Our Abandoned Farm Renovation Just Got Much Easier

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We’re soon to begin restoring the interior of the stone cabin from damp barn to dream tiny house, so to help us achieve this we FINALLY got round to building a modular workbench on wheels!
We also finished building the stone work around the old stone house’s new window sills & the pups get a much needed trim to keep them cooler over summer.
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Ricky and Victoria x
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We're Ricky & Victoria 👋 We're slowly bringing an abandoned off grid Portuguese farm back to life & transforming it into a beautiful homestead for us & our two rescue dogs Teddy & Poppy.
We both agree that we’re not experts in anything that we do here, however we don’t let that stop us from giving it a try. We live our life by trying. We live our life by doing. We live our LIFE BY LIVING.

[@marionjohansson4235]

That work bench would make a wonderfully functional kitchen work station.

[@LifebyLiving]

It’s certainly sturdy enough! 😄

[@marionjohansson4235]

@@LifebyLiving just need some pretty tiles, brass hooks maybe curtains?

[@deirdrecerasa3932]

Love the way the windows look after you added more stones and mortar. It is remarkable what you were able to do. The workbench is a terrific addition. I just love how easy breezy you both are, working hard and enjoying life. ❤

[@CatHaywood]

That stonework is pure artistry ❤

[@LifebyLiving]

Thanks Cat! It was fiddly work but I agree, Ricky did a great job 😊

[@sandralongoria1483]

I just want to say, How Enjoyable it is to watch you two. And Well Done on the work bench!!!!!

[@pamkendrick1855]

I totally agree! So enjoyable and awesome work bench!!😊

[@LifebyLiving]

Thanks for watching Sandra ❤

[@lindadunnpeterson1480]

You two are not only such hard workers…you are so delightful!

[@joygood9811]

Great work bench Ricky and Victoria, that idea would be great for a kitchen bench. I love your videos, full of enthusiasm, laughter and love for what you are both achieving in your life.

[@LifebyLiving]

Having the bench in the tiny house has really helped to give an idea of space for the kitchen! 😃

[@lauraquigley6403]

You’re the best example of Expert Renovations & Healthy living! Benches r gorgeous! Victoria always takes the time to make a Healthy drink or snack from scratch & it hasn’t gone unnoticed! I have been here since day 1 & soon you will hit the big 100 subs & after that there are no limits! ❤ you guy’s🙏🙏🙏Blessing’s

[@LifebyLiving]

Thanks Laura! The benches are certainly going to be getting plenty of use! 😊

[@colleenkopp56]

You two are such a joy to watch!! Absolutely a great job on this tables, a multitude of uses. What did you two do before you made the decision to take on this new way of life? Love how you work so well together! Hi, from Northern California!!

[@anneliesjoss]

The only KZbin family I can’t wait to see every week! Aaaaawwwwww, Poppy and Teddy have stolen my heart 🥰

[@raquelsamson3543]

All work and no play makes Jack and Jill (Ricky & Victoria) dull. I always scour the internet for your videos. I have watched (I think) all your videos from the very start. You are both so pleasant and entertaining (albeit doing serious projects) to watch. Keep going and God bless.

[@LifebyLiving]

Thanks Raquel! Got to keep it lighthearted are there’s so much to do 😂

[@susannahwhitaker994]

You two are lovely to watch. I feel you have life under control. Take care and keep laughing 🤗

[@LifebyLiving]

Thanks Susannah 😊 we definitely don’t feel like we’ve got life under control!😂 just rolling with it!

[@petro3441]

Thanx Reolink for keeping an eye out for these wonderful people

[@ZeeCeeCreations]

Ohhh!! You two make an old lady’s day!! How lovely to watch your banter, all while working so well together!😊❤

[@digitalbegley]

It's so satisfying building a workbench by yourself, I did it last year, put my mitre saw on it and never look back.

[@LifebyLiving]

Couldn’t agree more! We’ve only just started to use it yet can’t imagine being without it now! 😄

[@SabineHuyghe]

Thanks for putting a smile on our faces on this rainy sunday 😊😊greetings from Belgium

[@LifebyLiving]

Thank you 😊 and happy (rainy 🌧) Sunday Sabine!

[@andrewbrookes5814]

I can see where Ricky gets his hair cuts from now. Great job both of you, love watching the progress you are making.

