Getting closer to Finishing our Stone House Renovation

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As we renovate this stone house in Northern Portugal and reach a pivotal stage of the extension build, we look back on what it's taken to get here, and appreciate how far we've come in three years.
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  • @TheNewbys
    @TheNewbys21 күн бұрын

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  • @dianeconnors6263
    @dianeconnors626321 күн бұрын

    Because you're not a grown up, Darling ❤ . What a beautiful way your child learns... it's your tone of voice ❤. Just beautiful. 💕

  • @lainemurphy3092
    @lainemurphy309221 күн бұрын

    Your devotion to each other and your little family is inspiring. Your talents and imagination combined are great to watch. ❤

  • @TheNewbys

    @TheNewbys

    21 күн бұрын

    Thank you so much!

  • @flibbertygibbette
    @flibbertygibbette21 күн бұрын

    The word John was looking for was “pergola” 🙂 And regarding where the boys sleep, most people seem to forget that it’s only very recently that families stopped sleeping in the same room, and in some places it’s still normal for families to sleep in one room, even with a big house around them. My kiddo sleeps in a loft bed in my bedroom, as my family lives in a pretty small house, and one day he will have his own room, but for now this works really well for us. I think bunk beds for the boys is a great idea. Once the house is built they’ll be old enough to start getting used to the idea of having their own sleeping space.

  • @SJC49
    @SJC4921 күн бұрын

    Obi seems like a sweetheart! So great you got a gentle, friendly dog that you don’t have to worry about around the boys! I absolutely love that light fixture!😍🇨🇦

  • @rebeccabledsoe182
    @rebeccabledsoe18221 күн бұрын

    John, using every part of his body to build a home for his family is mind boggling!!😊 I absolutely love 💕 and live for Wednesdays and Sundays with the Newby family…YOU FOLKS ROCK‼️Love, light & Sunday Blessings 🙏🏽💕✨

  • @TheNewbys

    @TheNewbys

    21 күн бұрын

    You are so sweet Rebecca! Thank you ❤️❤️

  • @megolhusau

    @megolhusau

    21 күн бұрын

    Me too! 😂

  • @dylangRodin

    @dylangRodin

    21 күн бұрын

    Oh yes❣️this is an epic labour of love...... Such a privilege to be the fly on the wall witnessing this mammoth I don't know what to say..... SAGA?!!?...... Feels more like an adventure actually. I never miss an episode! 💖💝💕💓❣️❤️

  • @albertdias5630
    @albertdias563021 күн бұрын

    John when you install the plywood in the roof needs to go the long side of the plywood sheet cross ways to the wood. That makes the roof stronger

  • @TheNewbys

    @TheNewbys

    21 күн бұрын

    Thanks Albert!

  • @marianapereira2130

    @marianapereira2130

    21 күн бұрын

    Nice to see people sharing their knowledge and experience. ❤

  • @eamonnryan6602

    @eamonnryan6602

    21 күн бұрын

    I agree with Albert John, always opposite direction to roof rafters. I know this is only a temporary extension. Might as well have it built well & safe. Will be much stronger to bear your weight when standing on it putting your felt or tiles on it. Plus more rigid against high winds particularly if plan on using it for two years while building.

  • @dylangRodin

    @dylangRodin

    21 күн бұрын

    Albert...... Hi...pls tel me if the same would apply if one uses plywood as a ceiling. I realise in one instance the wood I'd resting on and the other the wood is in a sense hanging from..... Obstacle no. 1 if I go ahead...... We rather like the appearance and look of the natural wood we know masonite is not suitable as that is what we would be replacing here?

  • @groovyjazzbeats61

    @groovyjazzbeats61

    21 күн бұрын

    They read the comments and suggestions after the mistakes are done!

  • @cynthialapp3541
    @cynthialapp354121 күн бұрын

    I love Sundays and Wednesdays!

  • @TheNewbys

    @TheNewbys

    21 күн бұрын

    We love hearing from you ❤️

  • @nbi8116

    @nbi8116

    21 күн бұрын

    Me too!!!

  • @PanchoGHT

    @PanchoGHT

    21 күн бұрын

    Same here ! I’ve come to realize that I get to see these guys more often than my own children; not to mention Crusoe and Sawyer getting more adorable every day !! Triggers my granddad mood automatically 🤗❤

  • @elizabethsamson5591
    @elizabethsamson559121 күн бұрын

    Hello Tara and John, Suddenly today Crusoe looks much taller, he is going to be tall, like his daddy. So glad you will be keeping and using John's original kitchen somewhere else- it was a labour of love and looks just great to me, not sure how it could be improved.

