DIY COTTAGE RENOVATION - fixing up a stone house alone.

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  • Опубликовано: 8 сен 2024
  • INCREDIBLE DISCOVERIES restoring 300 YEAR OLD STONE HOUSE - traditional hot lime.
    This week I am renovating our very old stone cottage alone. I try to master some traditional building methods, as I attempt to mix hot lime ready to repoint these old stone walls.
    We can't wait to restore our little off grid Irish homestead, and learning how to mix quicklime is just the start of us getting to grips of rebuilding with traditional methods.
    My favourite part of this house renovation so far though, is the history we are finding every single time we uncover the old walls! This week has the most fascinating historical finds yet..
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    Hopefully you are enjoying this renovation series as much as we are, and we are managing to show you just some of the trials, tribulations, and work, involved when restoring an old property.
    As usual, we have tried to include a bit of everything, including the local wildlife and nature mixed with our usual female foolery, we always love hearing what you lot think in the comments so do let us know, and as always, thank you for watching!
    Check out our older videos and follow our us journey attempting to create a proper youtube travel series as we, two female travelers and vanlifers, attempted to travel across Europe in our rolling tiny home.
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  • @seanchris8290
    @seanchris8290 Месяц назад +346

    You don't need to keep apologising to every Tom, Dickhead or Harriot for what your work processes are. You are an incredible hard working person, you both are, people just have to trust in the process. What you've both achieved in such a short space of time, is extraordinary. Thank you for sharing these wonderful videos.

    • @campervibe
      @campervibe  Месяц назад +24

      Thank you

    • @garycrowther4912
      @garycrowther4912 Месяц назад +12

      @@campervibeI was expecting you to apologise for apologising 😂

    •  Месяц назад

      Hey, I give a shit about all of the process. Tool belt wanker.

    • @ianlangridge3412
      @ianlangridge3412 Месяц назад +18

      Hey girl, for a girl who says she doesn't what she is doing you are doing a " bloody" fine job of all you do. We are so enjoying every step of this rehab of your cottage. Well done and congrats. Wish we could see it in person but New Zealand is a long way from you.
      Cheers. Sylvia and Ian

    • @iantulloch2809
      @iantulloch2809 Месяц назад +3

      Morning folks, You certainly have been busy this week, As you say for being novices your both doing a tremendous job restoring your old cottage, why don't you use the sack barrow to transfer the bags of lime into the outbuilding, save the strain on your back, Have a good week ahead, ❤️💜💛

  • @craigjob6932
    @craigjob6932 Месяц назад +256

    Please stop criticising your content all your content is fantastic

  • @janwalke3666
    @janwalke3666 Месяц назад +117

    No matter how busy you are, or how fast you speak we all appreciate the time you take to share with us. Thanks x

    • @estemeiring3705
      @estemeiring3705 Месяц назад +3

      Louise doesn't speak that fast, people must listen faster hehe

  • @robbierobinson394
    @robbierobinson394 Месяц назад +8

    My wife is an avid viewer telling me I need to watch. No I don't
    Watched a couple and now addicted.
    As a builder I'm really impressed by you two .
    Keep doing it .

  • @djackbar504
    @djackbar504 Месяц назад +76

    The tool belt hack is brilliant. Working smarter not harder. Way 2Go Louise.

  • @sallydingle321
    @sallydingle321 Месяц назад +25

    If renovating old houses was an olimpic sport... You would both be in the gold position as far as I'm concerned 🥇👏💖🥰😘

    • @campervibe
      @campervibe  Месяц назад +3

      Aw thanks

    • @earthymamav8807
      @earthymamav8807 Месяц назад +3

      We could all do with a 'Louise '💪👍🏻🤗😍

  • @simonevans8979
    @simonevans8979 Месяц назад +77

    I'm also a `tool belt wanker`... Re-pointed our chimney stack and never had to come down once for a tool, but I did climb down for tea and sandwiches, many times each day...

    • @campervibe
      @campervibe  Месяц назад +22

      Tea and sandwiches are important 😀

    • @alilonghair7792
      @alilonghair7792 Месяц назад +1

      Tool belt... cool belt😎
      So practical!!!

  • @Shazza2345
    @Shazza2345 Месяц назад +128

    Lou, do you ever stop. And yes I can imagine Emily shouting Health and Safety at you. I just want to say a massive thank you for helping Sam and Becky over at youtube Irish homestead. Take care 😊

    • @campervibe
      @campervibe  Месяц назад +21

      Aw thanks, they are such a lovely couple as well

    • @ceriedwards3
      @ceriedwards3 Месяц назад +8

      And let's not forget Emily works super hard too. I was impressed you got a bit of wildlife in despite being off your head busy. You're both really impressive

    • @daphnesamworth7824
      @daphnesamworth7824 Месяц назад +6

      Please don’t clean the penny. It will lose its value. Thank you for your wonderful videos.

