Spring CLEANING and preparing for DEMOLITION - Episode 2 of our Italian house renovation

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Spring CLEANING and preparing for DEMOLITION - Episode 2 of our Italian house renovation

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Villa Aroldi - An Italian House Restoration

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Welcome to the second episode in the series of Villa Aroldi - An Italian House Restoration.
In this episode we are clearing out the house in preparation for demolition of the old chicken coop and removal of materials.
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@lizkuisma238 2 жыл бұрын

I've never seen so many responses to comments; don't wear yourself out. I love the house and your plans, especially the 'winter garden''. It will be a magic place. Look forward to following your progress. No need to reply.

@VillaAroldi 2 жыл бұрын

Haha, thank you we also love the idea of a winter garden as it will change the look and feel of the south facing side of the house and don't worry, it's responses over many weeks 😂

@TheDizzydiana 2 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same, it's not often people get replies and it must be hard to try and reply to everyone.

@tuhesse 2 жыл бұрын

Save the chairs-they can be recovered. Save the mirror- it can be cleaned. Save the fern stand, it is really nice. Save the dresser - it can be used for a bath vanity. Save the top of the wooden clothes cabinet - it can be used for a bed crown. the glasses can go! lol

@VillaAroldi 2 жыл бұрын

Haha, well, we are moving into this house from our current place so saving everything and especially things without any value or historical value to the house is not an option... ;)

@keagleeagle821 Жыл бұрын

I saw a lot to be saved also😅😅😅

@billwintercamp526 2 жыл бұрын

Greetings from Canada. Thank you for taking us along and sharing your adventure.

@VillaAroldi 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

@kathrynlarsen1622 2 жыл бұрын

I would love to hear more on the history on the house and it’s occupants. I am excited to see what you do with this wonderful home!

@VillaAroldi 2 жыл бұрын

It will come!

@turanad 2 жыл бұрын

Me, too

@jancampbell4143 2 жыл бұрын

Me 3

@VillaAroldi 2 жыл бұрын

@@turanad Stay tuned!

@VillaAroldi 2 жыл бұрын

@@jancampbell4143 Stay Tuned!

@juliehare3403 2 жыл бұрын

There's some really cool stuff you pulled out of those rooms. Save anything that looks old and just store it. I don't know how many restoration vids I watch where missing important pieces are found in attics, basements, and outbuildings. That cart is awesome. I bet you could sell some.of that "junk". The attic looks very nice all cleaned up!

@VillaAroldi 2 жыл бұрын

We have kept some thing but most of the things were completely destroyed from being left in the open.

@missysatke2046 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful house! Hello from St Louis Missouri. I love your plans for the renovations. Have you thought of making the office a library? I realize it's not for everyone but, I can't live without mine. Please introduce us to your dogs next time. They are obviously big helpers for the project. Can't wait to see what's next.

@VillaAroldi 2 жыл бұрын

We are not sure what to do with the office, we do like the idea of a library though!

@jelsner5077 2 жыл бұрын

What a difference just clearing a room makes. I need to do that with my basement.

@VillaAroldi 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, it's not the most fun one can have though.

@wonsik-kim 2 жыл бұрын

hi friend nice to meet you

@movingtoitaly 2 жыл бұрын

Such a stunning house! Good luck with all the renovations

@VillaAroldi 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@AvaT42 2 жыл бұрын

I would love a balcony off of the attic, it is such a beautiful view😍

@VillaAroldi 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, that would have been something! I think the view will be decent even from ground level once we have cleared out all the bushes blocking the view.

@elleeg.9413 2 жыл бұрын

The exterior of the chicken coop building could be the exterior to indoor pool room for year round use. Beautiful bones this place has.

@VillaAroldi 2 жыл бұрын

Haha, yes, but that would block of the view of the garden unfortunately.

@amysbees6686 2 жыл бұрын

You could glass in 2 sides.

@VillaAroldi 2 жыл бұрын

@@amysbees6686 True but it would still be an eyesore and blocking the whole garden, we are happy with a pool for just the summer months.

