For us Germans it's so cool to hear Laura express her joy and anger in her native language. I really love that you did not voice over this and just went with subtitles - Thanks ❤️
@@Mr2at I lived in Germany for almost 3 years and a lot of German's loved to swear in English because it sounded more nasty and angry than German swear words.
This book is Awesome! I love the Lean-To-Shed the most (page 98). The plan ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxe9yi0sulKgsp0VJJCIrLWWkvVqcU7LFR is to attach it to the back of my brick house. I also like how they walk you through the many different steps of construction, which is important for the less experienced like me.
I was once in a burning house (as a firefighter, with all the proper PPE, etc) with an almost identical layout of rooms with a small "no mans land" of doors between them. I came around a corner and saw the fire rolling out of the far room into the room I was in, through that space. The dead space above the doors was filled with a rolling "tube" of fire, like a tornado lying on its side. It was was one of the most amazing things I've ever seen (and I definitely spent a few seconds longer than I probably should have just staring at it...)
Wow! I really appreciate the description, especially since it's something I think (and hope) I'll never actually see. Thank you for putting your life on the line to help others!
A little tip that I learned from my grandfather - when driving wood screws, especially long ones, grab a bar of soap and liberally coat the threads of the screw with it. They go in SO much easier (saves on battery life), and there is something about the soap that sort of bonds the screw and the wood together, so that they don't work loose.
@@craigcorson3036 😂 Nein, absolut nicht! Es gibt ja auch definitiv mehr als einen Hersteller, das ist kein geschütztes Produkt. Manche "Seifen" enthalten einfach Duftstoffe etc. pp., da ist mehr als unsicher, ob es nicht zu unerwünschten Reaktionen mit Schraube und Holz kommt. Kernseife ist ewig erprobt.
Exactly. I researched my 125 yr old farmhouses previously family. Lady came from upper Mi., brought pictures. Previously started w one room, a breeze way and rooms added on as family grew. Interestingly enough, each room you had to go outside to go into next room Then a wrap aroun house porch. There apparently was several re designs, done over the yrs. All outside doors now faces East. Fireplaces were in each room. Some fool , had taken out the beautiful rock living room Fireplace. However, seems my walkway to drive way was paved with rock from old removed Fireplaces.
I love that you're respecting the history of your house while renovating it. I bought a 100 year-old house three years ago, and each time I look around at something that needs to be replaced or redone it's because some owner in the past did a lousy job or just patched over something that now needs serious repair. And, all the doors and windows have been replaced, none of them saved. A third of the woodwork is painted over, and another third has been replaced with plain pine boards. I'm just glad enough of the original woodworking remains to be able to use it as a model for the rest of the house. It's been a great trip watching you work through the demolition and new plans for each room. This is a wonderful series.
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I'm so amazed at the cleanliness of the hidden areas you're exposing. My french appartment is filled with 100 year old newspapers and the worker's lunch leftovers...
I think it’s a blessing that you bought this house. It’s been probably piecemeal over the decades and it needed someone to come in and refresh it, modernize it. Make it safe. You’re just what this house needed!
Hi Laura, I'm doing something similar back home in Sweden with a old loghouse (so no Fachwerk), but nevertheless dealing with a lot of logs and timber. I am using a burnishing machine (in German Satiniermaschine) to brush the beams, which makes them look very classy and maintains the worn rustic look. Might be something that you are already aware of, but thought I mention just in case. Keep tearing down the house and enjoy the ride. All the best, John
Holly poop that wiring highway. Even an illegal junction box, hidden behind the wall. Very fun to troubleshoot when you do not know about them. Greetings an electrician.
Love this build series! Maybe you've gotten a million comments about this already, it is important to cap off the drains when working in bathrooms/showers/toilet etc Both to make sure the pipes doesn't fill up with dust and debris, but also to prevent sewer gasses from entering your house! Best of luck! Looking forward to your next video! 😀
I love your pink duct tape! I like to do DIY myself, as does my sister, so when she separated from her husband & went to her own place I got her a huge tool box with a ton of good tools, and a roll of pink duct tape 😀
Omg! When you said maybe make doors in the shape of the current openings! That would be so awesome! Not only would it Be making a personal touch on the house but it would be paying homage to the original build!
