A New Mentor Teaches Me His Trade Secrets: Mastering Home Improvement the Right Way!

[@kimberlyharris1210]

Simon is so patient!!! He makes an excellent teacher.

[@AlyCat52]

My thoughts exactly....Simon is a great teacher....for you Ryan and for Yanis!!

[@teresayeates3437]

Simon, thank you, you realise you are teaching, not just Ryan, but those of us watching, soaking up this information with great joy.

[@elisabethhopson5639]

Too right we are!

[@bowiearcangeli11]

Ryan, you’re such a crazy, funny guy! I’m so glad you’re taking plastering lessons from Simon. He is very knowledgeable and an excellent teacher! Good job 💜

[@drummerlovesbookworm9738]

Plastering is a real skill! I’ve seen some horrible sheet rocking. It’s a travesty. Lucky Ryan to have a MASTER TRADESMAN to teach him. These skills will serve Ryan well.

[@scot76thistle51]

My daughter for some reason can doing fabulous plastering. She has done it since a kid

[@kathymarshall220]

I swear Simon could teach literally anything to anyone, he’s such a great teacher! Great job at plastering, Ryan, you made learning that look easy 😊

[@gailla]

I can tell that plastering is not as easy as Simon makes it look. Great job Simon and Ryan. Love the new eyewear, Ryan. Keep up the good work!

[@drummerlovesbookworm9738]

It makes such a difference to do it right! Less sanding and work later.

[@bfrank307]

Fantastic! Safety equipment AND cool new tools . 👍👊👍

[@rupertmiller9690]

Simon is Plaster Master, the superior hero Ryan required.

[@andreastieff]

Who ever thought I’d be waiting every day to watch some goofy British guy ,living in France, doing construction??! Ryan you are priceless! 😂

[@Robin-xr2tz]

Oh my. I’m in the same boat 😂 I look forward to seeing Ryan. Who’d thonk?

[@dianemcdowell7378]

I actually look for your videos dude! And I am a 70 year old American Grandma! Love you and your friends

[@janefreda7034]

Getting the chance to have instructions from someone so knowledgable is priceless!

[@nelleg152]

Ryan you have been multi tasking today. Working hard in Billys channel and then having a training session with Simon. You are so funny love it ❤

[@AniaBumba]

Does anybody else thinks Ryan looks like Ali G in those glasses? Simon is such a patient, kind man and a wonderful teacher, not to mention his skill set!

[@lisaglynn3121]

After I ready your post, I busted out laughing! You are so right, he look like Ali G! Awesome!!

[@tom8357qld]

Simon has the patience of a saint. Such a good man to teach you.

[@ClaraSunshine]

Simon is the perfect coach to do a training. He is so patient! 🎉 so respectful. He can easely be the best boss of a team work. He take the time to listen to others. He work so well!! What a partner at work! So precious. 🌟

[@notanothershrubbery]

If you like.

[@joycearmstrong8628]

I liked the way he apologised before getting hold of Ryan's hand

[@elainemarion751]

Simon is a wonderful teacher, the patience of a saint in an old convent!

[@Robin-xr2tz]

😂😂😂

[@mradford10]

Old mate Simon is a very good teacher. It’s so common to see someone point out the faults of the person they’re training. Instead he encourages and reassures with the patience of a saint. That’s a true craftsman. What a great bloke 👍 And good on you Ryan for allowing yourself to be taught. A sign of maturity and wisdom 👍

[@jacquelinenoble6640]

Simon is such a good mentor.😊🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@IsitMe65]

Simon ought to hold mater carpentry classes and charge for them like in vocational training. He's a patient and careful instructor. He teaches in a way that is very individualized to the person who he's instructing. Good job Ryan!

[@katefinnegan8129]

Simon is a true teacher. Love your thumbnails at the end.🤣

[@lisainnewzealand8461]

Simon needs to be given a free card to France. He has done so much (Famous in the World working in France) all the best. xo

[@loisdavis1682]

it is so great that Simon is teaching Ryan how to plaster.

[@jannahughes3121]

Simon is awesome. His teaching Ryan with patience and giving him the confidence is amazing. Ryan look at all your learning I think we can all see your confidence level rising. Well done.

[@eternallyvictorious101]

I love Ryan. So witty. And his exits crack me up. I even love him when he’s in a bit of a funk. Ryan you definitely have a fan in me!

