Rebuilding 300 year old stone walls with NO EXPERIENCE!

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The most scared I've been restoring really old irish stone cottage - Rebuilding the walls.
Have a look at Neil and Emma’s adventures here ‪@UrbanVanlife‬ and see how they go travelling around the very beautiful Ireland.
This week we have some tricky jobs to do before we can progress with the big renovations. After uncovering the original stone walls, there's some structural issues that need sorting before we can rectify the roof or dig out the old floor.
The gable wall we recently exposed, with its forgotten fireplace is going to look amazing once we get it repointed with our hot lime mix, we just need to fix it first!
We also tackle the large hole left from the chimney coming down.
There's big progress with our move to Ireland as we get more and more settled with the purchase of a new Irish car!
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Hopefully you are enjoying this renovation series as much as we are, and we are managing to show you just some of the trials, tribulations, and work, involved when restoring an old property.
As usual, we have tried to include a bit of everything, including the local wildlife and nature mixed with our usual female foolery, we always love hearing what you lot think in the comments so do let us know, and as always, thank you for watching!
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[@KamikazeOverture]

Ordered and got my free beers from Asia. Looking forward to months of experiencing new beers. Thanks ❤❤

[@wendyhaddock451]

I love you guys. You're so entertaining! You do realise that once the cottage is finished all of your subscribers are moving in with you xxx were all invested in this together now!!!

[@campervibe]

😂😂

[@martindance5542]

I'm not moving in with Lou, I feel so inadequate just watching her😔

[@estemeiring3705]

HAHA Yes, she has to start building flays for us

[@estemeiring3705]

Flats even

[@renners7]

I’ll bring Emily some Australian snacks 😂

[@joeyspesh7813]

I’m stuck in bed today with the old invisible illness, you have no idea how glad I am to see one of your videos pop up. It’s very frustrating as a ‘Louise’ type of person to not be able to use your body to be productive! At least I can live vicariously and be happy someone somewhere else is getting on with things!

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Feel btr!

[@campervibe]

Glad that you can through our vids, hope you are doing as well as you can ❤️

[@mardicheriex291]

Me too as of couple weeks ago, it’s frustrating, and can be quite boring too, love watching the gals too

[@SonetLandman]

May I ask what is your invisible illness? I also have an invisible illness ME/CFS.

[@joeyspesh7813]

@@SonetLandman fibro. I can’t lift my arms today they’re made of lead.

[@deborahoshea9330]

I'm English living in the west of Ireland for 33 years and i have become totally addicted to your channel. Thankyou

[@campervibe]

Aw thanks, glad you are enjoying the vids 🙂

[@darrenpodger7294]

​@campervibe we are taking on small stone cottage removed ceilings but not the structural joists yet until we get new timber , next job is removing cement render grrr then do what you doing here ..re pointing daunting like you say but has to be done , what lime mix do you use and ratio when you get time , thanks.

[@z9ski690]

U 2 R de most entertaining folks on U Tube 😂. Hard work followed by great comedy. 🎭 Sunday’s best show.

[@campervibe]

Much appreciated😀😀

[@davebayliss3142]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Q-wz9xv]

My favourite Sunday watch, you can keep your sport and soaps, Camper Vibe all the way.

[@louburnett6782]

Love seeing how you are doing, totally invested in your walls - weird world we live in 😂❤

[@campervibe]

😂😂

[@timothydeal953]

Just amazing! The hard work, the laughs, the great attitudes! My favorite KZbin fix. Stay safe and keep the great content coming. ❤😊 oh and love the scaffolding table idea!

[@campervibe]

😀😀😀🥳🥳🥳

[@garymiller916]

Brilliant job on the gable wall, Lou. Looked scared but you stuck it out and got it done, well done. Emily was enjoying the lobbing too much me thinks, 😊. Loving the scaffolding plank recycling idea, it’ll look great in a big dining room👍 I always look forward to your Sunday vids, hard work & fun, very entertaining. Good car by the way. Keep it up. ❤️❤️

[@AnnetteCarolanFourie]

Your place is going to be very stunning once finished looking forward to the Cottage fully restored ❤

[@Auntiehoney217]

I keep wanting more, can't wait to see the final restoration and thought to wait a few weeks or months to watch that way I can binge, but when Sunday rolls around I can't help to click on😂👍🏆

[@campervibe]

😂😂 we don’t mind that though

[@janelepoidevin6466]

You two make me laugh out loud! I love that everything is Louise’s fault, even when it isn’t. Thank you for the Sunday night cheer up and keep up the great work you are doing on your cottage.

