Our STONE HOME RENOVATION Just Got REAL MESSY!
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- čas přidán 11. 05. 2024
- Tackling a stone home renovation in your spare time, you sometimes have to change your plans once the project is in full swing. Renovating a house with no experience means you're taking on most tasks for the first time and therefore enormously underestimate how long things will take! Your renovation timeline starts to fall behind, the seasons change, and you have to adjust some of your original ideas for quicker ones to try and get you back on track. In our case, we decided to rebuild the top of the stone walls with red bricks (tijolos in Portuguese). The exposed brick was always going to be temporary, but we weren’t prepared for quite how controversial they’d be! 😂
Let me tell you, there have been some strong opinions about them, but this week they will be disappearing as we begin to render our tiny house - DIY style! 😬 SPOILER ALERT Things are gonna get messy!
Although we’re focusing our efforts on the little home renovation, that doesn’t mean that progress stops on restoring the rest of our abandoned farm. We gave our veg garden a much needed upgrade with a simple drip irrigation system, plus a reluctant Teddy and Poppy get a bath 🛁 to wash off the dirt from lots of long days playing on the farm! 🐕 🐕
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Ricky and Victoria x
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We're Ricky & Victoria 👋 We're slowly bringing an abandoned off grid Portuguese farm back to life & transforming it into a beautiful homestead for us & our two rescue dogs Teddy & Poppy.
We both agree that we’re not experts in anything that we do here, however we don’t let that stop us from giving it a try. We live our life by trying. We live our life by doing. We live our LIFE BY LIVING.
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Tip - put CARDBOARD down before the wood chips. The cardboard will kill out the grass & weeds and will break down naturally. The next raised beds you make, put down a layer of cardboard then a fine mesh wire. The cardboard will keep out the weeds and the wire will keep out the critters like moles.
When doing that make sure you remove any tape that may be on the cardboard (boxes) as it doesnt usually break down very quick.
I do this all the time. It’s brilliant and I end up with rich soil I can grow well in. Last about 2 years before needing to be done again.
Good advice, it’s exactly what I do, but looks like they have already done it. When the grass and weeds start poking through they might do another layer with cardboard under. Grass and weeds are way more vigorous in the warm weather, unlike the UK. I am in the tropical north of Australia and we average 32deg C every day so everything grows before your eyes!
We actually did this within the beds but just didn’t have any spare cardboard when putting those chips down. Got our hands on some big boxes the other day though so will lay it down on the rest of the paths 👍🏼
So nice to see your garden thriving! Items straight from the garden tastes sooooo good!
The cottage is looking so good! Looking forward to the new windows!!
Stay well, take care of that elbow @!
Wow...what a difference the render makes. It's looking fabulous 👌
The little house is coming on really well, you're always full of laughter. Hope you got your arm sorted ❤
You know, I love your channel. I live the way you guys feed off of each other. Your shows are very peaceful and oh so funny
"It's taking a lot longer than we thought it was going to." ...I'm pretty certain that line makes an appearance in every episode. ...And I can totally relate.
I’m old. Nothing in human history takes the time you initially thought it would. In the book Zen and the art of motorcycle maintenance they make a point of saying that estimates are are essentially pointless and out of sync with tasks in general
I think it’s a combination of inexperience & too optimistic for our own good!😁
I love watching your videos. I'm here in the cold, wet & windy UK, and your sunny personalities and the humour, as well as the beauty of the Portuguese landscape always leave me with a smile on my face.
Lots of progress this week folks, both on the building and the veg beds. I so look forward to these updates and wish you every success.
Compliments again to you 2 hard working, beautiful people AND THE HIGH QUALITY OF RESTAURATION YOU DO !!!!! It is wonderful to see that you spare no effort to get it right. I am 81 years old and have bought some old properties long ago while still living in South-Africa and I am proud of young people like you doing it so well. I am living in New Zealand from 2001 where I quietly enjoy my time. BIG HUGS & all the best. Dr Andries Maritz.
Thank you Andries! One of my best friends has just moved to New Zealand so I’m sure I’ll be visiting in the next few years. Looks like such a beautiful country
Yes it is amazing to see these two young people working so hard. Young people in South Africa now a day make use of other people because they want to be the boss and don't want to dirty their hands. I am 74 and did every thing in my house by myself. Enjoy a safe and peaceful NZ. Granny South Africa
@@maregrobler1960 Baie dankie en sterkte aldaar. Mooiloopgroete, Andries.
I just want to tell you, You guys are an absolute joy to watch!😀
Thank you ❤ it’s always a pleasure to hear that the videos are being enjoyed
I love the way that off cuts, debris and other building detritus is retained and a use gets found for it. Very thrifty and sustainable. Top job!