[@tiedyedsouthernfried3137]

Simon is a natural born teacher. Ryan, you are quite the worker! You're learning these craftsman trades and becoming very adept. You will be able to build your own house from the floor joists to the trusses!

[@Jazz1959]

Simon is such a good instructor. Looking good Ryan.

[@siobhansullivan803]

I have a feeling that dear Simon (whom I adore) does not suffer Ryan’s antics the way we viewers do. But I still catch myself laughing out loud….”my elbow is not greasy enough”.

[@Gadgetmumma]

he’s not THAT patient! 😂😂😂

[@lizstevenson7801]

By the time you have done a few more walls you will have the hang of it Ryan. Simon has so much patience when teaching someone, great to see. Enjoy your well earned beer 💕🇦🇺

[@freyallarganswald4746]

😂. I love how naturally funny you are in your videos. I’m enjoying watching you gain skills and confidence in your renovatings in your apartment at the convent currently undergoing renovations in rural france. 🤗💕love to you from Scotland

[@AlpacaMade]

Very nicely done. I get tripped up on the renovating count😅👍

[@bigd4746]

Ryan yay for you for learning to plaster. You always help other people. I’m sure they are glad to help you.

[@Bently2849]

Well done Ryan! In addition to learning a “new” trade, you are seemingly refining a segment for an up and coming appearance on SNL!! A comedian in the making??!!?? Anyway, the plastering looks really good and I am sure will only get better as you practice, practice, practice. Crack on and BTW congrats for getting the new tools and protective gear. So happy to see you are protecting your very precious self...

[@ingridhendy5922]

Simon is an excellent teacher - handing off the tools confidently to make Ryan learn by trial and error

[@juliemix3373]

Ryan, what a joy to watch you get a terrific plastering lesson from Simone. It looked like you were really getting the hang of it at the end. Cheers to you and Simon

[@nualarosth8448]

Simon you are a fantastic teacher, you will be greatly missed when you leave for England

[@florencehodges-moore2909]

So cleaver Simon we need more teachers like you I don’t know how you kept a straight face with Ryan well done ❤

[@Tuscanyflower68]

Great Friday video!!! Loved watching the plastering class by Simon. I need a Simon to teach me DIY around my house too!!!! Those thumbnails 😅!!!

[@maryannknox7158]

This episode was really great I have a few patches I need to repair with tape and plaster loved this lesson

[@janetwatson7966]

Doing great ryan. Simon's a great teacher

[@Robin-xr2tz]

Grease up those elbows 😂

[@mavep2855]

By the time you finish all the walls in your apartment you will be a pro at plastering. Enjoy your weekend and get some much needed R& R. 🙏❤️

[@kscruggs21910]

Simon and Ryan, master and student, both with so much joy! 🥰

[@becb7936]

Ryan, you're so funny! I love the way you are overusing the word renovating in every episode. It's such a fun word to say as many times as humanly possible in one sentence!!

[@ellen9575]

When Simonn opens a school , I will be the first to enroll. If I had teachers like him I may have been a better student. 😊

[@justinfufun5483]

7 bar, pry bar, breaker bar, nail bar. Congrats you are now a fully qualified demolition renovation expert. The quality of your workmanship jumped to the top rung just by holding the one and only tool you need. One man army now.

[@JaxonsDd007]

Convent Tool Co-op

[@jessicabrewer8616]

Simon is awesome, and you are learning so much. Great job Ryan!

[@michaelcoffey3165]

Drywall taping is done quite a bit differently here in the US. We often use paper tape and a taping knife rather than a skip trowel. Smooth walling drywall (plaster board) is expensive and we’ll often “orange peel” a wall with a hopper gun & hot mud and then a quick skim . Light sanding and paint. Simon is pure old school

[@sandragoss48]

Simon you are indeed a master teacher with incredible patience. ❤

[@Gyllsd1]

You learned from a master. Ryan, you did a great job. This was just great.

[@taniadevilliers348]

Your persona is developing well, Ryan! Your comedic skills far outweigh your tradesman skills, you keep cracking us up while cracking on!

[@merrileeheard3889]

Thanks Ryan, for improving my Friday. Well done on the plastering 👍

[@moonbug2266]

Ryan you are so blessed to have such a great teacher in Simon! Then to be able to practice, practice, practice what he taught you while he is still around to fix, assist and give you tips on how to improve is awesome. I wish I had that opportunity when I was fixing things up at my place. Loved watching this.

