This Just Saved Us €2000 on Our Old Stone Cabin Renovation

[@bobhale8325]

Beautiful shutters and well worth the learning curve. Your work benches are a great addition and really a crative solution. My wife is 77 and I am 81..........my wife says "She's cute". Ricky, you have yourself a great working partner.

[@psnchsky]

I love watching you two grow in confidence. Tackling things out of your comfort zone. Entertaining your audience. You have a great relationship and wholesome attitude to life. You truly are a joy to watch.

[@lindamaldonado6807]

When you guys made the work tables, you really did yourselves a big favor!

[@HelenAndRonny]

Was it just me who couldn’t watch all the “we have tried it laying down, standing up, we just can’t get it in!” With a straight face? 😂

[@AbigailGerlach-zt1sh]

Naughty! LMAO Sometimes, the best line are totally unintentional. 😂😂😂

[@tracyplath863]

I thought it was just me! 😂

[@chantaln6843]

I hadn’t thought of, until you mentioned it & now I find it hilarious 😂

[@DanSmithBK]

And how about ‘I can’t even imagine what it would be like to do all those lengths’?! Lol!

[@TheImanuelita]

😂😂😂😂 me too

[@AudreyORourke-e1u]

You have a great sense of humour Victoria adds a touch of frivolity to some serious renovating days!

[@genevaharner780]

I love watching your videos. You two are amazing. Love your sense of humor Victoria. And Ricky's work ethic. He can do anything.

[@tracyplath863]

Beautiful! I think given the age and the handmade nature of this lovely old building, your handmade shutters fit the whole aesthetic so much better than something machined. I love it that so much of this renovation is done with your own four hands, just as the original owner and builder. Just lovely.

[@esmekaffen4961]

Lovely comment and totally agree. ❤

[@kitchenworker446]

You two are so resourceful and full of ingenuity...I bet that the only people who can see these tiny imperfections are you...and let's face it if you had bought the shutters they would have had imperfections too...things are rarely perfect...even bespoke. Well done.xx

[@StevePassehl]

I think we have seen all of your vids so far...and I have to say that the two of you are the most endearing people we have ever enjoyed. Definitely cheering for your success. Please find projects to add well after the house is completed. Additionally - I have almost convinced my wife to take a trip with me to Portugal...probably Porto and it is your success that has her leaning into the idea. Be safe...life is so precious and we could not be happier seeing your success from our home a zillion miles away in Indiana - US.

[@lindamaldonado6807]

Wow! Now you know why the custom shutters cost so much-all that precision measuring! Etc.

[@HT-io1eg]

Wow! Actual joinery, building complicated shutters from scratch! Impressive

[@katherinekurash6683]

Pea- lishous and Pea-lightful!!! I love watching you guys!! Great job, Victoria and Ricky!!!

[@joycerogers8829]

Victoria & Ricky - Your YT channel is growing so fast! I am so happy for you. I feel like I am right there with you building and repairing your little house. I look forward to seeing the progress every week.

[@lacyoflittlerobincottage1403]

We must say making those work benches has to be at the top of the list of brilliant things you have made so far. Having that work bench will go a long way to saving your back and knees. The shutters look beautiful and will be useful during rainstorms and such. Fantastic haul from the garden there Victoria. I bet anything they miss labeled the seed packet, because they sure looked like bush peas to us. Always great to see those two sweet pups out and having fun. Take good care of yourselves ~ 💖🤗Lacy, Mike & Hamish🐾

[@TheWebtuts]

Brilliant work/craftmanship - ignore your quirks, trust me as a carpenter what you did free hand looks amazing well done 👍

[@larrygould8246]

Ricky is turning into a quite skilled carpenter!

[@jaymurtagh]

Love the shutters simple / elegant .they really suit the building. You two are amazing, trying your hand at new things.

[@ginacrusco234]

Love your spirit, love the shutters, love the dog therapy. But best of all is the "Fresky" ad.

[@kubinka879]

Absolutely superb bit of carpentry😊

[@Prah123]

Honestly I'm really impressed, this is not a simple piece of carpentry you're doing.

