Instead of tarps, we covered my leaking roof with swimming pool liner. They are stronger material, and come in very large sizes. Mine has held up very well for 5 years. Also, maybe instead of dehumidifiers, just install a wood burning heater to dry up the damp. And open some windows. Best wishes from Canada.
You can’t beat a wood burner for this kind of application 👍 If it has a good draw, it’s literally sucking the wet air out of the house and out the chimney, while drying stuff out with heat too
YES swimming pool covers are best. I spent more than half a century saving 100 year plus old buildings and roof work is #1 and getting proper tarps is the first step! All else is easier after the roof is attended to!
I think for now, being the time of year we're in, you should just get a tonne of the biggest tarps you can and cover the roof up entirely. It wont make it 100% waterproof but it will help so much with water ingress! That's what my landlady did on my house when it was being renovated
Also, if you have gaps in the guttering, just bodge them with some sealant for now until you replace them or repair them properly 💖 It'll see you through the next few months of really wet weather
I'm not a builder but I have lived in a lot of cold damp houses - my advice - get a woodburning stove at each end ASAP and keep them in 24/7 for a few weeks - you will be toasty and house will be lovely and dry. The investment will last a lifetime.
One word of advice, with a dog who loves to play fetch so much. Be very careful later when you start to scrape paint. Make sure that no lead based paint chips get on anything the dog is playing with. I had some friends who renovated an old house and their dog loved to play fetch with an old tennis ball. The dog got very sick from lead poisoning and almost died.
We have a 120y old cottage in Denmark with thatched roof. Went through the same thing as you. Tarp the entire roof in with several layers and secure the tarp with chicken fencing and batons. Then you will have some peace of mind to focus on the rest
Get a thatcher, they will put you on their list, ours then tapped our roof with huge tarps properly tied down , our whole thatch fell off over one third of the cottage our thatcher was amazing, and kept us dry over Christmas 2022
A shilling in the fireplace is a sign when it was last rebuilt. I've seen this on several other channels that it was a "good luck" thing to put a shilling in the brickwork of a hearth.
I know you are probably sick and tired of hearing this, but PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE get tarps or something to cover that roof. Dehumidifiers and heaters are going to do nothing with water still pouring in. Love the house and will follow the project with great interest, as I lived in the Cotswolds for a while and still have friends there. Wishing you all the very best. Now queuing up the next episode ❤
Someone suggested servicing the Aga for heating; what a great idea! You can sleep and relax in the kitchen then, and the house will start drying a bit. The roof needs covered right over the ridge, you know, and then down to the eaves.
Absolutely yes you keep the apartment as a potential rental. You’re going to need it for the 3-4x what you think/hope/plan to pay for restoring the house. As an old lady who has lived through and participated in the remodeling of several homes and the building from scratch of a new complete house-it will take longer and cost way more than you dreamed. But you are young, and you will look back on this time has one of the most rewarding and satisfying parts of your lives, and also one of the hardest. But you will make it through and be so proud of what you accomplished. Just be sure to take time to appreciate each other for whatever you are each able to bring to the endeavor. It all matters, and appreciation and patience with your selves and your partners is vital. You love each other, be sure to say so every damn day! This is going to be hard. You can do it.
We restored/converted a 200 year old barn in the wilds of Northumberland, that had no roof when we started so I share your pain and anxiety. One day you will look back at this record with amazement but, until then, try and enjoy the journey. Celebrate every little success, and look at problems as opportunities. I, for one, will be watching you every step of the way.
Amber's face at 21:38 was probably a mirror of mine when the electrician asked me why I wasn't crying at the state of the electrics. You have to smile and not be defeated. Get a cat to keep the mice down, preferably a farm one. Muddy will get a new boss.
PLEASE READ THIS POST! There is no way to proceed with your project before you create water proof scaffolding super structure over the entire house. Expensive yes, but once the thatch roof is completely removed, you will find extensive wood rot in the timbers. With a shed structure over the house, you can expose ALL of the issues without tarping every day. Even with tarping, you won’t be able to prevent extensive water incursion and even more damage. SO exciting though! Cheering you on from the States!
I do agree with you, but as far as I know, those things are pretty darn expensive, and I don't think Jacob and Anna have the funds for it. But one could ask, could you name companies who rent them out or sell them?
@@bexxy629 now that you have had the enjoyment of finding and identifying it, I would put it back with another recently minted one. It will be just as safe there as at the back of a drawer and some future owner will be delighted to find the two in another hundred years
Use thick mil sheeting, run it parallel to the evs starting at the bottom and overlapping just like roofing. Boom, temporary roof. Also, you have to open the walls and ceiling to pull the moister out of the structure.
I renovated an 100 year stone old house with my partner (old by American standards) starting four years ago. Your videos take me right back to the days where the only room finished (even partially) was my home office, trying to paint a wall or install a light in between meetings during the day... Stick with it! All the little jobs add up and even if it takes a few years you'll get there. I hesitate to say you'll never really be "done" because old house are never are, but it'll be livable before you know it!
