Removing the last danglers, 9 days till moving in!
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Hi dan , I am Henk from Holland. I admire your stake to undertake a project like this all by yourself. It will be A great reward when you can say: It's finished. ( after 24 months) but now I like to give you some advice, which you probably did not think about; You removed the water tanks on the roof. I will strongly recommend to re-install new ones from at least 1250 liters as a backup for a Sprinkler system. This Chateau is so far out from any village or fire station that having a sprinkler system will save a lot of damage in case of an emergency. Better safe than sorry, since right now, the holes from the central heating are already in, so there you can install the pipes for the sprinkler system.
Other than that, I wish you all the luck and I love the content and watching the progress.
You can also buy irrigation sprinklers tha will spray a 75M radius to protect fr forest /prairie fires one or two on the roof would wet a good area around your house as well as the roof .
Yes can't stop watching. He always smiles no matter what difficulty he faces.
Congratulations Dan you hit 220k. I love how your channel has exploded in the last two weeks.
Now it is up to 225K! I think 1,000 new subscribers came on in 24 hours.
Come on folks who else thought Dan was insane when he bought the Chateaux and now like me are addicted to watching it come back to life - I was a cynic but not anymore - GO DAN GO
I did then and I still do but I keep coming back watching the incredible progress he is making. 💪💪
I still think he’s a nuts but I love watching him work on it 😍😂👍
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Its entertaining but I still thinks he is. 9 months in and looks like 10 more years to go lol
still waiting for a big accident tough...
If I had a vote I'd say get a yurt. I lived in one with my two little children and have very happy memories of that time. They're easy to live in, keep clean, heat with a log burner etc. Plus you could rent it out for glamping later on, or house a volunteer etc.
Such a good idea!!!
The boys would love it, camping with dad.
Yes a yurt. A tent is just a temporary living space. A good yurt will last for years. Like this project.
Absolutely a yurt!
Great idea to get something that could be repurposed for rentals later!
Fair dues Dan, hardest worker on UA-cam!! Continued success with your subscribers. I’m not alone when I say I look forward to your vlogs each evening.
The fellow who replaced his roof on Not Useless Yet is a pretty darn hard worker and he is holding down a full time job plus a family. Dan ain't the only one. One of the best yes! But not the only obit's ne.
I can't help but marvel at your sure-footedness as you effortlessly balance yourself on the wood beams. While carrying heavy stuff! I'd say you are on par with mountain goats and mules in this regard.
Foolish...nimble until he falls
Reminds men of the men who built the skyscrapers back in the day, walking on those girders 10s of stories above the ground.
Some days l can watch him🙂 other days lm holding my breath n so tense l have to leave 😢
Safety first I was told when I started in the building trade. Otherwise try in the circus as a balancing act, my boss told me.
It bothers me. Lol Just put more plywood down. Better to be safe than sorry.
I don't think i've seen a channel grow this fast ever.. Well deserved.. your channel has become one of my favorites to watch and i look forward to them every day. It's also the shorter daily format for me.. I love your vision and positive mindset. I can't wait to see Nick back so he can help you clear the front again.. Keep up the awesome work you're doing!!! Greetings from Holland xxx Juliette
Hoi Hoi Juliette
@@jmk1962 tijd om te gaan slaapie doen lieverd.. ben jij net zo'n nachtuil als ik?? Hoop dat alles goed gaat met je?? Hier gaat het best lekker.. lieve groetjes xxx
yes i agree i so look forward to seeing dan he's the man 🙂
Hi young lady. Gripping stuff ah Jules , watching this beautiful Phoenix rise from the ashes. Have a lovely weekend ❤
@@philn9830 it sure is pippie ,. love it so much !! you have a wonderful time with the mrs today !! xxx
trust me, in your old age you will thank God that you filmed all this, to watch and relive it all over and over and over...
