The best thing I like about being off grid on my 60 acres is that it doesn’t matter if it takes me 3 days or 3 weeks to do something as there is no time restraints and as a retired service technician that is truly a blessing to work at your own pace. Good luck to you all!
I mean there is somewhat because depending on where you live you kind of need to get things done before winter because it can be a bit harder to get food during winter because less animals out and less plants growing but other then that yeah you have a pretty big time limit
That is my dream to once be able to be nearly 100% self sufficient and sustainable. I’d like to wakeup and work at my own pace in my own space. Eat food that I’ve grown and raised. Such a satisfying and rewarding feeling. I am pushing towards it. Aloha👍🏼🙏🏼🤙🏼
This is absolutely awesome! You two have transformed the abandoned farm and created a homestead in such a short space of time. Planning some things in advance was a really good decision.Well done👏🏽👏🏽 I have been following you from day 1, and can't believe that it has only been 3 months! I wish you continued success.
This is not a negative comment, just an observation - going off grid is much easier if you have a lot of great tools available. Technology is very helpful. I applaud what you are doing.
I agree, but it’s so much more better when you make do with what you have. Then you add a piece when you need it. This is so much better this way. God bless you both❤️
A big change from Newcastle City Centre! We've really enjoyed watching your videos, we moved over from Newcastle to Central Portugal a couple of years ago and we've been renovating an old house in a tiny village for the last year. Best of luck!
I think your video may be the last push I need to get my wife on board with my crazy ideas... We are from Portugal and I have dreamed of returning for years. We have 4 kids we want to give a wild and natural life to. I too want to travel a bit and head back out there to get an abandoned plot and turn it into something sublime like you have done.👍😍
Keep it up! The time will soon come where you start to see what life is like after all your hard work, in that beautiful place you both call home, stay safe and be happy.
Growing up we recycled everything that neighbors would scrap. Our family home became 80% neighbor scrap lol. They actually would come over and just ask us first if we wanted their scrap before tossing it into the transfer station. We lived off the land farming, hunting, fishing, shrimping, crabbing, going into the jungle and scavenging for wild yam, and other bounties it would provide. Time moved by at a snail's pace and the only stress we had was that from each other's personalities lol. It would all change when we discovered Netflix, cable tv, "convenience". It's been 12 years since moving from the island to the States for work and living the corporate slave life. I have discovered there can be more stupidly stressful things and this video has reminded me of my roots and the important things in life. I simply want to say thank you and it may be time for me to return home and become the ultimate hunter gatherer once again.
If I can help you with one tip get approximately 12 foot length of rope or cloth and tie it together to make a loop now put it through the pallet on one side of the ibc then use the rope cloth to carry the ibc by putting the rope over your shoulders you’ll find it a lot easier to carry big things as your using your body to do the work not your arms and back. Keep up the good work and get yourselves sorted to temporary sleep in the barn at least you can have a wood fire to warm over the winter months. Waiting for next episode. Xx
Wow Laura and Dan this is just awe inspiring! Thank you so much for taking us on this beautiful journey. To see how far you have come in such a short space of time is just brilliant! It gives me hope and so much inspiration for my future and what changes i'd like to make for myself! Lots of love 🙂
You know what Laura you and Dan you have done the right thing to start a new life in Portugal 🇵🇹 I'm 86 years young ha ha I would loved to do what you are doing its a much better way of life the way you have chosen all the very best I will be following your journey god bless stay safe ❤
I have not missed a single part of your journey. It's so close to the way we started. Keep at it, after a while you will be doing jobs you WANT to do not jobs you HAVE to do. That makes all the difference in the world. I realize the budget is tight and currency is an issue but with Christmas being right around the corner maybe you can sweet talk Santa (or Father Christmas if you prefer) into bringing you a sturdy garden cart. One where the sides are removable Moving your IBC's would have been a breeze once they were balanced on it. You will find it more useful than the wheelbarrow over time. If he won't spring for that, you still need a decent garden rake especially if you plan on planting some crops of your own. It never hurts to ask! Recap videos are hard. A lot of editing and a great deal of time is required. You did a GREAT job with this one!! Keep smiling, keep working and keep making the videos we like to see!
Beautiful film. It's not only the Portuguese who shared their farmhouses with animals. The Welsh Longhouse was designed to do exactly that, with the thought that the heat given off by the beasts in one half would help to keep the family warm in the other (that's the theory, I've never actually tested it). Recycling pallets is a great idea, the cost of new wood at builders' merchants is astronomical. You could build yourself a large flat trolley (like a kid's go-cart) to transport heavy things from the road to your homestead. It's amazing how manageable heavy things become once you get some wheels underneath them. I would level the track with a pick, using earth and stones from the high spots to fill in the ruts. The Sprinter will roll it down. Onwards and upwards!
Noo not Welsh but Flesh n Desh 😂😂😂, and Anglo-Saxon opressor to Scotland tribe😂 What a laughing stock UK, Londonistan will convert you into Muslim country😂
Brilliant video! Great seeing the whole journey recapped in one video and amazing to see how much you got done in just 3 months! Well done! And great videography too! Well done on that was very professional and great voiceover and music too! You should be really proud of how much you guys have achieved in such a short time! 💪😎 Looking forward to seeing what's next on the journey! Have a great rest of the week! Cheers from London 👍🏴🇬🇧
What a long journey of experience and hard work to get to where you both are now. You did a fantastic job, be proud of yourselves!! Loved this summary of all you did.
