With the Government committed to reducing carbon emissions as close to zero by the year 2020 there are several initiatives that are now in practice regarding energy assessments and commercial properties. There are various ways in which this now affects private owners of leased or rented properties which includes homes and business. This also includes commercial units and industrial buildings within the UK.DECs or Display Energy Certificates are...more
Display Energy Certificates (DECs) are certificates which give a building an energy rating based on the actual energy consumption of the particular building. All buildings which have over 1000 m of useful floor space which are occupied or partially occupied by an institution (schools, universities, hospitals, colleges etc), by a public authority or which are regularly by members of the public require a DEC. When a DEC has been produced it then...more
Granite countertops have become extremely popular among the homeowners. They look classy and with a polished smooth surface they can add to the style quotient of the kitchen. Moreover when you talk of esthetic appeal, the granite countertops definitely add to the esthetic value of your kitchen. Granite is the most durable among all the stones. The versatility of the stone contributes for its popularity among all the stones used by the interior designers. In fact it is a perfect choice for home. Natural stone is definitely an eco-friendly material. With the world going green it is a must that one incorporates environmental friendliness in all aspects of life including home dcor. If you use granite countertops you make that environmentally friendly choice. That is not all. Being environmentally conscious does not mean that you cannot be stylish. Granite countertops are definitely a stylish addition to your house. Granite countertops blend well with wooden platforms or cabinets. The countertops can complement the style of cabinetry. Moreover they are used profusely for French sleek styles. You will notice that granite countertops add a lot of warmth and color to any space. You can...more
Everybody becomes late at one time in their life or another. This is particularly true when you have a late party night yesterday. When this occurs, the very next step is to wildly run round the house getting dressed and preparing for the office. When a person is in a rush and is reputedly ready for work the next thing she or he is about to do is...more
What if you saw a former co-worker filling out a job application and when she came to the address line she paused and tears welled up in her eyes? She's qualified for the job but is afraid to reveal her plight; she is temporarily homeless due to unforeseen circumstances out of her control. What if you saw a mom rocking her child to sleep in their...more
You may wonder who pays the real estate agent when a foreclosed home is purchased. In these economic times there are many foreclosed properties on the market. There are many real estate investors who are buying up homes rehabbing them and selling them for a profit to first time home owners and even to other investors. Some investors are paying as little as thirty cents on the dollar.They are buying from foreclosed properties or what is known in the real estate industry as an REO. This stands for real estate owned. These are properties that the bank owns because they were foreclosed upon. The buyer or person who took out the loan on the house failed to make the requisite payments and defaulted on the loan and now the bank owns the property.The problem however is that banks are not in the real property selling business. Banks are in the business of lending money. Now we have banks with a large inventory of foreclosed properties, or REO's. Because of a very active and influential lobby group in Washington DC, banks cannot sell their foreclosed properties without a real estate agent.So if you are looking to buy an REO for real estate investment purposes or if you are looking for a home...more
The best starting point is to Google kitchen installation companies in your area. The ones that appear at the top are obviously actively promoting themselves. Once you have identified a number of kitchen companies you will be able to identify the...more
The best starting point is to use the internet and simply Google kitchen installation companies in your locality. Those that appear at the top are obviously actively promoting themselves. Once you have identified a number of kitchen installation...more
These days, it seems that just about everyone is on Facebook. They are your mother, your brother or the valedictorian of your high school. All of them are on Facebook. As it increasingly becomes the official hangout for friends and family who are...more
Baseball is one of many other sports in which fans can place a bet on who will the game. Some would say it is one of the more predictable sports in terms of betting. Now before placing your first bet, there a couple things you need to know in order...more
Lately, wall paper borders have become an indispensable decorating tool. They are smart and sophisticated, fun and affordable. Borders are perfect for pulling in all the various aspects of the room to give it a finished look.In the past, wall paper...more
If you can honestly say that you are enjoying the perfect nights sleep on a regular basis then you are very much in the minority. People across the globe yearn for such a thing. As life gets more stressful and demanding, knowing that you are...more