Episode 10 - Lets Make A House A Home! Youtube | Buying & Renovating A Bulgarian Village House

[@GuardCarrot]

First of all, a warm welcome to Bulgaria! I greatly admire your courage and strength in undertaking such a transition and purchasing a property here. It seems there's an exciting journey ahead with the house. You are truly remarkable! I absolutely love your positive vibes, constantly radiating with smiles, happiness, and enthusiasm. I eagerly anticipate watching more of your videos.

[@frombournemouthtobulgaria]

Awwwww. What an amazing comment. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ We're really glad you enjoyed watching the video, and your positive vibes towards us are also shining through. We can't wait to bring you more content 🙌. Thank you for brightening up our day.

[@elainemcguinness3962]

The window fasteners are similar to French ones (Cremone) I replaced the old wooden hatch on my lucarne (dormer), with a window that matches my original windows on the downstairs. A very kind man gave me some rotten windows and I managed to cobble together one good cremone, from the bits. I love it! Its nice to keep the original features. 😊

[@seagull_king]

Most Bulgarians would tell you to demolish the building and build a new one, but I absolutely support renovating old houses. Especialy the fact that you will NOT replace the windows, thats a huge win! PVC can get the inside of the house mouldy and humid in winter. With the wooden frames you can kind of solve this problem as the house can "breath" through the wood. Btw, your channel is great, I admire the fact that you chose to buy a village house in BG and even restore it. One day I hope I will be able to do the same. Cheers❤

[@aleks5022]

My grandma sold her parents' property in a picturesque village in the North of Serbia to an English lady for 7000 euros. She literally put it on her credit card. When she first saw the ad for the property, she thought the price was a mistake (missing a zero) as the property includes a fully furnished three bedroom, one bathroom house in good repair, a wine cellar (my great grandfather used to make wine) an annex including a room and indoor and outdoor kitchens, a brick shed, also a huge two storey barn, stables, pigsties, a large chicken coop, outdoor loo, etc. Massive plot of land with a front garden, back yard with animal enclosure, a big vegetable garden, an orchard with over fifty different fruit trees and a small vineyard. She did not have to do any work, she just moved in. This was almost ten years ago and the property prices have gone up since, but the old village houses and farms in that region are still dirt cheep.

[@ArtistMartinaP]

I've just stumbled onto you. You seem to be the type of people I find inspiring. Well done so far!

[@frombournemouthtobulgaria]

Oh how amazing, we're so happy to have you following us! ❤

[@kalinxristov1654]

Not only does it look like a rocket, that's what it's called. I saw one as a kid, 40 years ago :)

[@frombournemouthtobulgaria]

It's a really cool relic isn't it. I think we're going to just keep it as an ornamental piece.

[@KathBullough-nh8om]

Watched TV last night with Ben Fogal and your family.....knew I was going to enjoy following your progress on KZbin. Keep going!!..... You're an inspiration to young families.

[@sambowles5471]

Bulgarian storms are epic!

[@frombournemouthtobulgaria]

They are on a different level!

[@hyina2239]

Some info on your Hoover as translated by native Russian: Funny enough, the Hoover name is "Rocket". Top left writing on box says Hoover. Right Bottom says: Dnepropetrovsk Plant named after the 50th anniversary of the USSR. The model is 7M2. The writing top right is the State Union Standard, basically a ISO type number for quality purpose. Great find... Hope it still works or you can get it working. They don't build them like that no more....

[@frombournemouthtobulgaria]

Oh wow thank you 😊! One of the great things about buying these houses is the stuff that was left behind by the previous owners. Hope you enjoyed the episode 🤗

[@karentonks7581]

Wishing you the best. Just read about you on the dailymail

[@frombournemouthtobulgaria]

Thanks for coming over with your well wishes ❤️

[@angelacoulson2364]

The more I see the more I think your doing great x

[@frombournemouthtobulgaria]

Thank you 💓☺️

[@Maria_73]

Well done guys! I can't wait to see the final result. All the best of luck 🤞👍

[@frombournemouthtobulgaria]

Thanks! We're looking forwards to sharing it with everybody!