No day is ever wasted if you have made your dog happy! I am with everyone else who commented and said at least put tarps over the whole roof. I hate to say it, but I can’t imagine that those humidifiers are going to be able to make much of a difference if water is still coming in.
Oh Muddy!!! What a stinking cutie!!! Please keep a very close eye on him as he’s running with wood in his mouth! Dogs have been impaled doing that. Can’t wait to see you transform this gorgeous home!
I grew up with my dad having spaniels, and having just 1 spaniel is like having 10 kids, high on sugar, stuck in a dogs body. lol Glad to see the progress is going so well. The place does look lovely covered in snow. Extremely cosy and romantic looking ☺
The promo picture of your home in the snow looked like it was in a snow globe. Absolutely beautiful. Everyone who buys a home to renovate always finds new problems to contend with. As long as the three of you are always happy and healthy you will deal with it as it comes. Watching from Australia.
I know its a ton of work , but its yours ! And its beautiful ❤😊. I would get a wood burning stove and install it to keep warm. You guys need some heat . Get proper inspection 1st
I'm so happy to see you put on a mask when cleaning around mold and mouse droppings. I thought my mother's Springer was the most hyper in the world, until I saw Muddy! He needs to run just about all day, everyday, doesn't he? But what a cutie! The flat is looking really good, and life will become (in a way) more simple once you're in and your old house is sold. Well done!! Someday you two will look around and (mostly) forget all the hard and nasty work, and feel immensely satisfied that you are living in a dry, healthy, comfortable cottage, the prettiest cottage in the Cotswolds. As my mum used to say "Keep your eye on the sparrow."
Totally agree about masking up. The UK doesn't seem to have as bad a problem with hantavirus as we do in the SW US, but you do have it. It would be a shame to have bought the beautiful house of your dreams, then never get to enjoy it because you've become seriously ill.
You’ve definitely got a Medieval Inglenook fireplace hiding behind a modern stone face, likely slapped up in the late 80s when it looks like the first plastic windows were put in.
HI from Canada! I really love watching the progression and updates as you bring life back to this beautiful house! I look forward to the updates that you and Amber have done and seeing Muddy is always a joy 😀
Take the little victories and celebrate them with zeal! Take the failures and learn from them; because that's how we learn. A lot of your heating & cooling issues will resolve themselves once you have a functioning roof. You got this!
Muddy is an absolutely delightful whirlwind of a doggo. Chiming in like everyone else, cover the whole thing with tarps. Our porch roof was/is leaking from the top & it's causing problems everywhere because water never just goes in a straight line. Even a small leak can take weeks to dry out after the water has stopped.
I love a crazy spaniel. I've had 6 during my life. All of them high energy till they got old but gentle as can be with my children and grandchildren. Life is never dull with them. Love the house by the way.
Animals might not understand lots of things about our life, but they certainly understand babies and children, and the care they need to take around them!
I've literally just finished watching the previous episodes of this and immediately looked for the third, what amazing timing ❤. I grew up with a springer spaniel myself and whilst she was very obedient, if they wanna run nothing will stop that from happening. I'm glad to see mine wasn't the only one with that handy feature. Wish you all the best with this renovation!
The two of you remind me of new parents, never enough time, sleep deprivation, rising cost and feeling like it will never end. It will take a lot of those little things you do, because they all add up. Looking forward to watching it all happen. Sending you prayers for strength from Idaho, USA😊!
Love you pup , get friends in to help as often as possible. That will help the winter to pass .then you can get your supplies ! and a steak for muddy. !! Enjoy every day playing with muddy.
Fantastic as the adventure continues! Such a joy to see Muddy running jumping. The slow Mo sections are especially poetic. Think you need to create and sell a Muddy calendar from this adventure, I’d certainly buy it!!
A dog can be taught hand gestures and some sign language. I had a deaf neighbor that loved my dog and with persistence, she was able to teach him to respond to her gestures and sign language. Little did she know that witching a couple of years later, my dog started going deaf and the signing became very useful. He was completely deaf the last 2.5 years of his life and he lived a very happy and well behaved(due to the gestures and signing) life. Towards the end of his life his eyesight to was going, so I adapted vibration and touch to his learning. So with that said, your pup has no excuse to behave. 😂 The cottage is absolutely Beautiful and Picturesque with the snow. I look forward to seeing this charming peice of history be restored.
Walking in the snow with muddy: his excitement and your joy to be alive is infectious. Got me smiling and now I want to walk in the snow on a beautiful day, loving life. Thanks
The founding of the chilling gave me the idea that you should try a metal detector around the property to found more treasures like that. I absolutely loved your project.