[@paulinelogan1400]

Love Simon he is so quiet and forgiving and patient...well done Ryan first time for everybody 😂

[@Carolbearce]

Simon is an awesome teacher. He is so patient. Good luck Ryan with all your renovation.

[@cremebrulee4759]

Simon is an excellent teacher. Good for you on safety gear, Ryan.

[@kimrafferty7170]

What a brilliant couple of weeks you have had Ryan, from roof work, getting a fallen electritcy line fixed by the electrical company, learning to put up plaster board, removing a ceiling and learning to plaster, I think you definitely need to be proud of yourself for everything you have learnt this past fortnight. I did think when I saw you start to sand the wall by hand, my first thought was - and you thought stripping wallpaper was hard work 😂 - so I am pleased to hear you are going to get a tool to help with the sanding. I do love your videos as you always put a smile on my face - oh don't worry about the font, I watch your videos for you not the font you use. Love as always xx P.S we were even treated to a cameo of Billy ❤

[@drummerlovesbookworm9738]

I have never before heard the word “renovate” used as every part of speech before! So creative and frugal to make such use of a word. And hilarious. ❤

[@pwwilb]

Simon is such a great guy and a natural teacher. What a nice friend he is! Ryan, you are learning so many valuable skills. By the time you find your Chateau to renovate, you will be ready and confident in your ability. In the meantime, you will leave your best bud, Billy, with a newly refurbished apartment. Win/win! Onward and upward! Progress is going along smoothly now. Crack on! xx

[@stephaniegaromon3244]

Simon is a very good and patient teacher. Ryan, it’s exciting how you’ve been learning how to do these things from a pro. Practice makes perfect. xx

[@normamurray4450]

So happy to hear that Simon is giving you some help with plastering. He has such patience. Good job Ryan! Now you can crack on by yourself...practice makes perfect!

[@barbaradrechsler2819]

Simon is a great teacher he should do a teaching video. Ryan you are a quick learner 😊 kitchen is looking good. ❤

[@margotrey4549]

You are an exceptional teacher Simon. Very patient and good with showing, explaining and then letting Ryan loose. Well done!!! Lucky you Ryan to be taught by someone so knoweldgable and such a great teacher.

[@annettewalter2273]

Ryan I noticed you helped to demolish the ceiling. Simon is an excellent teacher isn’t he! The new glasses and ear defenders excellent purchases.

[@kimberlyallen6296]

Ryan you are a quick learner. Simon has a grea knack at explaining how to do the plastering. 👏🍻 Cheers!

[@cecilialabel4565]

You go, Ryan!! Simon, you are such a great and patient instructor!!

[@dorinclarisa2732]

Simon is helping in training some skilled people, well done Simon for passing on your skills. Your doing great Ryan. You have a little fun parcel coming your way. It will be posted Monday. Hope it doesn't take to long. Have a great weekend everyone.❤🎉

[@jeanthobaben]

Simon is a great teacher! Glad that he is able to share his skills across the project.

[@dougsargent1808]

Always entertaining Ryan! You are becoming a jack of all trades. Simon is a great teacher. Hope he got the roof sorted out on his cottage.

[@pollytiks3885]

Great progress, Ryan!! 🙌🏻👏🏻 You’re on your way to being a plasterer! Simon, you should sign up as a Master Class Instructor! 📃

[@danapratola]

Simon is so patient. What a blessing, learning from the Plaster Master!

[@dorothywalters7448]

Ryan, you are learning well!! I knew you could do it. Thanks Simon!!

[@lhmcd5538]

I learned quite a bit so now I know what I was doing wrong with some of my plastering. You are a comedian Ryan. Thank you for including us. May you all please take care and stay safe. Louisa.👏👏👏❤️❤️❤️🤩🤩🤩

[@Amelia-ce3ge]

You crack me up Ryan! Never change 😂 Simon is such a blessing to the convent. 🎉

[@donnasauer5462]

Ryan and Simon having such a lovely time-thanks for sharing.

[@donataj2213]

Simon, he's a master. It's good to have such a teacher I'm sure you've all noticed your great new goggles, but there are ear cups and tools that will make your renovation easier, applaud Ryan!

[@ctaylorluce]

Awesome video Ryan! You're so funny and entertaining but you are also showing great aptitude for renovation skills. Well done you! And I laugh so hard at your thumbnail process!

[@annettegreer2425]

I hope you appreciate how very much time your friends are investing in your increased skills so when you purchase your own home down the road you will be knowledgeable and skilled!! Blessings one who makes us all smile!! I hope you are as happy as you seem.

