Oof, I relate to you so much in 11:23. My partner and I bought a house in 2016 from a man whose great grandfather built the house in 1925. It had stayed in their family until us. We thought it only needed some updates (we were charmed by the “details”) but found a host of issues, mainly, in the roof. We thought the house was cared for like an heirloom and it was in some ways but structurally not so much. We’re now on the other side of fixing said structural issues and it’s delayed us making some updates but it’s very worth it as we knew, before the mess was uncovered, that this was our “forever” home. We’re just growing with the house and are so happy to know, someday, when it passes on to the next person that we’ve done it as right as we could and hopefully the house will still be around for the next 100 years. Thank you for sharing your journey. Much love, e.

Cut yourself some SLACK Laura! have you ever owned a house before, no!? Have you ever renovated a house before, no!? Well you are learning as you break and rebuild. Hey you learn by mistakes, you've learned to look back and see where your priorities lie. It's hard to see the bigger picture when you are knee deep in rubble. But you are a maker and a builder and you said to yourself ' I can fix this!' BLOODY WELL DONE YOU WOMAN! It's back breaking work but you have just gritted your teeth and gone for it and battled through some tough aspects of your house. The thing to remember though is the blood, sweat and tears you're going through with this rebuild, the end result is going to be magic! But the best part is knowning how you done it yourself and you leapt that mountain!

Advice incoming, ignore of not desired!

As you get ready for the asbestos removal and think about interior insulation I would highly recommend watching some presentations by Joe Lstibruck about the idea of the "perfect wall" and water/vapor/air management, especially since you've already encountered water damage. Older style building doesn't always go well with newer vapor-immpermeable materials and Lstibruck's presentations really helped me understand how water and condensation work in a wall. Perhaps you could use a rain screen cladding that will still allow you to use an older styled shingle.

Love the point of only taking advice from people you're willing to forgive! I have a similar idea about lending Out my belongings. On a road trip only I drove my car because if anything happened, I didn't want to be mad at my friends.

Thank you for sharing about how the journey of rehabbing a house is just as much about the emotional process as it is about the practical process! Enjoy your vacation, you've earned it

Enjoy your vacation!

Love your positive attitude Laura!

Lol Laura, I wish I had been there when you recorded that first video. Because I was thinking that exact same thing. When you were pointing about all those "small" details. Which is all great. But only if there is a solid house underneath of it!! Lol. And I'm sure you realize all of this now.. Anyhow I digress, awesome video as usual, your a beast! Keep up the great work. Take care.

Laura, quick question.. What's it like to meet a famous person? Because I'd rather meet Adam Savage, then any actor, or musician, singer, or movie star, more then anyone on TV period.. lol. And that's because I'm a maker and he's a great inspiration. Just like so many on YouTube.

It's all fixable

We took on a large house built over a 300 year time span and had to completely gut it while we lived in it. My husband was working full time and I was working part time for much of the build and it took us 14 years 😳 but we now live in a beautiful 4 bedroom house with an attached annexe and a stunning view. Would we do it again? Maybe not now we are older but are we glad we did it? Absolutely!!!

Hi Laura, I wonder if it was you who made that bike that you use to pull a trailer for your dog (old video of your playlist)… How do I get more information from that bike??? Help me please

YOU CAN DO IT LAURA!

Du bist die beste!!!!
Das Haus hat dich verdient!
Wünsche euch viel Energie!

good on you laura, this is a major undertaking – i wach every video and am cheering you on!

keep going on 😀

Well the thing is … because a lot of stuff is going wrong it is also more enjoyable to watch and see how you are handling the 'next problem'. And I think you will get it right and the house will be good and solid

So glad you’re taking a break! With something this big, you absolutely have to. 🌻 Good job on recognizing that, and on sticking by the house!

I totally respect you. I first saw your ant video. I hopped on your Chanel and binge watched several of your videos. I love you attitude and what you’re doing. Thanks for sharing and thanks for being you. 🙂

The conlusion did not come as a surprise, but I also think this are very special cirumstances you bring with you, and for someone not being able to do so much work by themselves or even getting the support via a well-maintained youtube channel, such a project could break their neck.
Good luck with the ongoing work, the upcomming problems and their solutions, and enjoy your vacation!

Friend from Australia here. Loving watching you and all the work. Gives me courage to tackle my own older house.

I love your positive attitude, humour and determination to be cheerful even when discouraged. Oh, and it's very brave of you to show that all to the world on YouTube! Just keep going!!!

Your laughter and smiles are contagious!! Keep your head up! Y’all are doing an awesome job!!

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I'm going to go back and catch up to where you are now. Have a good vacation, and keep your goofy upbeat attitude kiddo. Remember YOU CAN DO IIITTTT!!!!!!!! 😉 LOL