It Wasn’t Meant to Be Like This. STONE CABIN IN THE COUNTRY

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3 ай бұрын

This week on our country stone cabin renovation, we face and accept our first failure on the project…kind of. Sign up to Milanote for free with no time-limit: milanote.com/lifebyliving
Being a couple of newbies to building with stone, restoring a house, and just DIY in general, this old stone house renovation has been pretty overwhelming at times, and in an effort to avoid said overwhelm, we’ve only been able to focus on the current task at hand as well as maybe the next one or two jobs. Well that way of thinking caught up with us this week as we realised we hadn’t left sufficient room to create the brick overhang design that we wanted.
As well as problem solving this issue, we also started prepping for Portugal’s fire ban and land clearance deadline, and Victoria added a new fruit tree to our ever growing collection!
LIKE THIS VIDEO if you enjoyed it & SUBSCRIBE to follow our journey as we document our life here in 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 #renovation

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@LifebyLiving 3 ай бұрын

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@hansejr 3 ай бұрын

I’m checking it out!

@mondeo984 3 ай бұрын

From subscribing to 180 KZfaq channels, you guys speaks the most perfect clean english I have ever heared, Anyway awesome to follow your work.

@catryn413 3 ай бұрын

Including se.ual innuendos

@MrMycoo 3 ай бұрын

They have a very entertaining channel and I like them very much, but their English is...I would say a little bit too English. 🙂 I like better the Canadian accent.

@markcolburn6632 3 ай бұрын

Their accent is beautiful and their channel is very entertaining.

@catarinacarrasco5938 3 ай бұрын

Lol truly love watching you guys and your both hilarious... totally love your humor 😂😂

@1MartinWaite 3 ай бұрын

To me their accent is a bit like they were born with a silver spoon in their mouths. 😊😊😊

@TheMissbelo 3 ай бұрын

The broom is called giesta and the flowers "maias" because you put them in windows and doors, the night of April 30th till May ( maio) 1st ,so you can attract good fortune, avoid " Evil eye" and celebrate the spring. Very ancient traditon. Maybe from the ancient roman empire. Of course it was forbidden by the christian church but somehow survived and it' s still celebrated mainly in the north of Portugal. Love, love your channel! Bom domingo

@LifebyLiving 3 ай бұрын

Maybe we’ll put some on our door this year!😊

@tonyhirons5445 3 ай бұрын

It's looking good. Lovely to see such a nice couple who take the time to do things properly. Keep on smiling 😊

@LifebyLiving 3 ай бұрын

Thanks Tony. We definitely take our time to do things…not sure whether it’s done properly though 😂

@sharonbuckley4591 3 ай бұрын

One thing my father taught me was to put water in the hole first before you plant the tree. It gets rid of any air pockets which are not good for the roots.

@klazyy641 3 ай бұрын

The work is great (even with an infrequent boo-boo), the pups bring a smile to my heart, and the way you two work together and light up yours (and ours) lives is priceless! Thank you for sharing your lives with us.

@joannecanetti7481 3 ай бұрын

Good morning from Prescott. Arizona. I look so forward to your video. You two are such a joy to watch. Thanks for sharing your videos with us 😊

@LifebyLiving 3 ай бұрын

Awww thanks Joanne 😊 Thank you for watching!❤️

@davidreid8835 3 ай бұрын

I think the overhang that you are constructing looks great and will function to divert water away from the walls of your stone cottage. I enjoy checking out the stone walls on your property, they look well made and add a lot of beauty to your property. Thanks for the video.

@curtiscameron4505 3 ай бұрын

From google - Portuguese broom strongly resembles Scotch broom (Cytisus scoparius) which is invasive noxious weed in California. The main features that distinguish this species from Scotch broom are the paler yellow flower color, 8-10 versus 5-8 angles on the stem, and the densely white-hairy fruit pods of Portuguese broom3.

