ONE YEAR TIMELAPSE // COUPLE RENOVATING neglected Italian village house

During the pandemic we bought a very run down village house in Puglia, Italy. We’ve spent the last 2 years renovating the property and 1 year documenting the journey on KZbin. This is a time lapse of that year of renovating here in Italy.
There is a previous video with images from the first year if you’re interested in seeing the first year. Sadly at that point we didn’t have our KZbin channel so only photo content was included in that video.
I hope you will enjoy seeing all the hard work and love we have put into this project.
Best
Ebonie and Martin

[@roospooscreate]

Best thing about accomplishments is when you have someone with the same energy of ‘not giving up’ doing it with you. Best feeling.

[@Maisondebase]

Yes it really helps to have someone else’s energy and drive pushing you along together. 🙂

[@kristine8338]

💖

[@gasievanana]

It is a must be , this is the best and only way for achieving anything 🙏🧘‍♀️🍀🍀🍀🍀🤩

[@WhatAWonderfulNameItIs]

I like anything that shows “before and after”. Your house is BEAUTIFUL! ❤

[@Maisondebase]

Thank you 😊

[@dianageorgieva2573]

You are absolutely incredible!! Renovating the house in such wonderful way! Keeping all the rustic features and the plaster furniture is one of the sexiest things in this house ❤

[@storiesfromthecascina]

the garden looks so incredibly lovely!

[@Maisondebase]

It’s so green these day! Proud of the little garden! Hopefully soon a bigger one 🙃

[@cherylmoss3632]

Dov you know tghat you can take cuttings and put them in water and they will root. Google how to take cuttings

[@nevisscot7697]

​@@Maisondebaseare you moving??

[@pawlieblog7967]

Cute doggies, very good helpers! Love your place. Nice work! 👍

[@Maisondebase]

The best helpers !!

[@LadyViolet0975]

Bellissima ristrutturazione….ragazzi siete davvero in gamba…saluti da Andria! W la Puglia 🇮🇹

[@Maisondebase]

Grazie Mille!!

[@YoyoSuryo-nv5mg]

Best thing about accomplishments is when you have someone with the same energy of ‘not giving up’ doing it with you. Best feeling. I like anything that shows “before and after”. Your house is BEAUTIFUL!

[@Maisondebase]

Thank you 😊

[@b-pv7fj]

Its so amazing , how you have created such a tranquil and timeless space , it is stunning ♥

[@Maisondebase]

Thank you so much 😀

[@GaiaCarney]

Timeless, indeed! It’s a time portal or a place where time stands still . . .

[@Maisondebase]

@@GaiaCarney one of the things we love about Italy! Time does seem to stand still :)

[@msosada96]

Can’t stop watching, beautiful simple life

[@Reet64]

I am amazed at how much work you've put in. But you've got a pretty sweet place happening there and that courtyard is a little oasis.

[@Maisondebase]

Love the courtyard space so much!! 😌

[@cristinakimimela2605]

Bravissimi. Ottimo lavoro: funzionale, artistico... e dona pace e tranquillità. Bella la nostra Italia 💚🤍♥️

[@Maisondebase]

🥰

[@jaimeochoa7256]

A labor of love, sweat and tears...Congratulations!

[@Maisondebase]

Definitely a lot of sweat!!! and a few tears along the way :)

[@michaelmottlau5941]

Beautiful work, very well done. Congratulation.

[@pamelahall361]

I came across this video and started watching it. The transformation is coming along fantastic especially the garden area which is becoming like an oasis where you can relax, read or have a glass of wine in the evening 🍷🍷 and view with admiration of what you both have achieved so far. Well done to both of you. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@Maisondebase]

Thank you 😊

[@kathleen7849]

Gorgeous. You've brought it back to it's original beauty. Well done.

[@Maisondebase]

Thank you 😊

[@dani1marullo]

Great work guys! we have a similar situation now, bought a "house", after examination the situation is worse than considered in the beginning! Wondering how people could live before in such a ruined housing but.... some love and patients and some EUROS and the house is going to be a jewel afterwards...

[@Maisondebase]

Something very rewarding about bringing back to life what others deemed useless. It’s a very satisfying feeling. Best of luck with your place! I’m sure it will turn out beautifully

[@leilacristinapereira461]

Congratulations on young couples who have given up their lives in big cities to immerse themselves body and soul into renovating precious houses far in rural life.👏👏👏👏love the 🐕🐕in the pool🥰

[@Maisondebase]

Thank you so much 😊

[@susanbeem6324]

I admire your hard work but I especially love your doggies!

