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  • @kaloqnchyyy
    @kaloqnchyyy 10 днів тому +2

    glad to see you have decided to stay and hopefully enjoy the country :D idk if people in te commends have already sujested this but you can get fairly cheap kitchens from Videnov, when I bought my apartment I got my kitchen from them fairly cheap, the entire thing for like 800-900 levs and the same for the bedroom...

    • @LillaHusVanlife
      @LillaHusVanlife  9 днів тому

      Thank you 🙏 we did travel to VT to visit the Videnov store, but it only had living room and bedroom furniture on display which was disappointing..we've since seen that they do kitchen things online, but we need to have a good look on their site for options/prices.. Thanks so much for the advice though..its always worth knowing other people's experiences when looking for things.. 😉👍 take care..

  • @SerendipitySharon
    @SerendipitySharon 13 днів тому +4

    Progress is being made! You can't rush a woman's design choices, and I love your patience and amusement around them! You will both feel and be so much more comfortable once you have the basic kitchen and bathroom in place. I like your atmospheric music around the deconstruction of the lamb stove.

    • @LillaHusVanlife
      @LillaHusVanlife  12 днів тому +1

      Very true Sharon, I'd never rush her as it's sure to end in a bad decision..neither of us enjoy those kind of shopping trips, but it all worked out in the end.. 😉
      Once I saw the footage of the lamb oven, I figured something special would be good in the music..so pleased you enjoyed it..it was an unrepeatable part of the tear down and came out well..lol 😁
      Take care 😊🙏

  • @writerlass5924
    @writerlass5924 12 днів тому +1

    Wow - amazing progress - I am really enjoying your video style too! That property of yours is so full of charm - it’s going to be stunning and well worth all the graft you are putting in now.💪👏😊

    • @LillaHusVanlife
      @LillaHusVanlife  12 днів тому

      Thank you so much for the lovely comment..I'm so pleased you're enjoying the way I put things together.. Every now and then a bit of inspiration pays off, which is nice.. We'll get there with the property, eventually..the graft is there to be tackled, dotted in between the easier tasks, but it will make the changes all the sweeter knowing the effort that was put in.... 😉 Thanks again..take care 🙏❤️

  • @robertrainey2640
    @robertrainey2640 12 днів тому +1

    Thanks

    • @LillaHusVanlife
      @LillaHusVanlife  12 днів тому

      You're welcome Robert..thanks for watching 😊🙏

  • @barrysawyer3871
    @barrysawyer3871 13 днів тому +5

    good video youre making good progress.take care

    • @LillaHusVanlife
      @LillaHusVanlife  12 днів тому

      Thank you Barry, much appreciated.. Stay safe.. 🙏

  • @DJRogEurotour
    @DJRogEurotour 12 днів тому +1

    Fantastic job mate, clearance of rubbish and rubble is a long back breaking job. Take plenty of photos and plenty of breaks!!
    Make sure you can get away to the mountains or the coast there is no hurry so don’t let the job overwhelm you. Put your mark on that special place.❤

    • @LillaHusVanlife
      @LillaHusVanlife  12 днів тому +1

      Cheers Rog mate.! 👍 It was a long hard slog, but worth it for the space it released.. We've slowed the pace of things now to the point where some days we just potter and don't even get into work clothes...lol
      Loved the pics of your recent trip, BTW...what a fantastic itinerary you had..I bet it was amazing.. 😊 Take care my friend and safe travels to you.. 🙏❤️

  • @RoaminRob
    @RoaminRob 8 днів тому +1

    Cheers for the update ❤

    • @LillaHusVanlife
      @LillaHusVanlife  8 днів тому +1

      No worries mate, glad you enjoyed it 🙏❤️

  • @terrylink6174
    @terrylink6174 12 днів тому +1

    Well done guys 😊

  • @betdisciple2477
    @betdisciple2477 9 днів тому +1

    Really liked your video👍

  • @KewiCampervan
    @KewiCampervan 12 днів тому +1

  • @solamano7239
    @solamano7239 12 днів тому +2

    You'll be so glad when all that heavy labour is behind you!! Keep your spirits up 🍀🍀

    • @LillaHusVanlife
      @LillaHusVanlife  12 днів тому +1

      It's back breaking, but worth it to see the progress in the end..when we can step back and say WOW ourselves is a good feeling, but then that's what wiped us out before..
      Tamed things down a bit now 😊👍 Thanks for the encouragement 🙏💜

    • @solamano7239
      @solamano7239 10 днів тому +1

      @@LillaHusVanlife - Been there... One day, it will be lovely and until then, every day is a day closer!!

