DIY Limecrete Floor - Part 1: Excavation - #18

We've been busy for some time working away in the house and finally have something to show for it. Join us for the first part in a series of renovation videos as we start the process of laying a new floor in our old Portuguese farm house.
To lay a limecrete floor we first need to dig out to accommodate all the layers. That meant digging out 400mm (over a foot) of earth and clay and moving it bucket by bucket.
Join us for some good old fashioned digging timelapse and an explanation of what a limecrete floor is and why we're installing one in this old wine making room.
Become a Member: club.makedogrow.com
Buy a T-Shirt: makedogrow.teemill.com

[@pauloshea3741]

You folk put all the other Portugal you-tubers to shame. 100% excellent content, no product placements, no petty dramas, top notch video recordings, and you do everything properly. This is the standard that many can only dream of obtaining. Keep up the fantastic work.

[@sherylmerritt2650]

Your communication and collaboration skills are amazing. I'm convinced that Kyle is super human.

[@livingadventures5623]

I haven't owned or watched a TV for 10 years now...I only watch youtube and the odd free 'streaming' website. Thanks to people, such as yourselves...my life is far richer, informed and more connected to a wonderful bunch of interesting people from all over the world. Thank you so much for sharing!

[@wojtekscibor]

as a Pole, I support the idea of keeping the pole in place :) good job, guys! :)

[@warpspeed9877]

This is the hardest working woman in youtube renovations. And I have watched all of them. Respect! For the sense of humor too (26:48 and after)

[@dianeleirer9878]

Yes! I keep wondering if there are ‘sore back & muscle days’ where the body says,, “No hard labor today”?

[@Alfablue227]

Restore that wine barrel, makes a really nice wine sipping table. Great job guys.

[@luminyam6145]

I am shocked at the amount of earth you moved from the interior of that house. Wow, that is unbelievable, hard workers.

[@pete_bluscorp7718]

What a pair of Legends, love it when Guy gets a bit precious and says “when you say I you mean we” 😂😂😂, great stuff you two, Kylie keep working him hard, much love ❤️

[@karennewberry4694]

Guy

[@MAKEDOGROW]

He’s not that precious .... it was actually a reference to a comment we got once ... someone criticising me for always saying “I” .... I suspect they were a new viewer and assumed I was trying to take the credit for “our” work 😀

[@pete_bluscorp7718]

@@MAKEDOGROW I was joking, you two are very inspirational & a great team, love your sense of humour

[@katiebice3905]

@@MAKEDOGROW He also has a habit of making "you are stupid" remarks trying to sound funny. Not funny & he needs to think before he speaks. Such language is abusive behavior.

[@MAKEDOGROW]

@@pete_bluscorp7718 😃 tone can be so difficult to read sometimes ☺️

[@ren2658]

I’ve got nothing but absolute respect for you guys. No barriers, no stones in the way, nothing stop you! Pure determination and beauty. Your videos are incredibly inspiring. Amazing!

[@BrunoFerreira-fp3yy]

These areas under the main room where wine was made and stored were called "adegas" (cellars), like the one you explained. But the others are called "lojas" (shops) and it was where the ancients kept food for cattle, all utensils for work in the fields and agriculture and store cereals, potatoes, beans, etc, etc. Good work, great workers, fantastic content, as always.

[@lioneld7199]

Loved how Kylie managed to get in the "Big Wood" gag. Awesome. lol

[@lornablencowe1177]

My god it’s a wonder you can both move after all that! What an achievement! You both work so well together! 🥰

[@JJaci17]

I think they know that the work is bigger than them so they get together to get rid of it. They do work well together don't they?

[@elkaro5]

My back hurts just out of watching you dig.

