Living on a 1 Acre Homestead OFF Grid | Abandoned Stone Barn
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- Опубликовано: 2 окт 2024
- We begin our project building our outhouse cabin which will house our compost toilet and shower 🌻
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I don't want to sound negative, I absolutely love your latest project of the outhouse, personally I would have put a block in the middle of the frame just to help stop flexing and possibly causing leaks in the shower section. However great progress and what a lucky strike finding the free wood I love it when this kind of thing happens,I built a 10 ft by 6 ftshed out of pallets and free wood and free windows too so this is right up my street.. well done both ,can't comment on who won at jousting I think a rematch haha😍🥰
Oh no you're not being negative at all, we appreciate the advice 🌸 Things are always so much better when they're free aren't they? 🤠 maybe we'll duel again in the future if we're both mad enough ahah
Good effort on building the out house guys! The beginning is the toughest, we did the opposite and arrived in a very wet and cold winter. 18 months later I can’t believe what we’ve achieved (and how rough we lived at the beginning! - not that we’re quite in luxury yet 😆 ) the summer is still the hardest but we’re half way through and try to do as little as possible in the heat. 💛
Thanks for the kind words, what you guys have done to your land has been inspiring for us to watch 💫 stay cool and if you ever wanna connect let us know 🌻
Well done! I live in a hot desert country in Africa where the locals say people get finished/used up fast, the work doesn't. They work slowly but steadily, take lots of rest and even sing and joke while working!
The Snake will keep the mice in check and it looks like a Viper which are very timid even though venomous .He knows the barn has mice and they are a easy target in the dark as he has heat seeking receptors .
He will do everything to distance himself from you .
Loving your videos .
I know I’ve said this before, but I really love your narratives and the music that you play in the background.
I've been following your journey from day 1 and I look forward to seeing your content. I'm an expat who lives in Greece and I know the challenges of living in a different country and culture. You have however, made a good impression on your neighbour who keeps giving you garden produce, so right there the locals are impressed with what you're doing! You are both very brave which I admire greatly. You will have ups and downs to be sure, but Rome (or even Lisbon) wasn't built in a day!!!
Thank you for the kind words, we both appreciate it so much 💖
Great job on the build. Best wishes on your new homestead.
The snake skin is from a Lataste Viper. It is venomous so proceed with caution if you see one. Simply beautiful.
Look on the net for Snakes of Portugal. Craig Rogers photography has excellent photos to identify them.
New subscriber from California here.
Laura, thanks for sharing your thoughtful feelings and perspectives. You’ve both chosen a challenging lifestyle that is both inspiring and hopefully rewarding in the long run. I look forward to tracking your progress and success.
Thanks for the support Lisa, we really appreciate it 💫
One of the more honest Channels. (Might want to put in some solid foundations to stop it sinking later). Good job though both of you. 👍
I moved to central Portugal a year ago with my partner and baby and the heat yes, is pretty heavy… I sometimes toss and turn in bed wondering what the hell am I doing here….me, someone who thinks 25c is hot…what am I doing here??? But then I watch my little boy running around stalk naked, blowing kisses to the moon and standing in awe quietly watching the birds gather in the trees… I find myself sitting at the end of the day, my heart filled with a warm glow of happiness and gratitude that I now live here.. this is now my life.. such freedom and peace. I also remind myself that this mad heat isn’t a every day thing, today we hit 30c instead of 42c and ahh the relief.. I also try and remind myself that this heat only hits a little here and there and the rest of the year is a perfect balance between not too hot, not too cold and just beautiful. Hang in there. Your doing a great job and building something beautiful indeed. It will be worth it xxx
Thank you so much for the lovely comment and the kind words. Like you say it’s those little moments that make it all worth while and we’re holding onto each one of those moments 🌸
You are doing great young couple! Keep making dreams, keep making plans. You are on the start of your new life. You are in a marathon, not in a race. Try to enjoy the most of each day. They are not unnumbered.
Don’t worry about the snake, I know it's one of the largest we have in Portugal, it’s a rat-snake no harm for you and good to control the rat population.
