FINALLY FINISHING Two Jobs I've Been Avoiding - OFF GRID IN PORTUGAL

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  • @carolchisholm433
    @carolchisholm433 6 месяцев назад +21

    Wow Tracy is looking wonderful! I thought she was a goner. Your Mom is plant whisperer. Wall looks good. Love your use of natural materials.

  • @jennichristie5264
    @jennichristie5264 6 месяцев назад +4

    Peppermint essential oil dropped around the area and across areas you don’t want them to pass might help with moving those ants on. Citronella EO on the bites is soothing. Google say the difference between render and plaster is render is for coating exterior walls and plaster is for covering interior walls (ready for painting). Tracey is gorgeous!

    • @PortugalfromScratch
      @PortugalfromScratch  6 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks for the ant tips! Yes I think Google is right about the name of things, thanks!

  • @osaalbin
    @osaalbin 6 месяцев назад +19

    Rendering is the coating of external walls, whilst plastering is the coating of interior walls.

  • @Reet64
    @Reet64 6 месяцев назад +4

    Astonished at Tracy's recovery! Kudos to your mom for the rehab start on that. Really like how that wall turned out!

  • @kathleenmurray6034
    @kathleenmurray6034 6 месяцев назад +15

    What an amazing recovery for Tracy the trumpet flower. She is beautiful ❤❤❤

    • @PortugalfromScratch
      @PortugalfromScratch  6 месяцев назад +1

      She is! I'm amazed she's come back so strong!

    • @Shibalvr
      @Shibalvr 6 месяцев назад +1

      She can grow taller than your roof. I know. She will make quite a mess but so beautiful and sweet smelling in the evenings.

    • @PortugalfromScratch
      @PortugalfromScratch  6 месяцев назад +1

      My friends have a crazy huge one! Not quite as tall as the roof but left unpruned, who knows!

  • @rosbeaton637
    @rosbeaton637 6 месяцев назад +2

    The plaster makes a huge difference! Well done! Your Mum's trumpet flower has responded splendidly to the love and care the two of you gave it. How beautiful it is!

  • @igneousidol
    @igneousidol 6 месяцев назад +8

    Tracy Trumpet is a show off, so cool she survived and thrived

  • @nancibishof6462
    @nancibishof6462 6 месяцев назад +3

    Tracey the Trumpet has a motherload of ants! Borax will help or Diatomaceous earth also works to remove the buggers. Diatomaceous earth isn't toxic at all so it is what I use.

    • @PortugalfromScratch
      @PortugalfromScratch  6 месяцев назад +1

      I'll give it a try... I see that earth stuff suggested for a lot of things, I'll have a look for it. Thanks!

  • @meaquindinho541
    @meaquindinho541 6 месяцев назад +8

    Tracy is one tenacious trumpet flower!! She really surprised me. Loving your videos.❤

  • @FifiVanTonder
    @FifiVanTonder 6 месяцев назад +4

    Think you should cover all your plastic pipe fittings from the sun, because it will definitely do damage to them

  • @anaclark5751
    @anaclark5751 6 месяцев назад +4

    Cannot believe Tracy recovered ….after you dropped her on her head. She is sooooo happy. She’s showing her smile with her beautiful blooms. We have a pink one and a white one in our garden in Australia. They’re magnificent aren’t they? P.S. I love the intro shot now without that blue tarp. Yehhhhhhhhhhh

    • @PortugalfromScratch
      @PortugalfromScratch  6 месяцев назад

      I know! She’s amazing! I’d love love some other colours too.

  • @shehazi695
    @shehazi695 6 месяцев назад +8

    Thanks for sharing Kirsty. Tracey trumpet is looking magnificent!

  • @ArtistMartinaP
    @ArtistMartinaP 6 месяцев назад +6

    What a transformation of a dark corner. Feels wholesome 🙂

  • @joanbroadway759
    @joanbroadway759 6 месяцев назад +3

    Wow! Just look at Tracy!She's absolutely gorgeous!

  • @michelleellis8201
    @michelleellis8201 6 месяцев назад +1

    If you make a habit of pulling the weeds as soon as they sprout it makes the task much easier. Takes just a minute to do too.

  • @juanitakauffman6336
    @juanitakauffman6336 6 месяцев назад +4

    The plaster looks good. Now the weeds will grow from the rain. Tracy looks great.

  • @keart65
    @keart65 6 месяцев назад +2

    Really nice closet. You have the nicest closet in Portugal I would think! My Angel's trumpet has frozen to the ground many time and always bounces back. They are hardy plants. Tracy is certainly a showstopper. ♥

    • @PortugalfromScratch
      @PortugalfromScratch  6 месяцев назад +1

      Haha, thanks!! This flower is very resilient, I love it!