[@Maisondebase]

They are the best!!

[@EricOnYouTube]

Ha, when I saw you putting all that sand in your house, I was thinking my cats would use that as their litter box. LOL

[@Maisondebase]

Hahaha I’m sure they would have loved it! 😂

[@marywiklander-williams6493]

The dining table is stunning. You are quite the masters with cement.

[@JD987abc]

I like how you are repairing the structure rather than taring it down and rebuilding. You are making your property beautiful again. You are working with what you have. Excellent job.

[@Maisondebase]

Thank you 😊

[@JD987abc]

@@Maisondebase I appreciate what you did with your house. How old is it? I live in a very old Cedar house by US standards built in 1890. So many of these houses were torn down and replaced with modern houses each resembling the other. I refreshed my house with new double hung windows, paint inside and out, electric and plumbing as well as updated hvac. It has 32 windows which are great for ventilation. I think it takes a special person to cherish vintage homes rather than demolishing them. Please keep up your good work.

[@ateroa8123]

Your vision and hard work inspires ❤

[@Maisondebase]

Thank you! That is really kind of you to say

[@theseaglasscompany]

Wow, the art, the planning, the work, the commitment, interior and exterior design…just stunning and so inspirational. Just subscribed and looking forward to seeing more ❤

[@Maisondebase]

Thank you 😊

[@deek8623]

Such a delight to watch on a miserable grey cold Melbourne day … you guys are living the dream .. a dream that takes hard graft 😂 those dogs could work harder 😊

[@Maisondebase]

Haha they are never pulling their Weight those lazy gits! Love them though. I (Ebonie) grew up in Melbourne so I remember those grey days well. Sending our best from sunny Puglia! 🙂

[@helened6896]

Looking amazing. Very happy for you!

[@Maisondebase]

Thank you 😊

[@roxyjackson893]

geweldig hoe jullie dit huisje zo opgeknapt hebben en wat een schattige hondjes

[@carltaylor4942]

Nice work! As someone who renovated a run-down cave house in Andalusia alone, I know how much hard work this is. Especially when you have day-to-day living to take care of as well and learning how to cope in a new country. The second year is easier and you can take time to add personal finishing touches.

[@Maisondebase]

Oh we love those cave houses in Spain! How cool you did that! Yes a lot of he’s work, everything takes time, but in the end it’s worth it :) thank you for your kind message

[@carltaylor4942]

@@Maisondebase Thank you! Good luck!

[@toritori3325]

​@@MaisondebaseHi what a Beatiful home,you two created there. Lovely. Could You share,what materials did you use, on the withe walls? (And lamp) Saludos desde Jalisco México 😋 Thanks

[@Maisondebase]

@@toritori3325 the lamp is alabaster plaster or gypsum I think it’s called in English. Most of the plaster are either lime or stucco on the walls and built in furnitures :)

[@lizireland-skies]

Beautiful work and I love your outdoor area so much. Gorgeous home

[@Maisondebase]

The outdoor space is the best!! Still coming along but we spend so much time there 😃

[@pattym1059]

Mi è capitato il vostro video nei consigliati, ho capito subito che eravate in puglia . Poi andando avanti vedendo il mare e il paese ho capito che forse siete a Oria ? Ho sbaglio . Da pugliese nata in quelle zone ma che vive in francia vedere dei francesi che restaurano una casa antica nel posto dove sono nata mi fa immensamente piacere . Complimenti state facendo un bellissimo lavoro

[@Maisondebase]

si siamo ad Oria! che posto incantevole. felice che ti piacciano i video. grazie per aver guardato 🌹❤️

[@pattym1059]

@@Maisondebase certo che continuerò vedere i vostro progressi nel restauro di wiesta magnifica casa

[@ΕΛΕΝΗΑΓΑΘΑΓΓΕΛΙΔΟΥ]

You are amazing team! Congratulations Greetings from Greece

[@Maisondebase]

Thank you 😊

[@izabelasiczek3547]

Absolutely brilliant! Uniquely made with love and creative heart at the centre! Greetings from UK 🇬🇧thank you for a wonderful vir

[@Maisondebase]

Really kind of you! Thank you

[@tinkerbell9399]

Wow I wish I still had your energy! You have worked miracles. That is so much hard work, and so hot too! Everything looks amazing! Thanks for sharing.

