Tearing Down Walls in Our 75 year old German Home

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This week we're tearing down our first BRICK wall! (I definitely miss the studs and drywall of the U.S., as well-built as I know our house is here in the German countryside.) We also spend much needed rest time with our now fully grown ducklings, and Elli makes us a special surprise to celebrate a week's worth good work. P.S., make sure you stand aside for the sofa flying out the 2nd story window.
Sending lots of love!,
Maddie, Elli, Eliza, Ottie, Peanut, and Dragon (Draco for short)
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[@dorothypaul4642]

There's something very relaxing about watching home renovations and you and Elli are doing such a phenomenal job! I thought it was so cute when Elli was practicing the pronunciation of "mortar". Maybe she could teach us a German word or expression of the day? Peace and love to you both.

[@itsmeelli]

Thank you, we appreciate you ☺️🫶🏼 Ich hoffe die Sonne scheint für dich ✨ (hope the sun shines for you)

[@dorothypaul4642]

@@itsmeelli Danke, Elli ❤

[@jbusley]

There’s something very exhausting about doing home renovations 😊

[@ruthlarner704]

Type "All ducks go to bed" in the search box of KZbin and see how ducks can learn to troop into the duck house when you call them. Highly entertaining as well as practical

[@christinewentzell7365]

I can't believe how light it is still at 10pm.

[@KittyKat-vb1nd]

Miss Summer in England. Daylight until late evening. The trade-off is it's dark very early in winter

[@jessicanicolebelmonte6252]

Your spraying the bricks with that water sprayer reminded me of how the masons in South America used to soak the bricks in buckets of water for a few minutes before laying them on the mortar. At the very least they would soak the bricks until they stopped bubbling or sizzling, just to be sure that they were saturated with water for better adhesion.

[@monicamestas7566]

At 69, I can honestly say I have never demo'd a brick wall. So you are just steamrolling ahead with your life experiences. Love the staircase.

[@Jasper_4444]

There's still time. Go demo a brick wall! 😆

[@monicamestas7566]

@@Jasper_4444 Good one. Maybe you can come help 🤣

[@Jasper_4444]

@@monicamestas7566 🤣

[@tonyzam66]

Just remember...all in all, it's just another brick in the wall...I'll let myself out now.

[@heathermcbee3659]

🧱 We don’t need no education… We don’t need thought control.. 🎶 🧱

[@tonyzam66]

@@heathermcbee3659 Hey Teacher..leave them kids alone..

[@marcl5048]

You deserve a gold medal for the fact you’re even attempting all this!

[@Fun_Sized_Gigi]

Elli has some muscles on her. I’m impressed.

[@itsmeelli]

💪🏼

[@Aco747lyte]

Your home renovations reminded me of the 17th century farmhouse my four daughters and I carefully restored using ship wreck wood and huge beams when I was on vacation during my navy days. It was a hard slog; my girls lived in a vintage Airstream to avoid the dust and chaos. One of them, Charlie, is a Master Carpenter, who I trusted to manage the project while I was at sea. Much of your hard work will doubtless pay off, and yeah I know how gruelling the job is. You and dear Ellie have achieved much, and I'm mighty proud of you. Know that what you are learning will remain with you; adding your experience to do more, maybe one day. Your cold weather will kick off in November, by which time I hope you'll be settled and cosied up by a log fire. Much love to your ducks, too ~Wendi 🌻🌺🌺🌺🌻

[@tamalamaland]

Love the progress and really love the duck standoff. That made me laugh.

[@Maddie.taylor]

Dragon, my lil nemesis 😂🐲

[@Vulcandream]

This is as much fun watching as when you worked on your van. You look so up for your new adventures and happy with Elli. We enjoy watchi8ng you each week! (And between you and me, you probably left the country at a good time.)

[@MsBerries25]

I agree 100% with everything you just said lol

[@laurenbowerhof633]

Woke up a little blue today, and seeing you in your crazy “headgear” gave me my first smile of the day Thank you❤

[@marciapeterson4404]

As always you two are amazing!

[@itsmeelli]

🫶🏼

[@Maddie.taylor]

🩵🐺

[@sarahyak_]

I admire you soo much friend! ❤ you’re so powerful, capable and resilient. This series is incredible

[@itsmeelli]

❤

[@kimlittleton4943]

Ya'll crack me up. "We are going to do this right the second time." So funny. Sounds like my projects. But that is how you learn, and you gals are learning so much and working so hard. Very proud of you. Hint: old doors make a good work bench on 2 saw horses. You throw it away when your done with all the projects. But it makes a nice big work table in the meantime.

