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In addition to the suggestions above I would install mosquito blinds to the windows, this is the one thing that I havn't done but it will be done before the little blighters arrive next spring/early summer.

I do have air con fitted.....needed in July August September........it is also usefull as heater in the winter months to quickly take the chill off.........however when the mosis are around you cant sleep with the shutters closed and windows open unless you want eating alive.

As noted earlier Pam & Don Webster are a great couple, they installed shower screens, a safe, clothes airers, mirrors, pictures ect ect for us to a very high stsndard and with no mess what so ever. They are also a brilliant source of information.

Before I forget.........on our properties we have a "utility room" (washing machine, tumble drier, boiler, sink) that has a double glazed door leading to the kitchen, however rather than a window being fitted it is semi open to the elements by vitrue of the open lattice blocks used, it looks good and offers the much needed ventillation in this room..........however come the Winter and its freezing, like the majority of my neighbours who use their homes for more that the Summer months I have installed a double glazed sliding window unit..........it does get cold in the winter.

T&M the builders on Novamar install outside taps in the front garden........very useful (I dont know if this is the norm with other builders), they also install a tiled shower area and shower tray on the roof..........I wasn't sure that I would ever use it..........on a hot day when sunbathing on the roof terrace it is brilliant!!!!...........I also have a hose attached to mine and with a simple flick of a switch I can hose down and mop the terrace, far easier than carrying buckets of water upstairs.

Hope all goes well for you,

Regards

John