id make a wood frame and attach the shutters to the frame
@NepetaHouseАй бұрын
Second this. Color looks great as well.
@jeffcoveАй бұрын
@@NepetaHouse Will that mean the shutters will have to be cut down to fit into the window with the wood added to the sides?
@NepetaHouseАй бұрын
@@jeffcove Maybe, depends on how things are set-up. I suppose the frame could be inset and the shutters are then mounted on the outside.
@lfuentes4098Ай бұрын
Good idea.
@NepetaHouseАй бұрын
Not sure how the hinges would work though.
@eutc7Ай бұрын
You're artists those shutters look amazing! The color means "sage green"
@marilynlautner245424 күн бұрын
The shutters are so elegant! It ties in beautifully with the stone. Now, my favorite word today is “fiddly”! I will incorporate it into my Texas lingo!
@edwardfry5502Ай бұрын
Shutters look great! Personally I’d consider some cranked hook and band gate hinges, they allow more flexibility on placement and when open allow the shutters to be lifted off for maintenance. An anchor resin like r-kem can be used in the stone to ensure you have a solid fixing point to attach to
@gennevieve6969Ай бұрын
I second this. Bonded anchor could work. We were able to attach a screw into a really heavy stone and it worked perfectly, it seems to be firmer than the stone itself and I believe that if we try to remove it the stone would crumble and the anchor would stay.
@RichardfRiceАй бұрын
Agreed. I call them butt hinges but I think we are talking about the same thing. My house in Italy has these hinges everywhere (including the shutters) and they make maintenance very easy.
@kathleennascimento9265Ай бұрын
Have you considered a hinge pintel?
@Anne-gs1jiАй бұрын
The shutters look fantastic ,you have done an amazing job of making them .love the colour .So sorry things didn't go to plan with the fixings but if you sleep on it I'm sure you will have a solution . Good luck guys .x
@LifebyLivingАй бұрын
Thanks Anne 😃 We love the colour too!
@heathermorrison938Ай бұрын
Love your shutters. You will find a fix for them. You both are doing a great job. Take care.
@loredanarosimodesti4799Ай бұрын
Verde salvia = green sage .... It is a lovely color! I love your videos, please keep them coming!
@LifebyLivingАй бұрын
Glad you like it too! It’s a nice calm colour, isn’t it ☺️
@SJ-fj5jzАй бұрын
Colour of shutters - beautiful, simple and stunning
@Gretchen-vh9xtАй бұрын
I love it that you show the things that don’t work. I really appreciate that. Thank you
@paulholt2758Ай бұрын
What about a wooden frame fixed in good firm position and painted the same as the shutters, good luck. Regards PSH
@jangrosemartindale8740Ай бұрын
A Pergola!
@lyndanewey184Ай бұрын
The louvre shutters on our property here in the Algarve have a thee sided frame that lines the inside of the window opening, both side and the header, it works well.
@jaytopham8514Ай бұрын
Wow. The shutters look amazing. Knowing how resourceful you both are I feel certain that you will resolve the problem and achieve the result you need. Good luck and I look forward to your next video x
@LifebyLivingАй бұрын
Thank you for your vote of confidence! 😄
@legrandeileen4863Ай бұрын
Excellent the shutters, beautiful colour. Great job. Bravo you two. ❤❤
@LifebyLivingАй бұрын
It’s a subtle colour but we think it highlights the stone beautifully! 😊
@legrandeileen4863Ай бұрын
Abolutely. They turned out great. 😘😘
@1bintАй бұрын
Maybe for the brackets, you could use some construction resin in a tube and cement the rawl plugs in or cement bolts in to hold them in? I had to use resin anchor system for my curtain pole due to the crumbly wall.
