Renovating Neglected Country House in Scotland - Creating a Homestead from a field!
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- Опубліковано 4 сер 2023
- We start a new project inside our farmhouse, but things don't get off to a good start! Join us at our Scottish Homestead to see if the day improves and what our exciting new plans are in our farmhouse renovation!
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What is fly tipping, please? 😊
I hope you reconsider the skylight idea, I have a pitched roof as well, and had a similar notion to bring in more light. The following winter I discovered that the cold and ice played hell with the window seals after a winter of troublesome leaks, the next spring found out the water damage meant the trusses had to be replaced and a new roof put on. $30,000 later, I wish I had just bought LED lights. Good luck with the new workspace!
Good luck with the room renovation
Lots of hard work but it’s going to be great
I always wanted a craft room
I paint
Do stained glass
Pottery
Macrame
Bead work
Make jewelry
See
Glass garden crafts
And thrift finds makeovers
@@MatterMeetsAntimatter Fly tipping is when you dump rubbish ( trash) illegally, usually somewhere in the countryside.
@@highlandjournalart654 Thank you for the explanation! Unfortunately, that seems prevalent no matter where you live in America also. We call it “dumping”. Best wishes! ✨✨✨
After watching you lovely ladies kick tires for 5 minutes… my soul is replenished. Love that you let us into your lives. Makes me admire you even more to watch you solve your problems. Going outside to kick some tires now for fun!
Haha! Definitely give it a go 😄🛞
I'm so sorry for the rough start.
The vision for the studio is fantastic.
I'll be loyal to watching the journey.
Great idea to start this new channel.
You two are so resourceful and incredibly inspiring. Looking forward to seeing the room progress.
You people are inspiring me to get off my butt and get some stuff done , I love how independent and smart , brave you both are🥰❤️
I vote for sanding the floor and polyurethaning it. It would be gorgeous
I agree 100%! You can get chair pads to keep things from falling through the cracks.
I wouldn't refinish the French style desk either. You can't get that anymore.
Also, save the rollers from the cabinet you took apart and use the pieces for shelves.
Do you have access to a table saw because you could cut your slats from bed frame and from desk you dismantled to create more shelves to store your crafting stuffs. just a suggestion really but repurposing is what you do isn't it 😊 also with mirror you could use it as backing for your shelves so you can locate items on back of shelves when hunting for that perfect piece. frame mirror and then attach it on back!
Yes! It would be fantastic!
Yes, exactly.😊
No poly. It scratches and look awful in no time Natural products only to restore your old home
For your lovely renovation. Everything you touch becomes beautiful!
Thank you so much - that will help a lot! xx
A few years ago
A local road was devloping a significant pothole, someone used spray paint florescent in a color . In less than a week the pothole was magically repaired.
I was a school girl in the 70’s, in America. Our teacher told us “we are switching to the metric system!” We got a lesson on the metric system, and never really heard about it again.
I just wanted to stop in and tell you how much my mother and I enjoy this new channel of yours! We are both makers, and we love anything to do with treasure hunting, upcycling, assemblage, or repurposing found objects, so your mudlarking channel has been a favorite of ours for a while now. But we also have a keen interest in home improvement, gardening, sustainable practices, animals and nature, and of course, your beautiful Scotland, (we live in Florida) and so we were thrilled when you started this channel! We really enjoy sharing in your adventures as you settle into your magical Scottish homestead, and we love how you work so well together! You somehow manage to make even the most mundane projects look enjoyable, and we've thoroughly enjoyed every single video, from the assembly of the peackock shelter and the changing of the tire, to the hatching of the schwoos and the cultivation of your amazing wildflower patch. (and we can't wait to see the wysteria over your door come into bloom!)
You're living the life most of us dream of, but for one reason or another, haven't been able to achieve, so we turn to channels like this for inspiration and motivation. So,thank you for taking us along for the ride and letting us live vicariously through you! You're both just lovely, and we are rooting for you every step of the way!
