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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
The Algarve, Portugal is beautiful this time of year.
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[@paulinewilson613]

The repair you did on that windowsill is outstanding, nobody would ever know the corners were broken off so it was well worth the effort and saved you some money too. It's all looking great and really coming together, looking forward to seeing what you achieve in 2025. Happy New Year to you & your boys too xx

[@brianedelstein1271]

Agreed, absolutely brilliant repair. 👍 You may not be trying for perfection, but your skills get you mighty close. Good health and happiness to you and your four-legged family in the new year.

[@darrenfretwell6191]

Could I ask about the products you are using, such s first coat and second coat when rendering your walls. Great content and always look forward to your posts

[@raytheron]

Here's wishing you a happy, successful and all-round bloody marvellous 2025, Andrew!

[@anniegoodman5077]

Hi Andrew, I'm glad you tried the repair rather than buying a new piece because like you mentioned it's not a new house and even if it didn't work out perfectly it adds character but it did work out really well 🙌 Wishing you a Happy New Year and looking forward to seeing you complete your home in 2025 🎉 Cheers🍷🍷

[@HelmiHelmi007]

Skillfully repaired window board. Completely unnoticeable. Happy new year from Finland to our resourceful host, and everybody following his adventure! 🇫🇮❄️

[@ricochetsk]

Love the content but I especially appreciate your production/editing. You spoil us with enjoying your numerous skills. May 2025 bring you much happiness and success.

[@MariDorot]

The extension is looking fantastic. Great job. Love the fact that you're always looking at ways to not waste your "extra" material. Will and Chris living their best life on deckchairs 😂 Adorable. Keep going, you're doing great. Always a pleasure watching your videos. Happy New Year Andrew and the boys 😊

[@marcie685]

Great repair on the window looks great.🇦🇺🙋‍♀️

[@Maddi64]

Happy New Year! Hubby wears those beanies with the lamps all the time in his work... You just pop the lamp out (handy for when the beanie needs laundering) and remove the end cap covering the USB port connection. The light changes to green when it's fully charged, which doesn't take long. Looking forward to following your journey in 2025

[@dalefriday5496]

World class repair/restoration on that windowsill! I follow the same philosophy; fix what you break, if you can; use what you have, if you can. Going to be an amazing home.

[@anitasujiivana4553]

My man has his own sewing machine and creates some of his own clothes. He’s tall and narrows all of his pants with it. Love your videos, Andrew. Keep it up!

[@scanmead]

The place is already looking like a proper house! When I think of what it looked like before you started, it's a startling transformation already. Happy 2025 to you and the boys. 🎉

[@zeester36]

Hahahahahaha your dogs are awesome 😂. And yes you did the right thing, your fix is great in the end!

[@davecleggett9371]

'Alert' 'Caution'! Genius at work on site! Brilliant work again Andrew, your instincts were proven correct on the window-sill repair. Lovely videography of the area too, Happy Days! Wishing you The Very Best for 2025, keep safe. BTW, thank you for taking so much of your time in the recording, editing and uploading of the videos - they make for great watching.

[@dudleysandifer4219]

Happy New Year Andrew. The coming year is going to completely transform your home. It’s coming together nicely.

[@scottbennier1335]

Happy New Year Andy……. May it be better than You could have hoped for……. Cheers and Beers from Oz 🇦🇺

[@gillh405]

Improvise. Adapt. Overcome. 👍

[@roycarter6235]

I have to admit I would have just bought a new sill. Excellent repair. Happy new year.

[@nancynewlin]

Beautiful work, Andrew. You are now a definite expert in slapping concrete!!!

[@brendalane8545]

The repair you did on window sill was brilliant you couldn't see it at all. Happy New Year xx

[@hopegalloway5560]

Great work! It worked out perfectly! Everything is looking amazing. Days are beautiful that color of sky can’t be duplicated. Happy New Year!

[@pe4enie401]

Happy New Year, Andrew! Always a pleasure watching your videos

[@paddyallen8259]

Well done Rustic Crow. Andy, Feliz Natal ..❤️🐟

[@barbarakeegan9516]

You’re a man of many talents. Nice sewing job. Fantastic repair on the window sill👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻. Happy New Year🎉

[@alisonjordan]

HAPPY NEW YEAR 🥳🎄 Andy. Looking forward to watching your videos 📹 in 2025...

[@fivevalleyssoul30]

Brilliant repair job. Must admit to being inspired by your videos. I've bought a house (liveable) in Central Portugal. I have no DIY skills, just taken early retirement from teaching. Keep it going your videos are excellent, happy new year!

