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...
Just bought a house in Portugal ?
If you have been to Portugal recently and bought a property for renovation.
Here is some very good news - We can h...
We were asked to take a look at insulating a typical stone house in Portugal.
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Building and renovating houses in Portugal
Problems can be encountered when building and renovating a house in Portugal.
May I share my advice gaine...
Are you one of US sunshine dreamers who came to Portugal on a short holiday of perhaps a business trip and thought.
You know what. I could get used t...
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 ...
Have you just opened up your holiday home and got a fright
You recently arrived in Portugal for a well earned holiday and opened up your holiday home...
If you are searching Portugal for a property to buy you will have no doubt studied many websites.
Found a region that suites your taste and pocket an...
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...