@Django44 3 ай бұрын

Good call on pulling out the broom grass. Get as much as possible because of its being so invasive. The close-up glimpses of 'nature' are such a pleasure; a wonderful addition to your already tasteful and enjoyable videos.

@heatherbruce4496 3 ай бұрын

Hi guys that is the scots broom but in Scotland it's called a gorse Bush. So much of Scotland covered in it. Coz it's too wet to worry about fires 😂 xx

@andymccabe6712 3 ай бұрын

Er.. Broom is 'genista' Gorse is 'ulex'... .... Completely different.... And gorse has vicious spines...!!!

@LifebyLiving 3 ай бұрын

It’s a shame it’s so flammable as we really love the look of it throughout the land

@hilaryjohnston9481 3 ай бұрын

a strawberry tree is known in Ireland as Arbutus as in " my love's an arbutus by the borders of Lene, so slender and shapely in her borders of green"

@nickbremner6274 3 ай бұрын

Broom in French is "plante genêt" which is where the royal family name "Plantagenet" came from - their badge included a sprig of Broom apparently. I'm aware this is not helping you to find the Portuguese name for the plant but it's just a bit of fun.

@ellijohnson1902 3 ай бұрын

That is so interesting!

@andymccabe6712 3 ай бұрын

The botanical name for broom species is 'genista'... So there's clearly a common origin....!

@tonynunes4965 3 ай бұрын

Interesting etymology! I always found the "Plantagenet" name odd, but now you've explained it. Actually, it does help with the Pt name for the plant, which is giesta, as others have commented here (Pt words often drop consonants, esp in the middle of a word -- Fr words often also drop consonants esp "s" in the middle of a word... the latin having been "genista" -- although there are 2 different genuses referred to with these common names: Genista and Cytisus ).

@LifebyLiving 3 ай бұрын

Great fun fact! Stashing that one in the vault for a pub quiz one day!😊

@9Antonian 3 ай бұрын

You may want to run your roofing paper over the top of the block you just laid, if you have a roof leak you don’t want that water to end up behind your wall. Try running rebar horizontally through the top center cells of the block then secure at the corners of the house, this will help strengthen your architectural detail to the band/bond beam. Don’t forget to install a drip edge. Great job ,enjoy your channel,good luck!

@davecleggett9371 3 ай бұрын

Bliss. Perfect bliss. Lovely way to spend my Sunday afternoon, watching beautiful videography from Victoria (I guess?) and the sheer effort you two guys put into your wonderful homestead. A joy to watch, thank you so much for sharing!

@LifebyLiving 3 ай бұрын

Thanks Dave! What a lovely comment 😊 It’s actually Ricky that edits the videos but we both film

@AdamofCA. Ай бұрын

@@LifebyLiving Ricky and Victoria, the films and editing are a pleasant enjoyment.

@pamela5568 3 ай бұрын

I'm always impressed with the quality of your video's

@LifebyLiving 3 ай бұрын

Thanks Pamela 😊 we try!

@Sciayam 3 ай бұрын

When together you can withstand any challenge - well done

@TofferJ-UK 3 ай бұрын

It’s always a pleasure to catch up with you guys and the dogs. ❤👍🇬🇧

@LifebyLiving 3 ай бұрын

Cheers Chris!

@Miranda-wi9yp 3 ай бұрын

Always a treat to watch you both and your happy dogs. Just one question today: I noticed you tucked your roof membrane behind and under the top brick as you laid them. In the UK we would normally keep this membrane above the outermost part of the wall, so that any moisture that gets through the roof tiles flows off the edge of the building. Some builders even overhang it into the gutter. I know we are much wetter in UK, but isn't there a risk you will introduce damp into the top of your walls? There is a nice video on this from the restoration couple called finishing the eaves. Hope this is helpful

@jamesiversen 3 ай бұрын

Scotch Broom is horribly invasive stuff here in Canada. We've been battling it on our property, pulling and burning it as the seeds spread so easily and can live in the soil dormant for years until disturbed. A local company here on the west coast of BC makes and sells a product called "The Extractigator" that uses leverage to make it easier to pull out the roots, and it has made my life soooo much easier on both the back and the hands. There might be a similar product in Portugal that would work just as well!

