It’s about time we had a bathroom so now would be a good time to lay our first limecrete floor. First job though is to clear the way.
Laying our first limecrete floor
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Big House Renovation
Concrete Spiral Staircase
Going outside at 3am to visit the loo isn’t ideal. This is the story of how we made our concrete spiral staicase leading to a new bathroom.
We are switched on
For the first time in it’s history, Casa Grande has an electricity supply. It’s been a long road to power!
Feliz Ano Novo
Feliz ano novo – Happy New Year from a nossa Casa Grande. Here’s a look at what we have planned for our Portuguese house renovation in 2023.
The arched windows
We’ve battled with the best way to approach the replacement of the arched windows at Casa Grande. Wood, PVC or aluminium?
Entrance Door Restoration
Entrance door restoration | We have taken the decision to restore and make our own windows and entrance doors. Follow our progress here.