[@campervibe]

It’s just how it works 😂😂😂

[@margaretcostigan5512]

Ccvb

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[@UrbanVanlife]

Emma brings the loveliness. I’m not having that #TEAMEMMILY

[@campervibe]

🥳 I knew you would join my team eventually 😂

[@joolzdb]

😂

[@lwitt8448]

You two are HILARIOUS!!

[@user-gw3js3pq2t]

I found you on The Irish Homestead pushing the wheelbarow' so came to have a look. ive binge watched all the cottage footage from you getting the keys loved it laughed so much my hubby thinks ive gone nuts' once i had caught up i started at the beginning with the van build which ive binge watched' Just up to you swearing your head off after picking Emily up from Nice Airport Can i say you are a Joy to watch you make me laugh out loud your vids pictures and content is Fabulous im dreading catching up Keep up the great work Ladies xxxPam

[@campervibe]

Thanks Pam, and welcome along 😀

[@user-gw3js3pq2t]

@@campervibe Oh Lord just watched Venice wowzers xxx

[@AllThingsClarice]

Hey Pam, I found these lovely ladies a few months back and binged for weeks b4 catching up. They are great aren’t they? 😘

[@user-qr4pr4zs5t]

You guys are amazing. The work you are doing in that cottage is incredible. You make me laugh so much and I always look forward to your next video. Thank you xx

[@calmdown888]

You two are giving a new meaning to the words 'crack on' with this video. Good job ladies.😊

[@campervibe]

😀🥳

[@SamSmithVev0]

Back again to check on new upload. I’m so invested I look forward to these every week.

[@beckypennington79]

You girls are really go-getters You should be proud of yourselves

[@cheryledwards9760]

So lovely to watch you both building your dream home, huge respect for all your hard work 😍

[@exploringlife738]

"Pure, sweet, and innocent!" Well, you both are purely adorable, sweetly hilarious in the best ways, and do have a fresh, innocent but wise approach to all this new and challenging work you are doing!

[@campervibe]

😀😀😀

[@lancpudn]

Louise the builder can she fix it YES SHE CAN. 😁 I'm loving this lovely old house restoration by you & Emily. It's great viewing.

[@campervibe]

Glad you are 😀

[@DebraBreen-uo5ls]

Oh miss sweet n innocent needs a raise for all the jobs she does 😍

[@campervibe]

I so do 😂

[@tricia9559]

This build is exciting, the wall is going to look fabulous - as one of your KZbin ‘Nan’s’ sending best wishes for SAFE and happy renovations

[@campervibe]

Thanks 😀😀😀

[@mistygroves3503]

You crack me up, you two ! I love the way you argue. Good luck with everything, and looking forward to what comes next!

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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The video arrived on time with no damage to the package, well edited and entertaining. No assembly required before watching and generally safe for the family. Worth the price, would watch again when the next one becomes available.

[@MultiVogon]

You two are always the perfect antidote to a long week 😅

[@callmemagicfish]

Major congrats on your 100K plaque!!!! It is so well deserved!!!

[@saadiathomson6881]

Yaay! Sunday Camper Vibe time😊 🙌🏻 you two do bring a smile to my face x

[@campervibe]

😀😀😀😀🙂

[@reikicatz8679]

Hard hats Girls😂 please🙏💚 loving you two slaving away! Brilliant 👏 👏 ❤

[@groundhog1143]

don't be so hard on yourself your doing a great job

[@BusyElf]

Well girls, what a great video of your life and trials of a builder. So glad there were no bum shots in it this time. Loved the innuendos though. Just on a side note, I bought a new (to me) Volvo XC60 back in 2019 and it came with a free Dog Guard, which is a shame really as we don't have a dog. However it comes in very handy when packing up to go on our caravan trips as most of the luggage goes in the boot and the 'dog guard' stops it falling into the passenger spaces when I have to brake hard. Also, you can't have enough rachet straps for carrying lumps of wood and bags of sand/concrete, the tie-down points make it a simple ob to secure them in the boot-space. Keep going at it girls. you're doing s cracking job!

