This Is Wrong but We Have No Choice | Stone Cabin Renovation

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This week on our stone cabin renovation, we're dealing with the fallout of making some design & material changes on the fly when we were building the new roof by adding in some hefty timber purlins to take the extra load. Like most things on this DIY stone house build, it's going to be tricky as purlins should really be installed BEFORE the roof rafters! WHOOPS! 😁
As well as strengthening our DIY roof, we're also winding down a little in the build up to Christmas with some festive crafting! 🎄🎅🏼
LIKE THIS VIDEO if you enjoyed it & SUBSCRIBE to follow our journey as we document our life here in Central Portugal & 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 & finally restoring the 100+ year old farm house.
Also say hi in the comments! We'd love to hear from you 😊
Ricky & Victoria x
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We're Ricky & Victoria 👋 We're slowly bringing an abandoned off grid Portuguese farm back to life & transforming it into a beautiful homestead for us & our two rescue dogs Teddy & Poppy.
We both agree that we’re not experts in anything that we do here, however we don’t let that stop us from giving it a try. We live our life by trying. We live our life by doing. We live our LIFE BY LIVING.
#stonecabin #stonehouse #homerenovation

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@LifebyLiving 9 месяцев назад

Hope you all enjoy this one! Forgot to say, if anyone has any rendering tips or can recommend some solid resources please drop a comment as we're going to need all the help we can get!😂

@euricofrade6728 9 месяцев назад

Well, I wish you guys all the best and a very Merry Christmas. Just be careful how you store your precious and beautiful olive oil. It must be protected from air, light, heat and humidity. It must be properly closed and at room temperature, up to 20°C. It is advisable to avoid sudden temperature changes. If the oil has thickened or solidified due to excessive cold, just place it at room temperature to return it to its normal state. Cheers!

@andie1769 9 месяцев назад

Kirsty from Portugal from Scratch is in your area. Very knowledgeable on natural building. Guy and Kylie at Make Do Grow also are excellent. Everything looks great! You’re doing a wonderful job. Cheers from Oz! 😊

@catherineaw2545 9 месяцев назад

Yes both of you are working very well together, wishing you the best. I look forward to the completion of your beautiful home

@alex78-c3q 9 месяцев назад

Я в шоке... 42к просмотров , 4.8к лайков, 248 комментов .... и только 2 адекватных строительных поста на строительную тематику. Похоже , вам придется опять самим решать как двигаться дальше. По проделанной работе... По моему мнению, дополнительные балки абсолютно не нужны ( при вашем интервале установке стропил-40см, сечению стропил50х200 , их длине 4метра и отсутствию снеговой нагрузки). Деньги на ветер. Что вы имеете в виду под термином "рендеринг" ? Как и чем замазать щели между булыжниками в стене? Это не вопрос строительства , это вопрос дизайна. Вам просто надо выбрать на какой стороне силы вы...( на стороне "святой" извести или на стороне "темного" и дьявольского цемента). Стены вашего дома представляет из себя кучу булыжников скрепленных в середине глиной и грязью . Известь очень гигроскопичный материал , стены зимой будут впитывать дождь как губка (снаружи внутрь), а изнутри в них будет заходить влага от обычной жизнедеятельности человека . И эти два потока встретятся внутри каменной неизолированой стены ( точка росы). Но все экспаты очень любят голый камень ( это придает дому "характер"). Только когда зимой в этом "характерном" доме в ванной комнате +4С, а в спальне +10С , то приходит понимание что внешний вид дома - это не главное. Смотрел я реставрацию французского 200-летного шато...(не вспомню название канала) Сначала новые владельцы долго восхищались прекасными булыжниками и гнилыми досками и долго чистили эти камни зубными шёточками и проч ... а потом налили внутри бетон по XPS и водяному теплому полу и выложили внутри еще одни стены из газобетонных блоков с базальтовой ватой. Или вопрос о том как штукатурить и шпаклевать гипсокартонные потолки?

@jeee2674 8 месяцев назад

no ads yet on videos?

@juwe9516 3 месяца назад

The couple is innovative, undaunted, yet craving to achieve something desirable.. considering their limitation. keep marching on... Am inspired.