    • @ChristineKelly1000
      @ChristineKelly1000 Месяц назад

      Good on you Louise for being such a good neighbour.

    • @jan9562
      @jan9562 Месяц назад

      Thanks for the health and safety reminders . And for sharing your renovation, and wildlife, and all! Keep safe, Louise and Emily!

  • @Pootz1000
    @Pootz1000 Месяц назад +22

    That old penny is a cool find. The picture of "Queen Victoria squatting " is actually an image of Britannia sitting down with a shield

    • @trishloughman5998
      @trishloughman5998 Месяц назад +5

      the image of Queen Victoria squatting is too good though...

    • @Pootz1000
      @Pootz1000 Месяц назад +1

      @@trishloughman5998 🤣🤣🤣

  • @leaandgoutdoors9486
    @leaandgoutdoors9486 22 дня назад

    Your work ethic is inspiring! I always feel super lazy watching your videos but I love seeing the progress you’re making.

  • @rebeccarendle3706
    @rebeccarendle3706 Месяц назад +22

    Louise please stop apologising for the vlogs... we like EVERYTHING you do... whatever you do!... and ALL your renovation vlogs have been amazing and are totally addictive!

  • @joyous246
    @joyous246 Месяц назад +2

    Just for me, and I am sure a lot of people here, we are here for the building so it's not boring to watch you do stuff. Your work ethic is awesome! That penny is a magical find! Make sure you out your own penny in the walls too! Love your videos!

  • @holyflowerpots1400
    @holyflowerpots1400 Месяц назад +47

    Cool to find the penny - it’s Victoria’s young head which was used until 1860. Britannia is on the tails side

    • @NeilBarratt
      @NeilBarratt Месяц назад +4

      Were they the ones known as bun pennies; because her hair is in a bun?

  • @AnnetteCarolanFourie
    @AnnetteCarolanFourie 28 дней назад

    Hats off to you it's going to be a terrific home once finished love it when folk restore old places as they are the best ever

  • @wearethedoucettes9217
    @wearethedoucettes9217 Месяц назад +49

    I am very impressed by all your hard work and no nonsense approach. We give a sh#t about anything you are doing and appreciate who you are and how you approach life.

    • @campervibe
      @campervibe  Месяц назад +5

      😀😀😀

    • @levt2156
      @levt2156 Месяц назад +5

      @@wearethedoucettes9217 I agree. And not only that. Louise is ROCKING that tool belt. You couldn't look like a wanker if you tried. Too Kool for school in my book! 😉

  • @ClaireD247
    @ClaireD247 27 дней назад

    I have only recently started watching your channel, mainly because of your van travels. I have now become addicted and am loving your renovation journey just as much - even motivated me to do some strimming 😂. Seriously, you are a lovely, hardworking, motivated couple and a pleasure to watch - can't wait to continue enjoying your journey 😊

  • @lucindagarces5568
    @lucindagarces5568 Месяц назад +35

    That authenticates the age of your cottage. Absolutely keep it!!!

  • @shanefloyd6427
    @shanefloyd6427 Месяц назад +7

    Don't put yourself under pressure to entertain your fans. Go at your own pace. Don't forget to take a break. Love your videos ❤

  • @kellyayer9348
    @kellyayer9348 Месяц назад +15

    I’m a tool belt wanker too. Working smarter. Also, total legend for helping out the Irish homestead

  • @susancoffey419
    @susancoffey419 Месяц назад +5

    Elderly lazy old woman here. I so enjoy watching your videos. So interesting, you are such fun and the music is great.

    • @campervibe
      @campervibe  Месяц назад

      😀 thanks, glad you do

  • @georgehorwell6502
    @georgehorwell6502 Месяц назад +19

    Please just be your fab selves, no apologies needed! Love watching your adventures. Thank you for sharing them with us .

  • @roberthardy2013
    @roberthardy2013 Месяц назад +19

    I’m glad you taught us that word plethora, it means a lot !

    • @Canalsman
      @Canalsman Месяц назад +2

      I'm all in favour of eschewing obfuscation!

    • @roberthardy2013
      @roberthardy2013 Месяц назад +2

      @@Canalsman And what’s your point ? (Definitely tongue in cheek ). I too am a hard worker like the girls and have never been accused of Plumbum Osscilatum !

