1 year of renovating an off-grid homestead in Portugal (part 1)

[@sydneyevans2637]

That's a very nice home! The granite and marble floors are beautiful and probably saved you a lot of money. It's so satisfying to do the work yourselves and enjoy the fruits of your labor. It's fun for me to see folks visions become reality. Thanks for sharing it.

[@jumpheadfirst8094]

Thanks Sydney! The marble was one of the reasons why we chose the house. We were so lucky that the original owner worked as a stone cutter.

[@sydneyevans2637]

@@jumpheadfirst8094 I kind of thought there had to be a backstory to the floor. I could see why you were drawn to the property. I hadn't seen your channel before and just subscribed today. Looking forward to seeing your progress.

[@annekeolivier9646]

Hans, you have the BEST looking and MOST durable workshop floor that I have ever seen...WOW

[@jumpheadfirst8094]

Thanks! We shure got lucky with those stones!

[@ArtistMartinaP]

Hans knows a thing or two about woodwork! Good job, you two!

[@jumpheadfirst8094]

Thank you Martina! I'm a really lucky woman ;)

[@leacruz7311]

The most calm renovation I've watched. You have amazing choice of tiles.

[@jumpheadfirst8094]

Thank you Lea!

[@starveartist]

Love the large stone floors in the house and garage

[@y.lelivelt2619]

The floor in the workshop looks amazing!

[@jumpheadfirst8094]

Thanks! Our gratefulness goes to the previous owner, who was a marble cutter

[@sheilajoseph9953]

Your refurbishment has got to be the best I've seen. Amazing.😊

[@jumpheadfirst8094]

Thank you Sheila, that really means a lot to us!

[@sandrawray542]

love the murphy bed and how you decorated and renovated your home , awesome...

[@jumpheadfirst8094]

Thank you so much Sandra!

[@auntiemandy5638]

wow what a transformation and so quickly ,well done

[@jumpheadfirst8094]

Thank you Mandy!

[@SindyBoyle]

Just beautiful to watch, cant wait for more.

[@jumpheadfirst8094]

It's nice to have you Sindy, thanks!

[@audreyhutchison3308]

The house is looking wonderful. You two have accomplished so much. And your ideas and Van's building abilities are exceptional. You better keep him around! I bid you peace.

[@adelesr4965]

António Silva Muito obrigado por escolherem Portugal A restauração da casa fantástica voçês os dois são formidáveis,de uma casa velha fizeram uma casa nova,voçês os dois pouparam muito dinheiro só em mão de obra,meus parabens espero que voçês sejam felizes em Portugal com a sua nova casa. I will translate my Portuguese in the translator, if you have traction errors I apologize. .............. Thank you very much for choosing Portugal The restoration of the house is fantastic, both of you are amazing, from an old house you made a new house, you two saved a lot of money in labor alone, congratulations, I hope you are happy in Portugal with your new home.

[@jumpheadfirst8094]

Obrigado por nos receber tão gentilmente! É importante praticarmos a língua portuguesa, mas não é fácil. Estamos muito felizes com a qualidade de vida em Portugal!

[@kgrand62]

Lovely job. I think the builder was a marble counter installer. My patio looks like your floors.

[@jumpheadfirst8094]

Thanks! Yes he was, great eye!

[@kathleenmurray9096]

Looks brilliant well done. I'll tune in again. XxK👍🙏

[@jumpheadfirst8094]

Thanks! We're glad to have you Kathleen!

[@heidihughes8806]

Oh man, what an awesome job you've done on your new home. It's just so beautiful and stylish! Congratulations 👏👏😊 Thank you for sharing your story. Can't wait to see the next installment 💗💗☺️

[@jumpheadfirst8094]

Great to have you Heidi! Thank you for sharing your positive vibes!

[@helenrobertson9348]

So clever and tasteful. Well done! It is perfection.

[@jumpheadfirst8094]

Thanks Helen! You're too kind

[@norsedragon]

Fantastic work to make all those lovely improvements. I love those floors and the tile!!

[@jumpheadfirst8094]

That's such a nice compliment, thanks!

[@clairz679]

Enjoying your renovations from New Mexico, U.S. Beautiful! Can't wait for the next installment.

[@jumpheadfirst8094]

Hello Clair! Wow all the way from New Mexico. I hope to visit your country one day!

[@mariaaldinavalerio9780]

Welcome to my country😊 Great job you both! Namastê 💖😘

[@jumpheadfirst8094]

Thank you Maria! We feel very welcomed by the Portuguese people and you have such a beautiful country!

[@EmbracethechaosPortugal]

Nice to find more ex vanlifers following their dreams in Portugal.

[@maximhollandnederlandthene7640]

Always looks nice to see people bring new life to a place. The tiles behind the stove looks great.

