A chatty, house plans update kinda vlog

[@mariagillinson8527]

The way animals react to a person tells me a lot about you Brian!

[@katjafarbenfroh8646]

little Lottie was so full of joy to see him :)

[@dianeorfanelli940]

A man with a plan! Wonderful!

[@lindamitman4538]

42 people watching!!! I’m so happy when I see your vlog out post. Always entertaining - love keeping up with Brian’s life.

[@dudleysdad]

I think you will find it's actually 42.3.

[@marcikrause3462]

Hi Brian, I didn't hear you mention the "business" part of the bathroom...being next to the kitchen, make sure the bathroom has a loud and powerful extractor fan as guests are generally self-conscious going to the restroom next to a hang-out area of the house. 😮😊

[@shameronschofield868]

Yes no mention of a toilet or loo! 🤣

[@t.vanoosterhout233]

An extractor fan also helps to dry out the bathroom after you've taken a shower. Keeps off mold.

[@VoroninHop]

Underfloor heating maybe? Your guests will love you forever if you do that!

[@luannschomel2642]

I woke up feeling absolutly down and miserable and teary this morning... reason being, I've been forced , one way or another , by the universe to sit still. First a nasty Bronchitis, directly after , a slipped disc, bedrest for another 8 weeks, I could finally get back to work, and immeadiatly streched a ligament in my ankle. However, watching little Lottie run to you with such Joy just did it for me. I still feel sorry for myself, but now I have such a nice smile on my face. Thanks for that, Brian...

[@heidiraia9902]

Hope you’re on the mend soon

[@SallyNeeson]

Hope you feel better soon. Look on it as nature making you rest, you obviously are in need of a bit of down time.

[@QuiltyNana]

@@luannschomel2642 wishing you a quick recovery.

[@BVAustralia.1987]

The black dog really loves you.

[@katjafarbenfroh8646]

that`s "Baby" Lottie :)

[@valeriejohnson5283]

Hello, Irish!🍀It's so nice that we get to see you work on your own place.

[@rosemariedeschenes7013]

Definitely avoid sliding glass doors. An open shower with a half wall would look good ❤❤❤❤❤

[@normamurray4450]

You are a planner and a doer Brian. Those attributes together with your natural approach to life is so refreshing.

[@riahenley9974]

Interesting plans….look forward to seeing it all come together….!! 😊🎄🇦🇺

[@lieuwina]

We have had pretty miserable weather here in the UK but it gives one the excuse of putting the Christmas tree lights on watching 'Brian's life in France'. Going to enjoy your projects and see how they turns out. Have a lovely day.

[@Tinrebel]

Yay, lots of projects! Can’t wait to see your tree! 🎄I hate when it’s dark early, I just want to hibernate under a blanket! 🥶 Stay warm! Thanks B! ☃️

[@arnicepernice8656]

The work at the chateau is hard, it is going to be amazing,even next spring it will look good

[@susansouthern6704]

Such an amazing fellow..Neverending adventures with your home plans

[@joyeddlemon798]

QUESTIONS: 1.Will there be a toilet in the bathroom or is it just a shower room? 2.Why put a washing machine in the bathroom when you already have one in the boot room bathroom? 3.Will you be going to Ireland for Christmas?

[@AD-hs2bq]

Sounds fun to see. I love watching other people do beautiful projects. 😊. It will be lovely and practical. Happy Christmas!

[@slowly_radish8374]

Re shower: avoid the slide door, they catch water & are always nasty. Yay more Life of Brian!! 👍👍

[@JoanneChropka]

Relax and get your Christmas Tree 🎄 done. A man with a plan 7/24. Have a very Merry Christmas.

[@paulinebaker9302]

Hi Brian. I hear you say " hello puppy love". I havent heard you say"Lottie".💕 The new bathroom will be a great help. Here in the stateswe mostly have ,mudroom, utility room. Or mudroom, bathroom and coat hanging and shoe storage area. Yours will be great. Get some rest, stay warm! 🎶🎶🎶🎶🔥☕

[@bubashalom8274]

Thanks for your perspective or your point of view concerning the chateau, it's quite interesting.

[@QuiltyNana]

Best mud room I ever had was an entrance from the side of the house toward the back. It had a bathroom on the left, boot and coat storage to the right. Straight ahead was washer/ dryer and then a door into the kitchen. It was great all year long, summer we had kids coming in from the pool, drop towels and suits into the laundry and in winter storage for all those outer layers and shower off the mud again straight into the laundry. I hope you design a set up that you love! Blustery snowy day here so I had my tree lit all day. I love just the lights, not a single ornament on it. 😂

[@margarance]

I’ve got a lave-linge ‘top’ and it takes a full sized load. It also has a ‘gain de temps’ setting which takes every process down to the quickest and saves time and water. Very good. Very space-saving. Thank you for your Vlogs.

