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I grew up in a harsh environment! When I was able to leave I did that, . I hate anciety and confrontation. Ill do anything to avoid that. You two handle stress well. You face it and move on. Good on you both. Gentle souls.
One of the best ways of getting the plaster to stick is to throw it in handfuls at the wall instead of using a trowel and then smooth it over with the trowel.
You are so admired. The work you’ve done on this house and property is a testament to the love you share and the respect you have for each other. We know how much you’ve done with no guarantee for the land going forward (so far 🤞). Bless you both for your efforts ! 👵🤗😉🇨🇦
Sometimes when you're abused and let people in you get abused again and again. Trust me, I know....when your abused from a young age you don't know how to trust so it's very easy for you to fall in a predators trap. Even with all the help available one feels unworthy ,unwanted, unable to make meaningful connections
Laura and Dan it’s good you brought up mental health and how difficult it is because so many people don’t open up and share their feelings and pain my daughter passed away from pneumonia 6 years and it really took a lot out of me I am no longer the same person I had to retire earlier than I wanted to I do see a therapist now and that helps I truly enjoy watching your channel I’ve been watching since you bought your property and enjoy all the progress you two have made ❤❤❤❤
What a difference rendering has made to your rustic cottage … I love it !!! Really think you two are growing in leaps and bounds with confidence, new skills and a gentle maturity … so proud of you both 👏👏👏 With each video progress is being made and for subscribers it’s what we enjoy the most … witnessing your various goals being met without any pressure ! 😁 Dan you are a natural in the arena of acting 🤣 I agree with a previous comment .. our very own “Mrs Doubtfire” 🤗 DurbanSA🇿🇦
The wall is looking amazing, I also prefer it like that rather than too perfect. When I see Dan doing his impersonation I am always left smiling, especially with the accent lol. Love it. On the subject of suicide, my life has been deeply affected by the actions of someone else's deeds. Even though I don't blame them, I am still left without them, answers and always a feeling of guilt for not recognising what was happening. It's heartbreaking.❤️
Oh my god Dan! You are priceless! I usually fast forward through the sponsorship portion of videos but had to watch yours! That was so good and so entertaining! Well done you!
The more natural rustic look the better. It will make your home more beautiful and original. Excellent job so far. Keep it up guys, it looks amazing. Love and be safe!😘🌻🌞VE
You two are doing great 😊. Got to hear your views on abuse as well.. you both have a lovely peaceful way of life there now enjoy it to the max and keep building your dream good luck both of you 🍀🍀🫂💪❤️🙏
At first I was thinking it was a mistake to cover up the solid pieces of the rocks, but now that I see the texture effects of the rendering, I like it. You have a good point about how our actions and reactions we take to things create more horrific events to us than the original action done to us. Like how a driver with rage reacts to a driver that cuts us off. However life situations can be complicated, and sometimes a withdrawal or an expulsion of people in your life can be the solution as long as you don’t kill them. I think they should have mercy on that lady.
And there is the beauty of being on a homestead, you have time to reflect in the present moment it is much easier to see power of our minds and how our decisions affect us and others. The girl in the story was stuck not only in her head but in environments that were not healthy for her. You are not just a beautiful woman with a handsom man you have a beautiful mind.The home is looking wonderful.The homestead is very therapudic and a blessing that sure will shine a light on what needs healing but also your greatest strengths. Write down your Dan and Laura isms maybe one day you will write a book or have guests that you can show them how to sort the mind. Or you will be the bestest of parents.
what beautiful walls you have made the last one is my favorite, It is always good to see smiles on your faces and please take a step back now and then to appreciate what you have accomplished. stay happy and healthy as you are getting wiser by the day
Absolutely loved this episode. Loved how you both shared your feelings about life as well as moving on with the barn/home. Love you guys, you are rocking it. 💖💖
Seeing the pride of accomplishment and appearance is touching to see in you both. The walls do look lovely and will cast interesting shadows when using the fireplace. Good job!!!
