Big CHANGES on our Abandoned Stone House in Portugal

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  • čas přidán 7. 09. 2024

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  • @TheIndigoEscape
    @TheIndigoEscape  Před měsícem +2

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    • @ThaJay
      @ThaJay Před měsícem +1

      So where is the link to the recipe website?

    • @TheIndigoEscape
      @TheIndigoEscape  Před měsícem +4

      @@ThaJay I’ll put it up as soon as it’s ready. The skeleton is ready. Just need to add the content

  • @harrylee3270
    @harrylee3270 Před měsícem +29

    Black Gold with the texture is quite striking. Adds a stylish and sophisticated look.

  • @SusanZiegler
    @SusanZiegler Před měsícem +17

    Regarding mulch and irrigation, "Covering your drip irrigation system with about 2-3 inches of mulch is beneficial because the mulch will protect your water from the sun. This prevents evaporation and further conserves the water in your irrigation system." The real key to mulching is the depth of the mulch. If it is too thin, you are likely to get lots of weeds. Get that chipper, and be generous with the depth of the chip-mulch!

    • @artlovermcg7564
      @artlovermcg7564 Před měsícem +1

      Agreed burying a drip line, soaker hose with generous mulch layer!!

    • @TheIndigoEscape
      @TheIndigoEscape  Před měsícem +1

      Generous mulch! Ok got it. I think that’s key because I am getting some areas with weeds. 2-3 inches. I’m thinking deeper beds from next year.

    • @budbundy364
      @budbundy364 Před 19 dny

      You asked for input so I will tell you to pick the coffee color for your screen. If I may also be so bold to suggest that you paint your front door. You have too much wood going on in the front. That's your free interior designer advice for today 😅I am enjoying watching your progress. Thanks for sharing
      Lacey and Huxley ⚘❤

  • @user-fc2hb3de2w
    @user-fc2hb3de2w Před měsícem +11

    I like the black gold, it looks more like wood. Also, I think the mulch should go on top of the irrigation. Otherwise, the water will be absorbed by the mulch and not reach the plants.

    • @myrah1600
      @myrah1600 Před měsícem

      Definitely water under mulch😊

    • @TheIndigoEscape
      @TheIndigoEscape  Před měsícem

      Noted! I need to get more mulch. I need a mulch pile!!

    • @myrah1600
      @myrah1600 Před měsícem

      @@TheIndigoEscape 🤣

  • @rosbeaton637
    @rosbeaton637 Před měsícem +5

    I do like the black gold for the blind. . It will look very smart. Good on you for tackling the concrete counter. You did a grand job, Andrea🌟

    • @TheIndigoEscape
      @TheIndigoEscape  Před měsícem +1

      Thank you! It’s not perfect but it’s way better than I expected. It looks so much cleaner. Before I tended not to film that area because it was so messy 🙈

  • @ginacrusco234
    @ginacrusco234 Před měsícem +5

    Andrea, you did an amazing job on the cement countertop! You will have such a lovely laundry area.

    • @TheIndigoEscape
      @TheIndigoEscape  Před měsícem +1

      Thank you! Loving the laundry area. So organised now 🥰🥰

  • @gailbenjamin5137
    @gailbenjamin5137 Před měsícem +9

    Your smile looks fantastic, it must be such a relief to have the braces gone. Makes eating easier for sure. Not food all stuck in your braces, I hated that.

    • @TheIndigoEscape
      @TheIndigoEscape  Před měsícem +5

      Thanks Gail! Yes it has made eating much easier. I have to use the retainers quite often for now but they still feel far more comfortable than the braces.

  • @gailbenjamin5137
    @gailbenjamin5137 Před měsícem +14

    The black gold is classy looking, not so plain.

  • @bryansarty3821
    @bryansarty3821 Před měsícem +6

    Very nice job on the worktop!
    Noticed a few times now seeing the old roof tiles stacked up. I don't remember what you were going to do with them but what you might consider is using them (broken up) for walkways and also paths between your plant beds. To break them up, add them to your cement mixer along with an old brick. After a couple of minutes add a half bucket or so of water. The broken up pieces of tile will come out with smooth edges. Nice to walk on, even with bare feet.