    • @ChristineKelly1000
      @ChristineKelly1000 Месяц назад +1

      Ha ha, I see what you did there.

  • @suecolclough1268
    @suecolclough1268 Месяц назад +24

    Louise stop worrying we can understand you. You both work so hard ❤

    • @bridgwll
      @bridgwll Месяц назад

      Not everyone can understand her if English is not their first language. It would be too fast for them to interpret.

  • @tonytrumble
    @tonytrumble Месяц назад +6

    I love how truly how much you two love each other the affection you show for each other is heartwarming to say the least! Take it from someone who's been in a physical and verbally abusive marriage for 25 years. What the two of you have is magic! Hold onto that!

    • @annekennedy8127
      @annekennedy8127 Месяц назад +4

      I hope that after 25 years, you have had the sense to get out.....

    • @tonytrumble
      @tonytrumble Месяц назад +3

      @@annekennedy8127 of course I did. I only stayed until my children were out of high school. I always put my children before myself.

    • @campervibe
      @campervibe  Месяц назад +3

      I’m glad that you are no longer in that relationship and understand that sometimes it is not always black and white why people do not leave straight away ❤️ we feel very fortunate to have found each other 😀

  • @avrilpeters5900
    @avrilpeters5900 Месяц назад +28

    Hi Louise it makes you look like you are ready for business and you are a hard worker

  • @SuzannesLife-ok4pn
    @SuzannesLife-ok4pn Месяц назад +5

    Never thought I’d look forward to Sunday nights with a glass of wine in bed and these two more!!

  • @user-bl6un8oq6m
    @user-bl6un8oq6m Месяц назад +9

    Nice to see you helping Sam and Rebecca this week the yellow wheel barrow and you worked hard with that 2 loaded of ready mix

    • @campervibe
      @campervibe  Месяц назад +4

      Always happy to help out friends 😀

  • @AnnetteCarolanFourie
    @AnnetteCarolanFourie 25 дней назад

    Good idea the tool belt Louise makes the job easier

  • @helenjohnson8272
    @helenjohnson8272 Месяц назад +21

    I am in awe of your energy Louise. Bravo girl! Here’s an idea for all historical bits n bobs you find and collect during your renovations…. When you girls are finished with the reno, arrange all the artifacts on a coffee table and cover with glass to make a unique conversation piece in your living room. Look forward to your next video/project.

    • @campervibe
      @campervibe  Месяц назад +6

      We will do something with them for sure, we got to, too cool not to right 🙂

  • @avrilpeters5900
    @avrilpeters5900 Месяц назад +5

    You will make mistakes everyone does by making mistakes you learn. Don't ever doubt yourself Louise you are to be admired.

  • @ianlove3
    @ianlove3 Месяц назад +38

    You have done a grand job by yourself with the work this week.

  • @DonnasWonderland
    @DonnasWonderland Месяц назад +12

    I’m sorry, Lou channeling Emily’s safety first Louise had me in stitches I actually laughed out loud it proper tickled me 😂

  • @Thewillowmoon
    @Thewillowmoon Месяц назад +22

    Oh my goodness Lou what amazing finds, they will look so beautiful framed and put on your exposed wall to stay with the house for your life time! Absolute treasures! 💗💗💗

  • @barborasvandova7899
    @barborasvandova7899 Месяц назад +11

    Maybe you should put in a new penny in the walls while you're plastering. You can never have enough luck... Also, I know you said you are dirty and dusty all the time, but I just watch you on the videos, in your clean white t-shirts, all way, every day. Even in the video where you were helping the Irish Homestead with the concrete floor, everyone was in dark clothes, dirty head to toes, and you, as always, in your clean white t-shirt. I don't know how you do it. And that belt for tools looks good. And it's a must have for what you do on the cottage! I love watching the two of you and the cottage transformation. I wish you the best with the renovation, it was not easy so far.

    • @campervibe
      @campervibe  Месяц назад +1

      Oh that T-shirt is now covered in concrete 😂

    • @VMSmith
      @VMSmith Месяц назад +1

      I agree put a Euro coin somewhere in the renovation for 🍀🏠😇

  • @AnnetteCarolanFourie
    @AnnetteCarolanFourie 25 дней назад

    I fully agree that is indeed awesome ❤

  • @alidabotes6264
    @alidabotes6264 Месяц назад +28

    Must congratulate you on being a great neighbour! Watched you help Sam & Beck (The Derelict Cottage) pour that massive floor. Everyone commented on Lou & her muscles & how you worked like a trojan! Had a good giggle but was very proud of you. Well done!
    That penny is very cool!

