Abandoned House in Peaceful Portugal Village -TWO BROTHERS BATTLE ONE RENOVATION - START TO FINISH

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  • Опубликовано: 24 ноя 2024

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  • @JaciraSalsaPower
    @JaciraSalsaPower Год назад +1986

    I just bought a 450 year old medieval stone house in southern Italy and spent two years renovating it. I had a top-notch crew: architect, builder, plumber, electrician, stone mason, cabinet maker, iron monger (for balcony railings and exterior security gates), but you two are all that poured into just two people!! Great job!

    • @KimJongUn-ub7pz
      @KimJongUn-ub7pz Год назад +32

      can you send me photos or have you uploaded it to any youtube channel

    • @JaciraSalsaPower
      @JaciraSalsaPower Год назад +109

      @@KimJongUn-ub7pz My RUclips channel is about Cuban music, not my personal life, sorry. I prefer to keep pictures of my house private.

    • @Maza75
      @Maza75 Год назад +42

      ⁠@@JaciraSalsaPowergreat decision 👍

    • @gregjones3660
      @gregjones3660 Год назад +31

      I bought a 1 Troy ounce gold coin of Homer Simpson.

    • @Listenbro66
      @Listenbro66 Год назад +12

      Can you tell us the price please?

  • @cornfedinillinois
    @cornfedinillinois Год назад +3134

    I don’t think I’ve ever watched such back breaking work done by such a minimal crew. You guys are amazing craftsmen and I loved watching this.

    • @moremagicforme9431
      @moremagicforme9431 Год назад +70

      I love hard work. I could watch it all day.

    • @redriverraider
      @redriverraider Год назад +67

      I;m trying to get my head around how many buckets of concrete they filled and lifted, thousands! Awesome craftsmanship!

    • @wlacosta
      @wlacosta Год назад +47

      that’s the power of being an older british person

    • @catherinemaas9757
      @catherinemaas9757 Год назад +47

      I am in total awe 😮. I am sure that we only saw a very small part of what you actually went through. Absolutely stunning

    • @gemee1
      @gemee1 Год назад +48

      Big questions; What did you pay for it? How much did you have to pour into it? What is it's value now?

  • @europeanangel
    @europeanangel 11 месяцев назад +32

    I reside in the USA but Iam originally from Portugal . I so much enjoyed your project from start to finish. Amazing! I spent my childhood in the town of Fatima and at age 11 my parents emigrated to America. I miss my childhood town and this brought back so many memories. Thank you!❤

    • @blondguy
      @blondguy  8 месяцев назад

      Thank you, it’s a beautiful country.

  • @elenaa6707
    @elenaa6707 10 месяцев назад +25

    It’s not renovation- it’s new building!!!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🔥

  • @joejimenez8068
    @joejimenez8068 10 месяцев назад +24

    I am a contractor in the United States I really appreciate your video. It was really awesome to watch you guys all work together. You guys are very talented. I enjoyed every minute of it. Maybe one day I can go to Spain because I’m Spanish and buy one of these to fix up but I am 61 so I might need to get a little help. Thank you so much and God bless you guys.

    • @dorothyorr1537
      @dorothyorr1537 9 месяцев назад +5

      just a joy to watch REAL TALENTED GRAFTERS 61 YEARS GO FOR IT still young

    • @blondguy
      @blondguy  8 месяцев назад +2

      Thank you. So wish I could’ve started younger, it’s so rewarding. I admire anyone that has taken the time to learn these trades.

  • @millenialsmom2214
    @millenialsmom2214 10 месяцев назад +100

    My grandfather passed away before we had RUclips. He was a carpenter and Mason by profession and a jack-of-all-trades. He rebuilt cars and he built his home, just him a couple of friends. He would have gotten so much joy watching this video!

    • @adrianagallolicci7442
      @adrianagallolicci7442 10 месяцев назад +2

      My father was the same ....30 years ago.

    • @Fjord_
      @Fjord_ 10 месяцев назад

      @@adrianagallolicci7442 my grandfather too.

    • @Dee0nlyone
      @Dee0nlyone 10 месяцев назад +4

      @millenialsmom2214 that's a beautiful comment :)

    • @millenialsmom2214
      @millenialsmom2214 10 месяцев назад +3

      @@Dee0nlyone Thank you. I miss him. He was one of the good ones. ❤️

    • @youpippo81
      @youpippo81 10 месяцев назад +1

      my father is a field engineer and he is literally not a jack of all trades lol if its not around construction he simply doesnt know about it... lol yea those boomers man i tell you, hard to get along with lol

  • @collegesuccess
    @collegesuccess Год назад +36

    This is what real estate sales reps refer to as "deferred maintenance." YIKES! You've pulled of the seemingly impossible. You've really thrown your nervous system into THIS project. It deserves an upload, as well as cheers from the tribunes. Congratulations! 💯

    • @blondguy
      @blondguy  5 месяцев назад

      Haha, thank you.

  • @cynthusinfinite
    @cynthusinfinite 10 месяцев назад +16

    Never never never give up. What a beauty. The neighbors must be over the moon with your labor of love. Beautiful Portugal!!

    • @blondguy
      @blondguy  8 месяцев назад +1

      The village and previous owners really like it. It’s simple but practical.

  • @SwimCoach8
    @SwimCoach8 Год назад +343

    Your brother, your sister-in-law and you should be very proud. What a wonderful result. Thank you for taking the time to bring us along. Can't wait to see your place come into its own.

  • @lazlo09
    @lazlo09 10 месяцев назад +165

    As a swedish carpenter i am impressed with that woodwork; the almost over engineered stud work (is that correct, the wood skeleton so to speak). Im so used to cry a little when watching americans and others building with bad thin lumber and sub par building codes. But this was strong, sturdy and exact to the fraction of an inch. It warms my old woodworkers heart!

    • @davidwbybee3450
      @davidwbybee3450 10 месяцев назад +10

      I am one of those Americans, (Utah USA), and I would love to hear more opinions about the "sub-par" building codes that you mentioned. I am not angry or upset. I just want to hear about the perceptions you have on this topic. These gentlemen are busting their tails to do this day ting work and I am enjoying their own commentary and hope they add more. Thanks all.

    • @lazlo09
      @lazlo09 10 месяцев назад +19

      ​@@davidwbybee3450 There is too much to list and i dont have insight in everything. But as a european i can mention the lack of residual current device, something that has been standard here for ages. Outer walls without vapor barrier. Substandard codes for water barrier in bathrooms. Use of different sub standard fiber boards like masonite. Lack of proper insulated 2 or 3 sheet glas windows. Bad sub standard house foundation. In sweden most foundations are rebar concrete poured on a exact dug out pit with gravel and thick styrofoam. In the u.s, even in cold states with proper winter, i see just a patch of untreated dirt, some cinderblocks on that and basic exposed wood studs layed on the cinder blocks. Again there is so much and im not a native english speaker so i cant expalain it all very well.

    • @ericm4426
      @ericm4426 10 месяцев назад +2

      Back when they didnt cut in materials

    • @braydentoth8442
      @braydentoth8442 10 месяцев назад +2

      @@lazlo09weird, where I live (in Massachusetts US) foundations of new houses seem to be all poured concrete and rebar, and a lot of the other thing you’re mentioning aren’t happening often.

    • @lazlo09
      @lazlo09 10 месяцев назад +3

      @@braydentoth8442 America is like 50 european countries so i understand that houses are not bad everywhere and im sure it depends on the area they are built. Like poor area equals simple houses. I guess what i mean is we dont really have simple houses here, they are all properly built by strict construction codes.

  • @danielvelez7806
    @danielvelez7806 10 месяцев назад +23

    The best restoration I have ever seen. Done with intentionality, perfect precision and pride on your skills and abilities. Well done. Congratulations. Thanks for sharing.

