Have you guys already done an end-of-summer clean out? Do you plan to? I for one, am over the moon excited that Autumn is coming!🌙🍂 The crisp, cool air in the morning, frost on the grass, watching the changing leaves gently fall, the sound of Elli hammering yet another wood-worm infested furniture piece... ;)
@honeybeeshomesteadАй бұрын
whats the brand of boots you wear Maddie!! Ive watched you for over 4 yrs!! louisiana in the house.
@Eliottxe3Ай бұрын
Pumpkin pie season 🥧❤️
@itsmeelliАй бұрын
I can’t wait to bake some fall treats 🥧🍁
@Maddie.taylorАй бұрын
@@honeybeeshomestead blundstones! The vegan option is incredible! Couldn’t recommend enough 🥹
@Maddie.taylorАй бұрын
@@honeybeeshomestead p.s. thank you for being here :)
@keyapennyfoxАй бұрын
Ellie is so awesome and funny. I think everyone needs an Ellie in their life. 😀 You girls are making so much progress! It must feel wonderful!
@itsmeelliАй бұрын
Aaww that’s soo sweet🥺 thank you ❤️
@patriciacluff1492Ай бұрын
Your "recycle, renew, and refresh" method is keeping your house renovation moving forward. Certainly, getting the new roof installed, stove hooked up, and kitchen completed will make your house warm and cozy as Autumn arrives. As Elli always says, "Remember to be kind "~Cheers
@itsmeelliАй бұрын
🫶🏼✨
@warmbreeze43Ай бұрын
Your German is getting better. Everything is better with the two of you in this life. Blessings
@dorothypaul4642Ай бұрын
I love how you're learning German and though I don't speak it, you sound great. Being immersed in the language and culture is the best way! You two are doing such an awesome job with the reno! Love and peace to you both.
@paulhartman5076Ай бұрын
Ellie is an absolute beast tearing down the furniture. Go girl!
@itsmeelliАй бұрын
Haha thank you 💪🏼😅
@Maddie.taylorАй бұрын
@@paulhartman5076 she really is lol
@paulhartman5076Ай бұрын
@@Maddie.taylor, Ich bin sehr stolz auf euch beide. Machen Sie weiter so!
@Maddie.taylorАй бұрын
@@paulhartman5076 vielen Dank 🥹
@susansharp112Ай бұрын
You have been an inspiration. The major changes you have undergone this year proves that a person can change their life and create their dreams
@marcialovejoy9926Ай бұрын
Always alot of work to maintain a house. And so much more work when you just bought a place. How full filling it is when you can make it your own. Good job ladies.
@HannahArmer-i3xАй бұрын
Elli's "this is the shameee of the property" LOL thank goodness you saved that mirror. Also, the bio club nostalgia was SO REAL when you brought up increasing the surface area of the rocky substrate of the pond. I so wish I could have participated in the DIY smash rage room! and look at you getting the german down! you thrive in a golden glow, also I want elli's outfit and ps, if I were a bacterium I would want to live in that pond no doubt prime real estate
@je9833Ай бұрын
Lavender, mint, eucalyptus, and citronella are all plants with strong smells that spiders don't like. Just a suggestion. ❤ ✌️
@reesebender6756Ай бұрын
The amount of progress you have made is amazing. You both seem to have endless energy! The end result will be a beautiful home. 😃
@itsmeelliАй бұрын
I wish we had endless energy, but ja knowing why we’re doing it definitely helps 🫶🏼
@bookgalАй бұрын
Oh Elli, 19:00 hahaha. Thanks for the laugh! ❤ Great job, Maddie and Elli; amazing how much work you two are getting done. Thanks for sharing a slice of your life with us. ❤👩🌾👩🌾❤
@itsmeelliАй бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it !! 🫶🏼 have a good week ✨
@clairu7096Ай бұрын
Very much enjoying the renovation videos but this one felt extra special. I loved that all the family featured, Ellie, Eliza, you and the ducks. I am so pleased you all seem so happy
@JeanettVeronicaАй бұрын
Time for coffee and Maddie and Ellie 😊
@Maddie.taylorАй бұрын
:') wait this makes me so insanely happy to read
@JeanettVeronicaАй бұрын
@@Maddie.taylor ❤️
@Maddie.taylorАй бұрын
@@JeanettVeronica ❤
@monicamestas7566Ай бұрын
Elli, you are a very good smasher. Part of your fitness routine... 'cuz you're looking very fit, my dear :) And, Maddie, you share a quote from a favorite movie of mine, "Under the Tuscan Sun." The protagonist rehabs a 300-year-old house in Italy -- not that your house is 300 years old, but same idea -- and she says, "The key is starting in one room, appreciating all its details and history, and slowly making it your own before moving on through the house." Paraphrasing. That's been your approach. And let me say again, Maddie, I love those quiet moments strolling down a forest trail, admiring the detail of a clump of moss or the beauty of a flower, with the sounds of nature as a backdrop for your transportive photography.