[@Maddie.taylor]

That is such an awesome idea!!! Thank you! Glad you enjoyed :)

[@colh2726]

I wish I had the tenacity (& knowledge) you both have to do that sort of work, its inspiring. Also love the ducks, there are great, & again I love the look of the pistachio pie as well. Have a good Sunday... Cheers

[@colh2726]

Seriously I am really impressed at both of your "get up & go" life style. It's wonderful... it shames me... I a'int too pushy with myself😕

[@itsmeelli]

Oh don’t worry it’s sometimes hard for us to get up, too! Be gentle with yourself ☺️

[@Maddie.taylor]

ditto what Elli said! helps to have a timeline for us, but it can definitely be difficult to get motivated!

[@colh2726]

Elli, Maddie thanks for the replies/advice. Good luck with your projects & have a wonderful week. Best wishes Col

[@Maddie.taylor]

best wishes right back at you!! :)

[@tomas5376]

Work, work, work! Dust, dust, dust! Oh the joy of demolishing a brick!🛠️⚒️

[@itsmeelli]

So much joy!

[@pixieofjoy]

I'm so hooked on your home renovation journey. I'm cheering you guys on with each daunting task! Elli, I hope you will share that pistachio cream pie recipe someday!! That looked incredible!

[@granddpa]

Elli take care of Maddie never seen her so happy you girls are super together

[@megaira86]

Yas, a new video from my favorite builders 😊 can't wait to see what the next project is!

[@user-zk8jp3ee8h]

I recently discovered your channel and am thoroughly HOOKED! I enjoyed watching your journey from van build and van life to expatriate into "this old house" renovation. Many thanks to you and Ellie for sharing this part of your lives with us!

[@itsmeelli]

Aww Hii, happy to have you here ✨

[@Maddie.taylor]

this is so sweet, thank you. 🥹

[@Kibangz103]

I can’t believe it’s so much light outside still at 10pm.

[@itsmeelli]

Me neither !!

[@deesnider6304]

You guys are MY HEROS for taking on these big renovations! Love your duckies and your yard! That dessert looks SO YUMMY! Eliza got to share in the yummy😊🫶🏻

[@itsmeelli]

Aaaw we appreciate it✨🫶🏼

[@marcussmith1768]

Elli getting stuck in with the cementing of the bricks above the door... Go girl! Otto the duck, friendly little chappie, got to love the fella. Must be a scary feeling ripping walls down, well done for being brave and tackling it yourselves. P.s. The right tool for the job is always the best thing to have. Makes life a whole lot easier and possibly quicker. Looking forward to seeing the next video. Congrats.

[@user-no7lp5sv7k]

Good Sunday Morning 🌄 Looks like y'all are making progress on the renovation. That's quite a big job. I'm impressed with your self reliance. Stick with it,the ends justify the means. I've no doubt that if it can be done you two hard working Ladies will get it done. Patience, Stay Careful 🙏👍, keep posting and I'll keep watching. My free phone may be getting shut off soon so I may fall off the radar for a while. Just didn't want y'all to think I had unsubscribed. Take Care👍👍

[@itsmeelli]

We appreciate it ✨🫶🏼

[@user-no7lp5sv7k]

@@itsmeelli cool, thank Y'all for posting and stay safe 🙏👍👍

[@jamesdee759]

There's asbestos in that wall. Just kidding lol. You said that you knew someone was going to say it so there ya go lol. I like watching you two with your ducks. I'm really enjoying your videos & I find myself looking forward to seeing how it all turns out one project at a time. Thank you both for sharing your videos on here for us to watch.

[@bookgal]

Wow, excellent job! Amazing how much you two have accomplished in such a short time… great teamwork! I always feel motivated to get stuff done around my place after watching your videos, so thanks for that! ❤👩‍🌾👩‍🌾❤

[@itsmeelli]

Yay that’s amazing, we love to inspire others ! ✨🫶🏼

[@AbNomal621]

With the bore hammer I found it best to make a series of holes that don’t quite connect. Then work to connect the holes.

[@Wildworld-s1n]

wooow, that's so impressive ! I'm so excited for the final reveal. You are doin amazing work girls!

