The comforts and luxuries of your home is the most wonderful thing in the world for which your heart yearns all the time. After a long busy day at the office you can relax and rejuvenate at your place so that the next day you can bounce back with the same energy and enthusiasm to work and perform way above expectations. The constant working and pressure in the surroundings may often lead to stress on the mind and body where after some time the...more
The housing market is a chaotic, competitive place, so how can you give yourself the edge over all the rest? To sell a house, here are ten handy tips to get your house noticed: 1. Odd jobs. Finishing off all those little chores and repairs. This can add a lot of value in terms of appearance, and removes the sales resistance created by obvious work needing to be done on the house.2. Declutter. Open up your house by creating some space. There are...more
House fires are anyone's worst nightmare. Most people who've had their houses affected by fire can barely believe the amount of damage they can do. Taking extra steps to prevent them happening is on any sane person's To Do list. Here are the most common causes of house fires. 1. Cooking and hot oil. These are truly dangerous sources of serious fires. They occur mainly in kitchens, barbecues and other areas where there are a lot of additional flammable materials or electrical fittings around. It's important to have these areas clear of obvious danger points, preferably with easily accessible cutoffs for the gas or electricity. Very important: Kids and hot cooking materials. The most horrifying, tragic and much too common causes of fire involve children getting terribly burned while handling flammable cooking materials. The materials spill, ignite on hot surfaces like cooking elements and create major fires. The only way to avoid these situations is to make sure they never happen. Keep kids away from any cookery situation where there are clear risks. 2. Matches and lighters around children. Matches, lighters and things like pilot lighters and firelighters have to be off limits for...more
Avoiding a house fire seems easy enough, but many people neglect to take the precautions necessary to protect themselves, putting them and their families at risk everyday. Here are some easy ways to avoid house fires: 1. Smoke detectors - Easy to install and maintain Smoke detectors are cheap, reliable, and very easy to operate. They're usually...more
Imagine, you have a room; it is nothing more than four walls, a ceiling and a floor. It sounds little more than would be offered from a cave. However when you start to look at Furniture, your imagination is awakened. You get excited by the ideas you have to transform your house. Choosing Furniture is a joy, you can go for high-end quality that will...more
www.gobhk.comList your property freeWhen residents of Seawoods Estate shelled out Rs 5 crore for their dream homes, they were understandably taken in by the spacious homes, the view of the sea and the luxurious gardens dotting the landscape. But less than a year later, their houses are falling apart. The sprawling complex, built by CIDCO, contains houses ranging from Rs 1.5 crore to Rs 5 crore, but those who paid up are already regretting their decision. Take Kanchi Advanis spacious 4,000 square feet duplex on the 16th floor of building No 50 for example. The ceiling in the living room has sprung leaks, every wall in the house is damp and, last week, a section of the ceiling in one of the bedrooms came crashing down a few feet away from where her eight-year-old daughter was sleeping. I am left with just two bedrooms. Even the living room is leaking at several places and the rate at which problems are cropping up in the house, very soon we will be forced to move out, said Advani, a fashion designer, who owns a boutique in Vashi. She had moved into the house barely a year ago. In the neighbouring building (No 51), even houses on the second floor have developed cracks and are leaking...more
www.gobhk.comList your property freeThe proposed Direct Tax Code contains many provisions that aim to change the mode of taxation of 'income from house property' . In order to simplify the determination of taxable income and eliminate any scope for...more
If you've decided to invest in a property it's important to understand the facts before you get ahead of yourself and call up the removalists. Making the right choice is a matter of research. Talking to the right people will get you far, as will...more
Do you believe you are ready to purchase a home theater system? Have you done study to determine which television is best for the room or which seem system is best for that layout and decor or your house theater? If you have not, then you are not...more
It's important to be comfortable in your new house, so if something doesn't quite feel right with the room, don't call the furniture removalists back, have a look at the walls instead. Colour has a huge effect on our mood, even subtle shades can have...more
The saying 'home is where the heart is' is true for many individuals and their homes. Today, the home is not simply a building to take shelter or residence in; it is an expression of one's way of life, their personality, their likes and...more
Do you need to sell your newly-purchased or recently built house? Are you selling the property to make a profit? Answering yes is a wise answer . However, the problem is you may not know how to market your house for a fast sale. This article will...more