Maya, I can see two simple terracotta large vases at the feet of those columns, with two lovely bougainvilleas growing up to your balcony! I’ve been following you from the beginning and you have no idea how proud I am of you! 🌺
Oh good idea. I was thinking the balcony railing is so pretty (well really the top half of her house - maya, I’m digging the coat of white paint. It really pops now). But I was mentally trying to figure out how to beautify the support columns to look as good as the balcony. bougainvilleas vines or other flowering climbing vines would mask the support columns and add to the enchanted cottage look. I’m excited to see what you do next whatever that may be. Your vision is coming to life!
Ohhh I like the idea of vines growing up the columns. Personally I'd go for jasmine, because then she'd be treated to the beautiful scent when she's enjoying her balcony or even when she has her windows open.
I can hardly believe all the hard work you do. The beautiful balcony is a strong statement for your leisure. You deserve every completion dance you do. Thanks for taking all of us along on your achievements.
Yesterday I was working on a project that was difficult for me so I thought, What would Maya do? Maya would say Let’s go! and then She would dance. So I did! Thanks for inspiring me Maya. I was very satisfied with myself.
Rapunzel, Rapunzel let down your hair....A balcony thing!!! It looks wonderful. I would keep the welder on speed dial, he did a nice job. You are a machine and yes you should be very proud! My suggestions to make using wood screws easier. An old candle or an almost used up bar of soap. Pass the threads over the soap/candle. Just a quick swipe on one side of the threads. This lubricates the screw as you drive it into wood. Doesn't weaken the bond and make driving the screw much easier. #2...If you can find "Square drive" or "Torx drive" screws. I find them sooooo much nicer to work with than traditional phillips head screws. Often a driver bit is included in larger boxes. Thanks for your time.
You are bringing new life and excitement back to people, finding purpose within...I am so enjoying your energy in how you restoring a beautiful old building! Well done and enjoy your Princess Balcony. 🎉
Simply stunning balcony. Absolutely LOVE the energy & vibes that you share each week! All that you have achieved (so far) deserves the title...Princess Wonder Woman . Thank you for being you 🎉
Music for a morning on your balcony: John Denver, Good morning Sunshine: Oliver, Good Morning Starshine: Cat Stevens, Morning Has Broken. You're welcome LOL!!
After seeing what you have done and built for yourself I am seriously impressed with your progress. Now even looking into the possibilities of doing the same. Portugal is truly beautiful! Keep doing what you are doing , I’m sure you will end up with everything you wished for! Stay safe!🌞🌻❤️
Very glad you build the posts and the supporting beam at the front of the balcony. I was a bit concerned about a proper static stability before 👏👍🙋🏼♂️
It wasn't necessary to put two pillars to hold the balcony... I saw how the balcony was built and it seemed to me that it was quite resistant.... With these two pillars, the structure of the house is somewhat strange... Much better as without them. Note: alternatively, two angled beams could have been placed at the bottom of the balcony, in this way it solved the problem, without detracting from that part of the house. Beautiful project that you Maya have in hand. All the best to you beautiful...😚
I also think you did not need these two pillars: two people and the railing (beautiful one) and the metal horizontal beam above both pillars were pushing down that balcony BEFORE the pillars were installed, so why you needed them? The point of balcony is the horizontal extention attached to the vertical wall, technically, this is not a balcony anymore. This is an ok solution if you needed the support, but it does not seem so. BTW: I am not a critic of yours, I have been watching and admiring you from the beginning, I just disagree/do not understand the need of these pillars (and I am a construction engineer). anyway: impressive life and river and work: keep going!!
I wondered the same thing as several other people here. Wasn't the balcony supported with metal rods going under the bedroom floor? It was cantilevered, right? Making any additional support unnecessary? Whatever makes you feel safe though, of course, Maya. I can't wait to see how your beautiful place turns out. I enjoy your spirit and light and watching the progress that all your hard work has accomplished. And, I too love your happy dances. We are kindred spirits in that regard. I dance to the music in my head many times throughout the day. 😃 Let's go!