To the best of my knowledge, I’ve never missed an episode from day one. Such a refreshing positive channel to watch. Always look forward to the next instalment. Keep up the great work
Thanks Garry! Grateful that you’re still here every week & not sick of us yet!😂
Covering the red brick makes the house look taller. Very nice.
Hi, I'm watching from Adelaide in Australia.You two are a lovely, hardworking and caring couple. Your videos are happy and productive even on a bad day. Very enjoyable.Thankyou.from Mother,Grandmother and Great Grandmother.Cheryl 🦘🦘🦘
Happy Mother’s Day from the 🇺🇸 🌸
I’m watching from Adelaide as well
Thank you Cheryl ❤
It was the funniest bath day. You are a great mom. I ❤️ you guys.
Your cottage looks better and better every episode, but it's really looking like a "home" now. All your blood, sweat, and tears are paying off! Be proud!❤️
Just too funny. "and that's just me" , when speaking about the wood chipper
Your time spent on your little cabin is going to be worth it in the end! You will always remember the 'teamwork' that building and renovation was! 😀 Great job!
The little house looks so much better with the red brick covered looks good. And your new chipper really does the job. Love your interaction well done.😊😊😊😊
Oh good, someone else said it first.
I totally agree. And part of my house is red brick.
Let me start this by saying you love birds with your amazing adorable dogs are the best motivational family they actually motivated me and my babe fiancè to think about building our own little tiny home somewhere in the country here in USA 🇺🇸 I had to subscribe to ya’ll channel because you 2 are truly the golden example for this generation couple to look up to and live happily by living life simply
Thank you for sharing your journey with us . Sending positive vibes from USA 🇺🇸
Hi u4, I’ve been watching from the beginning but never commented until now. i too find your positivity n hard work, plus the love for each other, the dogs n nature so uplifting. Thanks from Taree🇦🇺
Thanks Taree ❤ appreciate you joining us from the beginning! Happy to hear you’re not sick of us yet! 😁
The red bricks look good to me. I will say the rendering does make your house look better.
Great work and video!
The plan was always to render them but we actually grew quite fond of the brick look too!
Someone with red hair is certainly enjoying a nice sun bath, prior to his wet and soapy bath LOL. They are so adorable!!! I'm sure that they are wishing Victoria a Happy Mummy's Day!!!
I like that you're breaking up the reno into manageable parts. Both for yourselves and us. 20 or so minutes is agreeable to my joints.
I'm totally enjoying watching what you've been up to, it's relaxing and fun to watch.
I'm portuguese, and absolutely love your Channel and you, meninos. Vocês são top!
Muito obrigado. É muito amável 😊
All looking good, love the lizard ❤😄👍🏼
He was a handsome fella!
liz looks like it has skin cancer with all the green warts. yuk.
Yet another new skill. You guys just keep learning and progressing. Very inspiring
The colour of the render suits the cottage better than the red brick.
Other peoples opinions should not make you change anything that you like. Its your home, go with what you both like. After all, you are the ones living in the property. Its beautiful, and you are doing a fantastic job. Well done. 👍🎉
Don’t worry, we’ll only do what we want to do. It was always the plan to render them 😊
As ever you both impress me with your hard work and ability to work well together. I can’t wait until you are working on the interior. I wouldn’t miss an episode. Lilian Australia ❤️
Thanks Lilian! We’re desperate to get onto the interior & feel like we’re working in a liveable space rather than a building site!😁
Next time, do the cardboard trick along your walking paths under your wood chips. If you have good overlap, it will kill all the weeks underneath and prevent them from growing through. House is looking good.
Love how you work together with humor!
Siempre que veo a Poppy con esa alegría, pienso que ella os buscó a vosotros , no fue casualidad . Son dos angeles perrunos 💚💚
Estaba destinado a ser ❤
Hi guys, I hope you are well. We miss you very much 😘
I’m so enjoying the tasks you both get into. It’s quite relaxing and interesting. But most of all I really enjoy the friendly dynamics between the two of you, the friendly banter and not deliberately putting each other down . Good work! Thanks from Perth AUS
The render has changed the whole look of the building, looks great.
Great you have the irrigation system installed to avoid moisture loss in your gardens in the summer put mulch on the garden beds as well. ☺️
Holey moley, that looks SO GOOD! 😍 Such great progress!
When I think that the building is finished and beautiful, you come up with another great and beautiful idea. You are amazing and have a good taste. ❤
Best of luck and healing for your olecranon bursitis, Ricky! And Victoria, I admire your dedication to keeping the pups clean. I have the advantage of just taking mine for a swim every other week.
