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What Makes Good Owners' Corporation Managers?
The common areas of a property such as passages, fences, stairwells, walls and gardens are managed by an owners’ corporation. In case you didn’t know that already, an owners’ corporation, also known as a body corporate, is a body responsible for managing the common property of a retail, residential, industrial, commercial or mixed-use development. If you’re an owner of a unit, apartment or flat, you’re most likely to be a member of an owners’ corporation. ... ❯❯❯
5 Unusual Roof Designs
Most of us don’t think much about the roof we live under until there’s a problem. Your home’s roof is its first and biggest line of defense against the elements; it keeps you and your belongings clean, dry and safe. Most roofs have a utilitarian design, but they can be unusual or even outrageous. The examples on this list show that a balance can be struck between function and form. 1. The Leaf Roof: Just outside Rio on a pristine beach with beautiful... ❯❯❯
Seven Questions to Ask Your Builder
Your building project is very important to you and the contractor handling it should be top notch. Finding the right builder for your project is paramount to success. If you are working with a certain contractor for the first time, you should definitely ask some questions. To help you ask the right questions for a good working relationship, you should consider the following. Do you have license and insurance? The safest builders are those who are... ❯❯❯
10 Mistakes to Avoid When Selling your Home
Before setting out to sell your house, it is advisable to ensure that it is in a condition that will appeal to the buyer. You may also want to consider doing or introducing certain things to increase the value of your house.
However, this must be approached with a lot of caution so that you do not end up making mistakes that may jeopardize your chances of selling fast or even selling for a good rate.
There are certain common mistakes that most home... ❯❯❯
Perks of Custom Building a Home
Most people buy homes and rarely think about building one from scratch. For some, financial constrains prevent them from building a custom house. This isn’t always the case. Mortgages take decades to fully pay off. You can essentially borrow the same amount of money and build a house of your liking from scratch. If you are wondering whether you should buy your dream house or build it yourself, here are some perks of custom house building that you should... ❯❯❯
Roofing Membranes 101
Roof repairs are typically the costliest maintenance problem a home can go through. Roofs are more complex than they seem and requires the knowledge of professional roofers to ensure structural integrity. There are plenty of different roofs a person can choose from with different pros and cons for each one. Membrane exteriors, commonly used on buildings, are now being used more and more in regular houses because of it’s more pronounced advantages. What... ❯❯❯
Choosing Between Flat Roofing and Sloped Roofing
When choosing houses, one of the most important things to consider is a house’s functional design. And though most people take it for granted, one of the biggest influences on functional design is the home's exterior. The most basic purpose of a roof is to provide protection against the elements. Does a flat roof do just as well as a sloped roof? What is a flat roof? First of all, all home exteriors have a slope. Even flat exteriors. All roofs need to... ❯❯❯
9 Tips for Saving Money on Heating Costs
With cold weather is approaching, it’s getting to the point when you need to start thinking about your heater. Of course, climate control is always a pain in the wallet, and now that the temperatures outside are slipping outside of the typical summer ranges, you can't just leave the windows open anymore.
But with a little know-how and effort, you can keep the power bill down, even in our chilly 50-degree nights.
Lower the Thermostat
Much like keeping... ❯❯❯
Preparing Your Kitchen for Back to School
The back to school stage can often seem daunting and stressful, especially when it comes to all of the preparations. Creating a plan in your mind will really help you to make the back to school period run smoothly, and by altering your home slightly you can ensure this is the case. The kitchen is often the busiest room in any home, especially on a weekday morning with everybody rushing to get ready for school and work, and therefore it’s really beneficial... ❯❯❯
Long-Term Benefits of Doing a Construction Course
When trying to get employed in the construction industry, it is important for you to obtain as much educational qualification as you can. Although you may have gone to university or been an apprentice, doing a construction course can improve your career prospects to a higher level. Some people are under the impression that enrolling for such a course is a waste of time and money. If you think so too, this is why you are wrong:
Higher Credibility
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What is Propane?
