The Worst Thing About Renovations

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In today's video, I go over my recent boiler-based disaster and show the resolution we came up with. To read more about the boiler I chose, go to www.grantuk.com/ :)
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0:00 What's gone wrong?
1:52 How we're going to fix it
2:38 Solutions for a heavy boiler
3:50 Rebuilding the floor
5:38 A story from my childhood
6:44 Installing the new boiler
#renovation #homedecor #housedesign

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24 май 2024

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@Patchy 2 месяца назад

Getting back to the renovations! As always, if you haven't already, please click the big juicy subscribe button. I'm still chasing that goal of 1 billion subscribers, getting 23 cats and retiring to a forest cabin.

@TheJanaRina 2 месяца назад

I just love your sarcastic humour. Also if anyone deserves 1 billion subscribers it's you. I love your cozy vibe content.

@michaelconeys3843 2 месяца назад

Ha ha ha!!! Hope you get there 🙏.

@ashleilovesmusic 2 месяца назад

👏👏Your Dad 💪💪💪

@emmmoo8631 2 месяца назад

wow kudos to your dad there! what would you do without him eh?

@pete_biggs Месяц назад

I don't know how you keep your jeans so black doing DIY! Until you get 1 billion subscribers lots of workwear brands are happy to sponsor influencers, just saying haha

@KatHood 2 месяца назад

Was not expecting “the boiler had shat itself” 😂 you never fail to make me laugh out loud.

@Patchy 2 месяца назад

I believe it's the official technical term

@KatHood 2 месяца назад

@@Patchy I believe you are correct. :)

@lorrainejohnston1460 2 месяца назад

I was fully expecting it! You must not be Scottish! 🤣

@KatHood 2 месяца назад

@@lorrainejohnston1460 Southern English, close but not close enough! 🤣

@FrogeniusW.G. 2 месяца назад

He has the greatest humour for sure!

@cypriennezed5640 2 месяца назад

Water problems are the worst, thank goodness for a plumber who will take your calls!! 🎉

@Patchy 2 месяца назад

They are indeed! Thankfully Hamish lives really close and is always very helpful, so I'm lucky!

@ruthholbrook 2 месяца назад

"I didn't know how to convey warmth, so here's a clip of me taking off my body warmer" Guffaw!

@karenroer1570 2 месяца назад

You could trim the plywood and add hinges to make the boiler space above the stairs easier to access.

@Patchy 2 месяца назад

Good call!

@GenesisOne-nb4hw 2 месяца назад

Hey George and (Jr.) ........ Ownership of property is a never ending journey of 'What Now!?!' 😫😩🙂...

@Patchy 2 месяца назад

Keeps life interesting! 😎

@dees3179 2 месяца назад

You have my sympathies. My phone died last year. But I had to borrow an old one from a relative (thanks brother) because my boiler needed repair, kitchen flooded etc and keeps eating up all the money I manage to save. I have money in savings but as I only use a phone in emergencies I refuse to dig into the emergency fund to buy a new one….. Congratulations on the working boiler. I was very excited to get mine back, even though I can’t really afford to run the heating!

@thehighlandlife2023 2 месяца назад

Right 😬🤣

@bonniepwtf 2 месяца назад

That slogan, work smarter not harder looks like it was used here. Not taking chances & being safe was evident. Take care George. ❤

@Patchy 2 месяца назад

Definitely! It all worked out pretty nicely. 🤠

@catprotector2759 2 месяца назад

Watching your new video is my favorite way to end a weekend...

@breakaway2181 2 месяца назад

I love your humour. Keep up the great vids George!

@Patchy 2 месяца назад

Thank you!

@pixelgraphica 2 месяца назад

"My boiler had shat itself" (pause 🤭😂🤣)... "Minimal grunting/swearing" (pause 🤭😂🤣) Great video!! Thanks Patchy!!

@cj4607 2 месяца назад

I didn't expect Magic Mike 3 when you took off that body warmer!

@sladersawyer5576 2 месяца назад

"Dad strength" for the win!

@Melissa-sy9lk 2 месяца назад

I'm an interior designer so watching your home adventures is always a treat, boiler replacements and involuntary grunts included.

@Patchy 2 месяца назад

Haha thanks Melissa!

@lindah8838 2 месяца назад

I loved the ending of you just throwing off your winter vest! After all the theatrics of putting in the new boiler, it was the perfect finale!

@laureldreinking 2 месяца назад

I love your sense of humor, and by the way, where was Junior?

@Patchy 2 месяца назад

Thank you! Aw she is still at my parents' haha. I'll get her involved in some of the upcoming videos.

