DIY Studio Renovation! Scottish Country House Life (Living in Scotland)

[@TheLostTowerDiaries]

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[@sandibader8459]

I do,….. & I am a subscriber

[@NeverIn57]

Power tools can be a big help.

[@carolegropl]

Anyone else feel the urge to yell "PIVOT!!" at around the 4 minute mark?

[@hawaiianartworks6728]

“Tools are more useful than crown” . Excellent, Gail!

[@hawaiianartworks6728]

crowns! Oops !

[@susiepoulter4548]

I know you are renowned for being mudlarks and you are excellent at mudlarking. But honestly, l prefer the lost tower diaries. 🤫🙄 ❤ more please.❤

[@saddaddrummer]

Tools are indeed more useful than crowns, and hard workers are more useful than royalty.😉😉

[@1wolfpup]

Definitely need to make that into a T-shirt!

[@fairyacorn4854]

Well said

[@eddreemiles5459]

I love our royals❤

[@helenbartoszek243]

Depends whether you are Royal or not! Haha!

[@saddaddrummer]

@@helenbartoszek243 Hahaha you're so right there. Do it yourself then stand back and admire your work 👷‍♂👷‍♂or wave your hand and have it done for you then stand forward so people can admire your work.🤴🤴

[@charlene-allgood]

Wonderful to see strong self sufficient women getting things done 👍🏾👍🏾

[@msmoe8687]

I am so enjoying this new content ladies.Your home is so welcoming to me and I admire your resourcefulness at dealing with that sofa! I'm excited for you to get to use your new space.

[@msmoe8687]

Edited to add that I also enjoy reading the comments of all the lovely people that are here to encourage you.❤

[@kathymoreaux9467]

You two are hardworking, problem solving ladies! Y’all’s motto is: Were There’s a Will There’s a Way! 👏🏼👏🏼

[@gingercotter9827]

I wish your videos were much longer! I get lost in them. Wish you could make them more often too!

[@maggieauterman3406]

Can't wait to see the room all done. It's going to be amazing

[@budbundy364]

Hi Ladies I just wanted to leave you with a tip for striping wallpaper. When you just have that paper bit left on the wall mix boiling water with fabric softener put in a spray bottle. Then spray the wall and paper comes right off. No steamer required 😁 unless you want to...lol

[@sisD]

I’m ready to tackle a room in my house now! Such hard work. You two work so well together. 🌟🎃

[@jamesrawson6659]

I remember helping my son move house the sofa or settee they had managed to get it in the existing home but they couldn't get it out even with the doors off. Seeing as they were going to buy more furniture for the new place we ended having to smash the damn thing up in the house to get it out. Oh memories . Watching you both Gail & Alex reminded me of that. You 2 are really awesome

[@elizabethpaints]

The enthusiasm to go mudlarking was quite infectious! Your yard work inspires me to finish my yard projects before it gets really cold. Now it's just rainy. Looking forward to see you girls next week!

[@lindam4308]

Youse are a pair of grafters and not afraid of hard work ❤

[@sandymcallister4123]

I feel for you as you remove the wallpaper. Once I was removing wallpaper and literally I was taking it off inch by inch.

[@dinahjackson8146]

I really love watching you gals work ! 😁😁😁 Just kidding ! It is already looking like a dream spot... ❤ GOD BLESS and KEEP YOU ! 😘

[@sherrya6922]

Very hard-working ladies it's going to be very beautiful

[@stephenraney]

Shake it up baby now twist and shout❤️ I’ll just find my hat😎✌🏼🤟🏼🖖🏼❤️

[@SuzyEH]

Love, love Alex's style.

[@TreasureHuntingNana]

Seeing you both move the couch down the stairs... all I could think of was FRIENDS "Pivot!"

[@kitchenworker446]

It always seems to be the case when doing DIY that every job makes three more and everything takes three times as long as you anticipate...keep on going ladies...you will get there in the end!!

[@SuzyEH]

LOL, I lived in a sailboat for 20 years and the joke was BOAT stands for "Break Out Another Thousand." Not only did it always take more time and money but because it was a boat you often had you body bent into pretzel shapes. It's nice at the age of 73 to be on dry land but the project still cost too much and take too long, it least I don't have to become a pretzel. I have to say that I think living on my boat has kept my very flexible, it just takes longer for me to unbend myself.

[@megkruse8712]

I love hanging out the wash!!

[@gailmuir799]

You both must fall into bed exhausted every night..😮 its amazing to see such hard work being done ,and the end results will be amazing..can't wait to see the outcome 😊❤

[@fishinwidow35]

I love your stairs

[@dyannejohnson6184]

Your peacock family is beautiful

[@TheHiddenHouseIreland]

I’m in the opening 60 seconds and already I have washing line envy.

[@TheLostTowerDiaries]

Haha!

[@kathrynwallkowicz7223]

Make the tee shirt! Great video as always. Thank you so much.

[@PennyVickers]

Well done ladies, you certainly adapted and overcame the situation.

