Vlog : Low effort update, new house

Still not really making anything for a while, at least not hardware that will make it into a video. Having fun on Twitch though and I am still getting to do some programming in a round about kinda way.

[airwavested]

Have you considered doing videos following the progress of the house renovation? A bit like Julian's Shednanigans! :)

[SimpleElectronics]

Thanks for the update David! Take all the time you need, we'll be ready when you are!

[Hugatry]

That back part of the garden looks really lovely, idyllic getaway in your own backyard. Don't let the fox bite you!

[johncoops]

Good to see an update! As an Australian, I find the entire concept of that "garden" really strange. Why is it so common in the UK to have a 10 foot wide house with a 100m long grassed greyhound drag racing track behind it?
We have plenty of small attached (terraces), and semi-detached (duplex), and townhouse-style homes here, but they don't include an almost completely useless narrow slot of lawn like that. I find it strange how in the UK it's so common to have incredibly narrow frontages and massively long blocks... it's be so much nicer with about half the total area, but with much more livable proportions. What's the total m² of that plot of land?

[TheDefpom]

Good to see you, I suggest getting those dodgy electrics done before anything else.

[johnnodge]

The brick lay is the same as my 1881 Cornish brick terraced house.

If it's any consolation, I've been working through my house, modernising and improving my house for 20 years!!

I'd also be utilising the cellar as my workshop, as mine is outside, which is a little cold in the winter.

[SuperBoobaloo]

You are not alone, David. My mental health tanked during the last couple of years.

[sdgelectronics]

Lack of exercise when working from home I think is affecting a lot of us! Those Wylex fuse boxes are from around the 1970's. The incoming cable is PILC, nothing too terrible about it but it looks in a bit of a state because of the cloth covering. The cable underneath will be pretty much pristine, just don't try to move it...

[ChunkySteveo]

Good to see you filming again buddy! We've all missed you. And boy oh boy that's a good Love those vintage plugs and switches!

[KrisCochrane]

Good to see you pal! I've also put some chub on - just bought a new bike to help shift it! Keep smiling and we'll hopefully see you soon.

[Neffers_UK]

Don't get caught out with the shrubbery divider in the back garden, it's kinda nice an tidy now, but it will get veracious in spring. Options are, ladders and a hedge trimmer, or an "all in one" device that have extension poles. Personally I'd chop them down to the ground, and put a fence in their place if you like the divide.

[Davedarko]

You're still one of the most beautiful (male) electronics youtubers out there :*

[fullmuppet]

My reaction to that house is a mix of both "oh my god" and "oh my god"

[typxxilps]

70s orange in the bathroom, pretty fresh back then - as hip as a Bonanza bike for us kids

[jix]

Good to see you back. Looks like a great house with tons of scope to add value. Lots of interesting projects ahead, just pace yourself and give yourself time and get help from anyone who's willing! Best of luck.

[noggin]

Old houses have lots of character. Keep those tiles.
My tiny house in London is from 1890.

[jawjuk]

Great to see you, David! I've found I'm too fundamentally disorganised to catch Twitch streams, but good to hear you're enjoying it.

[BrianLough]

Great to hear from you David! That garden is awesome. With my living situation (kids) I was eyeing up that cellar as the place I'd probably try take If it could be fixed up!

Best of luck with the renovations. We were pretty lucky that house we bought was mainly turn key, but we are in the middle of decorating it now and the amount of time it takes is crazy!

[roadeycarl]

Awesome house, that garden is bloody great. Good BBQ area too! Keep well, look after yourself.

[UnexpectedMaker]

Aaaaw, I wanted to see the air raid shelter... maybe next house vlog? ;)