Each restoration stage is much more work than originally anticipated

[@sahlaamorris3180]

I am always astonished at the ignorance and arrogance of people who criticize without any knowledge or understanding of someones focus and competancy. I love what you are doing. I am in awe of your patience, creativity and your competency. The transformation of the house has been amazing.

[@yolandarobertson7104]

I have never doubted that you know what you are doing. Your work is excellent as you go about repairing this house. I love watching you and your lovely wife work and seeing all you have accomplished to make this building a home.

[@katefinnegan8129]

Andy, I love watching your restoration of the finca. It marvels me that you can bring such an old building back to life. You do put in some modern touches here and there of course, but the best part is seeing the old parts of the building being restored. I love how you have been able to do the monumental amounts of stone work around the property. And by the looks of it, we will have years of seeing the finca being restored to its previous glory. I’m so happy I found your channel. You and Sharon are quite a team.

[@FincaLife]

Thank you and yes, we have quite a few years ahead of us

[@jennybrandon7321]

It puzzles me why people feel the need to be rude and negative

[@FincaLife]

Us too. Thanks

[@pamelareeves3574]

Those who can, do. Those who can't criticize. Please, your home is beautiful and well done. Pay no attention to the naysayers. Love and Respect!

[@Susan.I]

The parts of your home that you have completed are absolutely beautiful and both of you certainly masters at work!!!

[@user-lb4tf9nk5w]

All of the work you and Sharon have done has turned out beautifully. Alot of thought has been put into each area.

[@Cathy-ty3fp]

Andy take no notice 🤷‍♀️, I’m always astounded the amount of of people who think they have the right to say u are doing it wrong. They’ve probably never even seen a finca lol xx

[@R1chiesART]

I know who I'd rather come to for advice on restoration work and that's you two, not those keyboard warriors!. You can just tell with your workshop and the amount of equipment, tools you have.

[@elainekaufman2264]

Im always amazed at your skills
There doesn't seem to anything you can't fix or fabricate

[@carolleenkelmann3829]

I enjoy looking at what you have done in that little section of the kitchen that you sit in to talk to us. What you've done is marvellous, tastefully elegant and functional. Bravi. 🥰

[@donaldmackinnon5779]

Andy so glad you finished the courtyard wall off. It used to bug me as it was always where you did the introduction and didn’t do the courtyard justice. Well happy now well done.😊😊😊😊

[@juliepalfree15]

You are both doing superb work and exactly the right ethos. I wish my late husband and I had known about lime mortar 60 years ago when we were starting our long restoration of our old house. We couldn't have done too bad a job as our Son and his family now live there. There is much more information, resources and appropriate materials available in the UK now. Saving an old house is always worthwhile - you are saving history

[@laurencejohnson4106]

There is always emerging work.

[@keithjefferies9862]

I have been in the trade 35 years mostly restoring old buildings and I am learning new things from your videos you make things look simple when they are not GOD bless and keep going strong

[@FincaLife]

Thank you so much - It's nice that what we are doing is appreciated and it's not easy :)

[@mk-xq1tt]

Lovely work - so enjoy seeing all the tasks getting done and the innovations!

[@user-vy3vk2sb8p]

You know precisely what you are doing, and you're both doing an excellent job. Carry on at your own pace.

[@user-dr5lg6rd4z]

Good that you explained again! You both are so great in restoring/preserve. And let's be honest the results are fabulous 👌 👏

[@user-wb1dv9yu7d]

You are doing an amazing job with your home and you very well know what you’re doing. Beautiful work ❤

[@vivienhill7934]

It's very patient of you to take the time to explain restoration and it's importance to those who dont understand. A few more inspired 'converts' will be great--lol

[@terrylink6174]

You are both doing a fantastic job 😊

[@murdomacinnes6176]

Great work restoring what I know will turn out to be a beautiful home -- done properly with love care patience and an artistic eye -- im in awe of your cross trade talents -- respect --- 👍😎🐕( getting bigger by the day 🙂) 🍻