[@andrewroland]

Very impressed with the shuttering, no wonder they’re expensive to buy. If they’re slightly out of whack they’ll look more rustic.

[@martindevlin9152]

Wow Amazing team work and no rows, love watching you two and the silly jokes it is a real joy. Thank you fort the videos.

[@tammyslater5908]

The shutters look absolutely beautiful… good job. You both are adorable together, I love the joking around so much. Fantastic video guys, the house is looking fantastic

[@carolsakai-artist]

Congratulations for all your hard work, creativity, and patience. This was a monumental task for non woodworkers

[@deborahpalm7657]

I'm chuffed too Victoria. Another great job. The shutters look amazing on the tiny house. A full set will be the icing on the cake.

[@G.G.999]

The patience you guys have is admirable. The shutters look great!

[@geraldineross5168]

Hi Ricky and Victoria you are both doing an amazing job on your tiny cottage. I love it, so much hard work. One of a kind masterpiece. Love from Minnesota, USA!

[@idapacheco7381]

Nothing more satisfying than making the shutters yourself... absolutely marvelous 💪🏻

[@Harryset1]

Do. Undo. Redo. - In the end: Success! Well done.

[@crystella777]

You two are so great together.. Lovely to see. God bless you both.

[@Tocqueville2023]

The hounds are a great emotional boost

[@sth.777]

At the end of the day, you've not only saved money, but you've built something yourselves that you know is solid quality, custom-made to your needs, and has been built with pride. Those will last a lifetime!

[@AbigailGerlach-zt1sh]

I know this is a very American suggestion, but if you build a simple box frame, cover it in screen material and just slide it into the window frame, I think you'll find the benefits of fresh air and lack of insects will be well worth the short amount of time you'd invest in it.

[@birdsndog5819]

Window screens. Ah yes. I taught my German counterparts about that. At first they thought I was making it up. After paying a little better attention ….. they turned it into a business!

[@chantaln6843]

Yes indeed, that’s a standard solution in the US. All windows & doors are screened in. it keeps flies & mosquitoes from entering your house.

[@HomeOfMacWoeffie]

@@chantaln6843 as if they open the windows to air the house of apartment (joking) most Americans married to a dutchie complain about the cold in the house, because we Dutch are use to air the house summer or winter

[@HomeOfMacWoeffie]

@@birdsndog5819 they were here forever I can remember .....I'm Dutch

[@margaretingleby679]

Same easy solution here in Australia , but for style and beauty the shutters win hands down , plantation shutters are very popular now and come in timber , plastic even polycarbonate materials and open and shut from left / right , up / down , bifold , anyone can buy them but full marks to those who take in on themselves .

[@susannahwhitaker994]

You made an amazing job with the shutters, well done. You really are ambassadors for the saying “ team work makes the dream work” 🤗

[@kdclothes]

You two work so well together. Those shutters are really nice. It finishes the little house! You two are developing skills! Yoo Hoo. And the dogs are so adorable

[@margomoore4527]

I swear, you guys work order and get through way more in any given day than any reno channel I watch!

[@merrylmarsh9037]

Be kinder to yourselves😀 You are doing brilliantly!!! Such great results. All from scratch! Well done, so impressive❤

[@Bugs1953]

Amazing with a limited amount of joinery tools. Well done you two.😊

[@divaden47]

That amazing work bench is certainly coming into great use today!!

[@KathyWarren-i1i]

Fantastic job on shutters you two. Such a pleasure to watch you two work together. Love your humor 😊 🇨🇦

[@avivat3010]

Beautiful job, love the laughter! Dog therapy is a great idea. Thank you for sharing.

[@WendyMonaghan]

Love the way you tackle all your jobs and solve the problems whilst maintaining your wonderful sense of humour.Well done you two.

[@patbradford3244]

Suggestion! Take 2 boxes or pails, place them on bottom shelf of work table. One for scraps and the other for sawdust.