It was awesome to see your journey building your homestead from scratch. I wish you both success in the next 3 months and can't wait to see what's coming up next. Thanks guys for a great video. Luv from Australia, I'm on holiday at my daughter for Christmas 🌲🎅
Congratulations to both of you, tremendous Such joy seeing a young couple usung their skills determination and openness to building and making an off grid life Love your use of recycled materials and off cuts Much love and respect to you, inspirational 💓
Love the videos and following your progress. When building a wall using wooden studs it works better to build it on the ground and then stand it up and brace it. Repeat until all walls are up. Works great on walls 12 feet or shorter. This will also help to make sure all is square. Great job ya'll
Beautiful progress. Beautiful mind set. I’m just starting out with my little place and like you say, sometimes it’s so easy to get overwhelmed or worried one doesn’t know how to do things… but if you try, at least you are Doing Something, taking steps forward…as if you never try, you just stay in the same place. Love watching what you get up to. It’s all looking so lovely already xxx
Good Afternoon from Arizona you and Dan works so good together I absolutely love love watching you and following you two on your journey. Looking forward to next weeks video until then take care.
Awesome video! It is always fascinating to watch the countryside's beauty. Congrats on what you have accomplished in a such short time. Can't wait to see what's coming up next.
I'm so proud of you Laura and Dan. You know what keep me to this channel, it is the way you both work do things together, the team work. I'm in love with your both, 🥰
WHAT AN AWESOME EDITING JOB. BEAUTIFUL VID!! SO GLAD TO SEE ALL THE STEPS OF PROGRESS. ITS A GOOD FEELING TO SEE YOUNG PEOPLE DOING THE THINGS WE SHOULD HAVE DONE WHEN WE WERE YOUR AGES. IM PLAYING CATCHUP, BUT BETTER LATE THAN NEVER I SAY. FORGETTHAT NORMAL RATRACE PROGRAMMED SOCIETY. I ACTUALLY DONT EVEN LIKE GOING TO TOWN ANYMORE. I JUST LIKE TO STAY HOME AND WORK ON MY HOMESTEAD. LIVING OFF THE BARE MINIMUM. BEING FARTHER AWAY FROM THINGS IS SAFER TOO, AND THERE IS A PEACE IN THAT. BE SURE TO STORE WATER AND FOOD AND SUPPLIES AS WE ARE GOING THROUGH A TUFF TIME SOON. THATS REALITY. BUT GOD IS STILL EVERYWHERE, IN THE STARS, THE SUNRISE ,AND ENJOY EACH NEW DAY, YOLO. WELL DONE ON THE HOMESTEAD.....
You didn't hear this from me ;P but I would use a long lumber/2x4 as a yoke between two people and tie the IBC Totes to the lumber. It'll be a leg lift vs an arm lift. Awesome content!
You guys are courages, gutsy and have more talents you are developing as you build your life! I love the quality of your videos too! Thanks for sharing! Merry Christmas! ❤️🇨🇦
It is always nice to see couples building their house together and having fun with it 🙂 Most of the time, I have to work alone on our house project and we definetly have not so nice weather conditions here in germany ;-)
I loved watching your video. It’s made me realise how jealous i am of what you’ve achieved. Especially as someone who’s been going to Portugal on and off for the last 30 years (and not to the Algarve) I know how beautiful and peaceful the interior of this country is. I appreciate that your video has condensed all the best bits as I’m sure there’s been some tough moments but keep going on what your doing. It’s Absolutely wonderful stuff.
This has been great to watch and put me in a holiday mood -- happy and hopeful. Congrats on what you've accomplished for yourselves in so short a time!
Just subscribed to your channel. Well done to you both for having that confidence to take the leap and live a life for yourselves and how you want to live it. I look forward to following you both on your dream
Huge Respect to you both. Absolutely feel and admire your love and passion for life. Best of all, is seeing you both enjoying the journey together! God bless!
Looking great so far, I love how the first thing you did was get a large range of tools and a tidy store for them. Will you be living in the van on the property for a long time or building a temporary accommodation before the stone house is completed?
You need something on wheels such as a cart, dolly or hand truck to help you to move heavy and bulky things around your property. You can use use planks as temporary "walkways/driveways" to smoothe over rough patches. Keep going.👍
Wonderfull vlog I enjoyed watching all your achievements again. A reminder of your courage starting a new life far from your original home. Thank you for sharing your experiences. 🙂
I'm old now, I've done this. My heat sings seeing your adventure. I hope you are both happy and enjoying the REAL way to live. My partner did little to help me, years of hard work and took most at at the end. Stick together and be sane.
Awesome video showing just how far you’ve come already! Fantastic editing too btw 👍 Out of interest, what jobs did you both have before you left the rat race because Dan looks good at DIY to be able to sort the electrics out for the shower and at least one of you is pretty nifty with the computer techy stuff 🙂
your journey is awesome, hard work dedication endurance and just the love of doing things simpler.. my hats off to you my respects take care be safe have fun life is an adventure and your living it! Dan Laura to help you out wen moving those big totes around again re-invent the wheel tale scraps make wheel say20 inches in dimeter your choice make an axle out of wood post and then hook one wheel on each end of axle make two axles and then put beam in center so you have a 4 wheel cart. when done it should look like a huge H with wheels. you could either push or pull it. it should roll fine if you make the wheels thick enough.
