Melrose Lewis
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Building My Dream House in Barbados....Front Porch Redesign Pt 2
zhlédnutí 514Před měsícem
Hi Everyone. I am continuing to redesign my porch, I am working on build the screen door.
Building My Dream House in Barbados....Front Porch Redesign
zhlédnutí 798Před 2 měsíci
Hi Everyone. I am back and ready to get back to doing some DIY jobs. I think I will start with redesigning the front porch.
Building My Dream Home in Barbados...DIY Living Room Furniture
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Hi Everyone Its time to finish off my living room. Im going to try to DIY the furniture for this space. wish me luck!
Building My dream House in Barbados :Melrose how does your garden grow?
zhlédnutí 840Před 7 měsíci
Hi everyone, it's been a while. Not done much in doors but I have been busy in the garden...take a look.
Building My dream home in Barbados..Landscaping -harder than you think!
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Hi everyone. How is your day going? The path between my house and my sisters needs to be sorted out. I attempt to improve it by doing some DIY landscaping. It was a lot harder than I thought!!!
Building My Dream Home in Barbados Two year Update
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Hi everyone. It is 2 years to the day that I moved into my new build here on the beautiful island of Barbados. Its been a hard road but I made it. Take a new at this review of my experience. Thanks for watching.
Building My dream home in Barbados...and yet another day in the life...
zhlédnutí 907Před 10 měsíci
Hi everyone. How is your day going? I have yat another day living a slow life here in Barbados. I am still trying to develop a vegetable and fruit garden here. Take a look and let me know what you think.
Building my Barbados Dream Home: Yet another day in the life of Expat Living in Barbados
zhlédnutí 787Před 10 měsíci
Hi Everyone here is the next video which outlines how I spend my days as a retired expat here in Barbados. Thanks for watching.
Building My dream Home in Barbados_Average day expat in Barbados
zhlédnutí 834Před 11 měsíci
Hi Welcome back. I am going to do a number of videos which detail what an average day looks like for me(a retired teacher) living here in Barbados.
Building My Dream Home in Barbados...furniture flip
zhlédnutí 628Před 11 měsíci
Hi everyone, Things are progressing slowly. My living room is beginning to take shape. I manage to buy a piece of furniture from an estate sale but it need some work. In this short video I try to flip it so I can use it in my living room. Take a look and let me know what you think.
Building My Dream home in Barbados -DIY disasters!
zhlédnutí 902Před 11 měsíci
Hi everyone, I am facing some DIY challenges, but with every challenge there is solution. here how I got on?.
Building My Dream home in Barbados -DIY my Upholstered sofa
zhlédnutí 954Před rokem
Hi. Now that my living room is painted I need to furnish it. I don't have the budget to buy a sofa so I am going to make it from scratch. Take a look and let me know what you think.
Building my dream home in Barbados. Creating a living space from a building site!!
zhlédnutí 908Před rokem
Hi This job fills me with anxiety as its a very big project. It needs to get done now as I am fed up of walking on a dusty concrete floor. Take a look to see how I transform this area into a blank canvas, ready for design and furniture.
Building My Dream House in Barbados-Garden under control
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Hi Everyone. I'm out in the garden again trying hard to keep it under control and producing me food. It is not as easy as it sounds. But I would not change a thing...well!!! Take a look.
Building My dream home in Barbados -Apartment refresh
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Building My dream home in Barbados -Apartment refresh
Building my dream home in Barbados. DIY a low maintenance garden
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Building my dream home in Barbados. DIY a low maintenance garden
Building my dream home in Barbados. DIY a low maintenance garden
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Building my dream home in Barbados. DIY a low maintenance garden
Building My Dream Home in Barbados. Fencing in T
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Building My Dream Home in Barbados. Fencing in T
Building my Dream Home in Barbados,,,Responding to Comments
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Building my Dream Home in Barbados,,,Responding to Comments
Building my Dream Hme in Barbados,,,Finishing off the garage at last!
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Building my Dream Hme in Barbados,,,Finishing off the garage at last!
Building My Dream Home in Barbados _ DIY shower room on a Budget
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Building My Dream Home in Barbados _ DIY shower room on a Budget
Building My Dream home in Barbados - My kitchen cupboards-FINISHED
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Building My Dream home in Barbados - My kitchen cupboards-FINISHED
Building My Dream Home in Barbados- Food forest Wish
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Building My Dream Home in Barbados- Food forest Wish
Building My Dream home in Barbados - My kitchen cupboards
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Building My Dream home in Barbados - My kitchen cupboards
Building My Dream house in Barbados-Look back at 2022
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Building My Dream house in Barbados-Look back at 2022
Building My Dream House in Barbados- Kitchen build part 2.
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Building My Dream House in Barbados- Kitchen build part 2.
Building my dream home in Barbados.... Improving My Skills
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Building my dream home in Barbados.... Improving My Skills
Building my Dream Home in Barbados-A day in the life of a want to be DIYer!!
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Building my Dream Home in Barbados-A day in the life of a want to be DIYer!!
Building my Dream Home in Barbados-Moving Apartments
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Building my Dream Home in Barbados-Moving Apartments

