We Bought a Castle & It's a Disaster

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  • Опубликовано: 22 июн 2024
  • This is a full tour of the castle house after the demolition. Renovations begin in the next video, so stay tuned! We will do as much DIY, and learn as much homestead skills as we can. We could try and be a castle version of Eamon and Bec lol.
    Join our Patreon here to be part of the rebuild: www.patreon.com/Santafecastle
    We also prepared it for rebuild. Obviously, it was a little worse than we imagined but it is what it is.
    0:25 - Beginning of the house tour
    1:55 - Showing the stone wall outside and our plans to remove all of the stones
    2:46 - Kristin arrives to film the tour too
    4:18 - Removing wild animals that had been living underneath the house
    5:10 DIY Pumping out the remaining water before renovations can begin
    7:48 Kristin comes to help with the rest of the pumping
    9:37 - End of Tour
    10:00 - House renovations and restoration begins in the next video, stay tuned!
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Комментарии • 631

  • @Graceful3000
    @Graceful3000 8 дней назад +174

    This is a really special channel and special project. I wish you would upload more often.

    • @lilbitofjoy6130
      @lilbitofjoy6130 8 дней назад +15

      Me too. Have said this from day one

    • @mykuntstynx9463
      @mykuntstynx9463 8 дней назад +7

      It's my favorite channel.

    • @MoneyPitCastle
      @MoneyPitCastle  7 дней назад +3

      ​@@lilbitofjoy6130thank you

    • @MoneyPitCastle
      @MoneyPitCastle  7 дней назад +6

      ​@@mykuntstynx9463appreciate that! You need a badge for that

    • @PreppingAngel
      @PreppingAngel 7 дней назад +6

      Yep, YT promotes more based on channel uploads and activity.

  • @blee1014
    @blee1014 8 дней назад +193

    I follow lots of restoration channel but none are quite like this. That's how youll pay for this.
    But you need to stop going so long between uploading. You might not have any construction experience but your personalities bounce off each other so so well... the strange English man and the bossy American wife buying a castle in Texas.
    Tell the story. We will watch until the end.

    • @TheGramophoneGirl
      @TheGramophoneGirl 7 дней назад +26

      Agree. That "Escape to Rural France" guy does a short 10 minute video update every single day Monday to Friday. He's now got 500k subscribers so will be raking it in. We'd all watch updates here. Things they probably think would bore us. Cutting the grass. The contractors turning up. Demolition. Painting the gates. Anything. But all those views will bring in much needed $$$$$ (and sponsorship).

    • @jeanwoodhouse8899
      @jeanwoodhouse8899 7 дней назад +5

      ​@TheGramophoneGirl he doesn't do so often at times. I agree though that regular uploads should be done...need to create a regular audience.❤ Put atleast weekly on air.

    • @TheGramophoneGirl
      @TheGramophoneGirl 7 дней назад

      @@jeanwoodhouse8899 A weekly update would work - even if they think it's mundane content it will still be interesting to most of us. And above all, they'll be earning views and $$$$ for each video.

    • @RedneckLemonDropTara
      @RedneckLemonDropTara 7 дней назад +7

      He had a visit from Brent fromGhost Town Living which is how I got here. Post more please!

    • @brandyjean7015
      @brandyjean7015 7 дней назад +6

      The algorithms say: post more often! More frequent posts= more views, more, likes, more comments...all of these lead to RUclips showing folks who follow similar channels, your channel!
      Have a cup of tea, and post more often my friend.

  • @user-bq3lu2rr6f
    @user-bq3lu2rr6f 8 дней назад +99

    As a neighbor, you are putting our little town of Santa Fe on the world map. Maybe the town of Santa Fe should donate to your cause!!!

    • @Dawctor
      @Dawctor 7 дней назад +2

      Yeah I love Lorenzo’s!

    • @brandyjean7015
      @brandyjean7015 7 дней назад +5

      Have a bbq & invite interested locals to come help on a nice day. What a video that would be!

    • @MoneyPitCastle
      @MoneyPitCastle  7 дней назад +5

      @@Dawctor I've risked my life running across highway 6 too many times for my cheese pizza lol

    • @lizsteilkie
      @lizsteilkie 6 дней назад +2

      Do a gi fund me with the tourist board

    • @LCx829
      @LCx829 4 дня назад +1

      I thought it was in NM.

  • @blee1014
    @blee1014 8 дней назад +98

    Yes! Stop going so long between uoloads. I get worried

    • @suzannemomma
      @suzannemomma 8 дней назад +7

      I felt a little funny, but I was worried too!

  • @darrenholmes8791
    @darrenholmes8791 8 дней назад +34

    I live in Santa Fe I see the castle every day it’s amazing to see someone finally do something with it ❤️

    • @MoneyPitCastle
      @MoneyPitCastle  7 дней назад +2

      Thanks alot Darren. Always nice to hear from a neighbor on here

  • @unclemartin6368
    @unclemartin6368 8 дней назад +46

    Dude, you are the solution! Post, post, post, and they will come. As I read through the comments, the viewers love you and your wife! Instead of focusing on car shows, invite viewers to a DIY weekend. Provide camping spots, and they will come!