  • @TheNewbys

    @TheNewbys

    21 күн бұрын

    He is growing by the day Elizabeth! Thanks so much for watching ❤️❤️

  • @arjanvogel6444

    @arjanvogel6444

    20 күн бұрын

    Maybe put the old kitchen in the outside kitchen 😁

  • @Bergantin23
    @Bergantin2321 күн бұрын

    As usual I am astounded with your energy and courage to do such great work.Love Caruso speaking so well at his little age, and taking such care of his brother.

  • @christinejensen3534
    @christinejensen353421 күн бұрын

    John and Tara, you are so well matched. Your skills and talents complement each other so well. Loving this build. Can’t wait to see more ❤

  • @TheNewbys

    @TheNewbys

    21 күн бұрын

    Thank you so much!

  • @trishalyons7587
    @trishalyons758721 күн бұрын

    You are a wizard at carpentry John. I love the smell of cut wood, and I think it’s magical to be able to make things from wood. Rock on John. Can’t wait to see it when it’s all dried in.

  • @TheNewbys

    @TheNewbys

    21 күн бұрын

    Thanks Trish!

  • @isobelkirk6602
    @isobelkirk660221 күн бұрын

    I can’t bear to watch John with that wood on the roof my heart is in my mouth. Stay safe please

  • @TheNewbys

    @TheNewbys

    21 күн бұрын

    Thanks Isobel!

  • @RitaVernoy
    @RitaVernoy21 күн бұрын

    I’m so invested in your progress! It reminds me of when my husband and I built our house in the Amazon 35 years ago, while raising 6 children. Such hard work but such wonderful payoff in great family memories. We spent 4 years with the 8 of us all in one room sleeping in hammocks. The adult children share such wonderful memories from that family time.😊

  • @TheNewbys

    @TheNewbys

    21 күн бұрын

    Wow Rita! That’s awesome!!

  • @dylangRodin

    @dylangRodin

    21 күн бұрын

    Oh that is sooo fabulous truly! Can't imagine an thing being more rewarding. Well done!!!! 🔥❤️‍🔥💥

  • @daanh8194

    @daanh8194

    21 күн бұрын

    gosh, that sounds amazing! 💕

  • @Jennelle1958
    @Jennelle195821 күн бұрын

    I think you should hang the light in the middle of the ceiling so that the pin holes light reflect evenly on all of the walls.

  • @cathylewis2181
    @cathylewis218121 күн бұрын

    Just amazing everything, truly. I love how everything is in Bloom and there's so many flowers around that building even though it's not even fully finished. You guys have your priorities in the right order! Carry on you two and please don't feel obligated to respond. You have so much to do.❤

  • @TheNewbys

    @TheNewbys

    21 күн бұрын

    Thanks Cathy! ❤️❤️

  • @erikas974
    @erikas97421 күн бұрын

    Wow caught you in 3min. Tomorrow no electricity so I am watching 23.34pm🎉🎉🎉 Tara good people can share one room. I grew up in a 5m x 3m bedroom lounge room TV room partitioned by the 3 door cupboard. In the back me and my sister the front Mum and Dad. We had a tiny kitchen and batroom. I lived there until I was 17 years old. Great memories. Time flies anyway when you having fun. 🎉🫂❤

  • @TheNewbys

    @TheNewbys

    21 күн бұрын

    Thanks for sharing your experience with us friend. Great to know you had amazing memories! ❤️❤️

  • @9141129
    @914112919 күн бұрын

    I think the bunk bed idea for the boys will be a lot of fun for them

  • @susanlandon1832
    @susanlandon18326 күн бұрын

    All your hard work is paying off. It's going to be beautiful and functional

  • @davevanbeers6944
    @davevanbeers694421 күн бұрын

    For the wall with the toilet sticking out, consider making an accessible bit for if there is ever an issue with the toilet. Also for the lamp in the hallway why not use wire gutters? Stick them to the wall and bob’s your uncle. No need to pull wire through the attics, a cheaper option and less time consuming. 😊 thanks for the episode and have a lovely Sunday 😊

  • @TheNewbys

    @TheNewbys

    21 күн бұрын

    Thanks Dave 🙏🏼👍🏼

  • @chabridgettumusiime8994
    @chabridgettumusiime899418 күн бұрын

    ❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉well done ✅👍🏾✅ John building endlessly for his beautiful wife Tara and children Sawyer and Crusoe...seeing you building motivates me ❤❤❤

  • @maureenlowther7621
    @maureenlowther762121 күн бұрын

    You are so inventive with such a small space you have to play with. Love the lamp and the wash basin and gold tap.❤️❤️

  • @TheNewbys

    @TheNewbys

    21 күн бұрын

    Thanks Maureen! It isn’t easy but we love it ❤️❤️

  • @sandrahohmann1898
    @sandrahohmann189821 күн бұрын

    Hi Newbys the extension will be amazing when completed. The light from Morocco is beautiful. Tara you have exquisite taste.

