Realities of Taking on an Old, Abandoned Farm

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  • Опубликовано: 28 дек 2024

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  • @erikalouwrens3992
    @erikalouwrens3992 Год назад +51

    Flabbergasted at what you manage to do all on your own!

  • @pattykelly6621
    @pattykelly6621 Год назад +61

    If you can't rehab and use those tools, you can just use them to decorate the outside wall of the shed. Like a tribute to the farming past. Keep moving forward. You're doing a great job! Almost 71,000 subscribers! Whoo -hoo!

    • @LittleSpanishFarmstead
      @LittleSpanishFarmstead  Год назад +9

      that's exactly what I had in mind! Polish them up a bit, put new handles on some of them (even if not functional) and hang them on a nice whitewashed wall!

    • @spring_spirit
      @spring_spirit Год назад +4

      Actually, the scoops from that pile would be very handy in the garden. And many kitchen items can be used as planting pots. I once had lobelias in an old kettle, it was rather charming)

    • @dorothyallen3614
      @dorothyallen3614 Год назад +1

      It’s going to be beautiful old farm kitchen! Ya work with what you have and the kitchen is much needed spot in the home. I’m so glad you’ve started on your kitchen, it’s where your life is nourished and food always makes you happy and filled. Be well and safe, much love to all ❤.

  • @IRSA1
    @IRSA1 Год назад +59

    You are like a busy beaver, forging ahead, come what may, and doing some excellent work in the process. Well done .

  • @joannadrawe6654
    @joannadrawe6654 Год назад +4

    Amazing young woman!

  • @SFlaidlaw101
    @SFlaidlaw101 Год назад +20

    Even with the hardships I still want this lifestyle. ❤❤❤

  • @mirandaandrea8215
    @mirandaandrea8215 Год назад +25

    Harriet I can’t get over how much you do on your own! I’m sure it will look gorgeous, rustic, arty and quirky! I can’t wait to see it all complete! ❤

  • @cferguson3368
    @cferguson3368 Год назад +1

    The painting device with the cone/funnel on top is used to spray texture on walls.

    • @cferguson3368
      @cferguson3368 Год назад

      Can you use the old irrigation pipe/hose as part of buried irrigation system or a French drain?

    • @cferguson3368
      @cferguson3368 Год назад

      The curved knife like tool looks like a scythe for cutting feed grasses or corn or...

  • @teresitamariabarredorios8941
    @teresitamariabarredorios8941 Год назад +4

    Un lujo de MUJER

  • @boukanastasia
    @boukanastasia Год назад +1

    Hi Harriet with oranges peels you can make sweets Its a traditional Greek sweet You can find it on Internet

  • @lancejames9228
    @lancejames9228 Год назад +1

    this lady fence will outlive your grandchildren
    well done

  • @marilyndavis5798
    @marilyndavis5798 Год назад +7

    I really admire your willingness to dive into whatever work needs to be done. Mauro is a lucky man

  • @Renewedmusic
    @Renewedmusic Год назад +26

    Enjoy watching the transformation. It's great seeing you all just jump in and do things and learning as you go. Some of the lessons and techniques may help us learn as well.

  • @keikeiki
    @keikeiki Год назад +33

    I really loved this, I really love when you do these types of videos!
    I find is so interesting to see the techniques you use and how (seemily) easily you build things. It differs so much from what I have generaly seen people doing in the UK to build stuff like, well, kitchen cabinets! It's just great perspective!
    Thank you Harriet 💗💗💗💗

    • @moonhunter9993
      @moonhunter9993 Год назад +5

      I agree. I really enjoy these videos. Very creative.

    • @LittleSpanishFarmstead
      @LittleSpanishFarmstead  Год назад +6

      It's all interesting and new to me too, I look around at other people's renovated houses constantly to try and figure out what you can do with the materials and building techniques that are used here!

  • @mompuff
    @mompuff Год назад +1

    You are a very smart girl!! 🤗👏🏻🤗 Safety first!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

  • @sgrvtl7183
    @sgrvtl7183 Год назад +1

    Glad you have started on the kitchen~!

  • @ginacrusco234
    @ginacrusco234 Год назад +25

    Hi Harriet! What a life you are both creating for yourselves! I so admire your ingenuity in salvaging materials and creating beautiful things from them, like the kitchen cabinets. When tiled and hung with doors they will be superb. I also love your ideas for a pergola and dining area near the old shed.

    • @dorothyallen3614
      @dorothyallen3614 Год назад +1

      Yes the seating area is going to be cherished by all, such a beautiful spot to put it.

  • @AdomasSve
    @AdomasSve Год назад +1

    Wonkiness is perfect!

