Tag Archives: Casa Lineiras

The Cost of Carpentry

Posted on February 24, 2014 by Paul

One thing that seems very expensive in Spain, and I’ve probably mentioned this before, is carpentry. Given that about ninety percent of Galicia is covered in trees, and that the raw materials have always been surprisingly cheap, I can only … Continue reading →

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Learning About Leccy

Posted on January 23, 2014 by Paul

I’ve learned more about electrics and cabling over the last weekend than I have in the last forty years. My crash course started early on Saturday morning when the need for toast blew the barns power supply. At the time we were … Continue reading →

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Three births and eighty deaths

Posted on July 26, 2013 by Paul

I can’t believe how fast this week has gone, and how exhausting painting can be. If I never see another drop of white emulsion again, it will be too soon. We’ve used close to 30 litres to paint the living … Continue reading →

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When people ask why?

Posted on June 10, 2013 by Paul

When we first tell people of 0ur plans for the house in Galicia we are greeted with two dichotomous responses. One set of people are filled with excitement, on our behalf, wishing us well and showing a genuine interest in … Continue reading →

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England 0 – España 2

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Paul

There were two main reasons why we booked a week in Galicia in late April/early May; to be there while the kitchen was fitted; and, to be there while the internal doors were hung. These were the two remaining major … Continue reading →

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