Plans Changed - Stone House Renovation

Saving a big stone wall from demolition. This week, we find a solution to protect the centre wall of our future home. Dan's away and decisions have to be made. Building continues and I get a surprise Valentine gift when Dan comes home. We pick some Yacons and invite you to the dining table once more.
Thank you for your magnificent support on this project. And again, we absolutely love reading your comments and will continue to answer your questions as we carry on with the renovation of this beautiful property.
Meraid and Dan

[@judyfudge2458]

I guess we all knew the stone house was going to be a challenge but I'm sure the builders will make the right choices and you'll have a beautiful home when it's completed. You two have been so patient through the process.

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you ☺️

[@bergannon6585]

What an amazing team of builders, nothing phases them. Something very satisfying watching strong, handsome men at work. Love Dan's choice of present, the ultimate bouquet. You old romantic ❤❤.

[@NearbyVeggies]

The best present. 😊

[@sheilajoseph9953]

Whatever challenges you face, you will make the right choices with your crew and the end result will be spectacular 💚

[@NearbyVeggies]

That's the plan!

[@maudeestrella8196]

These construction set backs are stressful but not unexpected. As you’ve said before it gets worse before it gets better. Thank goodness you have your garden; soil therapy. 🇨🇦❤️🇨🇦

[@NearbyVeggies]

It’s always lovely in the garden 🥰

[@MarianneInmarsilia]

I adore the journey of your gardening food forest project ! By this time next spring you’ll be gazing at it from inside your beautiful home ❤

[@NearbyVeggies]

Let’s hope so. 😊

[@ademariojunior]

Interesting choice of soundtrack! And the mix with the alive sound made it even more interesting! Beethoven and building!

[@valeriemulholland4282]

You read my mind!

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you

[@ArthurDentZaphodBeeb]

I'm actually surprised you didn't knock it all down. Build a modern home with proper insulation and then face some key accent walls with stone.

[@NearbyVeggies]

That was never our intention. It could be cheaper to knock it down but the much longer wait for a full new build project was projected to be about 3-5 years. We only waited about 18 months for full approval. Though I believe planning rules changed this week.

[@gasparini76]

Happy to see progress Meraid. Your house will turn beautifully after a few months. Keep pushing it

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you ☺️

[@suzilouden5964]

Wow, sorry about your wall dilemma. Big decisions with big structural & financial implications 🤞🏼. And the builders having to modify their equipment to suit the project....epic. Bon courage folks ❤

[@NearbyVeggies]

It will be fine- eventually 😊

[@leacruz7311]

Spring blossoms bring joy!

[@NearbyVeggies]

Absolutely.

[@davidwilson1043]

Good decision on the wall problem. Nice seeing the digger lifting out pieces from the bedrock. There must be a few stones suitable for other jobs.

[@NearbyVeggies]

My thoughts exactly 👍

[@owenp65]

My god, these guys are hard workers aren't they. It will come to a point that you will pass the half way mark and then you'll be seeing the end result more clearly, I hope that makes sense. All the best to you both. 👍🏼

[@isabelandrademourarodrigue3891]

São portugueses, logo são bons!

[@valentinaestacio6693]

@@isabelandrademourarodrigue3891if português man said to hem I send a 🙅from 🇨🇦💐💐🙏🙏👍👍 I am açoriana.tha ilha do pico ,,Açores bjs 😘

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you

[@jeanettefrancis6473]

Amazing work by those builders, years of experience in working with stone. Yacons are lovely raw like an apple. Very refreshing. Also nice roasted in a mix of veg. Love your gardens.

[@NearbyVeggies]

They taste more like a crispy pear to me when raw and so juicy.

