FIXING THE WELL | More Walls Coming Down and the Flat Roof On the Portugal Old Stone House | E147

[@adamreed4512]

Hey Andrew, great video as always. Just wanted to say that I found your channel back in Nov 2022, watched all your videos up to that point now I watch every Saturday night when i'm at work 😬 I originally started watching as I was interested in videos regarding renovations abroad and I was excited to see what you were going to do with this property. Now you are well and truly started I am feeling like the wait is over! So glad I found your channel, I almost feel like I know you! Lovely guy with a lovely outlook on life, which is refreshing in these times. Just wanted to say thanks for allowing us into your life, for many of us, to do what you are doing is just unreachable unfortunately. All the best and I look forward to seeing what happens next! Adam (Kent,UK).

[@rusticcrow]

Thanks Adam 👍

[@StephenDavison-j9u]

Tremendous progress Andrew. Can’t wait till next week, no doubt there will be much more progress. Good luck with the well. Don’t forget the “Andrew Time”. Cheers. Steve

[@ashleypierce8500]

Enjoying all your efforts: photographic, editorial, entertainment, and last but not least, construction.

[@simonkelly2339]

Brilliant work Andy as usual, those builders don’t half crack on too! Those gorgeous doggo's are such lucky boys to have you and all that space to enjoy.

[@davecleggett9371]

Looks as though you have got yourself a really diligent builder on site - makes for a pleasant change doesn't it! Great progress, looking forward to your next episode - thank you for the uploads!

[@deborahwhite2339]

Wow! Much progress is being made. Those guys are doing a great job. The well surround looks beautiful. 🙂👍👍🇨🇦

[@jayneward6649]

Love your relaxation area Andy & well done on the well wall, it looks as good as new, I'm getting excited for the roof to be finished, & seeing you start on the inside of your house, it's going to look absolutely amazing, love your dogs, take care ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@jimmartell]

I really enjoyed your asides rolled into the projects...and yes it's great to just be a kid now and again...depending on age and fitness. I'm a bit past jumping out of trees, and I could feel that wall coming down with every staggering swing of the mall. great editing Andy. Looking forward to the well "solitude &/or sharing space"

[@kimgreen9342]

Great video Andrew. I was cheering when you started demolishing the bathroom wall. It seemed to be the first time you really got to get your hands into the reno of your home. I love the shade structure. Nicely done. Fingers crossed the well is all good now. Looking forward to next week.

[@wendy-0101]

❤👍🏼Beatiful old tree! Well looks great. Take Care & thanks Andrew for sharing with us yr progress.

[@suz-annemoss6500]

The roof is looking very good, lots of drainage and hopefully no water left lying around after a rain storm, the guys look to be doing a great job. And Andy the well wall looks wonderful and your plans to make it a visiting spot will be enjoyable when it is all done. Dogs are so well behaved and fun to see - thanks for an another piece of video art!

[@enchantederic3792]

26:15 Andrew, I have to say something. First, it's not too late, wash all the concrete off your hands and then pour a little vinegar and make sure you wet everything that touched the cement. Cement is alkaline, and the vinegar is acidic, bringing the skin's Ph closer to neutral and avoiding terrible cement infections. Red line creeping up your wrists a couple days afterwards. Do this every time you play with cement and concrete. That and the obvious lung and eye protection. While I'm giving tips for concrete work, here are a few more: Trowel one direction only, going back and forth brings moisture to the surface, which can be a problem for proper set. Rebar use on circles: you do need to wrap the rebar around the structure, footing, base of a dome, to keep the dome or circle from spreading and failing, or at a minimum creating cracks. The large stone and brick domes of world architecture would have fallen long ago had they not had metal, steel chain to hold it all together! Great work as usual, love watching you figure out hows best to do things, BUT TAKE CARE OF YOUR HANDS!!! Peace and much Love to you and yours, Sir.

[@dcfcwinter1257]

The rebar on the well is fine. Hardly the Sistine Chapel.

[@anniegoodman5077]

Things are shaping up nicely! It must feel good seeing all the progress on the roof 🙌

[@judyfudge2458]

Nice to see the progress going foreward , before you know it you'll be doing the inside finishes. Very happy for you, you deserve it.

