This DIY Upgrade Transforms our Portugal Property renovation!

[@TheIndigoEscape]

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[@TheIndigoEscape]

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[@lapsedluddite3381]

That's a beautiful cabinet, well done! I was thinking the "cubby" to the left of the drawers would be a good spot to store your smaller cutting boards, or things like parchment paper, waxed paper, or those little boxes of plastic bags if you use them.

[@lapsedluddite3381]

Oh, or your pepper mill!

[@HazelBrookes]

Cookbooks. Shopping list notebook.

[@marysutherland8570]

Pot holders!

[@SandraH-i7h]

Carry out menus!😂

[@TheIndigoEscape]

We actually started using it for the cutting boards as they fit perfectly. Our recipe books wouldn't fit because we are a ridiculous amount of recipe books! haha

[@sherry2836]

I used to dance with my cat singing the Ho Hey song by The Lumineers; "I belong with you, you belong with me..." You and mom did such a great job gardening this year. Looking forward to next year's garden!

[@TheIndigoEscape]

aaww thats very cute! I love that song. Thank you! Im hoping next year we can expand quite a bit :)

[@harrietlivengood6793]

The cabinet looks great! That was some awesome teamwork! ❤

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Thank you!! 😊

[@svanhildnyberg7171]

The tiny space in the kitchen shelf is perfect for cutting boards. It is so practical. Well done.

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Thank you! 😊 I love this!

[@ananunez8374]

The cabinet looks great guys. Also the garden is beautiful well done Andrea and her mom! ❤

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Thank you Ana! Its a bit wild at the moment but Im getting to it tomorrow ;)

[@igneousidol]

I love the color you painted the new cabinet, very nice teamwork project

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Thank you! It was between that and a more bluish colour but I’m glad it came out well. The rest of the cabinets will be painted the same colour with the same brass knobs as well 🥰

[@patriciabrawner3717]

Enjoyed your video, your cabinet is beautiful, also your flowers are beautiful & your canning of salsa & pickles brings back memories of when I was younger & raised a large family garden & canned for the winter months we lived in a row crop farm & raised our own food, but I am 77 & those days are past but love the memories & enjoy watching your video. Take care have a blessed week, & looking forward to your next one.

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Wow Patricia, wonderful memories. I love that. This si the first time we have ever done anything like this and every little bit we accomplish is such a nice landmark. Thank you for your comment and Im so glad it brings great positive memories back to you. :)

[@maregrobler1960]

What a stunning video. Andrea and mom your garden looks beautiful. All that tomatoes and gherkins. I am so glad hubby is at home. I love tomatoe jam and dried some for pasta and pitza and put some of the dried tomatoes in olive oil with garlic and pickling spice. That rack in the kitchen is absolute fantastic. Greetings for you and Omar, your mom, sister, and Simon. ❤ Granny South Africa

[@TheIndigoEscape]

I really want to dry some tomatoes. I should really either build one or just get something for now. I have so many more tomatoes coming but they are mostly cherry tomatoes. I adore sundried tomatoes on bread with a bit of pesto! Omars mum also suggested tomato jam, might be a South African thing? Should try it too!

[@annmcnamara8]

CONGRATULATIONS that is a very beautiful cabinet .I like the color the drawers amazing Enjoy

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Thank you so much! We only had two choices of colours (that we liked) so Im glad it came out quite nicely :)!

[@ruthconstantino6861]

What a cool and enjoyable project! It turned out beautifully just as you imagined it. It's a thing that makes such a huge difference in the quality of everyday life. And it's another accomplishment in the ongoing transformation of your property. This year your far more comfortable container home is becoming even more supportive; your garden is productive and bountiful; and i noticed behind you an old tree that's been beautified with the addition of flowers planted around it and a border defining the path passing in front of that area... and in the time to come your property will continue to grow visually richer and redefined. I am so happy you have you Mama with you helping with the garden and your builder brothernlaw leading the rebuilds, you talented two are much blessed. I wondered why you hadn't used your local healthcare system to seek counseling. But on 2nd thought, i realized BetterHelp is far more convenient for folks in places where F2F counseling isn't as practical. It's a wonderful way to get support without having to leave home and when sessions suit your time frames. I think i might like to give this a try when a need arises 🙂👍🏼. Thanks for the lovely vlog 🤗.

