Awesome work, I think it's best to also have the exterior cladding as complete as possible prior to winter so was worth the time and effort. Now you can get a room lined and sorted and get the fire in and work away in a nice warm house finishing things off.

Hey "Travelling K". I've been following your channel since "Hunt for the Karavan". I was looking for alternative living situations to my own and I started watching your channel to see if a 'Karavan" was a serious alternative to my 3 bed in the waikato. I've watched you travel around the world and end up less than a hour away. It reminds me of an add from the 70/80s regaling the idea of "don't leave home till you've seen the country". Anyhoo... I've watched relationships grow, life been made and life been lost. I've seen life changing decisions been made and life changing directions been taken. I think I've been vicariously watching for about 6 or 7 years now and I want to tell you how much I appreciate your honesty and vulnerability and that of those around you. It must be scary at times to put your life on line. You are an admirable person deserving of everything good that comes your way. Your work is humble, honest and most importantly, entertaining. In short... Thanks Karen, keep making it, I'll keep watching it. I've got nothing going on, it's nice to see someone who has.🙂

@christophergalland35

5 ай бұрын

I've watched to about same said time Karen interviewed me and looked at my retro caravan at Hamilton caravan show must be about 6/7 years back I've followed her page ever since

Congratulations on passing the inspection. All your hard work has paid off. 🌸

In England we put a gold sovereign into the wall space for good luck….i knew somebody that found 8 in an old house wall during a refurbishment..great place for a time capsule….a newspaper or a letter..

Looks like your luck is in for a cozy winter. That view is priceless!

You have really done an awesome job on the insulation ! You should be very proud of yourself- and it really really REALLY makes me happy to see you smiling 😊😊😊😊😊❤😊😊😊😊😊❤😊😊😊

It’s lovely to see you so much happier. You will certainly be in your cosy home for winter. It’s really nice to see an authentic someone on the other side of the world making a beautiful home and gardens. I first met you when you met David on the canal in England. I live in Ontario in Canada.

That was so satisfying to watch Karen, I'm so please for you too about getting the o.k by the building inspector. You rock.

You really did a great job with insulation. Every piece put into place marks one step closer to moving in before winter. We're all very happy for you!

Wow, what beautiful views you have from those lovely big windows. You really have picked a gorgeous spot for the house to be built on. So slow and steady has paid off in the end, far better than having redo something for the sake of compliance. It’s going really well & all power to you Karen for rolling up your sleeves and getting stuck in. That insulation should keep you all warm and cosy, you’ve made a really neat job of it, well done 👏🏻

What a cheerful thumbnail......the colour of that green T-shirt suits you.....very strategic ???

Absolutely, wonderful progress. Congradulations on passing. Move in is getting closer. Great job. Thank you for sharing. Everyone stay safe, warm, happy and healthy. From Henrico County Virginia

Well done on passing the inspection .I agree that doing all the work on the exterior first was the right decision

It must cold over there and I wish our house was as insulated as yours, you 2 are doing an amazing job very , very impressed.

Such a difference already :) Love the views through your windows.

A job well done K .knew you'd pass the inspection it looked so good iyou've been very thorough in your work .Here in Canada its nearly Spring so I'm guessing ts its fall or autumn for you .We had a strange winter ,not too much snow, quite wet but we did have some -20c. I'm almost finished the rehab course from my stroke and feel alm0st back to normal.. With the exterior ipretty much done this winter you'll be able to do the drywall and decorating and you'll be snug.. Take care, my best regards to you all ......keep smilingX XX

Brilliant. I love your can do mindset Karen. It’s looking like a home now.

Lovely to see you on a positive note for your new home.👍🥰

What a beautiful big space! Me and expanding foam can't be in the same room...I make such a mess 😂 you'll be pleased the exterior is fully finished this winter so it's completely weatherproof. ❤

Omgoodness, Karen, you've done such a fluffing amazing job!👌❤️

Yay - Whoop whoop!!! Gosh you are sooo good at that insulation installation. I love seeing other women who, like myself, are can do people. We get stuff done! 😂🥰

Whatca beautiful home you are creating there! Great job Karen! 😍

Just a tip, When using sprayfoam the can should be upside down otherwise you waste all the gas inside before the foam runs out.

