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From hanging shelves to fixing doors, tiles and general wear and tear — practical maintenance guides for keeping a Spanish home in good repair, written for foreign residents.

Outdoor Furniture Warped by Sun and Coastal Damp
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Outdoor Furniture Warped by Sun and Coastal Damp

MyCasa Spain Team 11 min read

Shelf fell down? Check these before hanging it again
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Shelf fell down? Check these before hanging it again

MyCasa Spain Team 8 min read

How to Tighten a Loose Tap Without Damaging the Worktop
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How to Tighten a Loose Tap Without Damaging the Worktop

MyCasa Spain Team 7 min read

Creaking hinges: silence them without removal
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Creaking hinges: silence them without removal

MyCasa Spain Team 8 min read

Broken Shutter Belt: What to Do Now
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Broken Shutter Belt: What to Do Now

MyCasa Spain Team 8 min read

Chunk of plaster fallen from ceiling? What to check
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Chunk of plaster fallen from ceiling? What to check

MyCasa Spain Team 9 min read

Outdoor Curtains Torn Off by Levante Wind
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Outdoor Curtains Torn Off by Levante Wind

MyCasa Spain Team 8 min read

Bed making noises when moved | Fix loose parts
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Bed making noises when moved | Fix loose parts

MyCasa Spain Team 8 min read

What counts as a small job? Hiring a handyman
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What counts as a small job? Hiring a handyman

MyCasa Spain Team 8 min read

Cosmetic repairs before selling or renting to foreigners
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Cosmetic repairs before selling or renting to foreigners

MyCasa Spain Team 11 min read

How to Replace a Rusty Shower Head
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How to Replace a Rusty Shower Head

MyCasa Spain Team 7 min read

Black mouldy silicone around the bath: what to do
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Black mouldy silicone around the bath: what to do

MyCasa Spain Team 8 min read

How to slow rust on seafront railings while waiting
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How to slow rust on seafront railings while waiting

MyCasa Spain Team 10 min read

Fine Cracks in New-Build Walls: Normal or Not?
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Fine Cracks in New-Build Walls: Normal or Not?

MyCasa Spain Team 9 min read

Railing moves when leaned on: how to secure it
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Railing moves when leaned on: how to secure it

MyCasa Spain Team 8 min read

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Plumbing

Leaks, blocked drains, water pressure and more.

Plumbing articles

Electrical

Sparks, trips, sockets and wiring faults.

Electrical articles

Handyman

General repairs and home maintenance.

Handyman articles

Locksmith

Lockouts, broken keys and lock changes.

Locksmith articles

Air Conditioning

AC faults, noises, smells and maintenance.

Air Conditioning articles