Finishing Our Old Abandoned Cabin With 21st Century Solution

[@HT-io1eg]

What a fantastic expert result. It’s not an amateur bodge job, it’s a craftsman finish. Top marks!!

[@joketendam5806]

I totaly agree

[@marthamcgee8941]

Yes, beautifully done. It looks stunning!

[@LifebyLiving]

Thank you! We actually shocked ourselves a little on this one at how well it turned out!😂

[@gailandrews3625]

@@LifebyLiving Ricky you’re a perfectionist and it shows 😊 a suggestion for your elbow, consider getting an infrared panel or light, it will definitely help, you can use on your back as well.

[@AdamofCA.]

@@LifebyLiving speaking of shock, today (5-29-24) Simple Life Reclaimed reported that Mel (Mellani) Gary's wife nearly died (on 5-28-24) when the scaffolding rolled and collapsed on a slope against their house. Ricky, the lovebirds failed to remove the rollers when resting the scaffold on the slope. Be safe.

[@nordicislandliving]

For someone who's not doing this professionally, that's a bloody well done job rendering that building!

[@LifebyLiving]

Thank you! We’re really happy with it!

[@angelahoddinott6998]

@@LifebyLiving Yes, it looks fantastic, up close and from afar. Impressive. I'm so lookin forward to the finished product, but thoroughly enjoying the journey to get there. Victoria, my grandfather was a farmer in Newfoundland, and he swore by putting capelin around the potato plants. Made for a smelly garden, but it increased yield, and kept almost all damaging insects and diseases at bay. Maybe fish meal would work? Less smelly. 😉

[@darlenejacobson32]

Use Arnica gel and MSM cream for the elbow. Castor oil mixed with frankincense will fix you up.

[@rainaeales6692]

Fabulous! No one can call either of you lazy. Well done it looks so good.

[@HT-io1eg]

Solid grafters both!!

[@TheRealBigfeet]

Well if anyone did call them lazy I’d be first in the Que to defend them and say these 2 are grafters, they learn what they can and go to it, a really good demonstration of how people can work to a dream. To give a typical English quote, Bloody well done mateys very bloody well done.

[@wendybarker3094]

Try a damp sponge and work in circles you will have a nice finish xx good luck

[@joketendam5806]

@@wendybarker3094 he die that.

[@marydewitt6275]

Just a few tips to help you...Elevate your computer screen so it is up higher so you don't curl over and hunch , elbow- put a heated bean bag under it when you work at a table, then a pillow . Swap the stuff under your elbow. Set a timer and every 30 minutes get up and stretch and twist and put your arms above your head

[@lfuentes4098]

Excellent advice. My physical therapist told me the same during the pandemic when I was working at the computer. Just those few modifications will make a huge difference.

[@karenstclair-gl4xy]

I just noticed you are just over 88k subscribers! I remember Ricky just starting the channel. Proud of ya!

[@Daisies1a]

Love you two! You are my Sunday morning guilty pleasure! I just have to stop and watch you, with a cup of coffee, instead of getting on with my own life! 😊

[@jangrosemartindale8740]

Ditto😂😂

[@auntiec6294]

Just discovered them this morning thanks to the KZbin algorithm. They'll become a Sunday morning ritual for me as well!

[@LifebyLiving]

Thank you ❤ Happy to distract you every Sunday morning 😁

[@shereeralph3802]

I second that!

[@philipmasters7491]

One man’s Rubble is another man’s Hardcore!

[@lilianbates6555]

You both continue to amaze me how you tackle jobs you have never done before and always finish with a high standard of work. I wish you every success on your renovation’s journey. You are my Sunday viewing treat. Lilian Australia

[@LifebyLiving]

Awww thank you Lilian!❤

[@EEJJNN]

You should be so proud of yourselves, that looks FANTASTIC! You’re such hard workers and such a lovely couple the way you interact with each other. Well done. I’ve been watching your videos for a while but haven’t commented until now. I just lost my beloved 17 yr old cat and today has been a bad day, watching this gentle and lovely video has helped get my mind off sad things. Thank you.

