Big changes coming...

[@KenG557]

I think your goat buddies would really appreciate different levels on the terrace. 😁👍👍

[@DebraCarey-r8c]

It looks like the area you want for an outdoor kitchen has that rock shelf holding back the upper terrace. Instead of removing those huge rocks incorporate them into your kitchen plans. Sort of a shelf to house your kitchen. I don't think removing them is a good idea, they're holding back a lot of earth.

[@Myria83]

I agree.

[@bobforrester1229]

That frontage is starting to look really impressive! You have all worked incredibly hard to get this far and I’m sure you all feel very proud of what you have achieved. 👍🏻

[@RaisingVoyagers]

Thanks!! Can’t wait to show you what we do next week!

[@rosemaryburnett831]

⁠@@RaisingVoyagers also the photos of the valley where you are building is looking gorgeous at the moment.

[@audiostingray5582]

could be cool to incorporate the giant stone slab in the hill into your outdoor patio. maybe make it the kitchen counter or something. just a thought.

[@RaisingVoyagers]

Lovely idea

[@cheyenneblankenship8179]

That was my thought too. Use that giant stone slab as part of kitchen and dig around and past it.

[@Flaviat57]

That is my thought, too. perhaps cut just a bit of the right corner of the rock but enough to leave access to the space under the stairs, which could be used to store chopped wood, for instance. Great job, it's a joy to see the progress, and Andrea is amazing, same as all the others, and you 🙂

[@mathewhalpin]

I think a garden or terrace with different levels would be much more interesting. Plus, big stone steps can be beautiful.

[@RaisingVoyagers]

Love that!

[@skibird7733]

Seeing you go from (and I mean this with respect) someone who can barely swing a hammer to an Italian talking craftsman, has been amazing to witness. You're in a home that will stand the test of time!

[@merlenedawes8858]

Working so hard anxious to see it through.. I know that feeling watching you getting involved..Great job, I look forward to your progress weekly.. bravo!!

[@Myria83]

He worked in construction even before he came to Italy, if I remember well.

[@donnaimeson5753]

I am always so happy to see your episode come up and sad when they over! My favorite hard working family!

[@janharr3557]

I think that excavator guy could slice cucumbers and perform open heart surgery with that bucket. He's a magician.

[@vintagelady1]

I'll bet he could thread a needle if someone would hold it for him. Love that Bradey describes him as a "maestro!"

[@reneegonseth7072]

That heating trick is so smart!

[@jlotoo850]

Be careful removing too much of the bedrock on that hill. It is those large stones that are holding the hill back from becoming just one huge mudslide someday. These decisions could cost someone's life, just so you can have an outdoor kitchen--which would only be destroyed in that mudslide anyway... I understand your desire for an outdoor kitchen but can't you build it up on your deck?

[@chrissyfrancis8952]

I thought the same thing. As well as the “step up” off to the side. Where will water drain to? Toward the house? I wouldn’t tear the bedrock out, I would’ve built the retaining wall above it. It’s naturally the better structural solution.

[@RaisingVoyagers]

We are considering all of this and making sure to be careful and to over engineer everything

[@chrissyfrancis8952]

@ I’m sure you are & I don’t blame you for wanting more level area outside since you’re on such a steep hillside.

[@AnnieWarbux]

I keep thinkin' the same thing! 😱 and... isn't Italy prone to earthquakes in some regions? But, this is how they've done it, for generations. Though, back then, it was BY HAND!😳

[@Alessandro-t5x]

​@@AnnieWarbuxin Italia la parte più soggetta a terremoto è il centro_suditalia, anche se in passato (anni 70) c è stato un terremoto in Friuli Venezia Giulia (nord_est) con vittime e Emilia Romagna più recentemente, purtroppo anche lì con vittime

[@traciphillips9389]

I can't believe how much has been done. So amazing ❤

[@kimnkruzin]

CHURCH BELLS. PLEASE PLEASE. bring back the bells .. I miss the church bells at the beginning. What a sweet memory.. love those church bells. It really adds depth to the video!!

[@taiikomochiyuurichin1459]

The bell sounds gives me a sense of being out in the open or wide open spaces.

[@lupitabejarano8201]

You have worked a miracle with that property. God bless you.

[@RaisingVoyagers]

Thank you!!

[@Baris793]

Do not go overboard as hill sides are prone to mud slides. As you disturb the original rocks the earth will loose its strength. But always a pleasure to watch your journey. Love from India.

