Michael, after setting the tiles and giving it a good cleaning, treat the raw terra cotta with grout release. Otherwise the grout will stick into the surface and “stain” it. That may not be a problem to you. It may just make it look aged. Give it a test on the section under the Aga or cabinets. Getting grout off the surface can be hell. (I designed and sold tile installations for nearly 20 years.)
This is good advice. I’m a ceramic artist and I also do mosaics. The tiles that have a slight sheen to them may be more easily cleaned of the grout than the more raw ones. Clay that has been fired can still be porous, if it wasn’t glazed. I know how fussy clay can be when fired. I’ve also applied grout that was very difficult to wipe off. It would be very frustrating to have the tiles, those beautiful, colorful, vintage tiles, ruined by grout! Use something to protect the surfaces so that won’t happen
@@ruthannap6446 as I was not a tile setter, my suggestion was based on customer complaints and specialists responses. Thank you for your support. ;o). Heidi
Mick and Sean are amazing people and so wonderful to help you, not only with this heavy duty but beautiful restoration project, but also to put up with all the filming. Michael I am sure you already know how lucky and generous you are by the way you have generous family and friends surrounding you. When doing a project just remember it will take at least three times the money you think it will, and at least two times the time to finish. Don't rush the job for us, you will be done, when you get done. Just reset your goals to be manageable. Great job!
Lorraine I couldn’t have said it better myself. All projects have unforeseen things that throw the budget off. Michael you will get there in the end, remember - Rome wasn’t built in a day!. We are all pulling for you to see you doing this project foundation and structurally sound first. By the way that bacon made me so hungry for good English bacon. Haven’t had any since 2012 when I was last in London. I live in Florida now and streaky American bacon just doesn’t do anything for me.
@@denisescally7090 When this video came out he wasn't making nearly this sort of money, he's made more than 10,000 euros on the go fund me since then and he splits the money from Patreon with his family. The RUclips money isn't nearly as much as it used to be before the adpocalypse and their subscriber number isn't really all that high yet anyway. When you consider they have had no income from renting out the chateau since the lockdowns began it puts things into perspective.
@@denisescally7090 I don't think he was guilt-tripping at all. Agreed that there are obviously worse off, especially this year. One thing we, in lockdown yet again, need is entertainment. He's providing it.
Sooooo appreciating the structural engineer who emailed Michael with the news about the roof issue. Structure always comes first! And doing it right the first time is always best. 💝✨💝✨💝✨💝
Michael, congratulations on your progress and doing things well. One thing I would suggest, since you decided to put the finished floor down now - before completing all major structural and heavy construction. Lay pieces of plywood as protection over the finished tile until you have completed all of the heavy and structural work. Too often, a tool falls by accident during the work overhead and comes down crashing and chipping into the finished tile.
Much Love from the USA here Florida State. Just sent some $ on your go fund me page , but had trouble with the buy cup of tea page wasn’t sure why. But We absolutely love you’re channel and you’re family. What you guys are doing is amazing. Preserving and saving history is so important. One day I hope to be able to cross the Great big pond and stay at your château and see it all in person. Keep up the good work and the great videos.
I love the longer videos. I see where you get your can do attitude (Dad)! Your learning so much, it’s beautiful how willing everyone is to help and teach you. Kindness goes along way, and your family is full of it. This is my favorite restoration! Thank you for taking us along!
It really is going to be absolutely beautiful. Your dad, gotta love your dad. My question what doesn’t he know? Thank goodness that a structural engineer was watching. And the money will come through. Try to have some faith. We are here and we will help Michael. You have brought us all happiness for literally months.....
Honestly, Michael, every time you discover one more awful thing about the cottage that sets you back, I breathe a sigh of relief because you are taking care of it all as it should be done, so that you aren't saving the cottage for a decade or two, but for centuries to come. And, costs may be mounting, but the experiences and memories of working this project with your Dad are priceless.
Michael just donated for de cottage. Just because you give me lost of joy by sharing your story of the cottage. Thank you very much. You are a good person. Greats from Holland
You are lucky you have an interesting project and supportive family to get a wider net of financial support. This nurse threw herself and savings into hundred + yr old house and developed a neuromuscular disease same as Peter Frampton, had to stop project, stop work, throw all effort into not sliding into physical peril but living in midwest of US in a down that is diamond in rough don't think it would inspire help esp when have only 2-3 good energy days a week and having to self isolate because of increasing cases while on strong drugs. cherish your energy and health even as you have to give up Christmas plans. It is now 9 yrs I have not been able to meet the goal and am living in what is basically a garage apartment, for which I am grateful and secure but...dreams are the heady stuff that keeps the likes of you and me going.
My mom and I watched your video last night. We are amazed at the progress you al are making on your cottage home. I loved the joinery of the new beams. Sean and your dad have been such a great help to you .Family is everything. My brother-in-law and I are remodeling my aunt's 1932 home .It's a lot of work but your home will be beautiful!
Congratulations on hitting over 200,000 subscribers. Hooohooo! Happy to help with this restoration and I will be sharing to get others involved. What a great project. Thank you for sharing with all of us.
I love the progress being made on the cottage! My house is considered a cottage home and it just turned a hundred this year. So I’m having the pleasure of restoring it back to what it looked like in 1920
What would Michael do without the expert help from his dad & Shawn. He truly is blessed to have good people by his side. God bless Papa Petherick & Shawn.
Seeing you lay out the tiles with such symmetry in mind is like ASMR to me. The floor will be beautiful, and I promise to watch all the ads so you get revenue from it to put towards replenishing the kitchen budget! Thank you for the update! It’s really coming together.
