The Last Piece

[@helenalexander2567]

Thanks Billy for the dailies I know it takes an enormous amount of time to film and edit and I just wanted to let you know that it is appreciated x Have a great evening love to all the family xxx

[@millcitymercantile]

Great to see Ryan back home around those who love him. Billy truly is the glue that keeps everyone together.

[@IHateWearingBra]

Agreee!!! Billy the glue!! 🤗🤗🤗

[@lindamurns1245]

so so true !

[@kathyhembyhewett6109]

Billy, I’d love to watch you do the cobbling. It wouldn’t be boring at all. You always play the perfect music for the job and you speed it up a little and I don’t get bored at all!!! So don’t wait. Just do it when you’re ready. I’ll be waiting and ready to see those cobbles transform the courtyard. 🎉🎉

[@karlasmit7535]

Me too.

[@brittawrolson5936]

You look happy to have some mates working with you inside the convent, Billie! Not as solitary rattling about that large complex when you can hear others there. Sean’s experience obviously means a lot as you both have similar visions of what needs doing. Ryan’s office project will help him learn the ropes with your guidance. A win for you both as that is another room getting redecorated.❤

[@mavep2855]

It takes a rare talent to make pipe cutting fascinating and you did just that Billy. The apartments are in good shape and will bring in a steady income when rented. Great to see Ryan learning new skills and Sean putting his to good use. Thanks Billy🙏🏻❤️

[@robsondog01]

Admire your genuine appreciation of the people helping to restore this building.

[@mattkempe3991]

Regarding the cobbles. You could always have Ryan do guest dailies while you do the cobbles.. or cycle through the other. Each person does a daily on a different day. Would be an interesting change, having guest videographers 😊

[@janepost150]

That was my same thought. Cycling through other people to see their perspective as they work on the convent.

[@telecasterbear]

Give this a try, Billy. Step one - open the cracks in the plaster with your screwdriver or the pointed end of a can opener. Step two- use interior caulking in your caulking gun and run a bead of caulk into the crack. Step three - smooth it level with your putty knife. When it dries, you can give it a light going over with your plaster if needed. The caulk will remain a bit pliable and help from the cracks reappearing. I used to do this in my 1910 house with horsehair plaster walls and ceilings.

[@lrlasvegas6427]

Q: When you take on a new project of this scale (such as the chateau or convent) what is your method of prioritizing what jobs need done first? Would love to hear your answer in a vlog! Thanks, Billy! Love the dailies!

[@loraoflahrity130]

Thanks for the daily content, it really provides a clearer look at the layout of the convent. Of course it goes without saying I'm excited about all the upcoming renovations and hopefully we can find more saints for the chapels alcoves 😉

[@loraoflahrity130]

Quite possibly your current saint, could be the apostle Paul who is typically dipicted holding a book and a sword?

[@TWROC96]

It's great to see Sean back on the team. He is truly skilled in the various work he takes on and as you pointed out Billy, Sean does have a discerning eye on projects as well as antiques, especially copper. My grandfather was very much like this. He could see the quality of an object or project despite being hidden under layers of ugly paint or wallpaper and layers of dust and dirt.

[@jennyschateaufarm]

So satisfying to see all your hard work paying off Billy. You’re a trooper! 💕🤗💕

[@GrannyV29]

Skirting for the floor in the US is called base boards. Fun to hear how the same thing is called by different names in different places. Having a kitchen will be so nice. Since it it family in the offices, it will be nice to be able to cook a quick lunch to share or to have someplace to pop in to have a cup of tea.

[@ruthkirkparick3535]

That wee awkward corner under the far window is crying out for a nice padded window seat and a couple of cushions. It would be a lovely little quiet corner to have a cuppa with a restful view. Just a thought.

[@cherylmorrison3]

It was so nice of you to mention Dans new project in your vlog. I see where it went viral. Love all of you. Wish I could see Michael’s progress. Miss him a lot.