@brenda5511 2 месяца назад

Using the boards to slide the boiler out was so smart! Sometimes the simplest method is the best (KISS theory - keep it simple, silly).

@Patchy 2 месяца назад

It was! My old boss used to always use that KISS phrase as well. Always liked it! :)

@ELGee1 2 месяца назад

This video is so full with action. Mean muscle Flexing and taking off clichés at the end. No only fans ?😂

@Patchy 2 месяца назад

💪 ...and no OF. We'll call that plan Z.

@ELGee1 2 месяца назад

@@Patchyspel corrector seemed to have other plans. i geuss it was to mutch at the end. ;-) plan Z? better call ik plan B because the letter Z is like a special operation thing...

@lazygardens 2 месяца назад

Totally off topic, but i LOVE that tile band in the bathroom.

@Patchy 2 месяца назад

I've never actually been conscious of it until now haha. It is quite groovy!

@Tina_42 2 месяца назад

I also like it. I would not change anything in the bathroom.

@anastasia10017 2 месяца назад

I was noticing it too

@cyphermage6112 Месяц назад

Same! Several times when it came onscreen I found myself thinking that it looked really smart - interesting without being too 'busy'. It's a nice design!

@beatricemacrae4230 Месяц назад

I laughed out loud at the final scene of you disrobing because of the warmth in your flat. Love it.

@bryduhbikeguy 2 месяца назад

I popped in after One minute of posting and was already behind 10 watching. Sorry you had some damages, but now you'll have 20+ years of good service from your new unit.It's sure to be more efficient too. I smiled throughout and even laughed at a few places.Thank you for always being a bright spot in our days George.Hi to Junior too please.

@Patchy 2 месяца назад

Thanks, Bry! Exactly. Taking care of these things means it should hopefully all go swimmingly for a good few years!

@haggielady 2 месяца назад

Going on a tarp behind a quad sounds fun. Similar to a piece of plywood behind a beach buggy. Fun times, forget health and safety. Sorry you had to go through the mess and expense of a new boiler and plumbing but at least now you don't have to worry about that. And you have a warm house again. Pat Junior for me, miss seeing her helping you with your cooking.

@Patchy 2 месяца назад

I need to try the plywood/beach buggy combo! And exactly, it's good to get that worry taken care of. Will have a good think about some Junior-based videos I can make.

@lazygardens 2 месяца назад

We pulled the hood of an old car behind a galloping horse in the winter. Like uncontrollable sledding along the streets, being chased by our parents and the horse's owner.

@dorothylaplante7243 2 месяца назад

You have the driest sense of humour and the warmest voice. Thank you for another stimulating video. 😅

@user-on1vi1ps1m 2 месяца назад

George I love listening to your videos. You are a brilliant narrator.

@Rysskylt 2 месяца назад

The amount of times my boiler has just exploded randomly and left me with no hot water or heat. Combi boilers are cool, but my god when they break it feels like you've become a 1850s peasant child.

@user-dg8vc3bw2s 2 месяца назад

We can understand why you couldn’t help with moving the boiler as you have to preserve your body for your cage fighting by the way how’s it going have you had many fights recently 😂😂 . Your dad’s a great help it looks like you’re learning quite a lot of diy skills. Ann 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

@streaming5332 2 месяца назад

🎉I guess solar hot water systems aren't a thing in Scotland. Though free hot water from the sun would appeal very much to Scotsmen.

@scotzer 2 месяца назад

I love how your family and friends show up to help you in your endeavors, George. Glad that your household hardships have been resolved!

@bill90405 Месяц назад

Grant Boilers are excellent. They are made a few hundred yards from me in Crinkill, Co. Offaly, ROI

@DF12 2 месяца назад

well that is a total arse ache haha remove a wall to get the boiler out. Burtsing pipes is like my worst fear when I'm away and I don't have any sort of central heating 😅

@Patchy 2 месяца назад

Haha naw it's not too bad. Someone else suggested sticking hinges on it and I think that's a class idea. Amen on the pipe bursting fear though. Could have been much worse to be fair.

@nicolad8822 2 месяца назад

Turn off the water, drain everything down? You can get frost protection heaters.

@PokhrajRoy. 2 месяца назад

I wish you good luck and I have faith you will overcome all obstacles.

@Patchy 2 месяца назад

Thanks Pokhraj!

@davidcattin7006 2 месяца назад

Always something when you own a home. My air conditioning system (only 10 years old) will need about $2,000 worth of maintenance/improvements to keep it in good shape. Regards from Indiana!