Maya the balcony is so beautiful, and the outward curve of it gives you a little more space as opposed to a straight railing. You work so hard! I don't know how you do it sometimes. You are creating such a beautiful space. ❤️
Sparkle on! The hard work is paying off! You rebuilt that crumbling wall to make it strong, and put in the hole for the second window. Now a balcony fora happy princess! 🥰🌷🌺🪴
OMG, Maya! YOU DO have the perfect princess balcony! BTW - no one works as hard as you do... You may never know the inspiration you are to all of us who have taken the risks/ opportunities you've embraced. My Sunday coffee with you dancing and your projects is my new happy place. So...thanks, girl! 👊🏼 🤸🏼♂️🤸🏼🤸🏼♀️ Keep us dancing with you!
Initially, you said you were a novice at construction. It's incredible to see how far you have progressed and wirh great proficiency. Great job. The balcony is a work of art.
Thank you for continuing to share your journey with us, Maya! I love what you did with the rubble, I think that will stabilize your roads on your property. I so love seeing your videos. I appreciate your strength and determination, and your joy in life. I absolutely love your riverfront home! ❤️
The balcony is beautiful Maya and now nice and strong so no worries on safety. I bet you feel like a princess and why not, every girl deserves a balcony. You work so hard, and have a wonderful nature, so happy you are a breath of fresh air. When you dance I can imagine you doing that as a child, a real free spirit x
This balcony is stunning !!!! Your whole place is like a fairy tale come true. I absolutely love it. And you are such a hard worker. Such an inspiration.
Well done Maya your balcony looks beautiful and secure. You enjoy your place is amazing this blue skies and all the green around not forgetting your beautiful river.
I am so proud of you. You are such an amazing woman. Your work ethic is next to none. You work hard and learn fast. you are simply amazing. Any guy should be proud to call you his partner. Keep up the great work
I have worked with metal with my dad from an early age, and now in my later years still welding and forming with metal . I just love the form and design of the balcony rails ,so beautiful cheers from OZ
Balcony is beautiful! Your either going to make a garden bed/wall with the rocks or work on wall near the balcony? Or possibly go on holiday! What ever you do you always do it with joy and happiness😊
Portuguese local metalworkers do such beautiful work still. It's so interesting to drive around and see all the amazing iron and metal work on buildings.
Wow Maya your balcony turned out amazingly beautiful 🤩 you’re the hardest working princess I know. Enjoy the fruits of your labor. I love, love your videos. Best of luck beautiful princess 👸🏻. A big hug from extremely hot 🥵 sunny Florida.
Goede morgen zonnetje je heb afgelopen week weer veel werk verricht je balkon super mooi geworden wens je fijne pinksterdag toe 👍verheug al op volgorde week!weer nieuwe filmpje van je groetjes Willem Nederland ✌️👊😘
What an absolutely beautiful addition to your home Maya! Your super hard work is definitely bringing you amazing rewards. Happy dance time! Thank you for sharing. I'm so happy for you and celebrate that you are proud of yourself!!!
Not me imagining having a facial with the ufo 3 on that balcony girl! It's so lovely, definitely the perfect place to charge your batteries and relax 😊😊
What an amazing journey to get to this point. Amazing work girl. And unlike the previous builders you will always have a pictorial/video history for the newcomers 100 years from now. Just beautiful.
Really well done! If I may offer some advice; When next you go buy screws, get Torx instead of cross-head. They are so much easier to work with and you mostly just need 2-3 different bits instead of the multitude of different cross/Philips bits!
Bespoke, handmade steel work is so affordable in Portugal, with highly skilled craftsmen. I've used the same fabricator since moving here over twenty years ago. Railings, balustrades, gates, tank covers, windows and grills. All made to my crude design, but measured, supplied and professionally fitted.. Lots of drawings and discussions in my pigeon Portuguese. I know that feeling of happiness only too well when a job is done. Thank you Senhor José, without you and so many others, our dreams would never have come true.