  • @therealtastyturnip
    @therealtastyturnip 8 дней назад +29

    You should keep the Lightbulb of Hope and make a small exhibit for it in the castle.

    • @MoneyPitCastle
      @MoneyPitCastle  8 дней назад +8

      The lightbulb of hope is still in that lamp!

  • @nyny
    @nyny 7 дней назад +41

    money ideas: 1) merch, 2) find a tea wholesaler and sell some castle teas, 3) one video each 2 weeks (I could watch so much more of this even if it isnt exciting), 4) build a sponsor wall somewhere that adds donors names to the 'history'

    • @MoneyPitCastle
      @MoneyPitCastle  7 дней назад +3

      Love all those ideas. Thank you

    • @nyny
      @nyny 7 дней назад

      @@MoneyPitCastle might check out Metropolitan Tea Company - they provide some delicious teas and support

    • @mizzLopez
      @mizzLopez 3 дня назад +1

      I like that idea. We have bought bricks at places we support with same concept.

  • @donaldauguston9740
    @donaldauguston9740 8 дней назад +35

    Mister, your commentary puts me into hysterics with every video. Thank you for the entertainment and good luck with all the work coming up this next week. DA

  • @MoneyPitCastle
    @MoneyPitCastle  8 дней назад +78

    Hi all. For those asking - you can help us out:
    1) Join Our Patreon (this helps alot) www.patreon.com/santafecastle
    2) Buy some merchandise from our store: www.thesantafecastle.com
    3) Or, just keep watching and following along. Reading your comments and advice helps us more than I can say.

    • @annlyon.2040
      @annlyon.2040 8 дней назад +8

      You have to get a rebuild party all through the summer ! I’m positive that people will come.

    • @MoneyPitCastle
      @MoneyPitCastle  8 дней назад +10

      @@annlyon.2040 good idea. I'd be happy just to make it through hurricane season. We got a rough one coming up I think

    • @annlyon.2040
      @annlyon.2040 8 дней назад

      @@MoneyPitCastle I know ! They have all man made from our government. Fact.

    • @girlnorthof60
      @girlnorthof60 8 дней назад +5

      New to you & paid up for the 1st year... bring it on. 🙌 Cheers from Pat/Yukon, Canada

    • @MoneyPitCastle
      @MoneyPitCastle  7 дней назад +2

      ​@@girlnorthof60 We got you! Thanks a lot. Please send your mailing address to santafecastle@gmail.com - we have something to send you

  • @PyrPupMom
    @PyrPupMom 3 дня назад +2

    Yay! Money Pit Castle uploaded! Let me grab a tea and watch!😄

  • @Linaaaa44
    @Linaaaa44 День назад +1

    I'm not only loving the process of restoration and finding of little treasures, but I'm also enjoying this being a little reminiscent of Karl Pilkingtons humor which is my favorite kind of humor! Good luck and many blessings with the house moving forward. Can't wait to see the next update!

    • @MoneyPitCastle
      @MoneyPitCastle  День назад

      Got to love Karl. The one where he had the colonoscopy is my goto video when I need a laugh.
      Thanks for been here. Lots and lots coming up!!

  • @dawnbarnes8729
    @dawnbarnes8729 2 дня назад +1

    So glad y’all are finally getting started on the reconstruction. You have a lot of people following you and hanging onto hope with you. I’m brewing up my pot of tea and saying a prayer for y’all! ❤️😊

  • @polnischerdieb8926
    @polnischerdieb8926 3 дня назад +3

    I am so happy that you finally get all this comments and viwes! ❤️

    • @MoneyPitCastle
      @MoneyPitCastle  2 дня назад

      It's climbing!
      Thanjs for been here 💡🏰☕

  • @kicodesigns
    @kicodesigns 2 дня назад +2

    The staircase is an absolute dream! The woodwork ❤ It’s comical how the Mrs. calls you husband like a nickname 😂

    • @MoneyPitCastle
      @MoneyPitCastle  2 дня назад +1

      Ha ha yes it was a joke to begin with and just stuck
      Thanks for watching

  • @dawnbarnes8729
    @dawnbarnes8729 2 дня назад +1

    Love that y’all are finally getting started. You have a lot of people following your journey and hanging onto hope with you. I’m brewing up my pot of tea and saying a prayer for y’all! ❤️😊

    • @MoneyPitCastle
      @MoneyPitCastle  2 дня назад +1

      Thanks Dawn! Yep it all kicks off from here. Stay tuned.

    • @MoneyPitCastle
      @MoneyPitCastle  2 дня назад +1

      We appreciate your support it helps us to read comments like this 🏰☕❤️

  • @danielgulbransen8476
    @danielgulbransen8476 7 дней назад +3

    I would recommend draining the floor and if possible, laying down a concrete slab to build up off of. Possibly add some form of roof cover structure to redirect the water away from the roof.

  • @ddinmib
    @ddinmib 8 дней назад +19

    As someone that thought they had a money pit of a house that we purchased (think lipstick on the pig, but they did a great job of camouflaging the pig. It didn't show itself until about 6 months after we moved in) you make me grateful that I am only dealing with a 1900 sq ft "castle". Much luck! Love the channel. Oh by the way - we are now almost 20 years into working on the place. We just finished pumping the water out of our crawl space, putting in a sump pump and encapsulating it. Get a good plumber in to get sump pumps strategically placed your life will improve significantly and make sure they run the water discharge as far away from the house as possible.