You're on hell of a lady Laura. Thanks God you are as smart and strong willed as you are. I know of several men who would have said "screw it, bring in the dozer". From the USA I find the interior architecture very interesting. I've never seen angled interior timber framing like that. Keep on smiling.
Weiß nicht ob ich jemals ein so gut produziertes Abrissvideo gesehen habe. Respekt für die Arbeit vor und hinter der Kamera und weiterhin viel Schaffenskraft für beides!
Ich liebe die Überraschungen hinter Wänden, wenn man sie einreißt. Hatte mal einen Kunden, da kam der Satz "Das war eine trockene Baustelle" zum Vorschein. Was hat der sich geschämt! Und wir wurden danach fürstlich bedient ;)
You are such a brave and cool woman! I get tremendous enjoyment watching you just GO FOR IT! It is lots of fun to see you working on your old house and bringing it back to life!
Loving this project Laura. I totally agree that it was a strange decision to run the house electrical behind a shower and 4 interconnected for frames... Wow that's odd. Great job!
Not really odd considering the age of the home, going back over a hundred years is before most houses had indoor plumbing and electrical. So those are things that was probably added over the years and much of it long before standard rules were developed. Meaning a lot was improvised and had to work around converting existing spaces that weren't originally designed for them. Much of the modern conveniences and standards we take for granted now were only available to the very rich from the late 1800's to early 1900's. So there was a lot of after market conversions and people had to be creative well into the mid 20th century. People were also used to having more people live together under the same roof back then and thus privacy was more of a concern, which meant the homes were typically compartmentalized and very different from the open floor plans common today.
Also electrical _connections_ behind a shower are bad for sure, but sheathed cables, I wouldn't be too worried. There's a lot of insulation between the shower and the copper, even if the wall leaked.
Old reno's, always best to look for electrics with a tester b4 poking around with a metal crowbar. Preferred to hang my extension leads, less chance of tripping on them and when cutting or grinding less likely to cut thru the cord.
Awesome work! Keep letting the house guide and inspire you. Don't force it to be what it doesn't want to be. I think I heard the house sigh with relief when you removed the shower. I know I did !
I've been renovating a 1980s house in the UK over the last year or so, part time. I have an SDS drill that looks really like that one you use here, pretty heavy, mains powered thing but effective, I ended up having to use that to remove the 1980s coving from virtually every room in the house, last summer in 35°C heat, with the windows all closed so I didn't terrorize the neighbourhood too much as I was working mainly late at night after I had my 2 year old settled for the night (in a different house!). The sweat and the dust were unreal, it is the closest thing to hell I think I have experienced. Thanks for the video, it's looking great!
Enjoying this adventure. BTW, 42 is the answer to the Ultimate Question of Life, the Universe and Everything. Maybe the installer was a fan of Hitchhikers Guide.
I love this series. Being in the remodel trade in the US, the chances of me seeing a house such as this are very slim. I'm loving the experience and the chance to see something new.
I like the fact that you've opened up that complicated small space but if it had been me I would have removed the timbers that were around the doorframe and put the new beam all the way across thus eliminating that central column
Yay! I am so happy to see a video this week of your home. We lived in an old home built in 1904. One room had 6 doors. Your channel is educational and entertaining. You are a fantastic worker that can do anything.
Dear Laura, I applaud your use of safety glasses, hearing and eye protection as well as a mask. I hope for your sake and your friends that are assisting and recording your progress that you are wearing masks more consistently. Too many noxious things can be released during demolition. PLEASE Protect your lungs! Remember that gravity is your friend (and the law). When adding vertical supports under header beams, square the tops and pound the post bottom towards the wall. Wishing you, your team and furry kids a blessed week, gentle weather and restful evenings. Peace dear lady.
