We Did THIS to Our Little Stone House 🥴 DIY HOME RENOVATION
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- Опубликовано: 28 сен 2024
- What did this little stone house ever do to deserve us bashing a big ol' hole right through it?! Well, on most DIY home renovations you can’t make an omelette with breaking a few eggs, & in this case, the eggs in question were concrete coated walls…not very in keeping with our old stone home. We’ve been putting this job off for long enough so decided to face the music, investigate what was actually under said concrete & ultimately, demolish part of the wall…YIKES!
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Ricky & Victoria x
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We're Ricky & Victoria 👋 We're slowly bringing an abandoned off grid Portuguese farm back to life & transforming it into a beautiful homestead for us & our two rescue dogs Teddy & Poppy.
We both agree that we’re not experts in anything that we do here, however we don’t let that stop us from giving it a go. We live our life by trying. We live our life by doing. We live our LIFE BY LIVING.
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Your little stone house is going to be beautiful when completed. You are both hard working individuals. Thank you for taking us along on your journey.
Thank you so much for watching along 😊
Victoria, you did a great job compacting that soil over the rocks for the ramp. The next rain will tell whether or not the soil will stay in place. Very nice stone work under the window as well.
Happily I can confirm that after some heavy rain ☔️ the ramp has settled and is firm and feeling solid 😁
I'm glad to hear that! When I made a similar ramp I had chunks of turf from another place and put those on top. Within a season it was smooth sailing on it and never muddy. Great job too on the rebuild! Even that dark shot in darkness shows it'll look great!❤
You are both doing a great job on your homestead. As I was watching the difficulty with the wheelbarrow, I kept thinking that a new one was in order. Lo, and behold, Ricky presents a new wheelbarrow! There's nothing like proper tools and equipment to do a superb job.
Absolutely! Having the right tool for the job makes the world of difference and trying to be smart with which ones you can get the most bang for your buck out of too! 😃
You could hide a secret message in the wall, in a bottle or something like that! There’s a tradition in Germany where you hide a capsule in the foundations of a new building with a newspaper, some coins or other personal trinkets. Maybe there is something similar in other countries? You are putting in so much work to give it new life! Hope you’re back and cold are better!
What a delightful idea! Kind of like a time capsule ...even 1000 yrs. from now before it is seen again & hopefully deciphered if in English ...mind mind-boggling!!
Really makes one respect the old builders of the original stone house, moving and fitting all the large stones, after watching you move the... one little rock.
What that makes me think of, as a farmer, is a hog house. They usually have windows over openings for the pigs to come and go thru. And there is usually a small sliding or lifting door for when you need to lock them in the building.
And one on each side would make sense because you want to keep the farrowing sows separate.
I think you’re onto something there, good info
Not a farmer, but this makes sense. Wonder what Ricky and Victoria think about this.
Thanks for the insight Tammy 👍 Love the idea that pigs might have once lived in there! 🐷 Do the pig-openings usually have large vertical stones either side?
The wall under the window. . . Incredible job. I understand underestimating!💜💜💜
Ricky your stonework is amazing. I also thought that it did not look too bad to leave but you are truly transforming that area under the window to such a high standard. You and Victoria work so hard and we love your videos. I do watch a few other Chateau channels but when I came across yours right at the start I loved the difference. It was in a different country, it was a home and a property and I just love love the renovation of this little cottage and you both work so well together with a sense of humour and great collaboration. I enjoy the variety of jobs you both do around your property and you are one channel that my husband is also interested in watching all the time as he isn’t t keen on others that I watch. Well done guys! Watching you from Western Australia 👋
Hi, I recommend you watch "Portugal It Is" Like Ricky and Victoria they are a wonderful couple renovating a stone building on their land, while living in a caravan. They also work the land growing olives, vine's fruit and vegetables with much humor. I am sure you will enjoy their adventures too.
Thank you for your kind words of support and for watching Dawn! - also thank you for your work in converting your husband to our channel too 😄
Initially I thought some of the stones under the window were OK but after I saw your handy work, I have to say it looks so much better. Worth all the noise, sweat and back ache!! Bravo.
Thanks Anne 😅 We kept any stones we could but glad we made the call to demolish the rest and replace with lovely non-concrete covered ones!
@@LifebyLiving I'm a convert to your replacement idea, Ricky. The stones DO look much better.
