My $15K House - Ep. 5 - Transforming a House for Under $2 (€1.50)

[@joannabowers1358]

The reasons I watch your channel? 1. You’re living your dream. Few people have the courage to do this. 2. You seem very humble. You aren’t trying to impress, yet are knowledgeable about plants, whitewash and other topics. 3. I love renovations from the regular person’s viewpoint. You show the messes along with the successes. As to confidence…fake it till you make it. That’s what most people are doing.

[@My15KHouse]

Thanks, I appreciate that :)

[@BetPondue]

Well @joannabowers1358 you've inspired me! Widowed a year ago and finally in a position to take the plunge. My husband had cancer for 10 years, so we were stuck here for treatment. I'm 62 today and keep wrestling with my free spirit self against my cautious self. My two grown up kids also reflect those two sides, eldest a worrier and youngest says go for it. All the best x

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

JD is super down to earth and approachable. Glad to call him a friend. - Josh & Kalie

[@malk6277]

Came for the lime painting, stayed for the relaxed vibes and down to earth telling. Refreshing to drop out of the showman oneupmanship youtube sphere. I'd go as far as to say you'll probably do better than most Americans in Portugal: you seem to have the right character to enjoy the simple peace and slower pace. Thanks for the video.

[@My15KHouse]

thanks

[@MariDorot]

Wow what a difference a little painting has made. Keep going :-) "I'm not sure whether I would even watch my channel ..." Now that made me tear up a little. Don't worry, you're doing great with your channel. It's actually really easy to see why your channel has grown so much so fast. You're real. That is all. In a You Tube world full of fake, larger than life, dishonest people, you keep doing you and you'll do great. You're a breath of fresh air. Good luck with your appointment.

[@My15KHouse]

thanks :)

[@karencarpenter8275]

Another fabulous example of “watching paint dry”. Love it

[@jeanrichardson2044]

Wow, a coat of paint makes a difference. I bet the neighbours are happy.😊😊😊

[@BetPondue]

Was just thinking about when you freshen white paint inside your house and it makes the unpainted areas look dingy and wondering if the whole row will want to paint theirs now. 😂

[@earthmama8384]

I must admit your intro blew me away! Not in a million years would I have guessed you are a day older than your mid-20s!!! You are certainly aging gracefully! Thank you for sharing a bit of your background. It’s good to know you have this project well in hand. Good on you! I’m glad I found your channel.!

[@chucky6367]

Same here, l thought around 27 lol

[@SindyBoyle]

How old is he?.

[@niall679]

Windows and lintels gutters roof first buddy ❤

[@anastazjaserce9055]

tez sie zdziwiłam, dlaczego on bawi się w malowanie elewacji na początku robót. To jak pudrowanie trupa.

[@bethloomis8961]

​@anastazjaserce9055 I used Google Translate to read your post. In English, "whitewash" can have a negative connotation (inference). It means covering up something wrong. Almost like putting powder on a corpse!

[@lapservice25]

Normally when I see renovation videos I get really frustrated because home buyers often just demo everything and waste so much money doing the most! I love that you're really taking your time and making small changes with each video. The simplest, most impactful changes are always the most cost effective. Cleaning and painting the front of your house has just brought it back to life and not a single wall has been torn down! I'm so excited to see the rest of the transformation🤩

[@My15KHouse]

Me too! Its so frustrating seeing so much perfectly good material go to waste, and usually destroying the character along with it.

[@lapservice25]

@@My15KHouse Yes I completely agree! As soon as I saw you saving the good wood from the old shelf in your previous video, I subscribed!😍

[@angelicavis]

The gasp I let out when the red paint dripped onto the white walls.. 🤣🤣 nerve wrecking! But the end result is looking amazing, great job :)

[@thobaben]

he learned about dry brushing real quick

[@PortugalaGals]

What an extremely useful video. Thanks so much, JD. I love that the lime wash is a natural product that allows the building to breathe. We take so much for granted in today's commercialised world. I laughed when you so gently informed everyone of your many, many years of experience and that they needn't worry for your safety. That short introduction tells more about you than you know. Happy to be with you from the start of your Portugal adventure.

