Extreme Home Renovation UK | Bathroom Makeover

[@NickyandHarri]

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[@thedingbats3874]

Builder here. I don't wear eye protection much, but I definitely do when taking ceramic tiles off the wall. A small piece of ceramic could cause a lot of problems in your eye holeeeeee

[@NickyandHarri]

Cheers for that mate. I’ll make sure to have them on next time 👍🏻😅

[@Whatsthepointingoats]

It's annoying to be the one pointing it out but as a DIY'er with a life long annoying eye issue (recurrent corneal erosion) after being relaxed about that stuff in the past, 1000% this.

[@NickyandHarri]

@@Whatsthepointingoats 100% agree with you guys on this - we’ve got to get better at wearing eye protection. Were really gonna try our best from now on!

[@emmaschoolderman1038]

Personally I would have kept a very slim small window over the toilet. I would not want a bathroom without a window for light and ventilation. You would have had space over the toilet. My parents just did the same for their bathroom they put a wide shower on the back wall where the window was but left a very narrow window over the toilet.

[@simonspanswick467]

Good luck with this project - you are both good at this! I have to say that if it was me, I would have bricked two-thirds of the bathroom window and put in a small vertical opening window, with clear glass. Natural light, ventilation and a view of what’s going to be a fabulous garden as you head in for a shower in the morning. Maybe it’s not too late…

[@rosehughes599]

The torn up paper is from a mouse nest! I found similar inside my wellies in the garage

[@NickyandHarri]

Uh oh 😦

[@Cyapow]

@@NickyandHarri Mice come in pairs apparently too. We had an exterminator out got one and said he'll have to come back for the other and then he did lol

[@hayward692]

Definitely a mouse or rat nest… would get some humane traps down pretty quick or your squeaky clean kitchen may start actually squeaking!!

[@chrisking5355]

@@NickyandHarri rat droppings are larger...sort of good news!

[@dawncartwright1546]

Yes, defo mice - not rats, put mice traps down. Keep up the great work.👍

[@harleymac6308]

The floor tiles & vanity look gorgeous. I can't wait for next weeks episode. Having a beautiful bathroom to shower in at the end of every hard-working day will help you get through this renovation. I must admit, I was feeling itchy watching all those bugs & dirt getting vacuumed in the kitchen. Great job of cleaning that up Nicky. Brilliant video. Take care ❤x

[@NickyandHarri]

Hey Harley 👋🏻 the bathroom is gonna be beaut isn’t it!! Haha I was feeling super itchy too!!! It was pretty grosse 🤮 xxx

[@Selfbuild_TheJenkins]

Binge watching all your latest video from bed! Me and the wife can’t believe we bought our dilapidated bungalow august 2022, and are still refurbishing it now (we’ve done a garden office and extension and reroof ourselves) but you smashed out one house and looks like you’re on track to finish your second before we complete ours!!! 😂😂😂 but we did have a fun trip up to DIY kitchens because of your videos and we have just started fitting out new kitchen 👌 keep up the good work

[@meggiemooblewett141]

Personally I would go with grey grout as if you go for white then it can dirty easily and you would have to clean more. I just recently renovated our bathroom in our house and was advised by that. Also love watching your videos for inspiration.

[@NickyandHarri]

Thanks Meg, sounds like some pretty good advice to us! 😅

[@ChrisDuffy_82]

Grey looks very live love laugh though

[@pbarnfield]

Keep marching on guys, looks to be a great project. Done all of our downstairs, now working up the stairs.... Bath replacement this weekend with some plumbing, then tiling to do (I hate tiling). Then over to en-suite for a complete refresh with new shower etc, then when that is done back to finish the bathroom basin, toilet etc. Juggling so either room can be used whilst one is in progress. Chaos!! I don't envy your big project, but I do get inspired and I love doing DIY myself, so keep on with it no matter what challenges you face on the way!

[@DavidBates-l7e]

Loving the progress! I met with our architect this week - loads of good ideas and hoping seeing yours come to life will spur us on to do more ourselves. Keep it up guys!

