broken and the bath was full of mold. There were dodgy electrics hanging from the wall and the tiles were cemented to the walls. The wallpaper had already started to peel itself from the wall it was so ugly.
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Did We Find A Reliable Plumber in France?
In order for our French Dream to stop being a nightmare, we either needed to find a reliable plumber or learn a few new skills.
No Bun In the Bread Oven – Part 1
Grande Maison in France has to have it’s own Bread Oven. Our house was no exception, however our oven or ‘four à pain’ had not been used for countless decades.
Is Metal Detecting Legal in France?
There is a French law states that a metal detector may not be used for finding archaeological objects. Any objects found in the countryside are considered national treasures and should be turned over to the state.
Water Main Pipe Installation
We knew our water main pipe installation wasn’t going to be easy. If fact connecting the mains water supply into the house was going to be a mammoth task.
Raiders of the Lost Barn
When we escaped to France, high up on our list of ‘must have’ requirements for our Grande Maison was a large Barn. However, the one that came with this house was in rather poor condition and we may take several years to get around to restoring it.
Are Garden Fires Legal In France?
Many people ask whether Garden fires are legal in France. Smoke is often seen in the countryside especially around farms.
Bertie the Bat and the Butterfly Sun Lounger
We always wanted a Place in the Sun and although we weren’t quite escaping to a Chateau, what attracted us to this particular Grande Maison was it’s 3 storeys and the vaulted wine caves beneath.
With all that floor space combined you have nearly 300 square meters.
Oak Framed Window
I’d made some rather hasty repairs to the existing oak windows in the attic, but I decided to push my wood-working skills beyond their limits and try to construct a pair of Oak Framed Windows.
A Week On The Tiles
Is it possible to survive without a kitchen? We are still not connected to mains water, nor do we have other essentials such as a cooker, sink or drainage.