How to Renovate in France on a Budget
Ashley TinkerHow to Renovate in France on a Budget
So you’ve bought your fixer-upper in France. The romanticism of Peter Mayle has snared you into the dream (or perhaps my blog?). You’re not a millionaire but you’ve got essentially a ruin of stones to work with. At least that’s a start.
…Continue reading here for Ashley’s tips on how to renovate in Provence on a tight budget. She shares her list of places to find the best deal on materials and how to save money on unnecessary construction expenses. Note: this means doing much of the work yourself, a true DIY project. However, as you can see from the end result their village house has been completely transformed.
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