[@LifebyLiving]

😂 On all fours outside come rain or shine! ✂️

[@millywood6801]

Love your attention to detail under the windows.

[@janhodgson1740]

Just know the interior of tiny house will be amazing ❤

[@LifebyLiving]

Thank you Jan ❤ We can’t await to get cracking on the inside!

[@ginacrusco234]

Clever design for the workbench, sweet and adorable doggies, phenomenal work on the tiny house, and best of all -- darn good company!

[@fritzvanorden9712]

2:20 Poppy with poppies

[@petro3441]

Great job with the windowsills Ricky.🎉🎉

[@LifebyLiving]

Thanks!😊

[@colinbrooks6290]

Victoria and Ricky you do realise you are both becoming specialist 👍

[@lowesonia8551]

Fun as always. Clever Table, stone work, nice to see practical, last for years DIY. Poppy is so pretty I think every time I see him what a wonderful existence since you both took him into your loving care. Never miss a video, wait patiently.

[@justoneacre7873]

Your little cottage is looking so cute!

[@rodneygentzel4581]

You guys are great together!

[@54mgtf22]

Always interesting. Always entertaining. Thanks team 👍

[@Seeker2524]

I think u should patent that work bench. Its a brilliant idea.

[@lynhardie6291]

There is no summer for us in the Southern hemisphere 😮 But it doesn't stop me cracking up over you two lovely peeps. That bench or double bench is fabulous it's given me some ideas too. See you next week. Greetings from South Africa 🇿🇦🥶

[@faithvansanden82]

The window sills look really nice, please make sure you check your shoes before you put them on,give them a good shake. We had to do that when we lived in Hong Kong because of the scorpion's.❤

[@Tomwalked100]

You 2 have come so far! this offering is SO well edited and delightful story telling, the visuals are all so wonderfully done . AND your growth as builder/stone masons / food growers is phenomenal. you both (all 4?) seem to be blossoming brightly in Portugal. Really. SO happy when I see a new video from this channel.

[@LifebyLiving]

Thanks Tom!😊 we’re definitely being forced to learn A LOT & quickly!😂

[@irenebellis-t6z]

Love being with you guys …… a pure joy in whatever you get up to, thanks.

[@marydegraffenreed3145]

spending time watching you is just pure happiness

[@LifebyLiving]

Comments like this make us happy! Thanks for watching Mary 😊

[@petro3441]

Wow that scorpio was huge....no no no i would not have gotten any pics of him😂

[@esmekaffen4961]

The stonework under the window sills is perfect and the workbenches? Wow! Very clever design! Sorry about your potato-eating critters, that perfectly empty potato skin was kinda amazing! As always, beautiful videography and perfect background music. I thought Poppy’s haircut looked great and lovely to see Teddy having a snooze in the sun. Take good care❤

[@mossyslopes]

Your background music sets off the visuals nicely👏

[@jamesmatheson5115]

Put tyres on the ground and grow your potatoes inside of them, you can go 3 up, when its time to dig them up you only have to pull the tyres up.You really need to build raised beds, much easier to work on, your back will love you, also, use straw to cover the beds, it will help with the heat drying the beds out plus you can dig it into the soil at the end of each season, building up the organic matter in the soil.

[@wendywalsh-pardey9439]

When tires break down they release by products from rubber into the soil. I got rid of mine.

[@MacedonianMarvel-j5r]

Yep release cancer causing substances into soil

[@gailandrews3625]

@@wendywalsh-pardey9439what I was thinking about, maybe layered wooden frames could work 😊

[@esmaemaryw]

Great advice!

[@jamesmatheson5115]

@@wendywalsh-pardey9439 It takes a long time for tyres to break down, even if it takes 6 to 10 years, you can change them, timber will rot especially cheap timbers like pine as I did, the worms and slaters plus rot destroyed them within two years, there's lots of materials you could use, but if money is a issue then you are limited, you could use railway sleepers, concrete, stones/bricks and mortar, old bath tubs, to name a few.

[@michaelhayden5264]

You can offer "dog grooming" service to the neighbour's dog. My late mother would have been totally impressed at how much love and attention you both show your dogs.

[@Nutritionathome-p9g]

The ending is funny and cute. Enjoy watching ❤❤❤

[@sdmsdm7926]

some long lasting batteries and dog grooming tools will make the salon experience quick and safe. It's amazing how many little things get attached to dog hair.