[@monalingan9523]

I love seeing the progress you were making. It was nice to see Ryan and Sean as well.

[@amandalevy1227]

Wonderful to see the camaraderie and the craftsmanship. Well done boys!

[@deidrespencer5467]

I personally love the bright colours in the 2nd apartment, Billy. Very happy & uplifting. 😊 An idea for the 40 dormitory rooms could be to rent each room out as an office/art studio space. There are lots of people out there that just need that extra space. All the best with whatever you do. 🌈

[@hopegrable]

The apartments are really nice. So much potential! I'm glad Sean thought so too. Are you considering turning the attic spaces into living spaces? The views from the attic are probably really nice as well. When you prepare to do the cobbles, you could just do quick progress vlogs so we can see how far you've gotten each day, and maybe take a couple minutes to answer questions? Even if your vlogs are only 5 minutes, it's always nice to see your progress. It might give you the incentive you'll need to try to get as much done each day as you can so we can continue to be impressed with your amazing work ethic. Something to think about. Hope you all have a peaceful evening, Billy. 💗💗💗

[@ivysavage5569]

That was a lovely little tour of the apartments it’s nice to have someone like Sean admiring them and the potential

[@poulaivens5651]

Thanks for showing the apartments. That odd little corner in the kitchen would be a lovely little “respite” corner. A corner seat with the view, would soothe the soul. 😊

[@deannayoung5311]

My dearest Billy boo I was thinking 🤔How about This first apartment for Ryan? That would be awesome 👌Truly He be Sadie's next door neighbor.. He be set really in a living situation And he be right there with the family Oh please do have a think to it Billy 🥰🙏💝🙏🙏🙏 I'm loving seeing how everything is working out its going brilliantly 👏 Super videos.... Please give my love to the family 🥰

[@LakesideGazer]

When Sean picked up the phone, I was half expecting him to say, "Hey, someone wants to talk about your car's extended warranty!"

[@susanthompson569]

I love watching men work! And nobody works like Billy and Shawn!

[@jmm21340]

Love the apartments! The yellow is very uplifting. If it were my apartment, I'd paint the kitchen white, so as not to clash with the yellow. Separate loo is customary in Australia. Take care and God bless.

[@ChristyOBrien-Riverbank]

Hi, The convent could be used for a cooking school with students staying in the numerous rooms. Or a place for a famous artist to hold classes for a few days for students. Corporate retreats who supply everything and you just provide the venue. Weddings in the courtyard with option of using dinning room, all catered, just the use of venue. Offer the bridal party a choice to stay at the convent the night before. Love watching, thanks to all who put in such hard work, it looks fantastic.

[@sioned70]

I would definitely watch you install cobble stones daily!! Much better than the base board installation lol. Also, I actually LOVED 💛💛 the yellow walls! I have my porch a school bus, slightly yellow mustard yellow. Deep/bright colors go nicely against my 108 year old woodwork. Cheers!

[@annbardue3473]

Too much yellow. And did I hear it was wall paper??? 🤢Def needs something LOUD. I had not seen the apartments before but they are quite a comfortable size! I’m curious how much rent one could expect for them, post cosmetic work… Another very cool vlog…I love the Dailies but understand you quandary. Do what works best for The Main Plan 😊

[@Latruner1]

Cobbling is hard work and a skill that not everyone has. It might be a better solution to work with a company which knows how to properly make designs with drainage. These cobbles from a street can be used not straight like in a road or driveway. Last week a group of us were in Limburg am Lahn to sing in the magnificent cathedral. All the streets, alles, walkways and lanes were done with cobbles. The arch design was used with borders which had iron castings for drainage. It was great for this old city area and was quite impressive.