Komentáře

  • @lakaprice8673
    @lakaprice8673 Před měsícem

    I think you did a great job!

  • @beverleyhayden3952
    @beverleyhayden3952 Před měsícem

    I want see the inside of yr house too.. a rerun

    • @MelroseLewis
      @MelroseLewis Před měsícem

      @@beverleyhayden3952 okay will do a video once I finish the patio furniture, Thanks for your interest

  • @pamelahall361
    @pamelahall361 Před měsícem

    Wow! I do like how you have updated your front patio. It's lovely with the insect screens as well. A definite yes to keep those bats out! Lol! Looking forward to your next video when you make the patio chairs. 👍🏾

  • @latishaghrael2002
    @latishaghrael2002 Před měsícem

    Impressive!!!! 🎉Kudos to you!!

  • @sandrab9158
    @sandrab9158 Před měsícem

  • @ayannaswan2010
    @ayannaswan2010 Před měsícem

    Wow!! Looks beautiful

  • @sanjeanb8075
    @sanjeanb8075 Před měsícem

    Excellent job Melrose, the patio looks gorgeous. Well done.

    • @MelroseLewis
      @MelroseLewis Před měsícem

      Thank you, I appreciate your nice comment

  • @Shir463
    @Shir463 Před měsícem

    Loving the yellow colour😊

  • @Ms.Meritza
    @Ms.Meritza Před měsícem

    Your patio is absolutely beautiful. You did a great job🥂

  • @angelabirkett9671
    @angelabirkett9671 Před měsícem

    The patio is coming along nicely Melrose , but i also love the steel pan music . Makes me want to get there by FEDEX .

    • @MelroseLewis
      @MelroseLewis Před měsícem

      @@angelabirkett9671 LOL it was really nice, the video did not do it full justice.

  • @ysar6058
    @ysar6058 Před měsícem

    Excellent!!! You are awesome!!

  • @deanhamilton9280
    @deanhamilton9280 Před měsícem

    You got an eye for vision, that was a lovely work you did on that porch floor. I think the porch would look outstanding if the door was paint in black, that just an observation.

    • @MelroseLewis
      @MelroseLewis Před měsícem

      I totally agree with you...but I am scared in case a mess it up, so I will put linseed oil on it. When I can I will get a proper painter to do it in black.

  • @kimsemkin490
    @kimsemkin490 Před měsícem

    That looks brilliant, I'm so impressed. Keep it up girl you are an inspiration for me as I'm also over here rennervating my own house in St Lucy. 👏👏👏👏👏👏.

    • @MelroseLewis
      @MelroseLewis Před měsícem

      Wow! nice one. Good luck on your Reno.