I'm glad you two are happy as pigs in the mud with this purchase of this 500-year-old hot mess of a house. I say bulldoze it & build a new one. But it's what you see in this old house that makes you two happy with it. I'm really excited to see the finished project. I know you'll be one happy camper when it's all done if you two don't kill one another 1st. I don't want to see you two on the show called The 1st 48 Hours or UK's Most Wanted. Please say this will not happen. Hard work never hurt anyone, so off you go, the house is not going to fix itself. Good luck to you two. May God be with you on this adventure. Take care, Chris from over the pond in Missouri
All the UK home renovators I subscribe to have been updating this week with post-storm chaos so trust that you are NOT alone in having water in the house (even if you already had it)
@@wheretheroadtakesus523 in the UK I like From City to Smallholding, Camp Out West, and Restoring Number Four. Outside that I like Tia Weston, Trent and Allie, Max and Occy, Sabrina and Andrew, North to Alaska, and Made by Mick.
You are doing a fantastic job! It will be overwhelming at times, just keep pushing through one project and one day at a time. Don't forget to take the random mental health day for yourselves too. Looking forward to your next video!
OK, as an American, I am impressed by anyone having a two hundred year old home here... and we lavish our love on the OLD Spanish Missions here in Texas, that date "ALL the way back to the late 1600's" The only time I was really excited to know that I was 50% Scots DNA, was when I was able to set eyes on the place that my ancestors lived in, in Kilburnie, Scotland. Its a total wreck, but its an OLD wreck, and as such, my American heart was just mad for it! Congrats on your cottage, and in some ways, I am painfully jealous, and in other ways, as I sit in my warm, modern home in the middle of nowhere, Texas, allow me to feel a little bit of smug enjoyment...
Jacob, I'm so looking forward to following you on this monumental journey! I'm in St Petersburg FL USA and I'm also a Harrell by birth! So, big shout out and best of luck on the journey! I'm looking forward to watching your dream realized and rooting you on!
Thank you for sharing your journey with us . Amber i felt the same as you . We also purchased a 500 year old listed thatched cottage and it wasnt what i would have chose but i stuck with it . Its been three years now and we have just had a new thatch, it has made all the difference . Your house is beautiful and will be stunning when its finished, im sure it will be the best decision youve made .
U have a new Oregon Viewer here. I stumbled upon your video this lazy Sunday evening. So fun & interesting. So I subscribed & hit the bell for ALL VIDEOS. It's so different from the states. Real thatch roofing. This is going to b amzing!😂
Love your channel, what an amazing project!!! You must get some heat in the cottage... Suggestion get the fireplace open swept and get some coal delivered.... Get an Aga service engineer in and service it, that thing can heat a manor house! Good to see you have dehumidifiers on the go!!! Happy New year keep up the good work 👍
That tiny house you made would have been handy now. You could have parked it on your land, gone in to get warm, make some tea, and sleep well. Perhaps you could rent a camper? Lovely shots of the snow, btw.
I've been waiting for another video, so excited to dive into this one! The snow makes this idealic place into a proper hallmark card. Fabulous series :)
Absolutely BRILLIANT!❤❤❤❤ THAT JOY of Dream HOME is the very best strengthening Tool! And it is tremendous: the inroads, and every achievements, you all have made in only a MONTH! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉Well done...Keep every video...A SUPERB VISUAL RECORD! And Maddie is an absolute TONIC! SUCH A TREAT ti see that beautiful Smile of Anticipation he has!❤❤❤❤
So envious ❤. I hope you find many more treasures. Enjoy your time and the experience. Give Maddy an ear scratch. Sending you love and strength from -27 Alberta , Canada❤
LoL 😂 You and your happy fur baby make me laugh out loud.! Oh what joy.! Your home is going to be beautiful.! Your Grandparents are right; you're going to live there and be happy.! Enjoy the journey.! Hi 👋 from the Florida Panhandle, USA.
What a great dog. He is absolutely precious and beautiful. Your home is LOVELY. I'm excited to follow your journey. Im in the state's, and your happiness and joy are felt through the screen. I wish you all the best and success from across the pond.
Love you pup , get friends in to help as often as possible. That will help the winter to pass .then you can get your supplies ! and a steak for muddy. !!
Muddy is just like my brother's springer spaniel, and it brings me so much joy to watch him have such a great time in the garden. I also am loving these renovation videos they are so cool, I love that you are keeping it real too.
Loving this journey! There's a lot of hard, slogging work but I think you guys are up to it and your 500 year old home is going to be so worth it! Take care, stay safe and give that crazy dog a cuddle from me. 💕💕
I am so happy you have a new video; I have a snow day today, which is rare in Virginia, so instead of having to go teach I get to work on some home projects for my own renovation and watch your video! I am so happy for you guys; I feel real joy watching your excitement and happiness with your new home and future in it. One day soon you will be able to sit in front of your fireplace with a hot cup of tea between your projects. I love watching Muddy play in his new environment - I can tell he is so happy! I can't wait for the next video. I almost wish I had seen your channel a year from now so that I can binge watch. I am too impatient for them. Thank you for recording and sharing!