I think why I like this so much is that it's like ASMR but for the eyes. No shouting, no running around and no bright colours. Just nature, a building and one man working. So relaxing to watch.
What's ASMR please?
@@nicholasbell9017 well it has become a popular phenomena on social media, for the kids mainly. I think for many it means something smooth and soothing. This explanation I found online: ASMR stands for autonomous sensory meridian response; a term used to describe a tingling, static-like, or goosebumps sensation in response to specific triggering audio or visual stimuli.
Initially I thought that the only thing keeping the chateau from falling down was all the spiders holding hands BUT now you can clearly see that it wants to be saved. Reminds me of those videos of people saving abandonned dogs, in the beginning they run from you, they seem aggressive and frightened but once given a bath and food they turn into cuddly forever pets. I hope that I live long enough to see the 'lightswitch, wallpaper and paint' stage ! xoxoxo
The large piece of cement tipping over your wheelbarrow was comic genius. What an amazing thing you are doing. You have an incredible attitude and drive!
I think we all knew what was going to happen there :)
It is so exciting to see a home being saved instead of being demolished
It is, but who's paying for it?
Look a little deeper...
4907 this building project with this guy doing the work would take a few hundred years especially has he seems to have no clue also he must have millions of pounds/euros so I cannot figure out how this is possible please can you explain what you mean dig deeper 🙏
@@stephendendy8376 I mean it's a scam, he's making a living from it, he has no money or skills and patreon and views are paying him 8k a month.
Short video, long video doesn't matter. You're making progress and we love to see it.
When the camera is outside an the view from the window when you are working inside gives a great sense of the scale of the chateau (and the job ahead). So good to see what one can do (even with a ruin.
Hey Dan, haul your green van over to the château & make it a living space.
Great idea. People live in vans. It sometimes they have a dog. People travel all over in america here. Some of them have been in their vans for 6 years. Or more.
Came here to say this! At least it is more weatherproof than a tent.
Do you know I was thinking of the same thing - at least he could turn it into a bed
With all the vehicles he's got at Lalande, it could be a multi-bedroom abode :)
actually neat idea
I like the caravan idea. Your kids will have a "real" bed, and you all will have a shower.
I should have mentioned a toilet.
With an awning.. Caravans get mighty hot in hot summer. 😮. And the boys will like ' camping' in it. 😂
It could be parked in the shade
@@marychrishannon7048One can have a real bed and a shower in a yurt. You literally have no idea at all.
@@PreservationEnthusiastYurts look amazing. They really can have everything you need.
What blows my mind is the fact that you’re doing it mostly by yourself❤I have an incredible amount of respect for that !😮
No, he isn't. Dont be silly.
Like so many commenters, I've found myself drawn to this vlog every day despite my initial resistance. I love the calm feeling of being fully present, it's as if Dan in a way becomes one with the house. Also, I love the chattering sound, kind of cicada-like, when he speeds up during the chopping and pounding work.
Me too, ASMR 👂
Just about to switch the light off and listen to an audiobook and up pops Dan’s vlog and couldn’t miss it 😄😄😄 You are an inspiration Dan ✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅
That sounds like me 😊 good to know there’s someone out there just like me lol 😂
I found this channel like 4 days ago, maybe 5. I just caught up... no!!! I ran out of episodes. Serious though, this has been so much fun to watch. Makes me want to find an old Castle and renovate. I mean I won't as clearly I am a slug for watching over 100 episodes in a few days... but I could...
Same. I found this saturday morning and binged 105 episodes. Cant wait for the next.
Just looking at these walls , just amazing how they are still standing, big job removing all the loose material
That's at least five years of work if he's an all-around tradesman. Will he earn enough income to support himself and all the building materials he needs? Could his body handle such a huge demand? For me, he's just hanging there until he can't do it anymore. It is interesting to watch.
I'm betting he can and he will do it. He can do anything, proven that already to all of us. DAN THE MAN!
