Huge kudos to those of you who take on chateau challenges! The pay off will come when you can sit back and take in all the splendors of your hard work. Some of the jobs are certainly not for the weak hearted. I am always rooting for positive outcomes for you.
I don’t know how you both remain so calm facing such big problems. I very much admire your attitudes. The chateau is amazing and so is all the work you have done. I hope things get easier for you soon and you can relax and enjoy your beautiful home.
So sorry about all the leaks…you two are paragons of patience. You just get it done. Congratulations on successfully troubleshooting the leak and the clogged drain. Bathroom is going to be amazing!
Yup...three steps forward and two steps back! I've been restoring my mid-19th century home for almost 50 years.....leaks and repairs go with the territory...but...after all the former years of living in new homes and apartments...I still wouldn't choose anything else...by the way...I'm now 83 years old and not ready for the junk pile yet!
Its amazing. In the past, it took a village of people working for the Chateau owners doing the gardens, the repair and maintenance. Now there's two people.
I love this vlog... I use to watch alot of chateau vlogs but they all seem to forgotten the chateau and are more concentrating on their own personal brands. I like how you guys are dealing with stuff in a normal way. Not too much drama or grand gestures.
I’ve been enjoying you two and your adventures from the beginning. Hats off to you! This takes a lot of hard work and dedication, and the love you have for your wonderful menagerie is beyond admirable. Bravo mes amis!
The whole basement scenario reminded me of that line in "Forrest Gump", "We had all kinds of rain, rain that came from the top, sideways rain, and rain that came from the bottom," the basement was defiantly bottom rain. It must be hard to maintain positivity at times. Our winter, was wet, wet, wet like you are currently experiencing, I do feel for you. I am super glad that we are now in summer here, the winter does feel too long in Tasmania compared to mainland Australia, so you really feel like you are dragging yourself through every day right at the end. YAY for the drone! And its mind boggling how long the drain is!!
The bathroom is really coming along, and is already very beautiful! Hang in there, guys! And I'm so sorry about your fresh plaster -- but at least you were able to figure out what needed to be fixed. Also, no need to apologize about your garden. It's Winter and this is real life, which is one of the reasons why I love this channel -- you two are real people facing real challenges, and you don't hesitate to show us what's really involved in owning a Chateau. Anyway, Happy New Year to you and your family!
We have flooding issues as well - always something right? Two steps forward one step back - life’s a bit of a cha-cha! The bathroom is coming along nicely though!
I love your husband is so underwhelmed. He seems overwhelmed and underwhelmed with everything to do. I’m like that I seems so much to do, you still plod along doing it from day to day. Everything looks beautiful.
I love watching how you seem to adapt to what ever life throws at you. I get the feeling you are happy and contented and that is the secret to a happy life.
🏰 Owning a château is definately not for the faint of heart!! 😍Staying positive, a great sense of humor & always look on the bright side is what I love about this vlog!!💕💕
Lincoln has to be the most mild mannered personality I have ever seen in my life. Seems to be a great guy. Love the video, much love from Oklahoma USA Jackie 🇺🇸💖
I agree, Lincoln is a jewel! My husband is that way. He is always willing to fix things, repair and mend, whatever needs to be done. And you are also a jewel. Love your videos! Janice from Arkansas USA
Sorry to hear about the water issues. My husband works in emergency management (US) and flooding can be a difficult and messy issue. On the other hand, the walled garden is awesome and the bathroom reno is looking great too. Here's to brighter days ahead.
You two are always so busy, I am always impressed with your ability to just calmly deal with whatever comes your way. Thanks for making the time to share your journey! ❤️❤️
Ugggg..I can relate to flooded basements. California just had an atmospheric river dump tons on rain in just 24 hours yesterday. All the best with your renovation. The château is in good hands.
There’s always something that sends you down another rabbit hole and stops you from getting on, your patience has to be admired thanks for sharing your setbacks whilst staying positive!
Always up for a challenge. So many skills sets you never thought you'd have to learn or use. I also thought about small animals and the possible danger of an open "door" to the drain. Lovely to hear Amanda's winter dreams of Spring planting and a chicken run. They will be realized.
