Renovating a House Whilst Living in It - Our French Renovation, The Good Life

[@luminyam6145]

I love your idea of doing one room at a time. Much easier on the nerves and the budget.💖

[@ourfrenchrenovation]

Yes! Thank you!

[@charmees6637]

I’m glad you have a lot of positives living where you are. I love the quality of life in rural France. The wild life, land, markets, Brocantes, fresh produce, bakeries, cafes and restaurants. Thank you for all the information about buying a house in France and renovation tips are so interesting. Loves this video

[@woodsew]

I am really enjoying your vlog! You are real about what you are doing!

[@ourfrenchrenovation]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@rosannehart7325]

What a super vlog. One of the best things was your suggestion to do one room at a time. I love the fact that you mentioned so many things which I would never have thought of. Especially having a clean room to go to at night. You should both be proud of all that you have accomplished. Have a great week.

[@ourfrenchrenovation]

Thanks so much. Our pleasure.

[@coletteellerton1840]

We have watched you from the start and are amazed at how far you have both came by pure hard work and determination

[@ourfrenchrenovation]

Just had a bit of a break, but getting back into it again.

[@maxinepearce4909]

Your living the Good Life, enjoy.

[@ourfrenchrenovation]

Thank you!

[@janegendreau6595]

It blesses me to know how very content you both are in the French countryside & stress free to boot!! It truly is the Good Life (just like the show I so love). Before long you will both be speaking French more fluently & making more new & interesting friends in your little village! 'Til next time. 🇺🇸

[@ourfrenchrenovation]

Thank you! I loved watching the shoe the Good Life as well :)

[@auntytutu]

You two deserve The Good Life🏠🌳❤

[@ourfrenchrenovation]

Thank you. We've just had a bit of time off.

[@tracybush8115]

Glad you're both so content with life and willing to share your wisdom. Happy New Year.

[@ourfrenchrenovation]

Best change of life we could have ever done.

[@alanseviour7346]

You are both doing well,good luck to you. Wishing you both a Merry Christmas and a happy, healthy New Year

[@ourfrenchrenovation]

Thanks so much

[@carolmarshall6106]

Sadly its too late for me and my husband to take the leap so watching you guys lets me feel a part of your new life.Wishing you both health and happiness for 2024.xx

[@ourfrenchrenovation]

Thank you and best wishes

[@SindyBoyle]

An inspirational video, telling us how it is warts an' all with a dash of wonderment and adventure thrown in. Can't wait to see the next instalment. Happy and productive New Year to both of you.

[@ourfrenchrenovation]

It might sound a bit of a drag at times, but we were having the time of our lives.

[@JulieRees-b7w]

We just love your vlogs!! ❤.. we are new to your channel and you guts are both such an inspiration!! We have just purchased a place in Chaillac (36) .. we have the keys now and have been wondering where on earth do we start with restoring it to its former glory!! 🙈 ???!!!! Thankyou for all your good tips and advise!! 👍.... so let the fun & adventures begin 😅 ❤

[@ourfrenchrenovation]

You'll soon find your feet. We didn't have the first clue either. Don't let any task overwhelm you as there is no job on a house that hasn't been done a thousand times before. Often the jobs can be done with the simplest of tools and not everything has to be done with the latest high tech methods. Somethings stand back and think, how would my granddad have done it, and work forward from there. High tech will be out of date in ten years. I'm not saying don't use High Tech, because in places we are, I'm just saying pick and chose.

[@JulieRees-b7w]

Thankyou for your reply.. taking the time from your busy day.. much appreciated 😊

[@frenchfarmhouserenovation71]

Good advice guys we are about to embark on a new project in SW France after having a holiday home in the NE many years in which we renovated. You are quite right about doing one room at a time to prevent costs spiralling out of control. Great vlog love watching. Have a great New Year♥

[@ourfrenchrenovation]

You're love France. We looked at endless properties in that area. I cycled around northern France since I was a teenager. I know it very well. Good luck with your renovations.

[@TheFalloffalot]

Merry Christmas from the fellow "Siemens guy" Hope you are both keeping warm and well?😊

[@ourfrenchrenovation]

We're both absolutely fab. Hope you have an Amazing 2024!

[@JeanetteAnnODonnell]

Love what you are doing. Well done. Looking lovely X Brits living in Aus

[@ourfrenchrenovation]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@777tiswas]

Your description of living there is so right. We have a place in Normandy, planning a permanent move there next year. Good luck and keep having a good life.

[@ourfrenchrenovation]

Moving to France permanently is the best decision we have made. Good luck with your move over :)

[@777tiswas]

Thanks for the reply, good luck for your future

[@maisonjournals6007]

Great vlog, with some great advice, thanks for sharing xx

[@ourfrenchrenovation]

You are so welcome!

[@neridamoore7635]

Could you tell us a little about your story, what made you move to France, what you did before you moved here etc. would love to know if you havent already shared

[@ourfrenchrenovation]

Mandy's Dad and Mark's Mum died during Covid. Mark had some fairly serious health problems and was told to slow down. We had both been coming to France regularly since being teenagers. We cashed everything in and took a couple years out to renovate a house ready for retirement.

[@LimousinLife]

Happy new year to you both, and very nice job done. Can i ask,would you recommend that evolution sawbench btw, coming across in January and going to buy a sawbench. Anyway, please keep up the KZbin, and may your algorithms be good.

[@ourfrenchrenovation]

I've had many Evolution tools, as a brand I really recommend them. Sawbench wise, mine was a second hand bargain, If buying again I'd go for the next model up.

[@milyk9448]

My husband and I could consider to move to south of France but we are worried we are too old. We are not pensioners yet. I am fluent in french and husband speaks a bit.What would be the problems for middle-aged folks? Is it easy to find simple jobs at that age?

[@ourfrenchrenovation]

We don't work and our visa's prevent us from working. There are plenty of facebook groups for advice. e.g. facebook.com/groups/jobsinfrance. French in rural areas is almost essential. Knowledge of tax rules is a problem, so you'll need help at first. There is high unemployment in rural areas and jobs do go to local French speakers first. Therefore, you'll probably need your own business.

[@jeojeo9393]

You can see day light coming through the roof ... not good 🙁

[@ourfrenchrenovation]

I know, its not good!