Not Useless Yet
Not Useless Yet
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A hot weekend in Tuscany restoring the villa and enjoying the lifestyle
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Sometimes a coffee goes a long way, especially here in Italy. Don't feel obliged in any way though, best of all would be to come to Tuscany and have one here with me!
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That's it! One week French home renovation... How far did I get?
Просмотров 11 тыс.14 дней назад
www.buymeacoffee.com/notuselessyet Sometimes a coffee goes a long way, especially here in Italy. Don't feel obliged in any way though, best of all would be to come to Tuscany and have one here with me! Mechandise Store - Not Useless Yet T-Shirts and more notuselessyet.myspreadshop.com/ Subscribe here : ruclips.net/channel/UCyMKXqS1Za60stBJNbNyxkQ Follow me on Instagram : notuseles...
Day 7: Chainsaw Massacre - Beating my abandoned French house into submission!
Просмотров 15 тыс.14 дней назад
www.buymeacoffee.com/notuselessyet Sometimes a coffee goes a long way, especially here in Italy. Don't feel obliged in any way though, best of all would be to come to Tuscany and have one here with me! Mechandise Store - Not Useless Yet T-Shirts and more notuselessyet.myspreadshop.com/ Subscribe here : ruclips.net/channel/UCyMKXqS1Za60stBJNbNyxkQ Follow me on Instagram : notuseles...
Day 6: The ceiling is up, the dump is visited and pizza was eaten! Reviving the French country house
Просмотров 9 тыс.14 дней назад
www.buymeacoffee.com/notuselessyet Sometimes a coffee goes a long way, especially here in Italy. Don't feel obliged in any way though, best of all would be to come to Tuscany and have one here with me! Mechandise Store - Not Useless Yet T-Shirts and more notuselessyet.myspreadshop.com/ Subscribe here : ruclips.net/channel/UCyMKXqS1Za60stBJNbNyxkQ Follow me on Instagram : notuseles...
Day 5: A tour of the idyllic unchanged French village, some ceiling and a proper barbeque!
Просмотров 10 тыс.14 дней назад
www.buymeacoffee.com/notuselessyet Sometimes a coffee goes a long way, especially here in Italy. Don't feel obliged in any way though, best of all would be to come to Tuscany and have one here with me! Mechandise Store - Not Useless Yet T-Shirts and more notuselessyet.myspreadshop.com/ Subscribe here : ruclips.net/channel/UCyMKXqS1Za60stBJNbNyxkQ Follow me on Instagram : notuseles...
Day 4: Plasterboard ceilings - 7 day Dordogne abandoned house renovation!
Просмотров 10 тыс.21 день назад
www.buymeacoffee.com/notuselessyet Sometimes a coffee goes a long way, especially here in Italy. Don't feel obliged in any way though, best of all would be to come to Tuscany and have one here with me! Mechandise Store - Not Useless Yet T-Shirts and more notuselessyet.myspreadshop.com/ Subscribe here : ruclips.net/channel/UCyMKXqS1Za60stBJNbNyxkQ Follow me on Instagram : notuseles...
Day 3 - Making an abandoned house in France liveable in 1 week - Electricity and major garden work!
Просмотров 10 тыс.21 день назад
www.buymeacoffee.com/notuselessyet Sometimes a coffee goes a long way, especially here in Italy. Don't feel obliged in any way though, best of all would be to come to Tuscany and have one here with me! Mechandise Store - Not Useless Yet T-Shirts and more notuselessyet.myspreadshop.com/ Subscribe here : ruclips.net/channel/UCyMKXqS1Za60stBJNbNyxkQ Follow me on Instagram : notuseles...
Day 2: The Terrace - Restoring an abandoned house in 7 days - Dordogne, France
Просмотров 11 тыс.21 день назад
www.buymeacoffee.com/notuselessyet Sometimes a coffee goes a long way, especially here in Italy. Don't feel obliged in any way though, best of all would be to come to Tuscany and have one here with me! Mechandise Store - Not Useless Yet T-Shirts and more notuselessyet.myspreadshop.com/ Subscribe here : ruclips.net/channel/UCyMKXqS1Za60stBJNbNyxkQ Follow me on Instagram : notuseles...
Can I make an abandoned house in France rentable in 7 days? Day 1 - Arrival!
Просмотров 13 тыс.21 день назад
The house in the Dordogne has been empty for 8 years. I spent a weekend here in May seeing how bad it was, and now I have 7 days to make it liveable finish restoring it and then finally renting it out! Is it feasable? Probably not, but here goes nothing! www.buymeacoffee.com/notuselessyet Sometimes a coffee goes a long way, especially here in Italy. Don't feel obliged in any way though, best of...
