Building Floating Stairs and a Bathroom Wall at our off grid stone house

Building a set of Floating Stairs at our stone cabin renovation in the foothills of the Italian alps.
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We are Heather, Bradey, Alexa and Chloe. We purchased an abandoned stone barn in the foothills of the Italian Alps and we are working together as a family to renovate and restore this old stone barn into our dream home.
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[@michellejuly21970]

I’ll officially miss these guys when this is done. They will likely miss you guys too. Prob they rarely have a client bust buns and learn so fast and do so well - I love y’all’s channel. I just love it. Thank you. I visit links and such to help! ❤🎉

[@CarstenWetzel]

Definitely 😢

[@chuckHart70]

Well the good news is it'll be done someday the bad news is it won't be. This is the kind of building that is really never finished

[@loismanzi2442]

Couldn’t agree more

[@keagleeagle821]

I feel like even if they finish the house they will continue as business to renovate other houses😅😅😅

[@libertyann439]

I'm sure they will be good friends invited to the housewarming party!

[@thierrybesse7834]

Hello to both of you, I admire your work and your tenacity. I am French, my first name is Thierry. I have been following you now from the beginning. I take great pleasure in looking at you. I am also restoring two ruined buildings, a house and a small barn, located in Corrèze. I think this is the reason why I get so much pleasure from watching you episode after episode, it makes me think about the work I am going to undertake. I wanted to share this with you to thank you for your good humor, your kindness, the magnificent landscapes that surround you and of course for your video sharing. Kind regards, Thierry and good luck for the rest of the work. A French hello to the entire team of Italian masons who are accompanying you on this site.

[@livingintentionallybymathe1333]

Italians are naturally good at art and design. You are blessed to have great Italian builders to help you build your dream home.

[@master_Max_23]

It seems to nonprofesdionals)

[@wolfgangbalu1253]

It is always a pleasure to watch these Italian guys. Their oldschooled skilled way to work brings a huge charme in this house.

[@Vanosphere]

For the rest of your days on that property you're gonna feel a sense of pride wherever you look. You can't beat standing somewhere and thinking "I did that"

[@kindlydude]

...with the help of a lot of really fine Italian craftsmen!

[@sonyagair1219]

I can't agree more than this first comment. Even the kids would be proud. If it was my place I would try and keep it the family for generations to come❤. Stunning in every way 🎉 Busting your nut is going to pay off 😊. What a privilege to come along for the journey ❤

[@sreece9195]

The craftsmen working on your house are so talented. It's cool that they let you learn with them.

[@annhope7760]

Great video. It is an honor to watch Master Craftsmen performing their skills. Beautiful

[@brentspang9092]

I don’t know what I love more, your bad Italian, or their bad English! But what I do know is that they both give me a little faith in humanity! 👍🏻👍🏻

[@PaulaPughRomanaux]

Sunday reveals are so exciting! Many congratulations to the Entire team and family for the beautiful construction and vision . It must be equally exciting for the people in town to look up and see the transformation and enlargement of your stone house. Brady and Heather, using the natural materials from your property to build your home, could be fodder for a documentary, a memoir, a book for those wanting to consider such an undertaking in various places around the globe. The comradely, the excellence in working as a team and Brady, your inquisitive mind and honoring of each builder and their skills, has been the binder for this incredible project. Heather's multifaceted contributions beautifully balance, nurture, record and encapsulate the excitement and details of the stone house. Having the children add their names to the floating stairs was such a special way to incorporate and recognize the girls!!! Love this!!

[@karenlee6501]

What a beautiful comment. Bless your heart.❤

[@loismanzi2442]

Bradly you are amazing! You make the Americans so proud. Those Italian men are true artists and incredible men and make me proud to be Italian. Everything is so beautiful and so well built and thought out God Bless you all

[@Vendelcrow1948]

Hi gang!! Amazingly well made videos,very interesting to see all different handling of stone. Is it mainly granit? And,you Bradley, have sort of becoming one of da gang over time,which is truly inspairing to see!! So glad to see dis video,but what's happening wiv yer visa? Are you getting a permanent licence to live in Italy? Last time it was sort of hither and dither,regarding the different levels of communal levels...Hope it have level out in yer favour.... Anyway,the Newbury's are soon building,also a stone house,as u prolly knew... Anyway,thanks for imaculate videos from auld swedish mikke,still on,and work, at da greek island karpathos another ten days or so....👍 Lavoro bene!!