@@iqbang9236 Nope, he will ask for help before collapsing. NIck and al are already on the rooster.
Congratulations on 220k tied with Lalande! 2k over night! Rock on!
Don't worry about Chateau diaries, they have 5 other channels too
@@flgirl9128 I know of 3, I wonder what the other 2 are....
YT is my primary entertainment and I must say that I look forward to your channels post, Your definitely in my Top 10 channels.
You did it, Dan: Chateau Diaries has 220K subscribers, and as of now, so do you. Onward and upward, literally and figuratively, with your project and your channel!
He has 221k now! He has surpassed them 🎉❤ (all with love and in fun 😌)
I noticed that too. Congrats on being the most watched chateau channel out there. You have put your blood sweat and tears into it so you deserve it!
I prefer Dans attitude!
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Paris is burning
And this tranquil spot is so peaceful.
Congratulations Dan! On reaching 220k! Well done!🥰
I never noticed until you said!!
Very happy you noticed Sonia.Such a great day for Dan.
Let's take a moment to appreciate an unsung hero of this series - that poor wheelbarrow.
I feel bad for the slowest winch in the universe.
I find it wild that that room was chock full of debris just a week ago. Good work Dan!
I am so shocked how fast things are coming along! You'll be working on the top floor before you know it. It's a grand palace, Dan!❤
Everyday your subscribers are going up at a pretty good rate! Leaps and bounds! Congratulations! 👏👏👏
I’m bedridden most of the day due to illness but I cheer up from those ‘goodmornings’ from Dan and seeing his progress 👍👍👍
That smile!
Dan, someday when you have the tower rebuilt, I want to see you as you zoom in on the chateau with the drone and you're waving.
Do you have to do that to the whole inside?
From the top of the tower
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Excellent job, Dan. This project means a great deal to many people. 👏😊✌️🙏🌻🇺🇲
Yeah, he should have put the videos behind a paywall. 😹
What gorgeous cinematography of your chateau tucked in the woods!!! How beautiful!!! 😎🎶❤️ It’s incredible that you just know everything you need to do and get it done!!! 🥰🎶 Dan, you have a GORGEOUS Chateau!!! 🏰❤️🇨🇦🌳🌲🏕️🇨🇦
Oh I know you can do it. I bought 7 acres about seven years ago. It was nothing but a field with a sprinkling of trees here and there no water no electricity. I was well into my late 50s and at the time doing everything on my own. But not having a home out here did not stop me from doing what I wanted. I too stayed in a tent for a bit and then I bought a camper for $1000. I cooked on a camp stove and hold my water in for my daughters home in the neighboring town 30 miles away. And over. Time I had a well put in and Electric and I was well on my way to making my bit of earth my own paradise. And now with the help of a very good guy friend of mine I built a 750 ft.² home. Small yes but it looks much larger inside than anyone would give her credit for. It’s on a pier and beam system and it suits Me just fine. I don’t owe any money to the bank. If I don’t have the cash then I don’t buy it. It’s taking a little longer but at least I don’t have a monkey on my back. Good job and what you’re doing and it totally makes sense only take down what you need only work in your particular area and perfect it before you move onto something else otherwise you’ll drive yourself crazy.
If you can do it, (and you did), Dan can do it too.
Hi Dan, im finding your work rather enchanting! You are bringing a fairytale chateau back to life almost all by yourself as well!! Wonder what stories will be passed down the ages about this journey you have taken! Hugs from Canada!! Beautiful work and, much respect ❤🇨🇦❤️🇨🇦❤️🇨🇦❤️🇨🇦
Hi from New Zealand. I love watching your videos Dan. Have a wonderful weekend.
Me too! I’m from NZ too! This guy is really inspiring!
Me to
Me too 😅😊🎉
And me 🇳🇿😊
Congratulations on overtaking Chateau Diaries in subs Dan!!! Your channel really is picking up momentum fast - very well deserved!
