{"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":"Rants & Bants! (The one where everyone's an expert)","slug":"rants-bants-the-one-where-everyone-s-an-expert","published_at":"2026-03-17T07:07:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/french-reno-diaries-uncensored-7634906/rants-bants-the-one-where-everyone-s-an-expert","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/french-reno-diaries-uncensored-7634906","url":"https://rss.com/podcasts/french-reno-diaries-uncensored/2631858","audio_url":"https://content.rss.com/episodes/362663/2631858/french-reno-diaries-uncensored/2026_03_16_10_49_33_a1c5cba7-107a-4b27-b131-d3b1671826c3.mp3","summary":"Ever watched a YouTube home renovator call themselves an \"expert\" and felt your eye twitch? You're not alone. In this week's Rants & Bants (the shorter, free-flowing episodes where Rosie, Sue and Micala get everything off their chests) the hosts take aim at the growing army of self-styled renovation gurus online, question whether Facebook is ever the right place to ask about electrics or insulation, and commiserate over the unique hell of waiting for deliveries in rural France. Will you learn something? Probably. Will you laugh? Without a doubt. Resources mentioned: Chambre de Métiers et de l'Artisanat — the body that accredits artisans in France. Leroy Merlin — French DIY and home improvement retailer (mentioned in the context of delivery logistics). Colissimo and DPD France — parcel delivery services operating in France. Mini glossary: Artisan — a qualified, registered tradesperson in France. To gain artisan status, three years' experience is required; master craftsman status requires ten years. Chambre de Métiers et de l'Artisanat — the French Chamber of Trades and Crafts, which oversees artisan accreditation and apprenticeships. Notaire — a French notary; a state-appointed legal professional who oversees property transactions in France. DPE (Diagnostic de Performance Énergétique) — an energy performance certificate required for properties in France, which affects resale value and rental eligibility. Voliage — the timber sarking boards laid across roof rafters, beneath the roofing felt and tiles. Charpente — the roof timber frame/structure. Colombage — a traditional half-timbered construction style, common in parts of France, featuring a timber frame with infill panels. Torchis — wattle and daub; a traditional building material made from a mix of mud, straw and…","meta_description":"Ever watched a YouTube home renovator call themselves an \"expert\" and felt your eye twitch? You're not alone. 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