Respect to you two. Good job on the homestead. You are making steady progress and the best thing of all is you will always remember the lessons you learned along the way. Greetings from fellow off grinders. 👍🏻
That is amazing hi there I'm from Greece I had transformed my grandfather's old barn in to a small home that I used to go and relax in the nature, very nice video bravo 👏
Yes the simple life is just the way to go. Thus doesn't mean no hard work it means a more rewarding experience of life. So blessed to find this out early.
Awesome amount of progress you have made in such a short time. Can't wait for the next 3 months' progress. One thing though, you may want to put a black cover over the ibc to stop bacteria/algea growth in the water.
Pallets are great to repurpose. I've made a twin bay composting system as well. I ended up making a shower out of something far less aesthetic- two IBCs, one flipped on top of the other with a cut out.. not fun doing that solo but they can be moved around slowly with a hand trolley. Looks dry out there, I have to be weary of mould growth where I am in Australia as it's very damp in winter/spring. I have been using a rather expensive 4 man tent for my toilet and storage but the wind destroyed part of it and I don't think it'll last much longer.
You bring a tear to my eye 2 young people going out and taking what you need not what society tells us we should have please don't give up. 64 year old who had this opportunity 35 years ago just had to sign paper work 1st wife would not go 10 years later we split up o well that's the way it goes good luck Will continue to watch your journey.
Great effort guys! Unfortunately the tarp doesn’t last two minutes in the hot sun and starts to shred. You need a pond liner heavy duty. You learn these things over time. There is such a tool as a pallet breaker don’t know how it works but it might be useful to you. Always cover your water to stop evaporation in that heat you won’t have much left. Best of luck both. Water is like liquid gold in those conditions.
Found this upload by total accident, one of the best things I've watched all year. Wishing this amazing couple all the happiness in the world , it's so nice to see people can still have hopes and dreams
LOL! Love the gradual step up from using 'what we had' to new shiny battery tools I might want to buy. Not knocking good tools. They make a big difference. But I think in time you'll be firing up an excavator to complete a new on ramp for your diy home build project.
I absolutely love this this video.. you have the freedom we all dream of! I have pull up bars and calisthenics stuff etc, but your quick easy setup got me wanting to do the same in the garden.. very inspirational video for me and I bet a lot of others.. However! I am curious?? how were you charging all those batteries for the power tools...
Glad you liked and cool that it inspired you to add a calisthenics rig in garden. We have solar panels on van our camper van has a off grid electric set up
I so admire you guys 😊 you pull together and work so hard. Well done on all you’ve achieved in such a short period of time… you are going to be successful because of your wonderful qualities of patience, resilience and endurance 👏👏❤ x
A brave decision to take on a property like that and I thnk you have made the right decision on not trying to restore too much land, and if needs be you can always purchase some more. Having a well-organised tool shed is a big help. The old barn is similar to the house of my Polish wife's grandparents and how they used to live. What I like about this project in particular is your use of recycled materials.
Here are musts you need when renovating in a remote area aside from obvious supplies for the renovations: 1. a platform dolly (long to push large objects). 2. bungee cords to wrap around transported items 3. electric power drill and long screws with flat top heads to use with solar panel hooked to inverter. 4. cheap solar panel with inverter with at least same watts as power drill you use 5. a pack of wash clothes to clean your hands and surfaces as you go 6. towels for showering in nearby rivers during renovation 7. powerful flashlights (two) in case power runs out 8. candles and matches also needed as the ultimate backup for light 9. paper plates for food 10. disposable forks, spoons, knives 11. napkins 12. inflated mattress (two) in case once gets punctured and bring flat tire patches for it 13. bed sheets depending on the weather 14. sunscreen lotion if needed for the hot sun 15. sunglasses with strap so they won't full off your head when bending to fix things 16. a large trash can bin to put all these things 17. a large square plastic bin with cover to keep your food in to not attract animals with food scent 18. a hand compass to find your way back to camp 19. a hat to keep the sun off your face 20. extra underwear 21. books to read 22. solar powered TV (yes they do exist. Just Google it for options). It's connected to a solar panel. 23. electric grill or stove top that connects to solar panel inverter. 24. pots and pans 25. food and water bottles (lots of it) 26. phone charger for your phone (many unbelievably forget it going out to remote places) 27. a crank up radio for emergency alerts (just spin a crank on it and it works with no electricity or sun) 28. a backpack for hikes 29. a bicycle (electric is better) good to get help if necessary 30. a container with snout with extra gasoline 31. an ax to cut down wood for cooking fire if necessary and for renovation wood cutting 32. a tent (optional for camping or temporary sleeping arrangement during renovation. Large house tent is good 33. binoculars to see if someone or an animal is approaching you from far away 34. commercial heavy large trash bags for renovation and food leftover debris 35. large masking clear tape. Comes in handy for many things 36. zip ties fantastic to strap down tools to walls, etc. 37. toilet paper 38. Bleach liquid is crucial to disinfectant rotted and mold old house renovations 39. work gloves are a must 40. hand sanitizer 41. liquid soap 42. tooth brush and tooth paste 43. large foldable picnic umbrella to keep in the shade is so necessary in the heat 44. solar powered Fan (yes they do exist too. Google it) 45. a Styrofoam large container to keep food and drinks cool as long as possible 46. deodorant so you won't scare wild animals away when you lift your arms 47. for men shaver 48. scissors 49. feminine products if necessary 50. emergency help Flares in case you get into real trouble and get stuck somewhere I'm sure I forgot many things. What else could be included in this list people ?