@RoulinBrooks 2 месяца назад

I'm of two minds, being a home owner. I bought my first (and only) house 20 years ago and paid off the mortgage three years ago. Great! But I do miss the old apartment-dwelling days when something would go wrong and I'd just contact the landlord. His problem, not mine. After 20 years in this house, I STILL don't have a reliable plumber. Lots of headaches, but it's worth it in the end.

@cecillec2331 2 месяца назад

"Tax evasion"? Holy guacamole!😂🤣

@joseperez-ig5yu 2 месяца назад

Hey George, what an exciting episode of your renovation! It's pretty good that your boiler produces heating for your home and hot water. That installation of the boiler was a major project to tackle. At lesst you had some good help to get the job done. I was expecting for you to do some of your baking. I guess I'll have to wait until your next YT upload.🎉😊😊

@Patchy 2 месяца назад

Thanks Jose! Always got the best help around me. I'll get some baking in soon! :)

@janeb3024 2 месяца назад

There is a reason that my friend refers to it as "home onerous- ship".

@Patchy 2 месяца назад

Haha very good I like that.

@s0846856 2 месяца назад

You were really lucky! Had it been winter/freezing, you could have easily ended up with massive damage to your house. I am glad everything worked out well 😊

@bluemoyie8618 2 месяца назад

Hold "your guns" in reserve for another video ,':*} I always enjoy them. Renovating older homes can be like opening Pandora's Box, with many surprises. Things seem to like to fail in winter, last year my neighbour had her septic field rebuilt ! Yes, owing your own home is both a pleasure, but sometimes also work. But, it's sweat equty, and better than renting. I like that you'll get both heat and hot water, and impressed that the fuel supply is flexible for future. Nice to have your father's help. Cheers !

@juliakolo4486 2 месяца назад

Flex your guns !!!!

@Patchy 2 месяца назад

💪👨🏻‍🦰💪

@neilford99 2 месяца назад

Your new boiler should be a lot more efficient than the old one. Will save you $$$.

@DinahRapydz 2 месяца назад

Omg I just got on the treadmill and went on RU-vid to see if you put out a new video, so glad you did 🎉🎉🎉 I've had to watch old videos over again lol

@jemma50 Месяц назад

Sorry about your boiler expense, George, but I loved the video...your sense of humour tickles my fancy. ;) ♥

@craigmyers4269 2 месяца назад

I am a Boilermaker (Purdue). We won in Round 2.... 98 to 67. We create you an Honorary Boilermaker!

@JBS-ke9pr 11 дней назад

I like your videos, and appreciate your sharing your dealing with things going on in your life. I sincerely wish you well in your RU-vid Channels. Don't stop, just glance back and keep looking forward. Seriously, I don't give dang about your hot water heater giz mo, I like the way you tell a story. your voice is excellent to listen to.

@gkreyl8700 2 месяца назад

Dont know how you do it, but even replacing a boring old boiler is fun when you do the video

@jj-if6it 2 месяца назад

Since they're so heavy, wouldn't it be easier to install the boiler on the ground floor, near the kitchen or something? That's what we typically do here, if not outside. Though I get that it's too cold maybe for that

@john_smith1471 Месяц назад

All the existing pipe work and electrics would need diverting and a suitable unobtrusive space located which there isn’t, also the kitchen/lounge is not a ground floor, another property is below this.

@pattypetretic 2 месяца назад

Just love all your videos….my 2 pups find your voice very soothing….you are fortunate to have 2 lovely, helpful parents and skilled friends to assist you….waiting to see what stylist solution you find for covering the boiler as I have a similar problem with my attic water heater…your warning on “unexpected” house issues to also consider as “an issue to class as expected” do really set one back …you work on balancing competing issues on determining what to tackle on renovations..I sympathize with broken pipes as I had the same problem last winter as well as other surprise issues…for me it was a family of raccoons who managed to find a cozy home in my attic not long after my attic leading to damage in my soffit creating a lovely raccoon entrance to my charming wildlife b & b…..hope you can manage more videos that allow you to experience more peaceful experiences in renovation 😊

@diannehardwick950 2 месяца назад

Well done George. Setbacks do happen but I think you took this in your stride and friends and family helped with the rescue. Good luck with future ventures from a Yorkshire lass in Australia.🦘

@riggs20 2 месяца назад

I was so nervous watching you all work so casually over those stairs! I am glad everyone is ok and that you all don’t share my fear of heights!

@nicolad8822 2 месяца назад

Scottish 101, leave some minimal level of heating on when absent? Weird place for a boiler?

