Bathroom Renovation ... with a twist

[@drsdre]

Consider your roof find as an opportunity to insulate your house. Energy bills are not likely going to lower quickly.

[@MumrikDK]

Especially here in Europe.

[@JohnDoe-zr6bk]

Insulation an old house is always a gamble. If you do it wrong (airtight), you will get massive mould problems later on....

[@Nettietwixt]

@@JohnDoe-zr6bk Yes so true. There was a huge push to add insulation to even relatively modern homes where I am and the damp problems quickly began to appear because it's just not suitable in some situations.

[@paulroth1060]

i’m a carpenter working in germany, and we do renovation quite a lot. i know, it’s often a big financial problem in houses like this, that you end up having to touch up/change/renew almost every part of the house… but seeing the state of the roof i would at least add insulation and a vapor barrier from the inside and connect it later with your plastering so at least your roof ist protected against convection/moisture through vapor leakage. if you start modernizing the plaster/fassade… maybe i am a bit biased, but i would prioritize the new/insulated roof over the facade if you have to make priority decisions. even though it’s asbestos, as long as you don’t break any tiles it’s no health hazard at all. if you decide so, you can reuse the roof tiles but you would probably also do good to add some 60-80mm soft wood-fibre insulation( like manufactured by gutex for example) on top of your rafters. this is great for various reasons including the material benefit of the these “holzweichfaser platten”, how they are calmed in german, that they are able to absorb and also! hold and release a quite substantial amount of humidity with no problem

[@RogierYou]

@@paulroth1060 Perhaps “Rockwool” is a better material.

[@stevesoldwedel]

I'm an A2 / B1 German speaker and I really love these videos because, not only is there great content in any language, but it's a chance to hear conversational German in context.

[@MakeWithMiles]

Laura, your videos just seem to get better and better! The combination of the more documentary style with you talking to the camera, the cinematic slo-mo shots Felix is getting, and the your more humourous side shining through (sitting in the bathtub) all makes for some of the most entertaining videos you've made. I am really enjoying the home renovation series and I just feel like I am living in Laura's world everytime I watch a new video!!

[@SIC647]

3:22 LAURA!!! I have lived in a rented house for 12 years, and could never figure out how to get the bathroom mirror off the wall.* I just ran to the bathroom, and sure enough: Same spring load mechanism. Sideways though. Thank you! 🥳🤯🤣 *really annoying, because the lamp wires are behind it, and I have had to replace all three lamps over the years.

[@alexandrenobrega1]

So nice to hear the more spontaneous german-speaking in between the proper "talks" :) It's nice to see the progress of this!

[@Francois_L_7933]

I have a hard time believing that the electrical work has ever been up to code 😂 And as for the roof, it was common in the old days to insulate with pretty much whatever you had, put some battens on top of it and coat the entire thing with a layer of plaster of Paris. When you insulate the roof, make sure you keep an air space between the exterior membrane and the interior. There are some special foam forms that are used just for that.

[@VeretenoVids]

My attic still has the original sawdust insulation between the floor joists. I had no idea this was a common practice until I found it!

[@rhondaborders3452]

I wonder what is the R factor of sawdust 🤔

[@Huntracony]

I'm sure it was up to code at some point. Then the code improved.

[@davebauerart]

The tub was a lucky find! It's always interesting to see what you find in the process! I appreciate your vision for the future of the house restored back with original materials and techniques.

[@vaalrus]

I find it interesting that people love those old claw-foot tubs. I love a nice deep comfortable bath, but my back just cries out in anguish at the thought of cleaning/sweeping/mopping around them. :) Plus all that exposed surface radiates all the heat out when you’re trying to have a nice long soak. First time I’ve seen someone box one in to attempt to ameliorate my phobias. :) I tell you, I’d be spray-foaming and boxing it in myself.

[@doubledarefan]

@@vaalrus Thinking about what you said, I wonder if there is an insulation material that can be applies to the tub's exterior, that would not look like anything has been applied, keeping the vintage tub appearance. And a drawer cabinet (like used under beds) that is built to fit neatly under the tub, keeping out dust bunnies, and also serving as a handy storage unit.

[@m.maclellan7147]

Was a VERY interesting "claw for tub" (what we call then in USA) as it has a VERY 'Art Deco' vibe ?! Very stylized. Very unique.

