This Just Saved Us €2000 on Our Old Stone Cabin Renovation

Поделиться
HTML-код
  • Опубликовано: 18 янв 2025

Комментарии • 637

  • @bobhale8325
    @bobhale8325 6 месяцев назад +105

    Beautiful shutters and well worth the learning curve. Your work benches are a great addition and really a crative solution. My wife is 77 and I am 81..........my wife says "She's cute". Ricky, you have yourself a great working partner.

  • @genevaharner780
    @genevaharner780 6 месяцев назад +74

    I love watching your videos. You two are amazing. Love your sense of humor Victoria. And Ricky's work ethic. He can do anything.

  • @kitchenworker446
    @kitchenworker446 6 месяцев назад +52

    You two are so resourceful and full of ingenuity...I bet that the only people who can see these tiny imperfections are you...and let's face it if you had bought the shutters they would have had imperfections too...things are rarely perfect...even bespoke. Well done.xx

  • @psnchsky
    @psnchsky 6 месяцев назад +97

    I love watching you two grow in confidence. Tackling things out of your comfort zone. Entertaining your audience. You have a great relationship and wholesome attitude to life. You truly are a joy to watch.

  • @TheWebtuts
    @TheWebtuts 6 месяцев назад +21

    Brilliant work/craftmanship - ignore your quirks, trust me as a carpenter what you did free hand looks amazing well done 👍

  • @StevePassehl
    @StevePassehl 6 месяцев назад +17

    I think we have seen all of your vids so far...and I have to say that the two of you are the most endearing people we have ever enjoyed. Definitely cheering for your success. Please find projects to add well after the house is completed. Additionally - I have almost convinced my wife to take a trip with me to Portugal...probably Porto and it is your success that has her leaning into the idea. Be safe...life is so precious and we could not be happier seeing your success from our home a zillion miles away in Indiana - US.

  • @tracyplath863
    @tracyplath863 6 месяцев назад +27

    Beautiful! I think given the age and the handmade nature of this lovely old building, your handmade shutters fit the whole aesthetic so much better than something machined. I love it that so much of this renovation is done with your own four hands, just as the original owner and builder. Just lovely.

    • @esmekaffen4961
      @esmekaffen4961 6 месяцев назад +3

      Lovely comment and totally agree. ❤

  • @lindamaldonado6807
    @lindamaldonado6807 6 месяцев назад +28

    When you guys made the work tables, you really did yourselves a big favor!

  • @HT-io1eg
    @HT-io1eg 6 месяцев назад +24

    Wow! Actual joinery, building complicated shutters from scratch! Impressive

  • @lacyoflittlerobincottage1403
    @lacyoflittlerobincottage1403 6 месяцев назад +7

    We must say making those work benches has to be at the top of the list of brilliant things you have made so far.
    Having that work bench will go a long way to saving your back and knees.
    The shutters look beautiful and will be useful during rainstorms and such.
    Fantastic haul from the garden there Victoria. I bet anything they miss labeled the seed packet, because they sure looked like bush peas to us.
    Always great to see those two sweet pups out and having fun.
    Take good care of yourselves ~ 💖🤗Lacy, Mike & Hamish🐾

  • @katherinekurash6683
    @katherinekurash6683 6 месяцев назад +30

    Pea- lishous and Pea-lightful!!! I love watching you guys!! Great job, Victoria and Ricky!!!

  • @AudreyORourke-e1u
    @AudreyORourke-e1u 6 месяцев назад +21

    You have a great sense of humour Victoria adds a touch of frivolity to some serious renovating days!

  • @joycerogers8829
    @joycerogers8829 6 месяцев назад +28

    Victoria & Ricky - Your YT channel is growing so fast! I am so happy for you. I feel like I am right there with you building and repairing your little house. I look forward to seeing the progress every week.

