How to Make White Wash (ασβεστόνερο) and Gardening Update - Live in Greece

How to Make White Wash - ασβεστόνερο - and Gardening Update . How to make whitewash and apply whitewash. Tanya has been to the nursery to buy plants for the garden. In this video, we get a glimpse into the daily life of Andy and Tanya renovating their house in Greece. The video starts with Andy updating us on their progress, mentioning that they're on their third skip full of waste. He also talks about the whitewashing process they're in the middle of, and promises to show us how to make whitewash in a bit.
We then meet Tanya, who has just returned from the nursery after spending the day buying plants. She shows us the various things she's purchased, including cushions for the pergola, lavender plants, and flowers for the borders. She also shows off a pink grapefruit tree and a jasmine plant, which she plans to train to crawl along the fence.
Overall, this video offers a glimpse into the slow, steady progress of a house renovation in a beautiful setting. It also showcases the joys of gardening and the simple pleasures of making a home.
The video also shows how to make and use whitewash. Whitewash is cheap, eco-friendly and can be used to paint walls. The process of making whitewash starts with lime putty, which is mixed with water. A small amount of tile adhesive and washing powder is added to the mixture to serve as a binding agent. The mixture is then applied to the walls using a large brush, which can cover large areas quickly. Before handling lime putty, it is recommended to apply olive oil to hands because it can dry them out. White wash can be purchased from building suppliers, and it is called Asvesty in Greece. We did two coats of white wash for his whole house, costing eight euros.
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 Another day in the life of house renovations in greece
00:29 Whitewashing and gardening
01:20 What did Tanya buy at the garden centre?
04:30 Whitewashing the house wall
06:30 Making Whitewash
11:45 Applying Whitewash
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[@dsmith9456]

Excellent, lovely job on white washing, now we all know ::) I am suprised there are not more comments here.. but since I am the first, I would like to say thanks for the vid, keep on updating us of all the things and all the very best to you all..

[@LivinginGreece]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@satanjibsinha128]

You both are doing great. Love to see how quickly you both adapt yourself in a new country.. Just Enjoy your days and God bless you both 🙏.. Love from Kolkata West Bengal, India.

[@LivinginGreece]

Thanks old bean, tanya and i were in kolkata a few years ago. It was magnificent 🙂

[@billhatzistavros4824]

Love you both! Spring gardening and whitewashing your home! Keep having fun!

[@LivinginGreece]

Thank you! Will do!

[@ElevateTheProcess]

You two are a hoot! Backbreaking renovations and always manage to smile.Your home looks lovely. Thank you for explaining whitewashing. Congratulations on 1000 subscribers!

[@LivinginGreece]

Thank you so much!

[@MrEksatmisis]

People used to use avesti to disinfect/clean their houses from the diseases. They were living in the same space with animals and because they didn't have other cleaning products they painted their houses with asvesti once a year.

[@LivinginGreece]

Yes its excellent for many things

[@dragonflysdiscoveries7567]

I do like the whitewashed rocks in the garden.

[@LivinginGreece]

Yeah very traditional and also helps when cutting the grass 🤣

[@elenidavis4983]

The garden is really looking good! (The oregano might spread, I keep mine in a large pot.) I've always wondered what is white wash, now I know! 😊

[@user-um2vc7bh8n]

Fab! Thanks!! Didn’t think I’d be excited about whitewashing. I’m renovating a place in Corinth with my boyfriend! But doing it only when we have time to come over on holidays. What colour is the blue on the shutters please as that’s the exact shade I’m wanting ours. You’re doing a great job!

[@LivinginGreece]

Its vivicrome mykanos blue. Thanks for watching and commenting🤣

[@MariDorot]

Just recently came across your channel. Great content. Thanks so much for sharing your experience on living in Greece. Trying to binge watch all your videos lol Your garden is looking fantastic already. Do you plan to live there full time in future? Or is does everything close over there for the winter? I'm just in the beginnings of researching all the pros and cons of living on a greek island so your channel is very helpful. I plan to visit as a tourist first and then go from there.

[@LivinginGreece]

Yes we live here all year round, its our main home. Our village is not at all touristy so is active all year round. The coast towns and the islands close down and empty in the winter. Mainland and slightly inland is best. We are only 5km from a massive deserted beach so have the best of both worlds

[@MariDorot]

@@LivinginGreece Oh wow, that sounds wonderful. Thanks for replying to my questions.

[@theotroum4065]

you are definetely greek guy !!!!

[@debotchopra8803]

you gained some pounds, mate, but allin all looking good

[@LivinginGreece]

Too much moussaka 🤣