[@roneldastrydom2077]

You're doing great, don't let some dumbasses upset you, greetings from South Africa 🇿🇦🇿🇦

[@HeidiPriest]

❤ spot on

[@peachy618]

You're doing a grand job Andy, lovely to see the wall finished...it's nice to see how you have progressed over the past couple of years 😊

[@sue7190]

There do seem to be a lot of know it alls out there. You obviously know what you are doing and you are a great team doing a super job. We live in a barn converted about 40 years ago by a builder for for himself. We bought from him about 30years ago and have spent a lot of time and money sorting out problems this guy caused by using modern materials on an oak framed structure built in hand made bricks and lime mortar, some expert he was. So fantastic that this old building is getting the right care and attention it deserves. Hope Sharon is feeling better and not in too much pain. ❤

[@FincaLife]

Unfortunately, there is much of this about now - people just don't understand the damage done by modern building materials and it's often not apparent until it's too late

[@sue7190]

@@FincaLife you are so right Andy. We had a beautiful old granary on staddle stones. The oak frame was badly attacked by woodworm and someone decided to patch it up with cement. The oak frame snapped and a brick infill wall fell out. It was irreparable. We rebuilt it in green oak with wood fibre infill panels, lime render and sheep wool insulation. We now use it so much but it was tragic the way it was treated.

[@suz-annemoss6500]

Nice to have friends with skills Andy - great job on the countertop!

[@Rickilyn]

You are creating a beautiful, warm inviting home from an old old building. Happy Easter. Thank you for sharing your process.

[@lestergarcia4827]

I've been following you and your wife for the past couple of years you both have done a fantastic job. You're always going to get those people that are negative.

[@joycefuller4366]

I just want to add .. There are not many Stone Masters living in today's world and in your case you can only do your best to rehabilitate what you have and that is not an easy task, I respect all of the thought that both of you put into the choices you make and then the hard work of trying .. Sometimes it works and sometimes not but either way (You Tried ) .. I can't say to just ignore the negative comments because any human would be effected by them, People need to realize you are sharing your knowledge and lessons with us and for me I know I will never find myself
doing this and I can only hope that what I have learned from you serves me in my life .. And it has in a way, I like to draw and paint so I get inspiration from you and color combinations and I just want to say thank you for continuing and sharing your journey .. Both of really deserve a lot of credit, Happy Easter and God Bless 🕊

[@FincaLife]

Thank you so much

[@annar6430]

Well said Andy...what is the Spanish equivalente of the National Heritage Trust....Mr Mayor may be offering you municipal works😊. Seriously it may be very very interesting for us to hear you interview the Mayor on the Cultural benefits of preserving the farming History of his región and other projects?

[@nevisscot7697]

Not all can be fixed with a nail gun and plaster board...you both a certainly giving your all to this building .its looking fabulous ...but free speech as they say..👍👍👍👍👍

[@lisacraig4585]

Ignore the criticism from naysayers. A restoration is so different to concreting over everything and covering the original charm and function of a finca. I have come up against the same mentality here in Portugal. It may not be as comfortable/easy to clean or weather proof but it will more beautiful and to your taste. That’s what counts.

[@solocoastalwalker60plus]

Thank you Andy and Sharon for sharing your journey of restoring the Finca . your loving attention to detail and perfectionism in all you do is incredibly rewarding to watch this wonderful restoration. You are a true craftsman . Happy Easter to you and Sharon from grey 🇬🇧

[@bensouthwell1339]

And here's me thinking the Finca was almost finished ......... until I saw that high wall ! good luck bonny lad.

[@FincaLife]

lol and only another 5 rooms in the main part of the house

[@talesfromthecaveside]

Thank you again Andy, now we can finally get the kitchen cabinates done and sink fitted 😊🍻🍻

[@rhondag9700]

I have been a subscriber for a long time. FYI, recently I have had to resubscribe each time I log on.

[@FincaLife]

We have heard this from others - not sure what is going on there.... We'll have a look into it

[@kathleenpitt1981]

I have had this happen on a few channels I watch. Interestingly, it is only on a few, not randomly on all. I have started to check my subscription each time I go to click a thumbs up.