  • @tammyslater5908
    @tammyslater5908 6 месяцев назад +12

    The shutters look absolutely beautiful… good job. You both are adorable together, I love the joking around so much. Fantastic video guys, the house is looking fantastic

  • @jaymurtagh
    @jaymurtagh 6 месяцев назад +18

    Love the shutters simple / elegant .they really suit the building. You two are amazing, trying your hand at new things.

  • @kubinka879
    @kubinka879 6 месяцев назад +25

    Absolutely superb bit of carpentry😊

  • @geraldineross5168
    @geraldineross5168 6 месяцев назад +7

    Hi Ricky and Victoria you are both doing an amazing job on your tiny cottage. I love it, so much hard work. One of a kind masterpiece. Love from Minnesota, USA!

  • @martindevlin9152
    @martindevlin9152 6 месяцев назад +21

    Wow Amazing team work and no rows, love watching you two and the silly jokes it is a real joy. Thank you fort the videos.

  • @carolsakai-artist
    @carolsakai-artist 6 месяцев назад +10

    Congratulations for all your hard work, creativity, and patience. This was a monumental task for non woodworkers

  • @merrylmarsh9037
    @merrylmarsh9037 6 месяцев назад +10

    Be kinder to yourselves😀
    You are doing brilliantly!!!
    Such great results.
    All from scratch!
    Well done, so impressive❤

  • @lindamaldonado6807
    @lindamaldonado6807 6 месяцев назад +13

    Wow! Now you know why the custom shutters cost so much-all that precision measuring! Etc.

  • @ginacrusco234
    @ginacrusco234 6 месяцев назад +17

    Love your spirit, love the shutters, love the dog therapy. But best of all is the "Fresky" ad.

  • @deborahpalm7657
    @deborahpalm7657 6 месяцев назад +12

    I'm chuffed too Victoria. Another great job. The shutters look amazing on the tiny house. A full set will be the icing on the cake.

  • @andrewroland
    @andrewroland 6 месяцев назад +21

    Very impressed with the shuttering, no wonder they’re expensive to buy. If they’re slightly out of whack they’ll look more rustic.

  • @sth.777
    @sth.777 6 месяцев назад +4

    At the end of the day, you've not only saved money, but you've built something yourselves that you know is solid quality, custom-made to your needs, and has been built with pride. Those will last a lifetime!

  • @kdclothes
    @kdclothes 6 месяцев назад +9

    You two work so well together. Those shutters are really nice. It finishes the little house! You two are developing skills! Yoo Hoo. And the dogs are so adorable

  • @susannahwhitaker994
    @susannahwhitaker994 6 месяцев назад +4

    You made an amazing job with the shutters, well done. You really are ambassadors for the saying “ team work makes the dream work” 🤗

  • @crystella777
    @crystella777 6 месяцев назад +6

    You two are so great together.. Lovely to see. God bless you both.

  • @Bugs1953
    @Bugs1953 6 месяцев назад +7

    Amazing with a limited amount of joinery tools. Well done you two.😊

  • @lilianbates6555
    @lilianbates6555 6 месяцев назад +4

    Congratulations to you both. You should be very proud of yourselves, for what you’ve accomplished. You just stick at it until you get there. I just love your attitude towards everything you do. You will achieve your 100 thousand subscribers, no doubt about it, and Weill deserved. Lilian Australia

  • @G.G.999
    @G.G.999 6 месяцев назад +9

    The patience you guys have is admirable. The shutters look great!

  • @idapacheco7381
    @idapacheco7381 6 месяцев назад +6

    Nothing more satisfying than making the shutters yourself... absolutely marvelous 💪🏻

  • @Prah123
    @Prah123 6 месяцев назад +9

    Honestly I'm really impressed, this is not a simple piece of carpentry you're doing.