[@MAKEDOGROW]

Funnily it was the legs (from the up/down in and out of the room) rather than our backs that felt it

[@kathybaugh3823]

Super human doesn't come close to you guys. I really hope to buy you both a drink one day, you are amazing. Love all your videos. ❤👍

[@nyanazulu8756]

Respect to that Beautiful, Brilliant and Strong working Woman ! Be safe 🙏😁

[@bobomac8330]

A wine making room!! Nice

[@nkb1]

Once again I am struck by the beauty of the stone walls. Although I was appreciative of the amount of work done in the time lapse video, my eyes kept straying to the lovely stonework of the walls.

[@mickawe3239]

Carpenter's sometimes call them story sticks. Awesome work team and we all know who does the digging 🙂

[@margaretstanton7567]

When I saw "Day 6" I was stunned--thought it would be "Month 6"!! Amazing work!

[@MAKEDOGROW]

Those days weren’t all in a row, else we’d be dead 😂😂

[@victorsummers2283]

It’s so fun (and somehow relaxing) watching OCD people doing excavation!

[@buteos8632]

???

[@lillyhoram6508]

Ha, I love a nice wooden pole myself. I'm glad you decided to leave it.

[@Eddi.M.]

#1 archaeology channel on KZbin!

[@MAKEDOGROW]

😂🤣😂🤣

[@lorimontcalm9086]

I am coming to terms that your attention to detail has a masochistic element to it!! Some famous person has a saying about watching people work, I could do it all day, but I'm too lazy to Google the quote!! So I am very impressed as always with your efforts. Wood jokes are always appreciated. Hugs from 🇨🇦

[@WendyW123]

Wow kylie, you are so awesome and unstoppable. Hats off to you!!

[@nancibishof6462]

Kylie, you are a beast in the best sense! I admire your strength and endurance. It has got to be so satisfying for you both to see the progress in completing the tasks toward renovating your home and farm.

[@MAKEDOGROW]

Wait until you see the subfloor in that room .... so exciting for us to see the room taking shape 😀

[@nancibishof6462]

@@MAKEDOGROW It will be incredible because you are making sure the problems the house has had with moisture are taken care of to protect it for its centuries to follow. Underfloor heating is brilliant in helping to keep the home feeling comfortable during the winter.

[@joanneflanigan1276]

Whatever the reason for the new channel, you both seem happier and I do believe this will be my favorite episode ever!

[@518pablo]

At last some building work 🙏 as I sit here at home in Spain 🇪🇸 eating 🥩 and drinking 🍷 I thank you both for your hard graft and look forward to next weeks graft! Slange 🍷

[@lisawoods9391]

I actually asked this question in another video, so thank you for answering WHY you were digging so far down. . It makes sense to me now :) GREAT JOB you guys! I can't wait to see the finished product! :)

[@r3fuG4d0]

Somehow your videos have gone from interesting to the perfect Saturday antidote of a challenging work week. I’m in Lisbon but always asking myself what treat are you preparing for us in rural heaven 🙂 Can’t wait for the upcoming kitchen episodes! Bom fim de semana!

[@marcellasimerly8233]

A Masons Story Stick. Old School and very effective tool. Brilliant you both.

[@rachelfrees1268]

Blessings on ALL your hard work. I’ve never seen two people do the hard labor you all do by hand. You’re young and will thrive.💕

[@shereechampoux5424]

That’s a lot of digging!

[@sallyrowland6063]

All muscle Kylie ~ from all the work you do!! You guys are powerhouses!! 👋 🇦🇺

[@FiscalWoofer]

Love seeing you guys working together, wonderful team work!

[@sydneyevans2637]

I've liked all of your videos but this is the exciting part for me. The interior. Can't wait to see it evolve into your permanent living space. Much admiration and respect to you both for your dedication to all your projects. You have a beautiful place. Thanks for bringing me along on your journey.

[@gaynor3976]

Loved the music played during the time-lapse. You both work so hard, wish I was a warrior like Kylie. Look in forward to future videos. Great editing Guy xx

[@patriciawilson6524]

Omg you folks are work horses..as we say in America. So excited to see all of the flooring levels.