@abigailgerlach5443 9 месяцев назад

Despite the backward construction order, the back breaking effort to get them up there and the building up the wall to hold them, you'll be happy you made the effort to do this for the future. When you hit 60 years old and the roof isn't bowing, you'll be positively smug about having made these decisions now! Congratulations! As my mum used to say, "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure!" Very pretty wreath! Well done!

@alexandra2339 9 месяцев назад

If you're going to keep the olive oil in those plastic bottles (which you should not!) at least put them in a very dark place. Ideally, you'd wanna use tinted glass bottles. If not then clear glass bottles, always kept in the dark. If it's a 1L bottle that you consume fairly quickly it's fine, but for those big 5L bottles that you're gonna keep in storage for a long time just remember, no plastic and definitely no sunlight! 😉

@jenh9252 9 месяцев назад

Our local olive oil mill sells the oil in plastic bottles that we then keep in a dark cupboard! Their mill obviously does the same.....not sure I agree with you!

@alexandra2339 9 месяцев назад

@@jenh9252 Of course they do... because plastic is cheaper! Read this: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4375245/ And this study doesn't even address the fact that plastic bottles can start breaking down into microplastics which the olive oil will absorb!

@picholoup 9 месяцев назад

We keep our oil in old flip-up 750ml beerbootles in our cave, where it never gets below 12 degrees. It works well enough!

@sharondoan1447 8 месяцев назад

Sounds like your recommendations are really spot on, but maybe not possible for everyone. Isn’t that the way life works? There always seems to be the ideal and on the flip side is the possible.

@JudithDodd-u2e 7 месяцев назад

Obviously, when watching the clip, they had other things on their minds than making sure the olive oil was not feeling neglected

@taranscott155 9 месяцев назад

Fair play, a creative solution to a challenging problem. That Christmas wreath is fabulous. You should both be very proud of everything you have accomplished 🙂

@marywhitfield7553 Месяц назад

Are there videos prior to this?

@janhodgson1740 9 месяцев назад

My favourite off grid guys.. no nonsense .. being real.. but you have such skills and foresight to get there.. love your channel ❤

@cynthiat6505 9 месяцев назад

I was raised in Southern California where the weather is compared to Portugal. I grew up with Eucalyptus and tile roofing. The trees look so much like where I grew up. You live in a lovely place.

@MyTyme 9 месяцев назад

It's nice to see the positive attitude of a couple restoring their barn! The house is small, but it also requires love and care, the right approach to restoration. People who work on their land always command respect. Good luck to you guys! With love from Russia!

@nevillemignot1681 8 месяцев назад

Congratulations in blending in what we hear to what we see, quite often in these Vlogs there is jarring effect in trying to marry the two of sound and sight, but you guys have absolutly nailed it......................................... Great work Guys!!

@TheEGA4421 9 месяцев назад

Homemade wreath and olive oil...great! Looking forward to when your garden bears fruit. 😊

@cathyholt5215 9 месяцев назад

Way to go!! Great problem-solving . The wreath is just beautiful Victoria ❤

@LifebyLiving 9 месяцев назад

Thank you Cathy ❤

@lauraquigley6403 9 месяцев назад

You are both such very hard workers! Please be careful lifting the heavy beams … it would be sad if one of you got injured 😢. Your content & your great attitude’s make your videos so very interesting & inspirational!🙏🙏🙏Blessing’s

@Toqueville2023 8 месяцев назад

A sense of humor is no small thing!

@lindabrooks8242 9 месяцев назад

The Christmas wreath is quite beautiful, Victoria! The things you two accomplish working together is awesome.❤

@lyndseyellis949 9 месяцев назад

I THINK (if i remember what our guide in the Lousa mountains taught us right) that the little balls that come off the oak are its natural defences against bug larvae - it encases them in the little ball so they cant harm the tree itself! Its why they usually have a tiny hole somewhere. Absolutely gorgeous wreath, wish i was as creative as you. Love watching you both, and seeing the house progress! Have a wonderful christmas both

@TheFogdog 8 месяцев назад

The little balls as you call them are called oak apples in U.K. and are the homes of a little insect called a gall wasp. Always make sure there is an exit hole before you pick them or the wasps may exit later when you least expect them!