@nomorehate9176 3 ай бұрын

Can't wait to see the finished overhang!

@LifebyLiving 3 ай бұрын

Neither can we!😂

@Drmac64631 3 ай бұрын

Good morning from Daytona Beach, Florida

@LifebyLiving 3 ай бұрын

Goooood morning!

@RodneyPike 3 ай бұрын

I was just searching for your channel. KZfaq somehow unsubscribed me. Hope this isn’t a trend. Anyhow, loving your channel. You guys are great! Thanks so much for sharing!!

@AnneHeyns 3 ай бұрын

KZfaq sporadically go through accounts and those that have not been active posting videos get unsubscribed and in some instances they sometimes delete your channel too.

@RodneyPike 3 ай бұрын

@@AnneHeyns Wow! That’s not cool. I realized after resubscribing here that it didn’t take from my iPhone. I submitted again on my desktop and it seems to have taken. I found two more channels that were unsubscribed. I’m checking all of my subscriptions now. The ones I can remember. Thanks for the heads up!

@LifebyLiving 3 ай бұрын

How strange!

@YaYaPaBla 22 күн бұрын

I’ve notice a lot of videos I’m subscribed to get hidden. Idk why

@AnneHeyns 22 күн бұрын

@@YaYaPaBla yt does it thats why i check often

@Drmac64631 3 ай бұрын

Thank You for sharing! So Cool!

@hansejr 3 ай бұрын

You’ve just moved up to 1st place in my KZfaq watching. I’ve been watching another favorite (Martijn) for 100 episodes. Your videos are released on the same day. Today I chose you first. Your cheerfulness and interaction, plus your humor made me choose you first. Congratulations! Lol

@jenh9252 3 ай бұрын

I watch Martijn as well, I love both channels😊

@LifebyLiving 3 ай бұрын

Honoured to be your first choice!

@leslietarboxjr4287 3 ай бұрын

I love watching you two work together, you make an awesome team, and you get funnier with each video. Love every improvement you make to your land and tiny home.

@arjanvogel6444 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for your vid 😇💟💟💟 Love and bless you guys 💞.

@gaynor3976 3 ай бұрын

Ricky looks like hes ready to join the Foreign Legion with hid neck shade flap lol. Its all coming together nicely, overhand looks good. Im excited to see what youre both going to do on the inside. Have a good week ahead both of you xxx

@jenniferstrachan7084 3 ай бұрын

Yet another interesting vlog Thank you

@joseramos7476 3 ай бұрын

coming along nicely!

@judylapointe3507 3 ай бұрын

Looks GREAT!

@janerussell3931 3 ай бұрын

another lovely video, thank you

@susanbell4528 3 ай бұрын

I always enjoy your videos. Thank you.

@luananavarro4 3 ай бұрын

You guys are fun to watch. Cary on. Well done you❤

@als2797 3 ай бұрын

You have such good videos. You always leave me looking forward to the next. Thank you

@johnmcguane8218 3 ай бұрын

❤ Well done guys,looks great.

@micheleparadis2808 3 ай бұрын

I always love your videos but the 1st minute, 30 seconds made my heart smile. Beautifully simple. Thank you. (Cytisus scoparius, Cytise à balais, en français. No reference to Scotch or anywhere specific except Western Europe) Almost forgot: thank you for the Milanote!

@Rocklyn277 3 ай бұрын

Looking good guys. Thanks for sharing, best wishes from Australia x

@colleenkopp56 3 ай бұрын

Love watching you work!! Nothing like progress!! On to bigger and better things!!

@vickigeer9203 3 ай бұрын

You guys are doing such a great job.....

