BIG CHANGES - Renovating an old House in the Woods (Ep.2)

[@kimberlyobrien4677]

Please guys wear masks whenever you're doing anything that's blowing dust or drywall powder, cement dust and mouse or bird droppings. It's extremely important to protect yourself against things like histoplasmosis and idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis ( IPF). My husband passed away from IPF, he was a construction worker who dealt with a lot of dust. Love you and guys Love watching you. Please be careful

[@tmcbgrrl0074]

Please wear gloves tooo xo

[@findingthatperfectspot4692]

Yeah, I find the maskless footage quite anxiety-inducing...

[@dianegriffith3006]

Ditto -please wear masks. 😫

[@faygal2]

People commented about masks on their last video and they have ignored them.

[@findingthatperfectspot4692]

@@faygal2 This video may have been recorded before they saw the comments on their last video. I believe there's a bit of a lag between when the videos are recorded and when they are posted. I hope they have by now invested in some good masks or respirators.

[@Angie-fe8yd]

You've got mould spores...everywhere! Wear masks and gloves...DON'T even think about taking your clothes to the cottage until you have a mould free space.I moved to somewhere with just a little bit of mould in a built in wardrobe and my clothes were attacked by mould...if I didn't wear stuff for 2 weeks I had to rewash everything,ended up throwing lots of clothes away 😢. Going back to the van hands/hair/clothes/boots could potentially be taking mould back there.Please rethink the way you're doing things.I have a daughter who was very ill for years through exposure to mould.

[@kinross24]

Please, full PPE to not only protect your health and safety but to show viewers a good practice!

[@tonys1636]

When I was a labourer on sites as a student holiday job some 60+ years ago there was no H&S or PPE, I'm still here and healthy apart from old injuries from playing Cricket and Rugby. If the atmosphere was too dusty I just tied an handkerchief around nose and mouth, always had 2 clean ones in pocket every morning, not always ironed though. Still do, never know when a damsel in distress will need one.

[@pequadcob2009]

@@tonys1636 Sir, that is anecdotal evidence and doesn't mean that is true for a lot of people in construction... My dad works in it and never wore those things either but now his lungs are screwed and he is always hacking. See how anecdotal evidence goes: both ways...

[@denisegreene8441]

I really hate to break it to you but both mice and rats can and will climb and chew through the plastic drawers. They have access to your hanging clothes and will chew them to take bedding home to the family. The best thing is an aluminum trunk chest with interior cedar on the "walls" of the trunk . They can't chew through the metal and the cedar keeps moths away.

[@LV12800]

Yep...this is accurate. Hanging clothes up is zero protection, unfortunately. Good advice re: metal with cedar.

[@cassmacdonald-perfectlyimp2486]

I found that ikea Samla, so long as you weigh down or seal the lids (gaffer tape is good) are good plastic tubs that mice, certainly, can’t seem to eat through. Other plastic tho, they DEFFO will try if they think they’re getting food. I have vivid memories of finding a hole in the toe of my adidas trainers, which, being as I find it hard to find shoes that fit, I was so angry about. I had to then settle for a pair of hot pink suede trainers to replace them (the only ones that fit…) lesson learned. And then I also got a couple of cats

[@redsmom6]

And if the room is at all damp, your clothes will mould quickly.

[@Journey.8226]

Excellent idea. I was going to let her know mice and rats not only climb they can jump.

[@gordslater]

@@Journey.8226 and when the weather is right they are pretty good freefall parachutists too

[@desireeperkins7352]

We love you guys! Hantavirus is spread when virus-containing particles from rodent urine, droppings, or saliva are stirred into the air. It is important to avoid actions that raise dust, such as sweeping or vacuuming. Infection occurs when you breathe in virus particles.

[@seascape185]

Most people do not understand tiny dust or microdot particles seep in through the skin or airborne into the nostrils moth into the lungs and that’s what starts disease spreading through our bodies !

[@nicolad8822]

Not common in the UK.

[@lindafrance9192]

@@nicolad8822- Although it may not be common, the amount of renovation is very extensive and I’m sure not that common either. Very likely this type of work is done by professionals who would be wearing PPE. It’s not worth taking chances with your health. It’s like crossing your fingers and hoping for the best.

