We bought a barn!

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  • Опубликовано: 28 ноя 2024

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  • @firsttankcrews
    @firsttankcrews 15 часов назад

    You have certainly attracted a healthy number of subscribers {supporters]. Congratulations on your determination and ambitious attitude which I am sure will lead to success.

    • @abetterwayforus
      @abetterwayforus  14 часов назад

      Thank you so much for both of your very supportive comments. They mean a lot to us and I'm sure we'd benefit from further moral support down the road as we keep trying to build our new home :)

  • @lweleven3423
    @lweleven3423 5 дней назад

    Great project and lovely location . I’m not sure I fancy striming that lot lol I’d hire a ride on mower for a weekend lol

    • @abetterwayforus
      @abetterwayforus  5 дней назад

      Thank you! Dan would have loved to hire a ride on mower but there were lots of hidden rocks and dips that would have done some damage to the mower, and the weeds were so long we think it might have tangled up in the blades and caused all sorts of different problems 🤣

  • @nicholasmarshall3191
    @nicholasmarshall3191 День назад

    That area looks so similar to where I grew up, just on the edge of the South Downs, between Worthing and Brighton. Live in the US now 😢.

    • @abetterwayforus
      @abetterwayforus  День назад +1

      We're very familiar with the Brighton area! It's very beautiful over there too. The seagulls there are particularly good at stealing chips :P

  • @shazbot1969
    @shazbot1969 5 дней назад +2

    Hi Andrea and Dan. Congratulations to you both. My wife and I bought our dilapidated property 18 months ago, not too dissimilar to yours and just a few miles away from you. We are in the process of going through planning and it may be a while yet before we make a start. There are days when we feel down on the enormity of our project, but watching channels like yours gives us a huge lift. Seeing you with the strimmer, ear defenders and hard hat put a big smile on our faces because it is exactly how we spent our very first day on our land. It is an amazing location and I can envisage the end result is going to be incredible. If you guys ever feel a little low just remember there are neighbours rooting for you and if you ever need extra manpower we are here. Best wishes, S & R

    • @abetterwayforus
      @abetterwayforus  5 дней назад

      Thank you so much! It's nice to hear from others who have been in a similar situation 🙂 And it was lovely to hear you enjoyed watching our first days as they brought back memories of your first experiences 🥰 I hope your planning permission is granted soon and you can start on your own project. We would love to hear how it goes. ❤️

  • @joopham563
    @joopham563 День назад

    What a project! Free the end of the barnwall from the soil so you will have no moist problems. Good luck

    • @abetterwayforus
      @abetterwayforus  День назад

      Thank you! We are considering that, or solutions to deal with the hydrostatic pressure and water ingress. If we did go down the route of digging the barn away from the hill slightly it does involve getting planning permission first though.

  • @JPD4982
    @JPD4982 6 дней назад +3

    What a beautiful old barn. Having spent the last 3 years fixing one up, i wish you all the best and look forward to seeing the build progress over the coming month. Great work so far, keep the momentum going 👏👏

    • @abetterwayforus
      @abetterwayforus  6 дней назад +2

      Thank you so much! It's rewarding but hard work, as I'm sure you'll have found! Is yours finished now or are you still working on it?

    • @JPD4982
      @JPD4982 6 дней назад +1

      The house part is finally completed. Just the land out back to finish next year. It's a good feeling 😂😂

  • @KevinChristiansen-i2q
    @KevinChristiansen-i2q 4 дня назад +1

    Great video Andrea and Dan

  • @philelliott3683
    @philelliott3683 6 дней назад +4

    Hi and thankyou for inviting us along on your build. Barn looks impressive and will look lovely when your done… will you be growing your own veg and having animals??. ❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉

    • @abetterwayforus
      @abetterwayforus  6 дней назад +1

      Thank you so much! Yes we have big plans for growing our own food and there are definitely animals in our future 🥰

  • @paulak7939
    @paulak7939 47 минут назад

    Look forward to watchin your journey...

  • @WildBoreWoodWind
    @WildBoreWoodWind 18 часов назад

    Buy a small tractor, like a red or even a grey Massey Fergusson, with a slasher - life's too short for a strimmer and you'll need a tractor to deal with your land or get a couple of sheep and let them have-at-it. It's a stunning view but its going to be a lot of work - it certainly will be an adventure, but you're both young, so why not - give a crack! I look forward to seeing you and your home's progress. Good luck. 👍👍

    • @abetterwayforus
      @abetterwayforus  14 часов назад

      Love to get a tractor one day. We are being careful about the big purchases we buy right now to try to stretch the money we have as far into the build as possible. For this first part of land a strimmer was, although slow, what we thought would be the best tool as far as price as well as we were constantly finding rocks, roof tiles, and other things that might have ruined a ride on mower or tractor attachment. Plus we have a lot to learn about tractors before we will feel comfortable enough to put that much money towards one :) Thank you so much for your support, we look forward to sharing more videos soon! 😁

  • @FrinkyBaby
    @FrinkyBaby 7 дней назад +2

    My favorite sort of project in my favorite part of the world! I can’t wait to see what you do next.