[@soona6734]

Glad to see you both back with a new project house! Especially as I'm currently purchasing my 1st home and well it's going to need a lot of work 😅These videos help 👍

[@NickyandHarri]

Really glad these videos are helping, and congratulations on buying your first project! Best of luck and keep us updated 😅

[@lindakleiner5734]

You’ve got this. Sundays don’t come fast enough to see your progress. ❤

[@NickyandHarri]

Awh thanks Linda, we can’t wait to show you our progress next Sunday ❤️

[@JasmineMullins16]

White grout would look really nice to complement the dark sink unit, love these videos. 💙

[@neilcarter7412]

Wow incredible progress in the last week. Love the bathroom floor tiles. I’d go for grey great just for contrast. Excellent video, thanks for sharing

[@NickyandHarri]

Thanks Neil, we’re glad you enjoyed! We’re looking forward to showing you more progress next week! 😅

[@sophiehorsley3447]

So glaaaaad these weekly videos are back. That last video was superb. Great pace, amazing editing etc. I can't believe how much you've done in such a short space of time - you both work so hard. Great to see Nicky the Bricky is back!! I didn't comment last week and meant to say I would keep the silver birch tree, BUT have it cut right back. We have fresh white bathrooms and have white grout which looks stunning. I think grey grout looks office-y. People have been mentioning that they get dirty, but not if you clean your bathroom thoroughly at least once a week, which you're supposed to do, right? I don't want to hide dirt and bacteria - I need to see it to make sure it's clean! I love the style of bathroom you've chosen, and can't wait to see your progress next week. xxxx

[@tillyroberts4028]

Amazing progress! Looking forward to the next video 😎

[@NickyandHarri]

Thanks Tilly 🥰

[@2flats1house-]

Sundays are my fave!! Loving this project guys! ❤

[@garyhollywell2112]

Overnight Oats easy to make ( 2/3 days batch) and as a breakfast keeps you easily full all morning! Great Vlog and great to see the progress best of luck with it all.

[@kevinburroughs6845]

Fantastic video I always look forward to seeing your videos absolutely essential viewing keep up the fantastic work

[@NickyandHarri]

Awh thanks Kevin! We’ll be sure to keep em coming all year long 😅

[@AdamBaggaley93]

Great start to the renovation guys! I’d definitely go with white grout to keep the room nice and light but I’d use epoxy grout as it doesn’t discolour like traditional grout. Also I’d consider getting an SDS drill, it will make light work of drilling holes. Looking forward to the next one!

[@headleshydra]

Cavity insulation is more or less a thing of the past(atleast in the way you'd have it done for these walls). The insulation ends up "bridging" the damp course(sucking moisture through from outside) and getting stuck in the cavity with nowhere to go, so you end up with it leaching through and damp and mould on your internal walls.

[@agnieszkawiak3393]

Exactly what happened to the house I bought a few months ago and we are getting the insulation removed in the next couple of months hoping we can get rid of damp issues. The insulation was pumped in 20 years ago and removing few bricks we saw how much damage it has done.

[@richardduffy9110]

Great video. You guys make quality content. It must take a lot of time to set up the tripod and cameras etc, so don't underestimate how long things will take. But its worth it! Looking forward to following your progress.

[@NickyandHarri]

Really appreciate this comment Richard, we’re glad the time spent doesn’t go un-noticed. We’ve really enjoyed getting back into the content creating, after some time off- we’ve certainly missed it!

[@hearmenow909]

You just get shit done, I love that.

[@NickyandHarri]

Haha- we don’t faff about (too much!🤪)

[@fredsmith6725]

Nikki, should have got your other half to hoover the kitchen floor. Then it would have been have been vacuumed by Hari and Henry😂. Love the edit. ❤

[@NickyandHarri]

HAHA love this 🤣

[@imnotbrad]

Love the videos and enjoying following along the new renovation so far. Just as a heads up for next time I know you've meant well at 12:50 by putting the wall ties in joining the inner and outer leafs but what you've actually done is bridged the cavity which isn't ideal as they have the potential to transfer moisture from the outside in (i know they are only very small and they won't cause any real issues). But you're supposed to use what are called cavity wall ties, which are designed to minimise this from happening by letting the water run off them before reaching the inner leaf. They're also easier and cheaper to install as you just lay them in the mortar beds across both skins of brickwork 👍

[@gregm4666]

100% grey grout. I’ve just had a windowless bathroom done and went for white/grey and the grey grout looks great and I’m so happy I did it. Advice the plumber gave me too when I was on the fence (especially with the floor) white grout shows certain misses 😂

[@NickyandHarri]

Appreciate the advice- also a good little nugget of information for me… 😂🎯

[@valeriehill6382]

Loving Nicky the bricky 😂😂 bathroom floor tiles are looking amazing 👍 well done

[@AdamBeddall]

Think you said about rendering at some point, if thats correct then look at external wall insulation instead, if done right there's less risk of causing issues down the line than cavity wall and not as much limitation on thickness.

