Finally Ready to Rebuild : Stone House Restoration

With 1 week to go before we start rebuilding and restoring our abandoned stone house in Central Portugal, we clear out the dust, rubble and wood.
Of course, we carry on creating our gardens.
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Meraid and Dan

[@Regianus]

It's heartwarming to see the care and attention you pour into every video!

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you 😊

[@suzilouden5964]

What a huge project....bet those builders are very happy to have secured the contract with such lovely folk....😊❤️😊

[@NearbyVeggies]

We’re happy too 😊

[@suzilouden5964]

@@NearbyVeggies You must be. Securing good, reliable builders is an achievement in itself....bon courage folks 😊

[@NearbyVeggies]

@suzilouden5964 It took some effort.

[@cynwalts771]

Good day folks, such a blast watching your beautiful property get a second chance at life. The hard work and love that you are giving this house will turn it into a beautiful home. Cant wait to see the transformation. Have a great week

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thanks 👍

[@AntoniEmanuel7328]

I think what you guys are doing to your beautiful old house is fantastic and you’re probably adding another 200 years to the lifespan of the property.

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you

[@crivensro]

Again a titanic amount of work done!!! Congratulations to you and your team of builders. Please take care and grant yourselves well merited pauses and TLC over the weekends! I can' wait to see what comes next!

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thanks, will do!

[@asc3184]

Thanks for sharing another video with us. Itnis very hard work forbu guys. Seems like u don't have the chance of a single day off. I am eager to see the end result in a few months time. The cleaning in a construction yard is never ending. It prevents potential accidents. I feel happy seeing the way u connect with the land. All those deserted places in Portugal need and deserve people like you that connect to the land and revitalise it. Btw, loved the Mozart!!!

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you so much ☺️

[@retiredsoon1365]

The drone shots really show the dimensions of your wonderful project, can't wait to see the finished project. Good Luck!

[@NearbyVeggies]

The drone shots really help.

[@Carpe-Diem]

Your enthusiasm is infectious . Keep up the good work guys ♥️

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you. Will do.

[@owenp65]

Another fantastic update. It is unnerving seeing the house without a roof isn't it, but it won't be for long now. You must be pretty pleased with how things are moving forward. Great to see all your repurposing and planning ahead with what to do with the usable stuff. All the best. 👍🏼

[@NearbyVeggies]

Can't wait

[@user-ih7zg4tf1w]

Thank you for this video. Hard work by hand; good workers! You are saving a lot! Wonderful music!

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you very much

[@leejonesNPT]

It is starting to come together now and you can see how sturdy the old walls are. It must be difficult to get so much “advice” from internet experts who are not there, do not have the full picture or advice from local architects, planning officers, experienced local builders (who are used to working in these buildings) keep it going it looks like you could be moving quickly once the rubble has been cleared and the working site is ready for construction. Well done and great positivity from both of you👍🏻

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you 😊

[@zusa5701]

The photo is probably of a family member. Some houses in Portugal have rooms or small chapels where they do their prayers but not any assigned priest.

[@davidwilson1043]

I love what you're doing. Keep what you can, reuse, rebuild, recycle. You have to break eggs to make an omelette . I have an attachment to older stuff and I bet it's been sore for you seeing the demolition but let the rebuild sooth that pain.

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you 😊

[@essietangle9931]

Lots of admiration and prayers of safety on this grand project.

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you

[@shirleyrice7093]

It looks like a perfect temperature to be working in and growing your gardens and with rain to water the veggies.

[@NearbyVeggies]

It is 👍

[@iniabellepaz445]

Hi, wow you guys are so dedicated and hard working . So nice to finally see all the old wood out and all cleaned up. It will be so beautiful and satisfying when is done. Can’t wait to see the rebuild. Stay well.

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thanks 👍

[@avivat3010]

After the long wait, this must be a very exciting time for both of you, Miraid and Dan! I can just imagine you leaving a beautiful house each morning to tend to your fruit and veg. plots! Approximately how long will the build take? I can't wait to see the construction start! I can only imagine how you feel. Thank you so much for sharing your journey! Have a great week! Angela

[@NearbyVeggies]

It really is!

[@patbrady9531]

You have got to be kidding me!!!!! Holy crap!!! What a fascinating project.

[@bergannon6585]

My thoughts exactly. Not for the faith hearted. 😊❤

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you 😊

[@jeanrichardson2044]

People forget that this house was derelict and abandoned, anything you do is going to improve matters. At least you are salvaging, recycling where you can and are sympathetic to the history and charm of the original structure. I love what you are doing.

