Italy and my Italian house renovation. Le Marche region of central Italy. My solo DIY and self build rural farmhouse restoration continues. Simple expat living is the goal so to create space and get organised I make some changes so that I am ready to continue the DIY house renovations. Building materials don’t arrive on time which cause me a delay and I visit a few DIY shops around Ancona to pick up some extra materials.
Three Acres of Marche is my story and adventure as I renovate a bargain old farmhouse that I bought. I plan to work from here (Digital Nomad Visa) and retire here.
My house is located near Corinaldo, within the Marche region. Here I share my experience and my top tips.
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My new’ish channel which is all about my big plans to renovate an old disused rustic farmhouse that I purchased in rural Italy. I show you why I chose to buy a house in Italy and why I chose to live in the Marche region over places such as Tuscany, Umbria, Abruzzo and Puglia.
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the black ones are mature and they’re ready for action aren’t they so how I get rid of that now flamethrower and always a case where the most simple inventions are the best no waste of water now there’s the instructions right there they late okay I’m going to try and make all the sounds on the site my own sounds I know you can download like bird singing and things and and from the comments people like the natural sound which is good so I bought this mic anyway when I was learning about sound and I thought I’d show you when the birds sing in the mornings this is what I’m trying to do I’m trying to sneak up and catch them so let’s see what comes out this time and then see how that sounds and then when I hear a truck in the distance I mean this is the thing I can hear trucks on the road half a mile maybe a mile away and I think that’s going to come through on the sound here all right well I’ll play with this and see what happens but those of you who can tell what the these birds are because some of you messag saying you know the sound of these birds I love that I mean I know nothing about that subject I’ll try and capture as many sounds as I can because in the morning it’s amazing the sounds Sunrise I mean the sun’s been up a few hours now so but I was up a few hours ago and I forgot to do this typical anyway I’ve done some jobs this morning and I have to go and pick up some parts and bits that I didn’t get yesterday so I’m going to go down to Ancona the big it’s like a big box store Leroy Merlins and there’s another one Onie I think it’s called I’ll show you all right let’s go all right second stop bacause I’m looking for a plastering hawk I can’t find one I wonder if they use them in Italy I’m sure they do all right well spring is definitely sprung because you come outside you can just hear all the bees and and everything but the weather yesterday was I don’t know 12 or 13 degrees today is probably 22, 23 degrees you feeling that’s for sure so it’s still cool in the house but outside’s getting warm and everything is blooming everything is growing like mad so yeah better work outside better work inside these are this is the time where sunrise cool work outside heat of the day I can now get on inside and do things the house is lovely and cool all right lots to do whilst there aren’t that many things I’m pulling out that I think wow I can keep that and reuse it you do find the odd piece like this which I’ve got to turn this into something I don’t know what yet but it’s amazing piece of Oak I’m going to guess ideas on what I can do with that piece of Oak fairly smooth on the one side really rough on the other side something good should come on that so give me some give me some tips try to give you a size of that thing it’s about an inch they like hiding the bricks these Bricks here I guess the black ones are mature and they’re ready for action aren’t they so how do I get rid of that now stick two sticks flamethrower no all right so the comments on the shower were funny and yeah thanks for all the comments as always I really enjoy reading them but the shower went down really well so I’ve upgraded it you ready for this a button on the shower on off button on the shower genius isnt it always a case where the most simple inventions are the best a button on a shower outside no waste of water now this is definitely one of those contrations where I’d love to see the people who design and manufacture these things build them themselves and show how it’s done no instructions there’s me moaning about no instructions and these are the boards which logically you’re going to open them last aren’t you when you’re ready to go and there’s the instructions right there bit late your final Steps step 11 and 12 get the wood out I am pooped now that was a long day so I got a lot done this morning Sunrise up and at it which just good and then I I’ve taken all day tidying up all afternoon it’s been nice and warm so I think well the sun’s still up it’s one of those have a nice bit of food let’s open a bottle of wine I think I think I’ll just let it breathe open it up now finish tidying up and uh start all again tomorrow yeah six AM starts good but take a chunk out of you a button on the shower genius
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I don't know if they are still there but there used to be a resident population of scorpions at Orpington Station; hitchhikers on a produce train from southern Europe.
Mantelpiece over the wood burner or halve it and make a coffee table 😊
The oak will make a beautiful rustic coffee table or a couple of shelves to hold when ne glasses. Great episode Richard 👍🏻
Make a nice epoxy table out of that slab of wood, allot of youtubers to find that make stuff like that of old wood
That old piece of oak would be great if you sand blasted it first on the better side then as a lot of people said already use some clear epoxy and polish it up, it would make a cracking bar top nestled on a pile of rocks either end whether inside or out. Cheers
Excellent video… capturing the calmness of the area … with chirping of the birds
Love the shots. The videos are getting better and better ❤
I won't retire for at least another 15 years but… you are going to be my blueprint for when I do! Keep the videos coming.
Instructions 😂😂😂😂
Another great video, keep them coming. Flamethrower is overkill…. But the bottom of a work boot is not. 😉
Little sanding of the oak plank. Some lovely oil to revitalise the wood and finish with some beeswax. It has to be a floating shelf – preferably above a fireplace. Keep ‘em comin’
Great video Richard
You got a lot done in organizing your stuff
You button on your shower is great
Love how happy it made you
Beautiful place you are living in
Take care and see you in the next video
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You can improve the oak or chestnut beam with a thorough cleaning, sandblast, sanding, planing then oil or wax it. You can pull up some videos to really make a show piece by epoxying the holes and cracks with clear or even bright colors. I've see brilliant blue. I know, don't make sense but take a look at epoxy.
