I didn’t know the history of the name of French drains. I always thought it had to do with the country of France. Thanks for the information. Good job guys, and your hard work will keep your stone cottage dry.
The shear amount of work that you take on and accomplish absolutely astounds me!!! You are amazing! Never in all my years have I seen a couple so lovingly in tune with each other!! Such a joy to watch! Blessings to you both!!❤❤
I am impressed with Victoria’s industriousness. She can and does use the same tools Ricky does. Ricky wears a hat to protect his bare head from the sun. Victoria must use sunscreen and hat to protect her fair skin on her face. I have had skin cancer four times already on my face and one big one on my back.
That’s three huge foundational projects done - the gutters on the roof, the awesome floor you laid, and now the French drain. So satisfying to watch your progress. Where the French drain ends do you think that would be a good spot to plant some pretty perennials? Seems like they’d get that extra water and. Grow very low maintence. When do you think you’ll actually be finishing enough to move in?
The dogs look happy in the Sunshine. Poppy looks like a teddy bear! Both beautiful. My back ached watching you two hand dig the french drain. Glad the damp is in control. One step closer to a cozy house
Good morning Ricky & Victoria. I am still in Clearwater Beach Fl. It’s so nice to be on the beach everyday as I walk outside. You are both such kind hardworking people. I hope you can eventually get a tractor to help. I grew up on a 100 acre farm we grew all our own meat & produce. The tractor was paramount 🙏🙏🙏Blessings
Nice to see you both enjoying the January sunshine in Portugal, lucky you! You work so well together, definitely 2 big jobs ticked off. Look forward to your next update, as ever.
Hi Victoria and Ricky. Good job on the French drain and shifting all those stones. The floors in the little house looks great and the weather there looks amazing while we are freezing over here in the UK lol. Xxx
Hi guys, I bet you won’t be sorry to see the back of that cement mixer Victoria. Great idea with the auger for breaking up the soil. Great French drain. Well done. Another thing off the list. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼❤️❤️❤️❤️
Couple questions… I know it’s not a race but how long have you been working on the tiny house (videos say 1 yr but real time ?) Does Victoria still have her remote job, as she’s always working on site and early on she was remote working. You two are the hardest, most precise workers on UA-cam! I feel the tiny house being inhabited very soon 🎉
We’ve been working on it over a year now. The videos are in real time 😊 We do the renovation & make the videos in our spare time which is why sometimes it’ll be 2 or 3 weeks between videos!😂
We had a problem with damp around our cottage so we cleared a walk way strip all the way around or as needed and put paving slabs up the wall all around where needed and cemented the wall to slab to stop water ingress all this done water didn’t stay near the house walls drained over the slab edge into the ground keeping the water away from the house no damp ever since,great videos watch everyone..
Great job guys! The only suggestion I have is to not lay soil directly over the gravel. Over time the soil will percolate through the gravel, not ideal. Also, to add an extra level of protection, lay some strong plastic long the ground up against the side of the house and sloping out a foot or two so water can move away from the house. I would lay some cloth over the gravel then the plastic over the cloth, then back fill with soil. Love your channel!!!
I was interested to hear the etymology of "French drain" and wondered what it was called in French... It seems they just ignored the fact that it was popularized by a guy named French, since it is called "drain français" here in France! Just a straight translation of the word that gives the credit to the country, rather than the man 😂 To be fair, Wikipedia says the concept "may have been invented in France." I suspect the history is a bit murky by now! As soon as I heard Ricky say that the augur drill would make it easier on the body... I rolled my eyes and said, "Are you kidding?" Those things are heavy and awkward! 🤣
With all the manual labor, you folks must be among the fittest people in the country- no need for diets, gym routines, etc. Your work is not only excellent, it is inspirational. Carry on!
Wow folks!! Great progress this week. Find time to recharge your batteries now, maybe a few drinks and nibbles, you’ve certainly earned it. Loved this week’s episode.