[@alg43]

Great work guys, love this series already. Don’t forget ear defenders as well as all that noise from power tools will add up over time. 👍

[@TinaWalker-v1i]

You are both doing a fantastic job !❤

[@Wayne-R-]

Love how hard the 2 of you work and great to see Nicky the bricky back 😂😂 you deffo need that big tree in the front cut down to brighten all the front up

[@NickyandHarri]

Nicky the Bricky is a work horse 😂 Bloody birch tree is gonna be the death of us, we’re so torn!!

[@mrbbt2220]

Grey grout on the floor👌👌. Loving what you have done so far and following with much interest🤗

[@NickyandHarri]

Thank you 🤩

[@RichiRothschild]

Also.. get rid of your ryobi drill and get a Makita SDS for drilling into bricks, for wall tie starter kits.. your drill bit was struggling as its just a general diy drill 🙃

[@glenneduardo3806]

I like the pace of your videos. Some channels can do a whole 40 minutes of grouting tiles or laying bricks. Good effort guys.

[@NickyandHarri]

Thanks for this! We’re glad you’re enjoying our quicker pace- we’ll try keep it up 😅

[@asingh67266]

Top tip for your next project always start at the top and work your way out the house, much less mess and dust etc that way

[@NickyandHarri]

I wish it was that simple for us - but we’ll be living on site so we have to encounter us aswell🤣

[@asingh67266]

@@NickyandHarri i get doing kitchen and 1 bathroom if you living there but the outside should really be last thing you do, of course i am sure english weather played a part. Ideally all plumbing and electrics 1st fix first as well

[@SHAKEANDWATCH]

Top top KZbinrs. Well done to you both. Harrii - for gods sake man you must propose to Nikki- now. You’ve found perfection in her - as she has in you of course. I’m sure you have lots of ideas buzzing around in your heads but have you thought of writing a book? ‘How to build your dream house’ and our ‘Dream wedding’ 😮😊 best Simon - Epping

[@anonymouscooks3221]

my fav couple is backkk ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@NickyandHarri]

awww♥️♥️♥️

[@luminor0077]

Love ur channel... good luck with the renovation 😎💯

[@Suds95]

so much progress in one week!

[@NickyandHarri]

Let’s hope we can keep this up 🤞🏼

[@carolinecoleman7361]

In your next bathroom i can highly recommend wall panels rather than tile (wet wall panels and ceiling was where we got ours from) So easy to keep clean as only need squeegeeing down, cheaper and less time to put up too. Had them two years now and have been great. An extractor fan too if not having a window. Loving in the projects. Take care x x

[@NickyandHarri]

Thanks Caroline- we’re already on it with buying an extractor fan! We’ve heard an awful lot about walll panels, and it’s something we’ll look into in the future! We are just obsessed with the floor tiles we bought though 😦 xx

[@johnthirlaway67]

Fantastic to see you picking a GSD, I'm currently looking at getting another GSD pup after losing our old Shepard. i've been using your and other channels to get back up to speed with training while looking for a breeder

[@RoseNoes]

the way I KNEW Harri was about to say Nikki the Bricky!

[@NickyandHarri]

NICKKKYYYYYY THEEEEE BRICCCKKKKY😂

[@carolcreamer8285]

Enjoyed the vlog Nicky , Harri 😊😊😊😊 will be looking forward to next Sunday vlog 😊😊😊😊😊

[@NickyandHarri]

Thanks Carol! ♥️

[@headleshydra]

When bonding out a bricked up window like that, invest in a feather edge(6 foot is generally enough for most walls). Slap on more bonding than required, thicker than the existing wall, as quickly as possible, don't worry AT ALL about being neat. That's where the feather edge comes in, you rule off the excess bonding bringing it flush with the existing walls around the window. Take's less than half the time and gets a much better job. No more fiddling about trying to fill little misses, get it perfectly flat etc, just fill whatever the feather edge "misses"(should be nothing if you did step 1 - "more than required" properly). Also - there's a product called "extra time" which gives you much more working time with gypsum based plasters (there's also "half time" which drys it quicker). Added benefit - you'll use your straight edge loads in the future, cutting plasterboard etc. Faithful is the one i've had for about 15 years.

