2198 New to abruzzi

I ddi some research about the area . Abruzzi. went on a recon. mission . and bought a stone house in Secinaro. It was a mild November I remember. Until... the snow. I am back in Blighty just to get warm (honest). I will be back to have another stab at the old place the spring.I seem to be the only english resident {when I go back that is.} Any info about insulation and buying wood for building would be helpful.sid owen