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This Album shows our progress from leaving England to the current state of our Barn. we had a 40,000 euro budget and are doing everything ourselfs.


Result from one voter
Key - Excellent: 5 points; Very Good: 4 points; Good: 3 points; (Average points in brackets)
(1) DIGGERMAN DAN This is my bestest Mate, Diggerman Dan. He loves to dig. - 1 voter (5.00) BAR
(2) BARN FOR RENOVATION Hi Everyone,Our Barn circa 1447. Bought in 2004. €70,000. 170sqm. 15 acres. well water, electricity connected. all to do - 1 voter (5.00) BAR
BARN FOR RENOVATION
Hi Everyone,Our Barn circa 1447. Bought in 2004. €70,000. 170sqm. 15 acres. well water, electricity connected. all to do
BARN FOR RENOVATION
Hi Everyone,Our Barn circa 1447. Bought in 2004. €70,000. 170sqm. 15 acres. well water, electricity connected. all to do - Mark (markdept12)
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THE BARN BEFORE WE STARTED WORK.
 The date above the doors. The old Chestnut doors. Table n Chairs and the mist in the morning.
THE BARN BEFORE WE STARTED WORK.
The date above the doors. The old Chestnut doors. Table n Chairs and the mist in the morning. - Mark (markdept12)
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SOLD THE HOUSE IN ENGLAND YIPPPEEEEE!
  Bought a 27ft Caravan for 2k. Sited in the Garden. Caravan has been Fantastic accomadation.
SOLD THE HOUSE IN ENGLAND YIPPPEEEEE!
Bought a 27ft Caravan for 2k. Sited in the Garden. Caravan has been Fantastic accomadation. - Mark (markdept12)
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SCAFFOLDING 
DIY scaffolding.10 euros a piece fixed with threaded bar through the wall.
SCAFFOLDING
DIY scaffolding.10 euros a piece fixed with threaded bar through the wall. - Mark (markdept12)
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DIY SCAFFOLDING.
 more details are on my old post about " Cheap Scaffolding"
DIY SCAFFOLDING.
more details are on my old post about " Cheap Scaffolding" - Mark (markdept12)
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NEW ROOF Built walls, replaced Roof. Kept old beams and boards for decoration and doors.spent 1,500 euros on materials.
NEW ROOF Built walls, replaced Roof. Kept old beams and boards for decoration and doors.spent 1,500 euros on materials. - Mark (markdept12)
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THE FLOOR.
 Dug floor down aprox 1 meter. Cast floor and retaining wall over week. evac pipes fitted as floor is 8ft below ground level at back.
THE FLOOR.
Dug floor down aprox 1 meter. Cast floor and retaining wall over week. evac pipes fitted as floor is 8ft below ground level at back. - Mark (markdept12)
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THE FOSSE. Bought digger/trailer.for rock used kango. 4m2 tank plus drain field bits €2,300. not brain surgery Bigger Digger recomended, do pool same time. 800 euros weekend for 6 ton
THE FOSSE. Bought digger/trailer.for rock used kango. 4m2 tank plus drain field bits €2,300. not brain surgery Bigger Digger recomended, do pool same time. 800 euros weekend for 6 ton - Mark (markdept12)
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DIGGERMAN DAN
This is my bestest Mate, Diggerman Dan. He loves to dig.
DIGGERMAN DAN
This is my bestest Mate, Diggerman Dan. He loves to dig. - Mark (markdept12)
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DIY DOORS.Made from Oak and Marine ply core. glass from England was cheaper.2 sets of French doors plus 1 Gothic €1,000 quoted 6,000 for similar.
DIY DOORS.Made from Oak and Marine ply core. glass from England was cheaper.2 sets of French doors plus 1 Gothic €1,000 quoted 6,000 for similar. - Mark (markdept12)
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MAKING A KITCHEN. paint effect by my lovely Wife.worktops 60mm oak, cost about 1,200 euros, inc. ceramic sink, fan oven, 5 burner hob.
MAKING A KITCHEN. paint effect by my lovely Wife.worktops 60mm oak, cost about 1,200 euros, inc. ceramic sink, fan oven, 5 burner hob. - Mark (markdept12)
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MAKING THE STAIRS.Making them from concrete, thick wooden treads spindles and handrails from Iron that look old style but are within the Norms.
MAKING THE STAIRS.Making them from concrete, thick wooden treads spindles and handrails from Iron that look old style but are within the Norms. - Mark (markdept12)
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SHADE NEEDED. Too hot in the caravan!  dead trees for posts n roof frame, some old Volige from the barn. covered in twigs for a sudo thatch look.
SHADE NEEDED. Too hot in the caravan! dead trees for posts n roof frame, some old Volige from the barn. covered in twigs for a sudo thatch look. - Mark (markdept12)
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400 Year old Doors!
  Made doors from old Chestnut off roof. farmer says they're at least 400 years old.  SOLAR SHOWER.Free shower!
400 Year old Doors!
Made doors from old Chestnut off roof. farmer says they're at least 400 years old. SOLAR SHOWER.Free shower! - Mark (markdept12)
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