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You’re too hard on yourself George - you have: purchased the house, designed the renovation, made a clip of the renovations that had millions of views, you painted it and furnished it. This is a huge input and you should be proud. You have ‘created’ a beautiful home that wasn’t there before - you have created magic!
Don't sell yourself short, you have a terrific design sense and your vision is what carried the project through. Renovation is notoriously time-consuming and costly yet look what you accomplished! Bravo to you! I really like your videos so much and your cat as well. Cheers~
I dont see he is selling himself short, this is called auto constructive criticism, when some one is capeable of listening and doing auto criticism those people are the ones that are successfull in general. because they evolve and are capeable to get better and better instead just saying oh I did a terrific job . He is on the correct path just learning and looking at what he can become better at.
We renovated an old 1950s cottage on a lake that was rotting away. The husband took it down to the studs, replaced every rotted piece and we filmed nothing. I really didn't help in the building process but was cook, cleaner and gopher. We watched tons of videos to see what other people did, most were long, chatty and poorly filmed and I found I had zero tolerance and no time for that. That is your skill set my friend, quality film. At the end of the day you just want a place to live and quickly. If you want to put in a window, there are contractors who film it and they are to the point so it saves you time. I know what you mean that you should have filmed more but your videos are fantastic, quality and enjoyable and I would watch them if you just walked around your backyard and talked because of your style.
I’m really obsessed with the whole tiny house movement and tbh it’s been for a while now. I’m not lying to you when I say your video of renovating your place was the best for me. The only video I recall watching multiple time and genuinely enjoying the whole process. It being your first was crazy as well because you did so well and you should be proud of yourself.
Learning process young man. You're above and beyond the normal already. Keep sharing your great videos. Don't beat yourself down life does that enough for you already. Look at it as the improvement process for the next build or buy. Or renovation. I love your tiny house. We've all falling down steps. It does kind of take a shine off your humanity. Take er easy. Take it easy.
I did the splits down an entire staircase that was carpeted. The culprit were the socks. So I learned my lesson the hard way, as did you. I also made the same mistake of painting rooms (during the winter) without opening windows. I think you have done a great job on your home. Experience is the best teacher. You’ve learned a lot.
MASKING TAPE TIP: Paint the same colour that is behind the masking tape (example white) which fill and seal the edge of the masking tape, then paint your chosen colour (example grey), and when you peel it off, it will give a crisp clean edge. Hope this make sense 👍😊
I grew up in a small house with very steep stairs that were carpeted and we still regularly slipped and fell down. Socks + carpet = slippery. My dad has since renovated the stairs to have wider steps and less steep, which works pretty well. He's 74 and hasn't fallen off since (thankfully). Don't give up hope 💜
The good thing is, you can redo some of the regrets quite easily. So maybe we can see a video of you changing out the outdoor light to motion detecting ones. Repainting the dodgy lines etc. Would be interesting to see the little projects.
My favorite trick for cleaning up such lines is to score the corner with the edge of a notched trowel before painting. Whether guiding a brush or using masking tape, that little gap crated by the groove scored by the trowel makes it much easier to keep the paint on the proper side of the line.
My husband and I, when we were just kids of 25, decided to build a tiny house (725 sq. ft.). My husband had six months experience building porches for mobile homes and I had no experience other than watching my parents build their house. We got a book and started the build. We made some mistakes for sure but we had my parents as consultants and a good building inspector who set us straight on a few things. In the final analysis, the building inspector said our house was crafted so far above the standards expected that he would be happy to use it as an example for contractors. You can do anything by trying.
thank you for breaking it down!!We'll have regrets for things we did not participate in...Investment should always be on any creative man's heart for success in life.
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For the outdoor lights. Just buy photocell lightbulbs and leave the light switch on. They will automatically turn on when its dark enough and off when its light. Hope that helps a little!
Hope your tailbone feels better soon. In our house we have carpet treads that stick to each step, so instead of a carpet runner that goes down the whole staircase each step is separate. They are stuck down with 2 strips of double sided carpet tape and cover the top and front edge of the steps. You can buy them or make your own by cutting a piece of carpet to fit.
anti-slip adhesive tape is working really good to not fall down the stairs. I was buying the "glow in the dark" one because it is light, but the dirt goes in there and now it looks dirty, so now I would by the black one. Im glad that you are talking about that, because it is really dangerous and people should know that wearing socks on slippy stairs could kill you.
He needs to think about the motion sensor.. Near to the road, it will be going off when anyone goes past, and animals can set them off all night. From one who knows!
I really like this video, your are humble and present yourself honestly, however you can be really proud of what you achieved here, even if you wished you could have done more by yourself. The result is absolutly brilliant. You literally transformed what as before a shack into a cosy and lovely place. Ignore the regrets, these are lessons and admire here what has been done, because you had a dream and you put your energy into it to make it become true. UA-cam needs more videos from people like you. Cheers from Switzerland.
Also, cheers from New England (USA). I, too, bought and renovated a Victorian abandoned house. Fortunately, I was able to do a good bit of the work myself, as I grew up in a family, where my father was a skilled carpenter. As a kid, I was expected to help with his building projects; and I have to confess, I often hated it. BUT, when I came to the renovation of my own house, years later, I was suddenly very thankful for the hours spent and the experience gained from being my father's helper. I love your videos and the updates on all you've accomplished with your tiny old house. THANKS!!!
I think everyone learns something when they buy their first house. Considering the state of that building before you started I think it turned out great. You can always repaint and add carpet to your stairs and such --keep making little improvements and you discover things you dislike.
I think that you did a wonderful job regardless if you had a heavy hand in it or not. I do really think you should become the next prime minister and take your skills of turning what looks like an old stable that is falling apart and restoring it, and use those skill to restore the rest of England.
Hands on work is really satisfying when you accomplish a job yourself. It also gives you the feeling of having real sweat equity in the home. A nice sense of pride.
There is a clear finish you can apply to your stairs to makes it feel a little rougher and will provide some grip -- it has like a sandy finish. (You can fall down on a runner too, especially as it wears down.)
Hope you're recovering well, tail bone injuries are nasty! I have none of the relevant skills either, but when I was moving in to a newly built apartment I did all the flooring with my father. He's a much more well rounded, "Jack of all trades" type but also pretty stubborn in his ways and not much of a teacher lol I know laying floors is hardly a big deal, but I did feel a great sense of accomplishment after we had gotten it all done. I also felt an even bigger sadness leaving it behind for the next tenant when we had to move haha Enjoying the videos a lot George, you've got a really nice style to your editing and it always feels so cosy. Much love from Ireland !