If memory doesn’t betray me, there are only 2 venom snakes, and normally they aren’t aggressive so no snake problem in Portugal! ;)
It’s great that you are having a go. Every challenge you overcome builds character
Lovely
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You have alot of encouragement coming your way from far and wide. As time passes you'll both learn and adapt and settle in to your new life. Learn well from mistakes and always rejoice at even the smallest of accomplishments. In a years time you'll have progressed more than you can imagine right now. Do what you can with each new day and look forward to the next. Thanks for sharing your journey. I really enjoy it. 🥰
Thanks for the kind words Meg, glad you enjoyed 🤗
New to your channel, enjoyed this video... Good luck on your homestead projects
Yay great work guys! Keep at it , you will get there in the end!
Thanks for watching 🙌🏼
Stay well clear of the boar as they , if provoked, can make a real mess of your legs with their VERY sharp tusk. If it eere me I would allow a local farmer to hunt it.
New subscriber here, found your channel a few days ago. You have some beautiful land, and the barn is stunning. Do you need planning permission to convert it? I live in Tenerife, Canary Islands, and here the laws are really strict on building 😟. Loving the free wood, I'm always on the lookout for free things, have built many things from items found by the side of the road! Looking forward to following your progress!
Hi guys, let's call it a draw, love your Geodie accent so cool.
Another great video, love your openness and honesty with your thoughts on how this journey is effecting you both. As I say it’s great watching your amazing progress but also very interesting to hear your opinions on how living it can be tough sometimes as well as beautiful and rewarding ❤️ can’t wait until the next video even though as I say each week I’ll watch this one a few time over 😊❤️❤️❤️
Thanks for the love Carl 💫
Your voice over is so calming, I don't know if that's intentional or not but it makes my ears happy.
Also, you're both doing amazingly. Well done for building the start of your new life.
Thanks for the lovely compliment Danny 🌼
Everyday a step ahead. Keep up the good work to enjoy the farm amenities. Like your vids.
Thanks Luisa! 🌱
I wonder if you considered cementing the blocks. When the rain comes, terrain will get wet and soft and it will give in, maybe. Love your sense of humor and good vibes! Keep it up!
Thanks for the tip Ana, we think it should be okay as we packed it with a bit of gravel, time will tell haha. Thanks for watching 🌸
So do you two communicate with "the Indie Project," on You Tube??? Theo and Bea from the U.K. they live in a Stone Barn in Portegul too
maybe you should bolt the frame of out house down in case of high wind or storm does no blow it away you could make a stand and put a ibc on it to have water good job you learn as you go
Lovely video. You guys have a lot to do, but have got your priorities right. Glad that you were able to get the scrap wood. Every saving allows for something else to be bought, and recycling/repurposing is a win for the environment and a win for you. Keep up the good work, make time to have fun, and enjoy your beautiful setting
Thanks Christine, we completely agree 🌞
Good job, guys! Love the idea using those recycled woodware 👍 Can't wait how your outhouse turns out! Hi from Finland 🇫🇮
Thanks so much Anitta! 😊 we can't wait to show you
Beware of the boars. You don’t want to be attacked by one. They are obnoxious and unpredictable and can completely tear you apart.
Think VENTILATION for MOVING hot air and poop smells.
Keeping the grass cut will help keep the snakes away from your barn also white lime powder/dust keeps them away also that is what we use in the Southern part of the United States (Southeastern Louisiana U.S.A.)
The snake skin looks like a common ladder snake.
Thanks for the info!
i assume you will be putting water proofing paint or such on the floor
Great video I can’t wait to see the finished out house x I love the footage of the wild boar 🐗. Where in Central Portugal are you ?
Thanks for watching, we're located in the Castelo Branco district 💫
You're both doing great, starting on your outhouse and having a wee carry on too, keeping your sense of humour..that's so Important 👍 thanks for a great video again..c u both in the next one 🤗🙏
Thanks Anne, we're trying to keep our spirits high 🌸
snake will keep rodents away & the gecko lizards will get rid of insects,mosquitos,etc.
