Putting the Roof on our DIY Pallet Cabin

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14 күн бұрын

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@shirleyrice7093 12 күн бұрын

You are a gentle lady, Carissa.

@jeanrichardson2044 13 күн бұрын

Really enjoyed today's episode. Uncle Nick has become the local expats roofer, consultant. You all have a lovely cameradie which I like .

@FrankieOffGrid 13 күн бұрын

I think he’s responsible for a fair few roofs and floors in this area 😂

@maryroberts8566 13 күн бұрын

Bless the sweat of their brow Lord as they put their home together one board one nail!one screw and human strength .amen

@larrygould8246 13 күн бұрын

Thank goodness Nick lives close . You guys work good as a team!

@SuperBotanica 12 күн бұрын

how sweet, the two cats and dogs. they sleep best when it's raining outside. chill mode on

@lindagage7315 13 күн бұрын

Boy that Nick is a good man to have around, looking great everyone!

@manjularamanujan3624 13 күн бұрын

So excited to see your new living quarters come up. God bless Nick for being such a helpful & and generous friend.

@JudySnyder-dv5ld 13 күн бұрын

The building project is interesting. I can't wait to see how it developed. Of course, the kitties are stars and the rest of the animals seem so happy, too. It's all very delightful and Nick seems to be the wise wizard around town, full of wisdom and helpful.

@carolbulmer8253 13 күн бұрын

Good morning, Carissa and Iwan. Good work on putting the roof on your new bedroom / bathroom. Nick is truly a legend. I love that you help each other. All the shots of your fur family, the gardens, and the clouds are beautiful. See you next week❤️❤️

@annbottelli5682 13 күн бұрын

With bread, if you tap it with your knuckle and it rings hollow, it's done.

@LorraineinAustralia 13 күн бұрын

That was quite enlightening seeing the garden bed being disassembled. Only 18 months and already there was a really good amount of natural activity going on there.. Carissa you really are getting to be a dab hand in the veggies patch. Iwan, you are correct when you say an extra hand is always welcome when it comes to Uncle Nick.. What a marvellous friend to have. I’m really looking forward to seeing how the cabin progresses. Already it’s a great shaded area. Sending love and best wishes🌸❤️🌸❤️

@Neilhuny 13 күн бұрын

I think even John Constable would be jealous of the clouds and trees at around 2:45 - truly beautiful! Several times I have thought that João and Albi look like the Yin and Yang symbol - they look so content together!

@FrankieOffGrid 13 күн бұрын

They often sleep in that formation! Thanks Neil! Hope you’re well!

@Neilhuny 13 күн бұрын

@@FrankieOffGrid It has been a lovely day in Blighty (away from wet North Wales!) It has been very warm, by our standards, in the low mid-20's, and lovely and sunny. I went for a walk around a lovely lake and then stopped for a cold cider shandy and watched the world drift past ...

@FrankieOffGrid 13 күн бұрын

Sounds dreamy!

@leeworley5160 12 күн бұрын

Nick I'll say it again you and Ange are gifts from God. What would these precious folks do without you!!!❤

@corky9589 13 күн бұрын

Uncle nick is a treasure,so peaceful watching .i look forward to it every week ❤

@kathycameron7625 12 күн бұрын

So very happy for your new building! You have great friends in Nick and Andrea! He is always willing to help!!!!!

@rachelfrees1268 13 күн бұрын

Perfect time spent with all of you. Watching you work, plant, cook etc., is so pleasing to this ole 84 lady. I miss hard work, but our bodies have limitations as we age. (Except for Nick). He’s a miracle. Love to all.❤

@susanlauchlan3539 12 күн бұрын

The effort you've put into your gardens is showing! Well done. I just love your animal companions! Diogo and Albie have adorable personalities and I love that you can allow them the freedom to be themselves. Good going on your pallet build, a roof makes all the difference. Keep up the good work!

@tigercatartist 13 күн бұрын

I loved your opening shot of the animals. How wonderful life would be if we all could feel like them.

