With the purchase complete, Gavin and Nicole waste no time getting to work on their abandoned Welsh farmhouse. Fresh from city life, they begin assessing the scale of the renovation while balancing tight finances and big ambitions for self-sufficient living powered by solar and hydro. As Gavin applies his professional carpentry skills and Nicole tackles planning and logistics, early challenges emerge—from the condition of the building to settling into a new rural community—marking the real start of their farmhouse transformation.
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S1E15 Framing the Second Floor (Global)
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S4E17 Doing Our HVAC Ductwork
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S2E11 Hidden Built-Ins
The project revisits a cabinetry design under a mansard roof, tackling initial challenges with white oak interiors and hinge compatibility. It details the installation of drawers and servo drives for hidden doors, enhancing storage for seasonal items. The design process includes collaboration wit...