Love the channel, love the gumption and determination you guys have shown to make a real go of something unfamiliar and new, but this is your dream, and you're following this dream.... I wish you the best, always, with your farm! I hope for good results for you guys! God bless!!
I found you two just by looking around and I’m sooo glad I did. I’ve been watching you guys almost from your start!!! Keep showing the love you guys have for each other and for your dreams!!
You both work so hard I enjoy all you both achieve the skill share just wow Dan and Laura's render mix by yourself you have both come along way 😊 Laura coming from being abused as a child I'm a big believer as an adult life is what you make it and you do what you can to survive x❤
Love the more rustic look of the walls. It's going to be beautiful and cosy when you're finished.And thank you for sharing today Laura, really enjoyed listening.
Wry nicely done you two. And it is great to hear u discuss today’s challenges with mental health. While mental health problems have always been we. Around it is far, far worse than in the past especially for younger generations. I blame it on social media to a large degree and the victim thinking. But no matter if u agree on the cause we must make it OK to talk about it and to seek help. Well done.
I grow up near yous I know exactly what you mean thanks fir been brave enough to share you feelings. Great couple your home is looking great well done x
Thank you, I always feel so happy and ready to take on the day after watching your video's, your peace and happiness is wonderful, thanks again for sharing your dream with us.. Christina
It is really looking good! Your hard work is showing. Have you seen that man on RUclips living alone restoring a mountain cabin that built himself a bed that when it is folded to the wall has a dining table that releases to the floor. Looks really neat and works well in his small space. I will be thrilled when you move into your new home. And I am looking forward to your having a front as big as the barn/home!!!!! Thanks and see you next time!
I was trying to say big front porch! Sorry I left the word porch out when someone was at my front door. Loved your funny ad! You are an adorable couple!!!!!
Laura, you are being very philosophical. I think that many young offenders do not have the experience or knowledge due to poor parenting to recognise the consequences of their actions. If your parents don't say - don't touch, that's hot - you are going to get burnt. If no one ever teaches you those warnings, you can only learn via your actions, and some actions have more serious consequences. As you say, it doesn't seem fair, but often there doesn't seem to be a better solution.
Ideally we want society to be honest, kind, and productive. If someone makes a mistake based on desire to escape abuse but later evolves into a good person why continue to incarcerate them? If the incarcerated person becomes rehabilitated isn't freedom a just reward?
Olá Laura e Dan têm feito um trabalho muito bom estou a gostar muito e estou muito grata por explicar como a casa vai ficar eu acho que vai ficar uma linda casa rustica. Thank you very much God bless you both 🙏🏼💖💖🇬🇧🇬🇧
Every video takes big steps forward in your search for your final goals. I admire your work ethic as a family in your march towards the completion of your homestead. Good luck going forward.🤩🍀❤
You guy`s are doing a great job , the more you do the better you get as does everyone , well done guy`s , also it`s what you like that matters not what evryone else does , rustico is our favourite word !!! xx
Laura, every day, i am thankful for the wonderful parents and siblings i had. We weren't rich, but we always had warm beds, a dry roof and healthy food. We were taught at an early age respect for others, that every action has a reaction, if my action was mean, the response might be meaner. My parents always worked hard, they never bought anything they could not afford to buy. Today's society, seems to be one of instant gratification, with no thought for others. There is a lack of respect for people and property. It gives me joy to see you and Dan, working hard, with minimal money to achieve what you need. I wish you both every reward.
I love your honesty ❤ we are all trying to make our way in this world ❤ Dan, you’re super funny when doing promos. I laughed to hard I nearly peed. Love to both of you.
The home looks fantastic love the walls with the exposed stone are you putting the mezzanine back in ? It might look better without it ❤ though i suppose having the bed up high gives you more floor space to with i love the walls and to be able to see them all on the same level woukd be lovely but whatever you do it will be fantastic as always you to just support each other with everything you do xx❤
Your home is looking so good. You're both doing such a good job on the walls. You both had some great insights on this video. I enjoyed listening to you both.