I feel your pain regarding the flooded basement. Our basement flooded twice which was a nightmare. Our sump pump failed so now we have a reminder to replace it every three years. The bathroom is coming along and thank goodness for drones. Wishing you better times ahead. Thanks for sharing 😍😘
Bummer about the leak, but glad you found the issue! Boy have you missed some fun time in Northern CA! Don't know if you've seen the news of all the flooding in SF and all over the Bay Area, it's been nuts! Over 500k lost power in CA during the NY storm. Stay safe over there.😁😁
If it makes you feel any better, my flower beds,vegi garden, pretty much the whole yard looks unkept in the winter months. Come spring it will all be beautiful again. ❤️❤️🇨🇦
The bathroom is looking amazing already, don't beat yourself up for it not being done just yet. It will come together. I love the tile in the shower and love the tile design on the floor! The best projects take the most time unfortunately. You are a great team.
I just want to say I really enjoy your videos! You’re getting better and better every time. Love all of your animals and MiMi is my favorite ❤ Great work on the drain, Lincoln and the bathroom too.
Oh Ananda I wondered how you all did in such weather. What a mess. Lincoln is trying so hard. My husband wouldn't even try. It will dry out. I've had water trouble before. I understand. I'm sorry sweethearts. That's been clogged for eons. Ugh. I'd worry first off for pets going exploring in that basement. Block it off double fold. Turn fans on and dehumidifiers in basement
Glad you survived that storm. At least you caught the leaks early and can patch the roof. That flooding is another story. Ahhh the joys of owning a château. Better days are coming. How is Mimi doing? Stay safe and positive.
While the drains are ancient they do seem to work when unblocked because the water drained away when the blockage was released...oh the joys of ancient buildings. Thank goodness for Lincoln.
You have a great Chateau. I love your front doors! You need a small tiller for your garden. I had a small Troybilt. You could actually pick it up by the handle. Your husband is so calm and such a good sport. Hope you get all your water problems fixed. Happy New Year!
Your bathroom is looking great. Good thing you were able to get the drain somewhat cleared up. I liked hearing about your plans in the walled garden. I confess my garden looks like yours too & I don't have a chateau to take care of.
Yesterday, our bathroom leaked into the living room and basement below… for the third time. Outside masonry is now affected. Booo! Everything goes back to the studs this time. Thanks for sharing your experience. Almost makes it bearable, having watched your own fun surprises 😅!
I love that wall garden! It’s a dream place and that little covered area in the wall. 😍. But thanks for showing your as is garden! Makes me feel normal and okay with myself as my yard is worst. Lol! 👍🏽
Water can damage so much! Glad you were able to source the problem of water in the basement and then finding the looks stones where the water was leaking in on the first floor. I'd say the drone was a good investment as it is much easier than climbing crazy high ladders to look for leaks! It's always something with home ownership.....your somethings are just a big grander! Cheers!
drain "snakes" and drones ---old and new technology. Glad you have both. I am now curious how many extensions for the drain will be needed after that 150 feet!!! I'm with you, leaks & water are not my favorite finds; I've experienced both so can empathize. I'm glad the bathroom worked when you had your holiday company--didn't matter if it was painted or not. The bedroom turned out beautiful. I think I'd like to sleep in a finished room and use an unpainted bathroom or porta-potty. Your garden will be beautiful soon also. 😊🌻
So sorry about the flooded basement. So awful when my basement flooded. A huge mess that took my time and professional help to clean up and had to have mold treatment done. The bathroom project is looking fine. I am so thrilled your subscribers have grown. I know growth will continue as your videos are the best. See you soon. Thanks!!
I love your channel, it is the most real chateau channel on TH-cam. Good luck with everything and I admire your ability to keep calm when faced with the constant inevitable chateau dramas. Love your animals too.💖
Having had to weed gravel paths and driveways all of my life, it looks great for a couple of years, but then the weeds move in. I dream of mowing my gravel pathways 😂
I'm sorry for your problems but on the other hand I'm amazed how Americans or Brits buying ancient French property are proceding. A lot of sometimes detailed effort is put into internal renovations but the big picture is not looked at. The structure of the house, the roof, the external windows and doors, ecological heating and insulation, electricity etc. Once this is solved, you can buy the first can of paint, but not before.
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0:35 me: "you can hear the wood pecker!" ... Amanda: "you can hear the wood pecker!"
