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Renovation

All our experiences tips and trick as well as sources for renovation projects

Looking at “central califacion” may leave you freezing

Thursday, 8 November, 2007

Considering our options and the potential demand for central heating (“calefacion central”) we discarded oil (will become pricey) and plain wood. Yes we have lots of wood around us but like in the UK we estimate that the price will go up and also even the best wood burner requires very regular feeding. Another factor…

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take time out – just build a private beach

Saturday, 25 August, 2007

Hola, renovating can be fun. If, like me, you have plenty of material amongst which is a ton of sand why not have some fun with it. So instead of taking my daily bath in the wild, once we managed to clear the yard even further, it was time for a change. Ortego, our friendly…

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Mezzanine garden – courtesy of Galicien vines

Friday, 10 August, 2007

After severely cutting back the existing vines, unearthing a basic structure and clearing tons of weeds – who would have thought we now have a mezzanine garden. The start. Upper floor – sun flowers – mile a minute and vines – Lower floor – shade – flowers ……. So when I learn to levitate I…

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