    • @blondguy
      @blondguy  8 месяцев назад +1

      We are not pros by any stretch of the imagination and I’m sure some will roll there eyes, but I think baring in mind the location and budget it worked out ok. With the limitations we had it was important to do the best we could and the most important thing is the locals and new owners love it.

  • @danreese
    @danreese 10 месяцев назад +11

    Great job! My son and I rebuilt a 200 year old house About 15 years ago and I sure can appreciate the effort you people put into this rebuild.

  • @smokeybarr
    @smokeybarr Год назад +181

    Thought I was going to struggle to watch an hour and a half rebuild timelapse. How wrong I was. Incredible. I'm so glad this video has gone viral and led me to your channel.

    • @jeffreyrowley9004
      @jeffreyrowley9004 Год назад +5

      Same!

    • @cindygardener-collinsmimi531
      @cindygardener-collinsmimi531 Год назад +3

      Same as that. I can't get over what they have done, I thought it needed pulling down!!.

    • @heathbar6408
      @heathbar6408 Год назад +4

      Same, but I got more invested as it went along. ❤

    • @jessp1535
      @jessp1535 Год назад +4

      Same here 😂 though no way I would be able to watch this for so long, and I was wrong. Actually, find it therapeutic, Thank you so much, Andrew!

    • @FactsOnlyPlease.
      @FactsOnlyPlease. Год назад +6

      I actually gain some pointers. No builds or rebuilds like this in the US anymore. And they did it well without the bluster, arrogance & cockiness!

  • @thumbalinamom
    @thumbalinamom Год назад +457

    I’m in awe. For people who have never done this kind of work before, you all accomplished something nothing short of miraculous.

    • @sharonbeckerle8735
      @sharonbeckerle8735 Год назад +12

      I agree this was so fascinating you’ve certainly impressed this girl

    • @tuck6464
      @tuck6464 Год назад +9

      Nice work indeed, but far from miraculous.

    • @bobm7275
      @bobm7275 Год назад

      @@tuck6464 a contractor speaks, on the bright side a lot more people know how hard you work and my it costs so much.

    • @MrJohnsolomon
      @MrJohnsolomon Год назад +5

      ​@@tuck6464were you expecting a miracle?

    • @anna-lenameijer9942
      @anna-lenameijer9942 Год назад +15

      I don't believe they are beginners: the results speak about rutine and skilled hands, and being used to handling the tools. I have 3 apartments and 1 house redone.

  • @SR-kd8lk
    @SR-kd8lk Год назад +26

    What a wonderful craftsmenship. You guys are phenomenal...

  • @andrewjones198
    @andrewjones198 10 месяцев назад +15

    You guys are old school hard workers. Thanks for the video. Enjoyed the whole thing

    • @blondguy
      @blondguy  8 месяцев назад

      Thanks for watching. No pain no gain 👍

  • @kberchin
    @kberchin Год назад +85

    I am so impressed!!! No one fell off of a ladder, no one threw a hammer or tool across the room, no fights, no swearing or dropping debris on someone. You guys rock!! Smiling and positive. Love this !!!!!

    • @Urhuuuur
      @Urhuuuur Год назад +2

      Hmmmm it could be the editing, you know?

    • @ericdingman9565
      @ericdingman9565 Год назад

      😂

    • @aanhangerband8006
      @aanhangerband8006 Год назад +4

      He is from UK, not USA

    • @ExploringCabinsandMines
      @ExploringCabinsandMines Год назад +1

      Do you believe those things are common in construction? or that's how your life is.

    • @blondguy
      @blondguy  8 месяцев назад

      Luckily cameras were off when I was kicking the walls haha. Oh the power of editing your own vids 😂

  • @johnmeerveld3628
    @johnmeerveld3628 Год назад +133

    Being a retired bricklayer and building contractor,retired when I was 46. Now 80. Ended up with 14 companies and 170 staff I admired all the effort and workmanship of all the Lads working on this project I would have been more than pleased to have worked with or employed any of them Very well done to all of you regards John M.

    • @sreedharanaidu3175
      @sreedharanaidu3175 Год назад +4

      Lads? It was just him and and another person.

    • @nobloodyusername
      @nobloodyusername Год назад +2

      Care to clarify whether you worked with 14 companies or set up 14 companies? Also did you work with 170 staff or actually employ them? Did you do all this before you retired at the grand old age of 46? Excuse my cynicism but too many bs builders on these forums.

    • @robinholbrook6576
      @robinholbrook6576 Год назад +7

      @@nobloodyusername Would have been nice if you'd kept your cynicism to yourself.

    • @nobloodyusername
      @nobloodyusername Год назад

      @@robinholbrook6576 sorry to spoil your gullibility

    • @egor.okhterov
      @egor.okhterov 11 месяцев назад +3

      ​@robinholbrook6576 rare to see genuinely good people on the internets. The internets let the worst side of us out because of lack of the consequences :)

  • @cindymansfield8379
    @cindymansfield8379 Год назад +148

    I’ve renovated homes for 40 years and your craftsmanship puts mine in another category beneath for sure!! Thank you for sharing this amazing adventure!

    • @vojislavdragic5090
      @vojislavdragic5090 Год назад +5

      i bought an older brick house coupke years ago.. thinking i would renovate it like these guys .. after long assessment of the cost over labor ,time , and how many walls i would have to tear down.. i decided to build from foundation.. non of the less, i can apreciate their amazing attitude and skill

  • @barnastil591
    @barnastil591 10 месяцев назад +40

    I'm so conflicted here. On one hand as an architect and someone who has also "saved" an old stone house in Eastern Spain I applaud the initiative. However, seeing those fake roof tile panels and watching that brick floor being lifted and not put back, my nutsack shrieks in horror.

    • @mindpowertransformations7742
      @mindpowertransformations7742 10 месяцев назад +6

      Same here. Hubby has done a few similar projects in the Algarve. We are now watching this from Australia, and he kept saying "I would have saved this and that, especially the roof and floor tiles"

    • @catherineromero1862
      @catherineromero1862 10 месяцев назад

      I think the SIPS roof is a brilliant idea. Just sad it shows no attempt at color variation and character.

    • @roxannross2460
      @roxannross2460 10 месяцев назад +6

      I felt exactly the same way. They worked so hard on so many things. Then, to see laminate wood floors and cheap looking cabinets, I was completely disappointed. They removed all the character I thought they would keep, like the old wooden ceiling beams and arches.

    • @MeGoanBeGoan
      @MeGoanBeGoan 10 месяцев назад +3

      As an architect myself, I absolutely agree. The exact same thought came to mind when I saw them knocking the arch down and ripping out the floor and filling it over. I guess the underground plumbing put paid to any chance of saving the floor, not sure the floor tiles would have come off in whole pieces. The roof tiles could have been used too, they spent so much time doing the job, a little more would not have hurt. He mentioned a deadline and he did away with the local help, so I guess that left him with a very tight schedule, he probably opted for quick fixes as a result.

    • @melodyteegardin1251
      @melodyteegardin1251 10 месяцев назад

      Sexy.

  • @FayazAhmad-yl6sp
    @FayazAhmad-yl6sp Год назад +33

    I am an engineering technologist with 46 years of experience, I watched your video from a critical perspective and loved the perfection in your work.
    I know that those who built this house for the first time did not have such modern tools, they used simple tools, and those who completed this house must have been as happy as you.

  • @2eyeson2b
    @2eyeson2b Год назад +81

    That you could see the potential in the pile of debris when you first wandered through the place was incredible. I'm 83 and just bought a fixer-upper.. Tearing off and rebuilding decks and digging trenches was getting to me but after your video, I can't wait to get back over to the house and back to work. I also have a tendency toward perfectionism. Your video reinforces that tendency. Thanks for sharing.

