Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
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We’re building our dream home in Portugal… but there’s a side to this project no one talks about.
And if you ignore it for too long, it can undo everything.
It’s the small projects, the forgotten corners, the things you put off for “another day”…
because over time, they all add up.
And if you leave them too long, they don’t just slow things down…
they can start to undo everything you’ve worked for.
So today, we’re tackling some of those jobs — the ones that quietly hold everything together.
From caring for the land and the trees we’ve saved, to problem-solving on the build itself,
and making some big decisions about what comes next.
This is the side of building a home that doesn’t always get shown…
but it’s the part that really matters.
To follow along on Joao's journey use this link youtube.com/@QuintadaMadrinha
WORK WITH US: Email info@thenewbys.co.uk
OUR NEWSLETTER: thenewbys.co.uk/join-our-newsletter
SHOP OUR MERCH & CHILDRENS BOOK: thenewbys.co.uk/shop
INSTAGRAM instagram.com/thenewbys/?hl=en
FACEBOOK: facebook.com/thenewbys1
Support us on PATREON: patreon.com/thenewbys
Our Website: thenewbys.co.uk
If you are looking to buy or build a house in Portugal READ OUR BLOG FIRST, filled with great contacts and handy advice; thenewbys.co.uk/building-a-house-in-portugal Good luck!
New episodes EVERY WEDNESDAY and SUNDAY
If you are looking for any of our partner products and affiliate links, here is everything you need but if there is something specific please do message us!
Solar and electrical
Solar panels - https://dataaccess.renogy.cn/t/Sf and https://dataaccess.renogy.cn/t/Nf (discount code NEWBYS10)
Portable power station - bit.ly/4c5V2Me (discount code TheNewbys) and bit.ly/4dwKyI5 (discount code U9WL998V)
Security cameras - reolink.com/lp/reolink-floodlight-series/?aff=99 and reolink.com/product/trackflex-floodlight-wifi/?aff=99 (discount code TheNewbys5)
Drones - click.dji.com/AMxV1xJgN97KUF1sYOBu-g?pm=link and dada.link/_tgwa2
All things homestead
Automatic lawnmower - geni.us/TheNewbys
E-bikes - himiwaybike.com/thenewbys (discount code NEWBY200) OR bit.ly/3VvIztp (discount code TheNewbys50)
Water filters - bit.ly/4quWT2m and amzn.to/3MoGYEO (discount code THENEWBYS10)
Mattresses: bit.ly/4srOSfK (discount code THENEWBYS)
For the family
Kids educational boxes - kiwico.com/newbys (discount code NEWBYS)
John’s favourite tees - trueclassictees.com/THENEWBYS (discount code NEWBYS)
Food delivery - hellofresh.co.uk/HELLONEWBYS (discount code HELLONEWBYS)
Jewellery - holzkern.com/newbys (discount code NEWBYS)
Electric toothbrushes: stry.cl/NEWBYS (discount code NEWBYS)
For the creatives
Mics: https://srt.tw/AhMpGR
Pens: https://noviumdesign.shop/yBMXyk
Organizational tool - milanote.com/newbys1125
Online resource for creatives - go.craftsy.com/thenewbys8
Find freelancers - Fvrr.co/newbys
Office table - bit.ly/4gj49uU
Office chair - bit.ly/41IK4Im (discount code C750)
Smart tower fan - bit.ly/4kocsG4 (discount code NEWBY20)
Travel necessities
Luggage options - https://shorturl.at/klmAR (discount code THENEWBYS15) OR nomadlane.pxf.io/19XW2D
E-sim options - holafly.sjv.io/OYrQEn (discount code THENEWBYS) OR simify.com/discount/NEWBYS15 OR saily.com/thenewbys
Car rental - discovercars.com/go/thenewbys
Accessories and Miscellaneous
VPN - surfshark.com/thenewbys (discount code THENEWBYS)
Note taker - https://spn.so/ej0stmbe and https://spn.so/haafvhw8 (discount code THENEWBYS20)
Sleep powder - https://rb.gy/v3405q (discount code NEWBYS)
Mental health help - betterhelp.com/newbys
Couples therapy - regain.us/thenewbys
Data protection - incogni.com/thenewbys (discount code THENEWBYS)
Facial products - https://foreo.se/VzcQT (discount code 30TARANEW)
Thank you so much for watching and supporting our journey! 🌍✨
BE BRAVE – THINK BIG – EXPLORE
This is the side of building a home that doesn’t always get shown. Check out click.dji.com/AAhPul8Kz5N-kQdezmD0Pw?ch=dy303-uk-launch-thenewbys&pm=custom to grab your own DJI Power 1000 Mini.