[@vchainsaw]

Your videos are super helpful. We've just got a house in Bulgaria and haven't been there yet . I'm currently going through your episodes and loving then 😊

[@frombournemouthtobulgaria]

Awww thank you, so glad you're enjoying them. Congratulations on your new home too!

[@balibelle63]

Just discovered you guys. You are amazing....really look forward to following your journey.

[@frombournemouthtobulgaria]

Welcome aboard! Thanks so much for following us ❤️

[@gavinprosser]

Your getting very good at the video editing now

[@frombournemouthtobulgaria]

Thank you, we feel we're getting much better as we make more content ❤️

[@enev1]

I'm from Bulgaria and it's exciting to watch your videos.

[@frombournemouthtobulgaria]

We really appreciate that 🙏 Thank you

[@anthonytaylor1439]

Well done guys !! So funny !! Your getting there xx Spud

[@frombournemouthtobulgaria]

Thanks Spud, you're ace! Thanks for following.

[@anthonytaylor1439]

@@frombournemouthtobulgaria we’re all coming over in October, you have to come over for a bbq and a swim !

[@Timjacks01]

Legends, keep it going 💪🏻

[@frombournemouthtobulgaria]

Thanks Tim 😊

[@ukingly]

Did you have to test anything for asbestos? Im not sure what type of building materials they used in Bulgaria in times gone by. I worry about Jordan shovelling stuff without a mask. Im loving watching all your progress and the humour you both bring

[@redeyeraptor2998]

Wow fair play to you Lee some great progress on your house! I plan to move to Hungary next year, so the fun will start for me. Shout out to your Grandad I'm sure his teachings are what has made you capable of such a challenge no doubt he is looking down on you and your wonderful family. He'd be so so proud.

[@frombournemouthtobulgaria]

Hello fella, firstly, congratulations on the new move to Hungary. Thank you so much for your kind words, we do appreciate it. Please keep commenting, watching and enjoying what we do... thanks again.

[@AndrewsSimplecooking]

Thanks for sharing guys have a good weekend

[@frombournemouthtobulgaria]

No problem, hope you enjoyed the episode 😀 😊

[@karencubberley1273]

Well done on a great job. We are enjoying watching your progressAre you treating all the wood in the roof before you put up the ceilings? Make sure you insulate as you go to keep the family warm in Winter.

[@frombournemouthtobulgaria]

We've not treated the wood just yet, it was in reasonably good condition, although when it cools down this winter, we will be treating it for termites and pests to be On the safe side. Really happy you're enjoying our content! Thank you for following us.

[@KIKOZZY]

I hope you finish the main renovation and repair of the house before winter. It will be harder in the cold. However, every episode I watch, you seem more and more happy with the change of residence and country. I hope you find the Balkans more welcoming, both financially and in people. Greetings from Athens !! 🇬🇷 💚

[@frombournemouthtobulgaria]

Episode 11 will show you whether we gotnin before winter or not ❤️🙏 Thanks for your kind message. Its a rollerncoaster of emotions, but certainly has gotten better with time. As does most things in life ✨️

[@amandaadams1736]

You guys are amazingly positive, I’m in awe of you. I just couldn’t do what you are doing and still be do positive and happy. Not sure if you’ve done a video but does Leo go to a local school , he’s so cute and lovely

[@frombournemouthtobulgaria]

Hey! Thanks for your kind words, it's not always positive, some days are super hard, but we have made the best of the situation at hand and we've made so much progress in a short space of time. We will soon be doing a special Q & A episode which will allow for us to awnser questions like this in more depth, so hold tight! It'll be out after episode 12 as a special episode.

[@DesignByAntonioForteza]

Keep it up. Eventually you will sit back and be proud of your efforts

[@frombournemouthtobulgaria]

Thanks for taking the time to visit our page and comment. We appreciate you.