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You’ll not get the seed starting mix moist enough by spraying! Put some in a bucket and pour at least two of those water bottles you were using in. Mix it with your hands & you’ll probably still need more water. You want a handful to hold together when squeezed without dripping water. Best of luck 💚
That sounds a lot more efficient that spraying multiple bottles 😅 Will be sure to try that next time! Thank you 😊
Also lying the tray in water will help wick up the water into the soil.
Yes, I was coming here to give the same advice, glad someone beat me to it! ❤
@@LifebyLiving 👍
This is going to be the BEST little stone house in Portugal! Ricky, your stonework is awesome! Victoria, I think your garden is going to be beautiful, and bountiful! Thanks for the video, guys ❤️
Thank you Linda!
Another tip about working with stones: put a shovel head underneath, then put a second shovel under the first. Angle the wheelbarrow’s front side towards the rock, and manipulate your shovel/levers to roll the boulder onto the wheelbarrow. I use rocks in my hobby of landscape gardening, and I don’t have a helper.
The biggest boulders I’ve used weighed about 325 and 425 lb, respectively. Your boulder I reckon is at least 500, pushing 600 lb. How even two people shifted it shows how strong you both are! 🥰
Good choice to replace those stones under the window, you'll be happy you did it even if your back suffered. Loving the new wheelbarrow too, what a difference that will make to have a sturdy tool to help around the garden xx
Ricky, your face on 10.33 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 so much innuendo saved and edited out. Brilliant 😂
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I was thinking same thing LOL
His verbal restraint was a marvel to behold.
Greetings from Canada 🇨🇦. Perhaps a video of all of your bloopers (hence the hole comment) and others, could be a future episode in the making? 🤣😂. Love your videos and sense of humour!
Love watching you two you are an inspiration to others😊
Another fabulous video with outstanding achievements. Pauline, Australia
Thank you Pauline 😊
I always use seeds from my grocery store tomatoes. Just grab a few seeds, (don’t worry about the pulp) and put them on a tissue to dry out. Then in a few days or as long as you want you can just plant them in your seed raising mix. Very easy. Just keep the water up to them, if they dry out, just water then they should pick up again. Btw, zucchini’s, watermelon, pumpkin etc needs lots of space. Happy planting! 😊
😮 really? But those might be genetically modified…
I always buy heirloom seeds or plants then I take seeds from them
The finished look will be worth the labour.❤️🇨🇦
Great video. I really enjoyed watching you both make this a home. I especially enjoyed the fast motion of Victoria packing the dirt down on the slope. 😮😃 Thanks so much for making a nice long video.
Ah...my Sunday morning treat-watching your progress.
Thanks for making our video your Sunday morning treat! 😊
@@LifebyLiving Luv your kind remarks to us. U both are a treat. Your positive attitudes are so inspiring.
Next time you mix the soil transfer some to a container and rehydrate it that way. Don’t get it too wet..it is just right when you squeeze some soil in your hand and it holds together lightly. Then put the soil in your trays. That way it is not too dry as you are planting. The purpose for dampening the soil first is so when you water it the water is taken up better in the soil and stays hydrated better between watering so the seeds can germinate. Have fun with your garden!
Such a joy to watch, THANKS both of you, not forgetting the fur babies!. XOXOXOXO
I think you made the right decision as it looked more like concrete and small stones than the large ones to make a wall. Its looking really good, well done Ricky. Nice work on your slopped bank Victoria it not only looks much better but will be easier to use and be less precarious for you. Hope you are feeling better x
Beef tomatoes are fantastic. Loving your adventure. Nigel Plettenberg Bay South Africa
Your home is looking absolutely gorgeous and with spring in the air it's heavenly. All your prunning showing wonderful results
Thank you Leslie! Spring is just the most wonderful time 🌸 🌱 😊
Looks so much better under the window. Great job!
Tip for next time, if you tip the wheelbarrow on its side then you can push the stone into it. Keep up the great work!
Good choice to start from scratch under the windows. You are doing a nice job, and it looks far better than what was there.!
Great work guys. Love what you're doing. I'm a Brit in Australia and we grow Black Russian tomatoes here. I'm sure they would grow well in Portugal too. They are very tasty. Hope you can get some.
In addition to audio books you could check out podcasts. The confessionals and Sasquatch chronicles are 2 of my favorite. Great stone job 😊
Moving and Working with rocks is hard work!