[@rhondag9700]

Simple Life Portugal has had the same. Lost nearly 2000 subscribers. He has taken it up with FB.

[@mafish7962]

❤❤❤

[@user-vy3vk2sb8p]

❤

[@jenh9252]

Dreadful weather here in the Malaga hills, rain causing rock slides everywhere😮

[@FincaLife]

Not good - take care!

[@bmhollie]

Gorgeous house.

[@patriceogrady9763]

The gall of some people! Don’t pay any attention to them! You guys are doing a great job and are a treat to watch!

[@jeffsmith2144]

I would love you to do a step by step installation of the solar system. We are pretty uneducated of the actual workings in uk. Would love to be able to know what people are talking about 😅. Love the work your doing. My brother is down in Jacarilla 👍.

[@FincaLife]

Thank you. I'll be doing a step by step install, in full, from scratch when I install the system in the outside bar area

[@patriciathompson350]

Andy when kicked in the bum consider the source😊. Don't waste your time on those kinds of comments. You and Sharon are doing a fantastic job restoring your home. You are more than qualified to restore this beautiful Finca and I love to see the progress every week. I admire you and Sharon so much because apart from being such hard workers you have so much patience too. God bless you, Sharon and her mum this Easter season. ❤❤❤

[@tonybrennan2726]

Great job as always Andy!!!
Top bloke.
Now I'm retired me and the Mrs are thinking of moving house again, hopefully to Spain.
So if you have any advice it would be greatly appreciated. If you know of any internet sites we could look at about living in Spain, buying property it would be great help.
You obviously know what you're doing! Your professionalism shines through. I wish I was as good as you. Keep up the great work mate.

[@FincaLife]

Thanks. We found the best place to look is via a google search which tips up many site. thinkspain and Kyero are two that spring to mind with many properties from many agents. We did a video a while ago on buying in Spain and what to watch out for. No 320 - Buying property in Spain

[@tonybrennan2726]

Thanks Andy! Keep up the great work. I don't know how you do it sometimes.

[@debbiesmith1626]

Don’t give the armchair ignoranio air time. Stunning work you and Sharon do. Just to let you know sound quality was a bit hit and miss this video, hopefully the wind,and not your equipment.

[@FincaLife]

Thanks. The wind is a problem, we're working on improving it

[@Losttheplot1970]

Maybe some of these know it all types ,(once read in a book types) might want to go over and put their hand in their back pocket and pay for a few materials to show you what they once read. Funny how they never do though.

[@carolleenkelmann3829]

They tell me, dry weather farmers, that trees gather condensation and causes rain. Maybe you should grow more trees.

[@FincaLife]

lol, we are surrounded by thousands of olive, almond and fruit trees

[@BuenavistaRuralClub]

Andy … how long have you been at it ? 😂 and you’re still amazed by what the title of this video says ? 🤪🤣

[@FincaLife]

Ever the optimist I guess :)

[@adamstevens6835]

Hope you guys are ignoring all the ‘stupid’ comments.
Doing a great job!
(PS Still not sure why you have so many kitchens😂😂😂)
Adam in Javea

[@FincaLife]

Thanks, we generally ignore them but sometimes lol. We like to cook :)

[@coby6417]

🌟👏👍🍀💐

[@MarkOneMoto]

Ah mate, ignore the idiot keyboard warriors..sad people with sad lives who have nothing better to do than criticise others to make themselves feel better about their own failings!..you clearly know what you’re doing very well..the proof is in the pudding, just look at the difference now compared to when you started the channel. It’s such a beautiful, tasteful, and traditional restoration using traditional techniques and materials…exactly how it bloody should be!..bah, idiots!..anyhow, the chicken shed is definitely way worse than anticipated. Well, more work than anticipated I mean..but we know just the team to turn it into something amazing 😀👏🏼

[@FincaLife]

Thank you so much Mark, it's much appreciated