When Plans Come to Life - Doing It Ourselves

[@DoingItOurselvesOfficial]

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[@m.a.d.m.5425]

Hi, Michael! Thank you for creating another wonderful video. I can’t wait to watch it through. Also I hope the AGA is going well! - Maxximo Morabito

[@kimclarke5018]

This is your fault, I’ve been obsessed for months because of you.....

[@Winton46]

Loved the plans so interesting - I have similar the original plans to my house from 1904 not so many as the chateau obviously but a great thing to have I’ve often thought of framing mine ! ...... as a fellow aga Rayburn fan your cottage will be roasting once it’s in full flight but a tip remember what you put in the warming oven lol ! One Xmas we had a horrid smell for weeks and couldn’t find out where it was coming from till next time we used the Rayburn warming oven and hubby had left a bowl of sprouts in there and forgotten phew !😅

[@ksimpson5385]

"Doing it Ourselves" is the answer to one of the riddles. I feel like that isn't a coincidence.

[@kimclarke5018]

K Simpson hmm. I not doing that thing looking for June. But ok.

[@anndeutscher4859]

Hints from experience. Have the plans digitized ASAP. Make sure when you touch the old paper you wear cotton museum gloves. I know you don’t se damage, but every tiny bit of oil, soap residue, lotion, hair products transfers to the paper every-time you touch the paper. Nothing will happen now, but in years to come, even a small amount can be catastrophic. If that’s not practical consider washing and drying your hands immediately before touching the paper. If you haven’t already (it looks is like you may already have) get slip sheets of acid free paper. Good luck, those are priceless. Thank you for the lovely show.

[@isabelmorgado5675]

Exactly my thoughts!

[@laurenarigo3894]

Put them in acid free folders or boards and put them in a fire proof safe if available.

[@jolawryid]

All hand drawn!

[@jolawryid]

Those drawings are so precious! Please treat them with respect.

[@jolawryid]

I learnt how to draw like that! Also drew details for heritage buildings (1860’s) in Sydney Australia.

[@tjbren576]

Preserve all those drawings! This are already priceless. They will become even more valuable with time.

[@debralpateart8862]

I would get copies made to keep out to see and find a fire and water safe place for originals. ❤️

[@holysheem863]

Yes thought so 2

[@codyjones7475]

Thank God for Dad. He's always hard at work, no matter how strenuous the task is. Even tackling them by himself. A very hard worker indeed. No job to big or to small, super dad can do it all!

[@donnakerr4997]

That’s why the son can do just about anything.Dad taught him well.

[@sjb3028]

Awe...your Dad is a tough ole Chap. Reminds me of my Dad. He would say, "you wanna see my resume?" Then he would show me his calloused hands. 😊

[@judithp8552]

Perfect thing to say. Look at these hands. No resume needed!!

[@sba0529]

Love those old architectural drawings! You should have those scanned and saved as a digital file, then work with a conservator on proper storage of the originals. They are truly a work of art and a treasure.

[@cassandra_L885]

You should have them put in a frame that designed for old documents. The I seen this idea in a lot of the old scottish castles I visited. They also added old samples of wallpaper and things. I think this would be an amazing idea for your family

[@hello.krista]

Seeing the renovation of the downstairs kitchen is probably going to be my favorite. I hope you guys do it soon

[@susanbrown2909]

Dad doing he’s stuff..no matter his age. That’s what keeps them fit doing the manual stuff.

[@sherae]

Those plans were REALLY interesting and as you say, should be kept somewhere safe after copies have been taken - perhaps you could get a safety deposit box at the bank? Then if e.g. a fire occurred, a copy would be at another place and available for rebuilding works. Good that at long last the cottage is progressing. Your poor dad meantime, is trying to do their cottage up too!

[@anneforster5210]

Those architects drawings are treasure trove. Look after them very carefully . Great to see some progress on the cottage 👏

[@paranihiaanaru4414]

They should be handled very carefully without putting fingers all over them as these papers are heritage documents. Surely some should be framed and the rest filed professionally. I am cringing watching how they are being handled this time. All the best with your endeavours as I am enjoying watching all the progress, and admiring the work

[@theresaromero2855]

It would be good to make copies of the architectural drawings, one for use and one for framing, and have the original ones preserved for posterity.

[@gwyn192]

@@paranihiaanaru4414 Yes! A little cringe-worthy watching fingers touching beautiful archival plans. But then this is a family that loves and keeps alive the history. No doubt they will preserve.