Did you guys dump the compacted hay/manure somewhere for it to feed the earth? good stuff ☺👍💩🌿 it has been... in stasis, dried-out, and unreachable by most of the microbes, but once it starts getting rained on, it will be on its merry way into transformation 💚💙 looks beautiful, great teamwork!
Lovely video! I know you probably want to keep your location private but I'd love to know where you got the wood cut offs. I'm in the Castelo area want to use the same for some kitchen units!
Congrats on the great work you've done in such a short time. Your ingenuity and willingness to give anything a try (plunge pool genius!) looking forward to the next installment. Best wishes and stay safe J xx
@@theoriginhomestead i recently joined and enjoyed going through the old videos. Some people love a catch up so they can continue on from where they found you. I thought is was great and i have watched all the vids. 🙂 Thanks guys!
Wow..I can say BY Far that this is the Best Video I have ever seen on homesteading. You Two Definitely Did an amazing job and were So Creative and it was definitely the Best teamwork I have ever seen.. Be proud and Happy you Have each other as partners. And I hope you never take that for Granted because what I see is a Rarity..I look forward to seeing more of your videos..it is a pleasure to watch ❤..Stay Safe ✌️
Very Cool! The Wife and I are looking at land right now. Of course we wont be exactly homesteading considering were both in our mid 50's. And living in America in our case Texas we want a bit more land,we need forty acres for hunting purposes and just shooting as a hobby. We plan on having a Barndominium built which if you dont know what that is it's one large building with your living area and the shop under one roof. Looking to go mainly solar and possibly wind power. Still want to be hooked up to the grid for those just in case moments that can pop up. And of course we'll have a garden and raise chickens and possibly some goats and a milk cow. Well lease a small section to a rancher for grazing purposes which will give us an ag exemption on our taxes.
Your doing an awesome job you two..been watching you from the beginning of you getting to this property...keep up the good work...your channel is a good one to watch..
Howay the lads and lasses my brother said to check you out. He lives in a little Finca in Spain with his wife and three dogs, on the edge of a small town. Dan has the same laugh as me, good one .🤣 What's with the royal mail bags was he a postie ? Enjoy yourselves it's baltic here in Newcastle.
The best thing I like about being off grid on my 60 acres is that it doesn’t matter if it takes me 3 days or 3 weeks to do something as there is no time restraints and as a retired service technician that is truly a blessing to work at your own pace. Good luck to you all!
Thats what we love too! thanks for watching 😀
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I mean there is somewhat because depending on where you live you kind of need to get things done before winter because it can be a bit harder to get food during winter because less animals out and less plants growing but other then that yeah you have a pretty big time limit
That is my dream to once be able to be nearly 100% self sufficient and sustainable. I’d like to wakeup and work at my own pace in my own space. Eat food that I’ve grown and raised. Such a satisfying and rewarding feeling. I am pushing towards it. Aloha👍🏼🙏🏼🤙🏼
This is absolutely awesome! You two have transformed the abandoned farm and created a homestead in such a short space of time. Planning some things in advance was a really good decision.Well done👏🏽👏🏽 I have been following you from day 1, and can't believe that it has only been 3 months! I wish you continued success.
right?! they have done awesome! and much success to them!
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This is not a negative comment, just an observation - going off grid is much easier if you have a lot of great tools available. Technology is very helpful. I applaud what you are doing.
We agree, technology is extremely helpful and we don’t think there’s anything wrong in using what we have available to us 😀
Technology is not a sin. I don't know where that idea came from. If you have it use it.
I agree, but it’s so much more better when you make do with what you have. Then you add a piece when you need it. This is so much better this way. God bless you both❤️
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Technology is helpful. But..how many, hom much..? Living off grid is a way to escape from technology around us.
"The key in life is you just have to turn up and find a way" is such an important lesson to learn, this video was great! Best wishes to you!
Yes! Thank you! so true
A big change from Newcastle City Centre! We've really enjoyed watching your videos, we moved over from Newcastle to Central Portugal a couple of years ago and we've been renovating an old house in a tiny village for the last year. Best of luck!
I think your video may be the last push I need to get my wife on board with my crazy ideas... We are from Portugal and I have dreamed of returning for years. We have 4 kids we want to give a wild and natural life to.
I too want to travel a bit and head back out there to get an abandoned plot and turn it into something sublime like you have done.👍😍
Love that glad we could inspire you and hope it all goes well for you. thanks for watching
Peace and love to you both. You have achieved much in 3 months. Loving your journey, take care both of you and stay healthy.
Keep it up! The time will soon come where you start to see what life is like after all your hard work, in that beautiful place you both call home, stay safe and be happy.
Thanks for watching 🌸😀
Growing up we recycled everything that neighbors would scrap. Our family home became 80% neighbor scrap lol. They actually would come over and just ask us first if we wanted their scrap before tossing it into the transfer station. We lived off the land farming, hunting, fishing, shrimping, crabbing, going into the jungle and scavenging for wild yam, and other bounties it would provide. Time moved by at a snail's pace and the only stress we had was that from each other's personalities lol. It would all change when we discovered Netflix, cable tv, "convenience". It's been 12 years since moving from the island to the States for work and living the corporate slave life. I have discovered there can be more stupidly stressful things and this video has reminded me of my roots and the important things in life. I simply want to say thank you and it may be time for me to return home and become the ultimate hunter gatherer once again.
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Did you go to high school, college etc or were you jome schooled.
