Help our family with DIY near Lucca, Italy

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  Description

  I'm married with Valeria and we have three children, a 16-year-old daughter and two boys aged 14 and 11. We live together with our dog Lila, a small border collie, in an early 1900s house with a garden, 2 km away from the city center of Lucca.
  I'm working as Product Manager in an international software house and my wife is working in the administration of an institute of advanced studies, here in Lucca.
  We bought our house few years ago and we love to make it better and doing maintenance by ourselves, however when we discovered workaway we liked the idea of having some help and at the same time getting to know new people and cultures, we also think that this is a great opportunity for our kids too.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Animal Care

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  Lucca offers a blend of history, culture, and relaxation with its well-preserved Renaissance walls, stunning churches and charming piazzas in the historical center where visitors can enjoy local cuisine and events that the city often hosts, such as the Lucca Summer Festival concerts. Located in the heart of Tuscany, it makes easy day trips to nearby hills, Pisa, Florence and many other iconic places. With the stunning Versilia coast and the scenic Apennines nearby, you can enjoy both beach outings and mountain hikes. With a relaxed atmosphere, outdoor activities, and welcoming locals, Lucca provides an unforgettable holiday experience.

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  Projects involving children

  This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

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  Help

  We are looking for someone who may help with some maintenance job in the house, such as renewing some old wooden windows, doors or handrail that need to be sanded, filled, and repainted.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent
  French: Fluent
  Italian: Fluent

  This host offers a language exchange
  This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
  You can contact them directly for more information.
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  Accommodation

  We have the possibility to host our guests in a quite big attic with exposed beams and terracotta floors at the second floor of the house, with private bathroom. The second floor will be at disposal of our guests, can comfortably host a couple, and is equipped with HiFi, television and internet connection.
  The rest of the house consists of a first floor where we have our bedrooms and bathrooms, and a ground floor with two living room, a study, a bathroom and a big kitchen from where we can enter in the garden, where there are a sort of winter garden and a patio where we usually have dinner in summer.

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Can host digital nomads

  Workawayers will have their own private space form where to work. Internet connection is stable and reliable.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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  Hours expected

  Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week