[@AniaBumba]

Your dad is a legend. He truly is amazing!

[@twobluestripes]

I love the brass lamps for the cottage better than the copper ones! The big copper ones would be perfect in a large room like the basement kitchen, so make sure Billy DOES earmark them for that!

[@valeriejohnson5283]

Anna Timm, I liked the brass lights with the globes too, it's keeping with the Cottage atmosphere. The copper ones definately belong in the kitchen.🥀🥀

[@FruHansen1957]

You have a wonderful Dad Michael, please do take good care of him , he's a rare gem 🥰 great to se all that is going on , keep it up 😀

[@chrislarsen2684]

I love your father...Wow - what a hard, hard worker....Very lucky...

[@elizabethchevalier7740]

Wow the craftsmanship that went into those drawings, and ultimately the Chateau! Gorgeous!

[@denisemarle4141]

Yes, you wouldn't see it done today, all CAD drawings now! Skills lost....

[@sheep1ewe]

My grandfather used to make this type of drawings for the city buildings in the 1950s here. I still hawe he's drawingbord.

[@debralamb1289]

Your dad is amazing! Your family and the gentle who is helping are so very talented. Love all of your show

[@colinbryan333]

Your dad is simply amazing Michael! What a tremendous help he is. Greetings from Bangkok 🙏🏻🙋‍♂️

[@karenreardon1372]

Michael, your Dad is the greatest!

[@rachelle6274]

Is Michael looking more and more handsome every time we see him? 🤗Or is that just me?☺️

[@loishammer8959]

You are blessed to have your dad around to help. He reminds me of my dad. Kind and nothing stops him from doing what needs to be done.

[@gaslitworldf.melissab2897]

Good on you for trying, Michael. It's so disenchanting that when people put things away, they don't organize them. Yet clearly, they didn't intend to trash them or they wouldn't still be on the property. We form "what if" and "just in case" piles, but when the time comes, things are such a mess, we hardly know what we have. That said, Michael you have done such a lovely job going through the salvaged bits. We can only expect you to endure so much sanding and polishing, when you just want to get the cottage completed and have a bit of grown up privacy and the charm of a Beatrix Potter rabbit hole. (I'm sure in due course, everything will find a proper home).

[@terriepowell2935]

Imagine the skill it took to write and draw those by hand!

[@zralokvemigraci]

My dad still used to draw by hand when I was a child. It was amazing to wacht.

[@AvaT42]

I am so looking forward to seeing the full English being served! And excited to see the Christmas dinner in the kitchen of the cottage all finished, or nearly!😁💃

[@richardcalderon6098]

Michael -- I would consider using a less expensive, painted wood for the cottage panelling. Your theme for this gardener's cottage comes from Beatrix Potter's Lake District circa 1900, one of rural simplicity -- I would not use the mixed-parentage, Edwardian high style Chateau as a reference.

[@taitweigel64]

It seems the wood is overly thick for the kitchen walls. When insulated, vapor barrier, wood framing for the walls, it's going to lose quite a bit of space. I've done a place with cedar boards, smooth side exposed and painted. It held up beautifully.

[@jennymay4720]

@@taitweigel64 Red Cedar would be good too

[@charneueckermann6096]

Quality is great, but maybe you don't always need something that will last a hundred years, realistically. I agree that less expensive should be the route, considering you'll be able to invest that money elsewhere 😊 just a suggestion, though

[@Elloamcool]

Thank you Michael for your appreciation of history and the way life was lived in another era,

[@salmamatin3877]

An upload from both you and Stephanie in one day? What a treat😍

[@JustJayGaming]

One of my favorite episodes so far. Im just appreciating all the craftsmanship and all these wonderful handmade drawings. Its just incredible the beauty that is achievable with a lot of work.

[@nancycowan6109]

Omg. Your dad is an amazing beast. ❤️

[@janepugh3280]

So lucky to have your dad helping out. He’s so knowledgable and such a lovely dad ❤️

[@raynonabohrer5624]

I love to see the work on Farm Cottage. I like to see more work done on the Chateau too. Great video. I love history and I love to see things that are old repaired and fixed.

[@msilas5577]

thanks to Ryan, we know LaValle! Very neighborly of the gentleman who owned the wood working company to ‘gift’ Billy and Gwendolyn those drawings! Super guy! Big thanks to Papa Petherick too, lovely man!