[@angelacoulson2364]

Well done I have only admiration for what you have done keep going I am so proud of you

[@frombournemouthtobulgaria]

Thank you so much 💓

[@sl3rtyb3rdf3rts]

Hey nice to see a recent video was thinking you'd fallen into the Bulgarian video blog black hole lol. Nice to see your plans you are so resourceful.

[@frombournemouthtobulgaria]

Hey, glad you enjoyed it. We always bring out a video per month. Anything more is a little too overwhelming with the project we currently have on. Editing is about 3 hours for every 10 minutes you watch, so we try to be realistic and bring out an episode a month rather than an episode a week 😊.

[@dandanyeah5342]

You guys are doing a fantastic job, keep up the good work

[@frombournemouthtobulgaria]

Thank you Dan 😊

[@kalinxristov1654]

I don't know how long it took you with the ceiling and the tiles, but I have exactly the same thing waiting for me in my house in the country. So you give me some encouragement.

[@frombournemouthtobulgaria]

To pull the ceiling down it took about 3 hours with 2 of us for 1 room. To board it back up you're looking at about a days work with 2 of you for 2 room. I did by myself, so it took me a couple of days. As for the roof, for our specific issues and bearing in mind it was a "patch up" job, it took about 3 to 4 days. Hope this helps 😀 (bare in mind everyone's houses will be different) but hope that gives you a rough idea.

[@sarahsmith-iq6fn]

Hi Lewis and Jordan for the windows you could make some shutters for winter and open them for summer

[@frombournemouthtobulgaria]

Hi Sarah, we've considered this option! And it looks like we will get shutters eventually, it's a great suggestion.

[@move2bulgaria890]

It is lovely to meet you guys, indirectly here on KZbin. I have subscribed to your channel. Keep up the good work.

[@frombournemouthtobulgaria]

Thanks for subbing!

[@ivanjohnson8630]

Hello Lewis & Jordan. I watched all your videos from start to finish of episode 8 and I am absolutely impressed with your work and enthusiasm toward the new adventure in completely different country. I am born in Bulgaria but lived all my life in UK watching what you are up to and the problems you are facing each day is really fascinating. Myself and my brother inherited a house near the beach and we are renovating it each year during the summer period. If you let me know what part of the Bulgaria you are in I am keen to pop around to say hello and give you some ideas related to construction. I am construction manager working for a huge company. Thank you very much and good luck with your project. Ivan Johnson

[@mariarennie402]

Wiw really midern artex ceiling😊

[@cvetanbakalov2566]

love your journey so far, but i have to ask what is your plan for living in Bulgaria, what about work, what about school for the kids, do you plan on raising a farm or something.... this are the questions that baffle us natives because as we see it , it is pretty steep to live in Bulgaria with a regular income job, not to mention that having the kids go to school in a rural area might be a bit of a setback. i would love it if you hit me up with a reply

[@frombournemouthtobulgaria]

Hey! Glad you're enjoying our journey. Have you checked out our Q&A part 1 video where we awnser all these questions 😊 kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z32lonmLgdN4fbM

[@jayb429]

The windows are absolutely gorgeous!! Someone convinced me to change my beautiful old French door and windows (just like yours) for plastic ones and I was so sorry I did. You can always put secondary double glazing up for winter x

[@frombournemouthtobulgaria]

Aren't they just beautiful. We're still figuring out what to do with them! Nothing is final just yet ❤️❤️❤️.

[@hgg3728]

Watch out the paint will be lead paint so wear a mask when making any dust.

[@djryne]

Love the shower room and the puppies are cute

[@frombournemouthtobulgaria]

Thank bud, and thanks for watching.

[@yavor1]

Beautiful, your enthusiasm is great!

