Laying a Sub Floor (with a SURPRISE Ending) - Restoring a Stone Building

[@inesmo1304]

Those kitten couldn't be in better hands. ❤❤❤

[@FOXYCECILIA]

OMG...These kittens are so lucky, they are going to be so happy living freely and surrounded by nature, so happy they find new parents. You guys are the best.

[@Bobrogers99]

When we renovated our 200-year-old house, my father often said, "It's an old house; it's not supposed to be level," and "That's what gives the the place character." If everything was level and plumb and square the house would look too new. And if frustrations cause you to lose your marbles, you'll know which end of the room to find them. ;-)

[@ninemoonplanet]

Or spilled milk will show where the drain goes. 🤣

[@luananavarro4]

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[@bettybryson9637]

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[@sandradavis7132]

Congratulations on your 4 not-your-kittens! Good of you to take those little ones in. I also admire hugely the degree to which you're willing to change your initial plans and implement those changes as you go along, where needed or when some new bit of information prompts a rethink, regardless of whatever hard work is involved, all while keeping your senses of humor/humour and positive attitudes.

[@seamusfahey6165]

Kitten Lady has a massive offering of good informational videos on KZbin and she is an expert. Wonderful resource. Excited for you!

[@catlvr1478]

THANK YOU for taking care of the kittens!

[@carolbulmer8253]

Hi, Kylie and Guy. What a lovely surprise! The kittens are adorable😻 Great work on the floor… I like your plan of removing that wall to make that area larger. I also like the idea of putting in the stairs and making it an opening to the upper beams. I look forward to seeing your next video❤️👏👏👏👏👏

[@carolvanrooyen4929]

Oh wow! Four baby kitties! 😂 You are going to have so much joy when they start playing and running around. Enjoy them. Good distraction from all the hard work. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@normantorok5919]

The way you tell it...sounds like the kittens were the universe establishing balance...."you're working to hard...I know just the thing...kittens"...love it. Great projects in this one too, so excited for the upcoming one too.

[@TexasHomesteaders]

My cat heard your kittens and came running. lol. Thank you for caring for them. So sweet.

[@Winnie-hq5hs]

Kitten Lady is the go to channel for advice about taking care of kittens❤

[@waynefink1641]

We look forward to your videos each week. Love that you both have taken on a box of kittens. It all adds to your story.❤

[@maganalia]

Your new furbabies are gorgeous. Thank you for rescuing them. I love watching your progress.

[@21Diddley]

First time commenter, long time watcher. Good on you for taking on the kittens, and may you all have a long and happy life whether together or they're rehomed. Have fun with them while they're young - it doesn't last long but it is magical being reminded how wonderous young life is. I really admire your capacity for hard work.

[@meganthompson6727]

You sure are living the dream! Portugal, growing food and saving abandoned kittens! ❤

[@aidenjohns8248]

Just remember when the house was built they probably didn't have levels, wonky walls wonky doors and windows, it's called character! good on you guys taking on such a huge project, and it is coming together and looking good. respect

[@paulan5989]

Good call on open concept entry…and the kittens are adorable!

[@Aotruba]

Kitties are gorgeous! Thank you for your kindness ❤🙏💗🙏

[@jillberry2802]

My ex spca cat came running to check out your very noisy kittens and spent quite a few minutes trying to find them. None of my cats have had easy lives prior to becoming members of my family but all brought joy to us, enjoy the kittens.

[@footplate0]

Good luck with the kittens, they can and will be a hand full. We had to recue 4 tom kittens this year due to mums abandoning them. They also had a cardboard box for a while until they decided that they wanted out. It was a thick sturdy box (the type that eggs are packed in). They first tried to climb out, but that proved too hard so they chewed and clawed a hole which allowed them to escape. They are still indoors but we cannot leave any type of box laying around as the 4 of them shred boxes for dinner. Can't wait till they are 6 months old, down the vets, get the snip and release. I have a bet with my wife and I think that they will be house cats forever. Please feel free if you want any more cat's/kittens as I have 12 indoor cats and around 30 outdoor ones. A great job on the floor, if a jobs worth doing its worth doing it well. I love the idea of reinstating the staircase, I can't remember if you were going to introduce a ground floor to upstairs internal staircase as I think that it could be useful. As an afterthought if your little ones get under the weather, I highly recommend Hills prescription diet A/D, it comes in a small tin that you should be able to get from your vets, it has saved many a cat here. Thanks for posting

[@sadjaxx]

I love the idea of the large entrance room to the house! What a welcoming space. The light there is so lovely too. (like the kitties!)