[@jille9650]

Wow, that was great! Get some big archival boxes and supplies to keep them flat, not folded. Can't wait to see the basement kitchen done and maybe the old cupboard put back.

[@ellepienews6249]

The woodwork in this chateau is so beautiful

[@middlebury65]

beautiful plans, please consider keeping them in archival boxes, they are not expensive and they will keep the plans in good shape. Gaylord Archival available on amazon is my go to. Also your dad is something to behold, what a treasure.

[@catherinehegarty5078]

The cottage is going to look lovely and so warm in the winter - love the wood , brighten up the cottage, its going to be so cozy too - Can't wait for the finished look !!

[@aimgold1138]

catherine hegarty rr

[@patricialevi3190]

Everybody will be piling into the cottage from the chateau during the winter, lol!

[@3_times_mum520]

Thanks ,😊 it is great to see a family, work so well together, and get along so well 😊 great to see you progress. You a all working so hard. Thank you all😊

[@moiragoldsmith7052]

Michael , Billy....shimmy up next to your Dad as he is building stuff so he can pass on his skills and you can lighten his load. He is such an asset to the entire Chateau. x 🌈 Loved the double rainbow too🌈🥳💖

[@moiragoldsmith7052]

@SMGYes I get your drift. Sadly... I see all that fabulous knowledge at their fingertips being lost. I love watching 'Masters of their Trades'.

[@V.Hansen.]

Pop Petherick really knows his stuff. Thank goodness

[@Rebelmusedesign]

I love your Dad.....! He reminds me of my own ❤️

[@ARTEMISE31]

Very interesting to see the parchment designs for the architectural architraves etc. As you said needs to be stored dry and flat probably invest in some acid free paper between the sheets?

[@Toodle.Pipp001]

Nothing beats shopping in the shed of a collector with a good eye. Those old pub lights are perfect. When you mentioned the interior architectural vandalism of old pubs it hit like a horrible blow. It's sacrilege and literally stupid as it devalues, nothing worse than going into a lovely old pub that's been "modernised".

[@valbeech4423]

Your Dad is amazing, heaving those blocks around like they are Lego!

[@carolweaver3269]

Love the idea of solid Oak! The mansion looks wonderful it is coming along very nicely! You have so much talent and everyone is working together so well. They say "Many hands make light work' and it is so true. You are joining as one to do it and get it done as you want. Your dad shows his love by doing so much and he loves every minute of it though! So nice to get up each day with something special on your mind and knowing how lovely it will before the future of your family and know you are part of it all, and they love you so much! Nice family and friends are all in this world one needs. Having the plans for the Chateau is so unique and worth Gold, to be honest. How many could ever have something like this kept in their home to use what they can from the ideas at least?

[@loisbanks3614]

Beautiful that the trace paper detail drawings are so well preserved! Yes frame them - they are art!

[@susanforrest4056]

Get with a person who specializes in preserving and stabilizing paper. Then store in archival boxes. Mostly get scans of the plans and work off of them.

[@ninas992]

Wonderful rainbow at the end...thank you

[@sallycarpenter1584]

That was so interesting Micheal,lovely to see progress on the gardeners Cottage,and the Chateau Drawings are so special,please be careful with them,you should really be wearing cotton gloves so as not to put acid from your hands on them,they are so special.xx

[@teresarandle6977]

What a wonderful project to do with your Dad. I bet it makes him feel appreciated, valued and included. I hope you are learning as much from him as he is from you.

[@shirleykneece5438]

The history of the Chateau is so interesting. I love that time period .Thank you to Gwen for explaining some of the plans it was a great team effort between herself and Michael.Thank you for showing all the last plans that it took to build the HALF of the Chateau that has been brought back to grand life! . It is absolutely Grand, Julia Elizabeth, Kneece Gregg

[@angelagalloway5275]

Take my hat of to your father doing this amazing for his age what a job wow it going so fast we have lift off cottage. It's lovely to see the stages when building form scratch.

[@deezahm9143]

🌼Just fascinating to see your dear father cutting and laying b those heavy blocks! Such great progress and fun to see -- thank you Michael🌝

[@loobert3490]

Just catching up after the premier, your hair and facial hair are looking lovely in this episode, can't beat a fresh cut, your cottage is coming along beautifully too, that oak sample looks stunning. x

[@charleswalker1185]

I lived in PT Pleasant, W. Va., For a while...stumbled onto a ships captains' house...he had brought refugees from the French revolution, who paid for the voyage by doing wood parquetry on every surface...inside the kitchen cabinets too! So beautiful...