Dan and Laura, I love how you are keeping the uniqueness of the home and allowing the original stone be part of the design. Every home has a history and it important to keep the history. Some of the other channels tear down the past of the property which is sad. These stone are not stick built; they have a past even if it was a barn. I pray you both have an amazing and blessed New Year, with many more to come. The only suggestion I have to create a design above the door unique to you; perhaps something similar to the design on Laura’s arm, sort of a banner. 😊 I love your channel and look forward to the next. Ciao
1245 you’re making great progress getting your house rendered, I love your technique getting your hands in the mix, makes more sense to me doing it that way than using a trowel . Looking forward to seeing the final result. If this project goes pear shaped you could always go on the road as a comedy act 😂
It’s looking beautiful guys! Try using a needle scaler on the fireplace, if you have a compressor, it’s a relatively inexpensive tool. Thank you for posting your progress.
I wasn’t sure about that rendering style, but seeing it done has convinced me. Finished , but with respect to the stone. Never seen you happier, congrats. Is that fireplace real?
Mixing straight latex or even latex paint into you concrete mix makes it durable, prevents cracking sticks better to the wall and you can tone it with the latex paint, if you use white makes it look nice, done this for many different applications
I love the render on the walls "perfectly imperfect" it looks like Adobe. Been watching you two from day one, learning new skills and making cock ups from time to time but bloody great fun, I'm a Kiwi watching from China and loving it ❤❤
We used to coat brick walls in our home with 'bag wash' - thinning mortar applied with a big paintbrush (used for limewashing?) Or a hessian bag dipped in mortar mix. Gave a good rustic finish which we painted a light colour.
The first 500 people to use my link in the description will receive a one month free trial of Skillshare! Get started today! skl.sh/theoriginhomestead12241
I hope your sponsors appreciate your ads. They are so funny.
Thanks Dee ❤
Well done Laura and Dan. I love the way your channel is growing. Beautiful couple with beautiful hearts. ❤
Thank you so much John such a lovely thing to say ❤
I'm Prison story......what a compassionate and insightful young woman you are Laura. ❤
I grew up in a harsh environment! When I was able to leave I did that, . I hate anciety and confrontation. Ill do anything to avoid that. You two handle stress well. You face it and move on. Good on you both. Gentle souls.
You guys have done a fantastic job and you have both come so far emotionally too ❤❤ proud of you both such great team work xx
One of the best ways of getting the plaster to stick is to throw it in handfuls at the wall instead of using a trowel and then smooth it over with the trowel.
100 percent :)
Dan you had a little of Mrs. Doubtfire in that ad for Skilshare . Loved the idea and your personality. So glad I found your channel
Ha love it so funney ❤
You are so admired. The work you’ve done on this house and property is a testament to the love you share and the respect you have for each other. We know how much you’ve done with no guarantee for the land going forward (so far 🤞). Bless you both for your efforts ! 👵🤗😉🇨🇦
Sometimes when you're abused and let people in you get abused again and again. Trust me, I know....when your abused from a young age you don't know how to trust so it's very easy for you to fall in a predators trap. Even with all the help available one feels unworthy ,unwanted, unable to make meaningful connections
Laura and Dan it’s good you brought up mental health and how difficult it is because so many people don’t open up and share their feelings and pain my daughter passed away from pneumonia 6 years and it really took a lot out of me I am no longer the same person I had to retire earlier than I wanted to I do see a therapist now and that helps I truly enjoy watching your channel I’ve been watching since you bought your property and enjoy all the progress you two have made ❤❤❤❤
What a difference rendering has made to your rustic cottage … I love it !!!
Really think you two are growing in leaps and bounds with confidence, new skills and a gentle maturity … so proud of you both 👏👏👏
With each video progress is being made and for subscribers it’s what we enjoy the most … witnessing your various goals being met without any pressure ! 😁
Dan you are a natural in the arena of acting 🤣
I agree with a previous comment .. our very own
“Mrs Doubtfire” 🤗 DurbanSA🇿🇦
The wall is looking amazing, I also prefer it like that rather than too perfect. When I see Dan doing his impersonation I am always left smiling, especially with the accent lol. Love it. On the subject of suicide, my life has been deeply affected by the actions of someone else's deeds. Even though I don't blame them, I am still left without them, answers and always a feeling of guilt for not recognising what was happening. It's heartbreaking.❤️
You guys are getting there, you are doing great, I love rustic, its soft and homely.