[@bfs007a]

But it is solid rock he is getting into, not mud?

[@Xatrene]

@@bfs007a Above the rock there is a lot of soil.....

[@jeanarnold8761]

I am a 78 year old woman from Kentucky and love watching your progress. Can’t wait for the finished product. Best wishes .

[@christinebruce2731]

Andre’s is a very skillful operator,worth his weight in gold when it comes to rock or stone.

[@cocoatmidnight7611]

No replacement for a great professional. 😊

[@adriannacabrera9013]

Aww thank you so much for sharing this beautiful family journey with us you guys are so amazing together keep up the good work

[@emtodd859]

Did you ever think about using the terrace below the house as garages. You could use steel beams for all sides and pour concrete as the tops and plant grass to double the front yard and then use the structures below as storage or garage.

[@RaisingVoyagers]

Yes we plan to do that!! Great minds think alike :)

[@karengreybill2860]

@@RaisingVoyagers You were also going to utilize the lower terrace for a garden- since you were redirecting the water runoff to a to-be-built new cistern?

[@renatesiebke5723]

You are doing such a brilliant work and I love the idea of having the part of the patio beyond the outdoor kitchen elevated. It will provide a bit more shelter and add some dynamic to the area. Also I like how thoughtfully you plan the changes to the outdoors. Everything you do is done with sustainability in mind! Especially saving pipes by 'heatjoining' them is genious! If there are short ends left, you could dig them into the ground next to newly planted trees and shrubs to get the water directly to where it is needed, the rootsystem. That is what I did with my hedge that was next to my neighbours' big trees ant they really thrived.

[@richardthornhill4630]

Really good to see the progress toward home. Incredible amount of stone. You will enjoy it for years. The outdoor patio / kitchen will be beautiful with a gorgeous view.

[@ChristineJackson-o3w]

Smart cookie you are 🎉waste not,want not…very resourceful 😂❤

[@Mandy_wv8st1cb2k]

So satisfying to watch all those piles of rocks tidied away. Turns out attention back to the spectacular views 🏞️

[@naelinkamei7091]

Hi I'm from Northeast part of India.. I love watching your videos.. I've always dream of living in a stone or mud house.. watching your video always excite me ❤

[@StephanieJongsma-cw5jp]

You are the hardest working human I've ever seen. Wow. You are unstoppable!

[@gailclarkson6428]

Don't forget to take a pic of those service connection points b4 you cover them in. Really easy to forget where each service box is actually located should you require access some tine n the future.

[@TheDog_Chef]

They have this video of it.

[@rubinasilva4771]

Great surprise to see a new video from you guys .

[@sherriwilliams3061]

How awesome for you all !!! Can't wait to see it when it is done ❤

[@Kwazulujabul]

Be aware of heavy rain that may cause a landslide now that the ground is disturbed. I am sure you will address this possible problem.

[@RaisingVoyagers]

Everything is secured well and we are definitely being careful. Thankful for professionals

[@kdclothes]

Oh That's one thing brilliant about Italian engineering

[@AK-dn8sp]

Your hard work is paying off. One of the nicest renovations I have seen

[@RaisingVoyagers]

Thanks so much!

[@JogolciaP]

The house is already looking amazing... I cannot wait to see what it can become... 💕

[@kathykoeven]

Oh yay! Lucky us!! A second episode this week. Love it so much!! Thank you

[@jeanadamsick9854]

THAT ONDRAY, IS A SPECIALIST IN HIS FILD OF WORK!!!!!!!!! SO ARE THE STONE MASSONS, SO ARE THE REST OF THE CREW. YOUR DOING A GREAT JOB AS A OWNER ASWELL!! Do take care. Fl., USA

[@Myria83]

His name is Andrea. (Andrea is a male name in Italian. It comes from ancient Greek (a language I studied when I was a teenager in Italy), and it literally means "male person/man". I don't know why it is used as a female name in other countries.

[@kenclement9409]

Build the outdoor kitchen on that solid rock!

[@miriammuskal5402]

I'm so happy you're really getting there

[@aliciabalchin4559]

All absolutely amazing ❤

[@ralfretter5674]

Greetings from Cape Town, South Africa 🌍

[@Alesxandros]

You need to build the drywalls and the terraces , don't dig the mountain too much....old men knew what they where doing, secure the slopes with terraces Ps you need to hire some drywalls masters, it's not easy to build retaining walls.

