Building Walls - Stone House Renovation

We continue the Stone house renovation. In this episode we're building the ridge wall, gable wall and raising the height of the windows.

[@LorrieMello]

I have a lot of respect for the older men and the skills they developed over a lifetime. I noticed their hands 😮 wow do they ever tell a story. My father-in-law emigrated from Sao Miguel Acores and he had hands like that. A wonderful human being he was. This reminds me of him. I miss him lots. ❤ thanks for sharing. ❤

[@NearbyVeggies]

Loved your story and delighted you felt happy watching the video 😊

[@crivensro]

Thank you so much for sharing your progress. It is fascinating to watch how decisions are taken, how Rui, Manuel, Antonio and Hassan turn them into realty. I was quite scared for Antonio on his wobbly scaffolding! I love that you try to save and reuse as much material as possible from the old house.

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you 😊

[@helenmenzies9488]

Had a wee chuckle to myself when you came through the door and then closed it behind you! Great to see the progress they are making.

[@NearbyVeggies]

Making the most of having the door 🤣

[@kdclothes]

I am watching the walls being returned again. It is amazing to see how well the crew all work well together and are very skilled. You found wonderful people to help you. I am rather glad you skipped a week of videos because I was able to see a real difference in the work. It is going to be such a lovely home. As I watch I imagine you two on the new terrace and watching the beautiful gardens. The weather in Italy has been horrible this week and supposed to be the same next week. Last two weeks were 28 degrees every day. Spring was here. I woke up yesterday to see snow on the mountains all around the village. I love your videos. very informative and interesting. Looking forward to your next episode. Thanks so much. Katie

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you so much 😊

[@lindafulenwider1394]

The white calla lilies are GORGEOUS. I love what you are doing and seeing the progress in blending the new with the old. I know there is a very fine line you must walk. It’s going to be outstanding!

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you ☺️

[@lorielove7046]

Your place will be a bit of paradise once completed by your crew of hard working men. I visited Portugal at the beginning of April and loved every second of it! The weather was a bit rainy but a heck of a lot better then -26. The wild flowers were abundant and the orange orchards were intoxicating. Beautiful country with lovely people. I miss it all ready.

[@NearbyVeggies]

Spring is a beautiful time of year here. 👍

[@davidfellowes1628]

This was difficult to film, no doubt. But, thank you. The importance of such restoration will become even clearer as we rush deeper and deeper into this new Exponential Age. A fact that won't be lost on those in a rush to change, because as we become less vital/key as the main source of manpower, the more we will want to relearn and restore our past. Not immediately, but when we look back in 20 or 30 years the restoring of these neglected wonderful buildings will become apparent. You're just way ahead of the posse. Cheers.

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you 😊

[@cynwalts771]

Going beautifully. That 23 mins flew through, I could watch this transformation for hours. A tad scary to watch the builders wobbling at such hights, rather the than me. Cant wait for the next instalment.

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you so much 😊

[@avivat3010]

I really missed you last week, Meraid and Dan! I hope all is well. It's wonderful to see the old house come alive again. The rooms are looking so much bigger than they did, with the addition of the wall height. With this crew, it looks like you'll be moving in in no time at al!! Thank you for bringing us the details of how the building is put together. I had no idea that the stone walls are constructed of two sides of rock and a centre of dirt. I'm glad they can use the old wood as new lintels. I hope they're treating the old wood they're putting back against wood worm! 😱 Take care of yourselves! Best. Angela

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you

[@iniabellepaz445]

Hi, little by little your beautiful home is taking shape, we so enjoy watching the progress! Stay well.

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you so much 😊

[@HS-qf5of]

I love Hassan. He smiles a lot.

[@NearbyVeggies]

He works hard and is a cheery young man 😊

[@markdawsonbruce4457]

I just couldn't do a huge project like you guy's are doing at my time in life, but each to there own, I love your vids. God bless you and Dan & your worker's 🙏🙏🙏

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you

[@jaydegier3892]

Thank you for sharing the progress on the renovation. The team are working hard and making such progress. It is going to be a credit to you all, and I love that you are using as much from the old house as possible. The replacement of the stone is another string to their bow. You were guiding to a great team when you hired them all. Looking forward to the next video already. Coen and Jay

[@ail-on3px]

Check out the @Raising Voyagers the building a stone house in the italian Alps 🙂

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you

[@ninemoonplanet]

Tremendous amount of work, skill and knowledge by those builders. I noticed they're using a mortar instead of mud. That's much more stable. Wow that's a lot of work!

