problems at my cottage

[@imonearthnow1903]

Hannah is the perfect example of fearless. She's not afraid of trying new things and finds joy in everything. This is why we're on this planet . . . To live, love and learn! Thank you Hannah for reminding us of this.

[@angiehier]

Copy that %100.

[@danielllleX]

❤this 💯

[@piperlynne1]

You may not want to cut your rhubarb when you harvest it. You are supposed to twist it and snap it off at the base so it tells the plant to grow a new stalk. If you cut them the base just sits there and doesn't regrow a stalk. Just a little tip.

[@chucky6367]

Thanks for the tip, l've never grown rhubarb but it makes sense.

[@lovisahansson2121]

The remaining stem might cause rot as well

[@ThundrGurl]

​@@pjotrh you might have a point there. I live in a very humid and rainy area, if stems are cut, the plant will rot here. But if it's dry, you might get away with it.

[@Augustine_smart]

@@pjotrh Hm…😮

[@buildingadream]

Glad I wasnt the only one reacting ^^ I was panicing a little when I saw how she harvested xD

[@warmongerel9743]

Good job on the soldering. Some people never get the hang of it. If you keep a cold, wet rag handy when you're soldering and immediately wipe it around the joint when you're done, it immediately solidifies the solder and you get fewer leaks. As a bonus, your solder ends up shiny silver instead of that burnt look. As a Maintenance guy, it's fun to watch you learn all of these things by yourself.

[@krisdeeee]

Hannah, you should collect some seeds from your lupins in the fall and sell them in your store! Spreading the joy of lupins!

[@lynze00]

I love that you forgive yourself for making mistakes. I struggle a lot with fear of failure and perfectionism and it prevents me from trying new things sometimes. You inspire me to want to face my fears and give myself permission to make mistakes ❤ thanks for sharing your endless optimism and encouragement with the rest of us!

[@hannahleeduggan]

I have been in a HUGE phase of forgiving and being kind to myself! Was always a perfectionist and had to learn to just jump in and live instead of never doing anything for fear of not being good at it or screwing it up

[@Missingee]

@@hannahleeduggan It's such a long hard journey to accepting your flaws and learning from mistakes. I hope to one day be in the same mindset as you, but it's an adventure regardless. Love how positive you are and it REALLY is encouraging seeing your failings and learning and eventually not failing! It normalizes making mistakes and showing us that you don't know everything, but opening it up for a learning experience. It's just so refreshing from other DIY channels where they speak as if they fully 'know'.

[@pharmwife]

I love how that dog is living it’s best life just hanging out with you for the day. ❤

[@mistychadderdon3755]

Hi Hannah, if you add some water plants to your pond to create shade it will not let the algae grow. The light is what causes the algae. I used potted plants sitting on the bottom. Waterlillies are really good ones because the pads cover the surface and block the light.

[@JellieGHope]

The sheer amount of skill you have taught yourself is mind-boggling

[@EbbaRose11]

Getting a window in the bathroom at the cottage is great practice for when you make a window in your bedroom at the house(if you still wanna do that)👍 Thank you once again for motivating us to get off our butts😜

[@hollydyer8992]

I love that you are so soft hearted about all animals. You leave the spiders to do their thing, you live catch mice and set them free in areas where they have a good chance of survival and you help turtles cross the road into safety.

[@hannahleeduggan]

it ends at mosquitos tho

[@FA-dv5he]

​@@hannahleedugganlol

[@GeorgiaGrown90]

@16:15 Nah Hannah your optimism is not getting old. Its inspiring and motivating me to reframe how I think about less than ideal circumstances and be kinder to myself when mistakes happen . So a HUGE thank you 😊

[@carolynboykin-fyelifeinreview]

Hannah, I just love your personality, spontaneity and your work ethics. You do what you have to do without even knowing how to do it. Google is a great resource and you make it (the work you do) look achievable and sooooo interesting. You are my KZbin hero. Cut through a wall, tear a wall down, build a porch, courtyard you go lady and you do it all without complaining. YOU DEFINITELY ARE THE ONE TO WACTH. THANK you for being so entertaining. God bless you lady. Hannah I forgot this but if Kyle will and you’re willing we will watch even longer videos.