@LorrieMello 13 күн бұрын

Diogo’s eyes and ears 🥹 I love him. The cats 🥹. The shot of the clouds, heavenly 🥹. Nicks worth more than his weight in gold on this channel, his channel and one other that I watch. Love you guys! Stay well.

@gwyndixon7023 13 күн бұрын

I'm sure you have lots of experts telling you how to make bread but what I've done with "not so successful " loaves is cut them up...dry them out, then crumb them for other recipes. No waste.

@jessejames5375 13 күн бұрын

Absolutely marvellous to see you guys working peacefully. Getting stuff done. Nick is a true friend and it’s great that you both help each other. Have a great week. 😊

@Winnie-hq5hs 13 күн бұрын

Iwan is a strimmer champion! The cabin looks massive, a palace out of pallets😊

@debramairs7806 13 күн бұрын

Amazing video guys, good old Uncle Nick to the rescue! You have worked so hard this week ... dont forget to rest! Xxx ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

@suzanneguthrie284 13 күн бұрын

Thank you for adding description/ names of flora and fauna. It’s so interesting! I love that you’re in contact with The Indigo Escape, another favorite of mine.

@Aidan-tu4un 13 күн бұрын

Sourdough cooks well in a heavy pot with a lid (for first 20 mins), like a LeCreuset or similar. As it keeps the moisture in, then remove lid for 2nd 20 mins to make crust. 2 other things… prewarm the cooking pot and use baking paper. The thin tin (without baking paper) will cause the outer edge to cook quickly and is more likely to stick.

@huckyduck 12 күн бұрын

That’s by far the best way to cook bread especially sourdough!

@yvonnedavies9693 13 күн бұрын

To stop the dough sticking to your hands during kneading, simply add more olive oil to your hands and the board you're kneading on. ❤

@maeveskelly4686 13 күн бұрын

If you’re not using parchment paper to line the bread tin, oil it before putting in the dough- it works and you won’t have the sticky problem (I learned this the hard way too)!

@jimmyconnolly3461 13 күн бұрын

I love my Saturday with you guys. It’s so relaxing and peaceful. You don’t do that clickbait malarkey that so many other youtubers do. Everything is very tastefully done and you show your personalities in everything you do. Wonderful channel. ✊❤️🥂

@projectportugal 13 күн бұрын

Well said😁

@jimmyconnolly3461 13 күн бұрын

Thank you Uncle Nick and Auntie Ange 👍❤️🥂

@JudySnyder-dv5ld 13 күн бұрын

Yes, I appreciate that you don't do the sad faces and titles about impending doom.

@jimmyconnolly3461 13 күн бұрын

Or call your pets ‘buddy’….😉😂😂❤️

@susanyates4233 13 күн бұрын

They are peaceful, aren`t they. Such a beautiful spot. The black and white butterfly is amazing.

@uppanadam 13 күн бұрын

I know what it's like to set up huge big garden beds full of soil!! It's hard work!! Ppl say that gardens are easy!! I can assure you they are not!! Lots of hard work!! Well done guys!!

@42apprentice 13 күн бұрын

Parchment paper to line the tin would save you replacing it? Love how the cats cuddle together like ying & yang on the chair.

@jeanmeyer8194 13 күн бұрын

Wonderful see how helpful nic is to always lend a hand and advice to younger generation 😊

@emmaslow 12 күн бұрын

Having just seen Dan, Laura & Nick peel that plastic off for what seemed like hours, I feel for Nick having to go through it again 😂

@jeanettenicholas2863 13 күн бұрын

What a wonderful man nick is to help you good luck to all of you

@FrankieOffGrid 13 күн бұрын

He’s a good egg!

@user-uk8sm4ec3l 13 күн бұрын

The hand held microphone is brilliant. It was so nice to hear and understand what you say, it made the video so much more enjoyable. Thank you

@kimberlyearly8918 8 күн бұрын

There were parts of the video the mic wasn't on all. At fire I thought it was my ear buds but then other times I could hear it.