    • @TheIndigoEscape
      @TheIndigoEscape  Před měsícem +3

      This is a fantastic idea that never occurred to us! We were going to use them to make garden beds they are tricky to cut. Also, as you have to burry them, when it rains it doesn’t allow for the water to flow so it gathers. So this is a great alternative project!

    • @lapsedluddite3381
      @lapsedluddite3381 Před měsícem

      What a great idea!

  • @ellymellor9265
    @ellymellor9265 Před měsícem +15

    Black Gold for the blind in my opinion 😊

  • @ctownsend4600
    @ctownsend4600 Před měsícem +3

    Your smile is beautiful, your videos are fun and your family is wonderful! Black absorbs the heat, white reflects the sun. It’s been over 100 degrees Fahrenheit for over 20 days where I live. The sun beats at my door all morning.

    • @TheIndigoEscape
      @TheIndigoEscape  Před měsícem +1

      Thank you so much.it has been great without the braces.They are quite uncomfortable actually, so its. a blessing!

  • @sharinfrance5995
    @sharinfrance5995 Před měsícem +1

    I like the black gold. Wonderful job as always by you all. 😊

  • @beawild
    @beawild Před měsícem +2

    You could put a ceiling fan in that porch area where you have the table. They're very common in the U.S. in warm states, such as Florida. They're a game changer, they allow you to sit outside comfortably.

    • @TheIndigoEscape
      @TheIndigoEscape  Před měsícem +3

      Love this idea! I would definitely look into it. They will also help with keeping away the flies!

  • @brittawrolson5936
    @brittawrolson5936 Před měsícem +1

    Black gold looks very pretty. Nice random texture!

  • @jennichristie5264
    @jennichristie5264 Před měsícem +1

    Black gold was pretty groovey. Loved the bench top.

  • @travelinaway2707
    @travelinaway2707 Před měsícem +1

    Well done! Oh how i love polished concrete. Much love to you all. ❤❤❤

  • @suzieq2958
    @suzieq2958 Před měsícem +2

    Don't forget when choosing the blind that white reflects the sun and black soaks it up 😊
    Great job on the concrete surface 👌👍

  • @kellyh8347
    @kellyh8347 Před měsícem +1

    That came out great!!! Congratulations! Love your smile too!!

  • @LorraineinAustralia
    @LorraineinAustralia Před měsícem +1

    Another huge improvement with that lovely outdoor laundry area👏👏
    Your garden is just glorious. I hope you are very proud of yourselves 🌸🌸🌸
    As to the outdoor blind, I love the textured one or the coffee..
    Sending ❤️

    • @TheIndigoEscape
      @TheIndigoEscape  Před měsícem +2

      Thank Lorraine! Really enjoying the garden! Need to sew so more plants so it carries on to September!! We love looking out at it! It’s like our own tv haha

    • @LorraineinAustralia
      @LorraineinAustralia Před měsícem

      @@TheIndigoEscape 🤣

  • @tracybarton7554
    @tracybarton7554 Před měsícem +1

    I like the black gold. I think it will look good with your house.

  • @carollsbostwick9683
    @carollsbostwick9683 Před měsícem +1

    Loved the Hugh sunflowers gorgeous!

  • @michellemcleod80
    @michellemcleod80 Před měsícem +2

    Dark colours attract the sun and heat, so I would go for a light blind. Irrigation should be under plenty of mulch, 3 inches at least, to keep the moisture in. Great job on the worktop.

    • @TheIndigoEscape
      @TheIndigoEscape  Před měsícem +1

      Great idea! I get the light shade will definitely deflect but to worry they will get quite dirty as there so much dust during the summer! Gets so dry here!

    • @lapsedluddite3381
      @lapsedluddite3381 Před měsícem

      @TheIndigoEscape - So there was a reason the Bedouin nomads of the Sahara had those big black tents - now these comments tell me why - Black offers denser shade exactly because it absorbs more of the sun's rays and protects from the damaging uv rays, white lets more light (and the uv rays) through.
      I love it when we learn so much by reading comments!

  • @victoriakopp1483
    @victoriakopp1483 Před měsícem +5

    I like the black gold 😊

  • @Zephyrhine
    @Zephyrhine Před měsícem +1

    Black Gold is a beauty!