[@coffeegirl18]

I second that you can learn a lot just on Google or KZbin. I learnt how to drywall and tape on there.

[@klausschuler8861]

Algae growth is of course favored by light, but mainly by too many nutrients from the fish waste in the water. On the other hand, aquatic plants, which use up these nutrients and thus remove them from the algae, naturally help.

[@judithbyerly5888]

Hannah, you are absolutely amazing to me. The stuff you tackle & do without any idea how and then it turns out BEAUTIFULLY! You are an inspiration! I’m a 74 year old grandma - I want to be brave just like you next time!! Love & Blessings, Dear One! Until next time - ❤️🙏🏻

[@msmoe8687]

I'm your mothers age and I ❤️ ❤️❤️ your willingness to try new things, even if they are scary. Bravo!

[@meineliebling9395]

This was loaded this was added less than a minute ago and for the first time I have rhubarb advice. Pull and twist from the roots, do not cut. So much better 😂

[@gemmaisinthegarden]

came here to say exactly this! 😂😂

[@canfieldcreations8528]

Is it bad to cut it?

[@newto4361]

​@canfieldcreations8528 doesn't matter,twisting can disturb the crown,have always cut close down,from an old rhubarb grower.

[@s.johnson703]

If you pull it will give room for new growth, no need to twist ❤🇨🇦

[@donnajackson7642]

Yes you need to pull rhubarb. Not sure about the twisting part but always pull The reason for that is because the sweetest part of the rhubarb is at the bottom. (I was told this by my grandparents many many years ago,)

[@shawnmcgregor6878]

I love when you get in your really really talkative moods

[@katiejean4306]

I have been watching you for a few years now and I just want to say Thank You! The amount of courage and independence you have given me is immeasurable. I look forward to taking on projects that use to scare me and I have to give you full credit for that. I am 42 and thought I was stuck in my "too scared to try something new" phase forever but, you permanently changed that sad mentality for me. ❤

[@3dasa]

Great job on sweating pipes. When opening main value... open just a little at first and open more when you hear water is slowing down or building pressure and all the way when it is full. It will prevent from settlement being pushed into your faucets and toilet tank valve, filters.

[@Thehippiecommune]

You are one of many of our inspirations. I don’t like to use the term influencer because that could include bad. You and your sister also, are an inspiration to our society. You are the fresh air that everyone should breathe. You show people, particularly women, how you sustain yourself through life and you do it successfully because you live another day. And to the Oz that edits, thank you for helping Hannah bring her messages.

[@blackcat_13_13]

I 💯 agree!! I love you Hannah!! Have been watching you for years! You are a wonderful, magic soul and inspiration to me 🎉🥰🥰

[@blackcat_13_13]

Actually I think you deserve "HERO" STATUS 👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@Thehippiecommune]

@@blackcat_13_13 as do you because we are all heroes of consciousness.

[@dirkkindermann2734]

As the old plumber said: cut off three times and still too short ;-P It's so nice to see you work on your projects with a courage that a pro could learn from. Please keep this spirit alive!

[@lanafletch6520]

I just love this woman! Such a positive, motivated "can do anything" type of person. Must have amazing parents ❤

[@conifercrow]

I've just realized that Hannah -- beloved by animals, relentlessly positive, randomly bursting into song -- is clearly a Disney princess. When we get the animated story, I hope they get Morgan Freeman to voice Kyle. :D (modern era, not the helpless maiden type.)

[@haleymacklin]

From one pond lover to another -> more plants = less algae (the plants feed on the nitrogen (waste aka poo) from the fish so it doesn’t feed the algae). Also - my ancient and very green thumbed Gma always said twist rhubarb off not cut. Love your content, you’re a legend.

