We bought an abandoned Farmhouse-Building secret wall panelling -No 161

[@mbuonato]

What a creative way to hide modern necessities

[@elizabethcazan4049]

Dearest Tracy and Budo, the excitement is growing SO much episode by episode as you close in on the completion of the dining room and the kitchen with PERFECTION!!! Tracy the day you first make a meal in your GLORIOUS kitchen is the day we will all pop a bottle of champagne with you🎉 🩷🧡💛💚🩵💙

[@FrenchFarmhouseDiaries]

Thank you so much Elizabeth we have the champagne ready . Thank you for watching and have a lovely weekend 😊 xx

[@coralsparrow6539]

Hi Budo and Tracy. Missing you and seeing what you are achieving. Hope to see you back soon. X

[@FrenchFarmhouseDiaries]

Hi coral we are back tomorrow 6.30 pm english time see you then xx

[@lindagage7315]

Nice to see the progress! We'll done!

[@FrenchFarmhouseDiaries]

Yes, thank you have a great weekend 😘

[@michellewilliamson449]

You are so inventive, Budo! That panel is great!❤

[@FrenchFarmhouseDiaries]

Thank you! 😊 Budo can turn his hand to anything we are very lucky. Bon weekend xx

[@stephaniemorosin6575]

What about putting some beautiful tiles up there?? All the work you’ve done is truly amazing!! 😻 your wife must be so proud Stephanie Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA 🇺🇸

[@FrenchFarmhouseDiaries]

Great idea!! And thank you 😊 yes l am very fortunate to have Budo 🤗xx

[@stephaniemorosin6575]

@@FrenchFarmhouseDiaries thanks for the reply!!! I too have someone amazing who knows a little bit about everything and definitely not afraid to get things done!!! Love your videos and your man is an amazing woodworker!!!

[@jem963]

Hilda Ogden was looking forward to your muriel 😂😂 The paneling is lovely and what a genius solution to accessing the pipes behind, is there no end to your talents, by far your renovation is my favourite one on KZbin, love and blessings to you both x

[@FrenchFarmhouseDiaries]

Ooh that brings back memories coronation street and Hilda ogdens mural 🤣😅😂 thank you for watching and haveca lovely weekend 😘 xx

[@marianapereira2130]

Wow, you really are a master of many talents. I loved the plastering work, it reminds me of home. Everything you both touch turns in to a masterpiece, impressive. What a great team! thank you for sharing your knowledge with us.

[@FrenchFarmhouseDiaries]

Thank you very much! We love your positive and appreciated comments. Thank you for watching 🤗xx

[@leonieoleary702]

Love the music Tracey.

[@FrenchFarmhouseDiaries]

Thank you 😊 xx

[@davidstoddard9160]

It takes a whole lot of time to make things right and function and look that you can be proud of and you do that well.

[@FrenchFarmhouseDiaries]

Thank you so much 🤗 bon weekend 😘 xx

[@jo-annb1575]

Such a great idea using french cleats on the back of the paneling! Hopefully you will never need to remove it for a plumbing disaster and only for maintenance. The white primer on the fireplace really brings out the fact that the diamond is indeed stacked, really couldn't tell when it was brown. Great job on all you have accomplished both rooms are going to look fabulous (and can't wait to see the mural)!

[@FrenchFarmhouseDiaries]

Thank you so much and have a great weekend 😘

[@robrichards6219]

When I watch your videos I always feel welcome and comfortable with you two.

[@FrenchFarmhouseDiaries]

Thank you so much how lovely😍 bon weekend to you 😀 xx

[@DorothyDianeParker-to2qr]

Love things that are time served, it means love and care has gone into it..

[@FrenchFarmhouseDiaries]

How lovely thank you 😊 xx

[@jimmyjones1035]

Eek eek what a wonderful home 😊

[@FrenchFarmhouseDiaries]

Thank you!! 😊 have a lovely weekend 😘

[@vickijohnson8151]

So thrilled to see everything in bloom.. everything you do is five star

[@FrenchFarmhouseDiaries]

Thank you Vicki that's very kind of you 😘🥰

[@peterwhite9261]

We will tease you more now, "Muriel." As always, awesome work. The fox gloves and ferns are beautiful . Great job on the fireplace so far. I love that table so much.❤

[@FrenchFarmhouseDiaries]

Thank you Peter 😊 they will never let me live this down 😆 🤣

[@SB_McCollum]

You'll have to make a notebook for where the water & electrical all runs, etc., and keep it somewhere it can stay and future tradesmen can find these things to repair them without ruining your beautiful carpentry. I keep a binder with when work was done on my house, when the HVAC or roof was last replaced with relevant notes, etc., along with big appliance manuals. My next goal is to map out the perennials and trees I've put in the garden so the next owners will know what comes blooming in the spring. I'm years from moving, but I'll forget if I don't do it while I can still remember.