  • @timyoung8526
    @timyoung8526 8 дней назад +4

    So incredible, you courage, your humor, perseverance. Love you both! I finally figured out how to subscribe to your channel. Yeah!

  • @SheriBratt
    @SheriBratt 3 дня назад +3

    A good omen and tea... that's more than hope, it's progress

  • @jeanettet2295
    @jeanettet2295 7 дней назад +4

    I've missed you!!! Need the laughs you provide ❤️

  • @katyalexandria3291
    @katyalexandria3291 3 дня назад +2

    Subscribed. This is the type of renovation channel I didn’t know I needed. ❤ It’s therapeutic to watch, thank you so much! I’ll be buying a mug with my next paycheck 👍

    • @MoneyPitCastle
      @MoneyPitCastle  3 дня назад +1

      Welcome! You couldn't have come at a better time.

    • @MoneyPitCastle
      @MoneyPitCastle  3 дня назад +1

      Appreciate the mug buying but just watching a long is more than enough to help us too and commenting

  • @amandavm
    @amandavm 8 дней назад +3

    Wow. That's a whole lot of rot going on. Amazing Armadillos. I had no idea they just wander round peoples crawl spaces. I am amazed at how much demo you've done. It's gonna be unique. Good for you for chasing your dream ❤❤

    • @MoneyPitCastle
      @MoneyPitCastle  6 дней назад

      Yeah the whole thing! But at least we can make sure it's done right.

    • @MoneyPitCastle
      @MoneyPitCastle  6 дней назад

      Thank you. Yes the armadillos just wondered around like pacman Lol. Very hard to catch them in traps cause bait doesn't work like it does with raccoons

  • @andy16005343
    @andy16005343 8 дней назад +5

    Good luck with the renovations from the UK.

  • @erichorn3414
    @erichorn3414 День назад +1

    With all the rain you get you should build a moat around the castle and pump all the rain from the roof and crawl space into the moat!

    • @MoneyPitCastle
      @MoneyPitCastle  День назад +1

      @@erichorn3414 mate we are on the same page that's exactly what we are doing LOL

  • @ticdelarue
    @ticdelarue 8 дней назад +14

    I was just thinking this morning we should be getting a video from you soon and here it is.
    Thanks for the update.

    • @MoneyPitCastle
      @MoneyPitCastle  8 дней назад +5

      Thanks a lot! I'm working on the next one right now and not go so long in between

  • @pennycopperhatch9315
    @pennycopperhatch9315 8 дней назад +18

    Geesh!....A lil more work than I thought!...This rebuild is almost on the same level as the "Escape to rural France" Chateau rebuild lol....Keep on Crack'in!

    • @MoneyPitCastle
      @MoneyPitCastle  8 дней назад +9

      Thank you!
      The big different is that he knows what he is doing 😅

    • @TexasBluebonnets22
      @TexasBluebonnets22 8 дней назад +3

      This is worse than Dan’s place. His chateau was already gutted by the fire. He just had to remove the growth inside. He has great help!

    • @sanukfaninPA
      @sanukfaninPA 7 дней назад +1

      @@TexasBluebonnets22 I think it was more that he had a level of experience then Amaury and others helped him hone skills needed to take on the Chateau and he had supporting friends who have created a team of support.

    • @pennycopperhatch9315
      @pennycopperhatch9315 6 дней назад

      @@TexasBluebonnets22 Awesome you're a fan of that channel too!..

  • @BobyChanMan
    @BobyChanMan День назад +1

    So glad I found you guys through a comment you left on an encapsulated crawl space short. I can’t get enough of this kind of stuff.

    • @MoneyPitCastle
      @MoneyPitCastle  День назад +1

      Hi there mate! Yeah I was researching the crawl space stuff. I love it too. Thanks for been herez you're here at the perfect time

  • @861LJ
    @861LJ 8 дней назад +5

    Putting on a car show is a very big project. Ask me how I know ......😑
    You've come a long way....and made tremendous strides and progress!!! It'll all work out! One day at a time! And keep that British humor! I love it!

    • @MoneyPitCastle
      @MoneyPitCastle  8 дней назад

      Thanks alot mate! Appreciate that. Yes we have zero intentions of doing a car show, we just have random ideas here and there

  • @sandraebsen2208
    @sandraebsen2208 8 дней назад +5

    either. need to put plastic moisture barrier under the open floors, while they are open.

    • @MoneyPitCastle
      @MoneyPitCastle  8 дней назад

      We did the grading properly. Just waiting for some more rain to see if the grading worked fully. They will probably need to be encapsulated.

  • @texas_triple8146
    @texas_triple8146 8 дней назад +3

    Brother- I absolutely love you guys - thank you for sharing this journey with us and keeping your positive attitude through it all. Can't wait for the next video- best of luck.

    • @MoneyPitCastle
      @MoneyPitCastle  6 дней назад +1

      Yeehaw. Thank you mate. Lots and lots coming up. Interesting next few videos coming up.