[@jayneward6649]

Happy new year Andy, I'm so glad you managed to fix your window ledges & finish the surrounds, it sure us taking shape, well done you , take care ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Roberto-b1g]

We all learn from mistakes! But you repaired it well wish you a happy new year and more off your lovely videos 🎉

[@ashleypierce8500]

A ride?!?! I want to be mad at you but no way! ENJOY the day! You deserve it.

[@robertlewis4998]

Hi Andy amazing job on that window sill who would know that you repaired it.I’m jealous of that lovely weather you are having here it’s damp and wet looking forward to the spring.😊

[@cindycreateforlife]

Wishing you a happy New Year, good health and abundance! The house is looking amazing already and it is getting exciting because all of the hard work shows up more with each video! Thanks for the beautiful nature scenes and sharing your Christmas Day with us! Outstanding!💕🇨🇦

[@LFANS2001]

Andy, those floor tiles are called TIJOLEIRA, after laying it down they can be 'sanded' or not with an industrial leveling machine and then waxed or varnished/epoxied. Bare in mind they are very irregular and the color differs a lot too. Happy holly season.

[@lapsedluddite3381]

They are beautiful, I love the look!

[@louise637]

Here's to 2025 Andy🥂hope its a happy and successful year for you 🌟

[@paulm.8554]

Nice repair! Happy New Year🎉

[@manskinuk]

The weather was amazing today, if I had my motorbike in PT I would have been out also. Have a good NY!

[@nancysherry1110]

Your repair looks great!

[@deborahwhite2339]

Happy New Year, Andy! 🎉🎉🍺 perfect repair of the ledge. Absolutely the right choice. Any imperfections, however few and far between= character. 🙂👍🎉🎉🇨🇦

[@mjcamp01]

Hi Andrew, Please tell us the secrets behind how you made that repair work. Wishing you an amazing 2025!

[@arjanvogel6444]

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

[@mdevine08]

Nicely done, Andy. Best wishes for 2025🎉

[@snorlonikins1]

Happy New Year to you and the boys! 🍷Chris has the loving and grateful attitude of a rescue pup. He follows you everywhere, his tail never stops wagging and he gets on with the gorgeous Will brilliantly!

[@serenashaw-q3y]

Superb! A very productive and Happy New Year to you Andy!

[@cameronlyall3778]

Yes Andy you’re right, now that the raised facings around the windows and doors are complete, you start to get the feel of how the end result is going to look like. With the daylight hours getting longer, the excitement starts to build. Have a great New Year.

[@simonetichelaar2021]

Happy New Year, love to follow your progress next year too.

[@sarahlongshore2605]

Have a blessed New Year Andrew Chris and Will!!!!!!!!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@sa9861]

And a Happy New Year to You 🎉🎉🎉 Winter in the Algarve looks pretty cool 😎

[@lizf9686]

happy new year Andy! 🌠

[@gaynor3976]

When you put your mind to something it comes right. Good job on the window sill. Happy New Year Andy Will and Chris xx

[@halfglassfull]

Craftmanship! Looking great! Happy New Year, Andrew.

[@DJ25Blessed]

Fantastic sewing skills too ! 🎉

[@TheZsuZsa123]

Happy New Year and you are absolutely right about a nice day needs to be enjoyed.

[@johncowie3092]

The bike ride was a good choice

[@johncowie3092]

The repair will work out fine V happy to see your video posted. REALLY glad to see you working on those ledges standing up instead of crouching Be kind to those knees

[@dawnfitzgerald2951]

Happy New Year🎉🥰❤️🇨🇦

[@maureenbrophy7852]

Windo sill looks great. Blue skies 😢😊. Happy new year 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@Sparky245]

Given that inner sill turned out flawless, I guess your shirt stitching will have to be your 'wabi-sabi' instead;) HNY!

[@GarryCarr56]

Great shirt just call them shabby chic 😂😂

[@NicoletteEBedford]

Hi Andrew, those tiles are beautiful...but always keep resale of property in mind. What do people want nowadays, ?..huge expanse in your house...got to be awesome...🤔 and timeless. Personally, love the vintage tiles...😊

[@NicoletteEBedford]

I used terracotta clay tiles in my 1850's country cottage in western cape.

[@nigelnorton1140]

You should be so proud of your efforts. Well done, have a great NewYear.

[@JuneHebert-r7h]

Great repair job 👍 Have a Wonderful New Year 🎉

[@GrannyV29]

Love the way that door is framed. Very unique.