Nice to see the red brick disappear😂
Great work folks IMHO the brick covered adds so much more to the house !! best of luck with the sprinkler/ Irrigation work !!
The little house is looking great. I thought I liked the red brick, but after rendering, I'm in love with that. It's such a great little place.
You are the sweetest couple. You are a joy to watch.
Isn’t it wonderful that the only opinion that matter are yours? Hope you have a great spring and that your garden blesses you both. 😊
Nicely said. Totally agree❤
Very true. Ours is the only one that matters but with CZcams we have to hear a lot of opposing ones whether we like it or not!😁
The 1st layer is ineed called CHAPISCO. 2nd layers is EMBOÇO and then REBOCO.
Hearing people from the UK complain about 26 C being hot is always amusing to me lol.
Your progress is wonderful 🥰
I live in S Spain and I agree 26c is not hot HOWEVER that is hot to be doing that work!
Slice an onion or a potato and wrap on your the lump on your elbow. With in a few hours it will soften and open a hole to drain. Just check it every couple of hours to see if it’s ready to open! You may be able to gently squeeze the lump at that time. It works. 👍😊
Great video. Builders tip for your paddle mixer to clean it. Get plastic barrel, cut down to the length of paddle. Half fill it with water and 3 spades sharp sand/grit. Spin your mixer in cleaner barrel eveytime you use it. No need to ever empty or clean barrel just keep using it. And if you can get spare M14 paddles go for the longer 750mm paddle. As taller guy you'll thank me.
Keep up the great videos.
A longer paddle would definitely make a big difference. Currently having to bump the bucket up on bricks/blocks so I’m not bent in two!😂
I luv the render! So much more cohesive! A beautiful job.
Put compostable material under the soil. Branches leaves etc. helps vegetables grow and takes up some space so it’s not just soil.
Glad you’re seeing a doctor! You had me working there for a while! Amazed at your hard work! Cheers ❤
I really wish the roof had a large over hang so you could sit under a covered porch. It’s hot so a nice covered spot also keep the hot sun out of the house.
Hi guys and thanks for the recommendation on the chipper - just purchased using your link. We had so much cut in the spring clearance and managed to get the last bonfire approved in time but have been thinking about the chipper for some time as the long-term path. Isn't it funny how these timely nudges come along. We'll thank you properly in a few weeks time when we can film it in action and will refer back to your episode.
All the best and take care, Jane and Phil
So funny watching you trying to bath the puppies🤣😂🤣😂🤣
Hello you guys!! It always gets worse before it gets better doesn't it? The cottage is looking really good!! The pups behaved pretywell with their baths!! Sweet babies ❤ The gardens are looking fantastic!! Ricky hope you got that elbow taken care of!! Looked painful 😣 Y'all take care of yourselves ❤☺️💮
Drip irrigation is very efficient method of irrigation less wast of water
yes. but i'm waiting for a testimony by a plant. does it like to drink water one drop at a time or does it prefer to drink a full cup in one swallow?
The house and garden looks great.Have a wonderful week. Ricky I hope your elbow is feeling better.
Nice episode, I love the dog baths. I liked the bricks but the render looks better.👍🏻
I was surprised in the last video that you had apparently purchased new roof tiles instead of cleaning the old ones. I've seen them last 'forever'. Also, when you build a new road, you may consider putting down some old tires and filling them with the aggravate, so that the rocks don't fly off and necessitate putting them back at some point.
Always fun to see your "Good Mood" videos !!! 👍👍👍
Hello I was really trying to like the brick I thought that was the final. I love them areanow. It’s going to be beautiful .
Y’all really work hard .0
Thank you for showing how .things are done in your part of the country.
The new garden is looking great. It’s amazing how that new chipper is working it saves money because you don’t have to take it off. Now you can use the chipper to make mulch to use.
The dogs are so cute. Love the washing 😉.
The chipper must be so satisfying to use - you're cleaning up brush piles, making free, organic mulch for your garden, and avoiding burning (which releases carbon gasses into the atmosphere); so it's a triple win! 😊
LOVE. IT. 😊
You could just put the end of the roller into the mix to cover the narrow parts instead of loading up the whole roller
A cheap alternative is a squirt of washing up liquid in the cement
It's coming along so well! Can't wait to see the next episode!
Hey I’m Jayne from Brisbane Australia. Love it so much now the red is gone.
The house is looking amazing. Congrats 😊 missed you two this week, hope his elbow is okay
Great job both of you! Cottage is coming on amazing. Such a lovely couple and very interesting to watch 🍓
O chapisco no Brasil geralmente é aplicado com ajuda de uma peneira de grana larga. Fica um acabamento muito bom. Abraço e parabéns pelo vídeo.
