I restored an ancient barn wall in ONE WEEK

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I set myself the challenge to restore the ancient barn wall in one week and I did it. Was it an absolutely mammoth job to complete alone? Yes. Was it worth it? Absolutely. We're really hoping to have this barn restored by the end of the summer so we can relax and entertain under it. It has so much potential. It's a huge space that has been neglected for a long time. The wall was not in good shape but now that it has been sympathetically repointed using lime mortar it should stand for a long time. Of course, there is still the other side to do. Next up will be replacing the end beams!
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Welcome to Living in the Loire, we are a family in rural France, renovating previously poorly converted barns.
We aim to do most of the work ourselves, being as frugal and as eco as possible. We are learning on the job and we hope to share the skills we pick up along the way.
When possible we will take you on a tour of the region (the garden of France) sharing with you the numerous chateaux, towns and markets.
As well as the house we will be transforming the garden, bringing part of it back to its previous use as a potager. This is our dream and one of the main reasons of leaving the city to move to the countryside in France.
Join us on our journey!

[@LivingintheLoire]

This is an ASMR style video (no talking or voiceover) it is best watched with headphones. Turn on subtitles (CC button) for more information on the process.

[@inabates8919]

Got mine on as hubby’s watching the rugby 🏉😉💋❣️😂 Annnnd I’m now all caught up on your vlogs 🤔😉👏🇦🇺

[@gailhunt7538]

That looks amazing now, filmed , edited and you did all that hard work on the barn , epic . Well done

[@petebartlett2229]

Such a peaceful relaxing and well shoot vlog. You are incredible doing this project,be proud,really proud.

[@karenk4793]

So much hard work, but so worth saving this incredibly beautiful barn.

[@andreamalik2961]

A Herculean undertaking for one person. Can only imagine how hard that was on the body & how tired you must have been. What a beautiful job you made of it. It's absolutely gorgeous. Well done!

[@ShuggsComicsandStatues]

As a Bricklayer, I couldn’t believe you was repointing those lovely walls like that, you couldn’t see the Bricks 😢 But then you scraped the pointing off, the walls look Gresat! Top Job! 👏🏻👏🏻

[@ArtofHosting]

I love the ASMR style a lot! and so much recognition of doing this kind of work (on a much smaller scale). And then the contrast with the big harvesting machine! Great footage!

[@Susan.I]

Beautiful stone wall of your barn! You worked as the artist you are!

[@janeblandford852]

I really enjoyed this style of video as it was so well done and enjoyable to watch. You did an amazing job on the barn wall and will last for many more hundreds of years. The barn is really beautiful and am so glad that you are restoring it. Well done!!

[@LivingintheLoire]

Thanks Jane. On to the next stage!

[@franzbrunner499]

sand is heavy, cement is heavy, carrying all that stuff up the ladder -this is really hard work, well executed, as the resultat clearly proves -congratulations

[@Linda-zi1ds]

What a fantastic video! All that hard work on your beautiful wall interspersed with beautiful scenes of nature! And none of that distracting music some sites use that have me constantly turning the volume up and down. Just the sweet sounds of your hard work and the surrounding nature. Well done!

[@johnlorrieboskovic2836]

Thank you for the video. It really does bring home the "almost meditative" vibe that this process gives. Mixing in the bits of the "process" that the farmers around you follow as summer deepens underscores it.

[@LivingintheLoire]

Thanks John

[@devisionhun]

Love the “B roll” shots in between too… beautiful stuff all of them. Loved the vibes through the whole thing ❤

[@marcie685]

What a magnificent job the barn looks amazing .🇦🇺🙋‍♀️

[@tuhesse]

THAT WAS QUITE A FEAT! YOU REALLY PUSHED YOURSELF! GOOD JOB. YOU SHOULD BE REALLY PROUD OF YOURSELF!!!

[@johumm455]

Finally some diy-er on youtube with proper scaffolding. I like the subtitles and the b-roll

[@mandm6587]

What a treat to come home to. I was away for a few days ,and was looking for a relaxing video. This is perfect. It looks like the sort of job that a person could lose track of time doing, soothing in a way. (maybe because I wasn't the one doing it). All the little nature shots that are interspersed adds to the soothing effect, like a little distracting daydream in the middle of the job. I especially liked the raindrops falling from the roof like strings of translucent pearls. The garden is looking great! Thank-you for sharing! I mean that.