I just discovered Laura and her old house project. What a refreshing positive and good humored personality. It’s interesting and joyful to share the experiences and pride she projects.
Thank you for making such a lovely video, Laura. This house series is my favorite content you've made because we get to see more of your personality and how you problem solve through the process. Love it!
I love watching other women do home renovations as well! As the owner/caretaker of a home built in 1900, you show the labor of love to keep the essence of a home, and the care to make it more functional. Thank you so much for sharing this journey. ❤️ The 1970s was rough on old homes 😆
I love your house , the way you work, your creativity, your intelligence and sense of responsability. Your Irony and your laughter. All the best from Italy.
I'm very much enjoying your videos. How strong you are! Enjoy your healthy body and your journey. I will be 69 in a few months and wish I could still work like this! Viel Glück!
Demo is almost my favorite. It's SO DIRTY!!! But it's simple, and "clean" in that you can do it even while you've got a lot on your mind. Demo >> drywalling >> rough wiring >> mudding/taping >> plumbing and insulating and vapor barriering is somewhere in there, too. :)
"Hey! I know! Lets turn this electrical closet into a shower!" because....Whaaaaaat?! What the hell were the previous owners thinking?lol Luckily you found it before you ran your saw or wrecking bar through a live cable! ⚡ As daunting as completely gutting an old house is, I love seeing how much joy you genuinely seem to have, even after finding these "surprises". Where someone else might get frustrated or discouraged, you just roll with it and look like you're having so much fun. Without sounding creepy, I'd just like to go have a beer with you. lol Thanks for taking us along. Looking forward to the next instalment. All the best from Nova Scotia 🇨🇦
As a german electrician. While i would probably not run the cables like they did there's nothing wrong in how they did it. The cables are separated by the drywall so are technically in another room and the shower tub looked to be properly grounded which is not always done.
My 3 year old boy demands to watch this video over an over again. I think it is really a very special video. Is there something like demolition art? If not you just founded it. Great shots, music and overall spirit. 🎨🔨🪚📽🎶
I have a wall constructed like that with the angled beam and it’s structural Supporting wall which was a surprise good job we didn’t pull it down Lol . It’s interesting uncovering so much so you can be sure of safety and security of the building and make it your own I’m looking forward to seeing the end results
The construction of this house and your work remodeling it is so much fun to watch. I am learning a lot about how traditional houses in German differ so much from here in Canada. It is pretty awesome to see. I love the big chunky beams that are used as the main walls, they are so beautiful I wouldn't want to hide them in any way. Are you researching the building code there while you are doing your renovations? One thing I noticed is that with all the haphazard upgrades done by the previous owner, it appears that they didn't look at the code or maybe the code is that different between here and there. In Canada, running electrical like that behind a shower would not really be allowed if it wasn't properly waterproofed. Also I noticed that there were junction boxes where wires were connected together embedded in the walls with no way to get to them. Here we can't conceal junction points like that, all junctions must be accessible for repair and safety. I am glad you are making the house more modern while keeping the bones of the house and its history intact as well too. I am really enjoying the series and can't wait for the next installments.
@@lImbus924 But also remember the home is over 120 years old... It wasn't originally built with indoor plumbing and electrical, which means they were added later and most of it probably long before modern codes. Thus why it's so "improvised"...
Well hearing "probably load bearing" after she was half way through ripping the wall apart somewhat tells me that she isn't really looking into the building codes.
The shower cabin door can be used in the garden as the cover for a hotbed. Or as a rain-cover for something small. Comes in handy. Tested. These laminated MDF boards looked like they were still in a reasonably good condition. Might come in handy as shelves for a shelving system. The demolition rubble (both, wall material and tiles) comes in handy as a free material for the hardened layer underneath patch-ways in the backyard and in the garden. Tested. :) Cheers. :) Good job on demolishing the wall with a kick. :D And with the jackhammer. Nicely done.
