Monday 5th February 2007
If I Had a Hammer
Just about everyone - even those renting a furnished
property or living in a newly-built home - can feel the need for a
change in environment, or a simply an urge to freshen the place up. While many home improvements can by done DIY, other jobs may need
architect plans, buildings approval and the help of a contractor.
Something for everyone
France has excellent retailers that specialise in selling materials and tools for DIY home improvement. See the Building Supplies, Hardware & DIY section of The AngloFILE, AngloINFO's online Yellow Pages of English-speaking businesses in the region.
Slightly more complex jobs - putting in a window, moving a wall, say - may need the help of an artisan specialising in a certain area (woodworking, tiling, flooring, piping or cabling...). See the Building & Renovation category of The AngloFILE for local English-speaking specialists.
And then, of course, if you have bigger plans that involve major structural changes or additions, the odds are high that you will have to engage an architect or surveyor, submit plans for approval, and hire a team of builders and a site manager. If you are looking to undertake a project on this scale, you can find professionals in The AngloFILE, of course, while AngloINFO also has INFOrmation Pages to help you on your way:
- Building Construction in France
- Planning & Permits for Building & Alterations in France
- French Building Jargon Guide
Finally, if you're seeking renovation inspiration, why not have a look at the Home & Garden titles in AngloINFO's online Bookshop?
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Marseille to Nice.
What else?
To keep up with all the new stuff on AngloINFO is easy - just click here! We've been adding new entries to the AngloFILE just about every day, and there are now over 2,300 listings there!
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