What a physical week for you Maya!!! ,,,,,however the results have added that WOW factor ! You have EVERY right to be proud of your achievements in this project.... Well done!!!!!! Durban SA
I'm completely blown away by your enthusiasm and work ethic. It should be an enjoyable experience from start to finish even if things don't always go well and your little victory dances have me grinning from ear to ear😊😊. I wish you many many years of happiness in your beautiful home and endless joy on your fabulous balcony.
Maya, du arbeitest hart für deinem Traum, das Ergebnis ist umwerfend. Aber so ganz nebenbei, verbesserst du die Welt mit deiner positiven Energie und deiner Reichweite. ❤ Grüße aus Berlin
Hola Maya. Yo soy de España y estoy impresionado con el trabajo que estás haciendo. Es muy inspirador. Los portugueses son muy buena gente.Siempre dispuestos a ayudar. Un abrazo ¡¡¡¡
I'm blown away by your comments - you just made my day! This is the best community on TH-cam I believe 💜
Maya…I want to visit Portugal this year. When is a good time to visit? I don’t want to come in the heat or rainy seasons. Thanks
We ❤️U! Are you having any volunteers this year?
Your are a very hard worker Maya.
Good projects. Are you german?
Did you pre drill the holes before putting the screws in?
It was a lot of work but now you're 100% sure that the balcony is sturdy and safe. Enjoy your princess balcony ❤
That balcony is going to be around over two hundred years from now if it was made out of wood fifty year's or less
Every Princess deserves a balcony ✨ 😊
And every balcony deserves a Princess ...😀😀😀
That’s so true👍
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What I like is that all the finnised stuff ends with a "YOUHUU!" 😄
I think going swimming in your river is a magical revival. Your home is bringing your vision to life. It's very beautiful and you are too
Maya, I can see two simple terracotta large vases at the feet of those columns, with two lovely bougainvilleas growing up to your balcony! I’ve been following you from the beginning and you have no idea how proud I am of you! 🌺
Oh good idea. I was thinking the balcony railing is so pretty (well really the top half of her house - maya, I’m digging the coat of white paint. It really pops now). But I was mentally trying to figure out how to beautify the support columns to look as good as the balcony. bougainvilleas vines or other flowering climbing vines would mask the support columns and add to the enchanted cottage look. I’m excited to see what you do next whatever that may be. Your vision is coming to life!
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Beautiful! Suites your house very well!
Ohhh I like the idea of vines growing up the columns. Personally I'd go for jasmine, because then she'd be treated to the beautiful scent when she's enjoying her balcony or even when she has her windows open.
Such a happy positive person Maya.
A real pleasure to watch your channel 😊🇦🇺
I can hardly believe all the hard work you do. The beautiful balcony is a strong statement for your leisure. You deserve every completion dance you do. Thanks for taking all of us along on your achievements.
Yesterday I was working on a project that was difficult for me so I thought, What would Maya do? Maya would say Let’s go! and then She would dance. So I did! Thanks for inspiring me Maya. I was very satisfied with myself.
I love the balcony railing - such a traditional design by a talented craftsman.
You are all safe there now.
Rapunzel, Rapunzel let down your hair....A balcony thing!!! It looks wonderful. I would keep the welder on speed dial, he did a nice job. You are a machine and yes you should be very proud!
My suggestions to make using wood screws easier. An old candle or an almost used up bar of soap. Pass the threads over the soap/candle. Just a quick swipe on one side of the threads. This lubricates the screw as you drive it into wood. Doesn't weaken the bond and make driving the screw much easier. #2...If you can find "Square drive" or "Torx drive" screws. I find them sooooo much nicer to work with than traditional phillips head screws. Often a driver bit is included in larger boxes.
Thanks for your time.
I’m usually irritated by advertisements but you did it in a natural and sincere way!