I would love if you used the original timber framing to create the cabinets. It would be unusually shaped, but would be such a unique feature of the house showing off it's "bones".
I also have an old house with SO MANY doors. I took some of them off the hinges so you don’t have to play the “which door do I open first?” game. I’d love to demo the worst of the weird door squares, but it would require rerouting the plumbing of the only full bathroom, which would be both super expensive and inconvenient when nothing else is wrong.
I spent my whole adult life doing this. I know why you're so happy. It is satisfying to create something or to re-create it to your ideas. Wish I could help. Well done.
Make sure you take the chance to lay lots and lots of CAT8 ethernet cable. Where ever you plan to add one cable, add two instead. In a lot of areas in NRW, they are adding fiber. We just got 10gb connection in our village and i regret not adding enough LAN lines. Plus make sure to add runs to the decke for POE access points ;)
I see Laura does the dusting in her house like I do in mine……. With a shovel🤣🤣🤣🤣 On a serious note please be careful with those feet of yours when bricks are falling hate to see you injured . I’m liking this series, wonna take my apartment apart too, only it’s not my house, 🤔
For us Germans it's so cool to hear Laura express her joy and anger in her native language. I really love that you did not voice over this and just went with subtitles - Thanks ❤️
Same goes for this Australian. 8-)
And the Americans!
I like it when she curses in English. Always makes laugh.
Granatenstarke schnitte die Laura 💪
@@Mr2at I lived in Germany for almost 3 years and a lot of German's loved to swear in English because it sounded more nasty and angry than German swear words.
This book is Awesome! I love the Lean-To-Shed the most (page 98). The plan ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxe9yi0sulKgsp0VJJCIrLWWkvVqcU7LFR is to attach it to the back of my brick house. I also like how they walk you through the many different steps of construction, which is important for the less experienced like me.
I was once in a burning house (as a firefighter, with all the proper PPE, etc) with an almost identical layout of rooms with a small "no mans land" of doors between them. I came around a corner and saw the fire rolling out of the far room into the room I was in, through that space. The dead space above the doors was filled with a rolling "tube" of fire, like a tornado lying on its side. It was was one of the most amazing things I've ever seen (and I definitely spent a few seconds longer than I probably should have just staring at it...)
Wow, what an amazing experience. Thanks for sharing this 🙂🐿
And then what happened....😳
@@dianalyman5950 we put the fire out (that bit wasn't especially exciting...)
Wow! I really appreciate the description, especially since it's something I think (and hope) I'll never actually see.
Thank you for putting your life on the line to help others!
Damn
If Laura stopped hitting things in slow-motion, the job wouldn’t have taken as long. 😉
Hahahaha!
The stop Motions are the best part, so satisfying!
closet doors shaped to fit into the timberframe would be so cool!
The PC builder in me approves of that cable management. 👌🏻
11:40 "Please don't hit my face.. please don't hit my face.." :D Great to see how much fun you are having while doing all of this!
A little tip that I learned from my grandfather - when driving wood screws, especially long ones, grab a bar of soap and liberally coat the threads of the screw with it. They go in SO much easier (saves on battery life), and there is something about the soap that sort of bonds the screw and the wood together, so that they don't work loose.
But please use Kernseife.
Learned that from my grandfather, too. 😂 He was a carpenter.
@@Zerzayar Haben Sie ein finanzielles Interesse an dieser speziellen Seife?
Soweit ich weiß, reicht jedes Stück Seife.
@@craigcorson3036 😂
Nein, absolut nicht! Es gibt ja auch definitiv mehr als einen Hersteller, das ist kein geschütztes Produkt.
Manche "Seifen" enthalten einfach Duftstoffe etc. pp., da ist mehr als unsicher, ob es nicht zu unerwünschten Reaktionen mit Schraube und Holz kommt. Kernseife ist ewig erprobt.
@@Zerzayar Aha. Kernseife ist uns in den USA nicht geläufig. Ich hielt es für einen Markennamen. Danke für die Abklärung.
