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We are just about to to decide whether to go with a swimming pool firm called Acquaform, who is very pricey, or to do it ourselves and really need… read more

Monesiglio Rosi posted on 2011/03/07 08:57

25 answers | Last answered by Jeen Akkerman 5 years 9 months ago

Hi everyone. I am new to the community. I moved to Italy 2 years ago and so far I have only found basic work ie gardening. I am considering buying… read more

Aceto posted on 2010/05/20 13:03

25 answers | Last answered by Annec 13 years 10 months ago

Introductions

Hi, have just joined this community as my husband and I are hoping to retire to Italy in 2011/12. There is lots we need to know. I don't really know… read more

Ritaruth posted on 2010/04/10 12:11

25 answers | Last answered by sagraiasolar 14 years ago

Introductions

Can you guess what this is?

pilchard posted on 2010/02/24 05:43

25 answers | Last answered by Joy 14 years 1 month ago

Hi there. I came across the community section just before Christmas and have been struck by the quality of the information being exchanged and the… read more

pendy posted on 2010/01/25 18:35

25 answers | Last answered by Anonymous (not verified) 4 years 4 months ago

Renovating

Hello everyone I have two young students planning the big adventure to Italy later this month (!) and I'm sure there are lots of you out there… read more

Pacentro08 posted on 2010/01/05 10:48

25 answers | Last answered by rogger 12 years 9 months ago

My husband and I are Americans who recently got our Italian citizenship through juris sanguinis. We plan on retiring to Italy in 5 years or so and… read more

Lisa C. posted on 2009/11/16 13:32

25 answers | Last answered by mcps 5 years 6 months ago

Living

Italys Constitutional Court has ruled that Berlusconi should not have immunity from prosecution whilst in office. This should mean that 3 cases… read more

Angie and Robert posted on 2009/10/08 04:14

25 answers | Last answered by Casa Monal 4 years ago

Politics

How many litres of pressed oil does one get on average from a large olive treeMany thanks

casadiforesta posted on 2009/09/30 13:50

25 answers | Last answered by adriatica 14 years 5 months ago

Gardening

we found a 3 foot long snake skin by our house during our recent visit to marcheit appears to have been shed as the snake squeezed through a tight… read more

grania posted on 2009/09/17 08:09

25 answers | Last answered by Anonymous (not verified) 4 years 4 months ago

Health

Hi, Can anyone help me here? My partner tends to think the grass is greener somewhere else. When we were in the UK, Italy was a better place to live… read more

Valentine posted on 2009/09/17 05:23

25 answers | Last answered by Anonymous (not verified) 4 years 4 months ago

I am sorry to raise what no doubt is an old topic but we need some help. For three years now I have used a UK registered left hand drive car in Italy… read more

Dave and Anna posted on 2009/08/23 15:23

25 answers | Last answered by melbreak 14 years 6 months ago

Travel

Hello All. I have just found this group having returned from Italy yesterday. Nice place!I am exploring the region round Urbino and hope to take my… read more

Jacquie posted on 2009/05/24 06:09

25 answers | Last answered by Pauline Vernon 14 years 10 months ago

I maybe strong and tough but I want a strong and tough brushcutter to clear the grass/weeds amongst the 80+ olive trees on my 1 hectare plot that is… read more

Milky Bar Kid posted on 2009/05/21 06:52

25 answers | Last answered by Milky Bar Kid 14 years 9 months ago

Gardening

Insurance questionI'm insured with an english insurance company but my MOT has run out and have now had an accident in Italy, caused by me absolutely… read more

louisamiller28 posted on 2018/01/27 08:12

24 answers | Last answered by louisamiller28 6 years 1 month ago

Travel

I have my maiden name on my codice fiscale which does not tally with my passport which is in my married name. I have tried to change at the commune,… read more

Lindsey posted on 2017/03/24 09:25

24 answers | Last answered by Ugo 5 years 4 months ago

Legal

Hi I have a holiday home in Civitella casanova, abruzzo. We are turning our attic into an habital space and need to retile the roof with a waterproof… read more

Wanderers posted on 2017/02/26 10:08

24 answers | Last answered by Ricc Rossi 7 years ago

Property

We pay our electricity bill through the bank every two months. For the last 2 payments the charge has been 2-3 times more than normal. I have been… read more

ChristineMac posted on 2017/02/06 07:22

24 answers | Last answered by Mrs C 6 years 3 months ago

Living

We now have a new addition to the family here, a orphaned leveret. It is only about 8 days old now, but seems to be doing quite well and putting on… read more

Badger posted on 2013/02/10 10:30

24 answers | Last answered by Badger 11 years ago

I've seen on here many times people complaining about their gas bills, would that be mains or bottle or are they both as expensive?

Lucy and Gerry posted on 2013/02/04 08:58

24 answers | Last answered by Angie and Robert 10 years 11 months ago

Anyone come across a 'serpentino' for improving the efficiency of an open fire? Basically a coiled metal tube with a fan which draws in cold air… read more

MilesG posted on 2012/11/20 13:48

24 answers | Last answered by stevegwmonkseaton 7 years 6 months ago

Property

I remeber a few weeks back someone said they couldn't have an electric kettle on at the same time as water heater. Is this something that only… read more

Joy posted on 2012/10/14 11:19

24 answers | Last answered by Allan Mason 11 years 6 months ago

For many years now I have been a member of first the Italy mag forums then this community. The forums have been invaluable and I have gained so much… read more

Pat H posted on 2012/09/16 09:59

24 answers | Last answered by pilchard 11 years 7 months ago

I think I need to get this off my chest, as it bugs me no end on this Forum/Community site.Now we all agree that this site exists for primarily the… read more

Flip posted on 2012/06/21 14:16

24 answers | Last answered by Esme 11 years 10 months ago

Anyone who came across the estate agent, Focus in Aulla, Lunigiana, may be interested in this newspaper report from Il Terreno. The British owners… read more

italytutto posted on 2010/12/01 05:03

24 answers | Last answered by Casa Monal 4 years ago

Property

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