  • @lauraquigley6403
    @lauraquigley6403 6 месяцев назад +2

    You guy’s have almost done it😊I am so proud of you both since the beginning I knew your channel was going to be a huge success! Gorgeous shutter! The combination of work ethic,honesty
    & comedy have Equaled Success ❤🙏🙏🙏Blessing’s

  • @KathyWarren-i1i
    @KathyWarren-i1i 6 месяцев назад +4

    Fantastic job on shutters you two. Such a pleasure to watch you two work together. Love your humor 😊 🇨🇦

  • @avivat3010
    @avivat3010 6 месяцев назад +4

    Beautiful job, love the laughter! Dog therapy is a great idea. Thank you for sharing.

  • @larrygould8246
    @larrygould8246 6 месяцев назад +8

    Ricky is turning into a quite skilled carpenter!

  • @tammyroyal7547
    @tammyroyal7547 6 месяцев назад +2

    Hi guys!! I've said it before & I'm sure I will say it again & again but y'all are just totally mind blowing amazing!! I mean making your own shutters!! How awesome!! You two definitely arent afraid of hard work or taking on huge challenges!! Great job!! They look spectacular!! Y'all take care ❤😊

  • @costasworldofmusicmemories5792
    @costasworldofmusicmemories5792 6 месяцев назад +3

    There is always a learning curve when doing anything. You guys found that out with the window shutters. Nevertheless, you guys did a wonderful job with it. You guys are not afraid to
    tackle. anything. What is called ? It's saving money. All the best to you both👏👏 Jim, Harriet and Yuki

  • @276tracey
    @276tracey 6 месяцев назад +7

    Brilliant video as always...you make a brilliant team..love the natural banter too.. you must have the patience of a saint making all those pieces of wood fit together to make a lovely looking shutter... Looking forward to next episode xx

  • @maycormack8764
    @maycormack8764 6 месяцев назад +1

    Ricky and Victoria - we are so impressed with your efforts to make shutter - just wonderful and thankyou for sharing. You both are a delight to watch with your smiles and positivity. It all reflects in the way you care for your property, and your dogs who must be the happiest dogs in the whole world! Stay happy and thankyou .

  • @Ckay00
    @Ckay00 6 месяцев назад +5

    They turned out absolutely louvrely 👌

  • @WendyMonaghan
    @WendyMonaghan 6 месяцев назад +9

    Love the way you tackle all your jobs and solve the problems whilst maintaining your wonderful sense of humour.Well done you two.

  • @sylviamaynard211
    @sylviamaynard211 6 месяцев назад +6

    Well done you two, never would I have taken on that style of shutter. You should be able to build anything after that.

  • @divaden47
    @divaden47 6 месяцев назад +7

    That amazing work bench is certainly coming into great use today!!

  • @Harryset1
    @Harryset1 6 месяцев назад +8

    Do. Undo. Redo. - In the end: Success! Well done.

  • @nf3959
    @nf3959 6 месяцев назад +6

    Outstanding work. Specially for a first time. One thing I would consider is priming and sanding before cutting and assembling. It will be hard enough to paint the finished piece with all the nooks and crannies but at least no sanding.

  • @mossyslopes
    @mossyslopes 6 месяцев назад +3

    I needed this 28 minutes of therapy 😃 The cabin is developing real character 👏

    • @martindevlin9152
      @martindevlin9152 6 месяцев назад +1

      You hit the nail on the head, excuse the pun. These videos and your interaction with silly jokes such as pea licious is definitely therapy, my wife and I relax together for our therapy sessions. Keep doing what you are doing 🤗🤗🤗

  • @margomoore4527
    @margomoore4527 6 месяцев назад +5

    I swear, you guys work order and get through way more in any given day than any reno channel I watch!

  • @anneliesjoss
    @anneliesjoss 6 месяцев назад +2

    Aaaaaawwwwww, that tiny toad was the cutest!!!
    Are you guys loving summer rains as much as we love them here in New Mexico?(besides the veggies getting a pounding 😳)
    Oh wow, those shutters are a huge job. They look great!