[@FrenchFarmhouseDiaries]

Great idea thank you 😊 🙏 bon weekend to you 😀

[@SindyBoyle]

Mural/Muriel ..What a laugh. I never cease to be amazed at your skills. Just superb.

[@FrenchFarmhouseDiaries]

Thank you kindly Sindy 🙏 glad you liked it 😊

[@lisadurban3525]

So nice to see progress in the living room. Exciting to see how it looks with the Mural.

[@FrenchFarmhouseDiaries]

The mural arrived today our patrons had the first peek. Thank you for watching 🤗

[@coolcpa3321]

After seeing what you've done with the rest of the house (cabinets, raised panels, restored antiques, wallpaper, etc.), it really doesn't matter what you call it, I'm convinced the new "wall treatment" will be exquisite. Eager to see the original kitchen emerge as a wondrous dining room and the chandelier sparkling in the new kitchen extension; illuminating the beautiful cabinets and counters. Such a lovely work of art is your home.

[@FrenchFarmhouseDiaries]

Thank you so much for you wonderful comment we are really touched. We hope you have a great weekend 😘 xx

[@y.lelivelt2619]

Lovely to see you both at work. Tracey is sanding the wood and Budo is plastering. Good job both!

[@FrenchFarmhouseDiaries]

Sure is! Thank you for watching bon weekend to you xx 😘

[@kathyeyesopen4078]

Hi Tracy & Budo. Just checking in and watching video again. Hope everything is ok. We haven’t heard from you in awhile. Take care❤❤❤

[@FrenchFarmhouseDiaries]

Hi Kathy we are fine thank you just had a little break from KZbin as we are not growing on there and not enough people are liking or sharing which is knocking us down on there and stopping us growing we put a lot of effort in to KZbin for very little pay back so we are going to slow down making videos for a while but we do have some good news as we are being filmed for main stream TV for a new series next year 😊 xx

[@kathyeyesopen4078]

@@FrenchFarmhouseDiaries Happy to hear you are both ok. Sorry about the lack of followers. Yours is truly one of the Best out there! Wish I could help more but I will try to recommend you when possible. I did that before but someone took my comment down. Glad to hear about the TV shot! Take care. ❤️❤️❤️

[@Booka60]

Genius woodworking Budo! but no wait... Plaster...er... Stucco God! I'm just thankful that Tracey keeps you grounded...lol

[@FrenchFarmhouseDiaries]

You and me both! Thank you for watching 🤗 xx

[@elizabethcazan4049]

So much love in everything that you do. It’s the best energy ever and a gift of hope and inspiration to all of us. XOXOXOXOXO

[@FrenchFarmhouseDiaries]

Thank you so lovely of you to say Elizabeth 🤗

[@hilliebruinsma8420]

A very smart solution and it looks beautiful

[@FrenchFarmhouseDiaries]

Thank you 😊 have a lovely weekend

[@jeannettesmyth7643]

As always, wonderful to see your gifted hands at work, Budo, and your tireless tasteful hands, Tracy. So interesting to see the salon coming together.

[@FrenchFarmhouseDiaries]

Glad you enjoyed it Jeanette 😊 bon weekend xx

[@vivanasperen3339]

Oh you guys are so cute….little talking glitches build your views and comments and viewers interactions so it’s so perfect. And yes grands was Muriel! Cannot wait to see what image you guys chose for this room. It’s so amazing to see such craftsmanship week after week and you guys just really see, like such nice people. Keep having fun Muriel’s and all.

[@FrenchFarmhouseDiaries]

You're the best! Thank you for your wonderful comment have a great weekend 🤗xx

[@charmees6637]

Love the secret wall panelling what a brilliant idea Budo makes so much sense. Awesome Monastic dining table the grandkids could jump up and down on it and nothing will happen. Nice idea painting the fireplace and it’s coordinating with the wallpaper. Also the marble with gold flecks in that central shape will be amazing

[@FrenchFarmhouseDiaries]

Thank you Charmee 😊 bon weekend 😊 xx

[@coolcpa3321]

Working with lime might not be your"thang" Budo, but you managed to apply it like you were frosting a cake. Tracy was wise to use shellac primer. My late father would always say, "When in doubt, give it a good shellacking."

