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.

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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.

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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.

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Renovating A House In France

There are always ups and downs with renovating a house in France. We found our derelict house was collapsing under it’s own weight.

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