[@Kjata316]

Fantastic! What I really love (and I’m sure there were hard moments off camera) but what I really love through this is that you guys are laughing. There’s barely a moment where you’re not smiling or finding humor in something instead of being down and negative. That’s one of the many things I love about your videos. Oh and you totally got me with the sink! 😆 I thought you were going to do it at first!

[@angieemm]

One thing I've learned about trying to fix up an older house: Laugh now, cry later. Laugh in the moment because that's all you can do, and cry later when you look at your bank account when you're fixing all the stuff that had to be replaced from age or neglect. Looks like Laura's situation isn't a disaster though, so that's always good!

[@RevdUp.Art.Fotografer]

@Kjata316 - Ya , I could see the sink flying through the air. 😆

[@congoliab]

There's a saying: "I wish I was the person my dog thinks I am". I wish I had a tenth your positive outlook and good humour Laura. Your sunny disposition brightens my day. You're a treasure.

[@jbri1]

your kindness is a priceless trait to have

[@Poppy-xp8fr]

This has become my Sunday morning ritual!

[@GreenShortzDIY]

I lived your content for as long as I can remember. In particular, the way you bring style and design elements in (colored tape and handwriting for example). Your collaboration with your camera man have been very well done, continuing the Kampf brand. He does a great job with shot selection, cool camera angles and a mixture of speeds. I can imagine having him on your team has let you tackle the house challenges with more energy and focus. Thank you for making beautiful videos.

[@GreenShortzDIY]

“Loved” :-)

[@SeSeMittens]

Hey Laura, my boyfriend and I also bought an old house (built 1799) and seeing you work on your house gives me so much courage joy and excitement and makes everything seem so much more doable. Thank you :3

[@debrastiens6216]

What a find with the tub! Obviously, from the way you two were able to move it around, it wasn’t cast iron. Our family home, built over 100 years ago, had a cast iron tub with the claw feet. I’ve never seen one with those kind, which makes me think that it is a more modern tub.

[@bettyferguson2815]

and looks new, not a scratch on it.

[@jeanhawken4482]

Cute bath. Of course the house is worth a full Reno. You will love it.

[@temssky13]

I simply adore your excitement of your discoveries of the spring loaded hinges.. and the reply of "the possibilities".. completely can relate and adore. Renovation treasures.. thats why I love renovations. ❤️

[@Lea-bw9wj]

It's great you're keeping what you can. I admit I silently screamed when you went to throw the sink out the window. It's a lovely sink. What a lucky find the bath is. The stairs look so much more grand with all the space around them now

[@SavedByGrace713.]

I like the sink too! I was like Noooo! Whew! 😄

[@dkhs555]

I did scream "noooo" 🤣

[@ayjay1977]

Es ist so wahnsinnig beeindruckend, was du in diesem Haus alles wuppst. Mega! Es ist jede Woche eine Freude, dir dabei zuzuschauen... Die Wanne ist der Hammer 🛁

[@zaibartdp]

Such a great win with the bathtub! Doing things right the first time will ensure the house lives on for 150 years more, at the very least. Also very happy that the house is adding to future projects with these 'artifacts', like the spring-loaded mirror holders. Can't wait!!!

[@maximflor]

It's amazing. I just watched almost 18 minutes of bathroom renovation, with a huge smile on my face the whole time. Keep up with the good work. You're the best !!!

[@wendineu5315]

I loved watching you deconstruct rather than demolish. Some interesting finds! I can’t wait to see what gets re-used when you start re-construction.

[@beckbudgie6815]

i reeeeeeally wanted to see her smash that sink though.

[@angieemm]

I'm from Texas - love his cowboy hat! That nasty thing paneling was SO popular in the US from the late 60s to early 80s and it's the worst! I was so happy to see the footed tub you uncovered as you peeled it all away!

[@garyladbrook3636]

Love you attitude Laura. If it was me doing this I'd easily go through at least twenty buckets of swear words every day, and probably before lunchtime too. Well done you! You're a positive role model for anyone doing house renovations, and a joy to watch.

[@pistolao_vr]

It brings me joy to see how much material you are saving from the tear down, usually people just throw away everything and there are so many good things in there...

[@rikardekvall3433]

Rockwool! Fireproofed and made of stone…. Love your work and attitude.

[@eoincolfer63]

I’m so genuinely happy when a new video of yours comes out. Thank you, I really look forward to this moment every Sunday 😊

[@laurakampf]

Me too!

[@bizzobandoli]

Me too!