[@lorimontcalm9086]

I didn't notice any level of distraction myself, only dedication to problem solving and purrfection!! Noisy but adorable kittens! ❤ Hugs from 🇨🇦

[@harveythepooka]

You guys had an exciting week. I'm glad you at least have some kitten cuddles at the end of it.

[@alicekenworthy9603]

Morning Guy and Kylie … such a pleasure watching your videos as you tackle each challenge with a plan A that can be modified to plan B … 😊 I think your idea to open the space and vaulted ceilings is going to have the WOW effect ! Having the kittens is a joy although the sleep deprivation is a reality but hopefully not too long !! Durban 🇿🇦

[@ricklyle9792]

The best sort of distraction! Looking forward to seeing them help out in future videos :)

[@celiapereira5223]

The kittens are adorable 🥰 and I know that the both of you will be great care takers.

[@konnie7029]

Love the kittens 🥰 super impressed that you decided to adopt them all!

[@annhydeArtist]

OMG! the kittens are Adorable ❤

[@vickiel1284]

Now that you've moved to working upstairs, can you build a chute than can reach from the upstairs window to the bed of the truck? That should save carrying 10,000+ buckets of material down the stairs. Good luck with the upstairs repairs..

[@milema8155]

Absolutely, I was thinking the same

[@robertwilkes2105]

Perhaps he's just trying to work off all that lovely Portuguese food, not to mention the wine.

[@thomasschumacher5362]

​@Robert Wilkes he is English and she is Australian there won't be a lot of Portuguese food being cooked

[@leaneko]

the kittens are so cute! what a great distraction!

[@marymendiola5421]

Bless your heart for taking the kittens. ❤

[@carold.m.3001]

Ohhh how cute!!! I love the plan for the room! Today was fun!!!

[@monalingan9523]

Great restoration work today guys, and of course the kittens are darling.

[@joannebrazeau6533]

It’s so nice that it is kittens that cause the distraction, they are adorable. Blessings to you both for taking them in❤️🎶🤗🎶🇨🇦

[@rosbeaton637]

Good on you for taking on the kittens. Cute but a handful for the moment. The idea of a large vaulted entrance sounds great, it will look very good. Am looking forward to watching the progress

[@gaynor3976]

Loved the video and you made total sense of the job in hand even though you are sleep deprived lol. The plans for the large room with views of the roof beam sounds really good. Aww the little kitties are soooo cute lol. Thanks for sharing and have a good week ahead xx

[@francescapapa2317]

You guys are doing a great job, I look forward to seeing how it goes on. If you need information for the growth of the kittens, write me privately, I have been a nurse for orphans kittens in Italy for many years. Know that they are 5 full weeks old as their ears are completely up and they don't have to drink milk anymore, it's just bad for them at this age (it's not mom's milk), they just need a good quality complete wet food 😉

[@walkinginwatercolourswithmicah]

awwwwwww...the kittens are so sweet! Rest up when you can (ha!). The new plan for this project sounds really interesting....cannot wait to see how it progresses.

[@susanallen1684]

Wow , that is some new family that you have acquired . Hats off to both of you for taking them in .🙂

[@stella971]

Wow That new plan is fabulous making a bigger room with the vaulted ceilings is going to look much better , congratulations your home is going to be amazing . And your kittens are beautiful .🥰 God blessings .

[@sgrvtl7183]

Adorable kittens, Congratulations for your love & care of them.....💛💗🤎💙

[@patriciamilnes4793]

No apologies necessary....loved the video, the ending was especially great...think you are ready for a distraction... and they are beautiful....look forward to seeing new plans evolve....and kittens grow!

[@florentinalily]

just a tip: if you soak the ends of the joists in old engine oil (free from a garage) you will future proof them against rot.

[@asc3184]

Thank u for sharing with us. U make a very good team . Both of u have patience and endurance. Respect! God bless u both for adopting the kittens.

[@joandovaston6573]

What you two are doing is fine , nothing will be level in a old dwelling. Please keep up this excellent work most entertaining.I enjoy your wit ,keep on smiling 😅😅😅 …………Cheers from Australia ……..

