Bonjour à tous,
This week at the château, Terry tackles the wiring in the turret. Fitting four antique wall lights to light up the third floor, but has a bit of a problem finding a route through the wood panelling.
Ash continues with the taping and jointing in the bedroom and fits some more plaster board in the bathroom with he’s friend Lee.
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I love you guys show so much that I quit binge watching my favorite show on Netflix on a Sunday. I cannot wait to see a room finished because Terry has exquisite taste. The chair you made for Stephanie was absolutely beautiful. And I would love to see more of your mom and dad's cottage updates. There is so much I'm so excited I can't wait much love from Oklahoma USA Jackie 🇺🇸💖 PS I love the shorts! If you want to do them do them it's no one's business I love them lol
Thank you so much, yes I can not wait to get a room sorted 🥰🥰 terry x
Re watching, third time! I must say, the music on these earlier vids is great. Such a lovely vibe. It's astounding seeing the changes you all have created. Bravo to you all.
If there’s space I’d turn that into a single bedroom for the BnB. It’s stunning up there! Wow! Great job Terry. I love discovering more rooms as you do. Makes me feel like I’m there. I get so excited vicariously! 🤣🤣 God bless all of your and be safe. I don’t know if they have killz in France, but it’s miraculous. Two coats cover and stop mold and any discoloration on the plaster. Then paint or wallpaper as normal.
The brass fixtures for the turret are perfect. Terry you’ve become a master electrician. I’m a new subscriber and have been binging all the old videos. Thanks for this series. I hope it continues forever.
I just want to take a moment to say how freaking adorable Patrick is! His color is gorgeous, his floppy ears are so cute and his chonky legs are adorable!!!! I think we need a slow motion clip of him running 💙
I would love to see a slow-mo of Patrick! I was 4 yrs. old when I’d see one & shout” That’s a hotdog”!
If I was 30 years younger I would be there in a heartbeat to help out!! Love you all and your energy!
I am completely addicted to watching your restoration. It makes me tired seeing all the work you do and all the heavy lifting you do. I'm from Southern Vermont and had to do a double take when I heard you say you got a card from Vermont!! Very exciting. Johnathan was so cute when he opened his gifts and the love in your eyes watching him. The patience you all have with him while teaching him so many new skills! I've got a long way to go with your episodes. I'm a retired upholsterer and I think I heard Terry say that he was also an upholsterer. More power to you on your great adventure!!!
Ash is so right. The plaster makes it look so much closer to finished. The anticipation is so high!
Lovely stuff team. Terry: in the Turret I would insolate the Turret ceiling cavity, with R24 or something suitably thick, while you are up there doing that electrical work. That hall way will act as a chimney for heat so you'll want a nice heat barrier at the top to prevent it sucking heat from the second floor straight up and out. Ash: re the joint compound. it looks good, but your doing it the hard way. Use two rough coats on unpainted walls and ceilings the aim here is big holes filled in and the area flat. The final coat of filler should be after you use a primer. You can not see the dips and imperfections when there is too much going on, the primer gets rid of the noise and highlights the dips and holes. Which means you can be more focused and accurate with your finish fill. If you are doing a traditional English plastered wall, I'd always primer even before any fill for the same reasons. you use less filler and get a faster and better result. I would not use a orbital sander either. I use a long board (12 to 18 inches) with paper double-sided to that, its faster and you get a flatter wall. keep the layers thin per coat and your sanding work is just a few strokes per area. I hope that helps.
Wow, this was the video where you met Rob. Amazing.
❤️🏰 Thank you for the vlog; love the care you are taking in hiding the upgrades and retaining the authenticity of the chateau, lots of dusty work for Ash and cobwebs for Terry
I am completely amazed you were able to lift that paneling up by your self!
Episode title should be: "Which is Fantastic". 😆
What skill and precision in fitting those beautiful panels Terry - I’m really impressed! You can turn your hand to anything needing done . Wiring , plumbing etc . Well done to Ash also with the boarding. What a team . Your family are such hard workers with great vision for your future home / business.
Thank you so much 🙏🥰
Love love love you two guys. So hard working - you are absolute joy to watch the progress you’re making with the chateaux. Xxxxx
Just going to mention. You have a tower, not a turret. A tower starts at the ground. A turret hangs off the side of a building. You can have a turret on a tower, but not the other way around. Tha paneling in the tower is going to be lovely when its all cleaned up.