[@williammurray9651]

I feel for you!

[@LifebyLiving]

So sorry to hear about your cat ❤ Glad that the video helped distract you for a few minutes

[@vickimarlene4905]

So sorry about your cat. Very sad. I can relate. ❤❤❤❤

[@dannylewisham1954]

Have to say mate, your construction skills have come on in leaps and bounds. That roof is a textbook example of how the job should be done. Well done both of you 👏 👏

[@MinnieEvans-m6r]

I am always amazed at your willingness to tackle projects you have never done before. They turn out better than some professional jobs. You two work so well together! You couldn't do it without the puppers cheering you on!

[@JohnBoore-c4p]

You two are fearless, your work will certainly pay off. Looking forward to the future with you....

[@richardklippel7501]

I think this job is fantastic. It looks so professional, you should be proud of your job.

[@LifebyLiving]

Thanks Richard. We’re really proud of it 😊

[@vanessajamieson7420]

Love those pups! Enjoy them. I had to have our golden retriever put down on Tuesday & so bereft. Anyone who doesn’t see their pets as family, I don’t understand. Love your channel, well done. Love from Johannesburg, South Africa

[@bmax43]

So sorry about your fur baby loss. It's painful to deal with. I pray that the Lord will fill that void with peace and comfort.

[@vanessajamieson7420]

@@bmax43 Thank you - the rendering (we call it plastering here in South Africa) looks sooo professional, well done!!

[@LifebyLiving]

Sorry that you had to say goodbye to your pup Vanessa. Can’t imagine how heartbroken you must be. Sending lots of love ❤

[@Hagar2670]

That looks great Ricky and Victoria. well done!

[@HT-io1eg]

Happy Sunday to all

[@DinSF]

Big wet sponges are really helpful for smoothing walls. Putting a container with water on top of the cemet in the wheel barrel and covering with a light colored towel will help keep the render moist

[@adenvet2830]

Hi guys,use a copper fungicide mix with water spray the leaves.if you have blight on your leaves make sure you burn them don't compost them.when watering your potatoes don't water the leaves I sunlight.

[@goodgrieflouiser5807]

Awesome job you two. If anyone had told me this rendering was done by a novice I would have said rubbish. Only a pro could have done that. Love the progress but don’t overdo and hurt yourselves. Sweet dogs.

[@karmaficionado1163]

I knew the pups would come thru!!! LOL

[@karmaficionado1163]

Oh wow!!!! LOL Barry White reference!!! That's old school! LOL 😁

[@travisgarrison9017]

I love Barry White too!

[@AnnemarieWillcox]

I love Sunday evenings then I can watch you two being so industrious and enjoy the progress of your build. I love the way you laugh your way around everything.

[@robinpearson4583]

Fabulous job, guys. Its been a privilege watching you tackle and succeed so brilliantly. Well Done, and more power to your elbows. Congratulations and Cheers, Regards Robin.

[@LifebyLiving]

Thanks Robin!😊

[@Pauline-m9m]

What a fantastic result, your attention to detail is outstanding. Well done. Pauline

[@PaulineLogan-q4q]

For someone who hasn't done rendering before you have made a very good professional job of it..well done..the potatoes look good enough to eat ❤

[@sandramowery5346]

Just love spending time with you. When we were young, we renovated several houses. Such a joy to have a solid partnership. Such fun to work together. Love to both of you. May the elbow heal well soon.

