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The Journal.
Field notes on materials, process, and renovation life on the Costa del Sol.
Jul 15, 2026
MaterialsSelecting Materials for the Coastal Climate
Why the Costa del Sol's humidity, salt air, and sun demand a different material specification than inland Spain.
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Jul 6, 2026
ReformsKitchen Reform: Case Notes from a Marbella Apartment
How a compact 90s kitchen became a hardworking, light-filled space without moving a single wall.
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Jun 24, 2026
ProcessNavigating Spanish Permits as a Foreign Owner
A practical overview of the licence de obras, comunidad approvals, and timelines that catch overseas owners off guard.
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Jun 8, 2026
MaterialsPaint and Humidity: A Coastal Primer
Why paint fails on the Costa del Sol, and the substrate-first approach that prevents it.
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