How Much Did My Tiny House Cost?

[@Patchy]

If you’re reading this and NOT subscribed, please take a second to scroll back up and hit that big juicy subscribe button. I’d really love to hit one billion subscribers, buy another abandoned tiny house, and then retire with 37 cats. 🤠

[@LqcasAlt]

no replies?

[@Folker46590]

I really like the idea of buying an old house and renovating it, keeping the overall historic look. So many houses now are cookie-cutter houses with no charm to them, so good on you for preserving history.

[@TheConorsmithusa]

U need to get to a million subs first, and u have 200k plus subs so far 😂

[@sapphire7424]

Start accumulating cats now as that's the easy bit 😻 and the most fun

[@jimbob3030]

That's a neat little tiny house, and it's fortunate you saved it. Just big enough for 37 cats if you buy the house next door for yourself.

[@YouTube]

you've done an incredible job 😍🏡

[@Patchy]

thanks youtube

[@Tim_TM42]

I have never seen KZbin commenting on a "normal" video before

[@SamKenDa1]

@@Tim_TM42 same

[@geographynate]

hi youtube

[@e4e564]

Hi KZbin

[@user-wb3pe3ee2e]

You saved an old building which is fantastic. I’m not going to lie- to have some of the old brick or the fireplace would have been amazing. However, in the long run, the fact that this building from the 1700’s was saved from crumbling down is amazing. It’s your home and it’s perfect!

[@BladePocok]

157k is a bit much for just saving it.

[@itsjustSev]

@@BladePocok I kind of agree, but the fact that if he wanted to sell it right now he could make all but 2k back, I would say that is acceptable imo.

[@TexboyGamer]

@@itsjustSev the fact that he paid £55,000 for that is ridiculous. Housing prices there are outrageous

[@AzzDesignHD]

@@TexboyGamer wouldn't have spent more than. 30k on that little piece of land and crumbing building. The fact foundation had to be redone. The previous owner got a great deal from you.

[@TonyWhitley]

Yeah, who would want to drive a vehicle from the 1700's? A pony and trap is very cute but I wouldn't want to drive one round the M25!

[@Nightowl-72]

I think the people complaining about you covering the stone walls and blocking up the fireplaces should live in it like that for a month in the middle of a Scottish winter before they pass judgment… 🥶 I think you have done an amazing job of making this little place a beautiful home. Well done! 💜

[@sonicmistress]

Really, so no one in Scotland has a fireplace because it's cold, LOL....and it's way overpriced for what it is, cute but expensive cute.

[@annettewalter2273]

Absolutely agree. You would freeze to death during the winter.

[@ericafors6039]

@@sonicmistress Traditional fireplaces are very inefficient. Modern wood/gas stoves are less so, especially when they are centrally located in the room. Coal stoves are just ok too dirty…. Staying warm in Scotland is a national pastime. It’s better to have a sound and structurally stable modernized building than to sacrifice all that to preserve a tiny, inefficient and drafty fireplace.

[@CaptCanuck4444]

@@sonicmistress clueless comment.

[@diannebayley4644]

@@sonicmistress You sound fun. Want to come to my party? (Pity party.)

[@SophiaChristian-so2of]

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[@cythiahan8455]

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[@thisishollieween]

Just a really cracking job George, I don't understand why the councils don't help people renovate abandoned or dilapidated buildings in Scotland, there's some really great potential all over the place.

[@Patchy]

Thanks Hollie! And I totally agree. The hidden fees that came from the council would put a lot of people off doing something like this which is a shame.

[@dw309]

Perhaps vote them out?

[@TheAnglan]

@@dw309 It's such a niche issue that nobody is getting voted out over it.

[@petersegeren3766]

It is a crying shame that the councils do not help more than they do. I know that there are some councils that have Empty Homes Grants. One Young Couple Claire and Cal from WhatHaveWeDunoon have been renovating a depilated house in Dunoon. The council has been very supportive of their project but like always they could have done with more support financially, but they are not complaining. Community support is also a bit of a bonus with these projects which they got in bucket loads.

[@theformalmooshroom9147]

@@Patchy Exactly, it would solve at least a little of the housing crisis if those with enough money for a reasonable house like this vs. a monstrous 800k house they can't get a mortgage for where more incentivised to do these kind of things if not with grants than at least with not having to pay hidden bs admin fees.

[@LGdop]

It’s a shame people feel you’ve ruined the character of the building, I thought the complete opposite! I think it was a very sympathetic restoration and you all did an amazing job, it’s beautiful and the details like the blacksmithed railings and cobbles really made it for me :) thanks for sharing your process

[@Davidnumber23]

anyone even suggesting it had some useable character is a fool.

[@rz1974]

it'd be one thing if the building had any architectural details worth highlighting, but it was a complete shell before, and my taste even leans rustic

[@Kazuma093]

I think he not ruin anything, he just awaken the old soul that fell asleep too long with a new shell

[@lorettalouvros207]

I agree! Love what you did here

[@marckoolwijk2913]

If he would not have done it the place would have been inhabitable according to current standards. Anyone who thinks he has ruined it should live in a damp, cold place with a constant draft for a year and be asked the same question again. He saved the building and contributed to the street and town.

[@Clisare]

I know it all added up but £157k for your own house is still a pretty good price for this in today’s market! 🙌

[@Enlamentedeunchallenger]

for that size is quite expensive imo

[@Inconvenientx]

Yeah, for that size and location, that's pretty expensive. When you consider the opportunity cost of his own time, it's even more so. Still, it's good he paid to reuse a place and the job satisfaction and skills he developed on the way will stand to him

[@Inconvenientx]

When you consider tax, real estate agent fees, solicitors fees etc., he'd make quite a loss on this house if he sold it. Several grand. There should be a gov incentive to do what he did, though. There's a significant environmental saving vis a vis knocking it, putting the waste in a landfill, creating new blocks and cement. Buildings are a massive source of carbon emissions.

[@pikkisful]

it's a tiny house with no backyard, so it is pointlessly expensive

[@SuperFIFTHGEAR]

@@Inconvenientx It's been a while since I watched the original video, but I recall him outsourcing a lot of the work? If he'd have done more himself it would've been a great saving. Would've taken longer of course.

[@zerolbcool]

I never really comment on youtube but feel compelled to say the peronality, vibe, ambition, and realness of this young man seems so outstanding. The world needs more people like him.

[@ubeydruff]

Majorly agree.

[@Rumade]

Never feel bad about making a house that wasn't "profitable". You've made an absolutely lovely home, with gorgeous accents made by skilled people. There are thousands of people out there who can make a quick quid on a house by slapping it together with shoddy work and cheap materials. You chose super cool stuff like a custom railing from a blacksmith, smart and elegant fitted storage by a skilled joiner etc. And you've brought life back to a disused historic building. Absolutely smashed it.