P.S. I just watched your video about the felled horse chestnut tree, and heard you mention something about the two feuding families that once lived on the bordering properties. My maternal grandfather was an Armstrong, and we've traced his lineage back to Scotland. So, who knows? It may have been my ancestors who once lived on that property! 🙂
You two work so well together! Can’t wait to see your new craft room. Could you explain more about your house’s history? Such as is it a family house? How long you have lived there and does anyone else live with you? Thanks for letting us see more about you!
The first thing I noticed was the lack of light, and upright wall space. I would suggest 'tract' lighting with moveable light heads, so you can always have a light directly above you.
That roof line is too shallow to get into it to run electrical wires for lights. The tract lighting system is a long 'tube' so the wire can be connected from a wall. The actual light heads can be on a Goose Neck support, so they bend any direction you want. That would be the least expensive, labor wise, for getting light into that room. IF you have that style of light fixture on that side of the pond.
The Main Light fixture, again, I would opt for a multi bulb round modern chandlier style fixture; the more light bulbs you have in that room, the better the light.
Talk with paint expert for options that will reflect the most light around that room. Bright white in a high gloss comes to mind, but with this plaster, that can affect what you put on that surface.
Tables/ work surfaces need to be on the long 'half wall,' with the tract light above. That will give you plenty of space for many different types of projects and work spaces. Look at garage tool storage ideas that hang on the walls, to utilize the space on the wall above the tables... that will help keep the table tops uncluttered.
The corner of the shorter half wall is way too dark for working. THAT is where you store supplies and where I would put your repurposed shelving from the bed. Again a tract lighting system on that slanted roof with goose necks light bulb heads to direct the light where you need it. Tall Storage on the wall across from the window.
Alex, my humblest aplogies, but you do NOT want a work space under that window. That puts light IN your face and makes it harder for your eyes to focus ON the project in front of you, because that project would be in shadow. Ask me how I know this...lol.
I would reupholster that that two seat couch and put THAT under the window. That will give you a place to sit and inspect your work under natural light, because the light will come from behind you. You can also put your knees on the couch and look out the window. You need a comfy place to sit for breaks, afternoon tea in the work room, to help keep your brain fresh and rest your hands, shoulders, neck, arms and back.
The French Desk, I would put that in front of the two seat couch as an Inspection, planning and Sketching Area, and place for afternoon tea. This will give you a very comfy and stylish seating area that will catch the eye when you enter the room. The utilitarian purposes of the room of the room, are to the sides almost out of sight.
The floor I would sand it down and put a natural oil finish on it. I would add a cheap, solid color room rug under the work table to catch the pieces that fall, and protect the floor.
The Gaming chair- just sell it. It can be readjusted to sit up straight, and if you find it comfortable; make a chair slip cover to hide the racing theme.
Thank you, ladies for sharing your journey with us.
I agree with everything you described. There's no substitute for life experience, eh? 🤣🤣 If the loveseat is too low, leg extenders could be added to raise it. Also, it can be surprising how much a thorough vacuuming and upholstery shampooing can renew an old piece of furniture. 😁 Best of luck, Gail & Alex. I'm sending you tons of energy and intestinal fortitude through the ether. 😂😍😘🤗💖👍👋
@@noraleestone2859 Thank you for the kind words.
It's been my experience, if you are ready to throw something in the trash; you must strip it and completely change the look. Otherwise, you wil always doubt you choice to keep it. And it might be cheaper, to simply replace that piece. I would still put a comfy seating and the desk in front of the window.
I come from a family of tradesmen in the US. My grandfather was a carpenter; his brother was a plumber. My spouse studied carpentry, and their father was an electrician. Consequentially, I've learned from many people's experience. Well, and my own hand work business.
Well you ladies have shown that you are up to pretty much any task. Good on you! That is going to make a great craft room. 👍🏻
Send your council the receipt for the new wheel and tyre, along with a pic of the pothole. They’ll pay.
Although you are doing what we have all done in the past and forgotten about, watching this video has a lovely homely feel about it. The music clearly helps with that feeling, but more than that it's your relationship with each other that makes the mundane so very special.
