Keeping your home cool during the summer is important, but it's also crucial to reduce your impact on the environment. Check out my tips for reducing heat and keeping your home cooler , in a sustainable way, while saving money and helping to preserve the planet .
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On this page, I try to write about subjects related to the house, giving tips and advice on its construction, maintenance, conservation, safety, etc.
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A summer home, also known as a second home or weekend home, is an additional home usually used for leisure or vacation. With the acceleration of the telecommuting trend in the post-covid period, many have taken the opportunity to make this temporary home their main residence. After all, who wouldn't want to live in a kind of permanent holiday home, away from the stress and bustle of cities?...
View moreHow to identify a bad real estate consultant?
Apr
26
2023
In this article, we will explore how to identify an ineffective real estate consultant, their poor practices and the consequences for the industry, colleagues, landlords and clients. In addition, we will cover how to avoid such professionals.
We will also discuss the lack of professional ethics, the rules for entering the activity and the lack of regulation in relation to the real...
View moreReal Estate Market Barometer - September 2022
Sep
09
2022
Let's be clear, without housing credit it would not be possible for many Portuguese people to enjoy a basic right: to have a roof and adequate living conditions. The ECB has just announced measures that will increase the cost of this credit. And warned that more increases are coming!
After a 0.5% rise in July, a 0.75% rise in the ECB's key rates follows. The...
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However, there is still a restriction that makes it difficult to monetize the panels, without the sun there is no energy conversion, and consumption is higher during the night. Although there are already panels that can convert night heat into electricity, their efficiency is still low.
Storing unused energy during the day in batteries is an expensive solution and expensive...
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As with other real estate questions, there is no "turnkey" answer that fits all doors. Each case is different. Therefore, I will approach this topic by talking about several perspectives that can help you formulate the most appropriate choice.
Time and place are crucialWhat seems appropriate at one time will not be so at another. When considering the advantages and disadvantages of...
View moreHow to "burn" a property on the market
Aug
17
2022
If you own a house and want to sell it, your first and natural concern is to know the best way to sell it, at the best price and as quickly as possible.
There are those who decide to sell their house by their own means, it is legitimate. And there are those who ponder and end up choosing to ask a professional for help (preferably with experience and proven evidence) and let this one be...
View moreTips for saving water with appliances
May
20
2022
Nowadays, we all have appliances at home that make our lives easier. However, the price of water and energy also increases with its use, so we must do everything possible to use them efficiently, not to mention the preservation of the environment.
the price of waterWater is a scarce commodity and its price increasingly reflects this reality, not only due to the rising costs...
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