[@Davidnumber23]

could of been done a lot cheaper but it is what it is, no waste that's the main thing and a great home.

[@european-one]

Not profitable yet.. Value will only increase. Theres a lot of people moving out of cities in Scotland, especially with the growth of work from home. Its also a small village so its perfectly possible there were no finished houses up for sale

[@thegloriousone8200]

@@european-one im not too familiar with europe as a whole when it comes to real estate, so does it follow the same principles as it does in america? the value of a house increases incrementally as time passes?

[@xpsxps1339]

@@MisterM950 There really are more factors over there (as you stated) - where the place is - some cities probably will never be dated (Paris, London, Rome, BCN, Prague, Berlin, etc.) though, some of their neighborhoods can(!). And vice versa, some of the neglected neighborhoods can be "suddenly" the ones most asked. There are periods when it is great to buy and when it's time to sell, which is changing, though not regularly. (Say, like every 10 years or so.) I sold my beautiful, freshly renovated apartment in a popular locality very cheaply (like your parents - basically at the same time, different country). Now, I would have to pay almost three times for the same one! So yes, we never know.

[@TronciM]

The house will only go up in value anyway

[@JamieBainbridge]

Don't worry about anyone who complains about your house. It's yours and you've got the best of both worlds - vintage rustic outside and modern comfortable inside. You've done a cracking good job 👍

[@WanderDude]

Do people complain? I think it's outstanding 😊👍

[@inactiveuser555]

JESUS CHRIST IS LORD AND HE COMMANDS ALL MEN EVERYWHERE TO REPENT AND BELIEVE IN THE GOSPEL. THE LORD GOD SENT HIS ONLY BEGOTTEN SON TO DIE ON THE CROSS FOR OUR SINS AND BE RAISED TO LIFE FOR OUR JUSTIFICATION. SET YOUR HEART AND YOUR SOUL TO SEEK THE LORD GOD!

[@WanderDude]

@@inactiveuser555 that is kinda off topic here ... 🤔

[@sweetpeach3293]

@@inactiveuser555 I'm a Christian too and I appreciate you spreading the gospel. But sometimes I feel these comments seem like spam when you comment without context. Like maybe say something about the video and then about Jesus? Just a suggestion. God bless you though 😊

[@laur-unstagenameactuallyca1587]

@@inactiveuser555 lmao y'all are self sabotaging by doing this

[@Oisin2]

I think you definitely made the right call with the walls and insulation. Bare stone walls are just so impractical in colder climates. People living 300 years ago would have jumped at the chance to use modern plasterboard and insulation if they could have gotten them!

[@subplantant]

When I was watching the original vid I had exactly the same reaction of "Oh no he's covered up those wonderful walls" but then I just thought about it for another 10 seconds and realised he had absolutely no choice whatsoever other than to build another wall around the outside of the building. We must encourage people to add another 10 seconds of thinking onto all their thoughts.

[@MrBrad12435]

What I like about your house most is that so many people: you, your mom, your dad, and all the tradesmen can look at that old restored building each day knowing they each had a part in its' restoration. That's a really special thing.

[@BelloBudo007]

Dead right & they will too. My Dad in Australia was a builder and so often when we drove around places, he commented 'You see that house? I built that'. Or perhaps 'I constructed that wall.' As young boy I would look, admire, smile and nod. Then when I grew older and joined the workforce I reflected on what he said and how no one would ever look fondly at my paperwork & files as a result of my clerical job. What he did was tangible and had real substance.

[@aceman0000099]

And pol pot, he had a part in it. What a legendary Asian bloke

[@gigisdiamonds]

@@BelloBudo007 My husband has shown me virtually online the places his family has built from a long time ago. And his village. It’s really interesting to get to hear of the family’s contributions to the village this way.

[@BelloBudo007]

@@gigisdiamonds 100% agree. Powerful stuff.

[@Nordic_Sky]

Don't worry about being a tiny bit underwater on your house. You did a great job and the house will only increase in value. Plus you got what you wanted. So great work and be proud of your accomplishment!

[@RoderickGI]

Actually, pretty well broke even. There was 3,262 pounds in furnishings included in the total cost. So just a tiny bit ahead!

[@DeanStrickson]

What, him worry?

[@ciaranmccormack4434]

House prices rise and fall. Property doesn’t just continue to increase indefinitely. Great build but there is a chance this house could be worth £90,000 in 2/3 years

[@Johnnyjayduweisst]

I dont really think that the house will increase in value in the location that it is

[@Svartsomkato]

Yeah he did a good hiring contractors!! Proud moment.

[@danpaul4975]

Someone buying a house ready to move into, and painting some walls and getting their own couch is one thing. You can always be extremely proud of the fact that literally every inch of this build, bar it's original 4-wall structure, is completely bespoke to you. Can't put a price on that. It defines "Home"!

[@VKat]

The amount of natural lighting and brightness after renovation truly surprised me! I would have never even considered living in that house because it looked like a dark dungeon to me but you modernized it and gave it life. Honestly, great job 👏🏼 👏🏼

[@SeaBreeze2247]

As aesthetically pleasing as it may have been to leave some walls & fireplace exposed, it is your home’s comfort that is most important. Unless they’ve lived in one, people don’t realize how cold an old, uninsulated house is and how many drafts can turn even a small room into an icebox in the winter. Your lovely old house is now a cozy sanctuary. Well done!

[@inactiveuser555]

JESUS CHRIST IS LORD AND HE COMMANDS ALL MEN EVERYWHERE TO REPENT AND BELIEVE IN THE GOSPEL. THE LORD GOD SENT HIS ONLY BEGOTTEN SON TO DIE ON THE CROSS FOR OUR SINS AND BE RAISED TO LIFE FOR OUR JUSTIFICATION. SET YOUR HEART AND YOUR SOUL TO SEEK THE LORD GOD!

[@Mehki227]

@adriana starr Please stop the nonsense.

[@Ronkyort0dox]

MOLD and INSULATION

[@garybrack6334]

You saved a historical building and it turned out great. The exterior has the historical charm, and the interior is modern and energy efficient. Excellent project overall.

