Challenge Accepted! BUILDING A STONE CABIN from scratch

After months of taking down the wobbly walls of our neglected stone house and then, building the foundations, we finally start to build up again our Stone cabin! In a few months this property has gone from an abandoned stone house to the beginning of our dream home!
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[@TheIndigoEscape]

Hello Everyone! We are back with another long extended video our our renovation! We do some great progress here! If you like this video, dont forget to like and share! We are on a roll in our renovation and our vegetable garden so will see you next week!

[@jenieva5339]

🖐️Stop there, let Simon do all of the stone layering of the house walls. You & hubby do the cement mixing and bucket passing to Simon. A great place to practice stone layering are the driveway & surrounding outside stone walls all around your property's line. Not to any houses.

[@janmitchell641]

I’m sorry, but I tend to agree, it’s best to leave the house walls to Simon, and you and Omar can work on your skills on the garden walls.

[@deniseclark1349]

I think you too did a great job for your first wall building. Simon is a professional but he is teaching you wonderfully. Great job everyone

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Thank you very much!! This was probably the part I was most excited for!

[@melinda5777]

@@TheIndigoEscape Yes, Y'all did great! You know I was picking!❤❤

[@ginacrusco234]

You can all be very proud of your learning curve and your stonework! You and your mom can also be very proud of the garden. I can almost taste the fresh, crunchy snap peas. I think you have a great idea to align the opening in your mom's dwelling with windows on both sides of the new build.

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Thank you Gina! I think she will be able to see the top of the trees and a lot of light coming through but then we have so many ideas with the courtyard... Im sure she will love looking at it as well

[@thethreeamigos6764]

Simon is amazing ❤

[@LorraineinAustralia]

What a productive time.. Garden and walls. So exciting ❤️❤️❤️

[@myfathersdaughter324]

The walls are taking shape and are very beautiful. I think you both have done a wonderful job for newbies to this. You will be pro's like Paul in no time and I have a feeling that once you get the hang of it, you will be wanting to clad everything in that stunning rock 😉❤

[@maregrobler1960]

I found your channel yesterday and I am watching it non stop becausebI love it. Your garden is looking good. I am so glad your mom is there to support and help you with all the challenges. I also watch Make.Do.Grow YT channel. I've learned a lot about gardening and how to get rid of weed in your garden. I am not sure in witch part of Portugal they are but they also bought an old farm house which the are busy with. I enjoy every minute watching your video s. Lots of love for all of you. Granny South Africa❤

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Thank you for your kind comment! ❤️

[@teepeeX]

Simon os an exceptional hard worker and fast. Im glad you both are having a go at the stone, the more you try the better youll be x

[@donzinette]

I love it - those stone walls look great (Simon's, Andrea's and Omar's). And Omar's meal looks amazing (and Andrea's mom is working like crazy in the garden - bravo).

[@melinda5777]

Yes, BRAVO to Mom!!! Andrea's garden didn't look like that last year 😂😂. But, last year was a hard year! Very sad! But Mum looks so well and fits in so good!

[@susanriverione7437]

Yes to salad! I took screenshots to transcribe at my leisure during tomorrow's lunch. Thank you

[@TheIndigoEscape]

ah! Brilliant! Let us know how it was!

[@pameladavis2498]

If you can gain access to a mulching machine, you could mulch that wood to help protect your plants from excess weeds.

[@jessicaxxx7972]

I can really feel the love in this video! I dont exactly know what it is but something about this video is different. Your videos are always so calm and relaxing to see the progress and follow your journey but this video in particular is so well put together. The Music, the different parts in progress, the Text and you showing some struggles on the way. As I said your videos bevor were already amazing but this was my favorite video so far I think you can see the progress developing the skill with making these videos. I´m sending lots of love from Germany and am so excited for the next video. Your channel is a relaxing savespace for me and I love every time I come back to your videos.

[@maeveskelly4686]

Here in Ireland I’ve seen builders use metal ties embedded in the ordinary block work to reinforce and tie in the stone cladding to the blocks. Obviously you’re using a different method there and it looks beautiful.

[@netby]

Great work building the Block and Stone walls..very professional...👌

[@fatimabouhali6403]

Pour des débutants je trouve que vous avez fait du bon travail, vous devez être fiers de vous. Simon est un bon professeur et vous vous êtes de bons élèves. Bon retour parmi nous vos vidéos nous ont manqué. ❤

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Merci boucoup Fatima! Ce fut une expérience incroyable d'acquérir de nouvelles compétences et de participer, d'une manière ou d'une autre, à la construction de notre maison

[@janarixalam5205]

Loved this video and its length! Thank you so much for filming and editing it for us as well as putting in your long day's work! Simon is a master at stone masonry and it is wonderful that he has been able to help you all out so much on your projects. Your mother is an ace gardener and so very helpful to you as well. I'm very happy for you to be able to have her stay with you so you can see her every day. I hope you are all feeling healed up from your sickness. I pray you stay well and healthy!