[@frombournemouthtobulgaria]

Thank you, we appreciate you. 🙏

[@fazejack5386]

Happy to see people getting out and making better life's for their families keep strong you will succeed 💪

[@frombournemouthtobulgaria]

Thanks for your kind message. Along with such kindness has come a lot of bitterness from people , so it's great when we speak with people like yourself ❤️

[@cjlward2832]

So came across you guys on tiktok then subscribed to your KZbin and binged watch all episodes so far. First of all, massive amount of admiration for having the guts to pack up and move to another country takes alot of balls lol. I think so many including my self with how things are going in the uk alot of people have considered moving and your channel will show people what can be done with a little courage really looking forward to seeing you guys progress and all the possibilities ahead for your home and future there you'll have to let us know the details of moving there the complexity of uprooting and moving to a new country the differences etc great content tho so far definitely will continue to watch very inspiring.

[@jamesrichards7644]

Yes so did I binged watched them all love it

[@AnitaWISBEY]

Really enjoyed watching your videos .looking forward to the next episodes.

[@frombournemouthtobulgaria]

Glad you've enjoyed watching ❤️ Please continue to watch and leave us some comments.

[@hcvel1506]

Oh come oooon, the vacuum cleaner's not that old! We had one, when I was a child... And that was...ages ago 😅

[@frombournemouthtobulgaria]

I mean, its got a date on it 🤣. You're only as old as you feel! It's just a number after all..... we'll call it, modern vintage 😉

[@hcvel1506]

@@frombournemouthtobulgaria sounds good to me... Let's say that most of us are modern vintage then 😂 that probably was the only kind of vacuum cleaner all over Bulgaria till the mid 90's... 🤭

[@T.F.T]

Hi guys… just discovered you guys. I can’t wait to see you on your journey. God bless and good luck

[@frombournemouthtobulgaria]

Thank you so much, we appreciate you ❤️

[@pauljordan2919]

Found you on tiktok i am hooked i have watched all videos on youtube in 2 days. Im amazed at how fast you both are moving im really looking forward to seeing more on the next video you guys are doing absolutely amazing❤ 👏

[@frombournemouthtobulgaria]

Oh Paul thank you, it means a lot to us! Looking forwards to bringing you episode 11. Keep commenting and we'll keep getting back to you ❤️

[@ГеоргиМихайлов-ф2ж]

You didn't find the cat, the cat finds you 😂

[@frombournemouthtobulgaria]

100%

[@1867tons]

Great set of vids guys, the socket in the bath room causes me great concern. Im sure you will have anyway, but please research what is required for it to be there safely. Keep up the good work.

[@frombournemouthtobulgaria]

The socket is now gone you can rest assured we're safer 😅 Thanks for watching ❤️

[@1867tons]

@@frombournemouthtobulgaria Phew 😅

[@derekbilston]

👍👍

[@mariatsoneva4608]

Really great video, great job nice to see you are well 😊Hope we will see more videos sooner. Take care 🍀

[@frombournemouthtobulgaria]

We will certainly try to bring them to everyone more regularly when renovating isn't top priority 😀. Thanks for watching.

[@edwardpratchett7248]

Awesome dude

[@frombournemouthtobulgaria]

Thanks 😁

[@RsRs-o4r]

Mate, what a guy! May you be blessed! what a great family you have. i wish you all the luck mate, subbed

[@louisemcmahon900]

You guys are bloody awesome, thank you for taking us along on your new life adventure, I can't wait to see each episode and to watch the progress you've made. Brilliant work!

[@frombournemouthtobulgaria]

We're so glad you're following and enjoying our channel ❤️❤️

[@lesley-annknight7121]

I’m slowly catching up with you x

[@WhatRachaelDid]

Hope this is not too personal! How are you guys finding working in Bulgaria with the language barrier or have you guys kept your posts etc x

[@frombournemouthtobulgaria]

So far, Jordan has an online PA job from the UK still so that is working very well for us at this moment in time, allowing us a UK income here in bulgaria. We do have some smaller income streams from other areas, but thats our main income right now.