In regard to your kitchen can I recommend you have drawers instead of cupboards as they are much easier to keep clean and you can see everything when you open the drawers. Have you heard of the product Restofinish? This might be extremely good on your panelling and save you a lot of hard work. You can view the product on line. I love what you are doing, I have enjoyed DIY over many years furniture restoration, upholstery, curtain making etc. My only regret is I am too old to climb a ladder!! All the very best wishes from Brisbane, Australia.
Drawers are great for canned goods, pot/pan, bread and crackers (biscuits!) and so many things we usually toss into a dark deep hole. Give them a try, you two will love them. Tracy need to use as well.
Love watching your wonderful ideas coming to fruition, you are giving us all great ideas for our projects. Loved watching Patrick showing interest in your gifts, he is such a cute fur baby.
Well I think you’re all bloomin experts, you can turn your hands to anything. Brilliant to see the chateau coming to life once more.
Love the 60 second Vlogs, glad you liked the Box guys. Best wishes.
Beautiful box!
You are such nice people! I love watching you Wednesdays and Sundays and the shorts in between....you make my days!!! You are so genuine! Looking forward to seeing you even for a few minutes!
Good morning everyone ,from Melbourne Australia
Hello and good morning 🥰
Good Night from Köln Germany
Terry you do have an eye for detail ....the paneling is Amazing....the walls are going to glow once they are oiled or waxed.... We couldn't see panneling, SHE starting to come back to life.
Thank you very much, she is slowly coming back to life 🥰
Glad you were able to get the wiring done. I can't wait to see the lights in the turret turned on !
It’s so exciting to see things go back together!!! I know it’s gonna be amazing 🙌🙌🙌
Keep yr eyes open for a conversation piece setee at the bricolage for this gorgeous room for the middle…upholstery is fun…
Yes definitely keep the shorts going Ty.
I appreciated the soothing music in backgrounds as Terry is working with lights, wires, etc. So glad you all have an electrician to double-check the work:) Ash is such a cutie when he mentions in the vlogs that Terry is a 'happy bunny' for this, or that new progress!
I'm really curious what the electrician is going to say about using singles in that old timber trunking! The French regs are fairly strict in a lot of ways so I'd expect wiring has to be double-insulated and the timber doesn't count as insulation.
@@Ragnar8504 yes, I would have removed all the old wooden trunking (in Australia we call it troughing) and put the wiring behind the panelling. We use TPS cabling here which is double insulated and we only use corrigated conduit if the cable needs mechanical protection. All that conduit had me scratching my head. In fact in Australia all electrical work can only be done by a licenced electrician.
@@mojogaucho That's more a matter of local preference, in Austria we pretty much do the same as in France, in Germany they mostly use cable. Conduit, if installed properly, does make it easy to replace damaged wires or add wires without disturbing walls. I think in France it's actually required by the regs. whereas elsewhere in Europe it's just considered good practice.
Love watching you all and your family is wonderful
Each time I went up and down those stairs I would be wearing cotton gloves with oil on them the banister and hand rails will shine by the time your done ✅
Haha. Great idea Mrsinterested!
I really like the shorts, they are like little teasers to the next video. You guys have really gotten a lot accomplished. Wonderful.
Your videos are wonderful, watching all of you change your lives and bringing the Chateau back to life .
I can't wait to see the finished bedroom.
Love watching the progress you are making. The shorts are great keep them coming 🥰. Looking forward to seeing you on TV as well. ❤
Thanks Angela!
Oh my goodness Terry & Ash your moving the DIY job’s along so quickly! I was holding my breath Terry 😳while you were fixing the bathroom panels to the wall’s 💪 I don’t know how you manage it on your own 👏 Take care 🥰👷♂️🤓
Beautiful handmade gift box! 👏🏻
This is one of my favourite chateaus! I can't wait to see it this summer! I have dreams of what the grounds will look like with attention and time!
Thanks Cassandra! We can’t wait either!!
I am just so excited about the progress on your beautiful chateau and cottage...A nice hot bath or shower will be lovely for you all....I sent a card your way. Hope you like it....
Thank you very much, yes we can not wait for a nice bath 🥰 thank you for the card 🙏🥰
Since you have so much wood panelling may I suggest the wonderful wood cleaning and conditioning product called Murphy’s oil soap. You add some to warm water and wipe it across the wood. It also smells wonderful and clean. Amazon has it for 4 liters for about 9.00 BPS.
Terry thank you for the music change, it was so fun to watch you work on the paneling. It’s going to be such a beautiful bathroom❤️ I can’t wait to see the 3rd floor and all your design ideas.
Looks like you had an orb Ashley whilst sat on the floor taping and jointing .