@raphaelszok8561 2 месяца назад

I agree but hate the extra's

@Patchy 2 месяца назад

🤝

@Carleneruns42 Месяц назад

I love that you were so thorough. Screwing everything down properly (even the temporary boards). Well done!

@brown-eyedgirl858 2 месяца назад

Hilarious! Your commentary literally makes me laugh out loud! No doubt Hamish and Gary will be in the running for Best RU-vid Acting 2024! Also, you have a really great dad ~🙌🪚🙏 Thanks Patchy ~

@bonnieyoung3370 2 месяца назад

I know…..who cares….but you made me smile remembering fun I had as a kid. My brother would drive the snowmobile and drag a hood from an old truck with two or three of us and whip around. Best thrill ride ever. Best part of life really. ✌️

@morrigans_cottage 2 месяца назад

Your voice/accent is so soothing! Such a great idea from the old owners to have the plywood covering the space for the boiler in the landing! I’m just starting the renos on my own old house and the list of unexpected costs are staggering 😂

@Lobstrique 2 месяца назад

i love your humor :) renovations really are hard when stuff like that happens, and your calmness makes me not too anxious about it 😄

@donnalewis4895 2 месяца назад

Minimal grunting. Love it! I like the way you commentary your videos. Good thing Junior was away at moms she would have gotten into everything. She would love that cupboard.

@Kim-J312 2 месяца назад

Not sure if the 3 plank slide is OSHA approved, Lol 😅😂 Good job , glad your Dad and Hamish were there to help you out 👍👍

@BubblyinUSA2010 Месяц назад

Your videos are so informative and enjoyable! A sense of humour goes a long way! 😊😊😊❤

@jeremy1350 2 месяца назад

Hi George, all the better with no heat, you can go up to the farm and cuddle with the Highlands, yes ?? Or bring one home to live in the garden for those emergency situations, if the boiler fails again !! he he he he Glad it all went well, in any case.

@AddMehh 2 месяца назад

Thanks for cataloging and filming all these changes, even if it seems minor its still very interesting.

@ruthwatt 2 месяца назад

We filled a fertiliser (plastic) bag with hay and tied it behind my brothers motorbike when we had snow one year. Great fun!!

@joannahampton5979 2 месяца назад

A pleasure to watch, you always make me laugh.

@Patchy 2 месяца назад

Thanks Joanna! :)

@Susan.I 2 месяца назад

I’m so sorry you had to go through this hassle!

@doloresgiorgi5022 2 месяца назад

Always enjoy your videos!

@candylove1234 2 месяца назад

Great job on this! ❤

@delilahboa 2 месяца назад

You’ve got a great sense of humour George 😊….. so happy all is warm again ❤

@TheBluemoon1949 2 месяца назад

Hi George, don’t sell yourself short, you did a great job with the new floor, take care.❤️🇨🇦

@frozenyogurtist Месяц назад

Your videos are ace! Thanks dude 😊

@brningman 2 месяца назад

I love these simple videos. I laughed a couple times at how you described things.

@GaiaCarney Месяц назад

Hey, George @Patchy 🌸 I need to thank for mentioning Sierra Ferrell in one of your videos! 🥰 Have you listened to her new album ‘Trail of Flowers’ ?? It’s a dream, you’ll want to get the vinyl version for your new record player 🌸 cheers, Gaia

@franksattler6053 2 месяца назад

I am glad that all worked out well.

@donnamullins2089 2 месяца назад

Sorry about boiler problems but glad it did not do a lot of damage. Nothing like home ownership. Thanks for the video.

@willimina362 2 месяца назад

Great job and thanks for the explanation on this replacement project

@lindaroyal8161 2 месяца назад

Very good, cross that off the list. Even though it wasn't probably on the list, it's good you have a top notch heating system. I can't say enough how much I love your narrative in your videos, it's so entertaining and such a soothing voice. What, we didn't get a junior appearance!

@john_smith1471 2 месяца назад

@8:17 Looks like you now have a wireless Smart Heating control, Hive? controllable from your phone or tablet, I think this is what you needed to monitor the tiny house heating b&b.

@kathrynaston6841 2 месяца назад

Look at you doing DIY! Good job and the boiler floor.

@alsanova 2 месяца назад

0:40 - At least it was residual water and valve were closed! Unlucky for us last year, we forgot to shut off from inside and drain, compression elbow popped open outside above garden tap. Yep, water feature, at least it was outside 🫣😬

@Patchy 2 месяца назад

Aw god, think it's my new worst fear. And that's a good thing the mischief was contained to the outside for you!