  • @perryfaz9839
    @perryfaz983921 күн бұрын

    Best KZread Channel in Portugal nobody does it better this is truly reality at it's finest 👌 👏

  • @TheNewbys

    @TheNewbys

    21 күн бұрын

    Thanks Perry!!

  • @hannahperlotto139
    @hannahperlotto13921 күн бұрын

    I absolutely LOVE YOUR LITTLE bathroom and your choices. That light and the tap is soooo beautiful. John maybe just cut the corners of your wood for the basin. Those corners could hurt badly.😂

  • @TheNewbys

    @TheNewbys

    21 күн бұрын

    Thanks Hannah!! 😎😂🙏❤️

  • @virginiavanoosten5013
    @virginiavanoosten501321 күн бұрын

    Great progress!. It seems like a sensible plan to transition the toddlers to their own bunk beds in a shared space while you build a new house.

  • @AbigailGerlach-zt1sh
    @AbigailGerlach-zt1sh21 күн бұрын

    John, I think the word you want is "pergola". Rather than trying to go through the cement beams in the stairway ceiling, could you run the wiring up the wall and across the ceiling and cover it in a conduit cover in white? It would save you a huge amount of time and effort. You're doing a great job! If anything, I would wish a second set of hands for you. However, if wishes were horses, beggars would ride. Keep up the good work! Blessed Be!

  • @TheNewbys

    @TheNewbys

    21 күн бұрын

    Thanks Abigail! 🙏🏼🙏🏼

  • @gailnel8812
    @gailnel881221 күн бұрын

    John u r amazing - - nothing gets u down for long ❤❤❤❤❤I absolutely LOVE OBI - - he is gorgeous ❤❤❤❤loving ur new home as it comes together ❤❤❤❤❤💯💯🐶🐶🤗🤗🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

  • @TheNewbys

    @TheNewbys

    21 күн бұрын

    Thanks Gail!

  • @jennifer_dewey
    @jennifer_dewey20 күн бұрын

    Bathrooms gonna be a very pretty sight. Extension roof is coming along nicely. Crusoe is such a big helper and a great big brother! My kids want to do all the things too buddy. I’m sure there’s plenty to do for a guy just your size around that beautiful magical Portugal property. You have such a beautiful family. Always nice to see what the Newby family is up to next.

  • @TheNewbys

    @TheNewbys

    20 күн бұрын

    Thank you so much Jennifer! ❤️🙏🏼😃🏡🇵🇹

  • @user-tp3qs9rb6y
    @user-tp3qs9rb6y19 күн бұрын

    Lightwell suggestion: Re wire the light fitting, not the house. Perhaps a coloured pretty cotton-covered cable. (You can buy black and white houndstooth 240V cables now, or maybe a bright red?) Replace the wall fitting to something that matches the light shade. Allow the exposed cable to drape up the wall; decorative hook straight above the wall sconce position; second decorative cup hook where you want the light to hang (this needs to be robust enough to carry weight); drape softly the cable from the wall to that, then hang the chain supporting the lamp. For the cost of the decorative cable, two hooks and replacing the wall sconce, there are now no major wall or ceiling penetrations required. Result is decoratively in keeping with both the building and the style of the shade .

  • @TheNewbys

    @TheNewbys

    19 күн бұрын

    Thanks for the suggestion friend!

  • @luisaleonardi666
    @luisaleonardi66621 күн бұрын

    Hi, dear Newbys, Such a great pleasure to see how John's hard work is going well with the new building. He is so good to work for his family!! And,most of all, he is able to do everything. Can't wait to see you move in the new comfortable house ❤

  • @TheNewbys

    @TheNewbys

    21 күн бұрын

    ❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏

  • @Trish088
    @Trish08821 күн бұрын

    Never a dull moment at the Newbys! So much going on, but how exciting! Love your Moroccan light fixture and sink. The new bathroom is going to be gorgeous. 🙂Take care and see you on Wednesday!

  • @TheNewbys

    @TheNewbys

    21 күн бұрын

    Thanks Trish!!