  • @DeadReckon
    @DeadReckon 8 дней назад +14

    Keep up the hard work man, y'all will get through it!

    • @MoneyPitCastle
      @MoneyPitCastle  8 дней назад +8

      Thanks a lot! We are a bit ahead in reality but I got time for videos now

    • @DeadReckon
      @DeadReckon 8 дней назад +1

      @@MoneyPitCastle That's good

  • @Lantanana
    @Lantanana 8 дней назад +3

    Wow! It will be very interesting to see it go back!

    • @MoneyPitCastle
      @MoneyPitCastle  6 дней назад

      I can't believe some of the video I've got, this is a bit behind reality. I can't wait to get those videos out.
      Thanks for been here and watching

  • @KenG557
    @KenG557 8 дней назад +16

    Love your edited captioning. 😂👍

    • @MoneyPitCastle
      @MoneyPitCastle  8 дней назад +2

      Lol I had complaints about the swearing last time

    • @KenG557
      @KenG557 8 дней назад +4

      @@MoneyPitCastle I'd hate to make your wife angry. 😂🫢

  • @craigmitchell3777
    @craigmitchell3777 6 дней назад +3

    One of our cars is a Santa Fe...
    Not that its relevant, but a comment is a comment if it helps this channel grow!
    Keep up the great work mate, all the hope and tea to you guys from Australia 😊

    • @MoneyPitCastle
      @MoneyPitCastle  6 дней назад

      G'Day mate! We are Honda people ourselves but whatever helps the algorithm. Thank you!

  • @melaniewallace6912
    @melaniewallace6912 День назад +1

    I love your sense of humour. I hope yall are able to put out more frequent videos. I also love that Corey Feldman sent a video ❤ Look forward to your next video 😊

    • @MoneyPitCastle
      @MoneyPitCastle  8 часов назад +1

      Thanks so much!
      Yes that was nice of him and not expected to make such a long video for us too.
      Lots coming up now!

  • @eunicehenderson9095
    @eunicehenderson9095 8 дней назад +3

    Love the progress. Hope you still love the old castle when you finish the restoration.

    • @MoneyPitCastle
      @MoneyPitCastle  6 дней назад

      Thanks alot! Yes I hope we don't grow to hate it lol, but I doubt it no matter how it ends.

  • @user-qt7nq5xl1m
    @user-qt7nq5xl1m 8 дней назад +12

    I'm 10 mi down the road... Well actually 7 1/2... I've been waiting for an update❤

    • @MoneyPitCastle
      @MoneyPitCastle  8 дней назад +6

      Thanks alot. Hopefully see you one day when it's safe inside

  • @UrrMa86
    @UrrMa86 День назад +1

    I NEED MORE!! I love this so so so much!! I love how it is an Englishman coming to America to buy a castle... the irony can't be lost on other's either!

    • @MoneyPitCastle
      @MoneyPitCastle  День назад

      Haha yes we realized this after buying it too. We did it the wrong way round.

    • @MoneyPitCastle
      @MoneyPitCastle  День назад

      There's lots coming now!

  • @belindahopkins7875
    @belindahopkins7875 2 дня назад +1

    Massive rebuild! I was praying it would have been easier for you both. I pray for you.❤

    • @MoneyPitCastle
      @MoneyPitCastle  День назад

      Thanks Belinda 💡☕❤️🏰 At least this mess makes the videos more interesting 😅

  • @polly2587
    @polly2587 7 дней назад +2

    I hope you make it through the entire thing. People don’t realize what it takes to save an old building. Usually you can get some kind of community support for a building that everyone grew up seeing,but you seem so alone. 😢I hope you’re at the turning point when you start building things back. Maybe that’ll give you weekly content to use 🙄which will also use more time. I’ll watch and comment as soon as I see it because I appreciate someone trying to do something positive in this world. Wishing you a good next brew☕️

    • @MoneyPitCastle
      @MoneyPitCastle  6 дней назад

      Thanks a lot! We will, it'll just take a while. No idea how this will all end up but we hope for a good ending

  • @SirTools
    @SirTools 10 часов назад +2

    I wondered why those top blocks were removed and now ALL is clear. Yeah, we're watching the mess from Hitchcock down the road and bought our own mess on the waterway here

    • @MoneyPitCastle
      @MoneyPitCastle  10 часов назад +1

      Thanks! Yes and also even if the wood wasn't rotted - it's would be impossible to put aa new roof on without removing them anyway as they sit on the roof for support.

    • @MoneyPitCastle
      @MoneyPitCastle  10 часов назад +1

      Good luck with your mess!

    • @SirTools
      @SirTools 8 часов назад

      Thanks ! We've been at it for 4years and still needs work. Lots of construction mistakes when it was built, kind of the Ponderosa look and everything is on angles and nothing squares up.

  • @SDS-1
    @SDS-1 8 дней назад +9

    Man y'all really tore it out good 👍👍❤❤❤

    • @MoneyPitCastle
      @MoneyPitCastle  8 дней назад +6

      Haha it tore itself up I think. Demolition was pretty easy.

    • @SDS-1
      @SDS-1 8 дней назад +3

      @@MoneyPitCastle I can't wait for next video

  • @baylaschauer3122
    @baylaschauer3122 7 дней назад +2

    Oh man! This makes all my problems disappear! You have a huge job ahead of you! I’m wishing you the best of luck!