[@Sunnbuzz]

I posted about it last week, they don't seem to be taking things too seriously why I doubt my 1 post will be seen by them 100s of other posters telling them to mask up surely was not missed

[@moyashisoba]

Thanks for the update on Gary ♥

[@janeconnors1807]

Watch your clothes Amy. Mice are excellent climbers. Unfortunately to comply with building regs you will probably have to cover most of the internal stone walls to meet the btu regulations. Your builders/architect should know all about this. We live in an old stone barn (converted !😅). Another thing if you live in a conservation area you may not be able to put a window or doorway where there previously hasn't been one. Check, check and check again with your local planning department. It's best to make them your friends. Get them on your side. Ask their advice. Happy renovating 😊

[@WesBastin]

Hey guys, if your after keeping the lovely stone interior but your wanting to insulate the house you could take a look at some of the new external rendering options that are available. They come with great insulative properties and it would mean you could keep the old school cottage vibes internally. Also old stone house are only cold when you let them get cold, the stone will store the heat as long as the house is continuously heated. Back in the day the fire would always be burning! Ps get someone in to re point your walls with lyme and get rid of the nasty cement! It stops the walls from breathing and encourages damp! Old cottages are alive! The last thing you want to do is make it sweat! Loving the vibes :) keep it going x

[@victoriaguerin2851]

Mice can climb right up into your clothes (ask me how I know)! You need to solve the rodent problem ASAP. Hand tools tend to walk off with your workmen so you might want to spray paint the handles in a distinctive color (like red). Your stone walls will be warmer if you repoint them from one or both sides (inside/outside). Think about which way the wind blows when deciding which walls to reveal. And if you're going to make masonry or wood dust or around rodent droppings, WEAR A MASK! For the rodents, you may actually need a professional-grade respirator, sold at home improvement stores.

[@pattdunn9845]

Neon pink tool paint can be seen from a far!

[@critterkarma]

Craig, that’s a tile saw. Another tool to invest in, a reciprocating saw. It will totally be your demolition workhorse. And so useful when you start building.

[@Red-Robin4]

I’m so glad Gary is doing good tell him we are thinking of him and praying for him and his family. And I love your Scottish Cottage it’s going to be so beautiful.❤❤❤❤

[@emmagaudet]

I hit play on the TV and my wife yelled “NOOOO WAIT FOR MEEE” from the other room 😂😂 our favorite couple on KZbin 🫶

[@kingingit]

hahahah love this!!!

[@sst6358]

❤️

[@TangerineTulip]

Aren’t they the best ❤

[@momojett]

TOO SWEET

[@elandjjtravel]

Idea: keep some of the stone tools, polish a bit, frame and hang as a story to share when people ask. It was used to build the home :) cool story and memory

[@_TheDudeAbides_]

You can get some hard boxes for clothes. Like the ones you use in the garden for storing summer stuff over the winter. That way you can close them properly so no mice can get in. Bags do not keep mice or rats away. Mice can absolutely climb up to reach those clothes too.

[@michelecarroll8168]

Oh the mice are going to love all the new clothes! You do know they don’t stay on the floors….the climb! Please get some more boxes…you’ve got me worried now. 😂😮❤

[@TangerineTulip]

Only Aimee manages to be the most glamorous demolition worker ❤❤❤ looking gorgeous girl 😊

[@StacyODell]

As they say in the southern States, "bless your heart" for thinking hanging your clothes up will keep the mice off of them :). I would put everything in tightly sealed plastic boxes, personally.

[@jpickle4982]

Truth! Lol

[@iam4330]

I was thinking Totes would be good. Too bad all those clothes will be ruined if they're left like that, Aimee will have yo go shopping for more! 😆

[@kellyinmaine]

SEALED TOTES!❤

[@Ellierua]

I was thinking that too!

[@bethduffey247]

Plastic totes take on the mold smell very quickly, and the smell transfers to all the contents. I know this from miserable experience. Several washings have not been able to remove the mold smell from my clothes. Glass containers with screw tops work best for kitchen pantry items. Please prioritize your health over the cottage aesthetics.

[@rebeccarendle3706]

Fun vlog. Exciting plans. But I would keep clothes in clear plastic boxes with lids... not hang up in moist, damp, mouldy, dusty air.

[@bearin29]

They can moldy in the plastic boxes, too. I would keep them out of the house/barn until all the rodent dung and mold are out of the air. Perhaps hire a small storage unit or container for a couple of months for things that you know have not been exposed.

[@HellyWelly93]

Love watching your developments!

[@tammykutschall4240]

How exciting! Your mom is funny.

[@marinajebb1999]

I love you two….. so much fun watching you both.

[@kingingit]

😊 thank you

[@theapocalypse8273]

Thanks for the Gary update. We pray for him and you two. Love ya lads.