[@Redrally]

No problem with bricking up the bathroom window, but I don't like seeing grey brick where there was red brick before. I really love brick exteriors, so something to revisit when you get round to that extension next Spring/Summer I guess. But yeah, not surprised about the lack of insulation. Gotta love all these old houses not bothering to insulate. Who needs insulation when you have forever-cheap, plentiful gas! Uh oh! 😅

[@NickyandHarri]

Heyyy 👋🏻👋🏻 we are rendering the whole of the outside of the house, which is why why used blocks 🤣 we would never leave it looking so dodgey!! Yeh the insulation is a bummer, but kind of expected, hey 🤣

[@Redrally]

@@NickyandHarri In that case, why not just place insulation panels on the outside and clad around the panel insulation?

[@Nicjr1]

Great content guys keep it up good luck with the project

[@NickyandHarri]

Thank you very much!!

[@PurexMiDg3t]

Great progress 🎉 love the videos 🙂

[@NickyandHarri]

Thank you!! ☺️

[@samcallaghan4966]

Watch for damp when you get cavity wall insulation. Cavity walls are designed to breathe to not create damp

[@NickyandHarri]

Interesting, thanks for this- will do! 👍🏻

[@agnieszkawiak3393]

Yup we are just getting ours removed due to damp - previous owner had insulation pumped in 20 years ago and now we are trying to save this house 😓

[@EmmaRockett-p8z]

Dark grout 100%. I put white in my kitchen and I am steaming it every week to keep it clean. I second the comment around eye protection, a tiny little fragment can cause a lot of damage. What are you doing air vent wise in the bathroom now you have blocked off the window?

[@NickyandHarri]

Couldn’t agree more regarding eye protection. It’s something we often forget and are seriously trying to get better at remembering! Thanks for the FYI regarding white grout too!

[@karenreynolds8903]

Great video as always guys. I have just helped my plumber fit a shower where the bath was. Found issues..floor was rotten so we ended up laying new floor. have ro say the shower is great. i would use a dark grout for the tiles, so it stands out.Cant wait for next weeks episode...loved the bugs and shite...Not..🤮. take care ❤x

[@NickyandHarri]

Interesting, hopefully we don’t come across the same problems! 🤞🏻 We can’t wait to bring ya next weeks’ episode, hopefully a lot of progress to update you on 😅😅

[@andrewkedian7244]

Hi guys you both are doing a great job the bathroom was so bad but you both can do it have a week

[@NickyandHarri]

Thank you, that’s so kind!

[@colmfitzgerald1712]

Pity about the window - a smaller one might have fitted?.Nothing beats fresh air in the room after a shower or a number two 😂. Building regs do look for a ventilation fan though, if you are going to get their approval.

[@Jules_Pew]

I hope those floor tiles are none slip for getting out of the shower. Grey grout to hide the dirt. Grout also makes a floor less slippery, so smaller tiles would have been better. Yeah, that was a mouse nest - invest in a cat. Not sure how much of the work I'm going to do in my latest house, but I need to re-open the door to the lounge, block off entrance to dining/family/kitchen area, re-open original kitchen door, block off the dining door, convert the conservatory to an extension (if foundations deep enough), remove end of kitchen and install downstairs loo with utility area (venting it will be challenging but not impossible), move the loo upstairs to a less restricted area of the bathroom, sort out the wiring (have one switch on the fuse box labelled "?" and some light switches that do nothing, and change 4 windows to ensure that there are fire escape size openings. In 2 minds to remove chimney, as that would involve next door. Front needs repointing in areas, and drive relaid. Possibly build a porch after changing the ugly, trip hazard front door.

[@NickyandHarri]

Wow- sounds like you have a hell of a lot of work on your hands, good luck with all of that- take it one step at a time! We’ll be installing a bathroom rated extractor fan into the bathroom to give it adequate ventilation! 😅👍🏻

[@Neltor411]

Loved the Salsa music. I hope you guys are still dancing. Cheers

[@NickyandHarri]

Hey Nelson! Thanks for following along, hope you and the doggos are keeping well♥️

[@NickyandHarri]

Fair to say we’re rusty Nelson! Great to hear from you 💙👋🏻

[@WhatTimeIsIt999]

Ear defenders and safety goggles a must.

