Overcoming Delays in Our Barn Conversion | Life Off Grid in Central Portugal
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The re-oiling of the mezzanine beam is underway after tackling the unexpected lime stain. We’re still waiting on our wood delivery which is the next stage in the conversion, so it’s time to get working on something else on our property.
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Theo and Bee gave up their busy city lifestyles in 2014 to explore alternative living, and have lived in vans and boats since then without looking back! Along with their cat Ginjey Bear they have been driving around the world in their self converted Sprinter van. However, when the global pandemic hit they began converting their abandoned stone barn in Central Portugal to turn into a wonderful tiny stone cottage. Along the way, they have rescued a playful cat called Furrnando and have a wonderful flock of Chickens!
Believe me, I've been down that road. Make that barn at least 8 x4 meters. U will need it if u are going to have any kind of a workshop. Love ur vlog.
Think you're right Bee, Theo is a wizard at everything he does. The beam looks fab
I don't know if I've ever seen a harder worker!
@@kimberlyearly8918 I was thinking the same thing. The world needs more Bee and Theos--truly.
Theo and B, exciting stuff re the new garage space. A couple of things to consider. 1 The more roof area you have in the lean2 the dryer you'll be able to keep things like your tractor implements, Ute, 4x4, and other toys when not locked up in the garage. 2 Roof area is important water harvesting capability, which in your situation is valuable, so more roof is better in my view (even if you only build some of it now and extend later, plan for the whole thing now, so this build takes into account any expansion). 3 I would not try and align the garage and lean2 up with the house, but rather have one plane of roof aligned with the sun travel path. That will give you a great platform to install solar panels on (aligned with the sun will give you the best sun harvesting options). 4 I would add on a bit extra to the inside building area, so you can have a utilities room for things like solar chargers, batteries, heat pumps and a pressure tank (so you have good water pressure in the house), or any other valuable item you are not installing into the tiny house that helps the tiny hose function. I am looking forward to see what you come up with. Take care D
Brilliant job getting rid of that stain and wow! Doesn’t the oil make a difference! The wood glows, and it brings out the grain beautifully. Excited to see the sofa one day!😁
If there is a award for the best barn conversion ' You two should be awarded it ..YOU DESERVE THAT AWARD .
You have done a awesome awesome job with this whole convention of this barn and it's going to look stunning when it's completed and I am so happy that thing's are back to normal and seen everything working out for you and to see you smiling and laughing again makes it all more awesome and wonderful..
Thank You for this video and for being YOU !
Rain is Lovely! Lucky you, Southern California needs rain, severely dry here
My...my...did you see how bright the inside look?? It is flooded with bright lights!! Great job...well done Bea and Theo 😂🕺💃❣. When is the mezzanine floor going up? Can't wait.
Put the tractor with accessories and the 4 x 4 into the outline to see how much space you will truly have for your garage. It's easier to make adjustments now than later.
I thought the same thing. It would keep from having to crawl over things and having to move things out when you want to work in it. Plus from having to build another garage down the line. Also a place to keep the car when you travel in the van.
They really should, sounds like they are forgetting how much space the walls themselves will eat up. The list of what he wants in there is going to make that "huge" space tiny really fast. Not to mention room to grow.
I was going to say that. It is amazing how fast your building fills up with just the things you already have!
@@felicagriswold7276 you will won't to store lumber.think about how you can store that.
Good idea!
Your property is so beautiful!
You're just making it even better with all the care you're taking with the placement of your barn.
Bee, the oil looks amazing on the beam. I'm so glad Theo was able to get it prepared for the oiling.
Exciting times for you guys, happy for you.
Bee, we're waiting to see you tackle mastering the tractor 🚜. You'd love it I think. Toys are fun!
Yayyy at last Theo gets to build the garage/man cave!! Will it have a tool room and workshop Theo?
Love to watch your progress and attention to detail in your work! Also your enthusiasm that comes across in the videos as you plan the next step of each project. You must be planning on parking the tractor and UTV under the lean to next to the new barn, otherwise I agree with everyone who says to make the barn bigger. A two car garage in the US averages about 22 x 24 feet (6.7 x 7.3 meters). That's just enough space to park 2 cars and have a workbench across the back. I'm afraid you will soon outgrow that space you're planning of 4 by 4 meters. Of course, one idea would be to assess the site and situate the building where you'd have level ground to extend it in the future. Love to see you two working and reaching your goals together!
