escape to rural france - insulating ! EP012 

I taught three to five year olds for many years and can say that your boys are some of the best behaved, helpful and good-natured little ones I have seen!! My father remarked on how careful Jack was near the china and how well he listened when he was told to put the lid back on one of the pieces! Really amazing!! We all love your vlog!

Dan, I hope you remember to thank the stars above for Annalise! No matter what, she seems to always have a smile and a laugh to share 🙂

Dan you look positively wrecked from exhaustion in this video, I wish I could be there to help you do this work. You both work so hard Iam sure you have no time for this work. I think you should start another go fund me so you can hire help. We want you all to succeed and your family to be all snugin that space as soon as possible. Cheers.

Just made my husband a fan. It truly is incredible what you both are doing. The effort, the expense and the love. Your vlog shames most American HGTV home improvement shows. Well done. Every week.

Nice episode. I must say I’m very impressed with your boys. They are well behaved and extraordinarily coordinated.

Great vlog the kids are so funny. Annalise is so such smiley and positive person

The pointed chimney looks gorgeous!

More Emmaus footage please, with nice slow shots of all the chandeliers, ceramics, glass, linens! You are such hard workers!

As someone has already suggested, why not get people from Stephanie and Michael P.’s chateaux to help out with the promise of a chef’s slap up meal? With a few people and the right equipment it would take no time at all. What you have already achieved in the kitchen is amazing. The idea of a Christmas meal in that environment is wonderful. Your patience and endurance in tackling the most daunting of tasks does you both major credit. And I have to comment on your lovely wee boys and their absolutely stunning eyelashes! I would kill for those eyelashes. Just sayin’.

Dan you are like the Energizer Bunny! Talented and brilliant in all you do!!

My hat is off to you both for your hard work and endurance. I have a home in Germany from 1722 that required everything. 25 years later I have my dream home. Thanks for sharing. Keep up the good work.

I did wonder at the time when you took the floor up if it would have been better to do the ceiling first 😂But love your attitude - that’s how we roll!

your little boys are so adorable!

Rewatching. Cute baby Jack. Ohh my heart.

Dan you give me vertigo from my seat 🙈 And it’s great seeing you and Annalise clear up with a wheel barrow instead of a fancy trailer. 2 hands and 1 heart and each other wins every time. Couple goals ❤️

Fingers crossed 🤞 that you can make that Christmas 🎄dinner in the refurbished kitchen. Keep plugging along ,before long you will be able to see these vlogs and see how much you have achieved.

You two are a tonic and your littlies are gorgeous! Thankyou.

Go Annalise!! My husband buys a pool for me every year, and I ask him to save it. Every Sept. he pops them with a knife.🤣🤣🤣😡 He refuses to store it. We have a tiny Brooklyn backyard. 20 ft across and 40ft deep. Your property is stunning. I hope eventually to see the entire property. Love the vlogs.

Putting that insulation up is like nailing mattresses on the ceiling. 🤣🤣🤣 but it looks all pouffy and warm though. I love Annalise, she is always so happy and laughing, such a wonderful temperament.

Great video, I am glad I am not near one of those shops I would be in every day, properly have a addiction to buying too. That insulation system seems very good and I hope it will keep you lovely and warm this winter time. The boys are gorgeous and they are always helping you what ever you are dong it good to teach them as the grow up so they see the work and it gives them practical skills, take care and look forward to next weeks. x

Maybe Lalande could lend a Dutch hand or two to help you wrestle the plasterboard into place. That can be very heavy and attaching it to a ceiling is quite the job.

Cabbage bowl were popular in the 60s and 70s. There's a whole line of those dishes. There were corn on the cob dishes too. My parents had both, they are still around lol.

I’ve been thinking about the lighting in the kitchen, I know you want chandeliers in there, but what about adding the thin LED strip lighting along the length of the beams? You could just run them on the tops of the beams and it would give off a warm glow! Plus you can change the colours for party’s!

A great episode as always. I am afraid that Jack stole the show though. He is a little darling. I love the idea of the brick islands for the kitchen especially with the arched brickwork which is a nice nod to a brick bread oven. Keep up the great work.

Annalise, is so beautiful happy positive a super mum he is a lucky man. Lovely, couple best of wishes as the holidays arrive.

Those darling little chandeliers from the vintage shop would be sensational over that island Dan wants to build.

Great job on the pointing of the chimney Dan 👍🏻 I didn't realise you needed that much more insulation on top of the Celotex!!

as far as I know you need to seal the beams from all sides so that they expand and shrink evenly as season changes through out the year and don't bow or twist or crack.

I have been the main helper on similar projects holding up heavy dry wall and the like over the years! You two are are living the dream! Godspeed!