@@nate6511 yes they are so useful if you want the wood effect but not the broken coccyx You can get dots, blobs and strips. I would suggest a strip right by the edge and a couple of rows of dots on the stair 🤗
Oh my George! Do hope you are feeling all better by now! As far as the stair carpeting = it's called "Live and Learn', I suppose you just had to learn the hard way! Of course, your entire tiny home build was one big "live and learn" experience! You did VERY well George, you should be proud of yourself! And how is kitty doing? She is ADORABLE!!! Have you had a chance to watch UA-cam Jackson Galaxy yet? He is a font of information. Can you tune into him? We are here in the USA. Thanks for posting this video ~ and have a great day! I love you.
For your outdoor light, you could look into a "smart light switch". There are many out there, some have built in timer functions (turn on/off at set times) or integrate with your home automation.
I always love the confidence in your delivery. Be kind to yourself, you will heal with time. Please don't be too hard on yourself. You have done a great job along with the gaining of valuable experiences which will be quite useful in your future endeavours. Just enjoy your growth.
I know it's easy to reflect and have regrets, but the way I see it, every perceived misstep is a learning and growing experience and everything happens as it should and you have an amazing home to show for it! If it's any consolation, for your point about making more content and splitting it up to make more videos, I don't think your tiny home video would have gone nearly as viral as it did, so I think the way you made that video was perfect. Best wishes! 💛
Put treding or a runner on the stairs.😢😢😢 My Mom use to say, when you build your house, you can write a book!! Truth. I built my house and 41 years later, I would change many things. As a lady, my son and I replaced the plumbing. I paint and stain. And I have gotten up onto the roof replacing shingles.😊 You learn along the way.
Love the tiny house content! would love more. also videos about your village if you are comfortable sharing. it just seems so cozy to live in a tiny house in Scotland! Hope you get the light/stairs/paint job fixed so you have less regrets or little annoyances about it!
A tip I got from a professional painter, for anyone interested, when painting a feature wall with great edging. Mask off the edges. If your room is eg. white and you are painting a black feature wall, paint the edges first with one coat of white paint and *then* finish it off with your black coats. Remove the tape before the paint has completely dried. The first white coat, creates a nice "seal", without the risk of bleed through from under the tape. *If* it does, it's not a problem as the neighbouring wall is white and thus doesn't show. I'm sorry for the horrible explanation. It is, however, a brilliant hack!
I was just going to say that! I did a painting and decorating course, and when that particular technique was used, I was amazed. Of course! I’d never have worked it out for myself, but it is a fantastic, foolproof technique.
I mask of the edges and go over them with acryl ( don't know the english word ) smear it with the fingers so you have no raised lines and voila super crisp lines ! Works better then the paint hack .
You have the most soothing voice. I could listen to you speak for hours. Thank you for being so forthcoming about your struggles and experiences. You also seem to be a very kind person. More kindness and love are needed all around.
When I bought my first house there was a period of mental trauma for the first couple years as I found out all the flaws that needed repair- insect infestations, roof leaks, pipes freezing, trees falling on the house during storms. . . It went on and on. So I think you did the right thing by choosing a small place that you could completely renovate before moving in. Question: it seems like you live in a small village. Do you have adequate social opportunities?
George, you're very thoughtful. You present yourself well, and give us your honest comments. I love what you did with your wee house. The first thing I did on my own house was learn how to build interior walls in order to insulate the concrete basement. 38 years ago, I stripped and shingled the very simple original roof, and worked on it again 8 years ago after additions were made. It is very satisfying. I learned how to frame new walls, build a roof, installing windows, hardwood flooring with inlays, tile, basic preliminary wiring, installing cabinetry, paint, unique interior finishes, trim for doors and windows, and chimney repair. With instructions from the plumber, I designed the plan and retro-fitted my home with in-floor heating. Maybe you could do a joint project with someone who is willing to coach you, have you be their helper, and be filmed. Progress photos or videos are something that I wish I had done as well. Take care, Jenna Canada
The stair runner is a good idea, can be retro fitted, will make things quieter as well, can be retro fitted, I had a slippery hardwood open staircase a 60s feature, painted it white and a carpet shop made wrap rounds for each step.
Getting engaged in such an enormous project always comes with unexpected setbacks and additional costs. Summing them up like you did is an absolute essential part of the deal. If anything is to be gained from this overal insight I suggest that you keep a journal of the work done. This comes in handy if or when you decide to take on something similar. At least the documentation can serve as a tool for other people who like you might run into similar problems. Anyways, the house is despite the anxiety it may have caused, turned into an absolute gem. Be grateful for the opportunity to be able to share these experiences with your fellow man. Your cat seems happy and adepted really well in his new house. Greetings from the Netherlands.
Ive renovated 8 flats in the last 20 years whilst having a full time job as an art dealer. Started off with help from my father but its amazing how much you can learn and how simple a lot of things are. This was before/without UA-cam too. Plumbing, fitting kitchens and bathrooms was most of what I did, plus redecorating. All relatively straightforward. Never touched plastering though. I think that takes real skill!
I spent 6 years starting in my late teens in a workshop that built electrical equipment from absolute scratch. This hands on experience has carried through my professional life as a designer. These days, fifty years later, two house renovations, car and boat projects later , the only thing that I find being in the way is to start, whatever the project is. UA-cam offers so much when it comes to thinking outside the box. I very much appreciate younger people such as yourself taking on projects. Just remember, a person who has never made a mistake has never built anything.
All the things you mentioned will be helpful for people considering a similar project. One benefit that may outweigh some of these issues for you is that it gave you great content for a UA-cam channel!
for the outside light motion detector, here in the US they sell a motion detector that you can screw in with the light bulb & motion detector bulbs. I'm sure you can find a similar solution in Scotland.
You have amazing design sense. I recently finished renovating just my livingroom. Two years it took. Life had a way of getting in the way of my plans. But now I'm thrilled. 😉
For your stairs you can install another bannister on the opposite wall or rubber strips on the stairs, aluminum strips are also just fine. The grip is better than with carpet.
I have lived in a lot of homes/flats/etc., and I think your house is perfect! You did an amazing job renovating and you should be proud. (Side bar - LOVE the kitten!)
That house is amazing and so great to see the renovations. Here in Ireland (like lots of places) we have a bit of a housing crisis at the moment so its brilliant to see vacant houses renovated. But how energy efficient is your home, as i suspect especially in Scotland with its winters it would be a big factor on renovation. Cheers
If you can view his earlier video during construction you'll see all the old solid stone walls are covered with new rigid insulation, also i see there are proper high output steel radiators but don't know if the boiler is gas, oil or electric, i wish the owner had shown us more about this, new sash windows as well.
