traditional old stone house designs
We love the rustic simplicity of traditional old stone house designs here in central Portugal. Everything is scal...
Economical, low cost 3 bedroom house
Economical, low cost 3 bedroom house - This is a very common internet search and I was thinking that there must ...
Sun Shades
Sun Shades can be used to form Outside Dining Rooms, Alpendres, Pergolas and swimming pool shades Whatever use you put them to they will a...
Damp in old houses Damp, Condensation,Penetrating Damp and Rising Damp
Damp in old houses. The dilemma of dampness caused by condensation in old hous...
Fix a leaking terrace veranda or steps
Fix a leaking terrace veranda or steps We see some water dripping off the veranda or steps and hope that its g...
People often ask what is the best way to light the exterior walls of their home, garden walls or patios.
Fortunately in Portugal we have access to li...
Building a low-cost garden sun shade
Pergolas, sun shades and Alpendres make a very welcome addition to any garden, terrace or pool side patio.Buildi...
Narrow or steep stairs
Are a constant problem in homes the house holder become use to them and may not have any problems using them for a while and t...