[@donnagriffis4871]

Miss your Family seeing kids & Animals 👨‍👩‍👦‍👦 but love the convent project it’s smashing ❤

[@mannyortiz4814]

Billy my love, good morning. I love the work Shaun did on the hallway. Those two apartments are beautiful. They will rent out with no problem. The whole gang is back together again. I love it. See ya tomorrow, take care and stay safe 🇺🇸🌞👍❤️🎈🕊🌈🌹😇🙏🍺

[@thepalmtowel]

Your are fortunate to have two chapels. Even though they have been desanctified, the years of prayers and masses with devoted nuns leaves spiritual DNA in the walls. You are on the right track to give respect and reverence to a once holy place. When you have restored the chapel even with the bell, you will have the admiration of many. Nice work.

[@ayeshadequeiroz4857]

These two minute Arm&Hammer commercials don’t mention that baking soda and vinegar clears toilets and drains, economically and environmentally. Shaun’s work looks wonderful, as usual. Ryan is filling cracks, so he’s definitely ‘cracking off’.

[@GoldenLady9779]

So nice to see the three of you together again. 🌻

[@user-vb6gl6nf7c]

Wow! I can tell I’ve watched a lot of these videos when I can tell everyone apart by their hands alone. 🤣

[@davidmata5080]

Great tour! The apartments look great. Have you thought about having peoples names engraved on each cobble for a fee? People here is the US buy them up in ballparks and such. Having a loved ones name on a cobble in France would be very attractive especially for those who served in the war.

[@lornanorris1363]

I just recently found out that if you have a Dremel you can carve the name in the cobble stones, it takes some time but looks really nice

[@janegendreau484]

It's so exciting, Billy, to see and hear of the plans for renovating the apartments, not to mention the ongoing work in the majestic Convent!! I can envision every apartment occupied, and the Convent bustling with activity of tenants in one capacity or another!! Don't be surprised if you and your industrious family receive huge accolades from the township and beyond, for the amazing transformation of an abandoned, but loved, landmark, the Convent!!! 🇺🇲

[@stormmaritz73]

Shaun is a precious gem..love him tooo..maybe I can have two!!:)

[@charlenelindsay2019]

Dear Billy, I thoroughly enjoyed the apartment walk through with Sean and Ryan. As you stated Sean sees the necessary and practical. Ryan always amusing. Everything is coming along so well. As always, thank you for bringing us along. Hugs💞

[@ImaLeshLushnIcantgetmyPhil]

Do have a question about Ryan’s office? If the plaster board is covering a stone wall. Why not remove the board, expose the stone for the wall? Personally believe it would give the room something that only a few of them could have. Original walls of the convent! One less wall that needs painting, in all of the rooms that share the wall too. Just a thought and possible time/money saver as well🙂

[@ImaLeshLushnIcantgetmyPhil]

@@Sgirl Thought about that for a moment also. If it was a original exterior wall, it is not currently. Since it’s located down the hall from Billy’s office. Imho believe it is a huge waste of time patching the plaster. It will be a on going issue. Besides, it the plaster board is removed, it will take some pressure off of the other boards, hopefully causing less cracking in those. Like a said before, just some random off the cuff thoughts🙂

[@sallycarpenter1584]

Thanks Billy,good to see Sean cast his eye on things,he is a good judge of building work. By the way you need a load of Cobblers.xx

[@honkjan24]

Duncan is a genius. Who are so lucky to have his knowledge to work with your vision ❤

[@honkjan24]

Ryan cracks me up. He is a brilliant friend to have ❤❤

[@kasisatya5448]

I love the yellow. With the right curtains and decor it could be stunning.

[@keithjackson1180]

I would not want the job of moving anyone's furniture into those upstairs apartments. That stairway looks to be a chore.

[@chrisfirefly1]

Billy, I would enjoy daily cobble stone installations! That's really something special here in America. Only really old streets are paved with bricks, and on rare occasion, with cobbles

[@peterwhite9261]

Yes Billy. We do appreciate the dailies. Sean knows right away what needs to be done and how to get it done and all of you together will achieve this.