I enjoy your choice of music.
Make sure you have a level, you'll be needing that.
The way you two tackle tasks is remarkable, you know what must be done and you just get on with it, truly inspiring couple.
Your smile says it all Bee! Congratulations to you both for removing the stain. Its unbelievably perfect as intended! Bravo
The beam looks beautiful!
I love your attention to detail. I do lots of hand crafts and before I started to really pay attention to detail, I was never pleased with the result. Now I love what I do and feel such accomplishment in each finished project (of course, minor flubs are still allowed!). Congrats on a job extremely well done!!
Oh my goodness the barn beam looks great! You two must really sleep well at night because you do a heck of a lot of physical labor. I'm sure your garden is loving the rain and growing nice and tall. The garage will be perfect for the equipment and tools. The progress you've made in just 1 year blows me away. Take care and enjoy the rest of the week. I look forward to Sunday's post to see the continued progress.
Theo why not go with an 8-10ft frontage with 2 doors that way at least in inclement weather you can still work under a roof with everything to reach
The barn has so much light now, it's wonderful!!!
Theo, I'll tell you now 4 x 4 meters is not nearly big enough. If you don't make it at least 6 x 9 meters after you build it and try to put all the tools for your work shop you will really wish you had built it bigger.
I agree you never have a shop big enough
You two are such hard workers! I love seeing all that you have accomplished...
Sending love to you and the kitties from New Mexico ❤️
Definetly bigger, you will be so glad you did it.😁
always excited to see your vid is posted! sending all the love from Ontario Canada.
Happy Thanksgiving. God bless y'all.
When you said your tractor was getting covered every time you didn't use it, I thought, they need a big storage shed or garage. It was like I had read your mind. Nick is a really smart man and you are a fast learner, so you will do a great job. Everything you guys do is great.
To me it was.a MOLD PROBLEM. MOISTURE GET IN AND AROUND PLASTIC. ROOM HOT THEN COOLS DOWN MAKES MOISTURE. IS A BUGGER. IT TURNS THINGS BLACK. BOARDS TO MATERIAL. Glad you sanded it away
So excited for you guys. Jane in centeral USA. Oklahoma.
It was a lime stain, no mold 😀
Great job 👏
Well now that you have the garage space mapped out, start putting the all the big things inside that square and see how they fit. This will help you decide if the size is sufficient. Keep up the good work!
You guys are killing. The mezzanine beautiful. The build is coming closer to completion. How satisfying that will be. Love you guys. 😍😍 Harriet and Jim. Richmond, Va.
I’m so glad that you were able to clean the lime off that beam! It looks great already and will look even better when you get three coats of Danish oil on it!
Wow! Looks fabulous!
Does the mezzanine not need 2 extra joists going in one at each end up to the wall to support the ends of your floor boards ?
I completely agree with you about sanding and re-oiling. It will be so nice logistically to have a garage.
BEA AND THEO YOU ARE BOTH DOING SUCH A WONDERFUL JOB FIXING YOUR HOME AND I JUST CAN'T WAIT UNTIL YOU FINISH IT CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YOU BUILD YOUR BARN ENJOY YOUR THANKSGIVING DAY YOUR WONDERFUL COUPLE 💕💕🤗🤗🤗☺☺☺☺👍👍👍👍
You might want to rethink the size of the garage, I dont think you will get the 4x4, tractor and workshop area in with any space to work or move in there, instead of a 4mtr x 4mtr garage try a 6mtr x 4mtr building only an extra 2mtr but will give you loads of extra room and your soon grow into the space just go for double garage doors on thr front with a center piller so its almost like two garages side by side
Noticed your tshirt wrecked in scapa. Ive dived them waters many years ago😂
We Loved this video! Great Music choice!! 😁😊
That looks beautiful now I love what you have done there you two
Amazing that you two are already planning for and taking steps on another big project! And as always, I love your chickens. They are beautiful and full of personality.
Yeah!! worth the effort and tears! Glad you didn't settle you are rightfully proud of your hard work
Nearly there!! Woohoo!!!
AWESOME !! we need more gutters for water storage !!Can't wait till you move in !!!!!