[@LivingintheLoire]

Thanks so much MandM!

[@user-iu3ng7om5w]

😊No words 👍 As the little prince said - language is a source of misunderstandings ...... .hands of gold 👌

[@eleidal]

AMAZING job -- both what you did and how you filmed it. Hope you're very proud -- you should be!

[@michellecbauer]

Wow, this is incredibly impressive and so carefully done. You are a marvel the way you teach yourself how to do all of these things. I watch these videos with great admiration for you and Rebecca. Well done!

[@LivingintheLoire]

Thanks Michelle

[@lifeofryan.]

Love your videos! The wall looks amazing. Keep up the good work 😊

[@LivingintheLoire]

Thanks Ryan. Best of luck with your project. Smashing it. 😉

[@cquinnth]

Beautiful video of a lot of hard work. The video is a piece of art I think.

[@arnicepernice8656]

I agree. It is so satisfying to watch. Great parents showing children such wonderful examples of life. Hard work I appreciate!

[@frenchbarnrestoration]

Very well done, you've achieved a huge amount and a really great finish. Pressure washing the stone (and oak) really brings out the natural beauty.

[@skellyloves8119]

In case anyone is rubbish with tech and didn't know how to turn subtitles on (and watched the whole thing without! 🤣🤦🏼‍♀️) Still beautiful. I eventually found a little icon with cc top right of video which turns it on and off. Great work Brooke (and support crew!) Your expresso mugs surely sell like hot cakes! 💕🙌

[@LivingintheLoire]

Great point, I'll change the pin comment.

[@wendyernst2795]

What a beautiful work of art! Thank you for sharing your process.

[@maryse8528]

Ce mur est magnifique bravo pour votre courage et votre détermination beau résultat 👏👍💪

[@alexvlachoulis1409]

Talk about a labor of love! Great result. It will probably last for a few hundred more years.

[@LivingintheLoire]

Here's hoping! Thanks Alex.

[@suehartley2839]

What an amazing job you've done on that wall.

[@AngelikaPlett]

The result is absolutely beautiful. Worth your hard work.

[@LivingintheLoire]

Thanks Angelika

[@bobolpatrick3789]

bonsoir, beaucoup de travail c'est très grand ,vous êtes courageux

[@user-kz1cx6qh2v]

I hope your feeling well and at peace listening to this beautiful music, god bless you,.

[@SamBeckett-kp5zg]

You and your family are an inspiration. The wall looks beautiful! Congratulations.

[@debrabutler7452]

Michelangelo would be proud. So would whoever built the Great Wall! Blessings to you, from North Carolina, US.

[@christine2014]

Incredibly impressed by your achievement. One week! On your own! The result is fantastic, it looks so beautiful in the evening light. Great editing too, making the video very enjoyable. Noting the tricks of reusing the fallen bits of mortar and wearing a wet bandana.

[@antonybrilland7058]

Hey, wow I'm really amazed 😮 You are really a hard worker. Congrats.

[@BrightestBlessings7899]

That was amazing! I did find that I had to turn my phone volume down, but the transformation you effected on that wall was just beautiful! Such hard work but so well executed!

[@IPC0101]

Impressive pointing/repair, it looks like you have found a new vocation

[@onebridge7231]

Good for another 100 years! 🤗

[@jean-philippelafont4577]

Very impressive achievement and, as always, a beautiful photography. Can't help to notice the use of electric tape as a band-aid for one of your fingers: hope it's not a bad injury. Bon courage pour la suite et un bel été à vous et votre famille.

[@LivingintheLoire]

Very eagle eyed. My fingers were getting a bit cut up scrapping the cement mixer but they are fine now Thanks Jean-Philippe

[@sandramorton5510]

Outstanding, be proud.

[@LivingintheLoire]

Thank you Sandra.

[@amayastrata4629]

Blimey o’reilly! That were a gurt job. Well done laddo.