[@LifebyLiving]

Thank you Sandra ❤ the elbow has almost completely gone down 👍🏼

[@susanB24F]

So fun to watch you two! The dogs and paws was so cute. Great job on the rendering. It looks fabulous. The little stone house is really coming along

[@MalcolmPerry-q7m]

Wow great job look A1 professional. One of the best restorations blogs on youtube, not just the work but you two make it special

[@richardhouston7277]

You two are a breath of fresh air. The work you have done is fantastic. Well done to you both. Love the paws with the dogs. I have a dog so I understand the fun. Xx

[@narinelif]

It looks perfect, your skills gettlng better and better and i love watching you guys, i wonder when are you going to start working interior? It is absolutely going to be very exciting to watch!

[@LifebyLiving]

It won’t be too much longer & we’ll be working inside 🥳

[@kimbolton2842]

What an amazing job you have done. Brilliant 👍

[@mariobopsic611]

As a pair of newbies, you did it better than some professionals :) Well done

[@1MartinWaite]

For a couple whom have never done anything like this conversion I can only say you have surpassed anything a pro could have done.

[@chrisevans8455]

Yes, yes, yes. A really professional-looking job. Bloody well done.

[@ajarnsteve1958]

Great job on the render guys. It’s not an easy job, but getting the mix correct is half the job!!!

[@LifebyLiving]

Definitely! It would never have turned out so well if we were mixing sand & cement every time

[@deborahpalm7657]

Very impressive. You both are such perfectionist. You are doing a great and loving job.

[@CassCassidy-qs3gx]

Have a great day guys 😊

[@loonydan]

The building is looking fantastic, well done to you both, keep up the hard work :)

[@19bigred55]

Really Great job on the render guys!!! I am shocked at how good it's turning out.

[@SmithsdaleFarm]

What a difference the render makes! Great job guys 🎉

[@elizabethfleck6536]

"Work Smarter, Not Harder" is a saying people used to say to me. But they never offered any of their "smarter wisdom!" BEAUTIFUL JOB! 💜💜💜

[@LianeSpicer]

It looks absolutely fabulous. Great job, guys! Hard to believe you haven't done this before.

[@krisskross8985]

Amazing work accomplished! looks awesome! I admire your work ethic and dedication. What a great team you make. Appreciate your hard work and the fact that you are also sharing your journey with all of us.

[@davidallen7745]

Looking great. Almost there. Good job🫶

[@TrumanMarloweJr]

Concerning your potato blight problem - the potatoes that you showed look okay. I doubt that your soil was the source of the blight since that was your first planting of the potatoes in that spot, so the blight spores were probably on the seed potatoes you used. We had a blight problem with our potatoes last year after buying our seed potatoes from a different garden center. They do make a powder to treat potato blight, which you should find in any (large) garden shop, perhaps Amazon there. However, make sure you have potatoes that show signs of blight before treating the soil as it will kill the soil if overused. Keep an eye on the leaves and if the blight comes back, cut the plant back to the soil and harvest your potatoes. Do not reuse that plot until it has been treated in case the spores are in the soil. If in doubt, you can have the soil tested. Good luck!

[@juanitakauffman6336]

You have done a stellar job on the rendering. The cabin is coming along nicely. The potatoes turned out pretty good. Love the time lapse.

[@dawnmay6380]

Wow it’s just amazing to see the finish that you get on that rendering Ricky and such a pleasure to watch. Victoria you are such a great help and such a strong young lady and seeing what you and Ricky have accomplished so far on your little cottage is amazing. I can’t wait to see what you do when you are doing the interior but of course I will keep watching as my husband and myself love your videos. Well done as always guys.

[@michaelrich555]

Terrific job you two! The render looks great.

[@harrisonandrew]

Fabulous job.

[@stewlarsen709]

Well done guys! It looks fantastic. And I love that you both laugh and smile together throughout the process. Also love the dog cameos.

[@lindabrooks8242]

The cottage looks fantastic, and I don't think anyone could have done a better job! As always, great teamwork! Thank You for sharing this ❤

[@chantallabelle4609]

Just WOW!!! I’m so in awe of you both!!!