Your renovation is really motoring forwards now. Very satisfying for you to have completed 2 BIG jobs rather than all the little ones that don't show but have to be done. You will be living in that tiny house soon x well done!
Everything you do comes out so neatly done. Watching the trench being filled with the gravel and then the fabric being folded over and then the gravel on the top was very satisfying to my quirky ways!
Ricky & Victoria, awesome job on the french drain. I had to do one about 20 years ago. All by myself! It's hard work, but it saved my lawn from being flooded by my neighbor every week. Wishing you a strong 2025!🎉🎉
Really well done! You're both really ticking along. Your guests are really going to enjoy having a place of their own! I enjoyed this one so much and wait to see the next post! Thank you so much for sharing your work and fun time together.
Yay! Great job! Well thought out & executed!!! I’m so excited for the dry floors of the tiny house!! Congratulations on excellent progress! Thanks for sharing!
Hi to you. How lovely to see the sunshine where you. I think the UK sun has run off to where you are 😅 You always put in such hard graft and give every project 100% effort - well done. How do you find time to relax? I look forward to your next video x
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I didn’t know the history of the name of French drains.
I always thought it had to do with the country of France.
Thanks for the information.
Good job guys, and your hard work will keep your stone cottage dry.
The shear amount of work that you take on and accomplish absolutely astounds me!!! You are amazing! Never in all my years have I seen a couple so lovingly in tune with each other!! Such a joy to watch!
Blessings to you both!!❤❤
Yes I feel the same about them, beautiful couple 👍😉🇨🇮☘️Eire
awww Marsha 🥹❤️
@@Marie-yx5ie😘
It’s great to watch you working together.
I love how thorough you are with the drain...you wrapped it up like a burrito! Plus, I LOVE Victoria's overalls :D
It’s so lovely to see how y’all work together. You just seem so happy with each other. Great progress.
I am impressed with Victoria’s industriousness. She can and does use the same tools Ricky does. Ricky wears a hat to protect his bare head from the sun. Victoria must use sunscreen and hat to protect her fair skin on her face. I have had skin cancer four times already on my face and one big one on my back.
Thanks Marion 😊
That’s three huge foundational projects done - the gutters on the roof, the awesome floor you laid, and now the French drain. So satisfying to watch your progress. Where the French drain ends do you think that would be a good spot to plant some pretty perennials? Seems like they’d get that extra water and. Grow very low maintence. When do you think you’ll actually be finishing enough to move in?
I enjoy your videos and admire that you don’t cut corners. Good job😊
The dogs look happy in the Sunshine. Poppy looks like a teddy bear! Both beautiful. My back ached watching you two hand dig the french drain. Glad the damp is in control. One step closer to a cozy house
They both LOVE the sun!
Good morning Ricky & Victoria. I am still in Clearwater Beach Fl. It’s so nice to be on the beach everyday as I walk outside. You are both such kind hardworking people. I hope you can eventually get a tractor to help. I grew up on a 100 acre farm we grew all our own meat & produce. The tractor was paramount 🙏🙏🙏Blessings
Little second hand Kubota would be great
I can't even imagine a farm without a tractor. It boggles the mind!
We’re working on it Laura!😊
I love the way you work together and the loving way you talk to each other .
Woke up, got my morning tea and look what pop up on you tube. Love the videos 😊
You both amaze me as I watch not only your energy but willingness to do brand new projects! I'm rooting for you!
We appreciate you rooting for us!❤
Good job with the French drainage, great progress, well done you two👏👍🤗❤️
You two make such an amazing team. Great progress 🇨🇦❤️🇨🇦
Team work makes the dream work!😁
What a fantastic video. The value you have brought to your tiny home...wow!
Wow your soil is beautiful, makes me want to garden but I don’t have a garden. It’s good to see you both looking so well. x
Nice to see you both enjoying the January sunshine in Portugal, lucky you! You work so well together, definitely 2 big jobs ticked off. Look forward to your next update, as ever.