[@karipreston1204]

Bless you for undertaking the care and feeding of the littles ❤❤

[@lauriebauer6909]

Love the revised plan. And even better - kittens!!

[@zuzanamocinec8495]

Well done guys you're working very hard + kittens 🐈 👏 amazing job

[@Neilhuny]

Blimey! The 2nd surprise was very much a surprise!

[@veronicarunge2241]

Wow - a change of background sounds! You are too kind taking 4 kittens on - thank you for sharing from Australia.

[@rosanadancel7225]

Congrats to happy mama and papa😊

[@barbraw-backtoeden7419]

Thank you for taking care of those precious babies ❤️

[@TaraFinlay]

Awwwww kittens! ❤❤❤ Also I am glad you are knocking the wall down.

[@KnutBluetooth]

The inspection team is here !

[@Winnie-hq5hs]

I always look forward to your next video, but now I just can't wait to see more of the kittens. I hope you keep all of them and let us follow them as well as your fantastic make, do and grow (kittens?) projects❤❤❤

[@jackieduncan4660]

Kittens love them.❤👍👏🐈🐈🐈🐈

[@sashacat53]

What I like about you two is that you go in the deep end and are brave. I just want to do so much when I see your videos.

[@petrekovairena1891]

Kotátka jsou úplně nádherná a vy jste moc hodní lidé ,že jste se jich ujali.Držím vám palce a zdravím z ČR

[@tracyjefferies4382]

Those kittens are so cute, reminds me of my late shadow when i got him. Keep up the good work

[@lindacarruthers3423]

What good souls you are ,as well as being people of taste and discernment as proven by your new roles as kitten parents . It is my belief that a house without cats is not a home . I hope you survive your sleepless busy lives raising your quads.❤❤

[@sueg2658]

Congrats on the kittens ♥️

[@kimjenkins131]

Bless you for taking those little darlings in xx

[@sue7190]

How could you say no to such adorable fur babies. Completely understand why you were so distracted by them, I would be too. They are going to make the cuddliest, friendly cats from being handled from so young.❤

[@susankay497]

Awwwww, what a lovely surprise at the end. Congratulations - they really are so precious 😻

[@Nena84734]

Hey, we see you two and we’re gettin real mad down here! Oh well, you’ve been chosen wether you like it or not, and they will be well and healthy with plenty of entertainment, so adorable. I absolutely love your new plans for the space. Having seen the loft space above, I must say it was spectacular, such an added bonus and what a feature! Very nice, well thought out plan of attack you two, thanks so much for the entertainment!

[@hemlock40]

I recently put a new osb mezzanine in for storage in our tall stone barn. The joists were bowed and twisted. I gave up trying to figure out how to shim it before laying down the osb. Finally I just set the panels, measured the gaps, and then measured, made/fitted the shims. That was indeed easier, at least for my project. I don't envy the kittens but glad you're saving them. There isn't enough rescues in Portugal and many animals in need.

[@veraoliveira5059]

What a lovely surprise... Are you going to keep them all? You surely know they come with a lot of expenses, work, concerns, visits to the vet. But also with lots of love, laughter and companionship. Who am I to say anything? I ended having three cats and I' m a dog person and not a cat lady!

[@loribillings3810]

Congratulations on your new quad kittens 😸 they are little cuties.

[@susankay497]

Is it wrong for me to derive such pleasure watching you work so diligently? I truly appreciate all your hard work ❣

[@vickihoneycutt456]

You two are the best as a team,lucky kittens to have the two of you to take care of them!looking forward to seeing next video and growth of kittens.

[@lynnelewis9605]

Hi guy's your doing amazing work on the floor and u work so hard on your house u need to stop sometimes to enjoy life to take your minds off what u have done so kitten's r the right medicine they r gorgeous. X

[@stevenkeller3047]

You two just can't get enough can you? Lucky kittens.

[@karenaleccia9137]

Girl, you spend a lot of time on those knees, praying for restoration and rejuvenation! You guys are doing a super fantastic job, it's so beautiful. I'm learning a lot from you, mainly my limitations, lol. Love the chicken coop 🎉 thank you for sharing 🌻

[@inabates8919]

Awwww gorgeous ❣️❣️ Good luck with the furballs.