  • @cathconnolly5742
    @cathconnolly5742 Год назад +1

    Impressed!

  • @virtualfather4117
    @virtualfather4117 Год назад +1

    Love your thumb nail photo, seems like prefect lighting

  • @Juanfernandez-sm8jl
    @Juanfernandez-sm8jl Год назад +6

    😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍 Hi Harriet! I don't know how to tell you but I am so proud of you, you have a strong conviction, you are leting a beautiful house and what you don't know you learn and if it goes wrong you do it again, always go ahead, what I said is very proud of you !! from Málaga my best regards!!

  • @belengarcia6689
    @belengarcia6689 Год назад +1

    Hola Harriet me encanta como dejaste la cocina, en un futuro cuando construyas con ladrillos estos deben ir "trabados" entre si, sino se pueden fisurar y partir

  • @Clavel688
    @Clavel688 Год назад +5

    Ese embudo para pintar es un accesorio para pintar con la técnica del gotelé, moda dominante allá por los años 80, Harriet. Normalmente te pongo los comentarios en inglés, pero me falta vocabulario para este comentario en concreto.

  • @choudharymuhammadalijutt9574
    @choudharymuhammadalijutt9574 Год назад +3

    You are such a hardworker

  • @estelasantillan787
    @estelasantillan787 Год назад +9

    Hola orgullo de mujer 👉 muy Trabajadora 👏eres inspiración pura 👏 tienes mucho trabajo por delante , espero pronto poder ver ese lugar transformado 👉 me imagino que será un maravilloso lugar de descanso 😍 te envío un fuerte abrazo desde Argentina 🇦🇷🇦🇷 con muchas bendiciones para ti 🤗 yo aquí disfrutando de tu vídeo me encantó 👏👏 gracias

  • @SheriLynNut
    @SheriLynNut Год назад +7

    I want to thank you so much for giving those of us who are “bug squeamish” advanced warning. I have extreme arachnophobia, and I was already on “high alert” watching you in the shed and then dismantling the roof, and when you gave the trigger warning I breathed a huge sigh of relief thinking “I can relax now because she won’t show another bug again!”
    I absolutely adore your videos and I could listen to your lilting voice all day! I can’t wait to see your kitchen when it’s finished. What a lot of work, you are so industrious ❣️

    • @Iheartlungs123
      @Iheartlungs123 Год назад

      I felt exactly the same way!! My spidey sense was literally tingling 😅

    • @LittleSpanishFarmstead
      @LittleSpanishFarmstead  Год назад

      Aww glad it was useful, will definitely make sure I warn in the future too. This bug was particularly gross - you're lucky you missed it!!

    • @manolisgledsodakis873
      @manolisgledsodakis873 Год назад

      For those whose native language is not English, the correct expression is "advance warning". I.e. a warning in advance. The meaning of "advanced" is quite different. (Look it up.) The white grub wasn't very scary. Reminded me of an Australian "mealy worm".

  • @charola41
    @charola41 Год назад +1

    Girl, you do work hard!!!!

  • @virtualfather4117
    @virtualfather4117 Год назад +1

    Harriet you are transforming from a desk jockey to and incredible MAKER. You confidence and skills a growing at an unbelievable rate of progress. Have the best year ever …😊😊😊😊😊

  • @onenation9510
    @onenation9510 Год назад +4

    You're doing great far better than I would do!

  • @amaiabecerrilestrada7313
    @amaiabecerrilestrada7313 Год назад +1

    Hello Harriet, you work very hard. I think you' ll have a wonderful kitchen... Time to time

  • @corinnetonelli489
    @corinnetonelli489 Год назад +1

    Like your kitchen ideas , like the picture of the doors

  • @TheUntamedJournal
    @TheUntamedJournal Год назад +1

    Yayyy I've had the same idea so great I can watch you first 🙂🙂 Wow over 70K, that's amazing!

  • @inazedernkern8804
    @inazedernkern8804 Год назад +1

    wow, power woman..good job

  • @yadiramunoz566
    @yadiramunoz566 Год назад +3

    Congratulations! Great job !

  • @charlottecaywood1099
    @charlottecaywood1099 Год назад +1

    I love watching the organic creative building. So much more exciting to watch than a perfectly straight even engendered build

  • @anthonyanderson2880
    @anthonyanderson2880 Год назад +2

    You guys are doing it exactly how it should be done. It’s about the journey and not the destination. I love how you turn your hand to anything. You give it a go and learn from it.

  • @christinemendenhall4942
    @christinemendenhall4942 Год назад +1

    Wow great job! Oh to be young again and have lots of energy!