[@GaryShears]

Good work guys, keep smashing it! 💥👏🏻

[@frombournemouthtobulgaria]

Cheers Shearsy, hope you're well mate and the family is all good. Loving the new addition 😍

[@kongie3835]

Hey guys, love everything about if what you are doing, Lewis is doing a fantastic job, and love the stray cats, out of interest how is the cat doing which you took with you?

[@katih1506]

Hi Guys, I'm still catching up with your story. Your enthusiasm is really contagious and inspiring. Our house was partially renovated when we I arrived so the task was less daunting. Nevertheless, the journey has been long. Sadly, our windows had already been replaced, warmer for winter but not nearly so pretty. Everyday we give thanks that we did it, our life us 100% better than it was in the UK. I think yours will be too. So many people have dreams that are never fulfilled. Take care and enjoy. By the way. Have you thought of burying a time capsule somewhere on the property. I jsve it in my head, just haven't got round to it yet.

[@frombournemouthtobulgaria]

We're hoping we can keep the windows somehow, but not sure how it would work as we want to install new windows in other locations of the property. It's sometimes overwhelming when you just want to get the house functional and looking great. Impatient English mindset haha. We're going to do the time capsule, we think it's a great idea! Thanks.

[@philippahobart4499]

Great vlog

[@joyceslusser3148]

New channel for me and I’m binge watching! Love your family and narration and journey. Maybe consider putting storm windows on the exterior - these could come down when weather permits.

[@frombournemouthtobulgaria]

Hope you're enjoying the content Joyce. Glad we're entertaining enough :)

[@ButtonBasher123]

you guys look happier every episode, you remind me of my friends and speaking of we are looking to move to cherni vit also from the uk sour your videos are perfect and helping us to have a clue basically. Keep up the good work guys.

[@frombournemouthtobulgaria]

Glad to see you watched the new episode 😊. Sounds like you have your own adventures coming up! Fantastic stuff. Thanks for the praise, comment and glad you found it useful. 🙏

[@wendylincoln5454]

Brilliant video, I agree anything you can salvage is priceless, those windows are so lovely, maybe secondary glazing would work for you. Am in awe of you all, such a lovely, courageous and hardworking family, you deserve it all x❤

[@frombournemouthtobulgaria]

What an incredible comment Wendy, thank you. The windows are just incredible, we'll see what possible when the time comes to it. Which is probably pretty soon, the winter was very tough last year, and we lost a lot of heat out of them. You're a star, such a great comment. 💛

[@Wildviking8]

I would absolutely love to do that..always hated the uk and even more now.

[@frombournemouthtobulgaria]

Its never too late to start something different ✨️

[@Wildviking8]

​@@frombournemouthtobulgariait's definitely something to consider..as a qualified builder it wouldn't be an issue doing the work..but unfortunately...at the moment..funding is a real issue. Love your video's and inspiration...keep up the good work...we enjoy watching.

[@MummaE-pb5jb]

I have just found you on TikTok and followed you here! Such fantastic genuine videos, I can’t wait to see the finished home ❤xxx

[@frombournemouthtobulgaria]

Thank you for coming over to follow us, we appreciate you so much. ❤️

[@outliersbulgaria]

So inspirational. The house is amazing. Really seeing all the potential and watching you guys overcome obstacles as well as grow, definitely helps us in our journey! Can't wait for the next episode!

[@frombournemouthtobulgaria]

Lovely comment 😊🤗. Thanks guys. Glad we can be of inspiration for you. Excited to see your journey over the coming months ❤️❤️❤️

[@leecollett8522]

Awesome videos 😊

[@frombournemouthtobulgaria]

Thank you so much 😁

[@leecollett8522]

@@frombournemouthtobulgaria can’t wait for next video 😀

[@frombournemouthtobulgaria]

@@leecollett8522 out on Patreon Now through early release 😊. Out on KZbin Thirsday evening.