  • @asaandthemarchharepart2903
    @asaandthemarchharepart2903 13 днів тому +1

    Lovely video Both ❤ so much extra room with all that moved. Amazing. Asking for a friend, is that wine still OK 😊 Mandee 😋 Fabulous one Both. Keep Loving the Adventure. Love and Big Hugs 💙😻💜

    • @LillaHusVanlife
      @LillaHusVanlife  12 днів тому +1

      Thank you Asa mate.! It certainly gives us a lot more room..it was hard to judge when it was in place..lol Not sure on the wine 🤷🏻‍♂️ neither of us drink wine, so feel free to pop over and try it.. 🤔 Congratulations on your 1 year friendversary, by the way.. 👍😁 Love and Big Hugs back to you.! 💜😻💙

    • @asaandthemarchharepart2903
      @asaandthemarchharepart2903 12 днів тому +1

      @LillaHusVanlife cheers for that, can't believe it's been a year already.

  • @NewBulgarians
    @NewBulgarians 12 днів тому +1

    Wow all that mudbrick, well done - that must have been hard work. We like the contraption for the fire pit idea, will have to look around ours and see if we have anything like that. We've had our previous kitchens custom built by a joiner in the Yambol region, and may get him again at our new place if not too pricey. Really enjoying your lovely videos, thank you.

    • @LillaHusVanlife
      @LillaHusVanlife  11 днів тому +1

      @@NewBulgarians thank you 🙏 the mudbrick seemed never ending at one point, that's why I stopped filming..lol
      The log burner base will make a great pit..can't wait til I get chance to try it out 😉🔥 I think we have the offer of a couple of kitchen units, but we've yet to see them or talk price, so we'll see.. 🤷🏻‍♂️
      Take care guys and I hope you find a burner 😁👍💜

  • @DesmondsDonders
    @DesmondsDonders 13 днів тому +4

    All good progress, love the "firepit"

    • @LillaHusVanlife
      @LillaHusVanlife  12 днів тому +1

      Every step or leap is taking us in the right direction, however slow it might seem sometimes.. 😉 The firepit is definitely on the cards.. 🔥😁

  • @melaniemckinlay-whyte7492
    @melaniemckinlay-whyte7492 13 днів тому +3

    Hi you 2 👋 we're loving watching your progress keep up the good work love the loom what a find! We'll keep watching take care 👍👍

    • @LillaHusVanlife
      @LillaHusVanlife  12 днів тому +1

      Thank you so much Melanie, we're glad you're enjoying following along.. The loom was totally unexpected..I'd not noticed it before when we'd peered around the room, although I'm not sure how I'd missed it.!! Hahaha!! 😂😂 Take care 🙏💜

  • @WelshfamilylivinginBulgaria
    @WelshfamilylivinginBulgaria 12 днів тому +1

    Amazing video ❤

  • @alisonsherlock7609
    @alisonsherlock7609 6 днів тому +1

    Looks like a lot of hard graft but so worth it

    • @LillaHusVanlife
      @LillaHusVanlife  6 днів тому +1

      It will be worth the effort I'm sure Alison..if it's easy it's no challenge..lol 😊🤷🏻‍♂️🙏

    • @alisonsherlock7609
      @alisonsherlock7609 5 днів тому

      ​@@LillaHusVanlife in popovo buying a house your videos are helping me realise the graft needed so thankyou🙏

  • @asaandthemarchharepart2903
    @asaandthemarchharepart2903 13 днів тому +1

    Oh my gosh, so much to choose from, totally crazy. Won't show Mandee this haha

    • @LillaHusVanlife
      @LillaHusVanlife  12 днів тому +1

      Haha!! Okay mate, I won't tell her either..lolol 😂👍

  • @Horrrk1966
    @Horrrk1966 13 днів тому +4

    It's hard to believe how big a pile of clay and rubble the oven turned into..that must have been hard work. You're doing a great job, both of you..keep up the good work 😊🙏❤❤

    • @LillaHusVanlife
      @LillaHusVanlife  12 днів тому

      I know.! A massive heap and it took some barrowing out, too..lol 🤷🏻‍♂️ Thank you for watching..take care.. 🙏😊❤️

  • @lucymumford4701
    @lucymumford4701 12 днів тому +1

    Wow such work going on. Shame a museum couldn’t take the oven, if you’d found one. It still would have taken months for them to take it out. It is however immortalised on film.
    I see Bulgarian window fitters are just like some of the ones round here… good luck with that.

