Our Abandoned Farm Renovation Just Got Much Easier

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Our abandoned farm renovation just got much easier as we build a vital piece of kit that we’ve been wanting for YEARS! Celebrate the NEW ARGUS 4 PRO launch with up to 25% OFF (& an extra 5% off with the code LifebyLiving) Argus 4 Pro: reolink.com/product/argus-4-p... / Argus 4 Pro (Amazon): amzn.to/4cb5Hnl
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We’re soon to begin restoring the interior of the stone cabin from damp barn to dream tiny house, so to help us achieve this we FINALLY got round to building a modular workbench on wheels!
We also finished building the stone work around the old stone house’s new window sills & the pups get a much needed trim to keep them cooler over summer.
LIKE THIS VIDEO if you enjoyed it and SUBSCRIBE to follow our journey as we document our life here in Portugal and the many DIY projects that we'll be tackling including renovating a tiny stone home, setting up systems to grow some of our own food and finally restoring the 100+ year old farm house.
Also say hi in the comments! We'd love to hear from you 😊
Ricky and Victoria x
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We're Ricky & Victoria 👋 We're slowly bringing an abandoned off grid Portuguese farm back to life & transforming it into a beautiful homestead for us & our two rescue dogs Teddy & Poppy.
We both agree that we’re not experts in anything that we do here, however we don’t let that stop us from giving it a try. We live our life by trying. We live our life by doing. We live our LIFE BY LIVING.

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@sandralongoria1483 10 дней назад

I just want to say, How Enjoyable it is to watch you two. And Well Done on the work bench!!!!!

@pamkendrick1855 9 дней назад

I totally agree! So enjoyable and awesome work bench!!😊

@LifebyLiving 9 дней назад

Thanks for watching Sandra ❤

@mariannegathier7574 10 дней назад

😂 "and I don't want to falsely accuse them..."😂 Can you see armies of ants marching to the town hall complaining about being falsely accused. Absolutely love your channel. ❤❤❤from the Netherlands

@LifebyLiving 9 дней назад

😂 Very true! 🐜 I don’t want to give the ants a bad reputation!

@ernie7065 9 дней назад

@@LifebyLiving spray water with a 50/50 mix of liquid soap and vinegar

@sugarkane4830 10 дней назад

Awww Poppy was lucky to have found you both.

@LifebyLiving 9 дней назад

We’re lucky to be her chosen ones! 🐕

@esmekaffen4961 9 дней назад

@@LifebyLiving🥰

@lindadunnpeterson1480 9 дней назад

You two are not only such hard workers…you are so delightful!

@CatHaywood 10 дней назад

That stonework is pure artistry ❤

@LifebyLiving 9 дней назад

Thanks Cat! It was fiddly work but I agree, Ricky did a great job 😊

@anneliesjoss 9 дней назад

The only RU-vid family I can’t wait to see every week! Aaaaawwwwww, Poppy and Teddy have stolen my heart 🥰

@alanatkins4315 10 дней назад

If the local people see how you have done the stonework, they might realise they have a new stone mason

@AdamofCA. 9 дней назад

very true. Ricky puts a lot of thought into each project.

@Lovingbeinglost 9 дней назад

It truly shows!

@LifebyLiving 9 дней назад

Thanks Alan 🙂 I agree, Ricky’s doing a great job, I think the key is patience & practice (…and then a bit more patience!) 😅

@joygood9811 10 дней назад

Great work bench Ricky and Victoria, that idea would be great for a kitchen bench. I love your videos, full of enthusiasm, laughter and love for what you are both achieving in your life.

@LifebyLiving 9 дней назад

Having the bench in the tiny house has really helped to give an idea of space for the kitchen! 😃

@lauraquigley6403 10 дней назад

You’re the best example of Expert Renovations & Healthy living! Benches r gorgeous! Victoria always takes the time to make a Healthy drink or snack from scratch & it hasn’t gone unnoticed! I have been here since day 1 & soon you will hit the big 100 subs & after that there are no limits! ❤ you guy’s🙏🙏🙏Blessing’s

@LifebyLiving 9 дней назад

Thanks Laura! The benches are certainly going to be getting plenty of use! 😊

@colleenkopp56 6 дней назад

You two are such a joy to watch!! Absolutely a great job on this tables, a multitude of uses. What did you two do before you made the decision to take on this new way of life? Love how you work so well together! Hi, from Northern California!!

