Week 5: work around the Chateau. Fixing the floors and windows, interior . Some flea market finds.

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11 ай бұрын

We started on some interior decorating in the apartment, most of the furniture is here but I still need to refinish them all, still painting doors and frames, also, just fixed a crack between the tiles. Windows are in despair, but to do anything, they need to be cleaned. That’s the worst part. 40 years of grime is not easy to remove. I will try to steam the grime next week and maybe it will work? Worst case scenario, we will need new windows…
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@jonimarchese7655 10 ай бұрын

Well done on the tile grout, I have learned that when people buy a Chateau that needs work, they find themselves becoming great carpenters, electricians, plumbers, all around builders, so your advice not to be afraid is good advice, eventually you learn, and things start to become second nature to you. The fabrics are beautiful, looking forward to seeing what you make from them. Good video. Love from N.Y.

@countrylivinginfrenchchate2676 10 ай бұрын

Very true! Thank you so much for watching!

@ji8044 11 ай бұрын

Give yourself credit, you're working hard and doing great! There is a basic chateau remodelers kit that will pay for itself many times over, so you could start accumulating those things now. Buy a rolling scaffolding on wheels, a spray gun, and air compressor. Pick a brand of cordless battery tools that you like and buy ALL the same accessories they make. ( I think you already have a power washer) Your chateau is going to be the jewel in the crown, some years down the road.

@countrylivinginfrenchchate2676 10 ай бұрын

Great advice! Indeed, that’s how I should start. No, I don’t have a power washer. Just an orbital sander. I will follow your advice once I am ready to tackle more tools!

@ji8044 10 ай бұрын

@@countrylivinginfrenchchate2676 You have two young kids, so a lot of your time is already taken. Make a priority list of the problems which are most pressing, and then divide that list into things you can do yourself and those which you have to pay for. One job at a time, you will create a great looking chateau.

@tuhesse 11 ай бұрын

You are making great progress. Keep up the good work.

@countrylivinginfrenchchate2676 11 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊

@donnablake5358 11 ай бұрын

Great video. Good for you! One small space at a time.

@countrylivinginfrenchchate2676 10 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@Mej_Javiky 11 ай бұрын

I don't do Instagram so it is always nice when you post a video to you tube. Love watching your progress.

@countrylivinginfrenchchate2676 11 ай бұрын

I appreciate that!

@debpate9405 10 ай бұрын

Hello! The repaired crack in the floor looks great. When I have a new repair to do I Google it and get numerous advice sources immediately. It has helped me conquer many obstacles. When you wash windows you can pour the dirty water out that window, watering the plants outside and saving you having to carry the heavy pail....as long as there are no dangerous chemicals in the water of course. The fabric you found in the brocante is lovely! They would make beautiful pillow covers to brighten up rooms in the cold winter. Have a happy, successful week! ~`Debra , Michigan, USA

@countrylivinginfrenchchate2676 10 ай бұрын

Thank you, Debra for you kind words and advice!

@lwest5686 11 ай бұрын

Wow - great progress!

@countrylivinginfrenchchate2676 11 ай бұрын

Thanks! Yes, seems like things are finally moving!

@lucillkryger8268 10 ай бұрын

Love spending time with you your very delightful and love how you are learning and adapting to not yet having all your tools but making do with what you have brilliant girl. Your Chateau is so looking beautiful already!! From what country do you hale?? You mentioned your personnel stuff is coming by ship!!! Thank you for sharing hugs ♥️♥️👏👏🙏💐🍷🍷🇨🇦

@countrylivinginfrenchchate2676 10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! We are shipping everything from the US to France. So it’s taking a long time. About 10 weeks.

@kimberleychavez216 11 ай бұрын

I think you should put the wood worm chemical into. Sprayer and it would go a lot faster and get better results.

@countrylivinginfrenchchate2676 11 ай бұрын

Great idea! Unfortunately I don’t have a sprayer at the moment

@lorikeller7990 9 ай бұрын

Buy the sprayer.