Dan, ...you are a hard working man. Your home is going to be so nice when done.

I have a tiny little porcelain doggie that my parents bought for me over 60 years ago. It is still my most prized possession.

Any decision on the kitchen door yet? It would be handy to leave the door in and put in a herb/kitchen garden. Imagine having the door open on a Summers day, with the breeze flowing through... But whatever you choose, you guys are doing an amazing job, just the 2 of you! I am so impressed by your positivity and thank you for sharing it with us all 💕

This made me super sad but also pleased you’ve found a way forward. I love Annalise too. I also loved the Charity shop. ❤️

While you were in the shop, I kept trying to look around by shifting the screen. I love places like that. And you finally said, " if we'd kept the floor... this would have been a lot easier".

When I first read the title I thought it said you were insulting the roof.

You two work so hard! I’m glad Dan mentioned about the upper floorboards because I was thinking why did they remove them first 🤪🤣😂

I have to say your babies are adorable 😍 and the chimney is looking fantastic!

Wow Dan mammoth task. I admire your persistence. 💖👋🇿🇦

Amazing progress! The fireplace looks amazing 🙌 your videos bring me so much joy! 🥰

Great job Dan in all you've done. Chimney and insulation. Those boys are so cute I could kiss them and have a big snuggle xx👍❤️ X

You are both so lovely! What a team! I love the brick and wood island idea - it will look fabulous!

So exciting to see you looking at chandeliers! Good to take your time, you'll know the right one for your space when you see it. Cheers from 🇨🇦.

Good progress but poor Dan looks sooooo tired. Stay safe and keep well x

Great job with all the hard work! Nice to see you out spending time with the family.

Jack saying "Yeah" is everything!

What a great job you are doing! Looking forward to the next episode!

Hi guys 😍 you took me down memory lane watching you with that insulation!! We did the same and bugger was it hard work !! It took us 3 weeks😱and you itch like mad!!! And sneezing even with masks, but nice and cosy now. I’m not looking forward to doing our beams again this month, 15 of them, 10 yrs are up so at it again, didn’t know of the Osmo you used, heard lots about it, I did linseed oil and white spirit last time so osmo this time, You guys are doing great!! Boys too bless them💕 loving your vlog 😊

I am loving this cottage renovation.

Looking forward to your dream chandelier Annalise❤️

Ohhhh dan everything is looking very tighty" 👍👍👍💞 Oh yes the back area would be So amazing... a patio and Over hang" an out door family Space!👌😁 excited really Can't wait to see all your hard Work as a show peace"🏰🏘 People going to be calling... Dan the mighty handyman💪😉 To help them next😁💞

Annalise is game for anything!! Those pinterest pics as inspiration are INCREDIBLE!!

Even though the beams will be darker they will showcase the brick and stone more

Such an enjoyable vlog.Learning so much with Dan and Annalise diy.The chemistry between you both is a rare and lovely thing.The boys are so adorable sorry for referring to wee Dans as wee Ian’s omg jumping from chateau to your vlog breathless.Anyhow love your vlog a breath of fresh air❤️❤️

Hi beautiful little family 💕 I'm so happy its insulation day as I just asked my son and son in law to be , today would they insulate my attic as I'm converting it into a room so I'm delighted to watch this video thank you so much 💕

Oh that darker wood wins me over every time. Well done work, you two. I learned so much and am trying to be more mechanically inclined. Crazy for architecture. So interesting to see each part. Thanks.

I want the puppies too!

I’m hoping you get to make your Christmas dinner in your new kitchen too

it's shaping up isn't it? Exciting to see it in progress! Hopefully you'll be nice and toasty now :)

Love the pictures shown from Pinterest , bricks and chunky wood..... Ingenious and will look so natural😄😄😄

Well done guys,it's slowly but surely getting there 😀i really hope you can get the kitchen ready for xmas😀it would be brilliant 🤗🤗

Dan, my husband and I have been renovating our classic American bungalow (tiny) ourselves too. We have the same two steps forward, one step back momentum that you have! Then, there are those times where you make tremendous strides and it is the most satisfying feeling! Your home will be gorgeous! I love the brick island idea! Take care, love from Vermont.

Fun shopping with you.! The chimney is looking beautiful.Happy memories in the camper! The Bakery is really coming along!! Love from Vermont

I love these two!!!! Her dad, her and him all in one bed 😂😂😂 you are a champion dan! Taking one for the team.

You 2 are adorable when working together. Your 2 boys are adorable as well and so well behaved. It is good you are raising them right from the start on the farm. Love watching Jack helping his dad! Also the little one Thomas as well. They are both so curious at young ages. Good job Dan and Emily!