@esmekaffen4961 3 ай бұрын

The roof is looking great and so nice to see spring is arriving and the pups enjoying the sun! As always thanks for sharing and have a great week.❤

@SumPixelz 3 ай бұрын

You guys are so cool, and once again my utmost respect for doing all this stuff by yourself, and on top of that, filming the whole thing! 🤙🏻

@robinbowman2464 3 ай бұрын

Beautiful stones revealed😊

@faithvansanden82 3 ай бұрын

The stone house is looking really good, don't doubt yourself it all works out in the end ❤

@lidanaude8022 3 ай бұрын

Looking great! You guys are so pleasant to watch!

@richardbell466 3 ай бұрын

Great work guys.

@merrylmarsh9037 3 ай бұрын

You are both doing wonderful work! The little cottage is a delight. Thanks for sharing and keeping it real. Cheers and blessings. 😄🙏🙏🙏🙏

@lynnemac1402 3 ай бұрын

Well done for problem solving on the fly, its looking really good and I think it will look great when you have the tiles on. I love watching the two of you and love the new tree. Have a good week x

@moniquevelasco20 3 ай бұрын

Looking great guys! It will look great once you finish it. Keep it up. Love and be safe!😘🤗🌼

@kdclothes 3 ай бұрын

Thank you both for sharing your adventure with us. Today was an interesting video. Dealt with a lot of different areas that you two are working hard to finish. Bravo

@donaldmarcum869 3 ай бұрын

Enjoying the build. Great channel.

@vickytimmerman1365 3 ай бұрын

is this such a delight to watch I'm really enjoying it

@dawnfitzgerald2951 3 ай бұрын

And so it goes. Fun to watch you crack on. ❤️🇨🇦

@kimberlyllamas5804 3 ай бұрын

Ya'll are both so cute! Love your channel!

@karmenolsen7686 3 ай бұрын

It really is starting to look good!

@kathrynmcaravy5966 3 ай бұрын

I love how much your sense of humor comes out. You two are so adorable to watch. Keep up the good work I love watching your progress

@user-ki4sx9zp4s 3 ай бұрын

The stone house is looking nice. Glad you are taking your time and doing things right the first time. Looking forward to more of your renovation videos. Stay safe.

@parushaagovender2927 3 ай бұрын

❤ fun video as always.. luv the pancakes🎉

@karenklucas923 3 ай бұрын

Your brick work is fabulous 😊

@aysen8366 3 ай бұрын

Lovely to watch you; so much fun. And it is great to see what a beautiful couple you are. 🥰

@MsBlBooP 3 ай бұрын

You two are so cute! Love your videos and seeing your progress! And thank you for the time lapse! So wonderful to see the work without watching the long tedious process in real time! Keep it up!

@PlantMeals 3 ай бұрын

Just found your channel and had a massive binge watch - place is looking great guys, great job on the roof too! Keep it up

@EFChapin 3 ай бұрын

Always feel so peaceful and happy after watching your videos. Thank you again!

@LifebyBertie 3 ай бұрын

What a nice idea with that overhang, I'm sure it will look awesome. As always some beautiful B-roll. Have a good week!!! Cheers Bert 🙏🏻❤

@janehavens3086 3 ай бұрын

Love this journey you are on!!

@anastazijamuller5278 2 ай бұрын

You are great people. I like you, and what you've done together is fantastic.

@addiekeen7219 3 ай бұрын

Enjoy your channel a lot you two are great together👍❤️🙏🏻

@lynmargaretnorwood8015 3 ай бұрын

Thank you both for the wonderful interesting information you give us each week. Your subtle humour is so welcome and refreshing.God bless you .

@khwajazarin 2 ай бұрын

Awsome job, once again!!🎉🎉

@lynhardie6291 3 ай бұрын

All looking so good 😊 see you next week 🤩 greetings from South Africa 🇿🇦

@juliequinlan6564 3 ай бұрын

Well done! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

@bernadettelee5949 3 ай бұрын

You are such a lovely couple. I appreciate your temperament. God bless.