    • @campervibe
      @campervibe  Месяц назад +7

      They are great guys so always happy to help 🙂

  • @user-xq3xq3hi6t
    @user-xq3xq3hi6t 23 дня назад

    U dnt need to keep apologising for doin things ur way cos ur doin a fantastic job n u have a lot of knowledge about a lot of things, even an Irish history lesson on the Easter Rising wow, I wld trust u completely in whatever ur doin, in only getting this video now cos I've been in Donegal for the past two weeks n I passed a lovely little cottage with a red door n a red corrugated roof n it was beautiful so u were right Louise it will look fine in fact it will look stunning, everything's coming out so well n u are working so hard both of u, luv this video girls, good luck good health n happiness n take care ❤❤❤❤

  • @shetlandsheep3081
    @shetlandsheep3081 Месяц назад +19

    Lime work looking v good. Make sure there are no hairline cracks between lime and stones when you knock back with the brush and leave it to dry - I saw a couple and they only get bigger as it dries - which compromises strength and can lead to bigger cracks over time ; when you knock back, rub the edges with your thumb to make sure it is tightly stuck. Also you can use the bigger trowel to get the stuff on and then use the narrow one for the edges, much quicker progress them. Hessian can be used to cover the work and let it dry very slowly once you are done. 💐👍👍👍👍

    • @campervibe
      @campervibe  Месяц назад +1

      Oh lime is like a baby, you are continuously tending to it for sure.

  • @pernillewarren8134
    @pernillewarren8134 Месяц назад

    You have done an amacing job Louise😊

  • @ailishadoyle4660
    @ailishadoyle4660 Месяц назад +12

    Great job Lou, you're some woman for one woman, ( as we say in Ireland) truly impressive work girl❤ and you rock that belt! 😊

    • @campervibe
      @campervibe  Месяц назад +2

      She so is 🙂

    • @ailishadoyle4660
      @ailishadoyle4660 Месяц назад +1

      @campervibe you're pretty bloody good also, Em 👌

  • @AnnetteCarolanFourie
    @AnnetteCarolanFourie 27 дней назад

    Louise you are just amazing

  • @pjcat3522
    @pjcat3522 Месяц назад +6

    Lou you are a great communicator, you inspire and have a great sense of humour and I'm glad you had Em's voice in your head for H&S. You rock🌟

  • @geoffcampbell7846
    @geoffcampbell7846 Месяц назад +2

    Ladies, I have to say, I'm really enjoying this chapter in your story, it fascinating. I've never worked with Lyme so your efforts are educational and entertaining.
    I do wish some people would recognise Louise, you've worked on building sites, you know your stuff, and Emily being a manager of field crews building outdoor event structures, you both know the H&SaW regs, but this isn't meant to be a health and safety educational channel, its two Ladies renovating their home, so lets get over it people, let the story move forward, please!
    Take care Ladies, 👋🇬🇧🇪🇺🇺🇦🇮🇪

  • @user-oi2cy3xj4f
    @user-oi2cy3xj4f Месяц назад +17

    That looks a good mix. Many thanks for helping Sam and Becks on lying their floors, many hands make light work. ❤

  • @merv690
    @merv690 Месяц назад +8

    O Lou you slipped that one in (no pun intended) 🤣🤣. but the early sings are your hard work is going to look fantastic. BUT don't forget to bury a coin in the wall on your rebuild for someone else to find

  • @user-Tortured-soul
    @user-Tortured-soul Месяц назад +13

    ❤Love watching you Lou. Tool belt is a sensible thing to use, I love that you are so well organized. You go girl!

  • @LH-cj8bk
    @LH-cj8bk Месяц назад

    Another awesome video, love watching you both make your dream come true❤

  • @delythedwards7103
    @delythedwards7103 Месяц назад +3

    Never ever ever did I think I would enjoy watching a video of someone pointing stonework! Love your videos, no matter what you do (apparently).