Thank you. Look forward to Sunday.
Your wheelbarrow wheel was having none of that massive stone 😂
Just when you think it’s surely going to break, it lives to barrow another day 🎉😂
I like what you did with the little stone house . A big improvement when done
You two are certainly a pair of workers 😊I did think a window seat would be nice under the window,but I know you'll have a plan.I'll look forward to watching as you move on. Thankyou 🦘🦘🦘
Had to double take for a second as at first glance I read "workers" as something different!😂
Great job with the stone work! And great job with the ramp! 🎉 I think the window sill must’ve deteriorated and instead of building it back up they decided to just fill in with a mix of concrete and stones. I’m glad you decided to rebuild it. It’s looking quite nice.
Oh my goodness guys, you are giving yourselves so much more work. I think you have made the right decision given that we know you will make a wonderful job of the wall. Take care both of you, see. Ind your back Ricky, and Victoria great job on the ramp,. See you are both amazing.❤️❤️❤️👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Your little house is looking pretty sharp...great job!!!
Your getting pretty good at that stone work, looking good!
Wonderful Video, Thank you, very enjoyable. Remember this, when it is to heavy, it’s to heavy!
Great channel guys! I'm starting a similar project in northern Spain this summer so living vicariously through you two for the moment. Keep up the good work! 🙌
Good luck with your project!
You are adorable! I think your temporary ramp was nice to you today! 😂😂😂😂
It’s looking so great!! And I love a big window sill! Great work!
Nice work, both of you. Another fine watch.
Hi both, been growing tomatoes since lock down began and always on the hunt for interesting varieties. I would say my ‘jazziest’ tomato I grow is Sart Roloise, beef steak, heirloom variety. It’s yellow with a purple shoulder and lovely and sweet. I think it would do well in a hot climate too!
Another very enjoyable video, have a great week guy. Regards from 🇬🇷 🇬🇷
If you like pumpkins take some of your composting material add to it on an empty piece of land and put some seeds in and let them go wild
Progress, happy to see you both, been a while. Novice doing stone work under a window seems easy . Yes for Stone Masons. Rick good job.done . New barrow will ease both of your backs .
Such hard work and you both keep such positive attitudes. Thank you for sharing your journey.
I am silently binge watching your videos from Philippines 🇵🇭
Thank you for watching ❤
@@LifebyLiving i love you both
it's coming along nicely y'all it's going to be a beautiful lil stone cabin when y'all are done 💖
That stone was huge!
Great job, guys!
Take all of the stones from underneath the window and fill in Victoria's ramp then cover that with gravel and dirt. Or use the crushed stone and cement for fill in your driveway.
One courgette plant produces an awful lot of courgettes! Good look with your planting.
Nice to see a new. Wheelbarrow
Love love love your program. I know the hard work it takes. Keep it up.
Its coming along nicely 👌
Great video. Thank you for sharing!
I admire the friendship between you two. 💕🇨🇦
As always, you both have chosen the best look and path forward on this little homestead. It is amazing how much you both have done here! 💞💜💞
Everything Ricky took out of the wall would have been perfect for your wheel barrel ramp. 😂
You are so brave!
Great Job guys!
Write a children's story about that little bitty wheelbarrow 😊 and the giant stone.
You guys are doing great. Keep it up!
Well done.
Brilliant job x
In France these 'thinnings' of walls under windows are to allow easy closing of external shutters from the inside. Maybe the thin wall deteriorated and the concrete was a repair.
The tomato that I love the most a grow every summer are the little yellow pear shaped tomatoes. They are lovely by themselves or in salads. The other one we grow and is very popular here in Alberta, Canada are tomatillos. We have a large Latin American community in Alberta and Mexican and Central American food is very popular. Tomatillos are used in salsa verde, enchiladas, tamales etc. My favourite use for them is salsa verde. Beefsteak tomatoes are also popular here as well for sauces etc and are particularly good for fried green tomatoes which is a dish that has come up from the southern States.
Someone probably already said this, but all that rubble you but in the bags after your demo would be perfect for the misses garden ramp.
What a productive time. Rock wall looks really good and now you have a nice deep windowsill. Not only that but a great ramp to serve purpose. Nice work peeps.
I have a theory, since I've seen similar in other places in Portugal. The shed was shared by two families and each half had a door, either originally built or adapted later. (now windows) (Frankie's Off Grid has a shed whose two halves were even OWNED by different people)
Amazing stone work!