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Hey Ruth! Thank you for your comment. Yes the tiny house is becoming way more Comfortable and it’s almost finish. We only need decorating but then with the build, we want to prioritise continuing it rather than spending on the tiny house but then you do want to completely everything 100% so there that dilemma haha. This year does feel like things are on full swing but next year we are adding more productive land and animals because we do want to be more self sufficient and the garden this year has been more to experiment with and see what works and doesn’t. We rather experiment on a small area rather than expand too much and loose too many crops due to inexperience. Our tomatoes were much happier this year but none of our beetroots grew well and I think it’s because we left them on the ground too long. About counselling, I much better communicate in English and Spanish than in Portuguese so I thought it would be better to seek a therapist online so I can communicate in English. They also give you options such as someone who’s more firm, or gentle… maybe you only want a female therapist or a faith-based one.. so there is lots of options as they are worldwide. There are also group sessions so you have a therapist leading the group and we all talk. For example there are group sessions on grief, traumas, empty nesters, coping with life changing events, body-image, etc. There is a little bit for everyone and it’s usually a 90-minute session to allow you to be vulnerable without fear. I have done several group sessions and they are quite positive. Overall it’s been a positive experience for me. I changed therapist first time around because I didn’t click so I’m glad I can also changed easily to another therapist if needed.

[@MirandaHorger]

Yay! Omar back home and knocking out a project! I'm sure those work separations are hard on everyone. My family had a time when we had to do the same and it was no fun. Kudos for all your sacrifice and hard work to pave your path into the future.

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Thank you Miranda! Your comments always make me smile because you are so empathic. Yes, this time it was a bit harden than usual so I’m quite glad Omar was able to shift things around to come a week earlier. It’s just something we need to do because it brings way more income than KZbin. The renovation needs quite a bit of financing plus maintaining us here! Plus tour guiding is a lot of fun and rewarding! So it isn’t that bad and we are blessed to have options 🙏🏻🥰 see you on the next video xx

[@teepeeX]

Great cabinet, I love the colour. I would have mounted on the wall higher that way you retained bench space , lovely tomatoes 😊

[@TheIndigoEscape]

That would be good as well!

[@JacynthePiche]

You did very good, nice looking shelving, bravo

[@christineherring5196]

Well done, just perfect ❤

[@user-wi1tl9ev6y]

Love it and love the color! ❤

[@AncientEgyptArchitecture]

The house construction/renovation is first-rate/excellent. However, as cabinet makers....well, let's just say you have things to learn. In the end, it is functional, so it's all good.

[@nanoresmith2697]

My thoughts 'Omar you so brave to add drawers' ... then you explained that it's not difficult at all! Well done you two ... Cool Cabinet and it's a Cool colour! 💫

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Thanks so much 😊 the first ones we did were quite difficult but it then makes sense. As don’t as they are levelled then it should good to go!

[@artlovermcg7564]

That cubby would be perfect for your favorite cookbook.

[@TheIndigoEscape]

I think so too!

[@Aotruba]

Wow! The cupboard is beautiful! ❤ excellent job! 👍🥰👍 Thank you for the recipes! Lovely veggie garden! Also, tuxedo kitty is adorable ❣️🐈‍⬛️❣️

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Thank you! Tuxedo cat is called Luna! My little girl :D Im you enjoyed the recipes :)

[@marysutherland8570]

What a lovely addition to your kitchen! You guys are so gifted in designing and building simple yet very attractive things! Well done! I'd love to have the fermenting pickles recipe! I missed the amount of water and salt part. Also, the little green leaves in the bottom of the tomato juice jars, what was that? Thank you for sharing your sweet kitty song! We don't have any cats, but in the future, I'm sure I'll be thinking if special little songs for the kitties I happen to see! I'm sorry you are grieving a loved one, many of us are in the last few years! I pray also that the Father in Heaven will comfort and encourage your heart in a very special way that only HE can! Big hug! (Pan Lid) Mary! 🤗💞