@Maddie.taylorАй бұрын
:') this comment made me so happy. Thank you so much for your sweetness.
@efortunywhittonАй бұрын
Looking forward to the update on whether or not the duck pond improvements work! 😊 Eliza waiting for her food on her giant pillow... I nearly melted from the cuteness overload... 🥰 I knew when you jumped back, there was a spider 😂 ... I have the same issues with those earthlings!
@Tassie85Ай бұрын
It's Labour Day weekend here in Canada - a fitting time to watch your continued labour of love in Germany! Your energy and happiness is wonderful to behold each week. Love to you all from Toronto!
@itsmeelliАй бұрын
🥺🫶🏼
@Maddie.taylorАй бұрын
thank you so much! and happy Labour Day! :)
@LiveFree123Ай бұрын
Fall is already starting to show it’s beautiful colors here in Saskatchewan Canada and I love it. You and Elli are delightful ❤️❤️
@residential123-s8tАй бұрын
Hi Maddie, Your home renovation is brilliant!! to watch and l love seeing the progress you make with every video so thankyou for sharing that on KZbin 👍
@margaretgosnell8281Ай бұрын
You two have accomplished a lot. Congrats, it is looking great. Love the new fireplace.
@ainakatsikas9140Ай бұрын
can confirm I've taken the "end of summer clean out" to a new level lmao
@NORAH.PREPPYLOVEАй бұрын
You guys are getting so much done in such a short time! Can't wait to see all the other projects!
@wephotogalАй бұрын
Oh, that fireplace is going to be so cozy!
@Maddie.taylorАй бұрын
we simply can't wait!!! :)
@kristyhayden6316Ай бұрын
I love you two. You are so kind, funny and always make me smile. When I watch your videos it always puts me in a positive and happy mood. I think you are wonderful role models to everyone. I look forward to seeing you transform your house to the home you deserve. 😊
@itsmeelliАй бұрын
Aww thank you 🥺🫶🏼
@Maddie.taylorАй бұрын
:') this is so sweet, thank you Kristy
@lorrilj7289Ай бұрын
To have the energy and get it done attitude of the two you, if only! Have a lovely day 🐾💞
@Maddie.taylorАй бұрын
Thank you!! You too :')
@PeterKNooneАй бұрын
Love seeing the progress. Those ducks are so darn cute.
@TheSwedishCefАй бұрын
the backside of renovating, a lot of driving to the recycling. It will be nice to see how your kitchen will turn out and good luck with the roof renovation, take care of each other
@itsmeelliАй бұрын
Ja, I feel like I totally underestimated the amount of trash piling up ! Thank you, take care of yourself 🫶🏼
@nancypelletier7590Ай бұрын
I love how you pay attention to detail and I’m so impressed by the results. Beautifully done. ❤
@Maddie.taylorАй бұрын
Thank you so much!
@MARKCANEERАй бұрын
Good Sunday Morning!! Yes Fall is just around the corner now. Harvest time in the garden soon. You and Ellie and Eliza have achieved quite a lot since the beginning of the remodel. Stay Safe, keep posting and I'll keep watching 🙏👍
@Maddie.taylorАй бұрын
I feel like we blinked and suddenly 5 months of renovating went by! Grateful to have so many projects completed already :') Thank you and happy Sunday!
