a vision is coming to life (ft. hard work)

Turning an old Portuguese cellar into a habitable space! Building walls for damp proofing and dividing the rooms.
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[@johnosullivan9534]

Doing a great job, young lady. Noticed when using grinder that your hair is hanging down. You should tie it up. If it gets caught in grinder, it'll pull out your hair in a split second. Keep up the good work.

[@Averywandrental]

He’s not wrong about the grinder. Or anything that spins really. I had a cousin lose a chunk of hair once like that.

[@clogivemeaname]

Also a dust mask. Inhaling those small particles are not good for the lungs.

[@joeb4142]

Don’t forget not to run with scissors!

[@toniburn5278]

Also please wear protective goggles/glasses when grinding away chunks. 😢 I saw big pieces go quite close to your eyes when you were cutting away/grinding the wall to get the hole through 🤓 ❤

[@TammyOToole]

**We're all here cheering you on and hoping you're doing all you can to be safe, happy and keep on dancing! Forget about KZbin rules. It's ALL about YOU, girl! AND YOUR AMAZING LIFE!!!!

[@ΜατίναΚαραγιανιδου]

First the membrane then the bricks.

[@netby]

Mixing mortar by hand in a wheelbarrow with a enxada is so Portuguese style 😀

[@gaiabreeze]

I also watch a young woman in Vietnam who builds almost everything on her land with the rocks and motar. Meanwhile, I sit in my recliner and be amazed. Fighting with that membrane would have sent me to the liquor cabinet. Well done Maya

[@mayafeliz]

Sim! É mais fácil 😄

[@dleon0902]

I can not stop watching your videos. LOL

[@msuestiegemeier7618]

Dealing with that Vapor Barrier would have been the death of me. You are very patient Maya!

[@mayafeliz]

I was surprised myself that it worked as planned!

[@marzenanowak6032]

You are such a hard working person, I love it. Good luck!

[@paulkinzer7661]

So much coming together this week! I remember being able to work as hard as you do (but not the joy you obviously get out of it; wow!). I'm older and pretty beat-up now, but I can still look around our home and see all that I've done in the past couple of decades. And I'm still at it, just much more slowly. Never stop because, why should you? We've had a very strange Spring here in Wisconsin, USA, too. Alternating between rain, wind, hot, cold, repeat. But our leaves have come out over the past couple of weeks, the birds are nesting, and we just planted five new trees.

[@kimnolan1806]

It’s so exciting to see you master every process as you make your dreams a reality! You’re inspiring 💥

[@paulorodrigues2570]

Hi there, I`m portuguese living abroad and I accidentally saw one of your videos (then i watched almost all), I`m really glad you found a corner in my country for your projects. Maybe you`re my neighbor and we haven`tcrossed paths yet... wish you all the best, cheers

[@juniper1girl]

Yes! Morning tea with Maya. It's getting so beautiful Maya. You are creating a awesome home.

[@Jorge.1419]

Same here

[@cornebistouille]

hello Maya, I dont understand why you dont put the membrane on the wall before putting the bricks? is there a step or a thing i miss? good job anyway, keep the energy :)

[@mayafeliz]

Hi, I left the stone wall open to breathe into the air gap to prevent mold. The membrane will be close to the brick wall to prevent most of the moisture to soak into the brick wall which is very thin.

[@relocatetoItaly]

You don't give up when things get tough . You will succeed 😊

[@mesutozsen903]

MAYA Eline emeğine sağlık bu güzel vlog ve video için kolay gelsin hayirli işler bol bereketli kazançların olsun 👍👍👍👍

[@johnnydonaldcarr1847]

Maya, Greeting from Croatia. You never cease to amaze me with your projects. Love your free spirit.

[@joeb4142]

I was today years old when I learned what a strimmer (noun) is, and what it means to strim (verb). Thanks to a German woman living in Portugal. 😊

[@Bill-482]

You are doing a fantastic job well done. Love from yanchep Western Australia

[@charmainemcdonald9679]

🇦🇺Wembley Downs😀👋

[@terryjackson2998]

The sheer simplicities and beautiful distractions all set in the echoes from the past all seem so nostalgic as the old blends in with the new. The past blends seamless with the addition of the modern improvements. Like the glorious nature there all around you, your renovation is coming to life and breathing life....breathing life and evolving into your dreams! Blessings to you on this journey!