[@Maisondebase]

Thank you for your kind comment! Has been a lot of work but also rewarding bringing life back to an old neglected home 😊 thanks for tuning it

[@TeacherBiavideos]

Congratulations!! What an amazing job you both did! Now is home sweet home!!!!

[@Maisondebase]

Thank you 😊

[@gelsilicawalker3835]

Great teamwork accomplishes the extraordinary , wow !!

[@ereb0de]

Great Team and work! ❤

[@Maisondebase]

Thank you 😊

[@annstuart8886]

Can’t wait to see more! You’ve created a wonderful, beautiful environment.

[@Maisondebase]

Very kind of you thank you 😊

[@perlitacardenas8067]

Wow! What a transformation! Congratulations! Hard work pays off!👏👏👏

[@Maisondebase]

Thank you 😊

[@doreenzahra1719]

A beautifull job done by you both it is amazing what you learn along the way a new life for you both happy days

[@johnheavner7947]

I lived in Bari/Puglia for one year a long time ago. More beautiful than shown here. I pay tribute to my good friend, Filippo Lupelli, and his wonderful family!

[@Maisondebase]

👍🏻

[@TopshelfJunior]

THIS VIDEO IS AMZING ! I was in a trance the whole time lol, music is great.

[@c.o3301]

Also as an interesting aside my daughter sent me the facade today on Instagram as she knew I’d love it and I messaged her back saying I’d love to see the inside and next thing you know it pops up on my KZbin feed! 👏🏻

[@Maisondebase]

Hahaha “they” are always listening 😂 we are just about to upload a full walk though to the channel so you can see all the interiors as they are today :) hope you enjoy it.

[@c.o3301]

@@Maisondebase Thankyou so much. Looking forward to it.

[@luminyam6145]

You are an amazing team.

[@Maisondebase]

💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻

[@richardh3662]

Beautiful, nice artistic interpretation, well done

[@markf2888]

You both are so creative! Great job. All the best from Israel.

[@Maisondebase]

Thank you so much! All the best from Italy 🇮🇹😃

[@jedwards1975]

Wow, congratulation. Beautiful place. We have a place in Molise and going back soon. I can't wait to work on it. I'm inspired to do my own stairs in my cellar now!

[@Maisondebase]

Oh so nice! Abruzzo is such a lovely region! Glad you enjoyed it. Good luck with your work 🙂

[@karstenfrandegard3986]

…another thing I miss are a few simple painted lines on the interior walls to strengthen and follow the existing form language. Maybe yellow or light blue, depending on whether you want a cool or wormer tune in the room. Love the way the sunlights shadows concheor these buildings and walls during the day. It’s SO simple when so see it and yet so hard to achieve.

[@thatsouthafrican]

Wow, great editing style and your house is just perfect! Love it.

[@Maisondebase]

Thank you 😊

[@jo-anndangelo1774]

It s looks beautiful..love the outside,..the trees and I’m sure as time progresses you will,have your dream complete..🎉

[@Maisondebase]

We love the garden the most! Thank you for your kind words

[@nevisscot7697]

This home is gorgeous.very creative

[@Maisondebase]

Why thank you 😊

[@sherryharding5792]

Beutifully done 😊 lots of ery hard work which has finally paid off ❤🎉 well done,

[@kelly33SR]

Dream house, well done!

[@Maisondebase]

So kind of you! Thank you 😊

[@deranocasper]

Hello from Ireland I love the creativity and hard work you took pride and look at what you have achieved truly love your property job very well done thanks for sharing 🙏🇮🇪❤️🌼🍻🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈⚒️🙂

[@Maisondebase]

Thank you!!! Very kind of you to say 😊

[@lauriewhitlock8137]

Great video. Congratulations on your success

[@Maisondebase]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@karmathegiant]

New subscriber. Enjoying the transformation of your home.

[@Maisondebase]

Thank you for tuning in! Appreciate it 😊

[@mai_world]

My favorite is the puppy pool. I mean everything is beautiful, but come on, a puppy pool!!!

