Work slows as Gavin and Nicole pause the renovation to address lime removal and reassess next steps before restarting in November. As walls are opened and checked, rotten joists and moisture damage come to light, reshaping plans for underfloor heating and future structural work. A new laser measuring tool helps tighten up layouts and decisions, reinforcing that this old house renovation—this fixer upper—is as much about adapting to reality as it is restoring stonework and moving forward with confidence.
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