@@Zerzayar Also, Guten Morgen Deutschland
The feeling of opening up a space by removing walls is such a rush!
Exactly. I researched my 125 yr old farmhouses previously family. Lady came from upper Mi., brought pictures. Previously started w one room, a breeze way and rooms added on as family grew. Interestingly enough, each room you had to go outside to go into next room
Then a wrap aroun house porch. There apparently was several re designs, done over the yrs. All outside doors now faces East. Fireplaces were in each room. Some fool , had taken out the beautiful rock living room Fireplace. However, seems my walkway to drive way was paved with rock from old removed Fireplaces.
Not after Covid19. Seperate rooms are now the go.
I love that you're respecting the history of your house while renovating it. I bought a 100 year-old house three years ago, and each time I look around at something that needs to be replaced or redone it's because some owner in the past did a lousy job or just patched over something that now needs serious repair. And, all the doors and windows have been replaced, none of them saved. A third of the woodwork is painted over, and another third has been replaced with plain pine boards. I'm just glad enough of the original woodworking remains to be able to use it as a model for the rest of the house. It's been a great trip watching you work through the demolition and new plans for each room. This is a wonderful series.
I'm so amazed at the cleanliness of the hidden areas you're exposing. My french appartment is filled with 100 year old newspapers and the worker's lunch leftovers...
I think it’s a blessing that you bought this house. It’s been probably piecemeal over the decades and it needed someone to come in and refresh it, modernize it. Make it safe. You’re just what this house needed!
You are doing great! Keep chipping away at it. The house will be part of your legacy and you will be part of it’s legacy.
It's cool to see the actual construction and pretty entertaining to see what folks thought were good solutions since then!
Hi Laura, I'm doing something similar back home in Sweden with a old loghouse (so no Fachwerk), but nevertheless dealing with a lot of logs and timber. I am using a burnishing machine (in German Satiniermaschine) to brush the beams, which makes them look very classy and maintains the worn rustic look. Might be something that you are already aware of, but thought I mention just in case. Keep tearing down the house and enjoy the ride. All the best, John
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Sorry for my English, I don't speak English. I want to tell you that I admire what you do. I admire your work and the joy you have.
Holly poop that wiring highway. Even an illegal junction box, hidden behind the wall. Very fun to troubleshoot when you do not know about them. Greetings an electrician.
Love this build series!
Maybe you've gotten a million comments about this already, it is important to cap off the drains when working in bathrooms/showers/toilet etc
Both to make sure the pipes doesn't fill up with dust and debris, but also to prevent sewer gasses from entering your house!
Best of luck! Looking forward to your next video! 😀
I'm really enjoying the German statements mixed in, it feels much more natural and fun!
Be careful when removing old tiles. The cement holding them might contain asbestos. Thanks for a great video :)
I love your pink duct tape! I like to do DIY myself, as does my sister, so when she separated from her husband & went to her own place I got her a huge tool box with a ton of good tools, and a roll of pink duct tape 😀
Omg! When you said maybe make doors in the shape of the current openings! That would be so awesome! Not only would it
Be making a personal touch on the house but it would be paying homage to the original build!
YES!! Please make the cabinets shaped like the timber frame!
Yes! I thought the same thing.
Power shower?? Great video. Well done Laura and Felix.
Thanks!! 👍😊
Old houses are full of surprises!
You're on hell of a lady Laura. Thanks God you are as smart and strong willed as you are. I know of several men who would have said "screw it, bring in the dozer". From the USA I find the interior architecture very interesting. I've never seen angled interior timber framing like that. Keep on smiling.
That's the cutest little lorry I've ever seen.
I would LOVE a 'haus meisterin' flatcap that would absolutely kill
It's a beautiful home you are making more beautiful, Laura.
Weiß nicht ob ich jemals ein so gut produziertes Abrissvideo gesehen habe. Respekt für die Arbeit vor und hinter der Kamera und weiterhin viel Schaffenskraft für beides!
Der absolute Knaller ist immer wieder dein schöner alter Multicar.