[@carolbrooks-vc2lj]

Love the way you are always so happy dancing

[@D1ablo86]

Auch wenn wir uns nicht kennen, so freut es mich, deine Freude beim verwirklichen Deines Traumes zu sehen. Vielen Dank dafür. Ich freue mich auf mehr.

[@brandysanders3653]

I love that you take time out to do a little dance. I love your content and thanks for sharing ☮️💜

[@Jay.Kellett]

Victory dance...LOL.

[@RonGroenestein]

Nice progress! Thanks for showing a real ending of the video.

[@AUCHTERMUCHTYZZ]

You are a grafter Maya ! Keep up the good work. All the best from Aberdeen Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@faithvansanden82]

You are gradually getting there will look good when done x

[@RB-wl7ct]

You are all the motivation anyone could need. Wow.

[@pistolfish8688]

"Happy Wall" is going to be my new comment for any wall I see from now on.

[@joeb4142]

I read this comment before I watched happy wall in the video and it made me extra happy. 😊

[@lookslikeit1151]

I am new to your channel, and I like what I see. With so many you peeps out there looking for an easy life, you, you are doing it the way that is most rewarding for you. Keep up the good work it is looking great. Like I said I am new to this channel, so this idea might be a day late and dollar short so to speak, but where I live, we would use piping bags like those for cake decorating, to force concrete into those deep holes it might be a little easier and quicker for you instead of one trowel at a time. Well, if you have any more wall that you need to fix. Anyway, just something to think about. Good luck, it is all coming together nicely.

[@chirstopheranlcock4616]

I love the happy dance.

[@donnawelborn4281]

I am bing watching and love it! You inspire me and I am sure many others. Keep up the great work! Blessings to you from Texas USA

[@SharmanSomerset]

Top work Maya, big love and keep dancing x

[@lealarsen2017]

wow love to see how it transform. and you are very skilled

[@Blessings.429]

It will be interesting to see how the temperature inside to outdoors with these 2 rooms

[@minime7375]

Just wondering, shouldn’t the mortar be left alone to dry for a few days before they slap another wall in front of it and block the air flow? It seems like the builders are rushing the job a bit and left Maya to do the most difficult part alone.

[@felixbertobunda4097]

very impressive Maya....you love your work but I love it.

[@bluediamond4502]

You are a joy to watch. So industrious and determined. You are creating a beautiful home 💎🙏💕🐨

[@kimberlyllamas5804]

The best part of your videos is knowing when it's all done and finished you will have had your hand in most of it. Well done. It's gonna be beautiful.

[@diannajuarez3224]

I'm so fascinated with your construction abilities as a young woman 😊

[@RobertLongley1]

I love that you talk to your buildings

[@KayWhite1]

You are so amazing and so interesting to listen to! I look forward to watching all your vids. I would have loved ro have done this 25 uears ago. I still want to do this. But hurt so badly daily, that I am unsure how long I would last. It would take me much longer now. We have always done everything ourselves.

[@lyndad1255]

Greetings from Melbourne 🇦🇺

[@Gardenofglory-l6v]

Looking great you’re really doing a good job 👍

[@gramfoxxyy2848]

Grama from Canada , love watching your adventures, YOU GO GIRL!!!!

[@anniemorrison1250]

Your attitude is great. I am so glad you are learning new skills too. The river is beautiful. I'm thinking you can make a pool in your yard. Just make it with bricks! Well, cement blocks would be better. But you have that nice beach, so you can just go there and swim. It is such a lot of work to fix up the old structures. You are doing a great job of it. Be well and keep motivated.

[@blancaferreiramontes5114]

Bon travail Maya la maison prends forme, passe une bonne semaine 🌺🌺

[@devisionhun]

Very clever and creative way to keep the downstairs dry! ❤

[@veepotter307]

Love the river. You were fortunate to find land with houses and a river through it!

[@MsRybak1]

You quite amazing Maya! Nice job!