@helennicolaou9673 4 месяца назад

I live in Cyprus in a 100+ year old stone house. The walls in the living room are worn badly and I needed some ideas for the renovation. Thank you for the respect you show throughout the renovation. ❤

@kdclothes 9 месяцев назад

I enjoyed this video. Your wreath is stunning. I live near a village that was one of the last Medici family holdings. It is called Santo Stefano di Sessanio. It was in complete ruins, Originally built in the 11th century. An architect in Milano bought the village and started putting it back together and it is amazing. Although they do have electricity and heating, the christmas decoration is similar to yours, they use natural fibers, no glaring lights, amazing aromas, and candles. I could almost smell the wreath. a bit of advice. You will need to transfer your oil to metal cans. Plastic won't preserve it properly. My friends put it in a vat in their cellar with a tap on it. Then when you need Oil or you wish to sell some liters, you can transfer into metal tins and then transfer into a glass bottle with a stopper. You can buy a vat at a farm store or a local hardware store probably there like here. We get anything and everything from the plummer's store. lol. The roof is stunning. Best of Luck and Buona Natale! from Italy

@kdclothes 9 месяцев назад

PS. We sell olive oil here for 10 euros a liter. if you choose to do that.

@yvettethomas6236 4 месяца назад

You two are so adorable and I love the way you work together so well. I love your wreath, so beautiful and creative! The only thing you two are missing are two sweet little kids running around! ❤

@katefinnegan8129 9 месяцев назад

What a lovely wreath Victoria. Merry Christmas and very Happy New Year.

@LifebyLiving 9 месяцев назад

Thanks Kate! Merry Christmas to you too!😊

@HelenBlack-sn7ke 9 месяцев назад

Merry Christmas Victoria and Ricky.

@FeedingMyFetish 9 месяцев назад

Without a doubt the most beautiful wreth I've ever seen.

@LifebyLiving 9 месяцев назад

Thank you ☺️

@NatMCI 9 месяцев назад

Awesome work you guys and I love the wreath, BUT ABOVE ALL, I HAD A GOOD LAUGH AT THE JOKES!!!!

@debbiejansen1178 9 месяцев назад

The two of you are creating a beautiful home together. It's heartwarming to watch.

@raymondmumford6255 9 месяцев назад

Xmas wreath looks awesome. Guys, the cottage is going to be amazing when it's finished.

@kolan_es 9 месяцев назад

Impressive retro-fitting of the beams 👍🏻, and great “dad jokes” 😂. Feliz navidad from Elche Spain. 🎄

@nickythompson6468 9 месяцев назад

That is a beautiful wreath Victoria, not lost your talented art skills then😍😁. You are working so hard, just wish someone that there was someone around to just help a little to get you back on track time wise. You have such fun though, love watching these vids, you are a tonic!! Be safe xx

@LifebyLiving 9 месяцев назад

Thanks Nicky! Worth all the tuition fees! 😁 Hope you have a lovely Christmas xx

@EdmondChano 9 месяцев назад

You emanet a lot of joy,finesse and harmony.in your video,hope this Blessed Season brings Peace and Joy.🎄🕊️🌹💖😊

@heatherbruce4496 9 месяцев назад

How do you do all what you do and your finger nails are still lovely 😊

@LifebyLiving 9 месяцев назад

I get a manicure every week…Victoria’s nails don’t look too bad either 😁

@heatherbruce4496 6 месяцев назад

🤣

@sgrvtl7183 9 месяцев назад

I love your wreath! So beautiful and perfect using materials from your land. BRAVO Victoria❗️👌🌲

@ThatGuyFromArizona 9 месяцев назад

Great teamwork!! Like the music selections a lot.