@kdclothes 13 күн бұрын

That plastic is like when you buy one of those lint rollers and can't get the top layer off. Cement! but it doesn't rid you of the lint or cat hair. lol! The roof looks wonderful. I enjoy this learning process. you two make it look easy and so does Nick. So lucky you all have each other to help each other. That's what a community should do for each other. It's one of the things I absolutely love about living in a small rural village in Italy. Community is everything. Thank you for sharing your journey again with us all. I really enjoy watching you two working and living and enjoying life with your animal family. love from Italy Katie

@suzanneguthrie284 13 күн бұрын

It’s hard to escape plastic. 😩

@rutiflashenberg5589 12 күн бұрын

My favorite parts of your videos are the sky and cloud shots. Love them

@user-hi2pu5dl4l 13 күн бұрын

So, so lovely to see them all snuggling up….they bring so much joy …and thank you for sharing them with us in your videos ❤❤❤❤

@seagaivo8513 12 күн бұрын

Your videos make me discover the beauty and wonder of nature, so much peace, simplicity and comfort🙏 that being said.. where is Simão? I haven't seen him lately, is he ok? I hope he's fine without the new kitty, sometimes I feel a bit sad for him as he seems more of a loner.. Please give him lots of cuddles for me🤗🤗😘 (your site does say he's chief cuddler😂)

@Winnie-hq5hs 12 күн бұрын

Handsome Simao at 43.38😊

@seagaivo8513 12 күн бұрын

@@Winnie-hq5hsof course, thank you so much!🙏 I guess I was already in such a relaxed state at the end I missed it🤦‍♀️😂

@PensionersinPortugal 13 күн бұрын

I know you're all done with the roof, we used exactly the same for our garden house...found the plastic comes much easier if the panels are cold and yes you do need 3 sets of hands😂😂. Great job.

@helenhall3705 13 күн бұрын

The second time in a week, I’ve seen Nick help and instruct in installing a roof and the second time the sticky barrier has almost won! 😂 great job by all

@maryroberts8566 13 күн бұрын

Here I am in my 80st and I love the way you reuse everything .I AM LEARNNG FROM YOU EVERY DAY .AND TRYING NOT TO WASTE WHATEVER I HAVE

@annadaurie2435 13 күн бұрын

When the bread is sticking to your hands, I add a little flour to the board and on my hands.

@brianclarke7169 6 күн бұрын

Your home is really taking shape. You are so progressive with your sponsorship. Well done, so pleasant to watch your progress.

@JoseMartinez-lc6wv 13 күн бұрын

THE BEST CAT

@CherrylThorneq-qk6ou 6 күн бұрын

In your new cabin build will you be having a bathroom in the cabin . It will look amazing once finished. And what a great friend Nick is to both of you . Such a treasure,

@badseedbrighton46 12 күн бұрын

Great content...I'm calling you guys "the elves" because you are St. Nick's helpers. 😅

@rosbeaton637 13 күн бұрын

I felt for you, Carissa, doing that finicky, tedious plastic removal!😬 but it is good to see the progress on the cabin. Good uncle Nick is always willing to come to the party and help👏❤ The gardens are really looking lovely, established and lush🥒🥬🥦

@helenblatherwick8994 13 күн бұрын

Hi guys,another job done,roof on and Nick the Legend helping. Lots of space and in no time cosy and homely. Thanks as always for sharing. Have a great week ahead.😊❤

@dao8805 13 күн бұрын

The cats and dogs are so sweet :)

@francinemoloney2437 9 күн бұрын

I hope you put a little porch outside with an overhead it would be So cute

@sgrvtl7183 9 күн бұрын

Love the red roof‼️

@stijndebock5752 10 күн бұрын

You should harvest the rainwater ! Get some ibic containers and put them in the ground. And make some natural ponds. It will benefit the land and the wildlife.