[@marcialovejoy9926]

What a beautiful backyard you have. I remember good friends of mine had some geese. One geese was one that would wait for you to get out of of the car and then would chase you

[@kimmetcalfe6408]

❤ladies you are awesome demo warriors!! Love your determination, also I think your ducks are therapy ducks❤️❤️🦆💕💕 be safe be kind✝️💕

[@Tassie85]

Your good natures and cheerfulness are really remarkable. A labour of love, obviously. So excited to see what's next! With hugs from Toronto!

[@itsmeelli]

🫶🏼

[@nelliebriggs6320]

I love the bloops at the end 😂 reminds me so much of the 90s movies haha

[@Jake-fs5te]

Your new home just keeps becoming Yours more and more. Thank you for sharing the journey.

[@marcl5048]

20 out of 10 on the pie!

[@granddpa]

you 2 are super girls with so much talent love watching you and the ducks I asked the wife if I could get one she said NO ps we live in a condo

[@itsmeelli]

Too bad, was worth a try 🦆🦆🦆

[@storiesfromhinterland]

You strong women....becoming builders 👌💪. Now you know how we suffer building in Europe 😂

[@itsmeelli]

It’s the worst haha

[@ianlove3]

You are both doing a great job. Please stay safe and take care of yourself. See you next week.

[@WayneThePoet]

Many of us are visual learners. So with your vision and your skill with ink and water colors, it would be cool to see some simple painting mock-ups of what you’re thinking about in the various rooms. Nothing to exact scale or time consuming, just a peek at what to look forward to. Anyway, it’s fun watching you guys digging in and making your dreams come true. Curious how wiring works with solid brick wall?! With wood walls, there is a cavity between 2x4 studs to run wires, but obviously you don’t have that. Go get it! ✌🏼❤️🙂

[@l.h.9194]

You two are so inspiring, clearly pushing through even though it must be so chaotic and tiring. Thank you for yet another video!

[@Maddie.taylor]

This is so sweet, thank you for watching! We're glad you enjoyed :)

[@kedespo]

Thank you both for today’s smile. And the bloops, never stop doing them.

[@prenavnogame8401]

Get some good earplugs, it makes the loud work so much more comfortable

[@aslanenlisted]

Loved seeing the Ducks in the intro! (all about that duck content!) You are both doing amazing!

[@Maddie.taylor]

our new stars 🤩

[@marcl5048]

Wow those ducks grew up fast!

[@Gam1928]

As always… love watching your channel. You bring such joy to others…thank you!

[@MOTrav]

Speaking of food, what do you typically drink and eat in your new location? Enjoy!

[@Maddie.taylor]

ooh ill put more of this in future vids! 🩵

[@DarrenRosenow]

You girls are doing awesome!

[@davidlipski863]

Well done for tackling a big job like that, a lot harder than knocking out stud walls and more dusty. Your home is very well built not like the new homes now

[@petervandergugten]

Hello Maddie and elli 🌞 Such renovation is not easy, but the result is inpressive 👍 I'am waiting for the new doors for the complete picture Keep up the good Work Girls Have FUN and be SAFE 💝 Hallo Maddie und Elli ☀ So eine renovierung ist nicht einfach, aber das Ergebnis ist beeindruckend 👍 Ich warte auf die neuen turen, um das gesamtbild zu erhalten Weiter so mádels Viel SPAB und sei VORSICHTIG 💝

[@itsmeelli]

Hallo, danke fürs einschalten ! Schöne Grüße ✨ Hello, thank you for watching ! Greetings ✨

[@bubblegumpopvideo]

Going to be beautiful home

[@veeemit9719]

Is Ellie willing to share her pistachio cream pie recipe? It looks absolutely delicious and I would love to try and make it 🤤 😋

[@user-ue8gy5gw6p]

Good work on the wall Nice to see you wet the bricks I used to dunk them in a bucket of water, this brings back memories of past job your doing a great job both of you, don't rush the work taking a break, do a little job and come back to it this stops it becoming overwhelming, love you guys, dave the boat guy UK 🇬🇧 ❤

[@itsmeelli]

Thank you, Dave the boat guy 🫶🏼 And I heard that too, dumping the brick in a bucket of water !

[@jacksunstone8771]

Enjoy the Pie!

[@Maddie.taylor]

we are, BIG time!! Thank you!