  • @MunsterIreland1
    @MunsterIreland1 Месяц назад +1

    Hello ladies! Great work. 🙋🏻‍♀️😁
    Also your history items. Some interesting information -
    *The clay pipe. It was popular in the day. Women use and smoked clay pipes. The islanders (Ireland has a lot of islands) women’s hobby as relaxation from the trudge of daily harsh domestic life.
    Men used clay pipes too of course.
    *Great find with the milk returns. Creameries were in situ and developed into co-ops thereafter in Irelands Independence. Sadly those creameries disappeared one by one 70’s early 80’’s. Some have been preserved as community centres or else the stones used for building walls around property or buildings and so on.
    The coin you found - yes quite correct it was a tradition to place a coin in the wall just as when you are giving a gift of a purse or wallet a coin is placed there for good luck.
    *The year or period of the coin is very significant. That period as in 1840-1850 relates to a very painful period in Irelands history and still resonates with us today. Known as An Gorta Mór - the Great Hunger. This relates to the Great Famine in Ireland during that period of 10 years the worse occurring 5-7 years of that period (1845 to 1852) in which Irish people (men, women, children, babies) starved to death due to their dependency on the potato crop that blight attacked. The potato was the Irish main staple diet. As you are aware land was taken from the Irish and they lived in small stone houses or hovels in the poorest part of the land. They worked for absentee landlords in England and paid rent on such properties. Rents on such properties were raised during this time. When the Famine occurred they could not feed themselves or pay the rent. They were evicted. Land then was converted to grassland land for cattle by the landlords. In many cases the roofs on their homesteads thatch were burned or hovels roofs (sods of grass) destroyed to ensure the evicted families did not re occupy the house. During that period it is estimated a minimum of one million people died of starvation in Ireland. Many other millions emigrated and many thousands also died on their journey by ships (known as coffin ships) to America. However another painful factor was that other food grown, produced and harvested in Ireland grain and the like along with livestock was not distributed to the starving Irish but exported and destined for consumption to England. The highest exports of this Irish produce occurred during that Irish Famine period to England. There were several hundred of food depots around Ireland protecting by the British troops at the time so the stocks could not be raided by the Irish and tenant’s. During that century prior to the Famine the island of Ireland population was close to above nine million. By the latter part of the century going into the early 20th century the population reflected under 5 million. It essentially as a comparison if the population of Scotland reduced by one third. The decimation of the Irish Potato Famine had a major impact on Ireland from and since that time.
    Ireland is still revealing its history as mass graves were found along with other unmarked graves in cemeteries over the years and this process is still ongoing. There are commemorative locations and other historical aspects that visitors can look further into on tours and education about this heartbreaking period.
    I know you both like your history and fact finding and the above provided is a very brief outline if which you may not have been aware of. There are many noteworthy books if you are interested in finding out more about it.
    A thought - Ireland had its own currency thereafter once administration handover occurred. The Irish currency also included an Irish penny (pingin) - it had a hen and her chicks on one side with the Irish Harp on the other side you might yet find one there in the walk or house! Of course through the decades the currency changed after decimalisation, then to the punt (Irish pound) and then over the last couple of decades to the euro. It might be nice to place a euro and /or old Irish penny into your new abode?

  • @tracyjefferies4382
    @tracyjefferies4382 Месяц назад +4

    Lou if you want white pointing use golden sand, it will look beige but when it dries overnight it will turn white. I watch a channel called The Indie Projects and they converted an old stone barn in Portugal and used lime to plaster and made a feature wall with pointing, it was their off grid property i hope this helps you as they cover a slightly different technique for pointing the walls, still using the pointing keys but they use a different brush to finish it off hope this helps x

    • @campervibe
      @campervibe  Месяц назад +2

      Thank you

    • @ChristineKelly1000
      @ChristineKelly1000 Месяц назад

      They did a lovely job. Also Louise don’t forget to consult with Becca and Sam about the mix they used, where they got it etc.😊😊😊

  • @annbuckle5880
    @annbuckle5880 Месяц назад +1

    Your cottage finds reminded me of when people used to find old newspapers under carpets 😊

  • @fasteddy917
    @fasteddy917 Месяц назад +9

    I lived in a small village here in Canada where my family owned a saw mill. The village decide to print a history of the town in the 1970's and one of the stories was about someone in the 1880's who had gone to the lime kilns about 4 miles outside of town to get a wagon full of lime. Just as they started back home a fierce rainstorm started and by the time they returned back to the village all that was left of the load was the wheels of the wagon and the much diminished frame of the wagon. The lime and the box of the wagon had dissolved on the way home. Hot lime is not to be mishandled. Love the videos. Thank you.

    • @campervibe
      @campervibe  Месяц назад +4

      No it really is not, fortunately Louise has done a couple of courses 🙌

  • @kathyreilly3738
    @kathyreilly3738 3 дня назад

    Maybe you could put the old penny back in the stone feature wall as a feature itself. You could cover it with a little glass plaque of sorts as a small momento of the original builders/owners ❤

  • @lisashepherd5774
    @lisashepherd5774 Месяц назад +10

    You were born for the belt sister 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻 love watching x

  • @daja2946
    @daja2946 Месяц назад +2

    You two are ADORABLE and Lou, what a great job you did this week! You're both fabulous, hard-working and so naturally charming. We are all behind you cheering you on!