@SereneVaughn 2 күн бұрын

I just found your videos and in Love with your beautiful villa. I am enjoying watching all the way from west Texas.❤

@VillaAroldi 2 күн бұрын

@@SereneVaughn Welcome and thank you for watching!

@milkweeddreams8828 2 жыл бұрын

It's dirty work, but oh the rewards...so excited for you...back to work...!!!

@VillaAroldi 2 жыл бұрын

Haha, yes!

@DrJasonFHarris 2 жыл бұрын

Are you going to have a video where you do a cost breakdown of purchase price, renovation price, budget price, etc? I always find those kinds of episodes really interesting! Thanks!

@VillaAroldi 2 жыл бұрын

Yes we'll do one of those, it's a long way there though, I am sure the renovation of the house will take longer than one year.

@RichardSmith-wr6go 2 жыл бұрын

Exactly, I'd love to do the 'owning a property in the country thing' but buying a property is just a fraction of the cost involved, starting from scratch everything needs buying from basic stuff like hand tools, hose pipes, wheelbarrows etc through to power tools and building materials, yes people can do the rickety muddy homestead thing with fences made from old pallets but if you want the Wood Mizer, Skidsteer with attachments & small excavator then chuck in another £100k.

@VillaAroldi 2 жыл бұрын

@@RichardSmith-wr6go Yes, we might do a video which includes everything, its a long way there though.

@jethro1066 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely love the craftsmanship in those terrazzo stairs. You have yourself an awesome project.

@VillaAroldi 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@tommcallister7647 2 жыл бұрын

Congratulations in advance for what will be an amazing restoration. You have clearly given a lot of thought to your vision for the property and the artist sketches of your plans make it much easier for us viewers to understand. I am amazed at how many commenters ask questions which are explicitly answered within your videos or have already been asked and answered multiple times in the comments section. I also don't understand why you should have to 'defend' your plans. You are far, far more patient than me. Good luck!!

@VillaAroldi 2 жыл бұрын

Haha, thank you Tom! We are very happy with our plans but are always open to ideas. Thank you for watching, hopefully we will start with the actual house after the holidays here, so more videos coming soon!

@auntytutu 2 жыл бұрын

Aloha from Hawaii 🌴🌴Wow...what a beautiful building to restore...I'm on board for whatever you can get recorded. It will be a great adventure. Would love to see more of the farm house too.

@VillaAroldi 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Yes, there will be more from the farm house as we have plans for that too!

@gwenscoggins1 2 жыл бұрын

Wow what a beautiful view in the back ! I don't blame you for wanting a terrace outside your bedroom .

@VillaAroldi 2 жыл бұрын

Right?! Im not sure when we are gonna use it but I just love the idea to be able to walk outside in the morning with the view.

@fhelix8 2 жыл бұрын

Love this house! Make a playlist of the videos! would be a lot easier for the viewers.

@VillaAroldi 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, so do we! Yes, that is a great idea, playlist coming up!

@barbaranielsen2888 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! Great progress clearing and cleaning! Keep up the good work! I'll bet your backs were sore after moving all that stuff from the attic to the yard!

@VillaAroldi 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Yes, but it's all good fun, we love this!

@maxinepearce4909 2 жыл бұрын

A Beautiful Gem of a home, I live in a young country Australia in comparison. and your home is a delight to the eye.

@VillaAroldi 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your kind words! Hopefully our house will soon be restored.

@AliciaGarcia-hj9ms 2 жыл бұрын

I am excited to see the transformation process of your wonderful property, good luck 👍

@VillaAroldi 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@jeanjones1395 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, I have just come on here love your new home. You said you were going to keep down stairs bathroom, I would make that a shower room and toilet you are making a bathroom upstairs. Looking forward to all the work you are going to do, the ceilings are fabulous too. Best wishes from South Wales UK.

@VillaAroldi 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jean! Yes, but I think we are gonna do the opposite, keep the bathtub downstairs and just have a shower upstairs as that will be getting the most use.