I love your can-do attitude, I started following you when you were touring England, if you came across a problem you took it on, always with success! Love that your house is nearing completion!

The views you have from your home are so stunning. Well done on all your work you guys are amazing and you have a home you can be so proud off.

Hi Karen, I've been catching up with your previous videos since I found your KZread channel back in 2022. I hope you are doing better and will eagerly await your next videos whenever you post them

@TravellingK

Күн бұрын

Lovely to hear! Aiming to post a video this Tuesday 😀😀

You're amazing, this and literally raised a young man for this world, on your own. No person should have waited this long to have a proper warm and dry home..........your tolerance levels are out of this world. Please know, I love your channel and have watched all of your videos, you can do life Karen, your strong and so independent, Reese is a very lucky boy, to have someone fighting for your whānau.

@TravellingK

Күн бұрын

Love your comment - thank you

It looks like you have enough scraps of insulation to do the interior walls as well. You'd be surprised at how effective that is at keeping heat/cold in a room, as well as quieting the space.

Congratulations! You will feel so good in your new home :)

Hope your all aright and baby boy Reece 😊

Congratulations on your work I have been an avid watcher of your channel since your caravan days in England and look forward to more in the future.John Smith

Hi karen you work so hard on the house which is coming along really well, hows little Reece? Is your brother still living with you? Fantastic job.. well done👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻❤xx

WooHoo Karen, well done, great job mate, and it PASSED. At least it's insulated for winter, if possible it would be great if the wood heater could be somewhat installed so you can keep going through winter. Your legends Karen and Hayden. Seeya Rob

Well done Karen, u are such a capable woman ❤😊

I love that you just give things a go. Nice work.

Looking great and very pink!

Terrific job, Karen. Well done!

Congratulations. You and Hayden are and have created a beautiful home. Nice to see you enjoying the process.🎉❤

Wow looks amazing all that had work has paid off.

Congratulations!!! Well done!! We are so so happy for you guys. You have worked really hard and now the rewards are going to come big tine. Big big hugs from the team here. Love to you.

Amazing work Karen, looks great! 😊

Wow you will be in it before you know. I do realise there is still heaps to do though.

@brianna56ism

5 ай бұрын

You are doing an amazing job.

Keep up the good work...

Your doing well, great watching you very inspire ring

I love the placement of the windows! Every window has an awesome view!! Congratulations!!!

Well done! 🇨🇦

Good job!👍🇸🇪

Congratulations 🎉

Ps Soooo proud of you, my darling 😘 Granny Claire , Berlin

You have done well

Great job well done.

Well done 👍 it looks great

Excellent work 👏 I've always found spray foam a bit hit and miss, it eather works great or is a total disaster.

Great job.......well done!!

Looking good

Woohoo!

Amazing video. I'm in lovin' it. Can I help you with editing your videos

Very good yes ..😍😎😁pip pips

All that insulation could send anyone batty. :-)

Good job Karen! I'll bet your arms were an itchy mess! In the states, we don't put horizonal braces in between. That would save him a lot of time and money.

Hard & itchy yakka Kay. But it will be worth it in the end.

Wonderful!! Is Reese in daycare now?

It looks Jacobean inside…

🙏❤️👍

Hi Karen, Well has been a while since my last contact, Does your hubby hire out marques that would be suitable for a wedding in January NXT yr we are in the Wiakato on a farm and is plenty of room for you to stay if so chose , I want to keep money going to small business and thought of you let me know if can help at all kindest regards julie

@TravellingK

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the thought! He doesn’t do weddings and that’s his busy work month. Do you have a wedding in the family? Lovely!!

@juliemear5585

3 ай бұрын

@@TravellingK Yes my daughter is getting married , Yes I knew he did events but I thought on off chance he may of had a marque to hire keeping it to the people for people but that's ok was a thought and thankyou for getting back to me Karen I truely appreciate I'll keep looking they have a son about the same age as your wee boy

Reese needs A best friend take him down to the animal rescue and and pick out a dog

@karincorbin2355

5 ай бұрын

No fencing to keep a dog inside of makes it too much of a work load on a woman who is alone on a large acreage with a toddler. When Reese is a few years older he can help with looking after a dog and keeping it exercised with lots of play and running around time.