Episode 3- Seán and Jess
They plan to do some major structural repairs, tear apart the inside, reveal the original stonework and design their own kitchen and bedrooms. The couple run a speech therapy business together and have a young baby boy, so time is tight for them both. Sean plans to do most of the work himself, but will also rope in family and friends when necessary.
The couple planned to have the house ready for a family reunion when Jess’ sister returned home from Australia at the end of 2024, but this deadline slipped due to the scale of the job.
When Sean and Jess start peeling back the layers of old plasterwork they realised that they have a lot more work on their hands than they originally envisaged, but they remain one hundred percent committed to restoring the house to its former glory.
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.