[@2tuxhorncat]

You are so fortunate to have that priceless archive of plans and drawing of your chateau.

[@grammybear4226]

🐼 Big Bear Hugs from a 67 yr old grandma in Kirby, Texas, USA 🐼....

[@judithschatunowski6273]

My heart was beating fast at the way you were handling those very precious documents! They need to be handled SO carefully! Hope you copy them and frame some. Ha ha, the laundry room Michael!

[@chrisdouglass7962]

Having been studying architecture for many years, what a treat to see all those plans!! 😊🥰

[@joannecordelia]

4:25 you have a spirit! 👍😉 Came over your right shoulder towards the camera. NOT dust. They are curious! ☺️❤️ May not have one known in the chateau but definitely one in here. (I have studied them for about 20 years. Have never seen any in Stephanie or your place. I do not want negativity over this. Just giving you info. Maybe your psychic friend will check it out.)

[@jeanburgin160]

It's fun to see how you are progressing. I like how you are restoring correctly. Can't wait to see how the beams clean up. It is amazing how you all have gotten the old plans for the Chateau.

[@cliffhorman6846]

Absolutely fascinating. I love the old architect drawings and really think copies made framed would be so interesting. And the progress on the cottage, very exciting..

[@bell4902]

I would love to see the house back with its original terraces. That would be so lovely to sit out on during a cool evening.

[@sandradubose5844]

Your dad can do anything! He is great!

[@edmeza9053]

This was a great video getting an update on the cottage .....exciting times ahead ,it’s great being on this journey with you .

[@mattneillninasmom]

Might I suggest, that when you store or stash an item away that you expect to use in the (sort of) near future - that you establish an icon on your computer desktop, or on your i-phone, and label it: FINDER or, something similar, and enter all the stuff you've gotten out of the way, "temporarily". I can't possibly remember where I put things, even though at the time I'm absolutely certain I'll remember! Saves an awful lot of time, searching from room to room, place to place, looking for that "misplaced" object!

[@emay1903]

And used different coloured duck tape to seal/label boxes, eg anything for the aga have blue tape, any lighting pink tape etc then you only have to go through the right coloured box rather than all the boxes!

[@WadersInAlaska]

I would have these plan sheets copied and also digitalized in a PDF format so you could have a working copy on hand as well as a copy for your computer and be able to print them off anytime you wanted with the right printer. That way you wouldn't have to be handling these fragile plan sheets. So cool to see! Love architect drawings of old buildings! Thanks for the video! Cheers from Alaska!

[@carjhb]

You should definitely frame the plans from your old room for the new cottage... the one with all the windows, I think the “south facade” such a lovely nod to the past!

[@barbaralemere5183]

You are right about June’s Journey, Michael. I can’t stop playing it.

[@maryf.1956]

Love all Michaels enthusiasm, can’t wait to see more of cottage progress.

[@geolam58]

Ohhh stunning take of the the château with the rainbow!

[@pattimuscarella6369]

Oh, what a treasure! Really valuable! Have them copied and then store in a safe place! Should you ever sell the Chateau, having these plans well such a higher price! Love your videos and I don't understand people selecting thumbs down! It's got to be trolls who are children and have no interest in the history and Beauty! Shame on them and don't let it bother you! The rest of us love you! Blessings and hugs to you!

[@ernarc23]

That paperwork is amazing. What a treasure !

[@monikabredesen4273]

love old plans and drawings of older houses

[@rgrndu]

I love old blueprints & drawings. Imagine the time & expertise it took compared to today using computers with CAD.

[@janicerobinson2970]

It is Going To Be Lovely And Warm In The Cottage it Will Be Great In The Winter And Cooking Lovely Food x

[@Anggea]

Seeing the original drawing for the remodel is amazing!!! The history of it! 💕💕

[@Hethwen]

Michael, SUGGESTION -- and please consider this for the historical importance -- Make photo copies AND digital copies of all of the papers in that portfolio. Store at least one set of the photo copies in double plastic wrapped bags to preserve them. The digital copies can be taken into GIMP or Photoshop where you can adjust the brightness and contrast on them to automatically enhance them back to their original state. --- WOW what a find.

[@theharringtons2010]

Great to see your dad👍 can't wait for the aga to be assembled and installed...the smaller brass lights would look fab in your cottage...