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Ah Thanks Mary! What a sweet comment. Thats very kind of you! The ratio you want for water and salt is 3.8%-4.2% so if you have 100ml of water you add 4.2 grams of salt. I personally found 4.2 a bit salty so as long as you go 3.8% and above, you will have the environment for fermentation. I also think not adding dill was something I regret, I just couldn't find it. So I highly recommend adding dill and definitely add bay leaves as the tannins help the cucumbers stay crunchy! Im sorry I didn't add the legend for the tomato jars, I thought I did. Those were basil leaves :) Please let me know how it goes! Cats are such great companions. We have three and they are all so different, what crazy different personalities they have. They are independent but like attention and they all have their own favourite foods. I love my cats and Im so grateful for their company. Yes, I think my grief has transformed and Im sure it will again as time heals. Im glad I have someone to talk to about it with no guards so she can help me through it. I have learn a lot this past weeks.

[@WendyNCBlue]

I love the cabinet!

[@OMGAnotherday]

You are all such a lovely family. I get lots of motivation for my own place from watching ya'll😊

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Thank you so much! That is awesome! Let us know what projects you have done!

[@rhondadorey1723]

Now that's a lovely cabinet. It sets off your coffee station, dishes and dry goods beautifully. You've created a truly gorgeous bespoke kitchen, which must be wonderful to cook in. Well done both of you! 💗😊👍🇨🇦

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Thank you so much! That’s very kind of you to say! We are very happy with it. At the beginning I was worried it would be bulky but it’s a good size and it really takes a lot of storage which is great. I’m not sure how I’m going to convince myself to or because I love my tiny house 🥰

[@moniquevelasco20]

Great job guys! It came out so good. Love the color. Love and be safe!😘🌻ve

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Thank you! 🤗

[@DanSmith-v4l]

Great video.

[@oo-hj6fj]

i love the cabinet well done both of you! ı love how there is a little bit of everything, cooking, plants, DIY, building everyday life etc. cheers xx

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Thanks so much! 😊I’m really glad you enjoy a bit of everything! That’s what we like doing 🥰🥰🥰

[@EnglishMadeleine]

Great cupboard and fabulous garden! Well done both of you. 🥳

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@kellyh8347]

Great teamwork! It’s so good to see you looking so happy!!

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Thank you!! I’m quite glad he is back haha

[@LorraineinAustralia]

Love the cabinet.. love the colour.. Love to you both❤️❤️🌸🌸

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Thank you 😊 I was a bit nervious about the colour but it is quite nice!

[@cynwalts771]

Awesome job with the kitchen cabinet guys, Sooo handy to be able to make ones own furniture. LOVE IT. Have to try the pickles and sauce.

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@michaelblack5659]

Turn the jar upside down to cool , it’s pasteurized the lid

[@Mary-h2b]

Wow I'm very impressed ❤❤❤🎉🎉 well done you two. You make a great team.

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Thank you so much!! It was a fun project to be honest and it looks great!

[@susanriverione7437]

"...excitations.!" Wonderful tutorial to inspire me to try new things.

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Wonderful!

[@SmithsdaleFarm]

Such a cute little design job on the cabinet! Well done. Looks lovely in the kitchen!

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Hey guys! Thank you for leaving a comment! You guys are also full swing on your renovation!

[@Rebeca-sd1md]

OMG, I love the passata🍅 and the pickle making🥒 You inspired me to grab my fermentation set and ferment some organic carrots I bought today ❤ nice cabinet too!

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Sounds great! I really want to get into fermenting more. Like beetroots but our beetroot’s didn’t do well this year unfortunately. I think I left them in the ground too long. Luckily tomatoes are really forgiven when you leave them longer! Let me know how it goes with the carrots!

[@ellentaylor4351]

CONGRATULATIONS EXCELLENT WORK🌹

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Thank you very much!

