Reusing the OLD! / Building an OFF-GRID HOME (35)

[@melinda5777]

Again, I Love This Door!!!

[@StellaTheGreat1]

You both are lovely, I find myself laughing with your banter together.

[@TheIndigoEscape]

😊 thank you

[@christineoshea-xs1he]

I just found you guys I'm retired in USA. Used to do construction. There is more than one way to skin a cat. I'm laughing so hard with all the opinions. We say get er done and good enough.😂❤❤❤

[@jackier2870]

Have to admit, i watched you scrape that window twice 😍

[@pierevojzola9737]

Hi, don’t believe everything that people tell you, do your own research. I put in the same type of treated pine decking 30 years ago in NZ and it’s perfectly OK with the groves on top. The advantage in having the groves on top is that in the wet you have better traction and you are less likely to slip. The timber is treated for outdoor use and will weather just fine. Don’t water blast it as the weathering will get worse due to the timber “roughing up”. Just stain and seal the timber and keep up the upkeep every few years. Cheers mate. Harera

[@TheIndigoEscape]

That’s exactly what we did and then read the comment and got really worried as there are also many blogs stating it’s side down. You can find answers both ways online 😂 It makes so much sense to do it that way.

[@ornellaibba854]

In Belgium, Holland, France and other countries there's what is called Repair Café ; on a voluntary basis, some "experts" help people to repair instead of throw away and buy new. I'm a sewing expert, I go there once per month with some other experts and we "save" some stuff. The door is amazing ! Well done you

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Thanks Ornella! That's an amazing idea. I wish more of that came along. Here in Portugal people seem to be really into reparing. Hence why youAlways loved giving a second (or third, or fourth) to things. Turning old clothes to pillows or cushions. Repairing doors, repainting an old mirror. It's so satisfying to give love to something and make it more yours. It's not material attachment but a diminishing consumerism. Thank you for watching :)

[@mafish7962]

Beautiful wooden door! Tfs, Laura xx

[@BRING619]

The door looks lovely after refurbishing it. Great job.x

[@FrankieOffGrid]

The door looks so so beautiful! It makes me so happy to restore old things too ☺️ the bird sounded a little bit like a nightingale. We had one a few weeks ago hanging around and it sang all day and night 🐦

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Thank you guys! We definitely for quite lucky finding it! Oh wow! Did know! Going to check on that bird now❤️ thanks xx 😘

[@francoisbosman7253]

Thats a Walt Disney story about the grooves on the decking got to face downwards it all depends on what type of finish you want. Both sides are equal , been in the building trade for over 45 years .

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Hahaha “Walt Disney story”. I love it. Thanks Francois ❤️

[@moanahughes3593]

Now that's an inviting door💥

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Thank you, soon you will see it inserted into place!

[@aurelianaduque9672]

Son polifaceticos, ahora restauradores... la puerta quedo preciosa. Me gustan sus videos, son relajantes e instructivos. Me alegra mucho que le hayan obsequiado la bici, es de mucha ayuda.

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Muchísimas gracias por tu comentario. Siempre me alegra leerte ❤️❤️

[@oneinap1llion]

The culture of repairing and reusing is simply humbling. I hate living in a 'replacement' world. You have done a fantastic job of that door. Love your container area - your tomatoes will taste amazing with that Portuguese sun x

[@jimMc62]

Hi Andrea and Omar..Great job on the door it looks fab..won't be to long till you finish this first part guys..looking forward to seeing you next week..take care...👍👌🤙🍻

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Thank you Jim! Very lucky to find it! 🤘

[@peterfc1notno6]

You are doing all you can but plot a route in case nyou need to escape one day. Keep up all you are doing the reward is standing back and saying to yourself I did a great job. At the end of the day it's all about you and what you do.congrats

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Thank you Peter, that’s a very sensible plan

[@eileenstec7862]

The door refinish came out beautifully

[@janeingram7331]

The door might be mahogany. Also, normally it cost me $43 to fill up my car. Last week I paid $95. So, yes, we here in the States are also suffering from high petrol prices. Really enjoying your channel. You both work so hard. Jane, Philadelphia

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Absolutely insane the prices. Really lucky to have the bike for sure

[@batousad2652]

Laissez au naturel avec un vernis transparent , c'est tres joli

[@layna8924]

I WAS A LITTLE CONCERNED WHEN YOU STARTED STRIPPING THAT DOOR, BUT, IT TURNED OUT LOVELY WITH THE VARNISH & THE RESTORED HARDWARE...GOOD GOIN', OMAR...ALL THE BEST, BOTH OF YOU...🙏;)

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Thank you Layna! It will Be a beautiful addition to our project

[@TheIrishjig]

Hi Guys - I live about woman’s South of Coimbra near Macas de Dona Maria. When we bought our place circa 4 years ago the pre ious owner left various hardwood doors/windows with brass fixings behind. They’ve been stored under cover - if you would like more info. see pics let me know…your welcome to take what you want.

