On this page, I try to write about subjects related to the house, giving tips and advice on its construction, maintenance, conservation, safety, etc.
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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According to an opinion study carried out by the environmental association Quercus in partnership with the Sustainable Construction Portal, carried out in 2027:
About 74% of Portuguese consider their homes cold in winter , 25% consider their homes warm in summer and only 1% of Portuguese consider their...
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Enjoying the company of a dog can do wonders for your well-being. Recent research has shown that having a dog is good for you and your family, physically and emotionally. Dogs make us happier, healthier and help us deal with a crisis - and they can even help you get a date. Read more about the 10 scientific benefits of owning a dog.
1. Dogs make us feel less aloneDogs can keep you...
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The answer is not the same for everyone. It is clear that if we analyze only from a financial point of view, comparing the installment to be paid to the bank versus the amount of rent to be paid to the landlord, the conclusion may point to the purchase of the house, to the detriment of the lease option.
Advantages and disadvantages between buying or renting a houseThe decision to buy a...
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LuÃs Lima, the president of APEMIP , came to resume agreement with the confinement measures decided by the Government, in the context of the State of Emergency and the current pandemic, with a view to stop the contagion of the virus and protect the health and life of the Portuguese.
However, he recalled that access to housing is an essential right of citizens,...
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Since self-consumption was born, being a means for users to produce energy at home without relying on the conventional electric grid, the world has been looking at the trends that are emerging in the market, due to the exploitation of renewable energy, and which is currently responsible for a large part of the energy supply.
This system is emerging and gaining more and more importance...
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Of course, these are still useful suggestions for saving energy, but we do not always remember them and sometimes they pass us by completely. Did you know that you can improve the energy efficiency of your home, coupled with technology and still save money?
Automating the home is a trend that has been gaining more and more fans, being one of the best solutions for those looking for...
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We live in a cosmopolitan society, in which interdependent relationships prevent everyone from staying at home, while the pandemic of this coronavirus , COVID-19 , spreads and leaves a trail of death, worldwide. That is why some professionals have not abandoned their jobs in the areas of healthcare, science and research, defense and security, logistics and...
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