[@lorimontcalm9086]

❤❤❤ Aimee so excited about having her own home is fantastic to see. You guys are smashing it!! I'm along for the ride, can't wait to see how it all works out! Hugs from 🇨🇦

[@kingingit]

😘😘

[@adamhollingsworth1165]

Longer videos please I'm loving the content

[@Generaltgrant]

Use those stones and granite pieces in your landscaping. Make a focal point! You’ll thank yourself.

[@jimdeveau4025]

Good to hear Gary from Barry is doing well. Canada is in his corner!

[@BenjamintheTortoise]

It's fun to see all the stone behind the walls... So cool. I'd want to figure out a way to keep it too! 💕

[@suzisharp132]

Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!! I'm so happy to see all of you in PPE to protect your health. How exciting that you are taking moves to make final decisions for the renovation of your Scotage. This is so much fun to get to follow along with you guys as your dreams and ideas come to life. xoxoxoxoxo

[@jangross3501]

Love you Guys ❤️❤️❤️. You need a couple barn Cats 😊

[@dannydanny9875]

PPE is a MUST!

[@kevinfriend6521]

Best time of the week! ❤

[@seanjamescameron]

I’ve taken on an allotment on the side of the welsh valleys mountainside and it’s in a terrible state. Watching you lads gives me a boost to carry on cleaning it up. ❤

[@DeannaReid-zr8ud]

To borrow your words, “I’m just BUZZIN’”!! I’m so excited for the two of you, and to see what a beautiful home base you’ll be able construct!! I wish I had a million pounds to give you, just to be certain your every wish, whim, and bucket list item came to pass!! Blessings, lots of love, and good vibes to you both 🙂.

[@kingingit]

Yes! Thank you!

[@adelheidjaeger3201]

Go Aimee and Craig! It seems like so much work but it will be so worth it! Lots of strength!!❤❤❤

[@JoBeech-t3f]

Best paced video( all of your videos) - great content - playful yet real! Always a treat to watch. Thanks

[@sophiablow3422]

THE SCOTTISH ISLE. Check out their renovation. Though your idea of insulation the outside was good Helen 👍

[@luminyam6145]

You are a gutsy pair. Take care of yourselves. 💖

[@blwnova4155]

I dont care how hot and sweaty the renovation - FULL RESPIRATORS!

[@BATgirl57]

My.Favorite.Video.Yet.!!!! Greatest musical soundtrack to theJOY of the dirty work of archeology of an old homestead!!! Coolest place ever and couldn’t be better than having you two give it new Life!!!! Maybe a name for your first home? Those bare drafty stone walls + a roaring hot fire in the stove = perfection!!❤️🔥🌨👍

[@Chris_Escott]

the best wall to keep stone will be the one with the fire. your beat option to clean that wall up would be sand blast and repoint with a lime cement not brick acid all though it will work. good news the plastic coming up the wall means someone has waterproofed the floor

[@fishingbrigade]

love you guy´s and you´re positiv power you send out into the world ....Awsome . Great work and again lot´s of love from you´re new neighborhood Aberdeen !!! Surf City is calling

[@franckcreveuil6787]

You deserve 3M subscribers !

[@vkenn60]

You have a great vision, a lot of hard work ahead, nose to the grindstone as they say. Youll both learn a lot doing home reno. Enjoy your channel so much, your too funny.

[@cathrynronan744]

I love watching your videos! Good luck to you guys! 🥰

[@alexandramorkin400]

❤😂 thank you…wishing you all the best!

[@ichthyosapiens940]

I could watch your Videos for hours. So entertaining.

[@tracyzehnder2902]

I am so happy for you both! I cannot wait to see this renovation come to fruition in the vision that you have. Also guys, I am there with everybody else. Please ❤❤❤❤take care with putting on the proper equipment, masks, and covering yourselves and taking care of your clothes beautiful Aimee

[@jeffreyskinner6281]

Great video guys... loved Aimee's fashion show! Cheers for Gary too!!

[@LibsVanLife]

I would love longer video’s!! ❤❤❤

[@lynlandham3779]

This is getting funner and funner!!

[@richard_n]

I'm so glad you guys are doing so much demolition. You really want the home to be as clean as possible before you rebuild. It's a lot of work, but so worth it in the long run.