@faithvansanden82 13 күн бұрын

The music is very soothing, another great video guy's and good old nick too the rescue x

@leeworley5160 12 күн бұрын

I'm always so sad for video to end. So soothing to me but i know its hard work.❤❤❤

@Aotruba 12 күн бұрын

Great progress on the cabin roof!❤ 👏👏Veggie beds look lovely! I love your pets - so cute! ❣️🌞

@elainekaufman2264 12 күн бұрын

Nick's second roof this week? Originally homestead had difficulty with the plastic too

@Urbanspiritedadventures 12 күн бұрын

The stuff of dreams guys. House is looking brill 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

@michelebushnik2874 12 күн бұрын

Oh gosh that plastic covering on the roof panels/ceiling was a bugger! Nick the Legend to help❤ what a project! It looks beautiful from the sky looking down! Well done team! Gardens looking fabulous! Corn plants looks great! Thank you dearly for sharing! Have a fabulous week❤❤

@michelebushnik2874 12 күн бұрын

I'd be planting more corn, so you can get another crop done before winter! I love corn on the grill!🎉

@robertlee3734 12 күн бұрын

well done you guys Nick looks a great fella

@robynclarke5274 11 күн бұрын

The butterflies on your land are very beautiful with so many I've never seen before.

@barnabywhite9336 13 күн бұрын

You two are doing so well, beautiful filming, crazy, colourful animals flopping about, an absolute gem of a video and I thoroughly enjoyed watching the whole thing. Does the hedgehog have a name ? I suggest Hilary if it’s a girl and Henry for a boy. ❤❤❤

@knelson5442 12 күн бұрын

I looked up and there stood Mary Poppins!

@lorismith9105 13 күн бұрын

I’m not even a cat person but omg too sweet

@alanjones3771 13 күн бұрын

Hello my name is Alan you need to fill in the gap on the pallet floor where you step in to support the entrance floor ❤

@FrankieOffGrid 13 күн бұрын

Good shout! The old blocks should fit nicely!

@norawhite6612 13 күн бұрын

To stop your bread sticking grease the tin and shake flour all over the inside. Tap out the loose flour. The bread pops out no bother.👍🇮🇪💕

@kattygabby3519 13 күн бұрын

Always happy to see the collabs with expert Uncle Nick, from 'Project Portuugal'!!👍🏼💯👍🏼 Carry on guys, love the pace!😊

@yvonnebailey9973 13 күн бұрын

Great video once again. Lovely to see Nick helping you out again, it's great that you help each other out. Interesting to see how your pallet cabin turns out. Thanks for sharing. ATB to you and your fur babies. Take care and stay safe.

@joelleurack8590 13 күн бұрын

Lovely videos the joy of living with nature and all your animals living in paradise ❤❤😊🇦🇺

@NoeleenGrima 12 күн бұрын

Lovely video like always 😍😍 the building is looking great already. Well done everyone

@cathythomas2692 12 күн бұрын

Good job. Things are moving along quickly. 😊

@Lancaster331 6 күн бұрын

If you buy a power washer, we found a good one is 195 bar, you could power wash the bottom part of your house where it is all green and it brings up the brickwork brilliantly and paths

@anthonyfowler8634 11 күн бұрын

Use parchment paper in the bread tin for easy release.

@anniemac3075 11 күн бұрын

Well done the three of you, I bet Nick needed his sauna after all that with his back troubles. I think the plastic had baked on out in the sun, but you got it off eventually, perseverance paid off.

@susangranger3089 13 күн бұрын

Great Video, you all make a Great Team together, Well Done, Great Work 👍😊 xx

@kathydoran6176 13 күн бұрын

Thanks!

@FrankieOffGrid 12 күн бұрын

Thank you so much! Straight into the garden pot!

@judyannludchawefoyagao8278 11 күн бұрын

Your new cabin's looking good, your gradens're looking amazing, and your 4 fur babies are as cute as ever!😍😍😍😍😍

@jessicazoppi2004 12 күн бұрын

Oooo it's looking good guys! Loving watching the progress! 🎉❤

@ludovica8221 13 күн бұрын

When will you move into Buckingham Pallets?

@FrankieOffGrid 13 күн бұрын

🤣🤣 that’s what we should call it!

