Help our family with a DIY project on the Italian Alps near Pinerolo, Italy

Infos

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  Description

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  We can host few weeks in January and then again from mid Feb.
  We have a variety of works to do, so we can decide together based on your preferences and our priorities
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  We are a family of 3, mother (43), father (51) and son (5). We are travellers and creative. We love to put our hands into manual things and learn every day. We love music, cooking healhy dishes, we love the snow and gardening.
  Myself I am fond at interior design and I love sewing. I am interested in learning about upholstery and ecoprint.
  My husband has a little carpentry lab for his spare time and plans to start doing wood toys 100% eco fiendly for kids one day.
  Just moved from Milan to our dream house on the Alps to live in harmony with nature and gaze at the surprising landscape all around.
  Our house went through big renewal last year, now it's the turn of the external part! :-)
  
  Here you can:
  - enjoy the great view to the Alps and sun raises on the plain (we are on a hill)
  - try the itineraries in the nature all around
  - enjoy relaxed village life: Torre Pellice is a cosy nice little town (5.000 dwellers) with restaurants, bars, book shops, minimarkets, etc.
  
  We offer accommodation and bills coverage. We are happy to share meals especially during weekends when we have more spare time (free from work).

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  Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre

  Jardinage

  Bricolage et construction

  Cuisine/repas pour la famille

  Aide à la maison

  Entretien général
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  Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre

  Our workaways as well as ourselves can learn while doing works together.

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  Projets impliquant des enfants

  Ce projet peut impliquer des enfants. Pour en savoir plus, consultez nos directives et conseils ici.

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  Aide

  We’re looking for some help with a variety of tasks, and we’ll figure out what works best based on your skills, preferences, our priorities, and of course, the weather and the season. Here’s what we’re working on:
  
  - In the garden: The fruit trees need pruning based on the season, and the lawn (including the sloped areas) needs mowing. We’ve got some brambles to clear out too. Our new vegetable garden is waiting to be shaped up – we’re building a stone path, improving the organic composter, experimenting with biodynamic methods, and of course, there’s always the joy of harvesting seasonal fruits together.
  
  - Around the house: We have some doors to sand and repaint, plus a few bits and bobs that need fixing. Outside, there are piles of materials like tiles and planks that need organizing, and we’re planning to build steps up to the vegetable garden, which is a little uphill behind the house.
  
  - Extra jobs: If you know a thing or two about electrical work, we could really use some help finishing up a few electrical tasks, like adding power to the canopy or adjusting some connections which have something not properly working). But don’t worry if you’re not into that!
  
  We’ve got all the tools to make everything easier and more fun. 😄
  
  As for the schedule, we’re super flexible. The only thing we ask is that you’re around on Fridays, Saturdays, or Sundays so we can be there to show you the ropes and explain things to get started. After that, you’re free to work at your own pace, depending on your other commitments.
  
  Since we’re tackling these projects over time, some things might already be done by the time you arrive. Just let us know if you’d like an update on what’s finished!
  
  Can’t wait to get started and share this time together!

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  Langues parlées

  Anglais: Courant
  Italien: Courant
  Allemand: Intermédiaire
  Français: Débutant

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  Hébergement

  We have a cozy, self-contained 50 sq meter apartment at garden level, with a separate entrance and full privacy. When Workawayers are staying, the apartment is for their exclusive use, offering complete independence and comfort. It has been recently renovated, with just a few finishing touches left.
  
  The apartment includes a living room with a sofa bed, a fully equipped kitchen (dishwasher, fridge, freezer, no oven sorry), a spacious bedroom with a double and single bed, and a bathroom with a spa tub.
  
  There is no washing machine in the apartment, but you’re welcome to use ours. We live on the upper floor, so you’ll have your privacy but we’re nearby if you need anything.

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  Autres infos...

  We will be happy to be helped on around 24 hours per week (if solo traveller) or 18 hours per week per person (if couples), anyway we are flexible with the schedule that can be arranged together.
  If a work needs our guidance, it should be done during lunch time over the week days or during weekends when we are free. If you are independent with the work, you can do it whenever it's better for you.
  
  The rest of the time you can enjoy your spare time and relax!
  --> enjoy itineraries in the nature around home
  --> visit the closest towns (Luserna center is 25 mins, Torre Pellice center is 50 mins away)
  --> find all activities you need in the largest town Pinerolo (20 minutes by car or 30 minutes via public transport)
  --> make some city life in Turin (1 hour drive with the car, 1,5 with the public transport)
  
  Bus station is 25 mins on foot (please remind we are on a hill).
  
  Ski resorts between 40 and 60 mins from us.

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  Informations complémentaires

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    Accès Internet

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    Accès Internet limité

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    Nous avons des animaux

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    Nous sommes fumeurs

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    Familles bienvenues

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  Possibilité d’accueillir les digital nomads

  You can work from your apartment, it is very quiet here. We offer a good WiFi connection

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  Espace pour garer des vans

  We have space for a car etc.

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  Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?

  Plus de 2

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  Nombre d'heures attendues

  24 hours per week (or 18 each if a couple)

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