@mokeboi3328Ай бұрын
Another sunday treat...you and martaijn doolaard
@faithvansanden82Ай бұрын
Love the colour of the shutters and the matt black brackets what a shame. Did you manage to catch the orange thief, don't get too disheartened it will come together ❤
@LifebyLivingАй бұрын
We haven’t seen the orange thief on camera yet - but it’s only a matter of time! He can’t resist those tasty oranges for too long! 😄
@anniemac3075Ай бұрын
Wood frame round the window to attach the shutters. Get up very early to work until it gets hot then either work indoors or have a kip until late afternoon when it's cooler then work until the light begins to fade. Nobody works during the hotter hours middle of the day. You'll get there, never known you to be beaten by anything that comes your way.
@lesliekwan6654Ай бұрын
Love the colour of the beautifully hand crafted wooden windows. It is gorgeous
@melaniebeaver2845Ай бұрын
Maybe you should keep the hinges you already sprayed (they look great!) and pretend attach them to the stones with adhesive of some sort, stealthy camo glue? and use pivot pin hinges into the top and bottom instead. Think bifold closet doors, the pins that hold them in place on the fixed parts, and also cafe door pin hinges, which are similar. I know it will hurt a little making holes into your perfect sill forms, but maybe that's the answer? I don't know if this is the solution, but it feels worth looking into. I'm sure you'll come up with something great. You've gotten this far!! The color is spot on, BTW. Still cheering you on!
@raymondmumford6255Ай бұрын
The colour is awesome. Beautiful choice.
@jentreurnich9500Ай бұрын
Gorgeous colour. Perfect choice!
@LifebyLivingАй бұрын
The jury was out for a while - but we love the colour now! 😃
@martindevlin9152Ай бұрын
Delighted , a new video to enjoy when Granddaughter goes home and peace and quiet again to enjoy
@LifebyLivingАй бұрын
😂 Have a great day with your granddaughter!
@pthaloblue100Ай бұрын
My husband who used to work in construction suggested T hinges, attached on the inside of the shutter and to the thick rock inside of the window frame, like a door hinge. The hinge is folded up tight when the shutter is closed, they are not strapped across the shutter like you had them, so you only see the hinge barrell from outside of the house. The crossbar of the T attaches to the edge of the shutter, not the face, and the strap, the long part of the T, attaches to the thick rock inside of the window frame, not as stylish as what you had, but much stronger. He also suggested using masonry screw inserts to help that crumbly rock, drill the holes and then epoxy the inserts into place into the rock, hopefully that will help keep everything stable. We hope that helps, so sorry about that rock crumbling, that was heartbreaking! It is very disappointing when you are so close to completing a job!
@angiebrain67Ай бұрын
Absolutely T Hinges
@peterlindsay8235Ай бұрын
Great solution! Agree using a resin or chemset to secure fixings
@markrobertson649126 күн бұрын
Does not matter were you come from or were you live. Keeping the old way of life is the most rewarding thing of all. You two are great
@MezzaLoeyАй бұрын
Your video editing skills are going through the roof! Love your channel. 🏛💚✅🍀🌳🍐
@emma_m0Ай бұрын
That is his main job so that’s handy!
@maxwalchli5093Ай бұрын
Green you are painting the new shutters I love your two dogs the little one you rescued is so cute he looks wonderful now you have looked after him so well bet he never thought that he would find such a great forever home you are such good parents lots of love Christine and Max xx
@LifebyLivingАй бұрын
Thank you both 😊 Poppy’s a really smart, funny little dog, it was a great day when our family went from 3 to 4! 🐕 🐕
@user-bb1by3ww8zАй бұрын
Try to get some "Tap Con" Masonry screws (they are blue in color) also purchase a couple of tubes of clear construction adhesive. Then position the shutters where you want them, drill another hole in the hinge for extra support. Then drill a small diameter hole (masonry bit should come with the screws)to accept the tap con screw and fill the hole with the clear construction adhesive first and then screw in the tap con screw. The construction adhesive will also serve to glue together the lose bits of stone. You don't have to crank them in so tight that it distorts the hinge. let the adhesive cure overnight and they will be "set for life". PL Premium is a great construction adhesive but it is yellowish in color , (but I guess you could paint and over run adhesive ...black.) but it is sooo strong you can use it to set masonry. You can also take a small brush and paint the heads of the Tap con screws black. I also see you using shiny screws to secure outside items. I hope they are galvenised or have some kind of coating so they will not rust in the wet humid climate you live in. Rusty screws will run down the woodwork and stain the wood. As well they will rust away to nothing. Love your videos Wayne Paddock from Nova Scotia , Canada
@lindaparkin61Ай бұрын
Shutters look amazing ❤
@carolwoodward6141Ай бұрын
OK, you went green. It’s ok. I painted my family room sage green. Just was hoping for Mediterranean Blue.
