The ONE THING I can do is THIS! | French Barn Restoration

Anyone who is a regular to the channel will know that Brook is a pointing machine! The barn renovation continues in this daily style format. Brook talks about how he really feels free and how to stay safe when working with lime.
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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!

[@elainemcgran8828]

In 2 hours 857 people view this video but only 210 likes, what's going on come on people who are watching give it a like. 😊. I enjoy them videos 😊

[@LivingintheLoire]

Thanks Elaine for getting the hype going. Rally the troops! Let's be havin' you, like and bloody subscribe!

[@jdrew5367]

Brooke, the wall looks better every time I see it. I feel your pain. It’s nice to enjoy a hobby something that freeing, and gives us peace. Thank you for letting us see a part of your life.

[@arnicepernice8656]

At least one thing…l I would add a great and loving father, a fantastic potter, A great film maker and editor to name a few…. Lovely vlog and the barn looks spectacular.

[@alexvlachoulis1409]

Yes. A very talented man indeed.

[@davidbutler1666]

I wasn't going to watch this, but I was intrigued by the title. Being a bit hard on yourself, it seems to me. I see you're also pretty good at strimming, or weed-eating as we say in South Africa, not to mention being nice to your kids and pretty good at skiing!

[@linajackson4545]

Yes I have to agree that you a wonderfully engaged father. A real role model for those boys.

[@tuhesse]

The walls are amazing. You are very talented in so many ways!!

[@petebartlett2229]

You have so many skills. Love the calmness of this vlog (And the chickens doing ‘I’ve laid an egg song!!)

[@LivingintheLoire]

We (well, Brook) only cracked your Instagram identity last night! Love what you make 😍

[@petebartlett2229]

@@LivingintheLoire lol my hidden identity is revealed!!! Yep I’m a weaving,knitting,craft person. Can’t wait to have a craft barn when we move,then my 4 (5!!) looms ,yarns etc can have a home

[@LivingintheLoire]

Craft barn sounds amazing. I bought a rigid heddle loom second hand but am yet to get it out the box...it's on my to do list for September!

[@petebartlett2229]

@@LivingintheLoire excellent,can’t wait to see your creations. I’m going to warp up my 8 shaft Harris loom next week,get me back in to the swing of all the looms with projects on for winter!

[@prairiehill]

I enjoy these videos very much. Thank you for creating them and sharing them.

[@cgp1442]

Everyone seems to say the same thing about pointing. Meditative, relaxing, etc.. 😊

[@leapingkitties]

The walls just look so fantastic, thank you for sharing.

[@blakehahn-atlantaga8510]

Watching your channel for the first time today. Really enjoyed it. I agree about the meditative feeling about pointing. I enjoy watching it. Thank you!

[@LivingintheLoire]

Welcome to the channel!

[@SylviaSchenkelsvan57]

I love my motorbike! I'm riding for more than 40 years now and a few years ago I get ill. Now I'm invalid. I thought that I could never ride again. I get depressed and my doctor asked me "what will make you happy again?" I said.. my motorbike! Well... ride it then! And I can bearly walk, but I can ride! It makes me happy! I have 2 bikes. A Laverda 750 SF2 from 1975 and a Kawasaki GPZ 500S from 1995 and I love it! Now I can ride with my husband and my two sons. The all ride bikes. My depression is over. 💋

[@marysemazeres1430]

Before puting your gloves on, you also can put some white vinegar on your hands, to protect you hands, and if you touch lime, again, protect your skin with pure vinegar.

[@LivingintheLoire]

Thanks Mary. Good tip. I have done this in the past and would recommend it for a big job.

[@patriziadelorenzis378]

I love your wall and your pointing and your bees.

[@karenhantsche9270]

Brook, you have a wonderful manner and voice for instructional videos. You could be a college professor!

[@janeblandford852]

I find it very satisfying seeing all of this pointing done on the wall as it is bringing life back to the wall and to the barn. It is nice to see something fully restored and brought back to life. Great job!!

[@ginacrusco234]

The pointing looks gorgeous. Well done, Brook! It is also wonderful to see you skiing -- you look like you are enjoying a sense of exhilaration and freedom.

[@ruthnoronha8206]

That root was huge. I heard a lot of people love pointing. It might be tedious but it looks so nice.

[@veronicasmith1147]

Well done yer flying it🥰👏👏👏💚💚

[@luisaleonardi666]

What a nice person you are, I wish you all the very best in every activity ,both for work and pleasure. Love your vlogs, your entire family and way of living❤

[@chazzyb8660]

It's all looking so good, you've given the barn and walls another hundred years I'm thinking. Well done. Crikey, that was some ivy root. Just how did you kill it?

[@LivingintheLoire]

When we had the digger I removed the root under ground so it wasn't growing anymore but this bit that was left was so stubborn and so close to the old beam I didn't want to tackle it until the beam was sorted.

[@chazzyb8660]

I assumed you weren't the sort to resort to chemicals, so that sounds like a great 'root' to go down. Nice work, and again congratulations on how the barn has come out.

[@RedPhone-mz5lv]

Watching your channel has inspired me to get my veg garden back into use I have been house bound for a while but it is coming together now just have to buy the raised beds now

[@leneanker9518]

Don’t underestimate yourself. You are so talented. There is absolutely nothing you can’t do 👍

[@777tiswas]

Like the audio description. Much more entertaining. Good advice.