Oh boy! A new Indie Projects video!
So happy for you Love the beams
Well done ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐☕🍰☕🍰🤗🤗
Love Sue ❤❤❤🇬🇧❤🎂❤❤
Well firstly and seriously great work on that Beam, secondly I was laughing so much when Theo took the battery off so quick, the laughing continued as he tried to uncover the tractor. Getting wet moving the Tyre and again when he dropped it, but nothing fazes Theo. Great listening to the plans for the building to house the Tractor. Theo used his experience so many times, like removing the Broom and it’s Roots. Cheered me up so much here in very cold West Yorkshire UK. Looking forward to next video. Best Wishes to you lovely couple xxxx❤️💙
2me what you are planning as garage/workspace looks every cramped up... double the size at least!
I thought you might of cut the two remaining pieces of timber for the Mezzanine that should go against the walls so you can fix the t&g floor down and it could of been oiled at the same time as the beam, nice work so far, keep up the good work.
Maybe now is the time to make a fire pit- to burn refuse first and later, for quiet evenings with a glass of wine.
If the garage is gable rather than flat roof, make sure you incorporate a mezzanine, even if low, for timber storage (long) and any long term unwanted items
Well done…
I always look,forward to your videos. Love you both from Seattle❤️💙💜
I don’t think 4x4 garage will cut it, maybe 6x6 given what you want to have in it. Maybe put cardboard cutout of benches & vehicle on ground that way you will know if it’s actually big enough 🚜🚗🛠🪛🪚🗜🪓🔩⚙️✏️⛓
How I love that tractor! I feel as happy as you look whenever you appear on it. And so good to see Gingie bear looking happy and relaxed again.
good job the team
Theo...making room in the broom. 😂
Well done! So many great accomplishments and you botharejust beaming with drive and excitement. I realized a couple of videos back that I've been watching since the one where the Pasaat pulled the brush out . So, so happy for you both and thank you for taking us along for the journey 😊
Great great look. Happy Thanksgiving. Hugs and love to ya both.
Marlene has a great idea. You may find you need another 6-8 feet to accommodate what you are planning. Garage AND workshop
Everything is looking great. The transformation is awesome. You will have a wonderful home
Your tractor needs a front end loader
Woop woop !=8)
The beam looks perfect.
I agree with some others, if you can do it I would likely make the garage a bit bigger.
Your home is coming on so beautifully well love ❤️
To guarantee a battery works each and every time, you need to tighten the bolts on the terminals with a wrench. Loose connections can cause the battery to discharge and not charge as well each time the engine is running. Which in turn can greatly reduce the life of the battery.
Can't get o er it now the front of the tractor looks like wall.e🤣🤣❤
Perhaps you already know, but the mushrooms at the beginning of the video is just delicious. I dry them, crush them to powder and use them as spice.😋
As a farm owner PLEASE measure up you’re tractor, ATV and the workbench. 4x4 is just too small for you’re needs 😊 spoken form a city girl that moved to the countryside. You just need more space.
make it bigger.........you will find you will forever always need a bigger garage than you thought.
future project idea! create a movable chicken coop to allow you to move their dropping around the property and fertilize on demand!
I was thinking of this idea for Cindy Vine Portugal's pigs, easier with chickens though
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Yippee place looked beautiful and 4.4 likes I been seeing 44 for days 444
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If I have learned anything about storage buildings and barns is always double the size of what you think you will need when building one .
You are making great progress! I think I would make the garage a little bigger. It is amazing what you accumulate. Looking good. Excited for you.
Yes I agree about the garage size..I was thinking the same thing with the outline...needs to be much bigger..will be surprised when Bea and Theo
Have it up and they do noy have space for the needed storage..which in evidently will occur..larger is always better than regret
@@Michael-m4y Why wouldn't they be able to build what they want on their own 5 acres? I know people have building permits but that isn't to tell you how big you can build unless you have an HOA. I think he may have meant that they can't really go bigger just because of the spot they want it.
@@kimberlyearly8918 That depends on in what country you are living in :)
@@kimberlyearly8918 American 🙄... Do you think all countries have the same rules?
Do you know what destination of use is?
In Europe generally if the destination for the land is agricultural ( farming ) you got a very small % of cubic meters based on the size of the land.