@karens5429Ай бұрын
The shutters are a lovely touch…style and color. Eager to see how you figure out the hanging process.
@taniadevilliers348Ай бұрын
It must give you such a sense of accomplishment to see your shutters completed so perfectly. The colour is beautiful, and will blend perfectly with the house and surrounding landscape. As always your choices are in perfect synergy. Trust yourselves, you know what you are building.
@LifebyLivingАй бұрын
Thank you Tania 😊 The colour of the shutters is everywhere on the land, as I realised it’s the exact colour of the underside of olive leaves 🍃
@jeanniehyde8090Ай бұрын
Beautiful choice of colour for the shutters 🥰🤗👏🏾
@user-qz3oo4nw5jАй бұрын
Painting afterward was definitely the right choice. It’s time consuming but well worth it.
@nigelherriott1083Ай бұрын
Ricky & Victoria, I have just finished watching all the 70 videos from the start, (much to the relief of my wife - who says I should be getting on with our projects haha), and can say I have really enjoyed the journey you have shared over the last year of so. Well done. I wish I was with you from the start, so I could make my comments each week, but I thought I would share with you what has gone through my mind. - I was so glad to see you got a new wheelbarrow. I cringed each week watching that wheel as a slight angle, and kept thinking... any time now its going to break. Until you get a puncture, your new wheelbarrow should make the load moving far easier. - I would have suggested investing in a sack truck, for the moving of the stones and sacks, etc. I find one so useful as the weight is all at the bottom. - Did you think of running an electric cable from the main house to the tiny house, to save cost of generator fuel, and having to mix the cement up at the main house? - I was watching one episode and thought the scaffold boards had gone from black to silver, then I saw that you had a second set. Hopefully that helped a lot. - I wonder if you could run through the tools that you have for the projects. Are there any you would never be without, and those that really you bought but have not got a full benefit from them. - You said that you got around 60L of olive oil. That's a fair amount. How will get through the 60L per year now, and with the new olive trees too? - You appear to have many hours of filming each week. How long does it take you to review the footage, and edit to the final set? - It looks like the gazebo is coming to its end of life - Replace it with a all-in one pop up frame. So much easier to put up and move around, as well as more sturdy. I'll finish off saying that what you have done to the tiny house is a credit to you both. As you say you are learning as you go along, well it looks great so far. The making of the shutters - you made it look so easy (though I appreciate what went into them) The roof work, tiling, rendering, window sills look amazing, and I bet when you stand back and look from a distance you must both have smiles on your faces, and say 'We did that'. I'm now up to date with all the clips, so will now be able to join your weekly journey. Thanks guys, Nigel (Australia)
@bcarithers22Ай бұрын
The shutters are beautiful! The color is a great choice, lovely. An idea for the stone is some sort of epoxy to mold in to the stone to repair it then drill it. Maybe with some rods into the body of the stone…….? Good luck, you guys do great work, you’ll figure it out.
@trevoryoung6941Ай бұрын
The colour choice is gorgeous, very inkeeping and natural. I hope you get sorted with the hinges. I'm looking forward to seeing more of your produce from your garden. I hope your dogs have their own plunge pool! Take care, both of you. I can't wait for your next vlog. Love Frances & Trevor, Sophie the box/springer ❤
@Bitza00Ай бұрын
What a fantastic job you did on these shutters!!! Plus I love the vibe you have, the way you are, I hope it is the real you also behind the scenes as they say.