[@fruitwobbler]

Who knew a painting episode would be so engrossing? Thanks for all the knowledge sharing.

[@rhondajackson6677]

I’m enjoying watching your cute house getting some love. The front turned out really nice. What a difference a little paint makes!

[@georgeattig8088]

Great job whitewashing and thumbs up to your neighbors for sharing their veggies. Your video quality has also improved a lot. Keep going!

[@christinegilbert6996]

Great job hope you are having fun

[@Amanda-jd8xs]

Such a polite way to say 'Piss off telling me what to do. I'm not a moron' 😊 I wish lime were so cheap here. The paintwork looks great !

[@bethloomis8961]

It was, but I think he realizes that some of our commitments come from a place of caring, and not an attempt to demean his intelligence.

[@My15KHouse]

yes

[@McClungMichaell]

As a pro painter I'd say you did a top notch job! Never worked with limestone white wash but have lived in countries were they did. Never too old to learn something new. Looks great man !

[@My15KHouse]

thanks! that means a lot from a pro :)

[@LaurieEarly]

It’s always wonderful to see a person like you who is so positive! As a city dweller I find it inspiring to watch you reimagine and restore this rural house. Wishing you every good thing.

[@jonathanlopez_es]

This is so cool. That's how we paint the typical old houses here in the Canary Islands (Spain)...

[@piahgundel]

You are doing a great job on the house, its nice to see it come back to life 👍

[@janhodgson1740]

I would’ve continued the rust colour all the way down as when it rains you won’t see the dirt splashes on lower half.. most Portuguese houses tend to have a much darker colour on lower half of houses for that reason.. but looks so much better 😊

[@My15KHouse]

Yeah, I'll end up changing it for that reason. I decided last minute to see how it would look in white not thinking about the splashing

[@wendynicholss6886]

I was thinking exactly the same thing, I didn't even realise that the bottom was white until you changed colour. It looks beautiful though what a transformation, good job👍👍👍👍

[@Shining-Star-]

@@My15KHouseyou can always hose it off.

[@janzanny2079]

Awesome job! The house is looking great. I bet the neighbors are loving it.

[@dorisrosa62]

Your Parents must be super Proud of you, what a great job you doing with this House.. to be continue, can’t wait to see all done. PS don’t be afraid of the Camara you doing a great job with it, keep it going..

[@edwardboyd3660]

Just came across this weeks episode and saw you talk about your house in Nicaragua. I actually researched Nicaragua (and a few other countries) and almost bought a house there 10 years ago. But put it off just long enough to realize it wasn't the right spot for me. Oh, I am also from Alaska, born in Anchorage and raised in Fairbanks. Escaped when I was 18 and now rebuilding old houses in Portugal too. Man, it's been fricken hard but nothing is easy. Ok, off to rebuild that attic in the heat. Keep up the great work.

[@anastazjaserce9055]

nikaragua jest chyba bardzo niebezpieczna. Uciekles z alaski, dlaczego? ile domow w Portugalii odbudowales i co się z nimi teraz dzieje?

[@My15KHouse]

Oh wow, thats amazing, small world! I bought my house there 11 or 12 years ago, but I wish I had looked at other places more. I was considering spain and portugal but didnt even look because I figured its europe so it'll be expensive

[@icturner23]

It’s very wholesome and endearing that you’re not an overly slick vlogger. And the content is great because it actually feels achievable to do something like this without highly specialized skills. Really enjoying seeing you do it.

[@My15KHouse]

thanks :)

[@kathleentanner343]

What an absolute transformation! and such street appeal ! I am looking forward to the internal makeover !! You are living my dream !!! So inspiring ! and the neighbours must be loving new life being restored to this as well ! a street party looming ! and good luck with the SEF process ❤

[@prieten49]

Like night and day! A big difference.

[@mimi-tv1wb]

I love how you're always smiling, I could watch you talk for hours about anything to be honest. You have such a calming aura, keep making more videos. It's super duper interesting to see the progress you make with the house!

