Add some romance to your home with a Juliet balcony or veranda
If you are coming to Portugal from cooler climes you may not really understand the nee...
Replacing a timber roof in Portugal.
These pictures guide you through the process.
There are many insulation product available in Portugal some take...
We often receive questions about building permission and planning processes/rules here in Portugal.
We recently received this list of questions which...
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...
I was recently driving past a house that is being built with an eye catching natural stone outer skin of schist stone.
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We are often asked by clients if we can supply foreign and Eco friendly products as part of their renovation, refurbishment or new build of course we ...
Identifying a low-cost house in Portugal
Everyone’s definition of a bargain is different. With the current economic conditions more and more people a...
The difference is distinct yet many people are confused when it comes to damp proofing and waterproofing in building and home renovation work.
There ...
Concrete has changed the world. Invented more than 2000 years ago by the Romans it is the only reason that the beautiful Coliseum in Rome is still st...
Two of the “Top 3 Problems” that people searching this blog appear to have is “damp walls in stone houses” and “how do I insulate stone walls”
Hardly...
Damp rooms in PortugalIf you have bought or are about to buy a home in Portugal you will have no doubt noticed a stale, damp smell in the rooms. You m...
Don't cause your self complicated and expensive planning problems.
Occasionally I meet people who have cut a few corners usually to save money or be...