Building My Dream Home in Barbados Two year Update

Hi everyone. It is 2 years to the day that I moved into my new build here on the beautiful island of Barbados. Its been a hard road but I made it. Take a new at this review of my experience. Thanks for watching.

[@sbrewster1653]

Give yourself a pat on the back. What you've achieved on your own is fantastic.👏🏽

[@everestspringer4443]

You have lots to be proud about.❤❤

[@MelroseLewis]

Thank you. I am very pleased with how everything turned out.

[@Ms.Meritza]

Your home is beautiful, keep on going, you've got this! You are a great inspiration thank you so much for taking us along on this journey with you. Great job M. Lewis 😇

[@MelroseLewis]

You are so welcome!

[@paulinedavis3660]

Melrose, I'm very proud of you, how amazing you are, your determination to use your talent is just wonderful, you now have a lovely home you deserve, the apartment will come for sure😊 x I look forward to your next update,

[@MelroseLewis]

Thank you so much!

[@stepstoleaps]

Beautiful Melrose, you can truly say you build a house and it is glorious.

[@MelroseLewis]

I think so too!

[@latishaghrael2002]

Impressive!!!! 🎉Kudos to you!!

[@galed7429]

Melrose your persistence, paid off. I’m so happy for you. I’m proud of you. Excellent job

[@Cara-15]

Your work is amazing May God keep you strong and healthy 🙌🏾

[@kashamendiazworrell6164]

Amazing!

[@thebennettfamily5739]

Congratulations on your project ❤

[@Yardieautospax]

profound job, I admire your drive and determination, despite not having the cashflow that youd like. all the best.

[@dawnwiltshire7632]

Melrose I'm glad for you from the bottom of my heart

[@MelroseLewis]

That is so lovely, thank you very much.

[@9uhxhghi800]

There is always a solution. Never give up

[@MelroseLewis]

So true. That is a message we should all live by. Have a great day.

[@bajeboi]

Really amazing how much you accomplished solo.

[@MelroseLewis]

Hi, it is only when I look at the highlights that I realise just what I managed to get done. Not sure if I knew in advance I would of had the courage to tackle it on my own LOL.

[@rosss890]

Wow. You are no joke. Congrats on your new home. Great job.

[@leahh.1873]

I have been watching you in silence. You're doing amazing. I may be embarking on a similar journey. Can you share how much this build cost you?

[@MelroseLewis]

Hi I can't give a definitive amount as its been a long process, but I think it cost around 120,000 pounds to build.

[@donnaharris316]

Wow you're awesome fighter you dear.god is God.

[@maximum833]

Keep going

[@MelroseLewis]

I will, but to be honest, now that it is habitable I have slowed down a lot.

[@ashleyamor201]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@sandrab9158]

❤

[@real8551]

Melrose you are amazing to watch. If you don’t mind answering , do you have Bajan heritage or another Caribbean island?

[@MelroseLewis]

Hi, my daughter's family is Bajan. I am Jamaican by decent.

[@wrkit888]

Can you share who your builder is please?

[@MelroseLewis]

Hi, Sorry my builder has retired.He was working on my property for 15 years. He said he wants to rest LOL. I will ask him if he can recommend any good contractors

[@wrkit888]

@@MelroseLewis that would be great. I have come across builders who have provided outrageous estimates (way over market price) simply because I am a foreigner and it has become so disheartening.

[@MelroseLewis]

I hear you, it is just outrageous, taxi drivers, street vendors too many of them are pricing them self far too high when it come to overseas people. There still some honest and reasonable trades people, however. Where on the island are you planning to build? @@wrkit888

[@wrkit888]

@@MelroseLewis St Micheal. Close to Brownes beach. Bayville. Evelyen's Avenue.

[@wrkit888]

​@@MelroseLewis We also experienced high prices from street venders. Learned to only buy from those who had their prices posted.

[@anitaharewood6255]

Hi Melrose - is your rental apartment available on Air bnb?

[@MelroseLewis]

You can book it direct through me and save some money that way.

[@MelroseLewis]

oh I forgot to leave you my email address [e-mail]

[@lewishenry2930]

Hi Melrose, would it be possible to get the contact details for your contractor?

[@MelroseLewis]

HI Sorry he has now retired from doing house builds.

[@topfutties9595]

Hello mam, I am a video editor. I can edit any of your videos. I do the work.