    • @odetteromain7769
      @odetteromain7769 Год назад +11

      You said 83 ? BRAVO

    • @josejulioramos5546
      @josejulioramos5546 Год назад

      Pela forma de casa são casas em Portugal telha só tem em Portugal essa telha como armação

  • @dondywondy
    @dondywondy Год назад +162

    A massive undertaking, and you few guys, when you discovered the scale of the work required, unlike most mortals, who would have run away, stuck with it! A beautiful job and something old now lives again. Thank you for sharing this huge job, and for the long effort recording, editing and posting. We all appreciate your hard work. Thanks again!

    • @marjoriejohnson6535
      @marjoriejohnson6535 Год назад +8

      Just what I was thinking. The time frame that the two of you were initially giving yourself seemed like a pipe dream to me.especially after watching my daughter and husband turn a property that had been a factory/ machine shop into a 2 story 50× 100 + house. Maybe I would think differently if I were 40 or 50 years younger...lol

    • @blondguy
      @blondguy  8 месяцев назад +1

      All my previous house were in similar condition, they were all I could afford. These buildings are a simple construction once you can see passed the mess and I think the key is to put down on paper how you want it to look, then don’t give up. We also got advice on materials etc by pros to make sure we were doing it right. The videoing and editing was a full time job in itself but I’m grateful I had the opportunity to share it as I am with my home starting now.

  • @ruionwriting
    @ruionwriting 10 месяцев назад +33

    I'm from the Algarve, now renovating an old house in the UK. You done a great job there and keeping the Algarve identity... Hats off.

    • @blondguy
      @blondguy  8 месяцев назад

      Awesome! Thank you!

  • @veronicacanaveira1068
    @veronicacanaveira1068 Год назад +123

    I stumbled across this video today (I’m a 29 year old Portuguese woman living in Northern Ireland) and I have absolutely no idea about construction or anything, but I have to say that I found this video so satisfying to watch and can’t believe the amount of work you guys put into this! I’m so impressed. Not only with the finished result, but you managed to film and edit the whole process. Thanks so much for sharing and apparently peaking a new interest for me. Have to say I’ve learned a lot of new things from watching this and will be watching your other videos. 😊

    • @islamisthetruewaytogod6812
      @islamisthetruewaytogod6812 11 месяцев назад +1

      Hello ! May Allah protect and guide you to his light and happiness in this life and the hereafter, God bless, Ameen. Excuse me for giving a little presentation of Islam, because it is very misunderstood nowadays, especially on those « Antichrist's » times, where media and politics are mixed to distort history and truth. Thank you very much for your time.
      Islam is an arabic word that means the Surrender to the One and Only God, our Creator, Protector, Provider, who gives us life and all that we have, we are safe and sound by his will and grace, we are His and to Him we return, and we have to thank him in this trial life by submitting to him by our free will, or later in the Day of judgment when it's too late to save our own skin. Islam was the original Religion descended to earth from heaven with Adam and Eve (peace and blessing be upon them) in the beginning of humanity. and was passed to people with the succession of the 124 000 prophets and 315 messengers of God to all nations and civilizations since, passing by Noah, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Ismaël, Joseph, Moses, Aaron, Joshua, David, Solomon and Jesus (Peace and blessing be upon them) during the history of mankind, the last replaces and completes the previous, until the succession of the last messenger of God fourteen centuries ago, Muhammad (Peace and blessing be upon him) to complete the noble morals of all mankind, to bring humans and jinns out of darkness into light, and to purify people's religion and belief from corruption and polytheism, and return it to purity and true monotheism, like it was in the times of the prophets (Peace and blessing be upon them).
      Many Religions that we know nowadays, at their beginning were true and under Islam, initiated by one of the prophets of God, but their original teachings, history and scriptures have been corrupted over time with falsification and polytheism, or lost and replaced with false ones. That's why Islam is the only Religion accepted by God nowadays, which consists in bearing witness that there is no god besides Allah (God in Aramaic, the original language of Jesus and the Gospel), and that Muhammad is His servant and messenger, just like Jesus and Moses and others are His servants and messengers. Never a messenger of God said he was God or literally son of God, it was the people after him who changed the words of God and corrupted the Religion. God is unique and absolute, He does not need to have a family and sons or to associate anyone else with His kingdom, He can simply create whatever He wants, everything belongs to Him, and to Him everything will return. Allah said in Surah Al-Mu’minun : “God has never begotten a son, nor is there any god besides Him. Otherwise, each god would have taken away what it has created, and some of them would have gained supremacy over others. Glory be to God, far beyond what they describe. The Knower of the hidden and the manifest. He is exalted, far above what they associate. (91-92 / Translated by ITANI).
      Allah means the one and only God, the God of all prophets and creatures, the creator of the universe and mankind, and the Master of the Day of judgment, where our destiny, Hell or Paradise, is decided based on our faith and deeds in this trial life, and above all, Allah's mercy.
      Allah said in Surah Al-Ikhlas : In the name of God, the Gracious, the Merciful.
      Say, “He is God, the One. God, the Absolute. He begets not, nor was He begotten. And there is none comparable to Him.” (1-4 / Translated by ITANI).
      Allah said in Surah An-Nisa : O FOLLOWERS of the Gospel! Do not overstep the bounds [of truth] in your religious beliefs, and do not say of God anything but the truth. The Christ Jesus, son of Mary, was but God's Apostle - [the fulfilment of] His promise which He had conveyed unto Mary - and a soul created by Him. Believe, then, in God and His apostles, and do not say, "[God is] a trinity". Desist [from this assertion] for your own good. God is but One God; utterly remote is He, in His glory, from having a son: unto Him belongs all that is in the heavens and all that is on earth; and none is as worthy of trust as God. Never did the Christ feel too proud to be God's servant, nor do the angels who are near unto Him. And those who feel too proud to serve Him and glory in their arrogance [should know that on Judgment Day] He will gather them all unto Himself: (171-172 / Translated by Muhammad Asad).
      Allah the Most Merciful said in Surah Ali-Imran : Behold, the only [true] religion in the sight of God is [man's] self-surrender unto Him; and those who were vouchsafed revelation aforetime took, out of mutual jealousy, to divergent views [on this point] only after knowledge [thereof] had come unto them. But as for him who denies the truth of God's messages - behold, God is swift in reckoning!
      Thus, [O Prophet,] if they argue with thee, say, "I have surrendered my whole being unto God, and [so have] all who follow me!" - and ask those who have been vouchsafed revelation aforetime, as well as all unlettered people, "Have you [too] surrendered yourselves unto Him?" And if they surrender themselves unto Him, they are on the right path; but if they turn away - behold, thy duty is no more than to deliver the message: for God sees all that is in [the hearts of] His creatures.
      Verily, as for those who deny the truth of God's messages, and slay the prophets against all right, and slay people who enjoin equity - announce unto them a grievous chastisement.
      It is they whose works shall come to nought both in this world and in the life to come; and they shall have none to succour them.
      (19-22 / Translated by Muhammad Asad)..
      God said : Say, “We believe in Allah, and in what was revealed to us, and in what was revealed to Abraham, and Ishmael, and Isaac, and Jacob, and the Patriarchs, and in what was given to Moses and Jesus, and in what was given to the prophets from their Lord. We do not differentiate between any of them. And to Him, we surrender.”
      (2:136 / Translated by Community)
      Salam (Peace) -----------------------------------

    • @Tomas-ml9nv
      @Tomas-ml9nv 10 месяцев назад

      Far less satisfying when you know all the corners cut

    • @LisaRL70
      @LisaRL70 9 месяцев назад

      @@islamisthetruewaytogod6812Jesus is the SON OF GOD. That trumps Mohammed.
      Jesus IS LORD.

