RESTORATION ABANDONED 200 YEAR OLD STONE BARN Off Grid

[@4731jorge]

I am 81 years old portuguese man from the Azores islands. I have been very impressed by your beautiful achievements and always anxious awaiting for each new Wednesday. I appreciate your interesting work and always expecting your new ideias. As a plant lover, I wish to see you building up a nice vegetable garden with lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots and everything else that you may like. May be one day if you like. Congratulations on your great courage and efforts. Jorge.

[@theoriginhomestead]

Hey Jorge really nice to hear from you and really enjoyed reading what you wrote. I bet you are a wealth of knowledge and we love your beautiful country. Sending love to you too

[@a_diffrent_breed5984]

Hi guys, also from UK. There are more lands for sale @ your place and how much Te this days

[@bron-sconcess.10]

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[@lieuwina]

Laura that was a beautiful piece of stone work on the patio. You have a lot of irons in the fire and sounds very exciting. Have a lovely day.

[@theoriginhomestead]

Thank you so much and you too x

[@NorthToSouthChannel]

I love that Laura said it was "a bit stressful" while creating an absolute masterpiece! It looks so lovely. Thanks for bringing us all along. Blessings to you!

[@church8042]

Agreed! They keep it very real and authentic. 🙂

[@wirnet2084]

You guys are building an off grid paradise! It is looking so good!! The patio is off the chain! Reclaiming the shutters and door is absolutely the way to go. When the barn is transformed, it's gonna be epic! Keep it up kids! It's looking fantastic. Hard work pays off! Be safe and take care!

[@theoriginhomestead]

That is so lovely of you to say you are so nice ❤

[@barbarakloise6790]

Maybe you could stencil a design on those shutters to jazz those shutters up a bit. Vine design, 🌿, olive design, oranges/fruit or flowers. Dress them up a bit maybe. Would look great on shutters and the door too. I love what you did with the door step design! Laura you are artistic so you would do that great!

[@theoriginhomestead]

That would be cool we have a lot to think about need to decide the colour still ha ❤

[@kdclothes]

Maybe paint them a lighter color. Do they open in or out? My friend in Tuscany painted her window shutters a pale pale blue. They are beautiful. Their roof is that terra cotta color. Your patio looks amazing. Very cool. Glad the rats are gone from your bath room. lol. The barn is looking pretty homely now. You can see what it is going to be. I can't tell you how happy I am to see you two happy and back in Portugal working on your property. Thanks for sharing your progress with us. as always, much love from Italy

[@theoriginhomestead]

Hey hope you well and they only open one way :) Thanks for sharing and glad you like the Patio sending you lots of love too and hope all well in Italy.

[@louisemcmahon3010]

You both never disappoint, an awesome job on the front porch. I love the sun pattern that you've made with the stones, its already added so much to the look of your barn which is now becoming your home. The work reclaiming the shutters was a top idea and they'll look so good when you have them back up...Can't wait to see each episode, you always fill us with honest joy as we watch your achievements, take a bow guys .

[@theoriginhomestead]

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[@church8042]

God's peace Laura and Dan my sweet friends! I love how the Lord shows you the way when challenges arise. The stone work truly looks like the sun rising on a new day with its light rays expanding upward. Absolutely beautiful work. 🙂 I'm happy you are reusing what you have and I know it will turn of beautiful. It does feel like you are so close to moving in doesn't it? Very excited. It is always a joy to see you both. TY for the smiles, warmth of the heart, and sharing your life with us all. God bless and love in Christ, Love ya both! ~John

[@theoriginhomestead]

It really is getting there 🙏❤

[@JudySnyder-dv5ld]

I love that you saved the vintage shutters. No matter what color you choose it will be lovely.

[@theoriginhomestead]

We agree Judy we will make it work :) one colour or another ha 😊 ❤

[@c.jamieson6489]

Aww the little step of sunshine looks beautiful. That was lovely of the Gaffer a.k.a Nick to sort you out with some lovely granite 👍

[@theoriginhomestead]

Thanks for that and we agree really helped us out ❤

[@bryanreagan7099]

Love you guys. one suggestion from an old guy.... Buy/make two sawhorses. I watch you guys working on a number of projects where you could save wear and tear on your backs and knees. Sawhorses let you move the work up off the ground where it will be easier on you to do the work. Best wishes from the Seattle/Pacific Northwest. Bryan