  • @debravanwinkle3946
    @debravanwinkle3946 6 месяцев назад +1

    That plastering look great an the holes you R just A Kristy of All Traits 🤣👍👀✌️ those two walls R going to look amazing an with that shelving an all that batteries tucked away out of sight Wow it’ll look like a totally different room you’ll really enjoy that this winter curled up on the sofa with a fire an hot chocolate 👍👀✌️😍as always looking forward to your next video love to the boys 👍🤗

    • @PortugalfromScratch
      @PortugalfromScratch  6 месяцев назад

      Thanks! I’m so excited to have all of these pesky wires tucked out of sight and to be on that couch! 😀

  • @bigythomas3264
    @bigythomas3264 6 месяцев назад +3

    Happy to see my ginger boy your mom hand blessed that's why tracy trumpt plant survive happy to see it blossom lovely yellow flowers thank you

  • @lindawoerz8688
    @lindawoerz8688 6 месяцев назад +1

    Tracy looks fabulous! For the ants try using borax soap. Just sprinkle around where the answer at and they'll take it back to their little nest and it takes a little bit but they will go away and you don't have to use poison. You might also want to do it around the perimeter of your house especially in the front since the answer in the front flower bed to keep them from coming into your place. Looks great good job!

    • @lindawoerz8688
      @lindawoerz8688 6 месяцев назад +1

      Sorry the word answer in my comment should say ants zeesh lol

    • @PortugalfromScratch
      @PortugalfromScratch  6 месяцев назад

      I need to get some borax, it seems to have many uses. Thanks for the tip!

  • @deborahwhite2339
    @deborahwhite2339 6 месяцев назад +4

    The trumpet flower is looking amazing! Back from the brink. Great plaster job. 🙂👍👍🇨🇦

  • @debbrown5648
    @debbrown5648 6 месяцев назад +1

    Oh my, that is one beautiful trumpet vine!

  • @sari4079
    @sari4079 6 месяцев назад +4

    Tracy's looking good! And so does the wall. Must be very satisfying work.

  • @Lee-yb2zr
    @Lee-yb2zr 6 месяцев назад +1

    Get a fine sponge. Water will help smooth render and take streaks and such more even and leave a cleaner look.

    • @PortugalfromScratch
      @PortugalfromScratch  6 месяцев назад

      I think a finer sponge would have worked better... I did sponge it but I don't remember if I filmed that part or not. 🙂

  • @emmaslow
    @emmaslow 6 месяцев назад +1

    Wow Tracy!!!! I think she needs to be on my list of "thrive despite me" plants ❤

  • @venturingout4235
    @venturingout4235 6 месяцев назад +3

    I like seeing you work on your projects. You are created & it turns out great. You also have some great friends.

  • @polgarauk5606
    @polgarauk5606 6 месяцев назад +3

    Yay 🎉🎉 well done all for Tracey Trumpets awesome recovery 👏😊
    The cupboard is looking great and I bet it feels fantastic to finish that part of it 😁

    • @PortugalfromScratch
      @PortugalfromScratch  6 месяцев назад

      I'm so happy for Tracy! And yep, I've been meaning to do the plastering for forever, it feels great!

  • @madelinegoldingay6440
    @madelinegoldingay6440 6 месяцев назад +2

    Three cheers for Tracy, your Mum will be so proud. The plastering you have done looks really good, well done.

  • @Jeanetteinnes
    @Jeanetteinnes 6 месяцев назад +1

    Could you mosaic over the clay?? Maybe the holes with timber boarders and mosaic tiles?😊

  • @monikacarless_wordwitch
    @monikacarless_wordwitch 6 месяцев назад +2

    Does the plastering involve a final smooth with a damp sponge? I think I saw that somewhere, sometime, but maybe that was a different plastering material, not sure. It is no longer the dark corner of doom, looks so bright and clean and I'm sure the shelving will make a huge difference to your space.

    • @PortugalfromScratch
      @PortugalfromScratch  6 месяцев назад +1

      Yep! I did that but I'm not sure I did it at the correct stage, plus I didn't film that part. But I did attempt it. Yes the creepy corner is no more, it's come a long way!

  • @mbd6054
    @mbd6054 6 месяцев назад +2

    The plastering looks really neat. That's such a useful area. I'm always amazed by the amount of 'stuff' a few good shelves can absorb! Tracy is beautiful, and obviously very happy. Great video. Thank you. :)

    • @PortugalfromScratch
      @PortugalfromScratch  6 месяцев назад +1

      It was fun to practice! I need to get shelves in there asap!

  • @marianreddy9848
    @marianreddy9848 6 месяцев назад +3

    Well done, your plastering job looks amazing!You're always so packed with great ideas.