The house looks great! You’re land is very beautiful ❤
Tennis elbow, the water protects the inflamed joint. Ice on elbow, and a rest. Arm in sling 4 a week or two. Should heal nicely.
In the US, fortunately I use drip irrigation where holes are already punched and kind of a flat hose and I just lay that out by the vegetables and the water comes out evenly. It’s certainly a lot easier to put together. You just have to lay the flat hose down and I don’t have to cut it. I can just wind through the vegetable gardens, looks like you did a lot of work there
Coming along fine.
Amazing technique whit the roller, never thought it could be done that way, i had tried it with a brush before but its not practical for large surfaces.... gonna steel your idea, thanks a lot guys :D always a pleasure watching you guys work
Firstly I hope your elbow will be okay Ricky it does look sore. Great job both of you with the first coat on the bricks. The window sills look beautiful and will look gorgeous when in place, I think the colour will complement the stone house beautifully. The wood chipper was amazing definitely small but mighty! Your garden is coming on so well Victoria. Loved watching the dogs having their baths lol teddy's face just makes me melt he is so gorgeous x
Thank you for sharing this lovely video 👍🥰 Your home is a masterpiece! The doggies are so well behaved - 🦎geico is so cute🫶❣️🦎
I watch a lot of channels in Portugal but this is fast becoming one if my favorites. Well done. ❤
Thanks Joanne!😊
If you put a large hippo bag by the chipper and get the chips into that it will be easier to use them afterwards
Wow, such a small building taking such a large amount of time. Lots of work for y’all.
I am so enjoying watching the reno on the stone house. So many techniques and steps. Thank you for your patient explanations!
Thanks Kat! Thanks for your patience listening to us waffle on about our renovation!😁
If the grass comes through the walkways, you may need to put cardboard down (and watered) before adding the wood chips.
Love watching your progress on the Tiny House! It's looking really awesome! Your videos are so enjoyable to watch! Can't wait till your next one!
Love your energy! Keep up the hard work. Love from South Africa. ❤
Watching from Symi Greece. Looking great!
I would loan out the chipper and get help later with the olive harvest. It would seem "the community" would create a sharing process.
I hope your elbow is better!! I've been missing you guys and the progress on the farm. Hope you have a great day hope to see a new video soon.
The main problem I see Victoria having with the cement coating is she has a right handed roller and she's using it left handed! lol. Personally I liked the red brick look, But then I don't get out much! Good job Best wishes from Portland, Oregon. USA
I like the render better than the brick. It goes better with the stone.
yes, it has a quiet appeal, rather than the candy cane contrast.
Great work you two!!! And love the doggy bath time!!!
Glad you are seeing a doctor today for your elbow!!
Great looking job!! Looking like a new house!! 🫂🫂🫂🫂
Hello, It's all coming along lovely, the garden beds look perfect & the plants seem to love it there. The stone cottage is also coming along, you have both put in so much work & starting to see big results, looking forward to when you start on the inside. Hope your elbow is something & nothing Ricky & the doctor can drain it for you, might have to strap it up to give it more support, as it is your dominant arm. The dogs seem to enjoy that cool wash, is there a pond/ lake or stream nearby that you could take them to, so they can cool down & rinse the dust off, would be less work for you. Loving the content, keep up the great work. Have a blessed week. L&L
Great Teamwork what a lovely spot you both have and the garden is going great. Thanks
Love the way you guys say 'chapisco'.
Oh look, now nobody has to worry bout the red bricks 😉. Cannot wait to see the finished product. So far everything you've done has turned out spectacular. Trial and error to success.
Going well! I like the way you don't constantly pester people to like & subscribe (so not needed) it gets too much & makes your delightful channel more watchable by far. I wish other channels would adopt that policy. Thank you, very enjoyable 💙🤍❤
The thought of doing that just makes us both cringe a bit to be honest Ruby. No hate to anyone else who does it though - the channel would probably grow a lot quicker if we asked on every video !😁
Oh wow, it looks so much better already!! :)
Sweet babies! Good dogs!
Excellent, tiny house is looking very good 👍 the rendering is making a vast improvement ❤
Been watching you right from the very start and I'm so excited to see that you're almost at 100,000 subscriptions! Let the money flow soon! You deserve it. You're working so hard both of you. Keep on keeping on. You guys are great. And whoever picks out the music for the videos, I like it. Exclamation
The render looks very good but messy and the dogs having a good time with the bath keep courage good luck take care see you soon bye