From City to Smallholding: Our Welsh Journey
From City to Smallholding: Our Welsh Journey
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Derelict Farmhouse Renovation: Why You Should NEVER Render Stone Walls with Concrete (ep.14)
In this episode, we uncover the worst damage yet in our DIY farmhouse renovation journey. While stripping back the walls and removing concrete render, we discovered major issues with the wooden joists and lintels in our 120+ year-old stone house. These structural problems are going to set us back significantly and force us to rethink our plans for restoring this abandoned farmhouse in Wales.
Join us as we revisit progress made in November, with help from my Dad and Uncle, and push forward into January despite setbacks. Along the way, we’ll show why using concrete render on stone houses is a huge mistake and share our plans for preserving the character and structure of this old property.
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Smallholding Renovation - The Messy Truth! Turning a Derelict Property into a Dream Home (ep.13)
Просмотров 77 тыс.21 день назад
Welcome back to our smallholding renovation journey! This week, we’re tackling the not-so-glamorous reality of transforming a derelict property into a home. From essential groundwork to unexpected challenges, it’s another step in the unpredictable process of bringing this smallholding back to life. Life off the beaten path isn’t all idyllic sunsets-it’s messy, hard work, and full of surprises. ...
6 Months of DIY: Transforming a Derelict Welsh Farmhouse and Smallholding! (ep.12)
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Six months ago, we swapped the busy streets of London for a 13.5-acre smallholding and a derelict farmhouse in the heart of West Wales. It’s been a life-changing adventure, full of challenges, surprises, and small victories as we work to turn this neglected property into our forever home. From day one, it’s been all hands on deck-clearing overgrown fields, tackling unexpected issues with our st...
From Smallholding to Dream Home: Our Transformation Journey (ep.11)
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Join us on our rural restoration journey as we share huge progress updates on our Welsh farmhouse renovation and outbuilding transformations in this 11th episode! From vaulted ceilings to insulation salvaging, we're working tirelessly to turn our vintage farmhouse into our dream homestead. This week, we're tackling the piggery cleanup and chicken coop preparation, all while embracing the beauty...
Turning a Derelict Farmhouse Into a Dream Home: DIY Renovation Progress! (ep.10)
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Welcome back to our smallholding renovation journey! This week, we made some major progress on the farmhouse as we took down walls in the kitchen and upstairs, removed lime plaster to prepare the walls for restoration, and also tackled the living room fireplace. With the help of our good pal Will, we powered through some of the biggest challenges yet, making exciting breakthroughs in transformi...
Tearing Down Walls and Unveiling Our Farm's Forgotten Mill History (ep.9)
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In this episode, we take on our biggest challenge yet: tearing down the upstairs walls of our historic Welsh farmhouse! As the dust settles, we uncover fascinating clues about the farm’s past, including a hidden connection to its forgotten mill. Watch as we make progress on this massive renovation project, balancing demolition with discovery. We explore the secrets behind the walls and take ste...
Demolition Chaos: Tearing Down Ceilings in 2 Days! (ep8.)
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In this video, we tackle a huge DIY challenge: ripping out all the ceilings in our derelict Welsh farmhouse in just 2 days! Watch as we uncover the history and take major steps toward transforming this 120 year-old home. With dreams of vaulting ceilings and the need for new plumbing, electrics and insulation it is a really important stage of the build and one that needed doing before we could g...
Tour our DERELICT 100+ year old Welsh farm + there’s a BIG development for the homestead! (ep.7)
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To celebrate the one year anniversary of us first visiting the farm, we wanted to give you a sneak peak tour round all of our derelict outbuildings. We also have some big news that we are very excited to share with you and we fail miserably at presenting to camera! FOLLOW US: Instagram - from_city_to_smallholding Tiktok - www.tiktok.com/@city_to_smallholding OUR STORY: We're Gav ...
Renovating the WORST room in the house - damp, rot and personal injuries!(ep.6)
Просмотров 32 тыс.3 месяца назад
This week we tackle, what our surveyor described, as the worst room in our. Welsh farmhouse - this room was suffering from rising damp, rot and needed to be attended to quickly! None of this is particularly surprising in a house that was not only abandoned for 6 years but also over 120 years old but we had to deal with it fast! FOLLOW US: Instagram - from_city_to_smallholding Tik...
Transforming a 100+ Year-Old Farmhouse Into Our Dream Home (ep.5)
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Transforming a 100 Year-Old Farmhouse Into Our Dream Home (ep.5)
Renovating an ABANDONED Farmhouse - have we taken on too much? (ep.4)
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Renovating an ABANDONED Farmhouse - have we taken on too much? (ep.4)
We Bought An Abandoned Farmhouse - Renovation Fails & Updates (ep.3)
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We Bought An Abandoned Farmhouse - Renovation Fails & Updates (ep.3)
Our Abandoned Farmhouse Renovation Begins! (ep.2)
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Our Abandoned Farmhouse Renovation Begins! (ep.2)
We bought an derelict Welsh farmhouse - from city to smallholding. (ep.1)
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We bought an derelict Welsh farmhouse - from city to smallholding. (ep.1)

