Repair Shop star says Cornwall move worth it despite challenges

Summarised from CornwallLive's report · Updated 4 Nov, 22:02 · Archive

Dominic Chinea says his move to Cornwall has been tough but moments like sunsets make it worthwhile.

Dominic Chinea, 40, a metalwork expert on BBC's The Repair Shop, moved from Kent to Cornwall last year with his wife Mary and their dog Wendy. He has been sharing his experiences via his YouTube channel and a U TV series called Dom Chinea's Cornish Workshop.

Chinea has been candid about the difficulties of relocating, including challenging weather that has damaged his workshop roof and problems with his house. However, he has also highlighted the positive aspects of his new life. In a recent YouTube video, he showed viewers a sunset visible from his home, telling them: 'Yes, moving down here to Cornwall has been tough and it has its challenges for sure, the recent storms and the weather down here have been difficult. But, there are moments like this that make it all worth it.'

The presenter has been working on restoring a 1957 Series 1 Land Rover he found buried in Cornish undergrowth, though he has had to pause the project to deal with house maintenance issues such as a broken hot water system.

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• The Repair Shop star shares 'beautiful' moment that made 'tough move to Cornwall worth it'The Repair Shop star Dominic Chinea swapped his former home in Kent for a new life in Cornwall last year, and the move has come with its challenges.CornwallLive · 4 Nov, 17:03

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