  • @Slayerjane61
    @Slayerjane61 6 дней назад +2

    I love your story and you guys are astonishing. I've got hope for you to recreate something beautiful at the castle because you are willing to work so hard and against so many odds to do just that. I think your Harbor Freight idea is a good one and wish you success.

    • @MoneyPitCastle
      @MoneyPitCastle  6 дней назад +1

      Thanks a lot! Very nice of you to say. Lots coming up now, trying to get the next one out asap 😊

  • @cidsanta4204
    @cidsanta4204 6 дней назад +2

    “Claw machine” lol! 😂🙌

  • @drinkzcoffee5183
    @drinkzcoffee5183 7 дней назад +3

    I don't have a castle but I did have significant water damage in my house. Floors and walls were stripped and I lived in concrete construction dust and stud walls for a few months while things dried, then another few months of rebuilding (in the process my chimney fell off the house taking the porch with it). I felt a bit hopeless during the whole process. But the highlight of the disaster was getting to know the crews who helped rebuild my home. I got to bring them cases of water, Gatorade, and occasionally they let me buy them lunch. We'd chit chat, wave and smile throughout the days. In turn i got some laughter and a bit of hope. It genuinely helped a lot.
    As for your money situation, perhaps posting more on YT or even posting tiktoks would help. Ive heard tiktok can be lucrative and renovation stuff seems to be pretty popular there. Have you tried looking into getting the castle deemed a historic site? Not sure what it takes but it might allow you some grant money for renovations.
    Try not to get too discouraged. All will work out in the end. Sending hope and hugs from San Antonio, TX ❤

    • @MoneyPitCastle
      @MoneyPitCastle  7 дней назад +2

      Hello there. Thanks so much.
      Yes we are on the register so will get a percentage back from restoration cost.
      How is your house now? Is it finished?

    • @drinkzcoffee5183
      @drinkzcoffee5183 7 дней назад +1

      @@MoneyPitCastle hi! Yes, house is finished. It took nearly a year but I had one contractor who's two man crew quit on him mid summer. The contractor ended up working alone on much of the outside of the house until he picked up one other guy who was willing to work in the Texas heat, So a very small crew. But the house is finished and it's not only beautiful but it's safe, energy efficient, and up to code lol. I truly hope you guys get to enjoy your completed castle sooner rather than later. It's definitely worth the heartache and frustration. Hug your missus and together you'll get through it with a lighter heart ❤️

  • @zunar_j5_933
    @zunar_j5_933 День назад +1

    What an undertaking. Keep it up, you guys got this!

  • @PyrPupMom
    @PyrPupMom 3 дня назад +1

    More frequent updates, even if short, would be welcome!

  • @LoneStarQueen
    @LoneStarQueen 7 дней назад +2

    You guys are doing an amazing job. Keep going you’ll get there before you know it

    • @MoneyPitCastle
      @MoneyPitCastle  7 дней назад +2

      Thanks very much for been here 🏰🏰

  • @jimlepeu577
    @jimlepeu577 7 дней назад +2

    I would invest in a water pump or two and get that water out of the footings and dig a couple sumps and instal automatic switches to keep the underfloor dry.

    • @MoneyPitCastle
      @MoneyPitCastle  7 дней назад +1

      Thank you! I think that's what we are doing. Just regrading ATM. Appreciate your helps

  • @vonderdornburg
    @vonderdornburg 8 дней назад +8

    I wish you would post videos more often. This is so interesting!

    • @MoneyPitCastle
      @MoneyPitCastle  6 дней назад +1

      We will from now. Things are happening quick all of a sudden

  • @Third1mage
    @Third1mage 8 дней назад +2

    I really hope there will be multiple seasons of this show! Really love it! Who knows......there may be Dragons next season. 😆

    • @MoneyPitCastle
      @MoneyPitCastle  7 дней назад +2

      Appreciate you been interested. There's lots to come!

  • @diana.m34
    @diana.m34 8 дней назад +11

    With renovation remember: Things always LOOK WORSE before they GET BETTER. 🏰 ⚒️

    • @MoneyPitCastle
      @MoneyPitCastle  6 дней назад +2

      True! They can't look any worse.
      I think

  • @vickijankowski2945
    @vickijankowski2945 7 дней назад +2

    Making great progress. So glad to see a new video. Keep it up. 😊

  • @redmoondesignbeth9119
    @redmoondesignbeth9119 3 дня назад +2

    I'm from Santa Fe , New Mexico, US and I was thinking "WHERE is there a castle here?" and then I heard you talk.:) And then I heard your wife talk. And then I saw the armadillo. I come from a family that did construction. Dude??

  • @maggirae1961
    @maggirae1961 7 дней назад +2

    Wow you have come a long way since the start--just keep ploughing ahead--follow your dream.