We’re building our dream home in Portugal… but there’s a side to this project no one talks about.
And if you ignore it for too long, it can undo everything.
It’s the small projects, the forgotten corners, the things you put off for “another day”…
because over time, they all add up.
And if you leave them too long, they don’t just slow things down…
they can start to undo everything you’ve worked for.
So today, we’re tackling some of those jobs — the ones that quietly hold everything together.
From caring for the land and the trees we’ve saved, to problem-solving on the build itself,
and making some big decisions about what comes next.
This is the side of building a home that doesn’t always get shown…
but it’s the part that really matters.
To follow along on Joao's journey use this link youtube.com/@QuintadaMadrinha
WORK WITH US: Email info@thenewbys.co.uk
OUR NEWSLETTER: thenewbys.co.uk/join-our-newsletter
SHOP OUR MERCH & CHILDRENS BOOK: thenewbys.co.uk/shop
INSTAGRAM instagram.com/thenewbys/?hl=en
FACEBOOK: facebook.com/thenewbys1
Support us on PATREON: patreon.com/thenewbys
Our Website: thenewbys.co.uk
If you are looking to buy or build a house in Portugal READ OUR BLOG FIRST, filled with great contacts and handy advice; thenewbys.co.uk/building-a-house-in-portugal Good luck!
New episodes EVERY WEDNESDAY and SUNDAY
If you are looking for any of our partner products and affiliate links, here is everything you need but if there is something specific please do message us!
Solar and electrical
Solar panels - https://dataaccess.renogy.cn/t/Sf and https://dataaccess.renogy.cn/t/Nf (discount code NEWBYS10)
Portable power station - bit.ly/4c5V2Me (discount code TheNewbys) and bit.ly/4dwKyI5 (discount code U9WL998V)
Security cameras - reolink.com/lp/reolink-floodlight-series/?aff=99 and reolink.com/product/trackflex-floodlight-wifi/?aff=99 (discount code TheNewbys5)
Drones - click.dji.com/AMxV1xJgN97KUF1sYOBu-g?pm=link and dada.link/_tgwa2
All things homestead
Automatic lawnmower - geni.us/TheNewbys
E-bikes - himiwaybike.com/thenewbys (discount code NEWBY200) OR bit.ly/3VvIztp (discount code TheNewbys50)
Water filters - bit.ly/4quWT2m and amzn.to/3MoGYEO (discount code THENEWBYS10)
Mattresses: bit.ly/4srOSfK (discount code THENEWBYS)
For the family
Kids educational boxes - kiwico.com/newbys (discount code NEWBYS)
John’s favourite tees - trueclassictees.com/THENEWBYS (discount code NEWBYS)
Food delivery - hellofresh.co.uk/HELLONEWBYS (discount code HELLONEWBYS)
Jewellery - holzkern.com/newbys (discount code NEWBYS)
Electric toothbrushes: stry.cl/NEWBYS (discount code NEWBYS)
For the creatives
Mics: https://srt.tw/AhMpGR
Pens: https://noviumdesign.shop/yBMXyk
Organizational tool - milanote.com/newbys1125
Online resource for creatives - go.craftsy.com/thenewbys8
Find freelancers - Fvrr.co/newbys
Office table - bit.ly/4gj49uU
Office chair - bit.ly/41IK4Im (discount code C750)
Smart tower fan - bit.ly/4kocsG4 (discount code NEWBY20)
Travel necessities
Luggage options - https://shorturl.at/klmAR (discount code THENEWBYS15) OR nomadlane.pxf.io/19XW2D
E-sim options - holafly.sjv.io/OYrQEn (discount code THENEWBYS) OR simify.com/discount/NEWBYS15 OR saily.com/thenewbys
Car rental - discovercars.com/go/thenewbys
Accessories and Miscellaneous
VPN - surfshark.com/thenewbys (discount code THENEWBYS)
Note taker - https://spn.so/ej0stmbe and https://spn.so/haafvhw8 (discount code THENEWBYS20)
Sleep powder - https://rb.gy/v3405q (discount code NEWBYS)
Mental health help - betterhelp.com/newbys
Couples therapy - regain.us/thenewbys
Data protection - incogni.com/thenewbys (discount code THENEWBYS)
Facial products - https://foreo.se/VzcQT (discount code 30TARANEW)
Thank you so much for watching and supporting our journey! 🌍✨
BE BRAVE – THINK BIG – EXPLORE