  • @gigomesdasilva5447
    @gigomesdasilva544721 күн бұрын

    Hello, time passes so quickly that two or three years is no time at all. Meanwhile, you have the little stone house that I believe will be very cozy and beautiful. Take care!

  • @TheNewbys

    @TheNewbys

    21 күн бұрын

    You are quite right Gi, time is flying by! ❤️❤️

  • @RoxanneHill-mm4be
    @RoxanneHill-mm4be21 күн бұрын

    y'all are amazing. love watching your progress. What a sweet family. In the 90's here in Texas already and I'm glad we are not building anything. Crack on. I love watching you.

  • @TheNewbys

    @TheNewbys

    21 күн бұрын

    Thank you so much!❤️❤️

  • @clairetolmie5640
    @clairetolmie564021 күн бұрын

    Hi Newbys! Living in a house that often has plumbing issues I'm also concerned that you need to leave your toilet system accessible. Apart from that I'm so happy for you with your continued progress! Happy French Mother's Day Tara!

  • @TheNewbys

    @TheNewbys

    21 күн бұрын

    Thanks Claire ❤️

  • @louiseclark7967
    @louiseclark796721 күн бұрын

    Hi guys! Jon, the word for the outside area you have built is 'pergola', although they are usually a freestanding structure, and those open beams make a great new home for a certain Wisteria we all know and love..! 😃❤🌱🏡🏘

  • @TheNewbys

    @TheNewbys

    21 күн бұрын

    Thanks Louise! A pergola, appreciate your help ❤️❤️

  • @carolegray6835
    @carolegray683520 күн бұрын

    Brilliant John you needed another pair of hands to get that roof on you are such a hard worker

  • @shirleybeattie9606
    @shirleybeattie960621 күн бұрын

    Maybe Bunk Murphy beds for the boys. That way you would have room to move in the day time

  • @aplace2grow
    @aplace2grow20 күн бұрын

    Hearing protection is a beautiful thing to see.

  • @marciahughes8981
    @marciahughes898121 күн бұрын

    I remember not so long ago you were having a bad time, well look at you all now. Your an inspiration for others to just keep going. Well done.

  • @TheNewbys

    @TheNewbys

    21 күн бұрын

    Thanks Marcia!! ❤️❤️❤️

  • @davidstoddard9160
    @davidstoddard916020 күн бұрын

    In America we build almost everything on 16 inch centers with studs, and rafters, and along with that sheeting of plywood, sheetrock, ect around 4ft x 8 ft and that lines up with the gap and reason for using 16in centers.

  • @1MartinWaite
    @1MartinWaite20 күн бұрын

    For a couple whom have never done anything like this conversion I can only say you have surpassed anything a pro could have done.

  • @judiemjacobson4613
    @judiemjacobson461321 күн бұрын

    I love spending time with you folks too. Just amazes me what you can do Jon all by yourself what a great and talented family you are looking forward to seeing that bathroom I think it's going to be very cute. I have been following you all along. It is amazing to me what you folks have done to that little farm. Blessings and love from New Mexico

  • @TheNewbys

    @TheNewbys

    21 күн бұрын

    Thank you for spending your Sunday with us Judie 🙏🏼🙏🏼

  • @gloriayoungman4468
    @gloriayoungman446820 күн бұрын

    Just sending our love as we watch your progress, You are doing a great job John, the boys are growing fast, and how they loved Iceland, we loved watching too. Take care, as you build, and grow your family & your food. XX🌷☀️💖🪻love Obie he is growing fast too, Gloria grew up with a Border Colly, got from a farm when she was eight. Love From us both xx

  • @TheNewbys

    @TheNewbys

    20 күн бұрын

    Thank you so so much Gloria! ❤️❤️

  • @adrianamarinescu5309
    @adrianamarinescu530921 күн бұрын

    I love you more and more! You are wonderful ! I can't wait to see John's finished work.

  • @TheNewbys

    @TheNewbys

    21 күн бұрын

    Thank you Adriana ❤️❤️

  • @alisonmckenzie1415
    @alisonmckenzie141520 күн бұрын

    Well done guys your new living room is fast approaching!Gorgeous sink & tap Tara, good choice.Looking forward to next weeks vlog 👍🏠🫶🏻.

  • @mariliaamaral4921
    @mariliaamaral492121 күн бұрын

    Ola lovely family good progress in the extension. Tara I love the sink and the tap well done . Crack on dad Crusoe is so funny 🤣. See you Wednesday.

  • @TheNewbys

    @TheNewbys

    21 күн бұрын

    Thanks Marilia! So glad to hear you love the sink and tap ❤️🙏🏼😃🏡🇵🇹

  • @hanneliewiese3477
    @hanneliewiese347721 күн бұрын

    Wow - the lamp / light fitting from Morocco is stunning !!!