[@TheZeeeee69]

I came across your channel as i am planning to buy a house and flip it in Bulgaria. Great work 👍

[@tatyanalulova]

Well done! Great progress! ❤

[@frombournemouthtobulgaria]

Thank you, glad you watched and hopefully enjoyed it ❤️

[@tatyanalulova]

Very helpful tbh ❤ thank you! I'm Bulgarian in Wales, planning to go back in the next few years. Please share if you have any experience with the sneaks around, I love South BG, but all this wild land scear me 🤭

[@jameshall7742]

I just found you guys today and sat and watched all ten episodes think its grate i would love to do something like that one day . England is so bad to live now days .. one question i wonted to know tho is how are you supporting yourselfs over there or did you just save up alot before you left ,, ow also how are you finding communicating with people the get things you need , keep it up anyway smashing it 😁

[@frombournemouthtobulgaria]

Hey James! Firstly, thanks for watching all of our video! Damn, that's something. Glad you enjoyed them. Jordan is a PA for an electrical company doing part time work online and I still do bits of massage part time along with a small company still in operation doing massage also that I own. We also hope to earn room KZbin and we get a little from patreon ❤️. Language barrier not too bad these days, a lot better after a year here!

[@r.a.3984]

Wooow! Honestly I did not expect that! You guys did a lot! I expect your videos hope to publish more hah (I know it’s hard to do as obviously you are damn busy). Anyway, just wanted to say that you are doing really well and really fast! Great job! Soon you will have a wonderful home 🤗🖤

[@frombournemouthtobulgaria]

Hey, thank you for your comment. I don't think a lot of people expected us to push for the house this quickly, and to be honest, neither did we. We do wish we could post more frequently, but for us, 1 big episode a month is all we can allocate time for. We'd love to get to 2 episode a month and posy every 2 weeks, each episode is about 9-12 hours of editing. Thanks for your comment, we're certain it'll be stunning in the end.

[@robertdodds-d2c]

Just sat and watched all you’re vids! Wow I totally gee up you guys that’s bloody amazing!! I totally get why you left this poop hole(uk). I have to say I’m proper jealous of what you guys have done! Hats off! Keep the vids coming. I’d love to know more about your story..ie how you got the house and how you support yourselfs! Well done guys ❤

[@frombournemouthtobulgaria]

Hey! Thanks so much, we plan on doing a Tiktok or KZbin live at some point where we can answer all your questions on more depth. Or a place to ask your questions, and we'll reply with a special edition video. We're happy you've enjoyed watching us so far 😀

[@jpennturner]

Thank you for a very interesting video

[@frombournemouthtobulgaria]

Thank you penny for watching ❤️

[@БайМаринМилионера]

Hahaha we had the same vacuum cleaner when I was small ГОСТ is Russian for standard like BS for British standard + some number. This hoover was virtually indestructible like most Russian goods, clunky but well built.

[@frombournemouthtobulgaria]

We're still yet to plug it into the mains! Everything in the past was built to last, these things are built to unfortunately break aren't they.

[@muddy.puddles]

How adorable are those windows ❤ I can see the appeal, I hope you keep them. Maybe you could work out a way of adding secondary glazing? Keep up the great work guys, I always look forward to your videos 😊

[@muddy.puddles]

Just wanted to add, Grandads are legends, I lost mine 14 years ago and I miss having someone to turn to for practical advice, they're like this wealth of knowledge, you wonder where they stored everything they knew ❤

[@frombournemouthtobulgaria]

Unbelievable, aren't they. I think our biggest difficulty will come when we want to add windows that are the same to other areas kf the house, which is what we want to do in the kitchen. We will try to restore them for sure. And yes, 100% grandads are the best. I hold so much in me from him and I wouldn't be doing what I'm doing if he didn't pass on to me the things that he knew how to do to me. Sorry to hear about the loss of yours. Thanks for following us and watching ❤️

[@muddy.puddles]

@@frombournemouthtobulgaria I've joined the window gang! I visited the notary today and finally bought my house.... and it has the same windows as yours do. I hope to restore them too 😊

[@vanko1119]

Very nice,when its gonna be the next video?