[@hedgiecc]

Fascinating seeing the drawings. Great that the cottage is progressing swiftly now!

[@kristineprice2722]

Micheal you could put an air vent in the bedroom chimney wall, the heat from the glue pipe would come into your bedroom then👌 Can’t wait to see that kitchen finished, so excited for you😍 I’m sending you a oil lamp to go in the cottage, I’ve got it mothballed in my barn so would come to life again, you may need to make it electric? We had our beams sandblasted too they looked amazing when done and the stone on the fireplaces too, Don’t forget to protect your wood from woodworm etc... I hate doing that’!! 💕

[@ceanothus_bluemoon]

How amazing to see the original plans, and how lucky you are to have them. Keep the originals in a bank and make a full set of copies, and wear gloves when handling. Thank you for showing us!

[@carolehanrahan]

I found this vlog extremely interesting. I loved seeing the original plans and hearing what the original rooms would have been used for. Please take very good care of them. They are history. Thanks so much for sharing this with us.

[@sallystites2946]

Great episode. So much cottage progress and the chateau wood working plans were interesting.

[@Winterborn3420]

:) I think I may have a bit of Dad Envy. Dad is awesome.

[@normaspande3141]

I love the expression gone missing it’s so much better than it’s lost

[@Italiana911]

What a treasure to have the architect’s plans still intact. 😃

[@englishrose4388]

Love how faithful you are to the history and origins of the building as you restore it. Save those papers somewhere not in the Chateau, in case of the worst!

[@judydennis1242]

Excited about any work being done in the cottage! My favorite renovations. Love that little cottage.💖 eagerly waiting for step by step

[@michellehaynes7055]

How lucky to have the old plans, keep them safe , maybe you can copy some and print and frame them around the chateau. Thanks for sharing Best wishes from lockdown in Melbourne Australia 🇦🇺

[@musingwithreba9667]

Well I guess I will be spending Christmas with you on KZbin then Michael, because this f#@%!*& pandemic has us about to hole up again here in Toronto and we've been advised that visiting indoors with people outside of your own household is not a good idea. I live alone, so...*sigh*. I look forward to your turkey, but no stuffing/dressing for me please. I have celiac. ☺ What a wonderful treasure of those plans and drawings! They should be preserved for sure. The history is just so interesting.

[@robinbirdj743]

Rebecca Weber that works...I don’t really care for turkey but love stuffing. Let’s eat together!

[@musingwithreba9667]

@@robinbirdj743 that works out well then ☺

[@LeslieNikulka]

Wow! What an absolute treasure to be given the original plans of the chateau when it had to be rebuilt. Thank you so much for sharing and to Gwen for translating for us. ox

[@HollyRose1529]

Time to visit the Emmaus, says Stephanie. Or the Brocante as soon as there open lol. I’m very intrigued with the AGA transformation! I absolutely love your Dad! He can do anything! Your so lucky to have him, his expertise and company. It’s a family build and wonderful. Wow, protect that paper at all costs. I’d call a museum and ask what you can do to keep them safe. I’d immediately suggest gloves 🧤 and I believe acetate paper. Good luck and congrats on such an incredible gift.

[@oceanempire]

Did anyone else notice the family of orbs at the 4:20 spot? If it was dust particles there would have been some before that and after that. Plus look at the unusual pattern in which they move. Dust doesn't usually go up and then down and then sideways and then down again. I love it!

[@debralpateart8862]

Hello! That was very interesting, I love seeing the history details. I can't wait to see your kitchen, insulation and paneling go into your new home! Enjoy every day!

[@jennifercasavant-yealy900]

I am so pleased that you are keeping with the integrity of the building materials and especially the craftsmanship. 😀 love to see the estate one day!

[@kaybouie1972]

This is one of the better Opening credits👍🏾

[@metropcs7560]

Well you all are rocking right along😊😊😊 As they say on As Time Goes By, Rock On!!! I am so happy for you, have a great weekend!!!

[@jeanthobaben]

You are so lucky to have your Dad's talents on hand.... How is their cottage coming? Perhaps an update soon?

[@angelagalloway5275]

Aww beautiful oak lovely I can not wait to see how this pans out inside wonderful vlog.

[@JoAntoitshere]

Wonderful! I am an architect and i could spend hours looking at every detail of this plans, what you show is seen that it is beautiful!

[@donnaterry9073]

Your Dad is amazing !!! I see where you get it from.