[@jumpheadfirst8094]

Thank you so much Maxim!

[@flourenco1970]

Amazing house is with very good decor I love it.Good job you guys created a beautiful farmhouse.

[@jumpheadfirst8094]

Thank you so much!

[@TheWildlandersOffGrid]

Nice job guys! About time we did dinner or lunch! 💚🌻

[@jumpheadfirst8094]

Thanks guys! We would like that!

[@glenyscallaghan1195]

Wow that is so impressive, You have made a beautiful home and it can only get better.❤❤

[@jumpheadfirst8094]

We're so glad you're happy for us Glenys! Wish you all the best

[@karenfrancis2478]

Fantastic renovation

[@jumpheadfirst8094]

Thanks Karen!

[@jeanettenicholas2863]

You need a pair of tongs to pick up the firewood so you don't get burnt place is looking great good luck

[@jumpheadfirst8094]

Thanks Jeanette! Yes, we do need that! The getting burnt has already happened

[@monpeyssenemmanuelle6572]

Magnifique , vraiment BRAVO !!!!

[@jumpheadfirst8094]

Merci Emmanuelle!

[@janvanvliet5195]

Great transformation ,love the wood on the front door and the folding bed.

[@jumpheadfirst8094]

Merci Jan!

[@lomalinke5042]

Just found this. Subscribed in a heartbeat. Great renovation, lovely people, beautiful dog, very graceful chickens. What more can you ask for? Thoroughly enjoyed this! Cabin is beautiful and so cleverly designed. Can’t wait to see more. 😍

[@jumpheadfirst8094]

Thanks, I love your good vibes! It's really nice to have you!

[@maurocuritibano]

Hello friends !!!! My name is Mauro and I'm accompanying you from the south of Brazil. I've been to Portugal a few times and I've seen how much this country has lovely people and fantastic places. I wish you good health so you can enjoy life!!!! a big and fraternal hug dear friends !!!! Enjoy !!!

[@jumpheadfirst8094]

Nice to meet you Mauro, we hope to visit your beautiful country one day. Take care! ❤️

[@davidflitcroft7101]

And to think this was done OFF grid. The lovely setting of Portugal makes this possible, and immense amounts of dedication and hard work!

[@jumpheadfirst8094]

Thank you so much for such a lovely comment! ❤️

[@RitaMoore]

I am enjoying watching you rebuild your space. It looks good. I have only one complaint, I listen with headphones and when I have the volume high enough to hear speech, I get blasted away with loud music. I am constantly having to change the volume.

[@jumpheadfirst8094]

Thank you for the feedback Rita, you're not to only one with this problem, I'm working on it

[@victorppt]

Wow! Magnificent work, congratulations!

[@jumpheadfirst8094]

Thanks Victor!

[@noel825]

Absolutely stunning changes. Well done!

[@jumpheadfirst8094]

Thanks Noel!

[@barrierouse]

Brilliant video, really enjoyed it, love the tiles..

[@jumpheadfirst8094]

Thanks Barrie!

[@bensouthwell1339]

If Manners maketh the man then surely Tiles maketh the home. ........new sub

[@jumpheadfirst8094]

Hi Ben, Portugal sure is the country of beautiful ceramics!

[@BacktoRoots-Portugal]

Good jobs guys, all the best to you!

[@jumpheadfirst8094]

Thanks guys! Your house looks great too! Enjoy the beautiful Estrela!

[@richardmarino5658]

You 2 make a great team. Nicely done.

[@jumpheadfirst8094]

Thank you Richard!

[@paulom875]

Amazing job done. Great team.👍

[@hanssmet4599]

Thank you Paulo!

[@nickp4961]

You are both so talented and hard working. Amazing job!

[@jumpheadfirst8094]

Thank you so much Nick!

[@Stormdiane]

Beautifully done. Very well organized. ❤❤❤❤

[@jumpheadfirst8094]

Thank you! 😊

[@starveartist]

Great job with the murphy bed!!

[@jumpheadfirst8094]

Thanks!

[@anitawoods7174]

You have achived a beautiful tiny home. Very well done.

[@jumpheadfirst8094]

Thanks Anita!

[@eneidialawhead8920]

Great job guys🎉❤from California😁

[@jumpheadfirst8094]

Thank you! Hope to visit your country one day!

[@debbielopez6593]

Your channel just popped up and I absolutely love it❤

[@jumpheadfirst8094]

Thank you Debbie! Nice to have you!