    • @LillaHusVanlife
      @LillaHusVanlife  11 днів тому

      I couldn't imagine taking the oven apart to reassemble it, Lucy...lol
      I think it probably evolved over the years anyway.. 🤷🏻‍♂️
      Yeah the guy didn't even turn up to see what windows and doors we wanted, but we had alternatives, so all is good 😉👍♥️

  • @richwalters2414
    @richwalters2414 13 днів тому +5

    More hard work ,I like the wheelbarrow❤

    • @LillaHusVanlife
      @LillaHusVanlife  12 днів тому +1

      Very hard work indeed Rich, but worth it in the end.. The wheelbarrow is a 1939 vintage, made from timber and angle ironit is so solid that it weighs nearly as much empty as when it's full.. (little known fact) 😂 ❤️

  • @janeturnbull
    @janeturnbull 13 днів тому +5

    Your doing very well . 😊

  • @guywhoknows
    @guywhoknows 12 днів тому +1

    Wow your smashing through the work there!🎉
    Practika doesn't have a mad range of stuff, but some of the towns have old school shops with fitting and what you would think of as a hardware store. Better prices too.
    Id have to agree about the kitchens. It's a bit different that the UK, but they do have them there, so got to be a place doing them. I really can't remember where I saw them when I was over....
    In karaisen (kapanceh) there is a window/door place in the west of the village, they have a website and if you give them the measurements then you can have them made for you. Then you can collect and fit yourself.
    Things id do,
    tank the wet room, so any leaks dont damage the walls. Only need DPM.
    Rebar the wall, drill it rebar and then the chemical bond, then fill it. They just don't seem to get the wall tie thing. Also go above and check the wall plate, as this is where the walls are held in place. You'll need to check the grounds not moving too.
    Did I see new dg on the main house? Think our videos are out of sync..
    Keep up the good work. Don't forget some time out to enjoy the area before winter sets in.😊

    • @LillaHusVanlife
      @LillaHusVanlife  12 днів тому

      Indeed...I've been introduced to one or two village hardware shops recently and although they seem to vary in size and stock, they usually have a fair assortment to save going into a town 😉
      We were advised that the two parts of the building were built separately, never tied together at any point and filling would suffice, so that's what was done. I'll keep the corner monitored and if I see further movement, then I'll go with tying it together instead.
      The double glazing on the main house porch has apparently been there for around 20 years, so yes you'll have seen it in other videos.
      With regards to footage, I try to keep everything in order as much as possible as it helps my head. The only downside to that way of filming is that some projects are ages between starting and finishing, but that's the way of things..lol
      The winter has set in this week..temperatures are down compared to three weeks ago and chunks of Bulgaria have had snow..we've just had cold weather and rain, so it feels like the UK..lolol 🤷🏻‍♂️😂 Take care 🙏

    • @guywhoknows
      @guywhoknows 12 днів тому

      @LillaHusVanlife you sound like you work like me. Get the main jobs started, and hack through others.
      I did a project a few years ago, I had planned everything out in detail, I got on with the roof to find that the chimney top was, built special to say the least, three walls and a added wall with a bit of wood.
      So work had to stop to rebuild it.
      I tend to have a plan these days, but do what suits you.
      The walls don't ever seem to be tied, and I've seen big problems from it not being done.
      I wouldn't do a quick fix as you're more likely to have to go back to it again.
      8 degrees this afternoon at 4, I haven't ventured out, but winter is here, and I can tell when the heat pump kicks in more often now.
      Roll on March. :)
      From what I gather in the time line, it looks like your looking to get the workers house finished before the big house.
      That means more tile shopping lol..

  • @markkiernan5851
    @markkiernan5851 13 днів тому +2

    Hi Phil and Karen
    Wonderful Video Phil...you must have being a film director in your previous life....Great Action From the Oven from Hell😅. Phil and Karen you deserve great Credit for what you are achieving on a daily basis. Make sure too take a breakaway when needs be...I know you both understand this only too well. Look forward to the next Video.
    Mark...Dublin. Ireland

    • @LillaHusVanlife
      @LillaHusVanlife  12 днів тому +1

      Haha! Thank you so much Mark..glad you enjoyed it.! 😊❤️ The inside of the oven footage turned out so very well and I was proper relieved as it was something I couldn't repeat.. We're taking time out to relax by having pottering days, rather than proper jollies out, but fingers crossed we will get another trip away before Christmas..
      Thanks again for the encouragement..take care wont't you 😉🙏

  • @anthonyevans8383
    @anthonyevans8383 13 днів тому +7

    great video ,I have just moved over and if you need to use my router ,skill saw, chop saw for a week or so to build your kitchen no problem..