[@theoriginhomestead]

Hey Bryan we have them we have used them in many videos but sometimes its just easier to crack on. Takes more energy to set up when just cutting a little wood ❤

[@sherry9088]

Nick is a fabulous friend to have. I like the idea of the sun-star patio and it turned out beautifully too! Also, waiting for the roof to be done will determine which way to go for the shutters. At least you cleaned off the rust and you are protecting the steel. Well done Laura & Dan!! This is so exciting! ❤

[@theoriginhomestead]

Agreed, him and Andrea are gems and we’re so lucky to have them as our friends 💚🌻 and yeah once the roofs done it’ll be better, thanks for tuning in 😊

[@philvale5724]

Hi 👋, Looking 👀 very good, 👍, well done, keep up the great work, from the moulin,

[@theoriginhomestead]

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[@faithvansanden82]

The little sun patio is amazing and it will all come together, just do what you can as you need to take care of one another ❤

[@theoriginhomestead]

Thanks for that Faith and glad you like it ❤

[@annalinekennedy1027]

You two make my day everytime. Always a joke or two. Barn is going to look wonderful. Can't wait for end results. Stay safe ❤

[@theoriginhomestead]

'That is so nice well we are glad we can add to your day a little ❤

[@d.g.n9392]

The patio design is wonderful. You’re doing very well. I look forward to your posts each week. Thank you for sharing. 🙋‍♂️🙏🐈🐈❤️

[@theoriginhomestead]

No worries and glad we can keep bringing more videos for you 😊 ❤

[@rhondadorey1723]

That's a beautiful piece of stonework at your entrance. Nick couldn't have done any better. Bravo! 💕

[@theoriginhomestead]

Thank you very much ❤

[@lyndalouise3480]

Bless you both, you are doing a great job, love the shower set up, haha paint never seems to be the colour on the tin, when the roof is done and you add some features it will be lovely, now the Sun shining bright at your door, love love love it, looks absolutely Beautiful, definitely like a Ray of Sunshine, I don't know if its big enough to be a patio, but it is the most amazing entrance to your stone cottage, fantastic job. Keep on keeping on. ❤️🙏😌👏👏👏👏👏👏🕺💃

[@theoriginhomestead]

Thanks so much! 😊 and so true ha and thanks again for the such nice support you are so lovely ❤

[@bobjones-xc9fp]

I hope the battery doesn’t fail on the wheelbarrow, that thing has a million miles on it. Excellent result on the project! You’re the richest people I know.

[@theoriginhomestead]

Hey Bob us too ha it really does :) That is such a nice thing to say 😊 ❤

[@raymonde4272]

Reclaim, Re-use Recycle. It's good for the planet and the pocket too. I love the look of the radiating doorstep. Very artistic Laura.

[@theoriginhomestead]

We agree Raymonde sending you lots of love 😊 ❤

[@monalingan9523]

I’m so glad that you have someone like Nick to go to for advice on your build. 😁 Your patio design looks fantastic!

[@theoriginhomestead]

Us to and thanks for the lovely comment ❤

[@kevinmilley7541]

Reclaim, Reclaim, Reclaim, Nice stone work at the front door, you done an amazing job on it and the little house is coming along, as are you guys, stay tough and meet those challenges one day at a time, I know that it isn't easy especially when the weather limits how much you can get done, stay busy and within your capabilities, the comments tell how many people are behind you, thanks again for allowing us along on your journey.

[@theoriginhomestead]

Such a lovely comment Kevin enjoyed reading ❤

[@moburke100]

Glad to see you are both looking a lot happier and 😅more motivated. Keep it up, you are doing great! Love the patio. Mo xx

[@donnawarmouth9329]

I don’t comment a lot but I just wanted to tell you guys I’m so impressed with how hard you guys are working and learning as you go. I’ve watched you since the beginning. Great job guys.

[@theoriginhomestead]

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[@micheledenise2305]

In a corner of ur barn of build out ur window take down the blocks use that doorway to build a block bathroom with a roof!! U will have a bathroom in ur little barn it would be simple to go out that doorway in back reuse the blocks to build a small bathroom and put ur kitchen on that back wall and running ur water to kitchen and bathroom would be easy to run hot and cold to both and keep using a toliet like u have been doing and yall can lay a small concrete floor in it and tile if u want to..But u have a great place out the back of ur barn 😊😊

[@theoriginhomestead]

Thanks for sharing but its not legal to build outwards on the building or we would ha ❤

[@Daytona2]

You've got a great eye for design, Laura, with that patio.