Thanks James as always hope you well ❤
Oh my god Dan! You are priceless! I usually fast forward through the sponsorship portion of videos but had to watch yours!
That was so good and so entertaining! Well done you!
The more natural rustic look the better. It will make your home more beautiful and original. Excellent job so far. Keep it up guys, it looks amazing. Love and be safe!😘🌻🌞VE
The walls are looking terrific! All your hard work is paying off. Congratulations on jobs well done.
Great work on the walls, you are both looking very happy and settled. ‘Keep the faith” and continue to look after each other.
You two are doing great 😊. Got to hear your views on abuse as well.. you both have a lovely peaceful way of life there now enjoy it to the max and keep building your dream good luck both of you 🍀🍀🫂💪❤️🙏
At first I was thinking it was a mistake to cover up the solid pieces of the rocks, but now that I see the texture effects of the rendering, I like it. You have a good point about how our actions and reactions we take to things create more horrific events to us than the original action done to us. Like how a driver with rage reacts to a driver that cuts us off. However life situations can be complicated, and sometimes a withdrawal or an expulsion of people in your life can be the solution as long as you don’t kill them. I think they should have mercy on that lady.
And there is the beauty of being on a homestead, you have time to reflect in the present moment it is much easier to see power of our minds and how our decisions affect us and others. The girl in the story was stuck not only in her head but in environments that were not healthy for her. You are not just a beautiful woman with a handsom man you have a beautiful mind.The home is looking wonderful.The homestead is very therapudic and a blessing that sure will shine a light on what needs healing but also your greatest strengths. Write down your Dan and Laura isms maybe one day you will write a book or have guests that you can show them how to sort the mind. Or you will be the bestest of parents.
The look where you keep some stones open is super cool👌👌👌👌
Man you two are making the walls look amazing I luv it!!!
Turn Laura loose she's got a gift of design 😮😊🤗🤩
Love that 😊 thank you ❤
Brilliant work you lovely couple. You have come so far - pacing yourselves certainly works, and you both seem so much happier.
Well done guys. ❤👏👍💐
what beautiful walls you have made the last one is my favorite, It is always good to see smiles on your faces and please take a step back now and then to appreciate what you have accomplished. stay happy and healthy as you are getting wiser by the day
Love the uneven look of the plaster. Great job guys❤❤❤
Wow, Dan, that thoughtful soliloquy was extraordinarily insightful. There's a lot more to you, young man, than meets the eye. Thank you.
Absolutely loved this episode.
Loved how you both shared your feelings about life as well as moving on with the barn/home.
Love you guys, you are rocking it. 💖💖
Laura and Dan, I have followed you for a couple of years now. You are doing a very good job. Both of you have grown enormously.
Seeing the pride of accomplishment and appearance is touching to see in you both. The walls do look lovely and will cast interesting shadows when using the fireplace. Good job!!!
Really enjoyed the humour. Well done guys you're almost there.
Love the channel, love the gumption and determination you guys have shown to make a real go of something unfamiliar and new, but this is your dream, and you're following this dream.... I wish you the best, always, with your farm! I hope for good results for you guys! God bless!!
That is so lovely and god bless you too ❤
Thank you for sharing your lives and your amazing adventure with all of us who can't do it. Bless you.
I found you two just by looking around and I’m sooo glad I did. I’ve been watching you guys almost from your start!!! Keep showing the love you guys have for each other and for your dreams!!
You both work so hard I enjoy all you both achieve the skill share just wow Dan and Laura's render mix by yourself you have both come along way 😊
Laura coming from being abused as a child I'm a big believer as an adult life is what you make it and you do what you can to survive x❤
Dan and Laura you make a good job with the walls the render is prefect and you make a beautiful rustic home well done.