[@annegretewardrope5668]

Hi, that was an amazing jump 😮wow!

[@roycarter6235]

I'm a retired builder I have seen many ways to tackle any individual task. As long as it works. The only comment I have made to you is about you wearing breathing protection whilst in dusty conditions ( eg: cutting concrete ). Thankfully last video you were wearing breathing protection. I would not dream of telling you how to do anything. I think you are an excellent builder. You possess a comprehensive skill set and that all important factor ............stubborn determination.

[@rusticcrow]

Haha, stubborn for sure. Good comment. 👍

[@suggi1981]

So nice! Thank you so much for your videos. I am waiting the whole week and love to watch them. Greetings from Germany

[@sandymccrone5676]

Loved the music, photography, the well and the tree.

[@nevillenepia574]

Thanks Andrew for sharing. The well redo is looking good and the house roof. Looking good. Take care Andrew.

[@melinayorke7462]

Your property is gorgeous. And your home is going to be a gem. I’m so happy for you. Your hard work is paying off. Your well is looking great now. I’m amazed at the beautiful stone on your property. You are making magic on your little slice of the planet👍👍

[@cindycreateforlife]

If you ever doubted that masonry walls are strong, you have never watched one of Andrew’s videos! I also have to say that I am amazed that any of those guys over 50, have any knees or shoulders left! Beautiful scenery right in your own property Andrew, it’s going to be amazing!💕🇨🇦

[@shermonspond]

Hi Andrew, We live in the same district, but waiting over 4 years for conselho approval for renovation. Certainly eases the frustration watching someone get on with it! All the best.

[@serenagomez3864]

What a full and lovely video- and yes, you will always be a kid at heart! Thank you!

[@kerrymandry262]

We discovered your video of the timelapse of the village renovation and have been binge-watching until we caught up. Now we are reduced to once a week.....🙄 oh dear! You have such energy, Andrew, that you make us exhausted watching you. I have also subscribed to The Quinta, thanks to you, and am bingeing on them! Best wishes from hot, humid subtropical Australia

[@jovickers5313]

Fun seeing you jump off that amazingly shaped tree!!😁 The well wall looks great. It'll be interesting to see the results at the end February when the workmen have left. Look forward to seeing you enjoying a beer under you raised cover 🍺

[@francisquigley7962]

Getting on well It will be a good strong house when finished Great watching the work going on I just feel I’m part of it 👍

[@hidoito5866]

Hey, you could drew holes in the posts and put screws in to jam them in the height you want for the future. Just an idea!

[@Appreciate2704]

Well done 👍 😊..loving your content .. enthusiasm and passion..🫶

[@JadjaVanParghove444111]

Wish I had half of your skills🙏 I just build a door and frame on my pollytunnel. With the last 2 storms, I could pic it up next to it's place. 🙈 due to the bad weather, had to hurry to make it wind proof again😂😂😂😂 I'm a bit ashamed how it turned out, but I did it😉 My dad was a carpenter, he made everything out of wood. Very talented. You remind me of him with your skills. The well turned out beautiful again and the rooffff🍀🍀🥂🍾. You're getting there😉 Have a great Weekend Andrew!

[@nancyf18]

Andrew the progress on the roof and well are coming along nicely.

[@AlphaApex1811]

Always a pleasure watching these videos of the progress and the pups the settings, make me mad Portugal

[@bengtlarsson1243]

So god to see all the progress and your joyfull attitude, now is starts to look like a proper house again. The well is like new and is going to be perfect when finished. The roof projekt is very interesting, to see how they do it is good learning. Dont forget to protect your ears when cutting and grinding. 😜 🙂

[@kerrygleeson4409]

The roof guys are doing a great job they were a great find 🦘

[@AJ29430]

Good job, good to see you wear a ‘bump cap’ wise move

[@jennifercoggin2483]

Enjoying watching the well and the roof coming along. That tree looked ever so relaxing.

[@relax9056]

Hi. I love that you are taking "time off" and go places with your motorcycle having coffe and such!

[@elizabethtoet1113]

great video this week, thank you for taking the time. Gosh the house sure is progressing.. I hope your repair on the well is successful. Lovely weather you are having.

