The Closer You Look The More Rotten The Staircase Is!

[@julisign]

How in the world does Mick do it? Eighty years old, and he's at the convent, day after day, doing all this backtracking work. Hats off to you, sir! You're amazing!

[@faragraf9380]

he is strong and loves working

[@SimanSlivar]

At a certain point, everything that hurts just becomes normal... I think I finally started turning that corner...

[@sixtenjohansson4246]

I think he's just as exited as his son about the convent by now.. 😅

[@justoneacre7873]

It’s probably the work that keeps him fit and keeps him going!

[@N-A-uw5fp]

My thoughts, exactly. I wish we all could age that well.

[@malcolmbrackpool3028]

Yanis should work on a signature drink for the bar. He could call it The Sledgehammer.

His nickname should be Thor.

[@TomTomicMic]

Gin Espresso with double the ingredients!?!

[@heehaw8401]

Perfect!

[@taxiuniversum]

Or The Destroyer 👹

[@ScotchFrog45]

Masse

[@TRoth858]

The opening to this episode was classic. The music, slomo Yan, should get some award. Beautifully done Billy!

[@ElouiseEL]

Yes, much better as yesterday! Now i did not get stressed of the music and did not turn the sound off. I also love the moments when there is no music because then it feels as if you are there!

[@JADufault21]

Yanis using the sledgehammer to opera music, perfect!

[@StitchyLass]

The staircase is looking better each day. It looks amazing without that panelling beneath it. It’s more open and graceful.

[@RPatrickEff]

Billy, I’ve seen many younger men who couldn’t keep up with you dad. He’s truly remarkable. You can tell he’s a honest working man, at any age. 😊

[@busterdee8228]

'Buying a convent no one wanted.' I'll bet 'no one' have changed their opinion. Granting the setbacks, it's still a very special place--and is in the right hands.

[@BettyKoehler-zg5sv]

Opera and sledge hammers! Interesting duo! Add Yanis….perfect!! Building suspense and jackhammer….add Billy, perfect! Shovel and concrete…add Mick and you have an awesome team!! Major progress in revealing the floor. Once cleaned and sealed, it will be beautiful just like the entranceway! Mercy, so much work, Billy, but you’ve got this!!! Love from Pennsylvania, USA 💕🌷🐻

[@sharonroot7152]

Mick is amazing! My husband is 83 and he sure couldn't do what Mick does!!! ❤ I love watching Yanis....he is such a great worker. You are blessed to have him!!! ❤

[@nelks1284]

The original floor is beautiful!

[@maryanneslater9675]

The sweet opera accompaniment to the sledge hammer was delightful. And so strangely relaxing to watch!

[@karenburrows9184]

I'm quite surprised at how lovely the staircase looks without the panelling. So much work, but that original floor was so worth it.

[@mrsmiggins6435]

The opening clip of Yanis breaking the floor up in slow motion with the background music was a touch of genius. Some of the floor seem to be hollow underneath. Have a restful weekend. Stay safe🤗🇬🇧

[@cindyloomis-torvi3396]

The opera like music was perfect! 😊

[@marytaylor9185]

The last few videos I like Billy's creative editing. Starting off with Yanis' outfitting for the day and hammering in slow mode and speeding up when the guys are removing the rubble. Brilliant!

[@catherinewhite8819]

I read the comments before seeing the underside of the staircase exposed and totally agree with so many people - keep it open please, it now matches the rest of the stairs.

[@zeenatbaer138]

It kind of looks really nice without the panelling.. beautiful staircase.

[@milkweeddreams8828]

My grandad had a steel sledge like that, so heavy, he was a strong man, afraid of no hard work...he got things done and done right...miss him...have a great weekend...cheers...!

[@rostallar4243]

Amazing how much light is flowing through now that it’s opened up.

[@Catsmeow-jz3lt]

Everyone is working so incredibly hard to restore this beautiful convent. Thanks for sharing the journey with us! I look forward to these daily videos and what exciting things you uncover. Keep up the great work! Can't wait for Simon to come back as well. I love his little informational tidbits and metal detecting forays!

[@luckeytexans7287]

Excellent beginning with Yanis. Looks like the staircase is going to need a lot of love. The area looks great with the walls removed.