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you 😊

[@sandramorton5510]

What a remarkable project, both of you are amazing!. Excited to see the progress.

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thanks so much

[@maggiemorgan8422]

I had to pause at the facade shot where you can see so much sky! And take it all in! What a job!! Xx

[@NearbyVeggies]

Kind of leaves us speechless 😶

[@janmitchell641]

This is a fantastic project and you’re doing a heck of a lot of graft. Kudos to you! By the way, the Mozart at the end was a lovely touch.

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thanks for that 🤩

[@JulianCoogan-zl1ru]

Can I respectfully suggest that you use natural hydraulic lime when rebuilding the walls and lime plaster for the interior walls? This will allow the building to breathe. You could also use limecrete for floors etc. It's really easy to use, very forgiving and healthier! Regardless you are doing a great job!

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you 😊

[@gdreading9088]

good channel, good video . . . don't worry about the 'complainers' you will never keep everyone happy. Keep up the good work.

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thanks 👍

[@Nahry9]

You are hardworking and wonderful. Wood and nails have the scent of the past. You can keep some of them and remake them into something else at home. Thank you all 💙🧡

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thanks for the tips

[@petermak750]

Demolition is always the most difficult part of a renovation project. You are courageous people. And remember: ‘Without darkness there are no stars’.

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you, Peter

[@user-hd2mt9xh2p]

It's going to be a beautiful house and those men are real craftsmen working with the stone Looking forward to seeing the progress

[@NearbyVeggies]

Us too

[@justoneacre7873]

I am sure you are feeling the same way - this is soooo exciting!!

[@NearbyVeggies]

It really is

[@stevehelliwell9101]

I won't say you are lucky to be building your dream. It is pure hard work that is building your dream, and the harder you work, the luckier you will be. "Muito respeito" to you both.

[@NearbyVeggies]

Appreciate that. Thank you 😊

[@kdclothes]

In this video you have shown us such gorgeous views of your garden. And it is really tidy. I can tell how much you respect nature. The beautiful colors in the stone walls amaze me. So gorgeous. I can visualize you two on your new veranda. love from Italy.

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you so much 😊

[@ademariojunior]

I think this coat reminds me of old Western spaghetti movies where I saw something similar. They are quite elegant!

[@NearbyVeggies]

Even after it was cleaned, Dan isn’t convincing me 🤣

[@DreamofaHive]

I am loving the progress. I am surprised you didnt get them to spread the rubble on the steeper bits of the land where the truck keeps on getting stuck in the mud. The building is looking "clean" now :) Can't wait for the next update

[@NearbyVeggies]

We designated an area for the clay which will be a useful zone in future. 😊

[@focus19551]

Could we please pass forward about four months so that we can see you with a great big smile on your face again?

[@larhumba4233]

I love that you're using stones and clay from the house to replenish the soil and you could build a dry stone wall on your land. And are you keeping the Chapel? I do hope it's possible. Have a great week. 🥰

[@NearbyVeggies]

We’re not having a chapel in our house but we’ve kept some of the history of it.

[@nataliaghidirim1655]

amazing progress!! great drone shootage, Godspeed!

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thanks a lot.

[@janmccann8081]

Fantastic work. And great to watch. You are doing a wonderful thing to a beautiful building. Thank you so much for sharing. Greetings from a drizzly Devon!

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you very much

[@WhataTry]

It always seems awful at this stage, keep faith, it will all be great. Daoine iontacha d’eirigh leo !👏🇮🇪

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you

[@davidbredthauer2524]

So much for you to do there… very formidable task… it really looks hopeless at this point…hope your dream comes true we all love your channel especially the gardening! ❤

[@NearbyVeggies]

We love the gardening too.

[@jeanrichardson2044]

I would love to be able to scrounge a couple of those wide boards for my pot plant bench, i have the sawhorses. 😂 Oops I am in NZ and they would never get through customs. 😮 The suggestion that the stones are a caricature of you is a bit of a compliment, they are sturdy enough to hold up a building. I bet the team have never had such an efficient and hardworking team like you two.

[@NearbyVeggies]

Oh no! 🤣

[@tildars]

Wow that's a lot of effort ❤

[@NearbyVeggies]

It is 👍

[@csilviageo]

Eu amo a atenção e o cuidado de vocês com os pertences da família que viveu ai. O cuidado com a limpeza acada entulho. Projeto lindo de reconstrução. Diferentes de vários que acompanho em Portugal. Fico ansiosa pelos vídeos , pena que é um por semana. Saudações do Brasil.