@susannahwhitaker994 10 дней назад

You two are lovely to watch. I feel you have life under control. Take care and keep laughing 🤗

@LifebyLiving 8 дней назад

Thanks Susannah 😊 we definitely don’t feel like we’ve got life under control!😂 just rolling with it!

@marionjohansson4235 10 дней назад

That work bench would make a wonderfully functional kitchen work station.

@LifebyLiving 9 дней назад

It’s certainly sturdy enough! 😄

@marionjohansson4235 9 дней назад

@@LifebyLiving just need some pretty tiles, brass hooks maybe curtains?

@deirdrecerasa3932 9 дней назад

Love the way the windows look after you added more stones and mortar. It is remarkable what you were able to do. The workbench is a terrific addition. I just love how easy breezy you both are, working hard and enjoying life. ❤

@ZeeCeeCreations 9 дней назад

Ohhh!! You two make an old lady’s day!! How lovely to watch your banter, all while working so well together!😊❤

@kdclothes 10 дней назад

Everything is looking so good. That work bench is awesome.The stone work under the sills looks beautiful. Bravo guys.

@LifebyLiving 9 дней назад

It was a tight space under the sills but I think Ricky did a good job too! 😊

@raquelsamson3543 10 дней назад

All work and no play makes Jack and Jill (Ricky & Victoria) dull. I always scour the internet for your videos. I have watched (I think) all your videos from the very start. You are both so pleasant and entertaining (albeit doing serious projects) to watch. Keep going and God bless.

@LifebyLiving 9 дней назад

Thanks Raquel! Got to keep it lighthearted are there’s so much to do 😂

@annabazsali9677 10 дней назад

Joyful times. 😊 So good to see you and your projects. 🤩 Great workbench Ricky!

@petro3441 10 дней назад

Thanx Reolink for keeping an eye out for these wonderful people

@ginacrusco234 9 дней назад

Clever design for the workbench, sweet and adorable doggies, phenomenal work on the tiny house, and best of all -- darn good company!

@SabineHuyghe 10 дней назад

Thanks for putting a smile on our faces on this rainy sunday 😊😊greetings from Belgium

@LifebyLiving 9 дней назад

Thank you 😊 and happy (rainy 🌧) Sunday Sabine!

@justoneacre7873 10 дней назад

Your little cottage is looking so cute!

@colinbrooks6290 9 дней назад

Victoria and Ricky you do realise you are both becoming specialist 👍

@josedacosta9847 10 дней назад

That building is a labour of love 💗

@millywood6801 10 дней назад

Love your attention to detail under the windows.

@rodneygentzel4581 10 дней назад

You guys are great together!

@54mgtf22 10 дней назад

Always interesting. Always entertaining. Thanks team 👍

@janhodgson1740 10 дней назад

Just know the interior of tiny house will be amazing ❤

@LifebyLiving 9 дней назад

Thank you Jan ❤ We can’t await to get cracking on the inside!

@lowesonia8551 10 дней назад

Fun as always. Clever Table, stone work, nice to see practical, last for years DIY. Poppy is so pretty I think every time I see him what a wonderful existence since you both took him into your loving care. Never miss a video, wait patiently.

@andrewbrookes5814 10 дней назад

I can see where Ricky gets his hair cuts from now. Great job both of you, love watching the progress you are making.

@LifebyLiving 9 дней назад

😂 On all fours outside come rain or shine! ✂️

@digitalbegley 10 дней назад

It's so satisfying building a workbench by yourself, I did it last year, put my mitre saw on it and never look back.

@LifebyLiving 9 дней назад

Couldn’t agree more! We’ve only just started to use it yet can’t imagine being without it now! 😄

@petro3441 10 дней назад

Great job with the windowsills Ricky.🎉🎉

@LifebyLiving 8 дней назад

Thanks!😊

@lynhardie6291 10 дней назад

There is no summer for us in the Southern hemisphere 😮 But it doesn't stop me cracking up over you two lovely peeps. That bench or double bench is fabulous it's given me some ideas too. See you next week. Greetings from South Africa 🇿🇦🥶

@faithvansanden82 10 дней назад

The window sills look really nice, please make sure you check your shoes before you put them on,give them a good shake. We had to do that when we lived in Hong Kong because of the scorpion's.❤

@user-ru1zh3ct2f 10 дней назад

If it's too hot for you then come to East Anglia as we have a cold North wind and rain Every day and it's mid June 😩😩

@Tomwalked100 9 дней назад

You 2 have come so far! this offering is SO well edited and delightful story telling, the visuals are all so wonderfully done . AND your growth as builder/stone masons / food growers is phenomenal. you both (all 4?) seem to be blossoming brightly in Portugal. Really. SO happy when I see a new video from this channel.