[@acd114]

Hi George. I'm seriously impressed that you've taken on a project of this scale. I have some worries, which might spark off a whole other video for you! Most of the techniques that your builder used are pretty standard modern techniques to bring up a building to current building regs in Scotland, where I also live. Many of them also don't work well with traditional buildings, and I think you really need to get a qualified conservation architect to look in more detail at what has been done and advise you on how to mitigate some of the less suitable work that has been done, before the problems start to develop. The main area of concern for me is that you've created a pretty well sealed box inside (moisture barrier, foam insulation, then plasterboard) which is not how traditional buildings work, so you need to make sure that your interior has excellent ventilation (more than just windows and extractor fans) to get rid of the moisture we all generate. More problematically, you need to make sure that the moisture that gets into the exterior walls can get out again without creating cold, wet, deteriorating walls, especially where you can't see them. Cement, concrete, and cement blocks work against this by trapping moisture, and the chimney strengthening works sound like they may have solved one problem but made another. The moisture barrier needs good ventilation behind it, which is hard to get within a wall, easier in a roof. Some things are easier to fix: the expanding foam around your windows will trap moisture and make the frames rot but can be replaced with a suitable material. As you've committed to all these modern methods now, if you haven't already had a conservation conversation (!), someone who really knows their stuff needs to work out where intervention is needed, where to just monitor for now, and where will probably be fine. I am not that person, but feel free to message me for more explanation of the issues I'm talking about.

[@johan13135]

This really needs to be way higher up in the comments. Converting a very old storage building into a habitable one without consulting a conservator or builders who specialize in this kind of building is pretty mad

[@midneis]

I was thinking about that... maybe some space left throughout the insulation and two-three vents for the airflow through the new walls would be enough.

[@fabolvaskarika7940]

@@johan13135 modern materials can solve this kind of problems, which was raised above. It’s not necessarily mad. You should check first the facts before you make such harsh statement! There are breathable materials which doesn’t make dump and mouldy, rotten the old stone, wood. You cannot always see just from a video what materials and how was built in. So be careful with your judgment. Instead of looking smart, you rather can be seen as obnoxious.

[@chuckersthenut2097]

Those snobby libs would charge you 4x the money for the right to talk to them.

[@abicat6158]

You don't know what steps the Builder took or the in depth rational for the decisions made as to materials etc. Trying to teach your grandmother how to suck eggs springs to mind.

[@Iris_Transforms_Healing]

Patchy I find you a very sweet and likeable guy! I hope your channel continues to be successful! I’ve not found such a transparent and kind content creator on this platform, you deserve whatever success you receive on this channel. Thank you!

[@lindsaywilliams8326]

I agree with this. Just a straight forward guy who has done a great job and has made a helpful video sharing lots of useful information.

[@ruzziasht349]

Can you imagine him emptying a nappy? He's concerned about fluff on his sofa and flies in his house plants, if we carry on like this humanity will be finished in a couple of generations. when we're all too scared to go outside.

[@clt2744]

Good grief...what's with people getting mad at you for covering up the brick walls and fireplace?? 🙄This is YOUR house that you paid with YOUR money; please do not bother apologising for anything. You have done an incredible job and deserve a huge pat on the back!👏

[@tmmartinesq.6216]

It is sad that the hearth could not be preserved.

[@pipogardenal]

after all, there's still plenty of bricks outside

[@nataliem9667]

I live in a stone house in PORTUGAL, it's absolutely freezing in the winter, it costs me a fortune to heat and it doesn't even snow here! It can even feel a bit nippy in the summer, I can't imagine living in a stone house in Scotland... The house wouldn't be livable! Completely correct decision to insulate. Lovely house :)

[@Patchy]

Thanks for confirming that and making me feel better about my decision then haha! :)

[@mallorymoonlover1867]

I love Caiscais!

[@odynith9356]

Portugal Caralho!!!

[@dnllmaurer1]

@@Patchy there's no doubt it was the right choice to insulate the walls. A lot's changed since 1700 & you have to be comfortable. It's a charming building & wonderful you were able to salvage the structure to make a lovely home. In the previous video you mentioned raising the roof & that was necessary too. Heat rises so it's practical to have the living space upstairs. I'm looking forward to future videos.

[@olanrewajuihenacho178]

Same here on the Costa del Sol in older houses with their thick uninsulated walls and no central heating. When Winter hits it’s almost impossible to heat all the rooms. End up using only a third of the house and spending a ton on firewood and electric heaters. Excellent job, Patchy👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👍🏿

[@jamesfletcher5906]

That's cool that it came to the same price. It also means an abandoned house got renovated instead of just falling into worse state. So good for the village. Got a youtube channel out of it all as well.

[@Clanricarde]

What an absolutely nice and pleasant guy to watch - people like him make the world a better place!

[@pawshands9706]

I applaud you young man. I am middle aged and disabled since I was a younger man. What you have achieved is my dream unfulfilled. I love Scotland and would love to stay there for a few months. You have a wonderful home. Great taste too.

[@Patchy]

thank you! that's very kind of you to say and I hope you get the chance to visit!

[@pawshands9706]

@@Patchy Thank you.

[@mariav.267]

If you can dream it you can archive it! 🙏🤗

[@plankface]

I hope you get to go!!!

[@pawshands9706]

@@plankface Thank you. I certainly hope I make it to Scotland. Sometimes a new path is what we need.

[@annehalecott]

Your costs are just right, as you included furnishing costs and your furniture will move with you. You weren't doing this as a property developer to make money but to do a quality build while "recycling" a building. You deserve lots of 👏

[@abeautifulcountry9353]

Yes exactly. He included everything - fees, insurance etc in the £157k total. If he bought a house for £155k (as valued by the estate agent) he would still have had to pay fees, insurance, moving in costs, furniture etc on top

[@Liofa73]

@@abeautifulcountry9353 -- Yup, so he could actually remove all of the costs for furniture and probably paint as well... a lot of people buy a house and redecorate it.

[@mr.OldNews]

is 55'000 pounds average for a home in that condition..? seems alittle high. i could understand maybe 35k to 40k... hmm

[@abeautifulcountry9353]

@@mr.OldNews My guess is that it is a fair price, elsewhere in the UK, especially in the south, it would probably be a lot more, maybe double.

[@sexycowman]

@@abeautifulcountry9353 try triple lol. There are houses falling to bits being sold for near on 300k just because of the location here

[@yeahmatewhatever2054]

You are a very impressive young man! You’ve bought a home, preserved some history, and you speak like a gentleman!

[@bleukreuz]

Although leaving the stone wall exposed from the inside and having a fireplace looks nice, I agree that it will be an insulation (both temperature and noise) nightmare. I would also worry if water can seep in and moss started growing, or if random hole appears and create access for insects and other pests.