You two are such hard workers....wish there was a magic construction fairy that could come along and help you with some of that insulation and putting then plaster boards up...your back must be breaking at the end of the day Dan........would be lovely to have the kitchen ready for Christmas ,don’t put too much pressure on yourself...........the boys are such busy little bees and Annalise always with a joke and a smile.........take care and stay well........Donna in Toronto

Such a great family. All your work will be worth it💕

It will be well worth all the work you put into it.

You are certainly coming along....well done!! Keep up the good work!

i think you are going to get the Ian's in to give you a hand

You are doing grand! Well done xx

That would be lovely! Can't wait to see you guys cook and use your oven 😊 Hopefully by Christmas your cottage is liveable. You can do it guys! Take care 😉👍💕

Hi just watching reruns and found two I had missed❤

It’s too cute how you both and the boys all say “Yah” the same way 😄

Can't wait, love your family and progress ❤️

That chimney does look amazing

Such hard workers and such a lovely family. Am new to watching your channel and am hooked... you do great work and wear many hats Dan.. very talented✨✨wishing you all the best in life🦚

It's all looking so lovely! I envision a big chandilier hanging from above!

Glad your grandparents are still there, and I'm sure they have helped you in many ways. Oh, I hope you can cook Christmas dinner in the kitchen!!! The chimney is beautiful Dan, you are doing such good work. Goodness that is a big job Dan, but a nice method of insulating your ceiling. Yep, it will get covered up and be so nice. Your boys are so sweet Nice to have a yard cleanup. My, those were some very big trees. Be nice planters during the summer! I like the color change of the beams as she paints ... Yes, i'd keep that bad beam, such character and age! You all have made some great progress today!!! Yep, time to clean up the floor!!! big hazard while you all are walking around working. Love the brick island!!! so in keeping with the brick work in the kitchen. Great ideas you all have.

Great vlog as always. You are such hard workers!

I got vertigo watching you up there . Good work.

Looking great ! Those boys are just so full of fun!

It looks great! Annalise, you’re so sweet and positive. You both work hard and things are coming along wonderfully! Your boys are so squeezable! Blessings, Mary

You guys are great! Such great parents and to include the kids is so wonderful. The house is starting to improve a lot. And your hard work shows your intent to make it a great family home. Love you all

The kitchen walls look wonderful!

Dan please wear masks when your working on roof because you might be inhaling asbestos! After watching Michael's vlog on Friday where he was replacing his beams after his father had a dream about them+the same thing happening when they were renovating his apartment, I wonder if you should get a professional opinion before proceeding. A couple of them looked rotten when annalise was oiling them. I love your idea for the kitchen. Cant wait to see it finish

Good progress, guys! Really hope that you can cook a meal in there for Christmas! That would be a great way to start the new year which will hopefully be a better one for everyone!

I’m enjoying this very much! Can’t wait to see your progress each week! Thanks! Watching from 🇨🇦

Darker beams are actually looks better in your situation, more stylish and neutralizing beams damages and covering their discoloration.

Love this!

I love the idea of your brick island with a wood top, it would look gorgeous!

Stay with this huge project you two. It is going to be amazing! I love what you both are doing. Good that got rid of the swimming pool. They demand a lot of attention. Totally unnecessary right now.. the cooler seasons are the best time to really get into those renovations. Love you two! You both are so terrific!

Really interesting seeing how you did the insulation,pointing looking good!

Hi u two😀 that was a great vlog‼️ so much to do, but so fun to watch👍🏻 can’t wait for the next one

( Moira Ashton) Oh it's all beginning to look good, love the little boys, and the way Jack copies and agrees with what you say, One day you will get your chandelier Annalise,,! Everything come to those who wait, (so the saying goes)😍🥰🤩

Hi Dan. I live in a country with much colder winters than France and the modern thing to do here is to apply continuous poly (plastic) on the inside of the roof and walls (the heated side of the room) to act as a vapour barrier (and then the 'plaster board'/gyprock is applied over the plastic sheets). An older method that may still be used in some cases is to use batts of insulation with a paper on one side. That paper acts as a vapour barrier, but it also is basically continuous. I'm just wondering how your insulation will work and with the existing aluminum foil on the other side will it trap moisture there and render the insulation less effective because it may get damp from cooking, etc.? Just curious.

Wow! What a job to do on your own!

Have you considered taking out every other beam. You will maintain the integrity of the building but it would visually open up the room

Interesting chimney; looks like cantilevering oak is supporting it.

Husband and Wife conversation: - Yeah? - Yeah? :D :D ;)

Cut the pool up for roofing tarp😉☺️😆❣️