[@isaac_yule]

I get up Sunday mornings, make my coffee, and go straight to the new video! And I have to say, on top of enjoying how much you enjoy what you do, the production quality has reached a whole new level! My favourite KZbin channel going on at least a couple of years now!

[@amigurumiacademy]

Same!! 😃

[@wileycoyotesr8623]

I buy old used door hinges (actually most hinges) and soak them in lacquer thinner until layers of paint come off. I often find top quality brass hingers. Electric wheel buffing makes them shine.

[@S7tronic]

14:00 This wood paneling was popular in the 70's/80's, ironically enough it is called beauty board, at least in Ireland-I would sooner drink bleach through a lead straw than use it... From now on I'm calling it cactus board 😁 Fantastic tub BTW

[@anastasialiebster9244]

Every 70s family room in Canada had this panelling! I think it was made from cedar.

[@doubledarefan]

It was popular in the USA during that time. I always heard it only referred to as paneling.

[@billmitchell6742]

12:00. The grass and other fibres are from horse manure - the proper way. In England this is called "wattle (the wood) and daub" Horse manure is mixed with whatever local material is available. Where I grew up in England they used chalk (or marl) but if you have clay rich soil they would have used that.

[@xime1899]

@@demainlespoulpes I think she was just not expecting it to come crumbling down as easy as it did. I agree that the wood looked fine from the quick glimpses we saw but the clay coming off so easy was something she didn't expect. Maybe just some new matterial added can fix the issue and re-seal it. She does share her conclusions with us early and later shares if there's new findings. For now she was shocked.

[@SIC647]

In Denmark this was a common building technique too. It is called bindingsværk here.

[@Janine6564]

Love your respect of everything unique that you find and keep. I'm so excited to see them being reused again.

[@dorothylazard4797]

For the ceiling you just need a good plasterer to come in and replace the old, crumbling plaster. You can also do it yourself; there are a lot of KZbin videos on how to do this. Of course, you may have already figured this out. Love the work you’re doing on your home! So inspiring!

[@nickhounam3345]

Even though I've been in similar situations many, many times over the years, I'm thoroughly enjoying watching your journey of discovery in your house which is like a Phoenix rising from the ashes as you improve and update its period features.

[@deutschmanxspike]

I would take this opportunity to insulate the roof properly. One of the current methods for old buildings in Germany is to strip the roof then fit wood wool boards, breathable membrane, contra Dachlatten then Dachlatten and finally the tiles, on the inside OSB to within 40cmof the the ridge. The space between the rafters can be pumped full of recycled paper, it's a relatively good system and very warm. Good luck with the rest of the Build!

[@TheXperior]

Glad to see the Mr. Crunch being put to work! The Fiskars hammer has also proven itself I think.

[@suemount6042]

Lime plaster is a pain when it blows but it’s so great for older buildings because it allows the building to breath and doesn’t attract damp like pink gypsum plaster plus it’s fun getting the first layer onto the lathes

[@margareth9772]

MASK!! 😁 Glad to see you being safe 😉. For vertical walls, you can save the existing plaster that has become "unkeyed" by using "plaster washers" to reattach to the lathe, then skim coat over the wall.

[@florianreclaire508]

As the plaster is made of clay, you can just let the old plaster soak in water, mix it again and reapply it. No need to throw it away. Just remove the wallpaper before as that might be hard to do later on ;)

[@aerokas4817]

Do have to admit. Loving how the inside of the roof looks

[@andrewgalbreath2101]

Beautiful tub! And one project just reveals another. Keep going strong and don't get discouraged!!

[@lindaroyal8161]

Score! Nice find on that beautiful tub, will be awesome in the new bathroom. I was very disappointed that you took out the closet near the stairs. All those shelves, original doors, tucked in the corner, original to the house, would of made a great linen closet. Could of planned around it. I would of kept it. Glad you're keeping as much as you can to reuse. I agree with all the other comments, now is the time to insulate the ceiling properly. I would also keep a small piece of that nasty green carpeting, pieces of wall papers, tile, etc and put them all in a shadow box frame; a tribute to the house and to look back on the improvements-a good conversation piece! Can't wait to see the bathroom come together! Nicely done!

