# French Reno Diaries - Rants & Bants! (The one where Micala gets nostalgic about Burger King)

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Podcast: [French Reno Diaries UNCENSORED](https://stenobird.com/podcast/french-reno-diaries-uncensored-7634906)
Published: 2026-02-18T15:32:20+00:00
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Duration seconds: 1831

## Resource

In this Rants & Bants episode (our shorter, more spontaneous, but always - okay, mostly - reno focused chats), we get all het up about everything from being ghosted after sending detailed quotes, to Facebook “expert” opinions on pricing, to the realities of buying and flipping property in today’s French property market. Most importantly though, we discuss Mr Kipling cakes and Burger King. Plus, the chic brackets we're importing from Poland... Resources mentioned: The Connexion – English-language newspaper covering French news and current affairs Leroy Merlin – Major French DIY and renovation retailer Brico Dépôt – Budget building supplies chain in France Castorama – DIY and home improvement retailer Causton – Decorative hardware and electrical fittings supplier Mini glossary: Devis – A formal, legally binding quote Artisan – Registered tradesperson Attestation d’assurance – Proof of insurance certificate Marchand de Bien – Property trader who buys, renovates and resells Taxe foncière – Annual French property ownership tax Connect: Facebook | Instagram Subscribe to the newsletter: www.frenchrenodiaries.com Email: frenchrenodiaries@gmail.com Find out more about us and our French reno businesses: Maison Bretagne (Rosie Ellis) S.R. Charpenterie (Sue Peake-Russell) Paul Wilkins Electricien (Micala Wilkins) Credits: • Produced & mixed by: Katy Wright • Music: Grand Project

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