Confidently return to rural communities, all of you in the cities, we come back or we destroy ourselves and the surface of the planet, choose wisely
You picked a great Country to settle in , it is an honor to see people like you choose Portugal to live in
That's so kind Tony, we absolutely love Portugal 💖
If I can help you with one tip get approximately 12 foot length of rope or cloth and tie it together to make a loop now put it through the pallet on one side of the ibc then use the rope cloth to carry the ibc by putting the rope over your shoulders you’ll find it a lot easier to carry big things as your using your body to do the work not your arms and back.
Keep up the good work and get yourselves sorted to temporary sleep in the barn at least you can have a wood fire to warm over the winter months. Waiting for next episode. Xx
Top notch work ,great editing and Laura's voice over is lovely easy listening .
Your parents must be so proud of you ..as you say "well chuffed" .
Wow Laura and Dan this is just awe inspiring! Thank you so much for taking us on this beautiful journey. To see how far you have come in such a short space of time is just brilliant! It gives me hope and so much inspiration for my future and what changes i'd like to make for myself! Lots of love 🙂
You know what Laura you and Dan you have done the right thing to start a new life in Portugal 🇵🇹 I'm 86 years young ha ha I would loved to do what you are doing its a much better way of life the way you have chosen all the very best I will be following your journey god bless stay safe ❤
I have not missed a single part of your journey. It's so close to the way we started. Keep at it, after a while you will be doing jobs you WANT to do not jobs you HAVE to do. That makes all the difference in the world.
I realize the budget is tight and currency is an issue but with Christmas being right around the corner maybe you can sweet talk Santa (or Father Christmas if you prefer) into bringing you a sturdy garden cart. One where the sides are removable Moving your IBC's would have been a breeze once they were balanced on it. You will find it more useful than the wheelbarrow over time. If he won't spring for that, you still need a decent garden rake especially if you plan on planting some crops of your own. It never hurts to ask!
Recap videos are hard. A lot of editing and a great deal of time is required. You did a GREAT job with this one!! Keep smiling, keep working and keep making the videos we like to see!
Beautiful film. It's not only the Portuguese who shared their farmhouses with animals. The Welsh Longhouse was designed to do exactly that, with the thought that the heat given off by the beasts in one half would help to keep the family warm in the other (that's the theory, I've never actually tested it). Recycling pallets is a great idea, the cost of new wood at builders' merchants is astronomical. You could build yourself a large flat trolley (like a kid's go-cart) to transport heavy things from the road to your homestead. It's amazing how manageable heavy things become once you get some wheels underneath them. I would level the track with a pick, using earth and stones from the high spots to fill in the ruts. The Sprinter will roll it down. Onwards and upwards!
Noo not Welsh but Flesh n Desh 😂😂😂, and Anglo-Saxon opressor to Scotland tribe😂
What a laughing stock UK, Londonistan will convert you into Muslim country😂
Laura's gentle voice works so well for the narration. You have the right to be pleased with what you have done so far.
A beautiful chapter “summarising” your journey so far. I appreciate the hard word on, off and with camera. Regards from Aus. 🌻
Brilliant video! Great seeing the whole journey recapped in one video and amazing to see how much you got done in just 3 months! Well done! And great videography too! Well done on that was very professional and great voiceover and music too! You should be really proud of how much you guys have achieved in such a short time! 💪😎
Looking forward to seeing what's next on the journey!
Have a great rest of the week!
Cheers from London 👍🏴🇬🇧
What a long journey of experience and hard work to get to where you both are now. You did a fantastic job, be proud of yourselves!! Loved this summary of all you did.
It was awesome to see your journey building your homestead from scratch. I wish you both success in the next 3 months and can't wait to see what's coming up next. Thanks guys for a great video. Luv from Australia, I'm on holiday at my daughter for Christmas 🌲🎅
Congratulations to both of you, tremendous
Such joy seeing a young couple usung their skills determination and openness to building and making an off grid life
Love your use of recycled materials and off cuts
Much love and respect to you, inspirational 💓
What a lovely comment Sonia 😊 ❤
Love the videos and following your progress. When building a wall using wooden studs it works better to build it on the ground and then stand it up and brace it. Repeat until all walls are up. Works great on walls 12 feet or shorter. This will also help to make sure all is square. Great job ya'll
Have watched all your videos but it was great to see this overview! You've done a massive good job so far, congratulations!
You are living such a beautiful life. Living consistently with nature is actually living. You are blessed. May peace and happiness be with you.
Thanks so much 💖
Brilliant job .Well done you have both worked so well and achieved so much.So glad we came across your channel
Thanks for watching 😀
Beautiful progress. Beautiful mind set. I’m just starting out with my little place and like you say, sometimes it’s so easy to get overwhelmed or worried one doesn’t know how to do things… but if you try, at least you are Doing Something, taking steps forward…as if you never try, you just stay in the same place. Love watching what you get up to. It’s all looking so lovely already xxx
Good Afternoon from Arizona you and Dan works so good together I absolutely love love watching you and following you two on your journey. Looking forward to next weeks video until then take care.
Awesome video! It is always fascinating to watch the countryside's beauty. Congrats on what you have accomplished in a such short time. Can't wait to see what's coming up next.