Plaster, Pizza and Football, another weekend restoring our house in Tuscany!
Просмотров 10 тыс.Месяц назад
www.buymeacoffee.com/notuselessyet Sometimes a coffee goes a long way, especially here in Italy. Don't feel obliged in any way though, best of all would be to come to Tuscany and have one here with me! Mechandise Store - Not Useless Yet T-Shirts and more notuselessyet.myspreadshop.com/ Subscribe here : ruclips.net/channel/UCyMKXqS1Za60stBJNbNyxkQ Follow me on Instagram : notuseles...
Making Pizza in Tuscany with a Vevor Gas Pizza Oven
Просмотров 5 тыс.Месяц назад
The lovely team at Vevor has sent me this fabulous little gas pizza oven to test, and offer you 5% off site wide: Vevor USA: s.vevor.com/bfQU0a Vevor UK: s.vevor.com/bfQU0k Vevor Germany: s.vevor.com/bfQUVX Vevor Europe: s.vevor.com/bfQU0w Discount code: Use VVGDS5 to get 5% OFF Sitewide in Vevor www.buymeacoffee.com/notuselessyet Sometimes a coffee goes a long way, especially here in Italy. Do...
Fitting my home made-window in Tuscany!
Просмотров 13 тыс.Месяц назад
www.buymeacoffee.com/notuselessyet Sometimes a coffee goes a long way, especially here in Italy. Don't feel obliged in any way though, best of all would be to come to Tuscany and have one here with me! Mechandise Store - Not Useless Yet T-Shirts and more notuselessyet.myspreadshop.com/ Subscribe here : ruclips.net/channel/UCyMKXqS1Za60stBJNbNyxkQ Follow me on Instagram : notuseles...
Was the trip to my abandoned house in France worth the effort?
Просмотров 23 тыс.2 месяца назад
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Can you revive a house that's been abandoned for 8 years in 48 hours? Back in the Dordogne
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Revisiting my abandoned house in France after 8 years!
Просмотров 28 тыс.2 месяца назад
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Trying to build a classic wooden window without any specialised tools!
Просмотров 10 тыс.4 месяца назад
Trying to build a classic wooden window without any specialised tools!
Plaster, Lasagna and Fire: A normal day of Italian life in Tuscany
Просмотров 10 тыс.5 месяцев назад
Plaster, Lasagna and Fire: A normal day of Italian life in Tuscany
Building a quick an easy gate in the Italian February sun 🌞
Просмотров 10 тыс.5 месяцев назад
Building a quick an easy gate in the Italian February sun 🌞
Converting a mountain bike to an e-bike with a Yose Power kit!
Просмотров 4,2 тыс.6 месяцев назад
Converting a mountain bike to an e-bike with a Yose Power kit!
A family day trip through Cinque Terre for less than 50€!
Просмотров 13 тыс.7 месяцев назад
A family day trip through Cinque Terre for less than 50€!
Finally news on the ruin next door? Christmas Update!
Просмотров 18 тыс.7 месяцев назад
Finally news on the ruin next door? Christmas Update!
Plastering over a fire damaged stone wall in a historic Italian villa!
Просмотров 16 тыс.8 месяцев назад
Plastering over a fire damaged stone wall in a historic Italian villa!
Precipitation, Paint and Planning! Time for YOU to decide how the kitchen will look!
Просмотров 14 тыс.9 месяцев назад
Precipitation, Paint and Planning! Time for YOU to decide how the kitchen will look!
What does a house in Tuscany really cost? Part 2 - SPOILER - Less than you think!
Просмотров 26 тыс.9 месяцев назад
What does a house in Tuscany really cost? Part 2 - SPOILER - Less than you think!
Pressure Washing INDOORS! Did I make a big mistake in out historical Italian Villa?
Просмотров 15 тыс.9 месяцев назад
Pressure Washing INDOORS! Did I make a big mistake in out historical Italian Villa?
Clearing out the future kitchen!
Просмотров 13 тыс.9 месяцев назад
Clearing out the future kitchen!
Paving & Pizza, the new / old recycled stone floor is laid!
Просмотров 16 тыс.10 месяцев назад
Paving & Pizza, the new / old recycled stone floor is laid!
Piecing together a natural stone floor in a villa in Tuscany
Просмотров 13 тыс.10 месяцев назад
Piecing together a natural stone floor in a villa in Tuscany
Finally pouring concrete! One man low budget Italian house rebuild!
Просмотров 18 тыс.10 месяцев назад
Finally pouring concrete! One man low budget Italian house rebuild!
What does a house in Tuscany really cost? A day with an estate agent visiting houses!
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What does a house in Tuscany really cost? A day with an estate agent visiting houses!