@maisonjournals6007 9 ай бұрын

Great vlog, when we bought our house we inherited Lots of beautiful furniture but it was not until we final got to the house to find the whole lot was covered in wood worm and beyond repair.. look forward to your update

@countrylivinginfrenchchate2676 9 ай бұрын

Oh no! That’s so disappointing!

@helane1948 9 ай бұрын

Well done to you for taking the initiative to clear the yard of unwanted trees/grass and also taking the step of grouting the tiles. As you progress you will become confident about the projects you tackle.

@countrylivinginfrenchchate2676 9 ай бұрын

Agreed! I can already tell the difference between when I started and now

@lorikeller7990 9 ай бұрын

Refinishing furniture is a very detailed job. I have done a fair bit of if. It is very time consuming and if not done right just makes it worse. Wood filler is not the answer. 12:38 You are a very hard worker.

@countrylivinginfrenchchate2676 9 ай бұрын

Thank you. Yes, I realize I have only done a small part of restoring the furniture but for now it’s sufficient until I find some time to finish.

@julielozano1852 10 ай бұрын

Gorgeous

@countrylivinginfrenchchate2676 10 ай бұрын

Thank you

@virginiawestcot3111 11 ай бұрын

What a hard worker you are and congrats on the tile flooring great job. You have the right attitude one job at a time. I love the vibrant colors in your material pieces you bought they will give a lot of brightness to any room ❤

@countrylivinginfrenchchate2676 11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much ☺️

@ji8044 11 ай бұрын

That one window you showed, is actually not in bad shape, comparatively speaking. Don't use water. Use a distilled vinegar or borax.

@countrylivinginfrenchchate2676 10 ай бұрын

The shutter is in far better shape than the window itself. We just had the glass re-secured to the frame so it doesn’t fall out 🫣. The frame on the Outside is in much worse condition than on the inside.

@ji8044 10 ай бұрын

@@countrylivinginfrenchchate2676 Yes, probably all the windows will need to be re-glazed on the outside. That's a job you can actually do yourself, if you can reach them.

@lindamounts2193 10 ай бұрын

I would suggest you spend some time on KZfaq looking at how people do things. We can't all know how to do everything but we can learn. There are dyes that you can put in your grout to make them match the brick better and not stand out so much. The woodworm treatment needs to be sprayed over the entire wood piece. You can't just dot where they're holes. You seem like a lovely lady but I have watched several of your videos and you haven't finished anything. It skips all over the place. Last time it was washing the staircase. I will come back in a few months and see if perhaps you've found your groove. Watch a lot of other chateau videos. Good luck.

@nigelirmamaher5811 10 ай бұрын

Just watch diy vlogs on how to do things.

@nigelirmamaher5811 10 ай бұрын

I watch many chateau vlogs and those owners who are renovating. You can learn so much. The owners of “escape to the dream”, “chateau de la Ferte “, chateau de la citadelle” just to name a few that are renovating every day. And look at their earlier vlogs,too. Just a tip!

@patcardiff2563 10 ай бұрын

That bed is beautiful please spread the woodworm treatment evenly all over item if I were you leave it until you get a mask Rome wasn’t built in a day take your time

@countrylivinginfrenchchate2676 10 ай бұрын

So true! I am waiting for the mask to arrive, can’t bear the smell anymore

@patcardiff2563 10 ай бұрын

@@countrylivinginfrenchchate2676 These treatments for woodworm are very toxic all my bedroom floors were full of woodworm I had to leave the house for twenty four hours you should really be spraying and painting out doors not without a mask I had a woodworm specialist come to do it he dressed up he covered all his skin in a special suit including his face with a visor just to see what he was doing your so young with a young family please don’t take risks anything with woodworm put it out in one of your sheds woodworm don’t seem to sleep once sprayed I think it will be safe honestly been there to many time in this house I am living in don’t know how

@patcardiff2563 10 ай бұрын

Mind you it will all be worth it in the end just look at your beautiful chateauxxxxxxx