@patriziadelorenzis378 2 жыл бұрын

Si emotional meeting sensible intelligent people. Beautiful house and dog rescuers. Wonderful, wonderful house..

@VillaAroldi 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@JohnDiFrancesco 2 жыл бұрын

What a gorgeous villa! Really looking forward to seeing your progress (and living vicariously through your project). I am curious how you plan to dispose of all of the accumulated junk, especially in the chicken coop. Do you have to hire someone? Do you have to haul it all yourself to a local dump or transfer station? Can you rent a dumpster to fill and have someone haul it away?

@VillaAroldi 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Hopefully that will be revealed in the next video. (there is also a lot more junk to be removed, haha)

@jorgelinavergara4007 2 жыл бұрын

I love your house, I think it is impressive and it will be even better. There is a lot of work ahead of you I look forward to the progress !! Greetings from Buenos Aires, Argentina

@VillaAroldi 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you and yes! A lot of work but also loads of fun, we are really looking forward to this journey!

@qsmile 2 жыл бұрын

Keep those chairs with the wavy backs. Who'd be nice restored with a nice fabric.

@VillaAroldi 2 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately a lot of the furniture are in very bad condition as the house has not been lived in for a very long time, we are trying to keep as much as possible though.

@loribabich4839 2 жыл бұрын

Lol the beginning of your video was funny when you tripped and I bet you didn't say oh sugar. 😂

@VillaAroldi 2 жыл бұрын

Haha

@janetrogers5429 2 жыл бұрын

Sweet dog

@VillaAroldi 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@fionamaffeo3838 2 жыл бұрын

well done guys, you are doing so much already 🙂 so glad i came across your vlog , sending love health and happiness from Dubai ciao

@VillaAroldi 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

@rebekahlow8375 2 жыл бұрын

Well done on all your hard work! Love from Vermont

@VillaAroldi 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, haven't been much work so far, hopefully soon though!

@julielozano1852 2 жыл бұрын

Looks good

@VillaAroldi 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@johnheron7911 2 жыл бұрын

So interesting

@VillaAroldi 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

@moodyga40 Жыл бұрын

fantastico

@VillaAroldi Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching Ian!

@TAG993 2 жыл бұрын

Nice hair cut!

@VillaAroldi 2 жыл бұрын

Haha thank you! Well needed!!

@charliebarker1719 2 жыл бұрын

Don’t throw anything away until your done. You have the barn ...use it

@VillaAroldi 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, we are trying to keep as much as we can!

@janetrogers5429 2 жыл бұрын

Hope you can save stuff to maybe use later

@VillaAroldi 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, we hope so!

@naomilamb7406 2 жыл бұрын

Congratulations. Nova Scotia, Canada

@VillaAroldi 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@debefeldman 2 жыл бұрын

So the work has started. Good for you. I think you should get Tony and Jimmy to help you. They need something to do. 😝 love the video and looking forward to more. 👏

@VillaAroldi 2 жыл бұрын

Haha, yes, they actually did help me with some digging in the basement 😂

@flofudge8680 2 жыл бұрын

Btw I ❤️the colour of your homes exterior.

@VillaAroldi 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, it's not too bad, unfortunately it's not the original colour.

@kcmattoso 2 жыл бұрын

Ciao! Bellissima Villa. Auguri!

@VillaAroldi 2 жыл бұрын

Grazie mille!

@flofudge8680 2 жыл бұрын

I would repurpose all the items left.

@VillaAroldi 2 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately a lot of the things were in very bad condition.

@mharrisona5526 2 жыл бұрын

Magnificent property and potential. The winter garden room with terrace will be so great. Starting my own remote renovation next month in Galatina, but my place would fit in your attic! Cheers 😊

@VillaAroldi 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Yes, we want to be able to have dinners with a view even in the winter time. I have never been down in the heel but would love to go! Are you gonna document your renovations on youtube or instagram?