[@VGL72]

Why do you have to mention if he appreciates his friends? I think that’s a given .. it’s so tiring reading comment after comment mentioning whether Ryan appreciates his friends … he’s not a child he’s an adult and you can totally see he’s grateful. He’s a funny guy and has lots of banter but he also contributes in more ways than one. Fantastic team x

[@TLMarzewski]

Way to go, Ryan! Simon is a great teacher. 😊

[@dawnportka5138]

Ryan you have an excellent teacher and your doing an amazing job ❤

[@NailahRoberts]

So jealous of your session with Simon 😉👏👏👏👏

[@deborahmarion9038]

There is an “art” to plastering and Simon knows it well. Ryan, you are being taught by a master.

[@brittawrolson5936]

Good work, Ryan! Another training session under your belt. Now you simply need practice👍🏻

[@reladie]

Ryan, you cleaned up! fantastic job cleaning all the mess🤗👍

[@merrileeheard3889]

Let the renovating drink game begin 😂🍻

[@nelks1284]

Simon is such a great teacher, and Ryan, you’re a quick learner and funny to boot!

[@louannpettibone9963]

I saw you destroying that ceiling for Billy. Awesome work. Destruction is definitely your niche. You work hard and you work well. You are going to rock the reno on that apartment.👍😁

[@louiselewis5061]

Great job, Ryan. You have the best teacher in Simon. Lucky you! So glad you finally have your own tools.

[@tamarrajames3590]

Great interactive class. It’s good to see you excited and happy, and learning from the Master. You are a quick study, and Simon is an awesome teacher. I knew he would get in on your apartment before long. Excellent job both of you.🖤🇨🇦

[@brittawrolson5936]

It’s lovely having a neat/tidy space around the outside of the buildings. As the inside reno work will take some time, you can now enjoy the area in front while you plug away at the barn and cottage.👏🏻

[@roywills5387]

must have been watching Sean right before Ryan popped up! Me too!

[@brittawrolson5936]

@@roywills5387 both great channels!

[@nims1939]

I just love how everyone helps each other on Ryans and Billys channels! And how their friends from othet channels Help too! They such a family like community In rural France! I wish Simmon could stay longer! Its like he take over the channels and changes it to "This Old Convent!!" ( This Old House And old USa Tv show) ❤❤❤❤❤❤😊😊

[@chrisdouglass7962]

😂😂🤣🤣🤣😂😅 ohhh my ribs 😄😜❤️ awesome on the crash course!

[@barbarablanchfield225]

Hey Ryan! You are such a funny guy! Good to see that you are gaining more skills from the experts. Couldn't ask for a better teacher. 😊

[@georgiakline13]

Simon is an artist!

[@susanjackson4613]

You need to be a host of a DIY television show! You would absolutely be the STAR! 😂😂😂😂

[@berrytyrant]

We females do appreciate of Simons lessons as well. Ryan...if your don't need your newly found plastering skills in future, you can turn it into cake making and get the icing so smoothly over the cake.... 😉😬Ask Simon if he is any good with sugar paste?

[@auntiejen5376]

Ryan has quite a ways to go before he can be called a master plasterer, but he seems to understand what Simon is showing him. Simon is a very good teacher. He's patient and intuitive. Ryan may find that he likes plastering.

[@SweetOne.]

This was so much fun to watch especially when Simon was trying to reach around you to help demonstrate getting the plaster on the trowel. What are you doing with the water heater room - I see wall paper lol?

[@triciasklodowske5653]

Ryan you are doing great with learning all the "stuff" for remodeling. By the time your done with the apartment and helping Billy you will be ready for when you buy a house. Thanks for sharing. God bless and protect.

[@oldcogs]

Who needs the technical college, found out more about diy from Simon than being an apprentice.

[@Billkwando]

Great job, Ryan! You're a fast learner. 😁

[@LL-sw7qj]

RYAN, YOU CRACK ME UP!😂

[@julieholcombe7422]

Thanks to Simon there will be a convent full of plasterers to help with the huge kitchen project!😂 Great job Ryan and as always Simon for being an amazing teacher!

[@lindacushing7780]

Ryan, you have done a wonderful job 👏 🙌

[@dorothea5647]

You look like a real knight at the convent with all your new tools and protection 😄👌

[@vickismallwood2082]

You have the best teacher Ryan. Simons skills are fantastic and the more you do plastering the more you get better. A life lesson you will use for years to come.