    • @LisaRL70
      @LisaRL70 9 месяцев назад

      I have heard it is very cheap to live there. Is this true? If so, how cheap, and what percent of population speaks English? Are they welcoming to Americans?

    • @veronicacanaveira1068
      @veronicacanaveira1068 9 месяцев назад +1

      @@LisaRL70I’m not sure in comparison to America, but it depends on what your career is. Minimum wage is significantly lower in Portugal than it is in the UK, although groceries and rent is cheaper. If you don’t work a minimum wage job you would be okay, but probably still learn less. I guess it evens out with everything else being cheaper. We learn English from primary school and most have a basic level of English if not fluent, and I think most of us don’t mind Americans at all. We’re pretty welcoming where I’m from. 😊

  • @ceriwibberley8364
    @ceriwibberley8364 Год назад +18

    My goodness you forget how bad it was. You three have done the most amazing job and brought back to life that house. Otherwise it would have just collapsed. Well done 😁😁😁

  • @lindak8664
    @lindak8664 Год назад +314

    That house was an absolute ruin. You’ve achieved a miracle in turning that around. You all must be very proud of your efforts, it looks stunning.

    • @CurraghduffMan
      @CurraghduffMan Год назад +12

      What an amazing job but it could not have been done by non-professionals as stated.

    • @blaze1148
      @blaze1148 Год назад +5

      @@CurraghduffMan - yes that is a bit of a stretch - they looked pretty professional to me.

    • @jamesfoo8999
      @jamesfoo8999 11 месяцев назад +3

      @@CurraghduffMan Either that or it's all collapsed by now 😅 they took down a lot of structure, gotta know what you're doing

    • @anb4992
      @anb4992 10 месяцев назад +1

      Сам процесс интересен, но фактически бессмысленный, проще было снести и новый построить, причем никакого сохранения архитектурной старины не произошло, все в гипсокартона и бетоне. Новое легче было бы сделать и вид такой же был бы.

    • @leftyleftwing968
      @leftyleftwing968 10 месяцев назад

      It will be a ruin again, when the junkies and crackheads, that roam and infest the countryside, will set there eyes on this property. More than 30% of the portugese people already leaved Portugal ... why should they stay ?!

  • @junkey6
    @junkey6 Месяц назад +1

    What an incredible journey! Watching the transformation of this abandoned house into a beautiful home was so emotional. The dedication and hard work you both put in truly shine through. It’s inspiring to see how much love and effort can bring new life to a space!

  • @richardnugent7035
    @richardnugent7035 Год назад +129

    I am extremely impressed with all aspects of the entire project. But I have to call out the level of physical fitness you both displayed throughout, particularly the concrete bucket transfer. You all are not young any more, but you did us old(er) geezers proud. I am not sure how many of us could have lasted one day on that job let alone so many months. Up and down ladders, moving scaffolding, balancing on top of walls, awkward trowel work, forming and lifting re-bar, swinging the sledge hammers, moving rubble (where did it go?), etc, etc, etc. Just a marvelous endeavor. Well done! Inspirational.

    • @philmason5147
      @philmason5147 Год назад +6

      I totally agree. Way to go guys you nailed it.

    • @petervermeer.4904
      @petervermeer.4904 Год назад +7

      Yes i agree. Climbing up and down ladders takes a lot of time also, apart from that it will make you tired. Especially when you are not twenty anymore, or thirty 😀.

    • @Crosshatch1212
      @Crosshatch1212 Год назад +1

      What I take you’re old office workers ,painter all my days till I lost half a leg .Was able to do this graft no problem ,it’s all about staying fit
      These guys would be able to do another house in five year .There just grafters.

    • @mariannedeangelo2319
      @mariannedeangelo2319 Год назад +1

      I have to agree with regard to physical fitness. My only concern as a recently retired RN is the lack of PPE, particularly the lack of a respirator. All that dust WILL get in your lungs. PLEASE be careful. I so enjoyed the video. Watched from beginning to end. Incredible!!❤

  • @susanknight8961
    @susanknight8961 Год назад +15

    It’s amazing to see the changes you made in that place. You should be proud of it.
    I can’t imagine how beautiful your farm is going to be when it’s all fixed up too.
    Well done and congratulations to you and your brother.

  • @kc-xb9dr
    @kc-xb9dr Год назад +13

    Amazing!
    I thought it was a teardown. The three of you, performed miracles.
    I'm sure you're enjoying a bit downtime before "you sort it out," your home project.

  • @darlenevm
    @darlenevm 3 месяца назад +1

    Watched the entire 1.5 hours. Well worth it. Great job! ❤

    • @blondguy
      @blondguy  3 месяца назад

      @@darlenevm nice one, thank for watching 👍

  • @saturday35
    @saturday35 Год назад +31

    I never thought it possible to rehabilitate that property into what you created. Truly amazing.

  • @victoriaromero3587
    @victoriaromero3587 Год назад +51

    WHAT I MOSTLY LOVE ABOUT THESE 2 BROTHERS IS THAT THEY'RE "PERFECTIONISTS", AND THESE ARE THE KIND OF INDIVIDUALS YOU'D WANT BUILDING OR REMODELING YOUR HOME! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼!!!
    (Every little thing is done to perfection 💎)
    AND THEY LOVE WHAT THEY DO!!!
    👑👑

    • @Doberman296
      @Doberman296 Год назад

      Its not perfect at all.If you look entrance where floor is same level as outside ground-in rain(there allot rain in some seasons)water will flood inside.Dont have patience to look full video but this show uncompetency

    • @valerielane1066
      @valerielane1066 Год назад +6

      It is incompetence, not uncompetance and even if what Doberman says is correct, I am not a builder so I do not know , the work completed with such love and care is remarkable. I am very impressed. Doing the job with a sibling sharing time and effort is commendable and I am hoping that they feel proud of what they have accomplished, rather than sitting down, doing a dead end job and criticising others for being hardworking, doing a job where they achieve satisfaction.

    • @blondguy
      @blondguy  8 месяцев назад

      @@valerielane1066don’t worry there’s always someone finding fault. Part of being a youtuber I’ve come to expect. However he was wrong, the floor is higher and the drainage out the front slopes away so water runs directly into the drains. If he’d asked I could’ve told him but people do like to be judge, jury and executioner based on no facts. Thanks for watching.

  • @GertJanReitsma
    @GertJanReitsma Год назад +15

    I WANT TO PAY YOU ALL A BIG COMPLIMENT: I HAVE NEVER SEEN A HOUSE IN PORTUGAL SEEN SO PERFECTLY RESHAPED INTO SUCH A BEAUTIFUL HOME. YOU GUYS ARE AMAZING.

  • @yes12337
    @yes12337 10 месяцев назад +11

    This is definitely a labor of love in an old-school style.

  • @Bweerts
    @Bweerts Год назад +17

    I don't know how this video ended up in my feed, but it is captivating to watch all the hard work. I'm in awe of you guys.

  • @soniaferreira2811
    @soniaferreira2811 Год назад +11

    What!? Non professionals? That's hard to believe! You did such great work.

  • @julesjules7097
    @julesjules7097 Год назад +8

    Holy shit.. i dont remember when exactly I started following and watching but I did not realise how much demolishing and rebuilding you guys had to do, Daaaaaaaaam 😮😮 big up yourselves, and bravo on your fantastic work..👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

  • @JannietaHanekom
    @JannietaHanekom 23 дня назад +1

    You can be proud, it look very elegant.