Hi Michael not sure if the same applies but when we were laying our Italian slate tiles in our home we were advised thank goodness to seal before we grouted as the grout gets into any blemishes or cracks and ends up looking a total mess. After all your hard work of cleaning them thinking it may be a good move to seal before grouting xxx
Michael, the work you three guys are doing on the cottage is magical. I have been anxiously awaiting this video to watch as you put up the floor joices. Then, I got a bonus of getting to watch you all work on putting down the floor tiles. I'm sure this took at least 2 weeks. [I think I saw that note in the film] I was sorry to hear about the roof, but glad you caught the problem before more was done. You all are super people. I am so happy for your successes.
You guys are such diligent, hard working, caring, team! Making it fun even while you are dead tired 😓 Michael be of good cheer! This will happen in good time...thank you for giving us a chance to be part of this adventure...makes us part of something bigger than all of us..real community. Something we really need in this crazy world. I’ll buy you all a cup of tea! A job well done! Let’s keep this going!
PG Tips The floor is amazing love it 😍 All working so hard to get it done . Pops and Shaun such skills !! We need this to all keep our spirits up carry on the good work !!! 👍🙏🏻😘
Woww!! What a progress!! It's literally sweat, blood and tears!! It's going to be fantastic, there's no doubt!! Thank you Michael for sharing this wonderful experience with us! 🙌🏼🥰
Look how famous the 'Gardeners cottage' is becoming. Your doing such a great job. It's going to be so fantastic. What's the saying....build it and they will come! Think about us all tap tap taping at your window wanting to see it in the flesh oneday :) Just like Beatrix Potter you may have to have open days !! with a fee for viewing :)..... have fun Michael enjoy the process and keep breathing you will get there and it will be amazing.
Michael your dad is a machine 💪 where on earth does he get his stamina from?? Am I using the wrong brand of tea? 😉. cottage is looking divine already .
For the roof just add a cross beam like you did below. add support beams to the walls vertically eliminating a center beam in the middle of the room. Sure you guys already thought of that. Awesome channel and I love to see the progress.
This is such an amazing episode. I was talking away at the screen asking 'why not use the chainsaw' to cut the recesses in the beam.😁 I'm so pleased you saw the email about the A frame, I'd have hated to think that the cottage integrity would have been compromised and the whole thing could not be lived in after all that work. The tiles are beautiful. 30+ years ago we lifted quarry tiles from our kitchen floor and totally regret in now😳. Fingers crossed and with some good luck and delighted viewers things will be back on track soon.❤
Michael both you and your team are just perfectionists what a team the woodwork wow sorry about just another problem your roof internal but considering everything else that have happened for you it really is minor just imagine when your in and those lovely cooking smells and the comfort of your first lovely home I can't wait for this time to come to you thank God You have your dad and company God bless.xxx
This is what happens with DIY projects, you always find other things that need fixing with extra costs. The bright side is, it will be a sound and safe structure to live in 😀 I for one cannot wait to see the end result.
I love that you share the reality of construction projects. There are always snags and unexpected costs, especially with renovations and restorations. I also love that you are working so hard to maintain the original flavor of the cottage and period, using solid wood beams and reclaimed tiles. The craftsmanship is beautiful.
I’m so glad the viewer pointed out the A Frame. You’re the type to make sure it’s all done up right so it will last another few hundred years. It’s okay if it’s not done for Christmas; the progress is already stunning and it will only continue, bit by bit, as you can afford! You and all your sponsors should be proud of the work so far. Hopefully by this time next year you’ll be planning holiday decorations and for the whole cottage and filming cooking videos. Baby steps! (And if you want to feel a little better, read about the planning fallacy; no matter what you plan, it never goes according to plan! You’re not alone; we all have to face the planning fallacy!) I can’t give to the cottage fund right now but I watch nearly all the ads and like every video in hopes it helps with the channel revenue! I loved seeing the floor tiles going down. I tiled my bathroom floor and shower, and I’d do it again! My least favorite part was having to mix more thinset or grout when we ran out, and cleaning the buckets. The actual laying I got pretty good at. I took a lot of ceramics at university and always wanted to make a run of tiles (my professor made his own tiles for his shower). These old floor tiles are so beautiful in their simplicity, that I hope I get to have a chance to make some next time I get back into ceramics. I would love to do a whole floor.
The sacking lifted the roof from the sides of the house. Glad Mark pointed it out to you. I believe the stripes on the tiles also were for decoration as borders towards the walls. Don't worry, the cup of tea will come and save the roof, and the Xmas cooking. It is a lot, is it, Micheal? I hope this will be your first and last house. I am in my 14th house, somehow there's always hidden things that spoil the deadline. We are all here to cheer you.
Hi Michael you have a great team there with your dad and Shawn the floor looks amazing good job someone pointed out about the roof better safe than sorry there is going to be a lot of love put into that cottage by the time it’s finished and lots of vlogs to look at from the start to finish don’t give up as they say onwards and upwards and we all love the journey that this cottage is going on
Your dad is a god sent I hope you all chip in and help him get his house ready I wished you showed more on his progress and hope he gets a lot of help to give him a rest, good job on your progress, can't wait to see you decorate it.