[@MsYingyang2]

Great idea about the shadowbox for showing some of the materials used.👍

[@rhiggins861]

I wouldn’t overreact to finding lime plaster - ‘lathe and plaster’ - as the substrate. It lasts very well, although will come to grief if hit with a hammer, or subject to downward force that snaps the ‘nibs’ that protrude through the gaps in the lathes and give it its mechanical key. You could retain it elsewhere or retain and add breathable insulation underneath, and lime under that e.g. wood fibre board insulation skimmed with lime. . In the U.K. it was typically goat hair and lime / sand. Straw or grass seems unlikely, but possible . Good luck.

[@RahonaStream]

There are other places where straw and grass was pretty common for the plaster. If you cover it make sure you use something breathable, like the comment above mentioned! otherwise it will start to deteriorate even worse. There are a lot of old buildings where people tried to cover this sort of material with concrete and just made the problem worse. She could also redo the plaster and lime.

[@m.maclellan7147]

@Heather Petersen I was going to mention "horse hair plaster" as that seems a historical method in the USA. I have NO IDEA how they "sourced" the horse hair, but hopefully it was humane ?!

[@Bruniebear]

I do love the way usable pieces of wood and hardware are carefully removed and things are not just trashed.

[@Screamingtut]

Laura, you should use Rockwool & then Close Cell Foam, which acts as a vapor barrier in the space below the roof then you get some R-factor there.

[@JohnDoe-zr6bk]

She should definitely consult an expert here to avoid later mould problems by making it all to airtight.

[@AlexAndreevbg]

I do get most of the "light" construction style in the US but I would never expose myself to all these fumes from spray foam insulation.

[@EngineerMikeF]

IIWMI'D go closed cell foam all the way for the full roof, eliminate the wood lath strips, & apply drywall.

[@MrMNRichardWright]

@@JohnDoe-zr6bk very good advice John. Laura, go with you local German experts. German building standards are far more energy efficient than what we do in the US. And as far as durability, well you can easily find 200-300 year old homes and cities in Germany, whereas, sadly, a 50 year old house here is ready for tear down.

[@DavidDel88]

As an interior designer, I would reconsider having access to the same bathroom from x2 rooms for privacy reasons. Love your videos and attitude! Always so much fun to watch!

[@discoj7112]

Should probably check the tub for lead just to be safe. They loved to use lead to make tub enamel shinier.

[@kayerin5749]

Good idea, although I think this reproduction tub is too modern for lead to have been used. But you never know...

[@jonathanheath814]

Laura! You totally got me with throwing that coooool basin out of the window.

[@jonathanheath814]

Du Spinst (spelling?)

[@arghjayem]

03:31 I hope you keep the fixings and the mirror. Nice simple effective design, kind of timeless. 04:20 definitely save the meranti wood, could make some nice picture frames! 09:56 and again I hope you’re keeping the sink, still useful. Just change out the taps and give it a whole new look. I’ve seen so many people doing renovations just throw stuff away when it’s perfectly useable, even if it’s not to your taste you could still sell it or freecycle (not sure if they have it where you are but here in the U.K. it’s basically a website where you can offer up anything for free to whomever wants it). To landfill a half decent sink would just be a waste! Same goes for a lot of the wood you’ve stripped out. It may not go back into your renovation but could easily be upcycled particularly by someone with your amazing skills! 11:27 simple explanation. The house, as you say, wasn’t originally designed with a bathroom inside. Someone added the bathroom later. And whilst nowadays you can get waterproof plaster designed specifically for bathrooms, generally traditional lath and plaster doesn’t do well with moisture. Hence why the walls are crumbling. 11:57 looks kind of like wattle and daub, an ancient method of building. Which as you say is literally made from wet soil, clay, sand, straw/hay and even animal dung. Which has then been plastered over. Except the wooden stripping looks more like lath strips used for “modern” plaster than traditional wattle which is a more complex interwoven lattice of wooden strips. 14:44 nice find! Could tell from the top it was gonna be a nice freestanding tub that’s been boxed in to “modernise” it in the sixties. Happened a lot here in the U.K. too people boxing in old Victoria roll top baths to “update” them. Don’t think yours is actually that old relatively speaking given how easily you were moving it. They were made of cast iron and enamelled originally, 20th century reproductions were either steel, acrylic or fibreglass and based on the design of the feet I’d imagine this is steel? But still significantly lighter than the old cast iron versions.

[@m.maclellan7147]

We have "freecycle" here in the USA (at least New England!) & FB has 'free pages' as well. Love reusing, recycling, or giving away good materials!