[@netby]

Portland cement and sand.and water....the usual mortar used to build houses here....

[@ninemoonplanet]

Others use hydrated lime, sand and sometimes hemp combination from a recipe centuries old. Others used clay and sand.

[@Pauline-m9m]

Wow! I love the walls where the old and new meet, the old stones meeting with the modern concrete blocks, a lovely story in those walls already. They are so very skilled at replacing the stones, it’s a joy to watch. Great video. Pauline

[@NearbyVeggies]

Glad you enjoyed it. Thank you 🤩

[@farmyourbackyard2023]

You're preserving the charm and character of your house, one stone at a time, one beam at a time. I applaud you and your builders for the patience to do that! It's going to be an amazing place to live, surrounded by your gardens, and filled with friends and family.

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you 😊

[@janmccann8081]

Great to watch your progress. A beautiful home in a stunning location. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@NearbyVeggies]

Our pleasure 😊

[@vivalaleta]

How exciting! It's still difficult to see exactly how it will look but little by little it's reshaping into a beautiful house with lovely views.

[@NearbyVeggies]

I totally agree

[@christasmicroflowerfarm2695]

Great progress and looking wonderful. 💛🧡💛

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you! 😊

[@geraldinegallagher2895]

Finally binged watched all your episodes. They have been a joy! Love your oassion for growing and gor restoring your home. Great presentation skills and production values. Love your humor.from Belfasy

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thanks a million for joining us and it gives us so much pleasure to know you binge watched the whole series. Hope to see you in the comments again soon. 😊

[@gc9017]

I do hope those wonderful tradesmen you have pass their knowledge onto the next generation, fantastic watch and great progress.

[@NearbyVeggies]

I hope so too

[@noelinesblog9705]

I am in awe of your builders.... they are not young and in fact quite elderly but still useful because they know what they are doing even if it is old fashioned techniques they employ. Sometimes quite risky too. They are thorough and sensitive to the old building. Well done Gentlemen! Can't wait to see the finished building. It is going to be quite special and treasured for long into the future. Thank you Meraid for your lovely videos and I love your passion and pride i what you are accomplishing.

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thanks a million for your support ☺️

[@Aotruba]

I love watching their teamwork and their vintage building methods.❤ I also love your property and it's location! Can't wait to see the new veranda 👍🥰👍✨️

[@NearbyVeggies]

Us too!

[@stevejohnstonbaugh9171]

Another lovely episode. The crew is so focused. Everyone knows what they are doing from the most senior to the youngest. It is refreshing to see a young person who is attentive and respectful of his elders. Young Hassan is on his way to a wonderful career, When you come around a corner or through a doorway you do not find people talking on their cell phones, smoking cigarettes, drinking coffee and standing around shooting the breeze. I honestly did not think crews like this still existed. I hope you have a lovely week on the job and in your garden. :) I spotted a huge cluster of irises that are looking for divisions and new homes around the property. :)

[@ail-on3px]

Check out the @Raising Voyagers they building a stone house in the italian Alps 🙂

[@The4wildboys]

Soooo Grateful for this fantastic update, really enjoyed it , put a smile on our faces seeing the team at work.. brought back soo many memories of working with stone. Thanks.. & please tell the team we appreciate them sharing also .. 👍👍👍

[@NearbyVeggies]

Wonderful. I will pass on your message 😊

[@AntoniEmanuel7328]

Good translation on the Subtitles. Must admit it was funny watching Hassan explaining to Antonio or was it Rui that the toilet truck had arrived. Great videos guys.

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thanks. It was Hassan explaining to Antonio. 🤣

[@chriscardinal7007]

Soooo,so awesome watching this beautiful build! Thankyou so much! Oh it's going to be so glorious when your complete:)

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you. We are looking forward to moving in. 😊

[@lujeancastleberry7310]

Its gonna be so beautiful i could watch those older guys all day i bet their forearms are huge love your channel❤

[@NearbyVeggies]

Delighted you’re enjoying the videos. 😊

[@darylpike8547]

Wow, 😮 massive progress in a week 👏 😊

[@deborahmapps1430]

The old girl has a back bone now it's coming on beautifully you can really see what it will look like when finished, the builders you have are very skillful are they local builders I love watching them work ❤

[@arjanvogel6444]

Me to

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you ☺️

[@alexandercampbell963]

I am loving your channel. Looking forward to seeing the renovation and your garden which to say I'm so envious of but alas I only have 18 x 4 mtrs out the back which I'm loving. I can't wait to see what you eventually have with the finished home and how you decorate it as I'm a huge fan of stone buildings. Keep up the great show from an Australian fan

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thanks so much!