[@justme5544]

The view and the sound of those church bells alone make this an AWESOME NUMBER ONE PRIME location but the details you and your team are creating is just amazing!

[@marthadarbanville5082]

I am exhausted watching all of you. Brad I think you might qualify as an official Italian Artisan at this point. I’m secretly happy that this is such a long process because I love viewing each week. Motto Bene!

[@robinbliss6513]

It’s really coming together! All that slow, back-breaking work at the beginning has turned into a whirlwind of activity here in the middle! So much is getting done so quickly and it’s starting to look like a house that people could actually live in! I’m so happy for you all!

[@DonnyMusto]

You are learning so much from these workers. From rock designs to making stairs to making platforms to shoring up walls. It’s unbelievable how much time they spend and I think they’re happy with your performance too. You doing a great job and from my point of view, I’m proud of you, you learn right on the job and you grabbing it full horns. Houses really looking beautiful and you’re gonna be so happy when it’s done.❤

[@lieuwina]

Brady what I think what would be lovely to do is make a plaque once the builds are finished and have the crews name on it and date you started and ended in honour of their craft and labour. What skill they have. You have all worked so hard and a lot of it has been intensive. I have never seen such a lovely crew, full of humour and so friendly. Have a lovely day.

[@lauraquigley6403]

When you first started talking about this home I was “All In”. The dream is unfolding w/ Artisians & the entire Family involved!! So Beautiful🙏🙏🙏Blessing’s

[@maryanntownsend2889]

Wish that you would go to two videos a week. This journey is so exciting💙

[@amikailua9504]

I am loving what I see. You've managed to merge the new with the old. BRAVO. MOLTO BENE!

[@hilda4114]

So happy that you went with this option for extending your home. It will have a beautiful flow inside and outside with the mountain. So nice that you added your names to the stairs. I hope you added the year - its a great way for future generations to know the history of that home. Our neighbors were removing brick from their house for a reno and found a leather wallet with a photo of the builders and a date of construction. They were in awe to put names, faces and year attached to who built their 105yr old home. They then went to city archives, found a pic of area from that time to hang in their home in honor of the men who built their today home. History connecting 2024.

[@kindlydude]

So COOL! ☺👍...wonder if that was on purpose or a happy accident ...also wonder if there was any old money in the wallet?

[@chelsealeonardbaum23]

Thank you all. I have really enjoyed seeing the stone work being done. My ancestors were Italian , and they brought these skills with them to USA. It is nice to see it being done by skilled stone masters.

[@nottherealjk]

Yes to the skylights!! Your spaces would do so well with more natural light coming from above. Even using Sun tunnels would have such an amazing effect.

[@pmgrana]

What are sun tunnels?

[@helenvangeleuken6265]

​@@pmgranaIf I'm right, they make a smaller window in the roof and connect via a tube to an opening in the ceiling. The light from outside is directed through the tube/ tunnel with the use of mirrors. Not sure this would work here because of space needed for the tunnel.

[@kindlydude]

..also the wall between the bathroom & stairwell could have been a window half-way up to the ceiling ...that would have allowed natural LIGHT to pass through to the stairwell as well as the bathroom & still maintain privacy1

[@cheyenneblankenship8179]

The view, the church bells and the beautiful stone house is enchanting

[@d3vin301]

its so funny that your crew keep simple Italian words when speaking with you. the best way that I have learned multiple languages is during construction . some words may be bad but a lot of good words. and knowing the crew you are working with is no words at all, just gestures and you know what needs to be done. shout out to Heather! good to see you smile :) shout out from ohio

[@lindamesa5122]

I'm so impressed that u are able to communicate with your contractors in Italian!! People don't understand that other languages don't have confusing words like concrete instead of cement!!! Both words mean the same, English is so complicated! I , like others will miss these contractors they are a delight to watch!

[@piripi51]

Concrete is a mixture of cement powder, gravel, sand and water. Cement is just the powdered ingredient in the mix.

[@Myria83]

We do have different words for cement and concrete in Italian (cemento/calcestruzzo). We also have different names for different kinds of cement and cement mixes...

[@rgw5830]

That's a Yes for the skylight ! Gentle rain on a skylight with a crackling fire somewhere else in the house - is just home. What a beautiful life you're making for your little family, with purpose and generosity..

