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Signs you’re ready to build a new home

A home is your dream haven – a place where you can be relaxed, safe and comfortable! It’s the place where we feel at ease, find peace & live with our loved ones. Building a home is a major decision in life.

Here are a few Signs you’re ready to build a new home

Need for space: Space matters! If you plan on starting a family or if you feel that your children need space, then you should probably look to build a new home.

Higher home maintenance: If your existing home gives you trouble in maintenance that tends to pop up in older homes at the most inconvenient times like broken plumbing, leakage or hidden termite damage it’s time to build a new home.

Good Neighbourhood

In your search for the perfect neighbourhood with proximity to friends, family & amenities has become fruitful & if your real estate search doesn’t give you the precise results you require, building your own custom home is the best option to get exactly the features you want.

Budget: If you feel that the costs for building a home come under your budget & you don’t feel it as a burden then you are very much reading for building a new home!

If you feel you are ready to build a new home, then go ahead and don’t wait any longer — Contact us to get started on planning the perfect home for your family!Template

August 28, 2017

What is IOT (Internet of things) and how is it changing the modern home?

As time progresses many hi-tech devices & appliances find their place in modern homes & IOT or the Internet of Things is now a major industry buzzword which is slowly seeping into the terminology for new homes.

What is IOT?

It refers to the ability of two or more machine devices to communicate with each other effectively and efficiently using an internet connection. With computer connectivity on a  small-scale at home, to large scale mobile sensors, the Internet of Things has the capacity to change how we live & homeowners can benefit big way! IOT gives us smart homes with all kinds of machine-to-machine link-ups that find applications from monitoring our health to changing the way we undertake everyday tasks like driving and cooking, to heating our homes more efficiently.

How does IOT change the modern home?

  • Convenience: More connected devices can handle more operations (lighting, temperature, etc.) and frees up the resident to perform other tasks.
  • Reduce costs and conserve energy: Smart home IOT devices can help reduce costs and conserve energy. It would lower your electric bill and reduce energy consumption. Smart lights would function in a similar way.
  • Remote Home Control: You can control every single equipment like washing machines, lights, air conditioners and more in your house from a remote location. You can lock and unlock the main door at your convenience to let in guests even when you are away from home.
  • Improve home safety: The future home surveillance devices like alarms and cameras will instantly notify you of suspicious activities even if you are not at home. In future they will be smart enough to take actions on their own to avoid any emergency situation.

With IOT in full swing & all the devices connected to each other the home will obviously become safer, greener & a better place to live in!

August 21, 2017

How to find the right builder for your new home

When you are all set to make the biggest investment in life – Building your dream home, you will want to be sure you get it right. Before you start the question of how to find the right builder for your new home? comes to your mind. You need to select the right home builder for your needs and budget. Here are a few tips to start to your search.

  • Identify your needs: You should decide what type of home you want and need and how much you want to spend & search for builders who fit your requirement.
  • Consult the experts: Talk to the experts like Lenders, Real Estate Agents, Building Material Suppliers, Builders’ Associations etc. to get an insight on the builders in the area.
  • Look for quality: After getting a list of builders who match your criteria, visit their model homes and if possible, homes they have under construction. Pay close attention to the quality of workmanship and materials used in their homes.
  • Get it in writing: Ensure the builder is prepared to give costs, materials and other extras included in writing. Also draw up a contract with price and timings

Take your Time!

Take your time to decide as it is a major life decision and consider which Builder will really be the best fit for you. You’ll be living with that decision for years to come so give yourself time to ponder and evaluate.

 

August 17, 2017

Why invest in Calicut?

Calicut, the City of Zamorins has risen as a major city in Malabar & the second most fundamental city of the state. Due to its strategic location in the coastline of Kerala & the abundance of natural beauty, the city is fast developing as one of the ultimate destinations for real estate investment. In the past few years Calicut has witnessed phenomenal growth in all sectors & the presence of many industries and educational centers has put many amenities within reach.