[@eleanorchapple8772]

The beginning of of this video deserves some kind of award! What fun, what sheer strength and grace Billie showed in Yanis deconstructiing!

[@helenstella2666]

Revealing the staircase .. one ‘step’ at a time 👍😊

[@monikaweld5567]

I swear, I can see the building coming back to life. Like peeling back the decades ❤❤❤

[@vansmom123]

I actually think it’s beautiful without the enclosure. Nice and open and airy. The building is taking in full breaths now! Well done gentlemen!

[@stewartmcardle8149]

I concur wholeheartedly....open, airy and more natural light.

[@Sisteryoda1440]

Agreed!

[@cecoya]

I know that between the 3 of you Mick, Yanis, and yourself Billy you are moving right along. Truly amazing the amount of work being done. Great job Gentlemen, great job. Have a wonderful day

[@chrisdouglass7962]

The music and videography throughout the intro!! Le Opus du Yannis!! Magnifique!! 👏👏😄🤣

[@Sharon-hn9wn]

Happy weekend, team Convent. 😊 Cheers 🥂 🍾 Looking forward to Monday 😃👍.

[@janeblandford852]

Billy....your dad is amazing. How a man of his age works 5 days a week like he does is unbelievable. The work is what keep him young and agile....very impressed and he is truly a blessing!!!

[@janetwhitney233]

My gosh I JUST LOVE THAT UNCOVERED FLOOR.

[@cheryls8074]

The beginning pairing opera with a sledge hammer demolition made me smile. Thanks! Each time you open up hidden spaces I am hoping you find hidden treasures. You create such fabulous content, Billy. Your team of family/friends/workers are such a pleasure to watch.

[@GillAndrews-j3u]

Just amazing to watch ,what a wonderful thing your all doing ,such hard work bring life back to an old building ,

[@quesnelgirl]

An open staircase is beautiful. Hopefully you can keep it open and help the staircase breathe.

[@shelley1955]

The stonework revealed is majestic. So beautiful. Thank you Billy for taking us along on this adventure ❤

[@davideggenschwiller27]

All this demo turned Yanis into the Yanimal 💪🏻

[@madamevavra]

That floor is going to be stunning Billy. Really excited to see it be exposed!

[@JuSutton]

Fabulous work opening up under the stairs - it looks amazing and so much bigger (if that's possible). Definitely a great idea to leave it open to let the fresh air circulate and dry out under the staircase (if there is any damp creeping up) and remove any musty/damp smells. PLEASE PLEASE 🙏🙏 would you consider leaving them open rather than recreating new side panelling the visual effect is spectacular and really emphasises the staircase in all its granduer. Thank you.

[@gsgeiger]

I liked the “Tales of Hoffman" and slow motion of Yannis at the beginning. The song is sung by a windup doll. It was not how I thought about Yannis before, but it is now. Just wind him up and let him go. He’s a beast!

[@heidit8009]

Loved the music choice!

[@Sisteryoda1440]

@@heidit8009 Me too!

[@AbigailGerlach-zt1sh]

Have you seen the Spains Got Talent episode from a couple of years ago? She starts off singing this song and suddenly changes into Highway to Hell. The audience reaction is a hoot!

[@gsgeiger]

@AbigailGerlach-zt1sh yes, I saw that. Very talented singer.

[@Carolbearce]

Loved the beginning of this video! Breaking up concrete and removing it is back breaking work. You and the team are moving right along.

[@kerrybyers257]

You can feel that staircase breathing.

[@helenf9650]

Epic intro!!! Love the mix of music and muscle 💪🎶

[@siameseire]

Thankyou, Billy, for being you. It helps so much in a dark time.

[@loraoflahrity130]

It's really mind blowing thinking about when was the last time someone actually walked on the original floors

[@captianmorgan7627]

Apparently the long ago time of .... the 80s.

[@sharonanderson346]

My father worked 2 twenty year careers. Then worked part time repairing Electrolux vacuums until he was 84. He passed right before 88 birthday. Stay busy, eat right. He loved cigarettes and matinees. Hahaha! Billy's dad is the goat! Long way to go!!! Love all of this family!

[@maryp2747]

I think the staircase looks better without the paneling.