[@theoriginhomestead]

Thanks for that so lovely of you to say ❤

[@rhondadean5455]

That's beautiful Laura. Love it. Daniel such hard worker and can do guy. Your jobs are not for faint of heart. What about snakes in potty house? Nick is a such s blessing to all of you. Congratulations on your marriage. You all compliment each other.

[@theoriginhomestead]

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[@hawk-247]

Another week of improvement on the homestead is another week closer to your goals! There is nothing better than looking back in a few years and saying we made that/we done that. “Keep the faith” continue to look after each other and looking forward to next week’s vlog.

[@theoriginhomestead]

Thanks for that so nice of you and we agree we are getting there hopefully the rains stop so we can get cracking 😊 ❤

[@kermitfrog8340]

GREAT SUCCESS HI FIVE!!! Wow a lot of beauty in this video liked the view when Dan took the window sides off with the light shining through and looking outside, then there is the wonderful sun design infront of the door,I know a few millionairs that do not even have such a nice entrance. Of course there is the beauty of Dan's smile when he has great success. But that must be because he knows it will make Laura smile which I am certain is his favorite thing in the world. Keep on Keeping on .

[@theoriginhomestead]

Glad you enjoyed it and really loved reading this one so true and we completely feel you we will do and hope you have a lovely day 😊 ❤

[@enochthrockmorton2nd214]

I love your design of your entrance to the barn. It's beautiful.

[@theoriginhomestead]

Thanks for that and the lovely comment ❤

[@jaysummers9396]

Hey, guys, hope you're both well? Laura's masterpiece is indeed, a masterpiece, looks fabulous 🤘👍

[@theoriginhomestead]

We are and hope you are too ❤

[@bryanhampel9140]

Excellent entryway! Great idea, and well done! Shutters will work out. Let them dry, hang em up and do the roof. You can always change them later. Look how far you two have come.

[@theoriginhomestead]

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[@davidkeys1879]

Laura that stone work looks amazing and Dan good job figuring out the van battery problem.

[@theoriginhomestead]

Thanks for that David :)

[@dianaadhdchannel]

Great timing! Having a shite day and your videos are the stuffs I need ❤ Thanks for all your never ending hard work!

[@theoriginhomestead]

Hey Diana love that hope the vid makes you fell better ❤

[@michelleellis8201]

The sunburst entry is beautiful, good job! I think a bright orange would look great on the door or windows. With flowers planted under the window and to the sides of the door 😊. Take care 😊❤️

[@theoriginhomestead]

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[@freedomrider30]

With the work done on the outdoor kitchen, I kind of felt the front step would be ok...You nailed it!!! Looks awesome. 👍🏻👍🏻😎😎😎

[@theoriginhomestead]

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[@blessedmwsmom]

“Honey, I’m home.”🤣 I laughed out loud. So funny! I love the patio you made. It looks so good!

[@theoriginhomestead]

😊 thank you ❤

[@elizabeththomas8746]

I'm so happy your keeping the door and windows. It keeps the nostalgia to the barn. Your quit the artist Laura with the door step. I love your added touch.

[@theoriginhomestead]

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[@drobbins678]

Nice job on the radial porch at the front door. All the stones point to the center of the door, visually very welcoming. May good energy, good people and good times always grace your stone house!

[@theoriginhomestead]

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[@evabloecher]

Your patio looks so beautiful and you did an amazing job Laura. Good to have friends like Nick and Andrea. All the best to you both.

[@theoriginhomestead]

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[@lindagage7315]

Your door step looks lovely! You are doing a fine job! Well done!

[@theoriginhomestead]

Thanks Linda you always so lovely 😊 ❤

[@richardstover1936]

You 2 are doing a great job. Love the curved front patio. Suggest you put a small shed roof over the front door and coving the patio so water won’t come in the front door and you are protected as you come and go.

[@theoriginhomestead]

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[@Ceilidh444]

Beautiful job of the little patio step. I think reclaiming what you can will bring an extra level of old world charm to your home.