[@roygaskell7417]

Great video just doing are house up 34 yrs in last house

[@NickyandHarri]

Wow- that’s a long old stint! Best of luck

[@blinking137]

Remove kitchin kick boards, grab a torch, look for mouse entry points

[@PJS-uu9xu]

Cute little bathroom set up. Always a bit of a minging job taking out the old. We’re going to look at Easy bathrooms in Birmingham for our en-suite and fam bathroom set up. Love that sink top. At least you put it in the garage…… always makes me smile 🥴 for some reason seeing an old toilet sitting outside a Reno for months on end. Good to see the brickies back on site. ❤️👍 Could you get a grant for the insulation? Always worth a look on the local authority grant. You guys wouldn’t qualify under any other scheme I could think of. Or even try Great British Insulation scheme (GBIS). Just a thought.

[@NickyandHarri]

Awesome that you’re going to Easy Bathrooms to have a look around, they’ve got a fantastic range of stuff- made it hard to choose! Nicky the Brickie is excited to be back on site 🧱 We’re glad you like the bathroom set up and enjoyed the video- we can’t wait to take you along with us for the rest of the series!! ❤️👋🏻

[@abnwtfwc07]

Yes, I'm doing a renovation on a similar type of house too, all on my own. First time ever doing anything like this. Feel like crying most days.😂

[@NickyandHarri]

It’s a death wish 😆

[@abnwtfwc07]

@@NickyandHarri 😂yes. And my job seems to have gone insane at just the right time. You two are going to be my go to on Sunday night to perk me up so thanks.

[@matharvey87]

Diyer ex sparky been landscaping my rear garden for the last 4-5 years ha only doing it on weekends its a sloped garden so levelling it to 3 separate levels

[@tracybrown6207]

My morning smile when seeing you have uploaded. Use bleach product in that kitchen to clean what you cannot see - like Weils disease, etc. Shredded paper is rats making nests. Go around and fill where you think the rats have been getting in as they will return, moreso when there is something to eat in there. Use wire wool to plug the holes and expandable foam - rats and mice dont like either of them and it puts them off. Dark grout. Read up on insulation in cavity as it has caused big problems in a lot of houses. Sick house I think the Americans call it - we still haven't caught on to this over here. If you ever fancy doing a mid-week upload, I won't complain ;)

[@NickyandHarri]

Thanks for your comment Tracy! good to know about the wire wool and expandable foam - we will defo give that a go! Yes, a few comments have mentioned about filling the cavity so we’re going to give it a good research before doing anything!☺️

[@tracybrown6207]

@@NickyandHarri They hate the wire wool on their whiskers and there is something in expandable foam they dont like, so wont chew through it (used to work in pest control and this is what they used )

[@jb-78]

The bits of paper in the draw is the mice chewing things up lol, i had the same in my garage a few weeks back, they chewed up a freezer bag, they like foil for some reason .

[@NickyandHarri]

What a horrible thought 😱

[@hejmuesli]

Looking great! Keep up the good work! Do you have any idea how those rodents entered the kitchen? I'd be super worried about that myself.

[@NerysAstbury]

Think really carefully about getting your cavity walls filled with insulation. I’m renovating a 1930s house- and have the same issue- had contractors quote no problem- but then had a damp consultant to advise and said unless the cavities are 100% clear of rubble, it can cause damp. So I’ve opted for insulating from the inside instead!

[@NickyandHarri]

Will do- thanks for mentioning as I think we have a lot of researching to do!

[@Skyblue-js4th]

I thought the air in the cavity was the insulating layer? Who says you need more insulation than that? The foam producers obviously, but do you really? And what would an internal insulation be made of.. 🤔 Air is definitely the most environmentally friendly option!

[@stephanieonlife3657]

Scrapple with King syrup and eggs.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ I renovated a 9 room house last year all by myself.

[@NickyandHarri]

Wow Stephanie 9 rooms by yourself is crazy 😦

[@stephanieonlife3657]

@@NickyandHarri Thanks. Hugs from Wiconisco township Dauphin County Pennsylvania in the Appalachian Mountains.

[@prospect2664]

Huh, i have quite similar looking tiles in the bathroom, except, what you put on the floor i have on the walls and the other grey-ish tile i have on the floor (slightly darker) And i would suggest grey grout, since black stands out too much and eventually white will be dirtier than grey or it wont look as good atleast

[@NickyandHarri]

Think we agree with you on the grey grout option, defo makes sense!

