Most people are confused about insulation in Portugal
There is plenty of property for sale in Portugal from ruins costing 10,000 Euros or as low as £...
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...
If you are coming to Portugal either to buy a property or already own one you will no doubt be interested in the Home building and Renovation Show whi...
Questions and answers Roofs in Portugal
Roofs because of their relative inaccessibility and importance for keeping your home dry and sound are looked...
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 ...
We were asked to take a look at insulating a typical stone house in Portugal.
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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...
If you are asking yourself how do I do a property survey? You have come to the right place and particularly if you are looking at properties in Portug...
If you have just bought a home in Portugal that is not brand new you are probably thinking why this house cold or conversely if you are reading this i...
Injecting damp proof cream Portugal
There are many names for it but most of us call it injected DPC liquid. It comes in the form of a liquid or cream...
Too hot to sleep is a complaint people often have on their first couple of days of a Portuguese holiday
These sunny and hot days that we are currentl...