[@NoelG-IRE]

My favourite time of the week. Let’s go

[@campervibe]

🥳🥳🥳

[@NoelG-IRE]

Emily, you should advertise the car in Northern Ireland as you are more likely to find a buyer, but it might also be actually worth driving north and seeing if you can get a trade in on a bigger car. Even on NI/UK plates, the English cars normally have higher specs and are cheaper to buy and import over an Irish equivalent. Many of us actually go north or over to the UK to buy cars. And some garages north, particularly near the border, will actually take trade ins on Irish registered cars, so they may actually have something that won’t need to be imported. The only thing to watch out for is corrosion on the underneath as the north tent to use salt on the roads in some parts which can cause trouble with brake lines etc, but overall the cars are better quality, cheaper, wider range and higher specs than the majority of Irish examples. Ok I was typing this while watching and see you already bought the new car. So that means Louise can actually trade it in for a Landrover. You need it for the off road camping in Kerry 😉😉😉

[@duncanrhodes4778]

So much fun! If only Louise would open the wallet a little further. 😂😂😂😂

[@Babygirl_2013]

YAY love seeing your updates every Sunday I always look forward to it 😊Just love you 4 and I'm so excited /Happy for you all when the makeover is complete...Have a great week and look forward to the next upload ❤❤

[@campervibe]

Thanks, glad you enjoy them so much 😀😀

[@raydavies9443]

I don't comment every time because I can only say you two are amazing and your work ethic is too. The content you put in for us to view is also very entertaining so stay with it . Campervibe is great love you two and wish you all the best

[@earthlightstudio]

Watching you two bicker about the basket like an old married couple was so funny, my gut hurts from laughing. Best Sunday vlog!

[@campervibe]

Glad you enjoyed it 🙂

[@annemarielee4436]

Just love you two, make me laugh every time xx

[@kimphilpin1062]

After a hard days work ladies I bet the beers and the burgers go down well. As you sorted out the back of the car the cows were even cheering you on. Keep it up girls I enjoy every video. X

[@campervibe]

They did indeed, we needed that little chill

[@jacobalcuadrado5765]

My dog passed away yesterday 😥 It's been very tough day for mum and me Well life goes on Ty for the vlog 💜💜🔥

[@kryztofwarzecha6247]

Holey Moley, holes galore. Great jobs both, and still standing wonky wall. 🎉

[@lorimajewski4592]

Watching you four is always the best part of my week. Seriously. Can't believe really how far you've come since you bought the cottage , you both are doing such a great job. Take care Lori

[@campervibe]

Thanks Lori 😀

[@julierowles6429]

You’re doing great Louise with Emily as your helper ,you two work really hard you should be proud of yourselves,can’t wait to see the front room finished.

[@campervibe]

😀😀

[@mentalneil]

You girls always put a smile on my face, what with the innuendos and the arguments, I literally can't wait for your videos every week, have fun with the new golf

[@campervibe]

😀😂

[@emmaurbanvanlife120]

How am I now In the bad books 😂😂 didn’t even do anything 😂😂 we had an amazing time with you all, thank you so much ❤ #TEAMCAMPERVIBE

[@UrbanVanlife]

It was. That good we still have the menu

[@campervibe]

Was a great couple of days, you guys are always more than welcome 😀😀

[@Teenibash1969]

Love the innuendos girls, so funny 😂

[@bradkirbey1560]

Doing such a nice job on your remodel. Great teamwork ladies. Love the time lapse with the cleanout and pointing. Shows how much work is involved. Wonderful video!!

[@campervibe]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@aaronfinandolakin]

TravAll guards are the best always, pick make/model and fit perfect.

[@rotinkerbell]

Oh dahlinks - table from scaffolding boards? Such Lesbytarian parsimony. You are in rural Eire - there will be lots of fabulous tables on Gumtree etc from big ol' houses, which no-one else will buy as they do not have the space. It is vital you furnish your home to this old poouff's tastes and sensibilities. Mwah mwah. PS you are still both very impressive. xx

[@campervibe]

😂😂 so true

[@gatekeepernow]

Omg, all the bickering reminds me of our house when we decorate. LOL. brilliant vlog Have a good week you two and the critters. X

[@campervibe]

😂 got to love a bit of diy to get it going 😂

[@AideenLarkin]

Best part of the week catching up with you two ❤❤❤

[@destinysisco3142]

Good job! Love, Light and many blessings ❤😊

[@beverleyfisher935]

We repurposed scaffold boards into beautiful shelving for our media unit. Sanded and oiled and the grain looks stunning.

[@anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204]

good vid on the channel as all aways keep up the good vid you do thanks for vlogs you do thanks lee

[@campervibe]

Thanks for watching Lee 😀

[@annbuckle5880]

Honestly this was so funny I laughed so much 😊

[@lisalupin1202]

Fabulous … thank you xx

[@kierannicholas6933]

You two crack me up.. keep on, keeping on.. I have a Navara 4x4, Auto, love it.. but she does drink the old fuel..

[@ps4017]

Girls! I seriously advise you to wear your helmets while dealing with these loose stones. Safety first girls!

[@campervibe]

We should have had them on your are right 🫣

[@junestartin9146]

Great video.. love the banter ❤

[@crafter63]

Hard hats ladies, wear your hard hats !