Glad you enjoyed it! 😀
I'm so proud of you Laura and Dan. You know what keep me to this channel, it is the way you both work do things together, the team work. I'm in love with your both, 🥰
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WHAT AN AWESOME EDITING JOB. BEAUTIFUL VID!! SO GLAD TO SEE ALL THE STEPS OF PROGRESS. ITS A GOOD FEELING TO SEE YOUNG PEOPLE DOING THE THINGS WE SHOULD HAVE DONE WHEN WE WERE YOUR AGES. IM PLAYING CATCHUP, BUT BETTER LATE THAN NEVER I SAY. FORGETTHAT NORMAL RATRACE PROGRAMMED SOCIETY. I ACTUALLY DONT EVEN LIKE GOING TO TOWN ANYMORE. I JUST LIKE TO STAY HOME AND WORK ON MY HOMESTEAD. LIVING OFF THE BARE MINIMUM. BEING FARTHER AWAY FROM THINGS IS SAFER TOO, AND THERE IS A PEACE IN THAT. BE SURE TO STORE WATER AND FOOD AND SUPPLIES AS WE ARE GOING THROUGH A TUFF TIME SOON. THATS REALITY. BUT GOD IS STILL EVERYWHERE, IN THE STARS, THE SUNRISE ,AND ENJOY EACH NEW DAY, YOLO. WELL DONE ON THE HOMESTEAD.....
Great progress and what a great video to remind us. Thank you for inviting me alongfrom the safety of my armchair 😃😃😃😃
Owning your own Home, it feels great.
We agree 💖🌸
You have done so much in just a few months! It is inspiring. 😊
Great progress guys. Laying the basis for a special place to call home. It must be so satisfying everytime you walk in that gorgeous wee outhouse.
You didn't hear this from me ;P but I would use a long lumber/2x4 as a yoke between two people and tie the IBC Totes to the lumber. It'll be a leg lift vs an arm lift. Awesome content!
beautiful painting for the outhouse! i love your guys project and choices!
Thanks so much! 😊
You guys are courages, gutsy and have more talents you are developing as you build your life! I love the quality of your videos too! Thanks for sharing! Merry Christmas! ❤️🇨🇦
YOU JUST HAVE TO TURN UP AND FIND AWAY!!
God always meets us where we are at, He knows before we know and He always makes away.
God Bless great video.
That's right Matthew and so true about god ❤
Absolutely beautiful - God bless you both!
Thank you so much! 💖
It is always nice to see couples building their house together and having fun with it 🙂
Most of the time, I have to work alone on our house project and we definetly have not so nice weather conditions here in germany ;-)
I loved watching your video. It’s made me realise how jealous i am of what you’ve achieved. Especially as someone who’s been going to Portugal on and off for the last 30 years (and not to the Algarve) I know how beautiful and peaceful the interior of this country is. I appreciate that your video has condensed all the best bits as I’m sure there’s been some tough moments but keep going on what your doing. It’s Absolutely wonderful stuff.
Thanks so much, Portugal really is such a beautiful country 🌿💖
This has been great to watch and put me in a holiday mood -- happy and hopeful. Congrats on what you've accomplished for yourselves in so short a time!
You two are living my dream, love the videos ! good luck.
Just subscribed to your channel. Well done to you both for having that confidence to take the leap and live a life for yourselves and how you want to live it. I look forward to following you both on your dream
Thanks Alison 😀
Huge Respect to you both. Absolutely feel and admire your love and passion for life. Best of all, is seeing you both enjoying the journey together! God bless!
Thanks for the kind words James ❤
Looking great so far, I love how the first thing you did was get a large range of tools and a tidy store for them. Will you be living in the van on the property for a long time or building a temporary accommodation before the stone house is completed?
You need something on wheels such as a cart, dolly or hand truck to help you to move heavy and bulky things around your property. You can use use planks as temporary "walkways/driveways" to smoothe over rough patches. Keep going.👍
Thanks for the tips! 😀
Wonderfull vlog I enjoyed watching all your achievements again. A reminder of your courage starting a new life far from your original home. Thank you for sharing your experiences. 🙂
Hard work pays off !!!! Good thing you have a construction minded man and you are not afraid of taking a risk. GREAT VIDEO.
Thanks 👍❤️
Great storytelling. Loved every moment.
First time subscriber and how refreshing to follow a young grounded couple having a go at life and doing a fantastic job
Thanks for the sub Steven, we appreciate it 💖
I'm old now, I've done this.
My heat sings seeing your adventure.
I hope you are both happy and enjoying the REAL way to live.
My partner did little to help me, years of hard work and took most at at the end.
Stick together and be sane.
thanks Roger 🤗
Copy that.
The farm is looking great now. Keep up the good work
Awesome video showing just how far you’ve come already! Fantastic editing too btw 👍 Out of interest, what jobs did you both have before you left the rat race because Dan looks good at DIY to be able to sort the electrics out for the shower and at least one of you is pretty nifty with the computer techy stuff 🙂
Beautiful olive orchard!
Must be down under somewhere aye!
God bless you guys.Very nice and positive energy.You are true inspiration for all of us. Greedings from Greece 👍🇬🇷
Thanks so much 😀
Absoloutely LOVING what you have done on your block!! HUGS to you both.
your journey is awesome, hard work dedication endurance and just the love of doing things simpler.. my hats off to you my respects take care be safe have fun life is an adventure and your living it! Dan Laura to help you out wen moving those big totes around again re-invent the wheel tale scraps make wheel say20 inches in dimeter your choice make an axle out of wood post and then hook one wheel on each end of axle make two axles and then put beam in center so you have a 4 wheel cart. when done it should look like a huge H with wheels. you could either push or pull it. it should roll fine if you make the wheels thick enough.