  • @kellyh8347
    @kellyh834721 күн бұрын

    John-Shoulder? Neck? Love you all! Great job so far-thank you, again, Tara for the explanation!

  • @TheNewbys

    @TheNewbys

    21 күн бұрын

    Thanks Kelly!! All good with the shoulder. ❤️❤️

  • @elenaantunes1263
    @elenaantunes126321 күн бұрын

    Hey John, How about building Obi a dog house with all that scrap wood?? Obi is so adorable! So glad you allgot a dog!😊

  • @TheNewbys

    @TheNewbys

    21 күн бұрын

    Nice idea Elena! A dog house… got to be careful building one of those, don’t want to end up in one!! 😂😂😂❤️❤️

  • @elenaantunes1263

    @elenaantunes1263

    21 күн бұрын

    😅

  • @deborahreynolds1552

    @deborahreynolds1552

    21 күн бұрын

    I think Obe will be sleeping wherever the boys are sleeping somehow!

  • @petgranny194
    @petgranny19421 күн бұрын

    John is just brilliant!

  • @TheNewbys

    @TheNewbys

    21 күн бұрын

    🙏🏼🙏🏼

  • @user-hd2mt9xh2p
    @user-hd2mt9xh2p20 күн бұрын

    Love the little cupboard for the bathroom

  • @judymcgovern8454
    @judymcgovern845418 күн бұрын

    Oh wow, everything with your new temporary home (the stone house) is starting to look really good, the extension is amazing John. Tara you chose right, the bathroom will look so nice, love the sink and tap. It’s so exciting for you and such good practice for when you start the big build. I think going for bunk beds and you having your own bed is the right way to go. The separation issues with the boys will be a lot easier in the long run. ❤ xx

  • @TheNewbys

    @TheNewbys

    18 күн бұрын

    Thanks so much Judy!!

  • @michaelfonseca7798
    @michaelfonseca779821 күн бұрын

    Tara and John may all your dreams come true

  • @mayraruiz8761
    @mayraruiz876121 күн бұрын

    Thank you , Tara, understood. I thought that could be the reason. Everything is gonna be great.

  • @kimberleyking1289
    @kimberleyking128911 күн бұрын

    It's daft I know but somehow, despite watching the derelict house get knocked down, when I see thin air through the door of your porch it takes me by surprise for a nano-second every time! 😲😧🤣 The Portuguese really do seem to like their concrete in buildings, don't they! Why always so many concrete beams rather than wood? Is it a fear of fire thing, perhaps; or is there another reason? That lamp is just going to be gorgeous all lit up and glinting off the walls 😍 - we've got a 3-way switch for our hall light too and it really is so helpful isn't it? *hugs * to you all! x

  • @IanGrover
    @IanGrover21 күн бұрын

    For the light in the stairwell. If you channel up to the ceiling then use a loop of chain that matches the vertical lamp chain that would look pretty cool, you can intertwine the electrical cable in the chain?

  • @Allioop_1
    @Allioop_121 күн бұрын

    So much work! I hope John’s shoulder holds up? It’s looking pretty cool! Can’t wait to see your kitchen, sounds like you’ve got new ideas. 🏖️🤙🏼🏄🏽‍♀️

  • @melindataljaard2753
    @melindataljaard275321 күн бұрын

    Whoop-Whoop Newbys! Sundays are always our KZread day. We have like 6 channels that we follow. And as the Newbys come up, we stop and move to your channel immediately!😂🤫🤫 OB is so playful😅 Tara, I also like that sink for the bathroom. All your ideas makes me so excited about the new house 🏠. I can't wait!! Ps and we still waiting for the new olive 🫒 tree.👏🏻👏🏻So much to look forward tooooo whoop-whoop!! YA Crusoe so cute he is just talking so much no! Can't wait for everything. Thanks for the update. Hugs Melinda from South-Africa. 👋🏻👋🏻💞 now to the rest of the channels

  • @TheNewbys

    @TheNewbys

    21 күн бұрын

    Thank you Melinda! We are so happy to hear that. We will share the olive tree update with you soon ❤️❤️

  • @HereWeGoHomestead
    @HereWeGoHomestead20 күн бұрын

    What a great video. I thoroughly enjoy following your journey of the addition. Can’t wait for the next one. ❤

  • @midlifecrisis5753
    @midlifecrisis575321 күн бұрын

    I’m so fascinated by all you are doing. My husband and I love to work on our home and are always working on projects. If you ever want to come to the USA- Virginia, we would love to host as well!!