@MARKCANEERАй бұрын
@@Maddie.taylor Happy Labor Day!!🎉 2024🙏👍
@Maddie.taylorАй бұрын
@@MARKCANEER happy Labor Day!! ❣️
@dsatowАй бұрын
A large wet/dry shop vac is pretty useful. It will make clean up much easier during renovations.
@itsmeelliАй бұрын
We are looking for one, we’re just waiting for a good deal. All the needed tools add up $
@Eliottxe3Ай бұрын
Omg I love love your videos! Makes me wanna tackle my own little shame of the property ! Thank you guys 😊❤️
@Maddie.taylorАй бұрын
@@Eliottxe3 🙈 teehee
@XMissCupCakejeeeАй бұрын
Maddie (and Ellie), for me you truly are one of the best things on the internet right now, thank you for all the hard work you put in your videos! It’s so awesome to follow you on this journey
@shannonm2689Ай бұрын
Always look forward to your videos and updates
@Maddie.taylorАй бұрын
aww thank you so much :') Happy to have you here!!
@l.h.9194Ай бұрын
This video was so cinematic! Loved the shots of the trees
@aslanenlistedАй бұрын
So many projects on the go! you are both doing brilliant!
@pamelataylor412Ай бұрын
Wow, the countryside where live is beautiful! Work is coming along nicely!❤❤❤
@retireordontАй бұрын
Looking good guys🎉 every little bit counts🎉
@marietaylor6802Ай бұрын
You guys work so hard. You look so happy. X
@Gam1928Ай бұрын
Continued amazing work! You can be so proud of what you've accomplished
@Maddie.taylorАй бұрын
Thank you so much!!
@MOTravАй бұрын
The wrecking crew has arrived! Demolition work can be therapeutic. Wunderbar! 🤙
@Maddie.taylorАй бұрын
Seriously!
@PJECАй бұрын
You two inspire me to see my vision and do it. I'm so excited for you two can't wait for the next video. Congrats on your 3 year extension 👏🏾 🙌🏾 ❤️ 💙 ✨️ ♥️ 👏🏾 🙌🏾 ❤️ 💙
@Maddie.taylorАй бұрын
You got this!!!
@tomwall8403Ай бұрын
As beautiful as your location is now, I can't wait to see it in the Winter. Great show this week. 🥶🥶🥶
@Maddie.taylorАй бұрын
thank you! crossing my fingers that instead of just raining for weeks on end and a bitterly cold winter, we get a lot of snow this year ❄️❄️❄️ :')
@SandsOfArrakisАй бұрын
@@Maddie.taylor I reckon Northern Germany has similar weather to what we have here in the Netherlands. Snow is getting more of a unique thing of the past it seems. The last few years the temperature didn't drop that much but we had a lot of rain.
@Maddie.taylorАй бұрын
@@SandsOfArrakis dang! I was here in January and it snowed a bunch, so I guess I got lucky. Thank you for the knowledge ✨
@JakobFischer60Ай бұрын
You need to cut the blackberries propperly. In Winter cut the old branch completely and select some new branches. Cut all side branches to a length of 10 cm. Next year those will grow and fruit. Next winter cut them and shorten the new ones.
@andreaflynn1621Ай бұрын
I love the progress you guys are making, and OMG, I would have been freaking out at the neu Haus Tier as well! Eww! lol! He was huge!
@itsmeelliАй бұрын
Haha 🕷️
@Maddie.taylorАй бұрын
haha seriously! I like spiders normally but this guy was a past my limit 😅
@ianlove3Ай бұрын
Great music this week. Thank you for sharing all your home renovations with us. Take care and stay safe. Until next time bye from the UK.