LOTS of Orbs. The spirits are happy.
Well done boys! I'm catching up as I've been too busy to watch recently as your videos come out. Great work with the wiring and plasterboarding. In some ways infuriating jobs because it looks like slow progress or no progress to the outside eye, but so vital to the ultimate success of the project. The reclaimed panelling looks great. Fantastic 🥰
I love your channel you guys work so hard I can’t believe it! You’re machines!!
ACDC ⚡️! Step by step towards moving in
Love the little short videos as well, really good. 😘 xx
Restoration of a Château is not for the faint hearted, (I think only stubborn people-need apply 😉🤔). Loving the vlogs, and family interaction. 💋🥰
Just found your channel. Love the work your both doing. Keep it up. Wondeful. If you haven't figured out yet, one tip when doing any work behind the walls. Hook everything up, make sure it works. Then put the walls back. If it doesn't work you have to take all the walls off again.
Que bonito regalo!!
I think you should go with what you feel. It's your life. We are visiting.
Love watching y’all in Texas. Wondering how you will change these turret light bulbs without the scaffolding?
I love the Shorts. I hope that you won't give them up.
I find it fun to get onto the bones of the structure to see how the original construction was done. The scaffolding to install the 4 lights scared me. Lol ! You have to be driven by beauty and symmetry to go thru all that work. My mother used to say to me : "Why do you go thru so much trouble with everything ?" I knew if I cut corners it would irk Me all my days on earth ! You are all hard workers. God Bless you.
You’re all doing a fabulous job! Love watching all the progress. Much love to you. X 🍾🎶⭐️
You all are fantastic. You Have come a long way. The Chateau is looking great
I love the shorts. 💖
Those panels in the bathroom looked mighty heavy Terry. You really are a superhero I think!
Before you sand again invest in a couple of pole sanders and sanding screens to fit on the ends. Much less dust will be airborne!
Jesus, I love those wooden panels. But it's a crying shame there's no market for vintage cobwebs.
I love your short videos...Makes me smile...
Thanks Chris :)
Very thoughtful gifts 🎁 ❤
Love the whole family You are all so adorable Your taste is to die for!! 💝💙💙💙🌈🥂
I love your taste and ideas!!!!❤
I'm always amazed how much you have gotten done! It's looking good.
Thank you very much 🥰
All those angles to drywall 😖 but it’s looking so great!! Love the idea of the scones and the placement. All that wiring looked like a lot of work! 💪🏻 Also loving the video shorts!! Thanks for sharing Ash and Terry? Patrick and Louie 💞😘
Thank you very much, yes the wall lights will be stunning 😍
Keep doing the shorts, I think everyone watching just wants to see everything that goes on. We are on this journey with you all. Watching other Chateau owners especially Billy and Michael Pethrick they use a product called Osmo on all the woodwork and it looks amazing. I am sure you probably know about it, but thought I would mention it as you said you wanted feedback. Amazing work this week. Xx
Feeling the love between you two. So wonderful to see! (And the shorts are much appreciated.) 💝💝💝
Lady LaLacelle is really beginning to come into her own again. Can't wait to see the view of the turret lit up at night and....wow does that panelling fit nicely in the bathroom. Super nice! ....you have kitchen sets stored in the basement..wondering when you're referencing kitchens does that mean your upstairs suite will have another smaller kitchen? .... Ash's delightful helper Lee was so refreshing to see! what a difference an extra pair of hands make, a fresh bit of umph and enthusiasm always goes a long way ... I sure hope more like minded helpers come along as well! Love the momentum that is happening now! I'll be watching out for the next short! ❤️🇨🇦 Mariya P.S. was wondering if you have a library or of you'll be having a library. Thought about this when you received the 1906 book.
Clever work Terry. Great result. Ashley, you have done a great job too. It will all look lovely at the end. It is certainly coming together beautifully. You make a great team. Good on Lee for helping.
Bathroom refit looking good before it's even finnished power to your elbows, your experts in hard work that's for sure. It's such delight watching hearing about Yr mammoth tasks really epic but none of you daunted
Thank you so much 🙏🥰
Progress!❤
Love the shorts as they give us quick updates throughout the week.
This was a great video. Everything is coming along so well. It was nice to get a chance to hear the two of you with Patrick and a bit of a chat.
There’s so much to adore about you! LOVE the shorts because they’re extra:)!