[@LivingintheLoire]

Thanks Amaya

[@carolebrightman8391]

What a Fantastic job. Brilliant.

[@PaulSpencerImages2012]

Beautiful, edited video, some really great videography, linking the beautiful surroundings and the farmers harvesting, amazing how French farmers stick to traditions and older machinery compared to those in the UK. The barn looks huge and has o much potential, I have just come across your site and already subscribed, you are a genuine young family making their time together on this project part of the goal, the French way of life is something you have to embrace and you look like you are respecting those traditions which will serve you well. I wish you every success with your project, if you need some labour for a week or two you let me know.

[@LivingintheLoire]

Thanks for the comments Paul. I'm about to start work on the front today, good cloudy weather for it. What about you, where are you based?

[@PaulSpencerImages2012]

@@LivingintheLoire Good luck on that, I am based in Lincolnshire about 20 miles outside of Lincoln if you know that area of the UK. We have spent a lot of time in Normandie over the years and the house builds in France are something special, real character, it must be harder with such a young family and to provide an income, you both seem very grounded people and having seen lots of these renovations yours I find the most genuine.

[@PaulSpencerImages2012]

Bonsoir Didier, je suis sûr que dans de nombreuses régions de France, des équipements modernes sont utilisés pour l'agriculture, mon expérience depuis 2010 en Normandie est que les équipements plus anciens sont plus courants. J'admire les agriculteurs français car ils semblent s'en tenir aux méthodes traditionnelles et laisser la terre et les cultures se développer à leur propre rythme.@@didierjacob250

[@gutsy.trails.adventure]

It's good you're nailing the masonry mate! Because singing.... 😂🥰

[@Daume08]

Its awesome. I Work in heritage as an engineer and Like to Work with lime from time to time too.

[@ukhairybear]

fantastic job, now the wall will live on for many years to come, well done that man 👍👍👍

[@LivingintheLoire]

Thanks Hairy Bear 😊

[@debbiebroughton8325]

Wonderful job the barn is going to look amazing ❤🇬🇧

[@LivingintheLoire]

Thanks Debbie. It looks so much better already. Can't wait to see how it all comes together. On to the next stage!

[@patriziadelorenzis378]

Beautful barn, wonderful work , heavenly rain.

[@NorthofMalaga]

Très bien ..fantastique..We have been watching your progress from the start. I must saying your filming, editing and drone footage is brilliant. Great job on the barn wall.

[@LivingintheLoire]

Thanks so much Trigon!

[@karenhantsche9270]

What a wonderful job you have done with your homestead! Your children are adorable!

[@karenreeves856]

Wow, Brook. Just WOW! What a huge job, but what a result! It's a great space. You should be very proud and feel very accomplished after doing that! The beams are going to look spectacular when they've been power washed, the bit that you did looks amazing doesn't it? How old is the barn, those sort of buttresses on the outside make it look almost medieval. It's going to be a huge asset for you all to enjoy. Much love and big hugs xxx

[@LivingintheLoire]

Thanks Karen. Is there anything more satisfying than power washing?! Looking forward to getting them all cleaned up as best I can. I don't know the exact age. I'm imagine it's similar to the rest of the buildings which are around 18th century.

[@johnkmcgregor5209]

How satisfying was that great job well done John Ecosse 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@dianawelch7923]

Beautiful contrast in the barn pointing and the would around you. I know your arms and legs are grateful that the job is done.

[@frankiesfrog1354]

Shear hard work, finish is quite lovely. I love hearing the birds keeping you company x

[@addisonhoffman9006]

I want to thank you for this video. I am restoring a two hundred year old house in Kentucky (USA)- the mortar that was used is red clay. It never occurred to me to use a power washer to remove it so that the cut limestone can be efficiently repointed!

[@LivingintheLoire]

It works really well. Just watch out for splash back 😂

[@mocarra100]

Wow, what a beautiful job you've done!

[@mariapottery]

You did an amazing job!

[@marylamb1407]

It looks lovely. You will enjoy it as long as you live there and remember it always. Bravo.

[@mmandrac1]

Well done! Beautifully restored and shot.

[@SylviaSchenkelsvan57]

Wauw, looks amazing! You did very well. Great job!