  • @eileenstec7862
    @eileenstec7862 Před měsícem +7

    Color for shades? The darker the color the more heat it absorbs. Lighter colors reflect light.😊

  • @merindahthornton5080
    @merindahthornton5080 Před měsícem

    The garden is looking so beautiful! 💕
    I can’t wait to see the countertop all finished. 😃

  • @Aotruba
    @Aotruba Před měsícem +1

    Coffee will give you better sun UVRay sun protection. For a stylish decor: black/gold one. I would choose the coffee shade though...❤

  • @queen-of-puddings
    @queen-of-puddings Před měsícem +3

    And i agree with previous comment - you should use the lightest shade cloth you can get to refect the heat

  • @tetecouto9292
    @tetecouto9292 Před měsícem +2

    The rule is that a lighter color will always be cooler. Therefore, if you require respite from the heat but, dark colors like black or brown are preferable if you want to protect yourself from the sun's UV rays as much as possible. Lighter colors can be riskier. Black Gold is nice

    • @TheIndigoEscape
      @TheIndigoEscape  Před měsícem +1

      Yeah I think a compromise may have to happen. The light colour, the white, is really light and may get all dusty in the summer. The summer heat makes the soil so dusty here 😞

  • @maxinepearce4909
    @maxinepearce4909 Před měsícem +3

    Great job, white would be my choice, it would reflect the heat, dark colours draw the heat.

  • @goodnows4
    @goodnows4 Před měsícem +1

    Smiling ❤❤❤

  • @maryhudson-smith9613
    @maryhudson-smith9613 Před měsícem +1

    Oh oh black gold ❤

  • @bernadettebaars5632
    @bernadettebaars5632 Před měsícem +5

    Black gold looks great

  • @susanriverione7437
    @susanriverione7437 Před měsícem +1

    Thank you for the recipes!

    • @TheIndigoEscape
      @TheIndigoEscape  Před měsícem +1

      Im trying to gather them, as much as possible! Would be great to also add some nice pictures to accompany them.

  • @marthamaeda8257
    @marthamaeda8257 Před měsícem

    The cement counter top came up nicely 👍 good job❤❤

  • @shrory
    @shrory Před měsícem +2

    TIP. when pouring concrete, have frames or molds ready to use up the excess concrete, the frames could be kerbstone size or paving slab size, planters, just have them ready in a corner. No waste

    • @joantrotter3005
      @joantrotter3005 Před měsícem +1

      If they want to make pots, do papercrete. Just have the paper or cardboard soaking so that it can be made into a soft porage texture before making a slury or more of a cob. Several videos on here if you search. Hopefully that makes sense!

    • @TheIndigoEscape
      @TheIndigoEscape  Před měsícem +2

      Oh wow! Excellent thinking ahead. Will definitely think about that for the future. Wouldn’t they look lovely around the garden!

    • @TheIndigoEscape
      @TheIndigoEscape  Před měsícem +2

      Thanks Joan. I’ll look into it!

  • @evahegarty741
    @evahegarty741 Před měsícem +1

    The worktop is beautiful. Now the most important is to seal it in order not to get stains that are impossible to remove

  • @gailbenjamin5137
    @gailbenjamin5137 Před měsícem +3

    Your video posted at midnight in Eastern Washington State USA. I'm always excited to see what you've accomplished.

  • @tessasinclair6315
    @tessasinclair6315 Před měsícem +3

    Like I always say, "every household needs a Simon!". 👌🏼
    Good job, Andrea. Always treasure your treasure's tools 🙃 Such beautiful memories you're creating 🤗🤩

  • @melinda5777
    @melinda5777 Před měsícem +5

    COFFEE will match your house! What's the name of your new chanel? Oh, Omar did a marvelous job with that cement counter top! LOL!!🤣🤣🤣 Andrea, it's Excellent! Simon did great with the bracing for Omar's project! LOL 🤣🤣🤣 Now we need Mum to remove the wood bracing for Omar's Project and the whole family would have a part in Omar's Project! 🤣🤣🤣 LMAO🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 OMAR, I HOPE YOU ARE TOO!❤❤!!

