From City to Smallholding
S1E3 Early Renovation Setbacks Reveal Hidden Problems
Season 1, Episode 3
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11m
As renovation work continues, Gavin and Nicole uncover hidden issues that force a rethink of their early plans. Cleaning out the kitchen turns up unexpected finds, while setting up a home office reveals deeper structural damage than anticipated. Improved internet makes remote work easier, but insulation problems in their caravan add urgency—leading to the installation of a log burner for warmth. With family lending a hand and setbacks piling up, the couple adjust course and keep moving forward, learning quickly what an old farmhouse renovation really demands.
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