  • @robinholbrook6576
    @robinholbrook6576 Год назад +104

    It isn't just the work you did but the artistry with which you did it that has so impressed me! I'm a 78 yr old lady in Texas who used to remodel homes. Finding people to do the work wasn't difficult but finding people who CARED about the QUALITY of their work became harder and harder. The older craftsmen cared. But the young people seemed to have lost any pride in their skill. It was all about the paycheck. The result was a loss of joy in the work for everyone on the project. Watching your video I am filled with joy, excitement, and pride for the work YOU are doing.! Oh how BEAUTIFUL IT IS on so many levels!!!!!

    • @KTW590
      @KTW590 Год назад +2

      在中国,这件事很简单,推土机过来全推平,然后全新的图纸,框架结构,混凝土浇灌,不要18个月,只要6个月,一个新房子。。。。。

    • @robinholbrook6576
      @robinholbrook6576 Год назад +3

      @@KTW590 how I wish I could translate your comment to English. I'm not sure what language you are writing in but it is so beautiful. It looks like ART!!! 🎨

    • @elizabethferguson7002
      @elizabethferguson7002 11 месяцев назад +3

      ​​@@robinholbrook6576
      Hi Robin,
      Do you see under KTW's comment a light grey notice "translation"?
      Hit that it translates to your set language (English)
      He's saying in his city they only use a bull dozer and scrap vintage buildings only to replace with composite modern material.
      You restored homes? You are my hero. I tried it once, it was an 1846 farm house, it started as an act of love and admiration, it turned out to be a headache that lasted for nearly 2 years. Sadly, I made money on the flip. So of course I tried it again.
      That experience was not near as prolonged as the first...but I 100% FELT your comment "no pride in their work...only there for the pay check..." (Which they were paid quite substantially)
      Never ever have I thought of doing it again.
      Of course I've aged out now.
      I still love watching skilled artisans.
      Take care Robin
      Be Well

    • @robinholbrook6576
      @robinholbrook6576 11 месяцев назад +7

      @@elizabethferguson7002 The homes I redid were not so old...from the 1940's and 50's. This was in the 80's and I had a good crew then. Now I'm 78 and aged out, too! My back is so bad I can't even garden anymore! I tell young women to be careful of how they use their bodies because if not treated well it will revolt when they age. Most import thing is to keep the core STRONG! Do exercises and NEVER STOP. Your 70 and 80 year old self will thank you! You be well, too, Elizabeth. Happy holidays and may 2024 be gentle to the USA. 💙

    • @christinefigari9805
      @christinefigari9805 11 месяцев назад

      @@KTW590I think it was important to them to keep and use as much of the original structure, hence no bulldozing.
      Also, to address your other comment, building a house in 6 months would make me question the quality of the work.
      My goal and dream is to move to Portugal and do the same thing as these amazing gentlemen. When I do, I will also keep and use as much of the original structure as possible.
      IMO it’s important to keep in line with the traditions of construction & craftsmanship of Portugal, 🇵🇹and of course the end result.

  • @zztuber
    @zztuber Год назад +27

    Hard work, persistence and attention to details paid off. Amazing results. My hat goes off to you gentleman

  • @duaneayers6117
    @duaneayers6117 11 месяцев назад +7

    Definitely has a pretty view from the second floor. House looks Great 👍. From America 🇺🇸

  • @JamesChimbare
    @JamesChimbare 16 дней назад +1

    i am a Civil Engineer watching from South Africa, you did an amazing job guys well done. Your workmanship is excellent.

    • @blondguy
      @blondguy  16 дней назад

      @@JamesChimbare thank you 👍

  • @morgm87
    @morgm87 Год назад +21

    This is so satisfying to watch!! Indeed the strenght of a man lies in his will!! GREAT JOB guys!! IT'S UNBELIEVABLE!

  • @noelvanhespen668
    @noelvanhespen668 Год назад +82

    I live in the Philippines and 3 years ago we bought a house to renovate. Frankly I would never have been able to pay for a team as you guys, even here in this country. And that is because you took meticulously care of every detail which takes heaps of time. Here in the Philippines detail is a foreign word which makes that everything looks good from far, but is far from good. Bravo, well done!

    • @377499
      @377499 Год назад +6

      Headed there to do the same as you.

    • @Analisa-gn6eb
      @Analisa-gn6eb Год назад +6

      Far from good 😂I can relate.

    • @SunshineBlueskyWhitesand
      @SunshineBlueskyWhitesand Год назад +5

      Love to live in that neighbourhood it looks so quiet & peaceful best place to retire.

    • @noelvanhespen668
      @noelvanhespen668 Год назад

      @@377499 Success with it..!

    • @FurnitureFan
      @FurnitureFan 11 месяцев назад

      ​@@SunshineBlueskyWhitesand I thought the same, that's when renovators aren't knocking walls next door!
      The shots of the sky against the finished roof were especially beautiful.

  • @another_fan717
    @another_fan717 11 месяцев назад +145

    Amazing Job! As a Portuguese, I thank you for giving life once more to these beautiful home! They deserve it!

    • @JM-mj5wu
      @JM-mj5wu 10 месяцев назад +12

      And real estate prices increase in your country because of these people.

    • @ricardolopez1228
      @ricardolopez1228 10 месяцев назад +3

      are you sure??????????

    • @ZePovinho-hn4cf
      @ZePovinho-hn4cf 10 месяцев назад

      @@JM-mj5wu stupid portuguese governement ....

    • @mojebi3804
      @mojebi3804 10 месяцев назад +4

      @@JM-mj5wu Because of people that turn run down properties into worthwhile homes? Fuck are you saying bro.

    • @Dasani_water_drinker
      @Dasani_water_drinker 10 месяцев назад +2

      @@mojebi3804yes. That’s exactly how it works. People come in and renovate and then others come too. Soon the area looks better and your gooberment raises taxes on everyone else forcing out poorer families so all the areas become for elite and you and your kind have nowhere to go. Better recognize and ask somebody.

  • @gordondafoe3516
    @gordondafoe3516 9 месяцев назад +1

    Abandoned house? You guys bought some abandoned walls! Great effort!

  • @Kiwiwanderer
    @Kiwiwanderer Год назад +22

    Is there anything these people can’t do??? This is not construction , brilliant workmanship , this is actually art 👌 perfection ❤

  • @barbaratreuil6591
    @barbaratreuil6591 Год назад +122

    I was astounded at how meticulous you were in every phase of the construction. No corners were cut. It turned out absolutely perfect. A beautiful home.

    • @etheraraf
      @etheraraf Год назад +2

      insulation, vapor barrier, air recycling were all forgotten in this video.

    • @George-dx9nc
      @George-dx9nc Год назад

      BRAVO!!!

    • @painexotic3757
      @painexotic3757 Год назад +3

      you are wrong. they cut corners at 01:16:32

    • @cracknigr6065
      @cracknigr6065 Год назад

      Shhhhh!!!! Let the casual viewer think this is fantastic work, please! :D @@etheraraf

    • @FurnitureFan
      @FurnitureFan 11 месяцев назад

      ​@@etherarafThey visibly added 3 layers of insulation. You can rewatch & see this yourself.
      I didn't see damp course or vapour barrier going in, but they may have done so.

  • @jovickers5313
    @jovickers5313 Год назад +16

    I've watched every episode of your channel and can't believe it was 18 months purely working on the house in the village. What a fantastic achievement and a beautiful end result. Can't wait to see you working on your own home in the future.

    • @blondguy
      @blondguy  Год назад +3

      Nice, well done 👍

  • @portugalecia
    @portugalecia 10 месяцев назад +21

    Yep, here in Portugal there are many abandoned houses which used to be a penny before investors started coming here.. You were able to buy them for around 2,2 to 5 thousands euros if they were in that state. However, it needs extra money to make improvements in the houses.. There is a good side of this that investors coming here do make the prices per m2 increase but, also, normally they rebuild and rent the properties and with so many people coming to Portugal nowadays, we do need more rentable houses.. So, great job, guys!