Hello Michael, don't fret keep your chin up grasshopper!!! Where the is a will, there is a way and it will all come together before you know it! I will contribute this weekend to your gofundme as part of an early Christmas present to you. I am so excited and proud of you! Everything is looking so nice. The floor looks great! I love watching the entire process and magic of bringing your little cottage to life. After your cottage gets done, then we must work on your greenhouse, lol.....can u imagine how that is going to look? It's going to be lovely with plants & flowers. I wish I could be there to help you. I do plan to visit you in 2 and a half years, when my husband & I celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary in coming to France for the 1st time. I plan to visit Stephanie and another English couple with a Chateau, that I communicate with through RUclips. In the meantime, I am practicing my French and making a list of other things to see & do, when I come. Remain hopeful, my dear Michael as everything will come together! Much love & cheer,♡ From Joy Carey United States-- Winder, Georgia
Okay so why is Michael single? He is such a sweet, multi-talented guy. I'm invested in this series first because of his charm and second because of it being a beautiful place.
What neat good work!!! Dad is good with the camera ... Breakfast looks very good, and the sweet dog was hungry too!!! Wow the beams look great. I hope you all are wearing ear protection when the chain saw is in use ... The tiles looks great. This is going to be a beautiful floor. Won't be clean for long. lol
Don't worry Michael. I think every one of us this year has faced the unexpected and you're working so hard that the outcome will be beautiful for sure! Also: more problems= more videos! Cheers
Michael, the suggestion experienced tile people are giving seem sensible. Protect the tile with treatment that will allow you to wipe them off, and lay plywood over it until all the upstairs work is complete lest it be broken by a dropped tool. I'm so glad people are chiming in, though I'm sure your dad knows much of what has been suggested. No rush as this will be restoring the cottage to last for many more years.
The roof is the priority ... roof and a good foundation and you are good... Kitchens can wait. But sure is looking nice as it's coming along... still can see outside in a couple of spots. But you'll get there... fun watching.
I love this series. I just found it recently and binge watched it all. It’s amazing how much you’ve done since you started the restoration of the cottage. The tile floor looks absolutely amazing by the way! Also, Hello from North Carolina ☺️
Never fear Michael...you will get the help you need. No sense in having a lovely home that the sky falling in could ruin all that hard work. Glad to see your taking it in stride and doing it not only by yourselves but doing it "right!' No matter what, please have something at Christmas....I know that it would make my Christmas better whatever you do. Im so looking forward to seeing what you Pethericks have in store for Thanksgiving and Christmas decorating!
Such beautiful tile. And, I hope other viewers appreciate how much skill it takes to cut-out a square, clean slot for joists like you showed. Impressive.
Hi Michael and team, I am so sorry the kitchen might not be ready for Christmas. I was looking forward to the Christmas dinner. However, I think you and the team are amazing and we will be glad whenever you get it done. Love the floor...good job. Rita
Awe you seemed a little defeated there at the end. I feel certain you will be able to have it ready in time for Christmas. You have already made so much progress. I can't contribute other than watching the ads so I hope it does help(Bc I hate ads lol). Enjoyed, Thanks from Arkansas!
I am also sending support from Arkansas. Do not get discouraged Michael, you are doing so well on this cottage. Even if doesnt get finished by Christmas it isn't the end of the world. It will get done in it's own time, and it will have been worth every penny, and maybe the extra time it takes will just make the end result that much more beautiful. (Sorry this is so long winded, just don't want you to be so stressed out. You're doing so amazing.)
As another viewer from Arkansas, I also watch the commercials all the way through since I learned from Stephanie that it helps! It's looking great and I look forward to watching the process more than seeing a dinner by Christmas.
I think Michael was a little embarrassed to be asking for more money, but 5 euros, dollars, or pounds isn’t going to break the bank if everyone who can afford it can chip in. These videos are free, and if people don’t like watching the adverts, then play it again whilst you’re in the shower. 🤗
Another way of dealing with cutting the slots you need to fit the beams into is to drill lots of holes to the depth you need to achieve and then use the chisel to remove all the wood. Keep the drill as close to the edge of the notch as possible and create as many holes as possible to create the size of the slot that you need. This means that the drill does most of the wood removal and then the chisel is only needed to remove small amount of wood left.
Its going to be wonderful family and friends are what matters at Christmas we have been working on our home for 40 years its a evolving place yours is too your kitchen will come in time and we are all here to support you as you are for us
You are so sweet.. i am sorry that you had to ask yet again for funding. I could see it wasn’t easy. But your heart is in this and it will get done! Much love from Provence Avignon!
Even if you don't manage to do it by Christmas, you can still create beautiful Christmas content at the Chateau and then work on getting the kitchen ready for Easter! It's hard when this happens and you might feel that you have not achieved your aims, but often you need to re-adjust your plans and work with what you have.
I wish I could help, Michael, but Corona has me scratching the bottom of the bucket myself. Sitting here crossing my fingers that you raise all the money you need xx
So excited to see all the progress despite all the set backs. But here’s to hoping for Christmas dinner in the Gardner’s cottage.💙 Well done again on an amazing vlog!
I can now see why the vlog release was delayed!! Fantastic progress being made and the tiled floor is going to look even more amazing once the whole of the downstairs is complete and there is some traditional furniture on it. Great job Michael and the dream team :-)
This is such a beautiful structure as a cottage. Once you’re done I believe it will last another 500 years. Let’s hope so. LOL Michael Patrick this is your Christmas gift. A solid floor, solid walls, a solid structure in which to live your life. Fantastic!