I'm obsessed with Muddy, I'm obsessed with the Cottage and with you guys !!! All the good luck on the renovation and I'll be waiting for each episode. Greetings from Argentina
Definition of a springer spaniel:- Four springs for feet and one in the tail all going in different directions. We named ours Tangles he had a party trick of tying himself around the washing line post while on lead, hence Tangles. Looking forward to what this year holds and the adventures you have ❤
Muddy delightfully bounds through life at two speeds: Fast and ultra-fast! Reminds me of Hammy the squirrel in Over The Hedge. All the best with your amazing property renovation!
Cover the roof!! You know it leaks so that should be job number 1 until someone can fix it. Tarps will work, just do something because while water is still coming in, your dehumidifiers are not as effective as they could be and the damp is getting worse.
Warmest regards from Cape Town. Kudos to you for saving a bit of Cotswold history. Wishing you two and Muddy every success, much energy and positivity as you continue your renovation journey. ❤🎉😊
Best of luck!! We bought our first home a year ago and when we got the keys it had all flooded, so I completely understand how you feel with wet walls and dryers everywhere! Keep going and make sure to always be kind to each other (no matter how fed up you both get!) It will all be worth it in the end. We finally moved in (with heating and electric, yay!) a month ago and it was the best feeling :)
This is quite literally my dream. I wanted to do my Masters on Tudor history and my husband and I love reno'ing our home so this is quite literally the perfect series for me. Unfortunately I live in British Columbia so it's never gunna happen for me so I must live vicariously through you guys. Subscribed at your first video. Cheers! :)
Hello from Canada! You might try asking nurseries for their old plastic roofs (they need to change them quite regularly) and big commercial ones have to pay to get rid of them. It may be free for you!!😊
That's the derpiest dog I've ever seen! He's adorable. On the days that you get down and disheartened, remember that it will get done. One way or another you'll get it done. You have the annex, somewhere clean, dry and warm.....cpuld be so much worse, you could have to live in the cottage. I'm so looking forward to seeing this journey through with you....and seeing more of that derpy boy. One thing that would make my viewing experience easier.....get that dog some rubber sticks. (ex vet nurse here and I've seen way too many horrible injuries and illnesses because of sticks) the last thing you need is a dog with stick splinters down his throat. 😬😬 Keep up that amazing work. You clearly have the right attitude.... Laugh through it all. 😊
Instead of tarps, we covered my leaking roof with swimming pool liner. They are stronger material, and come in very large sizes. Mine has held up very well for 5 years.
Also, maybe instead of dehumidifiers, just install a wood burning heater to dry up the damp. And open some windows.
Best wishes from Canada.
Great suggestions !
You can’t beat a wood burner for this kind of application 👍
If it has a good draw, it’s literally sucking the wet air out of the house and out the chimney, while drying stuff out with heat too
YES swimming pool covers are best. I spent more than half a century saving 100 year plus old buildings and roof work is #1 and getting proper tarps is the first step! All else is easier after the roof is attended to!
I think for now, being the time of year we're in, you should just get a tonne of the biggest tarps you can and cover the roof up entirely. It wont make it 100% waterproof but it will help so much with water ingress! That's what my landlady did on my house when it was being renovated
Also, if you have gaps in the guttering, just bodge them with some sealant for now until you replace them or repair them properly 💖 It'll see you through the next few months of really wet weather
Yes, you need huge heavy-duty tarps. You can order them online from caravan supply places. The biggest one we have is 20'x40'.
We’ve tried that they don’t stay on and it’s very frustrating trying to batton them down securely x😂
Or that shrink wrap stuff
I love that your gran looked beyond just the house and saw you living there in the future and knew it would bring happiness. What a lovely lady
I'm not a builder but I have lived in a lot of cold damp houses - my advice - get a woodburning stove at each end ASAP and keep them in 24/7 for a few weeks - you will be toasty and house will be lovely and dry. The investment will last a lifetime.
They ARE the warmest
Great advice…fireplaces in a very old cottage is a wonderful idea.
Another vote for wood stoves - I can deal with cold but loathe the damp! Muddy is absolutely gorgeous!! Luv from Oz!
One word of advice, with a dog who loves to play fetch so much. Be very careful later when you start to scrape paint. Make sure that no lead based paint chips get on anything the dog is playing with. I had some friends who renovated an old house and their dog loved to play fetch with an old tennis ball. The dog got very sick from lead poisoning and almost died.
We have a 120y old cottage in Denmark with thatched roof. Went through the same thing as you. Tarp the entire roof in with several layers and secure the tarp with chicken fencing and batons. Then you will have some peace of mind to focus on the rest
Get a thatcher, they will put you on their list, ours then tapped our roof with huge tarps properly tied down , our whole thatch fell off over one third of the cottage our thatcher was amazing, and kept us dry over Christmas 2022
It’s a shame I can’t add a photo of our roof before and after for you x been there know that fear
Hello Heidi. ❤
Muddy is absolutely the star of your vlog! My dog watches with me, and every time Muddy comes on, he jumps and barks. Love it!