    • @TheIndigoEscape
      @TheIndigoEscape  Před měsícem +1

      I love the coffee too the black gold as well. It’s really hard to choose! Sometimes I wish I had 3 choices, making a decision much easier! 🤣

  • @Audri_at_Auds-and-Ends
    @Audri_at_Auds-and-Ends Před měsícem +2

    Fantastic job on the concrete counter! Your smile 👄 looks brighter. Shade is important. I know, I live in Las Vegas, we hit 120 degrees Fahrenheit last week.

  • @nancypyanoe3347
    @nancypyanoe3347 Před měsícem +1

    I agree with the coffee or black gold!

  • @miriammuskal5402
    @miriammuskal5402 Před měsícem +1

    Great laundry area

  • @patriciapoyanestebanez408
    @patriciapoyanestebanez408 Před měsícem +1

    Para el próximo verano , tenéis que construiros una piscina 😊

  • @gilbertrouelle8677
    @gilbertrouelle8677 Před měsícem +3

    Hello, Great job with the laundry bench. By the way from a farmer son, hay is made of grass and straw is from oak, wheat and barley.

    • @TheIndigoEscape
      @TheIndigoEscape  Před měsícem

      Oh wow! I didn’t now that! So then straw seems to be better! May be a good idea to invest in a wood chipper soon!

    • @lapsedluddite3381
      @lapsedluddite3381 Před měsícem

      Don't you just hate it when predictive text completely changes our words! Like changing "oat" to "oak" ... That straw made from oak must be really heavy! 😂

    • @TheIndigoEscape
      @TheIndigoEscape  Před měsícem

      @@lapsedluddite3381 ooohhhh 😂😂😂 I was like that’s some fancy straw!

  • @EnglishMadeleine
    @EnglishMadeleine Před měsícem +2

    Love the disappearing act 😍. The garden and the laundry area are looking great - both of you can go to the top of the class!

    • @TheIndigoEscape
      @TheIndigoEscape  Před měsícem +1

      Thank you!! It was a fun project! Not perfect but better than expected!

  • @budbundy364
    @budbundy364 Před 18 dny

    😁😁 ok I just watched the video where you got your new/used front door. Forgive me Omar for suggesting that you paint it 😂 I'm Canadian what can I say. You guys are fabulous ❤

  • @curthale8605
    @curthale8605 Před měsícem +1

    The black gold. I would go with !

  • @Hummingbirder1
    @Hummingbirder1 Před měsícem +2

    14:39 I liked the texture for black/gold, like you, but if you want it to fight off sunray heat, maybe a light color is better? Dark: absorb heat, light/white: reflect sunshine/heat. Not sure, but if science is something to go by that light grey is the best... maybe? It will show dirt easier, I guess.

    • @TheIndigoEscape
      @TheIndigoEscape  Před měsícem +1

      Yeah I get the logic! I’m such a visual person though… the grey looked nice as well but it was so contrasting. Ummmmm now decisions!

  • @PennyHarding-yc7bl
    @PennyHarding-yc7bl Před měsícem +3

    Irrigation under the mulch.

  • @sue7190
    @sue7190 Před měsícem

    I like the black gold but the grey might work better at reflecting the sun, whereas a dark colour will absorb the heat. Love the worktop. Make sure your soil is thoroughly watered before you add mulch on top of irrigation tubes to trap the moisture in the soil.❤

    • @TheIndigoEscape
      @TheIndigoEscape  Před měsícem +1

      Thank Sue! I will cover more of the pipes and get it going with the irrigation. Really want to buy more irrigation though so everything is properly watered. So far so good!

  • @bovungane9043
    @bovungane9043 Před měsícem +3

    We love you, from South Africa.

  • @teresakeightley4909
    @teresakeightley4909 Před měsícem

    I like the coffee color too ❤

  • @bevkirk1475
    @bevkirk1475 Před měsícem +1

    Black Gold is my preference 😊

  • @lieuwina
    @lieuwina Před měsícem

    Black gold with the texture is nice.

  • @knelson5442
    @knelson5442 Před měsícem +3

    Water underneath mulch. Black gold awning.

  • @joannahampton5979
    @joannahampton5979 Před měsícem +1

    No more braces, congratulations! I like the brown colour bc it blends in with the wood & stone surroundings.
    Countertop 👌

    • @TheIndigoEscape
      @TheIndigoEscape  Před měsícem

      Thank you! I appreciate the comments on the braces 🥰

  • @patriciabrawner3717
    @patriciabrawner3717 Před měsícem +1

    Your counter is going to be just beautiful, enjoyed seeing all the flowers, they were gorgeous I love flowers. Wishing all of you a blessed week, and looking forward to your next video.