[@FrenchFarmhouseDiaries]

Yes Budo can turn his hand to anything. We love it great saying 🤗 bon weekend xx

[@daynight4902]

Best wishes to you

[@kims2ndchance]

It’s looking fabulous, I’m glad Muriel is now Mural 😂 bless him my husband gets it mixed up too, easy done, but it made me chuckle love love love ❤️ watching everything you’re doing xx

[@FrenchFarmhouseDiaries]

Love it!! We thought it would be better to hang Mural rather than Muriel 😍😅😂have a lovely weekend xx

[@theresasaunders9773]

Love the paneling and the sneak peak of the kitchen starting 2 come together now ,love the table bet that cost a few quid but knowing u budo u got it for a steel lol

[@FrenchFarmhouseDiaries]

Thank you so much! 😊 so glad you enjoyed the video we bought it at a very good price. Have a lovely weekend 😘

[@jeanhawken4482]

So love your use of lime mix. So respectful and great role modelling for anyone working with older buildings. I have heard your advice being mentioned in other podcasts.

[@FrenchFarmhouseDiaries]

Thank you so much! Bon weekend 😎 xx

[@susanharvey4636]

Great work love the videos.

[@FrenchFarmhouseDiaries]

Much appreciated! Susan thank you

[@christineculleton3558]

Thank you for showing us your knowledge and skills. I have an old farmhouse in France but little money to spend on it when I retire next year. Just dreaming of repointing the old stone with lime one day. Bon Chance as they say. Beautiful work!

[@FrenchFarmhouseDiaries]

Wonderful! And thank you kindly Christine 🙏 as soon as you get out here get stuck in and message me if you need any advice 😊 x

[@FrederickNurse]

You might not have known it was a mural and not a Murial but I have been in the building trade for forty odd years your work is fantastic if you were still in England in the construction industry and younger you would make a mint with the prices people are charging now.well done

[@FrenchFarmhouseDiaries]

Thanks Fredrick and I know what you mean I can get work there tomorrow on just a day rate there offering starting wages £500 per day or £2500 per week with expenses it's only going to get more expensive to get good trades in as the government in the UK 🇬🇧 has stopped training properly since Blair the night mere came to power easier to import cheap labour and rule by diversity 😀 😄 👍🏻

[@angelavan478]

Lovely old trestle table!

[@FrenchFarmhouseDiaries]

It really is! Thank you 😊 xx

[@ellegerdeman1443]

With all the knowledge you have I hope those that need are paying attention! Wow what a learning channel…. You two take care you both work so hard! 👍

[@FrenchFarmhouseDiaries]

Thank you how wonderful 😊 bon weekend to you xx

[@annettesharrock1236]

You are so clever Budo on hiding the utilities so it easy to access it, I bet that was hot up there whilst you were plastering Budo. Loving the fireplace Tracy. Loved watching as always .Sorry am a bit behind but trying to catch up🙃😘

[@FrenchFarmhouseDiaries]

It is a very clever and yes Budo was a bit hot and we are glad you do and so glad you are catching up on the videos. Bon weekend 😎 xx

[@annettesharrock1236]

@@FrenchFarmhouseDiaries same to you to xx

[@theophiluskampfer1439]

I really like the paneling, the plastering is coming along nicely and the fireplace is going to be great! Regarding the soon-to-appear wall covering, I knew Budo wasn't talking about a brand of cigars or my late father's elderly cousin down in Arizona. We colonials sometimes pronounce the King's English differently than you folks from the Sceptered Isle, but now I know for sure there's just one pronunciation of "mural."

[@FrenchFarmhouseDiaries]

Thanks for sharing this with us we love to hear your stories. Bon weekend to you 😀 xx

[@AnnBrandrick-f3d]

I hope all is well. I keep looking for the next update . I love the panelling and especially love the pew xx

[@FrenchFarmhouseDiaries]

Hi there all is well 😊 we are just having a break so glad you like the panelling and the pew xx

[@someoneelsemothermother8259]

Hoping you're just taking a well deserved vacation, and all is well.