@PiffyS16Ай бұрын
My Sunday evening sit down & relax watching you two beautiful people. Elli's Ninja moves now on destruction duties
@mandimoosАй бұрын
Love this channel and all your doing to your beautiful home Elli is an absolute gem and a delight, think your two make an amazing pair and work so well and at peace with each other, I get so many ideas form your channel and to see the house and garden moving along is just terrific. big hi from Australia xxxxxxxx
@itsmeelliАй бұрын
Hii, thank you 🫶🏼 schöne Grüße nach Down Under ✨
@Maddie.taylorАй бұрын
aww thank you so much!! :')
@mandimoosАй бұрын
@@itsmeelli best regards to yourself toooooo x
@JakobFischer60Ай бұрын
What about charcoal as a filter for the water? You could fill the barrel with charcoal (can be purchased in large quantities) and filter the water through. The charcoal will be loaded with the dug poop and you could use the charcoal afterwards as a very potent fertilizer in the garden. Check out terra preta, the old maya soil.
@yazman7517 күн бұрын
Hi 👋🏾 just recently subscribed as only just found your channel. I really have enjoyed watching a few of your previous van life vlogs & now your next chapter in Germany. You & your friend seem such nice genuine people. with so much badness happening in the world. It's so refreshing to watch people like yourselves sharing some of your lives with us. Love your creativity & your much better than me at DIY! 😂I wish you both all the very best!. From myself here in Preston ,Lancashire🇬🇧
@sacredstonecards9051Ай бұрын
I luv "Destructooo," Ellie ❤
@itsmeelliАй бұрын
Haha💪🏼
@Maddie.taylorАй бұрын
LOL same
@MOTravАй бұрын
Watch out for the Loch Ness Monster! Wait, different pond and different country. LOL
@Maddie.taylorАй бұрын
LOL
@mtcklcАй бұрын
Yet another thoroughly enjoyable video!
@Maddie.taylorАй бұрын
:') thanks so much
@raymondbloomfield2587Ай бұрын
Okay 12:30am Monday morning here in Australia and really appreciate that your uploading another vlog of the ducks.❤️🦆 Also great that you and Ellie are here too. Love always and always love 🌸🌈💕
@Maddie.taylorАй бұрын
Much love right back to you and yours :') ALWAYS vlogging the ducks lol
@itsmeelliАй бұрын
Schöne Grüße nach Down Under ✨
@raymondbloomfield2587Ай бұрын
Seriously you have done such an amazing job of the house and the yard. And your going into autumn and winter which is so totally different from Australia.Not a lot of snow down here.lol You make me inspired to get out and get it done. Thank you for sharing your journey with all of us and please enjoy your life together.💕
@itsmeelliАй бұрын
@@raymondbloomfield2587 that’s so sweet! I miss Australia 🥰
@ornleifsАй бұрын
Just found you channel and since I love the German countryside subscribed - love the look and feel of where you live, so idillic even with all the bird-poo you have to deal with.
@tammycruz8189Ай бұрын
I love watching your videos Maddie . U n Ellie make a great team . Keep up the great work gals . Hugs n Love Always From Your Friend In Michigan Tam... Fall is coming quick here Michigan time for apples 🍎 n apple cider 😋 and yummy warm doughnuts 🍩 😋 😊. Mucho Love 🦆🦆🦆🌹
@itsmeelliАй бұрын
Thank you Tammy 🫶🏼🍁 can’t wait for all the fall baked goods 🍩
@Maddie.taylorАй бұрын
lots of love and happy beginning of autumn :')
@System23421Ай бұрын
Is there no ‘ Sperrmüll’ in your town? If so, you could have had the old furniture collected, in our town it's free of charge, I don't know if that's the case in all cities. And I think there aren't enough plants in the pond filter, the bacteria in the gravel convert the waste products into nutrients, but if there aren't enough plants in the water to use up the nutrients, algae will form.
@itsmeelliАй бұрын
There is, but last time I called it would have taken 2 month for the next pick up of “Sperrmüll” and we didn’t want to wait so long. We would love to have more pond plants, that was always the plan, but the problem is, that the ducks eat/destroy them all !😒
@BozthecatАй бұрын
9:23 you make me feel better about making yet another meal next to the recycling sculpture by the back door.