[@frombournemouthtobulgaria]

Within the next week 😄

[@gw6056]

Roof height average uk 240 cm, london 250. My actual in BG is 255. I will create a lower floating roof fill with insulation keeping original roof as is...in the winter a lower roof is better

[@gw6056]

Do all repairs to accommodate a winter environment not a summer one

[@melaniedunn5773]

You need to set up an atm in your village. Nice source of income!

[@frombournemouthtobulgaria]

You know, we thought about that.

[@Chloe-ub2hd]

How did you find the property and what company did you buy or search through pleaae x

[@frombournemouthtobulgaria]

We used a company called Alternative Living bulgaria, and we looked on Facebook and the Internet ☺️

[@siskosiv]

Welcome to Bulgaria. which region are you in, which is your village

[@frombournemouthtobulgaria]

Were in Haskovo, near a town called svilengrad 😁

[@GettingoldandbaldinBG]

Hi mate great job whereabouts are you we move out in September after me reitiring from the RAF. We live kind if down your way Ivalyograd

[@frombournemouthtobulgaria]

Hello fella. We're about 10km away from a town called Svilengrad 😁. You excited about your move.

[@GettingoldandbaldinBG]

@@frombournemouthtobulgaria we are mate yeah we know Svilengrad we had to go there to get our electric turned on. How are you finding BG. We are currently in Cyprus so like you its fricking roasting.

[@frombournemouthtobulgaria]

@davidhoy2804 too bloody hot 🔥 🥵. Ready for it to drop and we've only just started 🤣. Scary thought really. Highs and lows mate, can be really rough with the kids, the heat, growing stuff and renovating. Not an easy task at all, hopefully few years time it'll all look a lot better and things will fall into place.

[@GettingoldandbaldinBG]

@@frombournemouthtobulgaria You are doing a fantastic job mate i take my hat off to you all. I cannot wait to get there. Not young anymore but looking forward to the challenge. Our little village probably only has 30 people in it but Ivalyograd is a nice town with restaurants etc its only about 10km away.

[@rebeccalamb3228]

Restoring Beautiful Bulgaria. One suggestion: wear masks and protect your lungs.

[@frombournemouthtobulgaria]

Yes we should be wearing masks! We do try when we have them, you'll see in future videos.

[@TeresaAllen-z9y]

Just be very careful of lead paint. It can make you very sick.

[@frombournemouthtobulgaria]

How can you tell what's led paint? 🤔 😊

[@TeresaAllen-z9y]

@@frombournemouthtobulgaria Here in Australia you have lead paint kits, to test for lead. My dog now has permanent Epilepsy now due to a renovation on a old home.

[@KayeWilliams-g5c]

@@frombournemouthtobulgaria all old paint was lead based so wear respirators, ordinary masks not good enough!

[@EnchantedEarthSounds]

hi, looking the the depth of those windows, you will never ever bee abel to fit double glasing in those :(

[@frombournemouthtobulgaria]

It's such a shame isn't it. We're now considering PVCs because the winter was so harsh. You can get new wooden ones made with double glazing but the cost is really too expensive.

[@EnchantedEarthSounds]

@@frombournemouthtobulgaria , yes that is a shame :(

[@gw6056]

I took out my old windows, they were to far gone, but the wooden frame was ok and I used that to attach new double glazing to it. It's worked out fine...

[@frombournemouthtobulgaria]

@@gw6056 ooooooooo interesting...... how much depth did you need to install new double glazing, and did you just use silicone to put them on place.

[@gw6056]

@@frombournemouthtobulgaria the double glazing I got was about 7 cm wide all around, I had 9 cm available wood width. So I told them to pull them in to the inside edge. They screwed them in 3 screws per side....I was there and made sure fix was strong. Because the original wood frames were seasoned and within a millimetre straight....it was a very snug fit indeed (a little sanding required but minor) no need for expanding foam because the gap was miniscule I had to use sealant...