[@wendywalsh-pardey9439]

Put some straw down on the garden beds, to reduce moisture loss, weed suppression and nitrogen for the soil, will keep it cool too.

[@jamesdunican1750]

Just like to say My wife is so happy now Because I come home from work and watch your videos And the fantastic work you are doing on the house ☘️👍

[@LifebyLiving]

Haha what did you used to do when you got home from work?!😂

[@costasworldofmusicmemories5792]

Great job guys. The work around the sills looks great. We did the same thing with our bench years ago. It makes working with a drill saw so much easier. Ricky, hopefully one day you will build a workshop as we did to all the DIY projects you need to do. Nevertheless, You guys are killing it. All the best mates👍👍 Jim, Harriet and Yuki

[@HT-io1eg]

That bench is genius

[@shooster5884]

You need a cover on your water dip tank to stop the water going green.

[@andymccabe6712]

No! ..... really......!?!??? .... there must be at least three two year olds somewhere on the planet who don't know that....

[@lizregan1949]

The property is beautiful. Your work bench is brilliant 👏 ❤

[@petro3441]

Super cool work table. Well done🎉🎉🎉

[@jangrosemartindale8740]

Such a joy to watch your progress❤ CLIPPERS for Poppy, if you shave her down for the summer months- she will be cooler, & you can spot Ticks faster. ❤

[@gailandrews3625]

Amazing work bench 😀

[@lynnemac1402]

Victoria you did a great job of Poppies coat she looks so pretty. Lovely job on the stone work under the sills Ricky. The workbench is great, wonderful design and brilliantly put together well done x

[@audreysuter4315]

You are my favourite KZbin couple❤ adore your ideas, great sense of humour and positivity 💞

[@LifebyLiving]

Awww thanks Audrey! ❤

[@richardbell466]

Love those tables. Easy to setup and super useful. Nice👍👍

[@raymonde4272]

That's going to be a very useful work bench. Is it me or has Ricky got a whole new collection of t-shirts after all his previous ones were destroyed when drilling out all of the concrete from the stonework.

[@Olderthantime-ic]

Such a fun video. Great work on the under sills, and so pleased you made yourselves a great work bench. Well done.

[@carlahubbard7561]

That adaptable work bench is ingenious!

[@chechumallo]

Its a disgrace that your promos cant be available in Spain. Congrats for your job, lets goooo

[@ozman28]

I always enjoy watching this show. You guys make me smile and I leave with a warm, fuzzy feeling after every episode. A old fan from Boise, Idaho. USA

[@loulauer5853]

You two are so fun to watch! I enjoy your videos a lot. Keep up the hard work!

[@vickigeer9203]

So glad when this popped up. I look several times during the week for a video from you. I love them. Hello from Oklahoma

[@marvinoliver9226]

I keep looking several times per week for new videos too! Just discovered this delightful young couple a few weeks ago and quickly binge watched all I could find.

[@sharondoan1447]

You workbench is beautiful and functional. It will serve you for years and years to come. Well done!

[@lindabrooks8242]

Work benches look awesome, and so handy for all of your renovations to come. Thanks for the laughter, and fun, as well as sharing this video.❤

[@Toqueville2023]

The two hounds must add a bit of cheer always, the wagging tails let you know

[@TomWilson-ir6uq]

Excellent you have a good bench😊

[@Youknowwhatyouknowdoyou]

Use a Concrete piping bag instead of a trowel It will make the job quicker and much easier

[@gwenscoggins1]

Love the progress you two have made . Hopefully your channel will be on for years to also show the renovation of your big house.

[@michaelaronsohn3624]

Great job on the sills

[@carolwoodward6141]

Good morning from Virginia☀️

[@izkafe2137]

8:14 To stay cool on hot days, you should drink hot tea (solo), which, even though it is hot, has cooling properties. Cold drinks provide temporary relief and tea provides long-term relief. this is what is done in many coastal countries. True story 😊

[@ffss53]

you guys are very funny.. enjoy watching your videos... thank you..

[@TheDog_Chef]

The new window sills look fabulous. The round stickers are burr clover. It can become invasive. When I was a kid I loved to unwind them to get the seeds out.

[@edithp.7213]

You two are just the cutest! That 2 in 1 workbench is brilliant!