[@douglassmith2134]

We Love watching your show. You still have a lot of get-up-and-go and use facing new challenges every day. I have done a lot of stonework in my past in Australia. I think you are on the right track. Looking at that wall, I Thought straight away you guys are Doing the right thing. Keep up the great work. ❤

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you

[@user-lr7tk7bl2z]

So much work to do, but I lo9k forward every week to see the progress, can't wait til it's done.❤

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you

[@lindasoaft9303]

My goodness that is labor intensive hauling cement! Amazing strength and effort! Your house will be magnificent for sure! Good luck with all that is a head in your journey ❤

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you

[@user-hd2mt9xh2p]

I would put my faith in those builders 🙂

[@NearbyVeggies]

We have

[@42apprentice]

You explain things really well Missus. Sorry you’ve met this set back, but it sounds like a really good solution has been reached. I bet the texts were flying between yourself and Dan. I hope this was the last big problem you will encounter. x

[@NearbyVeggies]

Not a single text 😂

[@user-ih7zg4tf1w]

Thank you for this video. You have professional builders and a few expensive days but it gave you time to make a decision. And men always are gone when you need them. But yours came home with a lovely present and you will forgive. That is live. I did understand your dilemma, in this video with lovely music. Well done under these circumstances. Greetings from the Netherlands.

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you.

[@manny-perez]

My word at this rate the house will take 10 years to complete! 🥵

[@caswb]

Absolutely love your videos! The music is perfect every time! Things are really coming along!

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you.

[@jessejames5375]

Good progress despite the setback. Have a good week😊

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you

[@pattiwhite9575]

Wish you all the luck in the world with those crumbly walls. And you didn't even mention the outer wall that they were concerned with about bowing out. I hope they can fix it all for you. Love the spring flowers.

[@NearbyVeggies]

I mentioned the other wall in the previous video.

[@cece624]

This reconstruction process is so interesting to watch!! Fun Valentine’s Day gifts.😂 Meraid, the filming, narration, editing, and music selections are excellent.🌻

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@asc3184]

Thanks for sharing another video with us. Am sorry to hear about ur contretemps. Am especially sorry that it will be an additional burden to the construction building. But at least u have a solution to proceed. I like ur choice of music for the footage! Very appropriate. Suits the situation like a glove. Quite interesting to overhear the builders' dialogues at times. Stay the course. U will get what u want at the end.

[@mesutozsen903]

Eline emeğine sağlık bu güzel vlog ve video için kolay gelsin hayirli işler bol bereketli kazançların olsun 👍👍👍👍

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you

[@AntoniEmanuel7328]

Beethoven mixed with the occasional Português swear word 😂. Love your video’s guys.

[@NearbyVeggies]

I didn't catch the bad word. 😂.

[@MaMaSmo123]

Good to see it finally going up. No worries, all building has its ups and downs. Expect more, but also expect a wonderful ending. Love to you both! ❤️❤️❤️🥰

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you

[@user-jv1vh2xy4j]

Νομίζω χωρίς να θέλω να σας απογοητεύσω ότι το συνεργείο που βλέπω δεν είναι και τόσο ειδικοί για ένα τόσο σοβαρό εγχείρημα ! Σας εύχομαι τα καλύτερα❤

[@isabelinhagomes9076]

Everything is going to work out well. 😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘

[@NearbyVeggies]

I hope so!

[@shirleyrice7093]

I had to come back and watch again to remember what the change in building plan was.

[@NearbyVeggies]

👍

[@kdclothes]

The thought of starting my renovation seems easy compared to all the work you are doing. I am happy the engineers, architects are finding ways to help you put those walls right. It will be a grand home. I can tell the way you take care of your garden, you are very meticulous. Then you cook an amazing Asian meal. I took delight and had a bit of jealousy seeing how delicious you were finding it. Thank you as always for sharing your journey.

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you so much

[@KarenWood-cj4xi]

So worried. If the wall is compromised why not take it down and face it with the stone. I love you guys. Good luck.

[@NearbyVeggies]

It will be reinforced from below. So the wall is saved.

[@sarahnd]

A great, realistic look at a major reconstruction! I did worry about those guys grinding the metal pipe with no eye protection, though 😬 Some comic relief with the young guy hitching up his pants each time, just before hefting the wheelbarrow full of concrete 😂 Amazing workers!

