THIS JOB WILL BE TRICKY... CAN I DO IT? - Off Grid in Central Portugal

First, thanks everyone! I Finally made it to 10,000 subscribers! Woohoo!
In this video I continue working on the bottle wall, check on the seedlings, wander down to the garden, and feature the All Powers R1500, a wonderful 1800W portable home backup system .
I hope you enjoy it! Please like the video if you do and subscribe if you haven't already. Thanks!
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I'm Kirsty and I'm novice builder attempting an off grid stone barn renovation here in Central Portugal. I love going slowly, learning along the way, and trying new things as I attempt to build a beautiful tiny house using natural materials.
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[@quesnelgirl]

Allpowers you rock! Helping Kristi off grid is awesome and back up to her house. Thanks so much!

[@PortugalfromScratch]

I'm really happy with that company... they make great products!

[@sherrithompson5418]

I absolutely love the bottle wall. I am excited for your house tour. It’s beginning to look more and more cozy as you finish each wall. Hopefully you can get more seeds growing soon.

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Thank you! Yes.. more seeds required!

[@Scruffychick]

The bottle wall is looking great Kirsty. I’m starting to see your vision now and I can’t wait to see it finished.

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Thank you!

[@JoanOfArgghh]

The bottle wall is beautiful! Love the way you just tackled it and made it happen. It's art!

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Thank you!

[@raquelfernandez463]

Kirsty.I am Proud of you Like a Grandma Proud of her grand daughter.You have came a long way.Love you and your family.🐈🐈.Keep doing great Love 💕 from Grandma Raquel.In Bakersfield, California.🤗 Hugg's all around.💐.And always a good Job.Can't wait to see what is Next,and I Pray you are filling better.🤗.

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Thanks so much! I'm feeling great, thank you!

[@leea.farruga1834]

Bottle wall looks really good! Bring on your comfy couch.

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Thanks! It's here!!

[@coritipton9071]

Love when you work and play soothing music to your video. Lovely.

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Glad to hear that, thanks!

[@gabrielebehr563]

Great power station.👍 Good idea with wire, wall looks so lovely, it makes me smile. Mirror is a fabulous idea.👍👍👍🐈‍⬛🐈

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Thank you!

[@raquelfernandez463]

Beautiful Job young Lady.💐.So Proud of you.💕Love 💕 again.Raquel.Have a blessed day.

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Thanks so much!

[@sari4079]

That's a great bottle wall! Well done! I like the design. You have a very cute, little house.

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Thanks! It's coming along slowly. 🙂

[@jaymurtagh]

That bottle wall looks lovely. Well done on the 10k viewers well-deserved. A great little channel

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Thanks!

[@angelat4639]

Wow! that wall turned out beautiful! I have to admit, I was afraid the diamond would be too heavy, but you made it work! :)

[@PortugalfromScratch]

I was too! 😁 Thanks!

[@andie1769]

Wall looks beautiful! Congratulations on 10k!

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Thank you!

[@liberatedlifetime3584]

Love the bottle wall. Symmetrical and looks amazing! Congratulations on your 10k. Here’s to another 10k soon!

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Thanks!

[@LindaCuthbertson-el5ys]

I love the bottle wall Kirsty. You have inspired me again to move my butt and get some work done 🥰🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Thanks! Haha... great!

[@gillbowman8260]

I love the bottle wall… it looks Great … hope you’re proud of your talents❤️😊 xx

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Thanks so much!

[@woomobile]

Hi Kirsty i love the bottle wall looks great, u can always get glass paint if u decide u want them different colours later on, or if u have LED lights going on the bathroom side the colour will come through anyway lol Looking forward to an updated tour. Think u might need to beef up the trolley in the electrical cupboard for all these battery banks ur getting 🤣🤣 Have a great week Kirsty 👍❤

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Nice idea, thanks! Yep... I need to get in there and build proper shelves for the rest of the stuff. 😁 Thanks!

[@woomobile]

@@PortugalfromScratch I'm full of great ideas 🤣

[@mafish7962]

The bottle wall is looking fab! ❤❤❤

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Thank you!

[@kathleenoverton3263]

You should definitely have more viewers! People don’t know what they re missing!!!

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Haha, thanks!

[@pagecericola7342]

I agree. You should be up to 50k. Subscribe people

[@lisahamilton381]

The bottle wall looks great. Well done!

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Thank you!

[@cherylanne6846]

Congratulations! Keep going !!

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Thanks!

[@gardentours]

Congratulations that you reached 10 000 subscribers 🎉💐🎊🥂🍾🙌🏼

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Thanks!

[@MarianneInmarsilia]

Dandelions are great for the bees in the Spring….early source of reliable pollen for our beloved 🐝 🐝

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Great! Makes me feel better about the state of my garden. 😁

[@Mariadaserra]

The wall is amazing , love it ❤️ Love your videos and the amazing work you have with all of your house and garden!