    • @MoneyPitCastle
      @MoneyPitCastle  6 дней назад +1

      Haha yes I just watched the first video this morning and yes it's a big change.
      Appreciate you watching and supporting us🎉

  • @KenG557
    @KenG557 8 дней назад +11

    OMG, an armadillo! In Virginia, they don't have a shell and we call them opossums. 😛

    • @MoneyPitCastle
      @MoneyPitCastle  8 дней назад +6

      They're really special looking animals. I'm sure this guy or girl is still wondering around

    • @MoneyPitCastle
      @MoneyPitCastle  8 дней назад +6

      Haha and yes we have a few of them too

  • @woowoochuggachugga
    @woowoochuggachugga 8 дней назад +7

    I love you guys. Almost cried when the light bulb worked. 😊

    • @MoneyPitCastle
      @MoneyPitCastle  7 дней назад +2

      Haha yes I was more happy than I really should have been. Over a light bulb. Glad I wasn't the only one

    • @woowoochuggachugga
      @woowoochuggachugga 7 дней назад +1

      @@MoneyPitCastleIt isn't just a light bulb, it's the Light Bulb of Hope. When you both discovered the lone bulb in the ruins, you attached the success of the project to faith the bulb may still work. And it does. It's like God was right there with you saying KEEP IT UP YOU'RE DOING WHAT I WANT YOU TO DO!
      I'd have fell to my knees and wept like a lottery winner. But I'm a wierdy.

  • @susannem2483
    @susannem2483 7 дней назад +2

    I have loved every vid you have put out out so far and can’t wait for the new series! Also, I love your British sense of humor and your wife’s beautiful teeth! I hope you are making lots of $$ to further the progress on the castle. I will come out to visit you to see it when it is finished!

    • @MoneyPitCastle
      @MoneyPitCastle  6 дней назад +1

      Thanks a lot Susanne. We have enough to keep going for now. See how far we get!
      We appreciate you watching and supporting.

  • @MPWEST83
    @MPWEST83 7 дней назад +3

    Glad to see another video lad! Cheers!

  • @suzannemomma
    @suzannemomma 8 дней назад +8

    Sounds like everything‘s going perfect! So glad to be back for another video!

  • @DEmma1972
    @DEmma1972 8 дней назад +2

    you will get it done. Castle is in a better state now than when you got it

    • @MoneyPitCastle
      @MoneyPitCastle  6 дней назад +1

      Thanks! Definitely is. Just getting rid of all that weight and crap is a big deal

  • @samiecain1244
    @samiecain1244 7 дней назад +2

    AW I always love seeing your updates :) A good brew. always sorts you out :) I can't wait to see the rebuild begin :)

    • @MoneyPitCastle
      @MoneyPitCastle  7 дней назад +1

      Thanks so much.
      It's coming.
      🏰🏰🏰🏰

  • @tinkertoot6361
    @tinkertoot6361 8 дней назад +2

    I’m always glad to see a new video. Maybe video a little more often. 😉

  • @TriciaLease
    @TriciaLease 6 дней назад +2

    Yay!! A new video!!!

  • @sheila3845
    @sheila3845 8 дней назад +8

    so glad we have another video, thank you

  • @sherilynl4038
    @sherilynl4038 8 дней назад +2

    oooh congrats on the beginning of rebuild...alll the best

  • @vikinggenie
    @vikinggenie 8 дней назад +2

    Invite Jay Leno to the car show. He loves that kind of thing.

    • @MoneyPitCastle
      @MoneyPitCastle  7 дней назад +1

      I'll invite Jay anyway. That was just one of a million ideas we keep thinking of. I don't think we will be having a car show

  • @TheKruizr
    @TheKruizr 7 дней назад +2

    Keep up the good work, looking forward to your next video! 😊👍

  • @daughterofthemosthigh7777
    @daughterofthemosthigh7777 8 дней назад +3

    Wow what a mess. Hang in there ❤

    • @MoneyPitCastle
      @MoneyPitCastle  7 дней назад

      Haha we are good! Just gotta get on with it! Appreciate you been here

  • @ndgo327
    @ndgo327 8 дней назад +2

    Wahoo!! Another video!!!!! LOVE watching !!

    • @MoneyPitCastle
      @MoneyPitCastle  7 дней назад

      Appreciate the patience! Working on next video now

  • @valeriejohnson5283
    @valeriejohnson5283 7 дней назад +2

    Love your socks!😂 You are right, your castle really is a disaster. But, it takes baby steps to realize your dream. Keep your chin up and take another step.💖

    • @MoneyPitCastle
      @MoneyPitCastle  7 дней назад +1

      Haha thank you. We had someone send us some socks in the mail. It was a nice surprise.

  • @ginadelsasso288
    @ginadelsasso288 День назад +1

    "Where do you start?" You start by starting over. I would rebuild right next to the old castle. Reuse what you could from the original and tear down the rest after the new one is built.

    • @MoneyPitCastle
      @MoneyPitCastle  День назад

      @@ginadelsasso288 too late, we already started inside.

  • @johnkelly6942
    @johnkelly6942 7 дней назад +2

    Glad to see the teapot.