[@bettyhollingsworth907]

It has been a pleasure to watch the progress and I have been watching from the beginning. I want to share my grandfather was Italian and a mason and watch the things he built. It has been fun and brings back memories when I was a child and watching him work. My grandfather brought his talents to America that he learned from his father. Many blessings to you and your family.❤

[@marinadean5706]

It's been so fascinating watching i maestri at their craft. I'm just blown away by their talent and the beautiful result. Tell them they can make more money if they open their own channel. I could watch them for hours...❤❤❤

[@Sun-YiReyko]

Finally Im gere. I have binge watching your videos for about 2 months, right from the beginning and I finally caught up with them... Im loving the whole thing. The house is starting to come together and it looks so beautiful. It's going to be amazing.

[@sa-gw5jt]

I absolutely admire your patience and resolution. It is a precious example for unconscious cosuming community in this century. Unfortunately our focusing time decrease increadible, our life purpose command by social expectension. But your life style give a hope for chancing my life. I wish you all lifetime happiness.

[@clairemcgee4716]

you two have such great energy -- by that I mean VIBE ... not just physical endurance ....

[@Alessandro-pi7bw]

something that will stay in your mind:”molto bene brady molto bravo!” :)

[@Linda-zi1ds]

Love watching these craftsmen at work. And Brady, the skills you have mastered and your dedication and hard work are beyond impressive!

[@wrenwest4887]

Watching this I finally realized how the whole concrete staircase is connected top to bottom, because of gap at the bottom of the boards which allows the flow but it never runs off the plywood. Very clever. More power!

[@alexremkes7591]

You have amazing local craftmen with so much talent. All credit to their abilities.

[@jeangrillo9987]

Years ago we spent a week in the hills of Florence 18:56 with a friend whose farmhouse had recently been totally renovated by locals. She was giving all of them an elaborate sit down dinner in gratitude. Watching this video I can understand why. These workers are true artisans.

[@kindlydude]

I would LOVE to see Brady & Heather throw a party for these craftsmen!! Along with the blessing of the house with bread and wine (& a pinch of salt?) ... I think it's expected to throw a party for the builders (re-builders)!! 😉☺🥰

[@rinaricco662]

No puede quedarse nada más viendo el también tiene que trabajar , felicidades han trabajado tanto y están logrando hacer un hermoso hogar !!

[@Tuscanyflower68]

Truly masters of their trade‼️ They are amazing and such nice men‼️ l am so glad you found these talented men to help with the renovation‼️

[@kristilucia3491]

I love that your family signed the concrete steps, because even though that part will be covered by stone, you've "made your mark"! ❤

[@shawnalajame7888]

I love how the birds are always singing a welcoming song for you…

[@tinamcdonough9910]

Well Lad, you work hard and know when to stand back and watch n learn. Well done you.

[@lisalking2476]

I coukdnt imagine doing this hard labor this 67yr old brick layer does 😊he is so gifted and does amazing work 👏 may the good lord continue to bless you Sir with good health,strength,wealth and happiness 😊 I'm subscribed and love watching the journey this lovely family is on ❤

[@franksmodels29]

Great another fantastic vid on the craftsmanship of building a beautiful stone house 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@user-yn6bf9tv1i]

Hej i Italien! Ni har en otrolig arbetsmoral👍 Huset kommer bli perfekt. Vilken underbar plats att bo på. Jag ser fram emot er nästa video Lycka till med allt ni gör! Med hälsning från Sverige😀

[@lesleylawson7259]

I also want peace in the middle east, but this is not a political program- it is just about a family building their home. Please respect that. BTW, guys - you all work so hard, enjoy your coffee! Greetings from an American expat in Spain.

[@nancyf18]

Bradey, Heather, Alexa, Chloe your home is coming together. I like the local workers are teaching you how to do the stonework that has been passed down for centuries. God bless you Bradey, Heather, Alexa, Chloe God bless the local workers God bless their Family's. See you on the next video.

[@gardyloo3093]

I really enjoy watching how you're building everything. I honestly would have never thought that watching concrete being poured and walls being built would be entertaining, but it is!

[@melindataljaard2753]

Whoop-Whoop 👏🏻👏🏻. I am so glad to see your new video. SUPER EXCITING! Thanks for the updates. Greatings to the girls. I'm still missing them. ❤ Bradley, you are an amazing hard worker. You trying so hard and working just as hard as the builders. Great job! Greatings Melinda from South-Africa 👋🏻. Ps can't wait to see the end results.

[@pathardin7580]

I love watching these guys. They are such great craftsmen! They should have their own KZbin channel.

[@annettesharrock1236]

Yay stairs will be up soon . Things are progressing very quickly now. Loved watching 😘

[@annelaporte1151]

Working with that view is not a hardship! Wow!