[@theoriginhomestead]

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[@karensteenson]

The sun design was lovely for your patio the red on the doors might be lovely once you change the roof would blend in lovely with it are you going to cover the breeze blocks with the same stone as the barn it would look fantastic I love to follow your journey on the homestead you are a inspiration to people who want to try doing something like that what ever age they are ❤

[@theoriginhomestead]

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[@sonyagair1219]

Man Luara, your patio aka beautiful sunshine for a Sunny Portugal looks wowsers ❣️😊. You guys are fighters 🎉. You should be proud 💕. The Red will make the house pop! Funky look for Funky great couple 😁

[@theoriginhomestead]

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[@theoldjewel9843]

Love the sun that invites you in at the door. Love from South Africa

[@theoriginhomestead]

So true well said x

[@gregtisdell5747]

Doing a great job nice entry love the stone 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@theoriginhomestead]

Thanks so much Greg x

[@Hamata68]

Patio came out great guys, also the shutters weren't that bad a color. Also nice to have that kind of great neighbors/friends around where you can go for advice and do some "shopping".😂😉👊

[@theoriginhomestead]

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[@paddyreck2818]

Brilliant again guys. Laura that patio looks amazing can’t wait to see it when it drys. You should put some stone protector on it stop any moisture going through your mortar and it will also make the stones pop out from the mortar.❤

[@theoriginhomestead]

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[@gloriawaters1455]

Hi Laura that mosaic you did was absolutely amazing you clever girl ❤

[@theoriginhomestead]

Thanks so much 😊

[@virginiajorgensen8614]

Everything is looking so nice. Very creative with the patio and it is nice that you will be able to open the shutters. That will let a lot of light in.

[@theoriginhomestead]

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[@patriciabrawner3717]

Awesome, you both work so hard & keep a positive attitude even though u have down days but it’s ok to not be ok some days. Admire you both for working so hard & getting a lot of things finished looking forward to your next video.

[@theoriginhomestead]

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[@hatcherhollerhoodlum4418]

Another nice thumbnail!!!😊 And the Sunsplash looks amazing, Laura's got the nack for decorating.

[@theoriginhomestead]

Thanks for that and so lovely to read your comment 😊 ❤

[@RINAKEYSER]

I loved the red. My sister in law also had an old barn converted to a home and they used the same kind of red.... Well you can't believe the statement it makes. Just beautiful. I also think the red would've complimented the stone in beautiful contrast. Just my little input😅

[@theoriginhomestead]

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[@mystiarnold6405]

It's really starting to look like a home.🥰

[@theoriginhomestead]

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[@charlenequinilty7252]

Love the sunburst at the door.

[@deehalpern8988]

The patio looks amazing! You’re so creative. ☀️☔️

[@theoriginhomestead]

Thank you Dee 😊 ❤

[@lindahedley9049]

Laura your amazing, the new outside sun design looks brilliant.

[@theoriginhomestead]

Glad you think so Linda and always nice to hear from you 😊 ❤

[@DianneNash-nh5vu]

You can do it!!!!!!!!!love the little patio. Good job!!!!😘

[@theoriginhomestead]

Thank you Dianne 🤗😊 ❤

[@debadamsuksouthwales6766]

Love your sun ☀️ stone work everything is coming together and I know it's going to look so homely hopefully the pain will turn out to what you Invision always lovely to see you both 🤗🫶🙏🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@theoriginhomestead]

Hey Deb thanks and we agree it came out so much more better then we expected x

[@Infinitepossibilitiesat56plus]

The sunshine door step is beautiful! Well done 👍 ❤!

[@theoriginhomestead]

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[@JudySnyder-dv5ld]

I love your starburst! Your home is looking so nice.

[@theoriginhomestead]

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[@davidkeys1879]

I love that y’all are keeping the old shutters to go with the rock building. That’s going to be such a cool and beautiful place to live when y’all are done with it.

[@theoriginhomestead]

Thanks David glad you think so too 😊 ❤

[@pattirichardson4956]

He's right the porch is a masterpiece! If you don't like the paint colour for the windows maybe drive around the city or nearest town and see what colours you are drawn to.

