So, renovating a house in Italy is easy because they have good contractors, materials, and also so, so hard. After all, the rules are draconian. Enlarging our livingroom, was one hell of a bureaucratic adventure.   We are not so keen on balconies, so we knew we wanted to incorporate part of our terrace/balcony into the living room to make space for a dining table. Tuscany is strict; with permits, …