[@alshirley3444]

Kylie you look amazing and I love the fact that you’re keeping the pole

[@carlamartins7464]

Truly am enjoying your videos!

[@williambstolz3507]

Good evening, I have been following your videos for months and think, as so many of your followers do, that you two do wonderful work and know how to explain what you are doing, why are you doing it, and what you expect to achieve. I live here in Portugal in Setúbal just south of Lisbon, so feel geographically connected to what you are doing. Keep up your great, backbreaking work and keep posting your superb videos.

[@tejolisboa]

Both of you have an amazing energy. I would like to know what you drink at breakfast. 🤣🤣 Great episode. I would have given 2 likes if I could.

[@TexasHomesteaders]

I would leave the pole too. It adds character. That barrel is a real find. They go for a lot of money here.

[@jeantriplett8478]

THANK YOU BOTH FOR 29 MINUTES OF ENTERTAINMENT!! I look forward to your enlightening videos every week.....

You could make a round table around the pole ❤️❤️😊😊 loving all the vídeos and welcome to Portugal 😎😎🥰🥰

[@jeniceowen5184]

I so admire you both taking this on.

[@babbellotta7071]

"be honnest"... like i always react to that with... "do you want me to give you an honnest answer or a wanted answer?" M'am you look great because you have a wonderfull personality! love watching your video's, seeing the 2 of you having so much fun together, keep it up! love and hug from the Nethelands X Winda

[@tlc1718]

You're beautiful lady and you're quite the dude thanks for sharing

[@1meanelf]

Oh my goodness I have found you again. I know the other channel stopped and the last I seen was the issues with the drains and gutters. I won't watch this video yet as it seems I have some catching up to do. I get to once again be amazed how Kyle never complains and does so much hard work (lol yes Guy does too) and Guys sense of humour and the video recordings (yes Kyle has a great sense of humour too). You two are wonderful together and good to see you back. Off to go start at Episode #1. :)

[@sandrajohnstone5813]

I'm hooked...♥️👍👍👏👏👏

[@joaocrasto4414]

Magnificent work👍

[@nena4215]

Your work is so meticulously thought out, truly amazing.

[@nikkhill]

Just love watching your videos... including the bad joke and name-calling! 🤪

[@monalingan9523]

I’m so impressed with your engineering skills. You to work so hard, and it’s so gratifying to see your projects come to fruition. Stay cool this summer.

[@mariushegli]

I have nothing to say really, but I appreciate your content, and wish to help with the yt-algorithms.

[@carolbulmer8253]

WOW! That was a lot of digging! Well done👏👏

[@elizabethtoet1113]

Another great video, thank you. Kylie is absolutely the hardest working woman on these you tube renovations. Sheryl Merritt you said it all. Guy and Kylie you work well together, plan everything and then execute the task properly.

[@sophieb8666]

Cute. Questions answered

[@kenwilliams1665]

Love your videos, and watching how your plans work out. Plus you have the hardest working Wife I have ever seen, and also the most skilled woman. Hope you have enough down time to recover from your labors...I have binged watch all your videos...it’s a easy watch...even though she seems to work harder consistently...keep up the great work...I know it’s no small task

[@mrjones87XXX]

Cool, back in the house. Really looking forward to the ground floor renovation, very curious how it will turn out. Has lots of potential to make a really cozy stylish downstairs!! 💪💪💪

[@allanb9360]

That was fun

[@sherrybarclay7133]

You two are so amazing! I love how well you work together and make us chuckle while you are sweating bricks out there! You both are to be commended for your hard work ! Can't wait to see your next video! Love everything you do! ❤

[@deidrespencer5467]

You two are gorgeous 😍 and such hard workers! I'm sure it will look amazing when it's done. Love from Australia 💞

[@sueg2658]

I’m very happy to have found you two again! I have been wondering why you weren’t posting on your other channel. Now have some binge watching and catching up to do. You made my day! Looking forward to the videos. Thank you :-)

[@LCamp-cr7fs]

I have no facts to back this up, but you two must be the neatest ditch diggers on KZbin! Your project management skills are amazing, so is your work ethic to see things through.