Комментарии

  • @kennyharper5891
    @kennyharper5891 12 часов назад

    Love the piano music you use on these videos.

  • @helenhelps9619
    @helenhelps9619 14 часов назад

    🔨🔨

  • @christineharmon6129
    @christineharmon6129 15 часов назад

    Progress!! Love the communal lunch in the park! They’re so enjoyable to watch! People should gather just for the sake of gathering! Those were my best childhood memories! Was curious, do they have a church there?

  • @DBurgg
    @DBurgg 15 часов назад

    Kitchen is coming along...you def figured out the plastering! I love the idea of a village lunch so much. A tiny hand crafted window will be perfect! The excessive heat is a concern everywhere.

  • @user-yp6kn2uw4k
    @user-yp6kn2uw4k 16 часов назад

    🤗🤗🤗

  • @user-vy3vk2sb8p
    @user-vy3vk2sb8p 16 часов назад

  • @user-yp6kn2uw4k
    @user-yp6kn2uw4k 17 часов назад

    👍👍👍✊✊✊💪💪💪

  • @maureenbrophy7852
    @maureenbrophy7852 19 часов назад

    👏👏👏☀️☀️☀️

  • @richardtaylor7199
    @richardtaylor7199 20 часов назад

    Great job.

  • @hedgewood7152
    @hedgewood7152 20 часов назад

    I’m glad you got the stains in the plaster sorted.... it’s going to look extraordinary! ✨🌞✨

  • @phyllisgenetti9970
    @phyllisgenetti9970 21 час назад

    Hi there. I must have missed the vlog (though rarely do) showing the entrance to the kitchen. Is the patio the only entrance? You are quite the hardworking man and with all the different talents you have, seem to pull it all together

  • @Blueberryblues513
    @Blueberryblues513 22 часа назад

    Every little bit helps and you had what looks like a great lunch with the locals. Wish I was there.

  • @daynight4902
    @daynight4902 23 часа назад

    BEST WISHES TO YOU

  • @janicedelp2775
    @janicedelp2775 23 часа назад

    Hi, from Arkansas, USA! While watching you working I was thinking back to how it all was when you first started. You have made tremendous improvements. You should feel proud. I am thrilled for you and your family. Always look forward to the next steps. Take care! Janice from Arkansas USA

    • @christine3358
      @christine3358 21 час назад

      Those lovely village lunches and gatherings are certainly what life’s about!

    • @michaelflorenz5627
      @michaelflorenz5627 20 часов назад

      You should look into to adding a retarding agent to your plaster mix to extend its setting time. Also dampen the surface lights prior to application. Might help you while the hot weather is around. Good luck.