We can't tell you what kicking the tires is all about. You ladies have your secrets we have ours 😂😂
Haha, I guess we’ll have to keep on wondering 😄
Wow what a great video, and your farm is such a great space for artists! But as a single Canadian female artist I know what a financial/physical struggle it can be just to make the space fit your needs. Keep going you guys, you rock! ♥
Hello ladies! I'm dying to tell you my secret for getting things done - which my kids think is hilarious but it works for me. I'm a senior now so as you can guess I have a few aches and pains. When I need to get busy I don my "supersuit" which consists of overalls ,gloves, ugly shoes and most importantly, knee pads . You will be surprised how much more you can do because you will get on your knees more (rather than bending) and your grip is much better with gloves! I look pretty funny but it really works mentally as well to get you more prepared to do the dirty work. Just felt like passing this along because my supersuit is really super haha!
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We need a super suit! 😄
@@TheLostTowerDiaries It will give you super powers you didn't know you had!
You girls are hard workers! I'll be with you while you transform this spacious room into a great craft room! So nice to see that you two have the confidence to do what needs to be done and do what you want to do!
It’s funny how many words and phrases you ladies use that I haven’t heard before 😊❤ I love seeing how similar yet different your beautiful country is from what I have lived. I must say, your vacuum is ADORABLE ❤ I love it! I would love to see a wood floor refinish but I think you ladies are right about linoleum, it would be much easier to keep clean with all of your craft projects. I am an artist and I am constantly making messes! Paint, fabric, wood working, mosaics, pottery, murals,…. Plus I build furniture. I would choose tiled/linoleum floors as well.
The hoover is called a Henry Hoover very popular in Britain
Hi Gail and Alex, l would like to donate these modern radiators with timers and thermostats, and have a low energy usage, if you would like them for your home, please let me know, and how we can get in touch with one another. You make my nights very happy watching whatever you are doing, loving all your sites. Xx 😊😊
How exciting to see this lovely light room take shape ! To have a dedicated space for all your wonderful crafting will be amazing 🙏 can’t wait for the next chapter. The puddy marks on the desk are enchanting and the Shwoo mirror story is magical . 🙏 and well done for changing that wheel 🛞
Hi Gail and Alex, l couldn't believe it when you mentioned that you needed some electric radiators, l have 5 modern ones that need a new home, let me know if you would details about them.
Righty Tighty and Lefty Losey... that's how you remember the correct way to turn🤗💖✨
I love the wood floor so much. So happy this is under the carpet. I second the suggestion to sand and varnish - if not too much trouble. Sanding can be difficult and time consuming. If you decide, I hope the sanded/varnished wood floors are worth the effort
I really can’t say enough wonderful things about this new channel as well as your Mudlarking channel…. Thank you for sharing. 💗🦚💗🌸💕🦚
What a lovely room! The floor is wonderful! You've got a fantastic workshop space. I think many of your fans would agree getting your workshop in order is paramount to other things like bedrooms and bathrooms. Looking forward to your progress, and yeah, that hospital door absolutely has to go!
I admire your tenacity in situations that I would be sitting in a heap and crying over....lol.
Kick the tires only for dual wheel setups, like trucks. If one has air and the other is low you may not see it, so you kick them and compare the bounce, so to speak.
Ouch! What a horrid thing to happen! Looks like you may need a new rim as well as tire😔 It will be lovely to have a craft room! And with a nice view! Looking forward to seeing the changes!💗
Such a wonderful big old house! I like the 1930s doors to be fair... It's a shame that nothing is made to be recycled these days. Mattresses and sofas are just synthetic materials and it really does make me feel ill binning stuff for that reason 😑 Here is a top tip though, for the upright supports for storage racks and shelves, those flat packed chip board furniture pieces are great cut down and, painted and reused, with the proper wood for the shelves. That room will be brilliant ladies! Cats are always so dramatic 😂
I love you two strong women! You're a credit to our gender. ❤
Well done !! I do hope the Council pays for your tire🤬The Craft room is going to be awesome! Brake the couch apart and toss it out the window then burn it. Thank you Ladies for sharing 💜 🐈⬛
@pennyhoward3438 Burning furniture releases toxins into the air
The council will not reimburse for the tyre.