You are bringing new life and excitement back to people, finding purpose within...I am so enjoying your energy in how you restoring a beautiful old building! Well done and enjoy your Princess Balcony. 🎉
Simply stunning balcony. Absolutely LOVE the energy & vibes that you share each week! All that you have achieved (so far) deserves the title...Princess Wonder Woman . Thank you for being you 🎉
nothing better than BREAKFAST WITH MAYA from the east coast of America!
Music for a morning on your balcony:
John Denver, Good morning Sunshine:
Oliver, Good Morning Starshine:
Cat Stevens, Morning Has Broken.
You're welcome LOL!!
Maya you fill our hearts, you do what the rest of us fantasize!
Love your princess balcony. You are such a hard worker, nothing seems to phase you. Be proud girl, so very proud of yourself.
You never stop working,Maya,and that helps a lot towards the progress. Everything is fine and coming together beautifully.❤
After seeing what you have done and built for yourself I am seriously impressed with your progress. Now even looking into the possibilities of doing the same. Portugal is truly beautiful! Keep doing what you are doing , I’m sure you will end up with everything you wished for! Stay safe!🌞🌻❤️
You go, girl. So very proud of you. You are going to have a beautiful home. You are a hard worker.
Maya, you epitomize the saying..."If you can't have fun at what your doing, then you should not be doing it." :)
Very glad you build the posts and the supporting beam at the front of the balcony. I was a bit concerned about a proper static stability before 👏👍🙋🏼♂️
A beautiful railing the guy done a brilliant job.
Amazing Work Maya….You will look back one day and all the hard work will be proud memories 😊
she will look back and think:
I should have taken more care of my back...🫣
...but I really wish her all the best!♥️
I'm Brazilian and I think it's so cute when you speak Portuguese
Congratulations 🎊 it's a wonderful princess balcony. 😊
It wasn't necessary to put two pillars to hold the balcony... I saw how the balcony was built and it seemed to me that it was quite resistant.... With these two pillars, the structure of the house is somewhat strange... Much better as without them.
Note: alternatively, two angled beams could have been placed at the bottom of the balcony, in this way it solved the problem, without detracting from that part of the house.
Beautiful project that you Maya have in hand. All the best to you beautiful...😚
I like the 2 supports. It makes me think it is there to stay. Climbing vines would look beautiful up those poles.
I also think you did not need these two pillars: two people and the railing (beautiful one) and the metal horizontal beam above both pillars were pushing down that balcony BEFORE the pillars were installed, so why you needed them? The point of balcony is the horizontal extention attached to the vertical wall, technically, this is not a balcony anymore. This is an ok solution if you needed the support, but it does not seem so. BTW: I am not a critic of yours, I have been watching and admiring you from the beginning, I just disagree/do not understand the need of these pillars (and I am a construction engineer). anyway: impressive life and river and work: keep going!!
I wondered the same thing as several other people here. Wasn't the balcony supported with metal rods going under the bedroom floor? It was cantilevered, right? Making any additional support unnecessary?
Whatever makes you feel safe though, of course, Maya. I can't wait to see how your beautiful place turns out.
I enjoy your spirit and light and watching the progress that all your hard work has accomplished. And, I too love your happy dances. We are kindred spirits in that regard. I dance to the music in my head many times throughout the day. 😃
Let's go!
Smart use of the rubble to help stabilize the ground there.
I was hoping the balcony will get supported like that. It’s beautiful, it changes the whole aspect of the house too❤
We are all proud of you and all that you do.
Congratulations
The balcony is fit for a princess. All of that hard work paid off. You will enjoy that for years to come.❤
Maya the balcony is so beautiful, and the outward curve of it gives you a little more space as opposed to a straight railing. You work so hard! I don't know how you do it sometimes. You are creating such a beautiful space. ❤️
Beautiful handmade work!!!
I cannot believe that anyone would not enjoy your happy dance!
Oh--a retractable awning would be next on my list 😘 👩🌾😎
What a beautiful and well-designed railing that is Maya it is a credit to all your hard work.