[@nickgrimmer7274]

Maya, have you thought about about hiring some goats to help you keep the grass down, hope your keeping well and please stay safe. ❤️🇬🇧🙏

[@chriswatts923]

Goats are great in theory but destroy everythiny

[@mayafeliz]

Goats are hard to handle, they jump over every fence! They are so cute though

[@chriswatts923]

@@mayafeliz cuter in a curry.

[@nell5607]

A safely-tethered goat can be used to eat a chosen section of grass in a garden or orchard as required, and can be moved onto a new patch each day, without the need for any fences. Goats will happily eat the unwanted mimosa seedlings on your wild forest land too. And can provide you with milk, cheese and meat too. 🙂

[@smadarm9100]

dear Maya, you are amaze me every video!! I'm so proude of you and envy at you, with your amazing motivation strength and resourcefulness. Wonderwomam!! Keep going.❤💪👏🙌

[@donnanelson8710]

Check into something called Grout bags. You could squeeze the grout into small spaces like frosting and then smooth with a trowel.

[@teepeeX]

Calendar piping bags will do the same, just not cheap ones

[@TangerineUnicornDesign]

Your place is so tranquil. I think i might be trying to figure out how to hide a small modern water wheel that sits directly in the river (if you're allowed to do so). You could probably power your entire site for free with one or more of those.

[@teepeeX]

Absolutely there are plenty of youtube videos that have done so

[@t.l.4669]

NICE JOB

[@abdulmuti1]

What you are doing, is just impressive,,, wow

[@jenniclark1064]

Maya, you never cease to amaze me with your willingness to learn new skills whilst creating your dream. It’s looking great. Loving the leaves coming through and all your potato plants and apple blossom.. let’s hope the weather warms up for you soon 😊

[@TammyOToole]

My new favorite way to start Sundays! Your videos are inspiring, fun and beautiful. There's nothing you can't do!!! Have a great week! * from Virginia, USA🤸🏼‍♂️🤸🏼🤸🏼‍♀️

[@SpenceAKASwooP]

You should consider using that little waterfall area for hydropower!

[@tomotoole7241]

Good morning Maya you certainly are a builder would you take on apprentice and show him how to do it right please note 9 to 5 no 5 am starts 😂😂😂

[@BorjadeCorral]

Great video Maya! 🙌🏻 A word of advice if I may: Be careful with your hair when using the grinder.

[@allon33]

You are looking extra healthy atm, keep doing what you are doing. " I Accomplish! "

[@basildavidson4597]

Maya, the dancing builder 👍🏻

[@dianayanda1411]

Maya. Your hair is lovely as it grows longer. So feminine and healthy. The room is coming along wonderfully. I look forward to your progress each week. You chose a beautiful property.

[@lorrainewoodcock520]

Looking great maya 😊

[@peterwhite9261]

Maya, it is looking good. I like your little dances.❤

[@Aidan-tu4un]

Adding the wall won’t (on its own) stop condensation. What are you planning to do to increase airflow… extractor??

[@myla2102]

Je me demandais aussi si l’air « emprisonné » entre les 2 parois ne redistribuerait pas l’humidité vers le mur en brique? je n’ai pas vu d’isolation avec une membrane étanche coté extérieur du nouveau mur😮

[@inesenriquez3527]

I have a question , the black dust in the wall is Moho? Do we have to scrap de wall with a steel brush before put the cement? O it is right to put the cement over the Moho?

[@sherylchapman4168]

@@myla2102last summer, she and her volunteers dug out the outside of that wall, reinforced it, and put a membrane to repel water. Today it has been filled in but it is water repellent on the exterior.

[@myla2102]

@@sherylchapman4168 oh c’était ce mur? Je comprend mieux! Merci

[@diannajuarez3224]

True working alone like U do..safety is important 😊😊

[@wernercohrs4439]

Great job and hello from Barossa valley in south Australia

[@Ida-fz3ir]

I don't understand this membrane thing...humidity will be kept, instead of ventilation!? 🤔 I did the same double wall...without...and it works very well!

[@wickedmessenger1]

It's not the best process to use portland cement-based mortar on old masonry. You should be using NHL (naturally hydraulic lime)mortar.