[@timothymoore2672]

Yeahhhh Billy another great vlog, Billy you have your shadow following you with Ryan, ambling about. Hahaha.

[@mariskavanrooyen4381]

Love your video's. If you are going to paint the gate, maybe you could do the outside stairs to the office in the same colour.

[@annettesharrock1236]

Nice works Sean done for the flooring. Love the apartments nice size/ Loved watching Billy . Crack on😘

[@kerrylynnparsons9441]

What a great crew!!! 😁❤️❤️❤️🎶🎶🎶👏👏👏🇨🇦🇫🇷

[@laurenstrayer800]

Billy looks fantastic its all coming together. I don't mind watching you lay cobble stones maybe some of us can learn! Ryan and Sean are real troopers! Crack On Billy. Lol, you got me saying.

[@bobbyhall3636]

Hi There! I'm addicted to your videos. Thanks for sharing this part of your life. I grew-up on a cobbled street, in Pittsburgh (named for you-know-who), and I would LOVE to see the installation process. And then, I can't wait to see the time-lapse when all done.

[@donab1369]

I have learned so much from your videos. Helping me to save my home a room at a time

[@suehall3298]

Those brilliant coloured wall 😂😂😂😂I am waiting for the tranformation.🤗👍 Love Sue ❤❤❤🇬🇧❤❤❤

[@fredrikandersson3885]

We would enjoy watching cobbeling everyday, would be so fun to see that progression! :)

[@brandispry576]

There’s so much potential in the apartments. Even the attic space could be finished out as a bonus space or bedroom.

[@JudithBisson]

Sean is funny, ❤ him.

[@karinbergman1646]

Love to see the boys all together, taking the tour. Such a huge space. The first bedroom would be neat with a combined sitting room/library. Really a wonderful area to work on.💗

[@lisaakinlabi]

Those are good sized apartments, the will look great when jazzed up a bit. Good income for your project as well.

[@tinacarrol6702]

Evening Billy. Lovely To See The Apartment's. CRACK ON!!!!!! 😂😘

[@dominikanewell9397]

I don't mind seeing cobbling every day!! Seriously!

[@milkweeddreams8828]

So busy watching Florida's hurricane Ian updates I completely forgot about the dailies...geez I need to snap out of it and have some laughs...thanks...!

[@terrileyda5346]

Love these dailies! Wish I could catch all of Sean’s comments! His accent is just enough different than yours and Ryan’s! I need to watch him more often to get it all! Thanks Guys!

[@lw7240]

Great video billy. Lovely to see all you guys together again ❤️👍

[@janicerobinson2970]

Thankyou Billy For Sharing You Blog Love To See You Got The Family Back Together Again 💕

[@normamurray4450]

It was great watching you boys bantering....good humour and a good tour!

[@elainec7369]

I know there's a lot to do, but Ryan is hilarious and a great foil for Billy's crack-on work ethic. Boring? I'd love to see cobbles videos along the way!

[@elisabethe8055]

So nice to see Ryan. Good looking apartments, just the surface needs doing. Thanx for sharing as always.

[@elisabethe8055]

@@phyllisburrell8661 sure is! Going all around youtube these days. DO NOT message this person, it is a scam. *reported*

[@juliatownsend2324]

The apartments are a great size. Thanks for taking us around. Xx

[@Randy8923]

Very nice 2 bedroom apartments. The corridor floor looks great. Enjoyed.

[@jillipepper5353]

Made it through Hurricane Fiona , no power for several days the no internet another one and a half( grandkids thought that was some sort of torture😳). Some tree damage and the pool is gross, looks like a sewer😩but all safe. Terrible damage in other areas though, a couple deaths so far, swept away but there will be more as they sift through the ruins😢. Nice to seeRyan back, sorry to hear his crack is leaking, hope it’s nothing serious😳🤣😂. Crack On🙋🏼‍♀️🥰

[@patdowney4984]

God bless x

[@millcitymercantile]

Best lunch break I’ve had in a while. 😊

[@belle6219]

That corner by the window in the office kitchen would make a nice nook to sit with a cuppa.