On a positive note…seeing the cottage under a blanket of snow gives you a feel of how beautiful it will look when the refurb is finished…😀
Watching Muddy cavorting with joy in the snow has made my day!
A shilling in the fireplace is a sign when it was last rebuilt. I've seen this on several other channels that it was a "good luck" thing to put a shilling in the brickwork of a hearth.
I know you are probably sick and tired of hearing this, but PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE get tarps or something to cover that roof. Dehumidifiers and heaters are going to do nothing with water still pouring in. Love the house and will follow the project with great interest, as I lived in the Cotswolds for a while and still have friends there. Wishing you all the very best. Now queuing up the next episode ❤
Someone suggested servicing the Aga for heating; what a great idea! You can sleep and relax in the kitchen then, and the house will start drying a bit. The roof needs covered right over the ridge, you know, and then down to the eaves.
My boyfriend and I watch this like a TV series each week, we absolutely love this journey you’re on! Thanks for the new ep!!
Absolutely yes you keep the apartment as a potential rental. You’re going to need it for the 3-4x what you think/hope/plan to pay for restoring the house. As an old lady who has lived through and participated in the remodeling of several homes and the building from scratch of a new complete house-it will take longer and cost way more than you dreamed. But you are young, and you will look back on this time has one of the most rewarding and satisfying parts of your lives, and also one of the hardest. But you will make it through and be so proud of what you accomplished. Just be sure to take time to appreciate each other for whatever you are each able to bring to the endeavor. It all matters, and appreciation and patience with your selves and your partners is vital. You love each other, be sure to say so every damn day! This is going to be hard. You can do it.
Kindness & Patience is needed for sure.
Muddy needs his own channel. Enjoying this project so far. 🙂👍
Muddy should be called "The Inspector" because he is right in there like a dirty shirt if there is anything going on!
We restored/converted a 200 year old barn in the wilds of Northumberland, that had no roof when we started so I share your pain and anxiety. One day you will look back at this record with amazement but, until then, try and enjoy the journey. Celebrate every little success, and look at problems as opportunities. I, for one, will be watching you every step of the way.
Amber's face at 21:38 was probably a mirror of mine when the electrician asked me why I wasn't crying at the state of the electrics. You have to smile and not be defeated. Get a cat to keep the mice down, preferably a farm one. Muddy will get a new boss.
PLEASE READ THIS POST! There is no way to proceed with your project before you create water proof scaffolding super structure over the entire house. Expensive yes, but once the thatch roof is completely removed, you will find extensive wood rot in the timbers. With a shed structure over the house, you can expose ALL of the issues without tarping every day. Even with tarping, you won’t be able to prevent extensive water incursion and even more damage.
SO exciting though! Cheering you on from the States!
I do agree with you, but as far as I know, those things are pretty darn expensive, and I don't think Jacob and Anna have the funds for it. But one could ask, could you name companies who rent them out or sell them?
@@michlblacksmithit’s Amber 😉
I would personally put the coin back in the fireplace, its a old folklore to give good luck and protect from evil.
That’s just silly.
Yes good idea to honor the person who,placed it and tradition.
Boo! Keep it!
@@bexxy629 now that you have had the enjoyment of finding and identifying it, I would put it back with another recently minted one. It will be just as safe there as at the back of a drawer and some future owner will be delighted to find the two in another hundred years
I don't think it worked, did it, seeing as the house nearly burned down
Awww, your Grandparents are so lovely and what they said was so sweet. I look forward to your videos.
The dog is the absolute star of the series.
if you could bottle & sell some of muddys extra energy you could buy anything you need for your new home!
I’d rethink putting carpet in with Muddy 🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾 😂
Use thick mil sheeting, run it parallel to the evs starting at the bottom and overlapping just like roofing. Boom, temporary roof. Also, you have to open the walls and ceiling to pull the moister out of the structure.
Great job on the house. In Florida, we have companies that can shrink wrap your roof after a hurricane to prevent any ingress of water.
I renovated an 100 year stone old house with my partner (old by American standards) starting four years ago. Your videos take me right back to the days where the only room finished (even partially) was my home office, trying to paint a wall or install a light in between meetings during the day... Stick with it! All the little jobs add up and even if it takes a few years you'll get there. I hesitate to say you'll never really be "done" because old house are never are, but it'll be livable before you know it!
MUDDY! Perfectly named, beautiful menace. Great progress and gorgeous views ❤
No day is ever wasted if you have made your dog happy! I am with everyone else who commented and said at least put tarps over the whole roof. I hate to say it, but I can’t imagine that those humidifiers are going to be able to make much of a difference if water is still coming in.
Oh Muddy!!! What a stinking cutie!!! Please keep a very close eye on him as he’s running with wood in his mouth! Dogs have been impaled doing that. Can’t wait to see you transform this gorgeous home!