I am so excited to see the Gardener's Cottage getting the new floor beams and tile work and am so grateful the structural engineer saw the roof is needing attention!! Safety first Michael. Do not despair, all of our help is on the way!! We have been donating to political campaigns here in the States, and now the contested races will take more funds. I look forward to buying you a "cuppa' and contributing for the completion of the Cottage. I am learning so much from your vlogs. Please show and explain every step, such as the cement, and the considtancy, the grout, why you have to chisel out the main beam etc. You may have seen Bob Vila's and the other guys on "This Old House" on USA TV = RUclips vids. Definately worth checking him out. He is the real deal and has millions of loyal followers. The Aga will be beautiful once it is re-enamaled. We have a 1940's enamal gas Wedgewood stove and oven, that is still in great condition, and although we do not use it any longer, I would not give it up when we moved clear across Country from Pasadena CA to Atlanta GA. So I "get" what the Aga means to you!! It is a thing of beauty and a joy to have and use daily.Keep up the GREAT work! Love to all,Bren
The cottage is really coming together!! You're making tremendous progress!! Congratulations on your subscribers! I strongly support you doing what's necessary to reinforce the roof. I have EVERY confidence the gardener's cottage will be completed in a timely manner! (No pressure. No worries!) Keep the faith! Good people are behind you!
Have you considered adding projects on Patreon that your patrons night support, like Stephanie at La Lande? She began with modest "Goals" ($2500), and has incrementally worked her way to more ambitious projects (currently working on $30000). This IS attainable!
Michael, I hope you don't become discouraged when new challenges keep popping up and your plans take longer than expected - A piece of wisdom I learnt when I was studying psychology, which oddly helps me when I'm frustrated that things take a long time (we have a farmstead we took over and there is a seemingly neverending list of to-do's) is that large projects will take 70% more time than previously expected. Issues will arrive that will demand time and resources, and humans do not have a good enough grasp of time that we can accurately predict how long things will take! That in itself might seen discouraging, but for me it always helps me forgive myself when I don't complete tasks on time, and everything seems overwhelming. After all, it's just how these things work! I also thinks it helps to keep in mind that even if I didn't complete everything I wanted to in a day, I did move towards the goal, and am one step closer. 😊💪 I always look forward to your videos, for me it's more enjoyable when I have to wait for more content; like how tv-shows used to be more exciting when you couldn't watch the whole season in one go, but instead are excited for the next one. 😊
I think that today it is also a very instant world. Also mamy vloggers show stages so it seems as if a lot of work has been done in a very short time. Here we see it as it really happens.
I just adore you and Stephanie. Hope to see the 2 of you together once lock down is done. Without sounding trite, it's one day at a time.... You have helped so many people by sharing your journey. Look at all you have done. At least 3 RUclips channels which are safe spaces where people can get together and share in your story (plus the Pethricks and Ryan). This is tremendous. It's okay that there are insurmountable (what seems like) hurdles. You will get there. Best wishes from Chicago to you and your family.
The workmanship by everyone is unreal. Wish you were my neighbor.
Hooray for Mark, the Structural Engineer. So glad he saw the problem with the A frame and pointed it out to you. We want you and yours to be safe.
@@FM-ix8xc I was thinking the same thing. all of these builders he has helping him and nobody raised an eyebrow at the sag in the roof?
The tiled floor is beautiful!
I remember hearing his dad say there was a sagging spot in the roof, in one of the vlogs awhile back.
Your dad is a force of nature, truly an outstanding man
So nice to see a family enjoying working together and having fun.
Michael, after setting the tiles and giving it a good cleaning, treat the raw terra cotta with grout release. Otherwise the grout will stick into the surface and “stain” it. That may not be a problem to you. It may just make it look aged. Give it a test on the section under the Aga or cabinets. Getting grout off the surface can be hell. (I designed and sold tile installations for nearly 20 years.)
This is good advice. I’m a ceramic artist and I also do mosaics. The tiles that have a slight sheen to them may be more easily cleaned of the grout than the more raw ones. Clay that has been fired can still be porous, if it wasn’t glazed. I know how fussy clay can be when fired. I’ve also applied grout that was very difficult to wipe off. It would be very frustrating to have the tiles, those beautiful, colorful, vintage tiles, ruined by grout! Use something to protect the surfaces so that won’t happen
@@ruthannap6446 as I was not a tile setter, my suggestion was based on customer complaints and specialists responses. Thank you for your support. ;o). Heidi
Those tiles just look incredible. I going back to look at videos from start. Addictive watching your progress.
I can hear the cottage sighing with contentment from the restoration work being done! It’s happy!
Mick and Sean are amazing people and so wonderful to help you, not only with this heavy duty but beautiful restoration project, but also to put up with all the filming. Michael I am sure you already know how lucky and generous you are by the way you have generous family and friends surrounding you. When doing a project just remember it will take at least three times the money you think it will, and at least two times the time to finish. Don't rush the job for us, you will be done, when you get done. Just reset your goals to be manageable. Great job!
Lorraine I couldn’t have said it better myself. All projects have unforeseen things that throw the budget off. Michael you will get there in the end, remember - Rome wasn’t built in a day!. We are all pulling for you to see you doing this project foundation and structurally sound first. By the way that bacon made me so hungry for good English bacon. Haven’t had any since 2012 when I was last in London. I live in Florida now and streaky American bacon just doesn’t do anything for me.
Kitchens are fantastic, but not so useful if the roof collapses in on it. Don't lose heart. It's going to be brilliant.
Strong Foundation and Roof and the rest comes in time. The goal always being build for another 100 years minimum, Every part of it.
@@badapple65 exactly.
Just checked out Michael's two funding pages, the cash is coming in and I suspect Christmas will occur!
@@denisescally7090 When this video came out he wasn't making nearly this sort of money, he's made more than 10,000 euros on the go fund me since then and he splits the money from Patreon with his family. The RUclips money isn't nearly as much as it used to be before the adpocalypse and their subscriber number isn't really all that high yet anyway. When you consider they have had no income from renting out the chateau since the lockdowns began it puts things into perspective.