Комментарии

  • @helenbailey8419
    @helenbailey8419 2 часа назад

    Its a proper home😊😊😊

  • @TheresaONeill-ze3jb
    @TheresaONeill-ze3jb 9 часов назад

    That little shovel worked almost as hard as ya'll did!!😅Such a nice place!❤

  • @C.S.T
    @C.S.T 12 часов назад

    don't think you should refer to design from a different era as "ulgy"

  • @colinhead284
    @colinhead284 12 часов назад

    Might i suggest a leaf blower for clearing the rooms of dust ? it will also get loose grit out between the stones ( unless you're sandblasting the stones later )

  • @leelulady2010
    @leelulady2010 18 часов назад

    Digging swales & making berms with the soil is vital to water control & erosion reduction.

  • @barbarabrady1267
    @barbarabrady1267 19 часов назад

    Just found your channel. Catching up 😊 there not a more loyal creature than a rescue dog (know from experience ❤). She’s a good girl. I see the staffy personality x

  • @andriesvermeulen8028
    @andriesvermeulen8028 23 часа назад

    Lovely video, "music" = 🤮🔫

  • @paulinehooker1550
    @paulinehooker1550 День назад

    Just found you guys. Lovin it

  • @DLee-kz6qe
    @DLee-kz6qe День назад

    I love nothing better than a cinderella story .. and this princess is going to be gorgeous!! New subscriber here!!

  • @citygirlingraham
    @citygirlingraham День назад

    Wow, this must be a sign from above, I’m in the USA and I LOVE renovating RUclips videos, your home is just stunning, I can see what it could be. My motto in my creative life is “It’s not what it is but what it could be “.

  • @Bramblecottageuk
    @Bramblecottageuk День назад

    Dear Nicole and Gav, I found your channel today. What a wonderful property. You've achieved so much in such a short time - congratulations on your hard work. Our renovation is tiny compared to yours so I have some feeling about how much effort you've put in. We're in Wiltshire so if you are stuck and need a hand just get in touch and we'll come and help you for a day or two. Best wishes for the future! Rich

  • @SamDaviesBuilder
    @SamDaviesBuilder День назад

    Such a cool project. I love old farms being brought back to life! Will you be doing any more information on the old mill? Maybe share an old map of when the mill was working? Watching from Pembrokeshire!

  • @CatherineDelfs
    @CatherineDelfs День назад

    I am so pleased to have found your wonderful channel. I enjoyed your video and will continue to watch. Your hard work will be such a joy to you both. 😊

  • @jukeseyable
    @jukeseyable День назад

    Feed trough guaranteed, we had them on the farm that I grew up on

  • @RestoringNumberFour
    @RestoringNumberFour День назад

    Tbay was very satisfying seeing that stone work finally able to breathe aftr soooo long, well done folks, rooting for you both! 🙌🧡

  • @TheNinyo77
    @TheNinyo77 День назад

    Please please don't ruin that old stove and it's mantle !!! Never be seen again.

  • @urentirelywelcome
    @urentirelywelcome День назад

    Hi Found this episode on the state of the walls and supporting timbers intriguing and worrying. Hope you guys are ok and find an easy solution to that one. 🤞🏻🤞🏻

  • @urentirelywelcome
    @urentirelywelcome День назад

    Hi, Just caught up with recent videos including the ‘dude, dog and digger’ episode which was great. Really enjoyed seeing how much of that track you managed to clear. Well done!!

  • @michaelmarsh6439
    @michaelmarsh6439 День назад

    Must be hard work but will look fab

  • @LITTLEANGEL815
    @LITTLEANGEL815 День назад

    Legendary effort. God bless

  • @SaraMitchell-wx4wt
    @SaraMitchell-wx4wt День назад

    The dream ! Just found your channel , will devour it all when I get back from doing the horses ! I’d love this one day ❤

  • @honeymcdonald9120
    @honeymcdonald9120 День назад

    Love the puppy. Thank you for saving this beautiful building that I'm sure will turn in to a fabulous home.

  • @petergoddard1960
    @petergoddard1960 День назад

    So, I'm late to the party! Somehow the fabled algorithm has done its deed and found your channel for me. Two video's in and I'm hooked. It's a gutsy project and I'm so full of admiration for what you're doing.

  • @JMeixsell
    @JMeixsell 2 дня назад

    Oh, what a disappointment! I'm sorry your going to have to go through all this extra work but that is what buying a house to remodel it is all about, isn't it? And it always ends up being more work than you thought. A shield of protection around you as you continue your work.

