring to so many - your home and gardens pets and birds are so lovely- looking forward to the next episode as always
Oh Alex, been there done that with the cement. I remind a small pond with cement a yr ago. Same thing it got into my gloves, oh boy that stings. My dad was a brick layer, builder and I've loved laying bricks and stones my whole life but I've never been in so much pain as I was with the pond. I think because you use yr hands as a trowel the gloves just burn out. Brilliant video as always.
Cheers Monika from Australia 😊✌💕
So sorry to hear about your arm, hope it healed quickly. Youre doing a sterling job. Hope someone cam come and help you xx
Stay safe while renovating!!!!!
Alex, you never cease to amaze me with your ability to overcome issues; you AND Gail are talented amazing people. Thank you for showing us all a thing or two. I love you both.
Alex , get yourself a couple pairs of the rubber dish washing gloves and try them when you have to work with the cement. That's what I use when I'm making my yard decorations and my bird baths . They have like thick cloth on the inside & are liquid proof on the outside .
Make sure, you get commercial grade gloves. 👍
Well Alex, I think what you are doing is absolutely amazing! “Deep archaeology”, of whatever kind transforms our hands, this I know for sure. After I was done with my own kind of deep archaeology I thought I would never be able to wear my rings again. For some reason, when we are in the thick of it, we don’t take as much care of our hands as we should. I think you are in the thick of it and I send you love🥰
Keep a half a cup of baking soda in a quart of water near you. Baking soda instantly neutralizes the concrete burn.just washing it in water will not stop it from continuing to burn the skin.
What about Calamine Lotion after that?
That's really good to know. Cheers
@@deedorothypapineau6920 calamine dries the skin. A nice lanolin hand lotion would soothe the skin and keep it more supple.
You have all the best qualities for a DIY person. Persistence, stubbornness and endless patience . Take care though.
You are really going to appreciate your beautiful fireplace when finished, you sure have worked hard for it and your room renovation. The two of you have been very busy around the homestead, it shows, looking great!
I hope you heal up quickly Alex. It doesn't look as bad I thought it would look . Great Job so far Alex.
Be safe ladies! Thanks for sharing ❤
Your courage and resilience in facing such a daunting challenge with the collapsing fireplace is truly inspiring. Watching you navigate through this emergency with determination and skill highlights your dedication to restoring your country house. It's clear that your efforts are driven by a deep love for your home. And I am Floating Village Life.
We installed a log burner in one of our rooms and taking out the old fireplace c1940's, revealed a large deep fireplace which was a bonus. we rebuilt the front brickwork with bricks contemporary to the age of the house -1850's but I also had a time capsule buried into the brickwork, might be worth considering. Years ago builders used to bury some token, as a good luck charm - I did find a clay pipe bowl in the rubble....
You are a brave girl to attempt all your jobs. It will look great when it's done. ❤
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤I did that years ago while recauling the tile in the bathroom bad news 😱
You wonderful ladies are doing a great job job of beautifying your outdoors. When I saw you struggling to mow that field by hand and your gate in the wall such a mess I had to comment you had your priorities wrong. In a year all two you will have a beautiful house and yard. Well done. I love watching all the work you do and the beautiful countryside.
Good job, you are very hard working gal. Hugs from Canada!
You are awesome!
Great work you
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"Dear, Sweet Girl!" seems to be the main comments being posted on recent videos. You are certainly up against it here, and there is a genuine outpouring of love and support going on. I too am not immune. As a grizzled 75 year old veteran of many disasters, I find that this video has completed the job of switching on all of my paternal instincts, that I never even knew I had. If possible, I would be packing up my tools and heading down to help you. But unfortunately I am on the other side of the world to you, so I'll just have to cheer you on from afar. I have no doubt you will triumph in the end, so keep going!
You two work harder on your landscaping than most farmers do on 20 acres........i'm in awe. It's all hard work. Cement burns are not nice...I'm sorry you had to experience that.
6:51 I love it when the pets get cameos! 😊❤
Alex, while watching this and noticing your chemical burns from the cement I thought right away that it was caustic and that you should neutralize it with white vinegar.
Because I’m not sure what kind of cement you used, I wanted to double check so I looked up some information, and it seems that is the case.
