Finding the perfect renovation property in Portugal
If you are interested in buying an older home there are 5 things to remember which will help you in finding the perfect renovation property in Portuga...
How to keep warm in a Portuguese house
As we are in late November and you are reading this post you are obviously very interested in knowing How to keep warm in a Portuguese house.
We do k...
How to expose the original stone on an old Portuguese house
Usually the render on the external walls of old Portuguese houses is washed out and partly detached so it just requires some help with a chipping hamm...
Dust on your wooden floor
Strange dust?
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It looks like fine dust but when ...
Add some romance to your home with a Juliet balcony or veranda
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...
Rustic staircase
Staircases are often taken for granted when planning a refurbishment.
They are a very good way of stamping your personal style and individuality on a...
Front Door
Most of our clients spend a lot of time choosing the style and materials that make up their front door.
Obviously it is one of the first things peopl...
Before you start to renovate your house in Portugal
Reading this blog will definitely save you money, frustration, inconvenience and stress.
And its FREE
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My sewerage tank is full again
As we are in the autumn rainy season here in Portugal we are often asked by frustrated clients to help them solve the problem of sewerage systems that...
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...
What to look out for when buying a house in Portugal
It can be a huge gamble when you are buying a property particularly for the first time in a foreign country.
How do you know what to look out for whe...
Replacing a timber roof in Portugal
Replacing a timber roof in Portugal.
These pictures guide you through the process.
There are many insulation product available in Portugal some take...
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...