[@quantumz1348]

As someone that owns a relatively older home (American, so ~100 years is as old as we typically get) these videos give me so much anxiety and so much hope at the same time. That constant worry of "What surprises will be under this weird addition?" really hit home. From 0:04 to 0:12 basically sums up my entire experience with my house. But the way you just take every new surprise with optimism and excitement, especially the appreciation for the good surprises your house gives you, is truly inspiring.

[@patrickretsel7048]

Love this series…..that tub looks brand new….what a great find😎

[@steamboatmodel]

You have one great advantage over what I have had, I have always had to do rentovations and repairs while living in the house.

[@washu2024]

The space you opened up from removing the bathroom would make a nice reading area/library. Add some built in shelf's and maybe a seating area under that skylight.

[@cdigames]

LAURA! I am so *so* happy to see you actually *using* the Mr Crunch! Back in 2019 I took a trip to Oregon to visit the Leatherman factory, went on a guided tour by Tim himself, and assembled my own Wave+. When in the official shop afterword I was enamored by the original prototypes displayed on the wall, one of which had those same style plier head. I spent dinner that night talking with people who work at the company about my love for those pliers and how I wish they could be implemented in a new tool. Somehow the Mr Crunch flew under my radar until my birthday earlier this year ( the 23rd of Feb ) when I discovered they were entirely sold out. So it goes. But legitimately you are the first person I have seen ACTUALLY USING THEM in an every day scenario like any great multitool should be used!

[@mopemaster]

That joy on the bathtub reveal was sooo great! :)

[@alaricsnellpym]

You know what? I really appreciate the German dialogue. It's nice to see something that actually acknowledges that we don't just live in a world where everyone speaks English, and the subtitles mean that I can still understand it anyway :-)

[@pikricky]

The only thing with having access to the bathroom from both bedrooms is that you would need to remember to lock both doors when using it and unlock them when leaving so as to allow your guest access to the toilet if they needed it through the night etc,as far as the ceiling goes here in the UK we would just use 12.5mm plasterboard to cover it instead of lath and plaster which is almost what you have there,quicker and more practical

[@raraavis7782]

Adding a little feature that shows you, if the light is on in the bathroom, also helps. A little glass pane high up in the door works very well for this - although that's not helpful during the day, of course. But people are more prone to wandering into the bathroom absentmindedly late at night or early in the morning, in my experience.

[@debzeb6899]

Really depends how much privacy you think you need.

[@fredericapanon207]

An alternative method of securing privacy would be a non-stretchy cable with a hook at each end. Each hook would latch onto one door handle. Privacy assured without a lock -- and it has to be undone to be able to exit so the bathroom is always accessible when unoccupied.

[@cronancorbett5152]

The old bathroom space will make a great workspace, library, storage space. As a child of the 60’s, features like the glass shelf and green carpet make me nostalgic. Great series on the house remodel.

[@Marianne-F]

Is it sad that im kind of sad to see that hall closet go? 😂 this house reminds me a lot of the house i grew up in! that bath tub is amazing! you're doing such a good job! can't wait to see what you do with the space ♥Love from Norway ♥

[@kathyaakananabluebird]

I love that you are not afraid of hard work! Keep your joy in life and a smile on your face. :)

[@FischOderAal]

It is nice that you are keeping so many things. I think they will fit great!

[@teresavalliere2888]

I love your care in uninstalling😄 your home. I own a 1950's NorthWest Coast USA home we have been changing for years in the same way that's why I love your work and ideas.

[@adriantaylor1266]

I don‘t want to shock you, but all the ceilings in the house should be made like the one at the roof floor. I had the same in my old apartment which was about 107 years old, 12 years ago.

[@kayerin5749]

Maybe in appearance, but Herr Roth is correct in looking at modern insulation.

[@xavierdelaporte7222]

The moment you were pretending throwing the sink by the window, i was telling myself "Noooo don't do that!!". You totally got me!!

[@CinkSVideo]

That was some serious work! Renovations are full of surprises. I would love to see you fashion new feet for the tub. That would be a cool maker project.

[@kayerin5749]

I agree. Compared to the original Victorian tubs those legs are jarring. And it's already set up for a transition! Just a thought for later. I found some ideas googling claw foot replacements/reproductions. If anyone could do it you could!

[@jcampbell100]

@@kayerin5749 Agree that tub needs cooler legs.