@mharrisona5526 2 жыл бұрын

@@VillaAroldi The Salento is definitely off the beaten path but a great fit for my goals. It’s unique history, baroque centro storico as well as warm welcome have been great. I’m in Mississippi and enjoy supporting others on KZfaq etc., but not someone that would enjoy making videos for the public. Last month I did agree to sit down with my friend that had made my project possible and he will be documenting on his channel. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fNt3YJdpvdHJg5s.html I will enjoy watching your hard work pay off!😊

@jackicammidge5901 2 жыл бұрын

The dogs gave up and lay down in the shade; what are these crazy hoomans up to now?

@VillaAroldi 2 жыл бұрын

Haha yes! They do that quite a lot especially in the heat we have at the moment. Thank you for watching!

@nicksullivan480 2 жыл бұрын

is there something interesting behind the plain white wall in the main doorway? Seems odd that something so plain would greet you to such an artistically decorated villa.

@VillaAroldi 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, it used to be painted beige and red similar to a large striped tent and it also has reminiscence of french lilies on it, not sure if those are only in the white paint though, but yes, we do have plans on having a decorator restoring it back to how it used to be. I will go into details about this in a future video. But at around 6 minutes in the intro video linked below you can see hints of it. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jK-ibLyHxNqrj4k.html

@marya.8980 2 жыл бұрын

I hope you use masks while sweeping floors and walls. You are brave and strong and courageous for taking on this multi-level 'compito'. Auguri !

@VillaAroldi 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! When it come's to protective gear we have a lot to learn.

@mpalmer7800 2 жыл бұрын

I hope you restore some if not all these beautiful furniture.Please show the restoration process am invested in this project.

@VillaAroldi 2 жыл бұрын

We will absolutely keep as much as possible, the things we have thrown away so far has been beyond repair, a lot of the wood has serious woodworm in it and other had damp issues etc.

@georgestephens2038 2 жыл бұрын

oh my bad they are

@VillaAroldi 2 жыл бұрын

Who?

@theselfmaker5604 2 жыл бұрын

first - build up area for all your firewood,

@VillaAroldi 2 жыл бұрын

The only firewood we are gonna need for the house if for the inevitable pizza oven where the outdoor kitchen will be so I am not sure we will need to build an area for the firewood except for some storage in the vicinity of the oven.

@theselfmaker5604 2 жыл бұрын

@@VillaAroldi ok, i guess you would build some wooden oven

@VillaAroldi 2 жыл бұрын

@@theselfmaker5604 The pizza oven will most likely be a hybrid of gas and wood, apart from that there will be no fireplace.

@tpmalu 2 жыл бұрын

Are they yours dogs? beautiful house best regards from denmark

@VillaAroldi 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Yes they are our rescue dogs from the south of Italy, Tony the small one is from Napoli and Jimmy the slightly overweight one is from Sicily.

@PhillipBolan123 2 жыл бұрын

Why don’t you leave the chicken coup (if it’s still there) and build the swimming pool inside it and that way you will have the ability to swim all year round.

@VillaAroldi 2 жыл бұрын

No it's not an option, it ruins the view and has asbestos on the roof and the few months I wont be able to swim each year is ok, it's not that important unless the weather is warm.

@georgestephens2038 2 жыл бұрын

why don't you guys re use the bricks from the Chicken Coup for your outside street wall if that's possible to save money on the reno

@VillaAroldi 2 жыл бұрын

Most of the bricks were destroyed in the demolition and taking the chicken coop down in such manner where the bricks were ok just would't make financial sense unfortunately.

@richardwohlers5245 2 жыл бұрын

Save your lungs - use dust masks and possibly wet the dust when cleaning. You don’t want to breathe in rodent dust.

@VillaAroldi 2 жыл бұрын

You are right! Luckily we didn't have any rodents.

@mprj316 Жыл бұрын

Exactly my suggestion - protective gear at all times! You do NOT want to have to deal with any kind of dust in your lungs - rodents or no rodents. It can be very serious.

@theselfmaker5604 2 жыл бұрын

how about photovoltaic system, or some renewable Energy for heating system ?