  • @sophiafridsen8675
    @sophiafridsen8675 Год назад +7

    You are so inspiring and I love watching your videos.

  • @deltorres2100
    @deltorres2100 Год назад +2

    No complaints from me..your doing so good ..I’m 56 and I’m so hyper…my house is so small and it’s 1925 ..yesterday I decided to paint our bedroom and I too don’t have all supplies..lol I have primed it and today I will go buy paint ..I am doing one half the room and then will flip to do the other side of the. Room ..
    Just what I gotta do in a small house ..but I look forward to see my end result in my bedroom we hadn’t had a fresh coat of paint in so long …No Color just a French country white and maybe a matted black trim …we shall see

    • @dorothyallen3614
      @dorothyallen3614 Год назад +1

      It’s going to be beautiful and fresh and clean and it will make you happy, a little paint could cure the world!❤✋😍

  • @jacquionly
    @jacquionly Год назад +1

    Working hard as usual and enjoying it. I think the kitchen is going to look good and be functional. 🙂

  • @lilirehak5569
    @lilirehak5569 Год назад +1

    Love how you use all the old materials. Everything can find a new use!

  • @lisaclark361
    @lisaclark361 Год назад +6

    It's looking fantastic! I think your way of doing one side at a time is perfect, less stress and mess😉I hope you both have a great weekend

  • @Katy_living_simply
    @Katy_living_simply Год назад

    Harriet! You did such an amazing job! Every video I watch I always tell my husband how industrious you are!

  • @diannefarrell7715
    @diannefarrell7715 Год назад +1

    looking great, well done

  • @borntomay1
    @borntomay1 Год назад +6

    Hi Harriet. I'm so impressed that you learn on the job, and get so much done! I feel stifled at our place because it's meant to 'look ok' and I'm also more creative 'lets get it done' . Thanks for being a great a great role model for people, especially for women like me who struggle a bit to do diy 🏡

  • @dalpi
    @dalpi Год назад

    The old roof take-down was so satisfying to watch 😍 And awesome job on the kitchen renovation, keep it up!

  • @jim2511
    @jim2511 Год назад +1

    solo te añadiria un fallo,solo que lo tengas en cuenta para futuros trabajos. los ladrillos tienes que ir casandolos para que las juntas no queden siempre igual,para que no se produzcan grietas,y no se caigan.aunque ese armario como no es alto aguantara

  • @lauratictoc
    @lauratictoc Год назад +1

    Well done you. It's coming on nicely

  • @tracytanasiychuk8253
    @tracytanasiychuk8253 Год назад +1

    You are brave as you trudge forward. Blessings from Canada 🇨🇦

  • @annneusidl5794
    @annneusidl5794 Год назад +4

    Harriet your a trooper. Kitchen storage is so needed for pots ,pans and food/jarring containers etc. Little by little things will start to take shape. 👏🏻

  • @_ananda_
    @_ananda_ Год назад +7

    El trabajo que hace alguien no tiene por qué ser perfecto sino hecho con el cariño y lo mejor que uno sabe, y el resultado es que queda impregnada la esencia del que lo hace y trasciende al entorno haciendo una estancia armoniosa y bella
    Ya verás que preciosidad queda todo 🌱🌿💚🎋

  • @patriciawilson6524
    @patriciawilson6524 Год назад

    My goodness you are always a hard working human.I only wish I had your energy.
    Best of luck on that kitchen.

  • @jesusrodriguezgarcia4851
    @jesusrodriguezgarcia4851 Год назад +2

    hola muchacha , hay que tener cuidado con las orugas , pues hay una muy peligrosa que anida en los pinos , se llama procesionaria ,

  • @helenvwalker7919
    @helenvwalker7919 Год назад +1

    I make cleaning liquid with orange peel and white cleaning vinegar. It works well.🍊🍊

  • @arjanvogel6444
    @arjanvogel6444 Год назад +1

    Thanks for your vid 😇💟💟💟 Love you guys.

  • @deltorres2100
    @deltorres2100 Год назад +3

    I heard that the orange peels can be place on top of soil and sends away bugs in the garden soil ..try it

  • @shannonlynne1558
    @shannonlynne1558 Год назад

    Please don’t apologize for any video! They are all wonderful and fascinating to watch. I have always done renovations way outside the box similar to you with surprisingly good results. I always thought I was odd for my approach but watching you makes me feel normal. 😉

  • @MommaOG
    @MommaOG Год назад +4

    You work so hard I love watching you learn as you go you have given me so much confidence as a woman not to be scared to go with you own ideas. Can't wait to see you next week ty💐🥰

  • @FrankieOffGrid
    @FrankieOffGrid Год назад +1

    The kitchen cabinets look amazing! Cant wait to see them with the doors on and tiled top :)

  • @sandraking3384
    @sandraking3384 Год назад +1

    Awesome job my dear! 💁😘🇺🇸👍

  • @anniekoffgrid
    @anniekoffgrid Год назад

    I just love how you build everything by yourself, amazing to see! Truly inspiring how you reuse all the materials, love that!!