  • @bethdixon501
    @bethdixon501 Месяц назад +14

    Keep being true to yourself is numero UNO, ALWAYS ❤️🙏🏻👑🇺🇸

  • @siljemda
    @siljemda Месяц назад

    I love you two😍 been following ya all the way from norway

  • @Canalsman
    @Canalsman Месяц назад +4

    Absolutely no need for any apologies Lou. We all love you just as you are... and so does the lovely Emily.
    I'm so impressed by your workmanship. It's going to look amazing on the feature wall, and you will always have the satisfaction in knowing it's your own skill and craftsmanship that's made it so. Well done!

    • @campervibe
      @campervibe  Месяц назад

      I do indeed, Louise is awesome 😀

  • @LoulouVioletCapulet
    @LoulouVioletCapulet Месяц назад

    Cool work Lou& Emily

  • @saskiacopeland7316
    @saskiacopeland7316 Месяц назад +3

    Please don’t apologise Louise. We love watching you girls and all you are achieving. Greetings from Australia ❤

  • @truth3358
    @truth3358 Месяц назад +1

    We live remotely in the south of Ireland and bought a cottage and land which was 80% liveable 5 years on we still doing it there will be something to do all the time 👍
    Great video

    • @campervibe
      @campervibe  Месяц назад +1

      Always 😀

    • @truth3358
      @truth3358 Месяц назад

      @@campervibe
      May I ask you both what you do or did for a living

  • @daveke110ck
    @daveke110ck Месяц назад +12

    Perfectionist as always lou. Always keep it moist. 😅

  • @thelmalewis7870
    @thelmalewis7870 Месяц назад +1

    Hi Lousie
    Loved this video, i found it really interesting, especially with regards the lime mix, you did a good job on your practise wall too, it looked great .
    Re your black penny, i have my great great great gran ma's , just use a soft cloth , the imprints of Queen Victoria will be faint, thats poss this coin like mine was special and who every own it use to hold the coin in their hands and smoothness is from where they turn it in the hand , dont use any chemicals , that black penny is special just hold it in your hand use your fingers as the oils from your skin will keep it smooth.
    Oh and you did a brill job helping yr neighbours as i watched that video too.
    Emily looked so excited to be back from her work. And proud of what you achieved 😊

    • @campervibe
      @campervibe  Месяц назад

      Hi ya, think we will display the penny in the house and put a new one in the wall. It’s been lovely to find so many historical items 🙂

  • @viniettamajor6415
    @viniettamajor6415 Месяц назад +6

    Tool belts/pouches are cool as well as useful,that's coming from a Sparkys wife 😊

  • @revidrevid5672
    @revidrevid5672 Месяц назад

    You're doing a great job still a long way to finish

  • @junerobinson8169
    @junerobinson8169 Месяц назад +8

    Louise you have done so much this week you haven’t stopped, it is looking good you ought to be proud of yourself.
    Emily lovely to see you back safe and sound and your enthusiasm to what Louise has done while you were away was brilliant, you really have a lovely relationship between you.
    How great to find more stuff especially the old penny.
    See you next time,take care😊😊

    • @campervibe
      @campervibe  Месяц назад +1

      Thanks, we think we do as well 🙂

  • @AnnetteCarolanFourie
    @AnnetteCarolanFourie 25 дней назад

    Finding that penny good belongs with the Cottage

  • @bwitched3810
    @bwitched3810 Месяц назад +10

    Lou I’m impressed with how you do things , You amazing and have so much talent

  • @morrigans_cottage
    @morrigans_cottage Месяц назад

    Can’t wait to see what the limestone walls done! I’m still just taking the cement off and now running into problems with crumbling walls 😂

  • @franmiller6270
    @franmiller6270 Месяц назад +4

    You’re great, don’t worry. A great video. I’m a widow at 72 and have to do all the diy for 19 years. Know the feeling. You should be very proud of yourself. Love watching you both 😁😁🥰🥰

    • @campervibe
      @campervibe  Месяц назад +2

      She is and so am I, she is great at this stuff 🙂

  • @grapesodatravels
    @grapesodatravels 19 дней назад

    We are only just catching up with videos as we're dealing with our own palaver! However, here we are!
    Agreed, the lime is a bit grey. Look forward to seeing if it lightens in the future

  • @Ride3ToLive
    @Ride3ToLive Месяц назад +9

    Totally captivated again and you rock the tool belt

  • @cornwallandbeyondwithsmith8119
    @cornwallandbeyondwithsmith8119 Месяц назад

    Looks a great job Louise. Well done x

  • @reg5712
    @reg5712 Месяц назад +7

    Hi Emily, the tool belt bird did good while you were away…she said something about modelling it for you! Not too sure about the health and safety while you were away but she survived. You told me ages ago what you do for a job and it must be your busy time, bit of a pain having to go back though. Lime stuff looking good, AJ suitably excited to see you….getting there ladies, getting there. Stay safe girls, regards Reg.