[@moanahughes3593]

Every wtf is definitely an opportunity and the gods of Reno are smiling on you with your treasure finds, woohoo✊💥

[@JoshuaRes]

Gosh, guess I should have tuned in a few minutes earlier!! Missed all the fun! Still going to watch this great maker make :)

[@IAmKyleBrown]

I love the new layout concept, anything to celebrate that beautiful staircase!

[@ve9aa]

I love your videos. I watch every one. Lately, I like your home renos, but ESPECIALLY love your little blue truck ! ! ! Is Harry's truck the same kind?

[@ronwheeler1400]

I think the space you have created is the perfect spot for a desk/work space. Especially with the light from the skylight window.

[@tarapage_arp]

Another positive...no water damage-leaks!!!

[@SuperBigCamel]

So many positive 'wow's in this video, so much joy and fun. Its infectious. Leaves me with a grin.

[@b.harnisch8600]

This is the Standard roof construction of a old Fachwerk. We are just renovating a 200 Year old Denkmal Fachwerk and there ist is the same. Consider ist as historical Important, embrace it and save it.

[@theresazimmerman4010]

I breathed a sigh of relief to see that staircase landing once again opened up. It will be so lovely again under your care.

[@cashkruz319]

I'm loving this series. Its so fun to watch you breath new life into this house. Also, I'm probably very late to this, but what kind of Leatherman is that, it's amazing? Lol

[@TheMaximus2111]

Pretty sure that is a "MR. CRUNCH" (i had to Google hard to find it)

[@cashkruz319]

@@TheMaximus2111 Thanks! Darn, it looks like Leatherman retired it.

[@PaulaJoW]

Omg, chipping away at the lathe ceiling without any safety glasses on. I know you're a pro but I worry about your eyes! Thoroughly enjoying this reno. You don't gloss over the "surprises" but attack them with a great attitude. Very inspiring.

[@LordDragox412]

You can tell she's a pro exactly because she uses no proper safety gear. No mask, no glasses, no gloves, those are the marks of an expert. PPE is for novices. /s

[@Deckzwabber]

It's clay and straw. Natural, non-toxic stuff that won't blind you. I'm no optician or doctor, but I don't see an issue

[@LordDragox412]

@@Deckzwabber Sand is also natural and non-toxic, but if you get it in your eyes it can scratch your cornea. You won't go blind, but it will hurt and you'll want to see a doctor. Just because something's natural and non-toxic doesn't mean it won't hurt you. Bears are also natural and non-toxic, yet they'll mess you up. And if a golf-ball sized hail hits you in the head, it won't matter how natural and non-toxic it is, your day if not entire month will be ruined. So maybe, just maybe, you don't see the issue because you don't wear PPE and your eyes are irritated, causing your vision to be blurred, which is why you can't see straight. /s

[@Englandfan91]

It'll be a Jack and Jill bathroom. The roof will be more work as you said, but it is better to do it right. You will have to put a lot of insulation in there.

[@constanze8404]

Jack and Jill?

[@Englandfan91]

@@constanze8404 It's a bathroom between bedrooms with access from both sides. Like one door for him and one door for her.

[@tree_carcass_mangler]

@@constanze8404 Bathroom accessed by 2 bedrooms on either side. Jill's bedroom, and Jack's bedroom. Sometimes also an entrance to the hall.

[@corinneculbertson4798]

I’m so happy you had Felix to help you! Thank you Felix 🙏. You did so much WORK in such a short time. I wish I could help with your cool first house. I remember mine it’s exciting, fun and the end result was beyond anything I’ve experienced in life. Enjoy every turn. Blessings from Seattle, Washington USA 🇺🇸

[@luctoulouse]

I love to see your progress. Lot of work but the reward at the end...PRICELESS. Cheers from Canada

[@bradleytuckwell4881]

The best part about doing renovations is finding the gems underneath.And you scored. The bath is awesome and I love the spring clips

[@callmefoxie2950]

We bought a bit older house (something between 1846 and 1871 built) in Czechia. We decided to replace all the way from floors (make hydroisolation as it was getting wet from the bottom) and while we were at it we also replaced ceilings and walls and added heat isolation where applicable. It was worth it in the end, the ceilings and floors are keeping all the heat and moisture out. It was a long road but we've been living here for over half a year now. If you are taking down part of the roof, may as well put some isolation in there to save on heating!

[@moehoward01]

Lol! A _bit_ older?