[@TheIrishjig]

30 mins not ‘womens’ !

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Oh wow that sounds great! Could we start correspondence through email? Would it be possible to send me a hello to [e-mail] and if it’s not inconvenient, some photos? So we can see what we can carry on our car. Sounds interesting for sure!! Thank you!!

[@melinda5777]

🐔 Chicken! That's a great one!!

[@harlitree2842]

Great job on the door.

[@kiskatalin2206]

The door is wonderful. 👌

[@PeterPetersNL]

Groves go on the top to prevent the top from getting slippery when wet. Groves on the bottom certainly won't help because there is a flat part at the sides.

[@TheIndigoEscape]

That’s what we thought Peter! Then we went to Google. We are so confused!! 😂

[@mleciwa14]

Raining all week? So jealous...Baixo Alentejo - just a few drops 😵

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Wow that’s crazy how small Portugal is but how many microclimates it has!

[@2L84goodbye]

Nice job on the door..

[@thefatbaker]

Andrea and Omar you have done a lovely job restoring the door. I have to say I thought the cost of getting your car through its MOT was going to be more than it was, so that is a pleasant surprise. As ever it is great to see you putting life back into your property.

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Thank you for your comment! Absolutely! We were over the moon! Cars here are expensive initially but seem to balance our when it comes to MOT, taxes and insurance.

[@thefatbaker]

@@TheIndigoEscape how big is your land in m² ? My wife Clementina is asking as we are looking for a small Quinta.

[@TheIndigoEscape]

@@thefatbaker our land is in total 3,400sqm which is about 0.84 acres. It’s not big but it’s enough for us to manage. Anything bigger would have been quite challenging. Where are you looking?

[@thefatbaker]

@@TheIndigoEscape we are looking in Central Portugal 🇵🇹 from Coimbra in the North West to Castelo Branco in the East. We have put an offer in on a property in Castelo Branco district that is 13,200m². But there are complications and we may have to find an alternative property.

[@mirasiemiatkowska874]

Hello, Andrea . It is so great that you started container gardening. This experience will serve you in a bigger inground plot . Learning from gardening mistakes is the best lesson. When you transplant you can definitely trim leaves that turned yellow. That will incurage plant to produce new growth.

[@debbiedonaldson6545]

Love your videos!

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Thank you Debbie 😊👍

[@yaisaprice5267]

I really love the door, so cool. Nice job guys 🤟💫

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Thank you!

[@jennichristie5264]

Great job. The brass polished up beautifully and the door looks gorgeous. Colour match to other features you are planning long term.

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Definitely! We are hoping the varnish we add into the tongue and groove matches the door 🥰🥰

[@kathysultzbaugh3858]

The door turned out beautifully.❤

[@louisbruzon]

Every decking I’ve seen with those type of boards the grooves go up. Not down. Exactly as you’ve done them is fine. Less slippery if wet. 😉 Another great video guys… steady progress. 🧐 well done! 👍

[@gardeningfishingjimw9364]

The natural colour of the door is beautiful and looks fantastic with a lick of lacquer offset and the door furniture all cleaned up. The window hopefully will come up just as good

[@lieuwina]

The door looks great you did a stunning job on it.

[@roymoulton4537]

Grooves on, TOP, !!

[@katrinalopez4358]

Me Encanto la puerta !!!!

[@kailand3056]

The door looks amazing - very posh! I’m happy you got some rain because it was so hot and dry but it’s going to make the grass grow tall again - you just can’t win. Thank goodness the car is back up and running. The electric bike was very convenient for short trips but having a car is necessary for our modern way of life.

[@thomascallaghan5988]

Great video

[@lulubelle0bresil]

ooooh, he's doing a Tom Sawyer at 23:03 right? :D - lovely video guys!

