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ÌýI found on line catalogueÌýÌýÌý . Ìý or this search on the old forum might helpÌý ÌýÌý Ìý Ìý

ÌýFrom the little I know about staining floors, many [all?] wood stains don't really soak into the wood that much. If I remember correctly, you apply the stain, leave it for about 10 minutes or so, and then remove the excess with kitchen roll.Ìý If not dark enough, you stain again after a day or so SoÌý 'Impregnata'Ìý may have been working properly

I'd choose a place that is not on a main/busy road,Ìýthat has neighbours nearby, preferably in sight of the house.Ìý Put bars on windows [ground floor at least]Ìýand fit a burglarÌýalarm [from UK] - and a good set of doors and locks. Ìý

ÌýIt might be better with 2 GroupsÌý"ÌýArticles Wanted"Ìý and "Articles ForÌýSale" It would probably make it easier for the users

But it bypasses the small village my place is in

ÌýYou might find it well worth doing a 'search' of the old forum 'Property SalesÌýand Rental Advice Threads I think you'll find some good advice there, once you start digging into it

ÌýMy tip would be - don't forget the extra 15% - 20% that's needed to cover fees, taxes etc Ìý [I didn't realise that the buyer also pays the estate agent a fee - caught me quite by surprise]

"I think its great idea,Ìý alan h but I couldn't afford to to that you must be rich !"Ìý It doesn't need that much cash - if you do the maths, you need to cover the gas and electric used whilst at the house, if you allow sayÌý£70 for each winter week and £40 for each Summer one that you spend there, it isn't a lot that you have to top up each time you visit [but do allow a 'float, and for the iniquitous ½ûÂþÌìÌà bank charges] Ìý I reckon to pay in no more than a couple of hundred every other visit - often less