@VillaAroldi 2 жыл бұрын

Yes there will be a photovoltaic system, we are looking at ground based systems as we don't want to ruin the house with a system on the roof.

@theselfmaker5604 2 жыл бұрын

@@VillaAroldi yes ground floor system, better for maintenance

@VillaAroldi 2 жыл бұрын

@@theselfmaker5604 absolutely, looks a lot better also. Then we can hide it a bit.

@Coolsince82 2 жыл бұрын

Lovely …. I can wait to se the next video…. and can you share an Price for a house like your…. I m also interested to buy one up north

@VillaAroldi 2 жыл бұрын

Yes hopefully soon ill upload again, we bought it 2 years ago during full lock down so im not sure what the prices are nowadays, we were very lucky with this one!

@ilenesatchell5445 2 жыл бұрын

Will you live there when the work is completed?

@VillaAroldi 2 жыл бұрын

From the beginning it was bought as a weekend house, but yes, we have decided to move there permanently.

@georgestephens2038 2 жыл бұрын

is it possible you guys can label your videos so we don't get lost on which on is next

@VillaAroldi 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely! They are already labeled, just hover with your mouse over the name and it says which episode is which. Episode 5 just aired.

@MichaelJones-gw8sg 2 жыл бұрын

What song is that playing?

@VillaAroldi 2 жыл бұрын

Which one?

@MichaelJones-gw8sg 2 жыл бұрын

@@VillaAroldi Starts at 0:43 I think its called "Allegro", but wanted to be sure.

@VillaAroldi 2 жыл бұрын

@@MichaelJones-gw8sg Yes you are right! It's Allégro!

@starwonder54 7 ай бұрын

Please wear masks while cleaning, folks…You can get all kinds of nasty diseases from rat droppings, etc…

@VillaAroldi 7 ай бұрын

Yes you are right, I just keep forgetting the mask all the time!

@Italiana911 2 жыл бұрын

I don’t know why Italian home owners think that it’s acceptable to leave all their crap behind. 🤷🏻‍♀️

@VillaAroldi 2 жыл бұрын

Yes neither do we! But in our case the previous owner lived in the house her whole life and was very old in the end but yes, she did collect quite a few things that were just laying around...

@Faithful10415 2 жыл бұрын

Remarkable! As I lay in my bed leisurely watching you exert all that energy. 🫣😮. You are speeding up your progress for our viewing pleasure but in real time I am impressed with your energy. You must both sleep well at night. And glad to know it wasn’t squirrels. Those little buggers are cute little destroyers. LOL (I know this from personal experience). I watched this video after the one with chicken coop being removed. I have watched a few other similar channels on You Tube regarding restoration in Italy and have been made aware of the strict laws and notoriously slow pace that some work at regarding remodeling in Italy. Did you encounter any challenges or obstacles with the governing authorities or contractors that you had to overcome? I wish I could come help you. I am not afraid of hard physical labor even if I am watching this while lying in bed! P.S. I like your wry sense of humor. God bless you both as you continue on your journey. You deserve all the beauty and good living you are investing in.

@VillaAroldi 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Yes well, the bureaucracy in Italy has so far postponed our renovation by over one year and we are just getting started, to remove the chicken coop there were a lot of documents to be filled in, luckily we have a very well organized and competent architect helping us!

@Faithful10415 2 жыл бұрын

@@VillaAroldi yes I recall you saying you purchased it during the pandemic and here it is mid 2022! Time in the You Tube universe can appear to be faster than real life just like renovation can be sped up through the magic of video editing. LOL. Glad you found a competent architect - worth their weight in gold The sketches you showed were very impressive. At some point in the future it would be lovely to see the sketch then the real life transformation in future videos. You know- how in those home reno shows on HGTV they edit the transition in the video. And It is a priceless thing to find a good partnership between owner and architect. All the best to you all!

@VillaAroldi 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! We will for sure do an before and after including sketches etc as I am sure loads of ideas will change over time.