Bless you, I'm Australian born of Scottish parents and I had a giggle how nonchalantly you threw in that you wouldn't be interested in doing the plumbing as it gives you, "the boke". Love your channel, I had been worried about those stairs, especially if, "you were steaming after a few bevies😜" Glad you have a plan to put carpet down, the socks are a great idea, we use them for patients at risk of falls, they are great!
I’m always interested in seeing what you’ve been up to! I’m sorry about your fall! My biggest downfall was the same way. Top step slipping but I was in a dirty apartment stairwell and after hovering in the air for what seemed an eternity I crashed down onto the metal stairs and broke my arm. A compound fracture they were afraid of infect as the bone was sticking out and also the long term effects the damage I did to my spine which took years to surface now make walking painful. Be sure to get X-rays of your tailbone! And your entire back. ❤👍🏼👍🏼🇺🇸Ohio
Oh dear oh dear! Sounds very very painful… l did the same but with less consequences… l slipped on the first step whilst holding my grandchild…l came rattling down the staircase on my back whilst holding baby to my chest. Baby was unharmed but l was scared to move when l stopped at the bottom stair….l later discovered l had fractured my rib…which l had supposed at the time, was just painful bruising…..l will always be thankful for the safety of my grandchild during the incident…..makes you very careful afterwards! I wish you a return to very good health!
I think others may have said this, but I'll say it again. You did so well. Your results are amazing. Do NOT sell yourself short. We love you and we are proud of you.
I've learned that when taping off a paint job like that the best trick is to paint a coat of the regular wall colour where you will be putting the accent colour. That way, any seepage under the tape is that colour and the seep spots are sealed by that first coat. It was interesting to see your list of regrets did not include anything about the size or layout. That says something... I'm just not sure what! :D
I've been fascinated by your build and thoroughly enjoyed this update and review. I had no idea there was a word for our fear, emetophobia, amazing, I can tell my husband I'm not just being silly. Your cat is the cutest thing in the world! Apart from my cats, obviously! Looking forward to the Q&A.
I'm doing a first time renovation on my sister's small condo and I've made tons of mistakes! It's all part of the learning process. Your mistakes are very minimal compared to mine! LOL! :) Also, the tiny jagged edges on the paint lines is easily fixable. Buy a tiny art brush and do some quick touch-ups. It will take you 15-30 minutes and doesn't make a big mess.
You've done a great job! Change the things you can change - tidy the paintwork, change the outside lights - both inexpensive in the grand scheme of things. They'll still annoy you this time next year so a few hours and pounds will be well worth it. Everyone has regrets with things, even people who've done it many times. Rectify what can be rectified and you'll be much happier. Plus you can film how you do it!
Honestly, I think having professional tradesmen do all the work was the right way to go to make sure that everything is updated correctly and safely, there could easily have been problems you wouldn't have been able to determine as an amateur. It all turned out great, so you can be happy about that.
Maybe a sisal runner (natural product) will complement your minimalist design. I tend to walk sideways down the steps this avoids slipping forward off the stair. I photographed every stage of my core renovation of an old workers' house in Germany only so I can look back and see what was under or running through... Love your home and your work. Thank you for sharing. Greetings to your cat.
Progress in life is often two steps forward and two steps back! Be kind to yourself George. I think youre doing great. You seem so smart and organized. Your home is lovely.
I think you have done a wonderful job renovating your home, there is no reason for regrets that I can see. A home is always a work in progress, and most likely in 10 years you will have changed a number of things which you are happy with now but may not be in the future. I say give yourself a pat on the back and enjoy the results of your labors.
I’ve redone Sheetrock, insulated, framed, laid floor, sanded stained and varnished trim work, painted. There’s a lot of jobs you can definitely do! My old house had horse hair plaster which was a nightmare to take out. So for me the destruction and cleanup for the old plaster before putting up new plaster and “mudding” the seams made me cry. It was a lot. But there’s a sense of pride knowing you’ve done it. You can definitely learn some trades on the next one! And take us along for the ride
I just love your videos! I cringed when you talked about the tail-bone thing. Brought back awkward ice-skating memories so I know what you're going through. How one little spot on the body can cause so much pain is beyond me. Hope you're all well soon. You have created such a beautiful little home. Thanks so much for sharing it with us all.
If you decide to renovate another house in the future, it would be cool if you did everything. Any trade skills you need to do a certain task, it could be a video on you learning how to do it and show off the finished product. Each episode could be divided up into the certain area. For example: Episode where you design a kitchen counter and a episode where you design the kitchen cupboard etc etc. It would be a huge time sink to learn enough you need about the different areas. The UA-camr Modustrial Maker has been doing something like this for a few years.
@@Patchy yay can't wait! Yes if time is of no issue then I would watch a whole renovation series! Xo Macenna has basically done this with her cottage and it's great to watch
Watch out! There is a reason why some things should be done by people doing exactly that for years. Doing electrical work can kill you, if you don't know what you are doing. Maybe not directly but maybe later by a fire. Same with pluming. It may takes not a lot of effort doing the actual plumbing but knowing where and how to do it is crucial (pipe resonances, selecting the right pump, material combinations and so on).
i can only warn you to turn this into an I-want-to-learn-and-do-everything-myself-and-film-myself-doing-it-process. Takes ages. A certain motorcycle youtuber did just that: wanted to turn a wrecked bike back to street-legal all by himself while also filming himself. ended up hiring a bike mechanic after five or so episodes
Sorry to hear about your fall. I hope you feel better soon. Fortunately you didn’t break anything. I fell down a carpeted stair in socked feet, 4 years ago, and my back hit the edge of the stair. I fell down a few more steps and unfortunately sustained 3 fractures in my back. I love your channel. 😊
Install a bannister -- or carpeting that you picture is an option as well! Very dangerous and must be seriously considered. You have done a great job with filming and video -quit being so hard on yourself! And by the way, the cat is adorable! Your tiny home is just lovely and wishing you many years of joy and happiness!
I recently watched a video about DIYs and I think this topic relates to what you said. My favorite diy's are where I bought something and just changed it a bit--as opposed to making something from scratch. Your house was basically in ruins when you bought it--I was impressed and a little jealous that you were able to call in the pros. There really is no way you could have accomplished what they did by watching youtube videos! So for your next project, you can buy something and that doesn't need as much work and work on that yourself.
Omg I didn’t know there was such a thing as emetophobia. My nightmare. New experiences are always learning experiences. Your home turned out beautifully anyway. Pets to kitty 🐈⬛
I know I said the tiny house saga was just a trilogy... but here's a fourth instalment. Next video will be a Q&A so if you have any questions for me/about me, drop a comment!