I admire you guys for taking the chateau on. I wish my husband and I could have done something like that. Your lucky you and Lincoln know DIY. Your walled garden is awesome. It’s a joy to watch your videos.
Chickens are wonderful A lovely big run would be so healthy for them. Ours were allowed out loose and loved it but we didn't have a garden to protect. Drones tend to be very handy, could never have imaged it.
@11:00 re gravel path, use flush mounted cement pavers instead so you can run a lawnmower over them. You will forever be weeding the gravel path in a garden
Goodness! Bless your hearts. Kudos to Lincoln's knowledge and perseverance. 💕👏👏👏 Poor harden ... but that is how they get in the winter. You two have so much going on, it is understandable how even the kale was neglected. Not enough hours in a day sometime. 😕
Oh my, it's always something! Glad it wasn't worse that it is. I really like your garden area. Looking forward to seeing your bathroom, Happy New Year!
I think you’ll have to replace the ancient drain with something more recent. That would be important at some point. On a brighter note “ you have a beautiful Chateau so that makes up for it ❤🎉😊”
Ugh, I’m so envious of your outdoor activity!! Here in Canada we are very much in the dead of winter and spring is not in sight yet, lol. I am surviving vicariously thru you…💛
Oh My Goodness. I am happy for you that you found the leak in the house. You both seem so calm with everything. That is a good thing. These things can happen. Love your videos. Thank you for sharing. Love and Blessings to you all. Doris, Penrith 🇦🇺🦘
Thanks for sharing I can sympathise with saturated grounds from too much rain. We have had an awful summer rain rain and more rain. Our crops are probably going to be adversely affected. Its the worst summer we have had in 20 years here in New Zealand. Oh my husband had to unblock drains as well. Too much rain is exhausting. Stops things getting done! Because you are playing catch up trying to fix problems caused by the rain. Btw love your dark grey paint on doors and gates. Very nice.
Oh dear, what challenges. I hope you can get some "clean-outs" set into your field drain. One every 50 feet would be very useful to access the clogs that roots cause - I know this first-hand. Here's wishing you the best for your roof issues as well! You are brave to take on these fights.
Hello from Florida! We know about rain & leaky roofs. We had just finished our bathroom, contracted a roofer when we had driving rains & water literally "waterfalling" down our newly textured & painted walls. Luckily they were there within an hour to patch and stop leak before starting the new roof! Your new bath looks great! Hopefully you can fix that leak quickly, learning curve with this kind of home for sure! The experience of your working together will strengthen your bond & the house will thank you!
I am like you soooo many projects to do you start one and others suffer it’s never ending - I too have leaks and can’t get anyone to venture up my high roof constant problems can’t wait to see the bathroom ❤
The bathroom is going to look amazing. We live on 15.5 acres and I wont get chickens as they attract rats. I would rather buy my eggs than deal with rats. Just a thought. Happy New Year.
I was thinking about how wise you both were to remove that limb that was overhanging your cottage (especially when you saw that it was rotten from the interior). With that last storm, you experienced, it could’ve been a real disaster. Sorry for the basement full of water. Kudos for successfully snaking that drain and discovering the leak source affecting your bedrooms, both not easy.
I live in an area in Eastern Pennsylvania where basements flood often due to creeks overflowing and a high groundwater table. Most people have whole house generators or at least a battery backup on their sump pumps so if the power goes out the sump pump continues working. I understand you had a clog but if you lose power often you may want to consider a battery. Your walled garden is beautiful and your ground seems so fertile. The views are stunning. The bathroom is close to being completed and it looks great. Happy New Year to your family. xx
We used to have a basement in the house, it was all tiled and during strong rain water would pour through garage door and flood it. I remember myself running with the backets, drying it and cleaning😅
Oh gosh water issues are a pain whether coming in or out. I’m sure you’ve heard we have flooding in your old SF stomping grounds. I’m fine but others aren’t. Kudos to Lincoln for his dedication to figuring out all these issues.