Can’t wait to see all the greenery stuff on the upper floors gone! Every day there’s tremendous progress and such hard work!
And then greenery put rightly in stylish pots (not potty pots.....).
My goodness Dan.
When I see you chopping or pounding away near a wall, am holding my breath
Hoping that there isn't a cave in on top of you.
You certainly know what you are doing my friend
When you speed up the camera and the work just gets done makes me so happy...
Dan, you are a gifted Chateau designer/builder. Your reimagined chateau will stand the test of time for centuries to come!!! 🥰❤️🏰🇨🇦
Dan, you are remarkable at keeping it all going and then surprising the channel with exciting new ideas and plans. Maybe a UK caravan Co will sponsor you, as its probably a better bet than a yurt or small tent. You need a good kip after your long days of graft. Not long until you have more subs than Stephanie's channel which isn't the same without you in it.
He has already matched Stephanie's channels ditch took her 5 years to get to 220K.
Hahahahaha. I love you trying to get that fireplace cement header(?) into your wheelbarrow and it tips over… that you show the mishaps(?) or oopsies(?).. neither of those words may be correct, but, it’s your genuineness that really comes through. Thank you Dan!
Dan, I love your monumental renovation.
Please wear eye protection!! Take care of you!
Sorry to butt in - always a mom!
Dan the best option would be a secondhand caravan with awning looking forwards to the winter, you and the boys would have somewhere warm and dry and a kitchen/shower etc, as we've all seen French winters can be harsh theres no shower or kitchen in a tent for practicalities far better to buy a caravan with everything in than having to run around getting it all ... make life easier for you and a time saver.
Least after a hard day's graft in crap weather youd be organised, warm, safe and comfy. A tent is OK for a while in warm weather but in the rain and and cold not so good (we're seasoned campers) a good tip is to build a skirt around the bottom of the caravan as cold rises up under the van also one with a fixed bed so lounge and sleeping are in place.
Your progress is outstanding onwards and upwards fella!. 😊
Loveable Dan he whistles while he works. He is just a happy soul
Maybe this is the time to build a chute so you can get rid of the debris once, and not have to shovel it 2-3 times! Great progress, Dan!
I love “Super Dan” in fast forward cleaning and sweeping debris - appreciating your content creativity!
This is an incredible experience. Thanks for letting us travel along with you on this journey 🏰❤️🏰❤️
Removing all that crumbling plaster and loose masonry from the walls looks incredibly satisfying.
My OCD salutes you, Dan!
Best thing on TV! Better than the last season of Game of thrones!
Dan “the man” does an incredible job cleaning up as he goes from project to project. Good job 😮
Now you have gained momentum with the build, you will bel iving there in no time. I am in Australia get up and your video is one fo my first for the day. Thanks for sharing this journey with us Dan
Hi Dan! Beautiful work... along with your daily subtle humor 😂 I was thinking... hey; that was your NEW wheelbarrow... about 6 weeks ago! 😂
My humble advice is that you don’t look at things in terms of getting accommodations for yourself in nine days, but rather; what will you need to comfortably live in this winter? Do that... make that how you think about what you will need in desperate times.
Lots of love and respect Dan! You are worthy!
Such a cute little window you just cleaned up. A tin can with greenery would be awesome sitting there💞
Dan you buying this building and bringing it back to life is beautiful. As I watch the progress it amazes me. Can't wait to see it finished. Would love to personally see the finished product. Best of luck, keep working hard.
Every day, I'm up lifted with your spirit of one foot after the other. Just keep going, Dan. You're amazing.
Why haven't you started using your Well? You should have beautiful clear running water from your Well. All it should need is a new pump (If it was an external jet pump. Or a new control box if it is an in-line water pump. Cut the pipe to the house and put a threated hose adapter. Attach the hose and enjoy your water. Should be less then $200 fix and be working in 1 day. Your doing a great job; keep it up!!