[@LynnYarbrough]

Ladies, I have been in this predicament before. I just shoved. my couch off an upstairs balcony❤

[@susancousins8766]

Another great day on the homestead and you have tackled many projects this day. Great work ladies until next time ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💜 Have a wonderful week 😊

[@nubybautista9814]

Oh Gail! Tools are more useful than crowns 👑. I love it!!

[@kalena2245]

Please make a shirt that says “Tools are more useful than Crowns!” 😂 Myself and many others would buy one I’m sure!

[@stevewheeler6920]

I so admire women who arent afraid of work especially cutting wood. I am really enjoying this channel. Really like your home, so many unique features to it. Long Live Crocs!

[@maryannknox7158]

Actually too funny 😂….The Sofa 🛋️ battle……lol

[@cynthiat6505]

My daughters and I peeled 6 layers of hideous wallpaper off of the living room and dining room walls while listening to the Olympics over 30 years ago. Miserable!!! Bless you both for making your house a home.

[@kcoy7988]

Team Work makes the Dream Work~

[@christhompson4270]

Well done ladies you did a fantastic job 👏👏 what a view from the window it’s stunning. Take care and thank you for sharing your journey 👍🙏❤️

[@lindawebb5244]

I am woman hear me roar🥰 you two are amazing women

[@bearrivermama6414]

A helpful tip for removing wallpaper, 1/2 water + 1/2 white vinegar, sponge it on wallpaper (if it’s vinyl you have to score it or peel the vinyl layer off) then once it’s fully wet let set for 10 min, then either peel it off in full sheets or use a putty knife and it will scrape off with minimal effort! This also works well for removing popcorn ceilings that have not been painted in oil based paint. I have renovated dozens of homes and have stripped truckloads of wallpaper. I have only once had this method not work. The wallpaper had been applied with a different kind of adhesive than wallpaper glue. Nice work ladies ❤ your making much great progress!

[@susanamann1124]

Between the baseboard nailed to last until doomsday and the multilayer wallpaper ,that room was dressed to last forever.

[@wha64]

Wonderful video ladies. The room is coming together nicely. Gail, that chainsaw would have made short work of the couch. Lol!

[@higgybee6509]

I really enjoy these videos of you both doing work around your house and yard.

[@tiahummel-hody4096]

Another great video ladies. Thanks for sharing your progress of the craft room and your everyday chores. I really enjoy the interaction between the two of you. It reminds me of times between my mother and myself. Have a great week. See you next video.

[@FOSSILFERN10]

I am constantly amazed and impressed at how skilled you two are! No helpless females in that house! No one can label you lazy between hunting for history amongst stinging nettles, wielding a chain saw or making a lovely piece of jewelry, you two are multi talented. I enjoy and look forward to both your channels every week! Hello from Canada!

[@andreacrashe9894]

*Well done on getting the skirting boards off... taking old wall paper off can be a pain... awesome cutting the old couch in half to get it to the dump.. well done on cleaning up the yard too... a very busy day indeed for you both 🙂.*

[@CynBay]

Thank you so much for the drone view of your cottage -loved see the 300year old home coming to life

[@deeannmcginnis2115]

There is no end to the things you ladies can do! I am sorry to hear of the damp on the interior of the house. The craft room is coming along!

[@lisbettodd8563]

Fabric softener applied with a paint roller & left for a bit helps old wallpaper peel off effortlessly 😊

[@saramorgan6638]

I just love that hand held chain saw. So useful!!

[@rosielee8381]

Ladies, you are awesome! 👏👩‍🔧👩‍🏭

[@deedorothypapineau6920]

Oh. I’m glad you got the prybar. They are lifesavers. I hope you get a professional roofer. It will payback in the years to come. Your drone shots are great. The barn swallows need to be in a barn unfortunately. You both need a break. I look forward to you next week. 👋❤️👋

[@DeborahKEgolf]

I would have just thrown that Sofa Out The Window. 😅😂❤😊

[@deirdrepasko9056]

I had heard of people using steam to remove old wallpaper, but I have never seen it in action. That was fun to watch, and it came right off. Good job, ladies.

[@donalmashoust354]

I love how you both work together so well.

[@susanamann1806]

How many layers of paper plus skirting boards from doom. Wow. They were prepared. My husband does the same thing with our branches. The birds love it.

[@melindawargowsky8176]

I can’t help thinking one of those beautiful branches at 10:30 would look good spanning the ceiling/wall in a corner of your craft room. Imagine bead strings, chandelier crystals, etc. hanging from it😊. Of course, it would have to be in halfway decent shape.

[@beverlyhayshouston2770]

Anaglypta wallpaper is lovely. I love that it looks like embossed tin ceilings.

[@christieyurth2087]

You both inspire me to do the work in my house. We have done a lot already, but there is always something more to do, right? our house was built in 1986, so it isn't close to the age of yours. Keep up the good work.

[@janerigg2892]

Pretty ingenious to cut it up. I have a Kia, and I giggled when I seen you try to put in,in one peice.

[@heidikortman2534]

When you ladies finish this renovation, you'll have to take turns wearing that Stirling Silver and green sea glass tiara.