[@billiealbertson8442]

Thanks for keeping it real. Working all day and pushing through projects all night doesn’t have to be an everyday occurrence.

[@jmk1962]

You're lucky you have so much storage space at your house Brian. Makes sense to get everything you need for the bathroom in place before you start work on it. I know from experience how long it takes to drive to the D.I.Y store every time you need something so having it all in your barn already will make life so much easier.

[@phillrowlands9801]

Stay well Brian👍😊

[@risireynolds6881]

❤ your channel Brian!

[@winmarfbd909]

Enjoy the movie! Looking forward to seeing your tree all decorated. 🎄

[@chriscorbin2059]

You should buy a French Press coffee maker as a gift to the Chateau so you can have a decent cup of coffee to start the day.

[@heehaw8401]

Hubby makes a good pot of coffee in an electric percolator.

[@karens138]

When the Chateau gets electricity I am sure it will be first on the list 😄

[@maryjanekolesar8325]

Dan does have fancy espresso machine that he used in the earlier vlogs, with the generator in the basement. 😉

[@lastock01]

French press! Makes the best coffee ☕️

[@shannonchadwick8534]

It’s Dan’s birthday tomorrow, hmm

[@Marguerite-xy4my]

Enjoy your warm, quiet evenings to allow the bones to recover from the hard, cold work during the day. We are happy with a quick check that let's us know all is well. 😊

[@donnadodman8865]

My goodness, your channel is growing but leaps and bounds everytime I come on here, well done Brian! That small little area will be a perfect little area for a bathroom! Looking forward to seeing the tree decorated Brian 😊

[@busylizzieb]

Short but interesting as usual, I really enjoy listening to your lovely Irish voice 😊 thank you for sharing your life with us 🤗

[@marvincarter870]

Brian we've been watching you at Chateau being all wet and cold getting the plants planted and ready for the winter. Orange tree's in Rural France? Good luck with the Winters you get there! We like the idea of a fresh bathroom and it sounds like you need it especially if you have guests. Good video and thanks for sharing!

[@solo34amos]

I love that fireplace in your kitchen!!!

[@carriegarrisonvos4433]

I love to watch projects in the making. That's a perfect little area for a bathroom off the kitchen. It will be interesting to see what you do with it! Save up for after you are done at the Chateau. That's really hard work and you need your rest in the evenings. After Christmas is plenty good! Looking forward to it!

[@alicekenworthy9603]

Seems you’ve got the plan, next the material and finally you putting it all together … good thinking ! DurbanSA🇿🇦

[@sandylee9564]

Why mess around with an enclosed shower....create an open shower even if you need to build a small pony wall about 5-6ft high..between the shower and the sink....who wants to clean shower doors? NOBODY

[@barneygoddard6421]

Good idea

[@kathleensport1259]

I was thinking a zero-entry shower with no door would be perfect for that space

[@snowiowl826]

.....and who wants a shower curtain that can get moldy?? Great idea about no shower door!!

[@AllisonMetcalfPalumbo]

Exactly what I was thinking!

[@katehobbs2008]

I t isa very small room, the whole room would be wet.

[@claireangier3322]

Love to see your projects! 🛀🚿⛄🎄

[@SallyNeeson]

It was nice to hear from you Brian.

[@dinocub1]

Your dad jokes on Dan's channel crack us up daily...here's one for you (I'm sure you've heard before). Q: What do you get when you throw a piano down a mine shaft? A: A flat minor 😆 Thanks for the laughs!

[@dinocub1]

Q: When is a door, not a door. A: When it is ajar. (ok, I'll stop now and leave these bad jokes to the professionals...lol)

[@MandyBarker-p9v]

I've been telling everyone the singing computer joke today. Got a few laughs 😂

[@angiejones7401]

Same here!

[@Barnzoid]

Stay warm, have fun and a merry Christmas to ya!

[@BerylMatcham]

Hey Brian ,I'm roasting in WA australia , temperature was 40 deg yesterday, so it's definitely more than warm. I love the new project ideas xx🎉 thanks for sharing xx 🎉

[@jeanrichardson2044]

18degrees here in NZ I'm happy, can't handle those hot,hot days.......