Dan, you have everlasting patience. The project takes ages, but you just keep on plodding! Fabulous!
Wow!!! 220K subscribers! Hard work and serious effort should be rewarded! Respect.
Dan, it's absolutely astonishing how much you're producing. I LOVE to see the notifications pop up telling me you've posted a new video. But please do take care of yourself, a video a day, sometimes many, can be a surefireway to burn yourself out, please take care :)
Congratulations on reaching 220K.
What a beautiful aerial view of your floor structure! So happy to see you wearing a respirator. I know from personal experience that it can be a pain to wear one. Have fun choosing wall colors, rugs and furniture for your new living accommodations, lol!!!
I am addicted to watching the daily progress, I have no doubt it will be beautiful.
Keep up the good work, its great to watch.. a caravan would be a good option to live in for the time being...
Congratulations Dan you’ve done it my love your channel has the full package bringing a Chateau back to life before our eyes 222k subs and growing by the day I can’t wait to see you living on site a yurt will be fabulous waking up each morning to the Chateau the trees nature just food for the soul your spirit must be soaring Dan reach for the stars and keep flying Enchante I’ll pour a glass of rose’ to celebrate this milestone💖💖😍😍👏👏🌟🌟🍸🍸
My vote is for a caravan. The boys will love it and you'll have a safe, dry place to sleep. If the solar panels are still up, electricity is solved. The only issue is water and septic. Once you can move into the chateau the caravan can be used for a volunteer. Can't wait for that. Also, I just noticed you have the same amount of viewers as Stephanie. Good for you.
Temporary water supply from the neighbor?
I’m not sure why but I find the removing of all the crappy rubble do therapeutic. There is literally tonnes outside the château. You’re incredible❤
Since there are no outbuildings on the property, Dan will eventually need outdoor storage. He'll also need his sewer and septic routes decided before he can complete his walls and floors. So, if it were me, I would bury a septic tank now, and put up a largeish 10 x 12 wooden prefab garden shed with a window or two, as a bunkhouse. Add a smaller tin one adjacent for kitchen and bathroom functions . Get one of those big square water totes in a cage to have a significant clean water supply trucked in and use the solar panels to power a pump into the tin shed. Add a propane tank, portable AC, and he's comfortably housed for the rest of the summer. When fall comes, he can take a day to insulate the bunkhouse and add heat. Once all the restoration is done, he's got a building for his gardening tools and machinery, and the tin shed to store the fuel for them and to act as the hub for a garden watering system. While plumbing the building he can divert grey-water for collection in the big tote, and black water to the septic tank if building codes in France allow grey-water usage.
Can't wait to see what you come up with to live in on site. Will be just as interesting as the build itself. Here's to you finding the perfect solution!🥂
Hi Dan - I have the utmost respect and admiration for you and what you’ve accomplished in a short time. Keep up the great job and be safe!
O Daniël... what a site! Every day a step further! Not even your chateau is going fast, your subscribers too! Every day a lot more and hopefully tomorrow lots more! Buy a good caravan with good facilities, then you can live there.. Congrats! 💋
We have enjoyed you as Dan the Gardner but even more as Dan the builder!
Love the shot of you working away at the first floor window! Also, it feels like this is your first "REAL" sense of "I'm going to live in these spaces." But that could just be me. Great work, Dan!
Dan whistling Little April Shower, made my entire week.
How long will it take? How much will it cost? Can't say I've ever started any $1M+ business project or DIY construction project without having a rough answer to both of those questions. Dan is a different breed. Not to be confused with the trolls. I donated $300 to his Movember efforts.
As always, amazing work Dan!!! The Caravan is the way to go! Pick up, park and you are set within an hour. No fuss. No work. Regardless of weather conditions, you & your boys have a comfortable place to veg.