I bet your from the East Coast UK? Am in Liverpool UK
We're both from Newcastle you're right 💫 thanks for watching
Good effort on the out house! be careful of the wild boar they can get aggressive or protective over young.. and don't take this as negative but just friendly advice! start thinking long term! over engineer things, so they are solid, and so they last longer! nothing worse than running around doing the same jobs time and time again! just because you cut corners or used cheaper materials!.. for example the floor joists i would have doubled up or used a deeper 4x2.. i know its only an out house.. loved the video, and im jealous! it's all a learning curve and your off to good start.. please don't take my comment as negative! just trying to save you work down the line..
Can someone help me? Im getting very confused, I’ve been doing so much research on building or renovation in Portugal because that is what I want to do.
Everywhere I search it says you need a lot of paperwork and permits and an architect and a lawyer to propose the building plans to the municipal. And that the house or renovation needs to be carried out by hired professionals.
A lot of rustic land/buildings do not get permission for habitation. Yet I see so many people on these videos just building themselves on what seems rustic land with not that much experience. I want to do the same with my partner but How do you get permission for this? How does this work? I really hope someone can give me an answer.
Excellent horsemanship and I call it a tie! 🐴🐴
hahah! this isn't our first rodeo 🤠
Well done on another great video, liking how u,s describe what ur doing, it's tuff going, small steps will get u there, the free wood was a nice bonus 👍, take care, am going to watch this again 👍
Thanks for the support Billy, the free wood was definitely a big help for us 🙏🏼
Music is too loud I’m turning it down when the music comes on then I have to turn it back up when you’re talking thank you
Bravi ragazzi siete fantastici 👍👍👍👍👏👏👏👏💖💖💖💖🤩🤩🤩
Enjoying seeing your exciting journey. hope you are enjoying your new life.
dont h think too much, just do it. in time you will see the job is done and you going to live awsome life 🙂
your future is created by what you do today not tomorrow
Keep going!!!! You two are turning dreams into DOING! You put fear on the back burner and are pushing through daily! Enjoy the rime with each other and take time each day to look back on what you've learned! WELL DONE!!!
Thanks very much Courtney 🙌🏼
Did yoy get permition from Theo for his desighn? 😂👍
Since no one was injured I will call it a tie. Be safe and play safe
I'm going to suggest that you get more cinder blocks to make a solid foundation around your outhouse, you Don't want animals, Or Reptiles getting in, up under your shower/ outhouse, Especially, snakes, or rats, or racoons, when you lift up your lid on your toilet, or wasps, anywhere they can hide thats cool
Thanks for the advice, a snake would be a nasty surprise ahah 💫
Laura certainly won your joust
Thanks Peter, I think so too 😉😀
Really love ur journey ❤️..may b difficult now...but hang in there...it's gonna get better as uall get some more conforts in place!really love the calm of ur videos
Thanks for the support Melissa 🤗
Great work guys! Much more luxurious than my tiny out house.
The floor boards you're using looks like MDF, if it is you'll need to unscrew them and make sure they're thoroughly painted/sealed on every side because any moisture will make them swell up and disintegrate (like wet cardboard). Would hate to see all your hard work melt away in the first winter!
Thanks! yeah we noticed it was MDF so we've made sure no moisture is going to get to it 🙏🏼
You guys are the best! 😊
Hello new peeps to follow 🙂 I have one request, could you please reduce the volume of the music in your vids? I turn out down so it's comfortable, but then I can't hear the voices! It's not just you btw, it's unbalanced in many vids. Good luck with the building!
Loving the videos and slowly working my way through. One thought is that underneath the outhouse and the black ground cover is the perfect snake habitat. When I was a kid we used to make things like that over our farm to see how many snakes we could find and they love it. It is underneath and they are more scared of you so no big concern.
Thanks for the info, yeah that’s our thoughts too, plus I assume they’d keep the mice population down
Great video. Btw, the snake - looks like it is the skin of the horseshoe snake (Coluber hippocrepis / Hemorrhois hippocrepis), harmless :)
Nice! thats so relieving to hear haha. Thanks for watching 🤗
Loving your videos :-) we are about to do the exact same thing but in Spain, just waiting for the house to sell so we can go :-) watching your videos makes me think of what we will be doing first on our land too :-)
Hope you don’t meet the snake!