[@tomroguk]

Grey grout. Please do some partnerships with some safety equipment companies. Steel cap boots and eye protection would be a great start 😊

[@NickyandHarri]

Sounds like a good idea 😂

[@andrewclarke8230]

What was the metalwork that Nicki called wall tile (ties?) that went inside the old window before bricking, intrigued to know what its for.

[@kernowsparks]

Buy a cement mixer that was painful seeing you mix in a bucket, that way you can gauge the amounts correctly, or a mixing tray cheap from screwfix

[@paulineclare5065]

Ventilation? Defo rat mice if your cupboards have gaps they will come back once food is put in we had them get in from the garage Now we have moved we had kitchen cupboards completely enclosed somthing to think over x

[@NickyandHarri]

What a horrible thought regarding the mice! We’ll be installing a bathroom grade extractor fan to make sure there’s adequate ventilation!! 😅

[@pk............]

As others commented, light grout always gets dirty... bane of my life in the kitchen and bathroom. I will never use white grout for anything now. Just from my experience.

[@NickyandHarri]

Think we have to agree!!

[@chriswelsh4397]

Yeah 🙌 you’ve got this guys 💪🤩

[@NickyandHarri]

Thanks Chris!! 🤞🏻😅

[@barnie8282]

The shredded paper is the mice making nests hence the extra droppings. Worth throwing a few blocks of poison around to get on top of them. Also bleach everything as they pee everywhere to. Had mice everywhere in my renovation to, even had poo on shelves halfway up a wall how they got up I dont knos 😂

[@NickyandHarri]

Oooo, interesting- and kind of gross 🤢 We’ll make sure to double bleach everything as we don’t really fancy mice pee on our food 😂

[@joannaiwanica8396]

You are so lucky. You had only one layer of tiles in the bathroom 😂 and to be fair, you don't need a window in the bathroom in Poland lots of bathrooms don't have a windows and because of that you have extra space for everything what you want 😊

[@NickyandHarri]

Very true 😅

[@adrianzaharia8885]

In Romania, mountain area, you can buy a house similar to yours for about 5-60K euro with at least 1k sqm land.

[@charyllwenger1376]

Well done guys🤩🤩

[@NickyandHarri]

Thank you!!

[@adriandeb2710]

Great video, I would use light grey grout,, think the bits of paper may be what the mouse has chewed up, keep up the great work,,, ps, i eat eggs for the same reason i it stops me keep eating biscuits as they fill you up….

[@NickyandHarri]

eggs really are the best🥚🍳

[@ChristosLouridas]

Ok I'm not mising a vlog now. Last one poped into my recomended. Hi from Greece soon to be in Ireland.

[@NickyandHarri]

Hope you’re having fun in Greece!

[@ChristosLouridas]

@@NickyandHarriI am it’s where I’m from. Moving to Dublin soon. Enjoying the videos keep up the awesome work.

[@mihaillupu4967]

You mentioned cavity insulation, is it a good idea?because I am a bit worried about doing mine.Thanks ❤

[@jackseals3337]

Not long til we get our keys for our first home as a renovation! We’re torn between which room to start on, kitchen or bathroom? Any advice 😊 ps we are enjoying watching your progress it’s getting us excited for ours!

[@georginajane651]

We've just got an offer excepted on our first home and very much a fixer upper! Advise on living in the house as you do it up, do we start at the top and work down? We will be moving the downstairs family bathroom upstairs to make room for a longer galley kitchen downstairs. Is it best to start with that from upstairs to downstairs? Also as winter is approaching fast any advice on winder renos?? many thanks! Love your channel G & J

[@Rzarecteh]

If it were me I wouldn’t look at it as upstairs & downstairs, prioritise rooms you are going to use first & leave the rooms you don’t use much until last. Like Nicky & Harri here doing a bathroom first as they know that will be used every day.

[@Christopher_T_Paul]

The paper is almost certainly rodent nesting. Those externally beaded windows need to be declared on your home insurance and if you don't plan on changing them, you can always beef us security by removing the glass and reinstalling with security tape. One last point is to remember to tell the guys doing cavity wall insulation that that bricked up area has a sealed cavity, they will have to drill a hole in that area and fill it up.

[@NickyandHarri]

Thank you - very good to know!

[@Dangonyon]

I’m currently having by an easy bathrooms bathroom fitted! 🙋🏻‍♂️

[@NickyandHarri]

They do have an amazing range! 👍🏻

[@headleshydra]

Guys invest in an SDS drill - watching Nikki use that hammer drill to drill those wallplugs was painful(as i've been there hundreds of times and know what she's going through). An SDS drill would drill each hole in less than a second and take 1% the amount of effort to do so.

