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CleaningNovember 5, 2026

How much does house cleaning cost in Tavira in 2026

Hourly rates for regular cleaning, per visit prices for holiday let changeovers, deep cleans and end of tenancy cleans: the prices our...

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PaintingNovember 4, 2026

Terrace leaks and the ceiling stain below: finding the source and who pays

A ceiling stain that grows after rain usually starts on the terrace above. How to find the source in dry weather, how...

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PlumbingNovember 3, 2026

Gas water heater not lighting: causes, repair or replace, and 2026 costs

An esquentador that will not light is usually batteries, gas or water flow. Here is what to check yourself, what fails inside...

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PaintingNovember 2, 2026

What salt damp is, and why painting over it always fails

White powder and flaking paint at the bottom of an old wall is usually salt damp, not mould and not a leak....

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Handyman JobsNovember 2, 2026

Stuck roller shutters in Portuguese homes: why they jam and what a repair costs

Roller shutters jam for a handful of reasons: a worn strap, a broken winder, slats out of their guides or dirt in...

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CleaningOctober 31, 2026

After builders cleaning in the Algarve: what it costs and why it takes two visits

Building work leaves a fine dust that keeps settling for days. Why cleaning after builders takes two visits, which Algarve surfaces need...

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Handyman JobsOctober 28, 2026

Before the winter rain: ten checks on an Algarve house

Most winter leaks in Algarve houses start with a blocked gutter, a terrace drain full of sand or a crack nobody noticed....

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CleaningOctober 27, 2026

End of season deep clean for holiday lets in Tavira: what it covers and when to book

After the last guests of the year, a holiday let needs one big clean that changeovers never have time for. What it...

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PlumbingOctober 24, 2026

Your water bill jumped: how to find a hidden leak in an Algarve house

A water bill that jumps for no reason usually means a leak you cannot see. Here is how to confirm it with...

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GUIDES AND LOCAL KNOW-HOW

Articles and guides for home life in Tavira

How much does house cleaning cost in Tavira in 2026

Terrace leaks and the ceiling stain below: finding the source and who pays

Gas water heater not lighting: causes, repair or replace, and 2026 costs

What salt damp is, and why painting over it always fails

Stuck roller shutters in Portuguese homes: why they jam and what a repair costs

After builders cleaning in the Algarve: what it costs and why it takes two visits

Before the winter rain: ten checks on an Algarve house

End of season deep clean for holiday lets in Tavira: what it covers and when to book

Your water bill jumped: how to find a hidden leak in an Algarve house

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