Thanks Charlotte, it means a lot that the videos are inspiring you, all the best for your journey 💖
Come-on...Laura always wis. Yuo two have such a long way to go. What you've done here tells a lot about how much you will get done in the future. I wish you both the most success.
Thanks so much 🌻
Good on you both. The experiences you are having are creating a meaningful life. Go you both👍☺️
Thank you, we agree 🌻
Laura won. Style points count. LoL. Keep it up guys!!!
Haha thanks Rickey!! 🤗
Hi guys obviously Laura won, Great job so far on the ensuite. Keep up the great work guys. Tony UK
haha thanks for the confidence Tony! 🌼
I think Laura won! LOL!
Hello, Mike here from Charlotte, North Carolina. USA 🇺🇸 just found your channel and I'm looking forward to following your journey once I catch up.
Welcome aboard! 🌻
@@theoriginhomestead thank you. Looking forward to the journey 😀
Hang in...keep on keeping on...thanks for taking us along...and laugh when you can...😉😉😉👨🌾🚜👨🌾🌠
I’m really enjoying seeing your progress into this project :)
when I was young my parents had a farm full of olive trees, I grew up hating the place because it was far away from the city and my friends. Now I would love to have a plot of land with a small house like you have. I’m very happy for you guys.
PS: try to normalize the audio levels, there is a big gap from your voice to the background music. 👍
Thanks for the support and the feedback, we’ll work on it ✨
Fair play guys good work 💪💪
Good fight 😂 Laura won with agility points 🥇
Good building skills, thought you were a milkman?!
Yeah you deserve better than a pump spray shower😂
Beautiful tranquil end to the video
Haha, Dan's a man of many talents😂. Glad to see you coming across from the Podcast 🌸 we appreciate the support
Have you watched the channel "Frankie Off Grid"? They've gone through what you're going through and they might be able to provide some advice if you reach out to them. All the best! 💛
Just seen you for the first time, your such a lovely couple. Hope your life in portugal is enriched with happiness. I will follow your journey. ❤
Thanks so much Sheila 🌸
KEEP GOING....only just discovered you so watching from the beginning....you are both young (a complement) so enjoy every moment as we never know what life can bring do we. I didn’t ever think I would say that, having travelled, bought a house and had children, time races by I was told and here I am saying the same thing. Keep caring for each other and build/live your lives; lovely CALM videos, well balanced (not that I’m QUALIFIED to comment, but I am to watch)...lovely couple, peaceful and thoughtful - thankyou :)
You guys remind me of The Indie Projects.
I enjoyed their build which they have completed.
Just came across your channel and very excited to watch your build.
Keep up the great work, you’ve doing extremely well. ❤️ #USA Florida.
If you make noise, you'll deter the snakes. They don t like noise. 😊. For great composting I'd suggest you watch some off grid with Jake & Nicole. Great compost on their Komerabi Canadian homestead. 👍😊
Y’all need to get the cordless circular saw for cutting your timber it will make your work easier DeWalt makes 2 different sizes 6 1/2” and 7 1/4” that will work with your batteries
Hi Dan Little tip for you you need to have some breeze blocks in the middle of the floor for support majority of the weight will be in the middle of the floor where you walk at very seldom you walk next to the walls And You also need to Paint the floor to protect the underside of floor From Wood worms 🐛🐛🐛👍✌️🤙❤️🇵🇹❤️
It really does help when I'm lonely I like to make a video and share what I've been doing .New at this but really enjoy making videos .and love watching all kinds of videos . Watch others on Portugal also. Your toilet house will be great to have. Take care in the heat.
Be careful. I hope you follow the rules established by your local authorities. Sometimes they are a bit awkward.
Good work. Best of luck.
What’s with English people moving to Portugal ? Ot just that but tiny barns that were meant for animals
You would me me very happy to never, never show a snake. Brings on nightmares. Bless you as you continue your journey
haha sorry for the nightmares 🌸 thanks for watching ✨
You Are very brave to even touch the snake skin. I do remember though in my late teens having snake skinned heels. 🤦♀️🤦♀️
I think Laura won, got some good hits in 😆. Good to find fun while working. Love your video and hope you are both staying hydrated.