You were made for this house ... and this house was calling you! Best marriage ever!
It makes sense to me that they build in the downstairs shower when the owner became older and couldn't go upstairs anymore
the scene where youre scooping ruble and the camera goes out looks like something out of a movie
💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻 nice work!
Also, every time I see that beautiful front door, it makes me so happy 😊
Very satisfying video, seeing so much space opened up with the removal of those walls!
Keep up the great work!
The tie in the extension cords is something my grandfather taught me. Thanks for that memory! 🥰
Thanks for taking us on your house journey.
Ich liebe die Überraschungen hinter Wänden, wenn man sie einreißt. Hatte mal einen Kunden, da kam der Satz "Das war eine trockene Baustelle" zum Vorschein. Was hat der sich geschämt! Und wir wurden danach fürstlich bedient ;)
This is the house that just keeps on giving. You never know what you will find behind the wall. The shower pan would make a great dog shower.
That is an excellent idea!
You are such a brave and cool woman! I get tremendous enjoyment watching you just GO FOR IT! It is lots of fun to see you working on your old house and bringing it back to life!
Loving this project Laura. I totally agree that it was a strange decision to run the house electrical behind a shower and 4 interconnected for frames... Wow that's odd. Great job!
Not really odd considering the age of the home, going back over a hundred years is before most houses had indoor plumbing and electrical. So those are things that was probably added over the years and much of it long before standard rules were developed. Meaning a lot was improvised and had to work around converting existing spaces that weren't originally designed for them.
Much of the modern conveniences and standards we take for granted now were only available to the very rich from the late 1800's to early 1900's. So there was a lot of after market conversions and people had to be creative well into the mid 20th century.
People were also used to having more people live together under the same roof back then and thus privacy was more of a concern, which meant the homes were typically compartmentalized and very different from the open floor plans common today.
Also electrical _connections_ behind a shower are bad for sure, but sheathed cables, I wouldn't be too worried. There's a lot of insulation between the shower and the copper, even if the wall leaked.
Old reno's, always best to look for electrics with a tester b4 poking around with a metal crowbar. Preferred to hang my extension leads, less chance of tripping on them and when cutting or grinding less likely to cut thru the cord.
Awesome work! Keep letting the house guide and inspire you. Don't force it to be what it doesn't want to be. I think I heard the house sigh with relief when you removed the shower. I know I did !
The exposed beam mortise with locking dowel is so nice. Might be cool to keep it exposed. And I LUV you truck too.
I've been renovating a 1980s house in the UK over the last year or so, part time. I have an SDS drill that looks really like that one you use here, pretty heavy, mains powered thing but effective, I ended up having to use that to remove the 1980s coving from virtually every room in the house, last summer in 35°C heat, with the windows all closed so I didn't terrorize the neighbourhood too much as I was working mainly late at night after I had my 2 year old settled for the night (in a different house!). The sweat and the dust were unreal, it is the closest thing to hell I think I have experienced.
Thanks for the video, it's looking great!
What a role model you are!!!!! ❤️❤️❤️
my back is hurting watching Laura. more prying less tugging.
Enjoying this adventure. BTW, 42 is the answer to the Ultimate Question of Life, the Universe and Everything. Maybe the installer was a fan of Hitchhikers Guide.
Downstairs shower is so useful, especially as you get older. I'm sure she needed it, and you do what you must.
its useful but the electro lines right behind not good thing to scrap it and rebuild a downstairs bath without direct electricity access
@@cruelaz Probably used to be a closet or pantry and had to be made into a bathroom as the owner got older.
@@cruelazI didn't say it was well done! Just that it wasn't crazy to tuck a shower in there, where it fit.
I love this series. Being in the remodel trade in the US, the chances of me seeing a house such as this are very slim. I'm loving the experience and the chance to see something new.