[@zaibartdp]

@@moehoward01 It's Europe. That's actually quite young for us 😁

[@FFVoyager]

@@moehoward01 recently sold my old mothers house - parts of it had been there since medieval times. It was modernised in the 17th or 18th century!

[@callmefoxie2950]

@@moehoward01 yes. We were told it was built around 1920s .. but then we took a deep dive into old papers around the internet and found much older maps where we found out it was partially built in the 1850s or 1860s and then only the living room was added in 1920s :)

[@GNU_Linux_for_good]

There's a lot of work ahead - but we can all see how much fun you have, renewing your house.

[@Ckay2552]

Since you opened the roof, time for proper Insulation before building it back up😀

[@TomiJamison]

I LOVE the moving Laura head in the design legend lower left. Brilliant!

[@martin_hansen]

The "clay" thing you found behind the panel's is most likely not clay but mortar (with none or minimum cement) based on the amount of fine dust it created, and straw as rebars. A very common way of making light walls, back before you could by plasterboard in the Baumarkt. A funny detail here is that this type of construction is having a come back in low carbon houses except here they use clay.

[@teresabell1014]

What an awesome tub. The house is beautiful and will be magnificent when you are finished.

[@kevinjpluck]

Ceiling issue is now a perfect opportunity for some decent insulation!

[@michaelnolan6054]

Your happiness at seeing the bath tub feet was so pure and relatable. Does anyone think, "Shit, it has feet!" I hope I never meet that person.

[@CockroachSlidy]

The celling should be easy to repair with drywall sheets. Personally I would tear it down a little bit more and put insulation in.

[@kanedaku]

The floating head showing your location on the map brightened my evening!

[@digitalfabrikation4298]

So entertaining to see both of you tear down this place and have so much fun! 🛁

[@metrower42]

LOVE THE BATHTUB!!! You are doing a great job even though it is difficult at times. It will be worth it all in the end. Hooray for you!

[@Zentranii]

Imagine having such a nice bathtub at your disposal just to surround it by a green carpet and hide it behind cheap looking "catus-plywood".. so happy you found that beauty and i cant wait to see it shine in the new bathroom! :)

[@hottown]

What a beautiful tub! It makes all the work worthwhile! WooHoo!

[@expierreiment]

Great camera work Felix. I really like the shot where Laura threw out stuff from the window.

[@gyorgybihari1584]

I love your true and forever-going enthusiasm. Go for it Laura, you do just so great.

[@ezrabartsch1505]

Laura, you are such an inspiration. Thanks for your tenacity and positivity. Love from Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA.

[@jmg36344]

You are simply amazing. Your positive outlook is fantastic. I especially enjoy how you find purpose for things that other would just throw out. A big Chicago shout out.

[@JayBeckah]

What a lovely treat to hear you speak German every now and then! I haven't heard German in years but I love the sound of it.

[@Ex-patKiwi]

I so love your optimism. What a great find that bathtub is.

[@CptPatch]

Oh wow, the roof is just the original wattle and daub. Great as a history lesson, not as great at insulating. I love your reaction to finding the bathtub legs, that's some fantastic energy.

[@karincorbin2355]

Not actually real wattle and daub but a centuries later, "modern" variation of it called plaster and lathing.

[@jaleynaziller]

Laura and Felix. I have watched every episode of your house show. I am renovating a similar house in Belgium (near Aachen) and I am running into similar issues etc. I have massive woodworm in my basement beams. We unlike you probably have to do everything on our own as we cant afford labor costs etc. We changed all the windows. They were much older than your windows, single pane and all were broken, many just boarded up with cardboard etc. And there were 20 windows to change. This is the most exhausting thing ever and on top of that we have 3 kids. Your show is so inspiring. Please please make many more house videos. I cant wait to see the progress.

[@biggles50405]

That's Lathe and plaster, all houses over a hundred years old in UK are exactly the same, it's what they had before drywall/plasterboard. Plaster is lime based and they usually mixed hay and horse hair into it to strengthen it, I have it on the none brick walls and ceilings in my terrace house in Lincolnshire. Was a real pain because it just crumbled if you sneezed on it 🙂 It's great watching you go through a similar process I have with my house, enjoy it and I look forward to future videos. Thanks Laura.

[@SE-cm3rh]

Loved the floating head helping keep track of your location while explaining the bathroom relocate. And the springloaded mirror and shelf holders are wicked cool!! As for the bathtub....PERFECT!!!