[@kerriscarbrough362]

You guys have become my favorite KZbin channel. Beautiful videos, sweet couple, and amazing content. So simple and great! Sending love from Georgia, USA ❤

[@georgevangordon9728]

I would call that a great success, job well done

[@eridulife]

Hello Ricky and Vitoria. We`ve been following your progress on the property for a while.We`re very happy to see how things are turning beautifuly. We just moved to Spain and we`re on the very beggining of our off grid journey, hopely to get some progress too. All the best :)

[@LifebyLiving]

How exciting! Best of luck!😊

[@birgitriff2010]

Hallo, the House Iooks very beautiful. Well done! ❤

[@BillHunstone]

You two are such an inspiration. I really look forward to your updates and this latest one has been a pleasure to watch. I hope your back and elbow is soon better Ricky. Best wishes to you both.

[@LifebyLiving]

Thanks Bill. Elbow is almost back to normal 👍🏼

[@BillHunstone]

And the back I hope Ricky. Looking forward to the next chapter of your lives.

[@buydirectusa4954]

Professional results. Well done. Gardening is so much fun too.❤

[@lindaparkin61]

It looks amazing. You 2 work so well together.

[@beatrizschmitz3722]

Acabamento esta ficando perfeito e muito bonito e vocês são muito simpáticos e bem humorados. RS- Brasil

[@nicolaharris3709]

You two work so well together and are very professional now. Poppy and Tedcare wonderful fun dog's. Love watching your videos

[@freddyfudpucker70]

finally had to comment …. You both amaze me with the standard of the work you do considering you’re learning as you go….. your optimism is infectious & your interaction with each other is just so cute, remind me in a way of me and my missus ….. keep up the good work and please keep uploading 👍

[@tracyplath863]

You do everything on this property so thoughtfully and so well it's difficult to believe you've never done it before. The rendering finished the whole exterior so beautifully. Well done!

[@LifebyLiving]

Thank you Tracy! We’re so pleased with how it turned out 😊

[@gaynor3976]

I do love the funny little bits you put in like the 'Barry' one etc, nearly chocked on my brew lol. Its looking really good now your little barn home. Roll on next week xxxx

[@carolwoodward6141]

Good morning from Virginia💕

[@LifebyLiving]

Good evening Carol!😊

[@futurekron]

Beautiful work! What a perfect homestead you've created.

[@shereeralph3802]

Oh. My. Word. How good does the render look?!? Ricky, you can be so proud of the job you have done (Victoria too 😉). Considering that it’s not your primary trade, I say job well done. I’ve missed you guys while you’ve been busy. Glad to see your video pop up in my subscriptions. 😃

[@EFChapin]

Looking absolutely beautiful. Love the garden time too. Every episode leaves me with a smile. Thank you!

[@NatMCI]

Fantastic rendering you two!!!!!!

[@andymacdonald30]

I think you have found a new profession ! Well done ,it looks great

[@berithjacobsen9771]

I love that the wife is as involved with the project as her cheeky husband. Many times, men and women have different, yet old-fashioned traditional roles. But these two both have a ‘can do’ spirit and are so positive! Carry on!

[@ulrikefell4727]

Wow! This is looking so good!

[@celiawhelan5616]

Excellent work, well done!

[@rosaleejo]

I’ve binged watched your channel from the start over the last couple of weeks. Incredible transformation on your farm, your tiny house and your skills. You are a delight!

[@timothydunn5889]

Excellent workman and womanship. I was worried for you, but you nailed it. What a pair of Rock Stars.❤

[@ianbarr5110]

Looks great.

[@Ajctaichi]

Massive congratulations on great achievement and nice edges

[@margaretttowler9404]

You both amaze me. No matter what you are doing, you make it look like an expert did the job. Can’t wait to see what you do next time. Love your videos.

[@andymccabe6712]

If you have a reasonable amount of intelligence...and common sense ...and you think about what your doing...and do some research.....and take your time... ..most DIY jobs are eminently achieveable....! It's just that lots of people don't do the above....!!!

