Stone wood work surfaces, kitchen work tops,post formed Formica,glass, polished concrete, natural stone marble, granite, slate, polished marble, heat-...
The hire of building tools is not very common here in Portugal.
So you may be tempted to look around for a cheap alternative to rental.
No1. Don’t b...
If you are thinking of buying an old cob walled home or building a cob house in Portugal or are already in progress building a taipa walled house. Her...
Questions and answers Roofs in Portugal
Roofs because of their relative inaccessibility and importance for keeping your home dry and sound are looked...
At this time of year when the first rains come many of us find ourselves focusing on our roofs and often there are more questions than answers.
Let u...
Beware a flat roof and flat roof problems.
The main problem with flat roofs in Portugal is not usually the type of material forming the weatherproof ...
Decking in Portugal is different
It can be a very attractive addition to your home making stunning pool side areas, flooring in a garden sun shade or...
We were asked to take a look at insulating a typical stone house in Portugal.
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Flashings or "chappa" as they are called here. What are they, what do they do, are they important and where/how can I buy one.
A flashing is a trade ...
Many Portuguese homes are built with lightweight hollow bricks often rendered on the outside. It is usually easy to cut doorways or cutting an arch in...
DIY building projects in Portugal-Removing a traditional kitchen fireplace and hood.
In many Portuguese homes it is traditional to cook on a fire in ...
Plant Hire
There is something fundamental a kind of primeval urge for us to have a go a driving diggers, earth movers and dumpers. I have met many a ...
Looking after a swimming pool is rather like looking after the lawn back in the UK and the work required is as regular but in this sunshine not as ted...
How do I do a property survey and can I do a property survey myself.
If you are asking yourself how do I do a property survey? You have come to the r...