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Thanks so much!

[@polgarauk5606]

Yay congratulations on the new power bank I am sure that will be a life saver for you 😊 Love 💕 the bottle wall 🥰 the design is perfect simple but elegant and once finished will be a nice thing to view. Aww sorry about the seedlings fingers crossed you have better luck with the next lot and no munching from little creatures 😊 Look forward to the tour and so pleased you are getting a sofa finally you can possibly get some comfort too...... If Larry and Mikey let you 😂😂

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Thanks! Yes these batteries have been great as backups. I'll investigate the seedling this weekend, I hope. So far Mikey is quite happy with this couch... Larry isn't sure yet. 🙂

[@sappir26]

Beautiful work on the bottle wall. Love it

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Thank you!

[@lidijabirsa7768]

Nice wall. 👍 Yay, new sofa for Mickey and Larry! 😅🤣

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Yep! 😀

[@deborahwhite2339]

Wow! The wall looks fabulous! I love the pattern of the glass design. Congrats on your 10k! 🍺🍷🌻😽😽🙂👍🇨🇦

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Thank you!

[@LittleBear290]

How creative, I love the bottle wall.

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Thanks!

[@susanadams-wauro6716]

Bravo on your 10,000 subscribers Kirsty!!! Another successfully completed project! The bottle wall looks fantastic! Well done! Cheers from Ontario 🇨🇦

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Thanks!

[@susanadams-wauro6716]

@@PortugalfromScratch you're welcome!

[@anniemac3075]

Absolutely love the wall, very well done that woman 🎉💐

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Thanks!

[@rhondadorey1723]

Great work Kirsty your house is fast becoming a lovely home! So much progress this year. I look forward to your folks coming, to see what jobs they get on with. Cheers 💕💕🇨🇦

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Thanks so much! Me too! 😀

[@ruthbowery8325]

Congratulations on reaching 10,ooo viewers hopefully you reach 20,000 soon x wall is looking good xx

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Me too, thanks!

[@coryhaughton7495]

Congratulations!

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Thanks!

[@susanlecuirot1573]

Congratulations on your 10K 🥂🌸x

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Thank you!

[@michelleellis8201]

The bottle wall looks great!!!

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Thanks!

[@virginiajorgensen8614]

Very innovative bottle wall and the wire idea works well.

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Thanks! The wire was tricky but fine in the end... I was a bit surprised it worked!

[@TheElizabethfrances]

The bottle wall looks fantastic!!! Very cool.

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Thanks!

[@susanlecuirot1573]

The wall is amazing !

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Thanks!

[@ruthlarson6334]

Definitely getting to look forward to starting your videos with a glimpse at what the day holds, via a 👀 peek through your porthole!❤😊 Progressing well on the wall. Gonna look great. Was it my imagination, or was your clay mix quite a bit wetter than your usual? Or perhaps it was the lack of the audio of you physically slapping it on and scutching it about. I love the music but nothing beats the sound of clay being applied 😂 I like your idea of a mirror on that corner wall - bounce around more light and cozy up things even more 😊

[@PortugalfromScratch]

It might have been wetter... it's tricky to get it the same each time. I could have let it dry out but I guess I was anxious to get to work! 😀

[@MyPlayHouse]

Indeed Congratulations on 10.000 Subscribers! I also like ALLPOWERS,, and the R1500 station has a few good features you didn't get into,, Bluetooth and WiFi,, and UPS funktion are really handy. 🙂

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Thanks! Yes they're amazing!

[@deniseiozzo8821]

Congratulations on Ten Thousand 🎉🎉 Been here since about 900! Keep up the good work …anxious to see that window go in in the front!

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Thank you for following along for so long! 😁

[@shehazi695]

Gorgeous result, lovely feature 😊

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Thanks!

[@annadaurie2435]

Love the bottle wall.

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Thanks!

[@havechopstickswilltravel2990]

I love it. Looks GREAT Kirsty.

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Thanks!

[@priscillajones623]

Congratulations 🎉 for your 10,000 subscribers. You earned it!!

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Thanks!

[@sherylmiller1640]

The wall looks amazing!

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Thank you!

[@elainekaufman2264]

Bottle wall looks great

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Thank you!

[@miekiedevilliers3523]

Beautiful.l like the bottle wall.amasing.

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Thanks!

[@M-LFC491]

Yey Kirsty!! Congratulations. S'cos we luv 'ya!

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Thank you!

[@kerlyn3582]

Wall is looking great

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Thanks!