[@davidwilson1043]

Look at that wall, the weather and time it will now withstand. You and your family should look at it now and then as a symbol of what your achieving. I bet pulling out that old ivy root was satisfying. Don't leave the skiing to long, if will be fun teaching the kids.

[@LivingintheLoire]

Thanks David, with the stormy weather today, fingers crossed. I've only been twice in the last 15 years. But I did teach Rebecca. It'll be fun with kids. I just have to sell a kidney first.

[@cgku]

So nice watching others work 😊

[@sgrvtl7183]

Progress! Always enjoy seeing this channel come up. You have accomplished many projects🩵🦋. The boys are adorable 😇

[@anniemacsrecommendations3883]

Well done👌great work as always 😊

[@user-iu3ng7om5w]

Brooke you do the wall very well , just like the old masters when I was little during the holidays in the village then I watch them work . Did you know that fig leaves can be used to make syrup? And from the raspberry leaves too .I saw them where you work and thought I'd tell you .Brooke in the mountains on skis is like advertising 😊What's going on with the store? I'm very glad you're paying attention at work , the glasses are perfect and the gloves too . Greetings from Bulgaria to all you young and old French Englishmen 😊🖐️🌿

[@antonybrilland7058]

Liking the rhythm of your videos lately.

[@LivingintheLoire]

Thanks Antony

[@davidmiller-br4bu]

I think you should run pointing courses … I feel I could tackle a wall 😊

[@twoeejitsinfrance]

Through Brooks tuition I will be pointing out courtyard wall then moving onto our outbuildings if I get the hang of it. We have loads that needs doing.

[@LivingintheLoire]

Best of luck! 👍

[@donnawhittaker5197]

Thanks to your teaching, I feel like I could point now! I just need to figure out when it is just the right time to brush it off :).

[@gailhunt7538]

Lovely video

[@beverleybarnes5656]

The barn roof looks fantastic, and the stone wall is monumental. Well done 👍

[@luthermanning6945]

Its relaxing to watch you work😮. Top notch editing!

[@karenreeves856]

Gosh the barn has come a long way! It's looking really good! Nice one Brook! I can see the meditative appeal of pointing, but I think my arms would drop off if I tried to do as much as you do! It must be time for you to come down here to go asking....plenty of the white stuff this year! Rebecca, those waffles looked so good! I haven't made them for ages! Might have to get the waffle machine out... Much love and big hugs xxx

[@LivingintheLoire]

Yes, when you're working high, it's a bit of an arm-acher! Skiing in New Zealand...that would be amazing. Just a tad out of budget at the moment though 😂. Welcome to the membership!

[@isabellet4374]

Vous faites un magnifique travail. Votre mur est vraiment superbe ! Bravo et courage.

[@donnabrennan2031]

cracking job. looking so good. waffles looked good too.

[@MamaVee50]

Great job!

[@danschmitz4699]

Thanks, great progress

[@jasperbrouwer]

I still see progress… it looks like a Nice place to live your life.

[@Susan.I]

I really enjoy your videos.

[@Rbmc2611]

Looking great! Keeping up with . 😅😅

[@AfricanSouthernCross]

Thank you for the info at the beginning, very invaluable and you have really perfected the pointing, well done !

[@marilynleslie472]

Looks great!

[@hiissh]

Thanks!

[@LivingintheLoire]

Thanks hiish!

[@clementalderton5405]

Wall looks great!! Please give the blades of your mixer a whack with the hammer its messing with my OCD 😂

[@fonitronik]

+1 for adequate protection!

[@fantasmasnolaboratorio]

Looking great, good luck guys, i love the way you make the videos, even when they are silent or not much to say.

[@LivingintheLoire]

Thanks Marisa 😊

[@Susan.I]

Your pointing of the barn is coming along well. You are doing a fine job!

[@GoingsoloinFrance]

Great job, I struggle with the lime mortar :-)

[@juditaras65]

No hay videos recientes..? Espero que esteis bien... Hasta pronto...!

[@mariapottery]

You did an amazing job with the barn.

[@alisonp5472]

I just noticed the cute bird house! Is it active? Wonderful work on the pointing, it looks fantastic 👏

[@F1Supremo1]

💪💪💪

[@I-am-not-a-number]

It is sacrificial and it eats your boots.

[@popularbajaj1015]

😍😍😍

[@StanOwden]

In the discourse surrounding conservation, there arises a debate over the efficacy of NHL (Natural Hydraulic Lime) compared to Hot Mix Mortar, particularly in their ability to draw moisture from stone during winter months due to NHL's lower capillary index. This debate extends to considerations of their suitability for historical buildings or contemporary structures employing traditional construction methods such as stone walls. The introduction of new materials should be approached with caution, particularly when their superiority over established building traditions lacks scientific validation. Changes to such time-honored practices ought to be made only with a thorough understanding of their potential implications. For those embarking on stonewall repairs or restoration projects, delving deeper into this subject is advisable. Nigel Copsey's wealth of information on various lime types, particularly in the contexts of pointing, bedding, and rendering, proves invaluable for those involved in the restoration of architectural treasures. His willingness to share expertise underscores a shared commitment to preserving and enhancing the beauty of our built heritage.