[@danielreis8526]

I'm not much of a commenter, but I love your videos, I live in the same village as you, I would like to have a coffee with you one day :) , I've seen you a few times, around the village, but I've never had the opportunity to talk to you

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Im so sorry, I thought I answered this comment before. Thank you for leaving a comment to let us know. It is very kind of you and we appreciate it. If you see us in the village again, just come over and say hi to us, we don't mind! Just say Daniel Reis so I remember!

[@tarynkriebel319]

Pretty color 41:46

[@private15]

When tomatoes are not ripening in a batch you can wash and cut the few that are ready and drop in a plastic container (or an empty washed waxed cardboard box like a milk carton) and leave in freezer. Keep adding tomatoes as they ripen. When container or 2 are full you can pull up and cook/process and jar in a quantity that is worth all the work.

[@TheIndigoEscape]

wow look at that! Thanks for that tip! :) Ill keep in mind as I have plenty more coming!

[@purplewombat1923]

I love your little shelf unit! Such a pretty colour :-D

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Thank you!! 😊

[@lp2901]

Love this video! Keep up the good work. Grs, Linda

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Thank you! Will do!

[@lizetteolsen3218]

Are you preserving the tomato recipe, or is it just for current use? I am interested in how the canning process works outside the US. The hutch looks amazing.

[@TheIndigoEscape]

We are preserving yes. What I did was to add the tomato sauce as hot as possible into the sterile jars and then closed it immediately. That way a vacuum effect is done and it’s all really well sealed.

[@zuraidahnasir2203]

You two are amazing! I’ve been watching you from far. Malaysia! Well done. Lots of love. ❤

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Thank you Zuraida! Malaysia is one country I hope to visit one day and try your delicious food!

[@zuraidahnasir2203]

@@TheIndigoEscape Welcome to Malaysia!!! Don’t wait too long ♥️

[@miriammuskal5402]

Great job on you shelves

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Glad you like them!

[@dorisouellet4451]

I have the same space and i use it for my recipy books.

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Brilliant! I can now store them in the kitchen :)

[@louiseupton3363]

Stunning 😍 😍 Well done you guys!🎉🎉🎉

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Thanks Louise! :)

[@awake1807]

Bravo guys! Well done! So inspiring 👍🏾

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Thanks so much!

[@jillbork2683]

Nice work, well done!

[@marlenegearon4709]

Pickle juice is a good marinade. Great video and well done on cabinet.

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Pickle juice is amazing. I added onto my hamburger sauce! and salads as dressing (with olive oil, lemon and Sumac)

[@simonstyling8109]

Looks great guys 😊

[@AbigailGerlach-zt1sh]

I read something funny. It said, "Even if cats could text you back...they wouldn't." That's pretty much the way my cat used to behave. I was basically living in the house to open cans of cat food, fill the water bowl, and let the cat in and out of the house on command. 🐈🐈🐈 Nice shelf! I'm impressed! Use the cubby hole in the shelf for cutting boards or trivets.

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Yes! haha Tony would never text me back. I read ones that we are the slaves of cats and by how they greet us every morning I totally agree!

[@glenlongstreet7]

At 25.21 you were sawing a bit off of your drawer bottom. It would be best to cut the wider piece down with the 2mm cut away from the saw. The small piece started to shoot back. This could have resulted in an injury. Please be careful.

[@christineb8148]

Love the color you chose! I just tasted some turnip matchstick lacto pickles I'm making today -they are so tangy and delicious!

[@TheIndigoEscape]

I remembered you when I was making them!! Because if the “Lactofermented” term than I didn’t know existed 🤣🤣 and all I was thinking was “why,… what? Milk?” lol it’s because of the bacteria. Now I know. Thanks for the mention before so I could try it 🥰🥰 I love pickles so much! I wish I had some dill though. I need to grow it LOVE pickled turnips. They are great in shawarmas haha

[@christineb8148]

@@TheIndigoEscape I was working in cheese businesses when I learned about it so I was VERY confused at first haha! I have heard that if you put a fig leaf, or a vine leaf (and maybe a bay leave) in the pickles while they ferment, it keeps them crisper. I don't have any of those around like you do, so if you try it, I'd love to know how it turns out!