[@impamiizgraa]

I believe the little bits of paper ripped up are mouse 'nests', the mice create those little piles to lay down and have babies in. No joke. EDIT: I see others have advised the same. I have similar in my prospective house - doesn't hurt to get an exterminator in (and a large cat). Also, another vote for grey grout!

[@NickyandHarri]

It’s pretty disgusting to think about them all nesting in there. Time to get the big boys in 🐀😖

[@paulestherby9351]

That looks like mouse droppings to me and the little bits of paper are probably where the little fella has been chewing it up to make a nest. I would pull all the drawers out and take the kick boards off the base units and check underneath just to make sure he's not there, otherwise you will only be cleaning up after him again. Good luck guys.

[@RoaminRob]

You make things look easy these days lol have you found a decent takeaway local yet? 😜

[@RichiRothschild]

You should have cut the bath in half with a grinder.. its even easier to carry out in two halfs.. an saves u chopping your wall out

[@rosehughes599]

You need a wheelbarrow for those heavy breeze blocks!

[@NickyandHarri]

We definitely do, but the stairs to the front door make it almost pointless 🥲

[@therightbusy1193]

We managed to get full cavity insulation on our house for free (British Gas I think). Energy companies need to meet eco targets and often offer free or subsidised insulation. Might still exist???!

[@NickyandHarri]

Ooo interesting- we’ll be enquiring about this and see where we get too!

[@robertburgess3767]

Man crush on harry man, li ing this channel ❤

[@NickyandHarri]

You’re too kind, I’m even blushing a little bit 🤗

[@robertburgess3767]

@@NickyandHarri ❤️

[@rosehughes599]

Posh mortar made with bottled water!

[@NickyandHarri]

Hahaha 😂

[@benjones1180]

Work as an engineer but we struggle with rats at our work defo been rats in kitchen , good idea would be to remove and chuck the kick boards then they don’t have anywhere to hide if still lingering about somewhere

[@NickyandHarri]

Cheers Ben, good idea RE kick boards- we’ll have them off tmr! 👍🏻

[@DrExpresso]

Are you planning to replace the one pipe system to a 2 pipe system? I also have the same issue and the central heating system takes ages to heat up but worried it is costly to do. Is it a DIY job because I just got my boiler replaced

[@NickyandHarri]

We are indeed replacing it all!

[@ge2719]

i thought they stopped pumping insulation into cavities because you need an air gap between the outer and inner brick layers to prevent moisture from passing from the outside wall to inside...? Only way to properly insulate a wall with a tiny cavity is an exterior insulation layer and then clad or render over that or insulate the inside, which then loses a lot of the room space.

[@NickyandHarri]

Thank you for the info!

[@ge2719]

@@NickyandHarri no problem. just had a quick google, since i couldn't remember exactly what it was. seems some houses can have it, but a lot aren't suitable for it, and have been miss-sold it in the past. theres a bbc article about it with some details. "Residents' fight against cavity wall insulation issues" i just remember it because the school i used to work at a ton of houses nearby had all had new render and cavity insulation put up by the same company. the render was done wrong, so it was holding moisture in, the insulation was bridging the moisture all the way through the walls. so for months all these houses had to have the render torn off and the insulation sucked out. It was a right mess.

[@ourenglipinofamilylife510]

my plumber just cut the bath into pieces with his reciprocating saw

[@NickyandHarri]

Sounds a hella lot easier 👍🏻🥲

[@djsioux2265]

I would go with grey grout 😊

[@liveitloveitlife]

Not sure I would get cavity wall, that can promote damp.

[@headleshydra]

I do find it kind of bonkers that you've removed the window in a bathroom, all that work and you're now going to have to install an extractor fan to do the job the window was doing. You could've just put the shower as you walk in on the left. I assume it's because the extension will be the other side of that window long term?(may have missed this part)

[@pamelapattison7921]

U 2 are amazing wow

[@NickyandHarri]

😅😅

[@rosehughes599]

Is Bono doing their renovation? 😂

[@rosehughes599]

Home insurance should have been done the day you completed! (I'm in mum mode...)

[@NickyandHarri]

Mums already told me off for this 😂

[@rosehughes599]

@@NickyandHarri 🤣🤣🤣