[@michaelschara9397]

Reconsider using that particular sash for the shower. What you need is a window with tempered glass, much safer if it breaks or shatters.

[@BATgirl57]

Ah, Hannah..., six years ago I bought my own little fixer upper cottage that I am totally in love with! Like you, I’m curious and resourceful and endlessly creative with all aspects of home ownership-even thought I could/should have been doing a dyi KZbin channel to document all the crazy skills I’ve acquired- only difference however is mine would be for women over 60!!🤣😎😇 Keep up the good work, Girly!!😍

[@patriciamitchell3472]

61 here and watch tutorials on DIY all the time. Learned so much and saves a lot of money doing it myself. Hannah is very inspiring for sure.

[@carolyncrider8217]

I once had a therapist help me to leave something I had worked on 15 years. She said "you take your beauty with you" When I see you leave your beauty everywhere you go I am reminded that you have so much beauty Inside and that which pours out. ❤

[@ladysongster]

Just got home from Lowe's picking up some things to continue renovating my off grid homestead, but instead of getting started on my projects for the day, I'm watching Hannah work instead...😄 That's okay...you always provide good inspiration and motivation to keep going on the home improvements...😏 Thanks, Hannah! ❤ P.s. I am redoing all my plumbing in rv hoses connected to hose manifolds, as I'm sick of copper pipes blowing out in the winter. Some people think I'm crazy, but much more flexible, expandable, and a much easier fix if I need to replace them. 😋😄

[@FTS-FamilytoSea]

Great to see chicky ❤❤

[@Royalsprincess1]

When you go to fix piping. You have to soldering (sp?) to the pipes to the new fittings. (those connector pieces). That's why the work you did leaked. Of course, also you have more than 1 leak. So fixing them all is imperative. You can't run water right after doing soldering work either, you have to let it dry.

[@martinperez2835]

I'm starting to realize what an amazing women you are, Hannah; you have beautiful heart. Thank you for doing your videos. I really appreciate you doing them and look forward to each one of them. God be with you, always.

[@sen3990]

a tip for you when you sweat the pipe , aka solder, have a wet towel and after you melted the solder wipe it around you will get a clean looking line while it still hot the rag will cool it also. for the windows you can use bondo or wood filler and sand it to repair it , then use primer i'd do oil based primer and like a elastomeric type paint and window caulking to water proof dont forget the flashing ! maybe also on top of window make alittle awning to divert the water. and then buy some curtains or make them

[@aplace2grow]

Well, Hannah, the reason I keep checking in on your escapades is right here: you just keep moving forward to accomplish creative goals and overcoming obstacles. It is inspiring!

[@YsanneOshea]

What a gift to the world this channel is! Listening to and watching Hannah work is funny, inspirational and an absolute Joy. Thank you for sharing all of this with us all. It really has made my day! 🕊💐

[@user-sl3bx6gj3]

this chic’s so productive.

[@lynnemac1402]

Wow Hannah you are so self sufficient you can turn your hand to anything. Love the way you save animals, Im like that too. x

[@pryzmdna]

I love your philosophy of using seeming "problems" to do the things you wouldn't normally, like cleaning spaces. I think that philosophy will get you through all of life's challenges and can apply to anything. You're an amazing young woman! ❤❤❤

[@chuiga2935]

I really admire your "I want to do this so I do it" mindset. You are a problemsolver.

[@kmarshall53]

Hannah, you amaze me! I Love your “can do” spirit! The stream of consciousness dialogue is so much fun, and it makes sense! I enjoy hearing how people think…💗

[@Olivia54984]

I have been you! I learned how to do plumbing and electrical as I needed to! I am so happy with how brave you are to just give it a go! You definitely want to learn to solder. You might also consider PEX piping. It is more tolerant of freezing temperature and won't burst so easily.

[@avinandanbhadra1274]

20:32-21:10 YOU SHOULD BE A ARCHITECT YOU ARE SO SO SO TALENTED YOU ARE AMAZING HANNAH JI❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🤗🤗🤗❤❤❤🤗🤗🤗❤❤❤🤗🤗🤗❤❤🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗❤❤❤❤

[@hwaynes]

I've used no telling how many of those SharkBite fittings on copper and pvc and it still amazes me how something so simple can work so well.

