Rants & Bants! (The one where everyone's an expert)

About this episode

The hosts discuss the rise of self-proclaimed renovation experts and the challenges of home improvement in rural France.

Ever watched a YouTube home renovator call themselves an "expert" and felt your eye twitch? You're not alone. In this week's Rants & Bants (the shorter, free-flowing episodes where Rosie, Sue and Micala get everything off their chests) the hosts take aim at the growing army of self-styled renovation gurus online, question whether Facebook is ever the right place to ask about electrics or insulation, and commiserate over the unique hell of waiting for deliveries in rural France. Will you learn something? Probably. Will you laugh? Without a doubt. Resources mentioned: Chambre de Métiers et de l'Artisanat — the body that accredits artisans in France. Leroy Merlin — French DIY and home improvement retailer (mentioned in the context of delivery logistics). Colissimo and DPD France — parcel delivery services operating in France. Mini glossary: Artisan — a qualified, registered tradesperson in France. To gain artisan status, three years' experience is required; master craftsman status requires ten years. Chambre de Métiers et de l'Artisanat — the French Chamber of Trades and Crafts, which oversees artisan accreditation and apprenticeships. Notaire — a French notary; a…

People in this episode

Hosts: Rosie Ellis, Micala Wilkins, Sue Peake-Russell

Topics covered

• home renovation
• self-styled experts
• delivery logistics
• rural living
• DIY challenges

Keywords

• home renovation
• experts
• DIY
• France
• delivery logistics
• artisan
• notaire

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Chambre de Métiers et de l'Artisanat, Leroy Merlin, Colissimo, DPD France

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