[@barbkrienke8400]

This must be a very stressful time for your family and your marriage. It’s great that the house is going so fast! But I worry about the toll it might take. I hope that you are all doing well and all shoring each other up under the stress. ❤

[@norabaguingey5860]

We always do that in our place Philippines! And it always works! 🔥 on pipe to loosen.

[@polcat-om5ti]

Awesome, Brady and team go for GOLD 😊

[@bhavifoxglove1319]

Absolutely amazing! 😍❤

[@garykuiken6191]

I agree with the comments regarding the hill. I would keep in mind some of unusual weather events occurring throughout the world, Spain for example as well as S.E. USA states. Plain for the worst.

[@Eileen-bh1zt]

WOW so much of your hard work is now making such a huge difference I don't know how they built most places back in the day out of stone but it is so beautiful but the amount of work to accomplish it is so amazing things are really shaping into your vision God bless you and thanks for documenting this transformation with us all

[@helenperrott4655]

Great to see things coming together. Your work is brilliant

[@AndrewHamblin-y5v]

Wow guys! Its looking absolutely beautiful! You are so blessed, keep up the hard work, its paying off impressively.

[@magdamundt9483]

It's inspiring to see you work as hard as all the amazing guys you contracted (how skilled they all are!), and also your own willingness to learn new skills and techniques. The result is obvious even for my untrained eyes 😳😊!!

[@samanthawinslett202]

I am becoming so excited to FINALLY see major results. Its actually looking like a house, Its incredible and will be the most beautiful home. Built from love, sweat & tears. My gosh I recall when they Said you had to dig several feet down for a foundation. I must be honest I am looking forward to the YARD CLEAN UP and Landscaping. Please show it all. I can only imagine how beautiful the stone pathways and patio area will look. I'm sure you will try to use all stone left over to have a cohesive looking yard and Garden. HAPPY Halloween 🎃

[@louisemaree2704]

You are both looking so much more fit and healthy. Great self-care. Love the idea of the outdoor kitchen and living room ❤

[@annmariegiallonardo4852]

My life could not be more different from yours yet I am sooo inspired and mesmerized by your content! BRAVO!!!

[@kevinmartin3859]

Nice work with the excavator your driver knows his job well 😊😊

[@rebeccavalete8720]

Greetings from San Diego,Ca. I never missed a single update…..incredible hard work you are all doing! May God keep you safe,your family and the people working with you!

[@claudestuder4199]

Hi. Instead of digging the mountain wall away completely, how about digging a half circle and keeping it at seating hight so one can actually utilize that space and keep some retaining messures, then copy the half circle on the other side with your pole fencing and form a keyhole towards the terrace (poles on the one side and stones the other) which steps up into the terrace way. Nice work so far!!

[@MrBeck-ly1kb]

I love her smile and energy and I love his work ethic. I'm also thinking moving to Europe, great decision you made.

[@101fairplay]

Compliments aplenty to you, very impressed with the people you chose for this once in a lifetime opportunity

[@moglee2334]

Watching your progress has been a joy. What a wonderful dream! From NY.

[@virginiacaspers2595]

it just keeps getting better and better love it all

[@AFB05]

In Argentina the conecction of water and gas use the metod of melting the tubes, is calling Aqua sistem, is fantastic because when they are melted is one solid piece (sorry my awful inglish)

[@irishdancer2753]

Looks soooo good! Your vision is quite good!

[@noiseosoutros]

Very very good thank you my friends ❤❤❤❤❤

[@TomWilson-ir6uq]

Excellent work again team 😊

[@jmc-xp6ml]

Thank goodness for saving your back.

[@garykirk9888]

Looking amazing!

[@JeanWhatman]

I`ve watched you renovation from day 1 it`s going to be amazing when it`s finished , keep up the good work xx

[@elizabethkruger3425]

Wowww well done guys. Lots of work, well done. 😊

[@almareynoso6579]

Wow is looking so good, you are investing a lot of time an energy, I don’t know how you work so hard and have an smile in your face always congratulations ❤❤❤

[@LangeKale]

Super, loving it....❤❤❤❤

[@federicaalbarello6197]

you're going on very well guys, congratulation for the project!

[@nazneenabbas9119]

Definitely sitting out & having tea or breakfast with the lovely view would be great.