[@plankface]

Patchy’s Dad doing the cobble is my favorite part. It’s what Dads do 💛💛💛

[@misterbonzoid5623]

Not mine

[@itsmeGeorgina]

Dads usually know quite a great deal about many things 🙂

[@jax422]

Keep in mind that when the realtor does the house value, they don’t include the value of the furnishings because those don’t stay with the house. If you subtract the $19k you spent on furnishings, you came out way ahead.

[@lorettalouvros207]

That is what I’m thinking too!

[@golden.lights.twinkle2329]

I would imagine there is a very limited market for a house that small, but I could be wrong.

[@european-one]

@@golden.lights.twinkle2329 depends on your circumstances. Smaller is more affordable, which appeals to first time buyers. Location is also a big selling point, the area he is in has a lot of beautiful outdoor areas, a small cosy property out in the sticks is appealing for many people. Smaller villages will also have a limited supply of properties, and zoning provably restricts building out from the village, so supply and demand at work. I doubt he'd struggle to sell it tbh.

[@RandomShart]

He only had down about £2.5k for furnishings, the rest of the £19k was windows, door, fitted kitchen etc, so I'd say he broke even. A small one bed property in a rural village in Scotland is never going to command a great sum but he made a great space that meets his needs and he hasn't lost money, so overall I'd say it's a success.

[@nevillec5252]

Exactly.

[@electropocalypse5877]

That house is around 400² feet?? That is remarkable, it looks so much bigger in the video. It's truly amazing what one can do with space. Great work on this beautiful home. 🏠

[@bronaghanne847]

Can’t tell you how interesting it is to hear the backstory behind your renovation! My family have lived in Kinnesswood for nearly 40 years so I must’ve walked past that building more times than I care to imagine. I was so intrigued to go past & see someone had started working there and what an amazing job you’ve done too! As someone who would love to do a similar project one day, I found this really inspiring.

[@MM-uw5tt]

I love the straightforwardness of the video. Usually you'd see people twisting the truth about how much things cost, trying to have people's sympathy and aspirations by lowering the costs and making it seem as if it was "achievable". It's nice to have someone actually admit that yes, those renovations cost money. But they're worth it if you can afford it. Great bit of info. Sent the original to my partner who plans on doing a renovation on an old house as well!

[@v33ta53]

You are an amazing make-over house artist. Though your cost is quite huge, yet it seems to be a blessed building. Best wishes!

[@yeahmatewhatever2054]

Exactly and he’s done everything correctly, no short cut cheap patch jobs

[@CST1992]

I'd say the cost is quite reasonable for what he ended up with; this is the UK after all.

[@michaelingertson337]

I have enjoyed your three videos. Thank you. Your costs seem quite low to someone living in Los Angeles, California. To do something like this here would probably cost much more and small, old (for here) houses

[@michaelingertson337]

may be priced closer to a million dollars. One note: your 'Bespoke Stair Railings' seem overpriced. I had occasion to have some made years ago and paid much less, but perhaps small village prices are higher. Yet Edinburghro appears to be close enough to get a more competitive price. That was then, this is now. You not only did a fantastic job but made many people happy. Congratulations.

[@Craig.]

I really admire your openness and transparency regarding build costs. A great learning experience, and I think you've made a fine job. Unsure if it was a conservation area, but the use of cobbles and sash case windows was a big tick for me. You've really hit the mark by keeping the outside of the house in keeping with the area. Insulating internally was the obvious path and anyone upset by a lack of stone internally, clearly has unrealistic expectations about living in a historic building.

[@Rumade]

Bang on. Stone walls and floors are lovely to look at in June, and torture to walk on barefoot in January!

[@orimotoizumi]

Even historically, people (rich people, that is) put giant wall hangings and tapestries to cover up stone walls as insulation. Poorer folk put up whatever they could to keep out the chill. Without this motivated gentleman reviving this house, it would have become so derelict it would have been demolished. So he rescued a historical building, improved it, and in doing so, brought the character of the building back to life.

[@gnarbeljo8980]

I think it's the case with alot of Americans online interested in tiny houses, without a CLUE about the Scottish climate and an obsession with any feature they find "ancient" which is just about anything considering the US is such a young republic. Don't worry about unrealistic people fast to judge online. Most of them have probably never seen an old European stone house and those who have probably on vacation by the Mediterranean. And even there stone houses get damp and cold as hell in the cold winter months. Famous historic people contracted pneoumonia spending colder months in stone houses with only a fireplace back in the day in Spain. You did a great job and preserved the integrity of the buildings original exterior perfectly.

[@pauliboo2]

…In Scotland! Even a warm day would be freezing cold, and I’m from the NW.

[@elizzy8754]

@@Rumade True. Also, electricity costs would be impossible without insulation. In fact it is "greener" to insulate and spend less on energy.

[@BIDIBIZZ]

I was half expecting the video to be about ten seconds longs: "How much did it cost? None of your business!" You've been extremely kind and helpful for anyone who would be interested in renovating a tiny house. So thank you for that. That's not the case for me, I just find the renovations so, so lovely and your voice very soothing.

[@H81234]

Well people are interested in the cost they might consider doing this too. People are downsizing to a smaller place these days. Tiny houses are becoming so popular.

[@paigeharris3821]

It's really cool hearing about all the different skilled craftspeople who are involved with a renovation project of this scale. A builder, a plumber, an electrician, a joiner, a blacksmith, a cobbler (your dad), a taper, theoretically a painter...typically on home renovation shows there's just "a contractor" who directs people behind the scenes, and we don't get to appreciate all the individual skills.

[@maggienelson4437]

I lived in a cottage in Somerset a long time ago. The walls were exposed stone - it was called Stone Cottage. I can tell you that uninsulated stone walls are the worst. On damp days those walls dripped moisture. My roommates and I were always cleaning up mold and mildew. Charming they were not.

[@Rudyandthedogs2020]

correct weather pointing on the outside and a proper damp proof course/system and the stone would be bone dry inside and will hold heat ...

[@dw3403]

@@Rudyandthedogs2020 No, the cold still radiates through the stone and the warm moist air inside will still condense on those stones inside. Esp after freezing weather.

[@stigkrakpants3052]

@@Rudyandthedogs2020 ''stones will hold heat'' haha nonsense, the cold still conducts through the stone. Stone walls are a huge mass to heat and transfer that heat to the outside. ''Damp proof course'' hahaha no

[@pipogardenal]

my thoughts exactly. maybe comfortable in australia or mexico, but not on wet/cold locations

[@migueldsouza9695]

I'm not often moved to comment, but you're inspirational! What you've done here is terrific, and your parents, the tradesmen involved, and the villagers must be very proud. You've created a fantastic, comfortable, and economic home, which will be a pleasure for anyone to live. It is difficult restoring old properties, and there will be many detractors saying you have not been sympathetic to the building, but not everyone wants to live with earth floors, and wattle and daub walls, with the discomfort and environmental inefficiency that brings. Well done saving a near-derelict property from further decline.