[@MelisseWeber-wk7tc]

Aimee, I eagerly await your line of wigs!!! ❤🎉

[@danielrodriguez5349]

I LOOOVVE THIS❣️❣️❣️ Thank you♥️

[@scarlettsutherland5808]

I am SO glad you checked your minds about the big extension and are beautifying and keeping it small and cottage-y instead ❤️ can't tell you how hear broken I was about the idea of a kindly little cottage in the woods becoming a relative megalith

[@Brian-Boru]

Have followed you pair for years and have to say loving the renovation series!! Can we make them longer? ❤🇮🇪

[@NickyandHarri]

Steaming away you two - nothing like a bit of mumma muscle to help you out with the demo 💪 can't wait to see your plans/drawings!! 😍

[@celinaquiros9381]

Love the cards! Love you got one from Tim and Fin -- love them! You two are hilarious with this demo!! I hope you're enjoying doing it as much as we're enjoying watching it. I know it's hard work, but you have the BEST sense of humor!

[@pedromessias465]

They mentioned Portugal!!!! And however my grandparents house was like that, the stone walls and everything, yes it can still get super cold here in the winter if your house is not proper isolated.

[@dabailey1000]

I just adore you two. Your antics make me laugh. Really excited to watch the cottage and barn get all your special touches. ❤

[@levt7651]

Aiiyiyiyiyi!!!! So exciting! It all begins! Lots of pointing to do in that room. I'm with you Aimee...convince Craig to keep the granite walls, Portugal or not 😊! ❤Lauren

[@kathykeene2092]

Well this is exciting! I’m looking forward to the renovation. Good luck you two love birds.

[@1st1anarkissed]

I am happy to see you using PPE. ❤

[@mrsbeensaved]

I love the tool shop clean up & organize! It’s going to be so great!! I am looking forward to the updates each week. ❤

[@augl2702]

I'm genuinely excited to watch y'all transform this property. Can't wait to see what it looks like in a year. Sending much love from Texas, USA.

[@heathershobe3694]

This is so exciting!! Y’all are doing a great job!! Stay you✌🏼

[@susanmatthews5185]

What a fun video!!!

[@AshleighBaillie-b6w]

Hey both, what an amazing project and great start! Not sure if you are doing this, but all the old tools and furniture you don’t want maybe pop up on gumtree or a note to the local community. I’m sure it would be swept up. I would encourage you to keep the stone finds for the garden a nice nod to the house history. Good luck on the rest, we can’t wait to see the finished result 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿💛🏠

[@christinacarney7421]

Need longer videos ❤

[@Wifflechannel]

Love the blonde bob wig!!! It looks amazing on you!!!

[@ameliadresser-up4gh]

I love watching your videos! i’m actually majoring in Interior Design and Architecture at my university! love watching y’all’s journey and excited to see how it turns out!

[@Isla_268]

I'm so glad that you guys are starting to renovate now! Goodluck with it all!!❤

[@sheilaknight7379]

Since day one, I have thought you should make the barn your main home and the cottage as your hobby spaces and guest accommodation. The L-shape of the barn will give you a wonderfully sheltered south-west facing sun deck.

[@pennyd2415]

Amie I love all you different wigs you wear

[@deborahmarion9038]

I just love, love, love watching the two of you. Thank you for the fun and laughs each week. I am so excited for this project of yours. It is a lot of work but, so much fun to create something new just for the two of you. I will be your cheerleader on this project. Never get discouraged, always think of the possibilities. ❤from Washington State, soon from Brittney, France where we will be starting our own renovation on an old stone longére. 🇫🇷

[@andreabalderstone4272]

You are making fantastic progress. It will be great to see how you make it your own ❤

[@teresapfeiffer4189]

I get excited every Sunday afternoon in anticipation of your video !!

[@a.m.b.erlight]

warm pipes and cold sheep. you guys never fail to crack me up! i love it!

[@hayleywoodruff7114]

Hiya, I’m doing up a stone cottage in North Wales. We’re a bit further ahead in our project and lucky that we have a family full of builders. I would hire a sand blaster to clean off the render on your internal stone walls instead of using stone acid. If your floors and roof are well insulated with double glazed windows and good quality doors, your stone should be sufficient at holding in heat and will keep cool in the summer without insulated plaster board, although it will help a little. We’ve gone for a mixture of insulated plaster boarded walls and then we’re pointing up some stone walls to keep character. Excited to watch your reno. Good luck ☺️

[@Ashleypotatey]

Can't get enough of this journey ❤️ seeing the space transform just by giving it a good tidy is so exciting, can't wait to see what you do with it and hopefully learn a few skills and tips with you as you go 👑

[@lilianasuarez2586]

So agree with decision on cottage…I would think of that as a guesthouse until u can renovate the barn…that has the space and the possibility for a great looking house…good luck!

