BIG CHANGES - Renovating an old House in the Woods (ep 2)

Please guys wear masks whenever you're doing anything that's blowing dust or drywall powder, cement dust and mouse or bird droppings. It's extremely important to protect yourself against things like histoplasmosis and idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis ( IPF). My husband passed away from IPF, he was a construction worker who dealt with a lot of dust. Love you and guys Love watching you. Please be careful

You've got mould spores...everywhere! Wear masks and gloves...DON'T even think about taking your clothes to the cottage until you have a mould free space.I moved to somewhere with just a little bit of mould in a built in wardrobe and my clothes were attacked by mould...if I didn't wear stuff for 2 weeks I had to rewash everything,ended up throwing lots of clothes away 😢. Going back to the van hands/hair/clothes/boots could potentially be taking mould back there.Please rethink the way you're doing things.I have a daughter who was very ill for years through exposure to mould.

Please, full PPE to not only protect your health and safety but to show viewers a good practice!

I really hate to break it to you but both mice and rats can and will climb and chew through the plastic drawers. They have access to your hanging clothes and will chew them to take bedding home to the family. The best thing is an aluminum trunk chest with interior cedar on the "walls" of the trunk . They can't chew through the metal and the cedar keeps moths away.

AIMEE!! DON'T HANG ANY CLOTHES ON RACKS!! KEEP IT IN BAGS!! there's so much mould everywhere that it will spread and it's IMPOSSIBLE to get rid of once it spreads to everything, it can ruins clothes and accessories really really quickly, it's truly such a nightmare to deal with once it's in all of your stuff, omg girl seriously, I wouldn't be taking any stuff out of bags until everything has been treated and sealed at LEAST!! living out of bags is better than losing everything to mould! good luck I really hope it all goes well <3 ps: I've personally lost everything to mould in the past, not everything but most of everything, and truly, if I was in your position, I'd have all my clothes, shoes, bags, etc in a few plastic bags, and then in sealed plastic tubs, and when you need to access them, be really careful not to disturb anything nearby, do not underestimate mould spores, they exist to ruin lives and everything porous, think of it this way: Can it be cleaned with bleach, peroxide or similar? if the answer is no, it needs to be bagged and boxed!

We love you guys! Hantavirus is spread when virus-containing particles from rodent urine, droppings, or saliva are stirred into the air. It is important to avoid actions that raise dust, such as sweeping or vacuuming. Infection occurs when you breathe in virus particles.

Mice can climb right up into your clothes (ask me how I know)! You need to solve the rodent problem ASAP. Hand tools tend to walk off with your workmen so you might want to spray paint the handles in a distinctive color (like red). Your stone walls will be warmer if you repoint them from one or both sides (inside/outside). Think about which way the wind blows when deciding which walls to reveal. And if you're going to make masonry or wood dust or around rodent droppings, WEAR A MASK! For the rodents, you may actually need a professional-grade respirator, sold at home improvement stores.

I hit play on the TV and my wife yelled “NOOOO WAIT FOR MEEE” from the other room 😂😂 our favorite couple on YouTube 🫶

Watch your clothes Amy. Mice are excellent climbers. Unfortunately to comply with building regs you will probably have to cover most of the internal stone walls to meet the btu regulations. Your builders/architect should know all about this. We live in an old stone barn (converted !😅). Another thing if you live in a conservation area you may not be able to put a window or doorway where there previously hasn't been one. Check, check and check again with your local planning department. It's best to make them your friends. Get them on your side. Ask their advice. Happy renovating 😊

As they say in the southern States, "bless your heart" for thinking hanging your clothes up will keep the mice off of them :). I would put everything in tightly sealed plastic boxes, personally.

Idea: keep some of the stone tools, polish a bit, frame and hang as a story to share when people ask. It was used to build the home :) cool story and memory

I dont care how hot and sweaty the renovation - FULL RESPIRATORS!

I’m so glad Gary is doing good tell him we are thinking of him and praying for him and his family. And I love your Scottish Cottage it’s going to be so beautiful.❤❤❤❤

Craig, that’s a tile saw. Another tool to invest in, a reciprocating saw. It will totally be your demolition workhorse. And so useful when you start building.

Thanks for the update on Gary ♥

Oh the mice are going to love all the new clothes! You do know they don’t stay on the floors….the climb! Please get some more boxes…you’ve got me worried now. 😂😮❤

Use those stones and granite pieces in your landscaping. Make a focal point! You’ll thank yourself.

Is your mom single? Im smitten... You kids. I worry so. Ive been a home builder/ remodeler for decades, I was also a triathlete. I never wore a mask and now Ive got regrets...developed asthma... with mouse poo, black mold asbestos, dust....Please wear a mask. I was once invincible.... be well kids...love you both...and mom...lol

Only Aimee manages to be the most glamorous demolition worker ❤❤❤ looking gorgeous girl 😊

You can get some hard boxes for clothes. Like the ones you use in the garden for storing summer stuff over the winter. That way you can close them properly so no mice can get in. Bags do not keep mice or rats away. Mice can absolutely climb up to reach those clothes too.