    • @abetterwayforus
      @abetterwayforus  7 дней назад

      Thank you! We love our new space. Will be sharing more very soon!!

  • @markb1487
    @markb1487 5 дней назад +1

    Fantastic. Great video. Great content. 💯👍💯👍💯

  • @rogerkeys5514
    @rogerkeys5514 5 дней назад +1

    Looks fantastic. Definitely fits the definition of derelict! Rather more so than ours. Plenty of work ahead, but im sure it will be worth it in the end. Will be following,

    • @abetterwayforus
      @abetterwayforus  5 дней назад

      Thank you and good luck with your own project! 🙂 We have more to share soon!

  • @donaldmackinnon5779
    @donaldmackinnon5779 8 дней назад +3

    That is one serious amount off work you guy’s have taken on, good luck with the project.Stay safe 😊😊 Lovely view and a nice parcel of land ❤❤

  • @gdunton1
    @gdunton1 4 дня назад

    New sub. Looking forward to your journey. Keep your head up, eyes forward, and remember compassion for each other when things get tough. Your new friend from Virginia, USA.

    • @abetterwayforus
      @abetterwayforus  4 дня назад

      Very good advice! And thank you for joining us on our journey :D

  • @KevinChristiansen-i2q
    @KevinChristiansen-i2q 4 дня назад +1

    Awesome drone footage

    • @abetterwayforus
      @abetterwayforus  4 дня назад

      It's cool seeing the barn from that view isn't it! We love our little drone :)

  • @andrewdaniel653
    @andrewdaniel653 7 дней назад +1

    Great video guys. Looks like a big project in the making. How far away is the road and can delivery lorries get up to you property.? Nice wellies😂😂😂😂

    • @abetterwayforus
      @abetterwayforus  7 дней назад +1

      Thanks! Luckily lorries get up here fine, we've had huge Travis Perkins lorries with cranes and all sorts with no problems!

  • @durandyamina5021
    @durandyamina5021 4 дня назад

    So right to use security tools❤ floodings are frequent now so carfully drain the part back at the hill .your home will be fantastic

    • @abetterwayforus
      @abetterwayforus  4 дня назад +1

      Yes drainage is going to be a big task here! So much water running down from the hills above. Luckily most of the land is on a good slope so as long as we do the drainage right it will run off the land rather than creating huge boggy puddles!

  • @yunifamily40
    @yunifamily40 5 дней назад +1

    Hello...my name is Yuni from Indonesian enjoy with you video 😊😊

    • @abetterwayforus
      @abetterwayforus  5 дней назад +1

      Hi Yuni, thank you :)

    • @yunifamily40
      @yunifamily40 5 дней назад

      @abetterwayforus you are welcome friends 😊🙏

  • @kayschwartz-pq5kx
    @kayschwartz-pq5kx 6 дней назад +1

    Congratulations to you both, and Thank you for sharing, I am going to be coming along with you, that barn looks so gorgeous, I hope you can keep as much of the original building, but what an exciting challenge.
    Best of luck and sending love from Western Australia 🇦🇺

    • @abetterwayforus
      @abetterwayforus  6 дней назад

      Hello to you over in Western Australia! Yes we definitely want to keep the look and size of the building so it will look very much like it does now but less holes. We want it to look like it belongs in the hills it sits in 🥰 Thank you for joining us on our journey!

  • @wherekatygoes
    @wherekatygoes 7 дней назад +1

    What a stunning piece of land, those views 😍! Wishing you all the best with the build 😀

    • @abetterwayforus
      @abetterwayforus  7 дней назад

      We love waking up to our new views!! Thank you so much! 🥰

  • @plett2
    @plett2 11 дней назад +1

    7:21 From the tail, that looks like an Airbus A400M. Nice barn too!

  • @paulcampion23
    @paulcampion23 7 дней назад +1

    Fabulous looking property and the views are amazing, wishing all the best with your new adventure.

  • @davidallebone7928
    @davidallebone7928 7 дней назад +1

    Only stumbled across you guys by chance. What a fantastic project. I'll be following along good luck

  • @KevinChristiansen-i2q
    @KevinChristiansen-i2q 4 дня назад +1

    Congratulations

  • @markdyballuk
    @markdyballuk 7 дней назад +1

    looking forward to watching your progress and journey. very best of luck in converting your dreams. all my best

    • @abetterwayforus
      @abetterwayforus  7 дней назад +1

      Thank you! It's going to be a long journey but we're excited to share more.