[@NearbyVeggies]

It's quite a pleasure to see

[@maneuschwander6394]

Your spring flowers are Beautiful! It is sad to see all your demo and rebuild issues! Nothing in this life is easy!

[@NearbyVeggies]

It'll all be good in the end.

[@Daisycutter113]

I've watched all your videos after finding your channel recently and it's been so healing, I've learned a lot too from your knowledge and struggles. Thanks for sharing your story. I can't wait for the next videos of your journey.

[@NearbyVeggies]

Welcome 🤗 Thank you for sharing your enjoyment.

[@luisagoncalves7889]

O Mestre da obra é 5 ⭐s 🤗

[@NearbyVeggies]

Concordo

[@greeneearth]

Those guys work sooo hard!

[@NearbyVeggies]

The guys are great.

[@ninemoonplanet]

Your final decision was probably the only one that will fit in with the age and build of the house, but it is a mind twister trying to imagine how it works. I agree, that makes sense, concrete has its own drawbacks, so less is better. Your gardens should be much better this year, the long term planning may show up with some beautiful results. 🇨🇦

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you 😊

[@user-it2jo8bx4n]

So glad there is an answer to your dilemma here’s hoping that’s the last problem sounded a good solution to me your explanations are great

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you 🤩

[@janmccann8081]

One day your soundtrack will be the final movement of Beethoven's 6th symphony! Lovely progress. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you.

[@armandodesousa6375]

I also have yacon in Loulé-they say leaving them out to dry brings out the natural sugars.

[@NearbyVeggies]

You’re right. It does indeed help sweeten them

[@zediogoamareleja]

Good to see that slowly the renovation is taking shape and great attention is taking care with the foundations of the new house to assure you a long trouble-free life. Well done. The last but not the least I like the PIAS bag-in box red wine too and you made a good choice. Its my favourite too😀. Alentejo wines rules😋

[@NearbyVeggies]

The Alentejo wines are good but we have to say the Dao is best. lol

[@zediogoamareleja]

@@NearbyVeggies we have a healthy conflict here.😁😁. Best regards

[@NearbyVeggies]

@zediogoamareleja As a resident of the Dão I’ve been told that we must like our local wine best. But as you spotted, we are naughty 🤣

[@zedacruja681]

OOOOHHHHHH i was relaxing seeing the Portuguese with a bivrateur now you moving to the garden its relaxing too but the vibrateur making BRUM BRUM BRUM. was more relaxing the cement coming to Liquid well thinks we can not control the price was just ONE LIKE👍

[@offgridwanabe]

You need a good foundation for a great house good to see them putting in some new infrastructure.

[@NearbyVeggies]

Definitely!

[@user-lk2cr4kb5l]

Good people, I saw your video and at some point I saw your olive trees, they are full of weeds at the bottom so you get lots of olives, the tree has to be 1m around the trunk no weeds, just clean soil, . Treat the soil with a tiller

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thanks

[@assuncaomeireles198]

Adorei enquanto estavam a trabalhar terem musica de Bethoven eu sou apaixonda por musica de Bethoven e Mozart . Até fica muito bem esta musica no meio dessa casa tao antiga que tenho a certeza que vai ficar com uma magnifica casa no meio desse paraíso que é a sua propriedade🎉🎉🎉🇬🇧🇬🇧👏👏

[@NearbyVeggies]

Muito obrigada

[@zedacruja681]

The salt on that part its probably the SALGADEIRA box where the Pork Meat was trow the years in a box with salt....iyts not all the wall I am sure.

[@flowersflowers473]

If you get single petal (open centre) dahlias they will be much better for the pollinators than the showy ones - though the latter are great as cut flowers. Collar eyes are beautiful but still have an open centre that allows pollinators access to the nectar.