However, just in case, I recommend that you look up your type of cement and see if it is indeed caustic, and if so, they have a way to neutralize it and tell you exactly how to proceed with cleaning and using white vinegar or any other pH balanced neutralizers if you don’t have the vinegar.
You must do this right away as soon as your skin becomes wet. I hope this helps you in the future please stay safe and take care of yourself. ❤
You need to wear long rubber dish gloves under your work gloves and use the clear warp to hold the glove up. Hope you feel better soon . It also looks like the original beam was rotted out hence the new beam for support. 💕💕💕
You are doing a fantastic job of the fireplace. There are a few bumps in the road, but when it's done, it will look awesome. You are making your mark and adding to the character on the journey of the 300 year old home. Have a wonderful week, ladies . 😀
I love your”get er done” attitude ❤
I'm sorry you were burned by the cement. I hope you are healing well. And you are doing an amazing job. Looking forward to seeing what the room looks like.
Ouch!!! I hope your hand heals quickly.
Good job Alex on the fireplace - obviously too hard a job for the tradie. You did well ❤
Aaw Alex poor you that looks so sore.. I think you recorded this some time ago so it must be better by now. Well done on fixing that floating concrete area.......Alioban ❤
Wow. Great video. Im glad the damage wasn't worse. Stay safe and keep up the fantastic work. The end results will be so beautiful. ❤❤
Beautiful job Alex i know you can do it. Take care of your hand and arm. ❤❤❤❤❤
Alex my heart goes out to you. You are a trooper to secure your home. You are a blessing 100% to Gail I’m sure! Please heal soon … and be well always….I’m excited when at the end of this renovation you will show us your final achievements….stay safe greetings from California 🌹🌼
Alex, while you were talking I kept saying to the screen, " Stop talking and take of your arm!" I hope it's beginning to feel better.
Lol - love Man Shrew!
I hope your healing goes very quickly. You two ladies have worked so hard on your home and it's really becoming stunning.
Wonderful job on the fireplace and gardens!!!
chegando amando e ficando .done
Gail looks so frustrated. You both work so hard! I love the shwoo calls! You are amazing Alex!!! Oozing is good. It helps you heal.
Your cat is wonderfully pudgy!🥰🤗
Make yourself some canvas arm guards. Looks like cloth tubes with elastic at both ends. Will save your forearms when doing so many chores.
I love how the Shwoos are always interested in what you’re doing!
Maybe order some long-sleave rubber restaurant style dishwashing gloves if you have to do the other side? Great job Alex. Props to you, from the U.S.! 👍
Such a brave girl. God bless you as you work and learn what not to do. I hope you heal quickly and well. Farmers should have those very long gloves to check the cows out. Maybe you could get a few from one. Take care and be safe.😊
I hope the fireplace turns out all right and it’ll be safe. You have to make sure the flu is solid. You don’t want to catch your house on fire. I put gas logs in my fireplace and it does really well and heats. Good take care. Be safe God bless.❤😊
As I said before Alex I have full confidence in your abilities you and your mum are superwomen. You never know when to stop and from what I see on the vids never complain about the jobs in hand. Hells bells I love the shroos love them to bits.
Hi Alex, I was a window fitter for forty odd years daily we would mix up gear for bricking in windows or for rendering, and I can honestly say never had a reaction, 🤞 It looks like it went into your pours and burnt the really fine hairs, I did feel so sorry for you! As your a right little grafter! 👍😂🙌 you can buy barrier cream which can protect your hand 🤚✋ Take care, love watching you and your mum on both channels! 👍😄💚
You are doing a great job there Alex... and the work around the grounds is looking good... hope you heal up quickly. Was fun seeing the schwoos again.
Ouch!! Hope you're ok now. It'll all be worth it in the end I'm sure. Love how you're learning as you go, best way to get things done. Rude of the guy not to reply!!
If I was your neighbour I would help you both every day. ❤ UK.
Ono, I found out also about the caustic properties of cleaning chemicals and cement dust, also be certain not breathe it.
well done i so wanted to come and do the fire place for you being a x brickie but fair play to you great video
Bless your heart. It looks painful. If there is a product called wound wash or a similar name, it cleans wounds, aids healing and disinfectants. I have seen it used in US ER when my son sliced down his shin years ago. I bought some and keep it with my first aid items. Also look for Burn Gel. It heals very well.