Love that you filmed how to change a tire. I’ve never had to do that and hopefully never will, but it’s good to watch and see. Also, you’re doing a great job on that room. I would just put some kind of varnish or polyurethane and keep it natural on that floor. Great job!
My boy kitty came in the room looking around when he heard your kitty cry😅
Yay for re-discovered wood floor beauty. As a child, I always heard the ghosts at night walk on a wooden floor even though the floors were carpeted( over wooden floors ) . !! I grew up in a haunted house , ...but grew to appreciate a complex world in the here and now. Have you ever experienced hauntings from the past ??
We laughed out loud at the tyre kicking …. I can see mick doing that lol . Love this new channel x
lol, when you come up, you can help! xx
Enjoy the journey as you makeover the room to your dream craft room. It will be so wonderful when done. 💐♥️🇬🇧♥️🇺🇸
Put your hazard triangle out and you're car hood up and they should then realise that you're not fly tipping
Next you’ll be flipping houses! 😂There is nothing you two cannot do! Tip: Get yourself a cheater bar for leverage-a piece of pipe that fits over the (too short) wrench. My dad gave me one when I got my first car. It’s invaluable in a pinch. Looking forward to more room progress! ❤ from Michigan, USA
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I would sand and varnish the floor, you have nice wood boards.
What a disaster to the car tire. I hope they fix that pot hole in the road before another car's tire gets wrecked. What a job in removing carpet from room. Can't wait to see how it all goes.
Paint it white, use plywood to go across several pieces of furniture for a big work surface, Use drawers, trunks,boxes, for storage. Get some light and an electric heater it will be cozy.
When I was a child we lived in Uganda and when we went on holiday or any long cross country journey, if we got stuck in the middle of nowhere a man always seemed to appear out of nowhere and help change a tyre or pump one up. They always checked the air pressure by kicking the tyre and when we finally got to a garage and checked they were always spot on.
TY! for not leaving the kitty outside 🐱❣
like the kicking and rekicking the tire !! YEAH, GIRL POWER! LOL
Alex now you know how to change a tire. You get the next one. Gail I taught my daughter's how to do that with their new cars they got when they turned sweet 16. And how to check the fluids an fill them.
You made a good start. You fixed your own tire. You are capable women. It will be fun to see how you put it together.❣
Surprisingly satisfying just watching someone else working. My wife has 'Crafting Room Envy' , especially as hers is about a quarter the size of yours, but we are both excited to see how your project develops. From experience I am sorry to say that you will have absolutely no success trying to get any financial return from your Local Council regarding your wheel, I found that if they are able to show that they have a system of checking the roads in place you have no hope. Even if they know that the pot hole was there 😪 I really enjoyed this video, thank you.
You two are such hard workers! Great idea for a craft room and glad you're going to paint the floor. Can't wait to see your studio done.
Your hard work is already praying off. I can't wait to watch the process and final reveal. I heard no whistling while you worked. Maybe on down the road. Love you ladies and birdies. TFS.
You two work so well and no how to do so many things and not afraid to try.I’d love to see the things you make thanks much for your videos. 😊❤
The tyre kicking scene was awesome, made me lol, which is exactly what I needed today, so thank you. Yes, why do men do that!! 🤣I am loving the room reno. Can't wait for the next instalment xx Teresa ❤🇦🇺
The floor looks so much better without the carpet! 😀
We use bits of mirror around the yard on tops of tables or chicken coupes to scare away the hawks
Another Great video girls, I really enjoyed it, and I couldnt stop laughing at you both doing the ceremonial kicking the car tire🤔😆😂🤣also love the floorboards and the way you said you hate the gaps between them especially when you drop things that get stuck between them, when you sand them you can keep the sawdust and mixed with resin to fill in the spaces then another quick sand before vanishing them, it is a thing people do as it stops draughts and dust buildup, just google how to fill in gaps between floorboards with sawdust? and there will be directions online or even on youtube, they do this in school halls, french chateaus, and obviously peoples homes, but I can not wait to see you both now fixing up this room it will look great as your craft space to work in❤👍🏼
Laughed out loud at the tyre kicking! So very true. 😄
Can't wait to watch the room take shape and see what it will become. Love the idea of the painted floors. Definitely hooked on this channel
On the wall where your bed headboard is it would be beautiful to put an old board along the wall and put above the board spongeware and use like tile i think would be lovely
I'm mighty impressed that you all changed that tire!!! And I've never heard the term " fly tipping".