[@NearbyVeggies]

We have lots of single petal flowers for that reason. Calendula, cosmos, etc

[@netby]

Rebuilding an old house it´s more costly than to build a new one.I´v worked in construction here and in NJ- USA... that´s why you find so many old abandoned houses/ruins in Portugal portuguese people are affraid of the costs of rebuild them ...that said a old house properly rebuilt could be a very beautifull home full of character...but it takes time and money and patience ....

[@NearbyVeggies]

It is indeed. We have time and lots of patience.

[@waynejones750]

It’s going to be stunning 😊

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you

[@kassy6373]

The music works nicely with the action (the handle giving way, the cutting episode).

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you.

[@arjanvogel6444]

Thanks for your vid 😇💟💟💟 Love and bless you guys good work.

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you

[@hatcherhollerhoodlum4418]

Fabulous job Meraid Gorgeous as always Keep plugging along its going great!!!

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you! Will do!

[@petermak750]

What a setback for you, this crumbling wall! I hope it won’t change too much of the plans you have had for so many years now. You two deserve better after all the organising and waiting. By the way, interesting combination of video footing and music. Hope to see positive developments next week. Keep it up!

[@NearbyVeggies]

It will turn out lovely eventually 😊

[@miriammuskal5402]

It's going to be fabuloso

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you

[@lidijafichtner7080]

Thanks for sharing

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thanks

[@zedacruja681]

what I would do separate you can make 10 plantes out of that 10 not 1

[@elainemcgran8828]

I bought mixed colours lupins last year, well thats what they were advertised as and from a popular company. They all came up and were all purple 😅

[@NearbyVeggies]

I bought a pack of single colour bulbs and when I read the small print it said that the colour on the packet was not necessarily the colour of the flowers that would grow. Since then, I check the packet carefully (if it matters)

[@sharontibbo2510]

Just wondering, you said that salts were what was causing the stone wall to flake, usually caused by damp. What is used to stop the progress of the salts in Portugal? I feel that chemicals might not be your usual go to, What are you going to be using as a neutraliser? Brush ,wash, vinegar, wash then baking soda I have heard used, but that was not on a wall with such a build up as those at your place.The Ledge option will get the build above the issue and I wonered if the salts issue would be addressed first.

[@NearbyVeggies]

I think moisture from the holes in the roof more than salts.

[@Coyotehello]

13:00: Measure twice, dig once. 26:33: Some reminiscence of yachting in the background. 🙂 Lets call tat way of pouring concrete "Old school" but they seem to be working tirelessly so a good bunch of people. One has to dismantle before re-building, soon it is going to turn around!

[@NearbyVeggies]

Measure thrice -cut once is what my dad always says! And he still makes errors.

[@patbrady9531]

OMG!

[@zedacruja681]

that Cardo its for the cheese I remember my Dramother used that in the old Days.

[@heatherlee1128]

What a mess but it will be a beautiful home when finished love watching the progress

[@frankhanzlicek6550]

Abreißen und neu bauen! Ist preiswerter! Viel Spaß beim renovieren!😂

[@claudiah5643]

❤❤❤

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thanks

[@anamagalhaes7571]

Nom dia amigos. Adoro Yacon. Onde compraram o rizoma. São tão caras e é tão difícil arranjar que quero plantar este ano. Obrigada e muita saúde por aí

[@NearbyVeggies]

Não são caros no mercado local

[@duosiris34]

i would have choose also the third option

[@NearbyVeggies]

Great.

[@Skattie]

Hectic, what can you do !❤

[@sherry2836]

Very crumbly walls! All I see is $$$ signs. Hope all goes well for you. Looks like you have a good crew.

[@NearbyVeggies]

Me too.

[@zedacruja681]

i was looking at you going to help with Vibrating the concrete better clean your hand lol the cement its not good for your hands the vibratoure was dirty .

[@portugal1969]

❤

[@NearbyVeggies]

😊

[@mfrodyma1480]

Simulated Comment-- LOL. Good Luck with the construction!!!

[@ademariojunior]

You must show the coat with Dan inside it. Maybe with a cowboy hat...