[@FrenchFarmhouseDiaries]

Good morning all is well we will be back very soon. We have been working on something new which we will tell all of you 😉 xx

[@GregH-k1t]

Come on budo +tracy really missing you both hurry back plz my misses bending my ear lol

[@terrylink6174]

Fantastic work 😊

[@FrenchFarmhouseDiaries]

Thank you! Cheers! Terry

[@jeanhawken4482]

Very beautiful

[@FrenchFarmhouseDiaries]

Thank you so much have a lovely weekend 😊 xx

[@johnoleary528]

What an amazing team you both make 😊

[@FrenchFarmhouseDiaries]

Thank you John 😊

[@NigelBarker-u3h]

Well done..It's coming along beautifully..It's a really lovely journey ...thank you for inviting us all along with you :)

[@FrenchFarmhouseDiaries]

So nice of you to join us and thank you 😊

[@luminyam6145]

You are such a good team.

[@FrenchFarmhouseDiaries]

You are so kind thank you for being part of our journey ♥ xx

[@deborahberkey4294]

I enjoy your channel very much. Budo I hope you are using sunscreen when you’re working out in the sun and you should have a hat to cover your head. Tracy, I am wondering what meal you will be preparing to celebrate the finished kitchen. Take care of each other and God bless you both.✌🏻❤️🙏🏻🇺🇸

[@FrenchFarmhouseDiaries]

Thank you we are glad you are enjoying our channel and thank you for your concern. It will be special for sure. Bon weekend to you 😀 xx

[@susanamann1806]

Nice

[@sallymoffit3751]

😘

[@ValarieBresee]

Holy Shit that's fantastic (opps sorry swore) LOLO

[@FrenchFarmhouseDiaries]

Glad you enjoyed it Valerie 😊 ☺

[@AbellTo]

Those cleats are great

[@AbellTo]

Thanks for the update guys, lovely progress. Take care Darren

[@ToyotaFJOntario]

I use the French cleats to hang my headboards and mirrors

[@coolcpa3321]

@@ToyotaFJOntario Ding, ding, ding! Me, too. My late grandparents' home was built in 1898 not far from California's San Andreas fault. In the early 2000s, the house still had visible cracks from the 1906 earthquake. In any event, my grandfather used French cleats in so many locations to secure furniture, mirrors and wall art. I do the same to this day. Some I fabricate from wood and the rest are purchased metal cleats.

[@AbellTo]

@@ToyotaFJOntario brilliant idea, I’ve not used them, yet…

[@FrenchFarmhouseDiaries]

Thanks Abell yes they are a main stay in the carpentry world we use them for easy of access of fittings and cabinets especially on wall mounted kitchen units 😀 😉

[@3tI8P-lj2lo]

Have you considered using the top ledge as a plate rail?

[@FrenchFarmhouseDiaries]

Good idea thank you 😊 🙏

[@johnmonty3395]

Hi Budo When making your lime putty do you use hydrated lime? Love your technical explanations.

[@FrenchFarmhouseDiaries]

Hi John you could but I use quick lime and make my putty hot then let it mature mate its the best way but if you are going to slake your lime take caution as can burn you 😀 😉

[@RobertEdward-y7b]

Wasn’t it Hilda Ogden who used to refer to her Murial !

[@FrenchFarmhouseDiaries]

Yes it was 🤣😅thank you for watching xx

[@badseedbrighton46]

Great work...but I'm sure those are "lay-thes" not "lar-thes"😂

[@FrenchFarmhouseDiaries]

Don't you start please I'll never live the last one down lol all the best Budo

[@badseedbrighton46]

@FrenchFarmhouseDiaries 👍 Mr.Bloke says you are the man to talk to about bee keeping?

[@Mecmsb]

Is plaster the same as stucco?

[@FrenchFarmhouseDiaries]

Hi there its not the same as modern plaster it's a traditional lime putty plaster. Thankbyou for watching xx 😘

[@susanfabian1521]

My son tells me it's commonplace for builders to hide something in the walls with the names of those who worked on the project. Do you plan the same?

[@FrenchFarmhouseDiaries]

Hi Susan I only put my name and date on joinery I make so in this case yes and thank 😊

[@maryannetiller8310]

I’m sorry Tracey but your murals are to be Budo’s muriels for the rest of time.😉

[@FrenchFarmhouseDiaries]

Thank you Mary 😊 please don't remind her 🙏 lol 😀 😆

[@CarlosAlberto-ii1li]

Waste of time, nothing is secret now because we all know.

[@FrenchFarmhouseDiaries]

But now you 😆 🤣

[@CynthiaEvans-i2f]