Let’s check out the top reasons on why to invest in Calicut –

  1. Location

Its incredible location near the popular metropolitan cities like Bangalore, Mysore and Mangalore gives Calicut an edge over other cities in Kerala.  As it is the center hub of North Kerala, Calicut is connected through all the three channels of transport viz. Road, Rail and Air.

  1. Educational Hub

Calicut city has to its credit some of the nation’s best institutions like Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode, National Institute of technology, Calicut and the Calicut Medical College. Blessed with a proactive administration and world-class infrastructure, Calicut is poised to make rapid advances in its growth in the coming future.

  1. IT Hub

The growth of Calicut in the IT sector has been set on a fast pace with the progress of the KINFRA Park & the UL Cyber Park & numerous reputed IT organizations have opened their presence in Calicut. Many more huge IT projects are on the anvil & Calicut has marked its presence in the IT map of India.

  1. Job Opportunities

Many business sectors have their industrial links in Kozhikode. Be it in manufacturing footwear, compressors, material handling, pipes, wire netting, sea food exporting, fiber glass producers or latex processing, Kozhikode has it all. The increasing number of malls and retail chains has brought in many employment opportunities to people from all walks of life.

  1. Entertainment

Calicut has certainly increased its entertainment gradient with the increasing number of malls, multiplexes & shopping centres which is attracting entertainment lovers to the city. The close proximity of many tourist destinations like the popular hill station has also added to the charm.

  1. Calm Environment

Calicut has a good number of beaches and a calm environment when compared to other busy cities in Kerala. The abundance of Nature has also made Calicut one of the best cities to live in Kerala & is growing out to be the ideal place for real estate investment.

Now that you have enough reasons to invest in Calicut what is holding you back? Go ahead & all the best!

July 31, 2017

Let the ‘little space’ brighten up your home!

 

Be it in life or inside your pretty house, kids demand a special space. They seek space to play around, to hope more, and to to be ‘kids’. However, if you think decorating that ‘little’ space is easy, you are going wrong. Decorating your kid’s room the way he/she likes could be one of the most challenging tasks. More than just making it attractive, you’ve got to organize it in a way that supports your child’s growth. Overflowing drawers, a cluttered bed, and floors in disarray can make your kid feel frazzled. You can use some clever tricks to make it organised and attractive when it is for your little one.

 

Kids keep their things so dear that you find all the scraps near to their bed. To keep the chaos organised, you need to work bit creative. You can use wooden crates to keep their favourite drawing and story books. In order to store their stuff like blankets and clothes, you can use cute milk creates. They would love to see their stuff placed so cute. Use jumbo stacking baskets for all the on-the-go items like shoes, backpacks, coats etc. Always remember to choose furniture that comforts them for their room.

Here are some tips to make your kid’s room attractive and organised.

* Help your kid to be organised, starting from their bedroom. Keep things at their height and remember to keep most useful things closer.

* Make the room lively with wall paintings or art frames that kids love to see.

* Paintings of stars and moon or a cityscape on the sealing would make their bedtime sweeter. Make them excited about turning out the light at night.

* No doubt, kids love display space in their room. Try something that can be mounted on the wall and be used as a display space.

* Hang some attractive pictures and posters on strings for the little collectors to hold them dear.

* You can paint the dresser or other furniture in the room to make it kid-friendly in all aspects.

* Try installing a creative growth chart inside the room for you to see and also to make the child aware that they are growing.

* Always remember to balance but not to limit your colour choices.

Make your child’s living space most comfortable because, for them it is not just a place to sleep. It is their sleeping area, storage space, private den and playstation. Declutter their big little space. Now, let them thrive, learn and play.

July 17, 2017
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Ways to Keep Your Home Cool This Summer!!!..

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People are left with no option but to stay at home during summer. For how long can you stay in the sweltering outdoors? You can’t possibly make the sun go or use air conditioners all over the house 24/7 for that will cost a lot and is not an environment friendly option too. Here’s how to summer proof your home. Check out these cost effective ways to keep your home cool this summer.

1.Get aluminized blinds or insulated curtains

For your windows. Also go around the house and drape sheets all over the exterior. These makeshift exterior curtains will keep the sun’s heat away from your windows but the breeze will be blowing if you wish to keep the windows open.