@gooby2doobydo725 9 месяцев назад

….GREAT JOB ON THE WREATH VICTORIA 😊. THE SMALL HOUSE IS COMING ALONG, CANT WAIT TO SEE WHAT YOU DO WITH THE INSIDE RICKY😊

@cherylbertolini3140 9 месяцев назад

have a wonderful week

@amcab1625 9 месяцев назад

WTG guys! Great teamwork. Impressive editing skills too. ❤

@LifebyLiving 9 месяцев назад

Thanks Anne Marie!❤

@ps6860 9 месяцев назад

Was so refreshing to see you guys again today.... You prove on and on again that we can live life of simple things in life. Thank you, thank you, thank you

@raymonde4272 9 месяцев назад

Congratulations on getting the purlins in, that looked like a lot of work but better safe than sorry with all the extra weight on the roof. The wreath looks beautiful and probably smells even better.

@gejtis77 8 месяцев назад

I watched yalls first video of the first year and you'll absolutly rocked it. I've worked hard my entire life and I would have never had the confidence to take on all this without a tractor yall truly worked your butts off I love yalls journey

@dagmargross6064 9 месяцев назад

A beautiful wreath!

@tomwilson5822 9 месяцев назад

Wishing you all the very best for Christmas and New Year

@claudiademoss6040 9 месяцев назад

VICTORIA! Your last little quip about leaving your sample at the desk and Ricky's response is the best of ALL of your little jokes. You crack me up, girl! Claudia from Dallas, Texas

@abqresident4461 9 месяцев назад

Aaah . . . I remember the first wreath Victoria made sitting at the kitchen table. A year later and the pleasure of seeing your dreams come true is the best gift you could give. Thank you. Happy Holidays. Love and hugs from me in New Mexico USA.

@petracollins8623 9 месяцев назад

So beautiful. I am endlessly amazed at how hard you guys work. Have a wonderful Xmas season

@christianestrauss8516 9 месяцев назад

What a beautiful wreath - love it😍

@europeanangel 9 месяцев назад

I am amazed by your teamwork, accomplishments and love. Iam Portuguese from Fatima, Portugal. I have resided in the US since she 11 and Ian 53. I miss lots about Portugal and visit but my career and life is in America. I love watching you guys. I am a new subscriber. I almost cried when you ripped the grapevine off the ground😢 to put up fence. I can't wait for a real flower garden and wild rose bushes all over! I climbed many olive trees as a child. My grandparents had wineries, many plantations of olive trees, grapes, eucalyptus trees, line, corn, onions, and it was great!

@leahlample 9 месяцев назад

The nail polish!!! For the win!!!! 😊😂

@pathogan4854 9 месяцев назад

Adapt and over come well done folks !!

@michaelhayden5264 9 месяцев назад

Whilst acknowledging that this was your first building project and on that basis I salute you both, as soon as I saw your major roof beams I knew that there had to be a second/third beam in the middle (half-way from the ridge and the side wall). But hey you are both to be congratulated for recognising the error and really getting stuck in the fix it. Best wishes.

@nativetexson 9 месяцев назад

Joyeuses fetes du sud de la France. 🎅🌲

@audreysuter4315 9 месяцев назад

Absolutely gorgeous wreath ❤❤❤ what a creative touch you have Victoria!

@kathrynmcaravy5966 9 месяцев назад

I love your wreath! So darling and creative! You guys get an amazing amount done in a small amount of time, so cheerful too!!!!

@clairecooper9931 9 месяцев назад

You’re almost there! Looking forward to seeing you work on the interior 😁 beautiful wreath Victoria. Have a great week ❤

@SulimanMohammed-g2p 8 месяцев назад

The good thing you know what you are doing I am happy and proud of you 2 people working so hard getting the job done ✅

@johnmcguane8218 9 месяцев назад

Great job you guys,necessity is the mother of invention ❤.

@kitchenworker446 9 месяцев назад

Ingenuity...determination...you are both doing so amazingly well. Victoria, the wreath looked fabulous and you would have had to pay about £40-£50 for that in a garden centre...and it wouldnt have looked as nice!!

@beatrizschmitz3722 9 месяцев назад

A guirlanda ficou muito linda, feita só com coisa da natureza.

@ColinGeddes-n8e 9 месяцев назад

Garland / guirlanda! what a wonderful word, alternative to wreath

@michaelhayden5264 10 дней назад

WOW those purlins are "bloody big" - around 200mm by 50 mm. So bloody heavy. Well done for figuring out how to get them in place.

