When DIY Mistakes Pile Up at the Chateau

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In this episode of our french chateau renovation, we’re racing against the clock to repair fresh DIY disasters, unexpected bathroom blunders and a drone crash right before filming day.
We’re Jane and Rory, restoring the abandoned 19th-century Château de Pican in South West France.
This week, everything that could go wrong… pretty much did. From messy sealant mistakes and awkward toilet placement to tech trouble when drone meets tree, it’s a perfect storm of renovation disasters just as the Château DIY cameras are about to roll.
If you follow other DIY chateau diaries -style channels and love watching a crumbling building slowly come back to life, we hope you’ll enjoy following our journey too.
On this château renovation episode you’ll see:

• Real-life diy mistakes and how we fix them
• Bathroom renovation fails and last-minute layout changes
• A drone crash in a tree and how our kitten tried to help
• The pressure of getting a French château camera-ready for a TV crew
• Progress (and setbacks) in our long-term chateau renovation plans

We’re learning DIY renovation as we go, tackling everything from sanding, painting and panelling to layout decisions in an old stone building. Our goal is to turn this neglected property into a thriving business while keeping its original character and charm. If you enjoy slow renovation, long-form storytelling and honest restoration fails, you’re in exactly the right place.
If you’re new here, welcome to Château de Pican! We post regular updates on our life in France, french chateau restoration progress, and all the ups and downs that come with renovating a historic home.

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Chateau Capers at Château de Pican Ep 76

Chapters:

0:00 Intro
0:34 Drone Crash and kitten rescue
1:54 Bunty announcement
2:06 Prepping shower tray
6:37 Jane painting shower cubicle
7:06 How to Winterise your swimming pool
9:30 Moving stud wall
14:12 Fixing the shower tray mistakes
15:41 Panelling decor sneak peek
16:47 Winterising your pool part 2

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