I like the fact that you've opened up that complicated small space but if it had been me I would have removed the timbers that were around the doorframe and put the new beam all the way across thus eliminating that central column
I believe she said the space will be divided up into closet space from both sides? the door-frame column is just fine where it is for that
Yay! I am so happy to see a video this week of your home. We lived in an old home built in 1904. One room had 6 doors. Your channel is educational and entertaining. You are a fantastic worker that can do anything.
2:40 classic. Theres always cables or pipes right where you start, even if you dont expect them xD
Ach Laura... du bist einfach Vorbild :)
Dear Laura, I applaud your use of safety glasses, hearing and eye protection as well as a mask. I hope for your sake and your friends that are assisting and recording your progress that you are wearing masks more consistently. Too many noxious things can be released during demolition. PLEASE Protect your lungs! Remember that gravity is your friend (and the law). When adding vertical supports under header beams, square the tops and pound the post bottom towards the wall.
Wishing you, your team and furry kids a blessed week, gentle weather and restful evenings. Peace dear lady.
lolol @ 5:30 it becomes a Home Depot commercial! Loving this adventure.
I just discovered Laura and her old house project. What a refreshing positive and good humored personality. It’s interesting and joyful to share the experiences and pride she projects.
Glooooves Laura!! Gloves! My délicat hands hurt by looking at you. 😘
It's interesting to see the bare bones of your old house.
So cool ey das Projekt von Anfang an mitzuverfolgen!
omg i love the idea of cabinet doors and drawers shaped like the Fachwerk! That be so cool
I am not a good friend of water. Watching that bathroom disappear drew a big smile on me. ¡Pura Vida!
I love the idea of having the cabinet doors the shape of the fachwerk!!
I especially like the slow-motion sledgehammer shots....very satisfying.
The frame thing you made looks veeery satisfying!
Like the hall opened up, love demolition!
Thank you for making such a lovely video, Laura. This house series is my favorite content you've made because we get to see more of your personality and how you problem solve through the process. Love it!
Looking back to see how much was done. Starting again very soon it will go together well.
love the reveal of the original timber beams. They will look fabulous as part of the modernisation.
I'm glad to see your enthusiasm has not waned! Wish I could help you work.
I swear I can smell the dust through the screen!
I just love watching your videos even tho I have no idea of the making scene!
I love watching other women do home renovations as well! As the owner/caretaker of a home built in 1900, you show the labor of love to keep the essence of a home, and the care to make it more functional. Thank you so much for sharing this journey. ❤️ The 1970s was rough on old homes 😆
I love your house , the way you work, your creativity, your intelligence and sense of responsability. Your Irony and your laughter. All the best from Italy.
I'm very much enjoying your videos. How strong you are! Enjoy your healthy body and your journey. I will be 69 in a few months and wish I could still work like this! Viel Glück!
Demo is almost my favorite. It's SO DIRTY!!! But it's simple, and "clean" in that you can do it even while you've got a lot on your mind.
Demo >> drywalling >> rough wiring >> mudding/taping >> plumbing and insulating and vapor barriering is somewhere in there, too. :)
If I ever need to break out of a jail, I know who to call! The amount of rubble you took out was insane!
"Hey! I know! Lets turn this electrical closet into a shower!" because....Whaaaaaat?! What the hell were the previous owners thinking?lol Luckily you found it before you ran your saw or wrecking bar through a live cable! ⚡
As daunting as completely gutting an old house is, I love seeing how much joy you genuinely seem to have, even after finding these "surprises". Where someone else might get frustrated or discouraged, you just roll with it and look like you're having so much fun. Without sounding creepy, I'd just like to go have a beer with you. lol
Thanks for taking us along. Looking forward to the next instalment. All the best from Nova Scotia 🇨🇦
As a german electrician. While i would probably not run the cables like they did there's nothing wrong in how they did it. The cables are separated by the drywall so are technically in another room and the shower tub looked to be properly grounded which is not always done.
Awesome, A+ Laura! I love watching these.
