Its one of the first questions we hear. What is the build cost here in Portugal ?
It’s understandable of course, people do not have unlimited resourc...
Could your house collapse its a nightmare scenario.
Could your house collapse you hope not! Obviously but do you know whether it could collapse or if...
Are you about to start or contemplating a major refurbishment project on a property in Portugal.
Whether the house is built of brick or local stone 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 ...
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 ...
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...
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...