[@theoriginhomestead]

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[@nanoresmith2697]

Just love that stonework on your stepout 🌞 ... piece of art ... if I remember your artwork is quite amazing 💭 maybe you should paint something on those metal window shutters ... all little things bright and beautiful 💛✨️🌿🕊❤😅 Sending love from sunny SA 🇿🇦

[@theoriginhomestead]

Hey Nanore so lovely to hear from you and Great suggestion we still need to also decide on a colour ha. Sending you lots of love ❤

[@violet7245]

Awh the little patio is so cute😊

[@theoriginhomestead]

Thanks Violet 😊 ❤

[@1MartinWaite]

Evening Dan and Laura thank you for yet another great video just a thought but why not paint some flowers in the corners with some scroll vines with leaves on them it would brighten the shutters up and give it a personal touch you could do the 4 corners of each shutter or just the 4corners of the whole window just an idea. 😊😊🌺🌸🌷🌻🌼😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣 Keep smiling and remember it’s not a race take it one day at a time and the finishing line will come to you. Xxx

[@theoriginhomestead]

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[@helenangelful]

You both did a beautiful job on the patio. A work of art! 💛

[@theoriginhomestead]

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[@BudroStyling926]

Wow you guys are rocking...that Laura is a stone mason!! Great job ...keep the faith!

[@theoriginhomestead]

Thank you! Will do! Such a lovely comment

[@tr3vorb438]

Cool soundtrack while removing the shutters. 😁

[@theoriginhomestead]

Glad you enjoy 😊 ❤

[@holymoly92309]

Like the way you did this video - showing the work being done and explaining it as the video played !! 👍👍

[@theoriginhomestead]

No worries glad you enjoyed lots more to come 😊 ❤

[@stephencarlson1430]

Work what ever you do thankful roof stone house place live in out of the weather elements 😊😊😊😊😊😊❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@theoriginhomestead]

Love that and so true

[@originaltwyla4991]

I’m all about reusing, reclaiming and recycling items. You can always replace and invest once you’ve lived with it. Entryway looks lovely. One of the comments suggested using the shutters as a canvas for some art, what a great idea!! Pat yourselves on the back and carry on. Also shout out to Nick and Andrea at @ProjectPortugal, they deserve some love!

[@theoriginhomestead]

So true and glad you get it and thanks for sharing good ideas ❤

[@ruthdixon7556]

Stone work looks just right for front of barn...Great job😊

[@theoriginhomestead]

Hey Ruth hope you well and thanks for the lovely comment 😊 ❤

[@michaelmcpherson4130]

the wee patio at the door is looking great well done guys 🎉🎉

[@theoriginhomestead]

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[@michaelollier7724]

Hi Laura and Dan the barns coming on love the step looks fantastic can’t wait to see the new roof being put on stay safe friends

[@theoriginhomestead]

Hey Michael so lovely to hear from you and us too we canit wait to share more soon x

[@josephinebloodgood4734]

The stoop looks amazing! So happy for you on the progress! And Nick is awesome! ❤️

[@theoriginhomestead]

Thanks so much Josephine 😊 ❤

[@lisabyrn660]

It’s a little late to mention but it might be useful to apply a rust converter primer before adding the paint. Your entrance patio looks fantastic. Great job!

[@theoriginhomestead]

Thanks for sharing Lisa :) hope you having a lovely day

[@thebermudaangle9958]

🎉Amazing work of art! Can't wait to see the rest coming together!

[@theoriginhomestead]

Such a lovely thing to day and we cannot wait to share more 😊 ❤

[@eugenecourtney1778]

Green would look good also. It's all looking vary good!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@theoriginhomestead]

They may end up that colour yet ha 😊 ❤

[@jennyjohnson9012]

Oh I just love the patio. So lovely!! Another job done Laura and Dan. I can't wait to see the next job. Take care of yourselves whilst you're working so hard. Sending much love xx

[@theoriginhomestead]

Hey Jenny so lovely to hear from you and Thanks so much! 😊 ❤

[@hazelwhelan9522]

Hi Laura @ Dan, keep up the good work. You're doing great. I'm looking forward to seeing you again ❤

[@theoriginhomestead]

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[@julielaxen9520]

Wow, what a brilliant piece of work, you made it look so easy Laura

[@theoriginhomestead]

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[@ruthconstantino6861]

Hi, kids! 👋🏼😊 Your little patio looks terrific. The night tour of your shower/WC cabin was great at showing off its clean and well lit comforts. Bet your shutter doors are looking nice. Yep, no worries how they turn out this time, as you say they'll be finished more after the roof is changed, etc. I'm excited that you can have insulated roofing sooner than later! I'm already beginning to imagine a tiny loft, a tidy reading corner near the window?, a Velux window to let in light and air, a tiny wood burner to keep you cozy, a pull-down screen to project movies onto, a comfy sofabed and/or recliner... or not 😄. I was going to imagine a tiny kitchen, but then i remembered you have a lovely covered outdoor kitchen 😎. I adore all the infrastructures you built onto your property from the wee pump in the water tank to the gravelled parking areas and mended tracks to your shower cabin to your outdoor kitchen to your bell tent to your stone house. Each thing you built already adds up to quite the self-hewn tiny homestead you imagined for yourselves 💖. And you've acquired the best tutors with saints Nick & Andrea. So glad you ddnt give up on your dream of your life there. You're sure to be rewarded time and again 🌟🤲🏼. 💖