[@Lorraine4305]

Love the stairway in your home, how it branch’s off in two directions. Very cool. Thank you for sharing. Wish there was a way to get truck to you ladies. You really need one.

[@debbieschoop-wilson3612]

Boy, you two are sure resourceful! I loved how you literally sawed the sofa in half. And yes, "tools are more useful than crowns" on a T-shirt would be great. If you sell them. I'll buy one.

[@pattiwhite9575]

Mom still has it. She can do all. Amazing to me. Cause I have lost it all.

[@SunnyChaplin]

You both remind me of my mom and I. We do everything together and help each other with gardening, house repairs, etc. We too go lake glass hunting together also. Love your videos. Much love from Toledo, Ohio, USA.

[@amazinggrace4036]

Lovely video ladies 💐thank you for sharing your world….💐

[@Caitidid2]

I admire your determination and hard work!!! Wow!!! Side note: I'm in love with your home!! Those stairs!

[@kimbonds2386]

Alex dancing 😆

[@gaynor3976]

I admire both of you undertaking the jobs you do and keeping positive. Nice jobs well done xx

[@dmcdaniel2009]

Y'ALL DO FINE WORK AND YOU NEVER GIVE UP, THATS GREAT GIRL POWER AND DETERMINATION !! THANKS FOR SHARING CUZ WE A L L NEED MODIVATION !

[@carolsledgewalker6903]

You ladies make me tired with all the work you do. lol I re-potted some plants today with a lot of walking looking for things and I was exhausted. Kudos to you both . I am 77 though so I thought I would whine a bit. (grin)

[@inge6280]

What I hate the most about taking wallpaper off ,is cleaning up the paper afterwards, so I always keep garbagebags handy and put the paper straight in those instead of on the floor

[@jeannienash5249]

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[@susanroller6905]

Working hard as always, I bet the studio will be amazing when you both get it finished. Looking forward to seeing you making your beautiful jewelry and crafts in a whole new space ! Hugs 🥰🥰 xx

[@palucas]

I have back problems and I worry about your backs with all the heavy lifting you two are doing. You have to protect your backs because once you hurt your back you will always have problems with it. You both work so hard but the results are wonderful. I love watch both of your channels and look forward to them every week. 🥰

[@123uschie]

Love those battery operated chainsaws!

[@dannyplanck6498]

Good stuff . I am enjoying this as much as your mud larking.😊

[@catherinebentley7700]

Well done ladies, you'll soon be ready to host mudlark/craft glamping/b&b holidays 😁

[@teresaskinner6240]

Wow really like watching you 2 are amazing 👏

[@SherryAustinMcginley]

I enjoyed today’s video. I especially liked your choices of music.

[@sarah3136]

You could make a beaded curtain for the window with all the beads you've found mudlarking

[@daviddarrall9384]

The Lost Towers Removal Company Ltd. ! ❤ UK. Or, The Lost Towers Demolition Squad Ltd. ! ❤

[@karenriddaway246]

Really enjoying watching you both working on your lovely home

[@Thatsinteresting363]

Your property is breathtaking. I really enjoy watching your journey.

[@leslyeschoenhuth1107]

You have been putting in Grueling hours of work and you find more every day. Thank goodness your peacock gives you comedy relief,, With the Holidays coming, you are going to have room to make things & show things.. Love your videos & Ache with you for all the manual labor..

[@brendawilliams7836]

A lot of hard work but you ladies did a great job!

[@charlene-allgood]

Oh my goodness!! I love your house and grounds. Lovely ❤

[@JayBane-n9l]

Wrap a chain around it and drag it down the road with your car it’s a lot of fun! Just an old man from Mississippi!

[@daltsav]

I'm from Colorado and have visited Scotland, lived in England years ago it's where my ancestors are from. I have watched ALL your videos. Love every one of them!!!!

[@viridiangreen8259]

Your homestead has lovely bones and I believe your vision of fleshing it out is amazing -

[@sheilacynkar9848]

You need to get a reciprocating saw for all your sawing needs. They cut everything and fast. You can get a battery operated one.

[@OceanBlue2023]

You both work so hard. I feel guilty that I look forward to your videos xx

[@Nicole-coliebrobro]

I love seeing what changes you make to your house, it’s going to look awesome!

[@tamelaingram1260]

I would like to know where the father and son are while all this yard work and stuff is going on? 😮

[@mumstheword8]

Kodos to your mom! She does alot! Good for her :).

[@DERAMNONA]

I love the way you just set to and tackle jobs , so enjoying your videos . More please 🙏 😅😂❤

[@barbarasoboleski427]

You can get the wall paper off with fabric softener. Just use cheep fabric softener leave on for a half hour then wipe with hot water it will strip off

[@Gloria-qy3dd]

Great job girls ,blessings

[@tinyTears]

I used to love stripping wall paper off just didn’t like the clean up after . Well done with all the diy ladies love watching your progress. But please be safe and don’t hurt yourselves ❤

[@denisew3917]

A pleasure watching the renovations at your home. Looking forward to see what is tackled next.