@@denisescally7090 I don't think he was guilt-tripping at all. Agreed that there are obviously worse off, especially this year. One thing we, in lockdown yet again, need is entertainment. He's providing it.
Sooooo appreciating the structural engineer who emailed Michael with the news about the roof issue. Structure always comes first! And doing it right the first time is always best. 💝✨💝✨💝✨💝
Michael, congratulations on your progress and doing things well. One thing I would suggest, since you decided to put the finished floor down now - before completing all major structural and heavy construction. Lay pieces of plywood as protection over the finished tile until you have completed all of the heavy and structural work. Too often, a tool falls by accident during the work overhead and comes down crashing and chipping into the finished tile.
Yes, I've worked on lots of construction sites over the years and they always lay ply, it's a good tip.
Besides laying the plywood over the tiles, I would suggest adding the "felt protective cover" under the plywood to maintain the tile finish.
The beams are lovely. There is something so warm and welcoming about the phrase “put the kettle on”.
@@ThriveSisterThrive He needs a Mackenzie Childs tea kettle😁
You won't fall through the floor, but the roof could cave in! Cannot win! The cottage WILL come together and WILL be wonderful when it's done!
Much Love from the USA here Florida State. Just sent some $ on your go fund me page , but had trouble with the buy cup of tea page wasn’t sure why. But We absolutely love you’re channel and you’re family. What you guys are doing is amazing. Preserving and saving history is so important.
One day I hope to be able to cross the Great big pond and stay at your château and see it all in person.
Keep up the good work and the great videos.
I love the longer videos. I see where you get your can do attitude (Dad)! Your learning so much, it’s beautiful how willing everyone is to help and teach you. Kindness goes along way, and your family is full of it. This is my favorite restoration! Thank you for taking us along!
It really is going to be absolutely beautiful. Your dad, gotta love your dad. My question what doesn’t he know? Thank goodness that a structural engineer was watching. And the money will come through. Try to have some faith. We are here and we will help Michael. You have brought us all happiness for literally months.....
Yes he has.. and deserves all the support we can give him. Yeah for Michael and clan!
Those gorgeous tiles will give the cottage such a warm feel to it. A good job Mark the structural engineer was watching so Michael is safe!
Even if the kitchen doesn't come together in time, I imagine you could still do your cookery videos in the château kitchen
Honestly, Michael, every time you discover one more awful thing about the cottage that sets you back, I breathe a sigh of relief because you are taking care of it all as it should be done, so that you aren't saving the cottage for a decade or two, but for centuries to come. And, costs may be mounting, but the experiences and memories of working this project with your Dad are priceless.
No rush to edit and upload, Michael.
These longer videos with lots packed in them are great to watch - so much progress in one video!
Michael just donated for de cottage. Just because you give me lost of joy by sharing your story of the cottage. Thank you very much. You are a good person. Greats from Holland
You are lucky you have an interesting project and supportive family to get a wider net of financial support. This nurse threw herself and savings into hundred + yr old house and developed a neuromuscular disease same as Peter Frampton, had to stop project, stop work, throw all effort into not sliding into physical peril but living in midwest of US in a down that is diamond in rough don't think it would inspire help esp when have only 2-3 good energy days a week and having to self isolate because of increasing cases while on strong drugs. cherish your energy and health even as you have to give up Christmas plans. It is now 9 yrs I have not been able to meet the goal and am living in what is basically a garage apartment, for which I am grateful and secure but...dreams are the heady stuff that keeps the likes of you and me going.
My mom and I watched your video last night. We are amazed at the progress you al are making on your cottage home. I loved the joinery of the new beams. Sean and your dad have been such a great help to you .Family is everything. My brother-in-law and I are remodeling my aunt's 1932 home .It's a lot of work but your home will be beautiful!
This gives me enormous appreciation for the skill it took them to build the original cottage. And with primitive tools! My my!
Lovely work!
Congratulations on hitting over 200,000 subscribers. Hooohooo! Happy to help with this restoration and I will be sharing to get others involved. What a great project. Thank you for sharing with all of us.
I love the progress being made on the cottage! My house is considered a cottage home and it just turned a hundred this year. So I’m having the pleasure of restoring it back to what it looked like in 1920
You are so lucky to have your Dad around to help you work on all these projects... priceless. Loving watching your journey.
The cottage is looking awesome, those new joists are going to add so much warmth and character for the next 100 years.
What would Michael do without the expert help from his dad & Shawn. He truly is blessed to have good people by his side. God bless Papa Petherick & Shawn.
Seeing you lay out the tiles with such symmetry in mind is like ASMR to me. The floor will be beautiful, and I promise to watch all the ads so you get revenue from it to put towards replenishing the kitchen budget! Thank you for the update! It’s really coming together.
Hi Michael not sure if the same applies but when we were laying our Italian slate tiles in our home we were advised thank goodness to seal before we grouted as the grout gets into any blemishes or cracks and ends up looking a total mess. After all your hard work of cleaning them thinking it may be a good move to seal before grouting xxx
Michael, the work you three guys are doing on the cottage is magical. I have been anxiously awaiting this video to watch as you put up the floor joices. Then, I got a bonus of getting to watch you all work on putting down the floor tiles. I'm sure this took at least 2 weeks. [I think I saw that note in the film] I was sorry to hear about the roof, but glad you caught the problem before more was done. You all are super people. I am so happy for your successes.