[@bobjones-xc9fp]

Be on the watch, the same blight that hit the potatoes, can hit your tomatoes, too, because they’re both nightshades. First sign, pull plant and remove, wouldn’t want to infect the neighbors! I love the roof tiles in the garden. Dead hedge-style fencing seems like your style. They’re gorgeous, free, and solve 3 problems minimum.

[@northwestkathleen1124]

That kitchen is over the moon gorgeous!! I love your husband's craftsmanship in the table etc. I adore those cabinet handles, such a clever idea and so unique!. Love your little dog! Good luck & hope you have many years of enjoyment and happiness in your new home! Oh, and btw, those rolls looked delicious.......pass the butter please!!! omg!

[@Lovingbeinglost]

We always enjoy your videos but had to laugh at the way you interact with each other on this one. We are quite a bit older but still do this too. It's what makes a relationship work and brightens the day. Awesome job btw! Rose & Michael

[@suewelk2237]

Hello from Alberta Canada. If slugs are a problem,don't put those shingles on the ground. Slugs will hide underneath during the day and come out at night to eat your veggies.

[@divaden47]

Great job on the work benches!!

[@heinkrause1]

You could put a tennis ball on a pole to prop up the centre of your shade cloth.

[@laurasinkins]

That Reolink camera looks super cool. I love the quality and the little solar panel on it. And LOVE the doggos!

[@SusanBentz-f2s]

Window sill stonework looks great. I love the old tiles being used in your garden! Lucky dogs and your ending was really cute!

[@jcampbell100]

You are becoming a master stone mason. Good work.

[@WayneThomas-d7m]

Brilliant jobs moved on and having fun at the same time. Well Done take care.xx

[@domnicadragan377]

Wow!!!! The best working benches ever!!! Fab!

[@MableHopcraft-b8n]

I also enjoy watching you two. The way you kid around always makes me laugh!

[@KAB4676]

Nice job on table. Going to suggest it to my husband. Immediately thought, how is the tables going to fit together, when you fist placed the latches.

[@dorotheaweber302]

Good design.

[@brendasoler4759]

We have a Reolink system, and it's served us very well, when we've had to evacuate in hurricane season here in Florida. Gives us great peace of mind when we're not on site. Cheers from NE Florida!

[@richardhouston7277]

You two are fantastic. Love the banter,and the playing around. My dog remus barks at the TV when he sees your dogs.

[@Solo50plus]

That would make a great temporary kitchen work station. I'll be keeping this one in my ideas bank! 😊

[@paulamiller4366]

LOVE the benches! Love that you added the latches! I realized as I watched the video they are exactly what I need in my workshop! Wow! I'm all revved up for a build now. Makes me happy to watch you 2 work together. All the best to you. Ciao

[@yvonnedowling629]

I love watching the two of you, You get on so well together, and have a good sense of fun. That was a fantastic work bench, well done !! Looking forward to the next instalment, Stay safe and well. ❤❤❤

[@janetdavidson6181]

Wonderful wishing Victoria good Health

[@guzinska1]

Great table. Such a good idea. So versatile. We'll done!

[@nicolaharris3709]

Your both so funny and a joy to watch. Victoria you did an excellent grooming job on poppy she looked so cute. Ted looks handsome too😊😊

[@AudreyORourke-e1u]

You have a wonderful sense of humour!

[@fullpulse2000]

Great working together, makes the job go quicker and more enjoyable, even with the high humidity and heat.

[@alicemayer1297]

Great job on the stonework under the windows & the workbenches. You two are making the cottage come to life! I loved it before you started work on it & I love it even more now.

[@mk-xq1tt]

House looks lovely from outside.

[@cathylewis2181]

Another thoroughly enjoyable episode in the books! You're getting very creative with your camera angles, Victoria and your giggles at the end were delightful.

[@jangrosemartindale8740]

You’re such a joy to watch, & I enjoy how you work & decide on projects.

[@alanscheckenbach5265]

Good work on the bench. They’re going to want some cross-bracing or you’ll find that they will begin to rack/skew/twist as the timber and screws take side loads just through normal use.

[@Toqueville2023]

the window sills are beautiful, very well done!

[@TomMurphy-n6n]

happy people i love it

[@cindyblair1283]

I have missed the both of you! It’s really looking so beautiful. So happy that things are still moving. It really looks so very dry there. I pray for rain for all of you. Thank you for sharing and can’t wait until next time. Have a wonderful week. Cindy 🇺🇸