Cost to Renovate
Cost to Renovate
What does it cost to renovate a house in Portugal ? Was there ever a bigger question? Or a question more open to misinformation in t...
Borax as a wood worm killer preventative
Borax as a wood worm killer preventative
Can’t help thinking of BORAT and the famous “man-kini” when I see the word Borax.
Not as funny but it has...
full refurbishment of an old house
We are about to start the full refurbishment of an old house. Originally well-built in stone it is suffering quite a lot from damp and water ingress.
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Algarve Renovation Project
Algarve Renovation Project
Rustic Property in Need of Render Repairs Occasionally you may come across a nice property here in central Portugal. Good ...
3 Bed Bungalow
Purchase "off plan" this detached 3 bed bungalow with 2 bath in one acre of land
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Low cost refurbishment in Portugal
Everyone wants to know how you can carry out a Low cost refurbishment in Portugal
Its easy, but you have to buy the right property in what is the ult...
sagging or cracked boarded ceiling
You have been looking at a property in Portugal for a while, you know ALL the internet sites, magazines and watch property programs on the TV.
You ...
Recipe for Jeropiga
Recipe for Jeropiga
Liquid winter warmth in a glass
Recipe for Jeropiga :- Ingredients to make 20 liters of Jeropiga: 30 Bottles !
15 Liters of you...
Tiling external patios, terraces and verandas
Tiling external patios, terraces and verandas
I was looking at ways of protecting the tiling and natural stone that we are going to lay on a large fi...
Mud bricks, sun dried bricks made from earth and water
Mud bricks, sun dried bricks made from earth and water
Occasionally we are asked to help fix the damp problems in an old house when we take a look ...
Why is dry rot a problem in old Portuguese houses ?
Why is dry rot a problem in old Portuguese houses ?
Although dry rot is a problem in old Portuguese houses its not usually the first thing that you n...
Brandy making at home
Brandy making at home isn't illegal here in Portugal in fact we have refurbished a house which had a working still in it. We thought that we had bette...
Wood Worm
Wood Worm
Refurbishing a house last week we removed a couple of pieces of wood that had been installed next to each other. The difference between the...
Buying Building Materials in Portugal
Buying Building Materials in Portugal
You have found the place of your dreams here in Portugal and are about to set out and refurbish or extend your ...