[@jcguimas]

I'm in love with your 2 and your journey building a new life. Hope your new place is filled with joy and happiness. I will definitely be following your progress

[@jumpheadfirst8094]

What a lovely comment, thank you so much ❤️

[@RichterAvenue-iv9vv]

Wow very inspiring, wish i can come and visit one day 😊

[@cavein1784]

I absolutely love the transformation!🤩❤😍 You're a great duo!🌹🥳👏👏👏

[@jumpheadfirst8094]

Thank you so much.

[@thomasvanderplaetsen3458]

Amazing! Living the dream! What an incredible transformation. But where do I find a Hans? I need some extra han(d)s around the house!

[@jumpheadfirst8094]

Sorry, there's only one of a kind 😉

[@redhazeldays]

Wauw! Fantastic work! I'm following 🤩

[@jumpheadfirst8094]

Thanks for your helping hands! You're always welcome!

[@seramstelveen]

Impressive!! Congrats guys 🎉

[@jumpheadfirst8094]

Thanks!

[@suzipam1234]

So good, I can’t wait to see the other videos

[@jumpheadfirst8094]

Thanks Suzi! Great to have you!

[@coratheexplorer1824]

Wow absolutely pretty you done a very good job

[@jumpheadfirst8094]

Thanks Cora!

[@suzilouden5964]

New sub.....awesome job by you both. I adore everything....❤

[@jumpheadfirst8094]

That's really kind of you Suzy, thanks!

[@lorrainethuel3408]

It looks so nice.😊

[@jumpheadfirst8094]

Thank you Lorraine!

[@vrrtg]

Hi! Just watched both of your time-lapse videos, and I love all the work you've done. You have transformed some ugly cement sheds into a beautiful home and working spaces, and I especially love your doors. You have such good taste, everything looks so elegant and rustic at the same time, congratulations!

[@jumpheadfirst8094]

Hello, what a lovely comment! You have made our day ❤️ All the best!

[@paulinewilson613]

What an amazing transformation, you have worked very hard to make such a beautiful place to call home and I'm looking forward to the next video.

[@jumpheadfirst8094]

Thank you Pauline! ❤️

[@mariaameliamagalhaes8239]

Wontherful house. Congratulations.

[@jumpheadfirst8094]

Thank you Maria!

[@MrTomesita]

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼waw good job guys 😍

[@jumpheadfirst8094]

Thank you Eva!

[@geoffreyfreitag1276]

I subscribed because I want to see what you are going to do with the garden. I hope you will grow vegetables, herbs and fruit.

[@jumpheadfirst8094]

Great to have you Geoffrey!

[@xiomiminer]

Great bones,lots of potential.I can see fruit trees ,veggies,gas grille,and solar panels.

[@jumpheadfirst8094]

Oh yes, so do we!

[@devonthemaskeddevonaire9471]

that house is absolutley amazing, brilliant vision of what it could be well done on your hard work

[@jumpheadfirst8094]

Thank you so much! ❤️

[@RillaofPlumHill]

My husband and I LOVE your style. So homey!

[@jumpheadfirst8094]

Thanks so much 😊

[@mareepeters5717]

New to your channel. Love your improvements and upgrades, in juxtaposition with the original futures if your home. Love from New Zealand

[@nazaresalgado2633]

Bravo vocês são duas heroínas, dois exemplos a seguir beijinhos

[@monikamai4925]

Great! Thanks for sharing. I can't wait... in August I'm going to visit this wonderful country. Please show us more about your great work!

[@jumpheadfirst8094]

Thank you! ❤️ Have a wonderful time in Portugal

[@DaanCoppens]

Great work! Love the content.

[@jumpheadfirst8094]

Merci Daan!

[@anabelapedroso4005]

Subscrevi agora mesmo. Sou uma senhora portuguesa em Sintra. Bem Vindos ao meu país, envelhecido e desertificado. Desejo- lhes as maiores felicidades

[@jumpheadfirst8094]

Muito obrigado! ❤️ Sintra é um lugar espetacular!

[@sandybinbedford5512]

My new watch ❤ love your choices !

[@jumpheadfirst8094]

Thank you Sandy, we're happy to have you!

[@ateliermerlijnlia4662]

hard working .........amazing the results...............

[@jumpheadfirst8094]

It sure was! Thanks!

[@celiapereira5223]

One of the best off grid renovations I've seen 👌👏💯 can't wait to see more of your videos.

[@jumpheadfirst8094]

Thank you Celia, glad to have you!

[@rochellezimmerbishop4681]

Just wow. Thank you for your vision and making it come to life.

[@jumpheadfirst8094]

That's such a lovely saying, thank you Rochelle!

[@niall679]

Hans knees and a bumpsadies well done ❤

[@martinengelbrecht5384]

Classic, classy, elegant and beautiful.

[@jumpheadfirst8094]

Thank you Martin!

[@Kurvekut]

This house is just brilliant!!! Well done! Am inspired!

