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Energy-saving auctions and building renovation: MITECO's September 2026 proposal

Alicante and Costa Blanca

03 September 20264 min read

Energy-saving auctions and building renovation: MITECO's September 2026 proposal

MITECO has opened a proposed reform of Spain's energy-saving certificate system, including savings auctions. What communities and firms can prepare without treating it as approved funding.

Security entrance doors in Alicante: frame, installation and everyday use

Alicante and Costa Blanca

02 September 20264 min read

Security entrance doors in Alicante: frame, installation and everyday use

Compare Alicante entrance doors by assembly, frame and installation. Review documentation, everyday access and scope before replacing only the door lock.

Insect screens on the Costa Blanca: choosing for airflow and easy access

Alicante and Costa Blanca

02 September 20264 min read

Insect screens on the Costa Blanca: choosing for airflow and easy access

Fixed, sliding or pleated screens: compare opening, cleaning and access, not just the cost of a made-to-measure mesh panel.

AI for a renovation brief: better questions before the first site visit

AI and construction business

02 September 20264 min read

AI for a renovation brief: better questions before the first site visit

Prepare a renovation brief with AI: organise goals, photos and questions, separate preferences from requirements and avoid inventing a project budget.

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Sewer backflow in Alicante ground-floor homes: checks before fitting a backwater valve

Alicante and Costa Blanca

02 September 20264 min read

Sewer backflow in Alicante ground-floor homes: checks before fitting a backwater valve

A backwater valve can reduce sewage returning through a drain, but its position, compatibility and maintenance matter as much as the equipment chosen.

Replacing kitchen hinges and drawers in Alicante without replacing every cabinet

Alicante and Costa Blanca

01 September 20264 min read

Replacing kitchen hinges and drawers in Alicante without replacing every cabinet

Review kitchen hinges, drawers and cabinet condition in Alicante. Compare repair and renewal using measurements, compatibility checks and a defined scope.

Smart-home handover on the Costa Blanca: accounts, controls and access

Alicante and Costa Blanca

01 September 20264 min read

Smart-home handover on the Costa Blanca: accounts, controls and access

Before returning home, check who administers your smart home, what works offline and how to remove temporary access after a renovation.

Measuring AI savings in a renovation business: a pilot using your own evidence

AI and construction business

01 September 20264 min read

Measuring AI savings in a renovation business: a pilot using your own evidence

Measure real AI savings in a renovation business: compare time, corrections and pilot costs before expanding tasks or subscribing to additional tools.

Recurring blocked drains in an Alicante community: when to request a camera inspection

Alicante and Costa Blanca

01 September 20264 min read

Recurring blocked drains in an Alicante community: when to request a camera inspection

When the same drain keeps failing, recording the pipe interior helps distinguish cleaning, a local repair and replacement before opening floors or walls.

Drain smells on the Costa Blanca: assessing a home after time away

Alicante and Costa Blanca

31 August 20264 min read

Drain smells on the Costa Blanca: assessing a home after time away

Drain smells after returning to your Costa Blanca home? Record symptoms and arrange appropriate checks before using chemicals or commissioning building work.

Replacing interior doors in Alicante: measurements, flooring and opening direction

Alicante and Costa Blanca

31 August 20264 min read

Replacing interior doors in Alicante: measurements, flooring and opening direction

Avoid ordering doors before the finished floor is defined. Compare the leaf, frame, hardware, clear opening and finishing work for a coordinated replacement.

Renewing bathroom joints in Alicante: grout, sealant or a deeper assessment?

Alicante and Costa Blanca

31 August 20265 min read

Renewing bathroom joints in Alicante: grout, sealant or a deeper assessment?

Distinguish a finish refresh from a problem needing investigation. Have joints, junctions and the substrate assessed before covering stains or cracks.

AI for renovation snagging photos: organise issues without replacing inspection

AI and construction business

31 August 20264 min read

AI for renovation snagging photos: organise issues without replacing inspection

Organise renovation snagging photos with AI: identify rooms and evidence, preserve original images and avoid automatic diagnoses or issue closure.

Energy audit for an Alicante apartment community: how to prioritise renovation

Alicante and Costa Blanca

31 August 20263 min read

Energy audit for an Alicante apartment community: how to prioritise renovation

Before voting on windows, facade or heat pumps, turn bills, building condition and savings scenarios into a roadmap the community can compare.

Low water pressure in Alicante: checks before replacing plumbing

Alicante and Costa Blanca

30 August 20264 min read

Low water pressure in Alicante: checks before replacing plumbing

Low water flow in your Alicante home? Record symptoms, check supply notices and prepare a plumbing visit before replacing pipes or buying new equipment.