Do you feel comfortable and safe in the house? Is it your happy place? Are you thinking about your next place, if it should be triple or quadruple in size?
Another tiny house related question, I'm afraid. How did you go about purchasing the property in the first place? You mentioned issues with the deed that increased solicitor fees, so was it easy to find who owned the abandoned building? Also, on the topic of amateur joinery - as with a lot of things, theres a lot of specialist tools that make jobs so much easier and better quality, and buying and learning to use those can be a big investment of time and money!
You've mentioned that you've had other successful channels. Do you plan to ever disclose them? I wish I could take your video course, but I'm unemployed right now with no income. Perhaps later I will be able to.
Patchy I think you’re still trying to find your voice as a creator and that’s ok, be kind to yourself in this process. In the meantime, look at the home you’ve created as a place for you to have a safe and comfortable place in which you and Junior can live and love and thrive. It’s more than a show-piece, it’s your home.🦋
Of all the topic you mentioned, regarding installing electric and gas I would always go with a professional. In my country we have too many brave people doing diy jobs on those two ending up in creating accident ready houses. My perspective on the topic: never joke with electric and gas. there's no room for joking there :)
I'd wear grippy socks or go barefoot in warmer weather, it's good for neural mapping - so that as you age your sense of body in space is maintained. Carpets and runners on the stairs make for more dust collecting and harboring bugs and such and add to housekeeping chores and the need for a vacuum.
It’s never too late to make safety upgrades. Amazon has excellent. Stick on tractions for stairs! It’s a beautiful home you’ve created and I’ve really been inspired by it!
You're giving precious advice with the carpet thing, I always wondered why there were carpets on stairs in Ireland, now thanks to you I know it's the smart thing to do
I am actually taking inspo from your house. I think you did a great job even if you weren't a professional. I am glad you made this video because a lot of timespeople only show the good side and the ones who aren't familiar with these things, renovation costs, locations are left to deal with right on spot.
Paint fumes.... probably one of the oddest things you'll ever read but it actually works 😊 Grab some cheap onions (even on the verge of out of date, or use ones that are manky in the fridge drawer) cut them in half and leave them out in the rooms you are painting, as you paint and chuck out when you finish. Weirdly, they seem to draw in a majority of the fumes (still open windows or use any extractor fans) and clear the heavy paint vibe really fast. Been doing this for over 40 years and it's always helped. Really love your channel, your renovations, your personality, but my new fav, is your wee cat 😊
I watched your project from the start loved it remarkable results .... getting over solicitor fees, getting shit faced on the first floor and skidding your way down the stairs ... there is a lot of empathy.
You've done an amazing job on your home and you should be proud of yourself. As far as the stairs go I suggest you put something on them like carpet strips to give you a safer surface.
70 year old woman restoring my 5th old house. Got help in for replacing mud sills, floor joists. I did all new wiring, all new plumbing, floors, 2nd bath, plaster and more myself. Taking a while because I'm old, lol but almost done. Start easy. Framing and floors are good starter projects. Books at your local lumber store are good. As far as electric, you could have gotten your plan ironed out and run the wire yourself, leaving the connections for the pro. Same for plumbing, new materials and methods make it user friendly. The big loss though, is time. You'll never be as fast as a guy who does it all day. Very satisfying though. It can become a habit.
I watched your videos on this subject with great enjoyment. I love that you're being honest about this whole thing. I greatly enjoyed the way you edited your videos, and I greatly enjoy your calm, pleasant voice. I'm autistic and in many videos the people talk in voices that are too loud and excitable for me. But your voice is so calm I could probably doze off to it! I love it. Thanks for sharing your journey with us! Love from the Netherlands!
Hi George... Natural follow on from your 'build' vid, which I've just watched. Great little project, and you should be proud of the result. I had a similar problem with polished stone stairs in my house (in Spain), ended up breaking an ankle. Like you, I didn't want to carpet it, but solved the ongoing threat to life and limb with simple anti-slip strips. You can get these in practically any width, which can blend with the wood or other surfaces, or completely contrast as an added feature
I just love the house, and the fact that you did/organised it yourself. Well don George! I think a house is like a constant living thing - you will always see where you can make improvements.
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You’re too hard on yourself George - you have: purchased the house, designed the renovation, made a clip of the renovations that had millions of views, you painted it and furnished it. This is a huge input and you should be proud.
You have ‘created’ a beautiful home that wasn’t there before - you have created magic!
You could look into getting individual carpet mats for the stairs, which stick to each stair step and can easily be removed to be washed.
That’s exactly what I was thinking!
And if you spill something , you can easily replace
Or wear slippers.
@@YeahShaw 🤣🤣🤣 yhep. Built in stair grippers.
Don't sell yourself short, you have a terrific design sense and your vision is what carried the project through. Renovation is notoriously time-consuming and costly yet look what you accomplished! Bravo to you! I really like your videos so much and your cat as well. Cheers~
I dont see he is selling himself short, this is called auto constructive criticism, when some one is capeable of listening and doing auto criticism those people are the ones that are successfull in general. because they evolve and are capeable to get better and better instead just saying oh I did a terrific job . He is on the correct path just learning and looking at what he can become better at.
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We renovated an old 1950s cottage on a lake that was rotting away. The husband took it down to the studs, replaced every rotted piece and we filmed nothing. I really didn't help in the building process but was cook, cleaner and gopher. We watched tons of videos to see what other people did, most were long, chatty and poorly filmed and I found I had zero tolerance and no time for that. That is your skill set my friend, quality film. At the end of the day you just want a place to live and quickly. If you want to put in a window, there are contractors who film it and they are to the point so it saves you time. I know what you mean that you should have filmed more but your videos are fantastic, quality and enjoyable and I would watch them if you just walked around your backyard and talked because of your style.
I've never seen a lake that was rotting away. Quite interesting!
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I’m really obsessed with the whole tiny house movement and tbh it’s been for a while now. I’m not lying to you when I say your video of renovating your place was the best for me. The only video I recall watching multiple time and genuinely enjoying the whole process. It being your first was crazy as well because you did so well and you should be proud of yourself.
I agree. Me and my girlfriend dream about living in a house like this
I'd blame the socks, not the polished timber.
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Learning process young man. You're above and beyond the normal already. Keep sharing your great videos. Don't beat yourself down life does that enough for you already. Look at it as the improvement process for the next build or buy. Or renovation. I love your tiny house. We've all falling down steps. It does kind of take a shine off your humanity. Take er easy. Take it easy.