[@gypsyheartsouls]

Love your videos and many projects. Just a thought about the cats. It seems to me that things would be much happier if you try patting Mikey first, of a morning. It seems he is set-off by Larry's scent on your hand, and perhaps that's why he has a go at Larry. (on the other hand Larry knows that he's not King Cat, so will not mind.) Cheers! 💜💫💙💚

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Maybe! I think Larry just wants to be a round Mikey all the time. Either as friends but also he seems to like to block the door for Mikey coming in or out. Mikey doesn't seem bothered with Larry unless Larry bothers him first, though, which is good I guess!

[@gypsyheartsouls]

Oh, I see, it might just be Larry mischief-making!​@@PortugalfromScratch

[@PortugalfromScratch]

I think so!

[@egoyiboclementinaonwuegbut7331]

Congratulations on getting to 10 thousand subscribers on your channel 😊 and well done .

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Thank you!

[@amandagrigg871]

Fabulous 👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Thanks!

[@monikacarless_wordwitch]

It looks beautiful Kirsty!

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Thank you!

[@tracykaeding3920]

Looks amazing Kirsty, clever girl, love from Australia

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Thank you!

[@chrisdouglass7962]

Looks good so far! 😁👍

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Thanks!

[@Daisy-ex5sw]

Wow! That looks fab! And congrats on the 10k.

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Thanks!

[@juanitakauffman6336]

Great wall

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Thanks!

[@kathleenschmidt7074]

Awesome bottle wall, thumbs up plus Congratulations on 10k

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Thanks so much!

[@kyranmacwood1278]

Awesome bottle wall❤

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Thanks!

[@irislozinsky3960]

Great job miss!

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Thank you!

[@kathleenoverton3263]

Also - love your wall !!

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Thanks!

[@NifaQuiroz]

Congratulations.

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Thanks!

[@OurNewLand]

The bottle wall looks amazing! Great job, and congrats on hitting 10k!

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Thanks!

[@shehazi695]

Hi Kirsty, just watching you wire the bottle wall, I know it’s too late now, but for possible future projects, would ‘chicken’ wire be more useful maybe? 🤷🏽‍♀️ either way, you always are innovative and do a great job. Really enjoy your updates, thank you for sharing with us 🙏🏽

[@PortugalfromScratch]

I think it would! Someone suggested that in the last video and I think a mesh or chicken wire with two layers and the stuff attached in would have done the trick. But I didn't have any. 😁 good thing to try in the future, though!

[@EM-qz8wj]

Congrats on the 10K! You've worked so hard to get there! The bottle wall looks awesome!

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Thanks!

[@marciaward3045]

Looks good!

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Thanks!

[@terrylink6174]

Congratulations on your 10 thousand subscribers 😊

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Thank you!

[@wafamughrabi8723]

Nice work.Maybe it would be easier for you to glue both jar rims a day before..instead of using the tape

[@jbyrd2516]

Agree. Sturdier. Also the thought of having plastic based tape inside that lovely natural wall gave me the heeby jeepies.

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Ya maybe but I don't have a glue gun and have never used one so tape is easiest.

[@PortugalfromScratch]

I guess but glue isn't exactly natural either. 😁 Tape was just easiest and what I had.

[@permissiontoshine]

CONGRATULATIONS Kirsty, making it to 10k subs. Very well deserved indeed. Loving seeing your progress on the ground and your development as a KZbinr.🎉🎉🎉🎉🐨 I'm not always able to comment, but I find myself looking out for your next video, so you must be doing something right (I have high standards for online content). I'm not sure if this has happened with other subs, but I was constantly being unsubscribed from your channel and several other smaller channels over the last few months. Weirdly, it seemed to be my Portugal or European favourite ones. Hasn't happened this week. Maybe mention it in a couple of your videos? I'd hate for other viewers to be unaware they had been unsubbed from you. Just thought I'd let you know.

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Thanks for commenting! I'm happy to hear you like my stuff! Yes a few others have mentioned that... maybe it's something I can look into on my end? I'll check it out. Thanks for the heads up!

[@permissiontoshine]

@@PortugalfromScratch definitely check it out. I suspect it's simply they are changing the way subbing/unsubbing happens and they messed it up for a while. You're definitely not alone. A few of my Portugal favourites, including Simple Life Portugal (Dan) said he is having the same issue.

[@catarinacarrasco5938]

The bottle wall looks fantastic 🤩

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Thank you!

[@vickisainty3428]

Thanks

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Thanks to you, too!

[@R1chiesART]

Tidy Up!?. That's a big big job... Lol

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Haha... a mini tidy. Let's not get too drastic!

[@roneldastrydom2077]

Now I'm in the pub, catch up later😊

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Hehe... yep!

[@deborahlee8135]

Just in case you want to forage your "dandelions", they look like sow thistles, the camera was swinging past too fast for me to see properly, but they were not true dandelion. Sorry 🙁 Your clay walls are definitely NOT BORING 😂 the colour, texture and organic nature is wonderful.