[@tammyhall8495]

Sawdust (man glitter) 😊

[@lilianbates6555]

Congratulations to you both. You should be very proud of yourselves, for what you’ve accomplished. You just stick at it until you get there. I just love your attitude towards everything you do. You will achieve your 100 thousand subscribers, no doubt about it, and Weill deserved. Lilian Australia

[@Ckay00]

They turned out absolutely louvrely 👌

[@maycormack8764]

Ricky and Victoria - we are so impressed with your efforts to make shutter - just wonderful and thankyou for sharing. You both are a delight to watch with your smiles and positivity. It all reflects in the way you care for your property, and your dogs who must be the happiest dogs in the whole world! Stay happy and thankyou .

[@heatherleask3752]

Ricky is so meticulous and a total workaholic! Hope he does take a little relaxation time.

[@276tracey]

Brilliant video as always...you make a brilliant team..love the natural banter too.. you must have the patience of a saint making all those pieces of wood fit together to make a lovely looking shutter... Looking forward to next episode xx

[@thomaskrehbiel2946]

Ricky you are one lucky bloke. Vic is beautiful, talented and a good partner.

[@mossyslopes]

I needed this 28 minutes of therapy 😃 The cabin is developing real character 👏

[@martindevlin9152]

You hit the nail on the head, excuse the pun. These videos and your interaction with silly jokes such as pea licious is definitely therapy, my wife and I relax together for our therapy sessions. Keep doing what you are doing 🤗🤗🤗

[@divaden47]

I can still remember over 70 years ago sitting on our back step shedding the peas from our allotment. They tasted so good raw, had to on the lookout for anything living in the pods though!!

[@nf3959]

Outstanding work. Specially for a first time. One thing I would consider is priming and sanding before cutting and assembling. It will be hard enough to paint the finished piece with all the nooks and crannies but at least no sanding.

[@sylviamaynard211]

Well done you two, never would I have taken on that style of shutter. You should be able to build anything after that.

[@jimcarlisle2309]

Thanks for the Video, really appreciate!

[@dawnfitzgerald2951]

Shutters are perfect…great job to both of you.❤️🇨🇦

[@anneliesjoss]

Aaaaaawwwwww, that tiny toad was the cutest!!! Are you guys loving summer rains as much as we love them here in New Mexico?(besides the veggies getting a pounding 😳) Oh wow, those shutters are a huge job. They look great!

[@sue7190]

Have you considered buying a ride on mower with a mulching deck, it would save you so much time and effort.

[@FifiVanTonder]

A wrap around porch will look so good on your cottage. Can't wait for your videos each week! You make a great couple and are very talented

[@Pauline-m9m]

Your attention to detail is just outstanding. Hats off to both of you, well done. Pauline, Australia

[@pattywest1]

I’m 72 years old and made my own shutters after and they’re exactly what I wanted.

[@Cameramancan]

Nicely done!🇨🇦

[@jacquelinedrury2251]

I ❤Victoria's sense of humour 🎉😂lol.

[@katherinekurash6683]

Me too- Parmesian explosion!

[@seanbrennan4447]

Looks great those shutter type ,now I am no expert but was thinking if you placed one dowel in the middle once together you could adjust the angle of them . But I only had woodwork learning at school. 🤔

[@susanB24F]

Photography in the opening was beautiful. The shutters look great! With all your hard work. The juice box gave us a good laugh too!

[@christophersibley3023]

Great job team working together is wonderful 😊

[@petro3441]

😂😂clearly Poppy was very happy about the break😂😂😂

[@ritamailheau771]

The shutters look amazing! Way to go.

[@cindyhalfacre3214]

You two do such a great job! That little stone house just looks more lovely with everything you do! So happy to have had your vlog pop up on my laptop!! We feel your pain of working in the heat; we own and have renovated th interior of a small house in the desert of Arizona. We are currently working on converting a cement floored patio into a wood floored screened porch....in triple temp, monsoon season. It's those dreams of enjoying many days and maybe sleeping nights in the garden that is our back yard, that inspire us to persevere! We always look forward to your next vlog. Cute dogs! Cute couple! Charming cottage! All on a beautiful piece of land! Blessings to you both! Cindy & Larry, two do it yourselfers who are much, MUCH older than you!