[@van84agon]

100% agree keep the boards and door off the stair bottom. The opening of the stairs the last few episodes has been a stunning reveal. I guess structural needs will dictate the end. result. Great work thanks you inspire.

[@lisarobertson7011]

Hi Billy, every one of your videos is interesting, creative and unique. Great story telling!

[@ColinDH12345]

Your father is an animal! Respect :-)

[@tamithirion7766]

I worry about Yanis..The Demolition Man. He is putting his body through a huge strain. He needs some support for his back, and recovery time. I see you all switch out the heavy duty jobs, but he is slight compared to you more burly gentlemen. Loving hugs to all 🤗

[@wendydee3007]

My dog has just woken up and started howling at the classical music at the intro!

[@kerry-leepowell7132]

Music couldn't be lovelier today x

[@Eli-vm7fn]

I think the staircase looks better left open, when cleaned repaired and polished it would look far more dramatic. I think it would be cheaper and easier to match the flooring underneath the staircase to the rest of the room.

[@cmhf5776]

With using all these tools, your electricity bill must be as monumental as the convent itself! Great job Billy!

[@ThePethericks]

it’s really cheap… even with all the heating on it’s less than 220€ a month

[@coniwessman5001]

I thought he used the ecoflow.

[@karenniehues4786]

@@ThePethericksI wish mine was that!!! In summer, in the 90’s & 100’s F, it runs between $300-400 a month.

[@AuntyStan]

@@karenniehues4786I live alone and even in the winter i dont top $80 a month New Zealand for power, but in saying that i dont have ac or a heater but rather a fire place, so wood is a added expenses

[@boerderijlenders380]

It was a very interesting week. The P-team worked incredibly hard. It's so exciting. Great start of the video when Yannis is working with the sledgehammer🤭 Now have a quiet weekend with your family. See you all next week👋🏽🇳🇱

[@fyrekrystaal27]

Well, you have a new tip for the jack hammer coming soon, and that floor is the perfect place to first use it.😊

[@jefflawrentz1624]

I wonder if you could just trim the rot off those boards and move them forward in the angle of the stair wall and that way only have to replace some of the taller ones? I’m glad you discovered the rot. It’s still an incredible staircase to have lasted this long. Thanks Billy for today’s episode !

[@Ruth-h3z]

Billy if it were up to me I'd leave under the stairs open. I think it looks better that way, and you certainly don't need it for storage.

[@lindacushing7780]

I truly enjoy watching all the progress. The convent is a beautiful place.

[@icandivideos5743]

You have an amazing repertoire of music Billy! I love it!

[@janabeckman545]

Every day is a discovery!

[@NannieG-y6v]

I quite like the open look of the staircase! It would make a nice area for house plants and an armchair or two 🎉 loved the opera ❤

[@cerilewis2988]

I do love the openness of under the stairs rather than it be closed in again

[@casscara]

My first thought too.

[@AdrianneSteeley]

Leave it open.

[@TammyMullins-tp5uf]

Everyone have a blessed weekend 😊

[@jillberry2802]

If there is a way for Billy to save things in the convent he will.

[@stephbrewis5832]

Rather leave the staircase open at the bottom. Looks better

[@JuSutton]

Woo.... woo... the suspense of is there/ isn't there a basement entrance under the staircase???? What a cliff-hanger to end the week on. Can't wait for Monday's episode...THANK YOU Billy & team for all your hard work and sharing with us all. Really appreciated v.much.

[@Sharon-hn9wn]

Billy, today's videos is not finished yet, but the floor is beginning to look magnificent. Can hardly wait to see what's below. Crack On!

[@erickoelsch562]

You’ve got a Harry Potter cupboard under your staircase. I love it!😍

[@Jen-eo1fh]

I had the same thought😃 Maybe a child size washroom could go under there with a Harry Potter theme.

[@mannyortiz4814]

Billy,Mic,Yanis my convent concrete floor demolishers. Lots of heavy concrete demolition work. Hope you guys are doing OK. Until next time. Please, take care and stay safe. Love ya 🍺🍺🍺🙏🌞🌈❤️👍😇🕊🇺🇸🌹

[@ChazzyB-2024]

Billy, the staircase looks so much better without that cupboard/panelling under it. If you discover stairs going down, perhaps just continue the exiting stair banister detail down? As someone else mentioned, if you do decide to put the boards back, just cut the rotten few cms out and shift them to the left, then you only need one new panel at the end. But I'd leave it open.