[@MAKEDOGROW]

We are a little neat-obsessed aren’t we 😃

[@ChristineKelly1000]

@@MAKEDOGROW love neat.

[@paulbutton619]

Just jaw dropping effort and so inspiring. A great team........

[@MsJakobsen]

What a strugle for you with both the digging and finding materials. It looks great. 👍 It's so interesting for me that you chose Leca as I'm drivning past their original factory every day. Here the Leca "gravel" is so comon that we also use it fx in the bottom of flower pots

[@MAKEDOGROW]

I think the gardening leca is a much smaller than the versions we’re using. They have quite a few different products for different purposes

[@smilysun8358]

Love love the content! Love love the way you present the content, perfect time lapse use (in my layman’s eye), the integrity, the humor, the way you work together. Chapeau!! And great entertainment for me who has already lived a live of diy 😉

[@ElJasperino]

What a job!

[@offgridwanabe]

Your humour is priceless. I think I would have set a benchmark way back if I had known how many elevation references you were going to have, then all would be known for drainage imho. Have fun kids it makes a great story.

[@speliotis]

glad I found you guys....

[@raycharsley]

You two are amazing, !!! informative videos, always worthy of watching..... thank you both ..

[@LorraineinAustralia]

Loved the music… made the whole thing look and sound like a major archaeological dig.. cheers from Oz🇦🇺

[@kenigor]

Very pleasant to watch you guys. Keep it up!

[@montedaestrada3563]

That was a lot of digging again. We converted a pole barn into a kitchen/communal area and left a supporting pole in place in more or less the centre of the room. It looks great. Its a shame photos cant be added to comments.

[@KB-ou5vj]

great work, looking forward to the next ones and you passed the cat inspection (min 14:50) ;-)

[@FiscalWoofer]

Those prices 24:55 are very good! I’ll have to get my local supplier in Wales to match this!

[@letswatchvid]

Next time you need to move the barrel, fill it with water and let it sit over night. The next day, empty it and then lay it on it's side and just roll it to where ever you want it. When the wood gets hydrated it becomes more compact and air tight making it more solid. Also even if you don't plan on moving it, fill it with water and let it sit over night in all the same it looks very dry and could start attracting termites. Edit: Just finished watching the whole video. Great work guys! You are doing a good job and like they say, Rome wasn't built in a day. So keep at it, you will get there. Sugestion: Look around at the local builders (the bigger ones) many have their own "shops" or in the least will sell you materials and also hire equipment.

[@MAKEDOGROW]

You’re assuming the barrel doesn’t have holes in it already from bugs ...... but it does 😂

[@kerrylynnparsons9441]

Looking great!😊

[@klaji63]

Just love your sarcastic jokes,love your vids,always fun and entertaining 😊

[@koolkeith4376]

Loving what you two are doing with the downstairs room. Appreciate the hard work you've done. Any chance of sharing a list of the materials planned for the flooring?

[@MAKEDOGROW]

I think you’re referring to the finished flooring .... if so, we’ve not thought that far ahead. It needs to be breathable, so probably a stone of some sorts, ideally large flagstones, but it will very much depend what we can find/source. There’s also the issue of what to use to bed them in, and grout around them ....

[@JoeTheLion60]

You guys are impressive hard workers and your use of time lapse is perfect (nothing worse than excruciating real time DIY in some others YT videos :-)) Ps Will you be pointing those walls?

[@MAKEDOGROW]

Yes, we’ll be pointing some of the walls ... we do need to run cable and pipe work in some so we’ll have to carefully plan/design what goes where

[@japersjolly8763]

Yeah, because you really have to sit through those 'excruciating' video's don't you.

