French Floors: 5 practical steps for assessing floors in your French dream home
Wooden flooring adds a touch of elegance to your French home and with the right kind of care can last a long time. Buying a French home brings about a…
Determined Artisan Central members navigate their way through the consequences of covid
Consistent cost increases Throughout the latter half of 2020 and the whole of 2021, the construction industry saw a massive downturn in production due to the pandemic, particularly on large…
Desirable doors of welcome and durability
The front door is the welcome gateway to our home, a key focal point. With many options available to create a statement, there's just something about using natural materials to…
How to create your MaPrimeRénov dossier
So, you’re all clued up on what MaPrimeRénov is (No? Go and read our previous blog, pronto!), and it sounds like you stand to gain a significant amount of financial…
MaPrimeRenov: the energy efficiency grant for French Residents
MaPrimeRenov is a grant made up of several parts - some funded by the government and managed by the organisation L’Anah, and some funded by fuel suppliers such as EDF - and it now replaces the Credit d’Impôts system for eco renovation reimbursement, which ended on 31 December 2020. It’s not actually a new thing; the government has simply opened the grant system (previously reserved for those with a very modest income) to everyone. They say it’s to boost the economy, improve the housing stock’s energy rating, and encourage the population to make changes to improve their energy consumption.
What is RT2020 and how will it affect you?
RT2020 is the latest update to a set of building regulations laid out by the French government to reduce carbon emissions. It builds on the concept of reducing energy waste, by incorporating new obligations to increase renewable energy production, too.
Essential home maintenance jobs for a cosy Winter ‘chez vous’
At Artisan Central, we’re all about prevention – getting on top of things now, so you can cosy up ‘chez vous’ throughout the Winter, knowing you've done everything you can to keep your home warm and safe.
The art of finding a tradesperson in France
Everything you need to know about finding a tradesperson in France, who you can trust, from what documents they should be able to show you before starting any work, to the final invoice.
Why Testimonials are Important to Artisan Central Pre-checked Trade Members
What is a testimonial Testimonials are written statements that strengthen the credibility and reputation of your business when some a customer expresses their trust of your product or service. Why…
The Quick Guide to Creating an Eco-Friendly Garden
If the COVID-19 pandemic and the weeks of enforced confinement that came with it (and may come again…) have taught us anything, it’s the importance of space – outdoor space,…