[@shirleygraham6229]

A massive job. Great work, well worth doing.

[@pixie0809]

Beautifully shot and mesmerising xxx

[@elspethlaity1890]

Mammoth job Brook,but the end result is beautiful.What a stunnung old barn.x

[@LivingintheLoire]

Thanks Elspeth

[@Joannafwatson]

Absolutely wonderful work. It looks stunning.

[@naomigoldbergwebman8691]

Really enjoyed this video. Great job!

[@seamusfahey6165]

wow! So well done, so soothing to watch . . . . I think maybe your potter's talents bring this whole project up a notch. Thank you for sharing it.

[@LivingintheLoire]

There is clay in the lime, so there's something about playing with earth with my hands.

[@ceretbex3543]

Wow, what an amazing job there Brook! How satisfying 😊

[@luthermanning6945]

Great texture on the wall. Relaxing to watch the work.

[@LivingintheLoire]

Thanks Patrick. It's a pleasing finish. These days some people do it with a piping bag and in my opinion, that looks too perfect.

[@luthermanning6945]

Do you you still catch the occasional comic vid?

[@tonagilvarry6852]

Bravo, fab job, well done to all the family.

[@monalingan9523]

Fascinating video! Thank you, it was very relaxing. Great job on the barn wall.

[@LivingintheLoire]

Thanks Mona

[@janwilletts1986]

It looks magnificent, well done.

[@soniawoolley366]

Stellar job !!!

[@clarac4491]

That looks amazing! Great work getting through it all! And I can't even guess how many hours of podcasts you mustve listened to 😅

[@moniquerigling3577]

It looks fabulous!

[@LivingintheLoire]

Thanks Monique

[@christaschoute737]

beatiful filmd, beautiful wall. thank you for it.

[@lw7240]

Fantastic job Brooke 👍

[@barbbusby7862]

I loved watching, I find this so relaxing, you must have been so proud and satisfied at the end, well done.

[@LivingintheLoire]

Glad you found it relaxing. Yes happy with the result. Can't wait to enjoy the space.

[@inabates8919]

BRAVO 👏

[@lucindas2931]

Absolutely beautiful!

[@louiseemerson331]

Beautiful; well done!

[@andreajones7023]

Top Job that. Well done.

[@alpacker2955]

Awesome job! You should be very proud of what you’ve achieved!

[@skitzochik]

beautifully edited

[@majazdelar7633]

That wall is now work of art😊 plus there's some good video montage going on 👍

[@user-vy3vk2sb8p]

That's a lot of pointing! Good job!

[@natalieeiser6694]

Looks amazing Congratulations 🎉

[@mechanics4all405]

fantastic work well done

[@jardinaudiere]

Nice work! Well done.

[@lb9364]

Bravo!

[@davidmiller-br4bu]

Love your videos so relaxing to watch.. admittedly I’m having a wee glass of wine 🍷 but this was so therapeutic, thanks 😊

[@LivingintheLoire]

A glass of wine sounds like the perfect accompaniment 😊

[@jamesdumlao9715]

nice job on the wall the Wall thanks you😁if it could

[@fantasmasnolaboratorio]

You did the most hard/amazing beautiful job.

[@LivingintheLoire]

Thanks Marisa

[@makenja1037]

That was harrrd!,congrats for your achievement it came out beautiful.

[@declanoc]

Fair play, great work and looks amazing

[@LivingintheLoire]

Thanks 👍

[@familyb5625]

WoW!

[@annickgueguin3378]

sublime !!!

[@YoureNowOnTV]

Bravo ! 😀👍

[@bamereg]

Superbe :) This is how I imagine your lives to be: you lovelies work hard but you also take the time to take in what happens around you. All with a pinch of Brook humour: I loved the detail of the coffee start on Tuesday.

[@LivingintheLoire]

In a handmade mug of course 😉. The coffee machine got so much use last week it's now given up!

[@bamereg]

@@LivingintheLoire of course it's a handmade mug

[@bethanderson2940]

Gorgeous

[@lucillkryger8268]

Love your wall great great job really worth preserving 👏👏👏👏🙏🇨🇦