[@l.g.4451]

Love your content. So interesting. That tree is made for you. After you get all your projects done, you may need to build a tree house. Could be a guest room :)

[@janetdupree6353]

I enjoy your channel and look forward to watching a new one every week.

[@lynneb.2357]

Fabulous space. Looking forward to all the improvements.

[@paulevans-u2o]

hi andrew love your happy go lucky personality m8 its good viewing more people should think positive like yourself the world would be a better place

[@Nena84734]

Very nice Andrew, I do love that shade shed, it’s pretty cool, but that well is gorgeous!

[@abigailgerlach5443]

The well looks really good. What a lot of work you've all accomplished this week. Have a beer or two to celebrate. Enjoy the coming week!

[@janemarett1885]

What I like about your property, is how quiet it is , except for the occasional power drill . I think more people are craving that peace and tranquility, as the population soars in most European Countries.

[@tonywilliams6037]

I’m renovating a house on a farm in Portugal, so enjoying watching you going about your day. I also really enjoy watching and learning from the artisans and craftsmen doing their work. Small wonder the Portuguese craftsmen are such demand around the world. Another thing I’m learning is that we overestimate what can be done in a day, but underestimate how much can be achieved in a year! The power of patience and persistence.

[@alechit4]

Cada vez falta menos está quedando hermoso

[@mikefandango294]

Looking forward to you getting started on the inside of house 👍

[@deborahvrtis4428]

It’s amazing to see it all being torn down then built up again. You/they make it look so easy but it’s obviously not. It’s hard, dirty, dusty work & I commend you for keeping busy while others do your house. That’s a hard thing for many people… letting go of the wheel so to speak

[@joycarey8960]

Andrew Been watching for a while now. Wait for new episodes. Very natural and watchable. Good mix of commentary, music and comments. I like the way you challenge yourself, but use outside help on occasion. It’s also good to see how the locals go about their work too. I don’t know that you will ever finish the work, but that’s not important. It’s the process of living. I think the property and your pet family are good therapy and keep you sane. Keep it up but do it at a comfortable pace. Denis from Sydney

[@billyinwaves]

100K subs by next week, Andrew? This is so well deserved. It's not gone un-noticed how hard you worked, and not just on the house. On a separate note: Those bathroom walls you knock down are not old, and were freshly rendered. Were they the previous developer's attempts to solve layout issues?

[@vanfann6273]

Love the opening and music……

[@mgastronomy]

Your videos are a source of peace. Having a business for over 25 years here in Toronto, Canada and suddenly seeing its end approaching has caused tremendous mental pain and sadness I cannot describe. Thank for posting your videos encouraging me to believe a new beginning is possible.

[@BLAZERSEAMS]

Surely you need to cap off those two tubes cemented into the well walls. Otherwise, the rain will start to fill the tubes and both soak into the stone and mortar and stand a good chance of freezing (expansion/freezing etc). But a great job nevertheless. Good on ya....

[@rusticcrow]

Yep 👍

[@brendamccrite3038]

Andrew you need a treehouse in that tree!

[@flyoverurbangarden4315]

You are very talented. Excellent video.

[@natesquestyouknowthatsrigh8269]

Fantastic work! Love it!😊

[@heatherarthur6232]

Are you going to cap those pipes …I would worry about them feeding water into the wall cavity. Things around the house are now starting to look loved.👍🏼

[@UnoHoo1]

Great progress! See you next week!

[@AlphaApex1811]

What a privilege living in a place like that. Beautiful

[@F1Supremo1]

Love these dogs....awesome....

[@joanlovelace7338]

Everything is looking so good. The countryside is absolutely gorgeous 😍

[@mariaortega8702]

Beautiful dogs!!!!, beautiful land!!!!! beautiful tree!!!!!. It is going to be a beautiful house, of course!!!!!! You are very lucky to live there

[@BillSmart-j5l]

Absolutely yes

[@kathrynhobbs8874]

Oh to be back in Portugal! Was there last month…wonderful. Well done with all your works

[@izzy1949]

Oh they have done a little T and it is looking brilliant…looking forward to next video ❤

[@emburke207]

I would have so much fun working under you, for free , am having a great time watching and listening. tx for doing this. e\\

[@mattgordon9179]

Andrew talk to your builder about what under pinning is and by the way he's doing a good job. It's certainly not about just driving some reo rod stakes under what you want to support and the throwing some concrete down.

