We BUILD a Farmhouse Kitchen Island & a Kiwi Supporting Pergola! Transforming our Homestead Spaces
TLDRIn this video, the creators embark on a two-part project to build a farmhouse kitchen island and a supporting pergola for their kiwi vines. They start by constructing the island's base, complete with electrical outlets and a solid foundation. The next day, they tackle the kiwi vines, clearing brambles and planning a pergola structure with concrete posts and metal beams. Despite challenges with leveling and wire length, they successfully create a 'kiwi tunnel', enhancing their homestead with both functionality and beauty.
Takeaways
- 🏠 Building a farmhouse kitchen island involves measuring and transforming large beams into the base structure.
- 🛠️ Electrical work is incorporated into the island, including installing plugs on each side and securing it to the ground for stability.
- 📏 Pre-cut sheets are used for the exterior of the island, which requires careful installation to ensure a solid fit.
- 🌿 The project also includes managing kiwi vines, which involves moving and supporting them to improve fruit yield.
- 🔨 Brambles and other growth are cleared to make space for the kiwi vines and to create a more organized garden area.
- 🎶 The process is labor-intensive and sometimes paused due to fatigue or the need to address other tasks.
- 📐 Straightening and positioning posts are part of creating a pergola to support the kiwi vines.
- 🏗️ Concrete posts are used in conjunction with metal poles or beams to establish a sturdy structure for the vines.
- 🔩 Wires are strung across the posts to provide additional support for the kiwi vines.
- 🌱 The kiwi vines are delicate and require careful handling to ensure they are not damaged during the process.
- 🎉 The end result is a kiwi tunnel and a well-organized garden space that is both functional and aesthetically pleasing.
Q & A
What is the main project described in the transcript?
-The main project described in the transcript is the construction of a farmhouse kitchen island and the building of a supporting pergola for kiwi vines.
What type of work was done on the island base?
-The island base had measurements taken, and three large beams were transformed into the island structure. Additionally, electrical work was done, including the installation of plugs on each side and securing the base to the ground to ensure it was solid and level.
How many sides of the island base were prepped with sheets in the initial stage?
-Only one side of the island base was prepped with pre-cut sheets in the initial stage because the builder needed to be able to get underneath it to fix the worktop down.
What was the issue with the kiwi vines before the project started?
-The kiwi vines were intertwined with an original support post and were sprawling over a steep hill. The project aimed to redirect the growth of the vines and provide a more structured support system.
What was the purpose of cutting away the brambles?
-The purpose of cutting away the brambles was to clear the area, make it easier to work with the kiwi vines, and prepare for the installation of supports for the vines.
What materials were used to support the kiwi vines in the pergola?
-Concrete posts and metal poles or beams were used to support the kiwi vines. Wires were also run across the posts to provide additional support for the vines.
What was the challenge encountered while installing the large post in the middle?
-The challenge was that the post was taller than expected, and there was a concern about it falling or the wires within it causing issues. The ground needed to be leveled and adjusted to ensure the post could be securely placed.
How were the posts made sturdier without using cement?
-The posts were made sturdier by packing them with rubber around the base to provide additional support without the need for cement.
What was the final outcome of the kiwi vine project?
-The final outcome was the creation of a kiwi tunnel, where all the kiwi vines were successfully raised and supported, allowing for an easy pick-up of kiwis and an aesthetically pleasing view.
What additional work was done to the area besides the pergola?
-Additional work included landscaping to level the ground and moving boulders to provide extra support for the concrete posts. The area was also cleared of large pieces of slate.
What was the final touch to the kiwi land project?
-The final touch was the installation of a sign that reads 'Kiwi Land', adding a personal and decorative element to the completed project.
Outlines
🏗️ Island Base Construction Begins
The video starts with the construction of an island base. The narrator discusses measurements for three large beams that will be transformed into the island's foundation. They mention completing some electrical work, installing plugs on each side, and securing the structure to the ground to ensure it is solid. The next step involves attaching pre-cut sheets to the outside of the structure, which can only be done on one side at a time due to the need for access underneath. The narrator expresses satisfaction with the progress and mentions that their evening task is to sort out their kiwi vines.