Buying a Costa Blanca home: checking drainage before renovation

Alicante and Costa Blanca

30 August 20264 min read

Buying a Costa Blanca home: checking drainage before renovation

A new kitchen may hide old drainage. What to request from the seller, when to commission a camera survey and how to turn findings into renovation decisions.

AI for renovation manuals and warranties: preparing a searchable handover

AI and construction business

30 August 20264 min read

AI for renovation manuals and warranties: preparing a searchable handover

Organise renovation manuals and warranties with AI: link equipment to its documents, preserve versions and require answers with verifiable references.

3D scanning at Alicante's Teatro Principal: lessons for renovation companies

AI and construction business

30 August 20264 min read

3D scanning at Alicante's Teatro Principal: lessons for renovation companies

The laser-scanner survey of the Teatro Principal shows how to document geometry, defects and phases before working on complex buildings.

Air-conditioning maintenance on the Costa Blanca: preparing a second home

Alicante and Costa Blanca

29 August 20264 min read

Air-conditioning maintenance on the Costa Blanca: preparing a second home

Prepare second-home air conditioning on the Costa Blanca: identify filters, professional servicing, drainage checks and records before returning to use.

Restoring parquet in Alicante: repair, refinish or replace?

Alicante and Costa Blanca

29 August 20265 min read

Restoring parquet in Alicante: repair, refinish or replace?

Not every wood-look floor accepts the same treatment. Identify the material and cause of damage before commissioning sanding or replacement.

Kitchen taps in Alicante: sink, window and pull-out spout checks

Alicante and Costa Blanca

29 August 20264 min read

Kitchen taps in Alicante: sink, window and pull-out spout checks

A new tap must fit both the sink and the way you use the kitchen. Check window clearance, movement, space beneath the cabinet and maintenance access.

AI for renovation material purchasing: orders, lead times and reviewed alternatives

AI and construction business

29 August 20264 min read

AI for renovation material purchasing: orders, lead times and reviewed alternatives

Plan renovation material purchases with AI: connect orders to required dates, confirm lead times and review alternatives without blindly substituting products.

Thermal imaging in a Costa Blanca home: studying damp and insulation before renovation

Alicante and Costa Blanca

29 August 20264 min read

Thermal imaging in a Costa Blanca home: studying damp and insulation before renovation

A thermal camera provides temperature patterns, not an automatic diagnosis. Learn when to use it, the conditions it needs and how to turn findings into measurable renovation work.

Split air conditioning in Alicante: location, drainage and access before installation

Alicante and Costa Blanca

28 August 20264 min read

Split air conditioning in Alicante: location, drainage and access before installation

Plan split air conditioning in Alicante: check indoor and outdoor positions, drainage, maintenance access and installation scope before accepting a quote.

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Energy-saving auctions and building renovation: MITECO's September 2026 proposal

Security entrance doors in Alicante: frame, installation and everyday use

Recent by category

Energy-saving auctions and building renovation: MITECO's September 2026 proposal

Security entrance doors in Alicante: frame, installation and everyday use

Insect screens on the Costa Blanca: choosing for airflow and easy access

AI for a renovation brief: better questions before the first site visit

Subscribe to our newsletter

Sewer backflow in Alicante ground-floor homes: checks before fitting a backwater valve

Replacing kitchen hinges and drawers in Alicante without replacing every cabinet

Smart-home handover on the Costa Blanca: accounts, controls and access

Measuring AI savings in a renovation business: a pilot using your own evidence

Recurring blocked drains in an Alicante community: when to request a camera inspection

Drain smells on the Costa Blanca: assessing a home after time away

Replacing interior doors in Alicante: measurements, flooring and opening direction

Renewing bathroom joints in Alicante: grout, sealant or a deeper assessment?

AI for renovation snagging photos: organise issues without replacing inspection

Energy audit for an Alicante apartment community: how to prioritise renovation

Low water pressure in Alicante: checks before replacing plumbing

Buying a Costa Blanca home: checking drainage before renovation

AI for renovation manuals and warranties: preparing a searchable handover

3D scanning at Alicante's Teatro Principal: lessons for renovation companies

Air-conditioning maintenance on the Costa Blanca: preparing a second home

Restoring parquet in Alicante: repair, refinish or replace?

Kitchen taps in Alicante: sink, window and pull-out spout checks

AI for renovation material purchasing: orders, lead times and reviewed alternatives

Thermal imaging in a Costa Blanca home: studying damp and insulation before renovation

Split air conditioning in Alicante: location, drainage and access before installation