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Hahaha didn’t fall for it!

[@jackier2870]

Grooves up also makes it slip proof 👍

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Thank you Jackie. This is definitely how the majority of people do it.

[@antoniocarvalho6160]

WHEN YOU WANT TO REMOVE 1 SCREW, WHICH IT HAS TO GET OUT, ONE BLOW WITH THE HAMMER, AFTER IT IS EASIER TO GET OUT

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Thanks Antonio!

[@Alfablue227]

Wow Omar and Andrea, that window is beautiful... that wood underneath, and the door, wowww spectacular. I am always amazed at how "inexpensive" fixing a car here in 🇵🇹 on average is, that is, as long as its not a Jeep a Jag or Mercedes, because just parts alone will set you way back, but compared to US costs; a pittance! For locals it is more complicated and expensive, but €335 was a deal for all they did. Next time do the inspection yourself. A breeze and cheaper but needs scheduling ahead of time. Glad to see how you guys are coming along just great. Keep up the great work. Cheers! 🤗

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Yes! We were so surprised to know the price. Amazing. We found a fantastic mechanic. Super reliable and honest. Really happy how it all went.

[@peterfc1notno6]

The last 8/9years we have had plenty of rain but this year we have had very little. The rivers are very low or some almost empty look at the river Ceira running through Gois. God help use if we get any fires. To watch for fires Fogos from the Apple App Store. All the best from the Spiceman between you and Gois

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Yes! We have been looking at the rivers… it’s really worrying. You reminded me that I should look at the water mine near us. Keep an eye. Imagine, if Coimbra is like that, how’s the Algarve?! Spice man? Do you have a stall at MDC market? I was hoping to go there today and get some smoked paprika then I remembered it was every first Sunday 😭

[@ricardorodrigues6543]

I love the way you do things, your way of life... with quality. You live in a very beautiful part of Portugal. Nice choice!

[@TheIndigoEscape]

It is absolutely gorgeous here. We are very lucky ❤️🥰

[@ctownsend4600]

When paint peels off as on that refurbished window, that’s lead paint and protective gear should be worn.

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Thats not lead paint. It’s oil paint. Europeans haven’t seen lead paint since 1920s

[@hamimahatan3325]

Wow! Superb dear👍👍👍👍👍

[@casscassidy]

Wow the door looks great 😊

[@jul7291]

The door looks stunning, Omar! How satisfying to rescue it from under that layer of red gunk! Que gracia, que en Portugal, tienes que limpiarles el carro antes de entregarlo! Aqui en Japon, es lo contrario - lo entregas sucio, y por lo general, te lo devuelven limpiecito!

[@adbc8737]

Nice door! 🌀💚🌀

[@HerzogvonArteros]

23:10 shirt on the left insideout ;P tag dangeling around.

[@TheIndigoEscape]

😂

[@michelineheise5959]

Beautiful work on the door. I love the deck and the colour. If it needs to be rearranged, that's ok. It was very nice just seeing what it would look like. Nice!!!

[@Zzues]

Great video! Was so interesting to hear about the vehicle repair, inspection and costs.

[@SJC49]

Paint the window frame the same colour as your container door. It will make a nice feature.

[@auntytutu]

Gorgeous door!!!

[@awanna3203]

Yummy, yummy door x

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Thanks Claire xx!

[@anadossantos1429]

Beautiful 💚 door ☺️

[@izzy1949]

My grandson gas one of those electric bikes he loves it....well the difference in the door is amazing and the brass work is lovely now it is clean...

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Thanks Laurie! Electric bikes are getting really popular. In the U.K. during Covid there was a massive shortage but at least now they are getting affordable.

[@deborahreynolds1552]

Great content by a great couple, love it!

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Ahh thanks Deborah 🥰

[@texgem]

They should have sent you two bikes it's two of you. Unless you build yourselves a small side cart.

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Haha! Would have been cool for sure!

[@ilonakatalindako-tolman5545]

Loving your moments...I love ❤️ Portugal... missing my time there😌

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Aaahh! Portugal is always here waiting for you ❤️🥰

[@evolve2learn1010]

I love the Refurbishing of the window, I watched it twice to be able to do the same. These are quality pieces of materials proving no mold, rot or deep cracks. The door is so lovely. Agree, wear glasssand gloves, thank you for sharing. When will you invite

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Thank you for watching our videos. You could add varnish or beeswax for example. There are many ways to finish wood but we like the natural look. Turpentine is also great.