[@pamelataylor412]

Wow, you two are killing it like pros! I’m inspired to get off my butt and at least tackle some organizational projects in my own home. I’m so excited to watch as you make progress week to week. Much love❤

[@1over137]

You normally wont find asbestos in "walls", they will be render and plaster over brick (or drywall and plaster over frame 'stud wall'). Asbestos was used for "sheeting", "boarding", things like roof eves/facia, guttering, window enclosures/dormers. Also on pipe and old plumbing lagging. I have some in my "eves". :(

[@anneliesjoss]

So exciting!!! 🧡

[@ahnsa2364]

I can't wait to see how evething will turn out.. till now honestly i love evething that you guys have done.. im soo excited❤ Cake looks soo delicious 😊😋👌🏻

[@itsmeelli]

Thank you 🫶🏼

[@just__celia]

Enjoying this transformation! You girls are amazing!

[@bajahama]

I don’t really like the French Door idea, can you put it back like it was originally? 😜Seriously, you girls are bad asses!!! Great job! I guess I didn’t realize how far north Germany is; it really gets dark much later there!

[@Maddie.taylor]

LOL in no time!

[@itsmeelli]

I think you are right, we should build the wall up again. 🤔😌

[@chooseaname50]

you are such a lovely person, i like watching you as you remind me of my oldest sister that i looked up to, as she passed away from cancer 15 years ago, but i don’t want to weird you out, just take care of yourself, and thankyou for the great videos 👍.

[@kimlittleton4943]

I am not worried about asbestos but load bearing ....yikes....ya'll have an upstairs. That was a big block of stone that was offering a lot of support. I am glad you have someone helping who has some building experience. That is smart move. And of course keep those bricks, they will come in handy for garden projects.

[@Maddie.taylor]

definitely wouldn’t have done it without his guidance and confidence that it would be okay!

[@Raider_MXD]

That was a so-called Sturz (lintel). They're also used in non-load bearing walls because you can't just pile up bricks on top of a thin wooden doorframe. And yes, that thing probably was thicker than it needed to be, but back in the day people often built structures using a "better safe than sorry" approach.

[@p.a.u.l.555]

Your doing a great job girls 😊

[@Maddie.taylor]

Thank you!

[@lo8337]

The two hardest working girls on YT.

[@TheSwedishCef]

Thanks for a nice video, it's fun to see you work together, now we're eagerly waiting to see the finished result, it will be incredibly beautiful when it's ready, I'm convinced. Continue on the beaten path but don't forget to take time with each other, screw up house renovation for a day or evening and do something on your own is also important, take care of each other

[@itsmeelli]

We can’t wait for the door to arrive ! And yes, we are also trying to priorities some down time, but it’s hard sometimes 🙃

[@TheSwedishCef]

@@itsmeelli Yes, it will be fun to see what nice doors you have chosen. Understand that you want to get out of the construction chaos, but a break to recharge batteries and get some new motivation usually does wonders for the soul and with new motivation it goes quickly, keep going

[@shannonm2689]

Always look forward to your videos

[@hocineguenoua5266]

جميل جدا

[@Katarina-ds5mj]

It certainly is a process but you are doing so well. I know what you have completed must seem like a drop in the bucket compared to what you have left, but slow and steady wins the race and it’s going to look fabulous! I just know it. Seeing how tired you looked at the end of such a long day of work makes me feel you both will be doing brick work in your sleep…lol. Take care of your selves.🩷

[@itsmeelli]

Oh we definitely kept working in our sleep ahah brick on brick 🧱

[@mtcklc]

You two are amazing!!!

[@wephotogal]

WoW! Looks great so far!!

[@mirandathetempest7]

Hopefully that’s not a load bearing wall!!!😅 Hats off to all of the hard work!

[@Maddie.taylor]

That's was the first step! :)

[@Irishprana]

wowww❤❤❤ i want that cake

[@itsmeelli]

Komm her und hole dir ein Stück !!!

[@RobbieTheMute]

You’re almost right about the reason for spraying the bricks with water. The bricks are very porous, so they’ll absorb moisture out of the plaster/mortar/render you’re applying. When that happens the plaster/mortar/render will set too quickly, making it difficult to spread it out flat and even. You’re spraying down the bricks so that they absorb less of the moisture from the plaster/mortar/render, making it easier to work with.

[@Maddie.taylor]

Yes, I hope that Ewe explained that better just a minute or so earlier in the video! (definitely a steep learning curve for me to learn, and to learn in German especially ;) )

[@RobbieTheMute]

@@Maddie.taylor I forget that there are more conversations happening than just the ones being recorded. Would love to see more on how you're learning German and your progress if you wouldn't mind. You're doing a great job. I really enjoy your videos.