[@patjohnson9287]

This is just wonderful, thank you for sharing!

[@NearbyVeggies]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ademariojunior]

Give my compliments to the building crew! I saw the progress in awe and in fascination.

[@NearbyVeggies]

Will do. Thank you

[@kvdw5375]

Oh, I do love the background music you choose!❤

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you so much 😊

[@heatherlee1128]

It's coming on love the progress ❤

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you

[@portugaldreamzzz920]

Following your build. We are excited for you. 🌻

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you 😊

[@hatcherhollerhoodlum4418]

These guys are sum real worker,things are lookn sharp!!! As well as you Meraid,that black n white stripe T shirt made me think of a hot swim suit🤩😍 Keep crackn the whip and gitr done gal !!! I'm still watchn from Wild n Wonderful Wva.

[@NearbyVeggies]

You are a hoot 🤣

[@user-ih7zg4tf1w]

Beautiful to see your house is 'growing'. So nice to see the window-holes. (which in each , a man is standing there, LOL). It's a wonderful process with great builders; thank you for sharing.

[@NearbyVeggies]

😊 thank you

[@maggiemorgan8422]

The drone shots really gave great context. Great to see x

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thanks, Maggie. That’s really helpful to know 😊

[@sammie44]

Your construction team of workers will soon have a YT channel of their own. They are becoming very popular with your viewers. Lol They are skillful, hardworking and quite funny at times. 😊 Well done. Do you have a foreseen completion date for the house? Take care. Sam and Pedro 🇨🇦

[@NearbyVeggies]

Christmas/ New Year

[@elainekaufman2264]

We are seeing a dying art. This kind of building will disappear when these men are gone. Great that you could save one of these beautiful homes

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you

[@Mej_Javiky]

It is finally beginning to look the like the house it is going to be.

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you 😊

[@chadngan7441]

❤❤❤

[@Gabriela_73]

❤❤❤❤❤simply wonderful!!

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you so much!

[@srutoto]

Poor Hassan! He is hard working and not really treated as a coworker.

[@user-re7ds4gd4y]

Хасан подсобный рабочий (юнга , "червяк" и т.д.). Он не обладает навыками строителя, электрика или сантехника . Он делает самую неквалифицированную и тяжелую работу. Судя по всему это его первая стройка . И это правильно , так было , так есть и так будет во всех классических отраслях человеческого производства , где тебя оценивают по твоим навыкам , а не по твоим часам , автомобилю и счету в банке.

[@user-hd2mt9xh2p]

Slowly but surely. But it's going to be a very unique place 😊

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you ☺️

[@arjanvogel6444]

Thanks for your vid 😇💟💟💟 Love and bless you guys, good team work guys 💯😊, I always look forwards to your vids 😁🐔🐔🐔🐔.

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thanks so much

[@user-tw8bp6jj5v]

Coming up well now reminds of how we used to build no elf and safety no worries just strength and skill getting the job done not looking at it

[@Skattie]

Love the music ❤hello you guys 😊

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you ☺️

[@mesutozsen903]

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

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you ☺️

[@nancyspence2965]

Really coming alone❤

[@NearbyVeggies]

It sure is 👍

[@suziqt8389]

looking fabulous

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you 😊

[@kevinwilkes5969]

Them builders are very similar to British builders, they don't rush themselves.😂😂😂

[@netby]

60 years old....and heavy....they are doing a lot for theyr age...🙂

[@SGAneesAhmed]

I hope you retain the vintage charm when this is all finished :)

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you

[@essietangle9931]

So glad to see the sun shining

[@NearbyVeggies]

We are too. 😊

[@gonegreywolf]

I am doing a new build down near Peniche - nice to see the blatant disregard for health and safety on the worksite is not just a problem with my builders LOL! they all seem to hang off walls and out windows and hard hats are an endangered species!

[@jeanrichardson2044]

That worker sitting in the window frame itself hammering at schist above his head, with only a suspect lintel holding about a ton of schist. Not a hard hat or protective glasses in sight. Wow!