  • @HelenAndRonny
    @HelenAndRonny 6 месяцев назад +131

    Was it just me who couldn’t watch all the “we have tried it laying down, standing up, we just can’t get it in!” With a straight face? 😂

    • @AbigailGerlach-zt1sh
      @AbigailGerlach-zt1sh 6 месяцев назад +9

      Naughty! LMAO
      Sometimes, the best line are totally unintentional. 😂😂😂

    • @tracyplath863
      @tracyplath863 6 месяцев назад +6

      I thought it was just me! 😂

    • @chantaln6843
      @chantaln6843 6 месяцев назад +13

      I hadn’t thought of, until you mentioned it & now I find it hilarious 😂

    • @DanSmithBK
      @DanSmithBK 6 месяцев назад +6

      And how about ‘I can’t even imagine what it would be like to do all those lengths’?! Lol!

    • @TheImanuelita
      @TheImanuelita 6 месяцев назад +2

      😂😂😂😂 me too

  • @cindyhalfacre3214
    @cindyhalfacre3214 6 месяцев назад +2

    You two do such a great job! That little stone house just looks more lovely with everything you do! So happy to have had your vlog pop up on my laptop!! We feel your pain of working in the heat; we own and have renovated th interior of a small house in the desert of Arizona. We are currently working on converting a cement floored patio into a wood floored screened porch....in triple temp, monsoon season. It's those dreams of enjoying many days and maybe sleeping nights in the garden that is our back yard, that inspire us to persevere! We always look forward to your next vlog. Cute dogs! Cute couple! Charming cottage! All on a beautiful piece of land! Blessings to you both! Cindy & Larry, two do it yourselfers who are much, MUCH older than you!

  • @lorimecikalski3079
    @lorimecikalski3079 6 месяцев назад

    Ricky's new side hustle - commercial work for an orange drink. P.S. your new work table is the bomb digity!!!

  • @divaden47
    @divaden47 6 месяцев назад +4

    I can still remember over 70 years ago sitting on our back step shedding the peas from our allotment. They tasted so good raw, had to on the lookout for anything living in the pods though!!

  • @thomaskrehbiel2946
    @thomaskrehbiel2946 6 месяцев назад +1

    Ricky you are one lucky bloke. Vic is beautiful, talented and a good partner.

  • @christophersibley3023
    @christophersibley3023 6 месяцев назад +4

    Great job team working together is wonderful 😊

  • @Pauline-m9m
    @Pauline-m9m 6 месяцев назад +2

    Your attention to detail is just outstanding. Hats off to both of you, well done. Pauline, Australia

  • @patriciapoyanestebanez408
    @patriciapoyanestebanez408 6 месяцев назад +4

    Que legria , un capítulo extra entre semana 😅…esas contraventanas han quedado increíbles 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

  • @Tocqueville2023
    @Tocqueville2023 6 месяцев назад +4

    The hounds are a great emotional boost

  • @dawnfitzgerald2951
    @dawnfitzgerald2951 6 месяцев назад +3

    Shutters are perfect…great job to both of you.❤️🇨🇦

  • @tophampaul
    @tophampaul 6 месяцев назад +1

    anna From Crete Greece, wow you have done an amazing job. you both work vey well together and your both a joy to watch. My hubby and I are now in 80s and 70s escaped to Crete Greece, 2005, to buy and renovate a home. best desission we ever made. Thank yo both for very interesting content. 🤩🤣☺💐

  • @patbradford3244
    @patbradford3244 6 месяцев назад +19

    Suggestion! Take 2 boxes or pails, place them on bottom shelf of work table. One for scraps and the other for sawdust.

    • @tammyhall8495
      @tammyhall8495 6 месяцев назад +3

      Sawdust (man glitter) 😊

  • @BenvanBroekhuijsen
    @BenvanBroekhuijsen 6 месяцев назад +4

    Love the see the fun you have together. Very important in a relationship.
    Why did you not choose to put one dowel on each side so you actually can open the shutters? This way you can regulate how much light is coming in.