[@My15KHouse]

Thanks. I smile when I'm nervous

[@nathalienurse3336]

No need to be nervous you are doing an EXCELLENT job!……..🤗🇨🇦

[@ozner303]

Just be yourself! Nice paint job!

[@2learn4ever]

The walls in our backyard when I was a child, were whitewashed, but I never heard of anybody colouring it, I suppose then it would be called redwash!! The house looks so much nicer now and as others have already said, your neighbours will be pleased and might try to keep up with you! Well done.

[@jomccutcheon2173]

Loved watching you paint, love the brown and white together, I am watching quite a few Americans who have moved to Portugal and I find it all very interesting,,,

[@kimisilv]

Your authenticity and positivity is contagious. Thank you for sharing.

[@martintozer8501]

Love the PPE disclaimer lols! "get used to the flip-flops X)" Really enjoying following your adventure. Best from an Australian in Spain

[@c.dasilva123]

Aloha from Hawaii. I’m Portuguese from Estoril and we are absolutely loving your videos. We are planning to buy something in Portugal eventually share time between here and there, and so happy to find your channel. Really appreciating the very practical zen like approach to what you are doing things bit by bit. The whitewash info was actually Mind blowing. Why has no one ever touched on how this ancient method has been done? Your place is starting to look Epic. Can’t wait to see where it ends up. So refreshing to see someone thinking outside the box and sharing that experience with us. Mahalo and obrigado.

[@davidbredthauer2524]

Great neighbor!

[@My15KHouse]

People are so friendly here

[@susanadams-wauro6716]

It's wonderful watching the progression as your house metamorphs from being abandoned to being filled with life again.This was such a simple and effective solution! The house is so bright and clean now! Bravo JD! Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦

[@christines5430]

Great job! The house looks really lovely. Love the work that you are doing. All the best with your SEF appointment.

[@My15KHouse]

thanks

[@AliceswanUs]

Oh and the salt actually helps to stop mold as well :)

[@kathsarazin]

Gosh looks so labor intensive but came out great!

[@KataeKataeHKT]

Great to see a younger man with a brain in his head. Keep going brother.

[@StefLeben]

❤❤❤ nice job with the white wash👏 and LOVE how gentle the colour turned out for the reddish part😍 It's wonderful to watch your Videos - you and an American Lady, who's renovating a chateau in France, are my favorite at the moment 🤗 And guess why: Because you're both so authentic with the whole process in front of the camera!👍🏻 That's wonderfull and human. Thank you for that.❤️ And the lime wash is just wonderful to see put in action!! I have been researching quite a bit over the past 2 years or so about natural building alternatives and I will DEFINITELY use that simple and most intelligent kind of paint as soon as I get to my own project 🤗🤍 Can't wait to see the next steps with the house!!

[@StefLeben]

Oh, and I forgot to mention: I REALLY hear you about the being older than one thinks aspect... I know it throughout my whole life so far. 😅 sometimes dealing with being treaten like someone much younger requires quite some patience I find... So anyhow, great that you express it so clearly👍🏻😊

[@pedroamador0618]

I love your channel! I have a feeling that your channel is going to grow very quickly because you are authentic. Always be yourself. By the way, whenever your videos are interrupted by advertisements, I always watch the entire ad because I know you may get paid for that. It's my way of helping. I am very curious to know what made you decide to move to Portugal? Why did you choose Portugal? Hope you tell us the story one of these days. Greetings from Puerto Rico!

[@bethloomis8961]

I don't know if he gets paid or not for the commercials, but I watch them, too. June is LGBTQIA+ month in the US, and today's commercials are for an LGBTQIA+ dating site. I watch them through to the end, and just like this video, I'm learning about something I never knew about (like how to come out, etc.). It's a bit like this video. Info I'll never use. However, with this video, I can dream I might one day need to implement the info.

[@scrumpito]

​@@bethloomis8961he does get paid a small amount for every ad watched. It's the only way KZbinrs make money aside from donations, as far as I know. I'm happy to support JD as well.