[@lsvmuk]

I really enjoy watching your hard work. Make sure you are well informed about what you are authorised to do by local authorities. I would hate to see you having problems in the future. Good luck.

[@TheIndigoEscape]

We talked about that in our last video :)

[@donaldmackinnon5779]

The cladding looks great. You have really made great progress well done, your new build is really starting to come together.😊😊😊😊

[@MirandaHorger]

Sorry you were feeling poorly! Nice progress on the walls. I loved hearing your kitty purr and demanding your love. Pets are part of the family! ❤

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Tony is a very demanding boy but he is my old boy. We have had him since he is 1 and he is now 13 years young! A birthday present and a spoiled little kitty

[@tinanieborg787]

lots of work but you getting there, love the walls, my compliments to all of you, greetings from Holland

[@mafish7962]

An amazing video guys! What team work you all have, it’s lovely to see! Take care all, Laura ❤️

[@marysutherland8570]

That was fun! Thanks for bringing us along as you began your beautiful natural stone cladding! You did so well! The only, and very slight difference I could see between yours and Simon's, is that he placed more very small stones between the larger ones in all the gaps. But Well Done!!! Your salad looked soooo delicious, I hope to try it as well! Interestingly, in watching you as listening to you speak, I always think of "Da Jungle Boy" who, along with his sweet girl "Freddie" are currently building a place down in Panama. Seriously, you two could be long lost siblings! When I watch and listen to him, I think of you, when I watch and listen to you, I think of him! Just KZbin Da Jungle Boy and see what you think! Perhaps you won't think so at all, and that's fine, I'll still very much enjoy watching you both! Looking forward to seeing the further progress! What a difference since tearing the old buildings down! I'm the one who suggested that you turn the lid up-side down on your big pot when you built your kitchen drawers, so it would fit when you shut it! Did that work for you? Take care! Thankful you are all feeling a better! Greetings again from WallaWalla, Washington, USA!

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Hey Mary Thank you for your comment! Yes, I have been watching him more closely and he does place a lot more smaller stones also flatter stones on top as well and fewer square-ish stones. Im having a break from it as I have other work to do but Im about to start again! I think Im just nervous about it! Omar and I keep on sayign we are going to put a large pot plant in front of our wall haha. Im familiar with Da Jungle Boy and Im flattered thank you. They make great content and he is a very nice guy. I have indeed place the pot lid upside down and it fits! So thanks for that :)

[@nancypyanoe3347]

Thank you so much for your great explanations! I love that about you all and your videos. Your place is already so pretty!❤

[@AbigailGerlach-zt1sh]

Strimming is one of those annoying jobs that comes with the needed rain. If only we could direct where we wanted the rain to land! You might try a schmeer of silicone around your drip connections. I've seen that suggested as a way to stop leaks. I think your wall looks really good for a first time. It's much better than I could do. Blessed Be!

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Thank you Abigail! The strimming is absolutely necessary, it needs to be done again! I cant believe it!! There has been so much rain for May, it is starting to be quite high, the grass. Im going to look at your silicone idea. I think I understand!

[@doriskuhberger8559]

Great progress on the walls. You and Omar did a very good job on the wall. Simon is as great teacher. Thoughts and Prayers for you all. Thank you for sharing. Love and Blessings. ❤❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏🙏 Doris, Penrith 🇦🇺🦘

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Thank you Doris! It has been super interesting doing the wall and it is quite enjoyable. Its like a giant puzzle.

[@doriskuhberger8559]

@@TheIndigoEscape ❤

[@julielaxen9520]

The wall is looking amazing, well done.x

[@mumstheword8]

Great video! So much going on. Love it! Everything looks great! Your meals look amazing :) I hope your irrigation works out. I might attempt mine next year.

[@izzy1949]

I havnt done much in repotting as wen we had storms just before spring my greenhouse lost every window so I am now going to cover it (metal frame) in see through plastic but it really put paid to my potting…you have done so well…I think you and Omar have done really well for your first attempt well fine ❤

[@TheIndigoEscape]

We had some serious delay due to the weather but then are probably going full throttle next week! As the sun is shining :) Good luck with your greenhouse, hope it gets sort it.

[@patriciabrown8301]

Love watching Simon work he could teach people how to build your new home will be beautiful

[@portugal1969]

Love the walling, it's not easy, not that I've done it

[@juanitakauffman6336]

Beautiful stone walls.