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you

[@maryhauser6523]

As a family member of the people that owned this house/farm, I just love what you are doing and hope to be able to see it for myself one day soon. I love to see what you and so many other people have done to these old houses , combined the modern comforts, with the old, and let it be part of the charm and decor. Keep up the Great work/transformation. sending best wishes and love from Canada.

[@isabelandrademourarodrigue3891]

Parabéns Mary por ficar feliz pelo renascimento da casa que foi da sua família.

[@isabelandrademourarodrigue3891]

Podem guardar as madeiras velhas para um fogão a lenha ou lareira

[@cece624]

Thanks for sharing your family connections to the property. It’s nice that it’s all in the care of wonderful people. 💗

[@bergannon6585]

This must be very exciting and emotional for you. But how amazing will it be to walk back in through the front door. I hope you get to experience that and when you do, please share it with us. 😊 Blessings from Ireland ❤

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thanks, Mary. Looking forward to seeing you x

[@ruthconstantino6861]

Doesn't seem futile at all to keep the aira clear, it makes sense really to have that area clear of debris to have a space to direct materials. Been super admiring your work aling side the demo guys to sort the reusable wood from the burn pile wood. It makes it easier to clear out debris in the long run and to have a clear work space. Wow, Dan, you're a really good wood chucker. And, Meraid, thanks for explicating why the walls need to be taken apart so that they can be rebuilt with proper mortar to withstand the elements. It alsogood watching the digger pull out rubble and sort it into stones & clay and also the concrete to be disposed of offsite. It's very satisfying to see a demo/rebuild done right vs slap-dash have-a-go. It's a bit heart breaking watching others do builds over and over again bc it wasn't done well initially.

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you

[@markdawsonbruce4457]

You guys are awesome, I couldn't do what your doing, it's a major major project, love you both, God bless 🙏

[@markdawsonbruce4457]

Can I move in after all the hard work has been completed 😂😂

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you so much

[@MaiskuMaiskuli-vu5nu]

I'm impressed and eagerly looking forward to your renevation project! Best wishes from snowy Finland.🌨

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you so much 😊

[@caswb]

Excellent video! You certainly have been very busy! Love the music!!! 🎶

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you very much!

[@pattiwhite9575]

You are so lucky to find that old photo. What a prize find for such an old place. The coat is a very good find also. Wash it up and spray it with 3M waterproofing for fabrics. And you will have a coat for the rainy days in the garden. This is such an overwhelming project you have undertaken. I hope you can find places to store some of the left over stuff like the wood and even the rubbage at the bottom of floors. You might be able to use the rubbage for pathways or driveways. Just have to tap it down till hard.

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you

[@kathleendenison8925]

Awesome, it's really coming along...I truly wish you both the best of blessings...❤ Ty for sharing your lives....

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you so much!

[@isabelandrademourarodrigue3891]

Adoro ver casas antigas a renascer!

[@NearbyVeggies]

Obrigada

[@melvaoconnor]

You both work so hard. I really like to see the progress and the fast speed video is great. So is the drone footage.

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you 😊

[@franzinauen8443]

In case that you have sometimes sleepless nights (what I dont hope) - tea or read wine (not to often) may help. Good luck with the project!

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you 😊

[@maritza6337]

Very , very hard work. Blessings ❤❤

[@user-rg7fp9kw7y]

Hi both, the magazines you found dated 1972 may have historic interest as they are dated pre revolution of 1975. Magazines like Opinião, were printed and circulated only amongst sympathisers against the dictatorship/regime. People used to hide the magazines underneath floor boards, behind furniture, and so forth. Anyone who was discovered in possession of such materials, or indeed reported as in possession of such materials, would get a visit from the Portuguese secret services (PIDE) and would end up in prison or would simply disappear. Bearing in mind, your house may have belonged to a priest or have connections to a priest as the photo you found suggests, may be extra interesting as anyone connected to the church and found with such materials would be in a great deal of bother. I would say you may have found a little treasure by finding those magazines!

[@maggiemorgan8422]

That’s fascinating ❤

[@NearbyVeggies]

Wonderful information. Thank you 😊

[@christinamirkovic3857]

Absolutely grate job to renovate this huge stone house. It will cost you a fortune... But at the end you will have an absolute gorgeous villa.