  • @mollygordongeorge
    @mollygordongeorge 23 часа назад

    Hello! SO glad you got there on Thursday and didn't do anything but eat and drink until Sunday! You deserve to have some "spare time." And how nice your village gets together. Pretty good turnout for such a small village. Italians are such friendly people. GREAT JOB on the plastering! Speaking of HOT, we had a heat index of 39.44 here yesterday! Take care and thanks for your video!

  • @go4lowcost652
    @go4lowcost652 23 часа назад

    Sir, the kitchen is certainly coming along pretty well. The cement plastering looks very good for the base. I would do the same above the beams all the way to the roof ceiling. Congratulations on your progress so far. I am sure that it will be great by the time you finish. Thanks for sharing your videos. Take care.😅🤣😂

  • @kevinnye5132
    @kevinnye5132 День назад

    Ralf when you said to me come over to Italy and get “ PLASTERED “ I was thinking cold 🥶 beers 🍺😂, all coming along slowly but surely and Ofc gotta keep boys & mom happy 👌🏻 and not sure about Black Hammerite on walls 😂, but go for it 😂 maybe you could be an INFLUENCER Ralf 👍🏻

  • @pattiwhite9575
    @pattiwhite9575 День назад

    So glad you got a little work done on the kitchen. Too hot to be working this time of year. So good for you. Have a great summer!

  • @davidwright7083
    @davidwright7083 День назад

    Hi to Elena. Hope to see here during our visit in September.

  • @billkendall2881
    @billkendall2881 День назад

    Just an idea mate, the hole in the wall (high up) you said about making a little window, well maybe it would be a good place for an extractor fan, just an idea?

  • @gitteawwal5447
    @gitteawwal5447 День назад

    Slowly but surely. Good you enjoy the place as well ❤

  • @jeanhawken4482
    @jeanhawken4482 День назад

    It will come up really good

  • @thorstenwolters9025
    @thorstenwolters9025 День назад

    This is a longterm job! I wounder why had not sandblast the walls? Greetings from Hamburg.

  • @jodirauth8847
    @jodirauth8847 День назад

    Your making progress

  • @carolwoodward6141
    @carolwoodward6141 День назад

    Hello from Virginia 🇺🇸

  • @carolwoodward6141
    @carolwoodward6141 День назад

    oh joy!

  • @sarisafari9063
    @sarisafari9063 День назад

  • @marieajordan2574
    @marieajordan2574 День назад

    So happy to see you !!

  • @carriedalessandro8061
    @carriedalessandro8061 2 дня назад

    When a home is set to be renovated by this program can it be purchased by a new owner prior to the work starting?

  • @user-nm4is7yh8z
    @user-nm4is7yh8z 2 дня назад

    Just an observation, but you were smiling a lot in this video. It made me wonder if you are more happy at that house than the one in Italy. Not that it should mean anything to you either way, but you seem very at home in the garden. Cheers!

  • @annaharpster5664
    @annaharpster5664 6 дней назад

    Nice properties. Could you please pan more slowly and steadily with your camera? It's hard to watch the video with all the movement. Your subject matter and delivery is great though. Thank you.

  • @user-ww1yv8ue8p
    @user-ww1yv8ue8p 9 дней назад

    hi , i was trying to find the video ,which was talking about the old house next door to you ,?? did the lady agree to you buyin etc or what???? ty

  • @user-lv4tn1rx7u
    @user-lv4tn1rx7u 9 дней назад

    First House I love. Connie dublin ireland 🇮🇪. X

  • @andie1769
    @andie1769 12 дней назад

    You’ve done a wonderful job! I’ve enjoyed this series with your pretty French house! Looking forward to the next trip! 😊

  • @christine3358
    @christine3358 14 дней назад

    So much work accomplished. Glad you also got to enjoy old friend too. Nothing better than that!

  • @lindahill9215
    @lindahill9215 14 дней назад

    I image you are tired my friend but it looks 100% better. 😊

  • @Cquinn70
    @Cquinn70 15 дней назад

    quick question do you find being in italy cheapre than when you go back to france - bills, food, petrol etc ??