@alanmiller8457 3 ай бұрын

Looking good!

@blessedmwsmom 3 ай бұрын

I was so glad to see a new video! You’re one of my most favorite KZfaq channels! I admire you two so much! You make me want to spend more time outdoors.🌳

@peggycoon5695 3 ай бұрын

You make a wonderful team . Everything is just beautiful in all you have done together .

@silviebreber1523 2 ай бұрын

Lovely video, lovely property, and lovely couple. Thank you ❤

@joewalsh733 3 ай бұрын

Great work! The tiny house is coming along nicely.

@michaelferguson7735 3 ай бұрын

Wow beautiful work you guys I love it

@shawnajanae 3 ай бұрын

You guys are my favorite!! My husband and I watch you weekly and remind us of each other. Teamwork and home making 🖤🖤🖤🖤

@lia12345Abc 3 ай бұрын

Looking really good!!! Love the dogs 🐕

@martinturvey8129 2 ай бұрын

Only just discovered your channel, Love it!! Well Done! Subscribed!!

@user-ux7rr5ov3f 3 ай бұрын

Super travail 👍 Sur tous les fronts 👌👏bravo à vous

@suz2u1953 3 ай бұрын

I came across your videos about a week ago and I'm already caught up and waiting for more. Very well done! 😊

@garyhollywell2112 3 ай бұрын

Looks brilliant the final finish will be great, excited to see the plans for the inside fitout.

@user-ey9bt7fs6n 3 ай бұрын

Good job!

@annadaurie2435 3 ай бұрын

It is such a pleasure watching your channel. I like how you interact with each other. Thank you

@lindabrooks8242 2 ай бұрын

Great work, guys! Attention to detail is so important, and you always nail it.❤

@lindamoore691 3 ай бұрын

Looks great ! Great work ! 👏😀❤️

@cathybrewer8958 3 ай бұрын

The tiles make the front look neater. Love the idea of the strawberry tree, hope it grows for this years harvest. Great work you guys.

@annettev8362 3 ай бұрын

I really enjoy watching all you do on your property & building. I love the wall looks so clean & after pointing it will be beautiful.... Hello 👋🏻 from Southern California 🌴

@deirdrecerasa3932 Ай бұрын

Love the overhang! It really looks great. Fun to watch Gloria getting the plants into the ground. ❤

@amajjad 3 ай бұрын

Love what you are doing ❤

@sylviaseeberg7468 3 ай бұрын

You are such a sweet cuple. I realy enjoy looking at the clipps. You make me filld with joy . Thank you sweetis ❤

@elizabeththomas8746 3 ай бұрын

Your the cutest pair. It looks real good!

@sureshmr5547 Ай бұрын

Beautiful y renovated nice happy stay.

@ellenpearce6885 3 ай бұрын

Like many others I look forward to watching your progress on your stone house every week and learning more about living in Portugal. Thank you. Your videos are very well made.😊

@nicolaharris3709 3 ай бұрын

The tiny house is looking great. You two work so well together I love your videos... love to see some more of Ted and Poppy ❤❤

@clairecooper9931 3 ай бұрын

I would love to do what you’re doing, you lucky things 😂 you are getting closer to finishing the roof, you should be so proud 🙌 have a great week ❤

@MsZeus49 3 ай бұрын

I so enjoy watching you both work on your home! I look forward to seeing the progress you make on each video. You both are so positive and pleasant! Keep up the good work! I am a fan from Naples, Florida! ❤️🌻❤️

@user-lx7nx9xm2f 3 ай бұрын

Well done you two. It is coming along so nicely Ricky. Victoria i love your adventurous nature to try different plants and keen to see your planting/resting area ideas under some of the trees. Keep at it, you are both a joy to watch. All the best. 🙂 🇨🇦