I did the splits down an entire staircase that was carpeted. The culprit were the socks. So I learned my lesson the hard way, as did you. I also made the same mistake of painting rooms (during the winter) without opening windows. I think you have done a great job on your home. Experience is the best teacher. You’ve learned a lot.
MASKING TAPE TIP: Paint the same colour that is behind the masking tape (example white) which fill and seal the edge of the masking tape, then paint your chosen colour (example grey), and when you peel it off, it will give a crisp clean edge. Hope this make sense 👍😊
Are to saying to tape, and then cut in a layer of white and then cutting in with the grey over that?
@@littlebitofhope1489 Yes, it basically seal the tape so grey paint will not bleed under onto white.
@@alsanova Cool. Thanks.
great tip. I'd given up using it cos of bleed..
I grew up in a small house with very steep stairs that were carpeted and we still regularly slipped and fell down. Socks + carpet = slippery. My dad has since renovated the stairs to have wider steps and less steep, which works pretty well. He's 74 and hasn't fallen off since (thankfully). Don't give up hope 💜
I agree, carpet doesn't stop you slipping down stairs. Bare feet fare better on both wood and carpet for non-slip action.
The good thing is, you can redo some of the regrets quite easily. So maybe we can see a video of you changing out the outdoor light to motion detecting ones. Repainting the dodgy lines etc. Would be interesting to see the little projects.
My favorite trick for cleaning up such lines is to score the corner with the edge of a notched trowel before painting. Whether guiding a brush or using masking tape, that little gap crated by the groove scored by the trowel makes it much easier to keep the paint on the proper side of the line.
My husband and I, when we were just kids of 25, decided to build a tiny house (725 sq. ft.). My husband had six months experience building porches for mobile homes and I had no experience other than watching my parents build their house. We got a book and started the build. We made some mistakes for sure but we had my parents as consultants and a good building inspector who set us straight on a few things. In the final analysis, the building inspector said our house was crafted so far above the standards expected that he would be happy to use it as an example for contractors. You can do anything by trying.
We just retired into 735 square feet and my husband completely rebuilt our cottage. It is so economical and cozy.
@@cjohnson4342 I bet you had to massively scale down your life’s accumulation of stuff. That alone can be very freeing.
Name of a book?
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For the outdoor lights. Just buy photocell lightbulbs and leave the light switch on. They will automatically turn on when its dark enough and off when its light. Hope that helps a little!
Hope your tailbone feels better soon.
In our house we have carpet treads that stick to each step, so instead of a carpet runner that goes down the whole staircase each step is separate. They are stuck down with 2 strips of double sided carpet tape and cover the top and front edge of the steps. You can buy them or make your own by cutting a piece of carpet to fit.
anti-slip adhesive tape is working really good to not fall down the stairs. I was buying the "glow in the dark" one because it is light, but the dirt goes in there and now it looks dirty, so now I would by the black one. Im glad that you are talking about that, because it is really dangerous and people should know that wearing socks on slippy stairs could kill you.
So can wide trousers, by the way!
I’ve done the same thing on my stairs. I hope you feel better soon. You have a beautiful home and you saved a part of history. Kudos !
YIKES!!! Lesson learned... carpet the stairs and hold onto the stair rail when ascending or descending.
Your tiny house is still beautiful--and little things, like the outdoor light without motion detector, are easily remedied!
He needs to think about the motion sensor.. Near to the road, it will be going off when anyone goes past, and animals can set them off all night. From one who knows!
Can we take a minute to appreciate your BEAUTIFUL CAT! Love her/him!
I really like this video, your are humble and present yourself honestly, however you can be really proud of what you achieved here, even if you wished you could have done more by yourself. The result is absolutly brilliant. You literally transformed what as before a shack into a cosy and lovely place. Ignore the regrets, these are lessons and admire here what has been done, because you had a dream and you put your energy into it to make it become true. UA-cam needs more videos from people like you.
Cheers from Switzerland.
Also, cheers from New England (USA). I, too, bought and renovated a Victorian abandoned house. Fortunately, I was able to do a good bit of the work myself, as I grew up in a family, where my father was a skilled carpenter. As a kid, I was expected to help with his building projects; and I have to confess, I often hated it. BUT, when I came to the renovation of my own house, years later, I was suddenly very thankful for the hours spent and the experience gained from being my father's helper. I love your videos and the updates on all you've accomplished with your tiny old house.
THANKS!!!
I think everyone learns something when they buy their first house. Considering the state of that building before you started I think it turned out great. You can always repaint and add carpet to your stairs and such --keep making little improvements and you discover things you dislike.
I think that you did a wonderful job regardless if you had a heavy hand in it or not. I do really think you should become the next prime minister and take your skills of turning what looks like an old stable that is falling apart and restoring it, and use those skill to restore the rest of England.
Hahaha I have got no interest in that idea I'm afraid!
Not England. Scotland 🏴
@@janrice9385 I think all of Great Britain needs an overhaul...
@@malenejensen2995 My point was that this fantastic renovation was in Scotland, not in England
Hands on work is really satisfying when you accomplish a job yourself. It also gives you the feeling of having real sweat equity in the home. A nice sense of pride.
If those are your only regrets, I would say you did very well for yourself! P.S. For stair safety, add another banister on the opposite wall.
I stuck those strips that feel like the hard side of Velcro to my tiled stairs. Really helpful. Also for my little aging, precious daschhund.
idk id say the overall cost being more than twice as much as his original estimate is a bit of a concern lol
@@evanmcgillicutty3808 except that the total is still so great for a house. Unless I'm biased by my location??
@@gailordroberts my 12 yo lab feel coming up the stairs yesterday. It hurts to watch! 🥹
lmao, and never carry anything up or down the stairs
There is a clear finish you can apply to your stairs to makes it feel a little rougher and will provide some grip -- it has like a sandy finish. (You can fall down on a runner too, especially as it wears down.)
Hope you're recovering well, tail bone injuries are nasty!
I have none of the relevant skills either, but when I was moving in to a newly built apartment I did all the flooring with my father. He's a much more well rounded, "Jack of all trades" type but also pretty stubborn in his ways and not much of a teacher lol
I know laying floors is hardly a big deal, but I did feel a great sense of accomplishment after we had gotten it all done.
I also felt an even bigger sadness leaving it behind for the next tenant when we had to move haha
Enjoying the videos a lot George, you've got a really nice style to your editing and it always feels so cosy.
Much love from Ireland !
You could put transparent sticky dots on your stairs. That way you keep the aesthetic you like, but have protection from slippies
Are these available specifically for stairs???