[@MableHopcraft-b8n]

OMG That hands-on with Teddy is sooo cute and funny! Smart puppy 👍👍❤❤

[@markmurray4867]

Congratulations guy’s, always excited to see your progress. Very professional 👍🏻

[@joiejarvis4461]

You two are so brave . Such hard workers. It’s so sweet how you two work together . Trying to help each other. Yes watch that elbow . Girl you did good with the potatoes. Not bad for first crop. Keep going. Love those dogs. Keep going it is looking beautiful. ❤️🙏🏻❤️

[@katiebice3905]

If you are having lower back pain you need a TENS machine. Your doctor can prescribe one so It does not cost much. Or you can buy online. It is electrical impulses on 4 small sticky pads. It works wonders and better than taking meds.

[@jangrosemartindale8740]

EXCELLENT idea. The TENS units also come with a wand type, it senses the worst areas of inflammation (high pitched louder “shrieking” noise) to let you know where to apply the electrical stimulus. (Retired hospital LPN)

[@cathybrewer8958]

The rendering job is perfect. Looks so nice. Congratulations on the potatoes. Like the color of the render, maybe not paint it, the contrast is beautiful.

[@karenolson5556]

Now that's a Professional job!!! It's Beautiful!!!

[@LifebyLiving]

Thanks!😊

[@shalmaratrethewey9618]

The cottage looks amazing!

[@suepowell2118]

Oh fairplay it looks really lovely already, the two of you make me laugh when you are both working so hard and enjoying it.❤❤❤❤

[@morgansidhe3543]

I'm in shock at how well this looks now, what a great job. When the window ledges are installed my jaw may drop. Thanks for sharing your story.

[@anneliesjoss]

That’s the cutest tiny house ever!!!(and I’m saying this before you’ve done the rendering 😊) You two continue to amaze me with all this work you’re doing. Teddy and Poppy are just the sweetest 🥰🧡🥰

[@costasworldofmusicmemories5792]

The rendering efforts was so good. Well done! Barry White could not have done it any better. "Can't get enough of your work" . Big fan of Barry White and of you guys. Sending you the first, the last, you're our everything. Hope you're doing well ❤❤ Jim, Harriet and Yuki

[@АлексейСнежинский-ы6с]

This is awesome, might be cool in white colour) well done, looks great

[@dawnfitzgerald2951]

Looks good….what a lot of work,well done❤️🇨🇦

[@lyndagray5937]

It looks incredible guys. You’ve done an amazing job ❤

[@briantyhy4880]

Looking great. Thanks for posting

[@sallyannesmith3607]

It looks like a professional job. Well done. The building is going to be beautiful after the paint, windows installed, etc. Hard work pays off. 👏

[@carlaburton3970]

Having a sense of humor is key. Great job

[@glennpeters7384]

Wow you two considering you've never rendered before. Stunning job. Looks quality. Teamwork makes the dream work.

[@BenvanBroekhuijsen]

Wow that looks really really great. You can be proud of yourselves. As a Dutch guy (you know, from that other rainy country), I always tend to get jealous when I see the two of you working in that beautiful weather in Portugal, until I realize, wait, I do live in Portugal, for 15 years already. The sunny weather never gets old. Never!!! I just hope that one day I will manage to get something more rural than the suburbs of Lisbon.

[@EllaMalette]

It's obvious what makes you happy. However, it is difficult to express in words how surprised and happy the dogs are. The field wind in your nostrils and the earth under your paws............

[@EllaMalette]

ALL THE BEST from Montreal.

[@LifebyLiving]

I don’t think any human can truly understand the happiness dogs feel over such simple pleasures

[@joanneforrest1830]

Wow, it looks fantastic and has changed the look completely. Great job 🥰

[@patriciabrown8301]

Ricky that job you have done is as good as any PRO it looks like a great job well done