@LifebyLiving 8 дней назад

Thanks Tom!😊 we’re definitely being forced to learn A LOT & quickly!😂

@loulauer5853 9 дней назад

You two are so fun to watch! I enjoy your videos a lot. Keep up the hard work!

@jamesmatheson5115 10 дней назад

Put tyres on the ground and grow your potatoes inside of them, you can go 3 up, when its time to dig them up you only have to pull the tyres up.You really need to build raised beds, much easier to work on, your back will love you, also, use straw to cover the beds, it will help with the heat drying the beds out plus you can dig it into the soil at the end of each season, building up the organic matter in the soil.

@wendywalsh-pardey9439 10 дней назад

When tires break down they release by products from rubber into the soil. I got rid of mine.

@user-bq4ke4sl5o 10 дней назад

Yep release cancer causing substances into soil

@gailandrews3625 10 дней назад

@@wendywalsh-pardey9439what I was thinking about, maybe layered wooden frames could work 😊

@esmaemaryw 9 дней назад

Great advice!

@jamesmatheson5115 9 дней назад

@@wendywalsh-pardey9439 It takes a long time for tyres to break down, even if it takes 6 to 10 years, you can change them, timber will rot especially cheap timbers like pine as I did, the worms and slaters plus rot destroyed them within two years, there's lots of materials you could use, but if money is a issue then you are limited, you could use railway sleepers, concrete, stones/bricks and mortar, old bath tubs, to name a few.

@lizregan1949 10 дней назад

The property is beautiful. Your work bench is brilliant 👏 ❤

@Seeker2524 10 дней назад

I think u should patent that work bench. Its a brilliant idea.

@mossyslopes 10 дней назад

Your background music sets off the visuals nicely👏

@user-kp4oh1ox9f 10 дней назад

Great video, great workbench, great garden results and a gorgeous new trim for Poppy. Well done. Pauline

@LifebyLiving 9 дней назад

Thank you Pauline. The workbench is certainly going to see a lot of use! 😅

@ps6860 10 дней назад

Top fun ,great to see you again ,enjoying father's day here in 🇬🇧 ...

@user-ow2rf1lf7d 10 дней назад

Such a fun video. Great work on the under sills, and so pleased you made yourselves a great work bench. Well done.

@esmekaffen4961 9 дней назад

The stonework under the window sills is perfect and the workbenches? Wow! Very clever design! Sorry about your potato-eating critters, that perfectly empty potato skin was kinda amazing! As always, beautiful videography and perfect background music. I thought Poppy’s haircut looked great and lovely to see Teddy having a snooze in the sun. Take good care❤

@raymonde4272 9 дней назад

That's going to be a very useful work bench. Is it me or has Ricky got a whole new collection of t-shirts after all his previous ones were destroyed when drilling out all of the concrete from the stonework.

@petro3441 10 дней назад

Super cool work table. Well done🎉🎉🎉

@costasworldofmusicmemories5792 9 дней назад

Great job guys. The work around the sills looks great. We did the same thing with our bench years ago. It makes working with a drill saw so much easier. Ricky, hopefully one day you will build a workshop as we did to all the DIY projects you need to do. Nevertheless, You guys are killing it. All the best mates👍👍 Jim, Harriet and Yuki

@richardbell466 10 дней назад

Love those tables. Easy to setup and super useful. Nice👍👍

@ozman28 9 дней назад

I always enjoy watching this show. You guys make me smile and I leave with a warm, fuzzy feeling after every episode. A old fan from Boise, Idaho. USA

@LPay-jy8mx 9 дней назад

That is a *brilliant* DIY workbench! Made moreso by your great dynamic together and the fun you two create out of any small moment. ♥

@petro3441 10 дней назад

Wow that scorpio was huge....no no no i would not have gotten any pics of him😂

@fritzvanorden9712 10 дней назад

2:20 Poppy with poppies

@jamesdunican1750 9 дней назад

Just like to say My wife is so happy now Because I come home from work and watch your videos And the fantastic work you are doing on the house ☘️👍

@LifebyLiving 8 дней назад

Haha what did you used to do when you got home from work?!😂

@alexandercampbell963 10 дней назад

Noticed you have not put mulch in your vegetable beds. Pea straw or oat straw would be suitable (you will have sprouts but easily dealt with). This will reduce the ants as they like dry soil.