[@theresechenoweth2321]

And you’re sending that across to us in South Australia on the weekend. Thanks - not!

[@BerylMatcham]

@theresechenoweth2321 my apologies 🙏 . It's definitely not cool .

[@BerylMatcham]

@jeanrichardson2044 was hard I tell you x

[@andrewmeasures2312]

Nice to see some of your own projects Brian as well as the great work you do at the chateau. 😀👍

[@ritawood2772]

You three have done so much hard labor in the new garden. I surprised you can even move after work. I second the idea of a pony wall and a powerful extractor fan for your new bathroom. Love the idea of a small washing machine so close to the kitchen and the new bathroom. Stay well!

[@cathyhatfield5340]

Hey hope you had a lovely day. That bathroom project sounds like a great idea. Have fun decorating your tree and enjoying a movie. See ya tomorrow ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@monicaambs]

Always the greatest music choices. Can see myself swaying to that tune.

[@shaunglendinning]

Cheers Brian. 🍷Best with decorating the Christmas tree.🎄

[@patrickdemarcevol]

Well this will be interesting, Bryan's taste in Christmas decoration. Don't know why but I'm already laughing 😀

[@scottperine8027]

Santa needs to bring you a warmer winter hat.

[@claredornan2594]

Brian, when doing the shower in your new bathroom, put the controls for the shower near the entrance so that you don't have to stretch all the way over to the far wall and get wet in the process. We found that a great help.

[@RoseyBblue]

Good evening !! Brian, I seen a sauna ornament for a tree !! Thought of your groovy sauna !!! Rest up ! Ty

[@annettesharrock1236]

Lots of things planned Brian in your house. Bestvget on decorating your tree 😂❤

[@SusieMonk-jh8tj]

Short but oh so sweet Brian. Puppy won the race to get to you as if she wouldn’t. If you are thinking wet room with the plasterboard go with it and then you don’t need a door. Easier to clean up. Doors are a PIA. Now washing machine, my area of expertise. Small washing machine and towels isn’t a good idea. OK for guests to wash their undies or t shirts. Towels will absorb lots of water and may not wash and rinse sufficiently. No one likes biscuit towels. However much white vinegar you put in as softener and please not the actual softener stuff from thé supermarché . ❤❤❤🫶🙏🏻😳🙏🏻

[@caroleharden3055]

Those small top loader washing machines that you get in France are good! They are fine for all washing! They take about 6 or 7 kilos! I had one when I lived in France!

[@tinamcdonough9910]

Logical planning Brian.👍

[@wandacasper5612]

Stay warm. ❤❤❤

[@clairwaucaush7225]

That will be a nice room to have downstairs. Give us a peek of your Xmas tree when done!

[@vickikey227]

Your ideas sound great, love the idea of a boot room and guests will appreciate their own bathroom.

[@denisevincent4050]

Any vlog that includes happy dogs is an excellent vlog. Being included in planning was nice too. If I were young, healthy and had the budget for fixing up a house, I'd run the pipes in the inside wall, because even with insulation, that north wall might get too cold for pipes. (North America has extreme winters; I have reasons to fret about pipes.) We have those square top loading washing machines, but they're generally labeled "portable washing machines." I could have an opinion about a shower barrier, but if you just want a tidy place for visitors, ask your family for their preferences. But then, your Aunties will always suggest that you Call Your Mum. ;)

[@Ksp1009]

Glass bricks would be a nice way to separate the shower area

[@Brianslifeinfrance]

That's one of my ideas.

[@jmk1962]

Very 70's.😢

[@franlewis8906]

Hello Brian! xx 🎉

[@ej12349]

Looking forward to seeing your vision come to fruition!

[@juliebarrett943]

Thanks for sharing the next little bit - love to hear your plans as they are created. A proper bathroom is a real treat, I think. 😘

[@joannebolton1]

Yay a Brian vlog 🎉.... also Bri you need to split yourself in two or three like Dan does for all the jobs you need to do... 💪

[@cathymc8365]

Well, you will definitely have lots of projects to keep busy with after Christmas! An extra bath is always a great addition.

[@susanB24F]

Fun to watch you work on and plan new things for your own château!

[@judyshort38]

Thank you, Brian. Very enjoyable, as always!

[@minecraftmum3436]

This time of year I always wish we like bears and could hibernate 😴🛌

[@mattkabful]

Great approach for the construction project! I'm sure it will turn out Amazing!