Well Princess Maya ... now you have two posts for a swinging chair or a hammock. Looks great - Paul 😃😃😍😍😎😎
Sparkle on! The hard work is paying off! You rebuilt that crumbling wall to make it strong, and put in the hole for the second window. Now a balcony fora happy princess! 🥰🌷🌺🪴
Congrats on the new balcony and railing to the hardest working woman on TH-cam. Such an inspiration!!!
am so pleased you are doing your balcony you will be much safer now
OMG, Maya! YOU DO have the perfect princess balcony! BTW - no one works as hard as you do... You may never know the inspiration you are to all of us who have taken the risks/ opportunities you've embraced. My Sunday coffee with you dancing and your projects is my new happy place. So...thanks, girl! 👊🏼
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Keep us dancing with you!
Congratulations Maya ,it looks amazing. Concreting is not a easy thing to do.
A Princess balcony for Princess Maya !!! Awesome job !!! It looks great !!!😎❤️
Maybe that lovely terrace you were making the shuttering on??
Initially, you said you were a novice at construction. It's incredible to see how far you have progressed and wirh great proficiency. Great job. The balcony is a work of art.
I have started doing a little dance when I complete a task. Thank you for restoring a bit of youth back into my life...(Age 70)
That's wonderful, keep dancing! 🌻
Maya hi. The balcony is looking good.
Thank you for continuing to share your journey with us, Maya! I love what you did with the rubble, I think that will stabilize your roads on your property.
I so love seeing your videos. I appreciate your strength and determination, and your joy in life. I absolutely love your riverfront home! ❤️
What can't you do Maya? Slowly but surely, you chip your way until the job gets done! Girl, you really rock! I love your victory moves and grooves!
The balcony is beautiful Maya and now nice and strong so no worries on safety. I bet you feel like a princess and why not, every girl deserves a balcony. You work so hard, and have a wonderful nature, so happy you are a breath of fresh air. When you dance I can imagine you doing that as a child, a real free spirit x
This balcony is stunning !!!! Your whole place is like a fairy tale come true. I absolutely love it. And you are such a hard worker. Such an inspiration.
Well done Maya your balcony looks beautiful and secure. You enjoy your place is amazing this blue skies and all the green around not forgetting your beautiful river.
It looks really nice well done you are a hard working lady enjoy
Such a perfect space to sit and take it all in. 😊
I am so proud of you. You are such an amazing woman. Your work ethic is next to none. You work hard and learn fast. you are simply amazing. Any guy should be proud to call you his partner. Keep up the great work
Nice job Maya! That was some heavy labor - but you got it done. Good for you :)
I have worked with metal with my dad from an early age, and now in my later years still welding and forming with metal . I just love the form and design of the balcony rails ,so beautiful cheers from OZ
Well done, that balcony will stand the test of time. Such a hard worker. I bet you sleep well!
I'm 67 and I've built a lot. You should be so proud, Beautiful!
Balcony is beautiful! Your either going to make a garden bed/wall with the rocks or work on wall near the balcony? Or possibly go on holiday! What ever you do you always do it with joy and happiness😊
Railing is beautiful
Well done Sista, such a gynormous effort for a wonderful reward 👏🎶💕👏
Portuguese local metalworkers do such beautiful work still. It's so interesting to drive around and see all the amazing iron and metal work on buildings.
Wow Maya your balcony turned out amazingly beautiful 🤩 you’re the hardest working princess I know. Enjoy the fruits of your labor. I love, love your videos. Best of luck beautiful princess 👸🏻. A big hug from extremely hot 🥵 sunny Florida.
Thanks for your vid 😇💟💟💟 Love and bless you Maya, good work 👍😁 now you are going to paint the house 😀.