[@maryricketts8526]

Wow, really beautiful progress every week now. So happy for you all❤❤

[@jeankroeber2481]

My guess is that these master stone masons have never had a client like Brady, who works as hard as they themselves!

[@hanneliewiese3477]

Things are moving at a great speed now - exciting times - so happy for you guys 😊

[@Dragonfly-LazyDynamite]

I look forward to your videos every week, thank you 🙏🏼 ❤ Much love 🇨🇦❤️🥰😊

[@cathrynusher6737]

You really have hit the jackpot with your team of craftsmen.

[@KES826]

Amazing. From the beginning to now. Blood sweat & tears. Well done you all xx

[@MarcoLangeveld]

Great progress again!! Also a big thank you for 'collecting' the sounds of the church bells of the village on the other side of the valley. In my youth we went on holidays to many villages besides the Italian lakes in Lombardia and I instantly recognized it. Such a beautiful and authentic sound! Grazie mille!

[@emilylotts8833]

I really like that heather is always smiling, she's full of positivity

[@RaisingVoyagers]

Thank you Emily!!! That means a lot ❤️

[@kindlydude]

YES!!! ...those girls are so fortunate to have such a cheerful positive Mom like Heather ...& I'm sure Brady adores her also!

[@reinelorozco6165]

Enjoying my morning’s coffe watching you guys. Priceless!!!😉

[@janinewolfe429]

One thing I love about your channel is these videos make me feel good. You guys seem genuinely grateful, pleasant to be around, and I enjoy watching the progress you are making on your new home and all your wonderful tradespeople. I wish you all the very best with your home and your new lives in Italy. Glad you've found a special spot there.

[@eileenmarzullo1906]

Much respect I can't believe how difficult stonework is but so gorgeous it is your vision is finally coming to life quickly and I can't stop watching now best wishes to much enjoyment there soon...well deserved

[@eileenbecker9245]

I love watching the skill and craftsmanship ,centuries old techniques! I think back with the girls picking up rocks and now seeing their room come to life! Can't wait for more 🎉

[@MariaPiaTamborini]

Wow! What a wonderful job you are doing! It's nice to see all your beutiful family participating in the work on what will be a truly, special home. Congratulations to you all. It's true that we Italians always and only say "cement". In fact the exact word when the concrete is reinforced is "calcestruzzo". But to shorten we prefer to just say cement. Ciao everyone and thank you so' much for your fantastic videos.

[@arkbear1]

These craftsmen are stonework gods!

[@polarlab113]

I’ve been following since day one of this project.if nothing else you will certainly be fit and toughened up.an absolutely incredible amount of hard labour.

[@marlenetrain]

Must be vey wealthy to afford all this work and supplies and workers!!!! Will so beautiful when completed and knowing how much blood sweat you put into the project. You can be very proud….

[@irmafernandez2887]

What a great vlog! With today’s technology and tools, there is no replacement for a hammer and manpower. As a teacher, some students would tell me that they didn’t need math. Really! Look and listen to Brady, he uses math all day long.👏👏👏

[@gracealdred2514]

It amazing to see the master builders at work! And I love seeing the girls too! Your home is transforming beautifully!

[@margiebenn-er2mj]

Your video is the first video that I look forward to seeing every Sunday. Great job everyone!🦋

[@andreaandrea6716]

Bravissimo!!! Wow! As ALWAYS, I am so impressed by your unstinting work ethic; ALL OF YOU! Please pass along our regards to your fabulous work crew!!! We LOVE them!

[@elizabeththomas8746]

Designed beautifully! It's a fairy tell home.

[@priscillachapman9145]

I’m so glad you have professionals there helping now.

[@melaniepoulton6738]

Just seeing the work happening inside the house on this video made me realize how far you have come. It seemed like for weeks and weeks you were drilling and tearing up the floors and now it's all coming together so beautifully. I couldn't picture it in my head but it obvious the both of you had such an amazing vision for this house. Congrats

[@user-lb1eh8hn8s]

I do think adding skylights is a very good idea. Really impressive workmanship by all concerned. 😊

[@Elmoriel.]

This is the coolest and most fascinating project I've ever seen and I feel so privileged that you have shared it with us. I think I'm almost as excited as you are to see it finished and and to see you move in and I hope you'll continue your story even after that because I've grown fond of your family through your videos. I had no idea that's how floating stairs were done! It's something I've actually always wondered, lol, as strange as that may seem. The progress you've made in the last couple months has been remarkable!