@glorialeopard8808 9 месяцев назад

You guys are amazing, you work so well together. Seems you always are able to figure all of it out. Love your videos, Great content.

@nanoresmith2697 9 месяцев назад

Merry Christmas Ricky and Victoria ✨️💛✨️ Take a break and enjoy the Festive Season 🎄 Your Christmas Wreath is beautiful 🎀🌿🌲

@maretteschulz8898 9 месяцев назад

That used to be our Christmas tree every year when I was a kid here in NWQ in Australia. Couple of weeks before Xmas, Dad would take all the kids out bush and cut down a small gum (eucalyptus) tree ( about 7' high), bring it home and put it in a bucket of sand/rocks in the corner of the lounge. Mum with wrap Xmas paper around the bucket and we would decorate with all their vintage baubles and tinsel. The finishing touch was a little bit of 'Santa Snow Spray' and the scent would fill the house. Loved it even though the temp was 40°C and above around Christmas.😁😁👌👌💕💕Love your progress and have a happy Christmas & New Year

@cjohnson4342 9 месяцев назад

So very happy for you both, what a beautiful property!

@EstelleBoy-sc2jm 5 месяцев назад

Love your dogs. You are kind decent hard working people. May God Bless you all. RSA

@phyllisbishop9099 9 месяцев назад

Hi from south Australia. You are correct about the eucalypt. Our florist shops have a special smell about them because of those leaves. Have a very happy Christmas and all the best for next year

@Top12Boardsport 8 месяцев назад

There is no wrong way when you have to save the day. Great effort.

@sandyp4821 9 месяцев назад

Beautiful job on the wreath!!

@carolechenowith900 9 месяцев назад

It's amazing what you have already done. Just a little bump in the road. You got past it now it's full steam forward.

@alisonhobson9875 9 месяцев назад

I love the wreath. Sooooo beautiful. Seasons Greetings to you both and to the doggies.

@GayleVillarreal-t7s 9 месяцев назад

You kids are amazing! The attention to detail and safety and going the extra work willl give you the best outcome on everything on your little farm. Vicky the Christmas wreath is beautiful and goes perfectly with the stone house. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

@jenh9252 9 месяцев назад

You have a lovely piece of land! Another great video!

@clionamm 9 месяцев назад

Great job on getting those beams up there! The wreath is beautiful Victoria. Also, I'm a sucker for those 'silly' type jokes, made me chuckle. Love your sense of humour with the olive oil in the jar too! Happy Christmas to you both 🙂

@airamad2 9 месяцев назад

Fantastic team, great work. Well done Victoria, what a beautiful wreath. ❤

@lfuentes4098 9 месяцев назад

The wreath is lovely.

@garymucher4082 9 месяцев назад

"Frostbite" OMG...funny, and I hope you both have a wonderful Christmas!

@susanfryer636 9 месяцев назад

I marvel at the way you problem solve. Kudos to you!

@Hagar2670 9 месяцев назад

Dont rush the stone work for us. It takes the time it takes. Do the inside in stone as you said. In the summer you might find the will to do the outside. It will look so much better.

@MsBlBooP 9 месяцев назад

Beautiful wreath, Victoria! Nice job! Love watching your progress and can’t wait until we see the inside plan.

@sandramorton5510 9 месяцев назад

Merry Christmas, love your wealth.

@SuzanneStutzle 9 месяцев назад

Love your wreath. You have come a long way with the little house. It's all looking great. Your own olive oil. That's exciting. I bet it is the best tasting olive oil you've ever had. Victoria, you will never trick Ricky again with an olive picked straight off the tree, you are both seasoned olive oil experts now. Merry Christmas to both of you, Teddy and Poppy too.