[@Maisondebase]

They love that little thing! We are just fixing it up a bit now for summer! More puppy swims coming up 😂

[@mai_world]

@Maisondebase Can't let my pup watch, she'll never forgive me. 🤣

[@Maisondebase]

@@mai_world 😂😂😂

[@carolinejohnson22]

Amazing! Really impressed! X 🇬🇧🌱🌻

[@kwells8807]

I wish I were a speed reader! It was hard to keep up with the captions. Looks great, nice home!

[@ellentaylor4351]

CONGRATULATIONS EXCELLENT results 💗📣

[@Maisondebase]

Thank you so much 😊

[@muratmurat624]

💕Congratulations ! 👏 Greetings from İstanbul !

[@Balya-Malkan]

Admire your living and work😊regards from Tokyo 😊

[@Maisondebase]

Very kind of you! Thank you 😊

[@barryburwood]

Beautiful.....be proud❤

[@Maisondebase]

Thank you so much 😊

[@annajohnson739]

Piece of paradise.

[@Maisondebase]

She’s lovely!!

[@cps7915]

Such great energy and charm

[@Maisondebase]

Thank you very much

[@JoseGarcia-wf4zb]

Que bonito el trabajo en equipo y la belleza de las cosas sencillas .

[@chaoxiong2256]

It’s beautiful can’t wait to see it finished

[@Skattie]

You guys are two stars ♥️

[@Maisondebase]

Very kind! Thank you 😊

[@biuyip2468]

Good job 👍👍👍I love it so much

[@marciemuhleman3427]

so beautiful

[@Eletroluixx33]

the music is really food as well!

[@Maisondebase]

Thank you 😊

[@christelklinko7683]

I have never seen a female you tuber work so hard next to her male partner.nice job. Thank you

[@Maisondebase]

💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻 girl power haha! Thank you 😊

[@louisevangrootven540]

Très jolie réalisation

[@Maisondebase]

Merci ❤️

[@TAG993]

Congrats and a beautiful home you both created!

[@Maisondebase]

Thanks you so much 😊

[@momofmanyjewels7]

Amazing! The art work (painting on wall and bed frame ) is delightful! Very talented. You have put a lot of hard work into this home and you have done an excellent job! Your editing/ filming is very skilled too. When you transitioned from the grape vines to the sea flowers, I literally gasped! ( time stamp 12: 21-13:30) All that texture in nature-wow! Oooooh now I want an outdoor kitchen. Since you are used to the heat, can you please come to AZ and help me?

[@Maisondebase]

Oh thank you so much! Really happy you enjoyed watching! Haha we still don’t get used to the heat though sadly we just push through it 🥲

[@fayeashcroft7066]

Beautiful 😻 and inspiring Love yr channel Just got into it tonight Freezing 🥶 10 degrees in melb australia 🇦🇺 Love what your going Cheers 🥂 Love ❤️ yr doggies swimming in the pool Australia 🇦🇺 👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@Maisondebase]

Hey! Thanks so much! Glad your enjoying it. Definitely nice and warm here now. Enjoy those chilly Melbourne night. Best from Italy

[@richardkaz2336]

Good job, nice to see young working together. I imagine from experiance there would have been argument along the way, but look at the results. Good doggos showing intrest in what you're both doing.

[@Maisondebase]

Thanks! We actually rarely argue it doesn’t seem worth the energy haha and we just don’t really have that dynamic in our relationship fortunately, obviously the occasional discussion but not arguments. ☺️

[@richardkaz2336]

@@Maisondebase You are right , probably the wrong choice of word on my part and more like a diffrent opinion on what I should do next and how it should look.

[@juanmurua5286]

Lovely video it’s very inspiring

[@Maisondebase]

Thank you 😊

[@Roger-hd2pr]

Love paradise 😊😊

[@Maisondebase]

🥰

[@svetlanesheva]

Много ентусиазъм,много творчество и фантазия,много грешки!Този морски пякък е една от тях.Ако бях аз,щях да го направя по същия начин-толкова умея!Важното е да сте двамата,да си помагате,обичате и дерзайте!! Сладури!! В коя част на света е това?