[@ta2gypsy]

gotta love that weather update from France. I am SERIOUSLY planning a move. BTW it makes sense to have even just a half bath or "powder room" for visitors on the first floor. Thanks for your content Brian.

[@MrGazzaj]

Brian, with the colder weather affecting vlogs, I have a suggestion. How about an ASMR video of just the fire in your lounge room and you keeping it going for an hour?

[@mariannevalencia9960]

I have kitchen fireplace envy after seeing yours. And judging from the kitchen you built, the bathroom will turn out great! Do your talents never end?

[@blakehahn-atlantaga8510]

Great bath plan!! Thanks Brian!

[@irishdancer2753]

Brian, brilliant idea to just sit and relax this evening!

[@sharonridings7418]

Short and sweet! Thanks Brian :)

[@deborahthomas3475]

We have no Christmas trees here in SW USA. I haven’t heard mention of it because i don’t pay attention to the news. I assume it is because the hurricanes that hit Georgia and the Carolinas must have destroyed our Christmas tree farms. We also have an egg shortage. I believe many chicken farms were lost.

[@kathyhembyhewett6109]

@@deborahthomas3475 the chickens have bird flu and they had to get rid of a bunch. Now the new ones will grow up and be free of the virus.

[@jonimarchese7655]

Hey Brian, this is the first time I have seen the inside of your house, I must have some video to catch up on. I agree rest tonight, you guys work so hard at the Chateau. looking forward to seeing the boot room and the bathroom as you finish them up. Love from N.Y.

[@brabusg350]

yeah, nr. 1 again, hope u all doing well ! welcome to brians DIY 😉😁

[@wendymaybury6329]

Love the mugs on the draining board😊

[@karenmorrison8112]

A good winter project. Keep warm over there. 🤗

[@barbarap6851]

That's an excellent indoor winter project!

[@MK-Farm-Michigan]

The showers with round glass doors are good for small spaces.

[@anthonystevens749]

Sounds like a good addition to your facilities Brian. I was slightly surprised you're talking about plasterboard for the N wall lining though - I know the 'water-resist' stuff is a gesture in the right direction, but surely Schluter Kerdi board's the better answer? Look forward to seeing your progress!

[@EmilyBoltz]

I don’t blame you for wanting to relax after you guys work so hard all day. Good to hear from you 👍

[@dc4760]

Great idea .. a mud room. Can’t wait to see how you decorate your Christmas tree 🎄

[@juliemix3373]

Hi Brian, nice to hear your lovely voice. Nice bathroom Ideas. Hope you keep charm and cozy tonight. Cheers

[@rutgershenk]

Nice to see you doing projects in your house🎉

[@nativetexson]

prop your feet up, have a warm brandy, and watch a movie...

[@lindathelander406]

Get a stand regular shower and just have a waterproof shower curtain a fabric one that you can wash once a week. Way better than glass doors. I clean for a living and fabric shower curtains makes my life easier.

[@lisablackmore2404]

Merry Christmas Brian 😊

[@PatriciaStevenson-o7t]

Good luck with your plans.

[@tl57345]

Love the Jokes on Dan’s channel!!

[@NancyCassell]

My Christmas tree is up with lights on... and I think that's all it's going to get. I like the lights, it looks nice from outside, and it's enough!

[@mariagillinson8527]

Fun vlog! Looking forward to seeing you work on this… Thanks

[@margielynch7196]

Happy working day! Now time for rest.😂❤

[@irishgranny23]

Good luck 👍

[@ulrikaholmquist140]

Curl up beside the fire Brian and relax. There will be plenty of time at the wkend for DIY. Just wondering is there not going to be a toilet in the new bathroom? 😊

[@GypsyHoover]

Hi Brian, getting that bathroom going is an excellent plan! Maybe consider a shower curtain as there isn't a lot of space for doors

[@simonloert7322]

it may not be the nicest comment, but think about a good ventilation system. preferably ventilation with heat recovery. that will give you so much comfort and pleasure…

[@Brianslifeinfrance]

Not a bad idea!

[@simonloert7322]

@@Brianslifeinfrance it might send you back to the drawing board. because it can be solved centrally or decentrally, many possibilities. my approach is always to think about ventilation first. it is the central theme for a comfortable and energy-efficient home/building

[@simonloert7322]

I am based in The Netherlands… so my standard information links are of no use to you…. ;-)

[@francesbolen257]

My favorite kind of day also!

[@koryschue1396]

Love your vlogs Brian. Would you be willing to give us a little tour of your home sometime? Always a pleasure to see you.