    • @TheIndigoEscape
      @TheIndigoEscape  Před měsícem +1

      Thank you! I love flowers too! I adore cosmos and calendula. They smell really nice. I want to have more flowers next year and have a more organised area to grow veggies at the back 🥰 every year there is a huge improvement ❤️

  • @curthale8605
    @curthale8605 Před měsícem +1

    You all have come so far with your property it's beautiful !!!!

  • @teepeeX
    @teepeeX Před měsícem +6

    MAKE SURE IRRIGATION IS UNDER MULCH, black / gold for blinds

    • @TheIndigoEscape
      @TheIndigoEscape  Před měsícem +2

      Makes sense! Thanks! I was worried it may get clogged but I think it should be fine!

  • @tamrarose2022
    @tamrarose2022 Před měsícem +1

    Black gold!

  • @laylayclippy5227
    @laylayclippy5227 Před měsícem +1

    Loved the counter top , can’t wait to see it clad and finished.

  • @rianabrand
    @rianabrand Před měsícem +8

    Black gold please❤

  • @markhellemans3440
    @markhellemans3440 Před měsícem +2

    Black Gold

  • @katiadp2145
    @katiadp2145 Před měsícem +1

    Black gold.❤❤❤❤❤🇬🇷 🇬🇷

  • @sharonmaddox3390
    @sharonmaddox3390 Před měsícem

    Love the work top my choice would be the light grey. ❤

  • @PennyHarding-yc7bl
    @PennyHarding-yc7bl Před měsícem

    Coffee would be a good choice. Light enough to reflect the sun and not make the shaded area too dark.

    • @TheIndigoEscape
      @TheIndigoEscape  Před měsícem +1

      It also matches slightly the colour of the wood 🥰

  • @pamelawilson6166
    @pamelawilson6166 Před měsícem +1

    Dark colours attract the sun's heat and will make the space hotter. If you want the area to be cooler, choose a light colour.

  • @Rebeca-sd1md
    @Rebeca-sd1md Před měsícem +3

    Another great video! ❤😊 Just to put my five cents in: I'd choose the Gray color for your outdoor blinds. Reason being, the dark colors will make the area look too dark and also light colors reflect the sun's rays away & dark colors absorb them. To get respite from the heat but also keep a fresh and bright looking area I'd choose the lighter color 😎

  • @SonyaTucker98
    @SonyaTucker98 Před měsícem +1

    Hey wonderful people, I am a member on here BUT have had to make new google account!!.
    Totally rocking Omar's washing machine/ outdoor sink area, I've got everything crossed that it turns out amazing!.
    Your garden area is looking amazing, I can't get over the height of your sunflowers😮.
    Another great video guys ❤😊

    • @TheIndigoEscape
      @TheIndigoEscape  Před měsícem +2

      Hey Sonya! The height is crazy! The biggest one was born right in there, didn’t come from the greenhouse. So next year, everything needs to either direct sow or come out of the greenhouse way earlier. Learning experience. Sink area is looking great 🥰🥰

  • @jeanniehyde8090
    @jeanniehyde8090 Před měsícem +3

    Love the black gold sample is gorgeous 🤗🥰 great work guys Also you have a beautiful cute smile ( no more braces 🙌🏾🤭)

    • @TheIndigoEscape
      @TheIndigoEscape  Před měsícem

      Thanks you Jeannie! Appreciate the braces comments. It’s really crazy how much teeth change a face!

  • @raelabuschagne9934
    @raelabuschagne9934 Před měsícem +1

    Well done. Pleasure watching your videos.

  • @mariadange06
    @mariadange06 Před měsícem

    Black Gold 👌 Cement top urban cool.

  • @gailbenjamin5137
    @gailbenjamin5137 Před měsícem +1

    I like the work top as well. Well done.