Stay safe, my friend! Hope to see you tomorrow 😊
Can’t wait to see you living on site. I think a van is the way to go. Safe in a storm etc where tents will be blown away or flooded. The progress in the last two weeks is outstanding. Can’t wait to see Nick back too xx
I Love that you are calling them rooms. You have such vision. Brilliant video yet again.
Well Dan, since you have so many people telling you what to do about your living space, I am going to trust that you know what will work best for you and your boys.
220k minds are better than 1. 😂
@@drummerlovesbookworm9738 220 minds still don’t understand what would be the best solution to Dan’s living situation.🤔💗
Even 222k!
Children love camping.
@@margielynch7196 Of course not, but a LOT of caring people offer great advice and ideas. For free, Karen.
Good morning from Australia
By two
By three. 🦘😂
By four🇦🇺🙋♀️
Yay another video, yippee 👏🏻 . That was so satisfying watching all that loose plaster coming off x
I really admire what you're doing and what you've done in such a short time. I just wish you would have your good mate to work alongside you more often. He is such a great worker and an enormous help. Hope you can find a comfortable caravan or a portable shed to live in onsite.
🎉🎉🎉🎉Congrats on achieving new heights in subscribers. It will be great to have you on site. And I am sure the boys will love it.
Keep these updates coming! So great to see the place coming together, nearly as quickly as your subscribers climb in numbers 😮
good lord im so invested in this, i was about to watch something else then saw this and scrambled to start watching it.
"Le mythe de Sisyphe" one of the most famous books in French literature (by Albert Camus), I think you're reliving it: removing tons of rubble, producing and spreading tons of rubble - removing tons of rubble, producing and spreading tons of rubble - removing tons of rubble, producing and spreading tons of rubble... your patience and dedication is amazing!
I wonder if you could get a sponsor for your living arrangements? A brand named small caravan or RV that you could promote every so often and you pay small rent on it or something. I have no idea how things work over there. Meanwhile, stay away from Paris...it's a bit riotous atm. Keep up the inspiring work. I love what you are doing and look forward to the daily vlogs. :-)
Cleaning up the walls is one of the most satisfying parts to see so far :D
Congrats 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🎉🎉🎉you’ve caught up with Stephanie on subscribers!!! Yurt might be fun but you gotta sort out your water shower and toilet situation! YES as I recall, you threw your back out awhile ago. Careful lifting all that heavy stuff.
And as if by magic you have now officially overtaken Chateau Diaries (also an excellent channel that I follow). That is an amazing achievement! Well done, and I hope you manage to continue to grow your channels. Such great content and naturals in front of the camera!
Is it me or does anyone else find it the funniest thing to see Dan just chucking things out the window?! It cracks me up every time! Just tossing pieces of the house out the window! 😂
It's not just you. I thought so, too.😄..."Yep, out you go!" The sounds of it hitting the ground...classic!
If you had water and power on the premises you could easily set up a travel trailer and have a very comfortable base of operation.
He's got water, he just needs to get it tested and a pump set up.
What about a glamping dome ? Build a platform and pop it on top ? I believe you can insulate them as well. Another you tube channel Tyler and Todd are living in one while building their container home. You could just camp for now in summer, put a tent on a platform. I bet the boys would love it. There is the caravan option as well.
Before you begin building back, it will save you money on mistakes by getting an architect to layout the plan. They will also plan the engineering, electrical, plumbing, etc. bits and pieces. There's so much that needs planning before building. Easier and cheaper to erase than tear apart and start over.
Hey Dan the chateau is really taking shape. The floors and the chipping of the loose degree really brings the place to life. I am hoping you get a comfy RV camper with a water tank and small hook up for lights even a kitchen and a shower .🤞🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🤞 looking forward to tommra😊
It would also give you a safe sleepover space for the boys and the possibility of some road trip adventures for their holidays
She is coming along and looking fabulous. Another great video keep them coming. And like I said please be safe and be careful while you're out there by yourself. 🙂👍🙏