  • @stevejohnstonbaugh9171
    @stevejohnstonbaugh9171 6 месяцев назад +3

    Good job Tracy the Trumpet Flower! May your days be many and filled with joy

    • @PortugalfromScratch
      @PortugalfromScratch  6 месяцев назад +1

      I’ve heard lime water is good for building. Thanks for the tips!

  • @jannetomlinson1831
    @jannetomlinson1831 6 месяцев назад +1

    Tracey looks wonderful,check the side shoot, it may have a couple of dead inches to come off

  • @emmaslow
    @emmaslow 6 месяцев назад +1

    Yay, you're going to be at Clay Fest! Really looking forward to meeting you 🙂

    • @PortugalfromScratch
      @PortugalfromScratch  6 месяцев назад +1

      Ah very cool! Sinead and I will both be there. She'll be doing the four day course on building a stove and I'll be doing the earth floors and plastering two day courses... camping and conference, etc. Come find us and say hi!

    • @emmaslow
      @emmaslow 6 месяцев назад +1

      @@PortugalfromScratch Fab! I'm planning on helping Will for 2 days and Jeffrey (floors) for 2 days, so will definitely see you!

  • @virginiajorgensen8614
    @virginiajorgensen8614 6 месяцев назад +1

    Looking good and Tracy is amazing.

  • @suenunn9099
    @suenunn9099 6 месяцев назад +2

    Could you insert the bottoms of colored bottles in the holes of your closet/heater wall?

    • @PortugalfromScratch
      @PortugalfromScratch  6 месяцев назад

      I could and I did have that thought but a part of the reason they're there is for ventilation... but perhaps I'd consider it one day in the future, let's see!

  • @donnahenderson2676
    @donnahenderson2676 6 месяцев назад +2

    Tracy is beautiful. How are the weeds on the other side of the garden? Don’t forget to put straw around her. Your wall looks great. Good job you. ❤

  • @funkyduckee
    @funkyduckee 6 месяцев назад +1

    Your rendering looks amazing, well done 😊

  • @busybeaver793
    @busybeaver793 6 месяцев назад +2

    Hello Kirsty. Your plastering looks good. Another job off your to do list. Take care.

    • @PortugalfromScratch
      @PortugalfromScratch  6 месяцев назад

      Ya it feels great to check another thing off... thanks!

  • @debbiejones11
    @debbiejones11 6 месяцев назад +1

    Wow the lime plaster looks incredible and extremely satisfying like spreading peanut butter on the walls ! Tracy is looking fabulous too ! Great video thanks for sharing x

    • @PortugalfromScratch
      @PortugalfromScratch  6 месяцев назад

      It's so fun to work with... lime putty is wonderful stuff. I'm not sure it would be as satisfying with a cement-based plaster.

  • @lorimontcalm9086
    @lorimontcalm9086 6 месяцев назад +1

    Tracy is quite the strumpet! She's looking mighy fine!
    With the plaster/render, if you use a big yellow damp sponge, you can get a nice smooth finish. But I bet you already know that technique!
    Have you ever read the children's book "If You Give A Mouse A Cookie"? It epitomizes doing a project and all the fallout.
    Hugs from 🇨🇦

    • @PortugalfromScratch
      @PortugalfromScratch  6 месяцев назад +1

      She is! I did a sponge finish but I’m not sure I did it at the right moment. Let’s see!

  • @mafish7962
    @mafish7962 6 месяцев назад +2

    Great job! ❤

  • @barbaranielsen2888
    @barbaranielsen2888 6 месяцев назад +1

    I like/love all your videos!

  • @annadaurie2435
    @annadaurie2435 6 месяцев назад +2

    Tracy looks fabulous. That render looks easier to spread? The closet looks great.

    • @PortugalfromScratch
      @PortugalfromScratch  6 месяцев назад +1

      Yes this render is very nice to work with, it's made with fine sand and lime putty and it's so sticky and nice! It would be a lot less enjoyable if it were a cement render.

  • @suzannemarion400
    @suzannemarion400 6 месяцев назад +1

    Good looking Tracy! For ants my mom told me to sprinkle baking soda. Destroys them. Not dangerous around plants but not on the leaves. Good luck.

  • @MomPuff-b9w
    @MomPuff-b9w 6 месяцев назад +1

    I love everything you have done👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 I absolutely love your wall!! Very unique & it was so relaxing watching you do it!! 😅😊🤗

  • @gabrielebehr563
    @gabrielebehr563 6 месяцев назад +1

    I‘m happy too. Tracy came out sooo beautiful 🤗. Closet looks realy pretty. Good job Kristy👍👍👍

  • @makoke1matsuri
    @makoke1matsuri 6 месяцев назад +1

    Sabes con ese floripón se drogan por mis tierras , va quedar hermoso el cuarto de mando solar....