[@Maisondebase]

Always learning. It’s in Puglia

[@cleophea777]

just amazing. a dream. all the best from Switzerland 🇨🇭

[@Maisondebase]

Thank you so much! We would love to go to Switzerland someday! All the best from Italy 🇮🇹

[@naturezen6831]

Je viens de voir que cest vous qui Avez tout fait !!!!trop forts bravo à tt les deux !!!! vous pouvez être fier de vous 💪👏👏❤❤❤❤je ne suis pas déçu de m'être abonnée, j'aime votre façon de voir les choses ❤

[@Maisondebase]

Merci!! ❤️

[@keagleeagle821]

Amazing I am inspired

[@Maisondebase]

Thank you 😊

[@krsulock]

belissima! amazing job done

[@Maisondebase]

Graziiiieee

[@deborahbarrios]

Good work

[@Maisondebase]

Thank you 😊

[@findingretreat]

wow !!!my kinda style!!

[@Maisondebase]

😊😊😊

[@alexandreg8767]

Bonjour, Je suis très interessé par votre manière d'aménager votre maison. Je voudrais savoir ce que vous utilisez comme materiel et produit pour faire toute votre maison. Merci

[@flyoverurbangarden4315]

Beautiful

[@Maisondebase]

Thank you 😊

[@lauriewarner4848]

Inspirational…

[@Maisondebase]

Thank you 😊

[@c.o3301]

Such Incredible dedication and SO much hard work. And you’re a beautiful stylist as well. Well done on so many levels. Did you need to get anyone in to check the structural integrity when you removed some plaster/stones from the building?

[@Maisondebase]

Thank you! Yes we did have to do work with what is similar to an engineer called a geometra. There are a lot of rules to follow in Italy regarding renovations and especially self renovations aren’t common here, a good geometra is your best friend when it comes to working on old properties here. They can give you all the advice you need and also help you get your ideas approved in the council.

[@amystarnes9385]

Magical Place

[@Maisondebase]

It it 😊

[@lucigeddes6529]

Well done, I love your backyard. Didnt see the little splashpool at the end of the video, do you still have it? Give yourselves a huge pat on the back for a job exceptionally well done!! Watched closely how you made your dining tables - so unique and they blend in so well with the rest of the house and garden. Cant wait to see more........

[@Maisondebase]

Thank you! We love the garden, it’s the highlight of the property. Yes the little tub is still here, it’s in another section of the garden, I was going to post about it in next video as it’s such a lovely spot in summer and rarely seen in the videos :) thanks for watching and your kind message.

[@lucigeddes6529]

@@Maisondebase ...will keep an eye out for it in your videos, last I saw the 2 dogs taking a dip LOL. Stay well, live you best, enjoy summer, regards from Southern Africa.

[@Maisondebase]

@@lucigeddes6529 haha yes they absolutely love it! Haha ! Thanks again for tuning in! All the best from Italy 🇮🇹

[@juliafalkner7745]

wow what a timelapse… do you use different concrete for adhering base blocks together?

[@Maisondebase]

Hi! Not sure which base blocks you mean specifically? But usually we used like mortar for the limestones we built many things with

[@St.Anger_34]

Wow.... What a wonderful change, unique work and brilliant end... How old the house is? ❤❤

[@mariadange06]

Excellent although are you using Lime Mortar to let the walls breath? If just cement you will have damp problems.

[@Maisondebase]

The whole house is with lime. Lime plaster, lime paint, lime stone…..Martin and I have a background in natural building, if you like you can check out our video where we built a house using only natural materials:) we usually only use cement for tables or outdoor kitchens etc we would never touch the house with anything concrete related

[@mariadange06]

@@Maisondebase Great good to hear 😀

[@user-md2gg1yg1b]

nice!

[@Maisondebase]

Thank you 😊

[@aicolind]

Lovely renovation! Nice to see you build in the traditional style. What did you use to create the textured colour paint effect on the old walls in the bedroom and kitchen?

[@Maisondebase]

Thank you so much! We used lime wash paint :)

[@aicolind]

Love it, looks so good and has great character

[@riccardo_bianchini]

great video congratulations, :) what material did you use to smooth the surfaces? Thank you

[@ОлесяТасамая-ш3д]

браво супер

[@MeadowDay]

Can you speak Spanish?…can’t imagine ordering supplies etc with language barrier…subscribed…amazing hard work and knowledge.👍

[@Maisondebase]

Thank you 🙏 This is in Italy :) Martin can speak Italian pretty well now, I’m still learning. It’s pretty easy to learn the things you need to really you definitely can get by :)

[@nancydupuis8083]

Beautiful music

[@juliafalkner7745]

was the outdoor tub already there before your renovation?

[@Maisondebase]

No we created it ourselves 😊