[@ExpansivenessofLight]

No one has the right to say anything negative about your home, it is beautifully done!

[@beckiejbrown]

I've just found this video and it's great! Lovely to meet you Patchy :D.

[@jaycorwin1625]

You took a crumbling old building and gave it a new life. You did a beautiful job kept some character in that village that it might have lost without your help. That part is priceless. On top of that: you have a really beautiful house now.

[@Briselance]

Crumbling? Not at all. Just badly needing a rehab.

[@tairneanaich]

Regarding the insulation- most buildings throughout history (and especially from this period) would actually have that lovely stone covered and plastered! Sure, the stone looks lovely, but you‘d freeze your arse off. So the decision here to cover the walls isn‘t an ahistorical sacrifice to make, and I‘m very glad Patchy‘s done it this way and made the home comfortable and liveable. And it still looks lovely!

[@Rudyandthedogs2020]

also would have needed to reset the wall and whole chimney breast to have kept the fire places .. I would have fitted a backboiler and a dryfuel stove..maybe instead oc the wee boiler he fitted .. it would have been more character and could have still insulated the same the warmth and ambience of a real fire mayebe even pot bellied dtove for cooking...all you need is wood, peat .coal rubbish etc much cheaper energy and in abundance where he stays espscially staying where he does... that house is going to rocket in value bet with dry fuel stove it would add lot$ already. people love that stuff.

[@michellebyrom6551]

@@Rudyandthedogs2020 that would be true of a regular house. This one is very wisely turned upside down. I used to have a solid fuel stoves in two houses to fire the central heating. Yes they're cosy. They're not as efficient as electric or my current gas boiler. That saves me 20 minutes every morning not having to stoke the fire/clear out ashes/refill the coal scuttle outside in all weathers. It also took a couple of hours to warm the whole house in a morning. Now it takes 20 minutes when I'm still in bed. Other aspects are the potential for carbon monoxide poisoning in the same room as the stove, notably when the stove is beyond its first decade. You definitely don't want that in a bedroom. I also had to call out the fire brigade due to a faulty stove leading to a fire in a cleaned chimney. That was a disturbed night that will stay with me. Get a video of a real fire on the TV or laptop. Same cosy vibes, no mess, no risk. Lovely job on the house Patchy. £55k before any work was done. Pfft crazy prices of the commuter belt.

[@Ladythyme]

A misconception about tiny or small houses is that they are less expensive to construct than larger ones. Ironically the most costly parts of any build still need to be created….foundation, walls, bath, kitchen, heating etc….the only difference between tiny/small houses and larger ones usually is the amount of floor space. BTW you did a great job with layout in this one.

[@Inconvenientx]

Yeah, it's a lack of economies of scale, isn't it?

[@evergreen8965]

I think the reversed living space is so cool.

[@krewetkaaaa]

Yes but also costs later are much lower... heating etc

[@suecox2308]

People can be really weird--you don't owe us any apologies! You did a wonderful job after almost impossible beginnings and your home is lovely!

[@brendonmitchell2597]

Patch, you can hold your head up high. You can feel very proud of yourself. You have given yourself a home, and a beautiful home it is. As for the complaints about showing brickwork, and fire place’s, fear not. You took on a task of saving an old building that had stood empty for 50 years. You have turned it into a beautiful home. You have done a fantastic job. Well done you.

[@wilsonrawlin8547]

Brendon Agreed. A beautiful home with style and history.

[@tHoM0r]

Showing brickwork? Losing heat

[@mataskart9894]

The KZbin algorithm gods force fed me your original purcsase video, but for once the recommended video was actually really nice, hope you enjoy your new house! ^^

[@Dadbros420]

Value will definitely go up over time. Such an amazing project, love to see it!

[@Troppa17]

6:50 Don't let them fool you. You did an amazing job with your place. They don't know that you have to make compromises if you want to live in an old house like this. I mean it is cool to look at these walls and that fireplace but not if you pay crazy amounts for heating and freeze the whole year anyway. You made in my eyes the only feasible decision.

[@user-sl309jd90]

Thank you for so much the detailed and honest lists of the expenditure. I was quite relieved when you said the estate agency's estimate was not so far from what you spent haha and I think you were wise to cover up all the stones inside the house because it still looks cool to see a drastic change to modern design from outside to inside, above all, it looks like a real cozy house where people can actually live in

[@jena5884]

Also the estate agents valuation won't include dome of the things that were included in the budget shown. E.g the TV, sofa and bed

[@robertrobert7924]

Greetings from the USA. Lovely job you have done. My Grandfather bought a Summer Victorian wooden home in Maryland which had a fireplace in every room. He kept the mantle pieces intact and sealed the fireplaces with lovely glazed tiles since he was going to convert it into an all year round home for his family of 11 children and wife. He had a coal furnace and steam radiators installed. Like most homes in that neighborhood at that time (1900)his house had zero installation. When my Grandmother died @89 yro, the house was sold to a wonderful couple who made wonderful repairs and painting which included blown insulation into the walls. Long before that time an oil furnace replaced the coal one. I cannot imagine what the heating bill for that 13 room house would be today without insulation. Even with it, it must be very expensive unless they close some of the rooms off during Winter. I thought you might be Irish, but then Scots are an Irish/Pict blend anyway. On my Mother's side, I inherited Celtic DNA: Pollards from Scotland, Caveys from Ireland. I have old sepia photographs of all my handsome Irish ancestors.

[@pturner6301]

Thank you for sharing this. My family originally is from Keith Scotland. Looking forward to seeing more videos from you. As for the "critics" they can find an uninsulated house there and try to keep it warm with a fireplace that is falling apart from old age. Good to know your house is Blessed and you know the history of it. Most of us aren't that lucky.

[@bmmaaate]

It seems quite expensive for the empty shell, considering it was an unwanted abandoned building in a village in the middle of nowhere. But you made great use of the space and I especially liked the low level wardrobe. There's no good reason why we all have to have a massive box the size of a double bed taking up half of the bedroom just to store a few shirts.

[@kniddelliz7512]

I agree. No backyard either. I was thinking max 30k.

[@bookllama8158]

@@kniddelliz7512 You can’t get anything for 30K in the UK nowadays.

[@gregarmstrong2500]

Welcome to the Scottish property market.