@@estelleschneider9033 the tractor would take up whole space.
Great idea for the garage, but i feel 4x8 meters would be so much better, wider and space to move around in
I recommend you make it bigger, especially wider, than you have outlined. You don’t want to be crowded when you are working with saws, etc.
For everyone saying they need to increase the size of the garage, they can only build so much and are quite limited in size in Portugal.
Theo, I do hope that you decide to make that barn at least 6x6. Or bigger..... You need way more space than 4x4
Planning issues? Maybe that's 'permitted development' :)
Size may have something to do with local permits.
Way too small! 4x4, when you live in the countryside, you will be amazed how much space you need
Yeah, I hope it's possible to upgrade to a 6x6 too. They won't regret it.
That’s what they are allowed they said in the video
I'm in agreement with Tess Cooks, your work space in the garage will need to be enough room for you to use your largest tools and the materials that you are working on along with tool storage, tractor attachments and your new vehicle. You can measure everything allowing for pass through space between all that you are planning on storing in the garage. The tractor bucket and the brush hog together will take up as much as the tractor. I'm excited for you, the sofa sounds wonderful!
Brilliant job you two! I love the look of the way the barn has turned out. Very professional looking! It's such a joy to watch the progress you've made. Thanks so much for another great video. Happy Thanksgiving from the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee:)
@The Indie Projects DOUBLE the garage size so you never have to build another one!👍
I’m sure you’ve gone over this…but what is the plan for covering the “window” holes in the walls? Are you going to cut glass to fit the holes? How will you seal them? Silicone?
Just curious…great work, looking forward to seeing your home come together. All the way from Oregon USA👍🏻
when you get the flooring down in the mezzazine...will you move your bed and things right in or wait until the floor is done in both areas to take a picture of the finished look empty before the move? Looking great guys....Have a fantastic Thanksgiving and Christmas....Much to be thankful for.
During that time-lapse, it seemed that your chickens were playing chicken! Great stuff, well done.
Everything you do is amazing and that beam is a crown jewel in the middle of your beautiful barn home! Congrats on your success and continued progress.
Maybe have a second floor with pull-down stairs for the barn? It would be a great area for additional storage, especially for seasonal items.
Everything looks great!! Best wishes to you all. ❤
So glad for you that you were able to remove that stain. The chestnut grain is absolutely gorgeous!
The beam looks fantastic!!!! I can’t wait to see what the floor will look like. All my love to you both🥰♥️
Bea that Danish oil is such an amazing oil for wood. It also brings old pieces of furniture back to life
Making the garage bigger if you`re allowed to might be a good idea :) The beam looks fantastic, thank goodness you got the stain out!
What little (virtually nothing) I understand of the building code in Portugal, you cannot increase the footprint of a ruin. You can only go up.
@@fillhixx but surely this workshop is a new building, not a ruin... and it does look extremely small for a workshop, AND parking for a tracker AND an rtv... let alone three other vehicles. something six times the size seems appropriate.
@@karlcx My bad. Thought the conversation was on the existing renovation. I’m sure they are getting good advice on their project, better than what comes from Randos on the internet… ;-)
@@fillhixx haha too true.
@@fillhixx That would make sense, Theo & Bea check everything out thoroughly before they do anything :)
Great job once again! But your garage/workspace will be too small in my opinion. By the way, what happened to the new fun car you bought recently? Greets from Belgium.
You two are a great working team and the chickens are the cleanup crew. Things are looking awesome.
Good old Kubie Kubota, the little tractor that does it all!
Pulling out the broome by the roots reminds me of when you hooked up the Passat & were expecting a difficult, hard pull, then that root just popped out! Every time that clip shows in your intro it makes me laugh! Yay, Kubie & Theo!
Too tiny. Triple the size, you’ll never regret it.
Make it bigger the Garage because later you will need more space and its never enough storage. And you can used the working space for many jobs that you will have to do later.
They might be limited as to how big they are allowed to build things, maybe?
You’ve both done such a wonderful job and it’s truly inspiring the pride that you take in building your beautiful home ☺️👍
As many have already said, consider making the garage bigger. At times you probably want to park both the tractor and the 4x4 in there and that would leave little space for a decent work area, storage for tools and other stuff you can't (or don't want to) keep in the house.