[@mayafeliz]

Thanks, I know that. I used half lime half cement because it's for structural support too.

[@rosykatzCATS]

She's an architect

[@KevinPerry-m8e]

I love what you've done so far and admire your courage doing this on your own, I love your little dance's you have when you're excited and achieving a goal. Well done ❤

[@WhiteMisty]

Thanks for the upload

[@Grandma_NC]

Maya, I found your channel a few days ago and have finally caught up with where you are currently at in your homestead. You have come a long way.

[@ewaldmaas5790]

Love to see you working, finding out the methodology your way, even sometimes it is wrong, but the end result is okay.❤❤

[@Aotruba]

Wow!!! I admire your stamina and patience! Love those sunsets and gorgeous sunrises!!! Can't wait for next week's video 🫶❣️. I love your property with the breathtaking river! 👍🥰👍

[@stephenm8133]

You are amazing

[@batranoc]

Spor la munca si bucurie !

[@marlynrivers7160]

MAYA I SO ENJOY WATCHING YOUR PROGRESS YOU HAVE BEOME MY FAVORITE

[@lifeinperth3066]

Well done , doing it right and not fast , I love your patience and you perseverance. You can be very proud of yourself

[@c.r.p.968]

Amazing!

[@mikeymac0]

You are such a beautiful and talented young lady, never afraid to take on a challenge and learn new things. Keep up the great work.

[@stephenenglish2588]

You are very brave. Well done!

[@OG_Outdoorz]

Looks very tedious. I admire your persistence and work ethic. Keep it up and your place will be amazing.

[@cdi3031]

I just love it when you do your happy dance….🙂😄😁

[@riverannie7]

Good morning ❤ I am so impressed by your work ethic and capabilities. Very smart and beautiful young lady ! Stay safe and warm

[@pman2916]

All that hard work with a smile..you're awesome 😊

[@sidekickbob7227]

You make nice and interesting videos. But I'm confused. How will the membrane help, when it's just hanging like a shower curtain? I can't understand how it will help for the moist. If the venting isn't good enough, the moist will collect at the floor. So wouldn't the moist content in the air be pretty similar on both sides of the curtain? Also I see you use concrete on the wall. Was the house originally built with concrete between the stones, of was lime mortar the original building material? I ask, because problems can occure later due to wrong choice of materials beeing used when repairing old stone walls.

[@lumptoast]

There is something so addictive and satisfying seeing what love and effort can do to old forgotten structures! The work is amazing and you're really doing justice to the property. Not to mention that Portugal is unbelievably beautiful! Just found you a few days ago but I'll keep watching!

[@mayafeliz]

Thank you!

[@daletrotman5375]

Love how you work so hard to accomplish getting the job done love you

[@Words_of_Flowers]

🎉thank you!!

[@jean-marievennin8405]

For "Old wall" preferred a lime mortar because the wall “breathe”, cement mortar is waterproof and retains humidity. Hope this is not too late??? Bon courage.

[@TyappaNamutewa]

great job!

[@Janine6564]

You're such a hard worker Maya. So exciting to see all your vision unfold. Be sure to get enough rest.❤

[@wbklausmeyer]

Your videos are always so good to see. Thanks for all the hard work!

[@alicekenworthy9603]

Maya you are such an inspiration in the way that you stay steadfast in your goals. As for your positive attitude regardless of the challenges you face daily.... derserves huge respect!! Thank you for sharing your journey with us 🤗 Durban SA

[@NeggGonzalezr]

Desde Panamá 🇵🇦 😊😊saludos

[@daletrotman5375]

I have one more on my list is to work on a stone house and road I have already build my tiny home on a hill with homestead

[@OG_Outdoorz]

Curious if those blocks will be painted? Typically the strike (smooth out) the mudjoints for a cleaner. Can't wait to see the finished project. You are such a hard worker.

[@Jaantoenen]

Ya you're a builder, not only are you doing a great job but you're enjoying it

[@thaoduong2874]

The wall is very beautiful.

[@fredk4136]

You are such a hard worker and you have so much patience. Great work

[@lynnemac1402]

Well done with all the new skills you learned Maya x

[@Flairlife]

I love the positive energy...so so inspiring. Keep up the good work❤