  • @angelamorrison8634
    @angelamorrison863421 күн бұрын

    I am enjoying all of the wonderful things that you are doing, however the most wonderful thing is that Crusoe has NEW RED BOOTS!

  • @slewis4456
    @slewis445621 күн бұрын

    Im amazed at how Johns brain works. Maths is like a second language to him.

  • @TheNewbys

    @TheNewbys

    21 күн бұрын

    His brain works in amazing ways friend! Thanks so much for watching ❤️❤️

  • @michellemoran4268

    @michellemoran4268

    21 күн бұрын

    Tara, the tap and sink are gorgeous! Excited to see you decorate.

  • @louiseupton3363
    @louiseupton336321 күн бұрын

    I LOVE that Moroccan light fitting, serious WOW! it's going to look beautiful in the stairwell 😊😍 with the tall bookcases, just stunning. Can't wait for Wednesday now 😂

  • @TheNewbys

    @TheNewbys

    21 күн бұрын

    Thanks so much! 😊

  • @virginiahuard7831
    @virginiahuard783121 күн бұрын

    I’ve been thinking about that bag of peas for your shoulder/neck. It’s gotta be getting a bit wormy by now! Sort of, yes? So, I use a flat ice mat that can be refrozen as it is filled with a chemical that freezes happily. The mat, about a 12 in x 15 inch rectangle, shapes nicely to your anatomy! Presto! Relief!

  • @lieuwina
    @lieuwina21 күн бұрын

    So glad you will be keeping and using John's original kitchen somewhere else Tara, that is some kitchen and even better than what you can buy and the colour is gorgeous. You could use it in your out door kitchen making sure that it is waterproof the out door kitchen. Love all that you are doing. Take care and John remember your shoulder take care. Have a great week end Newbys.

  • @TheNewbys

    @TheNewbys

    21 күн бұрын

    We will definitely reuse and recycle as much of John’s kitchen as possible Lieuwina. We love what he did there and can’t wait for the new kitchen 😁🙏🏼

  • @grannyjenny8603
    @grannyjenny860321 күн бұрын

    John, just a friendly reminder...make sure that you can open and close the door! Clearance is often over looked. The addition looks amazing.

  • @TheNewbys

    @TheNewbys

    21 күн бұрын

    Good point!

  • @dylangRodin

    @dylangRodin

    21 күн бұрын

    Maybe a concertina sliding door 🤷

  • @deborahreynolds1552
    @deborahreynolds155221 күн бұрын

    I just love your enthusiasm for your projects. That light shade, perfect and the bathroom sink and cabinet are going to be marvelous. Love It!

  • @TheNewbys

    @TheNewbys

    21 күн бұрын

    Thanks so much!

  • @themintleaf1778
    @themintleaf177821 күн бұрын

    Tara I think you clarified for both regular viewers and for non regular viewers your plans for the houses and the kitchen details.

  • @TheNewbys

    @TheNewbys

    21 күн бұрын

    Thanks MintLeaf! Such a regular question. 👍👍

  • @claire8080
    @claire808021 күн бұрын

    We absolutely love watching your videos and are so inspired by them! ❤

  • @TheNewbys

    @TheNewbys

    21 күн бұрын

    Thanks for this lovely comment Claire ❤️❤️

  • @nanoresmith2697
    @nanoresmith269721 күн бұрын

    I love that light fitting 😮 Great progress Guys 💛 I hear you Tara... people might not have time to be able to go back and watch past episodes... but Friends do yourselves a favour... you will surely enjoy the busyness and joys of The Newbys 💛 😅

  • @maryanntownsend2889

    @maryanntownsend2889

    21 күн бұрын

    You’re not a grownup yet Crusoe. And he listened immediately. 👍🏾💙

  • @TheNewbys

    @TheNewbys

    21 күн бұрын

    ❤️❤️❤️

  • @AP-kb3tn
    @AP-kb3tn21 күн бұрын

    Love the cliff hanger...to be continued as to what is under the roof!!!

  • @TheNewbys

    @TheNewbys

    21 күн бұрын

    ❤️❤️

  • @debbiemilan2867
    @debbiemilan286721 күн бұрын

    Tara, I absolutely adore the new hanging lamp. The spots of light it will cast on the ceiling will look like stars in the night sky! How handy to have 3 switches so you can control it from anywhere and keep the stairwell safe.

  • @TheNewbys

    @TheNewbys

    21 күн бұрын

    Thanks Debbie!