Nice work y'all 👏
Thank you so much 😀
Well done guys, it's all coming along nicely.
Loved the ad for your sponsors, 😂
Take care and stay safe.😊
Thanks! You too and thanks for the lovely comment ❤
Love the more rustic look of the walls. It's going to be beautiful and cosy when you're finished.And thank you for sharing today Laura, really enjoyed listening.
Wry nicely done you two. And it is great to hear u discuss today’s challenges with mental health. While mental health problems have always been we. Around it is far, far worse than in the past especially for younger generations. I blame it on social media to a large degree and the victim thinking. But no matter if u agree on the cause we must make it OK to talk about it and to seek help. Well done.
I grow up near yous I know exactly what you mean thanks fir been brave enough to share you feelings. Great couple your home is looking great well done x
Thank you Laura & Dan. I love watching your videos. You have accomplished so much.
Thank you, I always feel so happy and ready to take on the day after watching your video's, your peace and happiness is wonderful, thanks again for sharing your dream with us.. Christina
Stay positive the work u r doing wonderful therapy from nothing to look where u r well done both of u ❤
It is really looking good! Your hard work is showing. Have you seen that man on RUclips living alone restoring a mountain cabin that built himself a bed that when it is folded to the wall has a dining table that releases to the floor. Looks really neat and works well in his small space. I will be thrilled when you move into your new home. And I am looking forward to your having a front as big as the barn/home!!!!! Thanks and see you next time!
I was trying to say big front porch! Sorry I left the word porch out when someone was at my front door. Loved your funny ad! You are an adorable couple!!!!!
Laura, you are being very philosophical. I think that many young offenders do not have the experience or knowledge due to poor parenting to recognise the consequences of their actions. If your parents don't say - don't touch, that's hot - you are going to get burnt. If no one ever teaches you those warnings, you can only learn via your actions, and some actions have more serious consequences. As you say, it doesn't seem fair, but often there doesn't seem to be a better solution.
I love the walls, they definitely have that rustic look. Well done you two this house is going to look fantastic ❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉
Ideally we want society to be honest, kind, and productive. If someone makes a mistake based on desire to escape abuse but later evolves into a good person why continue to incarcerate them? If the incarcerated person becomes rehabilitated isn't freedom a just reward?
Olá Laura e Dan têm feito um trabalho muito bom estou a gostar muito e estou muito grata por explicar como a casa vai ficar eu acho que vai ficar uma linda casa rustica. Thank you very much
God bless you both 🙏🏼💖💖🇬🇧🇬🇧
Fabulous job guys, it’s really looking good, great insights too on mental health, You both are little stars , God bless ❤
Every video takes big steps forward in your search for your final goals. I admire your work ethic as a family in your march towards the completion of your homestead. Good luck going forward.🤩🍀❤
Beautiful work, it’s going to be a nice cozy home for you at last!
Looking great guys,keep up the work.
You guy`s are doing a great job , the more you do the better you get as does everyone , well done guy`s , also it`s what you like that matters not what evryone else does , rustico is our favourite word !!! xx
Your doing a great job and look how happy you both are.
Fantastic work guys, little wooden window sill to will look brilliant ❤, love the adverts 🤣🤣🤣
Laura, every day, i am thankful for the wonderful parents and siblings i had. We weren't rich, but we always had warm beds, a dry roof and healthy food. We were taught at an early age respect for others, that every action has a reaction, if my action was mean, the response might be meaner. My parents always worked hard, they never bought anything they could not afford to buy. Today's society, seems to be one of instant gratification, with no thought for others. There is a lack of respect for people and property. It gives me joy to see you and Dan, working hard, with minimal money to achieve what you need. I wish you both every reward.
Nossa muito legal a casa de vocês estão ficando muito top 🙏🙏👏👏👍👍💯💯
I love your honesty ❤ we are all trying to make our way in this world ❤ Dan, you’re super funny when doing promos. I laughed to hard I nearly peed. Love to both of you.