  • @seanbrennan4447
    @seanbrennan4447 6 месяцев назад +2

    Looks great those shutter type ,now I am no expert but was thinking if you placed one dowel in the middle once together you could adjust the angle of them . But I only had woodwork learning at school. 🤔

  • @nicolaharris3709
    @nicolaharris3709 6 месяцев назад +3

    You two are so funny 😂and work so well together. Poppy and Ted are always lovely to watch . The stutters are brilliant and will add such class to the tiny house. ❤

  • @FifiVanTonder
    @FifiVanTonder 6 месяцев назад +1

    A wrap around porch will look so good on your cottage. Can't wait for your videos each week! You make a great couple and are very talented

  • @pattywest1
    @pattywest1 6 месяцев назад +1

    I’m 72 years old and made my own shutters after and they’re exactly what I wanted.

  • @heatherleask3752
    @heatherleask3752 6 месяцев назад +15

    Ricky is so meticulous and a total workaholic! Hope he does take a little relaxation time.

  • @tammyhall8495
    @tammyhall8495 6 месяцев назад +3

    Job well done. The shutters look great. Put the man glitter (Sawdust) in a bucket and you can make your own wood filler with some wood glue.

  • @fredericksmith7418
    @fredericksmith7418 6 месяцев назад +2

    I have been watching you both and your dogs from the start. It goes to show with a sense of humour and going way out of your comfort zone what can be achieved from Australia .

  • @susanB24F
    @susanB24F 6 месяцев назад +2

    Photography in the opening was beautiful. The shutters look great! With all your hard work. The juice box gave us a good laugh too!

  • @lindabuck2777
    @lindabuck2777 6 месяцев назад +1

    Your videos are so ‘aPEAling’ 😂 love all the one liners that just come naturally and so funny! Just so much fun to watch you two! Carry on🙏🏻❤️🦩💨

  • @jacquelinedrury2251
    @jacquelinedrury2251 6 месяцев назад +3

    I ❤Victoria's sense of humour 🎉😂lol.

  • @charlenequinilty7252
    @charlenequinilty7252 6 месяцев назад +3

    That is amazing..talented couple for sure

  • @petro3441
    @petro3441 6 месяцев назад +1

    😂😂clearly Poppy was very happy about the break😂😂😂

  • @LMB-vj4we
    @LMB-vj4we 6 месяцев назад +2

    The shutters look fabulous! Well done. You both deserve champagne 🎉😊

  • @birgitriff2010
    @birgitriff2010 6 месяцев назад +3

    ITS a wonderful shutter, beautiful.❤

  • @Cameramancan
    @Cameramancan 6 месяцев назад +4

    Nicely done!🇨🇦

  • @sue7190
    @sue7190 6 месяцев назад +1

    Have you considered buying a ride on mower with a mulching deck, it would save you so much time and effort.

  • @petro3441
    @petro3441 6 месяцев назад +2

    Goodday. You two are super fancy with this working table❤

  • @Tocqueville2023
    @Tocqueville2023 6 месяцев назад +3

    Smart on the shutter idea. Refine the design avoiding future mistakes. Save money and learn

  • @cathylewis2181
    @cathylewis2181 6 месяцев назад +1

    Soon you'll be at 100,000 subscriptions and I'm so proud of you guys! And I'm proud of us for recognizing your talents. I hope when a little bit of cash flows in you treat yourself to a small tractor that you can mow your lawn with and pull carts with. You can get a dumping cart and it will change your life. And it will save your bodies some wear and tear as well. By the way, where I live in Hawaii, we have tons of gecko poop all the time. And it sticks to the Walls inside and out. The little baby ones get in and then they raise more babies. I'm an expert at catch and release. If you need any advice on how I do it let me know.