You guys are such diligent, hard working, caring, team! Making it fun even while you are dead tired 😓 Michael be of good cheer! This will happen in good time...thank you for giving us a chance to be part of this adventure...makes us part of something bigger than all of us..real community. Something we really need in this crazy world. I’ll buy you all a cup of tea! A job well done! Let’s keep this going!
PG Tips The floor is amazing love it 😍 All working so hard to get it done . Pops and Shaun such skills !! We need this to all keep our spirits up carry on the good work !!! 👍🙏🏻😘
Thank you Mark, the Structural Engineer, you are looking after our Michael!
Woww!! What a progress!! It's literally sweat, blood and tears!! It's going to be fantastic, there's no doubt!! Thank you Michael for sharing this wonderful experience with us! 🙌🏼🥰
Literally? I’ve seen no blood or tears.
@@rgrndu do you really believe there hasn't been blood and tears? Construction work = cuts and injuries plus expensive setbacks = tears! Right?
Look how famous the 'Gardeners cottage' is becoming. Your doing such a great job. It's going to be so fantastic. What's the saying....build it and they will come! Think about us all tap tap taping at your window wanting to see it in the flesh oneday :) Just like Beatrix Potter you may have to have open days !! with a fee for viewing :)..... have fun Michael enjoy the process and keep breathing you will get there and it will be amazing.
@@rgrndu blood, sweat, and tears...meaning hard work; enormous effort.
Famously associated to a speech by Winston Churchill when he became PM in 1940.
Michael your dad is a machine 💪 where on earth does he get his stamina from?? Am I using the wrong brand of tea? 😉. cottage is looking divine already .
Bacon butty sandwiches and eggs
@@judithp8552 😆👌. That’s where I’m going wrong!!!
Judith P Those looked absolutely amazing.
His dad is a grafter. A worker. Its a pity he didn't get the same attitude and just want things given to him
Keep on keepin’ on! We’ve got you! Great progress,It’ll be fabulous. Huge thanks to Mark.
Lol love that Micheal is examining the beauty of each individual tile and Billy and Dad are like,there are lots of lovely tiles get on with it 🤣
I just LOVE the vibe of these vlogs. So calm. Just what we all need
For the roof just add a cross beam like you did below. add support beams to the walls vertically eliminating a center beam in the middle of the room. Sure you guys already thought of that. Awesome channel and I love to see the progress.
This is such an amazing episode. I was talking away at the screen asking 'why not use the chainsaw' to cut the recesses in the beam.😁
I'm so pleased you saw the email about the A frame, I'd have hated to think that the cottage integrity would have been compromised and the whole thing could not be lived in after all that work.
The tiles are beautiful. 30+ years ago we lifted quarry tiles from our kitchen floor and totally regret in now😳.
Fingers crossed and with some good luck and delighted viewers things will be back on track soon.❤
Michael both you and your team are just perfectionists what a team the woodwork wow sorry about just another problem your roof internal but considering everything else that have happened for you it really is minor just imagine when your in and those lovely cooking smells and the comfort of your first lovely home I can't wait for this time to come to you thank God You have your dad and company God bless.xxx
Time Capsule, here I come xxxx Right behind you, Michael.
Carving out the beams looks so satisfying 💕
This is what happens with DIY projects, you always find other things that need fixing with extra costs. The bright side is, it will be a sound and safe structure to live in 😀 I for one cannot wait to see the end result.
I love that you share the reality of construction projects. There are always snags and unexpected costs, especially with renovations and restorations. I also love that you are working so hard to maintain the original flavor of the cottage and period, using solid wood beams and reclaimed tiles. The craftsmanship is beautiful.
I’m so glad the viewer pointed out the A Frame. You’re the type to make sure it’s all done up right so it will last another few hundred years. It’s okay if it’s not done for Christmas; the progress is already stunning and it will only continue, bit by bit, as you can afford! You and all your sponsors should be proud of the work so far. Hopefully by this time next year you’ll be planning holiday decorations and for the whole cottage and filming cooking videos. Baby steps! (And if you want to feel a little better, read about the planning fallacy; no matter what you plan, it never goes according to plan! You’re not alone; we all have to face the planning fallacy!)
I can’t give to the cottage fund right now but I watch nearly all the ads and like every video in hopes it helps with the channel revenue!
I loved seeing the floor tiles going down. I tiled my bathroom floor and shower, and I’d do it again! My least favorite part was having to mix more thinset or grout when we ran out, and cleaning the buckets. The actual laying I got pretty good at. I took a lot of ceramics at university and always wanted to make a run of tiles (my professor made his own tiles for his shower). These old floor tiles are so beautiful in their simplicity, that I hope I get to have a chance to make some next time I get back into ceramics. I would love to do a whole floor.
The sacking lifted the roof from the sides of the house. Glad Mark pointed it out to you. I believe the stripes on the tiles also were for decoration as borders towards the walls. Don't worry, the cup of tea will come and save the roof, and the Xmas cooking. It is a lot, is it, Micheal? I hope this will be your first and last house. I am in my 14th house, somehow there's always hidden things that spoil the deadline. We are all here to cheer you.
It was lucky that the structural engineer emailed you! At least it is fixable without having to replace the roof!
Been waiting for this all week/weekend!!!
Hi Michael you have a great team there with your dad and Shawn the floor looks amazing good job someone pointed out about the roof better safe than sorry there is going to be a lot of love put into that cottage by the time it’s finished and lots of vlogs to look at from the start to finish don’t give up as they say onwards and upwards and we all love the journey that this cottage is going on
Your dad is a god sent I hope you all chip in and help him get his house ready I wished you showed more on his progress and hope he gets a lot of help to give him a rest, good job on your progress, can't wait to see you decorate it.