I absolutely love your dog. You all are so lucky to have that sweet baby. May God Bless 😊
I grew up with my dad having spaniels, and having just 1 spaniel is like having 10 kids, high on sugar, stuck in a dogs body. lol
Glad to see the progress is going so well. The place does look lovely covered in snow. Extremely cosy and romantic looking ☺
The promo picture of your home in the snow looked like it was in a snow globe. Absolutely beautiful. Everyone who buys a home to renovate always finds new problems to contend with. As long as the three of you are always happy and healthy you will deal with it as it comes. Watching from Australia.
I know its a ton of work , but its yours ! And its beautiful ❤😊. I would get a wood burning stove and install it to keep warm. You guys need some heat . Get proper inspection 1st
Muddy is so darn beautiful and so disobedient and happy as any dog I’ve ever seen. And you love him.
I'm so happy to see you put on a mask when cleaning around mold and mouse droppings. I thought my mother's Springer was the most hyper in the world, until I saw Muddy! He needs to run just about all day, everyday, doesn't he? But what a cutie! The flat is looking really good, and life will become (in a way) more simple once you're in and your old house is sold. Well done!! Someday you two will look around and (mostly) forget all the hard and nasty work, and feel immensely satisfied that you are living in a dry, healthy, comfortable cottage, the prettiest cottage in the Cotswolds. As my mum used to say "Keep your eye on the sparrow."
Totally agree about masking up. The UK doesn't seem to have as bad a problem with hantavirus as we do in the SW US, but you do have it. It would be a shame to have bought the beautiful house of your dreams, then never get to enjoy it because you've become seriously ill.
You’ve definitely got a Medieval Inglenook fireplace hiding behind a modern stone face, likely slapped up in the late 80s when it looks like the first plastic windows were put in.
HI from Canada! I really love watching the progression and updates as you bring life back to this beautiful house! I look forward to the updates that you and Amber have done and seeing Muddy is always a joy 😀
Oh my, what a little darling Muddy is, so cute!!! Beautiful cottage too.
Good luck with restoring this wonderful piece of England's history. It will be a stunning family home in the not-too-distant future!
Take the little victories and celebrate them with zeal! Take the failures and learn from them; because that's how we learn. A lot of your heating & cooling issues will resolve themselves once you have a functioning roof. You got this!
Muddy is an absolutely delightful whirlwind of a doggo.
Chiming in like everyone else, cover the whole thing with tarps. Our porch roof was/is leaking from the top & it's causing problems everywhere because water never just goes in a straight line. Even a small leak can take weeks to dry out after the water has stopped.
The snow makes your property magazine worthy, idyllic. Just beautiful!!
I love a crazy spaniel. I've had 6 during my life. All of them high energy till they got old but gentle as can be with my children and grandchildren. Life is never dull with them.
Love the house by the way.
Animals might not understand lots of things about our life, but they certainly understand babies and children, and the care they need to take around them!
I've literally just finished watching the previous episodes of this and immediately looked for the third, what amazing timing ❤.
I grew up with a springer spaniel myself and whilst she was very obedient, if they wanna run nothing will stop that from happening. I'm glad to see mine wasn't the only one with that handy feature.
Wish you all the best with this renovation!
The two of you remind me of new parents, never enough time, sleep deprivation, rising cost and feeling like it will never end. It will take a lot of those little things you do, because they all add up. Looking forward to watching it all happen. Sending you prayers for strength from Idaho, USA😊!
❤Love this! Absolutely love muddy. The peace there is wonderful❤
Love you pup , get friends in to help as often as possible. That will help the winter to pass .then you can get your supplies ! and a steak for muddy. !! Enjoy every day playing with muddy.
The muddy break was much needed for me, what a delightful wee dog. He is just a happiness bundle
Get a Merch shop going. Tshirts,t towels, hoodie etc 'Muddy the Mascot' and 'Living the dream' as a couple of suggestions.
Absolutely this! That will help finance the renovation a lot more and they can get more of their dream house made at once, rather than over the years.
Yessss
I can see Muddy is your new "branch" manager!
Fantastic as the adventure continues! Such a joy to see Muddy running jumping. The slow Mo sections are especially poetic. Think you need to create and sell a Muddy calendar from this adventure, I’d certainly buy it!!
Muddy looks so excited 😂! He's ready to go go go ,like a sled dog at the start gate😂He's adorable ❤.
A dog can be taught hand gestures and some sign language. I had a deaf neighbor that loved my dog and with persistence, she was able to teach him to respond to her gestures and sign language. Little did she know that witching a couple of years later, my dog started going deaf and the signing became very useful. He was completely deaf the last 2.5 years of his life and he lived a very happy and well behaved(due to the gestures and signing) life. Towards the end of his life his eyesight to was going, so I adapted vibration and touch to his learning. So with that said, your pup has no excuse to behave. 😂
The cottage is absolutely Beautiful and Picturesque with the snow. I look forward to seeing this charming peice of history be restored.