[@jumpheadfirst8094]

Thank you so much! ❤️

[@kululv]

great transformation. I love the stonework on all floors, that is beautiful!

[@jumpheadfirst8094]

thank you!

[@eduardionescu7307]

Awesome work and journey 👏👌👍🤙. Love your stove. Could you share a link for it? You two are doing a great job 👍💯

[@jumpheadfirst8094]

Thanks! We got the Metlor ME 16 metlor.com/product-category/fogoes/?product_view=list

[@mariabaltazar5414]

All of your work is amazing 🥰 Congrats!

[@jumpheadfirst8094]

Thank you Maria!

[@karipreston1204]

So nicely finished!

[@jumpheadfirst8094]

Thanks Kari!

[@sandhiller49]

Very cute renovation, seriously put your personal touches on it, turned out great.

[@jumpheadfirst8094]

Thanks Lissa!

[@SelinaKyle1992]

You guys are such an inspiration! Love everything you did. Absolute hard work has taken place💪

[@jumpheadfirst8094]

Thank you Maureen!

[@annekeolivier9646]

Congratulations you 2! I've been following quite a few couples that moved to Portugal over the past 2 yrs...your house reno is stunning! Stay strong 💪🏼 Greetings from 🇿🇦

[@jumpheadfirst8094]

Hi Anneke! Thank you so much!

[@joseeallyn9950]

Beautiful workmanship! I am glad the animals love t too!

[@jumpheadfirst8094]

Thank you so much, the animals ❤Portugal.

[@R.Iamondi]

Nice place and the dog and the cat are awesome too!

[@jumpheadfirst8094]

Thank you! ❤️ They definitely are

[@peterhicks3516]

Congratulations on a great refurbishment of a tired old building. Have you considered installing a system, perhaps including winches and pulleys, or air compression suspension, to allow you to lift and lower the Murphy bed single-handedly?

[@jumpheadfirst8094]

Thank you Peter. For the moment closing the bed single handedly is a great fitness exercise, but we will have to look into your idea in the future

[@ProserpinePomegranate]

Beautiful floor tiles. I love your cat and dog🐈❤🐕❤.Just discovered your channel today and im already hooked,will be binge watching.😊

[@jumpheadfirst8094]

Thank you so much Sarah, Welcome!

[@gertrudamort1382]

Bin gerade auf euren Kanal gestoßen. Gratulation, ihr habt eine Vision und und alles bisher so schön und stilvoll mit Geschmack renoviert. beeindruckend !

[@jumpheadfirst8094]

Thank you so much!

[@didielenanzih6883]

Beautiful job.👍🌞

[@alianntincancopperkettlebr5414]

Absolutely stunning! Well done guys such a great job 👏

[@jumpheadfirst8094]

Thank you so much! ❤️

[@dianestevens2659]

What a great job you are doing, beautiful tiles. Watching from Queensland Australia

[@jumpheadfirst8094]

Thank you Diane, hopefully we can visit your country some day.

[@beckymccarty6885]

What an adventure! You are both so talented.

[@jumpheadfirst8094]

Thanks Becky!

[@nessymon]

oh wow, you guys are fantastic.I just found your channel, will follow your journey. You're doing something that's very realistic. Congrats

[@jumpheadfirst8094]

Thank you so much! ❤️

[@Odyssey12375]

Prachtig! wat een transformatie. Jullie hebben er iets moois van gemaakt. Groeten van nog een Belg die in Centraal Portugal woont.

[@jumpheadfirst8094]

Dankjewel, da's lief! Waar woon jij?

[@Odyssey12375]

@@jumpheadfirst8094 20. min van Castelo Branco

[@raquelfernandes8285]

Wow!!! What an amazing job you have both done. You're both so talented. We'll done guys ❤️

[@jumpheadfirst8094]

Thank you Raquel! ❤️

[@wmomente]

You created a perfect paradise

[@jumpheadfirst8094]

Thank you! We think so too

[@cathyholt5215]

Super, Super cute! Great job

[@jumpheadfirst8094]

Thank you Cathy!

[@LegendsHJ_Live]

You two are amazing artists❤

[@jumpheadfirst8094]

Thank you so much! ❤️

[@patricebernard3910]

Hi ,BRAVO you're the best in Portugal Before CR 7 !!! Good luck

[@jumpheadfirst8094]

Thank you so much! (We won't tell CR7)

[@flofudge8680]

Fabulous, great work!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@jumpheadfirst8094]

Thanks! ❤️

[@arjanvogel6444]

Thanks for your vid 😇💟💟💟 Love and bless you guys. Wow you made a beautiful little house from the old reck you guys are very handy.

[@jumpheadfirst8094]

Thank you so much!