@@nate6511 yes they are so useful if you want the wood effect but not the broken coccyx
You can get dots, blobs and strips. I would suggest a strip right by the edge and a couple of rows of dots on the stair 🤗
Oh my George! Do hope you are feeling all better by now! As far as the stair carpeting = it's called "Live and Learn', I suppose you just had to learn the hard way! Of course, your entire tiny home build was one big "live and learn" experience! You did VERY well George, you should be proud of yourself! And how is kitty doing? She is ADORABLE!!! Have you had a chance to watch UA-cam Jackson Galaxy yet? He is a font of information. Can you tune into him? We are here in the USA. Thanks for posting this video ~ and have a great day! I love you.
For your outdoor light, you could look into a "smart light switch". There are many out there, some have built in timer functions (turn on/off at set times) or integrate with your home automation.
I always love the confidence in your delivery. Be kind to yourself, you will heal with time. Please don't be too hard on yourself. You have done a great job along with the gaining of valuable experiences which will be quite useful in your future endeavours. Just enjoy your growth.
I know it's easy to reflect and have regrets, but the way I see it, every perceived misstep is a learning and growing experience and everything happens as it should and you have an amazing home to show for it! If it's any consolation, for your point about making more content and splitting it up to make more videos, I don't think your tiny home video would have gone nearly as viral as it did, so I think the way you made that video was perfect.
Best wishes! 💛
Two questions. How long do you plan to live in this house? Do you have another project on your mind that you might do at a later time?
Put treding or a runner on the stairs.😢😢😢 My Mom use to say, when you build your house, you can write a book!! Truth. I built my house and 41 years later, I would change many things. As a lady, my son and I replaced the plumbing. I paint and stain. And I have gotten up onto the roof replacing shingles.😊 You learn along the way.
Love the tiny house content! would love more. also videos about your village if you are comfortable sharing. it just seems so cozy to live in a tiny house in Scotland! Hope you get the light/stairs/paint job fixed so you have less regrets or little annoyances about it!
There is just something about your calmness and gentleness in your presence that really draw people in. You're a gift!!!
A tip I got from a professional painter, for anyone interested, when painting a feature wall with great edging. Mask off the edges. If your room is eg. white and you are painting a black feature wall, paint the edges first with one coat of white paint and *then* finish it off with your black coats. Remove the tape before the paint has completely dried. The first white coat, creates a nice "seal", without the risk of bleed through from under the tape. *If* it does, it's not a problem as the neighbouring wall is white and thus doesn't show. I'm sorry for the horrible explanation. It is, however, a brilliant hack!
I was just going to say that! I did a painting and decorating course, and when that particular technique was used, I was amazed. Of course! I’d never have worked it out for myself, but it is a fantastic, foolproof technique.
Thankyou. Great advice
I mask of the edges and go over them with acryl ( don't know the english word ) smear it with the fingers so you have no raised lines and voila super crisp lines ! Works better then the paint hack .
@@ramonafriesinger5652 edges?
@@Lily-Bravo sorry ,english is not my mother language
You have the most soothing voice. I could listen to you speak for hours.
Thank you for being so forthcoming about your struggles and experiences. You also seem to be a very kind person. More kindness and love are needed all around.
I hope you feel better! 😢 I’m so sorry to hear you fell on the stairs. I’m glad you’re getting a stair runner for safety. I love your tiny house.
Hope you feel better soon. A bruised tailbone is quite painful. Love your channel ❤️
When I bought my first house there was a period of mental trauma for the first couple years as I found out all the flaws that needed repair- insect infestations, roof leaks, pipes freezing, trees falling on the house during storms. . . It went on and on. So I think you did the right thing by choosing a small place that you could completely renovate before moving in.
Question: it seems like you live in a small village. Do you have adequate social opportunities?
George, you're very thoughtful. You present yourself well, and give us your honest comments. I love what you did with your wee house. The first thing I did on my own house was learn how to build interior walls in order to insulate the concrete basement. 38 years ago, I stripped and shingled the very simple original roof, and worked on it again 8 years ago after additions were made. It is very satisfying. I learned how to frame new walls, build a roof, installing windows, hardwood flooring with inlays, tile, basic preliminary wiring, installing cabinetry, paint, unique interior finishes, trim for doors and windows, and chimney repair. With instructions from the plumber, I designed the plan and retro-fitted my home with in-floor heating. Maybe you could do a joint project with someone who is willing to coach you, have you be their helper, and be filmed. Progress photos or videos are something that I wish I had done as well.
Take care, Jenna Canada
The stair runner is a good idea, can be retro fitted, will make things quieter as well, can be retro fitted, I had a slippery hardwood open staircase a 60s feature, painted it white and a carpet shop made wrap rounds for each step.
Getting engaged in such an enormous project always comes with unexpected setbacks and additional costs. Summing them up like you did is an absolute essential part of the deal. If anything is to be gained from this overal insight I suggest that you keep a journal of the work done. This comes in handy if or when you decide to take on something similar. At least the documentation can serve as a tool for other people who like you might run into similar problems. Anyways, the house is despite the anxiety it may have caused, turned into an absolute gem. Be grateful for the opportunity to be able to share these experiences with your fellow man. Your cat seems happy and adepted really well in his new house. Greetings from the Netherlands.
Ive renovated 8 flats in the last 20 years whilst having a full time job as an art dealer. Started off with help from my father but its amazing how much you can learn and how simple a lot of things are. This was before/without UA-cam too. Plumbing, fitting kitchens and bathrooms was most of what I did, plus redecorating. All relatively straightforward. Never touched plastering though. I think that takes real skill!
How did you start out as an art dealer?
@@hydnars History of Art degree then shear luck of starting at the bottom as a porter for Spink & Son.
I spent 6 years starting in my late teens in a workshop that built electrical equipment from absolute scratch. This hands on experience has carried through my professional life as a designer. These days, fifty years later, two house renovations, car and boat projects later , the only thing that I find being in the way is to start, whatever the project is. UA-cam offers so much when it comes to thinking outside the box. I very much appreciate younger people such as yourself taking on projects. Just remember, a person who has never made a mistake has never built anything.
All the things you mentioned will be helpful for people considering a similar project. One benefit that may outweigh some of these issues for you is that it gave you great content for a UA-cam channel!
for the outside light motion detector, here in the US they sell a motion detector that you can screw in with the light bulb & motion detector bulbs. I'm sure you can find a similar solution in Scotland.
You have amazing design sense. I recently finished renovating just my livingroom. Two years it took. Life had a way of getting in the way of my plans. But now I'm thrilled. 😉
It's not narcissistic at all to do a Q and A video. Please do one, we'd love to hear more from you and your experiences.
For your stairs you can install another bannister on the opposite wall or rubber strips on the stairs, aluminum strips are also just fine. The grip is better than with carpet.