[@yaisaprice5267]

Andrea, you are an amazing editor, the videos are very well done, hard work 👏🎉 amazing team 👏 👍 🙌 💙

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Thank you so much, I really appreciate this comment because editing can be quite time consuming!! 🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@nancypyanoe3347]

I love the color of the cupboard! Nice work!

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@victoriakopp1483]

The cabinet looks great. Good job guys.😊

[@TheIndigoEscape]

thank you so much!

[@susanaabreu113]

Beautiful cabinet . Well done. I love the color.❤❤

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@TheAngry-AmericanGuy]

you have to use melted canning wax to seal the inside of the jar before you put the lid on!

[@TheIndigoEscape]

No, please don’t use wax for canning, it’s actually not recommended anymore as it can easily let mold form! That’s why we use metal lids nowadays. While the product and the jar is hot, add the metal lid immediately after and while it cools it makes a vacuum effect, sealing the contents inside. nchfp.uga.edu/how/can/general-information/preventing-spoilage/

[@pearlcarmichael622]

Lovely cupboards the little cubby hole you could put chopping boards

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Great idea!

[@samanthaleaper3596]

Well done on the storage unit , absolutely love the colour x

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Thank you! 😊

[@carolynwarren1306]

Beautiful...great job. ❤😊

[@maregrobler1960]

What about a wine rack next to the drawers where the plug will be installed. Granny

[@melinda5777]

Y'all did a Marvelous job on the cabinet, well big 👍👍 for Omar! I had forgotten how talented you are, sorry mate if i gave you to much of hard tim last week. And you too Andrea! Oh, and I love the color of that cabinet. What's the brand and color. I want to repaint my bathroom in the hall with that color!! Someone had picked these blue tile for, I've gone blank, but they would compliment each other so well!!! So happy to see you working together again. Tell Mum and Sneaky Simon I said hello! Y'all take care, be safe. And if I hurt your feelings last week, i was just goofing around! Omar hasn't been here to pick on! ✝️🙏🙏🙏🙏❤❤❤❤🇺🇸🇵🇹👣🍍🍍🍍🍍☘🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻😎🤗👍

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Hey Melinda! I don't remember you being hard on us last video haha. Well its okay :) The brand is from Leroy Merlin but I can explain is a bit of a sage colour with a blueish tint to it. The brand is Luxens and the colour name was Celadon 43214584, not sure if that would be helpful! But you can try with your local store and see if they can match the code. I will pass your greetings to both Mum and Simon for sure! Thank you!

[@melinda5777]

@TheIndigoEscape Thanks! I'm definitely going to try and match it! Go back and read the posts where you asked to give Simon a big shout out for his good work! LOL.....OH I DID, YOUR MUM TOO! And dogged you and Omar. It was quit funny...I thought, bc I was playing around and I know y'all can take a joke! ❤️❤️

[@mauriceb7067]

Use the cubby for storing baking paper, aluminum foil, plastic wrap etc. Anything in long skinny boxes

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Brilliant idea! Thank you 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@barbbusby7862]

Good job, looks great 👍🏻 😊

[@isabelfarist221]

❤

[@MirneDerks]

Andrea -- your smile is beautiful! Did you just get your braces off, or did I miss it in the last few videos?? You look gorgeous 🙂 -- enjoy your braces-free teeth 😁 And love that new shelf unit -- very practical and looks great too.

[@tarynkriebel319]

She did

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Yes I did! About a month ago and I can eat pop corn again! :D happy days. Thank you so much for your comment. Im so glad its finally over.

[@shirleygardner5483]

Cookbooks for small upright.

[@fairose79]

Aiwah.. Ahsantum... Gud job guys... Love from Malaysia...

[@icepick1945]

Hi from New Zealand, just a thought next time your at the hardware store see if you can grab a counter sink bit, makes hiding and filling counter sunk screws is a lot easier. The cubby hole is ideal for bread boards?

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Yes, definitely! We do have one already to be honest! We just forgot to use it and as we just overfilled it with woodglue, after sanding it was quite smooth :) Good idea about the boards!

