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The FRD Uncensored Newsletter
Three essential questions to ask your artisans before summer. How fuel increases are impacting reno projects. Big behind-the-scenes news. And eps not to…
Apr 30
2
#16 Living on site while renovating in France: how to survive the dust, the chaos and each other
Real stories of frozen pipes, straw bales and flannel washes. And practical advice on what to sort first, battling dust, and how to protect your…
Apr 28
1
#15 Rants & Bants! (The one where the London brain meets rural France)
Why reputable artisans ask for deposits, the French government's crackdown on cash-in-hand work, and why your London mindset won't help you in France.
Apr 14
1
March 2026
#14 Rants & bants (The one where we consider doing Bulgarian Reno Diaries)
What do a holiday from hell, a suspicious YouTube arrangement, the rise of eco villages, and an 18% energy bill discount have in common? They're all on…
Mar 31
1
#13: Do you really need a project manager for your French renovation?
Rosie and Sue explain what a professional project manager actually does, what it costs, the legal framework in France, and the red flags to watch out…
Mar 24
2
#12 French Reno Diaries - Rants & Bants! (The one where everyone's an expert)
When does someone earn the right to call themselves a renovation expert? We critique the world of self-proclaimed renovation gurus on YouTube and…
Mar 17
2
#11: Women in reno in France (and why visibility matters more than ever)
Why do women get dismissive replies (or none at all) when asking questions or making comments in online renovation forums? We talk frankly about this…
Mar 11
2
#10 French Reno Diaries - Rants & Bants! (The one where the dream meets French paperwork)
Win a château? Sounds dreamy. Until you realise you might also need a business plan, a visa renewal strategy and enough income to satisfy the…
Mar 3
1
February 2026
The FRD Uncensored Newsletter
Artisans' profits, planning refusals, and Riot Women. Plus, we’re handing over the mic - to you! Sue goes mud-hutting. And, when the going gets, um…
Feb 28
4
#9 How to be a good client (and get the best out of your artisan)
It's your renovation, your money, your dream. But if you're hiring trades to help with it, you're working as a team - not a boss. Here's how to get it…
Feb 24
1
#8 French Reno Diaries - Rants & Bants! (The one where Micala gets nostalgic about Burger King)
Why are French renovation trades being ghosted? And do cheap French properties even exist anymore? Plus, Mr Kipling, Burger King and chic Polish…
Feb 18
1
#7 Planning a dream, not a nightmare: Everything you need to know about French planning permits!
Episode 7, Season 1
Feb 10
1
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