Oh , I love that all the turret lights can match very smart ❣️ You are going to be so much stronger and tougher doing these tough jobs and learning so much ! I'm proud of ya 🤠 ❣️
So glad you salvaged those panels for the bathroom. I would imagine there will be a glass shower to cover them? Or, you have other plans to waterproof the panels? I am sure you already have a plan, just curious. Your editing has gotten very professional, vlogs have great flow! Congrats on the BBC show! 👏🏻🎉🌟
Exactly what I was thinking. Water would destroy the wood unless it was covered. Glass would allow the beauty to show without concerns of damage
Terry, what is your work background. I love old houses but can’t do 3/4 what you do. I appreciate what you, Ash and your mom have taken on.
Love how the chateau is turning out. Have question forTerry, how did you know how to do the electrical? A amazing!
Got an idea for you video do a Stephanie style update the chateau when you bought it an the updates since you have been there. Love your hard work . I also like the speed of your videos not drawn out. I preferred the second wardrobe as it looked more elegant
The shorts are a great addition! Keep them coming!
I love the shorts 😍
Well done with the wiring Terry and the taping Ash. What a team. 😮👏👏👏👏
Terry you mentioned that you didn't know what the pipe in the turret is for. I believe that it's an air pipe for the drains (sewage). Instead of putting the pipe through the roof like with most homes it was cleverly hidden in the turret. At least that's my best guess. All the best.
You are very Lucky that all that beautiful wood panelling appears not to be damaged by wood worm. Lana Australia
Yes we only have a couple of little spots with woodworm and had all been treated 🥰
Ok Patrick stole the show. So sweet. All those kisses. Lol
I don't watch anyone's shorts. I think it's a waste of time. I'd rather see everything you're doing. I don't know why everyone on KZhead is making shorts now. You guys are doing great work. You're such hard workers. I really appreciate the jobs you're doing.
I live 300 km north of Toronto Canada and your definition of insulation is quite different than ours!! In the roof we might have 2 feet(!) of fluffy blown-in insulation on top of our ceiling etc.
Excellent work, y'all! Ash, you are doing a very professional job on floating and taping, looks like you have feathered your joints perfectly so your joints will not be noticeable at all! Love the sconces in the turret. Wow Terry, you have a diverse knowledge and excellent skills in restoration...I think you could fix just about anything! Lots of progress this week. Love the shorts...keep it up!
I hope you brush down the walls and clean the windows while you have the scaffolding. Much easier with a platform and then we won’t have to worry about your safety ❤️
Really looking the progress made so far. Looking forward to seeing you guys more in whatever medium. So nice of Ash’s friend to come out and help😍😘
Y’all should do a FUN vlog. A day around your local village, vlogging the dogs or playing pranks on each other!
Wow that bathroom is going to be spectacular Terry ! I can wait to see the finished result.Your personal bathroom is going to look gorgeous too 💕
Love Patrick’s curoio and he loves being around all acts
Can't wait!
Thank you 🥰
Seeing your care and attention, this will carry the Chateau forward, safely, for another century. The turret stair and panelling are a wonder. Well lit and polished it will glow.
I'm amazed how Terry got that panelling up on his own and did a really good job. Ashe's plastering is going well considering the walls are so uneven. 😆😆😆 I really enjoy the shorts it's a nice surprise and gives us a peek at where you are at with the jobs
For being vacant for 40 yrs. The paneling looks like its in great shape.
So exciting that you will be on tv, can't wait ❤
It will be exciting Nicola! We’re looking forward to it too!
I’m absolutely glued to your videos. I believe you guys are wonderful! Great taste too, all of you. Jonathan is a sweet child too.
Terry you and your mom have an amazing energy. Ash love the spray painting you have done and the refurbishing the original parts that you have taken from the original Chateaux. It is amazing how far you have all come. Please can we get an update on the cottage . Has Tony been able to finished upstairs? All the hard work will pay off when you have your first paying guests. Regards all the way from South Africa
I love watching you as you are progressing with each project. You are getting on so welll. I wish I was young again to come and help out, but as a 66 year old disabled lady I know I would be worse than useless! Anyway, look forward to see what you are doing next. All the best, Mel Campbell
Hi from a 69 year old Australian Campbell ( nee McPharlin) 👋🏻👋🏻😎
Hi Terry & Ash, The antique wall lights are beautiful, love the detail on them. You are both doing such an awesome job, glad you had some help Ash with the drywall. I enjoyed the short videos, but it's up to you guys, they are a lot of work to set up, but were very much appreciated. Hope Jonathan has a wonderful visit with his parents. Thank you so much or sharing, take really good care of yourselves, stay well! Much love Kathy x 💖