Sometimes I just enjoy watching, other times, I sit stupefied by the amount of work you have ahead of you, and the courage you have to face it!

The complexity bringing engineering plans,old photographs,the physical structure into the bare bones of each tower to make it whole again, remarkable and all the camera angles , editing and injection of humour makes a fascinating journey for us all.

I love that your tools are getting better and better. Those machines look state of the art. I remember when u started with a hand saw and a drill.

Dan, you’ve changed quite a bit in the 3 years I’ve been watching you. You used to be skin, and bones, and dirt. Now, you’re all muscle, sinew, and sawdust. Well done.

Hi Dan, an old carpenter taught me early in my apprenticeship to rub the tenon of the joint with a bar of soap, works a treat in helping to easily slip the joint together on bigger sections of timber, cheers mate, great job 👏👏

Love it! Noggins and now connecty things!😊... soo happy!

Watching the views count climbing by the minute. 1300 views in 12 minutes. We EAGERLY await your videos!

The contrast between the work you have done and the other side of the chateau only serves to highlight just how much you have done. I am not normally into construction videos, but I have been following you from the start, and I have been enthralled with your work. You should be so proud of how far you have come Dan, well done 😊

I remember how excited Stephanie was when she hired you as her gardener! I thought that was a mammoth undertaking to tackle the Grounds at LaLande! And you mastered that more look at what you are doing! Every episode is a Ted talk in never giving up and believing in yourself! 🎉🎉🎉❤

The workmanship is just amazing brother

Dan, you’ll go down in history as either the craziest guy or the most brilliant. 😊

Dan, as ever you are killing it! I am so proud of you and what you have accomplished. When you look back on this mammoth project you will have to be pleased and amazed at what you have achieved. Can’t wait until you hit the 500 K subscribers,you so deserve it. Lilian from Wollongong NSW Australia

Dan. You are remarkable. Every video is a must see activity. You are so far ahead of others in your genre. Your ability to show your work, skills, layout and drones is brilliant to watch. The filming, camera angles and editing is on another level. While.others show one shot of something for 20 mins you make your videos compact and fascinating. 500k subs soon for sure

I would say that any school age kid watching your videos must know by now how important learning math skills are because the way you figure things out amazes me every day. Speaking of every day. I watch every one of your videos, sometimes on the edge of my seat hoping you don't fall. On the days you have no video I feel lost. Not telling you to work 7 days a week. No one should. Just miss the heck of seeing what you are up to next.

Love the overhead views, really puts it into perspective .

Believe me! This Does Not seem or sound simple…. This is a complicated build … you are doing amazing..😊

Loving having been blessed with following your story from your first day at LaLande - to this epic adventure you’re taking us on 😳 Thank you for sharing it all ❤️🐨🇦🇺

Cannot wait to witness the "connecty" thing come together..

Miss ya man I broke my back and had spinal fusion last year these videos are my sanity !!

The views from above show such beautiful countryside. And the facade of the chateau looks stunning in its setting.

Wow the joinery in these beams is incredible. The design is very German engineering as seen in some other builds of massive Chateaus and Estates throughout Europe. And Dan you’ve become an expert teacher in showing how specific and time-spent well in precision for long-term integrity and the incredible restoration and story adds so much to what this will become. Glad to be seeing history reborn and a symbol of Hope for the future. Many blessings as always, Mother Medicine

Tricky business! Crossing my fingers, but you'll manage, you always do! Fantastic! ❤

Dan, We care about your health ...please remember your eye protection and ear protection ....believe me.... you don't want tinitis which is what I have. Alan Boston

Anybody who can smile and hum while mortising is alright with me. Well done.

From shovelling rubble to sophisticated engineering - real progress, and really impressive!

The aerial view made me smile ear to ear. YES!!! It is getting there. Great job!

Hi there Dan, we watching you with admiration and cheer you on everyday for your courage and determination, what a fantastic home you will have when completed. Best wishes from all of us here in New Zealand. 🇳🇿❤🇳🇿❤🇳🇿❤🇳🇿❤

Hi, Dan. I've seen some of your videos, but after this one, I subscribed. I watch these and am caught between laughing; crying; or picking my jaw off the floor after being amazed by your ability. I absolutely hate the fact that you seem to do so much of everything on your own. Listening to you singing 🎶 or whistling shows me that, hopefully, you are in good spirits. Please stay safe and know many of us out here are rooting for you!!😊

I used to be soooo concerned watching you do things at the chateau because you were alone and because I know nothing about what you are doing but I have come to trust that you have researched what needs to be done and are moving forward with that knowledge. This will mean nothing to you because you don’t know me and can’t understand the DEPTH of my trust issues, but I do trust that you understand this project and are sensibly moving forward with it. Now, I am just excited to watch what you are doing and I feel such joy witnessing your success. Keep going, still being careful, and thank you for sharing. I wonder if you understand the kindness that you have gifted us with.