  • @transcendcapitalism
    @transcendcapitalism Год назад

    total cliffhanger at the end lol, like i really was sad the video ended! can't wait to see it with those beautiful tiles!

  • @susanaquezada7671
    @susanaquezada7671 Год назад +4

    Esta quedando estupenda tu cocina Harriet. CONGRATS

  • @ninemoonplanet
    @ninemoonplanet Год назад +6

    Those bricks are something I don't see here, and I do like how they're made and look. The filling of the blocks is going to cut down the cold breezes and keep "critters" of various sorts out.
    The long bricks from the top of the shed are unique, certainly will make a solid surface for the cupboard top.
    To get the shed solidified I noticed some gaps, after watching you knock down the rickety roof.
    Removing the tree, patching up the shed, adding a sitting area will make that are a good place for morning tea or coffee.
    Play with ideas for the kitchen, try to walk through the plan and see how it "feels".
    Amazing amount of changes in so short a time, even your bridge engineer is ingenious. 🇨🇦 Well done!

    • @LittleSpanishFarmstead
      @LittleSpanishFarmstead  Год назад +1

      Haha all the building materials are different here to what I'm used to! The bricks all have holes in.... and these long bricks, never seen them before and they're used everywhere!

    • @manolisgledsodakis873
      @manolisgledsodakis873 Год назад

      @@LittleSpanishFarmstead I'd have considered leaving one or two brick holes open for each cupboard. Cover with insect mesh and they provide essential ventilation. Sorry, a bit of "barn door" advice!

  • @wendee7276
    @wendee7276 Год назад +1

    I love the way you transform your place using what is around.

  • @deborahlee8135
    @deborahlee8135 Год назад

    I love your optimism with things turning out, and they do 🥰 its looking wonderful Harriet.

  • @theresamcinnes8440
    @theresamcinnes8440 Год назад +2

    The tree u partly cut down could hang a hammock from? Xx

  • @tcpip9999
    @tcpip9999 Год назад +1

    Nice kitchen !

  • @jpennturner
    @jpennturner Год назад +2

    Thàt funnel thing is for spraying cement render onto walls, I saw Dan using one on escape to rural France.

  • @shannonmartinez8036
    @shannonmartinez8036 Год назад +16

    I have to say that I am completely impressed and inspired by you! I have been watching you for about a month now and I have the utmost respect for you and your awesome work ethic! I absolutely love watching your videos! Can't hardly wait for the next one! God bless!

  • @clickswiipemarketing7518
    @clickswiipemarketing7518 Год назад +1

    Well done Harriet! Love watching you ! Xx

  • @deemiller4824
    @deemiller4824 Год назад +1

    The tool is a Tamp, it’s used to push down earth/soil to level places where holes and trenches have been dug. Love your site, you remind me of myself when I was young ,strong and energetic. Keep up the good work.

  • @TheHilary49
    @TheHilary49 Год назад

    Harriet that worm is a beneficial compost worm. They’re usually found in compost piles. Lucky find.

  • @mompuff
    @mompuff Год назад +2

    I couldn’t wait for your video!! I hope you could upload at least twice a month 🤗🤗🤗 Much love and admiration 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

    • @MauroGestoso
      @MauroGestoso Год назад +4

      Harriet uploads once a week, so you're in luck 😄

    • @mompuff
      @mompuff Год назад +1

      @@MauroGestoso muchas gracias Mauro!! Los estaré viendo cada semana!! Bendiciones de Kentucky!!!

  • @shirleygreaves9650
    @shirleygreaves9650 Год назад

    You are amazingly hard working and skilful. I love how you use your land for every day food. I really admire you both and feel a little envious about your youth and enthusiasm. I love your blog and I look forward to seeing your homestead getting better with every blog, take care you two. X

  • @originaltwyla4991
    @originaltwyla4991 Год назад +3

    These are my favorite kind of vids! Building with available materials and hard work! Brava! ❤

  • @pgregory6357
    @pgregory6357 Год назад +1

    Nice work!

  • @carolblackler9386
    @carolblackler9386 Год назад +3

    Don't apologise for what you are doing 😂. It's your home and you are doing it to your style and liking 💖. I think you've done an amazing job ☺️💐☺️. I can't wait to see the end results ☺️.