[@EeeDee1]

Best lgbdiy+ channel on KZbin

[@stevecompton7197]

Great work

[@Maddie.taylor]

thank you!

[@Banagal]

And the wall came down. The remodel sequel is coming soon.

[@itsmeelli]

Caaaan‘t wait for the doors to arrive !!! Who can see the vision ?

[@1over137]

Ahh! "Kango hammer" above ones head. I did that as an electricians mate when I was 16. I still recall the colour of the bath water after work and wondering how in hell it got in my underwear! Along with my teeth!

[@1over137]

Like when you are stripping back those wires and pipes. Some poor, usually younger, poorly paid person had to painstakingly chisel that "track" out for the cable. That applies to nearly all plug sockets, light switches, wall lights and everything else! There is a reason why houses over in Europe tend to be more expensive.

[@itsmeelli]

Oh damn ! Ya it’s no joke

[@mikem3789]

Great work! I thought you might put in a fixed piece of glass over the French doors to bring in more light. Cheers!

[@Maddie.taylor]

apparently that wouldn’t have been as good for stability but I thought about that and would have LOVED that!

[@tammycruz8189]

Love U 2 ❤❤

[@jbusley]

Please send me pie!!!!!! Omg

[@suryadisurya9953]

Nice❤

[@walteragentplummer7031]

Brick outdoor cookr❤

[@havana55]

Maybe make sure next time you are throwing something as heavy as couch trough the window to keep your dog away closed somewhere

[@Valerygallery]

You girls are so ambitious! I'm sure it will all pay off, though. The food you made looks really yummy. Maybe when you get your home done, you can teach us some of your delicious recipes. I don't know much about ducks. But I'm wondering why they have to be put in their house at night. It looks like they don't want to go in there. Maybe their claustrophobic.😄

[@Maddie.taylor]

Yes i'd love to include more cooking! Lately we've mostely been enjoying pretty quick and easy recipes, but i made a gnocchi last night that was to-die for! We put the ducks inside to protect them from any possible predators, though we luckily don't have many here. Thanks for the comment!

[@stacymcmahon453]

It's wild to think of using brick for interior walls, and to knock out and repair/reconfigure them in small sections like you are doing. Even wilder that it doesn't seem like actually that much more work than a wood frame wall (as long as you have that rotary hammer)

[@Raider_MXD]

In Germany and various other parts of Europe brick interior walls are pretty much standard. Prefabricated houses are an exception, but they are not very common.

[@pjr334]

The white duck ur fave hmmmm ok

[@isa-irles]

As always, great work !! Your videos are always such a treat. But here I am giving unsollicited advice and I hate myself for it but: maybe you should invest in security shoes. I learnt that the hard way 😭

[@itsmeelli]

Good call with these brick walls ! I actually have some, but we should get some for maddie :)

[@isa-irles]

@@itsmeelli And Eliza! 🤭

[@itsmeelli]

@@isa-irles oh and definitely for Eliza too !!

[@cindydean1840]

❤

[@EnriqueDeQuesada101]

❤❤❤

[@susansharp112]

Great video

[@Maddie.taylor]

thank you!!

[@endlessmilesrider6756]

❤ You determined that that wall was not LOAD Bearing wall before the demo? Maddie 😊

[@Maddie.taylor]

yep!

[@1over137]

As to removing asbestos, it's costly. Depending on how much, where it is and how many times you will need to call the specialists out, it might be worth seeking to do the certification yourself to learn how to be safe and how to do the paperwork.

[@aaronriedel5372]

Good video!

[@Maddie.taylor]

thank you!

[@LiveFree123]

❤❤

[@pkc5091]

Hope you checked if that wall was load baring or not before ripping it down :s

[@itsmeelli]

Of course 😇 nothing is touched until we make sure it’s safe

[@orionfoote2890]

The paid ads always remind me of Laura Linney in The Truman Show.

[@paulkingeu]

Did you put some buckets of water around or wet the floor to catch the dust?

[@Raider_MXD]

👍

[@user-xz4ko2mn4p]

it seems wholesome, As a man I never done something like that .Keep going girls❤.Btw Did you make all these through KZbin income?

[@karagregory69]

Did you change title of this video from tearing down first brick wall? I thought it was a new video, but realized I saw it already?

[@Maddie.taylor]

i did! Trying to push it back into the algorithms notice ;)

[@ruebennomura9143]

Aloha you been busy on this video and enjoy life toon