Old Stone House Renovation Update (JANUARY 2024) - Living in Greece

Our renovation of our old stone house in Greece. Join Andy in Greece as he provides an insightful glimpse into the remarkable transformation of his workshop into a functional utility room. The journey unfolds from the challenges of an uneven floor to the meticulous renovations, including re-roofing, insulation, and dry-lining. Delve into the eco-friendly ethos as the kitchen gets a second life through recycling, embodying both cost-effectiveness and sustainability.
The outdoor adventure takes you through the winter cold, showcasing the ongoing rendering project that promises a traditional Greek aesthetic. Audience participation is encouraged as Andy seeks opinions on how to finish a specific area, balancing aesthetics with practicality due to roof drainage considerations.
The narrative evolves into the revival of an old water tower, revealing its crucial role during water supply disruptions. Andy unveils plans to repurpose the tower's base into a storage shed, aligning with his commitment to recycling materials. The update concludes with a sneak peek at the adorable feline residents and a sincere shout-out to the loyal patrons supporting the channel.
Embark on this visual and narrative journey filled with renovations, eco-conscious choices, and the charm of rural Greece. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe for more updates on the ongoing projects, as Andy and his team promise a return to regular content, sharing their experiences and endeavors. Stay tuned for more adventures and discoveries in this unique corner of the world.Living in Greece - 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 From Workshop to Utility: The Renovation Chronicles
01:43 Navigating Challenges: Uneven Floors and Knackered Roofs
04:00 Eco-Friendly Overhaul: Recycling the Kitchen and Sustainable Choices"
05:58 Facing the Elements: Winter Rendering Project and Audience Decisions
08:13 Reviving the Past: Water Tower Resilience and Repurposing Plans
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[@rickhughes3388]

Nice job! Unrecognizable.

[@user-mw7kv6hr3b]

Looks terrific cant believe it's the 🎉same room.

[@LivinginGreece]

God bless plasterboard 🤣

[@user-tz9sf9nv4r]

Hi Andy, Happy new year to you guys too.Thankyou for the update your home is really taking shape.Looks amazing,I would put river stones and a water tank catching that rain water.The extra water supply great for the garden etc.All the best to you both.

[@LivinginGreece]

Yes i was thinking of a water tank, I'll see if it's possible.

[@mikiroros1760]

Wonderful update. The utility room looks amazing and has certainly come a long way. I'd personally go with a combination of slab and gravel. The water run off might create a trench in the gravel if it comes down hard enough. All the best and i can't wait for the next video.

[@LivinginGreece]

Good idea, I'll start with gravel and follow up with some stone slabs if needed.

[@frankdaneluzzi3503]

Great video Andy!! Utility room looks fantastic, I'd go for gravel on the north side. We hope to see you and Tanya soon in Nafplio if you can swing it, take care 🙂

[@LivinginGreece]

Yo Frank, yeah it needs to be gravel cause of the water. I'll give you a shout next time we are in Nafplio and hopefully pop over for a coffee. We hope you and the fam are all well, send our hugs. See u soon old bean 🙂

[@rodouladoulos1548]

HI GUYS...YEP WINTER FINALLY CAME///EVEN INN ATHENS ITS COLD...KEEP GOING..IT LOOKS NICE..AND HAVE A CUPPA TEA WITH ALL THIS COLD...LOOKING FORWARD TO THE NEXT VID..LOVE TO THE MRS...AND TAKE CARE

[@LivinginGreece]

Cheers Rodoula, kettles always on in this weather 🤣

[@user-th9uq3vi9k]

Great job, Andy. Gravel is probably the best option for drainage.

[@LivinginGreece]

I think so too!

[@Coddiwompling]

Great progress, I love how fresh the utility room looks with the white paint and blue accents. Audience participation: gravel would be my preference for that spot.

[@LivinginGreece]

Yes it has only a small window so white makes it look bright and airy. It going to be gravel....

[@dingdong211270]

Would love to see more videos. Thanks

[@LivinginGreece]

Check out the rest of the channel 🙂

[@rickhughes3388]

Audience participation, same kind of stone as other area with a slope away from exterior wall for drainage.

[@damhoej]

Hi Andy. My vote is on gravel.

[@LivinginGreece]

I think you are right.

[@staceytanner553]

Add guttering, water collection system, make the path wider, so no one bangs their heads.

[@pvdppvdp6638]

Small vegetable garden instead of gravelling or putting slabs?

[@LivinginGreece]

I did think about that but its on the north side of the house and gets no sun, plus we have an area already set aside for veg that is south facing and has better soil.

[@user-mw7kv6hr3b]

Are you a builder?

[@LivinginGreece]

I worked in civil engineering for a long time so have some basic skills.

[@kimselway4810]

Shame you’re in such a hurry when making your videos 😢