Hello Michael, don't fret keep your chin up grasshopper!!! Where the is a will, there is a way and it will all come together before you know it! I will contribute this weekend to your gofundme as part of an early Christmas present to you. I am so excited and proud of you! Everything is looking so nice. The floor looks great! I love watching the entire process and magic of bringing your little cottage to life. After your cottage gets done, then we must work on your greenhouse, lol.....can u imagine how that is going to look? It's going to be lovely with plants & flowers. I wish I could be there to help you. I do plan to visit you in 2 and a half years, when my husband & I celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary in coming to France for the 1st time. I plan to visit Stephanie and another English couple with a Chateau, that I communicate with through RUclips. In the meantime, I am practicing my French and making a list of other things to see & do, when I come. Remain hopeful, my dear Michael as everything will come together!
Much love & cheer,♡
From Joy Carey
United States-- Winder, Georgia
Loved the video. So glad you are sharing with all of us. I have confidence that the kitchen will be well on its way by Christmas . Keep the faith!
Love seeing the cottage restored. Keep up the great work, can't wait to see your vision become a reality. Sending couple of teas your way!
Do not worry, all will work out just fine. You deserve everything that is coming you way.
Okay so why is Michael single? He is such a sweet, multi-talented guy. I'm invested in this series first because of his charm and second because of it being a beautiful place.
You guys are doing a marvelous job. I am learning so much watching your hands on videos. You're a great team.
I’m just amazed at how perfectly the beams are fitting together. Great job!
What neat good work!!! Dad is good with the camera ... Breakfast looks very good, and the sweet dog was hungry too!!! Wow the beams look great. I hope you all are wearing ear protection when the chain saw is in use ... The tiles looks great. This is going to be a beautiful floor. Won't be clean for long. lol
Don't worry Michael. I think every one of us this year has faced the unexpected and you're working so hard that the outcome will be beautiful for sure! Also: more problems= more videos! Cheers
Michael, the suggestion experienced tile people are giving seem sensible. Protect the tile with treatment that will allow you to wipe them off, and lay plywood over it until all the upstairs work is complete lest it be broken by a dropped tool. I'm so glad people are chiming in, though I'm sure your dad knows much of what has been suggested. No rush as this will be restoring the cottage to last for many more years.
The roof is the priority ... roof and a good foundation and you are good... Kitchens can wait. But sure is looking nice as it's coming along... still can see outside in a couple of spots. But you'll get there... fun watching.
Michael I am amazed by your videos! So happy to watch your progress! I will try to by you a coffee... ; ))
You are doing an amazing job, I know whenever it’s done, it’ll be perfect....we are all looking forward to following you on your journey!👍
Mick and Sean are the greatest! 🛠🔨🎁🧿❤️
I love this series. I just found it recently and binge watched it all. It’s amazing how much you’ve done since you started the restoration of the cottage. The tile floor looks absolutely amazing by the way! Also, Hello from North Carolina ☺️
Never fear Michael...you will get the help you need. No sense in having a lovely home that the sky falling in could ruin all that hard work. Glad to see your taking it in stride and doing it not only by yourselves but doing it "right!' No matter what, please have something at Christmas....I know that it would make my Christmas better whatever you do. Im so looking forward to seeing what you Pethericks have in store for Thanksgiving and Christmas decorating!
Do they celebrate Thanksgiving??
Such beautiful tile. And, I hope other viewers appreciate how much skill it takes to cut-out a square, clean slot for joists like you showed. Impressive.
Nothing like doing a little DIY (with a professional) to teach you loads of new skills. Best of luck with the cottage...can't wait to see it finished!
The "cut if off" part was so funny 😆😆😆 Your dad is precious Michael.
That floor looks beautiful! I can’t wait to see it all done :)
Wow, the beams and joists and the TILES. Gorgeous. Looking forward to seeing you in your kitchen cooking Christmas dinner. :D
Team Sean and Dad do it again! It’s looking great😀
Hi Michael and team, I am so sorry the kitchen might not be ready for Christmas. I was looking forward to the Christmas dinner. However, I think you and the team are amazing and we will be glad whenever you get it done. Love the floor...good job. Rita
Awe you seemed a little defeated there at the end. I feel certain you will be able to have it ready in time for Christmas. You have already made so much progress. I can't contribute other than watching the ads so I hope it does help(Bc I hate ads lol). Enjoyed, Thanks from Arkansas!
I am also sending support from Arkansas. Do not get discouraged Michael, you are doing so well on this cottage. Even if doesnt get finished by Christmas it isn't the end of the world. It will get done in it's own time, and it will have been worth every penny, and maybe the extra time it takes will just make the end result that much more beautiful.
(Sorry this is so long winded, just don't want you to be so stressed out. You're doing so amazing.)
As another viewer from Arkansas, I also watch the commercials all the way through since I learned from Stephanie that it helps! It's looking great and I look forward to watching the process more than seeing a dinner by Christmas.
I'm supporting from Kansas. we're state neighbors
I think Michael was a little embarrassed to be asking for more money, but 5 euros, dollars, or pounds isn’t going to break the bank if everyone who can afford it can chip in. These videos are free, and if people don’t like watching the adverts, then play it again whilst you’re in the shower. 🤗
Another way of dealing with cutting the slots you need to fit the beams into is to drill lots of holes to the depth you need to achieve and then use the chisel to remove all the wood. Keep the drill as close to the edge of the notch as possible and create as many holes as possible to create the size of the slot that you need. This means that the drill does most of the wood removal and then the chisel is only needed to remove small amount of wood left.
