🏡🔥 HOT!!! HOUSE RENOVATIONS UPDATE JULY 2023 - Living in Greece

Hilarious! I asked Chatgpt to write an "exciting description" of this video and it produced this complete overkill! "Discover the Thrilling Adventures of Living in Greece! 🔥 Join Andy on an Exciting House Update Journey!
Welcome back to Living in Greece! It's been a while since our last update, but we promise this one is worth the wait! Hold on tight as we take you through our action-packed lives and unforgettable experiences.
Tanya is on an epic adventure, trekking the Camino de Santiago Trail in Spain! You won't want to miss following her thrilling journey on Instagram - we've linked it below for you!
Meanwhile, Andy embarked on a poignant trip to the UK for a friend's funeral and cherished family moments. But there's no rest for the wicked as he's back in Greece, diving headfirst into a whirlwind of house projects!
Greece's scorching temperatures are no match for our indomitable spirits. The heat soars, reaching a jaw-dropping 46 degrees Celsius, but we're unstoppable in our pursuit of creating a dream home. And speaking of challenges, wildfires have swept through the region, adding a new layer of excitement to our journey.
In this adrenaline-pumping episode, witness Andy fearlessly facing off with both wildlife and the elements, including an encounter with a mysterious and awe-inspiring insect!
But it's not all about the wild side - we're also tackling more practical tasks. Watch as Andy skillfully paints doors in Tanya's favourite shade of blue, giving the house a charming Mediterranean touch.
As the garden flourishes, Andy valiantly fights back the overgrowth to create a picturesque oasis for Tanya's return. And wait until you see the fascinating trees we've planted - carob, cypress, and palms, all capturing the essence of Greece!
But the thrills don't stop there! Join us as we lay out the ambitious plans for the future - completing the house renovation and converting the workshop into a functional space.
Get ready for even more exhilarating content - we're buzzing with ideas! From breathtaking monastery visits to invaluable car-buying tips, we're here to deliver the content you crave.
Make sure to subscribe and join our incredible community of patrons who fuel our passion for adventure! Leave your comments and let us know what you'd like to see next - we can't wait to share our journey with you!
Don't miss out on this unforgettable ride - click that play button and brace yourself for the excitement that awaits in Living in Greece! 🏝️🏡🔥"
Like I said - complete overkill :-)
Living in Greece - Tanya and I have bought a small old house in Greece and are living in Greece and renovating the house ourselves. These are our experiences of living here. See the chapters below for a list.
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Tanya and I have bought a small old house in Greece and are living in Greece and renovating the house ourselves. These are our experiences of living here.
See the chapters below for a list.
00:00 Living in Greece update
00:29 Tanya Walking in Spain
00:54 Andy Back in the UK
01:11 The House Renovation Project Desnagging List
01:30 Mega Hot in Greece
02:50 Painting Doors
03:20 Ash from Greek Wildfires
03:40 Wildfires and Hot Season in Greece
05:50 Fitting the Extractor Fan For The Cooker
06:30 Garden Irrigation and Plants Growing
07:45 Trees Growing In The Garden
09:00 Future Plans To Convert the Workshop
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[@eleniximpl7001]

Ηi!! Your house looks realy nice. I think there is a big progress from last time. Keep going! I am loooking forword for your next video!! Have a nice day.

[@LivinginGreece]

Thank Eleni :-) We will do a Q and A vid soon as we have had an eventful few weeks!

[@aliceclayton9377]

How about a video of you getting garden ready for Tanya's return!

[@LivinginGreece]

Yes thats a good idea, we need more about gardening as lots of people ask about it. I'll see what i can do 🙂

[@elenidavis4983]

Love the doors, kitchen cupboards, shutters, fence, and tables in Tanya's blue. What is Tanya's IG account? It is unusually hot globally in many places. Car purchasing would be good. Full house tour to see all the updates would be good.

[@LivinginGreece]

Yes it seems to be hot all over the med at the moment. Tanyas IG handle is cantravelwilltravel. 🙂

[@sammyvandenburg]

Definitely curious about buying a car process.

[@LivinginGreece]

Our friend has just bought and registered a car so we are trying to get an interview with him on camera to find out all about it. Watch this space!

[@0jellybeanie0]

Great video. I would love to know how hot it gets in your house in the summer. Our house in England is like living in a conservatory! Hige windows and no shade anywhere on the high side of an exposed valley. Would love to be able to escape the heat when it's hot outside!