I have lived in a lot of homes/flats/etc., and I think your house is perfect! You did an amazing job renovating and you should be proud. (Side bar - LOVE the kitten!)
That house is amazing and so great to see the renovations. Here in Ireland (like lots of places) we have a bit of a housing crisis at the moment so its brilliant to see vacant houses renovated. But how energy efficient is your home, as i suspect especially in Scotland with its winters it would be a big factor on renovation. Cheers
If you can view his earlier video during construction you'll see all the old solid stone walls are covered with new rigid insulation, also i see there are proper high output steel radiators but don't know if the boiler is gas, oil or electric, i wish the owner had shown us more about this, new sash windows as well.
He insulated it well
Bless you, I'm Australian born of Scottish parents and I had a giggle how nonchalantly you threw in that you wouldn't be interested in doing the plumbing as it gives you, "the boke". Love your channel, I had been worried about those stairs, especially if, "you were steaming after a few bevies😜" Glad you have a plan to put carpet down, the socks are a great idea, we use them for patients at risk of falls, they are great!
I’m always interested in seeing what you’ve been up to! I’m sorry about your fall! My biggest downfall was the same way. Top step slipping but I was in a dirty apartment stairwell and after hovering in the air for what seemed an eternity I crashed down onto the metal stairs and broke my arm. A compound fracture they were afraid of infect as the bone was sticking out and also the long term effects the damage I did to my spine which took years to surface now make walking painful. Be sure to get X-rays of your tailbone! And your entire back. ❤👍🏼👍🏼🇺🇸Ohio
Oh dear oh dear! Sounds very very painful… l did the same but with less consequences… l slipped on the first step whilst holding my grandchild…l came rattling down the staircase on my back whilst holding baby to my chest. Baby was unharmed but l was scared to move when l stopped at the bottom stair….l later discovered l had fractured my rib…which l had supposed at the time, was just painful bruising…..l will always be thankful for the safety of my grandchild during the incident…..makes you very careful afterwards! I wish you a return to very good health!
I think others may have said this, but I'll say it again. You did so well. Your results are amazing. Do NOT sell yourself short. We love you and we are proud of you.
I've learned that when taping off a paint job like that the best trick is to paint a coat of the regular wall colour where you will be putting the accent colour. That way, any seepage under the tape is that colour and the seep spots are sealed by that first coat. It was interesting to see your list of regrets did not include anything about the size or layout. That says something... I'm just not sure what! :D
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I've been fascinated by your build and thoroughly enjoyed this update and review. I had no idea there was a word for our fear, emetophobia, amazing, I can tell my husband I'm not just being silly. Your cat is the cutest thing in the world! Apart from my cats, obviously! Looking forward to the Q&A.
I'm doing a first time renovation on my sister's small condo and I've made tons of mistakes! It's all part of the learning process. Your mistakes are very minimal compared to mine! LOL! :) Also, the tiny jagged edges on the paint lines is easily fixable. Buy a tiny art brush and do some quick touch-ups. It will take you 15-30 minutes and doesn't make a big mess.
You've done a great job! Change the things you can change - tidy the paintwork, change the outside lights - both inexpensive in the grand scheme of things. They'll still annoy you this time next year so a few hours and pounds will be well worth it. Everyone has regrets with things, even people who've done it many times. Rectify what can be rectified and you'll be much happier. Plus you can film how you do it!
I can totally relate to the stair problem, having slipped on stairs in the woods and broken my leg a few months ago 😬
Gute Besserung!
I had the same fall a few years back.Only 2 steps for me. Broke my tailbone. I wish you a speedy recovery.
Honestly, I think having professional tradesmen do all the work was the right way to go to make sure that everything is updated correctly and safely, there could easily have been problems you wouldn't have been able to determine as an amateur. It all turned out great, so you can be happy about that.
So am I a terrible person because the way you told the stairs story made me laugh.I really enjoy your videos.
Maybe a sisal runner (natural product) will complement your minimalist design. I tend to walk sideways down the steps this avoids slipping forward off the stair. I photographed every stage of my core renovation of an old workers' house in Germany only so I can look back and see what was under or running through... Love your home and your work. Thank you for sharing. Greetings to your cat.
Progress in life is often two steps forward and two steps back! Be kind to yourself George. I think youre doing great. You seem so smart and organized. Your home is lovely.
I think you have done a wonderful job renovating your home, there is no reason for regrets that I can see. A home is always a work in progress, and most likely in 10 years you will have changed a number of things which you are happy with now but may not be in the future. I say give yourself a pat on the back and enjoy the results of your labors.
I’ve redone Sheetrock, insulated, framed, laid floor, sanded stained and varnished trim work, painted. There’s a lot of jobs you can definitely do! My old house had horse hair plaster which was a nightmare to take out. So for me the destruction and cleanup for the old plaster before putting up new plaster and “mudding” the seams made me cry. It was a lot. But there’s a sense of pride knowing you’ve done it. You can definitely learn some trades on the next one! And take us along for the ride
I just love your videos! I cringed when you talked about the tail-bone thing. Brought back awkward ice-skating memories so I know what you're going through. How one little spot on the body can cause so much pain is beyond me. Hope you're all well soon. You have created such a beautiful little home. Thanks so much for sharing it with us all.
Your cat is so gorgeous please let us see more of him. Your home is beautiful well done ❤
If you decide to renovate another house in the future, it would be cool if you did everything. Any trade skills you need to do a certain task, it could be a video on you learning how to do it and show off the finished product. Each episode could be divided up into the certain area. For example: Episode where you design a kitchen counter and a episode where you design the kitchen cupboard etc etc. It would be a huge time sink to learn enough you need about the different areas. The UA-camr Modustrial Maker has been doing something like this for a few years.
If things go to plan, I should be renovating another one soon so I'll definitely take this idea into consideration!
@@Patchy yay can't wait! Yes if time is of no issue then I would watch a whole renovation series! Xo Macenna has basically done this with her cottage and it's great to watch
Watch out! There is a reason why some things should be done by people doing exactly that for years. Doing electrical work can kill you, if you don't know what you are doing. Maybe not directly but maybe later by a fire.
