Wow we had some rain last night
Wow we had some rain last night.
We are experiencing the autumn rains which appear every year around October/November. Thankfully we have equipped ou...
Good intentions and poor DIY skills have come unstuck
Every year we are called out to a couple of rescue jobs where good intentions and poor DIY skills have come unstuck.
There are usually a range of tas...
Portuguese Autumn
When we think about autumn many people dread the heavy rains that accompany the change from hot dry days of the Portuguese summer to the cooler, more ...
new oak roof
Summer in Portugal is time for installing new roofs.
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In t...
Summer Shade
Although this summer has been a bit of a let down there have been days that reached 35 degrees and instead of scurrying off inside to find some summer...
The best 5 tips on buying a home in Portugal
5 tips on buying a home in Portugal
Know what you are buying. Sounds obvious it isn't. Do you know the boundaries.
No1 cause of future disagreemen...
Outside spaces looking for inspiration
It’s a little strange being a builder. You get to enjoy building all these nice homes and features that are usually the ideas or personal taste of som...
house hunting in Portugal
When you are house hunting in Portugal it is common it is common to come across homes that are showing a few signs of damp.
Very common in fact. Ev...
Pets in Portugal
Do you have pets in Portugal
Whether it’s a pampered pooch or a retired rabbit there may be times especially in the height of the summer that you wan...
What makes living in central Portugal Special?
What makes living in central Portugal Special?
Here’s a fine example, not everyone’s cup of tea granted but it’s something we love.
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Medieval Fiesta of Penela
We had a very nice afternoon out today enjoying the Medieval Fiesta of Penela. It quite an event with hundreds of local people involved. In the organ...
Building Regulations in Portugal
Building Regulations in Portugal
I was searching the internet the other day. You know how easy it is to waste hours reading things on the internet an...
shiny plastic bubble insulation
shiny plastic bubble insulation
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You may...
Builders estimates Portugal
I was thinking about using a new subcontractor recently and was given a recommendation by a reliable friend.
I am using this example of Builders est...