My 3 year old boy demands to watch this video over an over again. I think it is really a very special video. Is there something like demolition art? If not you just founded it. Great shots, music and overall spirit. 🎨🔨🪚📽🎶
I have a wall constructed like that with the angled beam and it’s structural Supporting wall which was a surprise good job we didn’t pull it down Lol . It’s interesting uncovering so much so you can be sure of safety and security of the building and make it your own I’m looking forward to seeing the end results
Brava! You will have a beautiful home.
The construction of this house and your work remodeling it is so much fun to watch. I am learning a lot about how traditional houses in German differ so much from here in Canada. It is pretty awesome to see. I love the big chunky beams that are used as the main walls, they are so beautiful I wouldn't want to hide them in any way.
Are you researching the building code there while you are doing your renovations? One thing I noticed is that with all the haphazard upgrades done by the previous owner, it appears that they didn't look at the code or maybe the code is that different between here and there. In Canada, running electrical like that behind a shower would not really be allowed if it wasn't properly waterproofed. Also I noticed that there were junction boxes where wires were connected together embedded in the walls with no way to get to them. Here we can't conceal junction points like that, all junctions must be accessible for repair and safety.
I am glad you are making the house more modern while keeping the bones of the house and its history intact as well too. I am really enjoying the series and can't wait for the next installments.
Here around it is allowed to bury junction boxes, no problem. Also, the tiles and drywalling behind them are considered sufficient waterproofing.
@@lImbus924 But also remember the home is over 120 years old... It wasn't originally built with indoor plumbing and electrical, which means they were added later and most of it probably long before modern codes. Thus why it's so "improvised"...
Well hearing "probably load bearing" after she was half way through ripping the wall apart somewhat tells me that she isn't really looking into the building codes.
@@robynb.802 It's over 120 years old, which is long before they developed modern codes...
2:56 Props to the editor for that great edit.
The shower cabin door can be used in the garden as the cover for a hotbed. Or as a rain-cover for something small. Comes in handy. Tested.
These laminated MDF boards looked like they were still in a reasonably good condition. Might come in handy as shelves for a shelving system.
The demolition rubble (both, wall material and tiles) comes in handy as a free material for the hardened layer underneath patch-ways in the backyard and in the garden. Tested. :) Cheers. :)
Good job on demolishing the wall with a kick. :D And with the jackhammer. Nicely done.
Love your fearlessness with every project you take on. 💪👍🏻
I was super surprised to see all that electrical in a shower!
I would love if you used the original timber framing to create the cabinets. It would be unusually shaped, but would be such a unique feature of the house showing off it's "bones".
Watch those toes with the falling tiles onto trainers,another great video Laura
I also have an old house with SO MANY doors. I took some of them off the hinges so you don’t have to play the “which door do I open first?” game. I’d love to demo the worst of the weird door squares, but it would require rerouting the plumbing of the only full bathroom, which would be both super expensive and inconvenient when nothing else is wrong.
I spent my whole adult life doing this. I know why you're so happy. It is satisfying to create something or to re-create it to your ideas. Wish I could help. Well done.
You keep me motivated on my owns builds. Thanks!!!
I would put some cool funky glass in the shapes of that structure that’s left as a design element.
Make sure you take the chance to lay lots and lots of CAT8 ethernet cable. Where ever you plan to add one cable, add two instead. In a lot of areas in NRW, they are adding fiber. We just got 10gb connection in our village and i regret not adding enough LAN lines.
Plus make sure to add runs to the decke for POE access points ;)
Dang!! You are Awesome!!
Can't wait to see the house finished but, you do such good hard work, you are an inspiration to others!
Kudos to you!!😉
I see Laura does the dusting in her house like I do in mine……. With a shovel🤣🤣🤣🤣
On a serious note please be careful with those feet of yours when bricks are falling hate to see you injured .
I’m liking this series, wonna take my apartment apart too, only it’s not my house, 🤔
Always having fun.
Hank of hair inn the shower drain: THE LAST BITS OF LISE LOTTE!!
It’s nice they had full set of electrical wiring IN THE SHOWER