[@didielenanzih6883]

Great team work.👍❤

[@ShirleyFoshee]

Your wall looks just fine❣❣❣

[@leonasimmons162]

Thank you for sharing.👍

[@joanstorer6370]

Thank you for this video. Iv'e loved it. It isn't just you & Omar that is learning but we are learning too. Simon is wonderful but he is the professional & probably done this for many years. I think you have all done well. In fact you are a great team, Omar is a good cook & you & your Mam are gardening as well. I think those walls went up super fast & of course you have done the drains & sorted out the water irrigation for your vegetables. I really feel that today you have all achieved so much. Can't wait until your next video.

[@Cathy-ty3fp]

It’s going to be fabulous ❤

[@casimirapaulo6524]

I love to Follow you guys you’ve been doing a good job,

[@4grabbar]

About the size of plants and when to plant them outside. A smaller plant is often better because they get sturdy in the open air. They tend to be more compact later on and a taller plant can be more vulnerable in the wind. Most important is to protect plants from strong sunshine if you have grown them inside , they easily get sunburnt if you dont get them used to sunshine. To plant them outdoors when you are expecting cloudy weather for a couple of days is a good thing.

[@TheIndigoEscape]

That makes sense too! I will try to take them all out asap. It's just that the weather has been so temperamental, I like to cocoon them a bit like babies. haha I planted a cosmos yesterday that was quite tall and thin and I held my breath the hold day.

[@countmeout8670]

Great work.

[@shirleygraham6229]

We were taught years ago, that to have even water pressure all round the irrigation system, have no dead ends. Connect it all. Definitely worked for us. Good to see the building starting to look like one. You are doing great with the stone wall, especially as it is a first for you both. Best wishes.

[@TheIndigoEscape]

That makes a lot of sense. I think Im going to see how it goes and then rethink if need be!

[@wendyGteH]

I won't be making me a stone wall, but I def will make that salad!!!

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Im glad you liked the salad! :)

[@barbarabenedict3453]

Beautiful

[@mgolemiusz]

Simon is a Master of Tetris

[@thebermudaangle9958]

🎉Amazing job on the wall you two! Impressed! 🎉🎉🎉

[@chantaln6843]

And so, you never did show the complete mother in-law suite, kitchen, bath & container. I guess it’s safe to say, it will all remain a mystery to my imagination 🧐 I hope going forward, you will show a completed project 😂 However, it’s wonderful to see the meals you prepared, it looks lovely and yummy. Furthermore, your rock wall looks beautiful.

[@TheIndigoEscape]

we will show the complete work on another video. 😊

[@miriammuskal5402]

Really beautiful 😍

[@katieallen3927]

I don’t know the cost in your area but in my area compostable plant pots are very affordable and I like them for the final potting for my seedlings as then instead of disturbing the roots I just plant the entire pot.

[@coralsancetta7242]

It's looking so good.

[@jeffsuchan78]

Looks beautiful

[@harrietlivengood6793]

It’s looking great!

[@melinda5777]

Olá I have missed you all! I saw a bit of elf today, lol! I always forget her name. The walls look great! Simon's walls look Fantastic! 🍻 I loved the look of the last salad! And that LUNCH Omar made!!! If i ate that, that would wipe me out for the day!! Knapp time! Or i would start working, get to hot and 🤢🤮 Not from the food, I just know my body. I could only have a few bites.....but with all that food, NO NO NO!!! I would pile my plate and sit back with Mum in a rocker and we both be snoring! LOL!!! OH, Omar. I have a friend i met in Spain in 2018 that lived in Torrevieja! Now. she lives on the south coast about 1 1/2 from Seville. I remember you mentioning Seville on your tour route. I forget the name of the city, it starts with a B. Looks real high end. She and her Mum were hilarious. There from The Netherlands, or somewhere up that way!! ✝️🙏❤❤❤❤❤🇺🇸🇵🇹👣☘🤗🤗

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Great to see you Melinda! Elf's name is Yai but Im sure she wont mind Elf! We have massive lunches is true but we haven't very small dinners! So we go to bed a little bit lighter, I find. I think you may be thinking of Badajoz? ❤

[@melinda5777]

@@TheIndigoEscape This is her response to me (No, I live in Benalmadena). I understand big lunch and light dinner. When I work outside in the heat or I get hot, I usually just stay well hydrated, water, power-aid, tea(sweet tee). Then I usually slow down about sundown. Have my outdoor shower because the water feels so good. I dry off on my porch in front of my fan and ceiling fan. Then go inside get a little something like a piece of fruit, applesauce, ice cream haha, cause I'm still sweating. It takes me about 2 hrs after my shower to quit sweating!!! It's terrible! I don't even blow dry my hair because all I'm doing is making my head sweat more and trying to dry SWEAT!!!! That's why I were shorts tank tops hat and I have a hand towel to wipe the sweat, all day long. But I keep drinking water so I don't hurt my kidneys. You have to make sure about that or I get kidney stone. I had one!!! And that's the ONLY BABY I PLAN TO HAVE!!! LO.

