Stone by Stone: Cladding Our Off-Grid Farmhouse Wall & Roof Build

In this episode of our stone house renovation, we’re continuing the journey of building our home in the countryside of Portugal. We focus on cladding a concrete block wall with stones to create a rustic, natural finish and begin building a small roof to protect our outdoor utility area. Building an off-grid home comes with unique challenges, but each step brings us closer to realizing our dream of a sustainable, countryside lifestyle. Join us as we transform our abandoned farm into a beautiful, functional space!

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[jackiec]

Simon is a true creative genius! The walls are outstanding.

[kellyh]

He really is an incredible mason! Well done!

[Alfablue]

Só Happy the fires missed your area and you are safe! Simon's stone working talent is outstanding. It is going to look absolutely stellar. Keep it up and stay safe.❤😊

[mariegallagher]

Hi folks,
Simon's stonework is beautiful.
Thankyou for answering of questions last video. Your mum is so sweet.
I am Australian so we know how devastating wild-fires can be. We always hold our breaths when we have a particularly dry winter and head into summer. I have lived in areas where I have experienced fires on both sides of the road I was leading horses down it was terrifying. The fire moving up the valleys towards us sounded like a freight train coming. The area was right on the edge of Sydney NSW. Always remember to never leave it too late to leave if you have too.
The fire-fighters are the true heroes as they put themselves at the forefront protecting others and property.
Floods can be bad too especially if you live in areas with river systems.
I live in Bundaberg Queensland and it's a beautiful regional town close to the ocean.
I love your videos and admired how you built your mum her own little home. It shows you both value family. Cheers from Aussie ❤

[kellyh]

What a wonderful episode! You guys all work so well together! Thank you!

[heatherarthur]

It would be nice to put in a stone with the masons name as Simon has done such a meticulous job and it would be a great 👍🏼❤️way of thanking him.

[achickwholovestoread]

I love this channel! You've got woodworking, stone work and canning! Not to metion your fabulous recipes.❤

[EnglishMadeleine]

Another busy week for you all, but some good progresses made 😀

[EEJJNN]

Simon’s work is stunning! What a master! I could watch him all day.

[triciazimmerman]

Simon is an artist in the finest sense. I really have garden envy as growing stuff in Florida in the summer is near impossible.

[Cathy-tyfp]

Simon is a artist amazing stone work ❤

[joannebrazeau]

We all need a Simon in our lives, mine would be soooo much easier, thank you Simon❤️🎶🤗🎶🦋

[LazyLightning]

Your mother is becoming more and more invested in your home. She's working hard!

[donzinette]

The house is sure coming along. I can't believe how patient Simon is! So glad that you guys were safe from the fires. We know all too well about the fires here in Central British Columbia, Canada where in 2017 the fires were so bad that we had to evacuate our herd of Highland cattle. No fun and very scary.

[RenovationWork]

Amazing just Amazing 😍

I'm literally speechless 🤯
Hats off to this girl who is a civil engineer, a carpenter, a painter, a tailor, an interior designer, an electrician and a gardener at the same time ❤❤

[goodnows]

Simon has a great eye 😊
I recommend extending the roof so you can stand there and not get wet ❤

[ceciliacrijnen]

Those stone walls are stunning, the depth and color changing depending on the light it's simply stunning. Simon is the perfect artist for the job.

[doriskuhberger]

Awesomes. Great progress. Your mum is not afraid to tackle new things. Good for her. The stones look amazing around the house. Well done all of you.
Thank you for sharing. Thoughts and Prayers. Love and Blessings. Doris, Penrith 🇦🇺🦘

[mluzmartinez]

Maravilloso maestro de la piedra. Esta quedando fantastico. Enhorabuena

[patriciapoyanestebanez]

Esas paredes de piedra son una obra de arte, mi enhorabuena a Simon 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