[@kareywhit1]

Girl, that's exactly what us do-it-yourself girls do. Research is key! Love watching you!

[@darkenrahll]

One turtle at a Time 😊You are the Best Hannah !

[@brandieraestyle]

Hey girl Hey!!! So, mosquitos really hate herbs. I made my own mixture for the yard... In a very large pot of water, a lot of dried oregano, dried rosemary, Lavender, Peppermint, and catnip! Brought it to a boil, turn off to cool and strain out the herbs. Add the liquid to a sprayer and girl let me tell you I haven't seen a one! Spray a good perimeter and inside that where your common areas are and watch the magic happen!! :)

[@SailingHiking]

Thank you!! I’ll try your technique in GA where they’re equally as bad!

[@courtcop64]

Excellent Job Hannah!!! I admire how you can tackle one job to another with no problem, plumbing to installing a window to laying A couple thousand pounds of sand & rock, there's no quit in you & that's what I admire 😊

[@glindacochran3081]

Love watching you tackle your chores. I don’t think there is anything you can’t do. So glad you are taking the motorcycle safety class. I did years ago and it helped me to be more aware and to drive my bike safely. It even made me a better driver all together. I will be anxious to hear how the class goes for you. Stay safe and have fun!

[@michaeldilley42]

If a arm falls out shake there hand and say rest well 😅 you're brain is one big sponge that learns quickly and your not afraid to give it ago ...love it 🌹

[@Tambisme]

You should build a small bridge over your pond so you can stare at your fish from on top of them. You can even make it moveable for easy cleaning .

[@fleuricaa]

Hey Hannah, fellow gardener here

[@kim7317]

I have recently discovered your channel. Not lying when I say you are a perfect blend of reno, personality, and delight. Thank you so much.

[@Poetical_prosing]

So nice of you to help Mr. Turtle. ❤

[@andreasquires7523]

You should try lacto fermentaion or picking.. its a game changer for excess harvest, its awesome!!

[@hexblack1]

Yay always the best to see the notification of a new Hannah post!!!

[@Rick_Cleland]

*_FIRST!!!_* 🥇🥇🥇 🥂🎉🎆🥂🎉🎆🥂🎉🎆

[@Rick_Cleland]

@hannah_duggan-_- _Huh..._

[@ttenrabdn]

Hannah! You just taught me how to fix copper plumbing, you did great! I love how your brain works, because it's like mine. 😊

[@3dasa]

Awesome seeing Finn with you. Your both property's are deep in nature and he loves being there with you!❤❤❤

[@muddy.puddles]

Your "just get on and do it" attitude is inspirational. You're living the dream ❤🏡

[@Josh_Texas]

Shark bites work great when installed properly. You have to push them on hard and make sure the pipe bottoms out inside the fitting and there will be no leaks. You can use flexible pex to connect to the same fitting as the copper.

[@TheTruthlady]

You remind me so much of my youngest daughter. ☺️ Always busy, always ready to learn new things, face challenges, tackle problems and especially being pretty well traveled. ☺️ cool beans! 😎 ❤

[@anisabassemier9497]

I watch all of your videos. I love the way you live, you are down to earth.

[@christophfanalways215]

love the fountain in the pond!

[@HowToWithCraig]

Sharkbite fittings are legit and they work just fine when installed correctly.