Yes! What a great size for a craft room/art studio. I am about to move house and I am hoping for a room of similar size/dimension for myself as well. I am so excited for you and I love this new channel!
I would definitely send a letter to the council or perhaps you could go on their website where you could upload photos of the pot hole. We all pay enough road and council tax there is no way you should be out of pocket because they can’t mend potholes.
😹😹been there a few months back, but it was not a big pothole like that one, more like a small dip, but the difference is I did not get a simple flat but a total blow out it sounded like a blooming bomb going off, it ripped off the wheel arch and the corner of my rear bumper 😳😳😳and half the tyre was spread over the road the furthest part of my tyre was 10 metres away. I was on my way to a medical meeting, I rang them let them know I would not be making it, the worst part was I was exactly 11 minutes from the appointment 😹😹 the guys who put my brand new tyre on (yep brand new) would take 2 hours before they could get to me. So I walked down the road picking up all the rubber as it had to be sent back to the manufacture to find what happened as to why it blew out, when I found all of it and patched back while waiting for them to get to me to change the tyre over for me, I found no hole and the rim was in good shape.
If your wondering why I did not change it myself, well it was just 4 months before my 60th birthday and have to use a walking frame😹😹😹after I had collected all of my tyre parts I was surprised by the Doctor arriving so we could have our meeting 😹😹 the joys of living in the outback in a small community everyone helps everyone. So had my medical appointment on the side of the road😹😹while I was waiting for the tyre guys😹😹
They arrived an hour after the Dr left and I was able to drive home while they took the wheel and all the rubber to be sent away. It turned out to be a fault in the tyre so it was replaced at no cost thank goodness as 4WD tyres are expensive.
The floor should be done with polyurethane rather than paint. When my parents moved into this house the first thing they did was have all the carpet throughout the house removed, because if I visited as planed (before Mom got sick and passed away) I have allergies to old carpets and new ones overtime, the floorboards they found were very narrow as the house had been built in the 1950’s but the wood was gorges and so they had someone come in and sanded all of the floors in the house and put down two coats of polyurethane which Brough out the honey colour if the old Timbers and it looks fantastic. Because of the two coats put down it filled in 90% of the gaps and it’s stood up to the wear and tear over the past 15 years now. I have mats placed at the beds and in the kitchen, I use mats as they can be taken out every year and hosed down during the Aussie summers as they dry out with hours of being washed.
Your craft room will be great once finished, if you are putting back the loft ladder, look at the kind that comes down as a flight of stairs as this will make going up and down them a lot safer for you both, specially as your thinking of using as extra storage space.
Oh you have not seen huge potholes as yet believe me until you see the ones in our country. The good I can say about my country is, being out there changing a flat for sure someone is going stop and help. Got to love my people. I think the chair can be repurpose. Can't wait to see your craft room done.
Kicking the nuts or hitting with a rubber mallet always helps! I always carry a rubber mallet in the auto now.
I agree send the council your repair bill!!
Sorry but, I was cracking up at the tire escapade. We took off today for a Sat. adventure, mainly I wanted to go to a quilt shop for fabric and we were going to eat lunch at a very good buffet. 15 miles down the road, the tire pressure monitor went off, conveniently we were near a gas station so put air in the back drivers side tire and went on our way. Another 20 miles down the road, I had to use the rest-room, stopped and as I walked around the front of the truck, I heard a hissing sound, looked down big screw in the tire!!! So in 33 miles, 2 tires. We changed that one as it was visibly losing air. Found one tire place open 9 minutes away. Several hours later we finally got them fixed. Icing on the cake.....the first tire actually had a nail AND a screw in it. 3 punctures!! Well that day didn't go as planned. LOL
I am not sure how I found your you tube channel … I think it was the egg story … and I am so glad I did! Thank you for sharing your real life. There is beauty in all of it.