[@msuestiegemeier7618]

Enjoy those new babies!

[@lynh8378]

Awwwwwwww. Congrats on being new furbaby parents! Oh, nice work on the floor as well! Good video.

[@OurFrenchHouseRenovation]

I had a nightmare time laying my wooden floor, to much movement to use the laser, it bounced around all over the place.. these old properties are so much fun to renovate,,, lol think the wall coming down is a great idea, more light, space etc.. thanks for sharing

[@sheilakerr-jones4345]

Thank you for caring!

[@mikefeulner6703]

I recommend the next time you need to level up a floor, you can sister new joist onto the old ones. This is a standard method my company uses when we renovate historic homes. You should use the Simpson ledger lock screws when attaching the new joist.

[@doracaetano4603]

Lovliest kittens. Forget the other projects. More of the kittens, please 😊🎉

[@jackpatteeuw9244]

Some of those sub-floor boards don't look to bad. Worth saving for outdoor projects!

[@ankiking]

Make sure you get the kittens all spayed/neutered when they are old enough. So cute!

[@MAKEDOGROW]

That’s top of the list!

[@jiucki]

Owwww, loved the kittens ❤❤❤

[@pikijakob1]

Dear Lord they are beautiful those kittens

[@ankiking]

Sister beams are often the way to go with crooked beams. New level beams that get attached next to the old. They would be just above the old beams and the floor gets attached to the sister beams rather than the old. The issue is that they will be visible below and I don’t know if you are planning on any insulation going in the ceiling to hide them.

[@LCamp-cr7fs]

I heartily agree with that. You can train them too, believe it or not. With adult rescues you inherit all previous mishandling.

[@poodlegirl55]

@@LCamp-cr7fs You can train beams? Lol

[@bridgey968]

@@poodlegirl55 haha that’s news to me

[@marcob1729]

the OSB will be visible as well, which is much more unattractive. I assume they're sealing up that ceiling/floor interface

[@MAKEDOGROW]

We considered this approach, and other than a lot more timber, it means the weight of the floor goes on the sistered timbers which transfers to the fixings. The current beams are chestnut which is a wonderfully hard timber amply able to take the weight across the span and we’d lose that benefit if we sistered (almost would be better to just put new joists in supported on the stone walls)

[@mompuff]

Awwww🤗 I just love ❤️ you guys!!! So happy you accept your 4 presents!! 🦋🦋🦋

[@leighway1122]

Wonderful video. You two are amazing people, in so many ways. I love watching all your content. And the kittens are precious.

[@mezanian]

Already the words out about the new cat rescue people down the road😅 ❤

[@jennybuzek2091]

You guys certainly work very hard. I was so pleased to see your progress and loved the surprise ending.... I love cats and am surprised that you adopted 4 new babies all at once. Good for you!!!🐱

[@isabelinhagomes9076]

Sweet kittens they 're so cute and lovely. I have loved them all but there's a yellow one which is a very beautiful kitten. ❤❤❤

[@suzannecuerrier279]

The kitties are adorable. Have fun with them.

[@carolleenkelmann4751]

This change of plans is really exciting. "I love little kitty, her coat is so warm. And if I don't hurt her she'll dome no harm." 😊😽

[@gavin6538]

Got to see you have something to move onto that’s different to the floor downstairs. Its slope will be part of its character but I understand why getting things level will improve comfort when living in a property compared to just a holiday home. Pu expanding glue will really help here. It will help to even things out and stop creaking floors in the future.

[@muffyjohnson7458]

Love the grand entrance idea and congrats on the fur babies x

[@ChristineKelly1000]

Aw congratulations on the new babies. Kylie you are a BIG softie, but I don’t blame you. They are so cute❤😊

[@terrylink6174]

Well done your both doing a great job 😊

[@user-wu8lk1cb2k]

Your videos are amazing! Very informative, well edited and narrated. Highly enjoy watching you guys work so astutely and in synch with each other.

[@sarahnd]

I have the same table saw! Love it and don't know how I survived without one for so long.

[@sgrvtl7183]

NICE idea to take wall out for a large entrance......I don't think you will regret the spaciousness!

[@j.n.sloane]

Sounds brilliant! That will be a dramatic and impressive effect to the home. Bravo!