Hi, could Lincoln pop a coloured smoke bomb down the drain and seal up the opening in the basement, you may need a little hand held fan to push it down the pipe quicker, you then go outside and see where the coloured smoke comes up, that will then help him see where the drain ends and he can make plans from there to either put a grid over it to stop stuff getting down there, etc. The garden looks just the same as every other garden at this time of year, nature is trying to reclaim it. It will give you a good workout bending, stretching, lifting, etc. getting it back into shape. Happy New Year
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Lincoln is always so calm and soft spoken. I love that. My husband would be yelling obscenities at having to snake a line 138 feet to find a clog. 😂
Mine too!
I was thinking the same thing LOL
And mine !
My husband and I were both cussing two years ago when our basement flooded AGAIN. What a mess.
Mine would be refusing and I’d be doing it myself 😂
Huge kudos to those of you who take on chateau challenges! The pay off will come when you can sit back and take in all the splendors of your hard work. Some of the jobs are certainly not for the weak hearted. I am always rooting for positive outcomes for you.
Yes! Thank you!
I don’t know how you both remain so calm facing such big problems. I very much admire your attitudes. The chateau is amazing and so is all the work you have done. I hope things get easier for you soon and you can relax and enjoy your beautiful home.
Thank you so much :)
“Thank God for drones!” Is what I kept thinking when I saw that leak!! The bathroom is going to be fabulous.
All of your outbuildings look like a pretty little ancient village.
Complete with a blacksmith and baker 😁
vegetable garden, chicken run, trees, cottage, there's year of content ahead of us and that makes me happy
What patience you both have …2 steps forward 1 step back with leaks and flood but still a step forward… well done both 🙌
So sorry about all the leaks…you two are paragons of patience. You just get it done. Congratulations on successfully troubleshooting the leak and the clogged drain. Bathroom is going to be amazing!
"those DIY' ers.... where they end up eating and laughing in the kitchen"........love it! Happy New Year to you guys ")
I laughed at that as well!
Yup...three steps forward and two steps back! I've been restoring my mid-19th century home for almost 50 years.....leaks and repairs go with the territory...but...after all the former years of living in new homes and apartments...I still wouldn't choose anything else...by the way...I'm now 83 years old and not ready for the junk pile yet!
How wonderful! There's nothing like an old home :)
Two hours after posting and you have 811 likes. Your adventures are addicting to watch.
Its amazing. In the past, it took a village of people working for the Chateau owners doing the gardens, the repair and maintenance. Now there's two people.
Yes but the modern tools we have today makes up for so much manpower needed in the past.
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I've been renovating all my life. Modern tools do not make up for sheer numbers of workers.
I love this vlog... I use to watch alot of chateau vlogs but they all seem to forgotten the chateau and are more concentrating on their own personal brands. I like how you guys are dealing with stuff in a normal way. Not too much drama or grand gestures.
Thanks :)
I’ve been enjoying you two and your adventures from the beginning. Hats off to you! This takes a lot of hard work and dedication, and the love you have for your wonderful menagerie is beyond admirable. Bravo mes amis!
The whole basement scenario reminded me of that line in "Forrest Gump", "We had all kinds of rain, rain that came from the top, sideways rain, and rain that came from the bottom," the basement was defiantly bottom rain. It must be hard to maintain positivity at times. Our winter, was wet, wet, wet like you are currently experiencing, I do feel for you. I am super glad that we are now in summer here, the winter does feel too long in Tasmania compared to mainland Australia, so you really feel like you are dragging yourself through every day right at the end. YAY for the drone! And its mind boggling how long the drain is!!
The bathroom is really coming along, and is already very beautiful! Hang in there, guys! And I'm so sorry about your fresh plaster -- but at least you were able to figure out what needed to be fixed. Also, no need to apologize about your garden. It's Winter and this is real life, which is one of the reasons why I love this channel -- you two are real people facing real challenges, and you don't hesitate to show us what's really involved in owning a Chateau.
Anyway, Happy New Year to you and your family!
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We have flooding issues as well - always something right? Two steps forward one step back - life’s a bit of a cha-cha! The bathroom is coming along nicely though!
I love your husband is so underwhelmed. He seems overwhelmed and underwhelmed with everything to do. I’m like that I seems so much to do, you still plod along doing it from day to day. Everything looks beautiful.
I love watching how you seem to adapt to what ever life throws at you. I get the feeling you are happy and contented and that is the secret to a happy life.