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Ya I was wondering as I said that! Thanks for the heads up! 🙂

[@terpentine]

U could check under the pots for snails. They like to hide there

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Tricky! Thanks!

[@dannygoesdiving]

Probably a little late, but would chicken wire provide a more stable support for affixing the cob ?

[@PortugalfromScratch]

I think that would have worked great but I didn't have any. I'd experiment with that next time, for sure!

[@AadanmaxamadCusmaan-y8n]

Hi🎉

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Hi!

[@ManuelPineiro-dr1oc]

Hi

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Hi!

[@bennick69]

Here's to 20,000 subs 🥂 and tighter, lower cut tops 👙🐦🐦 hahahaha 🤣

[@PortugalfromScratch]

😆

[@grahamsfarmportugal2022]

Your betraying bluetti 😱😂

[@PortugalfromScratch]

😁

[@fayewhelan7209]

❤

[@PortugalfromScratch]

🙂

[@coby6417]

🌟👏👍🍀💐

[@PortugalfromScratch]

😀

[@ingridsteinbock-eu6mz]

I wish you wouldn’t talk soooo. uch

[@PortugalfromScratch]

🤷‍♀️

[@barbaradavie150]

I literally gasped when I saw your finished bottle wall with the centred glass brick. I think it looks fabulous. Again - you are amazing. Congratulations a reaching 10K subscribers. You have a great channel.

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Wow cool, thanks so much!

[@jennichristie5264]

Congrats on the 10.000! Well deserved. Was thinking another support above the diamond like below it might give your clay wall a little more stability (plus a few down nails from top beam). Looking forward to seeing it complete.

[@PortugalfromScratch]

It would have! I was going to put screws in above the block but I forgot! 😁 However the way the opposite side of the wall is, stability won't be an issue when it dries... but it would have been easier to line things up as I was working, though.

[@sandramckenzie653]

Kristy so glad you reached your 10000 subscribers. Hurrah🎉 The feature wall is turning out very nice. Can hardly wait to see your whole house and all the projects you accomplished since your folks left. Keep up the good work and glad you ap take time to see your friends and enjoy time with them too. Wishing you well!❤

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Thank you!

[@gypsyheartsouls]

Wow! Fabulous bottle wall.💫

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Thanks!

[@patnewman9543]

Curious as to what the tarp hanging on front of house is covering.

[@PortugalfromScratch]

My future window! I'll do a video soon. 🙂

[@avivat3010]

Congrats for reaching 10,000 Kirstie! That's a real accomplishment. Your channel will start gaining more ground. Lucky you for getting a free battery!! I'd love to have one for my condo, but I face north, so no balcony charging for me. So sorry that your seedlings got munched! Thankfully, with the Portuguese weather you' still have a chance for a beautiful and overflowing garden. I love your wall! It promises to be another gorgeous asset to your home! I can't wait to see the full effect. You've been working hard. Kudos! Best, Angela

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Thanks so much! Lits to do but I keep chipping away and I'm hoping to spend a day with the seeds and seedlings soon! 😀

[@eleanorluckhurst9192]

I admire you for the creative projects you accomplish and the patience you show while working on them. Kudos

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Thanks!

[@mbd6054]

Wow, Kirsty, but that bottle wall is just beautiful. Great job. Thank you for sharing. :)

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Thanks so much!

[@jackvanleeuwenkamp4706]

Bottle wall looks amazing….so glad you went simple. 10000!! 🙌🏼❤️🇨🇦

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Thanks!

[@Ogma3bandcamp]

Coming on great Kirsty. Good to see you didn't bottle it. Erm ... or rather did bottle it ;-)

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Hehe! Thanks!

[@kathymashburn1974]

The wall looks great!! Can’t wait to see your full house tour!! 😊

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Thank you! Coming soon!

[@GirlMeetsFarm]

That bottle wall looks great!! Love the pattern you ended up on as well. Congratulations on the 10k! x

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Thanks so much!

[@patriciabrown8301]

When your splattering the clay and straw it always reminds of when i worked on a farm COW MUCK it reminds me of my youth you are doing a fantastic job you always find away to get round a job great job Kirsty

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Haha cow muck! 😀 thanks!

[@jackienugent2019]

OMG the wall looks amazing. I have to admit though that I wasn't convinced about it until the great reveal. Absolutely fabulous. Those cob walls are not boring at all - I think it's a bit of a shame to do too much to them. But what do I know?

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Thanks! Yes it's a wonderful material, to be sure!

[@batyamasheh3543]

Kirsty. Tricky jobs don't know your determination, persistence, and skills. 🙂

[@PortugalfromScratch]

😀 thanks!