[@sherrinvale]

Such wonderful workmanship

[@patig6984]

I got a Waterdrop countertop unit when you introduced it to us last...and I love it. It makes my "Grandma 2-room Suite" into the perfect little kitchen area and replaces two separate units. Thank you! I love what is happening with your stone house and enjoy every episode!

[@kindlydude]

...we already have a water purifier, but will look into it when the time is right.

[@bumblebee2798]

Things are moving fast!!! Love watching everyone working as a team.

[@lisa7673]

Really starting to take shape folks and looks awesome, when the house is done and you’re ready to relax you are going to have the most beautiful view and beautiful house. U2 work so hard you deserve it.

[@S.L.S-407]

Looking at the house from the side where the addition is located, it appears that these guys are doing a much better job than the originals laborers. These guys are artists ❗Bravo 👏

[@GDG-qq2oy]

In our country the stairs are built in that floating way, the balconies too, for millennia, even the ancient Romans did it, the city blocks in which we live are made that way.

[@IrishAcres]

I want you guys every week, what an exciting journey, cherish the moments as one day and I’ll be done

[@jacquelinefilby1842]

“Sit back and learn” nah- you guys are hands on always😂

[@rickvaiBBB]

The amount of "cement" you have all hand mixed and carted around leaves me amazed every time. These videos make me wistful for my younger days when I was involved in team projects knowing the end results would be special.

[@gracie2375]

You’re a super inspiration to all! Grit, determination, family love, intelligence! Bravo!

[@staceyhazelett2397]

I can really start to see the house vision now! The scenery is simply gorgeous!

[@yvonnebirch6026]

When you bought this property I thought; omg what are they thinking?. I am so impressed with your courage and foresight ! It is wonder to see it come alive with a lot of hard word and determination.. the views are amazing, so is your outdoor kitchen ! Thank you for your fascinating video’s ! 💕🙏🌷👍👍👍

[@helencopeman844]

These videos don't go long enough. I could totally get lost all day in them. Think I need to go back to the start and watch all over again.

[@kindlydude]

...I can't wait until this summer when they can start traveling again ...especially to Points of HISTORIC Interest ...ESPECIALLY IN ITALY!!

[@RandomTonyTV]

One day when this is all done, would love to see the town you always show in the distance! So satisfying to see you guys achieve each accomplishment.

[@jferna]

Oficially ur turnning to be italians, they speak with their hands and you guys are doing too and very well, cheers, from venezuela, margarita island in south america.

[@virginiahuard7831]

Here comes the yellow boards yet again! Yaaaay! Your craftsmen are so knowledgeable about all of the different demands you require in this construction. It’s amazing how well you all are working as a team. No language barrier here, just work and work and learn. Impressive! Are your workmen local from your town? They’ve had to work for week after week on this project…. Ginger from Michigan

[@susanmorgan8104]

I love your building videos. I can't wait to see more of Alexa and Chloe again. So much fun to watch from Maryland. ❤

[@marieesposito9145]

I know you guys feel very fortunate to have these amazing craftsman work on your home. It looks like you're learning from the best. I'm excited to see what else you do with your new knowledge ✨️

[@cindyfaust7344]

Stairway to Heaven!, another fabulously successful build. You guys continue to amaze and impress💜💜💜

[@anneliesjoss]

“ I sit back and watch and learn”….. Less that 2 minutes in and you’re not sitting back any longer 😆

[@sueevans4110]

You are so lucky to have such wonderful artists ❤

[@bruceinnes3671]

Been following your Italian journey since day 1 , love the progress that's been made and the craftsmanship of the local Builders, the patience taken to shape each stone is a long process but attention to detail is phenomenal .... Good luck in the future with whatever it may hold ,ill be tuning in 👌🏻😎🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@grantlingley1385]

The work you have done…wow. I have been watching since your first visit….your vision is really coming together! Incredible!

[@The-walloper]

My soul is totally at peace everytime i see the view across the valley. I can only imagine the beauty as you see it infront of you each day. During the beautiful summer period in Scotland when i ride up into the glen coe mountain range on my sports bike i often pull over and enjoy similarly beautiful views and feel at peace within myself. To experience this in italy which is the most beautiful country that i have ever visited would be the end of me. ❤. Keep up the hard work guys and appreciate every day that wake up and inhale the first breath of a wonderful day.

[@shannanbegley8189]

This home you are creating for your family is magical! Things are coming together!

[@fianorian]

It's truly beginning to look like a house now and it's good to see the valley when it's not wreathed in mist and low cloud.