@ZeeCeeCreationsАй бұрын
They are going to be beautiful! Hang in there, you will figure it out!! The color is LOVELY!! So happy to see you relaxing in your pool!! Blessings to you both!❤
@milesaleski7116Ай бұрын
Id put in an extra hinge in the middle og the shutter so it has 3 installed of 2 ,it would make it more stable a lot fermer and it would esteticly good as well.
@harrisonandrewАй бұрын
What a magnificent pear Victoria. Well impressed. ❤
@petro3441Ай бұрын
Take a break enjoy the pool and believe me you will come up with a solution.❤
@sharlenemorris3821Ай бұрын
The shutter colour is perfect ❤
@LifebyLivingАй бұрын
Thanks Sharlene! We’re really happy with the final colour too 😊
@nomadscouser4063Ай бұрын
Just a suggestion,I'd think about T hinges reversed and then you could site them anywhere on the frame were you could get a chunkier purchase on the stone for screws,that's my solution,happy days hope you fix it
@paulinewilson613Ай бұрын
Your shutters look amazing and such a beautiful colour, very disappointing that the brackets are unsuitable but I'm sure you'll find the right ones in the end xx
@patriciapadgett4696Ай бұрын
The shutters are stunning, as usual a very professional job. Think i win first prize, immediately said ' sage green " 😂 a perfect choice. A great video, make sure you rest now & then. Love from the mountains of Spain ❤
@davidrickardsАй бұрын
I love the shutters and I hope you find a solution to securely mount them !
@lauraquigley6403Ай бұрын
Almost 100 subs soon❤ So proud to be one of your earliest subscribers. The shutters look gorgeous ❤Spray painter would be a great investment 🙏🙏🙏Blessing’s
@LifebyLivingАй бұрын
Thanks Laura 😊I think spraying may have been a quicker method! 😅But hey, it was a great mediation practise!
@lauraquigley6403Ай бұрын
@@LifebyLiving Absolutely 🙏😎
@Strange-VikingАй бұрын
Back when living in Brazil in some states it gets so hot so everyone works from around 7 to 11, then 11 to 16 you really cant do anything involving heavy work so you do other things, taking a siesta, inside work or anything else. And then 16-2000 work again. Well I did. Locals worked more from 6-11 and 1600 to 21 or even 22h p.s. for long term pear storage check up "stoofpeer" its a Dutch (according to my local knowledge) tradition, really easy to make too and deliciously refreshing Edit: Usually window panes and panelling go into a frame, dont need to resize, you can make a frame ontop of the wall. If you wouldnt like that then it involves drilling and cementing, instead of having the outer part of the hinge sit on top, it can be on the inside of the window(sill?) as well. Although I would go for framing. Drilling in that stone will probably end in rubble
@noordicАй бұрын
And yes stoofpeer is Dutch and delicious 😊
@LifebyLivingАй бұрын
Just looked up a stoofpeer recipe, they sound delicious! Thanks for the tip!
@horstbrock5819Ай бұрын
Very beautiful shutters - precisely crafted and painted in a very matching color. Compliments! If the hinges are screwed IN THE WINDOW RECESS (not the front) and on the INSIDE of the shutters, they cannot be removed by uninvited guests. This way they provide better protection against evil people...
@garyhollywell2112Ай бұрын
Also maybe a slim Timber Frame internally to help fix the brackets to.
@nicolaharris370929 күн бұрын
I just love the colour of the Shutters pure class
@audreysuter4315Ай бұрын
Love your choice of colour for the shutters ❤ since they are light it makes sense that they will be reflect the sunbeams instead of absorbing them and hence should have a greater longevity.
@LifebyLivingАй бұрын
We wanted a colour that wasn’t going to compete for attention with the stone, glad you like the shade too! 😊
@debbiesmith1626Ай бұрын
Shutters look great, when you find solution to hinges, use black screws, will finish look so much better.
@ginacrusco234Ай бұрын
I don't have the expertise to recommend a fix for the brackets, but I think you're right about the fix for your mood -- a cool plunge!