[@rozzhuntington4970]

Hannah, thank you so much for doing stuff like this. When I watch your videos, I feel like I can try anything. Lol gonna go try to fix my own pipes now 😂❤❤❤

[@lauriedanforth7533]

OMG!!! I love how everytime you return to your cabins there are more and more lupines..its so magical~ Thank you for sharing your Magic

[@juliebuell9155]

I live for your videos. I am greedy and want more, doesn’t have to be edited, just more. You’re inspiring and I just need more. ❤😂❤😂

[@BossmanEight]

Soldering is absolutely the best way to go. As long as you have a good torch and pay attention to details you'll get a flawless joint every time. Make certain that both the pipe & connectors are scrubbed to bright copper, use light coats of flux on both the pipe & connector, and heat the pipe, not the connector. If you heat the connector rather than the pipe there will not be enough heat in the pipe for the solder to flow properly *and* you will most likely burn up the connector. Take your time, pay attention to the details, & you'll be good to go.

[@illfayted]

Your ability to just power through learning new skills is astonishing to me! We've been having road and water main reconstruction nearby and our water keeps getting turned on and off and it's amazing how much crap gets stuck in the filters when that happens, so you might want to replace the aerators on your faucets once you're finished.

[@kirstyboothway3351]

It helps to rub vanilla on yourself to stop all the mosquitoes biting as they don't like the smell :)

[@RockHoundChic]

Hannah.... I LOVE the way you look at and tackle problems.. I hope to get more like that myself. We bought a fixer upper of a home and there's a LOT to fix.. I want to tackle it like you do your projects! :)

[@dls1970]

Miss Duggan, once again... HAT'S OFF. I am ceaselessly impressed by your ingenuity, ma'am. Keep moving forward.

[@wvover8079]

Sharkbites work if you use the right ones and use them correctly..... I have used them when putting in a new hot water tank and also when i had to cut copper pipe to replace a shut off valve going to my toilet...none have ever leaked. Its also very important to debur the ends of the copper pipe to make them smooth on the outside and inside.. so the inside of the sharkbite does not get damaged by the rough edges.... and that the shark bites are put onto the pipe at the proper depth.. they make a little tool that will help with the deburring and measuring how far to put the sharkbite onto the pipe.

[@pnwusa]

you rock! blessings! 🕊

[@mabby5615]

I havent watched in a bit bc i like to binge your videos, BUT im so happy for the revistiation of the body bag.

[@DerekKildall]

your homes are so gorgeous wow

[@karisvonbaris]

The only thing I would change about your content is I WANT MORE! Love your videos!!

[@meganelise277]

Hannah has taught me that it’s ok to procrastinate on projects that I’ve assigned to myself, and work on other projects that I’m more motivated to do in the moment. It all gets done eventually.

[@Kel642]

I am way behind in your videos, but pipe repair.....wow girl, great job. I enjoyed being back at the cottages.

[@kastah]

If you are feeding the dog, he will for sure be backThe pond loocks very good, you have done a good job

[@JGH2015Sara]

Thanks Hannah for sharing your beautiful life to us!! I love when you sing!God bless!❤

[@traciedwards6302]

Hannah, the cottage looking amazing. You've done a great job... Been watching for a while and we're kindred spirits.. I also live in a woodland cabin (Australia). I don't own it though... The things I'm allowed to change, I have made myself comfortable... I hope you know that you inspire others to not limit themselves and become complacent... The way you live your life and endeavour to get things done, while learning along the way even if sometimes it fail (first attempt in learning)... I look forward to your new content some... Wanderlust and freedom from Australia ♥️🌲🌿🍄🌼🌸

[@maverickf13]

I love your optimism and energy and occasional realistic chaos and honesty. I know you can't share all parts of your life but I appreciate that you represent real problem solving and the learning process of new skills. I am a human too, and I approach things like you do in most ways (but with more F bombs and dogs). The world needs more people like you ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@tademlinders8022]

I feel like I’ve been anxiously awaiting you to open the body bag forever, I’m so glad you finally did 😂

[@aimeelawrence-bespokefurni575]

Your so kind with rescuing wildlife.

[@CALandscapes]

Your mind is beautifully eclectic.

[@violahamilton782]

Your optimism, especially in the face of some (little or big) problem is totally inspirational! Love all your work!