    • @LillaHusVanlife
      @LillaHusVanlife  12 днів тому +1

      Thank you Anthony, that's a very kind offer. If we get to the point where building one is the better option, then I'll reply here and see where we're at.. That's very appreciated. Take care 😊🙏

  • @JuliaStewart-2023
    @JuliaStewart-2023 12 днів тому +1

    You are making a steady progress! I am following you with great interest and satisfaction. Glad that this awful lamb oven is gone! BTW, you are lucky that the ceilings in your house aren't painted. My house's wooden ceilings are painted in a terrible green colour and the walls in pink! I've no idea how the green paint is going to be stirpped, but I will come up with solution. I too, have to rewire my entire place. There is so much work to do! You have been a big inspiration. When one has purpose and determination, things are happening. Looking forward for your next vlog.

    • @LillaHusVanlife
      @LillaHusVanlife  12 днів тому +1

      Thank you Julia, so glad that you're enjoying watching.. The lamb oven has left us with a decent sized room, so we're very happy to have gained the space.
      Karen has just mentioned to watch out for the green paint as it could potentially be a lead based paint out here..might be worth wearing a filter mask if you're planning on stripping it 😉
      If you're getting someone in to do your rewire, then make sure to think about exactly where you need sockets and lights..we have ours done and within days, we had ideas of where else we needed sockets (the cellar) and that we ought to have had more lights in the kitchen..lol We'll get to adding those in the future, I guess.. 😂
      Good luck with your property and I hope things are going smoothly for you.. 😊 Take care 🙏💜

    • @JuliaStewart-2023
      @JuliaStewart-2023 11 днів тому +1

      @@LillaHusVanlife thank you for the advice. Appreciated it. 😀

    • @LillaHusVanlife
      @LillaHusVanlife  11 днів тому +1

      @@JuliaStewart-2023 no problem at all..have fun 😊🙏

  • @nuttermecharena
    @nuttermecharena 13 днів тому +1

    lol at the shopping trip, always feign illness when the missus says she’s wants to go shopping for house stuff, works a treat.

    • @LillaHusVanlife
      @LillaHusVanlife  12 днів тому

      Haha! 👍 I could try that, but I'm the driver, so I'm sort of lugged into going anyways..lolol 🤷🏻‍♂️😂🤣😂

  • @FrugalQueeninFrance
    @FrugalQueeninFrance 12 днів тому +1

    Great progress 😊

  • @NBNatureTrailvan
    @NBNatureTrailvan 13 днів тому +1

    Absolutely incredible that oven!
    Slowly getting there guys. And it’s amazing to see that you can keep some of the history.
    Life’s pretty amazing. We’re sitting in the middle of nowhere in Scotland watching you guys buying bathroom stuff from a Bulgarian B&Q
    Just so hope that you two are doing ok. Keep going Phil and Karen.
    You will get there.
    We just love watching your progress.
    Dave & Sue.

    • @LillaHusVanlife
      @LillaHusVanlife  12 днів тому +1

      The oven was amazing wasn't it.? Just a shame it took so much space in the room or it could have stayed..we did toy with the idea for a while, but it made sense to remove it in the end.. 🤷🏻‍♂️
      How is our beloved Scotland doing.? Treating you well I hope.? We were up there for 6 months and felt so very sad when we had to return to England..
      We're doing fine guys..over the trauma that nearly stopped us in our tracks now and our heads are down making things happen, albeit at a slower pace than at the start.. 😉
      Take care and safe travels to you both..stay warm and keep enjoying.!! 🙏❤️

    • @NBNatureTrailvan
      @NBNatureTrailvan 12 днів тому +1

      @ so so good to hear. It really looks like you’ll have the perfect balance of a base and travel. Just going to take a while to get the property sorted but you have all the time in the World! Just don’t overdo do it Phil and Karen.
      Yep we’re in Galloway tonight. Just on the coast near a little place called Garlieston. Not been here before and it’s stunning. Gonna do a bit of the coast path tomorrow. The Sunrises and Sunsets in the last couple of days have been mind blowing! Just absolutely loving being out all the time. Wish we had done it earlier!!
      Have a great rest of the week 👍👍

