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I love watching DIY anything. I always watch This Old House on PBS whenever I run across it while channel surfing. I have a channel on my antenna tv called DABL and I love watching George Clarke on a show where he runs across people who are repurposing or restoring small spaces. I recently came across him on TUBI and found this series called THE RESTORATION MAN
George Clarke is an architect who helps anxious homeowners restore and convert neglected historical properties all around the UK into totally unique dream homes. Many are listed buildings that have restrictions from planning boards that take way too much time to get permissions before work can begin. I just found this series and accidentally jumped right in on Season 2. When I finish it, I'll go back and watch Season 1 and I hope there's a Season 3. I really had no idea how unforgiving the UK weather can be in the winter, especially in Scotland. Let me know if you start watching and like this series as much as I do.
Happy Labor Day! xo, Rosemary
PS: I pulled all the poison ivy by hand in all the beds around my foundation. I was totally covered except for my face. I have a few poison ivy blisters under my chin but hopefully I started treating it in time with TECNU. Wish me luck.
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HAPPY LABOR DAY New post today about a new DIY series called THE RENOVATION MAN. You will love George Clarke, the architect and tour guide all around England, Scotland and other places in the UK where prople have purchased abandoned buildings they want to convert to their homes. It's fun and fascinating. I will never again be frustrated about home maintenance after seeing what these brave people have been through and ended up with spectacular results. Enjoy. xo, Rosemary
Like you, I really enjoy The Restoration Man programmes. We are ahead of you here and have seen Series 7 so you have a lot more to look forward to. I'm always amazed how dedicated the owners of the properties are. I guess it's all about having the vision to see the finished building.
I'm glad to hear you've finished removing all the poison ivy relatively unscathed!
Tasha T -- Thank you for telling me there are 7 seasons of The Restoration Man. I know Tubi has at least 3 seasons. I love George Clarke and have enjoyed each and every episode I have watched. It's very uplifting in spite of the setbacks some of the property owners endure but are determined to overcome instead of giving up. Yes, they must have a vision of the finished project. My poison ivy isn't bothering me but I will apply the Tecnu cleansing agent before bed tonight. If I had worn a face mask, my chin would have been spared. But I worked for 3 hours straight most days so a mask might have been too hot. Thanks for stopping by to comment. xo, Rosemary
Rosemary, I sure do hope your poison ivy is history. And I hope those blisters disappear quickly.
Thanks for telling us about The Restoration Man. Once the weather cools, we stay home much of the time, and it's always nice to have decent programs to watch.
Pam -- Thanks for your concern about the poison ivy under my chin. The blisters are still there but they don't itch and are getting smaller every day. When you settle down to watch The Restoration Man, let me know if you like it as much as I do.
xo, Rosemary
Rosemary, I just finished watching the story of Pete and Nikki and the Reeds Mill restoration. Oh my goodness, I'm sure not every episode will be so emotionally charged, but I appreciated the way they shared this young couple's challenges with such grace. What a huge undertaking that build/restoration was! Even though I sat here and cried through parts of this story, I will definitely watch more episodes. Thank you so much for suggesting it!
You're smart and brave to tackle PI. I happened on a YouTube video about it. The presenter seemed to have multiple degrees that would make him quite knowledgeable about the subject. He insisted that the secret to washing it off is to really scrub your skin with a washcloth. My thought is, first, you don't really know where that sap is so it's hard to know where to scrub. Second thought is, now, like the Cat in the Hat, you have that sap on your washcloth. Anyway, I've had it start out just on one wrist, that gap between glove and long sleeve shirt. It spread up one arm and down the other. I didn't go to the doctor (as I have in the past), but let it ride. It disappeared after about two weeks. It always seems impossible, but then it disappears completely. Best of luck to you. Your photos of the garden are so pleasing to look at.
Mia -- My homemade Hazmat outfits worked beautifully. A new one each day made with old work clothes, wool knee socks, kneehigh rubber boots, leather gloves with long leather cuffs, long sleeved cotton turtle neck tee shirt tucked in with a longsleeved workshirt on top and heavy cotton khaki pants tucked in the boots and a white tennis hat. I undressed at the washing machine and took a shower. I always wait for the blisters to start before applying TECNU. I could not believe my luck this time with just the two blisters under my chin that cleared up right away with multiple treatments over three days. The bad case you had that spread all over sounds dreadful. Between the ticks and the poison ivy, gardening is quite a challenge these days. xo, Rosemary
Pam -- The Reeds Mill restoration was a great one. You will enjoy all of the episodes on The Restoration Man. I am on season 4 right now. I have seen only ONE episode that went like a charm without even one problem because the budget was unlimited. The ones on tight budgets are the most challenging. Keep watching. I'm so glad I found this series. Tasha T says they have had 7 seasons to date in England. xo, Rosemary
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