Thank you! We’re pretty happy with it!
Great job it’s looking really good you both work very hard. Job well done👍
Enjoyed that😊.
Love watching your videos you plan ahead and you both are doing an awesome job~ Good Luck! USA
There are so so many details to like in your videos. Today, I particularly appreciated the "made in Portugal" at 23:07. That's artistry. Have a great week!
I know you said you don’t like fiction, but I just finished Cutting for Stone and enjoyed it tremendously. Might be appropriate title given your work ahead. 😂
Feel better soon Victoria and great job on the ramp; really great job on the wall, interior especially looks perfect, and beautiful video! Spring has indeed sprung and is so pretty. Thanks for sharing and ❤ to you both and to sweet Teddy and Poppy❤
Definitely my favourite reno channel. Fabulous to see how your subs keep growing.
Grow some yellow Brandywine tomatos and yellow cherry and plum tomatos. Low acid and delicious. The first time I had them someone brought a bunch in to work and I made a tomato sandwich with them the big yellow Brandywine
It was to die for!!
Here in the USA we usually direct sow the Zucchini.
Yup, you two have it going on for sure! The ramp looks totally practical (it wouldn't have if the Stomp Dance hadn't been performed!) and once the rain soaks the soil it should firm up nice and smooth---I hope. And Stone Man has done a masterful job and I can't wait to see the end result. What can't you two do----sheeesh! I, as a mere mortal, am quite impressed and, may I say, just a skosh envious. Well done and thanks for bringing us along once again.
Nice job both of you
Ricky I’d recommend ‘Driving over Lemons’ by Chris Stewart (ex Genesis drummer). Great account of moving to rural Spain (narrated by himself) and turning his hand to self sufficiency. Found it addictive - a bit like your videos. Love the attention to detail and the continued striving for perfection in all that you and Victoria do.
Thanks for the recommendation! Will add it to the list!👍🏼
I’ve just started listening to Jo Marler’s book and it’s worth a listen. Also recently finished Chinook Crew 'Chick'. Again well worth a listen.
Initial thoughts would be the lack of a window sill meant the wall got a lot of water damage in that area?….but the lack of an inner face to the wall suggests otherwise unless the damp tracking through made them remove that also 🤔
My favorite slicing tomatos are costoluto genovese, paul robeson, and pineapple, in that order. My favorite cherry tomato is sun gold. If I could only have one, it would be the costoluto.
I love watching you guys work together! You’re so fun, even when it’s back-breaking!!! Your care and careful attention to detail will ensure that your work will last!
Also, where did you find the Shelby Cobra T-Shirt? My son would love it! 😊
Thank you! T-shirt was a gift from Victoria’s grandmother back in UK
Thanks for your vid 😇💟💟💟 Love and bless you guys, good work,
I really enjoy your show
Several years ago I "rebuilt" my wheelbarrow with a new tub to replace the tired and holey tub. At the same time, I decided to replace the single front wheel with two wheels spread about 300 mm apart. It works great but is a bit more difficult to turn. I'm older (82) so the second wheel helps a lot when carrying heavy weight because now I only have to push it forward and not worry so much about balance!
A tractor with a bucket would be handy..🚜
Good luck..stay safe..🤩
Been saving our pennies for a tractor for a while now
Also random thought because I've seen others on RUclips sealing floors to stop Radon (causes lung cancer comes from the ground) hopefully you guys are in a low risk area but there are Radon maps to check :)
The rock work looks great. Good job.
So much work. I think that I would have just put a flower planter box in front of that area and it could have hidden the funky rocks that you don’t like. Your property is so beautiful with all the trees blooming
Oh man!!! It would have been wonderful if you’d have put two small French doors in those openings. I love watching you guys! Hard work is so satisfying!!! You guys are great!!!
Ricky, I'd like to recommend the audiobook "Kicking and Dreaming - A Story of Heart, Soul and Rock and Roll". It's a biography of Ann and Nancy Wilson from the band Heart, which although are way before your time, is interesting never the less. Keep up the good work, you two, and enjoy your spring there in Portugal! Cheers from NE Florida.
People aspire to many things but the height of your aspirations has been reached, by becoming a two wheel barrow family His and Hers. No fighting over the new wheelbarrow.