  • @SweetOne.
    @SweetOne. 8 дней назад +2

    It looks like you are in need of a French Drain all around the Castle. I'm looking forward to seeing what you have accomplished. It's not as bad as it looks, bit of paper towel and a cup tea all will be right with the world. I was just looking at your channel last week thinking, should I poke him to upload lol

    • @MoneyPitCastle
      @MoneyPitCastle  7 дней назад +3

      That's right! We have done the grading and it made a huge difference

    • @SweetOne.
      @SweetOne. 7 дней назад +2

      @@MoneyPitCastle people like watching installation of beams, joists and noggins, just ask a few of the Chateau guys they get a lot of views on those video's. Make sure you film a lot of that, it helps pay for the wood and steels. take a look at Dan's Channel & Billy's Channel and have a cup of tea - Dan (escape to France) just finished his last floor and Billy (The Petherick's) just started the floor in the Library. Dan will be starting on his roof soon, a complete ruin rebuild due to fire.
      If those two can do it, you and your wife can too, don't be discouraged. I felt your frustration when you showed the main floor ripped up. One bite at a time. You have stopped the water coming in and that is amazing! Well Done!!

  • @three2267
    @three2267 8 дней назад +1

    Love your videos. Wish you updated more often!

    • @MoneyPitCastle
      @MoneyPitCastle  7 дней назад

      I will try! Especially now things are moving quick

  • @kimglass4851
    @kimglass4851 8 дней назад +9

    Its coming along and the light bulb worked! Theres your sign! Good job guys!!

  • @noeltedd4298
    @noeltedd4298 7 дней назад +1

    "ill bitch the whole time , but ill do it" comment was classic, a lot of people would have looked at this project and thought the place was too far gone, props to you for having the passion -vision to bring it back to life.

    • @MoneyPitCastle
      @MoneyPitCastle  7 дней назад

      and she didn't disappoint either.
      Tbf we were just naive, not brave lol. It'll get there, we have no choice now anyway have to make it work

  • @pdlee954
    @pdlee954 3 дня назад

    @savingthecabin does a great job of posting lots of videos on rebuilding their crazy, piecemeal, very old cabin in Georgia, USA. Candice is not afraid to learn constuction projects as she goes, and when her hubby, Jeremy, isn't out @exploringwithnug he's there helping, too.

    • @MoneyPitCastle
      @MoneyPitCastle  3 дня назад

      Thanks a lot
      I haven't heard of these ones.

  • @wb8517
    @wb8517 8 дней назад +1

    Looks like your doing a great job of getting rid of rot. Its going to be exciting to see things going back in now. Happy to see your post.....was just thinking you hadn't posted in a bit .😊

    • @MoneyPitCastle
      @MoneyPitCastle  6 дней назад

      Thanks alot! Working on next video as we speak. And yes it might have looked like a mess here but it smelt so much better lol

  • @bythepricklingofmythumb7628
    @bythepricklingofmythumb7628 7 дней назад +2

    You probably need to regrade the dirt around the foundation. Make sure it slopes away from the structure so you won’t get any water coming in through the foundation.

    • @MoneyPitCastle
      @MoneyPitCastle  7 дней назад +2

      Thanks alot. Exactly what we did. It's better but not perfect. There's a few other areas we are working on this week

    • @bythepricklingofmythumb7628
      @bythepricklingofmythumb7628 6 дней назад

      @@MoneyPitCastle Another, unfortunately more expensive option, would be to install French drains to carry the water away from the structure. I don’t know what type of soil you have there so the best solution would be determined by the perk rate of the soil. Best of luck.

  • @cbarr0288
    @cbarr0288 7 дней назад +2

    Really need that water intrusion to be fixed . 2 days is a long time to be pumping water. Need a faster pump or the same water you’re pumping out is making it back in

    • @MoneyPitCastle
      @MoneyPitCastle  7 дней назад

      Thanks! Yes we did the grading and made a huge difference.

    • @Alyx_Vance
      @Alyx_Vance 6 дней назад

      @@MoneyPitCastle It's still way too much water. Any water is too much. This should have been your first order of business.

  • @DaniPitchford
    @DaniPitchford 7 дней назад +2

    YES!! It works... :D Good Luck.. Am so excited..!

  • @billdgator5051
    @billdgator5051 8 дней назад +6

    Always fix the water issues first. Foundation first to see if worth saving building. Get the water away from the house. Drainage to a pond etc.Then replace roof. Then strip walls to see all the problems. Fix structural issues then plumbing, then electrical. Then the finish work.

    • @weirdmatter
      @weirdmatter 8 дней назад +4

      Half of a million dollars later

    • @MoneyPitCastle
      @MoneyPitCastle  8 дней назад +2

      We needed to do it in reverse. Can't replace the roof until the structure is right. We need to do all that first and the replace the roof.

    • @weirdmatter
      @weirdmatter 8 дней назад +2

      @@MoneyPitCastle Have you thought about a go fund me to cover some of the expenses? You can get a sump pump and dig a hole to get rid of the standing water. Goodluck with the place. It will take a lot of time and money but potentially it could be worth it. Airbnb you could even rent the place for weddings and events.

    • @timetravel6
      @timetravel6 8 дней назад +2

      @@MoneyPitCastle Flat roof, even new is guaranteed to leak! Put some pitch on the new roof or you will be back with water problems in the future...

    • @three2267
      @three2267 8 дней назад +2

      ​@timetravel6 yep. Lots of flat roofs on old homes 🤷‍♀️ Texas they're always a pain.