@alsanova 2 месяца назад

@@Patchy Not the only problem we had, boiler condensate pipe also froze too causing boiler to shut down, had to disconnect that hose under the boiler and place bucket to get it working. (You may have seen news of everyone having the same problems 😂)

@margf.6773 2 месяца назад

Good video George.

@marllyburnett4433 2 месяца назад

So funny, thanks George - just brill x

@BucksMom218 2 месяца назад

George you are so funny…thanks for what you do! 😂😎

@ellesnyder942 2 месяца назад

I no longer feel so bad about having to shoehorn my big water heater into a tiny closet. At least I don't have to slide it up and down planks.

@SuperDolly64 2 месяца назад

Did Gary get out from behind the bolier before you replaced the panel????? or is that another video?? xx loved it thanks

@Patchy 2 месяца назад

Thankfully, he did. The shopping channels can breathe a sigh of relief.

@user-uk4ve5hg9l 2 месяца назад

I’m not sure whether or not it is your intention nevertheless your videos are charming. They make me believe, however falsely, that I’d be capable of renovating even though I’m into design not production.

@joannecaligiuri2565 Месяц назад

On the tools!😊

@karchvs 2 месяца назад

Look ar you! George got skills!

@DonnaleaSpencer 2 месяца назад

fine job there! must do's will deplete the savings account quickly. I admit I had to back up a bit and re-listen to the part about 'tie on a big plastic sheep to the back of a truck" - oh, a SHEET. whew.

@21kittensArtStudio Месяц назад

19 dregrees would still be far too cold for me. I keep my place at 23 usually 😂 then again, I’m not Scottish. Great video!!!

@anniec6420 2 месяца назад

you could have baked some cakes for the workers George......hee hee hee

@lovelyrainflowerfarm 2 месяца назад

Your humor is the best 😁 lol

@shosho5306 2 месяца назад

Shat. Part tense. 😂

@johannechampagne7332 2 месяца назад

You’re quite funny. 😆 Great video.

@Preciousmiller1 2 месяца назад

Good Morning 😊

@ChefChari 2 месяца назад

you never fail to make me laugh!

@julidempsey 2 месяца назад

Thanks

@Patchy 2 месяца назад

Thanks Juli! Very kind of you! :)

@AnneHeyns Месяц назад

“the boiler had shat itself”- hahaha

@ellie.l6585 2 месяца назад

Another good job done, George. You have a very helpful Dad. In the properties for sale in Scotland I've looked at in the past very few seem to be connected to mains gas. I'd be a bit worried about how to manage a system running on oil. I suppose you just get used to it 🌻.

@john_smith1471 Месяц назад

Not just Scotland, many places throughout GB do not have mains gas, the main difference is you need an oil storage tank located easily for the fuel delivery lorry and you need to pay upfront for the oil and have the boiler serviced regularly.

@marzymarrz5172 Месяц назад

Oh the frozen pipe thing. Well, it happens and you'll remember for the next freeze. Where I live the weather person will sometimes remind people to let the faucet drip its going to be way below zero that night. It happens but next time you will remember. Thats pretty neat that the one appliance does two jobs. You know, there is nothing wrong with getting a fee or a discount for mentioning a product in your video. This platform is all about money and why not draw on that benefit once in a while.

@davedublin1 2 месяца назад

Ive been living in my place for over ten years and i always seem to be walking around the house with a screwdriver or paint brush or the likes. Constant battle On a sidenote, did i see you take a kettle from the bathroom? I assume that was a water heater resolution, now fixed, rather than a sudden upskilling of expertise in tea making that even the most urgent of bathroom emergency can wait for? :)

@Patchy 2 месяца назад

Aw well I'm hoping that getting all of the renovations done now, I'll have a good period of no need for screwdrivers/paintbrushes myself...! Wishful thinking maybe. And you did indeed spot a kettle haha. It wasn't there for any practical use, just laziness when throwing out old bits and bobs!

@NR-rv8rz 2 месяца назад

What's in the old boiler that makes it so heavy. Is it still full of water?

@Patchy 2 месяца назад

It'll have been drained, so I'm not terribly sure what makes it so heavy. Any plumbers/boiler experts out there? Please jump in and answer! 😅

@Lyonscarpentry 2 месяца назад

Massive copper coil inside it

@NR-rv8rz 2 месяца назад

Seems like it would be good to strip them and donate them to some collection outfit. The accumulated value would be massive and making it a charity could motivate people to do the stripping work before sending the unit to a landfill. I used to like it in primary school when we had a tin foil drive. @@Lyonscarpentry

@john_smith1471 Месяц назад

Often a Cast iron heat exchanger