When most people hear the word “propane,” they often think of that white container that sits underneath of their outdoor grill. Those that do imagine this, however, usually do not realize the many uses of propane for their home and business.
What Exactly Is It?
Propane is a substance that can be either gas or liquid. At atmospheric pressure, it becomes its gas form. The gas form can easily be used for home heating, cooking, drying clothes, and more. In... ❯❯❯
Tips To Prepare A Home For An Open House
Arranging the home for a viewing by potential buyers seems like something that is really simple when the truth is that it is so much more complicated than what many think. In reality we are faced with so many small things that can make a huge difference. It is very important that you prepare properly and that you do all that you can to make the home more appealing. According to Scott Haveson, the big problem is that homeowners normally try to do everything... ❯❯❯
How to Troubleshoot Your AC
What can you do when your AC unit is not working right? Take a look at this short guide on how you can troubleshoot your AC unit before calling a professional. You'll learn basic things about how to operate a malfunctioning air conditioner and how to make it work again, without a service call.
Let's jump right into this tutorial:
Before doing any repair work, you'll have to identify why your air conditioner doesn't work properly. AC units are fairly... ❯❯❯
How to Become a Landlord
Becoming a landlord is something that people often think of as a way to make money. It seems like a pretty easy job and easy way to make a profit. People think that all you have to do is find a quality property and put a sign out front. While being a landlord is a great way to earn money, it is not without requirements; it is a job just like any other. It has requirements and considerations. To decide if you want to be a landlord, you should look through... ❯❯❯
How to Save Your House From Water Damages
Depending on the severity of storms and hurricanes around your area, there may be little you can do to salvage or protect your home. This article however, is geared at preventing water damage that arises from moderate/intermediate storms and hurricanes.
While they may not tear down your home or uproot it, they can cause severe damage if you don’t take the necessary steps to minimize the possible causes of water damages. The key to having a dry home after... ❯❯❯
7 Rules to Ensure the Perfect House Inspection before Selling
You have entertained the buyer; they like the price for the house, but now they want to visit the property and inspect it . They will look at the property to chalk out the minor details before the actual sale agreement is drawn up and the final price decided. The inspection stage is important for home owners since it is the make or break part of whether a potential buyer will decide to walk away from the deal or go ahead with purchasing the house. A... ❯❯❯
How Water Softeners Can Benefit Your Health
Water is such an important and integral part of our lives that we often tend to forget about its importance.
Maybe this is why we take it for granted, assuming that it automatically provides the necessary hydration that we need. Yet, the truth is that it doesn’t just provide hydration, it is essential to our complete health and well being.
There two types of water: hard water and soft water. The difference between both lies in the abundance of magnesium... ❯❯❯
Managing Summer Pests: A Guide for Floridians
The summer is often associated with people going out, tanning, tall glasses of frosty drinks, lots of swimming, beach-going, vacations and many other fun activities. It is also the most popular time of the year for insects and pests.
Florida’s warm, humid and sunny climate in particular attracts many bugs. There’s an estimated 12,000 insect species in Florida. While many of these aren’t considered pests, a considerable number of them like termites, ants,... ❯❯❯
Turning Your House into Your Home
Every house strives to become a home. What we call home is debatable and certainly different for most of us. We have different tastes and preferences when it comes to interior design, architecture, and landscaping. While some prefer an urban condo, others would go for a suburban family home surrounded by a green, freshly cut lawn. There's one thing we all agree on, however: we all want a house that feels like home. It's what we, as people, strive for: a... ❯❯❯
What to Do If Your Well Dries Up?
Wells can dry up or start to produce limited amounts of water for a number of reasons, and once this happens you may be left wondering what to do. First of all, you need to be aware that the amount of groundwater changes over time because the water system is affected by factors such as drought. The natural fluctuations of water levels will have the greatest effect for shallow wells and wells that are failing, both of which will tend to dry up in the fall... ❯❯❯