    • @rajoschannel4338
      @rajoschannel4338 10 месяцев назад

      The contract to purchase must include a restriction on the return on investment (just like in Japan). Without it, vultures with money will swoop down on these historical homes and make the prices go sky high.

    • @blondguy
      @blondguy  8 месяцев назад

      @@rajoschannel4338not a historical home. I set out to sell to locals but they aren’t interested in rural areas. Prices go up because that’s the way the world is. No individuals fault. I am not a property developer though I’ve been accused of this but I’m not a business man and I’m definitely not going to get rich. I only planned to do a few to help me finance my house. Now it’s time to find other ways to earn. I do however find it sad that wealthy companies jump in grab what they can to enrich themselves leaving the average person stranded. I’d rather concentrate on bettering myself living a simpler life enjoying a less materialistic life rather than blame everyone else for things I can’t control.

  • @kathrynmiller7564
    @kathrynmiller7564 11 месяцев назад +105

    Unfreaking believable. I am 65 and a woman, who has done a LOT of home repair and renovation, but nothing at all like this. So impressed with you guys. Amazing job.

    • @valeriab9735
      @valeriab9735 11 месяцев назад +6

      I'm 69 and same here I'm so jealous...

    • @Trevor_Agoi
      @Trevor_Agoi 11 месяцев назад +2

      just asking is being a woman a disability or what did you mean to infer?

    • @AshleesBathroom
      @AshleesBathroom 11 месяцев назад +5

      ​@@Trevor_Agoiwomen arent as strong as men, im assuming thats what she meant.

    • @valeriab9735
      @valeriab9735 11 месяцев назад

      @@Trevor_Agoi no but age is!

    • @xfreja
      @xfreja 11 месяцев назад

      @@AshleesBathroomno

  • @obscurazone
    @obscurazone Год назад +67

    Im just thrilled at the sheer dedication to detail and care. Considering this was a renovation to sell, you all put so much love and passion into this from start to finish and didn't cut a single corner just to "get the job done". Very lovely to see. True artisans, well done.

    • @richardcline1337
      @richardcline1337 Год назад +2

      My one question is, "Who in that area is going to be able to afford to buy such a modern house?"

    • @D3cyTH3r
      @D3cyTH3r Год назад

      It's in the Algarve, there'll be no shortage of buyers looking for a 2nd home or holiday let @@richardcline1337

    • @yooein
      @yooein Год назад +1

      ​@@richardcline1337They're not from the area in the first place, maybe they sell it to foreigners as well...

    • @donnaalligood5241
      @donnaalligood5241 10 месяцев назад

      ​@@richardcline1337hi😅😮
      🎉😂

  • @mariasvensson4558
    @mariasvensson4558 Год назад +35

    Your attention to detail, patience and perseverance was just amazing. Your ability to work so well in accord with one another and remain upbeat and cheerful was a whole other level. Thank you for sharing this once in a lifetime adventure. So rewarding. 🎉

  • @annahjarn1087
    @annahjarn1087 10 месяцев назад +2

    beautiful beautiful job! I just can't help but cry for the original terracotta tile floor. It was magnificent

    • @blondguy
      @blondguy  8 месяцев назад

      Was a shame but got to do what you can with the tight budget. maybe you’ll like what I do to my home.

  • @joanbroadway759
    @joanbroadway759 Год назад +12

    You guys made that roof look easy.

  • @amymetcalf821
    @amymetcalf821 Год назад +43

    Oh my gosh...I never comment on these videos, but I just have to say that this is an incredible transformation! There are so many times in the video where I thought..."never mind..." but then you just kept on going with masterful workmanship. Congratulations on coming out on the other side. Simply splendid work. I will follow you anywhere...P.S. the fact that you didn't spend all the time with voiceover work was a really good choice. You told me what I needed to know and stayed quiet, and I appreciate it!

  • @RaymondCore
    @RaymondCore Год назад +25

    I'll bet your neighbors couldn't be more pleased. You added value to all their properties. I've done, at one time or another, all the jobs shown in your well-done video and my hat's off you you for all the labor. I turned a 1932, three-story building in Dallas into a bed and breakfast. I hurt my heart when I had to cut through foot-wide mahogony floorboards to put in a staircase from the third to the second floor to meet current fire codes. Thanks for sharing your video.

    • @ruzziasht349
      @ruzziasht349 Год назад +1

      We're not interested in your wooden walls, and shingle roofs, you might as well be building with lego in Dallas, hahahaha.

    • @RaymondCore
      @RaymondCore Год назад

      Who is "we". Are you head of some committee?@@ruzziasht349

    • @tomdemay6147
      @tomdemay6147 Год назад

      @@ruzziasht349 wood is a great building material and lego is strong as hell

    • @ruzziasht349
      @ruzziasht349 Год назад

      @@tomdemay6147 and shingle is great in the wind! hahahaha - #clown

    • @Silverlof
      @Silverlof Год назад

      I think in a way, while this is a compliment, it comes off a bit backhanded to Portugese people and their homes if you're implying that a English man coming in and adding English flair to a Portugese house "raising the value", like as though the houses around aren't as good without the English aspects. I could just be reading in too far to it though.
      But I will say that he did try his best to fit it to the original design, minus the lack of tiles, and he did fucking great and worked hard as hell. It looks amazing, though I do feel kind of sad seeing some of the stuff from the original being covered up cus they added alot of character.

  • @ChristopherLHarris
    @ChristopherLHarris Месяц назад +1

    The time-lapse format condenses the project into an engaging and inspiring story of how two brothers revitalized a piece of Portugal's architectural heritage, blending tradition with modern living.

  • @carolechetwynd-bryant534
    @carolechetwynd-bryant534 Год назад +25

    I honestly don’t know what possessed you to take on such a hopeless looking endeavor but hats 🎩 off to you all ❤

    • @cryptocovered4729
      @cryptocovered4729 Год назад

      Price;)

    • @vladkol3100
      @vladkol3100 Год назад

      Wasn't it simpler and cheaper to knock the old one down and build a new one from the scratch? @@cryptocovered4729

  • @alantaylor2285
    @alantaylor2285 Год назад +15

    Hi Andrew (or Andy if you like!) LOL
    My wife and I stumbled onto your channel approx episode 34 in or something like that. We then binged watched the first 33 episodes and became hooked.
    We would then sit down every Sunday morning from then on and catch up on the weeks progress you and your family have done in the following videos! Needless to say what a bang up job you all did.
    Your videos are informative friendly and honest with a good dollop of a dry sense of humour on top, it's so nice to see someone out there taking life by the horns in such a positive manner.
    I work teaching and instructing people mainly and I must point out that your channel shows not only people like me but younger generations that hard work and sacrifice pays off which I feel is a massive life skill not really showcased to people a lot of the time, in a world of selfies and nonsense videos, you are showing the world what a positive mindset can do.
    We wish you well with your next project and hope you van create the home of your dreams for you and the dogs.
    As always we will watch your future progress with wonder and support.
    From East Lancashire
    Alan and Samantha

    • @blondguy
      @blondguy  Год назад +2

      Thank you. Very kind 👍

  • @judyfudge2458
    @judyfudge2458 Год назад +10

    I just pray you guys made a huge profit on this Reno. Excellent !!

    • @cindygardener-collinsmimi531
      @cindygardener-collinsmimi531 Год назад +2

      Things aren't always about money though but it's nice if they have.