@rockit1801 9 дней назад

Just a little advice: an office knife will make splitting cardboards to pieces much easier

@barbarakeegan9516 10 дней назад

Absolutely love your workbench, great design 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

@avivat3010 9 дней назад

I always love the opening of your videos to see the nature that surrounds you. Simply beautiful! Your dogs are such sweethearts! It looks like you're going to have a fun time refinishing the interior of your home. Hopefully some lighter work for a while. Enjoy your week!

@gwenscoggins1 9 дней назад

Love the progress you two have made . Hopefully your channel will be on for years to also show the renovation of your big house.

@user-gr6rn3un8y 9 дней назад

The ending is funny and cute. Enjoy watching ❤❤❤

@chechumallo 10 дней назад

Its a disgrace that your promos cant be available in Spain. Congrats for your job, lets goooo

@AbigailGerlach-zt1sh 10 дней назад

If not tires, those huge aluminum wash tubs make great planters. You can even paint them if you want decorative planters. The nice thing is they're easy to move around and easy to keep your soil from washing away in rain. Since they're galvanized, no rust!!! I have a friend who painted them all primary colors and placed them around the garden. She had taken down a huge tree. She cut the trunk into big circles and used them as pillars for the tubs. If you want to keeps ants etc off above ground fruits and veg, wrap the plant in tulle. It works just as well as the commercial products for half the price. Your new bench would actually make a great kitchen island. Keep that design when you put in your kitchen. Add a shelf underneath about half way up for storing pots and pans etc. You could also use them as kitchen counters to make your kitchen adjustable to your needs for space or design.

@lars-eriklarsson85 10 дней назад

Summer has come, even in Sweden.

@tajci38 10 дней назад

You're lucky it hasn't reached Scotland yet!

@lynnemac1402 9 дней назад

Victoria you did a great job of Poppies coat she looks so pretty. Lovely job on the stone work under the sills Ricky. The workbench is great, wonderful design and brilliantly put together well done x

@gailandrews3625 10 дней назад

Amazing work bench 😀

@audreysuter4315 10 дней назад

You are my favourite RU-vid couple❤ adore your ideas, great sense of humour and positivity 💞

@LifebyLiving 8 дней назад

Awww thanks Audrey! ❤

@marydegraffenreed3145 9 дней назад

spending time watching you is just pure happiness

@LifebyLiving 8 дней назад

Comments like this make us happy! Thanks for watching Mary 😊

@edithp.7213 9 дней назад

You two are just the cutest! That 2 in 1 workbench is brilliant!

@Lovingbeinglost 9 дней назад

We always enjoy your videos but had to laugh at the way you interact with each other on this one. We are quite a bit older but still do this too. It's what makes a relationship work and brightens the day. Awesome job btw! Rose & Michael

@jangrosemartindale8740 9 дней назад

Such a joy to watch your progress❤ CLIPPERS for Poppy, if you shave her down for the summer months- she will be cooler, & you can spot Ticks faster. ❤

@kathysalkeldbonilla6541 10 дней назад

Love how sweet Poppy and Ted are! Has Poppy grown somewhat? She seems taller!

@irmafernandez2887 10 дней назад

I love the work bench and is very functional for all your projects.🎉🎉🎉👏👏👏👏

@yvonnedowling629 9 дней назад

I love watching the two of you, You get on so well together, and have a good sense of fun. That was a fantastic work bench, well done !! Looking forward to the next instalment, Stay safe and well. ❤❤❤

@paulkane6208 10 дней назад

Hi Tarzan & Jayne. Nice bit of carpentry Ricky, well thought out, and good idea for the break in the garden Victoria. Re the swimming pool filtration, how about a filtration company reaching out to you, to sponsor one of your episodes. Best wishes as always, Paul, Swansea 👍👍

@TomWilson-ir6uq 10 дней назад

Excellent you have a good bench😊

@user-df5xh3rg9f 10 дней назад

May I ask why don't you build a temporary tent? So you can work out in the open but in the shade and also in the rain. Something like a pergola with a tarp.