Same with pluming. It may takes not a lot of effort doing the actual plumbing but knowing where and how to do it is crucial (pipe resonances, selecting the right pump, material combinations and so on).
i can only warn you to turn this into an I-want-to-learn-and-do-everything-myself-and-film-myself-doing-it-process. Takes ages. A certain motorcycle youtuber did just that: wanted to turn a wrecked bike back to street-legal all by himself while also filming himself. ended up hiring a bike mechanic after five or so episodes
Sorry to hear about your fall. I hope you feel better soon. Fortunately you didn’t break anything. I fell down a carpeted stair in socked feet, 4 years ago, and my back hit the edge of the stair. I fell down a few more steps and unfortunately sustained 3 fractures in my back. I love your channel. 😊
Install a bannister -- or carpeting that you picture is an option as well! Very dangerous and must be seriously considered. You have done a great job with filming and video -quit being so hard on yourself! And by the way, the cat is adorable! Your tiny home is just lovely and wishing you many years of joy and happiness!
I recently watched a video about DIYs and I think this topic relates to what you said. My favorite diy's are where I bought something and just changed it a bit--as opposed to making something from scratch. Your house was basically in ruins when you bought it--I was impressed and a little jealous that you were able to call in the pros. There really is no way you could have accomplished what they did by watching youtube videos! So for your next project, you can buy something and that doesn't need as much work and work on that yourself.
Omg I didn’t know there was such a thing as emetophobia. My nightmare. New experiences are always learning experiences. Your home turned out beautifully anyway. Pets to kitty 🐈⬛
I know I said the tiny house saga was just a trilogy... but here's a fourth instalment. Next video will be a Q&A so if you have any questions for me/about me, drop a comment!
Do you feel comfortable and safe in the house? Is it your happy place? Are you thinking about your next place, if it should be triple or quadruple in size?
What is your favourite shade of green?
Another tiny house related question, I'm afraid. How did you go about purchasing the property in the first place? You mentioned issues with the deed that increased solicitor fees, so was it easy to find who owned the abandoned building?
Also, on the topic of amateur joinery - as with a lot of things, theres a lot of specialist tools that make jobs so much easier and better quality, and buying and learning to use those can be a big investment of time and money!
Do you have nice neighbors and how is your cat doing?
You've mentioned that you've had other successful channels. Do you plan to ever disclose them? I wish I could take your video course, but I'm unemployed right now with no income. Perhaps later I will be able to.
I know this doesn't bring much but I could listen to you all day long. You're so clear and poised.
Patchy I think you’re still trying to find your voice as a creator and that’s ok, be kind to yourself in this process. In the meantime, look at the home you’ve created as a place for you to have a safe and comfortable place in which you and Junior can live and love and thrive. It’s more than a show-piece, it’s your home.🦋
Thanks, Patchy, for an excellent and informative video. I always look forward to your UA-cam videos. I look forward to your Q&A episode.
Great video as always 😊
Thanks Catherine!
It's always a pleasure to watch your videos George. Thanks for all your hard work, honesty and sharing.
A non-slip stair carpet is essential, and should not be too expensive.
And you could have used water-based paints!
Oh, well I'll need to look into them!
Of all the topic you mentioned, regarding installing electric and gas I would always go with a professional. In my country we have too many brave people doing diy jobs on those two ending up in creating accident ready houses. My perspective on the topic: never joke with electric and gas. there's no room for joking there :)
Oh NO , George, hope you're okay from the fall.
It could have been much worse I reckon! Just hurts when I sit for too long.
I'd wear grippy socks or go barefoot in warmer weather, it's good for neural mapping - so that as you age your sense of body in space is maintained. Carpets and runners on the stairs make for more dust collecting and harboring bugs and such and add to housekeeping chores and the need for a vacuum.
It’s never too late to make safety upgrades. Amazon has excellent. Stick on tractions for stairs! It’s a beautiful home you’ve created and I’ve really been inspired by it!
I immediately thought of non slip strips too... There are clear ones that don't change the asthetic of the stairs at all..
Why do Americans always buy sight unseen from Amazon...
You're giving precious advice with the carpet thing, I always wondered why there were carpets on stairs in Ireland, now thanks to you I know it's the smart thing to do
It’s not a tiny house at all! It’s a comfortable 1 bedroom house.
George, I might suggest Bullnose Carpet Stair Treads, Etsy is a good place to start your search. You’re doing great, no regrets, learn.
I think your home is gorgeous! I wouldn’t have any regrets other than the slippery stairs. Junior is so cute! Love her. 😽
I am actually taking inspo from your house. I think you did a great job even if you weren't a professional. I am glad you made this video because a lot of timespeople only show the good side and the ones who aren't familiar with these things, renovation costs, locations are left to deal with right on spot.
Paint fumes.... probably one of the oddest things you'll ever read but it actually works 😊 Grab some cheap onions (even on the verge of out of date, or use ones that are manky in the fridge drawer) cut them in half and leave them out in the rooms you are painting, as you paint and chuck out when you finish.
Weirdly, they seem to draw in a majority of the fumes (still open windows or use any extractor fans) and clear the heavy paint vibe really fast. Been doing this for over 40 years and it's always helped. Really love your channel, your renovations, your personality, but my new fav, is your wee cat 😊
I watched your project from the start loved it remarkable results .... getting over solicitor fees, getting shit faced on the first floor and skidding your way down the stairs ... there is a lot of empathy.
That happened to me too. I bought silicone stripes an put them on the wood. Still easy to clean nd safe now.
You've done an amazing job on your home and you should be proud of yourself. As far as the stairs go I suggest you put something on them like carpet strips to give you a safer surface.
70 year old woman restoring my 5th old house. Got help in for replacing mud sills, floor joists. I did all new wiring, all new plumbing, floors, 2nd bath, plaster and more myself. Taking a while because I'm old, lol but almost done.
Start easy. Framing and floors are good starter projects. Books at your local lumber store are good. As far as electric, you could have gotten your plan ironed out and run the wire yourself, leaving the connections for the pro. Same for plumbing, new materials and methods make it user friendly. The big loss though, is time. You'll never be as fast as a guy who does it all day. Very satisfying though. It can become a habit.
I watched your videos on this subject with great enjoyment. I love that you're being honest about this whole thing. I greatly enjoyed the way you edited your videos, and I greatly enjoy your calm, pleasant voice. I'm autistic and in many videos the people talk in voices that are too loud and excitable for me. But your voice is so calm I could probably doze off to it! I love it. Thanks for sharing your journey with us! Love from the Netherlands!
Hi George... Natural follow on from your 'build' vid, which I've just watched. Great little project, and you should be proud of the result. I had a similar problem with polished stone stairs in my house (in Spain), ended up breaking an ankle. Like you, I didn't want to carpet it, but solved the ongoing threat to life and limb with simple anti-slip strips. You can get these in practically any width, which can blend with the wood or other surfaces, or completely contrast as an added feature
I just love the house, and the fact that you did/organised it yourself. Well don George!
I think a house is like a constant living thing - you will always see where you can make improvements.