Fireplace mantle with the oak wood.
I so enjoy your videos. My grandfather was born in Farindola and I would love to visit the area some day.
I commented on your absolute necessities for a kitchen, but I am not sure you havent exceeded your kitchen requirements with the garden tool lineup………you obviously don't subscribe to the adage that less is more……😊 I have a phobia to kitset furniture. Never again.
con la tavola di Quercia puoi fare la Mensola sopra il Camino , oppure sempre una Mensola per la Cucina 🪛⛏🪚
Did you find your plastering hawk ? I’m living in Western Australia, heading out to Sicily next month
Thanks for the video you provide makes my day a happier one. My goal is to make it Italy and retire here soon… keep up the good work and enjoy life everyday!
if you are casting concrete in a form , you can tap the side of the form with a hammer to liquefy the concrete and the voids will bubble out much better .
Why are Italians so ungrateful and arrogant? Sorry that you had to go through all this.
Hey, try Picture Bird. You can record the sounds of the birds and you'll know what kind of bird it is 🤣
I like where you’re heading with the sound. That crunching white stone noise as you walk is such a signature for your videos. You can’t go wrong with a whole library of folly atmosphere sound. That’s best captured as morning or sunset stillness – cardioid mic left on a table in the centre of the yard capturing its ambiance. A shotgun or directional mic is better for the specific bird sounds – I think you put one on your camera. With a set of headphones to monitor what you are pointing the mic at you can’t go wrong. I like how you begin by letting us observe you in a wide shot, usually by starting with you entering the frame from the side and walking to the Center where the action takes place. Your story pacing is very Studio Ghibli. Nice work.
Living on the east coast Australia, I deal with sharks ,poisenous snakes ,spiders ,dont really want scopions in my reality ,yes a flame blower ha .,a bottle of wine a sunset yea !a shower with a magic button 😊heaven
I always look forward to your videos and following your renovations. It's a lot of work for one person, so well done, you're doing a really good job.
Your joy and wonder as well as your ramblings are so wonderfully infectious and smile inducing, thank you . 😊
nice one, as always Richard 🙂
how much more work, steps and time does it take you, with changing and moving your cameras around when you film everything? 😛
you could maybe sand the oak wood, cut it in half or thirds and do a nice table with maybe a bit of epoxy resin on top of it. Or as you love it so much, there must be hiding a very lovely wine rack or small bar in that big wood piece you have there 💪
In the far away future, are you thinking of changing the colour of the house on the outside?
Saluti from the south of Italy🍷
I would clean up the old piece of wood and use it as a mantle for the fireplace.
Morning Richard
Good to see all the smiles and chuckles.
Taking us on another ride.
Yes, the glory of spring time – most people don't notice that – wrapped up in day to day.
How does life back in Manchester feel, after all the space/sky/ breathing room in Marche?
What a bashful and amusing smile re the outdoor shower comments. C'mon – you loved it.
The new toy, push button on/off – not that you asked on this one but I would have a full size Italian statue out there to hold the wand and then the towel.
A bit of whimsy, you can shower with her – wonder what you'd name her?
Re the tidy up – well worth it, you've amassed a lot of tool TAT. That outhouse is serving its purpose for now.
I had all my garden tools hanging with nails on a 2×6 – nothing fancy but did the job – that way they weren't falling over or need to dig one out.
Organization and sanity go hand in hand.
As for that piece of wood.
I do love the character of the rough side.
Wonder were it was used before?
I wouldn't want to cut it – leave it as the massive slab of wood it is. It tells a story.
Picnic bench for the BBQ area?
Might have to wait and see, once you've got your soft furnishings in and a good reading nook, what you'd do with that piece of wood.
The Danish have a term – hygge – it applies to a feeling, style, materials, or food that gives comfort.
This is your hygge getaway project.
"There is no rush" – you're learning to breathe.
Skaal
PS – one doesn't need to be Danish to appreciate and rep these rewards
Hi Rich why dont you use the piece of oak over your fireplace or use it as a feature shelf in the house? great video again Cheers Aaron
I have nothing to say really, but I appreciate your content, and wish to help with the yt-algorithms.
What do you think about sealing those boards for your shelving unit so that they will not warp and last a bit more than they normally would. Plus easier to clean !!!
Love your channel!
Your a lucky man and fair play to you Love you channel
there is no rush.
Nice video again. I think the piece of wood could also be chestnut.
Your videos are getting better every week, is there any chance they could be a little longer… ps, there very informative so keep that up
That wood could make a good garden bench.
As always, enjoyable video, great content! ❤
I use to watch your videos for the diy aspect, working on the property , but strawberries and breakfast…no thanks.
Love the videos but I think you need to get out more if a button on a shower is your highlight of the day. It looks as though you are thoroughly enjoying it so please keep them coming.
Love the sawing horse🤣
Not sure you answered this before, but where is your family in all of your adventure.
lol so chuffed about the shower 😀
Hard work, figuring things out, making it work, and avoiding scorpions. I know you will become more and more youtube famous but I honestly hope you won't stop responding to the comments here.
Been following your journey since the start as I love your humble beginnings in the YouTube journey as well as your beautiful home your making.Watching the evolution of your videos is great as well and watching more people follow you is great.Ive got the good ol flu right now with bad headache so I only can watch things that are quite or peaceful and don’t talk endlessly.You tick every box and I am a big fan from Australia.