Its going to be wonderful family and friends are what matters at Christmas we have been working on our home for 40 years its a evolving place yours is too your kitchen will come in time and we are all here to support you as you are for us
You are so sweet.. i am sorry that you had to ask yet again for funding. I could see it wasn’t easy. But your heart is in this and it will get done! Much love from Provence Avignon!
Even if you don't manage to do it by Christmas, you can still create beautiful Christmas content at the Chateau and then work on getting the kitchen ready for Easter! It's hard when this happens and you might feel that you have not achieved your aims, but often you need to re-adjust your plans and work with what you have.
I wish I could help, Michael, but Corona has me scratching the bottom of the bucket myself. Sitting here crossing my fingers that you raise all the money you need xx
Michael has achieved his new gofundme goal. 😁😁😁
@@Jayrose59 awesome!!!
So excited to see all the progress despite all the set backs. But here’s to hoping for Christmas dinner in the Gardner’s cottage.💙
Well done again on an amazing vlog!
I can now see why the vlog release was delayed!!
Fantastic progress being made and the tiled floor is going to look even more amazing once the whole of the downstairs is complete and there is some traditional furniture on it.
Great job Michael and the dream team :-)
This is such a beautiful structure as a cottage. Once you’re done I believe it will last another 500 years. Let’s hope so. LOL Michael Patrick this is your Christmas gift. A solid floor, solid walls, a solid structure in which to live your life. Fantastic!
I am so excited to see the Gardener's Cottage getting the new floor beams and tile work and am so grateful the structural engineer saw the roof is needing attention!! Safety first Michael. Do not despair, all of our help is on the way!! We have been donating to political campaigns here in the States, and now the contested races will take more funds. I look forward to buying you a "cuppa' and contributing for the completion of the Cottage. I am learning so much from your vlogs. Please show and explain every step, such as the cement, and the considtancy, the grout, why you have to chisel out the main beam etc. You may have seen Bob Vila's and the other guys on "This Old House" on USA TV = RUclips vids. Definately worth checking him out. He is the real deal and has millions of loyal followers. The Aga will be beautiful once it is re-enamaled. We have a 1940's enamal gas Wedgewood stove and oven, that is still in great condition, and although we do not use it any longer, I would not give it up when we moved clear across Country from Pasadena CA to Atlanta GA. So I "get" what the Aga means to you!! It is a thing of beauty and a joy to have and use daily.Keep up the GREAT work! Love to all,Bren
The cottage is really coming together!! You're making tremendous progress!!
Congratulations on your subscribers!
I strongly support you doing what's necessary to reinforce the roof.
I have EVERY confidence the gardener's cottage will be completed in a timely manner! (No pressure. No worries!)
Keep the faith! Good people are behind you!
Have you considered adding projects on Patreon that your patrons night support, like Stephanie at La Lande? She began with modest "Goals" ($2500), and has incrementally worked her way to more ambitious projects (currently working on $30000).
This IS attainable!
Always so exciting to see everything coming together ♥️
Absolutely adorable Jack Russell terrier-- such a faithful helper!❤️
You are doing the right thing by having a solid foundation before you move forward. 💜
♥️♥️♥️ the tiles look fab. Great work team 🕊💕
Couple of multitools from 🎅🎅🎅 plunge cut them joists 🤩🤩🤩 for the Pethericks will always come in handy 👍👍👍👍
Hi Michael, the beam & joists look fantastic and the tiled floor looks amazing well done to you guys xx
BEAUTIFUL WORK ON THE BEAMS AND FLOORS. IT IS GOING TO BE BEAUTIFUL
Michael, I hope you don't become discouraged when new challenges keep popping up and your plans take longer than expected - A piece of wisdom I learnt when I was studying psychology, which oddly helps me when I'm frustrated that things take a long time (we have a farmstead we took over and there is a seemingly neverending list of to-do's) is that large projects will take 70% more time than previously expected. Issues will arrive that will demand time and resources, and humans do not have a good enough grasp of time that we can accurately predict how long things will take! That in itself might seen discouraging, but for me it always helps me forgive myself when I don't complete tasks on time, and everything seems overwhelming. After all, it's just how these things work! I also thinks it helps to keep in mind that even if I didn't complete everything I wanted to in a day, I did move towards the goal, and am one step closer. 😊💪
I always look forward to your videos, for me it's more enjoyable when I have to wait for more content; like how tv-shows used to be more exciting when you couldn't watch the whole season in one go, but instead are excited for the next one. 😊
I think that today it is also a very instant world. Also mamy vloggers show stages so it seems as if a lot of work has been done in a very short time. Here we see it as it really happens.
Always thought your gofundme target was waaay too small Michael! Just chipped in a few cups of tea for you (smoky earl grey obvs) keep it up fella! 👍
The new kitchen floor and the upstairs floor look amazing, well done to all of you xx
The beams look great. And the tiles on the floor look fantastic
Love the tiles with all the different marks in each tile. Each with it’s own character. Looking forward to the finished kitchen. Good luck🤞
I just adore you and Stephanie. Hope to see the 2 of you together once lock down is done. Without sounding trite, it's one day at a time.... You have helped so many people by sharing your journey. Look at all you have done. At least 3 RUclips channels which are safe spaces where people can get together and share in your story (plus the Pethricks and Ryan). This is tremendous. It's okay that there are insurmountable (what seems like) hurdles. You will get there. Best wishes from Chicago to you and your family.