Keep up the good work, ladies! You will eventually get everything the way you want it!
In the morning before you get into your car you kick the tires to make sure they are not flat.
Back in the before-time, there were "hub caps".
When one changed a tyre, one could put the nuts into it until needed.
Ladies……… so funny when you were kicking the tire. Lol
That will make a great craft room. You live in a beautiful country your very blessed
New Art studio. Craft room nahh you are both artist and I need a studio. What u do is valuable and takes skill and experience. 🎉well done.
Carpet will always tear in a straight line when you pull on it
That carpet and insulation is excellent for controlling weeds
Old farm tip. Old carpet can be used for lining nesting boxes and coops to add protection in the winter time. Do not line the bottom but the ceiling and side can make for a much warmer and wind proof coziness. Also can be used inside of barns for the same reason.
If you put a large mirror in the opposite wall from the window, you’ll have twice the light.
Hope ypu followed up with your Council and shared the costs incured to your tire and rim.😊
You could use the wood from the dismantled bed to build other furniture. I am so pleased you were able to get the spare tyre on your car, well done.
Remember to re-tighten the Lug Nuts on your Wheel after a few Kilometers. Would not want your Tire to fly off when heading down the Road.
Can’t wait to see this room finished. I’m sure is will be a terrific place to craft.
I'm for sending the council the bill.
A proper studio is a must. Looking forward to seeing the room in working order!
i kicked over the footstool trying to help with the tire...no help what so ever thank you
I hit a Pot hole (here in Hawaii), SO huge that it broke the front Axle of my Truck!( thats a huge pot hole to do THAT)! Excellent job with the Tire/ Doughnut! I heard that Pot holes are SO vast in other countries that they plant small trees in them( because their government won't repair them). The Counsel should pay for your Tire & Wheel.👍
I learned one thing having had a flat on my truck. Always carry a 4 way long wrench and regular jack. Changing a tire is much easier with these 2 items.
Watching y'all take out that carpet brought back bad memories from my house flipping days. I alway felt grungy afterwards.
That first 10 minutes, with the tire was wonderful.
I will continue to watch.
Should have left the carpet until after you had painted. It would have protected the floor from paint drips x
You can poke twine in the floor cracks with a putty knife, and varnish over the whole thing. That’ll stop your little bits from falling through…
Hi girls great house, just saw the bare plaster remember you need to seal it before painting. Xx
Carry a length of steel tube in your car to help with your wheel changing. Just slip it over the wheel brace to give you extra leverage.
Apologies if this has already been said.
I've removed carpets in many of the houses I've lived in. It's always been a major ordeal! Well worth it! Good luck with your renovations!
I really like this channel and look forward to all the new work you are doing in your beautiful home. Thank you for sharing.
So sorry for you little whoopsie but it is refreshing to see two women who know how to change a tire. I am always shocked by the number of women who do not know the basics. Great video.
Changing tires, carpet pulling & cutting … it will be an amazing craft room! We’ll done! ❤
When they kick the tire they are checking to see if the tire moves any at all like possible tie rod end problems or upper or lower ball joints problems if those are bad the tire will wobble even sitting on the ground like that
The flooring is really just a sub floor for the carpet. It would look great painted.
Bad luck with the tyre..I had to laugh about the wheel kicking😂 its true👍so looking forward to seeing how your craft room looks when done😊
Glad you managed to change the wheel okay. Potholes everywhere! What a nightmare and worse when filled with water because you've no idea just how deep they are.
You two are hard workers. I doubt there's many things you can't do when you put your minds to it.
Thank you for sharing your renovation journey as well as the mudlarking and crafts. Great stuff.
Use the wood in the building of anything! Maybe make a box of wood pallets wire them together Compost box !. but save the wood !