Hi Victoria and Ricky. Good job on the French drain and shifting all those stones. The floors in the little house looks great and the weather there looks amazing while we are freezing over here in the UK lol. Xxx
Congratulations on 110 000 subs❤👏👏👏👏🇨🇦
Job very well done. Hard work this one. But you have done it. Fantastic.
Thanks Elmarie!😊
It's so much fun looking out my window and seeing the snow, in the Smoky mountains of North Carolina, and seeing you in t-shirts!
You really have thought of everything in advance. Great job guys.
Hi guys, I bet you won’t be sorry to see the back of that cement mixer Victoria. Great idea with the auger for breaking up the soil. Great French drain. Well done. Another thing off the list. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼❤️❤️❤️❤️
Impressive work. And thanks for explaining how the drain works. Lovely as always to see your progress.
Did someone say PiPE ! 10/10 for effort You 2... What a trooper V is 100%
wow such hard work. You both look tired but energized at the same time
Couple questions… I know it’s not a race but how long have you been working on the tiny house (videos say 1 yr but real time ?) Does Victoria still have her remote job, as she’s always working on site and early on she was remote working. You two are the hardest, most precise workers on UA-cam! I feel the tiny house being inhabited very soon 🎉
Hmm...... maybe hold that feel......... this is a labour of a substantial amount of love.......!!
We’ve been working on it over a year now. The videos are in real time 😊 We do the renovation & make the videos in our spare time which is why sometimes it’ll be 2 or 3 weeks between videos!😂
Ricky you have a diamond wife Vicky who works so hard at every job
We had a problem with damp around our cottage so we cleared a walk way strip all the way around or as needed and put paving slabs up the wall all around where needed and cemented the wall to slab to stop water ingress all this done water didn’t stay near the house walls drained over the slab edge into the ground keeping the water away from the house no damp ever since,great videos watch everyone..
Qué divertidos sois. ❤❤ amo a tus perritos❤❤
Great job guys! The only suggestion I have is to not lay soil directly over the gravel. Over time the soil will percolate through the gravel, not ideal. Also, to add an extra level of protection, lay some strong plastic long the ground up against the side of the house and sloping out a foot or two so water can move away from the house. I would lay some cloth over the gravel then the plastic over the cloth, then back fill with soil.
Love your channel!!!
As they say, "Team work makes the dream work" and you are a wonderful team.
I was interested to hear the etymology of "French drain" and wondered what it was called in French... It seems they just ignored the fact that it was popularized by a guy named French, since it is called "drain français" here in France! Just a straight translation of the word that gives the credit to the country, rather than the man 😂 To be fair, Wikipedia says the concept "may have been invented in France." I suspect the history is a bit murky by now!
As soon as I heard Ricky say that the augur drill would make it easier on the body... I rolled my eyes and said, "Are you kidding?" Those things are heavy and awkward! 🤣
This tiny house is so well built it will be as iconic as the pyramids
😂
I just love watching you two work together. Cutest couple ever!
Great job
I’m sure it will work
You know what you are doing 👍
Your videos are becoming so vibrant and full. It is impressive to see how far you have come.
Love your spirit of adventure and discovery.
Thanks Tom!
Great work you two ❤
I love your video's😊
Victoria, I’m loving those overalls you’re wearing. May I ask the brand? Love you guys! 😊
With all the manual labor, you folks must be among the fittest people in the country- no need for diets, gym routines, etc.
Your work is not only excellent, it is inspirational. Carry on!
Wow folks!! Great progress this week. Find time to recharge your batteries now, maybe a few drinks and nibbles, you’ve certainly earned it. Loved this week’s episode.
Your renovation is really motoring forwards now. Very satisfying for you to have completed 2 BIG jobs rather than all the little ones that don't show but have to be done. You will be living in that tiny house soon x well done!
It’s always satisfying ticking a big job off the list!
Have a great week
You don't know how much I am enjoying this and you are doing a great job. I think you both. I'm in Georgia United States, God bless both of you 🙏❤🌹
Thanks Dorene! It makes us both very happy to hear you’re enjoying the videos!🥰
very nice work. weather looks good. so beautiful where you are.