  • @MrCookes
    @MrCookes 2 дня назад

    Give yourselves some time off, it’s part of the the project planning 😊

  • @lifter98
    @lifter98 2 дня назад

    The scourge of cement render.. This material must’ve done untold damage to our old buildings over the years. Peter Ward’s damp rot y.tube videos are interesting - if you’ve not seen them? Really enjoying watching you both (and the dog!) take on this heroic endeavour! 🥤🛋️🍿📺

  • @jamesgoulbourn7859
    @jamesgoulbourn7859 2 дня назад

    Reminded me of the time when I was younger moving into a derelict old vicarage in Wales that my parents had bought and doing pretty much everything you guys are currently doing inside the farmhouse, hard work but very rewarding. Best of luck to you both.

  • @normajean2855
    @normajean2855 2 дня назад

    Oh well done! what a fantastic achievement... You's worked so hard and it showed... looking forward to the rest..I do hope you had a wonderful Christmas and New'Years and and well deserved break..you have wonderful family and beautiful neighbours...

  • @channelwhywhywhy
    @channelwhywhywhy 2 дня назад

    Super enjoyed this snapshot of your life! Absolutely want to see your progress moving forward! You have a huge hydropower electricity opportunity there with all that fast flowing water! Potential for some serious kilowatts! Very exciting! Well done to both of you! +1 subscriber 😊

  • @AndreaBlackmore-p8r
    @AndreaBlackmore-p8r 2 дня назад

    Gav, you give me a good laugh 😂

  • @jesterphotographs1027
    @jesterphotographs1027 2 дня назад

    REDNECK WATERPARK

  • @grantlingley1385
    @grantlingley1385 2 дня назад

    You guys could use a Stihl Trimmer with accessories re Hedge trimmer! That would make quick work of a lot of those brambles. Another item that might make a lot of sense to rent is a Mulcher to take all of the material and break it down into mulch.

  • @emmakirk9194
    @emmakirk9194 2 дня назад

    In the old days they used to bury cats into the walls for good luck..

  • @NogginsVintage
    @NogginsVintage 3 дня назад

    So nice of the company to send you a dog toy. Love the wallpaper

  • @janbeaves-eg8ij
    @janbeaves-eg8ij 3 дня назад

    You have worked keep going all the best to you regards jan ,

  • @juliemayfield1282
    @juliemayfield1282 3 дня назад

    Good hard work

  • @kerbeylane6393
    @kerbeylane6393 3 дня назад

    Hope that you kept that beautiful hutch, and the China that was in it! A beautiful piece of furniture!

  • @Uk-Writer
    @Uk-Writer 3 дня назад

    Did you have tests done for asbestos in that plaster etc

  • @sheilascanlan3743
    @sheilascanlan3743 3 дня назад

    Buy a tractor then you can dyke the river at the source 😢😢😢😢

  • @sheilascanlan3743
    @sheilascanlan3743 3 дня назад

    I think you went too far pulling down the ceiling and walls. Why didn't you put any debris catcher on the floor? With winter coming it is a bad time to take out all the insulation.

    • @citytosmallholding
      @citytosmallholding 3 дня назад

      We don't live in the house so it makes no difference when we took out the insulation and if you watch our latest video you will see exactly whey we had to strip out all of the ceilings and walls - the joists were completely rotten and we would never have known if we hadn't done that and the 1st floor would have eventually collapsed.

  • @murkydepths181
    @murkydepths181 3 дня назад

    That classic1970s fireplace is a classic 1930s one 😏

  • @hermannschaefer4777
    @hermannschaefer4777 4 дня назад

    Well, such damage to wooden parts is to be expected if moisture is trapped in the wall by using the wrong materials such as cement plaster. Typical damage for incorrectly renovated half-timbered houses. The only thing to do is to replace everything and not make the same mistake.

  • @knit2sip24
    @knit2sip24 4 дня назад

    The horse manure is aged enough for compost. The dog has a channel “pup tent to posh for rent” and defers to his solicitor for any future cameos on this channel.

  • @storrienorrie7147
    @storrienorrie7147 4 дня назад

    Well done with the clear up. Not easy.

  • @glengullickson6538
    @glengullickson6538 4 дня назад

    Liked and subscribed so the algorithm can start doing its thing! Good luck.

  • @wsherratt5159
    @wsherratt5159 4 дня назад

    As always, renovation is something of a voyage of discovery. Along the journey you are surprised, annoyed, tired and exhilarated and sometimes all in the same moment. The main thing is you and Gav are approaching it correctly. Stopping, pausing, checking, re-thinking and making decisions. No two ways about it, those rotten joists do need to be inspected and probably removed. It’s a heck of a job but not insurmountable. The main thing is that despite the hard work, once it’s done, you’ll have peace of mind for the rest of your lives. That peace is definitely worth grafting for. Keep going, thanks again for sharing and suck up all those positive messages and turn them into action. Best of luck, Wayne

  • @Shielde0007
    @Shielde0007 4 дня назад

    Where’s the after part😬

  • @alanhodgson8443
    @alanhodgson8443 4 дня назад

    Lime is a must on a solid wall as lime will breathe, concrete seals the wall structure and retains dampness in the structure. The concrete was possibly added in the post war years.

  • @SuperRobert56
    @SuperRobert56 4 дня назад

    Just when i think the video cant get any better a Black Lab turns up! :) ❤