Walking in the snow with muddy: his excitement and your joy to be alive is infectious. Got me smiling and now I want to walk in the snow on a beautiful day, loving life. Thanks
Take my hat off to you both, I have renovated quite a few homes and attitude is all that is needed, stay positive. You will get there.
The founding of the chilling gave me the idea that you should try a metal detector around the property to found more treasures like that.
I absolutely loved your project.
I'm glad you two are happy as pigs in the mud with this purchase of this 500-year-old hot mess of a house.
I say bulldoze it & build a new one. But it's what you see in this old house that makes you two happy with it. I'm really excited to see the finished project. I know you'll be one happy camper when it's all done if you two don't kill one another 1st. I don't want to see you two on the show called The 1st 48 Hours or UK's Most Wanted. Please say this will not happen.
Hard work never hurt anyone, so off you go, the house is not going to fix itself.
Good luck to you two. May God be with you on this adventure. Take care,
Chris from over the pond in Missouri
All the UK home renovators I subscribe to have been updating this week with post-storm chaos so trust that you are NOT alone in having water in the house (even if you already had it)
Can you suggest some other good channels to watch? Please 🙏
@@wheretheroadtakesus523 in the UK I like From City to Smallholding, Camp Out West, and Restoring Number Four. Outside that I like Tia Weston, Trent and Allie, Max and Occy, Sabrina and Andrew, North to Alaska, and Made by Mick.
You are doing a fantastic job! It will be overwhelming at times, just keep pushing through one project and one day at a time. Don't forget to take the random mental health day for yourselves too. Looking forward to your next video!
Excellent advice…
Very happy that your former house is sold. A burden out!😊
I adore muddy. He has that true springer trademark of excitability and endless energy. I am also thoroughly enjoying your channel.
OK, as an American, I am impressed by anyone having a two hundred year old home here... and we lavish our love on the OLD Spanish Missions here in Texas, that date "ALL the way back to the late 1600's" The only time I was really excited to know that I was 50% Scots DNA, was when I was able to set eyes on the place that my ancestors lived in, in Kilburnie, Scotland. Its a total wreck, but its an OLD wreck, and as such, my American heart was just mad for it! Congrats on your cottage, and in some ways, I am painfully jealous, and in other ways, as I sit in my warm, modern home in the middle of nowhere, Texas, allow me to feel a little bit of smug enjoyment...
Jacob, I'm so looking forward to following you on this monumental journey! I'm in St Petersburg FL USA and I'm also a Harrell by birth! So, big shout out and best of luck on the journey! I'm looking forward to watching your dream realized and rooting you on!
My goodness what does your dog drink? Energy drinks? 😅😊😂😂
As everyone says get the biggest tarps you can buy and get that roof covered , stop that water coming through everywhere . Cheers
What a job! Do get tarps big enough 🙏. Order them online if needed. Because that roof needs to be covered entirely I recon.
Thank you for sharing your journey with us . Amber i felt the same as you . We also purchased a 500 year old listed thatched cottage and it wasnt what i would have chose but i stuck with it . Its been three years now and we have just had a new thatch, it has made all the difference .
Your house is beautiful and will be stunning when its finished, im sure it will be the best decision youve made .
Muddy's exuberance for life is so Springer typical lol.
You need new gutters , to catch that rain water coming off roof . You can do it 💪😊
U have a new Oregon Viewer here. I stumbled upon your video this lazy Sunday evening. So fun & interesting. So I subscribed & hit the bell for ALL VIDEOS. It's so different from the states. Real thatch roofing. This is going to b amzing!😂
Love your channel, what an amazing project!!! You must get some heat in the cottage... Suggestion get the fireplace open swept and get some coal delivered.... Get an Aga service engineer in and service it, that thing can heat a manor house! Good to see you have dehumidifiers on the go!!! Happy New year keep up the good work 👍
That tiny house you made would have been handy now. You could have parked it on your land, gone in to get warm, make some tea, and sleep well. Perhaps you could rent a camper?
Lovely shots of the snow, btw.
Excellent idea, having a warm place to go at the end of the day will be wonderful for them.
I've been waiting for another video, so excited to dive into this one! The snow makes this idealic place into a proper hallmark card. Fabulous series :)
Absolutely BRILLIANT!❤❤❤❤ THAT JOY of Dream HOME is the very best strengthening Tool! And it is tremendous: the inroads, and every achievements, you all have made in only a MONTH! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉Well done...Keep every video...A SUPERB VISUAL RECORD!
And Maddie is an absolute TONIC! SUCH A TREAT ti see that beautiful Smile of Anticipation he has!❤❤❤❤
So envious ❤. I hope you find many more treasures. Enjoy your time and the experience. Give Maddy an ear scratch. Sending you love and strength from -27 Alberta , Canada❤
Same here. 😊 👩🦳👍🇨🇦
Ok - Muddy is the star of this show. He makes me giggle and laugh out loud. 😂🇨🇦
They don't sell extraordinary size tarps in England? It's an emergency for you to cover your roof before your whole house is destroyed.