@itsmeelliАй бұрын
😂
@Maddie.taylorАй бұрын
hahaha "recycling sculpture" has me cracking up. That's what I'll tell the neighbors when they ask why ours keeps changing ~ "Enjoy! It's our monthly installation." 😂
@anneliesjossАй бұрын
“De schoonste spiegel in de wereld”, is how we say it in Flemish 😊
@veeemit9719Ай бұрын
Yummmmmmmm. Blackberries…visions of cobbler dance through my head 😂
@rimynisalpinyco2102Ай бұрын
Always enjoying your videos! ❤
@itsmeelliАй бұрын
Thank you 🫶🏼
@Maddie.taylorАй бұрын
thank you so so much! :)
@cheta4949Ай бұрын
Lots of wood to be dropped off at the recycling center!! What do they charge you guys every time you drop wood? Keep up the great work!! 👍👍 Oh & Elli went beast mode on all that wood!! 💪💪
@Maddie.taylorАй бұрын
nothing, actually! so awesome :) You only have to pay for special items like chemicals and bricks/mortar combos, etc!
@cheta4949Ай бұрын
@@Maddie.taylor That's great!! Well, keep loading the van up with all that wood!! LOL 😂
@LovesM855A1Ай бұрын
You are a true beast at demolition! 😂 You GO!
@itsmeelliАй бұрын
Thank you😌
@itsmeelliАй бұрын
Thank you😌
@ruthpeet2350Ай бұрын
You live in a Beautiful Place.
@marthaboal5818Ай бұрын
Yep....all the dirty chores
@ygm_dom6702Ай бұрын
Nothing I like more than throwing away junk..good job😊 what will you do with everything on the front lawn?
@BobT4279Ай бұрын
Some invasives are very hard to get rid of depending on how the roots work underground. I don't know what you have tried to get rid of them, but if they are well rooted and you can't dig them out though, try cutting them down to the stump, drill a hole down into the stump then pour in a bit of Round up (or the German equivalent), if you can get it. If you can't get that, get the strongest kind of vinegar available in your area and pour that in. Do it twice for good measure. Also, do you know what species of spider that was? It seemed to skinny to be a giant house spider.
@Maddie.taylorАй бұрын
awesome ideas! thank you! Those roots ARE deep. Not sure about the spider... i'll have to ask him next time! ;)
@ThePierce5144Ай бұрын
I think you looked so good in that golden light. Actually I think both of you are very attractive whether you like guys or girls doesn’t matter. you’re attractive to me. Also, with the attitude you’re doing all the work you’re doing and your lightheartedness makes you more likable to me and I’m sure lots of others continued good success in your redevelopment of your dwelling place.
@RuebenNomuraАй бұрын
Just watch your video from Hawaii good video on home renovation
@itsmeelliАй бұрын
🫶🏼
@Maddie.taylorАй бұрын
aww hi from across the big pond! ;)
@RuebenNomuraАй бұрын
@@itsmeelli thank you
@lisabroaddus4737Ай бұрын
I’ve never seen glass under a fireplace. Is this a new type of glass? I’m asking seriously, as it seems high heat could make it crack, or dropping wood would shatter it.
@Maddie.taylorАй бұрын
@@lisabroaddus4737 it’s made specifically for fireplaces. :) it’s new to me too!
@ela2488Ай бұрын
❤Der schönste Spiegel 🪞 auf der Welt 🌍
@Maddie.taylorАй бұрын
❤
@tonyzam66Ай бұрын
Duck poop and spiders and bugs, oh my!!!
@MarioMania05Ай бұрын
I was planing to post this when you started with this, But I call Ellie, Ellie the destoyer Lol
@Maddie.taylorАй бұрын
LOL
@IrishpranaАй бұрын
❤
@BanagalАй бұрын
I'm curious about the outcome of the duck pond bacteria. .
@Maddie.taylorАй бұрын
it actually worked even better than we'd hoped! I'll make sure to show you in the next video :)
@XMissCupCakejeeeАй бұрын
OMG YOUR GERMAN!! It's gotten so good!
@_missmajolaАй бұрын
Haaa! Can't believe I'm here first 10 mins. Love from South Africa ❤❤
@Maddie.taylorАй бұрын
Aww! Thank you! all the way from South Africa? So cool! :') lots of love!