  • @vernagrant8819
    @vernagrant8819 Před měsícem

    very pretty. Good work

  • @stephenvanderpump2802
    @stephenvanderpump2802 Před měsícem

    Congratulations luv it ❤

    • @MelroseLewis
      @MelroseLewis Před měsícem

      @@stephenvanderpump2802 wow that was quick,,thanks for watching

  • @sandrab9158
    @sandrab9158 Před měsícem

    Hi. Another great job. 🎉

  • @sanjeanb8075
    @sanjeanb8075 Před měsícem

    Good effort Melrose.

    • @MelroseLewis
      @MelroseLewis Před měsícem

      Thank you I have done the painting now and fitted the screen and its a lot better than I thought...will post that one next week. thanks for watching.

  • @Shir463
    @Shir463 Před měsícem

    Looks good to me ,but i know it would eek me not being straight too!

  • @deanhamilton9280
    @deanhamilton9280 Před měsícem

    I think you did a great job with that screen door.

    • @MelroseLewis
      @MelroseLewis Před měsícem

      Thank you, now that its all done it is not so bothersome. Thanks for your comment dean.

  • @danniekins
    @danniekins Před měsícem

    It looks great! You did really well. I wish I had your skills.

  • @danniekins
    @danniekins Před měsícem

    It looks great! You did really well. I wish I had your skills.

  • @angelabirkett9671
    @angelabirkett9671 Před měsícem

    Melrose... I think it looks good for someone who is not a professional ; you sure know how to get things done. Have a great evening.

    • @MelroseLewis
      @MelroseLewis Před měsícem

      I have finished the painting and put up the screens...im happy with it after all.

  • @natillyb7880
    @natillyb7880 Před měsícem

    For something “not perfect” i think you did an amazing job! And given what we’ve seen you achieve i feel like you’ll figure it out 😊

  • @JuneParris-hm7lu
    @JuneParris-hm7lu Před měsícem

    Looks good, you can put some sort of filling to hide the space like a fraught excluder.

  • @JennGaule
    @JennGaule Před měsícem

    Good for you!! I hate lizards.

  • @selfforhelp
    @selfforhelp Před 2 měsíci

    are you able to share your contractors details?

    • @MelroseLewis
      @MelroseLewis Před 2 měsíci

      @@selfforhelp yes email me hammondjoyce61@gmail.com

  • @selfforhelp
    @selfforhelp Před 2 měsíci

    Hi there would you consider jumping on zoom to talk through your process more?

  • @brendajones551
    @brendajones551 Před 2 měsíci

    As usual well done 🎉❤

    • @MelroseLewis
      @MelroseLewis Před 2 měsíci

      @@brendajones551 thanks Brenda

    • @MelroseLewis
      @MelroseLewis Před 2 měsíci

      @@brendajones551 sorry I don't have the time,,,,really busy, I have however documented the process in my videos Good luck,

  • @nyaimpressionshairtech-n.i2258

    Hi mum! 👋🏾

  • @beverleyhayden3952
    @beverleyhayden3952 Před 2 měsíci

    Lady where hve you been don't do it again..come and say hello for 3 secs

  • @kahluaqueen
    @kahluaqueen Před 2 měsíci

    So good to see u back at it again! And good get ur rest. Man you are a boss at this woodwork lol Good footage good job! By the way you have a great design sense!

  • @sandrab9158
    @sandrab9158 Před 2 měsíci

    ❤ hi. It was lovely to see you back. The screens look lovely. I hope you're 🙏 all ok after the storm.

  • @ajwatson9974
    @ajwatson9974 Před 2 měsíci

    Hi Melrose good to see you’re back in Barbados 🇧🇧 How about pickling the ceiling it’s a finish that looks good and can be done in any colour ☺️ Bump into you soon!

  • @sanjeanb8075
    @sanjeanb8075 Před 2 měsíci

    Welcome back Melrose.

  • @t.m.3769
    @t.m.3769 Před 2 měsíci

    How are things going since the hurricane hit yesterday

  • @natillyb7880
    @natillyb7880 Před 2 měsíci

    I don’t usually comment just enjoy your videos 😊 But wanted to say it’s good to see you back… I look forward to the end result of this project ❤

  • @kbovell965
    @kbovell965 Před 2 měsíci

    Welcome Back....you are my inspiration ❤

    • @MelroseLewis
      @MelroseLewis Před 2 měsíci

      Thank you. Its good to be back!