[@ankiking]

I love real time videos! Good to see a summary time lapse, but real time is wonderfully relaxing.

[@jennichristie5264]

Great job guys. Loved seeing back in the house

[@seanadams6328]

Complete admiration on your hard work!! How many days did it take you? I lost count at 3 changes of clothes!! Really loving the vlogs.. thank you. Be well and be safe xx

[@MAKEDOGROW]

6 days in total, but the last two were half days. Due to the physical nature we spread it out over many weeks

[@kayepowell6535]

Well done Kyle, you are amazing! Where did your helper go?…

[@glenn65]

Hahahhaa , you 2 are so funny. New sub. Awesome content 👍👏🙏

[@manuelmachado1276]

i love you guys. You guys are great

[@monimate1673]

Being honest.. its great 😂😂

[@layna8924]

HAD TO DO A SILENT FLOOR EXCAVATION TIME LAPSE...THAT MUSIC WAS AN ASSAULT TO THE EARS...BUT, GREAT TO SEE THE PROGRESS YOU'RE MAKING ON YOUR PROPERTY...ALL THE BEST, KYLIE & GUY...VANCOUVER, CANADA...🙏;)

[@SpiritLicious77]

Thumps up 4 the humor

[@ourlifeinportugal]

we did a shoutout in our portugal channels video to you guys :D

[@sangarkhan1927]

When it comes to but the bigger the best

[@giselleguimaraesgomes]

It's amazing to see all the renovation you're doing by yourselves. In Portuguese, we call those little clay balls argila expandida. I've never seen those used on the floor. I just use it for drainage in plant vases. I cover them with geotextile and then earth mixed with compost so that the plants don't get too soaked in water. It looks like the logic for the floor is the same. I'm looking forward to seeing how you'll do it.

[@buteos8632]

Olá Giséle, recomendo areia sobre a malha e sob o solo para favorecer a capilaridade da água no verão. Cumprimentos

[@andreacrashe9894]

*Kylie you are a work horse machine... you just never stop... and the engineer brains to working it all out... Guy is the trojan horse that keeps on plodding on.... So which one of you two is going to be carrying the most bucket loads full of that scoria/stone from the street to the dining/kitchen room?*

[@SuperAbcdabcdabcdabc]

Great video. I’m sure that you have developed your muscles 💪

[@MAKEDOGROW]

Fittest and strongest we’ve ever been 😃

[@SuperAbcdabcdabcdabc]

Very inspiring. I was very slow getting out to work on my farm. I watched your video then I thought that I should move my butt.

[@MAKEDOGROW]

@@SuperAbcdabcdabcdabc trust me, there’s many a slow morning here too 😂

[@ChristineKelly1000]

@@MAKEDOGROW no wonder.

[@moiragoldsmith7052]

What a job! Well done. 👍👏🥳

[@janetanderson8719]

Girl, I don’t know how much you eat or drink , but with all you do you should not weigh more than one hundred pounds! You, my love are a BEAST!

[@stephenarthy6593]

Keep doing what you are doing you well together keep it up 👍

[@ateliermavi]

Great work as always ! 💪

[@stknmggs1788]

Always enjoy your work! I learn so much from you! You’re such hard workers.

[@jaypeeters]

Hi guys, how are the bodies keeping up? During your stay in Portugal it amazes me how physical you are (typing this during the digging montage). Coming from an office lifestyle I mean. Hope you two are getting enough rest and some downtime. Kind regards!

[@MAKEDOGROW]

We’ve adjusted surprisingly well. The first 6 months was pretty tough but we’ve got a lot fitter and stronger since then. We try to mix up our days so we’re not doing the same kind of work for days in a row, and we definitely plan on light days. We’re not very good at having days of doing nothing though 😂

[@ChristineKelly1000]

@@MAKEDOGROW you guys rock.