    • @NotUselessYet
      @NotUselessYet 14 дней назад

      Hi, well petrol has sort of flattened again, food is much cheaper in Italy as are restaurants. Electricity and water are cheaper in France, and both are cheaper in everything than Austria!

  • @leithmcloughlin4733
    @leithmcloughlin4733 15 дней назад

    Your energy and perseverance are unbelievable!

  • @alex_g_wood
    @alex_g_wood 15 дней назад

    Firstly, well done, keeping hydrated in that heat is crucial, surely you worked off a few pounds in sweat alone. I thought your eyes looked incredibly irritated at the end and you looked shattered. Could I suggest rather than transport the wood to the tip, rent a wood and branch chipping machine, which would then produce mulch for some areas of the garden. This may reduce the bramble and grass re growth in some areas. Yes, feeding the machine would be effort, but less time wasted on tip runs and costly “Recycling” outlay! Just a thought? Hope journey was safe and you had some time to rest before return to work. Best wishes Alex

    • @NotUselessYet
      @NotUselessYet 14 дней назад

      Hi Alex, I did look for a chipper to rent, but couldn't find one nearby for a reasonable price...

  • @sunhousediy4250
    @sunhousediy4250 15 дней назад

    Great work and a lot done in a week! I am 100% sure that many would love to rent that house. It is a home!

  • @cabbking
    @cabbking 16 дней назад

    Just a little seasick from the camera swings. Definitely makes me less likely to watch.

  • @sallieredman7349
    @sallieredman7349 16 дней назад

    Job well done!

  • @Sparrowdean
    @Sparrowdean 16 дней назад

    I love the garden and location of the house and can see it has a lot of potential, but I really struggle to see it as a rental property. Speaking personally, were I a tenant, I wouldn't want to devote the many hours per week required to maintain such a large garden. And to top it off, the property will require extensive updating and renovations before any sane tenant would want to move in. For instance, the kitchen is in dire need of cupboards and work surfaces. Also, the electrics look a bit dodgy. I wish you good luck and I hope you find a tenant, but I still think you are underestimating just how much time and work the property needs before it's rentable.

  • @paulfinlay5751
    @paulfinlay5751 16 дней назад

    You are insane! and I love it. Thanks for including us in your adventures. Always the very best to you and your family.

  • @blueberryblues3365
    @blueberryblues3365 16 дней назад

    You accomplished so much this week. Wow. I followed you every step of the way and watched with awe at all you got done. The drone was amazing. It's so interesting to see everyone's home from a birds eye view. The properties, the orchard and all of your garden is just great. It's been lots of work for sure. I have a question which you don't have to answer. Is it possible to rent a chipper and just grind everything up so you don't have to borrow a trailer, load it and then take it to the dump? Just grind it and use the chips for the garden. When we lived in the country we found a guy who had one for his own use and had him come over for a very cheap price and we helped him grind everything, limbs and branches. Well worth it. We piled everything up where he could back in and did it in one long visit. Just a thought. Xo

    • @NotUselessYet
      @NotUselessYet 16 дней назад

      I did look for a rental chipper, but didn't find one..

  • @carrie667
    @carrie667 16 дней назад

    You’ve achieved so much this week and what a transformation! Look after yourself, your eyes look very sore, possibly an allergy/hay fever/ reaction to all of the garden action. Sun glasses might help to protect your eyes? Love your videos, you seem such a decent hard working family guy. Safe journey home. Regards from the UK 😊😊

  • @TAG993
    @TAG993 16 дней назад

    Nice amount of work during the week. Meeting an old friend to top it off is icing on the total week. Cheers!

  • @michiganjfrog5714
    @michiganjfrog5714 17 дней назад

  • @Turbogran
    @Turbogran 17 дней назад

    Can’t help worrying about the broken gutter above the barn door. Water dripping down is rotting the lintel and then the collapse of the stone above is inevitable. Next time?

  • @carolchisholm433
    @carolchisholm433 17 дней назад

    Beautiful house. Love all of the original features. Did you say about when it was built?

    • @NotUselessYet
      @NotUselessYet 16 дней назад

      It was mostly built at the end of the 18th c.