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you

[@user-uk9ci3we2r]

Lookin pretty styling there Dan!

[@Coyotehello]

Great progress. Wow so that family had a priest in the family. Again that must have been a pretty respected family in the community at the time. Love the over coat and it fits Dan perfectly ! LOL Cheers, a

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you

[@kassy6373]

Some nice home archeology finds. I like Michels suggestion. The big shocker was the carrot sand being there all the time. ;-)

[@NearbyVeggies]

The sand was always in the way 😂

[@fatimadosil322]

Your house is absolutely wonderful, even the way it looks right now, all that beautiful stone is amaizing. Looking forward to how it's going to look in the future! 😊 😊 By the way i am here in Galiza and can almost touch you with my hands you guys, it's such a journey you are starting on! And we are here to keep you strainth. Take care and don't heart yourself!

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you so much.

[@asgeirandersen]

I'M impressed of the demolition you done. I hope you can the one beam. fantastic project!

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you

[@hatcherhollerhoodlum4418]

Great thumbnail 😍and the project is moving along nicely!!! Next thumbnail same outfit but looking over your shoulder at the camera!!! If Dan won't do it the hoover drone will😊😅😂👍

[@NearbyVeggies]

Good call 😂

[@ademariojunior]

I like to watch renovations a lot since my wife and I have done a few. May I suggest that you also show the renovation designs when you start rebuilding after this demolition stage? Then we can follow what you are doing from the drawings. Another suggestion: an aerial photo of the house after the demolition stage where you can show what you are planning.

[@NearbyVeggies]

Noted

[@miriammuskal5402]

Major work Best of luck Can't wait to see the results

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you

[@marieguilainehoareau4882]

J'espère que vous allez lire mon message. Bon courage à vous deux, hâte de voir la reconstruction, et surtout vos potagers. Un coucou de l'île de la Réunion 🇷🇪.

[@NearbyVeggies]

Merci beaucoup. 😊

[@bergannon6585]

Dan, do you really want my honest opinion on that trench coat? 😊 What an amazing, handsome, hardworking team of builders you've got. They make it all look so easy. It's great to see you enjoying what could be a very stressful experience. ❤ Blessings from Ireland ❤

[@NearbyVeggies]

Probably not 😂

[@ninemoonplanet]

I saw a square nail which, if memory serves, was completely hand forged years ago. It's been a very long time since I saw one. Those huge beams could definitely be used later, maybe as main beams in a greenhouse or pergola.

[@Ray-yl5my]

The style of the square nail could help date the original construction.

[@NearbyVeggies]

Perhaps 🤔

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you

[@angelapriddy6308]

Busy busy❤

[@deborahberkey4294]

I watch your videos from Pennsylvania in the United States of America. Your project is coming along nicely. I was wondering if you are going to have a shadow box to place some of the unique pieces you’ve found. Thank you for sharing your dream project with us. ✌🏻❤️🙏🏻

[@NearbyVeggies]

Perhaps something like that. Thank you 😊

[@user-dd7sm8er9u]

Amazing, you both work so hard x

[@NearbyVeggies]

we do

[@user-tw8bp6jj5v]

Ace progress I know it don't look like that yet but it is glad to see you taking g abreast Like I said me time is vital keep up the good work

[@NearbyVeggies]

That's the plan

[@danyoutube7491]

@8:30 Dan sounds very satisfied about that mighty beam remaining part of the structure, and rightly so :) @9:42 Not so sure about the coat, and I think Meraid's reaction was very appropriate :)

[@NearbyVeggies]

He’s still convinced with the coat - even bought new buttons 🤣🤣

[@suzzie5164]

I'm in a bit of disbelief that the laws allowed so much demolition of such an old building - looks quite scary to get honest but I'm sure it will look amazing when it starts to come together - I hope that process is a fast as this first stage 🙏👍💜

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you

[@tjo8681]

Yall rock

[@nataliaghidirim1655]

love you guys

[@arjanvogel6444]

Thanks for your vid 😇💟💟💟 Love and bless you guys, good work guys you are getting there 😁💪👌👏👏👏 maybe save the wooden 🚪' s a lot of work still. I liked the motor wheel barrel how handy is that. the dutch Farmer both a beautiful polly tunnel somewhere in Portugal 3.5 meters high 8 meters long and 6 meters wide with 2 doors and 3 window's he is also in Portugal. Just saying 😉.

