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French farmhouse renovation

‘Old French house bricks have a character that is unique’

Bricks tell a story and can help date parts of your property, says Nick Inman

French farmhouse DIY on a budget: Quick bathroom makeover ideas

Writer Nick Inman explains how a daring new colour scheme brought seaside chic to the space

DIY: Upcycling pallets keeps costs down on French farmhouse renovation

Ladders, gabions and even a bar are among thrifty and creative ideas for repurposing wooden pallets

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French renovation: family DIY project saves money on garden gates

When shop-bought gates were too expensive, Nick Inman got the whole family involved in his latest woodwork creations

DIY: Check the price of cement in France and bag a better deal

Nick Inman discovered he had been paying his trusted, local supplier over the odds for a bag of cement - he challenged the manager and got a surprising response

French farmhouse renovation - roof window

Nick Inman charts the ups and downs ofdoing it himself with tips and information he has learned renovating a French farmhouse. This month: Fitting a roof window need not be a hole lot of trouble

French farmhouse renovation - November 2019

Nick Inman charts the ups and downs of doing it himself with tips and information he has learned renovating a French farmhouse. This month: Plastic fantastic plumbing

French farmhouse renovation - April 2019

Nick Inman charts the ups and downs of doing it himself in our regular column... here, he explains the trick to understanding how an old house was built

French farmhouse renovation - May 2019

Nick Inman charts the ups and downs of doing it himself in our regular column... here, he talks candidly about sanitary issues and the dirty secret of a septic tank owner

French farmhouse renovation - July 2019

Nick Inman charts the ups and downs of doing it himself with tips and information he has learned renovating an old French farmhouse. This month: know your cement and lime mixes

French farmhouse renovation - August 2019

Nick Inman charts the ups and downs of doing it himself with tips and information he has learned renovating a French farmhouse. This month: the secret life of French shutters

French farmhouse renovation - September 2019

Nick Inman charts the ups and downs of doing it himself with tips and information he has learned renovating a French farmhouse. This month: Know your roof - and understand its philosophy

French farmhouse renovation

‘Old French house bricks have a character that is unique’

French farmhouse DIY on a budget: Quick bathroom makeover ideas

DIY: Upcycling pallets keeps costs down on French farmhouse renovation

French renovation: family DIY project saves money on garden gates

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