@dianevessels2632Ай бұрын
The shutters and the tiny house look great.
@joeykottnitz4831Ай бұрын
Hi.Victoria and Ricky, the shutters look beautiful, very good colour. You work so hard on the farm and to me it is awesome to see how your fruit trees and vegetables comes to live. Enjoy your live and rest I little bid. I love your attitude to each other, joking and laughing with each other. God bless you. Love from Walvis Bay, Namibia. ❤❤
@DEEDEE-cn1ud26 күн бұрын
Yes larger hinges might do the trick also, perhaps 3 hinges per shutter to insure better connection with stone wall in location where stone are suitable for connecting . Alternatively, perhaps if you lime mortar between the stones and in stone divets, you will create alternate areas for screws to find purchase in the walls... alternatively you could use cement, to secure stones better and provide more water resistance and also provide areas for screws to anchor into walls. Options to consider.
@user-rz2tp7jv9q28 күн бұрын
just finished watching the painting of the shutters the colour looks great with the stone work, and you two seam to have a great time
@cryptogranny485426 күн бұрын
As for the HINGES: either you use threaded rods that go thhrough the wall and hang the shutters on them, (then they are certanly storm resistant) , the inside you can plaster away, (In that case you even can use the hinges you already have, two threaded rods per hinge will be sufficient. OR: you use CHEMICAL ANCHORS in the wall to attach the shutters, Chemical anchors have something in it that breaks when you turn them in and releases the very strong adhesive.
@carolwoodward6141Ай бұрын
I am hoping for blue. Deep blue.
@wandamartin6503Ай бұрын
Beautiful shutters. I am positive you will come up with a solution. ☺️
@NicoleDyer-sg6ru19 күн бұрын
Love the colour of the shutters
@juanitakauffman6336Ай бұрын
The shutters look nice . Good luck finding the solution on the brackets.
@juwe9516Ай бұрын
Victoria sound the ECO Warrior in her sales pitch of the Link wild life, security camera and door bell camera... good on girl.
@lizregan1949Ай бұрын
Hi, so good to see you. Missed you. Love the color.
@danielamercol9884Ай бұрын
Love how they look!! I know you both will figure out a way to make them work, you always do!!!! It will be worthy at the end!!
@lindabrooks8242Ай бұрын
So many good suggestions here for your shutters. You always conquer these things, and you do it beautifully. I love the color, sage green is one of my favorites. The plunge pool will be so helpful for all decisions! ❤
@michaeldean-jackson8242Ай бұрын
verde= green, salvia= sage.... lovely colour and compliments the colour of the stone of the building and the surrounding land
@portugaldreamzzz920Ай бұрын
Lovely shutters. Love the colour. ❤
@marymick3402Ай бұрын
The shutters look nice. I like the colour you have chosen. 🤗
@kimbolton2842Ай бұрын
Great job on those shutters, love the colour too. You two work so well together. Hope you find an easy solution 👍
@revgeoffreysrobinson4354Ай бұрын
Why not try repairing the crumbling stone and then drilling and setting threaded rod into the stonework with epoxy resin. Your existing shutter brackets could then be held in place with dome headed bolts, which could be sprayed matt black to match the hinges. This method should produce a solid solution which will resist the winds in Portugal and the frequent opening and shutting of the shutters. Good choice of colour for the timber shutters. Kind regards, Geoffrey
@PaulaMReyMelconАй бұрын
Those shutters are absolutely beuatiful! Sage green is one of my favourite colors for buildings/decoration. The quality of your kraft is excellent too! 😊 it is a pleasure to watch you work, and I am sure you will find a solution for the hinges
@lydiamitchell6814Ай бұрын
Love the color of the shutters! My house is a similar color. All tones of green my favorite!💖😊
@jangrosemartindale8740Ай бұрын
Color on the video is a light sage. I’m not a green person, except for live plants- but- I think it looks lovely! The trail camera idea is brilliant.
@jeannestewart3636Ай бұрын
The little dog winked after she said "some people are the help"
@LifebyLivingАй бұрын
😂 She has a great sense of humour!