[@margaretlovelock7031]

Well done‼️

[@knelson5442]

Great job!!!!

[@Miranda-k2u4s]

Very nice, well done!

[@astockley9786]

The space on the side of the draws would be ideal for cookbooks well done guys regards Andy from Felixstowe UK.

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Thank you Andy! That’s a really good idea!

[@jamesmagee890]

Hi great video. And good luck to you both.

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Thank you 🤗

[@csilviageo]

Uau! Ficou muito top. Amei.❤❤

[@juanitakauffman6336]

Very nice cupboard. Great teamwork.

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Thank you!

[@andreiapereira6424]

Olá era bom os ingredientes aparecerem em Português por favor. Beijos

[@wafamughrabi8723]

If I may give you a tip for the weight on top of the pickles,I usually use the same salty water/saline to fill a plastic bag and put it on top of the pickles.This way,if it gets busted somehow,the saline water won't ruin your pickles OR I cover the top with a couple of cabbage leaves.Both are simple,but very practical methods that I myself use

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Brilliant tip for sure! I actually filmed other solutions but I thought it may be too long and viewers may find it boring 😅 so I didn’t show when I tried the bag with brine and another stone I had that you can use if it’s sterile. I think I just didn’t have enough space for the bag and just used the ash tray as it fitted really well but yes the bag is probably the best idea as it doesn’t ruin the solution. I think I will also try more like a 3.9% ratio next time as I found it a bit too salty for my taste but in all I loved it!! Cabbage leaves! I will try that one next time!

[@wafamughrabi8723]

I meant brine not saline... 😅thank you.I use a small bag,but the cabbage leaves works,too.I tried both.But the ashtray was a brilliant idea💡.Keep up your good work.I miss seeing your mom in your videos.Hope she's ok

[@TheIndigoEscape]

She is good! No worries! I think when we are normally filming at the moment she is in her room enjoy the cool room :)

[@merindahthornton5080]

The cabinet looks fantastic! It must be a wonderful feeling to have completed it. The garden is so beautiful now. How awesome to be growing enough food to be making preserves! I’m looking forward to seeing what Simon has been up to with the building!

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Thanks so much! We have a longer update on what Simon has been doing next week! Simon hasn’t work long hours in August because it has been hot and also it’s spent with family.

[@merindahthornton5080]

@@TheIndigoEscape - it seems strange thinking of August being hot, as it’s quite cold here in August. We had a hot day on Friday though- it was 30 degrees (Celsius)! That was a hot start to Spring!

[@AlanHough-p1w]

Nice cabinet

[@patboudotlamot]

très sympathique

[@jennichristie5264]

Can wine bottles fit in the cubby hole? Might need to be slightly wider.

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Yes they can 😉

[@bibatuga5501]

Hey ppl, Let me give you a quick tip about furniture. Where we live (and where you're from too), pine wood is a total no-go because of the crazy humidity we all have to deal with in this country. The best option is always marine plywood (contraplacado maritimo). That's the only way you'll have furniture that'll last a lifetime. Keep up the great work, you guys are crushing it!

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Thank you very much for your advice. I’ll check where we can get some of those materials because at LM… I don’t think they stock it

[@bibatuga5501]

@@TheIndigoEscape Absolutely not, guys. Seriously ?🤯 You shop at LM? You're getting totally ripped off.💸 They have the highest prices on materials, hands down. MM is your go-to spot; that's where I get all my supplies. For lumber, check out the sawmill area, they'll hook you up with better deals. Avoid LM like the plague. Keep crushing it.🦾

[@TheIndigoEscape]

@@bibatuga5501we mostly shop at our local stores specially contrition materials, paint, etc. but many of them don’t store wood. There is one in Arganil but it’s a bit more expensive. So, when we have to, we shop at Leroy Merlin. Do you have another recommendation in coimbra? Otherwise, we don’t have that many options around here.