🏰 Owning a château is definately not for the faint of heart!! 😍Staying positive, a great sense of humor & always look on the bright side is what I love about this vlog!!💕💕
Lincoln has to be the most mild mannered personality I have ever seen in my life. Seems to be a great guy. Love the video, much love from Oklahoma USA Jackie 🇺🇸💖
I agree, Lincoln is a jewel! My husband is that way. He is always willing to fix things, repair and mend, whatever needs to be done. And you are also a jewel. Love your videos! Janice from Arkansas USA
At least your garden is green and not a frozen tundra of snow. Bathroom is looking amazing.
Sorry to hear about the water issues. My husband works in emergency management (US) and flooding can be a difficult and messy issue. On the other hand, the walled garden is awesome and the bathroom reno is looking great too. Here's to brighter days ahead.
You two are always so busy, I am always impressed with your ability to just calmly deal with whatever comes your way. Thanks for making the time to share your journey! ❤️❤️
You guys ------> Absolutely amazing! Love your choice of of musical clips for the video, too.
O' the love of an old house. Never a dull moment and lots to do.
" It is not the end that's important...it's the journey.!" Cheers.
Ugggg..I can relate to flooded basements. California just had an atmospheric river dump tons on rain in just 24 hours yesterday. All the best with your renovation. The château is in good hands.
Sorry you can’t seem to escape San Francisco weather!!!! Stay dry❤
There’s always something that sends you down another rabbit hole and stops you from getting on, your patience has to be admired thanks for sharing your setbacks whilst staying positive!
Always up for a challenge. So many skills sets you never thought you'd have to learn or use. I also thought about small animals and the possible danger of an open "door" to the drain. Lovely to hear Amanda's winter dreams of Spring planting and a chicken run. They will be realized.
I am really glad you found the leak before painting. It would have been a true disaster if the water had been hiding behind the paint for awhile.
Thanks for the update. Progress. Glad you didn't have great damage from the storm. A walled garden; dreamy.
I feel your pain regarding the flooded basement. Our basement flooded twice which was a nightmare. Our sump pump failed so now we have a reminder to replace it every three years. The bathroom is coming along and thank goodness for drones. Wishing you better times ahead. Thanks for sharing 😍😘
Bummer about the leak, but glad you found the issue! Boy have you missed some fun time in Northern CA! Don't know if you've seen the news of all the flooding in SF and all over the Bay Area, it's been nuts! Over 500k lost power in CA during the NY storm. Stay safe over there.😁😁
Yes, friends have told us about the mess there - stay dry!
If it makes you feel any better, my flower beds,vegi garden, pretty much the whole yard looks unkept in the winter months. Come spring it will all be beautiful again. ❤️❤️🇨🇦
The bathroom is looking amazing already, don't beat yourself up for it not being done just yet. It will come together. I love the tile in the shower and love the tile design on the floor! The best projects take the most time unfortunately. You are a great team.
The air freshener is a real win!
I just want to say I really enjoy your videos! You’re getting better and better every time. Love all of your animals and MiMi is my favorite ❤ Great work on the drain, Lincoln and the bathroom too.
Thank you so much!
I LOVE the music that you play during each of your episodes ❤
Oh Ananda I wondered how you all did in such weather. What a mess. Lincoln is trying so hard. My husband wouldn't even try.
It will dry out. I've had water trouble before. I understand. I'm sorry sweethearts. That's been clogged for eons. Ugh.
I'd worry first off for pets going exploring in that basement. Block it off double fold. Turn fans on and dehumidifiers in basement
Go make kale chips...chickens and garden walkway graveled and a tiny donkey barn you got this guys.....lets do this.....
I laughed when you mentioned Dexter. I watched all of the series.
We loved Dexter 🔪
Glad you survived that storm. At least you caught the leaks early and can patch the roof. That flooding is another story. Ahhh the joys of owning a château. Better days are coming. How is Mimi doing? Stay safe and positive.
Mimi is great :)
While the drains are ancient they do seem to work when unblocked because the water drained away when the blockage was released...oh the joys of ancient buildings. Thank goodness for Lincoln.
You have a great Chateau. I love your front doors! You need a small tiller for your garden. I had a small Troybilt. You could actually pick it up by the handle. Your husband is so calm and such a good sport. Hope you get all your water problems fixed. Happy New Year!
