Repairing and Restoring Our 200 Year Old Farm Building

Repairing and Restoring Our 200 Year Old Farm Building is taking a long time. Using traditional lime mortar to make the repairs and for repointing is only half of the job, removing the ivy a little bit at a time is the slow process. With stones overhanging, caution and safety is extremely important.

We have just purchased some more NHL 3.5 Lime for the lime mortar, it is a different manufacturer so lets see if it is as good.

Watch in high speed how Dawn carry out the repairs and restoration of this 200 year old gable end of what once was a cow shed.

Being complete beginners at farmhouse renovation, really needing a "homesteading for beginners" guide and now starting amateur archaeology, we are taking it slowly, enjoying everything we do no matter how hard it is, to one day realise our dream of running a fully functioning homestead from our once derelict Irish Farmhouse.

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[patkilmurray]

Hi Ben and Dawn, I've waited a whole year to see that thug ivy gone, so satisfying 😅 so much respect for what Dawn is doing, it looks really good, and that's a cracking log store Ben, sorry you've had a bump on the head so now take it easy and don't feel guilty about not doing much😂❤

[kellyh]

It’s funny how some folks think it’s so beautiful to have vines climbing their walls. I just think of them as rodent highways! Good for you, for gently removing them and reminding everyone of the damage they can cause to a structure!

[jeanhawken]

Your patience with the ivy has been such a bonus. The careful restoration is a real treat to watch so pleased for you. Many thanks

[Yaketyyak]

Dawn has the patience of a saint with that wall, She is doing a great job..

[zarahunt]

WOW....what a bonus to see you working on the gable end again Dawn, it absolutely fascinates me to watch your progress. Not that I am taking anything away from all the hard work you put in Ben, far from it. Far from faffing about have both put in such an extraordinary amount of work during the time you have lived at The Corner House to get it to where you are today. Thank you for sharing this with us.

[TomMurphy-nn]

you will be a stonemason by the time you finish it all dawn, looks great

[SerendipitySharon]

Ben, you get to work at your own pace, and mutter and putter about, as I say. YOu have done so much, just piling that woodpile is a huge job. Most of us always think we should be doing more, better, and differently. Dawn, what meticulous work on the stones, great to know that when its done, you don't have to ever do it again! I think people watch, I know I do, because you both are wonderful people with warm personalities and are doing what your hearts desire wants to be doing. I think the Victorian fireplace would make you both happier to sit around with tea and cookies, biscuits I mean!

Thanks for including us in your journey.

[vickiellibby]

Very careful game of stone and ivy Jenga.

[heatherjohnston]

Hats off to Dawn, you're doing a fantastic job and Ben, well done on the log store and clearing the corner. Take care. xx

[WendyMonaghan]

I could watch you all day Dawn, just pointing those walls.You are doing a great job.Love the log store.❤

[lesley-annknight]

Credit to you Dawn….you’re doing an amazing job x

[luminyam]

I am so glad you are strengthening the wall as you move higher. It is stunning. I love old stone buildings being renovated. 💖

[heather]

Dawn you are doing a beautiful job on that wall. You’re an inspiration to women with your work ethic. I really enjoy you working on the wall.

[colettelavery]

Ben fantastic job on the woodshed also very handy for your empty gas bottles .Dawn you are achieving great success with the. gable end wall of the outhouse .A real labour of patience Dawn . I hope you enjoyed your weekend with your daughter. I'm sure a very welcome break. God bless and take care xx

[lindagage]

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[hmeyers]

Ben, that log store is a work of beauty! Functional and attractive. Bit like Dawn, really. 😘The gable end is looking amazing. It may be hard to see your progress, but we remember when it was just a mountain of impenetrable foliage with some random rock showing. It's your own, personal Jenga and it has to be heart stopping taking out some of that ivy. 😬 I'm sure Ben did a lot this week with Dawn glued to her scaffolding. Someone obviously fed you and the kitties and maintained the status quo indoors and out. That's the problem with making things nice: you have to maintain them. Before, no one noticed dust or an extra couple of feet of vine. Which is my recent housekeeping motto: After the first few years, the dust doesn't get any worse. 👍

It's starting to look a bit wintery there. We had a sunny, 90f/32c day yesterday here in Nebraska, USA. I'm watching you in sweaters as I sit in front of a fan. The heat is getting old this summer. At least the corn is dry for harvest. I suppose when the weather changes to winter it will land like an avalanche. It's been that kind of year. The weather all over the planet has been quite scary; watching some of the floods in Europe is scary. Sooo glad you aren't in that tent!!!

P.S. Glad to see the safety goggles! A contractor friend was laying laminate flooring the other day and one of the screws sheered off and lightly embedded in his eye. They think his retina should be okay, but he has a 10 lb lifting restriction - and some others- for few weeks, which is slowing him down and frustrating. He wasn't wearing goggles as he wasn't cutting anything and wasn't right on top of the work - but freak accident. 🤷‍♀Kind of like the scaffolding, BEN. 🤯Those kittens are looking very lovely and can always move stateside. 🤕😉

[adelenoel]

That wall is looking amazing! Ben all the jobs you are doing are important too! Love your videos!

[msanjanadutt]

Thank you for the closeups of the ivy removal! I love watching you work from closeup so I can actually see what you're doing. Its fascinating.

[SweetOne.]

Dawn & Ben are saving up for a type of Aga wood burning kitchen stove/water heater/furnace they are quite expensive and I would like to see her get a good one/fancy even lol Please "Buy them a coffee", their link is in the description = click the *more* and scroll down.

I wrote you a lovely message and forgot to hit the comment button.. It's one of those days lol. We could see fine under the tarp and it made it feel like I was under there with you helping. So glad you were able to spend some time with your daughter, she must be impressed with all you have done so far. Ben, using your brain to figure out how to heat the house for the winter is doing something, don't sell yourself short. Dawn, you are using those tools like a pro now, Well Done! I love those smiles on your beautiful faces

[lmdyment]

Rodent Highways. I now need blinders as I read. Lol. But Ivy is so pretty, especially in the fall. Too bad it is so destructive.