[@jamesmetcalfe9554]

@@bookllama8158 you can

[@MichaelH3948]

It's not in the middle of nowhere though, it's half an hour's drive from one of the most expensive cities in Europe. It's an ideal commuter town. The fact that the property is now worth £389 per square foot is quite telling

[@RareEarthSeries]

It looks amazing. You absolutely didn't ruin the feeling of the place, if anything the exact opposite. Not that it is in any way necessary or even perhaps feasible but I wonder if you've thought about carving/installing something into the exposed concrete space between the windows out front - the spot seems right for it

[@inactiveuser555]

JESUS CHRIST IS LORD AND HE COMMANDS ALL MEN EVERYWHERE TO REPENT AND BELIEVE IN THE GOSPEL. THE LORD GOD SENT HIS ONLY BEGOTTEN SON TO DIE ON THE CROSS FOR OUR SINS AND BE RAISED TO LIFE FOR OUR JUSTIFICATION. SET YOUR HEART AND YOUR SOUL TO SEEK THE LORD GOD!

[@18ct]

I think Adriana agrees. Maybe a plaque would look good. 'Patchy lived here'.

[@CoffeeTeaAndPotpourri]

@@inactiveuser555 1 Corinthians 15

[@JoDo777]

@@inactiveuser555 Here we go again with another No Bible Knowledge Christian!

[@misslynbgn]

@@JoDo777 what is wrong with those freaks??? do they really think some weird fanatical post liek that is goign to convert someone???

[@mickferguson7724]

As always, a great piece George. To those so addicted to antiquated brickfaced walls and ancient fireplaces, I would recommend you go to where Patchy lives for the winter. When you get there erect a garden shed and drill a few holes in it and live in it till spring. You can then post a video on surviving hypothermia and living with the effects of frostbite.

[@aloysiadowdall2131]

Thank you for your very detailed response to everyone “s questions!!

[@TomandMimi]

Congrats on getting on to the Trending page. well deserved. keep it up 👍

[@art_means_artificial]

england is always so old and vintage! quite disgusting. future has been left the uk

[@Patchy]

thank you! I've just noticed your ginger/white cat has the same hair as me. give him a nose boop from me please.

[@TomandMimi]

@@Patchy Sure. Thank you very much

[@rainydaylady6596]

I'm surprised people had a problem with the walls. It looked a bit unstable to me and not beautiful brick or stone that you'd want to show off. Love the house and how you planned it. Every space used. Can't wait for the next one. 🤗🖖

[@cecillewolters1995]

Live long and prosper my friend 🖖

[@TheDriftwoodlover]

I knew someone who lived in a building with one exposed brick wall in Chicago and said heating it was an issue, so I completely understand not keeping them. 🤣

[@alladreamwedreamed]

I once lived in a mid-18th century stone house, with painted stone walls inside. It was SO COLD!! You were smart to insulate. Great work, your home is just wonderful 👏

[@samTollefson]

One value you didn't list comparing the place to real estate values is the value of the experience and insights you have gained going through the process of the remodel. That will pay you dividends for years to come through future projects! Bravo lad!

[@ginger_e]

i live in a tiny house in the middle of farmland in central virginia, USA, i really love watching tiny house vids.

[@curtismmichaels]

It looks like you did a first-rate job. When the character of a building is that it's likely to crumble under its own weight in the next few years, it's time for a character change. If a future owner wants stone walls that's their concern. It's a beautiful building now and it will serve for a long time to come. That's my idea of good character in a building.

[@potatorecipe742]

Haha I just ran across your original video, and wondered about the costs as well. Then I checked your channel and you uploaded this just in time!

[@betrayed_kng6213]

Wow we have so much in common 😃

[@tobinprowant8021]

Me too

[@Soheab_]

Same

[@diddlydeuce]

I too!

[@Patchy]

haha! thank you for watching!

[@wordsareteething397]

Keeping a building like that alive is incredible man you’ve done very well and the building gets to stick around instead of getting demo

[@greenbrain8725]

You’re such a nice kid. Your parents must be so proud of you and all the things you are accomplishing. I’m assuming the 400sq. ft. Is on one level, which gives you 800sq. ft. of living space in total.

[@djkid22]

exactly what I was wondering because it looks bigger than 400 sq ft total. I hope he sees the question.

[@PLS.54]

Having a family of contractors, the first thing I knew was you were going to lose the interior stone walls for warmth and comfort. Which is ok, you have still retained the vintage flavor and historic charm of the structure.

[@213SmokeyBadazz]

No need to be around contractors, stones keeps temps, it's just basic knowledge. I'll not respond to your next message cause you took it personnally and this is cringe. You seem older, I'm wiser.

[@matsv201]

The best solution is to sandwich it, but that often need a total rebuild of at least one side

[@PLS.54]

@@213SmokeyBadazz Go home son, wise you’re not.

[@gpsoftsk1]

About £155k for a 37m2 house - there is definitely something wrong with a housing market. You did a very good job with this, probably the maximum which can be done here. But I would personally not go through the pain of doing this.

[@F1reMaker1]

Yea quite expensive for what it is. Would be a totally different story when u can do most of the work by yourself.

[@handznet]

Yeah its crazy. But property prices skyrocketing everywhere. Here they are like 4x up in 10 years. And really it doesn’t match the income rise.

[@watchreport]

I understand the amount of work needed to go into this house to make it modern and livable and think it’s looks great, but about $72,000 USD for an empty stone shack that is 400 sq feet was the problem. Why was the cost of initial purchase so high? Is property in the area he bought it just so coveted and therefore expensive? He essentially bought like an old stone barn and paid $72,000 for stone and dirt.

[@gpsoftsk1]

@@watchreport UK's housing market is just insane now. To pay this amount of money in Scotland for this it's just ridiculous. I paid about £70k for a 3-bed semi-detached house about 7 years ago in the middle of the UK and to be honest I think I paid too much for that as well (it was not worth the money but at least it was livable). But probably now it's almost double (I already sold it so I missed the biggest rise in prices). I don't know why because nothing is there really.

[@john_smith1471]

@watch report, £55k is a competitive price to purchase a solid freehold property in Britain, if you look at an estate agents window in central Edinburgh you will have a shock, George has to live somewhere, he could be paying dead rent money to a landlord or social housing or in a nightmare house-share, he now has a bolthole and investment, nobody else controls him.

[@csimmzy]

I love what you've done with the place! The minimalist vibe inside is nice. I like it more than the open stonework look. And I agree on where you placed the rooms - the place you spend the most time is the place that should get the most light

[@beansrgd]

Hey Patchy! You are so adorable apologizing for shoring up the walls so you can stay alive ! A great relaxing video. For all of us out “here” dreaming of a stone cottage . I restored an old barn into a full residence and completely understand the disappointment of having to let go of original features. I had to sell my home to find out from a neighbor that the new owners pulled out original wooden planks (basically trees) 2 feet by 6 ft which framed the original brick and mortar floor from the blacksmith of 1902. Yes , so crooked and adored but now : level ?!? even - and floored by a ceramic tile from Home Depot….. ouchy. Take care .

