{"podcast":{"title":"French Reno Diaries UNCENSORED","slug":"french-reno-diaries-uncensored-7634906","podcast_index_feed_id":7634906,"rss_url":"https://media.rss.com/french-reno-diaries-uncensored/feed.xml","website_url":"https://www.frenchrenodiaries.com/","image_url":"https://media.rss.com/french-reno-diaries-uncensored/20260109_120115_21a0b9125d00ac1693f1d50371b2ba34.png","author":"Rosie Ellis, Micala Wilkins and Sue Peake-Russell","episode_count":20,"summary":"French Reno Diaries UNCENSORED is your honest, no-fluff guide to renovating, restoring, and surviving property projects in France. Whether you’re a first-time buyer, a seasoned renovator, or just dreaming of owning property in France, we provide real stories, insider tips, and actionable advice to help you avoid mistakes, save money, and navigate your renovation journey with confidence. From understanding French planning laws and insurance requirements to choosing the right people for the job when you haven't got the skills, time or qualifications to 'do it yourself', you'll find it here. And if you like hanging out with us, you can join us in between the 'meaty' shows for our 'rants and bants' episodes - where we get everything off our chests, no holds barred! Hosted by Rosie, Micala and Sue - three women who, along with their partners and husbands run trade-related businesses here in France and have completed a fair few renovation projects of their own - expect honest advice, plenty of laughs and a few WTF moments. Get more French Reno Diaries UNCENSORED! Subscribe to the podcast on your favourite listening app. Find downloadable guides based on each in-depth episode and sign up…","last_synced_at":"2026-06-16T18:21:01.137768+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/french-reno-diaries-uncensored-7634906"},"episode":{"title":"Living on site while renovating in France - how to survive the dust, the chaos and each other","slug":"living-on-site-while-renovating-in-france-how-to-survive-the-dust-the-chaos-and-each-other","published_at":"2026-04-28T06:07:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/french-reno-diaries-uncensored-7634906/living-on-site-while-renovating-in-france-how-to-survive-the-dust-the-chaos-and-each-other","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/french-reno-diaries-uncensored-7634906","url":"https://rss.com/podcasts/french-reno-diaries-uncensored/2685812","audio_url":"https://content.rss.com/episodes/362663/2685812/french-reno-diaries-uncensored/2026_04_03_08_18_51_4ca7ee54-9b57-4091-a8e8-e3cd100e5ecc.mp3","summary":"Wooden pallets for a bed. A family flannel. A toilet that froze solid. A husband sleeping next to the Rayburn all winter so it didn't go out. Nobody's Instagram feed is showing you this - but Rosie, Sue and Micala are! In this episode, all three hosts share their own living-on-site stories, and they've asked listeners to do the same. The results are equal parts hilarious, grim and genuinely inspiring. Expect to come away knowing how to make living on site work - without getting burnt out, destroying your relationship, or going without a wash! Resources mentioned: Renovations in France — the Facebook group where listener comments were gathered for this episode. A Year in Provence by Peter Mayle — referenced by a listener as the root cause of many a French renovation pipe dream. Mini glossary: Fosse septique — a septic tank; the standard wastewater treatment system in rural France where mains drainage is unavailable. Ratafia — a sweet, fortified fruit liqueur traditional to several French regions, often made by local farmers. Rayburn — a range cooker that also provides central heating and hot water; popular in older rural properties but notoriously demanding to keep running. Franglais — a casual mix of French and English, often used by anglophones living in France when their vocabulary runs out. Lieu-dit — an informal place name used to identify a hamlet or locality in rural France, often used as an address where no street number exists. Connect: Facebook | Instagram Subscribe to the newsletter: www.frenchrenodiaries.com Email: frenchrenodiaries@gmail.com","meta_description":"Wooden pallets for a bed. A family flannel. A toilet that froze solid. A husband sleeping next to the Rayburn all winter so it didn't go out. 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