    • @angelabirkett9671
      @angelabirkett9671 Před 2 měsíci

      Hello Melrose.... I was wondering just last week what had become of you , and here you are . Welcome back and I hope the hurricane didn't do too much damage . Looking forward to the next DIY .

  • @marquittabrathwaite551
    @marquittabrathwaite551 Před 2 měsíci

    Remember now ok I think it's moulding to hide the staples just brain storming out loud and use that to bolt the screens in🎉🎉hope that can help and not an expensive idea

  • @marquittabrathwaite551
    @marquittabrathwaite551 Před 2 měsíci

    Thinking of bolting in the screen so you can easily take them out. 🤔 I forgot my other idea will message you later🙏🏾😊🌱

    • @MelroseLewis
      @MelroseLewis Před 2 měsíci

      Hi, yes I intend to screw them all in once I paint the porch. I costed out the price of the trim and its a lot so I will buy them over time. But it does need to be trimmed off. Thanks for watching.

  • @Shir463
    @Shir463 Před 2 měsíci

    Looks great, Mel. i hope the hurricane did not effected you too much!

    • @MelroseLewis
      @MelroseLewis Před 2 měsíci

      Thanks. We were lucky, we just got a lot of stormy weather but we are due more tomorrow.

  • @CharlesUgochukwuIbe
    @CharlesUgochukwuIbe Před 2 měsíci

    Hello

  • @gretafarley35
    @gretafarley35 Před 2 měsíci

    Hi, where are you putting your videos, are you still on CZcams, I long to o see how many more things you made 🎉😮😊.

    • @MelroseLewis
      @MelroseLewis Před 2 měsíci

      Hi I took a break but I just started some more work...doing the videos now. Hopefully will post in 2 weeks. Thanks for enquiring about my videos.

  • @kashamendiazworrell6164
    @kashamendiazworrell6164 Před 3 měsíci

    Amazing!

  • @ashleyamor201
    @ashleyamor201 Před 3 měsíci

    ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @deborahholder3513
    @deborahholder3513 Před 4 měsíci

    I am so inspired!!!!🎉

  • @deborahholder3513
    @deborahholder3513 Před 4 měsíci

    Barbados own DIYer 😊

  • @lennieadi
    @lennieadi Před 4 měsíci

    Wow. Well done Mel. Long time I’ve not watched or commented due to work commitments. Really nice coffee table. You are an inspiration 👏🏾👏🏾👊🏾👊🏾🤗🤗. Now you’re basically telling me when I’m retired, I must make my own furniture for spare room and apartment rental 🙄😱😂

    • @MelroseLewis
      @MelroseLewis Před 4 měsíci

      Hi While your waiting to retire take a class in woodworking....it will save you a fortune in the future.

    • @lennieadi
      @lennieadi Před 4 měsíci

      It’s funny you say that as I looked up a course yesterday. Wasn’t cheap😅. Hope to visit Barbados someday soon as never been. Only been to jamaica where parents are from and where I have my land and st Lucia for a wedding many years ago, so need to see more of the Caribbean. Keep up the amazing work and may even visit your rental. Who knows. Stay blessed my friend 🙏🏾❤️🇬🇧🇯🇲

  • @SS-wm2hn
    @SS-wm2hn Před 5 měsíci

    nice

  • @SS-wm2hn
    @SS-wm2hn Před 5 měsíci

    are you finished?

    • @MelroseLewis
      @MelroseLewis Před 5 měsíci

      Hi, Im not finished but it getting there just 2 rooms left to paint and a few more pieces of furniture to build.

  • @zebarleyw2791
    @zebarleyw2791 Před 5 měsíci

    Just found your vlog..amazing what you have taught yourself .. wow! Well done you

    • @MelroseLewis
      @MelroseLewis Před 5 měsíci

      Thanks you...you have a lot to catch up on. I hope you enjoy them.