  • @deborahashaw6044
    @deborahashaw6044 6 месяцев назад +3

    Awesome job on the shutter!! 🫂🫂

  • @jules7239
    @jules7239 6 месяцев назад +4

    Those shutters are so beautiful, you are both talented and game in how you tackle these varied tasks! Well done you. 👏🏻🎉🌸

  • @paulvine1487
    @paulvine1487 6 месяцев назад +1

    Well done guys it's a learning curve not a race it might be better to paint the slats before assembly might make it easier looking forward to your next video 😁👌

  • @joannadrawe6654
    @joannadrawe6654 6 месяцев назад +2

    They are beautiful!

  • @lynnemac1402
    @lynnemac1402 6 месяцев назад

    You two make a really lovely couple, you can work together and laugh together - great combination. Good pea harvest Victoria. Well done Poppy clever girl on the trick before getting her ball again and Teds face when he was getting a head scratch, heavenly. The shutters are beautiful Im so impressed by what you both achieved, they are very complicated to make and you have done a wonderful job, well done both of you x

  • @altavanrensburg9423
    @altavanrensburg9423 6 месяцев назад +1

    You are both so amazing. Well done. I am addicted to your channel. Thank you. ❤

  • @ruthnoronha8206
    @ruthnoronha8206 6 месяцев назад +2

    That’s a proper shutter, thank goodness for ready made ones, who wants to spend the whole day making those.

  • @claudeforestsr1890
    @claudeforestsr1890 6 месяцев назад

    Great job on the shutters. Small hint.
    Victoria, when you change the sanding pads on the sander. To align the holes, use two dowel pieces. The ones you are using on the louvre ends. Put one in the sander, then a second opposite. The slide the sanding disk over the dowels. Great videos.

  • @-MacCat-
    @-MacCat- 6 месяцев назад

    By the time you get to the last one you'll be knocking them out in no time flat and ready to start up "Life by Living Shutters Inc."! 😉
    Thanks for sharing.

  • @cindyblair1283
    @cindyblair1283 6 месяцев назад +1

    Wow what a epic video! Cheers to you both lovely couple❤ I think they came out amazing and the hard labor with your love and laughter plus determination I think you got this❤❤❤ Thank you for sharing. Love from 🇺🇸 Cindy😊

  • @davecleggett9371
    @davecleggett9371 6 месяцев назад +4

    Another great video from your life-library! Good teamwork produces these sort of results, you should both be very proud of your achievements. If I may, can I suggest you treat and paint before you assemble? Will save you many hours of finicky work later on. Thanks for sharing and uploading.

    • @MirandaHorger
      @MirandaHorger 6 месяцев назад

      Love your word life-brary. Very appropriate, especially for this channel with the focus on learning by doing right from the start. ♥️

    • @davecleggett9371
      @davecleggett9371 6 месяцев назад

      @@MirandaHorger Thank you for your comment Miranda!

  • @lynmargaretnorwood8015
    @lynmargaretnorwood8015 6 месяцев назад +2

    Simply amazing.

  • @Tocqueville2023
    @Tocqueville2023 6 месяцев назад +2

    Tables are beautiful

  • @Losttheplot1970
    @Losttheplot1970 6 месяцев назад +4

    When it comes to time " it takes what it takes" do what you do it's great

  • @mariadange06
    @mariadange06 6 месяцев назад +3

    Immaculately done shutters... l'd be chuffed too, they look great. The bench is a work of art also 👏👏

  • @juanitakauffman6336
    @juanitakauffman6336 6 месяцев назад +2

    Amazing! You take on a lot and come through with flying colors.

  • @DebbieHollandNZ
    @DebbieHollandNZ 6 месяцев назад +1

    WOW well done!!! Your workbench has turned out to be awesome too x It looks great

  • @cadence9055
    @cadence9055 6 месяцев назад

    Shutterly amazing!! Pea-rfect!! You have so much fun even when its a challenging learning curve. Thanks for sharing the journey! Oh yes, the shutters are beautiful!