  • @jenadidio6536
    @jenadidio6536 Před měsícem +1

    Cement table top looks fantastic! The garden looks so good also. My 32 yr old daughter just got her braces on. lol! Her 12 yr old son has them also, they’ve been making the funniest faces, Christmas pictures will be fun this year! 😁❤️

    • @TheIndigoEscape
      @TheIndigoEscape  Před měsícem +2

      I’m glad her son got them earlier, much better to train your teeth from young to be in the correct place.
      Tell your daughter to be patient. You do get used to them after a while. Wax is key!! They save me so many mouth sores. You do make funny faces! Constantly aware of them. Also fun when you don’t have a tooth brush and you are out of home! So best to have a toothbrush and some toothpaste in her bag. She will love her teeth after 🥰

    • @jenadidio6536
      @jenadidio6536 Před měsícem +1

      @@TheIndigoEscape 😂 she’s getting carded every time we go out. Looks like she’s 12.

  • @harrietlivengood6793
    @harrietlivengood6793 Před měsícem

    The concrete countertop came out great, good job! I love the coffee brown color the best, it will show dirt less than the black and it will blend well with your stone. You have a beautiful flower and vegetable garden, it will provide lots of great meals and beautiful flower arrangements. Your teeth look beautiful! ❤

    • @TheIndigoEscape
      @TheIndigoEscape  Před měsícem +1

      Thank you Harriet! Really pleased with the garden this year! Next year we are up scaling a bit and maybe having the veggies separated and more flowers. You hear so many bees and see so many butterflies, looks gorgeous 🥰

  • @hamimahatan6307
    @hamimahatan6307 Před měsícem +1

    Looks stunning…❤❤❤❤❤

  • @user-lb4tf9nk5w
    @user-lb4tf9nk5w Před měsícem

    Great video.

  • @SavingSweetWilliam
    @SavingSweetWilliam Před měsícem +1

    The worktop looks incredible!
    Superb effort both of you 👏

  • @bjarndishelenamitchell9372
    @bjarndishelenamitchell9372 Před měsícem +2

    My vote goes to Black Gold. Well done it is all looking so good!!

  • @mocarra100
    @mocarra100 Před měsícem

    Black gold, have you thought about putting a shade over your cooking area? Love your videos, match live from Oklahoma USA Jackie 🇺🇸💖

  • @MirandaHorger
    @MirandaHorger Před měsícem

    I love both the black/gold and coffee shades. The concrete counter looks grand!

  • @coralsancetta7242
    @coralsancetta7242 Před měsícem

    Lighter the better, light grey. White reflex heat

  • @coralsancetta7242
    @coralsancetta7242 Před měsícem

    You need about 100 or 4 inches of mulch to protect from heat and retain water.

    • @TheIndigoEscape
      @TheIndigoEscape  Před měsícem

      For sure. I think it needs to be added and added every few days. I am thinking I might need a woodchipper

  • @carolynwarren1306
    @carolynwarren1306 Před měsícem

    Black gold😊❤

  • @TheSharrone
    @TheSharrone Před měsícem +2

    Black Gold is very nice.

  • @zuzanatauvinkl5195
    @zuzanatauvinkl5195 Před měsícem +2

    Black gold - wood looking :)

  • @igneousidol
    @igneousidol Před měsícem

    I would choose the blinds with texture

  • @sammie44
    @sammie44 Před měsícem +1

    Great counter top!
    One of our projects is to make a smooth and coloured cement kitchen countertop, but have not had the opportunity yet. Soon! 😊
    Great work as always guys!
    Have a great week ahead! 😊

    • @TheIndigoEscape
      @TheIndigoEscape  Před měsícem +1

      Wow coloured ones! That sounds like an amazing project!

    • @sammie44
      @sammie44 Před měsícem +1

      @@TheIndigoEscape yes! 🙌 maybe with sparkles too 😆

  • @JudySnyder-dv5ld
    @JudySnyder-dv5ld Před měsícem +2

    Blackgold was my favorite.

  • @zusa5701
    @zusa5701 Před měsícem

    Andrea, pine bark is an acidic you mention is heated maybe that changes the PH. I particularly don't like pine bark, here in USA, in the south the cucarachas hide there.

    • @TheIndigoEscape
      @TheIndigoEscape  Před měsícem

      Uggghh cucarachas!!! I rather see a snake 🤣 I saw one in Lisbon and had flashbacks. We always stared to see if the awful things would fly and if they did, RUN 🤣😂😂😂 luckily I have never seen one here… and I hope stays that way. I absolutely hate them!! Anyways, I’ll stay away from the pine bark!