Everything you do comes out so neatly done. Watching the trench being filled with the gravel and then the fabric being folded over and then the gravel on the top was very satisfying to my quirky ways!
Those with quirky ways = our people!😂
Can you imagine if the old-timers had UA-cam? These properties would be indestructible...🤣❤ Cheers guys!
Great Job! Have a wonderful week.
The way you have handled this “French drain” you could become industrial tailors! Another great job!
Great job! Keep chipping away at it and we'll cheer you on 😉
Using the auger. Brilliant!!!
Ricky & Victoria, awesome job on the french drain. I had to do one about 20 years ago. All by myself! It's hard work, but it saved my lawn from being flooded by my neighbor every week.
Wishing you a strong 2025!🎉🎉
You are champions Job well done
Really well done! You're both really ticking along. Your guests are really going to enjoy having a place of their own! I enjoyed this one so much and wait to see the next post! Thank you so much for sharing your work and fun time together.
Wonderful job.. So much work every time I think the hard part is over you surprised me with something even more.
Well done, you two!!
Nice work!
Well done guys 🎉
Great job things are coming along nicely
You both deserve a good life ,because you work hard and correctly in everything you do. Take care 🤗
Loving your attention to detail, it's all the little things that you do that will make the difference in the end.
Que mimo deram a essa casinha!...nice Job😊
Great job guys, well done 👍 we had a good laugh at all the innuendo.
Thank you for sharing.
Take care and stay safe.😊
Fantastic job!
Amazing job. You two are my favorite couple to watch. Love your personalities, I am always excited when I see another video.
Yay! Great job! Well thought out & executed!!! I’m so excited for the dry floors of the tiny house!! Congratulations on excellent progress! Thanks for sharing!
Keep laughing and having fun. 😊
Hello to you two😍😍 Well done, finally the ground work is done👍👍I congratulate you...certainly deserved a well earned short break💖💖🙏🙏
AMAZING JOB YOU TWO.....WELL DONE!!!!!! It's SOOOOOO enjoyable to watch your channel! Thankyou!!!
The look of the dog in the beginning of the video is like....what are you up to now???
That's alot of work! You make a great team.😊
Another awesome job done! 🧡
Lovely soil so close to the house...herb garden here we come😂😂😂
What a job!! Thank heavens you have each other to get it done!!
Agree. Your doin good kids. Lol. Had a great Sunday Victoria and Rickey. God bless.
You guys are absolutely incredible. Love watching your posts. Cheers,
Boa tarde Victoria e Ricky adorei este vidio fizeram um magnifico trabalho parabens .
Thank you very much❤❤
God bless you both 🙏🏼 👍👍
Thanks Ricky& Victoria for another interesting and entertaining video, greetings your fan in South Africa.
Great job guys you are making great progress .
You 2 are realy amazing! Your videos are a light on a boring Sunday afternoon, thanks 😊
You guys are such an awesome team. Cannot wait to see more episodes!
All those metres of fabric should really protect the drain. ❤
Excellent work team, well done. 😊
Good progress with the drainage system. 👏👏
Love the humor in your videos 🙂It makes my day ! 🙂
Great work and great video❤
I'm glad you know what you're doing
That is a great job well done to you both.⭐️⭐️👋👋
Hi to you. How lovely to see the sunshine where you.
I think the UK sun has run off to where you are 😅
You always put in such hard graft and give every project 100% effort - well done.
How do you find time to relax?
I look forward to your next video x
You guys are hard workers, great job.
Way to go guys! Great job. Have a slight rest now.
i still have to do this around my french cottage.. nicely done!
Love what you guys are doing - great work, great vids!
You are the champions! We have French drains and I'm sure they are not as multi-layered a burrito as yours are.
I love your videos because ya’ll do each project correctly! Thank you for sharing!
That was a great idea to use the auger to break up the soil!
Love what you are doing with your place.
Well done guys 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 I’m really impressed 💙💕
Looks good