@taniadevilliers348 9 месяцев назад

Great innovation and problem solving skills! Wishing you a restful and peaceful festive season. 🌲🍀🌲

@patriciabrawner3717 9 месяцев назад

The wreath was beautiful and I really enjoyed the music you played while hanging it. Your barn renovation will be worth it. Wishing you both a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

@Aotruba 9 месяцев назад

Great teamwork and progress!! 👏👏👏👍😊I love the wreath! Both doggos are adorable! 🎉🎉🎄Happy holidays!!🎄🌟❄️🎉🎄🌨

@AliceLewis-f7j 9 месяцев назад

Christmas wreath is beautiful

@assuncaomeireles198 9 месяцев назад

Excelente trabalho meus amigos. Gostei muito da coroa de Natal que a Victoria fez estava muito linda tem muito geito adoro estas decoraçoes de Natal. A casa está quase pronta mas deu muito trabalho ao Ricky e Victoria sao umas pessoas adoraveis e sempre muito optimistas. Os seus dogs sao muito lindos tambem têm um gato? Boa semana e cá espero ansiosamente por mais vidios. Thank you very much 💕💕👍👍 🐕🐕🇬🇧🇬🇧 💐💐💐🦋🦋

@LifebyLiving 9 месяцев назад

Obrigado ☺️ De momento não tenho gato, mas possivelmente um dia

@rebekahhobson343 7 месяцев назад

Hi from America Just found you guys. I must say you two are AMAZING. Your videos are so well done. The humor makes it so enjoyable to watch. Many young people could learn so many life lessons from your inspirational videos. 12:43

@user-ih5gm2uc1i 9 месяцев назад

I like the snowman and vampire joke. I’m going to use!

@mariajoaopeixoto9006 9 месяцев назад

Olá. Não sei inglês mas li as legendas já traduzidas para português. É o primeiro vídeo vosso, que assisto. Desejo-vos um Santo Natal com muita saúde 🙏 e muito amor 💖 Qual a cidade mais próxima daí? Beijinhos 😘 de Lisboa ❤❤

@bettybryson9637 9 месяцев назад

Your wreath is wonderfully crafted from your own greenery, your OWN olive oil!!! and great job on the awkward purlin raising! Great work altogether!

@skd 7 месяцев назад

The Christmas jokes were hilarious :))

@Reet64 9 месяцев назад

Genius manoeuvring! I’m impressed!

@lizwilson6633 9 месяцев назад

Problem solved, well done. Loving the wreath, it's beautiful. Have a lovely Xmas both of you xxxx

@vickytimmerman1365 7 месяцев назад

absolutely delightful I'm so glad I found you too!

@costasworldofmusicmemories5792 9 месяцев назад

Stunning wreath Victoria, my late mom made her own wreaths . such great memories for me. Ricky , great call on the stone work to help support the roof beams Can you say it enough you guys are great problem solvers. Great Video! , Great Music! Great People! All the best. Merry Christmas to you and yours🎄🙏🎄 from Jim, Harriet and Yuki Richmond, Va.

@LifebyLiving 9 месяцев назад

Thanks guys! We’re both loving the annual wreath making…definitely a new tradition! Wishing the 3 of you a fantastic Christmas & New Year ❤

@MsSephrena 9 месяцев назад

Greetings from Ontario, Canada - I just finished viewing all your videos - Most interesting and entertaining - Both of you have a wonderful sense of humor - love it... Thanks for sharing - Looking forward to your next vid....

@Andbygrace7024 9 месяцев назад

Most beautiful wreath ever....you are a gift gal

@drnilraps5007 9 месяцев назад

Wow.................60 liters. Great Job

@brendanmctigue9641 9 месяцев назад

My heart has always wanted to go home. God bless you guys

@paulabodine5317 8 месяцев назад

Your wreath turned out beautifully! I can only imagine how incredible it smells.

@debbiesmith1626 9 месяцев назад

WOW door wreath looks amazing🎉.

@ahzzz-realm 9 месяцев назад

Another example of you adaptability, great show. Wonderful eucalyptus wreath needs a home in Kansas... as a VerSchlimmBlessernMaister I felt your pane when you realized...

@linabrilhante4829 9 месяцев назад

Beautiful coroa de Natal. Merry Christmas!!!!

@mariamiskimmon5437 9 месяцев назад

Wow that wreath was gorgeous love it❤❤❤❤❤

@jlaws522 9 месяцев назад

You two are so cute! Like most of us, the easiest solution is what we're all looking for! Bravo! You found a do-able solution! Brilliant! *Loved the guitar Christmas Carole! Thanks and Merry Christmas!