  • @Diane-NewNomads
    @Diane-NewNomads 12 днів тому +1

    Loved the inside the oven bit! Like Indiana Jones 😂

    • @LillaHusVanlife
      @LillaHusVanlife  12 днів тому

      Thank you Diane..it was a one off bit of footage and I'm so pleased that it worked out well...adding the tense, eerie music seemed appropriate...haha!! Take care both 🙏❤️

  • @FreeBirdUKVanLife
    @FreeBirdUKVanLife 12 днів тому +1

    Love the view from inside the oven, looked like you had been cave diving for lost treasure 😊 Don't they have an IKEA over there? I think building your own would be great, give it a more personal touch. Hope you find someone for the windows. Much love to you both ❤ xxx

    • @LillaHusVanlife
      @LillaHusVanlife  12 днів тому

      Haha! It worked out well didn't it hon.? So pleased as it couldn't be redone..lol 🤷🏻‍♂️ We'll see on the kitchen...if we get units sorted then that's okay, but if not then I'll step up for the job of making them..add it to the list, so to speak...lolol
      Hope you've got someone to sort your heating out now hon... 🤔
      Love and massive hugs to you 🙏❤️ xxx

  • @kevinrossington509
    @kevinrossington509 13 днів тому +1

    Getting your backs into that job phil,,fair play to you both, be careful karen doesn't want to have that oven reinstalled ,lol,,

    • @LillaHusVanlife
      @LillaHusVanlife  12 днів тому

      Haha! She's welcome to build one if she wants, Kevin...although the debris is buried now..lolol 🤷🏻‍♂️😂
      We'll graft away as long as we need to to get a job done although my recovery time is certainly slower nowadays if I overdo things..the mind is 20 something, but the body is late 50's..not sure how that happened..lololol 🤔😂🤣😂

  • @mikelawton1920
    @mikelawton1920 13 днів тому +4

    IKEA do nice kitchens.. 😊

    • @LillaHusVanlife
      @LillaHusVanlife  12 днів тому

      Thank you Mike, we'll have a look and see what they have.. 😊👍

  • @grandadbrachi
    @grandadbrachi 13 днів тому +1

    Hi,love watching your vids,I find them very calming,,,if I can maybe give a little advice on your drainage,,if it's toilet waste always have a dustybin/ manhole as the change of direction in the pipe run and not too long a run without a dustybin as if it blocks its much easier to sort,keep up the great work👍👍

    • @LillaHusVanlife
      @LillaHusVanlife  12 днів тому

      Thank you so very much, we're glad that you're enjoying lour videos 😊👍 Thanks also for the advice..we're intending to put a manhole in at the big house run, due to it being so long. Right now, we've had to cover it over with soil, as our water supply to the worker's house was too exposed for frosts. It''ll wait until springtime now.. 😉👍

  • @StelaStancheva-m1b
    @StelaStancheva-m1b 11 днів тому +1

    You can sell on Drue❤

  • @asaandthemarchharepart2903
    @asaandthemarchharepart2903 13 днів тому +2

    Question. How are you finding the rural lifestyle ❤ And oh my gosh. How many tiles to pick though. Not a bloke thing haha

    • @LillaHusVanlife
      @LillaHusVanlife  12 днів тому +1

      rural lifestyle is pretty good to be fair..we see the neighbours from time to time and have our heads into our work at other times.. 😉
      Tiles aren't my thing, no...same with anything housey... 🤷🏻‍♂️ motorbikes on the other hand... ❤️🤔😂

    • @asaandthemarchharepart2903
      @asaandthemarchharepart2903 12 днів тому +1

      @LillaHusVanlife oh motorbikes. That's right up Mandee's street as well. Loves them

  • @Pearl-p5e
    @Pearl-p5e День тому +1

    Please can I ask who you used for the rewire and any guesstimates on cost thanks in advance

    • @LillaHusVanlife
      @LillaHusVanlife  6 годин тому

      Look up Welsh Family In Bulgaria on Facebook..they helped me and sorted the electrician out.. 😊👍

  • @lordjoni187
    @lordjoni187 10 днів тому +1

    What did you pay? seeing anyone else buying a farm for 7500 (From Bournemouth to Bulgaria) youtube

    • @LillaHusVanlife
      @LillaHusVanlife  9 днів тому

      They've got a bargain then.! Nice one..
      I have a pinned comment on the video where we first saw the house with a rough price if you need..
      Different areas and the state of each property brings a huge range of prices.