I RENOVATED 3 RUN DOWN HOUSES ON MY OWN | Before & After Portugal #38

Please read this before you chose to watch so you don’t waste your time or energy writing pointless negative comments. There’s always one! This as with all my video vlogs is there for anyone who enjoys following my journey and a bit of positivity.

This video is part of my vlog. It is not a stand alone video. It was put together by popular request in the comments by the subscribers for those interested and would like a little insight to what brought me to where I am now. Nothing more! It is not intended for ego, self praise or to brag. It is not an instruction video or a how to video. Everything I say is in answer to questions and I don’t claim to be a builder or have all or any answers. Professionals were used to do the important stuff. I’m just enjoying my journey. It’s a bit of fun looking back.

The following link is not an advertisement, it is only to help those interested to see the insides of the last house finished as I accidentally trashed the photos from my phone.

Thanks for watching…

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#portugal
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[susancollado]

💕I love the fact that you’ve Saved these old houses from ruin💕

[destinyreturns]

I think you do an amazing job with your renovations. You have a fantastic eye to see beyond the incredibly poor shape these places were in. You should be very proud of what you achieved.

[VitorMadeira]

Quite impressive. I was born here on this very same region and never went out of here.
I really appreciate how you Brits can understand our tradition and make it even better then it was before.
I've been following some Brits (and Dutch) Youtube channels and I must say I feel tons of gratitude with all I learn from you guys.
Hope all the success to you Andrew.
Greetings from Vidigal, Alcalar (Portimão).

[UnoHoo]

The first video I watched on your channel was the 90 min edition of the house in the Village. So, that was your fourth? Every single one was brilliant. I can’t wait to see what your home will look like when it is completed. For someone who says they didn’t know what they were doing, well, it is simply extraordinary. It must give you such personal satisfaction, and sense of accomplishment. And, all the while, you have been acclimating to a different country, language, and way of life with such a positive attitude and a smile always on your face. The joy really is in the journey, isn’t it?

[Debbyiamme]

It takes more to fix these beautiful houses up than to knock down and start over. You're keeping a part of history and surely the character of the original even if your add your own things here and there. And then that puts in a lot of your character, too. I'm glad you didn't go into pricing and such; that's only your business, anyway. I love your work; I just love, love, love your work.

[blondguy]

For anyone planning on intentionally making a negative comment… please read the description before you watch.

[kpsher]

That is one hell of a job bringing that 1st house back to life.... bravo.

[filipaperestrello]

Hi Andrew! Amazing job on all three properties! Loved your vision and how you maintained the charming rustic charm of the houses; and all done with so much taste too.

[dreamcreate]

Appreciated you sharing your journey of giving new life to Portuguese homes. The buyers would be very pleased with your creations. Hard work with great outcomes. Wishing you well with this project and a happy, creative and prosperous 2022. This work will definitely keep you in the now. ❤ from Australia.

[AndreaSimone]

Wow! I don't see how you did all these by yourself. Seriously Impressive! I love when ppl fix up/revive old places!!

[OurNewLand]

All three houses look amazing! I wish I had the ability you have of seeing a house in such disrepair, and then be able to envision what it could become. Such a talent. Well done.

[louisecooper]

Much admiration for you giving these old beauties a new life.

[FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thank you algorithme for sending this to me. You have a fantastic sense of style and your use of colour is brilliant.

[vinahayden]

I'm in Algarve at the moment and fascinated by all the old ruins of houses around the country side. How well done to you for tackling this major undertaking and for what you achieved.

[Staronqueen]

I love all three houses. I love the spacious bathrooms, the pop of colours on the kitchen walls and the layout of outdoor spaces.
Great work! Thanks for sharing.
Happy New Andrew.

[nancynewlin]

All three houses show how you creatively add to or subtract from them to make each one unique. Excellent vision and great workmanship on them all.

[Bobsbud]

Good for you my friend, working hard, living in the sun with your gorgeous dogs. I wish I had someone to do this with as it looks wonderful Portugal 🇵🇹

[lauriewarner]

What an amazing man you are. I have listened to so many people that say I want to buy a old house and fix it up. They really have no idea how much work heart and soul it takes. Plus the design mistake you can make along the way and end up with a common nice new build. It take someone like you that gives us a true treasure, that will appreciate in years to a wonderful home that is comfortable, but has the design concepts that are priceless. Bravo!

[janemarett]

That’s what I call major renovation Andrew, on the 3rd house, brilliant job, all the finishes on all houses were top notch . Well done .

[frederickbowdler]

You are a creative person who finishes projects.