[@MickDickerson]

Never stop with your optimistic distractions, it’ll help keep ya sane, lol. Glad ya heard me when I yelled for the pipes too cause I was getting splashed! Awesome that you fixed them and more. That, psshht you were hearing was probably just the toilet’s tank refilling. And a rhubarb hint, usually just harvest the biggest ones per go and they’llpull right from the root. You go girl, nothing you can’t accomplish and thanks for taking us along. We can do it!💪🤣👋🇨🇦

[@sherrycarlstrom2407]

So happy to hear you are taking the motorcycle class and getting your license. I did that when I turned 60.

[@bernadette2099]

Thank you for saving the turtle💚

[@phwlee]

You did very well with the sweat soldering for a person who has never done it before. Great job!

[@job3387]

I happen to love your optimism, along with how real you are, your energy, your bravery and your adventurous nature. You're inspiring. 🙂 Have a great day!! 🙂

[@joysharma5705]

Hannah u have sooooo much energy n wisdom n positivity ; u make a great therapist n mentor for anybody n everybody 👏👏👏👏👏💕💕💕💕💕 and use also make a great teacher🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉I really njoy your vedios

[@oldthudman]

I'm impressed.......Hannah Lee will tackle anything...........🤩

[@meiraloraduncan8953]

Glad you were able to fix your pipes. I keep telling my husband that the new led pipes are very easy to install and we don't need to pay someone hundreds of dollars to remove and replace the damaged water lines for the laundry room that was destroyed when the pipes froze and burst. The damage wasn't that had at first,but they had to take out the flooring to the joists and the guy who was supposed to fix it kept giving us excuses and it was left with only plastic covering the walls off and being was exposed to the elements from below everything became covered in black mood after 5 months. I contacted the owner of the company and sent pictures and copies of our emails and texts,and a written timeline of everything.He call me the day he got my e-mail and he had people here the next day. Everything had to be removed to the studs and cleaned and treated to prevent anything else from growing. Within 2 weeks they had completely redone the room and I was able to pick out the flooring,paint, new cabinets, and countertops. We didn't have to pay for anything out of pocket due to the treatment we had received from his employee. That employee had been royally told off by the owner and he was told to fix it asap and basically replace everything with better quality items because everything out there had been custom made for the room as was everything in our kitchen which connects to the laundry room. I love how it turned out. Just need to replace the damaged pipes so we can do our laundry at home again. Thank you for sharing your struggles with home ownership.

[@meiraloraduncan8953]

You might want to reconsider putting a window in the shower because it can destroy the wood and cold really transfers in the winter making it very cold in the bathroom and especially in the shower. You need marine grace sealant and varnish to protect the wood from moisture. A smaller transom window higher up would be better plus it could provide ventilation. I wish you well with your project.

[@kgreene460]

I'm astounded by your unlimitted potential for growth. You're always growing and learning new things. I need to grow and learn some new things.

[@Rdneckcow]

I'm proud of you for fixing those water pipes..I'm 66 and learning to do new stuff...and yes it's stressful....but how proud we are to accomplish it..things. Good going girl.

[@kammies4]

Back in the 70s, my grandma and i spent one whole afternoon perfecting our fresh picked strawberry/rhubarb pie recipe....cutting my rhubarb every year always puts a smile on my face❤

[@royalhawaiian7804]

Repairing your pipes was Awesome!!!! I always wanted to do this but I was worried that I would make it worse. Great job!!!!

[@ivettecolon9823]

Ever since I started to watch your channel I'm always looking forward to seeing more of your videos and I must say that you just don't inspire me but people of all ages 😊 Thank you and God bless 🙏

[@jayM1620]

Hey Hannah, good job. I'm glad you didn't use the Shark- Bite in the wall. You may have done it already but quick tip, wipe off any excess flux after you solder. 👊

[@DeidreBailey-u1z]

Love your music you listen to and love watching your projects.

[@chasbo25]

Your dog is awesome!

[@jolucas685]

Thank you to you and Kyle for another great video! It always makes my day

[@timbacchus]

Isn't the internet wonderful to learn how to fix things. I have learned so much.