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Practical guides to looking after a property on the Costa del Sol.
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Pergola installation Estepona: a guide to materials, wind, rain and permits
Pergola installation Estepona: which timber and fixings cope with sea air, how to anchor against levante and poniente, and what council and community need.
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Handyman San Pedro de Alcántara: a practical guide to small renovations
Need a handyman San Pedro de Alcántara for a bathroom, kitchen or new layout? What to arrange with Marbella and the community, and how to avoid leaks.
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Pool leak repair Marbella: from first suspicion to a sealed leak
Pool leak repair Marbella: test whether it is evaporation or a leak, see where pools usually leak and how most repairs are done without draining the pool.
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Painting and damp repair Estepona: how to stop the stain coming back
Damp patch, flaking paint or salt deposits? How to approach painting and damp repair Estepona: find the cause, let the wall dry, choose the right paint.
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Holiday home inspections Manilva: a practical guide to changeover day
Holiday home inspections Manilva: what to check after check-out and before check-in, how to document damage and which upkeep suits the low season.
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Garden maintenance Benahavís: keeping a hillside garden healthy
Garden maintenance Benahavís: how often to water on a slope, how to check drip irrigation and what helps against red palm weevil and wild boar damage.
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Pool maintenance Nueva Andalucía: pump, filter and overflow pool in practice
Pool maintenance Nueva Andalucía: how to work out the right pump time, look after your filter and balance tank, and get a green pool clear again.
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Handyman Estepona: common repairs and what causes them
Handyman Estepona: why sliding doors, shutters, sealant and terrace tiles wear fast here, how to fix them for good and what to expect from a tradesperson.
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Property management Marbella: keeping your second home in order while you are away
Property management Marbella for the home itself: the risks an empty house faces, how often to have it checked and what to set up before you leave.
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Pool maintenance Estepona: a practical guide for owners
Pool maintenance Estepona: seasonal schedule, the right pH and chlorine, salt or fresh, and what to do after rain and calima. Explained for villa owners.
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