@jessicabonilla-he6iuАй бұрын
Omg love your beautiful place it's coming together. I just can't wait to see the kitchen what is your style for the kitchen????
@Maddie.taylorАй бұрын
we're making it bright and airy, with some classic farmhouse and vintage details. Originally we wanted to paint it a nice sagey green, but since it's the darkest room in the house, we're keeping it white (kind of unfortunately... ) but we'll have to see how it all comes together!
@Maddie.taylorАй бұрын
thank you so much!
@TJK50014Ай бұрын
I have made 5 different duck pond/filter(s)....It doesn't make a difference, after two weeks, everything is green.
@Maddie.taylorАй бұрын
Dang, im sorry to hear that!! actually, we've had OUTSTANDING success! I think the kind of bacteria you buy really matters. The first batch we bought didn't make a single difference, but this one "MicrobeLift Filter Gel 500 ml" from Amazon worked SO well. Couldn't possibly recommend it more.
@yvonnebirch6026Ай бұрын
Hey Maddie, how do you like German Grammar ? When I was in school, in Amsterdam, learning German was mandatory as was English and French . German lit I loved but German grammar omg, all those rules ! You girls are pretty fearless and such hard workers ! How do you deal with the duck poop ? Good luck with all your plans. Take care ! ❤❤
@Eric-i2g8uАй бұрын
Hi maddie&elli my friend two gorgeous ladies
@jayyi6657Ай бұрын
Very happy for u et Elle u made a nice home n life in Germany.. congrats on ur 3 year immigration approval
@shakir__krАй бұрын
❤❤
@kurtcraig3421Ай бұрын
i would of saved the wood for the log burner.
@Maddie.taylorАй бұрын
we saved a lot of it, but the wood that had varnish or heavy stain we took to the recycling center.
@MsBerries25Ай бұрын
Elli !!! 🤣
@itsmeelliАй бұрын
😌
@jo100Ай бұрын
Your Ducks 🦆 Are Getting Bigger Now Maddie.
@randybecker7339Ай бұрын
Just a quick note, while I truly admire your work ethic, a push broom works much better when you push it (kitchen debris cleanup). Not trying to criticize, just trying to be helpful.
@Maddie.taylorАй бұрын
@@randybecker7339 😂 whoopsies
@beverlyhendricks9456Ай бұрын
It looks like u are throwing away some stuff u could repurpose. Shelves; exterior potting table ( you just have to put a vinyl or oil cloth on top of any table and place it on blocks to protect legs and top from water rot. Plus u have to pay to get it disposed.
@itsmeelliАй бұрын
The table wasn’t good quality at all and we didn’t have to pay for it, there is other things you have to pay for, to dispose. We definitely are trying to reuse a lot of things :)
@khiengjaiandfamilyАй бұрын
❤❤❤❤
@Maddie.taylorАй бұрын
❤️❤️❤️❤️
@jenniferpugh5402Ай бұрын
Down the line will you build a bigger duck house love the videos
@Maddie.taylorАй бұрын
we might transform the garden shed into a winter oasis for them, but not sure yet. They actually really like their house now, since they cuddle up in it before we let them out early each morning :)
@Jasper_4444Ай бұрын
Did the two of you exchange t-shirts at one point?
@punjabseth260Ай бұрын
👌👍
@shannisgeorgeАй бұрын
Y dont u make a burn pit and burn the wood, n u could use or rent a small rock crusher and make small stone for walk way or something or something for drainge from it awsome video though
@Maddie.taylorАй бұрын
we'll use all the wood we can for the new fireplace! We just have to be careful about burning here because many of our neighbors have very flammable, traditional roofs. thanks for the cool ideas!! :)
@grigori-prishАй бұрын
ну прям две звезды вместе
@petervandergugtenАй бұрын
Hallo Sonnenstrahlen Ein aufgeráumtes haus ist ein frischer geist FleiBige arbeid, mádels Mach weiter so, denn ein neues Dach sorgt fur viel chaos Viel SPAB und sei VORSICHTig
@johannakuster1564Ай бұрын
Your german is amazing! You should get einen Anhänger und eine Anhängerkupplung for your Transports.