  • @JudgeDroneFilming
    @JudgeDroneFilming 10 дней назад +3

    Amazing guys! Looks like a great drone! And excellent approach to safety! 😂

    • @abetterwayforus
      @abetterwayforus  10 дней назад

      We love the drone! Still need some more practice though 😄

  • @MargaretThomas-u8h
    @MargaretThomas-u8h 11 дней назад +3

    Amazing cant wait for the next update

  • @DianaHughes-m4u
    @DianaHughes-m4u 8 дней назад +3

    woow will be a great rebuilding to your new home ,roll on videosxx

  • @stephenthomas657
    @stephenthomas657 11 дней назад +2

    We are singularly impressed with your effort and determination - a great watch!

  • @terryradford4762
    @terryradford4762 5 дней назад

    Wish you luck, look forward to seeing more 👍

  • @Andy-Casey
    @Andy-Casey 10 дней назад +2

    Well done!

  • @kashmir4566
    @kashmir4566 7 дней назад +2

    Je viens de découvrir votre chaîne, superbe endroit 👍 quel potentiel! Un coup de balais et un peu de peinture, cela devrait le faire...bon courage à vous, je m'abonne bien évidemment, au plaisir de vous suivre.

    • @abetterwayforus
      @abetterwayforus  7 дней назад

      Haha thank you! Maybe a very big broom and very thick paint!! 🤣

  • @claudeross126
    @claudeross126 7 дней назад +1

    Congratulations on your new life adventure, the view is awesome and the space you have is priceless.

    • @abetterwayforus
      @abetterwayforus  7 дней назад

      Thank you! We love our new little bit of space and can't wait to share what we do with it!

  • @MrSoppysod
    @MrSoppysod 7 дней назад +1

    Love the way that already you are calling it your house! Does that mean you have planning permission for a change of use and conversion to a house?

    • @abetterwayforus
      @abetterwayforus  7 дней назад

      Yes! That was one thing we made sure was fully in place before we bought. Planning permission in perpetuity 🥳

  • @quentinblack
    @quentinblack 8 дней назад +2

    Congratulations I’m very excited for you

  • @ELE68
    @ELE68 7 дней назад

    So beautiful 🤩 can't wait to see what you do with the place. Thank you for sharing and taking us on your wonderful new adventure.😊😊

    • @abetterwayforus
      @abetterwayforus  7 дней назад

      Thank you so much :) We'll slowly get there! More to come soon.

  • @stuartperry3761
    @stuartperry3761 4 дня назад

    Keep living the dream!

  • @punjabseth260
    @punjabseth260 6 дней назад +1

    Nice😊

  • @OxyCutter
    @OxyCutter День назад

    bit worried about foundational issues within the building.. some extra work might be needed

    • @abetterwayforus
      @abetterwayforus  День назад +1

      Absolutely! We have hired a structural engineer to work with us from the start. They are looking into everything from foundations to supporting walls to steel beams and everything in between. Not taking any chances there!

  • @donaldmackinnon5779
    @donaldmackinnon5779 8 дней назад

    That is one serious amount off work you guy’s have taken on, good luck with the project.Stay safe 😊😊

  • @gkkes
    @gkkes 4 дня назад

    Fighter jet? How close are you to the Mach Loop? Looks like a great spot and lovely bones.
    I would keep a look out for a tractor. It will save money and effort in the long run..

    • @abetterwayforus
      @abetterwayforus  4 дня назад

      Yea we are pretty close to the mach loop. We'd love a tractor, and a digger! We need to learn more about them first so we don't buy a dud :)

  • @joshuabaker4818
    @joshuabaker4818 8 дней назад +2

    Goodluck, look forward to following the journey, where in Wales ?

    • @abetterwayforus
      @abetterwayforus  8 дней назад +2

      Thank you so much! We're in mid-west Wales :D

    • @joshuabaker4818
      @joshuabaker4818 8 дней назад +1

      @ sweet! I’m in South Wales so not too far 😁 Goodluck, a lot of work ahead!

  • @OffgridinSouthWalesUK-yw5gl
    @OffgridinSouthWalesUK-yw5gl 7 дней назад +2

    No friggin way! When I heard the names Dan & Andrea…. I thought it can’t be. Amazing project that you’re undertaking and those views 💪👍 Must catch up, I’ll drop you a line tomorrow. Congratulations to you both. BTW what is that fur on your face Dan 😂😂👍 Going to watch your first vid now…. Awesome 👏 Cheers Paul

    • @abetterwayforus
      @abetterwayforus  7 дней назад +1

      Haha thank you! Look forward to hearing from you tomorrow and confirming which Paul this is :p

  • @brianjones2860
    @brianjones2860 7 дней назад +2

    what part of wales we are south east good luck

  • @bigears4014
    @bigears4014 2 дня назад

    I bet you never finish it unless someone else does it

  • @infrequentviewer
    @infrequentviewer 2 дня назад

    You need some goats!

    • @abetterwayforus
      @abetterwayforus  2 дня назад

      We'd love some goats! And they'd get through these weeds in no time! 😁