[@honkjan24]

You are phenomenal with your vision and have so many people who see it. Keep cracking on!!!❤❤xx2

[@stephaniegaromon3244]

Nice to see all of your friends together. You’re a good guy, Billy. Very giving and loyal. xx

[@ToTheMoonFilmworks]

I hope Ryobi is giving Billy a kick-back.

[@gailatkinson1955]

I love all the laughter shared by you and your friends.

[@Supercheeseburger666]

Good to hear that apartments are going to be an easy job. Once rented out, you can do more stuff with the money acquired. Thanks for sharing. 😀

[@mariaarcher5280]

Hi there just want to say thanks so very much for sharing I love watching which I'll put out on your blogs from Texas Gulf Coast

[@patdowney4984]

I loved this vlog as it was so funny with yourself Ryan and Sean x x

[@honkjan24]

Sean is fantastic too❤❤

[@tuberdave1]

Good to see you fellas together again.

[@blueice011]

Those are apartments with great potential. If you take one wall out you can have much bigger lounge area. Good one! XO

[@hkoepfle]

Love seeing these tours with Ryan.

[@2Arcticwolves]

I'm finally up to date now, watched all your videos, and I've really enjoyed them. :)

[@lotusdolphin]

Loved the music Billy. I expected to see Sean breaking into a river Dance. Can you see it? And poor Ryan is cracking up. Love seeing the apartments. That one on the top seemed huge!

[@Grandmotherof3]

I love the daily updates! Thanks Sean!

[@Grandmotherof3]

And Billy and Ryan an!

[@ursulatevis5146]

Thank you. I would live on one of the apts!

[@mamabearlovesbts6087]

Love the size of the apartments, and so good to see the others working along side of you. Have you had any responses for volunteers? What a blessing and a help that would be.

[@seanroche2358]

Considering Halloween is coming up maybe a paranormal investigation of the convent?

[@greylizard1040]

I can't help but be reminded of that video of you and Ryan fixing up that fireplace guard with the wood glue oozing out and you saying "Oh, you can tell Ryan has been here." 🤣Those apartments are beautiful! I actually love the warmth of that yellow wallpaper, I'm already completely bananas so it wouldn't affect me.

[@autodidactin]

It’s great to see you, Sean and Ryan joking around a bit while your cracking on. Good mates are the BEST!

[@lauriereber8939]

I was just wondering, in the new kitchen where the pipes are coming out at an angle and going into the bumped out wall section, could that be a later adition to the room to hide plumbing or heating pipes? There seems to be an identical set of pipes coming out the other side of that bumped out wall. Just wondering about that funny angle and small space. You are doing such a great job with both places. Thank you for taking us along for the ride.

[@purabolea3744]

Great to see the posability of it all you all together is like the old days you have us all smiling ☺ welcome back

[@Kimo6612]

I kinda liked the flower wallpaper in the one apartment.

[@nadineweiler7747]

Love love this channel! Look forward to the Dailies Billy!

[@Smalfry47]

I am glad you splurged for the “ummmmmm” cheap cupboards! Lol. As for the cracks….. do a wall of vines, the ultimate disguise!

[@marielucier7982]

Thank you, Billy, so much for sharing these moments. I’m sure the company of your friends makes the day more cheery for each of you. ??Question…are you thinking about a pattern when laying the cobbles??

[@ruthiepooh86]

Those apartments will bring you some good income. Good luck with the reno on them.

[@melissahalbert9455]

Billy, your cobble theme song can be, "Everyday I am cobbling, cobbling" Instead of "EVERYDAY i AM HUSTLING HUSTLING". I love that you have the band back together! Now I know work is getting done and done right!

[@diannechapman5856]

I am thoroughly entertained with the daily piece