I was recently driving past a house that is being built with an eye catching natural stone outer skin of schist stone.
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If you are searching Portugal for a property to buy you will have no doubt studied many websites in your own language. Found a region that suites your...
Inspiration required to design outside dining and sitting areas
It’s a little strange being a builder. You get to enjoy building all these nice homes...
It occurred to me recently while talking to a client about gates that the Portuguese terms used when talking about gates are not part of our normal Po...
To understanding why your house is damp what is it that you need to know ?
The FOUR things that you need to make your house comfortable and a pleasur...
How to make your home dry warm and comfortable
When we fall in love with our house in Portugal we are often so full of the excitement of the move and...
Although it’s only just spring it’s time to do that pool maintenance that you have no doubt been thinking about over the last couple of rain-soaked mo...
Condensation is the most common form of damp problem.Condensation is the most common form of damp problem it is also hands down the most expensive for...
We are often asked what types of damp can affect my home in Portugal ?
The three kinds of damp that you hear the most about are rising damp, penetrat...
This heavy rain and high winds that we are currently experiencing may be the worst for 80 years but they do show up all the short comings that our bel...
Why do people look on internet forums for solutions to serious property problems such as a damp wall in their homes?
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Regarding the always thorny subject of sewerage treatment.
I describe it as thorny because it always involves upheaval and cost. Heres an explanation...