I admire you Dan the brave man.

After all this time following you, you still manage to keep it all so interresting. Much respect for all the work you are doing and all the new things you are learning. But most of all for filming it all and editing it every day. I think a lot of people forget how much time goes into that! Respect and thank you Dan!

I am thinking that you first bought your drone as a novelty to make videos more fun, but now it's such a great tool for inspecting your work that's up high.

Wow, just wow! Amazing Dan. May you please take care and stay safe. Louisa. 👏👏👏❤️❤️❤️🤩🤩🤩

You are just amazing. Dan, your quality of your work is words can not express ❤ . You are such an ambitious man who will NOT let anything deter you . Your one hell if a man ❤🎉😊 loved watching see yer tomorrow 😊

I love the one-step-at-a-time-ness of this project 👌

The bloody roof better fit together Dan!! Considering how many people are willing it to fit!🤣 Great work mate! You got this!👍🏿

Wow, all this maths for the woodwork roof is so out there !!!!well done ✅

Cool I’m one of the first to watch the video. I still can’t see the finished look of the roof. But, it’s just so amazing that Dan is doing this by himself.

You must be happy with how thing's are going with all the whistling and singing 😊

Dan! It’s so nice to see the room starting to be dark and covered and now we can’t see through to the sky to the other side… I’m sure now it’s starting to dry the stones. Must be nice to work inside out of the raw elements.

“This may all look fairly simple”………ah, no! Good to know you have it in hand, though, as it is amazing to watch.

It amazes me that you are not only doing it on your own most of the time but you’re lugging up ladders heavy beans ,then when it’s dark you are checking your cuts and angles for accuracy!😅 My flab has never been so gasted! 😂

I was waiting for you Dan 😂 My treat before going to sleep

Testimony to the awesome contribution a man can make to heritage. Perseverance, willingness to learn, open to risk, clever hands. This roof is the pinnacle of your construction creativity so far. It will look totally amazing when completed. Only to be repeated again... Love the daily updates and also seeing your subscriber count growing. Keep going Dan.

While watching your vlogs I remember back to my father as well as my son. My father was very old school in the way he did carpentry so sometimes I seeing iteams you use that reminds me of him, but my son who's in his 20s is a modern day carpenter with cordless tools for god knows what. My grandfather, my father's father, was also a carpenter when he came out of the 1st World War. In my home we still have my grandfather's carpentry chest, a large heavy solid wooden chest full of not only his wooden planes, marking gadgets, etc but also some bit of my own father items. It's a pity my father wasn't around today as I'm sure he would of been interested in you way of doing things. Keep up the good work, and thank you for reminding me of carpentry done old school with a touch of modern.

I can’t wait to see the “connecty” part installed! When will Calvin arrive? I thought he would be there by now! At the rate you’re going, you’ll have it done before he gets there!

Excellent. You obviously have an eye for detail.

Nothing about it seems simple, quite complicated in fact. You are a marvel! Still best show in town. Your happiness is contagious.

Another fantastic video Dan. Your building skills are fabulous and your beams are work of art. See ya tomorrow 👋🏻👋🏻👋🏻

All those small bits knocked off the mortice and tennon joints are really handy as kindling in the yurt log burner too no doubt , good stuff Dan

I watched my godfather build post and beam and seeing this brings back those memories. Thanks for that. Miss you Bob ❤

You’re brilliant! Roof is looking amazing… I think we all need to petition whoever manufactures historic replacement windows in France to sponsor you and supply windows for the chateau, it would be such a great partnership, they would get to show their windows to all your followers & they could use it for all their advertising! Anybody know who to contact?..

I paused the picture of roof and so proud of you. I cant eait to you put up the tower! 😊 Tx🇺🇲

Hello Dan So happy the progress you have made so far We are always looking forward to seeing your work every day 🐶🐶❤️

I love that you pace yourself so you don’t get burnt out. Well, maybe you do burn a little, but a long weekend with the boys brings everything back into perspective. Great work.

Again, I never miss a segment. You are a marvel. How I enjoy watching your progress. Just love you and your blogs!!! Take care.

I love your newest tools. You have mastered the learning curve needed and it shows. The roof is looking amazing! From gardening at Stephanie’s to this massive undertaking you are showing your ability to tackle anything. Well done 👍🏻 Watching from western Canada 🇨🇦

Love watching you. Yep! Lots of measuring & fitting! A lot like a sewing project...way beyond sewing a straight seam. A correctly finished project is a joy to behold. 👍

Who would believe this is your first roof and to start with a Mansard? Amazing Dan👌👌👌👏👏👏❤

Watching you work with your giant Meccano set is mesmerizing.. I honestly can't wait until the entire roof is on. First this section then the top floor, then the top walls, the rest of the roof and work your way down the other side. Not sure if that's the plan but I'll be watching to find out. Well done Dan!