  • @queen-of-puddings
    @queen-of-puddings Před měsícem +3

    Mulch in top of the pipes. This keeps water cooler, stops pipes from degrading quickly, slows evaporation and delivers water to directly to the plants roots . The straw and bark is too big to blick the pipes

    • @TheIndigoEscape
      @TheIndigoEscape  Před měsícem +1

      Brilliant! Thanks for the tip! Not sure yet about the bark. I want to invest in the future on a wood chipper. Would save us quite a bit of money in the future

    • @queen-of-puddings
      @queen-of-puddings Před měsícem +2

      @@TheIndigoEscape chippers rule. You can make your own mulch and break down larger stuff for composting. Your garden is looking amazing

  • @doriskuhberger8559
    @doriskuhberger8559 Před měsícem

    Awesome job all of you. The outside worktop is going to look sooo good. I like the grey shade cloth. The black one with the
    stripes is nice as well. Thoughts and Prayers.Thank you for sharing. Love and Blessings.
    Doris, Penrith 🇦🇺🦘

    • @TheIndigoEscape
      @TheIndigoEscape  Před měsícem +2

      Thank you Doris! It was a really good project and we enjoyed the process. I was a bit apprehensive at first but now we are more confident we can do it again and do an even better job! See you next week

    • @doriskuhberger8559
      @doriskuhberger8559 Před měsícem

      @@TheIndigoEscape

  • @Alfablue227
    @Alfablue227 Před měsícem

    Andrea, you look sooo cute, congrats for braces finally out! Your place looks great, I can just imagine when its fully done....you guys are awesome! Keep up the great work!❤😊

    • @debbychaffee4364
      @debbychaffee4364 Před měsícem

      ❤ just to have your family that you are not old
      Andera😊

    • @TheIndigoEscape
      @TheIndigoEscape  Před měsícem +1

      Thank you! I’m really happy with the result. I can eat so many things I couldn’t before which it’s great like apples and pop corn! 😆 thank you for your lovely comment

    • @Alfablue227
      @Alfablue227 Před měsícem

      @@TheIndigoEscape You are welcome dearest Andrea, eat to your ❤️'s content, cause you work so hard, you deserve it! Much love FM Santarém!!

  • @mumstheword8
    @mumstheword8 Před měsícem

    Hi! Thanks for the aerial view of the house. Do you plan to keep the workshop area once the houses are all done being built? Or will you keep it and renovate that too? What are your plans for the rest of the land? Do you know how the big house will be laid out yet??

    • @TheIndigoEscape
      @TheIndigoEscape  Před měsícem +1

      Great question! We want to turn it, at the very end, into a self contained “granny annex” that we could rent out for short term holidays. Int he meantime, we want to make it into a more functional workshop, with concrete floor, lighting and all. Hopefully we do that soon!

  • @susbs
    @susbs Před měsícem +2

    Black gold would be my choice. 💖

  • @izzy1949
    @izzy1949 Před měsícem

    I follow a channel called The Eldridge family and Crandall the husband and Marcie his wife did all there kitchen work surfaces in concrete and they were terrified as well even tho he is a contractor joiner and plumber he had never done it befor and it turned out great… so be brave plus you ha a Simon he he…….oh Andrea the black gold is gorgeous and has that outdoor woody look….
    i remove dead ones we call it dead heading in UK…the garden is looking fabulous…your mum is a great help Andrea …oh that concrete work surface will be amazing once you have finished…that’s it ..but of elbow grease Omar…he he…can’t wait to see it completely done with the sink in… ❤

    • @TheIndigoEscape
      @TheIndigoEscape  Před měsícem

      Definitely will be looking out for that channel and see how they did the concrete worktop. Really pleased with the shades! Can’t wait to install them!

  • @LaniDW
    @LaniDW Před měsícem

    Andrea, your teeth looks amazing!

  • @celiapereira5223
    @celiapereira5223 Před měsícem

    The disappearing act was epic😂...job well done 👍

  • @debbiestoks2931
    @debbiestoks2931 Před měsícem +2

    Black gold will fade beautifully