Restoring an €8 oak door in rural France, uncovering rot, woodworm & hidden craftsmanship in a real-life budget old house renovation project.
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French Farmhouse Christmas & Hidden Surprises!
Rustic French farmhouse Christmas: DIY wreaths, cozy fires, festive decorating, and unexpected discoveries on our rural holiday adventure.
Opening an Old Kitchen Window… Uncovering a Nightmare
Budget French farmhouse renovation turns chaotic as we open a 40-year-old kitchen window and uncover cement, damp walls and stone restoration issues.
Our Bathroom Ceiling Was Full of Rats
Uncover a bathroom renovation nightmare in an abandoned French farmhouse, from rat-infested ceilings to DIY fixes in a real budget renovation in rural France.
Glazing Showdown: Double Glazing vs Single
Double glazing vs single glazing in an old French farmhouse, and a real-world test. Budget renovation, cold bathrooms, DIY windows, and honest results.
DIY Lime Mortaring an Ancient Stone House in France
DIY lime mortaring an ancient stone house in rural France. Crumbling walls, structural cracks, scaffolding chaos and summer thunderstorms show the real struggles of restoring an old property on a tight renovation budget.
Lime Mortaring: Costs, Tips, & Essential Knowledge
Are you planning a house renovation and struggling with deteriorated lime mortar? We share DIY lime mortaring knowledge for renovators.
Chimney Demolition, Down it comes!
Join us as we tackle the monstrous task of demolishing a poorly constructed concrete chimney that has caused a serious damp problem.
Clearing the Decks – Playtime in a Chateau Hay Loft
In this heartwarming video, we embark on a journey of hard work and good times at Chateau De Montmagner. Very heart-warming.
Bedroom Makeover: Out with the Bugs, In with the Rugs!
We tackle the daunting task of renovating our chestnut parquet floor. Floor-sanding fun and a transformation that will leave you astounded!