  • @denesfatrai
    @denesfatrai 6 месяцев назад +1

    The plaster looks amazing and Tracy is a true bad@ss beauty :)

  • @WriterGeek
    @WriterGeek 6 месяцев назад +1

    Really great job rendering/plastering (🙄). Well done!

  • @sallyedmondson9275
    @sallyedmondson9275 6 месяцев назад +1

    Hats off to Tracey ?! 👍❤️

  • @debravanwinkle3946
    @debravanwinkle3946 6 месяцев назад +1

    Tracy doesn’t even look anything clips to a twig 👀👍☀️😄✌️

  • @7TerriPod
    @7TerriPod 6 месяцев назад +1

    Kristy, ants hate water, so whenever you want to get rid of them, water 💦

  • @jeanmeyer8194
    @jeanmeyer8194 6 месяцев назад +1

    Wow miss trumpet

  • @fincalavita4842
    @fincalavita4842 6 месяцев назад +1

    ❤❤❤

  • @Ceilidh444
    @Ceilidh444 6 месяцев назад +1

    Tracy is gorgeous. Great job on the closet. Bring on the shitter! 😂

  • @daffs0
    @daffs0 6 месяцев назад +1

    ❤️

  • @effie924
    @effie924 6 месяцев назад +1

    What happened to Mikie ? that wall looks so nice!

    • @PortugalfromScratch
      @PortugalfromScratch  6 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks! Mikey is around… you’ll see more of him on Friday! 🐈‍⬛

  • @adamosman7284
    @adamosman7284 6 месяцев назад +1

    Hi Miss Champion

  • @fionaworrell4535
    @fionaworrell4535 6 месяцев назад

    Are those trumpet trees not highly toxic to cats?

  • @romnorwalker
    @romnorwalker 6 месяцев назад +1

    The plants around Tracy are edible(not all) and you killed some marigold also

    • @PortugalfromScratch
      @PortugalfromScratch  6 месяцев назад +1

      Oops! I was on a mission to get it done before I was bitten by the ants... 😬

  • @sarahnd
    @sarahnd 6 месяцев назад +2

    Google tells me that what you are doing is plastering. If you were doing the same thing on the outside of the house, it would be called rendering. But I would bet that there is a decent amount of overlap from one speaker to another... because, who needs two words if one will do?
    I have been thinking of you lately as I tile the bathroom floor, knowing how much you love this activity! 😁

    • @PortugalfromScratch
      @PortugalfromScratch  6 месяцев назад

      Haha, go luck with the tiling! Though I didn't enjoy it so much, I really do get a lot of satisfaction out of knowing I eventually did it! 🙂

    • @sarahnd
      @sarahnd 6 месяцев назад +1

      @@PortugalfromScratch I agree! This is penny tile 😳 so very fiddly, but I'm pleased to be able to conquer it!

  • @ManuelPineiro-dr1oc
    @ManuelPineiro-dr1oc 6 месяцев назад +2

    Hi

  • @KatarzynaPryciak-q7m
    @KatarzynaPryciak-q7m 20 дней назад +1

    Hello from London Ontario, you are hard working woman but look like before you will build tools shop you not going to be able keep your house clatter free 😊

    • @PortugalfromScratch
      @PortugalfromScratch  19 дней назад

      Probably not but check out Friday’s video for some proper chaos from before I had the polytunnel! 😬

  • @joketendam5806
    @joketendam5806 6 месяцев назад +2

    of you have a lot of ants check for afids. I am shure you knew

    • @PortugalfromScratch
      @PortugalfromScratch  6 месяцев назад

      No sign of aphids in that area but there are some on my trees.

  • @debravanwinkle3946
    @debravanwinkle3946 6 месяцев назад +1

    Tracy you R beautiful 💖✌️👀👍😄

  • @Marc-mo8bt
    @Marc-mo8bt 6 месяцев назад +2

    As said Tracy is quite poisonous. So do not make tea out of it. I would actually not even touch it without gloves. But it looks nice.

    • @PortugalfromScratch
      @PortugalfromScratch  6 месяцев назад +1

      Yep I know... she's a beauty, though!

    • @Marc-mo8bt
      @Marc-mo8bt 6 месяцев назад +1

      @@PortugalfromScratch That is good, we care about you!

  • @petro3441
    @petro3441 6 дней назад +1

    🎉🎉🎉🎉welcome back sexy Tracy🎉🎉🎉🎉

  • @RobinJones-ow9oz
    @RobinJones-ow9oz 6 месяцев назад +2

    Please don't you be letting Tracy get weeds after your mom worked like a dog.

  • @portugal1969
    @portugal1969 6 месяцев назад +1

    Boo