  • @teresaedwards3659
    @teresaedwards3659 Год назад +2

    That was fun to watch. I like the rustic look, also seems very sturdy! Also love how you like to reuse materials where you see fit.

  • @kitty-yu4xe
    @kitty-yu4xe Год назад

    Ich bewundere deine Energie und dein Tatendrang !!
    👍👍👍👍👍🌞🙏

  • @nildavargas7836
    @nildavargas7836 Год назад

    Wow you are amazing! Looking forward to seeing the kitchen redo.

  • @mobihuts
    @mobihuts Год назад +1

    You could use that old well pipework as underground cable conduit to protect your solar cables in the future, just a thought......

  • @shelleymacdonald3492
    @shelleymacdonald3492 Год назад +1

    Well done!

  • @detectivemikevarnado7515
    @detectivemikevarnado7515 Год назад +1

    a great job!

  • @natxotxuri
    @natxotxuri Год назад +1

    Kaixo Harriet. Eres una artista haciendo la cocina, con sus paredes, suelos, y ademas reutilizas los bardos viejos para hacer la encimera. Eres una mujer trabajadora y encantadora. Estoy encantado viendo tus vídeos.
    Te felicito.
    Agurrak

  • @margeaudyer7288
    @margeaudyer7288 Год назад

    Wow--your tenacity and industriousness are incredible!

  • @nataliaghidirim1655
    @nataliaghidirim1655 Год назад +1

    oooooo u make everything so much easier and doable) quick and dirty but finally beautiful) how abt sliding doors to consider?) you are amazing

  • @susanyates4233
    @susanyates4233 Год назад +2

    You have done a brilliant job of clearing out the shed, and what hard work in your kitchen refurb. Best wishes from Susan in a chilly UK.

  • @carolfreeland2531
    @carolfreeland2531 Год назад

    You don’t have to explain how and why you are doing what you’re doing! You’re doing amazing things

  • @mariatajes9054
    @mariatajes9054 Год назад

    You are amazing Harriet 👏, I wish I had a tenth of your energy.

  • @kristinregine4798
    @kristinregine4798 Год назад

    Your videos are always enjoyable. Your are doing a great gob. Step by step. No masterplan is needed. Just start anywhere. great filming with the juice making.

  • @kitty-yu4xe
    @kitty-yu4xe Год назад

    Du machst das klasse !! Ich bin von meinem Mann weg gegangen und habe mir ein Haus gekauft und renoviere es seit 2014 nebenbei, ... es ist verdammt gut, wenn ein Haus fertig ist bevor Kinder da sind !! Glaube mir, dann ist es viel, viel entspannter und man kann sich dann nur um Haus, Garten und Kinder kümmern !!

  • @corinnetonelli489
    @corinnetonelli489 Год назад +1

    By filling the holes of the bricks with stone that wall is more solid and the kitchen less draughty. You could paint that shed door , or make a frame on it and put pallet wood over .. like the kitchen doors, just an idea, cheap one..

    • @dorothyallen3614
      @dorothyallen3614 Год назад

      Yes, the door could be repurposed to look old, especially if it’s metal, slats of wood on both sides or be artistic and paint wood slats on it!

  • @joannecalcutt6724
    @joannecalcutt6724 Год назад +2

    This was an excellent video. I enjoy following your thought process. Wonderful progress. Best wishes from SC.

  • @lisa-ul4vi
    @lisa-ul4vi Год назад

    The cabinets are going to look awesome !

  • @ChipWick
    @ChipWick Год назад +1

    Thank you for yet another great video! I wish you all the best 😎

  • @vivalaleta
    @vivalaleta Год назад +1

    What an orange harvest! You realize you live in a slice of heaven? That's how it appears to me.

  • @sheljustdoes
    @sheljustdoes Год назад

    I just discovered your channel and it’s been a joy watching your journey. I just wanted to say, don’t feel need explain or apologize, you rock and are doing something that many folks dream of doing, and you are doing it well! Keep it up, definitely looking forward to where things go!!!

  • @corinnetonelli489
    @corinnetonelli489 Год назад

    Well done! I agree with your choice . Ohhh such a clever lady!

  • @PeterJames468
    @PeterJames468 Год назад +1

    You are doing a brilliant job there with the kitchen bench area. It will be solid, rustic and tolerant of water spills etc. Can you put iron sheeting on the shed roof? With a few flat cross beams fastened perpendicular to the existing round wood beams you could make a level foundation for roof sheets, just a thought.

  • @ecocentroraiz4
    @ecocentroraiz4 Год назад +1

    You are amazing girl... 🙏