    • @blondguy
      @blondguy  8 месяцев назад

      Not retiring anytime soon…. If ever. But I’m proud of what we did 👍

  • @palecompass3598
    @palecompass3598 10 месяцев назад +4

    Beautiful! I love that you left some of the doorways and doors sanded and didn't repaint them. That's a nice touch when everything else looks so clean and finished.

  • @andyr5579
    @andyr5579 Год назад +7

    I watched the whole thing in one sitting …and it was captivating! Well done breathing a whole new life into an old ruin. Like you said, that’ll be good for decades!

  • @Tact-1
    @Tact-1 Год назад +14

    Now that i am retired and recovering from cancer, it gives me great satisfaction watching others do the heavy lifting.
    Worked since i was 15 in and out of the buisness. What a great job you all did.
    If you ever do another feel free to drop me a line, i’d love to get on the tools again. Jack of all, master of none. 👍

    • @xyz5765
      @xyz5765 Год назад +6

      Wishing you continued improved health and being able to do the things you love

  • @ampyenca
    @ampyenca Год назад +37

    Don’t know how I got into watching this, but I could not stop. I just have to see how it turned out. You two have an amazing teamwork and I’m glad there’s woman cheering you on and making sure you’re fed and getting enough fuel for such a heavy manual labor. Good job!

    • @eliseventer7778
      @eliseventer7778 Год назад +2

      Same here 😂

    • @holopunk2601
      @holopunk2601 Год назад +1

      "im glad theres women cheering you on and feeding you"! said women are performing the heavy manual labor. and theres no break scenes with food or snacks, let alone any served by women. please be less weird.

  • @mirtharuiz5358
    @mirtharuiz5358 10 месяцев назад +27

    What an incredible transformation of the house. You guys are amazing workers, so, so talented. Congratulations.

  • @nightowl8186
    @nightowl8186 Год назад +12

    Oooh making a coffee for this one 😊

  • @BarbKiesling
    @BarbKiesling Год назад +7

    This restoration is incredible! With the addition of stability enhancing materials, this structure should be livable for several generations!

  • @DrBill-zv5dx
    @DrBill-zv5dx Год назад +11

    I’m living in Canada , I want to move to Portugal next year, especially after watching this video . Great renovation job. You guys are so awesome . I’m an industrial electrician, and a medical professional. I’ve done many renovations, and I know the toll they each take on the body . 👏👍

  • @seancbrophy
    @seancbrophy 10 месяцев назад +2

    What a gorgeous resurrection. Someone will live there comfortably for sure.

  • @richardcoleman1018
    @richardcoleman1018 11 месяцев назад +87

    THE PERSEVERANCE!!! I was impressed with every step, but the leveling of the floor blew me away. Well done guys. It’s so beautiful.

  • @joanbroadway759
    @joanbroadway759 Год назад +12

    I'm glad you included that footage of Bert. He was lucky to be able to spend a happy lifetime with you.

  • @neilvend
    @neilvend Год назад +35

    You either see your renovation as a labour of love or a trial of perseverance but hopefully a big sense of achievement. Well done and sure that what you learnt you will apply some of it to your own house. It was an eye opener to see how dilapidated the house was and how someone could let a house get to that state. The inheritance laws are so rigid in Portugal that if a couple pass away, the stars must line up precisely and all children agree if there are children involved as if not, the legal system grinds slowly. Good luck with your own place and look forward to the videos.

  • @anitahopkinsla
    @anitahopkinsla 9 месяцев назад +2

    Excellent & what a amazing duo! My Father built our house and it’s still standing in North
    El Monte, California today with the buyers who bought it 60 years later. I’m fascinated with building since watching my Father build our house!
    You guys are just as determined as my Father & he had to keep building more rooms as the children came…… 8 of us! BRAVO! 😍

  • @Samsung0011000
    @Samsung0011000 Год назад +20

    What an OUTSTANDING job guys, i am very impressed by your craftsmanship and perseverance. And what a stunning result, enjoy the time in your dream palace.

  • @stephaniehoechst2076
    @stephaniehoechst2076 Год назад +5

    Non professionals?! All of you did a very professional job. I really enjoyed watching this video. usually, I get bored with start-to-finish videos, but this one was very captivating. Thank you.

  • @TimothyPKoon
    @TimothyPKoon Год назад +31

    Man what a huge restoration job. That place is going to be a stunner when you guys finish it. Imagine the original project. It should late a lifetime after you're done.

    • @dgb5820
      @dgb5820 Год назад +1

      100 times more interesting than grand design. You guys are absolutely amazing

  • @nabsludwig7462
    @nabsludwig7462 10 месяцев назад +2

    Best 1.5 hour movie that I've watched in a while!

  • @kasnick71
    @kasnick71 Год назад +13

    Loved the video. As a lifelong "toolie", I appreciate all it took, and how you used the right tools to to the job was just great. I would do things like this, but at 84, don't have the strength anymore. So, I am content with watching you guys.

  • @joaosil
    @joaosil Год назад +45

    You all did a great job refurbishing the house. Congratulations to all of you. Also great job on recording and editing (it's harder than it seems). Made me watch the entire 1,5 hour video 👏👏👏👏 Greetings from Portugal 🇵🇹

  • @deborahreynolds1552
    @deborahreynolds1552 Год назад +7

    A rustic building site produced perfection in every aspect and finish. Artistry - colours, tiles, trims, flooring and retaining character! Wow lucky new owners!

  • @anniemacsrecommendations3883
    @anniemacsrecommendations3883 Месяц назад +1

    Well done everyone great team work 😊

  • @tingtingcj
    @tingtingcj Год назад +8

    Wow. I don't even know what to say. You guys are hard working, persistent and for not being professionals, it looked like you got everything right to me. Amazing. I honestly could not stop watching you. You should be very proud. I am proud of you. Absolutely superb.

  • @brainwheeze6328
    @brainwheeze6328 11 месяцев назад +57

    Great job! I'm from the Algarve and love our regional architecture, so it's incredibly frustrating to see so many typical Algarvean buildings in such a state of disrepair. What you did was fantastic!

  • @EverydayWorkshop
    @EverydayWorkshop Год назад +63

    I cannot believe the hard work you put into this project and without seemingly being at all fazed by it. Most would never have attempted such a project. Fantastic job.

  • @JC-sg5uo
    @JC-sg5uo 10 месяцев назад +3

    Stunning! I wish the people from long ago could see your hard work and restoration!

  • @nicholasroberts6954
    @nicholasroberts6954 Год назад +27

    Monumental effort . .a range of skills spanning multiple crafts and trades . . . a lot of things being done from scratch . . . no bought-in pre-cast, big steels,delivered concrete or hired big machinery . . . .minimal tools set . . . and what a result. Hats off to you fellas. (You really need to plaque every place you do).

  • @mariaeugenia7599
    @mariaeugenia7599 Год назад +9

    Hi Andy. Very satisfizo to see rhe village house project, from derelict building to beautiful home.. Congratulations! Can't wait to see your own house's transformation.

  • @kmm6463
    @kmm6463 Год назад +11

    Epic, just EPIC ! Thank you Andrew.

  • @2earache
    @2earache 10 месяцев назад +8

    You guys looked as though you were virtually dependent upon your natural instinct , your cognitive abilities and judgement in approaching what you felt was needed to create your dream. And this borne less from the professional requirements that many others would demand but more from your amazingly creative side. The entire process was a joy to watch, so very well done lads!

    • @blondguy
      @blondguy  8 месяцев назад +1

      Having to learn everything at a later age it really had to be something you enjoy. That helps you learn quicker and can’t beat just doing it and changing if a mistake was made. Coming from a design background really helped visualise it and we went round in circles going through all the options fairly early on and sticking to it but still being flexible. Ridiculously tight budget also helps keep you on track.