[@My15KHouse]

I've wondered that myself with channels I like, if watching the whole commercials makes a difference, but I still have no idea. But I did set them to skippable for a reason, so feel free to skip if inclined

[@danielleboely6820]

You look like a great guy hard working intelligent it’s easy to like you great job on the facade color

[@My15KHouse]

thanks

[@Reet64]

What a huge difference that made! And the neighbours must be so happy to see that cleaned up! Happy enough to offer you vegetables! 😁

[@rolanalmodovar]

I can tell you will be having a good neighbor, a great feeling to be Welcomed ❤

[@kirabickford537]

Can see you nervous for sure but your content is great and confidence comes with time. Been watching some guys for years and the beginning and where they are now is always astounding.

[@preppyandanimals4833]

Wow love the facelift with the wash ….looks fabby from a wet drech Scotland :))

[@wisdomontour8264]

I love how in the beginning you told everyone to shut the hell up and mind their own damn business in the literally nicest way possible 😂

[@My15KHouse]

It was about 50/50 that and so people wouldnt worry lol

[@flipflopscott]

Place looks great JD!

[@My15KHouse]

Thanks!

[@rosieradcliffe5578]

Like Joanna says, we're enjoying sharing the experience of tackling something most of us aren't brave enough to attempt!

[@lynetterodgers2000]

Oh Wow!!! I had no idea you could make your own white wash. and I love the red trim.

[@aplace2grow]

I enjoy learning about your use of appropriate traditional materials for your environment. Whitewash is beautiful, and the simple pigment also looks sharp. I can imagine your new neighbors would be appreciative of your attitude toward the traditional construction.

[@valerieboston6292]

The outside of your home is just beautiful. Great job! Hello from Florida USA! 👍

[@NancysBungalowLife]

The house looks so nice! What a difference paint can make. I appreciate your humble approach to your work.

[@My15KHouse]

thanks! :)

[@marykelly9698]

I would love this little property 😍

[@julibeswick-valentine3690]

What a huge difference a few coats of limewash makes. It takes me back 30 years when I first coated my old stone farmhouse in Ireland, I was scared to use it to begin with. Now I'm an old hand at at using it. I really enjoy seeing old houses come back to life.

[@jeno264]

Lols, Unasked for Internet Advice - welcome to KZbin. 😂😂 Just remember you get to pick and choose what you listen to. 💖 Love seeing the transformation, it is quite fascinating, thank you for sharing!

[@Rocklyn277]

Wow your little home looks fantastic, you must be happy with the way the red turned out, goes great with the roof tiles. Best wishes from Australia x

[@bethloomis8961]

While I was expecting a brighter red, I have to agree with you that it goes very well with the roof tiles and that the brighter red would have looked jarring.

[@My15KHouse]

Yes, I liked the color better when it was wet but it does go good with everything, and pretty much matched the shade of the original red that was still there

[@gillesblanchard1699]

Bom dia JD, I subscribe after viewing arbitrarily episode 5 yesterday June 28, 2023. First, thank you for allowing me to share your journey or should I say your quest in the beautiful country of Portugal! You are brave and that is what I admire in you. Your approach reveals who you are since I viewed your preceding videos before given you a thankfulness observation! Let me say that your great smile is contagious and I thank you. As American say or do not say; go and get it since the lifeforce in you can! Vejo você em breve!

[@Spike-ck5tj]

Great job 👏 It's looking great. Good luck with the meeting. You're brave, adventurous, hardworking and creative and perfect as you are. You are a breath of honest humble fresh air in the online fakery world. 👍

[@lynnerodgers4461]

I second that!

[@terror1234]

Good job friend 🖐️ .

[@cherylmcnair5594]

I like your story it's one of bravery and determination, what a difference a touch of paint makes but I believe your experience with working in construction has given you the foresight as to how you can manage this renovation, well done with the painting 😊

[@kaaratkristiansen9932]

Greetings from Greenland. Be proud of what you do, you are doing so fine, you are teaching us new useful things, thank you very much. Good luck!