    • @campervibe
      @campervibe  Месяц назад +2

      Oh yeah it’s been a busy one for us even over to Paris for team GB! Yeah she done well as always 😀

    • @sallydingle321
      @sallydingle321 Месяц назад +1

      If renovating old houses was an olimpic sport... You would both get gold I'm certain ✊🥇👏💖🥰😘

    • @reg5712
      @reg5712 Месяц назад

      @@sallydingle321 Hi Sally, looks like you’ve replied to me! Regards Reg.

  • @lavignemorte
    @lavignemorte 29 дней назад

    Ha that was so funny,
    I've done the same at Knock airport and so has hubby. Maybe even several times. 😂

  • @teresamalone8978
    @teresamalone8978 Месяц назад +4

    That was a hard and laborious job. Your patience is amazing

  • @royatkins7038
    @royatkins7038 Месяц назад +1

    I used lime mix years ago for brick work and stone Flintstones walls. You need a loomy sand and not too Sharp,mix a 4to 1 mix the day before and then refresh before use, you will find the pointing much better, but good luck I was a builder for 57 year and now a sad old get getting a lot of fun seeing you build your dream house.😅

  • @trebbneify
    @trebbneify Месяц назад +7

    I've often thought as I've been watching ALL your videos since you bought this place, how much I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE, how quickly you talk! I always envy people who can speak clearly AND quickly! You sound very intelligent. You get a lot of important information, that I'm (to be honest) not really interested in (as I'm an artist, not a home builder) and I'm glad you explain it in 'layman's terms and quickly. Actually, it's one of the reasons I watch this channel. I'm so in love with you Louise! You're bubbly, humorous and charming Louise. Don't change one bit! You work so hard and this house/channel is so entertaining to watch progress! I watch your friends'/neighbors channel too and loved seeing you give them a hand the other day on the flooring. So kind of you!!! Lovely neighbors and beautiful homestead as well!

    • @campervibe
      @campervibe  Месяц назад +1

      Thank you, this is a lovely comment and I also love the way Louise speaks as well

  • @LornaT460
    @LornaT460 Месяц назад +1

    I think it’s so cool you learned how to do all of that!👍💜

  • @Tommo24
    @Tommo24 Месяц назад +5

    Hi Lou just a suggestion for your penny , put it back in the walls maybe some were as a feature to be seen once your home is completed . Just a thought . Keep up the great work 👍

  • @coralsancetta7242
    @coralsancetta7242 Месяц назад +1

    Lou, thank you for helping with concreting and bringing extra wheel barrow. You guys are so generous to help. You worked so hard with them.

    • @campervibe
      @campervibe  Месяц назад

      She did indeed and always helps anyone out 🙂

  • @user-ww1yv8ue8p
    @user-ww1yv8ue8p Месяц назад +6

    love watching you 2 ,louise you was a great help to sam n bekka ,at theirs ,xx

  • @Adria316
    @Adria316 Месяц назад +1

    im invested, because your both entertaining, hardworking and all rounders.. can't wait for more content, and u get mucked in! LOVE IT 😃😍

  • @miesh65
    @miesh65 Месяц назад +4

    Louise, you are doing fantastic , and the tool belt is a great idea. I have so much respect and admiration for you and Emily xx👏👏👏💖💖

  • @kevinkelleher7868
    @kevinkelleher7868 14 дней назад

    Ye two are a breath of fresh air , your positivity is infectious. Is there a big type of caulking gun you can fill your lime render into and pipe it in between stones , might make it a bit easier and faster ❤

  • @pilgrimpeace7763
    @pilgrimpeace7763 Месяц назад +9

    1, I do give a shit ❤
    2, the whole Reno is very interesting and I don’t think you speak too quickly
    3, The wall looks brilliant
    4, those finds while do demo are fascinating
    5, Welcome home Emily

    • @campervibe
      @campervibe  Месяц назад +2

      😀😀 thanks

    • @MFSArchive
      @MFSArchive Месяц назад +1

      @@campervibe 1) I agree, I didn't notice any difference in the way you talked, Louise. 😃
      2) Had to laugh at your choice of country music. 🤣
      3) Was that a cow mooing when you were pointing inside the shed? 🤣🤣