[@lbatemon1158]

I'm just amazed this guy seems so young and is already a homeowner to a freaking cool home! Good job, Patchy! Side note: I dated a guy once that had a white patch, also. He loved it, said it made him unique. So cool.

[@beric1704]

My colleague had a patch on the back of his head and we used to call him the Pope - the patch looked like the Pope’s zucchetto’s. I digress - patchy has done a tremendous job with this property.

[@lawsome2068]

@@beric1704 I went to school with this girl who had one on her widows peak her name was salma it made her look so mysterious

[@CST1992]

If we don't condemn tattoos, why do we condemn a patch? It's natural; he likes it. That's all that matters.

[@jama211]

@@CST1992 No one is condemning it!

[@sonicmistress]

And his money came from where? You think a young person can just do this with a shitty job, no chance....Not as cut and dry as you think.

[@Savage1606]

The most surprising part for me was how much the house initially cost. I genuinely did not think it would be that much... We really are fucked when it comes to buying these days. You've done a great job with this though, I imagine that 150k estimate is only going to go up.

[@bubaba8938]

I don't believe that house would have sold for that price any time soon.Although it was a great project and he'll get some money back through KZbin

[@UlfMTG]

Yeah 55k for what's basically just a plot of land in a small village sounds crazy to me. But I have no idea about scottish real estate or whatever

[@dataexpunged6969]

I agree. It is way too expensive for what it was. Should've gone for half the price tbh. It had been abandoned for over 50 years, so there should've been a harder bargain.

[@MusgraveRitual]

@@dataexpunged6969 I was wondering if it was due to building material - these solid stone houses will and have lasted forever and they don't tend to make them like that anymore. Not sure if any of what I am saying is true or not, but that's what I was thinking when I heard the price. In any case, he did it justice; it looks great and I love that he was mindful of the location and cobble stones theme.

[@dataexpunged6969]

@@MusgraveRitual oh that I agree with 100% He did a wonderful job and it was a pleasure watching him work so hard on it from beginning to the end. And yes I do agree that the materials it was built with were sturdy and good quality, but still the size is really small and its been sitting abandoned for years, and had to have so much work done on it to make it liveable, that's why in my opinion, the initial buying cost of it wasn't justified

[@sibionic]

in terms of the table - the design itself is a wise and classic choice, just have plain glass or perspex and absolutely don't go for the pink gradient, which (you are right) doesn't work.

[@joperet1148]

Patchy brought me here!

[@tomanicodin]

Thank you for satiating our thirst for knowing what was behind the door :) People complaining from their couch on tiny minor details of your renovation forgetting: 1. It's your house (and that should be it) You do what you think is best for your interest 2. If you don't buy it and give it a second life, probably would not last much longer in that state 🤷 3. No one is mentioning how you tried to keep the facade as it was originally + adding the cobbler path outside...

[@BladePocok]

all that cost 157k and people say there is no inflation..

[@unogo-gosteabroaringlove1508]

Yes, the Cobbler path your father did for you is very beautiful. Well Done!!!!

[@CC3193]

When I watched this video, Patchy was saying "I'll show you right now" (opening the door) "It's where..." Then it cut to an ad! Talk about keeping me in suspense 😮

[@albamonn1924]

It's so sweet to see your dad working outside on the entrance way of the house. What a nice thing to do and what a beautiful place to walk over every day, knowing that your dad has left something so lovely for you to enjoy!!!

[@nicoleturgeon-courchesne2212]

You did beautifully well. Very impressive and I love the nook under the stairs. I told my husband that it was unfortunate for the stone walls but then again, for insulation, to keep the "look" you would have had to insulate from the exterior and that's no better. Living in Canada, I totally understand your point of view. Good job!

[@Aiko-uo2bt]

i am from Hong Kong so looking at your tiny and pretty house, it really amazes me. It worth at least double of the costs. Tks for sharing your talents.

[@rosebechtle1088]

I didnt even think twice about you covering up the walls, of course it would have been cool but you have to stay warm!! On another note, very excited about the channel update and what projects you have coming for you!

[@FernandoDalMoro]

Needless to say the house is a HUGE success. I think that with any old building you need to make some compromises and making what used to be a factory/workshop environment into a living space is a huge undertaking. Good going and I hope to see many more projects from you or others that you visit.

[@lindas5964]

Love your house!! We bought an old scratch house (1920’s) and did most of the work ourselves over a period of several years but you gotta be willing to live with a lot of dust but it saved us a lot and like you, I got to have it exactly how I wanted it and am very happy about that. It’s now worth over double what we paid 10 years ago so that’s good!

[@carlitoagcaoilijr.8370]

I love the minimalist transformation of your house simple and elegant, its good to see from the outside because you preserved the old stone and the looks still there 👍🏼❤️

[@jennifertharp659]

Your candor is refreshing; I love discussions about true building costs. And how fantastic that the property value is so close to your building costs. Surely your house will only gain value in the future, especially with the beautiful cobbles that your Dad laid in the entryway! Well done!

[@your_local_controversy]

I’m Scottish and I love villages. Sadly I am not old enough to purchase a house but when I do, it’ll be in Scotland and it will be a tiny house. You’ve motivated me to achieve my dream (albeit it will take ages, I’m only 14 haha)

[@kiwibob223]

Start saving now bud. Compound interest 💲 is amazing. When you start saving you will wonder why you didn't start sooner. If its regular the bank you got to for a loan will be much more comfortable saying yes. When you get a raise or better job with more pay put half the difference in the bank each week. Ask your mom and dad if I'm right.

[@juanferreiramoreira268]

if europe stills existing till u got above 18

[@Meli1380]

Ya know, having a dream like that at that age and just putting stuff aside from now, is a very very good planning idea and makes your dream far more realisable!

[@stevesamson]

Best of luck :) Sooner Scotland is free from London the better to have yourself someplace affordable. Im 40 this year always worked and saved yet still cant buy my own place.

[@kirstingooge3918]

Hello George 😄 I LOVE your home! As far as having a garden - you could put a galvanized tub/container in front of the windows to the left of your door - and do seasonal flowers and veggies. Just a thought ☺️ Have a blessed day!