Thanks Gary 🤗
So amazing what you have achieved in such a short time, well done and looking forward to the next episode 👍
Hello what county is that a see oil tree very beautiful is like Spain my iam from Greece
I love your videos. I'm in the USA and would like to go off grid here. Your camera work is really great!
Thank you very much!🌻
Your doing great learning and achieving all the time 👍
Thanks Lesley 😀
All the respect and admiration to the 2 of you. You are amazing. Keep faith and keep going! It will be a big success.
Loving your journey. You are living the life I wished I'd done when I was much younger. I look forward to seeing many more vlogs 😀
Respect to you two. Good job on the homestead. You are making steady progress and the best thing of all is you will always remember the lessons you learned along the way. Greetings from fellow off grinders. 👍🏻
That is amazing hi there I'm from Greece I had transformed my grandfather's old barn in to a small home that I used to go and relax in the nature, very nice video bravo 👏
That sounds lovely, thanks for watching 😀
Epic journeys always start with humble beginnings.. Wishing you guys achieve greater heights !!
Thanks so much 😀
Welcome to Portugal! With all the rain in the last months you should have a good amount of stored water. Love and peace for all.
great channel so glad i found you guys.. it is my dream to build a homestead .. until i can actually do it i will continue to learn from you two!
Thanks for joining us, we hope you get your dream 💖
Yes the simple life is just the way to go.
Thus doesn't mean no hard work it means a more rewarding experience of life.
So blessed to find this out early.
Awesome amount of progress you have made in such a short time. Can't wait for the next 3 months' progress. One thing though, you may want to put a black cover over the ibc to stop bacteria/algea growth in the water.
Thanks Kevin 😀
Pallets are great to repurpose. I've made a twin bay composting system as well. I ended up making a shower out of something far less aesthetic- two IBCs, one flipped on top of the other with a cut out.. not fun doing that solo but they can be moved around slowly with a hand trolley. Looks dry out there, I have to be weary of mould growth where I am in Australia as it's very damp in winter/spring. I have been using a rather expensive 4 man tent for my toilet and storage but the wind destroyed part of it and I don't think it'll last much longer.
Thanks for sharing Carl, Yea we have used pallets loads and yea thats why we went for a metal shed. Thanks for comment
You bring a tear to my eye 2 young people going out and taking what you need not what society tells us we should have please don't give up. 64 year old who had this opportunity 35 years ago just had to sign paper work 1st wife would not go 10 years later we split up o well that's the way it goes good luck
Will continue to watch your journey.
Thanks so much 🌻
Great effort guys! Unfortunately the tarp doesn’t last two minutes in the hot sun and starts to shred. You need a pond liner heavy duty. You learn these things over time. There is such a tool as a pallet breaker don’t know how it works but it might be useful to you. Always cover your water to stop evaporation in that heat you won’t have much left. Best of luck both. Water is like liquid gold in those conditions.
Found this upload by total accident, one of the best things I've watched all year. Wishing this amazing couple all the happiness in the world , it's so nice to see people can still have hopes and dreams
That’s so sweet, we’re happy you enjoyed it David 🤗🌸
Great recap of the progress you've made - it is a lot of hard, hard work. Much continued success with your plans and work!
amazing what you guys have done!! you really inspired me !! keep up the good work!! i wish you all the best. And salute with that home made wine..
Thank you so much!😀
LOL! Love the gradual step up from using 'what we had' to new shiny battery tools I might want to buy. Not knocking good tools. They make a big difference. But I think in time you'll be firing up an excavator to complete a new on ramp for your diy home build project.
Thanks for watching anyway ❤
i loved every second of this video, what you guys did is just amazing.
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Great job. Congratulations. Looking forward to the next video. Stay positive. All the best from Overland Park, Kansas. USA
I absolutely love this this video.. you have the freedom we all dream of! I have pull up bars and calisthenics stuff etc, but your quick easy setup got me wanting to do the same in the garden.. very inspirational video for me and I bet a lot of others.. However! I am curious?? how were you charging all those batteries for the power tools...
Glad you liked and cool that it inspired you to add a calisthenics rig in garden. We have solar panels on van our camper van has a off grid electric set up
You choose the right path my dear. Don't ever think of city( anywhere on earth) . This is beautiful with peace...Enjoy as much as you can 😍😍😍👍👍
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I so admire you guys 😊 you pull together and work so hard. Well done on all you’ve achieved in such a short period of time… you are going to be successful because of your wonderful qualities of patience, resilience and endurance 👏👏❤ x
A brave decision to take on a property like that and I thnk you have made the right decision on not trying to restore too much land, and if needs be you can always purchase some more. Having a well-organised tool shed is a big help. The old barn is similar to the house of my Polish wife's grandparents and how they used to live. What I like about this project in particular is your use of recycled materials.
Hey Ivan nice to hear from you and so true we agree many people take on a piece of land that is too big. Thanks for sharing nice to hear ❤️
Well done guys, you've achieved some great projects,
I lived in Alvor Portimao for 10 years,
Keep up the good work 👍💙
Thank you max 🌹
Great job you too. A labor of love to be sure. yall seem a couple of old souls. really enjoyed the content and watching the growth.well done.
Thanks Greg 🙏 glad you enjoyed the video 😀
Beautiful…as they say hard work pays off….what part in Portugal r u in? Can’t wait to see the house finished…
Thanks David, we're in Central Portugal
Here are musts you need when renovating in a remote area aside from obvious supplies for the renovations:
1. a platform dolly (long to push large objects).