[@assuncaomeireles198]

Adorei ver estes homens a construir esta velha casa mas vai ser muito complicada é muito grande mas tenho a certeza que vai ficar maravilhosa. Gosto muito de ouvir musica clássica no meio dessa linda propriedade cheia de verdura depois de tanta chuva a natuzera está deslumbrante. Muito obrigada por mostrar o dia a dia 🫶🫶 God bless you 🩵🙏🏼🩵🙏🏼

[@NearbyVeggies]

Muito obrigada 😊

[@DIYGUY1-2-3]

Progress I see. Do you not use brickforce mess between the block layers? Also the rebar bending needs some attention. I always angle the ends in on the seismic hooks/ square spacers.

[@Susan.I]

It amazes me that the men let you walk through the worksite without a head protection; but then none of them wear head protection either!

[@Susan.I]

The stone you showed us was very large!

[@NearbyVeggies]

Really large.

[@vivalaleta]

Thank you for some translation.

[@NearbyVeggies]

Doing my best. 😊

[@BeverleyAnn-rh2lv]

Moving on nicely. Are they using cement to reconstruct the stone walls????? Hope I am wrong because the preferred NHL (limestone) products will allow stones to breath ❤ Beverley x

[@janmitchell641]

May I ask if the workers are using a lime mortar or concrete? My understanding is that lime allows the house to breathe while concrete can allow damp.

[@NearbyVeggies]

We have to use concrete for concrete block work and stabilisation of the walls. We’ll talk more in the next update. 👍

[@mrsmunchin]

❤

[@NearbyVeggies]

😊

[@paulacunha6792]

❤❤

[@NearbyVeggies]

🥰

[@fatimar8924]

Uma CONFUSÃO DE CONSTRUÇÃO 🏡 KKK MAS VAI FICAR MUITO LINDA 🙏

[@NearbyVeggies]

Obrigada

[@estherfarquharson1892]

Are you going to have a lock sign at your house for the winter Esther from Florida?

[@NearbyVeggies]

I don’t know what that is?

[@fatimar8924]

HUMMM!!! SEI NÃO , VOCÊ SÓ FILMA ESSE JOVEM . 😉🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔😜

[@NearbyVeggies]

😊

[@christinamirkovic3857]

It's serious failure that you don't protect the wooden beams from the woodworms. You had to paint first with that liquid and then the workers put them where it was necessary👎. Mistakes cost a lot of💷💰

[@ericbrasseur3947]

hope you do not pay $$ the workers by the hours!!

[@DanielPinto-oh4yb]

How do you want them to be paid? by each block or stone laid? 😀

[@ericbrasseur3947]

@@DanielPinto-oh4yb Well sorry but its a cheaper way and thats how it work in most of the world,it was just a comment i still like you video.have a pleasant day .

[@juliepye8549]

Just watching builders at work is boring. You should do them on a time lapse, so we don't have to suffer the tedium, and get on with something else. You could do gardening or be choosing flooring, etc for the build. Show us some samples, some mock ups. What's your kitchen going to look like, for example? Anything but just 24 minutes of someone's house being rebuilt very slowly. Love your channel normally, but I hope you can get more interesting content going or you'll lose viewers. I'm trying to be constructive because I want to stick with you! ❤

[@veroniquemora2683]

Je ne suis pas d'accord. Si vous vous ennuyez ne regardez pas . Le travail de ces ouvriers est très intéressant, c'est les mettre en valeur ainsi que le travail manuel. Merci Meraid 🌻🌻

[@LorrieMello]

I agree with @veroniquemora2683

[@maryhauser6523]

Oh my God these men sure work hard, and doing such a good job , Portuguese pride, look at their poor hands , they will need a manicure once the house is finished . I see Hassan is a bit cheeky , but in a funny way, every job needs stress relief .

[@NearbyVeggies]

They are all very funny. Always making jokes. 😂

[@lorielove7046]

Your place will be a bit of paradise once completed by your crew of hard working men. I visited Portugal at the beginning of April and loved every second of it! The weather was a bit rainy but a heck of a lot better then -26. The wild flowers were abundant and the orange orchards were intoxicating. Beautiful country with lovely people. I miss it all ready.

[@NearbyVeggies]

😊Thank you

[@chadngan7441]

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[@portugal1969]

❤

[@NearbyVeggies]

😊