@lapsedluddite3381 13 күн бұрын

☺️👏🏰

@denisemastromina7821 12 күн бұрын

Thst rain will have been good for your plants 😊😊 that damn plastic i felt so frustrated for you in the heat ad well, but the roof looks good, you'll soon be there now🎉🎉🎉

@nanou7314 13 күн бұрын

Hi both and thank you for another beautiful video, I love to see your updates. The image quality and filming are gorgeous, and the sound is really good, except that it seems to me when you use the clip on mic, it all goes to one side/ear only. I listen to your videos with headphones. When you had the music + voice when emptying the raised bed for example, I had the music in one ear, and the voice in the other. When there is no music but you have the clip on, it's all coming from one ear only. Just thought I'd let you know, since it must be a setting or a little tweaking or something. It was the same for your (beauuutiful) garden update last video. No sound issues at all other times. 🙂

@SusanZiegler 13 күн бұрын

What a wonderful video❣Fascinating build. I can't imagine where it's going. Is your roof totally flat? And, as always, all your music was great, ESPECIALLY the last piece. SO beautiful and tranquil. Thank you.

@flyoverurbangarden4315 13 күн бұрын

Excellent video.

@FrankieOffGrid 13 күн бұрын

Thank you very much!

@-ananda- 13 күн бұрын

Me encantan tus nubes y las nubes en general ☁️🌥🌦🌧💧 Por cierto, una preciosidad de nuevo logotipo

@leonasimmons162 13 күн бұрын

Have a good day. Happy Saturday,❤🎉💙🦋👍☺👏

@FrankieOffGrid 13 күн бұрын

You too!!

@user-yh5hc7zv9r 13 күн бұрын

Oriented Strand Board 😊 Loving the pallet house ❤

@theyellowbootshomestead 10 күн бұрын

Amazing work guys:) Nice pull-up, Iwan!

@FrankieOffGrid 10 күн бұрын

Haha thanks!

@mafish7962 13 күн бұрын

Beautiful sky❤❤❤

@lindatemple5454 13 күн бұрын

This is an interesting build I must say and I am enjoying it very much.

@nicholasjordan1697 12 күн бұрын

Building is looking 👀 really good I’m surprised that pallets are such a versatile building material ☺️

@glorialeopard1986 11 күн бұрын

Great content, I enjoy your videos so much.

@Theinsidetrader 13 күн бұрын

Beautifully filmed, a real time in motion. Be great for you guys to watch and reflect on in 20 years time.

@FrankieOffGrid 13 күн бұрын

Thank you!!

@SuperBotanica 12 күн бұрын

I often bake bread in my small oven/grill, but without grain

@huckyduck 12 күн бұрын

I don’t know if anyone else has mentioned this, but your audio is only coming out of the right headphone over the last couple of episodes. It used to be stereo. In both headphones. It’s only your channel. Just letting you know. Love your show though… 😀 Ooohh… just noticed that when you go into the garden the sound is coming out of the left headphone. It shouldn’t be doing that. 🤷‍♀️

@rosemason4812 13 күн бұрын

My hubby and I so do enjoy your journey, .

@adbc8213 13 күн бұрын

You three work well together!

@ddenice963 13 күн бұрын

Wow guys, I’m beyond exited for your new home, the roof looks amazing. Well done you….. ❤

@carolmcmillan1108 12 күн бұрын

Cabin is looking great 👍 well done keen to see next stage 😊

@benbainbridge 13 күн бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing

@FrankieOffGrid 13 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@vancamerawoman7399 12 күн бұрын

Hello from Australia. You have a lovely place. Living the good life 😊

@kevinnye5132 13 күн бұрын

Hmmm 🤔 small bread fail but just put butter & jam on it and Euan will never know 😁, it’s not like he watches these vids anyway 😀. Sitting here listening to that rain 🌧 it’s just like being home in Gods own country , yes Papua New Guinea 😂, Ofc not it’s WALES 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿. All coming along nicely guys , your cabin warming party is ever closer , is it a ticket 🎟 only party ? Just so I am , take care see ya next time , Yaki da 😉

@FrankieOffGrid 13 күн бұрын

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