[@Brellowcrop]

You guys have so much leftover wood. Have you looked into creating biochar to mix in with compose? It's easy to make and pretty clean, too

[@TheIndigoEscape]

I'll have a look into it!

[@MarianneInmarsilia]

Great progress you’ve made !

[@catarinatorres6378]

Great progress! Our stones are so different, not in the good way!.. continuação de bom trabalho! E sempre bom apetite!

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Really? What kind of stone you have? we have some powdery ones that we aren't able to use!

[@catarinatorres6378]

@@TheIndigoEscape well, we have 2 kinds of granite, one very difficult to cut, and another very easy. In the same village some houses and street walls are made of xisto!

[@TomWilson-ir6uq]

Great work team

[@yaisaprice5267]

Sweet episode, I'm enjoying watching 💫✨️🌻

[@user-lb4tf9nk5w]

Great video.

[@Elixorofsunshine]

Hi. Love the new structure of videos ❤

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Appreciate that! Thanks 😊👍❤️

[@conchavilela2361]

Hola Andrea, genial el trabajo!!!! Tu cuñado es muy bueno, pero vosotros también. Yo vivo en Galicia y aquí tenemos muchas casas con piedra pequeña, es preciosa. Gracias por compartir. ❤

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Muchisimas gracias! Estamos viendo el dia en ir a Galicia, se ve espectacular!

[@katiadp2145]

Beijinhos 😊😊🇬🇷 🇬🇷

[@ananunez8374]

You guys are not putting any protection again between rocks and blocks? Aren’t you going to have the same infiltration problem as your mum’s cottage? Simon is awesome ❤

[@TheIndigoEscape]

We have the damp proof membrane underneath the blocks but other than that it doesn't need it. My mums room problem is due to the walls being 55cm of pure stone... so they need to "breath" but they are also a massive pain hence why people just end up tanking the walls on the inside which we are probably looking into that for the future. At the moment whats helping my mums rooms is lots of ventilation and a dehumidifier.

[@dominic_baruto]

Your building style and terminologies you use is the same as kenya 🇰🇪...

[@martinjames3950]

Noticed that the corners of the block walls not tied in explanation please?

[@martinjames3950]

Question answered in video 😊

[@colleenbrookes-gain6662]

👏👏👏

[@t4trojans990]

Are you having any problems with the 1951 rule with refurbishment of the home

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Built in 1926

[@martinsmith3354]

Don't sell yourselves short. You built a Stone Wall.....

[@lulubelle0bresil]

29:07 (us vintage bottle freaks fainting)

[@TheIndigoEscape]

we saved plenty of them 🙂 they weren’t really vintage, they were mostly just dirty and broken.

[@lulubelle0bresil]

@@TheIndigoEscape hahaha I imagined 🙏

[@mocarra100]

Is that white house next to you, do you own that? Or is that your neighbor?

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Our neighbour!

[@gsbenson01]

It seems no one eats the oranges from the tree. Is it a sour Orange?

[@TheIndigoEscape]

ye. it’s called an ornamental orange tree. A real pity as we all love oranges

[@zahromshah1040]

May i know where is Simon staying

[@TheIndigoEscape]

His house

[@FatherVinyard88]

Funny how Omar just shows up for lunch but not the heavy brick work...

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Omar cooks the lunch for everyone which is very important. Also, we aren’t doing the block work because we aren’t builders. We are building our house not a show for KZbin so that part of the job will be done by a pro.

[@jackiclark6667]

I cat is exactly the same and he always wants attention, stroking, feeding WHY.....

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Because we are cat slaves, not owners haha

[@adamosman7284]

What a nice project and great work Mr. Omar

[@user-ww1yv8ue8p]

Arent them trees too close to build , also i only love watching you building ,theres too much of plantin ,very boring

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Trees are at least 50+ metres away. As per our viewer graphs, most people seem to enjoy the planting as much as we do :)

[@bolinfan1519]

Why don't you have any children? That's the point of marriage. Neither of you are getting any younger.

[@Janis470]

Rude. That's not the main reason for getting married

[@roneldastrydom2077]

Wow! You are really rude! Got no right to interfere in their private businesses

[@HeidiPriest]

😂 don't you think there are enough people on this very stretched planet. And secondly it has nothing to do with you

[@joantrotter3005]

Feel sorry for your spouse in the apparently loveless relationship that is your pathetic marriage! But I bet you will shame them if they loose any too since you enjoy being an overly critical know it all?

[@maregrobler1960]

Mind your own bussiness!!

[@AlongThePathsOfNature]

👌👌❤ @AlongThePathsOfNature