Tips for newcomers to the Algarve
By: Chris Winstanley interiors@portugalresident.com AS NEW arrivals in the Algarve from the wet and windy county of Cheshire in England, my wife and I have never thought of the outdoors
The challenge of making your home toddler proof
BY: Liz Ryan of Homes in Heaven Email: liz.ryan@portugalresident.com BEING THE proud and weary mother of a 15-month-old boy (and a mum who is trying to run a business), I
Seasonal décor – prepare your property for the colder months
By TRISHELL GILL YOU CAN transform the look of your home to reflect the changing seasons, often through the use of accessories and furnishings you already own. Here are some
Prepare your property for paying guests
SUNNY ALGARVE – the ideal holiday destination. You may have purchased a home in Portugal and are considering renting it to holidaymakers. With careful planning and consideration for your future
Bedroom lighting by CAZA LUX
COMPLETELY MAKE over your bedroom without changing colours, fabrics, or furniture. You can do it all with lighting! Lighting in the bedroom is a vital element. Your lights can help
Silent nights
FOR MANY, the week between Christmas and New Year is a peaceful period to reflect on the past year and plan the one ahead. Holidays probably take pole position, followed
What you need to know about light bulbs
Choosing a light bulb used to be easy – there was only one kind available. Now you have the choice of incandescent, halogen, fluorescent or compact fluorescent (CFL). The following
Monks’ cells to luxury flats
A historic but derelict convent, that was once home to a group of English Catholic monks, is to be converted into luxury apartments. The 18th century so-called Convento dos Inglesinhos,
Right to the limit
I am becoming concerned that my diary may appear to readers to be full of tales of property disasters. These problem cases are few and far between, but, hopefully, serve
The art of property
Staff and clients at Carvoeiro estate agency, Palm Properties, are currently enjoying a very different office environment. Owner, Mark Wheelan, is staging a series of exhibitions by local artists over