[@campervibe]

I know, I know we will

[@chickentony]

Lift your Headrest up higher then you can slide the hooks up higher. I also used cable ties. Cheers girls

[@riboid]

You can get insulation systems for they walls (which is breathable) and you will need it. The stones look great, but they will readily absorb and retain that cold.

[@VickiStanden]

Nooooo... you guys should stay as camper vibe... love you just the way you are 😊😊

[@bigliamkelly9995]

Ur welcome to come to derry girls, ur doing great job on ur home. 👏👏👏

[@patricias9966]

You are doing amazing. As the projects progress you will be feeling so much better.

[@ajjuney]

A future Landy - yus!

[@maureensweeney6240]

Shit I laughed watching the pooch accessories fit out. You two literally sounded like my husband and I, right down to the "kiss me through the cage" Thanks for yet another feel good episode.

[@LRH143]

Lovin’ this from Florida, USA. I’m hooked and subscribed. Can’t wait to see what y’all do with the place. Reminds me of other one of my favorite KZbin girls from “Vanwives” building their homestead in Canada.

[@PaintedPonyFurniture]

I started watching your channel for the van life videos, then fell in love with AJ, Summer and the relationship between you two. Your cinematography helps me to feel as if you’re actually bringing us along and since I live in the US and dream of traveling to Ireland, the UK and all of the countries that I’ve now seen you visit, after finding your channel, I haven’t missed a single video. Even now when you’re now focusing on your cottage… which is another love of mine. I would love the opportunity to restore an old cottage! So I love your new videos every bit as much! And though the cottage is your current focus, I really do hope that you won’t change your channel name! After all, when the cottage is completed, I have no doubt that you will be back in your van and taking us along on more adventures!❤

[@joseguimaraes1094]

Amazing work! Great new car! Not so great new gadjets for the car (blame it on the reviews 😂)! Smiling all the time while watching you two! What more can I say? Thank you for another great video! See you!

[@brianlopez8855]

Yes its interesting to see that these homes are just heaps of loose rocks. Very impressive thorough prep and work

[@tomdawes8976]

great video girls, laugh a minute almost, but serious face when trying to hold the walls up, keep dreaming, it will be fantastic when its finished, and just pointing the walls will make it look so much better, and make it stronger as well. dont think that dog guard is going to hold AJ back, he might be a good boy and sit down, but i doubt it, he is always up front trying to look out the window when in the van. i thought the cover in the boot looked ok, but you do need to use the sticky velcro. and we do love the innuendo. take care girls, catch you on the next one xx

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I've heard they're extremely hard to cancel and they're hard to contact. Not sure if true, or it may have been a historic issue. Edit: I just saw another in the comments say the same thing about it being really hard to cancel

[@Pappy207]

Your videos are the only ones on KZbin I watch without skipping through bits. Love em. Can’t wait to see the labours of all your hard work.

[@Mt.Everest.]

It's mind boggling to see all the work that goes into the stone work that you have to do. I would have to get a professional to come in and finish the job cause it would be to mind draining for me after a while cause I get rather bored very easily! So my hats off to you two power houses I admire you for your stick to it isms's. Can't wait for the next installment! Until next time. ❤❤🎉🎉😊

[@justjudy7320]

❤ the two of you are always delightful background when I'm taking on a task that isn't necessarily fun😂❤ I've been listening back to some of the older videos when Emily would pronounce Louise like LOOOEEEZZZZ😂😂

[@TeezerDriz]

Best of luck with your Golf. Lime mortar looks great. Slow and steady wins the race. ❤

[@guyemmott4009]

Great fun video ladies... Top tip coming... After-market vehicle accessories are usually ill-fitting and insubstantial.. Boot liners and dog/luggage guards are best sourced from main dealer parts dept OR Ebay/Facebook market place/small ads.. (37yrs motoring experience speaking).. 🙂👍

[@campervibe]

😀🙌

[@charmaineburden609]

Hello.lovelies well I've finally have gone and brought my first campervan it needs some work doing on it But thank you lovelies for all the info and we all love watching you I'm a bit nervous about doing it sole . Xxx

[@krisc6633]

I have a watch later list for the videos I plan to watch from my subs but somehow I always jump the queue and go right to yours when they come out on Sunday! Your content is so joyful and upbeat, you and Emily are a pleasure to watch, always entertaining! (Even when you think you are just being boring or “winge-ing”!) Continued good luck with the reno and thanks for bringing us along! Came for the van, stayed for the brilliant people (and pets)!

