We have been known to bang on about how important it is to rid your home of damp and insulate properly.
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The first question that people ask us in November is how much does it cost to insulate their Portuguese home. We also have some keen DIY fans who ask ...
They are not everyone's cup of tea but we love the traditional stone houses in central Portugal.
They can be made from granite to sandstone, limeston...
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...
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...
We were asked to take a look at insulating a typical stone house in Portugal.
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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...
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...
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...
In Portugal many homes have render on the external walls. Most homes have either cracked render or external paint that is in bad condition and very of...
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...
Have you seen these figures from the UK NHS ? Proof your home in Portugal against personal injury
They are describing the first year of treatment cos...