[@livingworkingoutsidebox]

Your videos have a great mix of beautiful b-roll, great editing, good storytelling, and the occasional sponsorship relevant to what you are doing.👍😉💪 But I am waiting for those cheesy 🧀 " With our actice lifestyle and many hours of renovating our house. We need an extra boost of energy. That's why we drink AG 5 green grass powder mixed with our substitute to coffee ☕️ Brown Mushroom tea. With its natural ingredients and coffe like taste we are always running to contribute to our garden compost.😮 🤭 😖 🤔😉 👍😅 😂 Now watch the next video will be sponsored by one of these...😢😅😊 All kidding aside thanks for sharing your journey with us. 👍

[@JLowe-uu8lr]

Marvelous vid !=8)

[@jrnamida5470]

Did you ever replace the Velcro on your orbital sander? Depending on the brand: To replace the hook and loop / Velcro pad: Simply remove the three screws on bottom of sander to replace pad.

[@travellingarts93]

great job with the door and the hard ware just a quick tip that works for me all the time paint stripper will get rid off anything sticking on the surface without leaving any scratches ,and after the job is done spray a clear varnish on the brass will prevent tarnishing and keep that shiny look for longer thanks for sharing

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Thanks for your tips! ❤️

[@SVEMEK]

Grove's should be up it's a design thing, only "wrong" is that it's to big distance between them, tree will shrink and make distance between them self. I use to have 2 - 3 mm between

[@alexhayden6869]

Grooves are for grip they go on top.

[@19bigred55]

Be careful when working on old windows/doors and moldings as most likely they are painted with lead paint or varnish. You can get little test kits but to be safe use a ventilated mask not just a dust mask. Sanding it is the worst!!!

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Very unlikely. Lead hasn’t been used in Europe for a century by law. These windows and doors wouldn’t be older than 50 years.

[@JLowe-uu8lr]

Hmm i hear that same bird where i live have heard it in vids of amazon rainforest!?=8)

[@Bananenbennie]

Please protect your ears when you use stuff like sanding machines. If not you can get tinnitus, also known as a constant ringing in your ears.

[@raleighgdl]

i hope you two are ok! very concerned about the fires.

[@TheIndigoEscape]

We are fine thank you. We are dealing with a family matter back in the U.K.

[@raleighgdl]

oh, thanks so much for the reply. i wish you the best.

[@nemanjastevanovic7622]

well hello there p.s. first! :-)

[@ShoresofGitcheGumee]

I have no idea how I ever stumbled upon your channel but I am hooked. I have watched out of sequence but one video you explained what you were using to supply electricity off grid. I am in the US and looking for something that can run some fans and another source for using a hot plate or crock pot. Thanks to anyone who can answer. (I am a boomer and not familiar with solar yet or whether you have to take it to town to charge the battery)

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Thanks Denise! Really appreciate your comment. We will be making a video soon about it with an awesome setup! ❤️

[@evolve2learn1010]

No color, varnish and keep the original wood 😀

[@robjelliott]

loving the channel, the T1 bike, were you able to remove the battery to charge inside the house or is it permanently fixed to the bike?

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Yes, you can take the battery off. It comes with a key. The purposely built integration comes with a case where it slots in. However, you don't need to take it off to charge it.

[@runninggreywolf8313]

Based on the paint chips, tgat is likely lead paint. You really should be wearing a respirator.

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Its more likely oil based paint. Lead paint hasn’t been used in Europe by law since the beginning of the 1900s.

[@judy9429]

Gass is 3.49 a gallon for reglar

[@karenchesser6348]

You guys need to get yourselves some goats to eat the greenery.

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Maybe sheep. Goats smell and we don’t like any byproducts of goats 😅

[@bearders22]

Did you know your white jumper was on - inside out?

[@jackiclark6667]

Tell me why your wearing your jumper inside out???LOL

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Hahaha I didn’t even realise 😬😂😂

[@melinda5777]

Loved the door! I need one of those bikes. How long until your discount is good for? Oh man I'm sleepy.

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Discount code is going for a long while Melinda! ❤️❤️

[@melinda5777]

@@TheIndigoEscape appreciate it. But on their website, they don't dhip to US. I ask if they plan to? Will let you know.