[@paulineharkinbarkingharkins]

❤❤❤ this is a dream come true for you , currently up Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 on loch ken with the camper and it’s good for the soul . Peaceful life , love your channel you are amazing x

[@michele1491]

You all are killing it! Keep up the great work. We are all watching with excitement. 👏🏻👍🏻

[@enricoscichilone7949]

been watching for the last few years but I love this it's my favorite type of content happy that's it's you guys doing it! Cant wait in a year to see the progress on the property, if you add like "ep 4" on each title it might interest more viewers (idk tbh might might not) but from my backseater viewer experiences houses renovations gets a lots more interaction :) keep the good vibesss

[@kingingit]

Awesome! Thank you Enrico! I shall run the idea passed Craig!

[@kellys9222]

You guys are so much fun to watch

[@rileymccoy8040]

Love you guys!! Don't ever change!!

[@kingingit]

🥰🥰

[@AnnParker-r8c]

You could put a conservatory instead of an extension of coarse in keeping with the style of your cottage because even if it’s cold outside and the sun is shining it’s cozy there. I bought a cottage with a small conservatory never having one before and we love it spending about 6 months of the year saving on heating cost we are retired now 😅 but before we renovated a 3 storey house in a village called New Lanark (historic) and then converted 2 cottages into one so I know what work is ahead it’s very rewarding good luck love your videos good fun entertaining 😂😂 Ann 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 PS you could put hooks on the beams to take the bags of the floor.🐭maybe get a cat 🙀

[@aylablue669]

I can't WAIT for these updates! ❤

[@angiewarren6045]

Y’all could save any rocks or bricks to use in your landscaping! Not to discourage y’all but mice and rats can climb very easily and even tho you’ve hung your clothes up, they can still get to them. You might want to cover them up for some extra protection against the mold and mildew. Excited for y’all to get the plans from the architect! Can’t wait to see what y’all have planned! 😊

[@mountaingirlzstuff4314]

Ok im ready for a good chuckle!!!! Yipeeee

[@mountaingirlzstuff4314]

For the record I chuckled at least 5 times 😁

[@maggiemartin4841]

I came across your videos today, started watching them bout an hour ago. Im exhausted from laughing, crying, cringing etc... i feel like i have a head cold now, i snuffling away, my sides are so sore from laughing and crying....loved the bloopers oh goodness i cant wait to see more ty so much for hurting my ribs xoxo ❤

[@leebliss3622]

AIMEE!! DON'T HANG ANY CLOTHES ON RACKS!! KEEP IT IN BAGS!! there's so much mould everywhere that it will spread and it's IMPOSSIBLE to get rid of once it spreads to everything, it can ruins clothes and accessories really really quickly, it's truly such a nightmare to deal with once it's in all of your stuff, omg girl seriously, I wouldn't be taking any stuff out of bags until everything has been treated and sealed at LEAST!! living out of bags is better than losing everything to mould! good luck I really hope it all goes well

[@lindafulcher869]

The folks on The Scottish Isle channel are renovating a Scottage and have some great insights! Good luck and keep having fun. It's a joy to watch your new adventure with a home of your own.

[@acm9344]

Good exercise 💪 👏 keep working 😂. We are enjoying all your good work. Stay safe

[@karppadiem7014]

So proud of you both. 🎉🎉 -western NY Aimee

[@yogawithhelen3185]

jesus a lot of work for you guys GOOD LUCK

[@neveenjacklin1240]

The excitement in your faces says it all. So So Happy for you , hard work but totally worth it... you should be So proud of yourselves❤🇨🇦

[@Ymenefee]

Congratulations on having your own damp room. So happy for you. So exciting. It’s going to be amazing.

[@monicamestas7566]

Smashing! So happy for you two.

[@Megan.Leigh.V]

Aimee, your wardrobe is EPIC!!

[@Toastybear1]

Hi guys, the insulation around the pipes (lagging) could well be asbestos containing. Definitely be careful around it and don’t disturb too much.

[@Toastybear1]

Don’t panic too much, it’s not too dangerous in small quantities, issues tend to arise from repeated or excessive exposure. But it’s a sliding scale and you have to be careful. Asbestos awareness courses can be done online.

[@heatherrowles9930]

@@Toastybear1 that is simply not true. All it takes is one inhaled fibre and should ONLY be handled by experts. Ask me how I know........still miss you dad, 12 years now. Asbestos cancer is no joke and one hell of a way to die.