[@AncientEgyptArchitecture]

@@TheIndigoEscape You might be able to go online and find a large wholesale lumber supplier in Portugal that will ship to you. A lot of woodworkers in the states have switched to doing that because the material comes to them rough cut to their specs and the total cost is very affordable. A previous commentor is right though, avoid solid wood, especially softwoods, and start learning to use plywood. Edge banding is a little fiddly but the straightness and stability of the material will save you time and last forever. Something else to learn is veneering, you can buy very budget plywood and cover the exterior with gorgeous veneers from a variety of wood species, perhaps there is also a veneer supplier in Portugal ( I would bet on it ) The possibilities with veneering your own projects in limitless. Check the link for some examples of pieces I've made from a combination of veneers on plywood mixed with solid legs and edge banding. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iJOuZaJnadGBbJI (P.S. be sure to select HD in the playback settings to watch. )😁

[@monikacarless_wordwitch]

Its so cute!

[@yaisaprice5267]

💜

[@JuneParris-hm7lu]

Recipe books

[@ctownsend4600]

Cubby could be for recipes. Great job on the cabinet. The song I sing to my cat is “You are my sunshine”. Do you know it?

[@TheIndigoEscape]

awww thats a sweet song! I think Luna may like it as well. This cats take everything from us haha. They are just the best.

[@ctownsend4600]

The cabinets you and Omar have made have been outstanding. It’s much better than IKEA 😉

[@marlenegearon4709]

Does your Mother ever can, cook, or bake? Will you, your Mother, and sister ever take a girl's day trip or vacation?😊

[@vcrouch6041]

Your white captions go by really fast. Otherwise I enjoy your videos and have watched for awhile. You both did an incredible job making the cabinet!

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Sorry Vickie! I'll try to re-arrage them as they are doen automatically by KZbin

[@Flower300690]

I love the cupboard, looks very nice! But why didn't you paint the sides of the drawers? One is still rough wood? 😅

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Because we forgot 😂😂😂 they need to be painted!

[@Flower300690]

😉

[@zuzanatauvinkl5195]

cutting boards cubby

[@gavinalmeida1994]

My Grandfather was born in Coimbra

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Oh wow! Really? Cool photo by the way, we just got ourselves a motorbike 🥳

[@gavinalmeida1994]

@@TheIndigoEscape thank you, enjoy the bike ,I used to do what Simon does in South Africa, Untill I came off near Upington, 9hr ambulance ride back to JHB . And my said , That's it no mo moto.

[@TheIndigoEscape]

@@gavinalmeida1994 Oh lord don't tell me that. :( Hope you are okay now. We want to do trips but motorbiking is definitely something to be very cautious about for sure! We got a Honda XR125 :D

[@gavinalmeida1994]

@@TheIndigoEscape Great fun, I was just out of my depth ,that Kalahari sand monster got me, it's a beast. Did Sani Pass no worries, did a border run along the Botswana border, awesome saw a humongous Boabab tree you could hide two 4door Landrovers behind it. Very nice way to see the world, the slower the bike,the more you see

[@TheIndigoEscape]

wow that sounds amazing and great memories as well! I hope I can get to Africa one day, sounds like a great place... very big though. Its even bigger than South America which si already massive.

[@tarynkriebel319]

What do you do with the rosatto I think you allied it ? ( the strained an cooked tomatoes)

[@TheIndigoEscape]

It’s all left behind by the tomato press along with the seeds. It’s really good at take it all out. Sorry I didn’t show it. I then add it to the compost

[@budbundy364]

I would like to pass on a tip if you're going to be painting more furniture. Use better brushes they clean up very easy. If you can hear those bristles its too hard. Wood glue the seems will help male it more sturdy ❤ otherwise carry on 😁 Lacey and Huxley ⚘❤

[@TheIndigoEscape]

That’s true! Thanks for the tips! Specially the glue tip! Will do for our next build which is coming up soon!

[@coby6417]

🌟👏👍🍀💐

[@portugal1969]

👏👍🤔😘

[@122501lya]

hi, it's almost the same episode as the last one except the end ? Have a wonderfull day

[@TheIndigoEscape]

We filmed this last week so that’s not possible. 🥰

[@LynnBoergermann]

Is Omar ur husband