[@theoriginhomestead]

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[@donnamullins2089]

Need WD-40 or some anti rust spray for the hinge pins. Makes life easier. Pretty sun burst pattern on the stone entry. Is the brown can a "paint" ? It is almost like a colored transparent gloss. Or the pigment is stuck in the bottom of the can. I know your hot shower is a luxury. Enjoy. Have a great week.

[@theoriginhomestead]

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[@juanitakauffman6336]

The patio area looks great. Making progress.

[@theoriginhomestead]

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[@triciawhelan5395]

Your stone patio is really fabulous ,your very talented, I've noticed sage green is very popular and goes well with red roof or terricotta , such a fabulous building, 😊

[@theoriginhomestead]

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[@stevenpersoons2239]

I think you can make the colour you want by mixing the red and brown paint. Experiment with small quantities to find the right ratio. And as a bonus, the paint (and money) isn't wasted !

[@theoriginhomestead]

Thanks for sharing 🙏❤

[@terryfry4556]

Lovely doorstep, very creative . We'll done !

[@theoriginhomestead]

Thanks so much 😊 ❤

[@RuthKrippner]

Just love the sunshine patio, loving your new attitude of getting stuck in……may the sun shine on your shoulders always….kind thoughts Ruth from NZ….

[@theoriginhomestead]

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[@williamkhatchell620]

Patio looks nice, view out the window looks nice too. Be cool to put a regular window you can open in there. Rendering on the wall looks good too, but have some more to go. Enjoy!

[@theoriginhomestead]

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[@jayneward6649]

Oh my goodness, that step/patio 😅 looks absolutely amazing, well done Nick on cutting them fir you & well done to you two for putting them in place ❤❤ I'm sure the windows will look OK, if not, you can always change the colour, take care, sending lots of love & hugsss ❤❤❤❤

[@theoriginhomestead]

Thanks Jayne we think so too ❤

[@leannamiddlebrooks3416]

It would be the perfect color of paint if you mixed the two colors! Try it you might really like it. It would give the barn just the spark of color it needs.

[@theoriginhomestead]

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[@graemematthews7323]

Hi to you both. I live in Durham and I’m so chuffed to see a young Geordie couple killing it. I am a retired clerk of the works and have been in the building industry all of my life. To see you both build , restore and bring your little piece of paradise to life makes my heart so glad. Best wishes to you both, so glad you’re making your dreams come true. X

[@theoriginhomestead]

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[@zeviono4562]

Great job you two. Need a few drops of oil for your window & door hinges? Try the dipstick in your truck/van.

[@theoriginhomestead]

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[@davidstoddard9160]

After you sand the rust off there is a product that before you prime the metal that will prevent any more rust from starting and will give you a great paint job for your windows.

[@theoriginhomestead]

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[@soulstar5161]

I really wish you all the best guys. You're such lovely people. I hope your visas get sorted and you can finally make your life there ❤

[@theoriginhomestead]

That really means a lot you thinking of us in the way you do 😊 ❤

[@philbull818]

I love your sun patio. What great work! It’s good to hear your plans for the barn. I expect you will get used to the colour of the shutters. By the way, your shower set-up is so much better than any that I have seen on other off-grid channels in central Portugal. You should be able to teach them a thing or two. No wonder the rats like your shower! Keep on with your good progress. Phil

[@theoriginhomestead]

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[@Lucywildlifeaid]

Really really like the step, a beautiful idea and also reclaiming the broken pieces, love it. Look forward to seeing it when its dry :) x

[@theoriginhomestead]

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[@AB-so3jv]

you are an artist, that stone piece looks amazing!!!

[@theoriginhomestead]

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[@alicekenworthy9603]

Well done Laura with your design on the entrance step …. So Original !!!! Durban SA🇿🇦

[@theoriginhomestead]

Thank you Alice 😊 ❤