[@leefairbank9000]

Have your parents or friends been over to help

[@frombournemouthtobulgaria]

Had friends over a couple of times to help with some bigger renovation things like the roofs and building a coop for the chickens. Extra hands go a long way!

[@gw6056]

Did you put liner under the tiles?

[@frombournemouthtobulgaria]

Temporary fix mate. Just reshuffled them, strained everything out, concrete where needed until we can afford to do it all properly with felt and wooden battons. Which hopefully, won't be too long.

[@gw6056]

Not doing radials

[@taterspater470]

Hi how much did u end up paying for a handyman if u can say it here? Thinking of getting property in bulgaria soon.

[@frombournemouthtobulgaria]

We paid him 50 leva a day for labour 🙂. Which is going rate. Some days 60 or 70 if he Worked particularly hard on difficult jobs.

[@alz64101]

Just because it's the going rate, doesnt mean you couldn't be different from the norm, £20 for a full days work is mean.

[@Kikistravels]

Hi how much is the rough cost of putting a septic tank in

[@frombournemouthtobulgaria]

Honestly we probably spend the best part of 500 pounds building it all.

[@djryne]

When is the next video

[@frombournemouthtobulgaria]

Its already released on our patreon members platform and will be released for KZbin on Thursday evening 😊

[@djryne]

@frombournemouthtobulgaria thank you my wife and I binge watched all your video's in one night we love what your doing and can't wait for the next one

[@JazminCook-t1k]

I am so glad we have found your channel ! We have watched the first 10 of your videos in one go. You are amazing at learning these new skills (well done for the electrics) and your both so positive. How much money did you have saved to move there ? We have a house in Bulgaria and are hoping to move there next year

[@frombournemouthtobulgaria]

Hey! Thank you so much for following us and joining our journey, we appreciate it. When we moved over we only had about 8 to 9 grand of savings, so really not much at all when you consider the cost of living too along with renovations, that's why we do everything our selves. Good luck with your move over!

[@SchwarzeSun]

Wouldn't it been cheaper to buy a land and build from scratch?

[@frombournemouthtobulgaria]

Probably not in this case no 😊.

[@Jesus-Histler]

Where's the guy you pay 50 lev/day to help you out?

[@Jesus-Histler]

At 25 mins

[@frombournemouthtobulgaria]

He goes to Spain later in the year.

[@stuartmorgan5062]

Don't want to kill your buzz but unfortunately the house has subsidence? Please be aware of how much money you would need to get the structural problems sorted? Wish you all best for the future

[@frombournemouthtobulgaria]

Where are you seeing the signs of this subsidence?

[@steveogilvie591]

more ads than content

[@frombournemouthtobulgaria]

Steve, feel free to watch something else 🤣 You ain't gotta sit there. 1 in 4 trillion chance that you were going to be born, don't waste your time 1) watching something you don't like and 2) commenting consistently negative comments to make yourself feel good. 😉

[@ryanpkeeton]

Have you not got anyone to ask for advice before you undertake any tasks that you don't know anything about, like a builder or groundworker etc?

[@frombournemouthtobulgaria]

Yes we do have a few people, and we have asked them. One of my friends Advised me how to rewire the whole house, and we got it done! So we do have proffesional advice from many people who can help.

[@ryanpkeeton]

Ok that's good then, i was going to say i am a groundworker and general builder and handy with most aspects of work including electrical plumbing etc so if you need pointing in the right direction please feel free to get in touch. When you was backfilling your hole for your septic tank i was like this isn't going to work not compacting in lairs, it was a shame to see it sink after all your hard work! Only just came across your channel but enjoying the content. Best of wishes with it all and keep it coming 🙂

[@Cathy-ty3fp]

Awful curtains and clothes, u have to be joking 😢