  • @primordialdreamsong
    @primordialdreamsong 5 дней назад +1

    Some of the befores don't look so bad. But I understand that you need to start with the rot behind and under to make this truly lasting and livable. Congrats on doing it the right way. Being in the process of renovating our 100-year-old home, I wonder where do you get the money for a complete down-to-the-bones tear down?

    • @MoneyPitCastle
      @MoneyPitCastle  5 дней назад

      Thanks!
      We don't lol. But we will get as far as we can.

  • @bbarnard950
    @bbarnard950 8 дней назад +1

    Thanks for the update. Looking forward to seeing the progress! You are so right about tea. During the darkest periods of my life I have put the kettle on and things have always, somehow, worked out. Have my fingers crossed for you. Maybe you could get sponsorship from Yorkshire Tea (other brands are available)! 50K subscribers. You must be doing something right 🙂

    • @MoneyPitCastle
      @MoneyPitCastle  6 дней назад

      Thanks alot! Yeah amazed we hit 50k already after just a few videos. I need to get more out though. How did you know I'm a Yorkshire tea person?? Lol

  • @paulak7939
    @paulak7939 8 дней назад +1

    You should do more videos! Luv your banter n watchin u re built it would be fab.. n revenue from it will help !!! Will be work the blood sweat n tears ! Luv from 🇬🇧

    • @MoneyPitCastle
      @MoneyPitCastle  6 дней назад

      Thanks so much.
      You're right! Editing the new one now. I'm aiming to get it out by Sunday.

  • @PyrPupMom
    @PyrPupMom 3 дня назад +1

    Yes, how about a Money Pit Castle selection of British teas?

  • @T-RexRita
    @T-RexRita 8 дней назад +3

    Perhaps you should try asking a young film maker to help you make a video, showing what the dream is, looking for sponsors! Presentation is everything!👍🍻🦖

    • @MoneyPitCastle
      @MoneyPitCastle  6 дней назад

      Yes I could do with someone looking for some experience to do all the filmming instead of ne

    • @MoneyPitCastle
      @MoneyPitCastle  6 дней назад

      Me

    • @MoneyPitCastle
      @MoneyPitCastle  6 дней назад

      Thanks alot for your advice and support

    • @T-RexRita
      @T-RexRita 5 дней назад

      @@MoneyPitCastle A new, striving film maker, trying to make a name for themselves could take the pressure off you, so you can focus on the project! Wishing you all the best for the castle 🏰! Someone with a drone!

  • @danielj6880
    @danielj6880 7 дней назад +1

    I think the saying goes "when you have tea, you get pee, and you can't have hope without pee". 😅

  • @karenlynn7731
    @karenlynn7731 7 дней назад +2

    I wonder if the lady & her twins who lived there in 2019 when I was there watches these videos. I wonder if she knew how bad of shape the castle was in. I hope they get to see it return to greatness.

  • @suzzane.notsusan.1078
    @suzzane.notsusan.1078 7 дней назад +1

    OMG there is no foundation...omg u have so much to do the water there so much u have a river underneath the structure it going to cost so much. God bless your wife for supporting ur decision to buy this ruin. But we are all watching to see progress. We are rooting for you

    • @MoneyPitCastle
      @MoneyPitCastle  7 дней назад

      Thanks a lot.
      Well - my philosophy is that we can't have foundation problems if the foundation doesn't even exist.

  • @cameronjohnson5671
    @cameronjohnson5671 8 часов назад +1

    New to this let’s go!

  • @DJTheMetalheadMercenary
    @DJTheMetalheadMercenary 8 дней назад +7

    Progress is progress!!! Cheers

  • @jamesmagee890
    @jamesmagee890 8 дней назад +1

    Hi I do love your videos/ home. Good luck with it. Wishing you well from the UK.

    • @MoneyPitCastle
      @MoneyPitCastle  6 дней назад

      Thanks a lot mate. Tons coming up, see how far we get! 🏰

  • @IamMusicNerd
    @IamMusicNerd 7 дней назад +3

    I am in awe of your passion and dedication. It’s so easy to get discouraged, but if you can stick it out, I know it will end up being amazing.

  • @Outoftheboxwithfelicia
    @Outoftheboxwithfelicia 8 дней назад +6

    Your making progress thanks for sharing

    • @MoneyPitCastle
      @MoneyPitCastle  8 дней назад

      No problem at all. These videos are therapy lol

  • @nathansbowman
    @nathansbowman 6 дней назад +1

    Glad you're back with an update! Do you have plans to fix the water issue? Seems like you should get that figured out first. Might want to consider hiring a professional to asses the structural integrity of the walls as well. So impressed with how far you've come! Can't wait to see this thing finished!

    • @MoneyPitCastle
      @MoneyPitCastle  6 дней назад +1

      thanks alot Nathan! all kicking off now. we have a great team behind the scnes, not just me lol

  • @beccasal5601
    @beccasal5601 7 дней назад +5

    I cannot believe Corey made a video to you two. That’s amazing. 😂 Idk how you keep such a positive attitude. Cheering for you two. 🍻

    • @MoneyPitCastle
      @MoneyPitCastle  7 дней назад +5

      Ha ha I couldn't either. It was really really long too, he rambled on for about 20 minutes so I'll use more of it in future videos.