[@LivinginGreece]

Yes, cause its got 1m thick stone walls its about 10c cooler inside so when its 40 out its about 30 in which means no need for aircon and just a good fan. Which saves a fair bit on electricity. In the winter its the other way round so again not so much on heating. The uninsulated roof is a bit cold in winter but means the house cools quickly in the summer nights as all the heat goes up and out of the roof. It has its pros and cons but is traditional for a reason i suppose. I think if we insulated the roof it would get really hot in the summer and we would need aircon so would spend the money in the summer that we would save on heating in the winter. Plus we would have to reroof the house which is a fair expense in the first place.... hmmmmm....

[@0jellybeanie0]

Thank you so much! Our house is probably about 10 degrees hotter in the summer 😱 and gets really cold in winter due to the wind across the valley!

[@0jellybeanie0]

Does it get over 35-40 degrees + very much?

[@LivinginGreece]

Yes, its been 35 + for at least 8 weeks now and will be until september. But the real surprise is how cold it can be in the winter. It has snowed here every year we have been here (3 years) and that is normal apparently. Best time is october and early november. Olive season. Weather is cooler, sea is still warm. And if the olive harvest is good then everyone is happy and out having a good time. Forget the islands, they are for tourists and are expensive. Mainland is where its really at 😀

[@Enapoulaki]

HI Andy and Tanya, love your channel! hope it cools down soon!! 45!! yikes! Anyways, here goes, I'm Greek but grew up in London allo, allo, allo, and am now in America for 25 years, I'm a bit fed up with it here and would love to return to Greece doing lots of research, of course, but I'd love to hear your experience on to how hard it was to close on the house, find attorney, notary, etc and how hard it was to find decent and honest contractors and the like over there? How've you two found those experiences?? Could you do a video or share the link if you have one already please?...I saw your bloke Takis did a bang up job on your pavers btw, really nice! btw, I'm looking up north (near Xylocastro) and west (near Pyrgos) in the Peloponnese btw Thanks!! Hope to hear back soon!!

[@LivinginGreece]

Hi there! have a watch of this :-) kzbin.info/www/bejne/g6CwqZKjrJ6CiJY it answers some of your questions. Message us again with anything else you need to know

[@dragonflysdiscoveries7567]

Hey Andy, thank you for the update. Have you considered building a plunge pool in your back area? And is it worth while having a small shaded vegetable patch? Stay safe and have a great day.

[@LivinginGreece]

Maybe once the rest of the house is finished a pool might be an option. Veg needs so much watet in the summer but is really possible in the winter months if we chose the right crops. Its a marathon not a sprint so maybe next year might bring some home grown veg 🙂

[@forrielglobal]

You are doing a fantastic job with the house, love that blue. That is some extremely hot weather you are having. Australia will most likely go back to the extremely hot weather and wild fires this year. We still think why Greece over Cambodia and the pros and cons of living in each.

[@LivinginGreece]

All right dudes, the house is a marathon not a sprint so its getting there slowly.... when are we going to see for riel global out this way?

[@forrielglobal]

@@LivinginGreece unfortunately not until next year and when it not as hot. Hope Tanya is OK on her trekking.

[@user-zf4ij7ww5n]

could you make one video of all of your house as it is now

[@LivinginGreece]

Yes i suppose it is time for a now and then video. Hopefully next month when we have finished all the work started so far. We seem to have loads of things at 95% complete and just need to finish them all. We'll do a video then before we start the workshop conversion.

[@user-zf4ij7ww5n]

@@LivinginGreece awesome...😀

[@eleniximpl7001]

What happen with you? We haven't heard from you lately. Hope you are Ok.

[@LivinginGreece]

Hi Eleni, all okay here, our friends house and business were completely flooded and we have been helping them every spare day to get back on their feet. We should be back with some q and a video soon and I'll try to reply to other comments in the next few days. Its been a crazy couple of weeks! Hope you are all okay and thanks for looking out for us 👍🙂 big love, andy and tanya.

[@eleniximpl7001]

@@LivinginGreece We are looking forward to your next video.

[@user-ey2iw7tm2c]

HOW MUCH FOR THIS UNIT

[@LivinginGreece]

We are looking for offers over 125,,000 euros.

[@peregrinegibson5960]

✋ Promo>SM

[@LivinginGreece]

ooohhh good! more spam!

[@user-ey2iw7tm2c]

I AM A CALIFORNIA RE BROKER AND BUILDER LOCAL UNION 21 CARPENTERS AND JOINERS. IAM A MOVING TO ATHENS. CAN WE HAVE LUNCH. IWANT TO BUY THE 9 BEDROOM THREE STORY FOR $ 500000. LOVE YOUR WORK. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR HELP.

[@LivinginGreece]

Hi! That sounds exciting 😀 drop us a message when you get here and we can do lunch somewhere.