[@Skattie]

You can say its stripped back completely , only way forward is upward

[@NearbyVeggies]

True 👍

[@offgridwanabe]

I now know why you covered the top of the wall with plastic and stones (it's the clay mortar).

[@NearbyVeggies]

Absolutely

[@tamrahawkes3170]

All the work you’re doing will save you a lot of money. The builders charge the same for clean up as building!

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you

[@gerritpaulusma9971]

Ik bewonder jullie Er is veel energie en moet om deze verbouwing te doen ik wens jullie veel bouw plezier en wij kijken met plezier groetjes

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you

[@Susan.I]

Carrots like Sandy beds? I didn’t know that!

[@clickbaitnumberone1403]

I would order a digger and build some dirt roads and paths with all that stone debris.

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you

[@ronguille9721]

So as you stated, others had commented their concern about masonary walls being removed. Perhaps I missed your overall plan for the structure ie. saving as much of it as possible. I can certainly see removing the wood and saving any that is usable. Watching the dismatling, my concern was wondering how stable the rock walls are and how the remaining can be made sound. Most look so unstable and cemented with crumbling old soil which is being disolved by rain water. One only needs to watch these kind of structures on the news and how they are easily destroyed during an earthquake. How are the old walls going to be incorperated with new construction?

[@NearbyVeggies]

Explanation coming soon

[@jeanettenicholas2863]

Have you thought of donating your finds can't wait to see the finished house it's going to be fab good luck j

[@NearbyVeggies]

We shared some items already. 👍

[@sharontibbo2510]

For the clay and stone that was being dumped on the land is there something you have in mind for that area? If you said I may have missed that. So much has been done so far, you must feel a sense of the future . I am looking forward to the build but getting to that phase is really interesting.

[@NearbyVeggies]

Yes, we’ll have a carport and wood store there.

[@verahaensel9542]

Por favor ativem as legendas em português 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@NearbyVeggies]

Verifique o CC e seleccione Português. As legendas já lá estão.

[@paulacunha6792]

Estou a ver que encontraram mais uns tesouros as revistas são uma relíquia... A vossa casa têm imensos pontos de extrema beleza desde aos nichos das paredes à escultura dedicada à si 😂😂

[@NearbyVeggies]

Obrigada 😂

[@pattiwhite9575]

Sandy soil is great for melons and peanuts.

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you 😊

[@nataliaghidirim1655]

I worry you throw away the concrete blocks, this is amazing layer for your road

[@NearbyVeggies]

We’re not allowed to dump concrete on public roads.

[@juneirwin2993]

❤

[@NearbyVeggies]

😊

[@sonny19369393]

I'm curious what state you will be in by the time the project is complete. It's going to task you terribly. Be of good cheer, all good things come to those that work for it.

[@NearbyVeggies]

Always in good cheer

[@alziraseveriano6024]

👏🏡💐

[@sonny19369393]

It's going to take more than one power wash to clean the patio.

[@isabelandrademourarodrigue3891]

Os muros podem ser seguros por uma estrutura atual

[@NearbyVeggies]

Obrigada

[@pattiwhite9575]

I wonder if a metal detector would find anything in all that ruble?

[@elainemcgran8828]

Can't understand why anyone would get upset about your walls .😅.

[@michelleklym4874]

Why are they not throwing the debris into a skip? Now they'll have to rescoop it all up to clean up the lower level.

[@NearbyVeggies]

Access

[@isabelandrademourarodrigue3891]

Aquela construção ainda com telhado é o quê? Currais?

[@NearbyVeggies]

Existem dois edifícios, o celeiro e outra pequena casa.

[@user-ow2ro2ev8u]

Pls ask these lovely people who are doing the renovation to wear masks. They are breathing in all that old dust. My hubby was builder for years, so I know how grt good builders are but they forget to care for lungs etc.

[@netby]

18 cubic meters of fire wood at current prices worth more than 1000 euros.....

[@NearbyVeggies]

Indeed 👍

[@mesutozsen903]

Jason Statham

[@coccinellebleue818]

Déjà du mimosa ???

[@NearbyVeggies]

Oui.

[@tudomerda]

I'm surprised you're retaining any of the old structure at all as I think that its incredibly unstable and a coat of plaster doesn't hide the inadequacies of those walls , love the sight of rebar forbearer of good solid structures to come faced with old stone masonry to replicate ancient stone work.

[@NearbyVeggies]

You are right.