[@sparxnme22]

Brilliant can't wait to watch this ❤

[@lat1419]

Its always where the wood & stone are together. Our renovation was the same.

[@lindagage7315]

Fantastic job guys! Well done

[@cberninzoni]

This is a big reason i have watched Billy for the last year or more.. the music! Thank you Billy

[@meganhall1306]

Love the opening music Billy, it went well with the hammering 👏💪hope you get plenty of rest and have a great weekend xxx💕💕💕

[@kaye-q1k]

Love. The opening shots of Yanis with the sledge hammer made me think of Thor and his hammer. Mick your the energrizer bunny you just keep going . Billy my back was yelling ouch seeing you bending while working. Another very busy week. See you next time.

[@Zorken777]

You only need to replace one board, cut away the roten Wood and move the board to the left, then if you are lucky you only need to replace one board, or maybe 2.

[@suehall3298]

Just keep Cracking on its brilliant 👍🤗 Love Sue ❤❤❤🇬🇧❤❤❤

[@annadavis2547]

Love the doll song.

[@elisabethhopson5639]

Watching Yanis in full demo mode to classical music was inspired Billy. The granite floor is lovely, but it is a shame that the cupboard is so rotten. I was half expecting to see some wartime radio equipment, left by the French resistance in there, but a box full of old tiles is more realistic. One day, Billy, one day..... 🙂

[@lisajahn6839]

Fabulous episode and amazing progress! 😊❤👍

[@mariagillinson8527]

BILLY! Terry & Ash @ Escape to the dream, Restoring The Chateau… they use a wood hardener and paste to fix rotten shutters. Maybe that’s what the stairs need.

[@victoriatracey5919]

It’s coming along fabulously Billy, well done 👏🏻👏🏻😊

[@PeggyMcCabe]

I could use a smile today, and your opening sequence did just that.

[@joaoalmendra65]

Thanks for the ride Billy and to the rest of the team also . Many thanks.

[@annfinnegan2791]

I think stairs look better open i wouldnt seal it up for storage .😊

[@kenc1800]

Crack-on THE OPERA …..starring Yanis (The Demolition Man), Billy (our Jack Hammer narrator) and Mick (Ever-Ready Miracle Father of it All)

[@kenc1800]

Rhythmic jack hammering followed by shovel full of convent concrete moved Bucket by bucket, wheel barrel after wheel barrel and finally tediously sweeping to expose the granite floors. Well done Billy, Yanis and Mick! You guys really ROCK! Take the weekend off Billy. Your back will thank-you and your family will enjoy it!

[@bevwilkerson4772]

Such hard workers! 👍🏻

[@johnalonzi8353]

Amazing as always Kate😊

[@a.911]

Hammertime to the opera, love it.

[@aimeedoodle8905]

Very much loved the intro opera music paired with demolition.

[@marysell6184]

Thanks for another very enjoyable video, Billy! I am so impressed by how hard you all work everyday, especially your dad. Well done.

[@monikastuckey8737]

Love the flagstone! Glad you can fix the staircase

[@pamabernathy8728]

Once again, amazing work, & STELLAR editing, Billy! Enjoying the comments especially today!! My mind needs to be in rural France right now. Blessings.

Awesome footage of Yanis in the beginning, at his best!! In his element!! Please hit Like & Subscribe for Billy!!! ♥♥♥

[@andreastieff]

Very cool today. It’s funny how small the staircase looks in the background,I’m sure it’s just perspective.

[@marshabentley5276]

Friday greetings from Florida!

[@dawnemami3089]

😂😂 Yanis is picking up the debris faster than you can make it ❤ gooooo Yanis

[@IsabelMendocilla]

Great job Billy, Hugh progress.

[@wandacasper5612]

Hope everyone has a great weekend

[@annettewalter2273]

I like the staircase open. It is a beautiful staircase.

[@dushandesilva2595]

Iam amazed how you and your team work and attention to detail every one is . Trust the process 😃👊✌️🤞