Very nice balcony railing, hand crafted 👍 and hard work 👍
You can be so proud👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Goede morgen zonnetje je heb afgelopen week weer veel werk verricht je balkon super mooi geworden wens je fijne pinksterdag toe 👍verheug al op volgorde week!weer nieuwe filmpje van je groetjes Willem Nederland ✌️👊😘
Princess Maya! What a beautiful balcony! Congratulations and big love x
What an absolutely beautiful addition to your home Maya! Your super hard work is definitely bringing you amazing rewards. Happy dance time! Thank you for sharing. I'm so happy for you and celebrate that you are proud of yourself!!!
bit of overkill for those foundations but those post now stronger than house 😁 well done
The foundation are good enough to support a house not only a balcony 😂
How I admire your work. just watching it makes my back hurt 😄
Maya I am so proud of you and the work you are doing, I can't wait to see what you have for next week, 🧚♀️👸❤
O Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art thou Romeo?🌻💃🙏
Lovely iron work. You worked hard but job well done!
Way to go! Such a cool addition to your beautiful place.
You dont afraid of hard work, keep smiling, Your house look better! Balcon is ready, Julia ( Maya) is in house, are we waiting for Romeo ?
Not me imagining having a facial with the ufo 3 on that balcony girl! It's so lovely, definitely the perfect place to charge your batteries and relax 😊😊
Saludos Maya, buen trabajo. 💯💪👌😀
We love watching you working on your amazing project, you have fantastic energy and drive.❤
What an amazing journey to get to this point. Amazing work girl. And unlike the previous builders you will always have a pictorial/video history for the newcomers 100 years from now. Just beautiful.
your balcony looks amazing. you should paint it with a pop of color and also hang hanging plants from underneath.
Really well done! If I may offer some advice; When next you go buy screws, get Torx instead of cross-head. They are so much easier to work with and you mostly just need 2-3 different bits instead of the multitude of different cross/Philips bits!
WoW! Mia that balcony design is absolutely extraordinary! 🫢 You are a hardworking princess indeed! 💛 Love it! ✨️
I love it when you dance. The dancing princess has her royal balcony😊
If you drill a hole first in hard wood and then you screw it would be much easyer.
The balcony is gorgeous! 🤩 Congratulations! Thanks for sharing these videos and brightening our days. 🌞
" a casa mais linda do mundo "❤
Bespoke, handmade steel work is so affordable in Portugal, with highly skilled craftsmen. I've used the same fabricator since moving here over twenty years ago. Railings, balustrades, gates, tank covers, windows and grills. All made to my crude design, but measured, supplied and professionally fitted.. Lots of drawings and discussions in my pigeon Portuguese. I know that feeling of happiness only too well when a job is done. Thank you Senhor José, without you and so many others, our dreams would never have come true.
What a physical week for you Maya!!! ,,,,,however the results have added that WOW factor ! You have EVERY right to be proud of your achievements in this project.... Well done!!!!!! Durban SA
Deine Balkon ist sehr schön geworden.. 😍 Wie Romeo Juliet Balkon.. 🥰✌🙏😎
Guten Morgen Maya, I still admire your hard work and dedication as well as enjoying how beautiful your house is.
Bien mérité le balcon de princesse 👍🏻
Tu est une championne Maya 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🥂
You worked so hard and it was worth it. Now you can relax and use your balcony. It is a beautiful railing.
The balcony looks really cool and makes it much safer, enjoy x
I'm completely blown away by your enthusiasm and work ethic. It should be an enjoyable experience from start to finish even if things don't always go well and your little victory dances have me grinning from ear to ear😊😊. I wish you many many years of happiness in your beautiful home and endless joy on your fabulous balcony.
Maya, du arbeitest hart für deinem Traum, das Ergebnis ist umwerfend. Aber so ganz nebenbei, verbesserst du die Welt mit deiner positiven Energie und deiner Reichweite. ❤
Grüße aus Berlin
Hola Maya.
Yo soy de España y estoy impresionado con el trabajo que estás haciendo. Es muy inspirador.
Los portugueses son muy buena gente.Siempre dispuestos a ayudar.
Un abrazo ¡¡¡¡
Your balcony is so beautiful. I am so glad youput supports under it. Now it will last forever ❤❤❤