[@deannamarie4149]

I see the community spirit is intact. You fix up a home and the neighbors shares her harvest! I have subscribed to a lot of new channels. I love watching the development of projects. Keep going. You will fall into a rhythm with content. #welcomehome

[@My15KHouse]

thanks :)

[@barbaraolim2811]

What a difference- I love the contrasting colours

[@littleone7404]

The front of the house came out really nice so you would have Enough paint to finish the rest of the house I'm amazed at how You figured out how to make paint like that that's amazing,look forward to the next Video 😊

[@mariadaponte2440]

Great job!

[@jeff8289]

What a great job! It really makes the street so much nicer. Can't wait for the door and windows to be repaired and painted. You must be very proud.

[@My15KHouse]

me too haha

[@ruralliberal1377]

first time i've seen whitewashing. it's amazing how white it turns after drying

[@joanreilly]

Best episode so far! Amazing transformation, and I love that you’re restoring it to the original colors.

[@My15KHouse]

thanks!

[@ChristineRita1]

Rooting for you and your adorable little home J.D.!

[@AussieFIag]

Wow. What a difference you have made to this lovely old girl. You are doing a great job and should be very proud of yourself, well done. 👍

[@My15KHouse]

thanks!

[@marinagarcia8524]

Wow!!! Fantastic work 👍🏼can’t wait for more! We are all living vicariously through you 😅Till next time👋🏼

[@Speriden]

Looking good JD! The paint job ain’t bad either 😉

[@jankelemen4300]

Love your journey!

[@badwater]

JD, your videos are so relaxing to watch… do not change a thing! Your house is beautiful. Cheers from Alabama!

[@My15KHouse]

Thanks!

[@momhammer8978]

I came across your videos by accident. I have to say I enjoy watching your progress. Keep up the good work. Live your dream.

[@katbar6066]

What a transformation!!! It is amazing what a few Euro and a few hours of hard work will achieve.

[@sandraann5043]

Keep going. Love that you are doing you. Will be following to see the final result.

[@mharrisona5526]

Watching paint dry goes pretty well with morning coffee! Looks great JD!

[@My15KHouse]

Thanks!

[@nonedispose7420]

The exterior painting looks great!!!

[@My15KHouse]

thanks!

[@markhill7901]

Watching from Brisbane, Australia and you have my upmost respect. I love your attitude and positive outlook. Small steps and the place will come together. Love that lime wash on the outside.

[@sheldonsworld8853]

You’re the sweetest thing and we like and enjoy the stuff you do … looking forward to more.

[@My15KHouse]

Thank you

[@WNWNReDesigners]

Kudos to you! Cost of living in the Western USA is prohibitive to the point of lost dreams to ever own a home. I see why Americans want to move abroad!

[@samchapman7513]

Great job xxxx ❤️‍🔥 You are awesome

[@My15KHouse]

thanks :)

[@SindyBoyle]

We are used to white wash in The UK especially us oldies. Everything got white washed especially the outside bog down the bottom of the yard [only toilet in the house and often shared with neighbours]. I'm not joking. Prop that manky old mattress in place under where your doing the red painting, your not going to be bothered if that gets more stains it and it will give the guys at the tip something to talk about, they'll think you've murdered someone. lol. Looking good.

[@jmk1962]

😂

[@mikemar42]

Looking at your progress it really does seem like you're onto something. This is going to be a sweet place once you're done fixin' er up.

[@gailburke4174]

That was both educational and satisfying to watch thanks for sharing.

[@deranocasper]

Good morning young man what a transformation its amazing what a white wash and add some rust 👌😊theres a English guy who has a workshop he makes window frames doors you name it he makes it i will look for his details all the best the budget is going very well Lime wash good luck with your appt hopefully see you soon 👍👌

[@lkrouse100]

I love it, it looks great!!

[@My15KHouse]

thanks!

[@FromThePrairies]

Wow, who knew whitewashing was so inexpensive and so great looking. Perhaps I’ll try it out on my mother-in-law’s pink house (it was supposed to be “cinnamon”). Keep up the great work!