LoL 😂
You and your happy fur baby make me laugh out loud.!
Oh what joy.!
Your home is going to be beautiful.! Your Grandparents are right; you're going to live there and be happy.!
Enjoy the journey.!
Hi 👋 from the Florida Panhandle, USA.
What a great dog. He is absolutely precious and beautiful. Your home is LOVELY. I'm excited to follow your journey. Im in the state's, and your happiness and joy are felt through the screen. I wish you all the best and success from across the pond.
"God thing it doesn' rain that much in winter..." 😆😆🤣 And I live in Sweden.
Love Muddy, he's so quirky! ❤
Your dog cracks me up. So much energy.you are going to love the House. Your dog in the snow thru the trees would be a perfect Christmas card picture.
You are all so lovely! The whole family, you two, and Muddy the most chaotic Springer I´ve ever seen. 💖
Love you pup , get friends in to help as often as possible. That will help the winter to pass .then you can get your supplies ! and a steak for muddy. !!
Muddy is just like my brother's springer spaniel, and it brings me so much joy to watch him have such a great time in the garden. I also am loving these renovation videos they are so cool, I love that you are keeping it real too.
Your dog is amazing, flashback to my daughters playing with 2x SS pups back in 2013. Adorable!
Loving this journey!
There's a lot of hard, slogging work but I think you guys are up to it and your 500 year old home is going to be so worth it!
Take care, stay safe and give that crazy dog a cuddle from me.
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I am so happy you have a new video; I have a snow day today, which is rare in Virginia, so instead of having to go teach I get to work on some home projects for my own renovation and watch your video! I am so happy for you guys; I feel real joy watching your excitement and happiness with your new home and future in it. One day soon you will be able to sit in front of your fireplace with a hot cup of tea between your projects. I love watching Muddy play in his new environment - I can tell he is so happy! I can't wait for the next video. I almost wish I had seen your channel a year from now so that I can binge watch. I am too impatient for them. Thank you for recording and sharing!
I'm obsessed with Muddy, I'm obsessed with the Cottage and with you guys !!! All the good luck on the renovation and I'll be waiting for each episode. Greetings from Argentina
Definition of a springer spaniel:- Four springs for feet and one in the tail all going in different directions. We named ours Tangles he had a party trick of tying himself around the washing line post while on lead, hence Tangles.
Looking forward to what this year holds and the adventures you have ❤
If there have been any patches using concrete you need to get those out and replaced with lime. Concrete causes the issues you have inside.
Muddy delightfully bounds through life at two speeds: Fast and ultra-fast! Reminds me of Hammy the squirrel in Over The Hedge. All the best with your amazing property renovation!
Cover the roof!! You know it leaks so that should be job number 1 until someone can fix it. Tarps will work, just do something because while water is still coming in, your dehumidifiers are not as effective as they could be and the damp is getting worse.
Warmest regards from Cape Town. Kudos to you for saving a bit of Cotswold history. Wishing you two and Muddy every success, much energy and positivity as you continue your renovation journey. ❤🎉😊
Muddy. breaking the fourth wall like a champ. xD
Seriously, this looks great!
You have so many experienced people commenting on your roof. Lucky you. Muddy is a show stopper-what a fabulous guy.
Best of luck!! We bought our first home a year ago and when we got the keys it had all flooded, so I completely understand how you feel with wet walls and dryers everywhere! Keep going and make sure to always be kind to each other (no matter how fed up you both get!) It will all be worth it in the end. We finally moved in (with heating and electric, yay!) a month ago and it was the best feeling :)
This is quite literally my dream. I wanted to do my Masters on Tudor history and my husband and I love reno'ing our home so this is quite literally the perfect series for me. Unfortunately I live in British Columbia so it's never gunna happen for me so I must live vicariously through you guys. Subscribed at your first video. Cheers! :)
Muddy is just the best 😂
Hello from Canada!
You might try asking nurseries for their old plastic roofs (they need to change them quite regularly) and big commercial ones have to pay to get rid of them. It may be free for you!!😊
That's the derpiest dog I've ever seen! He's adorable. On the days that you get down and disheartened, remember that it will get done. One way or another you'll get it done. You have the annex, somewhere clean, dry and warm.....cpuld be so much worse, you could have to live in the cottage.
I'm so looking forward to seeing this journey through with you....and seeing more of that derpy boy.
One thing that would make my viewing experience easier.....get that dog some rubber sticks. (ex vet nurse here and I've seen way too many horrible injuries and illnesses because of sticks) the last thing you need is a dog with stick splinters down his throat. 😬😬
Keep up that amazing work. You clearly have the right attitude.... Laugh through it all. 😊