One Year Transforming Abandoned River Paradise
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Published 2024-03-17
It was the busiest year of my life and I learned so much. I'm proud of all the projects and very grateful for my friends, family, workers who helped and your continued belief in my dream. Can't believe that I renovated a house and turned this land into a self-sustainable home!
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0:00 Intro - how it all started
01:11 Off-Grid Power Solar System
02:49 Excavating + Water System Installation
07:19 The First Sink + little Outdoor Kitchen
08:10 Building Stairs to the River + Outdoor Shower
09:57 Old Stone House Renovation Begins!
10:28 Saving this House - Damp Proofing a Wet Wall
17:08 Roofing as Newcomers!
20:08 Restoring an Old Water Wheel
23:18 Removing old Plaster in House
25:51 Building a tiny Balcony!
28:41 Pointing Old Stone Walls
30:48 Chainsaw Chores
31:36 Making DIY Cheap Paint
32:41 my Dream Windows
34:12 Rain Prep - building rain trenches + gutters
37:06 The Storm is here
38:52 Winter Prep - insulating taps, pump house, gas boiler
40:47 Stone House Roof Insulation
44:40 Finishing Render of the Walls
45:45 Painting Walls in the freezing Cold!
47:11 Putting Electrics + Insulation into the Floor
48:00 my Brother is here!
48:37 Pouring Screed for new Floor
49:42 Laying + Grouting Tiles
51:45 First Night in the Stone House
52:24 Installing a Woodburner + MOVING IN!
54:35 Cladding the Ceiling
56:43 Overhead Lamp + repainting Ceiling
57:47 I renovated this room myself - DONE!
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All Comments (21)
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Welcome to my channel! A bit more talking than usual in this video. Subscribe for the upcoming projects 🤗
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Maya, you must feel a great sense of achievement in restoring and bringing back to life such a delightful property. I’m sure you’ll enjoy many happy times there.
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Just a trooper... she's undaunted and still moving on. Brilliant.
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Maya, I've been watching from the beginning and the recap is perfect! It reminds me of how many people love and support you besides your fans. All of the volunteers and neighbors who came to help as well as your family are fantastic! You are such a hard worker and have learned so much it will just keep getting better and better! I am so proud of your ambition and drive! You're an amazing woman!
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you just do what i dream of doing. riverside cottage, self sufficient electricity, self sufficient food and water, live on country side.
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Maya is a force of nature but I’m just as impressed with her ability to gather a support network.
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Old builder here. You're amazing and such a great spirit! You also bought the right land, and I can see where you're going. All the best 🎉❤
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The world would better place with more people like you. 😘❤️
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Wow what a year...from tears,laughs, water, electricity, making new friends and having a proper roof over your head...super proud of you Miya❤❤
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Maya, you make women around the world so proud of your accomplishments! 🎉 It was inspiring to see how involved and excited you were for each project. May your next projects come out even better than you expect! ❤from Massachusetts, USA
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What a great idea to make a video about the year, it’s important on big projects to reflect on where you started and where you are now as it keeps you motivated towards completion. Really love following your progress, you’re a force of nature Maya and thank you for sharing your journey with us and the happy dance breaks too! Big love x
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So glad to get caught up on your first year build! You are lucky to have friends, neighbors, and family to help you!
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58 mins what a treat🎉❤ thank you!!!
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Maya you have come on in leaps and bounds. What a great achievement so far. I am Looking forward to the next challenges of your renovation. 💚
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Hello Maya, All I can say is WOW!!!
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Its Amazing How The Whole World Is Off Griding:elbowcough:
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So much work done in a year. Help from your family, friends, and volunteers, and your vision is coming to life absolutely beautiful.
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The power of women can transform a barren and abandoned place or heart into a paradise if the Woman wishes. Congratulations
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Maya you are just so flippin' awesome! What amazing achievements in only a year. You are a true inspiration. ❤ Love from South Africa
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Maya is a force of nature, as they say here in Portugal. I admire the excellence of your work, your dedication and your enthusiasm. I'm loving following you, in your paradise. Thanks you. 🙏