  • @felixwalraven7852
    @felixwalraven785219 күн бұрын

    Those Bottle Bottle bottles look really cool and I especially like the idea of the compartment at the base of the bottle! Very innovative I must say. I had better check them out as this is something I am needing. Thanks so much for the heads up and keep up the great work on your videos. Just love them and always look forward to the next one!

  • @TheNewbys

    @TheNewbys

    19 күн бұрын

    Thanks so much Uncle Felix! We absolutely love the bottles and the compartment at the bottom is super handy. Let us know which one you end up getting and please send our love to Aunty Lynne ❤️❤️

  • @taudimcclure5080
    @taudimcclure508021 күн бұрын

    Always a pleasure to see what you’ve up to each episode. Love your choices in the bathroom. Your Puppy is so adorable. Crusoe is too. Missed seeing Sawyer. All the Best.

  • @TheNewbys

    @TheNewbys

    21 күн бұрын

    Thank you so much!

  • @cre8tvedge
    @cre8tvedge21 күн бұрын

    M favorite moment of the episode was the end. The look on John's face when he got the tile off and looked into the crawl space attic and then turned to camera to deliver a cheerful description of the upcoming work.

  • @barbaranielsen2888
    @barbaranielsen288821 күн бұрын

    The "Fun" doesn't stop! Go Newby's!

  • @TheNewbys

    @TheNewbys

    21 күн бұрын

    ❤️🙏🏼

  • @amandabradley6256
    @amandabradley625621 күн бұрын

    When it comes to kitchen and bathroom fittings…..especially taps…..I think you need to spend as much as you can on quality. I had someone say one day…”think about how many times you turn on your taps per day”. After 3 renovations in Australia……we’ve learnt that golden rule.

  • @TheNewbys

    @TheNewbys

    21 күн бұрын

    Thanks for the tips Amanda!

  • @mozbphotography
    @mozbphotography15 күн бұрын

    Hi Newbys! I’m an avid watcher. I’m interested but I also find your videos incredibly relaxing which I really need. I guess we all do. Just a random thought, so ignore of course, but your Moroccan light shade is quite frankly LUSH! And I totally see the vision. To add to that vision, would you consider painting the walls (once rendering and windows are complete, a shade of warm yellow? Like a muted Moroccan yellow??? My thinking is because as the space is small and in winter you will need to get the warm vibes, with the lovely light castings from light shade against the warmth of a warm yellow, it will make it a coat and give that reading nook vibe. Also when you transition small kids to bed, taking them through a chilled out warm space as a psychological effect. Anyways, loving your channel! ✌🏼❤️

  • @jamescarpio2636
    @jamescarpio263620 күн бұрын

    Great job John you have alot to learn but going great also Tara should watch KZreadrs called the Scooters a family living in a caravan for a few years while building a temporary home quiet happily

  • @bobhale8325
    @bobhale832521 күн бұрын

    I love the hanging lamp. It will be intersting to see it lit.

  • @TheNewbys

    @TheNewbys

    21 күн бұрын

    Thanks Bob!

  • @nbi8116
    @nbi811621 күн бұрын

    Hey guys!!! Awsome work! Very exciting to see the progress 🤩 Question usually we add the decorations like lamps and fixtures at the end because since youre still working on it it can get broken.. my 2 cents! Have an amazing week and keep up the great work!

  • @TheNewbys

    @TheNewbys

    21 күн бұрын

    Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us friend 🙏🏼🙏🏼

  • @viladias348
    @viladias34821 күн бұрын

    Just beautiful guys l truly wait for Wednesday’s and Sunday’s to enjoy John’s creativity. Love it and Tara your genius touches in everything. Love you guys❤️

  • @TheNewbys

    @TheNewbys

    21 күн бұрын

    Thank you so much!

  • @katibenelli9142
    @katibenelli914221 күн бұрын

    John, when my husband and I built our cabin, We had to put battens in between each one of the rafters. So I'm wondering are you not doing it because this is a temporary structure? I'm blown away watching you do this. It took both of us to build the frame and my brother in law for some of it. Your amazing!!

  • @TheNewbys

    @TheNewbys

    21 күн бұрын

    Hi Kati, good question. I think with the boards holding the line, L brackets and the supports at either end we won’t need battens between the rafters. The woods pretty dry too, so I don’t worry too much about its bending or warping, which is what the battens (I presume) would be protecting against. I remember watching a house build in Finland and they didn’t include battens because it would block airflow through the roof. Interesting question. All of these buildings questions are really proving helpful and interesting. Like the kitchen, we build once and can’t wait to have another go and do it better! So long as it doesn’t fall down, which we are very confident it won’t, then all is well for this temporary structure! Thanks Kati!