[@PatBrady-u1v]

Ps don't cover the back wall until you put the new electrics (sockets / light switches / wall lights) cables only at this time. Excellent job both of you 👏. Pat Newry. 😅

[@diwarburton5369]

Love to see the dreamteam working together. Great choice of car, I’m a VW nut who has a T6 camper and a Golf, brilliant vehicles.

[@campervibe]

Nice 😀

[@doonsbury9656]

Wow! What a vlog this week! Louise playing with dangerous walls! 😱Emily admitting that she is a right little "Mixer"!😋 And at the end you both looked like a couple of life sentence lags with that wire between you! 😂I tell you folks, NEVER miss anything these 2 lovely ladies do! Enjoyed every moment of it! Cheers, Doons

[@donnafreear3136]

I’ve only just started watching your channel a couple of months ago when you moved to Ireland and became addicted immediately! This video was brilliant! So funny! 😂

[@campervibe]

😀😀 glad you are enjoying the vids

[@peterwatts7731]

Is there nothing Lou can’t do she’s like a Swiss Army knife shes converted your van which I was in awe of and now she’s rebuilding a house keep up all the great work girls

[@FloatingVillageLife]

Rebuilding the old stone cottage and tackling those stone walls is a remarkable journey of courage and dedication. Your determination to restore the charm and history of the cottage, despite the fear and challenges, truly reflects a deep commitment to preserving the past. It’s inspiring to see such bravery and perseverance in action, turning a daunting task into a triumph of resilience and craftsmanship. Your efforts are a testament to the power of passion and the importance of reviving cherished memories. And I am Floating Village Life.

[@lynmcree9077]

We just bought a new Jimny. We love it!!!! It does not corner at speed and hates the wind, but, we love it!!!! Very economical, loads of fun to drive. Sexy as.

[@campervibe]

Good to know 😀

[@OldPunkWithAMandolin]

@@campervibe I used to have an old Jimny and now have a new one and I love it as well. Great wee jeep for living rurally, perfect for navigating narrow L roads and takes corners fine at sensible speeds - ye probably already do that driving a tall van anyhow. Sure the government is dropping all the speed limits on L, R and some N roads in November so everyone will have to be taking corners at sensible speeds, Jimny drivers or not!

[@Danj9201]

Hi guys, we use custom covers UK for our boot liners. We've had 3 VW Passats, and they have been amazing for each different model ;)

[@campervibe]

Good to know, thank you 😀

[@chriswall955]

You guys are amazing! Louise, nothing seems to phase you. And Em, you are support extraordinaire. I have been watching your channel for months now and can’t wait for the new one every week. From a fellow Medway-ite.

[@barrettngr]

The four-legged fan club down here is very happy, as one of them got to see AJ and products from the homeland 😊.

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[@suewiltshire8092]

I love it, but cheap buy twice......it is very true though. Brilliant work on repairing the wall Lou. Love Sue and Bryn xx

[@campervibe]

So true 🫣

[@angelagrice72]

You two are amazing. Don’t ever change I look forward every week to see what you both are up to.❤

[@campervibe]

😀😀

[@h-starlight]

That car scene was pure comedy gold. Thanks for lighting up my week every Sunday. 🥰

[@rachellewis907]

Looking good ladies! That is seriously one HUGE task! Can't wait to see how it all comes together 😊

[@bobbrown5529]

Just like and old married couple , squabble squabble squable . That's one reason , I think you pair are so Loved around the world ( Australia here ) . Just down to Earth and Living your Dream . I have never heard of pointing before , but the amount of work required for that job is amazing . The end product , will be , well worth the Squabbling , sore backs , bruised knuckles etc .

[@Dreyno]

It’s incredibly tedious but very satisfying when you’re nearing the end of the job.

[@rosemaryizzard4124]

I am really enjoying watching your videos. It is amazing seeing what you are doing with the walls. Keep up the good work and stay safe.

[@petelumley1578]

You two really make me chuckle, it would be brilliant having a night out. When your at this stage it looks like you’ve done f all because most of it is hidden, but behind the scene it’s been full on. Take care ladies.

[@r8edrv4fun65]

It's crowded down here, isn't it, in the gutter 😆😉

[@annregan5330]

Very good video love you two when your on your rants it's halarious it's gonna be beautiful when it's all finished well done good workers take care 👍👋❤

[@orlamartin7564]

Another smashing video! The work on the cottage is amazing, please come do mine! And the little tiff at the end is gas! :)

[@runawayrowells]

Great idea with the scaffold boards, I bought some solid oak door frames (they were cheap as someone couldn't measure 🤣) and made a dining table, changed it into a wool storage unit when we changed decor and finally, a set of steps so our Bassett Hound could get on the bed 😁 Love watching you guys, your banter just makes us smile 🙂