Episode 2 – Joan and Andrea
They intend to renovate two adjoining family stone cottages and build a timber frame extension to the rear of the two buildings for an office space. They are passionate about vernacular buildings and are to demonstrate how it’s possible to take on derelict buildings and create a new affordable, sustainable home with the help of family and friends. The couple have family support close at hand, but are really short on spare time, as Joan is a doctor and Andrea has recently gone back to study full-time.
Series overview
The series charts the mammoth challenges faced by the participants as they set out to build and renovate their own dilapidated homes under the watchful eye of master builder and building teacher, Harrison Gardner.
Over days, weeks and months of hard labour, the homeowners are taught and mentored by Harrison, an Australian and Clare-based eco-builder and sustainability teacher, who believes that anyone can learn how to build. Harrison supports the families, shares his expertise and teaches homeowners to build or renovate their own dream home on a budget. In this series, Harrison tutors the island community of Clare Island, who under his watchful eye transform a run-down community facility into a tourist-ready facility in the most idyllic of settings.
Build Your Own Home is proudly sponsored by Bord Gáis Energy.