You both made a lot of progress Wonderful
Wow it’s looking so good ❤
I’m loving the way the walls are looking!! It’s really coming together. I look forward to seeing what you do next!
We love the bumpy and wavy wall. It looks great and shows that it's a rock wall. Well done!
The home looks fantastic love the walls with the exposed stone are you putting the mezzanine back in ? It might look better without it ❤ though i suppose having the bed up high gives you more floor space to with i love the walls and to be able to see them all on the same level woukd be lovely but whatever you do it will be fantastic as always you to just support each other with everything you do xx❤
Laura n Dan you both are wise and kind people. It's nice to see Dan happy 😊.
Just saying to my Mrs, that the barn is really coming along, a treat, walls look great.
Thanks Doug ❤
It's coming together nicely. 👍
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Your home is looking so good. You're both doing such a good job on the walls.
You both had some great insights on this video. I enjoyed listening to you both.
Thanks for your video today. I felt like I was right there with you. Thanks for bringing us along.
Dan and Laura, I love how you are keeping the uniqueness of the home and allowing the original stone be part of the design. Every home has a history and it important to keep the history. Some of the other channels tear down the past of the property which is sad. These stone are not stick built; they have a past even if it was a barn.
I pray you both have an amazing and blessed New Year, with many more to come.
The only suggestion I have to create a design above the door unique to you; perhaps something similar to the design on Laura’s arm, sort of a banner. 😊
I love your channel and look forward to the next. Ciao
Love it❤
Things are coming together nicely. Happy New Year from FL, USA.
It’s getting exciting.
:)
Looking so good! Dan learning knitting. 😂 love you two, sending a big warm hug. ❤
1245 you’re making great progress getting your house rendered, I love your technique getting your hands in the mix, makes more sense to me doing it that way than using a trowel . Looking forward to seeing the final result. If this project goes pear shaped you could always go on the road as a comedy act 😂
it looks beautiful. what great progress you have made ...I can't wait until the time comes you get to move in...
Great work!!! Love the way you highlighted some of the stones.
It’s looking beautiful guys! Try using a needle scaler on the fireplace, if you have a compressor, it’s a relatively inexpensive tool. Thank you for posting your progress.
My gosh.. so much closer to finishing.. it’s such a change.. WOWEEE….
Cheers friends❤️❤️❤️❤️
Great job this week guys!!
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Great work team😊
Thank you 😀
Bela evolução. Parabéns.❤
Looks great! You two are doing an amazing job!
Its looking great, coming along fine, such hard work, carry on.
Your doing a fantastic job! Looking great! Well done
I wasn’t sure about that rendering style, but seeing it done has convinced me. Finished , but with respect to the stone. Never seen you happier, congrats. Is that fireplace real?
Outstanding job, guys!
Mixing straight latex or even latex paint into you concrete mix makes it durable, prevents cracking sticks better to the wall and you can tone it with the latex paint, if you use white makes it look nice, done this for many different applications
You guys are the funniest couple on RUclips. I love watching your channel.
I love the render on the walls "perfectly imperfect" it looks like Adobe. Been watching you two from day one, learning new skills and making cock ups from time to time but bloody great fun, I'm a Kiwi watching from China and loving it ❤❤
We used to coat brick walls in our home with 'bag wash' - thinning mortar applied with a big paintbrush (used for limewashing?) Or a hessian bag dipped in mortar mix. Gave a good rustic finish which we painted a light colour.
Love, love, love your ads!
Love your teamwork keep it up watching from dublin
Well done Laura and Dan your little home is coming together,❤
The walls are looking great. Great skill share ad.
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Loving the outcome !!!!! You guys are doing great love your channel!!Beijinhos!!❤❤😊😊🇬🇷 🇬🇷
Awesome job both of you.
Good job with the walls, so nice with the rustic. ❤You are so funny with your sponsors it is a joy to see.😂😂
❤️ Yes !! It's looking beautiful and welcoming.
Well done guys, hard work, but it's worth it. ❤
😂 I loved the old knitting lady 😂
Looking good! Dan is a funny man!
Thanks Kathy :)