2. bungee cords to wrap around transported items
3. electric power drill and long screws with flat top heads to use with solar panel hooked to inverter.
4. cheap solar panel with inverter with at least same watts as power drill you use
5. a pack of wash clothes to clean your hands and surfaces as you go
6. towels for showering in nearby rivers during renovation
7. powerful flashlights (two) in case power runs out
8. candles and matches also needed as the ultimate backup for light
9. paper plates for food
10. disposable forks, spoons, knives
11. napkins
12. inflated mattress (two) in case once gets punctured and bring flat tire patches for it
13. bed sheets depending on the weather
14. sunscreen lotion if needed for the hot sun
15. sunglasses with strap so they won't full off your head when bending to fix things
16. a large trash can bin to put all these things
17. a large square plastic bin with cover to keep your food in to not attract animals with food scent
18. a hand compass to find your way back to camp
19. a hat to keep the sun off your face
20. extra underwear
21. books to read
22. solar powered TV (yes they do exist. Just Google it for options). It's connected to a solar panel.
23. electric grill or stove top that connects to solar panel inverter.
24. pots and pans
25. food and water bottles (lots of it)
26. phone charger for your phone (many unbelievably forget it going out to remote places)
27. a crank up radio for emergency alerts (just spin a crank on it and it works with no electricity or sun)
28. a backpack for hikes
29. a bicycle (electric is better) good to get help if necessary
30. a container with snout with extra gasoline
31. an ax to cut down wood for cooking fire if necessary and for renovation wood cutting
32. a tent (optional for camping or temporary sleeping arrangement during renovation. Large house tent is good
33. binoculars to see if someone or an animal is approaching you from far away
34. commercial heavy large trash bags for renovation and food leftover debris
35. large masking clear tape. Comes in handy for many things
36. zip ties fantastic to strap down tools to walls, etc.
37. toilet paper
38. Bleach liquid is crucial to disinfectant rotted and mold old house renovations
39. work gloves are a must
40. hand sanitizer
41. liquid soap
42. tooth brush and tooth paste
43. large foldable picnic umbrella to keep in the shade is so necessary in the heat
44. solar powered Fan (yes they do exist too. Google it)
45. a Styrofoam large container to keep food and drinks cool as long as possible
46. deodorant so you won't scare wild animals away when you lift your arms
47. for men shaver
48. scissors
49. feminine products if necessary
50. emergency help Flares in case you get into real trouble and get stuck somewhere
I'm sure I forgot many things. What else could be included in this list people ?
Wishing you the very best to you both for your perseverance and support you give each other on your quest to have a home...Aho
Thank you so much!
Did you guys dump the compacted hay/manure somewhere for it to feed the earth? good stuff ☺👍💩🌿 it has been... in stasis, dried-out, and unreachable by most of the microbes, but once it starts getting rained on, it will be on its merry way into transformation 💚💙 looks beautiful, great teamwork!
We composted it 😀
@@theoriginhomestead YEEEEEE haha awesome 🤠🌦🌿 enjoy the coming-on of this new season ahead, let's all have a blessed springtime 🌷🌈
Lovely video! I know you probably want to keep your location private but I'd love to know where you got the wood cut offs. I'm in the Castelo area want to use the same for some kitchen units!
Congrats on the great work you've done in such a short time. Your ingenuity and willingness to give anything a try (plunge pool genius!) looking forward to the next installment. Best wishes and stay safe J xx
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Loverly edit. Nice primer for newbies 🙂
We thought so too, it gets everyone up to speed 🤗
@@theoriginhomestead i recently joined and enjoyed going through the old videos. Some people love a catch up so they can continue on from where they found you. I thought is was great and i have watched all the vids. 🙂 Thanks guys!
Wow..I can say BY Far that this is the Best Video I have ever seen on homesteading.
You Two Definitely Did an amazing job and were So Creative and it was definitely the Best teamwork I have ever seen..
Be proud and Happy you Have each other as partners. And I hope you never take that for Granted because what I see is a Rarity..I look forward to seeing more of your videos..it is a pleasure to watch ❤..Stay Safe ✌️
Hey George what a lovely comment 💕
You both have done a lot in 3 months and everything looks good
Very Cool!
The Wife and I are looking at land right now. Of course we wont be exactly homesteading considering were both in our mid 50's.
And living in America in our case Texas we want a bit more land,we need forty acres for hunting purposes and just shooting as a hobby.
We plan on having a Barndominium built which if you dont know what that is it's one large building with your living area and the shop under one roof.
Looking to go mainly solar and possibly wind power. Still want to be hooked up to the grid for those just in case moments that can pop up.
And of course we'll have a garden and raise chickens and possibly some goats and a milk cow.
Well lease a small section to a rancher for grazing purposes which will give us an ag exemption on our taxes.
Sounds awesome! we hope you find the perfect place soon 😀
Easy to say but spend money on quality tools, if serviced they will last years. Great seeing you guys doing what your doing inspirational.
Thanks 👍
Your doing an awesome job you two..been watching you from the beginning of you getting to this property...keep up the good work...your channel is a good one to watch..
Total respect guys , live your best life 😊
Thanks for that 😊 ❤
Howay the lads and lasses my brother said to check you out. He lives in a little Finca in Spain with his wife and three dogs, on the edge of a small town. Dan has the same laugh as me, good one .🤣 What's with the royal mail bags was he a postie ? Enjoy yourselves it's baltic here in Newcastle.
Bless you youngster 👍🙏🤠.
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