[@hanneliewiese3477]

Wow ! It is going to look sooo great !!!

[@S.L.S-407]

Andrea really is a master at what he does. I'm very impressed by his work. Great video. : )

[@johnclauser7392]

It's going to be awesome. God bless

[@pamkelly7071]

I remember when you were moving all of those rocks by hand. What a wonderful difference!

[@kimlinstead40]

This was a lovely surprise. Exciting to see whats happening next x

[@annettesharrock1236]

What a difference by moving all those stones a nice and clear for you to do what you have planned there😘

[@joeykottnitz4831]

Halo to you beautiful people, your beautiful home and outside very near to the finished line. God bless. ❤❤❤❤. From Namibia

[@carolfaberpeake857]

Wow keeping the integrity of the terrace is tricky 😮 good luck 🎉🎉🎉

[@Miss_Toots]

Exciting times. Well done

[@helenefontana1803]

Je vous suis depuis le début de votre projet 😊 ! Vous m'avez impressionnée par votre capacité à vous adapter aux situations et à votre faculté d'apprentissage de nouvelles compétences. De plus, vous êtes un véritable acharné au travail c'est incroyable à regarder ! La maison et ses abords vont être magnifiques ! J'ai hâte de voir la suite. Cordialement à toute la famille. Hélène (Marseille France)

[@dianadelahaye7660]

Really coming along❤

[@Frederick-in2rz]

This young fella has got plenty of get up and go

[@colleenrodamer9497]

What a view many blessings from North Texas ❤

[@robbanks7394]

I will miss these episodes once you settle down

[@maggpie5552]

Woohoooo, I see a goat gate, perfect!! Andre?, the excavator is amazing. Yall are moving right along, super nice job. Thanx, stay well.

[@user-bf3ek3sk4p]

Glad to see you now have a “goat gate”!

[@sergiolewes]

I say dig it, that out space could be amazing, with that view you guys got…

[@rgw5830]

You all speak so nicely to the goat - he thinks he belongs ! Curioso ? Most people's inclination would be to put in some crazy path immediate to the front door but you're not building that house, you're building your home. You certainly know where those special long stones are for Italian steps and rectangle flagstones for a structured and calming entrance to this home. Your workmanship is an credit to you and an example to others.

[@barbaraweiss3119]

I’m enjoying these videos so much - I never want them to end, although I’m so anxious to see the finished home! Crazy, huh? Any estimate of when you will be able to move in?

[@annberlin5811]

Only issue with step is no road access to left of house

[@hanneliewiese3477]

Brady you are here and there and everywhere ... you must be exhausted at night !

[@maverickdovakin9786]

Sorting rocks is my favorite pass time

[@rangefreewords]

Larger flat patio-yard area as you only have 5 more terraces to climb behind your place. you can have a clothes line and other simple things in the yard. 2 large 2k gallon catchment tanks above and adjacent to your house [about 30 feet above... you have 13psi without pump pressure added] septic access on the terrace below?

[@melissareid640]

Amazing! So Beautiful..

[@EroniWackernagel-sz5ol]

Lindo trabalho, parabéns 👏👏💙🇧🇷

[@sue7190]

It would be lovely to build decorative steps with side walls down to the next terrace, then plant clematis on the side walls to tumble down each side of the steps.

[@kellycouch3268]

The guy in the excavator is very highly skilled. It's like he's attached to the machine!!!!!

[@chrissyfrancis8952]

Removing the bedrock that’s supporting the hillside is scary. I’d build a retaining wall on top of it. A retaining wall won’t be able to hold a mudslide back. Also, think about where water will drain too when setting your elevations on the house terrace. Idk if you’ve seen footage of the Appalachian mountain region in NC, but the massive destruction was caused by mud/landslides. I thought the deck was where you’d have your outdoor kitchen.

[@SunsetBayBonnie]

amazing...and the view..a dream ...

[@uffda]

Lots of work! I’m wondering what is below you and if there is heavy rain if that pile of stones could potentially wash down the mountain as a hazard below. Hopefully for storage you can put up some sort of temporary containment.

[@maslapau-bq4wc]

Looks incredibly complicated but will be wonderful when it is all working. Can't get enough of these videos. My favourite on the internet along with Cutis the monkey.

[@traciannveno]

All that rock is such a treasure. Honestly I think you should excavate for a pool too :) with a grotto 💖 You could make that place a mansion with more rock rooms, it is gorgeous.