@enmodo 9 дней назад

You can get some large popup tents, or just a shade like you put up at the beach.

@wendywalsh-pardey9439 10 дней назад

Put some straw down on the garden beds, to reduce moisture loss, weed suppression and nitrogen for the soil, will keep it cool too.

@FrenchavecIngrid 10 дней назад

Love watching your videos and look forward to each new episode so much. You have managed to create such a wholesome vibe for your channel. It’s my relaxing treat of the week(ish) to sit down and watch you guys go about your life. Thank you for sharing it here xx

@divaden47 10 дней назад

Great job on the work benches!!

@gaynor3976 9 дней назад

So good to see you having fun while doing mundane jobs. Love the workbench Rickie, veg patches looking good Victoria xxx

@williamlawrence9875 10 дней назад

At the beginning of the episode you had a square or circular structure with a cork Oak in the middle. Could it be an old spring or well ???

@ffss53 10 дней назад

you guys are very funny.. enjoy watching your videos... thank you..

@michaelaronsohn3624 10 дней назад

Great job on the sills

@Toqueville2023 7 дней назад

Imagine how much easier projects will be with good work tables and they look very strong able to hold anything...

@carolwoodward6141 10 дней назад

Good morning from Virginia☀️

@jangrosemartindale8740 9 дней назад

You’re such a joy to watch, & I enjoy how you work & decide on projects.

@paulamiller4366 9 дней назад

LOVE the benches! Love that you added the latches! I realized as I watched the video they are exactly what I need in my workshop! Wow! I'm all revved up for a build now. Makes me happy to watch you 2 work together. All the best to you. Ciao

@tammyspurdle9208 9 дней назад

Thank you, this video is so joyful and peaceful to watch. ❤

@sarahnd 9 дней назад

Very very jealous of your workbench! I'm probably about twice your age and have yet to enjoy such a useful addition to the house build! My knees do not enjoy crawling around on the floor to assemble things, so congratulations to you both for getting around to this essential while you still have functional knees!

@cathylewis2181 9 дней назад

Another thoroughly enjoyable episode in the books! You're getting very creative with your camera angles, Victoria and your giggles at the end were delightful.

@user-do2qr8cq6k 10 дней назад

Brilliant jobs moved on and having fun at the same time. Well Done take care.xx

@HT-io1eg 10 дней назад

That bench is genius

@shooster5884 10 дней назад

You need a cover on your water dip tank to stop the water going green.

@andymccabe6712 9 дней назад

No! ..... really......!?!??? .... there must be at least three two year olds somewhere on the planet who don't know that....

@user-ly6ez1dh2o 9 дней назад

Fun sprinkled into work! Perfect!

@guzinska1 9 дней назад

Great table. Such a good idea. So versatile. We'll done!

@frankledesma8466 8 дней назад

I can't believe that you're learning as you go. The placement of window sills and stone placements are very professional looking. Well done.

@user-oq2bg9pj6n 9 дней назад

Ricky you are doing such a lovely job on the tiny house. For someone who hasn't worked with stone before I think you are doing a fabulous job. The work bench is a great idea.... now onto the pool, with all the heat you will appreciate a cool dip after doing a hot job.

@athollmcnicoll1028 10 дней назад

Now you have a table dog grooming can be made easier as long as both either jump up and down or you decide on a ramp?

@cindyblair1283 9 дней назад

I have missed the both of you! It’s really looking so beautiful. So happy that things are still moving. It really looks so very dry there. I pray for rain for all of you. Thank you for sharing and can’t wait until next time. Have a wonderful week. Cindy 🇺🇸

@brendasoler4759 9 дней назад

We have a Reolink system, and it's served us very well, when we've had to evacuate in hurricane season here in Florida. Gives us great peace of mind when we're not on site. Cheers from NE Florida!

@SusieMonk-jh8tj 9 дней назад

Well done both of you. A work table fit for purpose is pure joy. As are you both. Mercifully no shots of those S words that jump out at you. Braver than me I would be screaming.👏👏👏❤