Or a couple of pigs. Maybe a nearby farmer can lend you a couple to turn over soil in the walled garden?
My mother always used a tiller. They’re real handy.
Your bathroom is looking great. Good thing you were able to get the drain somewhat cleared up. I liked hearing about your plans in the walled garden. I confess my garden looks like yours too & I don't have a chateau to take care of.
Yesterday, our bathroom leaked into the living room and basement below… for the third time. Outside masonry is now affected. Booo! Everything goes back to the studs this time. Thanks for sharing your experience. Almost makes it bearable, having watched your own fun surprises 😅!
I love that wall garden! It’s a dream place and that little covered area in the wall. 😍. But thanks for showing your as is garden! Makes me feel normal and okay with myself as my yard is worst. Lol!
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Water can damage so much! Glad you were able to source the problem of water in the basement and then finding the looks stones where the water was leaking in on the first floor. I'd say the drone was a good investment as it is much easier than climbing crazy high ladders to look for leaks! It's always something with home ownership.....your somethings are just a big grander! Cheers!
drain "snakes" and drones ---old and new technology. Glad you have both. I am now curious how many extensions for the drain will be needed after that 150 feet!!! I'm with you, leaks & water are not my favorite finds; I've experienced both so can empathize. I'm glad the bathroom worked when you had your holiday company--didn't matter if it was painted or not. The bedroom turned out beautiful. I think I'd like to sleep in a finished room and use an unpainted bathroom or porta-potty. Your garden will be beautiful soon also. 😊🌻
Hang in there guys 🙏
Way to go Lincoln!
So sorry about the flooded basement. So awful when my basement flooded. A huge mess that took my time and professional help to clean up and had to have mold treatment done. The bathroom project is looking fine. I am so thrilled your subscribers have grown. I know growth will continue as your videos are the best. See you soon. Thanks!!
Huge compliments how you are both taking those unexpected challenges so stoically!
Lincoln and Amanda you are both doing a GREAT job. The bathroom I'm sure will turn out beautiful.
Thanks so much! 😊
I love your channel, it is the most real chateau channel on TH-cam. Good luck with everything and I admire your ability to keep calm when faced with the constant inevitable chateau dramas. Love your animals too.💖
Wow, thank you!
Having had to weed gravel paths and driveways all of my life, it looks great for a couple of years, but then the weeds move in. I dream of mowing my gravel pathways 😂
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in the basement. Wonderful.❤️
You are courageous people. All I see are problems that cause me anxiety.
I'm sorry for your problems but on the other hand I'm amazed how Americans or Brits buying ancient French property are proceding. A lot of sometimes detailed effort is put into internal renovations but the big picture is not looked at. The structure of the house, the roof, the external windows and doors, ecological heating and insulation, electricity etc. Once this is solved, you can buy the first can of paint, but not before.
0:35 me: "you can hear the wood pecker!"
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Amanda: "you can hear the wood pecker!"
I admire you guys for taking the chateau on. I wish my husband and I could have done something like that. Your lucky you and Lincoln know DIY. Your walled garden is awesome. It’s a joy to watch your videos.
what would You do without Lincoln!?
I adore him!...he really knows everything and can do it by himself!...with never ending patience!
best wishes!
Chickens are wonderful A lovely big run would be so healthy for them. Ours were allowed out loose and loved it but we didn't have a garden to protect. Drones tend to be very handy, could never have imaged it.
@11:00 re gravel path, use flush mounted cement pavers instead so you can run a lawnmower over them. You will forever be weeding the gravel path in a garden
Sorry to see the disaster but HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Goodness! Bless your hearts. Kudos to Lincoln's knowledge and perseverance. 💕👏👏👏 Poor harden ... but that is how they get in the winter. You two have so much going on, it is understandable how even the kale was neglected. Not enough hours in a day sometime. 😕
Oh my, it's always something! Glad it wasn't worse that it is. I really like your garden area. Looking forward to seeing your bathroom, Happy New Year!