  • @drmom1443
    @drmom1443 11 месяцев назад +12

    Unbelievable accomplishment! I could never part with that home after doing all that work.

  • @Kendallian132
    @Kendallian132 Год назад +18

    You gentlemen deserve an "Honorary Portaguee" designation for this magnificent piece of work. Bravo!

    • @maloontrahla
      @maloontrahla Год назад

      Portuguee is a derogatory word.
      I can think of others that wouldn't sound so good either

  • @Gerdaivanovna
    @Gerdaivanovna Год назад +42

    Совершенно случайно наткнулась на ваш ролик и невероятно рада этой случайности. Вы дали этому дому вторую жизнь, сохранили частичку истории. И полтора часа просмотра этого пролетели как одно мгновение. Это восхитительно!

  • @LRSTGS
    @LRSTGS 10 месяцев назад +9

    Huge transformation. But very unfortunate to see some original character features not retained. Archways knocked out, stonework covered with modern plaster board and tiles covered up with cheap laminate...some missed opportunities certainly.

    • @blondguy
      @blondguy  10 месяцев назад

      Not really, archway was head height, not original or practical. stonework was always covered, tiles are still there if owners wants to go back.

    • @selim6033
      @selim6033 10 месяцев назад

      100% agreed, that's exactly what I thought. And they kinda throw the style away in a lot of senses. Really sad.

  • @geoffreyhirst9018
    @geoffreyhirst9018 Год назад +23

    Fantastic job, and many thanks to you all for taking us on this great journey with you.

  • @kimacable
    @kimacable 11 месяцев назад +159

    A truly inspirational video. Most people including myself would have walked away at the first sight of this abandoned ruin as a horrendously impossible task. Instead you had the vision, drive, perseverance and tenacity , not to mention the extreme hard work in you to realise your vision. Hats off to that. Originally when I saw the length of the video, I was unsure if I could sit through its entirety. I decided to watch it anyway for just a few minutes. Somehow, I was hooked onto it and stayed glued to the screen right to the end.

    • @islamisthetruewaytogod6812
      @islamisthetruewaytogod6812 11 месяцев назад +2

      Hello ! May Allah protect and guide you to his light and happiness in this life and the hereafter, God bless, Ameen. Excuse me for giving a little presentation of Islam, because it is very misunderstood nowadays, especially on those « Antichrist's » times, where media and politics are mixed to distort history and truth. Thank you very much for your time.
      Islam is an arabic word that means the Surrender to the One and Only God, our Creator, Protector, Provider, who gives us life and all that we have, we are safe and sound by his will and grace, we are His and to Him we return, and we have to thank him in this trial life by submitting to him by our free will, or later in the Day of judgment when it's too late to save our own skin. Islam was the original Religion descended to earth from heaven with Adam and Eve (peace and blessing be upon them) in the beginning of humanity. and was passed to people with the succession of the 124 000 prophets and 315 messengers of God to all nations and civilizations since, passing by Noah, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Ismaël, Joseph, Moses, Aaron, Joshua, David, Solomon and Jesus (Peace and blessing be upon them) during the history of mankind, the last replaces and completes the previous, until the succession of the last messenger of God fourteen centuries ago, Muhammad (Peace and blessing be upon him) to complete the noble morals of all mankind, to bring humans and jinns out of darkness into light, and to purify people's religion and belief from corruption and polytheism, and return it to purity and true monotheism, like it was in the times of the prophets (Peace and blessing be upon them).
      Many Religions that we know nowadays, at their beginning were true and under Islam, initiated by one of the prophets of God, but their original teachings, history and scriptures have been corrupted over time with falsification and polytheism, or lost and replaced with false ones. That's why Islam is the only Religion accepted by God nowadays, which consists in bearing witness that there is no god besides Allah (God in Aramaic, the original language of Jesus and the Gospel), and that Muhammad is His servant and messenger, just like Jesus and Moses and others are His servants and messengers. Never a messenger of God said he was God or literally son of God, it was the people after him who changed the words of God and corrupted the Religion. God is unique and absolute, He does not need to have a family and sons or to associate anyone else with His kingdom, He can simply create whatever He wants, everything belongs to Him, and to Him everything will return. Allah said in Surah Al-Mu’minun : “God has never begotten a son, nor is there any god besides Him. Otherwise, each god would have taken away what it has created, and some of them would have gained supremacy over others. Glory be to God, far beyond what they describe. The Knower of the hidden and the manifest. He is exalted, far above what they associate. (91-92 / Translated by ITANI).
      Allah means the one and only God, the God of all prophets and creatures, the creator of the universe and mankind, and the Master of the Day of judgment, where our destiny, Hell or Paradise, is decided based on our faith and deeds in this trial life, and above all, Allah's mercy.
      Allah said in Surah Al-Ikhlas : In the name of God, the Gracious, the Merciful.
      Say, “He is God, the One. God, the Absolute. He begets not, nor was He begotten. And there is none comparable to Him.” (1-4 / Translated by ITANI).
      Allah said in Surah An-Nisa : O FOLLOWERS of the Gospel! Do not overstep the bounds [of truth] in your religious beliefs, and do not say of God anything but the truth. The Christ Jesus, son of Mary, was but God's Apostle - [the fulfilment of] His promise which He had conveyed unto Mary - and a soul created by Him. Believe, then, in God and His apostles, and do not say, "[God is] a trinity". Desist [from this assertion] for your own good. God is but One God; utterly remote is He, in His glory, from having a son: unto Him belongs all that is in the heavens and all that is on earth; and none is as worthy of trust as God. Never did the Christ feel too proud to be God's servant, nor do the angels who are near unto Him. And those who feel too proud to serve Him and glory in their arrogance [should know that on Judgment Day] He will gather them all unto Himself: (171-172 / Translated by Muhammad Asad).
      Allah the Most Merciful said in Surah Ali-Imran : Behold, the only [true] religion in the sight of God is [man's] self-surrender unto Him; and those who were vouchsafed revelation aforetime took, out of mutual jealousy, to divergent views [on this point] only after knowledge [thereof] had come unto them. But as for him who denies the truth of God's messages - behold, God is swift in reckoning!
      Thus, [O Prophet,] if they argue with thee, say, "I have surrendered my whole being unto God, and [so have] all who follow me!" - and ask those who have been vouchsafed revelation aforetime, as well as all unlettered people, "Have you [too] surrendered yourselves unto Him?" And if they surrender themselves unto Him, they are on the right path; but if they turn away - behold, thy duty is no more than to deliver the message: for God sees all that is in [the hearts of] His creatures.
      Verily, as for those who deny the truth of God's messages, and slay the prophets against all right, and slay people who enjoin equity - announce unto them a grievous chastisement.
      It is they whose works shall come to nought both in this world and in the life to come; and they shall have none to succour them.
      (19-22 / Translated by Muhammad Asad)..
      God said : Say, “We believe in Allah, and in what was revealed to us, and in what was revealed to Abraham, and Ishmael, and Isaac, and Jacob, and the Patriarchs, and in what was given to Moses and Jesus, and in what was given to the prophets from their Lord. We do not differentiate between any of them. And to Him, we surrender.”
      (2:136 / Translated by Community)
      Salam (Peace) -----------------------------------

    • @MegaTrivial
      @MegaTrivial 10 месяцев назад

      @@islamisthetruewaytogod6812 - Why are you saying Allah instead of God?! You´re writing in English! ! !

  • @valeehill
    @valeehill Год назад +76

    This was the most rewarding start-to-finish video I’ve ever watched! You all did a remarkable job with the construction, and you, with the editing. It looks fabulous!

  • @wandaruddy3215
    @wandaruddy3215 9 месяцев назад +1

    So exciting