We have every confidence in you 👍😊

I love what you do, Dan, both on the project & in video production.❤There's something uplifting & inspiring about seeing another human being figuring things out & putting things together -- then sometimes taking them apart again & redoing it somewhat differently -- in order to build something fine & achieve a vision. And you do it complete with explanations, multiple views of what's happening, & music! ❤❤ BTW, it's also good to see that same someone take weekends off & get some rest between goes at the project. That means you're pacing yourself, which means you won't burn out & there will be more videos to come. I think we all know it's a marathon, not a sprint. 👍👍👍

Amongst all that wood that Nick cut, there must be some knotty bits that would make good mallet heads ( bigger that the one you've got! ! Make one for upstairs and on for in the workshop! With a crane, you could have your workshop upstairs, save yourself a ton of time!!

It’s so so exciting and quite surreal how far you have come on this project. Just wow, well done.

So looking forward to the 'connecty thing.'

Don't know if it'll help because everyone has their own way, but when hammering joints home with the dimensions you're handling I use a heavier hammer (4lb club) with a sacrificial offcut of timber in between so as to not damage the finished piece.

Constantly in awe of your abilities and hard work Dan. Thank you for keeping it real, and honest (unlike some of the other French renovation KZfaqrs).

Cant believe how far you've come, good work 🎉❤

First.. don't forget to push the "like" button... I just love watching this come together... such a huge undertaking... a person has to be a little crazy to start a project like this... thank goodness for crazy people...😂

Almost there! Stay safe Dan, you are working there alone and when something happen...... not good! See you tomorra with more exiting stuff!💋

I love the mix of modern tools for the shaping and cutting of the wood, but old world craftsmanship to hold it together, wooden pegs and slots. :) Very cool.

Another gold star day Dan😊well done you really are an inspiration!

NONE of that sounds simple!!! Great work, take social media and family breaks as often as you need, we will always be here,

Dan, I love you, man. I love hearing you sing. It means you’re happy. You remind me of my mother-in-law. She would sing in the kitchen, not very well, but with great joy and love. It brings tears to my eyes to hear you. It reminds me of Lenore. You’re a good man!

I love watching all this amazing craftsmanship going together. Can’t wait for tomorrow. From Scotland UK 🇬🇧

So exciting. Connecty things tomorrow. Yay!! 😃 ♡

Great job, coming along nicely.

I learn a lot by watching you. And that was quite the one shot. lol, ;)

That shirt would be much warmer than what you normally wear, especially around the neck. Good choice. Yes. Keep those sleeves out of the way when using the power tools. Roof is looking great! Keep up the good work.

The amount of time you have spent just measuring, planning and thinking about each part of this has to be significantly more than the actual doing part. Your preparation is paying off for sure. Well done.

Dan I don’t understand how the roof is coming together, but I admire it 😊

I Wish you had a helper on a every day basis. Great job Dan.

I can hardly wait for its end and see how it is going to be! 💯👏🤩

Awesome work Dan! See ya tomorra.🙏❤️

All I can say Dan is wow,wow, wow what an artisan builder you are becoming!👏👏👏🍷🍷

Your knowledge Daniel of rebuilding is massively outstanding. There’s a lot I don’t understand but occasionally when I do it’s exhilarating, so I get why you are so driven, it’s an addictive process!

Great stuff. That laser level shows how precise and careful the craftsmanship is here. Millimetre perfect.

You will win awards if you do it We are all behind you dan

All of us at work stopnto watch your new videos. We are all dead silent and mostly holding our breaths. Everyone is rooting for you.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

I left madi gras parade to watch your video. 😂😂😂💥 coming from new Orleans 😎🥳⚜

Your doing a grand job Dan 👍

And the key is making sure of the angles, AND the music playing is "Have you tried the key" with Arthur Benson. LOL How appropriate!

Omg ! Dan, you're like Herclease 😊 can't wait to see the completed roof .👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

You are doing an amazing job. Every day you are completing a new challenge.

Dan, you are amazing!! And, NO, it does not sound, "relatively simple", it looks ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!!

It’s so exciting to begin work on the other roof! You are such fun to watch. That you have done all of this work mostly by yourself is incredible. Crack on, Dan! (I’m American and I love that expression!)

Dan the Man, it’s coming along! Looking good! See ya tomorrow!

Dan, please keep your shirt sleeves button so they won’t get caught on your equipment.

Absolutely wonderful, so much hard work but you are getting there and it’s looking amazing 🤩

Love the old wood work techniques.