🌿 Kiwi Vine and Bramble Management
The second paragraph focuses on the work being done on the kiwi vines and the surrounding brambles. The narrator describes the location of the kiwi vine that has been producing a lot of fruit and its current state of sprawling over a steep hill. They plan to redirect the growth and have started to clear away the original support post and the tangle of brambles that the kiwi vines are intertwined with. The narrator has spent most of the day battling with the brambles and decides to pause the project due to fatigue. They note that they have managed to open up the space quite a bit and that the kiwi vines, being delicate, are laid out along the ground.
🪵 Cutting and Preparing Wood for Structure
In this paragraph, the narrator discusses the process of cutting down large seats that are too big for their table saw. They have been cutting them down to a more manageable size for use in their project. The focus then shifts to the preparation of a tablet, which involves cutting it to size and ensuring it fits properly. The narrator also talks about inserting posts to support the kiwi vines, with plans to run wires across them for additional support. They mention the physical effort involved in carrying additional concrete posts from a field below and the intention to make the structure sturdy without using cement.
📐 Marking and Measuring for Cabinet Installation
The fourth paragraph details the preparation for installing cabinets. The narrator is marking boards for underneath the cabinets, taking care to ensure a neat fit as the wood is not perfectly straight. They emphasize the importance of precise measurements to avoid gaps and to ensure the cabinets and metal posts do not need to be moved again once installed. The narrator also discusses the process of attaching metal poles or beams to the concrete posts, which involves drilling holes and using wires for fastening.
🏕️ Landscaping and Support Structure Assembly
This paragraph describes the landscaping efforts and the assembly of the support structure for the kiwi vines. The narrator talks about moving boulders to provide extra support for the concrete posts and leveling the ground to ensure everything is firmly in place. They also mention the discovery of large pieces of slate during the landscaping process. The video ends with the successful completion of the kiwi vine support, creating a kiwi tunnel, and the narrator's satisfaction with the outcome, despite the work being more than initially expected.
🔩 Finalizing the Vine Support and Enjoying the View
The final paragraph concludes with the successful installation of the kiwi vines on the support structure, creating a kiwi tunnel. The narrator expresses pleasure with the result of their work and enjoys a coffee under the vines with a beautiful view. They also mention the sounds of frogs and the excitement of the chickens, indicating a harmonious environment. The narrator appreciates their sign, which adds a personal touch to their 'Kiwi land.'
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Farmhouse Kitchen Island
💡Kiwi Supporting Pergola
💡Electric Work
💡Pre-cut Sheets
💡Kiwi Vines
💡Support Posts
💡Concrete Posts
💡Rubber Packing
💡Cabinets
💡Worktops
💡Kiwi Tunnel
Highlights
Building a farmhouse kitchen island with integrated electrical work and a solid base.
Incorporating a plug at each side of the island for convenience.
Constructing the island base with pre-cut sheets for efficient assembly.
The transformation of large beams into the island structure.
Working on kiwi vines, aiming to redirect their growth for better fruit yield.
Dealing with a kiwi and twine jungle to untangle and support the vines properly.
Using big guns (heavy tools) to manage brambles and clear space for the project.
Strategic pausing of the kiwi project due to fatigue and the need for a fresh start.
Laying kiwi vines along the ground to assess and prepare for support structures.
Cutting down large seats to a more manageable size for table saw processing.
Inserting posts and planning a pergola structure to support kiwi vines.
Carrying additional concrete posts for a sturdy pergola foundation.
Using rubber to pack posts for sturdiness without using cement.
Digging holes and erecting the first large post for the pergola structure.
Marking boards for cabinetry underneath the kitchen island for precise fitting.
Cutting and fitting the kickboard for a clean and snug fit under the cabinets.
Installing metal poles or beams on top of concrete posts to serve as vine supports.
Drilling holes and cutting wires for fastening metal posts to concrete.
Landscaping to level the ground and provide a firm base for the pergola.
Facing a challenge with a wire shortage, improvising with what's available.
Completion of the kiwi pergola, creating a kiwi tunnel for an aesthetic and functional space.
Enjoying the fruits of their labor with a coffee under the kiwi vines, appreciating the view.