The potting ,garden shed is the remains of the old green house with slope roof attached to top tall wall
I think you’ll have to replace the ancient drain with something more recent. That would be important at some point. On a brighter note “ you have a beautiful Chateau so that makes up for it ❤🎉😊”
Ugh, I’m so envious of your outdoor activity!! Here in Canada we are very much in the dead of winter and spring is not in sight yet, lol. I am surviving vicariously thru you…💛
Oh My Goodness. I am happy for you that you found the leak in the house. You both seem so calm with everything. That is a good thing. These things can happen. Love your videos. Thank you for sharing. Love and Blessings to you all. Doris, Penrith 🇦🇺🦘
I always appreciate your taste level in design & decorating, because so many of the other Chateau shows are just cringe worthy.
Archaeologist always find great treasures in toilets. 😂
Nice nod to Agatha and Hercule.
Thanks for sharing I can sympathise with saturated grounds from too much rain. We have had an awful summer rain rain and more rain. Our crops are probably going to be adversely affected. Its the worst summer we have had in 20 years here in New Zealand. Oh my husband had to unblock drains as well. Too much rain is exhausting. Stops things getting done! Because you are playing catch up trying to fix problems caused by the rain. Btw love your dark grey paint on doors and gates. Very nice.
Your bathroom is taken shape its a big space. I have to say I laughed for about an hour at the airfreshner in the out door toilet . 🤣🤣
Oh dear, what challenges. I hope you can get some "clean-outs" set into your field drain. One every 50 feet would be very useful to access the clogs that roots cause - I know this first-hand. Here's wishing you the best for your roof issues as well! You are brave to take on these fights.
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Hello from Florida! We know about rain & leaky roofs. We had just finished our bathroom, contracted a roofer when we had driving rains & water literally "waterfalling" down our newly textured & painted walls. Luckily they were there within an hour to patch and stop leak before starting the new roof! Your new bath looks great! Hopefully you can fix that leak quickly, learning curve with this kind of home for sure! The experience of your working together will strengthen your bond & the house will thank you!
I am like you soooo many projects to do you start one and others suffer it’s never ending - I too have leaks and can’t get anyone to venture up my high roof constant problems can’t wait to see the bathroom ❤
Wow, using the drone to determine where the leak is-- super interesting-- and it worked!
I live in an home built in 1846 and I feel your pain when things go wrong. I love my place but there is no end to repairs, repaint, redo's.
True - but it's never dull!
The bathroom is going to look amazing. We live on 15.5 acres and I wont get chickens as they attract rats. I would rather buy my eggs than deal with rats. Just a thought. Happy New Year.
The bathroom is coming along well👌
I liked the Dexter reference. Such a good show. That bathroom is going to be niiice. You guys make a great team.
I was thinking about how wise you both were to remove that limb that was overhanging your cottage (especially when you saw that it was rotten from the interior). With that last storm, you experienced, it could’ve been a real disaster. Sorry for the basement full of water. Kudos for successfully snaking that drain and discovering the leak source affecting your bedrooms, both not easy.
I just read about a woman here in Normandy who is rehoming organically raised chickens after they have spent a year or so producing eggs non stop.
Have the same comment again. Really enjoy your channel.
You had me at walled garden 🌷
I live in an area in Eastern Pennsylvania where basements flood often due to creeks overflowing and a high groundwater table. Most people have whole house generators or at least a battery backup on their sump pumps so if the power goes out the sump pump continues working. I understand you had a clog but if you lose power often you may want to consider a battery. Your walled garden is beautiful and your ground seems so fertile. The views are stunning. The bathroom is close to being completed and it looks great. Happy New Year to your family. xx
love you sense of humour xo
We used to have a basement in the house, it was all tiled and during strong rain water would pour through garage door and flood it. I remember myself running with the backets, drying it and cleaning😅
Oh gosh water issues are a pain whether coming in or out. I’m sure you’ve heard we have flooding in your old SF stomping grounds. I’m fine but others aren’t. Kudos to Lincoln for his dedication to figuring out all these issues.
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This episode makes me happy that I live in an apartment.
Hi, could Lincoln pop a coloured smoke bomb down the drain and seal up the opening in the basement, you may need a little hand held fan to push it down the pipe quicker, you then go outside and see where the coloured smoke comes up, that will then help him see where the drain ends and he can make plans from there to either put a grid over it to stop stuff getting down there, etc. The garden looks just the same as every other garden at this time of year, nature is trying to reclaim it. It will give you a good workout bending, stretching, lifting, etc. getting it back into shape. Happy New Year