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Just Curious....
I am curious what are the oldest properties owned by posters here. We have purchased a very old property which is "chained" /… read more
missjanem+c posted on
26 answers | Last answered by stevegwmonkseaton 10 years 4 months ago
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Disposal of garden debris?
Does anyone have advice for disposing of 50++ years of ivy, trees and undergrowth in a roofless building? We will… read more
missjanem+c posted on
2 answers | Last answered by missjanem+c 10 years 7 months ago
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If anyone is looking for a reliable, honest and hardworking guy to do any building, decorating or general renovation work in the south-west Umbria… read more
Maggi Fuller posted on
0 answers | Last answered by Maggi Fuller 11 years 2 months ago
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Hi can anyone give me some advice on purchasing windows for our house in Italy. We are obviously looking for good quality at a good price. I have… read more
julia G. posted on
5 answers | Last answered by julia G. 11 years 3 months ago
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We are about to get allaciamento for water by Gaia however, we still have to take that supply to the house - 45m.
Does anyone know what, or where to… read more
yorkshirelass posted on
3 answers | Last answered by alan h 11 years 1 month ago
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Hi,
Could someone please tell me what the Italian equivalent of Exterior masonry paint is? Also what is a good brand and what the cost is per litre?… read more
alexcal posted on
5 answers | Last answered by dixiefitz 11 years 3 months ago
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Can anyone give me an idea of how much marble is for stairs (per sq meter?) and how much should a tradesman cost to lay? Also terrace tiles is there… read more
ALIDANDREA posted on
2 answers | Last answered by Ray 11 years 1 month ago
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I am buying property in Varenna. In need of English speaking help in just about everything as it will be a complete renovation. Welcome references on… read more
J Vallarino posted on
4 answers | Last answered by Ronco 10 years 2 months ago
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Anyone have any familiarity with the innards of an Italian toilet, as in how to stop a tiny leak after the tank has filled. Have cleaned around the… read more
casa del campanile posted on
2 answers | Last answered by casa del campanile 11 years 5 months ago
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Hi
Does anyone know of a decent timber merchants near Colico? The local Brico leaves a lot to be desired when it comes to choice of timber for… read more
Martin and Jude posted on
3 answers | Last answered by Claudio 11 years 5 months ago
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We are buying a house between Amandola and Ascoli Piceno and just wondered if anyone in this area had experience of installing geothermal energy… read more
Helen167 posted on
9 answers | Last answered by bunterboy 11 years 5 months ago
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Having got through some Winter months fathoming our new heating system....a combination of solar panels and a Helios H27 Eco-termocamino which burns… read more
rachel68 posted on
6 answers | Last answered by Sabina 11 years 6 months ago