Mr Cool quoted me for a/c's a few years ago and insisted that the compressor units would have to be installed on my roof terrace! Paul at Omega did the installation and hid the units where they can barely be seen from anywhere on the property, and they operate like a dream.

I use zpiroz for IPTV and their service is great. This time of year when there are so many tourists in town the internet infrastructure is severely stretched so you may get a few delays or buffers.

Contact Paul at Global Ohmega Lda - great quality and good prices, with excellent follow-up.

Received the same from Equiom. However Sovereign say they can assist with lawyers/notaries etc.

Anyone else having problems receiving UK tv from ztv (zpiroztv)? My screen shows 'STB blocked, call provider'. No reply to phone or email.

Many thanks Farol & Sam. Will follow up your recommendations.

We have a Chaffoteaux propane fired water heater that has gradually been losing efficiency and may require a service. Can anyone recommend a suitable service tech. for this kind of job?
Cheers!

We pay our guy 70 per month (including chemicals etc.), but he also does odd jobs and fixes for no extra charge.

What Roy said! And one visit all year round is adequate.

I use ZTV IPTV - all UK channels including Sky Sports & BT Sports + movies, box sets etc. 25 euros a month. You do need a good internet speed and bandwidth though.

There are many flocks of Green Parakeets where we used to live in Muscat, Oman. Not native and all descended from escaped cage birds. Unlike other types the Greens seem to be extremely adaptable to weather as long as there are adequate food and water sources. Bushy Park in south-west London is full ...

We used Nolasco Raposo in Carvoeiro for our house extension. He did a good job of drawing up plans, getting planning permission and arranging structural engineering assessments. I know he also does complete new builds and is recommended by estate agents in Carvoeiro. Hope this helps. Be prepared to ...

It is to be applauded the fact that Lagoa Camara and Carvoeiro have installed recycling bins throughout the area rather than having all waste chucked in dumpsters for landfill. However, the design on the bins has a flaw - the rubber seals on the inside of the lids perishes in no time in the Portugue...

There is also a surprisingly good hardware store in Sesmarias, going towards Ferragudo but only about 400m from the water tower. An eclectic and diverse range of materials from paint to ballroom gowns!

GLS are famous for their uselessness. Unfortunately I understand that they are owned by Royal Mail so all packages to Portugal from UK will be routed using them. Direct Transport is reliable and good vfm. Been using them since we encountered similar problems with GLS.