‘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
news 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