    • @ChristineKelly1000
      @ChristineKelly1000 Месяц назад +1

      3) God I hope so, I’d hate to think what it might be otherwise!😊😊😊

  • @maddi3582
    @maddi3582 Месяц назад +2

    When the world is going mad around me, I turn to your channel to learn, laugh, and Like. Thank you for keeping me sane! Yes, I know! 😊🙏

    • @campervibe
      @campervibe  Месяц назад

      Our pleasure and glad we can 😀

  • @helenwatts8667
    @helenwatts8667 Месяц назад +3

    Great video thank you so very much. As an internet grandma, lol, if your up high have your mobile phone handy xx

  • @birdster2007
    @birdster2007 Месяц назад +1

    White cement mix with hydrated lime mixed in a mixer until cream cheese consistency then use a mortar pump to pump via a tube into all gaps, you will speed up your pointing by 10000%, you can hire these in the UK, I'm sure IRL with have them also.

    • @campervibe
      @campervibe  Месяц назад

      Cement would be disastrous on an old sandstone cottage with no foundations. Trust me, I’d love to be able to use cement as things would go much quicker but unfortunately it’s no good.
      We need a flexible mortar that is capillary open, and unfortunately cement is neither. The minute you add cement to a lime mix it defeats the object of using lime in the first place.
      As for the mortar pump they look great, but I’ve only heard that they are more of a faff in reality and the block up and you don’t get full adhesion to the stone with big gaps like ours. Like I say, I’ve never used one so I don’t know. If they’re cheap enough could be worth a go.
      I’ll speak to the local stone mason and see what he thinks about them. 👍

    • @birdster2007
      @birdster2007 Месяц назад

      @@campervibe ruclips.net/video/9WK3dqH49fA/видео.html

  • @patriciah8377
    @patriciah8377 Месяц назад +4

    Nice job Louise!! U guys r doing a great job! 🙌😎

  • @bradkirbey1560
    @bradkirbey1560 Месяц назад +2

    Great video! Making great progress toward getting your walls looking like you want them . Love that you have a "practice wall" to perfect your method and color. Nice job with the pointing. I can't wait to see the finished product when you're finally done. Looking forward to watching as you go thru the process!

  • @HomeFryWolfie
    @HomeFryWolfie Месяц назад +7

    Oh wow, im never this early!! Cant wait for this!! *Finds popcorn*

    • @HomeFryWolfie
      @HomeFryWolfie Месяц назад +2

      OMG Poking things in holes! LOL.. And no, for me at least, I dont think you spoke to fast! =) Cant wait for the rest!

  • @sarahmarsh4231
    @sarahmarsh4231 Месяц назад

    Just been for a day out to a castle and a beautiful old village - can't believe how much attention I gave the pointing in all the buildings after watching your video!! So many different types & ways of building simple walls through the centuries! I wouldn't have thought to look before watching your video. Also, how the hell do you keep your white t-shirts so clean while you are working Louise???

  • @guyemmott4009
    @guyemmott4009 Месяц назад +7

    Lou... Tool-belt w@nker better than a Bus w@nker..😅 Great work and addictive two girl project. Hooked on your progress.. 🙂👍

  • @rosieG2112
    @rosieG2112 Месяц назад

    Hp brown sauce will clean your old penny up really well.

  • @ericwynne1560
    @ericwynne1560 Месяц назад +7

    Great work Lou…you have lovely stonework..personally I prefer to see it natural rather than lime washed…more character in my eyes.
    So jealous of your beautiful home it’s going to be stunning!

  • @kmair5847
    @kmair5847 Месяц назад

    I have never, ever, had a hard time understanding you or following your speech, banter, at whatever speed :-) It is so much fun following you both, thank you for sharing and making the effort. We can learn so much by watching you do the things you can and learn the things you need to :-). You also speak about things with humility and use language that a lay person can understand, which is a talent that many crafts people do not have. I absolutely love the tool belt, a great accessory that you carry and wear well!

  • @susanhurley1466
    @susanhurley1466 Месяц назад +2

    HI LOUISE,EMILY AND AJ AND SUMMER AWESOME VIDEO THANK YOU GUY'S ARE AMAZING THANK YOU AGAIN 🌟🌟❤️❤️❤️❤️🌟🌟👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻😘

  • @briandolan2685
    @briandolan2685 Месяц назад +1

    I reckon by the time you are finished with your own house you will be well qualified to take on any restoration job your work ethic is excellent and your patience is boundless excellent video thanks 👍🏻🇮🇪☘️

  • @tinastock8540
    @tinastock8540 Месяц назад +4

    Great hard work Louise, I agree it should be a sandy colour xx