  • @fikilenako1805
    @fikilenako180521 күн бұрын

    I'm glad about the bunk beds story. You guys deserve some peaceful sleep❤ The bathroom features, I love love love

  • @TheNewbys

    @TheNewbys

    21 күн бұрын

    ❤️❤️

  • @lynnetteross995
    @lynnetteross99521 күн бұрын

    I love my Monday's in New Zealand with my 3 favourite KZreadrs, The Newbys, Nicki Positano, and Raising Voyagers. 💓

  • @TheNewbys

    @TheNewbys

    21 күн бұрын

    Thanks Lynette!!

  • @mlm7598
    @mlm759821 күн бұрын

    Great work, going quickly and looking nice. I love the vanity you saw on the computer for the bathroom vanity. That would be so awesome. Best of luck. Blessings!!!

  • @TheNewbys

    @TheNewbys

    21 күн бұрын

    ❤️❤️❤️

  • @codyleeser392
    @codyleeser39221 күн бұрын

    You could always make a tiny loft over the steps, on top of the bookcase. Just a twin bed size for the boys bed.

  • @TheNewbys

    @TheNewbys

    21 күн бұрын

    ❤️❤️

  • @margretharardottir4005
    @margretharardottir400520 күн бұрын

    Halló guys. You amaze me every time I see new video. When you Tara was talking about people are asking about this and that or suggesting something,so I was thinking 💭🍀what about turning the door 🚪 to open inside 👍 the room instead out to the steps 🦋🇮🇸

  • @bus535joyfully3
    @bus535joyfully321 күн бұрын

    It’s going to look great.

  • @janiceh.taylor-ng1yb
    @janiceh.taylor-ng1yb21 күн бұрын

    Yeah to Sunday Newby time

  • @birgitriff2010
    @birgitriff201020 күн бұрын

    Everything IS gettimg very beautiful!

  • @TheNewbys

    @TheNewbys

    20 күн бұрын

    Thank you Birgit!

  • @olgaliuft5607
    @olgaliuft560720 күн бұрын

    You are amazing, guys! ❤ Good luck with renovation 😊

  • @TheNewbys

    @TheNewbys

    20 күн бұрын

    Thank you Olga!

  • @lightweaver399
    @lightweaver39921 күн бұрын

    I think I got it now. You must build on the original blueprint and that includes the one you are currently living in and the derilick house you tore down. You will be building one larger home for you all to live in someday. Hard work, it will be worth it.

  • @TheNewbys

    @TheNewbys

    21 күн бұрын

    Exactly!

  • @donnamaree2311
    @donnamaree231120 күн бұрын

    I am excited to see what you are upto next week, thank you John, Tara, boys and cutie Obi xx love from Australia 🦘🌏

  • @TheNewbys

    @TheNewbys

    20 күн бұрын

    Thanks Donna!

  • @lynnbfoster
    @lynnbfoster21 күн бұрын

    Tara and John we also have that Moroccan light! Ours is black and a little bigger but we love it. You have good taste lol.

  • @TheNewbys

    @TheNewbys

    21 күн бұрын

    Amazing Lynn! Thank you ❤️❤️

  • @krisscamire4081
    @krisscamire408120 күн бұрын

    You should see if you can find a corner sink they have little tiny Corner sinks that will fit perfect in that that corner that you're going to put the bathroom sink in I love you all and I look forward to watching you your blogs every time they come out I have seen every one of them

  • @TheNewbys

    @TheNewbys

    20 күн бұрын

    Great idea Kris! Thanks ❤️🙏🏼😃🏡🇵🇹

  • @maria-luisacaseiro1530
    @maria-luisacaseiro153021 күн бұрын

    Salut famille merveilleuse !!!! Vous avez fait un bon travail bravo vous êtes un artiste John !!!! Tara vous aussi avez des idées et un goût exceptionnel, pour la décoration de la 🏡👏👏👏👏👏🤗 bonne continuation dans vos projets futurs !!!! ❤❤❤❤😊

  • @TheNewbys

    @TheNewbys

    21 күн бұрын

    Thank you Maria!

  • @baukjevandenbosch7661
    @baukjevandenbosch766121 күн бұрын

    John’s working skills are just brilliant! Amazing job!

  • @TheNewbys

    @TheNewbys

    21 күн бұрын

    ❤️❤️🙏🙏

  • @barbaradance3130
    @barbaradance313021 күн бұрын

    Can’t wait to see it finished great job John ❤