[@NearbyVeggies]

Great idea.

[@NeptunikNeptunik]

Xisto podre you have to demolish and build a new one maybe concrete cover with xisto

[@ail-on3px]

I've been following you for a short while and I've seen how much enthusiasm and effort you do to make this place livable and enchanting, but I have a question to ask you. Isn't it costumary in Portugal to consult an engineer or architect before making a purchase? I've noticed that many people experience infrastructure problems after purchasing and I'm sorry that you then have to double your available budget. In Italy we usually rely on them and if the deal is convenient, we make the purchase. Consider that if you buy in a mountain area, you must even consult a geologist, this is for the safety of the buyer

[@NearbyVeggies]

It is not the custom here to do that. We always knew this was a major project but it's not always possible to see what's going on until things are uncovered.

[@ail-on3px]

​@@NearbyVeggies I'm sorry

[@NearbyVeggies]

Nothing to be sorry for 😊

[@ail-on3px]

@@NearbyVeggies 🙂

[@zedacruja681]

Lady Of the house should I SAY cinematografiadora lol what a relax 30 minutes a witch it was 8 hours long make it direct lol the full link of the working day direct

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you ☺️

[@asgeirandersen]

your not finished off demolition! well spring is there apply

[@danaholt6261]

Hello from California , i really felt your pain when talking about the 50 foot wall UGH ! but you have to move forward dont you ¿

[@NearbyVeggies]

Onwards and upwards.

[@jameshagerman347]

Are you planning on keeping honey bees and putting your old hives to good use?

[@NearbyVeggies]

We would love to, but that's for the future.

[@martenrosing]

Hi, can i ask what Dan did in our Amsterdam for his work? What is his work actually? Nice progress with the stron "old" building-men!

[@NearbyVeggies]

Dan works in the marine industry - a shipyard in Amsterdam.

[@deboraleeson9622]

Hi, can you tell me the type, name and cost of the new drone you are useing to film in some parts, ? Iwould like to get one, thankyou and good luck ,,you make good content and i admire your drive and vision, Regards Paul

[@NearbyVeggies]

Here’s our link where you can Get £15 off the HOVERAir X1: NEAR15 bit.ly/3UC35ZU Dan and I appreciate your support. Thank you.

[@zedacruja681]

couve galeega if you be careful with it and put a big stake to hold it in a Year or TWO can Be 6 or seven meters hight then you going to make the Guinness book I am not caring you try it but do not move it let it stay then you give the GUINESS PEOPE a call.

[@NearbyVeggies]

That would be fun 🤩

[@user-jn5lo6lh8n]

Pease please Czech subtitles. Thank you!!!!

[@NearbyVeggies]

Go to settings and choose Czech subtitles 👍

[@alziraseveriano6024]

👏👏🏘️🤷‍♀️😘💐

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you

[@isabelandrademourarodrigue3891]

Essa parte é exterior?

[@NearbyVeggies]

Esta parte é interna.

[@mechanics4all405]

why cant you repoint the whole thing from floor up?❤

[@Pooky-Cat]

It looks as though the stones are crumbling too. No point in pointing.

[@NearbyVeggies]

True

[@zedacruja681]

7-99 each bug going to look in Canadian dollar how much are they yer going to smuggle them loli remember one year we talk Dalias until the cows come home its going strong but need to dig them and in July so help me GOD going to do That...3 Months In Portugal maybe we going to visit someone lol. Give me a hint where are you the wife and me will surprise lol. Don't Forget ZE DA CRUJA.

[@maryhauser6523]

Oh my God !!!!!!! what a messy and monumental job, you are a brave woman !!!!!!! but I guess all good things come to those who wait, Best wishes , hope the both of you do not get anymore unpleasant surprises . Take care and stay healthy, and keep up the great work, Adeus !!!!!!! ta-ta from Canada.

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thanks Mary.

[@paulacunha6792]

❤❤❤

[@NearbyVeggies]

Obrigada.