@user-tw9kl9kf4zАй бұрын
Your shatters are great.Love all your videos. You work so well together.Wish you great success in your future adventures.
@cajsheen2594Ай бұрын
Those shutters are looking great as they should do for the amount of time and effort you've put in! You'll soon resolve the problem, no doubt about that! Rooting for you! ❤ XXX
@helennicolaou9673Ай бұрын
Beautiful choice of colour for the shutters
@catarinacarrasco5938Ай бұрын
Beautiful color for the shutters 😍
@sharondoan1447Ай бұрын
The wildlife camera sounds and looks marvelous. It also seems to be a source of great fun!
@Yaketyyak21Ай бұрын
You could put the shutters on the window frames and use piano hinges..
@allenlaakso794Ай бұрын
I’m going with the other comments about adding a wood frame on three sides - top and left and right. You can drill in anchors and before mounting level the back with mortar to avoid critters living behind the frame. Shim and attach the small shims to use as a guide to set the depth of your mortar backfill. Happy building mate 😅😊
@user-uv7jr7hs1mАй бұрын
Use cranked, hook and eye hinges, the eye goes into the stone work, use chemical fixings, then fit your shutters with wedges, and fit the hook and screw into the shutter. All the best
@mariaemiliaindalencio3533Ай бұрын
The color is sage green, very pretty 😊
@fullpulse2000Ай бұрын
Shutters look great, just a slight turn fir getting them attached and mounted to the stone work.
@DMSP24Ай бұрын
Love the color 👍🏼 Great idea to catch the or🍊 thief. Lot of work and a great job. Smart keep the 🌞 off you in the pool.
@lia12345AbcАй бұрын
Love the shutters. The color is beautiful
@LianeSpicerАй бұрын
The sage colour is beautiful.
@user-cv2iz8ie5lАй бұрын
The shutters look great. Love the color!
@lindawatson8795Ай бұрын
I love the color too!! Life happens and go ahead and destress !! You deserve it!
@indyjones1135Ай бұрын
Screw the hinges behind the shutters fir a cleaner look
@JacksonarchitectureАй бұрын
Try shutter a small zone of resin behind the brackets to homogenise the loose stone
@nancypelletier7590Ай бұрын
Love your little family,😊❤its so much fun watching your videos. The shutters look amazing, everything will work out.
@user-ot7ly7nw7xАй бұрын
Glad you liked the comment. If you decide to go with resin, 4mm threaded bar will be more appropriate than 6mm. You have a tricky problem there!
@nancylakeman9678Ай бұрын
I like the color of the shutters. Also you 2 are fun to watch
@SypherzАй бұрын
There are brackets specific to shutters that would work better. Your shutters look fantastic!
@dw1168Ай бұрын
maybe add a wood border around the windows to attach the hinges to, probably not the look you want but would give ample area to mount... love what you are doing, keep up the good work!
@paulrogers3385Ай бұрын
Surface granite exposed to weathering for long time is soft and brittle, not good for fasteners. Unless large and deep away from edges. Will not hold screw fastener or expansion fasteners well, use an epoxy mix injected into pilot hole with sized fastener for hole
@user-ot7ly7nw7xАй бұрын
As the comment below, I have used 'Anchorset' by Ever Build. It is described as 'Easy-flow twin bag system'. The canister is 6.5 mm in dia so you will need a special gun. Get a dozed or so spare nozzles, as you have to throw away the nozzle after each session. If the canister is capped, the contents last for a long time. I think though in conjunction with this you will have to scrape away the lose material and replace with stone and lime mortar.
@LifebyLivingАй бұрын
Thanks for the advice. We’ve already done something similar to this 👍🏼
@madelinemarrero4672Ай бұрын
Wow you've done a great job with the shutters and I'm loving the sage green.
@miriammuskal5402Ай бұрын
Kudos for your beautiful shutters They would also look good just varnished
@accountmwardАй бұрын
You could paint the plaster on top the same colour.