[@sharong8511]

Speaking of houses, one of my neighbours painted his house one year. I thought it looked great. Then I noticed that he’d only painted the front! Well, that’s one way to save money…😊

[@MsCar2008]

Looking good you are doing great. Keep up the good work. Keep making these videos we enjoy them.

[@My15KHouse]

thanks :)

[@MariaMoreira-wm7tn]

A cal ainda é muito usada em Portugal, da Beira Baixa para sul. Continue com o sru bom trabalho

[@lynndixonsilva9961]

Wow, what a difference ~ good job!

[@My15KHouse]

thanks!

[@AliceswanUs]

Whitewashing is brilliant. Used all over Europe and, like you said, cheap, safe and easy to create. Stands up well to the climate as well. My dad whitewashed one of our houses in the UK with it. Lasted years and always looked great.

[@bridgwll]

It’s not safe … other YT people who have used it have taken precautions.

[@AliceswanUs]

@@bridgwll Because "other people" know nothing about whitewash. It is completely safe. Been used for hundreds of years all over Europe, and still is. Just like "other people" suffocated under useless masks for 2 years during the Covid panic and hysteria, the same "other people" get all kitted out to paint with something my grandparents and other relatives in the UK used again and again with ZERO health risks for generations. And by the way, you might want to actually LISTEN to what he says about his background in painting/renovation/construction etc. and knowing a helluva lot more than you about the necessary precautions. So there's that.

[@tonynunes4965]

@@bridgwll quicklime, that is unhydrated lime, meaning basically calcium oxide can indeed be dangerous as it is very caustic and can burn. Aside from chemical burn, it also generates a lot of heat in reaction with water, which can mean water from your skin, eyes (ouch!) etc. But JD was not using that (although he has a smaller bag of it). He was using hydrated lime (calcium hydroxide, which is what you get when you "slake" quicklime with water). Slaked lime is much safer, probably safer than regular Portland cement. And when it finishes reacting with air, lime becomes calcium carbonate: what our bones are largely made from, i.e. extremely safe and non-toxic. JD knows what he's doing.

[@My15KHouse]

I explained it in the video, im using hydrated lime (safe) not quicklime (needs precautions but still safe)

[@fluffy2099]

Love your channel. It takes great courage to follow your heart and live your dream,

[@cherbinsted2378]

Your house looks lovely and fresh looking now and looks like it’s cared for. I’m interested to see the progress you make with the renovations. Cheers from the northern end of Australia 🇦🇺

[@sluke60]

Looks great. Love reno video's and yours is interesting. Can't wait to see how it goes as you progress. Good luck with immigration.

[@My15KHouse]

thanks!

[@Daisies1a]

JD - you are such a hard worker and such a Zen soul, I love watching your channel and your progress. What a difference that paint job has made! Do you intend to stay in Portugal or will you move on when the house is complete? 🤗

[@My15KHouse]

I intend to stay

[@earthangel8730]

A very nappy small roller works better on a textured rough surfaces. It pained me to see you work so hard. Good on you for the extra effort!

[@My15KHouse]

it wasnt hard at all, very relaxing and meditative actually

[@brawales]

Parabens, eu estou adorando a transformacao da sua casa. Well, done man, I am enjoying it so much the house transformation.

[@My15KHouse]

obrigado

[@eileenworth7862]

A Bob's Burgers reference! As if you couldn't get any more endearing! 💜💜💜

[@My15KHouse]

If I was better at editing and had more time, there'd be bob's clips peppered throughout the episodes. best show out there!

[@ClaudiaGanzazarolli]

Uma típica casa portuguesa. Muito simples mas está indo muito bem. Aqui no Brasil seguimos as mesmas tradições construtivas. Se precisar de orientação, talvez possa ajudar. Estou feliz com seu progresso, está ficando tudo bom. Agora é adaptar o interior para uso mais prático. Parabéns

[@My15KHouse]

Muito obrigado :)