[@peterholmesgavleman]

Just a thought, weld a “collar “ at the top of the new larger diameter pipe. This will stop rain etc running down into the base of the pipe .

[@johncowie3092]

The minute that house is swept out after the roofers leave for good the house will just jump forwards mentally. It’s going to be incredible I almost wish I had a broken house to work on myself ha ha Still the best decision ever to get the roof done professionally This Andrew time is invaluable Dogs are a life saver

[@lorismith9105]

I love your videos. Amazing welding shots 😊

[@DeirdreHickey-nx8nt]

Andrew, as usual you find lots to do. You are looking very relaxed at the moment despite wanting to get into the house. Love the job on the legs of your “shady”area. Those workers are amazing, real Portuguese craft. They will leave you a wonderful “frame” for you to work your magic. I can’t wait to see your plans. As always you are working away on the beautiful well. You are some man for one man. Keep on doing Andrew, but don’t forget to chill as well. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@paulwalker2777]

Great vids always loads going on and something for everyone, the roofs brilliant those guys have done a great job and you can see what a great space you have to play with inside,👍

[@rinse9484]

Nice Andy, saw you at Ralph's house.😃 Enjoy life there in the Algarve!

[@kindness5130]

I noticed several things with this video. Nice quality of close shots. Nice haircut, who is she? 😉 Nice jump of subscribers. Well deserved. Continue moving forward and enjoying your journey. Thank you for sharing. Blessings.

[@F-J.]

Suggestion : a proper wetroom with a bath. Maybe add an red light ( infra red, i think) sauna cubical.😊

[@toododd]

Great work on the well. Remember, rocks are your friend when you're making fixes to large cracks. Rebar causes rust jacking when it gets wet.

[@davidallen7745]

It’s coming together nicely. Great work by all the team 🫶

[@johncollier608]

It's really coming along now, Andrew. You're lucky to have a diligent contractor for the roof. They've worked really hard for you. And let's hope the remdial work on the well is a permanent fix. Thanks for sharing, Sir.

[@annmori790]

Another wonderful job. Everything is really coming together!

[@jcr_jcr]

You and the builders are absolute stars. All going so well. Love your garden den.

[@arjanvogel6444]

Thanks for your vid 😇💟💟💟 Love and bless you Andrew, good work guys 👍😁.

[@Jacob-de-Veroveraar]

Yes!

[@timwoollcombe9866]

Very well presented

[@mcurrie2886]

Looking good.

[@magsb3]

That tree is the greatest place to relax in, taking up the rays or looking at the night sky. It must be good for the soul just to lie there. 🪐 🌙 ⭐ 🌞🐈‍⬛🐈‍⬛ 🍺

[@rexterrier1]

You are in great shape to jump off that tree! Someone that lives in Alaska built a roof like yours, if you can imagine all the snow on it 😂

[@davidstorm8879]

you just need a cushion now for that bench outside

[@LifebyBertie]

That looks amazing that roof does, what a great job. The inside is becoming a ballroom, so spacious. Great job Andy!!! Cheers Bert

[@janwilliams4282]

Fascinating

[@Erock691]

WELL done!

[@Feeoryne]

well done!!!

[@jimbond1430]

Enjoyed this episode, looking forward to next week

[@zitagabriel3978]

Interesting! Keep it up.

[@mk-xq1tt]

Lots of hard physical labour involved in all of your construction - well done for persevering and showing us the fruit of your labour!

[@Jean-may]

Really love watching your videos and I am glad you decided to stay. Such a beautiful place to live.😊

[@mattgordon9179]

Good one Andrew the party at Ralphies was phenomenal but you left to early. All the Boomers were getting it on with shrooms mate.

[@mjcamp01]

Great video Andrew, I find it so satisfying when a project with so much damage starts to come back to livable. Hopefully one day I'll find my motivation to finish some of my projects

[@kathrynmcaravy5966]

You are amazing. So much energy and you can fix anything! So fun to watch your channel

[@timmywilson]

Amazing progress and I'm thinking you gotta be excited to then get on with the rennovations insider during spring and summer.

[@zeester36]

Wow, the roof is going fast now............... and what a cool three to sit in :)