Thank you for sharing your Journy! I hope I get over the hill on my inspiration to live free and do something just like you both. I am hoping you convince me to step across that line into a better life! Thank you!
I love your channel and videos, your place is beautiful. Beginnings are always the hardest but soon enough you will be done with the out house and summer will be over and more comfortable temperatures will arrive. You have done an amazing job already with everything else. Thanks for sharing with us!!!!
And also while you Laura are sat outside pondering , slippery snake is out on the hunt, so watch your footing or he/she might not like you standing on him/her.
Great video. Just keep in mind, anything worthwhile will have challenges. Take another step, do another job and it will add up and you’ll be so happy and feel pleased with your end results.
Thanks Joanne! We're taking things one step at a time 💫
Well done guys 👍 good progress and loving the music 🎶 on your videos
Great necessity to have an out house. 📣Wondering why it's not closer to your stone building for the confidence of use once the house is your home. 🗣 Interested to see how you progress and wish you both much success. 🗣🇫🇴🇬🇧
Thanks for watching Ellen 💖 the outhouse is only a 20 second walk from the barn so we'll be fine when we convert it into our home 🤗
Omg I've never been first to comment haha.. I'm so happy to see new upload.. going to watch it now 😍
Haha thanks for being the first 🤗 hope you enjoy
keep it up guys, youre doing great
Thanks ❤
The foundation looks great but where will your shower water go?
all that work ith screws? why not 1 inch smaller woodenplate?
Watching from the Bahamas 🇧🇸 ❤
Enjoyed your videos so far. You should number them by episode :)
Thanx fir sharing that beautiful part of life with us❤
For people who say they don't know anything about construction it looks like you are doing an amazing job! Can't wait to see the next video :)
Hello guys, I’m glasses I stumbled on to your channel. You’ve done a great job on editing your video.
You do such a great job on guiding us through your design process, it’s greatly appreciated.
Keep up your hard work, I’m curious to see what next
for you both.
This is Alan, GREETINGS from Riverside in Southern California.
Thanks for the love Alan 🌻
I enjoy the effort you really should put foundation in the center for failure in the framing from weight over time other then that great job and idea you two keep it up once you get it up the momentum we'll carry you in to the work on the 🏠 house and then an addition on the house.
Another great vlog guys! Loving the progress! 🤟🏼
Another good video and loving the morning and evening skies. Very nice scenery. As for the snake, don't worry about him too much. It's actually a good thing that he's around. They will help keep the mice knocked down. Also, the shed skin of a snake is usually about 30% larger than the actual snake. They have skin in between each scale so as they shed the skin, it stretches out. Think of how the bellows on an accordion stretch out as you expand it. Good luck in everything you do.
Marvelous that your reusing material. Collecting and organizing these reclaimed items is a job in itself. Brutal working in that heat. Your property is a beautiful slice of peace. Love the evening sunset and sound of crickets. Sweet dreams to you both and one day soon you'll wake up to your own created paradise.
We are just beginning our homesteading journey; thanks for sharing your knowledge and encouragement.
Thanks for tuning in, that's so exciting! good luck on your journey 🌻
A new subscriber, spending the evening working my way through your videos. Great to see some of my favorite off grid people have also discovered your channel 😊. I love your playfulness, can do attitude and moments of introspection. I know I will enjoy following your journey, from distant Australia.
Thanks for joining us! 🤗😀
I am enjoying watching your channel & videos. Your land is beautiful, the bounty of your land is amazing, and how well you work together with similiar priorities. I love your narration, honest & open. I can't wait to see more to come. Congratulations to you both for your hard work, goals, & good looks. I am in California & admiring your work.
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JUST CAME ACROSS YOU TWO I THOUGHT YOU WERE VERY SERIOUS AT FIRST WHEN YOU STARTED THAT DISPLAY .....WHICH I THINK LAURA WON... THAT MADE ME LAUGH......HOPE YOU ENJOY THE JOURNEY. NEVER TAKE YOURSELF TOO SERIOUS.
We're happy we made you laugh Maggie 🌸 much love