Help us transform our cottage house into a beautiful family home in Entrelacs, Qc, Canada

Description

Hello, we are a bilingual family (me Marco and my spouse Rebecca).

I, Marco, have been working with furniture almost all my life (for now 30 years). I repair, sell and transport furniture. I also have 2 properties that I have to maintain but I simply do not have enough time to do everything. I love cooking for others and meeting new people so I thought I could give it a try.

My spouse, Rebecca, is a student in University. She studies in management. She helps me sell my furniture.

We both want to be able to live at our cottage house in Entrelacs in a few years. Out cottage house is big. The structure is solid but it hasn’t been maintained and we have to rebuild Some of the walls, take care of the roof and many other things.

Types of help and learning opportunities

Gardening
DIY and building projects
Help with Eco Projects

Projects involving children

This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

If you come to our cottage, you will be surounded with trees. There is also a river right next to us (2 minute walk). You’ll be able to learn about quebec’s culture and eat traditionnal quebecois food. We can also teach you french or english. And I think we are a great stepping stone to Montreal because we have lots of connections.

Help

We need someone who has a bit of experience in renovations and DIY. If you have experience with at least one of these things, please contact us.

- jacking a house
- roof top reparations
- deck building
- plaster and paint
- flooring
- electricity
- plumbing
- gardening
- cutting trees
- eco project for a house

Languages spoken

English: Fluent
French: Fluent

Accommodation

You will be staying in your own private room in the cottage. You will have at your disposition a double size bed, a dresser, a mirror, lights, a desk, books, a TV (HDMI) and DVD’s. There is no house internet connection presently but there might be in the near future and there is internet signal.

What else ...

You can take long walks or bike rides, go in the river, read books, watch movies or have piece and quiet with the wild life.

A little more information

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  Internet access

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  Limited internet access

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  We have pets

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  We are smokers

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  Can host families

Space for parking camper vans

I have a driveway for your van.

How many Workawayers can stay?

More than two

Hours expected

Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week