Get healed up soon ❤
Suffering like a true woman of 1720.
I'm reminded of Emma Stones character in the film 'The Favourite'.
Fortunately we do have Boots.
6:49 -- the cat is thinking, "Whew! I'm glad that I am not a human -- all that work!"
You have done exactly what I would have done to protect my arm. I would not have tackled that fireplace, Im 63 shortly so too oldand I have health issues too. I admire your bravery in taking on sucha big job
I did not know that about the caustic effect of cement....thank you for the heads up! Glad your fireplace plans are coming together...can't wait to see what's next.
oh the time & effort u are putting into your home. it will be so worth it once done. stay strong. thanx!
You and your mom are amazing. Take care.
Hello Alex, you did a nice job with the garden. I am really proud of your mom and your progress. It can be overwhelming to do outside work. It is a slow process, when I used to work in my garden, I had to take breaks in between.
Your Title today freaked me out, I thought you had been terribly injured. Having to go to the hospital all I kept thinking was the bricks collapsed and Alex was under them. I pray if you can not do the Fire place you have someone professionally do it. Please don’t do anything before getting this checked out. You don’t need to be injured in any way. I’m sorry 😞 you were brick burned. Similar to a rug burn, but much worse. Feel better ❤️🩹
Hi Ladies! Hard at work again! Your garden looks great! And you are doing a wonderful job sorting your fireplace. Sorry about the lime burns Alex. I’m sending healing thoughts and a hug. Until next time…💐💐
I think you both are awesome women and I thank you for sharing your adventures with us.
When you mentioned a while back in a Northern Mudlarks video that you had hurt your hand -l dreaded opening tonight's video! I hope all is now ok with your arm and hand-unusually I shed a tear at end ! 😮💨
Hello Gail and Alex! Yes, always safety first but sometimes we learn the hard way...ouch. It's going to be so amazing to see your renovations complete. Y'all keep up the great work ladies!! Big hugs and love from Texas!!🤗😍😉
Be Safe. Feel better soon!
Oh sweet girl, please take care!!
Have you considered replacing some of your tarp roofing with metal? I'm an older woman and can attest that it's not hard to frame up or install yourself. It's not all that expensive either, especially when you consider the cost in time and money spent fixing, installing or buying more plastic tarps. Never mind not adding micro plastics to your land. Just a sugestion.
Probably too late , given your resolve , but cling film wrapped around your arm 🙏🏻 go Alex , you are a trooper 👍scrap that , you are on it ❤
Said it before but you both work so very hard. I hope your arm and hand are healed and your hard work is showing 🧡
🙋♀️❤️ Costs aside, I'm So glad you're choosing an electric fire! It will be cozy and look beautiful! NO FUSS and will stay clean! You do enough lugging stuff around. When you retire for the night, you really rest!
Those burns are a result of cement poisoning.Please see a doctor.Poor sweetheart ♥️
Ohh no, I agree alex just go to a walk in center if you have one even just to get it checked. Please don't end up with an infection 😢
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Ooooh dear Alex. Take care sweetheart ❤
Sorry to see your sore hand!
That big stone you put in front of you back door might be the hearth stone. Or a good replacement for it. They would've tossed it out the window. It's still on property..somewhere.
Lime in cement is an alkali caustic. Sooth your skin with applications of baking soda and water soaked towels. BTW They do make elbow and shoulder length neoprene gloves.
I always have a bucket of water near me when doing cement/ mortar work to clean my gloves, hands, and tools with. Drywall mud really dries out my hands, so I do the same when doing drywalling., then Bag Balm (Same stuff used on cow udders) on my hands..
Hopefully Alex your arm and hand have now healed, it looked really painful. From this and previous videos it would seem that you have cornered the world market in cardboard boxes, but I really like the way you use them as a compostable membrane. Thank you for another fascinating episode of 'The Lost Tower Diaries'.
Sounds bizarre, but if you have burns of any sort, lightly whip an egg white and slather it on. It forms a false “skin” and keeps it burning from air hitting it. I’ve used this trick many times, and it always works😊
Take care of yourself Alex. ❤😊
Feel better soon! ❤
I am about to embark on some stone repairs on the outside of my house and did not that about cement! You took one for DIY- Just figure it out team! Hope you heal soon.