[@tammyroyal7547]

Hi guys!! I've said it before & I'm sure I will say it again & again but y'all are just totally mind blowing amazing!! I mean making your own shutters!! How awesome!! You two definitely arent afraid of hard work or taking on huge challenges!! Great job!! They look spectacular!! Y'all take care ❤😊

[@lauraquigley6403]

You guy’s have almost done it😊I am so proud of you both since the beginning I knew your channel was going to be a huge success! Gorgeous shutter! The combination of work ethic,honesty & comedy have Equaled Success ❤🙏🙏🙏Blessing’s

[@charlenequinilty7252]

That is amazing..talented couple for sure

[@lorimecikalski3079]

Ricky's new side hustle - commercial work for an orange drink. P.S. your new work table is the bomb digity!!!

[@cecilygrech995]

Shutters look amazing 😊

[@costasworldofmusicmemories5792]

There is always a learning curve when doing anything. You guys found that out with the window shutters. Nevertheless, you guys did a wonderful job with it. You guys are not afraid to tackle. anything. What is called ? It's saving money. All the best to you both👏👏 Jim, Harriet and Yuki

[@joannadrawe6654]

They are beautiful!

[@cadence9055]

Shutterly amazing!! Pea-rfect!! You have so much fun even when its a challenging learning curve. Thanks for sharing the journey! Oh yes, the shutters are beautiful!

[@deborahashaw6044]

Awesome job on the shutter!! 🫂🫂

[@TomMurphy-n6n]

dont worry pea happy

[@DebbieHollandNZ]

WOW well done!!! Your workbench has turned out to be awesome too x It looks great

[@petro3441]

Great harvest🫛🫛🫛🫛

[@LMB-vj4we]

The shutters look fabulous! Well done. You both deserve champagne 🎉😊

[@altavanrensburg9423]

You are both so amazing. Well done. I am addicted to your channel. Thank you. ❤

[@nicolaharris3709]

You two are so funny 😂and work so well together. Poppy and Ted are always lovely to watch . The stutters are brilliant and will add such class to the tiny house. ❤

[@fredericksmith7418]

I have been watching you both and your dogs from the start. It goes to show with a sense of humour and going way out of your comfort zone what can be achieved from Australia .

[@Andbygrace7024]

Lovely people. Creative people. Incredible 😊

[@virginiadutoit3577]

Up there with my favourite vids. Thank you for a terrific, entertaining +- 30 minutes. Jean, South Africa

[@-MacCat-]

By the time you get to the last one you'll be knocking them out in no time flat and ready to start up "Life by Living Shutters Inc."! 😉 Thanks for sharing.

[@lindanewton6057]

Ohhhhhh!❤ That shutter is gorgeous ❤❤❤

[@birgitriff2010]

ITS a wonderful shutter, beautiful.❤

[@BenvanBroekhuijsen]

Love the see the fun you have together. Very important in a relationship. Why did you not choose to put one dowel on each side so you actually can open the shutters? This way you can regulate how much light is coming in.

[@JC-kh1ut]

Love a good shutter!

[@lynmargaretnorwood8015]

Simply amazing.

[@petro3441]

Goodday. You two are super fancy with this working table❤

[@judyherman1249]

They turned out beautiful!

[@Tocqueville2023]

Tables are beautiful

[@ruthnoronha8206]

That’s a proper shutter, thank goodness for ready made ones, who wants to spend the whole day making those.

[@tophampaul]

anna From Crete Greece, wow you have done an amazing job. you both work vey well together and your both a joy to watch. My hubby and I are now in 80s and 70s escaped to Crete Greece, 2005, to buy and renovate a home. best desission we ever made. Thank yo both for very interesting content. 🤩🤣☺💐

[@paulinelogan1400]

You made a good job on those shutters well done ❤

[@Tocqueville2023]

Smart on the shutter idea. Refine the design avoiding future mistakes. Save money and learn

[@NatMCI]

Awesome work you two!!! And thanks for the good few laughs!!