[@mikeduda3173]

Hey!! Where ya at? It's been over a month since you've posted anything

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Hey Mike, we will explain in our next video. Thanks for asking!

[@mattthewhale8796]

Did you fix the problems with the car? That noise, maybe its the starter motor.

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Kind of. It still has the sound when moving the car. The starting sound has gotten better.

[@allisonridgeway4449]

Hello. New to your channel. Where abouts are you guys located? We will be heading to Portugal on a scouting trip late summer/early fall. I like how it is still so green at your place.

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Hi Allison! We are located in Coimbra. Anything from Coimbra upwards is very green. As soon as you travel more south, it starts to become drier and drier. Good thing about Coimbra is that it’s still affordable and well positioned with respect to airports. Best of luck in your search

[@allisonridgeway4449]

@@TheIndigoEscape thank you!! Very helpful reply.

[@coby6417]

🌟👍🍀💐

[@TheIndigoEscape]

❤️❤️

[@SimpleLifePortugal]

What a beautiful door, can I ask where you found it? We're also looking for an old door for the house we're building now. We've been looking on Market place but no luck! :( Maybe you got a tip for us?✌😕 😕 🙌❤

[@TheIndigoEscape]

I actually found it on marketplace. We looked everyday until we found one. Also try OLX.com though maybe you will have more luck on marketplace

[@SimpleLifePortugal]

@@TheIndigoEscape great thanks for the tip!

[@AshFromEarth]

That’s not true about the decking, grooves up is fine.

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Im glad to know this! It's been a while and they are still looking great!

[@AshFromEarth]

@@TheIndigoEscape I laid mine with grooves up two years ago and it’s still absolutely perfect, plus I’ve always believed the grooves are for grip when walking on them. The reverse of my decking boards/ the ‘smooth’ side has a finish that doesn’t look nice and the edges aren’t rounded off like on the grooved side, as well as having factory printing marks on it. You’ve definitely done the right thing 👍🏼

[@jayhowie7178]

In their case, being covered it's probably OK, but groves down is the normal practice. Reasons why are that groves up retains moisture and accelerates rot, groves down helps to stop water running and sitting on the bottom of the boards. Grip is not really an issue on the "smooth side", no more than say, a paver stone or concrete

[@AshFromEarth]

@@jayhowie7178 People are welcome to do what they like, but I entirely disagree. The grooves are a machined aesthetic finish and the underside is unfinished. The point you made just sounds like something that someone made up and people believed it for some reason. How much water do you really think goes through the cracks and somehow covers the underneath of the boards and then just sits there? Ridiculous.

[@TheIrishjig]

Hi Guys - your contact email doesn’t seem to be working. Any other way I can send pics of doors/windows?

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Hey sorry about that. That’s strange as we received emails today. 🤔 I’ll check that now. You can find us on FB or Instagram! Would that be okay?

[@TheIrishjig]

@@TheIndigoEscape That’s fine - sent pics via instagram message

[@carlosmolina6432]

porque no incorpora el idioma español tambien ,saludos

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Porque sólo el 1% de nuestros seguidores habla español.

[@harrymason1053]

Let the sander do the work, rather than move it around so much.

[@stknmggs1788]

I loved this one! That door turned out great!

[@birgitmark5721]

Your filmning is very Dark, can’t see anything

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Hi Birgit!! Hope our new video published today is a bit better! ☀️

[@texgem]

It's not to late to turn the deck planks around.

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Unfortunately it is as the cuts have been done around the posts.

[@dawnpetz9085]

According to my info, y’all are paying about $3.16 USA. I live in the South (Arkansas) & we are paying $4.48 for regular unleaded. I know that the prices are even higher than that up north & out west. I’m sure that your prices are high for y’all but I would love to be paying $3.16. 😂🤷‍♀️

[@freddyb5646]

They are paying $3.16 per litre. There are 3.79 litres in an American gallon, so they are paying roughly $12 per gallon. You have it real good in Arkansas.

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Yes I think Freddy is correct. The price was per litre which is 0.23 gallons.

[@dawnpetz9085]

@@freddyb5646 Wow ! Thanks for clarifying. I definitely wouldn't want to be paying that much. It is an hour drive to my nearest big town. It would take me a couple of days to walk. lol