[telephone/computer connections]

Thanks Cathy great threads all the answers I need,yes joined on New Years Day always on call over Xmas so bright and breezy Jan 1st ,could not log on for long time, details did not match ,so still a Living France novice but thanks for all your patience and info. 

regards Don

[telephone/computer connections]

Thanks Gyn Paul any help is gratfully received

[telephone/computer connections]

Hi All expect this has been gone over before apologies,are all the computer/tv/internet points and connecters the same as in the UK,can one bring a computer to France,I know a TV is not possible,and where is the best place to buy a landline phone with message function etc

What is the best deal for isp with telephone service is there an English speaking advice line,sorry if this post irritates the ones who have been there and done that,hope you can help

regards Don

 

[time scale]

Thanks for the replys yes I am a uk passport holder,and would be going back to UK to see family etc.I will look into registering my car in France or possibly buying a french car or similar if registration is not possible your posts are very helpful as you have all done it  thanks Don

[time scale]

Hi everyone apologies as this is bound to have been covered before, please point in the right direction,

Am I allowed to travel around France for however long it takes, to buy a property ie one or two years,obviously looking at different regions etc

the car would have long term overseas insurance, but am I allowed to stay in France for a long period of time 

thanks in advance  Don

[phone]

Bonjour tout

will be moving toFfrance in July does anyone know the best value land line to have installed in our cottage ,broadband as well as phone line ,how long it takes from start to installation etc thanks in advance  Gerry

[waste disposal]

Hi All not sure best place to ask this, but does anyone know if there is a general legalised waste dump in the Mayenne area.I think they call them Decheterries ,its just for old bath sink etc thanks in advance Don

[new staircase]

Hi Steve the difference is in the thickness of the flooring and the top tread,yes you have to recut the top and bottom but every bit helps lot easier when your there as i said

[new staircase]

Hi Mark you will find where the string ie sides of the staircase meets the top floor the string will run above the floor level to allow you to cut off level with whatever skirting you are fitting,the top tread is usually thicker where it will meet the floor level above, and is a good place to loose some of your 50 mm therefore you can loose top and bottom with minimal difference you will have to cut a new rebate in and piece in to suit but it will look fine with whatever finish you put on, use your offcuts hope this makes sense, always easier to be there yours Don

[new staircase]

Hi Mark I am a carpenter and fitted a quarter turn escaliers to my cottage in Mayenne last year you can buy with the turn left or right and some stairs all bolt together very easily but you would need another body for fitting,are the beams cut away to take the stairs ,this is also quite possible with a little planning and some basic prop arrangements ie fitting an end trimmer to take cut away beams the cost was 800 euros good luck Don

[Re: rendering]

Hi Cassis what a great reply,all sounds very plausible will give it a good try liked the mix you suggest,and the beer after naturally thanks again Don

[South African Visitors.....welcome or not ?]

Hi we are going to our Cottage in France with our South African friend ,the paperwork is astonishing besides a visa they want travel documents where she is staying how long and my driving license details hope this doesnt put you off, coming the other way just a passport wonder who has got there immigration laws correct thanks Don

[credit cards]

Hi sorry to go over old ground but what credit cards can be used at the paeges/toll booths can we use english bank cards or french ie credit agricole thanks in advance Don

[poele a pellet]

Hi Margaret thanks for info but could you tell me how hot air is pumped around the house could we fit poele in fireplace or downstairs and push the hot air upstairs and what about condensation look forward to reply thanks again Don

[poele a pellet]

Hi all has anyone had a poele fitted that uses pellets, I hear they are clean economical and energy efficient but what is the best way to fit, Do you have just the poele or install radiators with it as is possible this is in a two bedroom cottage with no heating at present i would value any comments thanks in advance Don

[corner unit]

H i We are near Javron so can look at the suugested places thanks a lot  Don

[corner unit]

Hi anyone know where we can buy a large timber corner unit  for our front room near Alencon  thanks Don

[Cutting insulation]

Hi Sid leave them rolled up then use a panel saw to cut into whatever sizes you require you can cut through the whole roll easily ok   Don

[How do you call a waiter to your table]

polite to say  pardon monsieur/madamoiselle and your request

[planning permission]

thanks all great info as always Don

[planning permission]

Bonjour tout expect there is a lot of info about obtaining planning permission etc could you point me in the right direction ie notaires fees ,is it to the local mairie thanks in advance Don

[LOG BURNERS]

Thanks for the help we are in the Mayenne area  dept 53,so any help gratefully accepted thanks Don

[LOG BURNERS]

thanks chas great site

[LOG BURNERS]

Hi any info about log burners central hearting etc