[@christophermc2]

Patchy? Man I used to watch your cod videos all the time, soon as you started speaking I knew I recognised your voice. Glad you’re back at it even if you’re not playing video games anymore

[@favourazah1504]

Your videos have helped me reach over $200,000 in stocks by age 23! Thanks George Dunnett. Keep the videos coming. 👍🏽

[@andrewblack4432]

Congrats ! I started right before covid when the recession hit. I held those stocks and made a killing. I bought dividend stocks and made a lot during covid.

[@grantstanley6039]

I'm convinced that the big investors and analysts are trying to scare us to keep us poor and ignorant to the market.. because its steady doing good after all the jobless and market crash talks

[@whitestone2469]

The one effective technique I use is staying in touch with a financial coach for guidance, it might sound basic or generic, but getting in touch with a financial adviser was how I was able to outperform the market during the pandemic and raise a profit of roughly $400k

[@favourazah1504]

@kim sun When I was 20 but you need a finance Pro to be successful.

[@favourazah1504]

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[@sloht4061]

You're honestly one of the kindest sounding people I've ever listened to. I could hear you break the news of any illness/death and it would be very difficult to actually be sad. You deserve everything you get from these, subs, likes etc, and your house and architectural and interior design are fantastic.

[@kingbeastie]

A lot of people just assume that all us Scots have the same stereotypical gruff Glasgow accent. There's loads of variety in all the different accents in Scotland (same in England too really). George does have a lovely manner about him as well though.

[@maxverschuren6858]

Very soothing indeed. 👍🏼🙂

[@phyllisbrostrom7348]

Your Dad did a wonderful job in the stonework in front of your house. Would find it very interesting and informative if you were to travel around Scotland and visit various small houses.I would enjoy it also being able to see different parts of Scotland as I have always wanted to visit but was never able to. 😊

[@Wustenfuchs109]

158.000 pounds?! For that money you can buy a new 100+ square meters apartment where I live. Or a village villa with several hectares of land around it. Those prices are brutal. And to think that they actually charged 55.000 for the house in its initial state... that is like a one bedroom apartment in the most expensive region of my country (Capital city downtown). It all looks really nice, it's just that the price is, for my understanding, utterly ridiculous. Where I come from, a house like you showed initially, in a village, would not cost you more than 2000 pounds. As a matter of fact, if you were really nice, someone might just give it to you so they don't have to pay various taxes on it. Enjoy your house mate, you really earned and deserved it.

[@dialgos7574]

uhm.. where do you live? xD

[@kylegowan1181]

If that house was in London it would be £500,000 haha

[@gabi8966]

@@dialgos7574 judging by his name i would say that is somewhere in eastern europe.

[@dialgos7574]

@@gabi8966 well.. wouldn't wanna live there so.. that explains the cheap price xD

[@krewetkaaaa]

@@dialgos7574 some places in eastern Europe are really nice to live Similar house even in village in france would be 2-3 times cheaper But I guess not so close to big city like Edinburgh. This change prices a lot

[@jeanetteshawredden5643]

young man, this is YOUR home, to do as you pleased ... i would say you "needed" to cover up old stone & add insulation inside for many reasons, #1 keep cold out in the winter & heat out in the summer - therefore minimizing heating & cooling costs. #2 keep out mold, dampness and musty smell. #3 keep out mice, other critters and bugs of all kinds. #4 enables you to hang pictures & decorations on the walls. 👍 GREAT JOB! Well done.

[@wonderwoman745]

HI George, too bad Im older and married because this definitely would be a great adventure. You have so many awesome things to look forward to especially starting from the most important which is a cozy place to call home. I thoroughly enjoyed watching your renovation of this tiny beautiful home . GREAT JOB!

[@andreg3861]

you can still do it ! it's never too late for an adventure

[@willlw4228]

Ah just go for it :)

[@davidmorris8319]

There's plenty of videos on KZbin of families doing stuff like that. But don't underestimate the commitment

[@wonderwoman745]

@@andreg3861 Being a parent of 3 sons has been my adventure and continues to zap my energy and time

[@wonderwoman745]

@@andreg3861 You are right who knows I mat become Georges neighbor one day?LOL

[@CaGirl93003]

You’re not out anything, you’re ahead - the realtor valued the property - you take your furnishing with you were you to leave - so that shouldn’t be considered in expense/value comps.

[@buckyboyinnorthhills1945]

Hey Patchy - I too used to share that "condition" of a white spot in my hair. Mine was right in the front at my hair line. It's gone now and so is my hair there - that was about 50 years ago. Congratulations on your renovation. That was a very ambitious endeavour! When I lived in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada I renovated a little house that was built in 1958. It needed a lot of help along with new window, roof, furnace, driveway and kitchen - among other things. I didn't do a video of it because that was not a thing back then. It was fun though, I did most of the work indoors myself. We turned a profit of about 90,000 Canadian dollars. Watching your video was really fun and I enjoyed it a lot.

[@LifeOfTom]

Dude I’m so glad you’re back posting content! 👍

[@Patchy]

haha cheers Tom! funny to see people recognizing me from back in the day.

[@randorific333]

I'm sure you're quite proud of everything you've accomplished. Must say, it looks much larger than it is. Truly a lovely home. Thanks for sharing your experience with us.

[@eggnoodle68]

Even though you didn't "preserve the interior stone", you added some outside with the cobbles your father put in, and the front of the home has more. Love the building!

[@tamo9520]

I would LUV to follow you on that journey of staying in tiny homes. Interviewing the owner would be so interesting!

[@jennyd255]

Many years ago I too had the privilege of doing up an old ruin. Mine was down in Cornwall, and was an old stone-built farmhouse, but the process was remarkably similar. I wouldn't worry too much about the critics. The important thing is that you like what you have done, and are making good use of it as a place to live. That is what buildings are ultimately supposed to be about, not some nostalgia filled dream about authenticity, or character. One can respect and honour an old building by giving it back its heart and purpose, and if that involves some degree of updating to make it a bit more practical to live in then that is all good. So yes I think you've done a superb job, and it makes me wish I could have one last opportunity to do something similar. (oh and oddly enough I too was working as a video editor - for the BBC - when I did my project...)

[@ravenreichyt]

I'm actually quite curious about how the other cobblestone house looks inside, like are they fully renovated like yours or close to it's original, 1700s looks~ But tiny house tour and future build? That is very exciting! I bet Living Big In A Tiny House will contact you very soon.

[@X-Seven7]

It’s crazy to have come across this video to only find out that you are mere miles away! Great job!

[@mikaelb7735]

Such a humble man. And so fluent in talking without "ehhh, ahhh..." or bad words. An example for many others. GOOD luck to you and your future projects!

[@janheard3826]

Yes, I agree and not a single “I was like..” which is like a breath of fresh air these days.