[@stefaniemoerbeek3050]

So great you chose to repair instead of buy new! Your skill was well up for the challenge, very empowering to keep going! 💪 All the best to you and Chris and Will for the New Year! 🥂🎆🍀

[@filipar949]

Wow what great weather you’re having over there 🏖️ have a fantastic 2025 🙋🏽‍♀️🥂🇳🇱

[@marywelling2580]

You have created the patina of life!

[@wearedahlin7103]

Happy New years to you. A sign of a true craftsman is how well you can fix your mistakes, because they are inevitable! Good job 😊

[@chickadeeacres3864]

Great job with the marble ledges. You’re an artist. You’ll hide it well. Besides, character is what brings about stories about the build, and so many fond memories. Glad you had a lovely Christmas. Wishing you a happy new year!😊

[@VitoriaSantos-pv7gb]

🇧🇷🤭😂 Verdade Andrew, OLHEMOS pra DEUS, VIVAMOS o presente 🎁 que DEUS nos deu: A Vida... Feliz Ano Novo a você, James, Florian e toda Família 🎆🕊️🥳🎉🌄

[@carolleenkelmann3829]

Well, I didn't expect a Christmas Edition of rural crow (ing). Looks like you had some nice winter weather there. It's -5 o'night.here. It's all shaping up and promising to look super, super good. Happy New Year, Andrew. for 2025. All the very best. May your KZbin subs increase and the house continue to be a joy for us all.

[@karenbradley5903]

Happy New year Andrew

[@deborahberkey4294]

Hello Andrew, I always enjoy our evening walk with the dogs. It’s enjoyable to watch them frolicking in the fields. The house is coming along nicely. I’m looking forward to the inside work. Happy new year.✌🏻❤️🙏🏻🇺🇸PA

[@steveallen1635]

Just my opinion, but I'd go for an ultra-modern feel on the inside! Reason being the house is basically a new build and not some quiant old cottage!

[@RobVespa]

Nice progress! The window stool looks amazing. How did you repair it? If it doesn't defeat the purpose, perhaps you can mount the camera onto your helmet or bike and we can tag along on one of your rides. Happy new year! All the best.

[@Spirit0f]

My father would be very proud of the save you pulled off with that windowsill. We call that making chicken salad out of chicken "poop".

[@James-um8pq]

Happy New Year to you as well Andy 🥳

[@tonemc6047]

I have one of those hats and they work off a watch battery .

[@roxyjackson893]

zalig kerstmis en een gelukkig nieuwjaar vanuit Belgié en dikke knuffel voor de honden

[@fjklfdasdf]

i would do a kintsugi on the window sill, love repairs like that :) it's a philosophy really, wayof looking at things... All the best in the New Year!

[@lapsedluddite3381]

I was going to suggest Kintsugi also, untill I saw his finished repair - it is invisible! (on camera at least).

[@hilliebruinsma8420]

Have a wonderfull New Year 🎇🎉

[@cecilyryan]

Happy New Year 2025. What a great job😊😊

[@JohnEngeldal]

Hello Andrew good job .......doing it your way and the best way. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐👍 Wishing you a happy new year see you in 2025 take care stay safe 🙏

[@margaretttowler9404]

Happy New Year. The house is looking amazing. Can’t wait to see it when it’s finished. You do amazing work.

[@mleciwa14]

Happy New Year!!!

[@debbiesmith1626]

Happy new year. Great repair job🎉

[@stephaniepelc1618]

Have a happy and healthy New Year!!🎉

[@secret_one]

Looking good, well done. I hope your Christmas has been good. Happy New Year.

[@lidanaude8022]

❤ Well done!

[@1dboucher]

Well done on the fix. I would have done the same

[@Hornbyttgingernerd]

We move to Spain in 5 years when I’m 55 can’t wait to have sun most of the year , house is moving on massively

[@shanebrownrigg8632]

looking good.

[@anitashaw8138]

Happy new year.Its good that you work around these things and also good for the environment.

[@gabrielar.6936]

Happy New Year for you too! 🎉

[@nancycahill8746]

Happy New Year Andy!!

[@Drummer1964]

A very Happy New Year to You Andy, I knew You would hit it out of the Park.

[@cheryllfarmer2975]

Wishing you a prosperous 2025, Andrew 🥂

[@isabellevince5174]

Happy New Year, Andrew! Love your project.

[@edwindegroot3235]

Happy new year 🎄🙏

[@letsparadise]

Happy Everything!

[@andrewestermann484]

step by step its looking more like a home, on the way to the finish line ;) wish you all the best for 2025

[@janeymcd2802]

Happy New Year 🎉🇨🇦

[@Rebeca-sd1md]

Not judging Andy. We trust you. Happy New Year! 🎉😊🥂🍾

[@heatherlee1128]

Your doing a grand job wishing you happy new year