2.Leave a few windows open after sunset

So that the cooler night air would be blowing throughout the evening. Also, leave all the internal doors open. You may also want to open the closets and the kitchen cabinets as well, as they store the daytime heat and your house won’t cool off as much at night. Be sure to close the windows and the blinds as soon as the sun hits your house.

3.Plants on windows

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While you are leaving windows open, also place some plants on the ledge. Easy to install and help humidify the dry air circulating inside.

4.Grow plants on the terrace

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Cultivating plants on the terrace helps cool down a building naturally,The mud used to grow plants acts as an insulator, absorbing the direct heat from sun, thereby keeping the slab cool.Using plastic gardening sheets will also help in preventing any kind of water leakage.

 

 

5.Use smooth white linen to cover your beds and upholstery.

 

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Use light-colored cotton bedspreads and throw white fabrics over your sofas during the day since the upholstery fabrics are thick and make you sweaty. Light-colored fabric will reflect the heat instead of absorbing it, and the smooth texture will give you an impression of coolness.

 

6. Cross-ventilate.

If it’s windy outside, you can create a breeze inside your home by strategically opening your windows. When the wind blows against a building, it creates a high-pressure area on the side where it hits and a low-pressure area on the opposite side. As the wind naturally moves from the high pressure area to the low pressure one, opening the windows on both sides of your home will allow the air to move through the house, creating a breeze.

7.Paint your roof white.

In much the same way the ice/snow reflects UV rays instead of absorbing the heat like the oceans do, cities are now giving white roofs a second look for cooling homes and fighting climate change. So paint your terrace and roof white to reflect heat.

April 12, 2017
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How to take care of your wooden furniture

Wooden furniture is the most commonly found accessory around your home and whether it is the antique furniture in your living room or that gorgeous dining table that you feast on, all of them require care.

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Here are a few tips to help keep that gloss and shine on your wooden furniture last much longer than usual. Here’s how to take care of furniture, the right way.

  1. To clean the finish on your wood furniture just use warm water and mild dish soap. Cleaning furniture with water won’t hurt it — just be careful not to soak it. Use an old toothbrush for hard-to-get areas. Wipe the dirt off the surface with soft cloths or paper towels until they come up fairly clean. Then dry off any residual moisture with a soft cloth.
  2. After a good cleaning, the best way to protect the finish is to use a good-quality soft paste wax. Apply a thin coat as directed on the label. Wait five minutes and buff lightly with a soft (shoe) brush or cloth. Wait another 30 to 60 minutes and buff/brush again with a bit more vigor. You’ll see a beautiful shine return to the finish that will last for many months.
  3. Keep your furniture out of the sun. The temperature of the summer sun coming through a window can go above 140 degrees. It will cook fine finishes, fading and destroying them over time, and dry out and shrink the wood, which will cause cracks.
  4. For a quick-fix touch up, use the appropriate colour shoe polish on scratches and chips, especially to make them less visible on the feet of furniture. Carefully using a matching-colour felt-tip marker first will hide it even better.
  5. When polishing metal hardware, take it off the furniture first. Take your time and make a note to remember what piece goes back where. Use a quality metal polish to get it shining again. Once it’s buffed, put it back on, being careful not to scratch the wood surfaces. I recommend that you don’t try to do this all at one time. It can be a lot of work, so take a few days, doing a few pieces at a time, instead of getting tired and frustrated with trying to do too much.
  6. There are several ways to remove the white hazy ring or spot that the hot coffee mug or hot pizza box made on your table. The least invasive way is to rub it with a mild abrasive, such as non-gel toothpaste mixed with baking soda or cooking oil mixed with ashes. You can rub it in a small spot with your finger or use a soft cloth on larger areas.

 

February 21, 2017
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How to Build Your Dream Home!!!!

How to Build Your Dream Home!!!!1. GET REAL ABOUT YOUR BUDGET.

The primary source of conflict and melodrama in the building process is budget. Set your number, and then listen. If you have a reputable builder or contractor, trust him or her to tell you what things cost. And don’t get stuck on the cost-per-square-foot metric.

Contact your builder and architect walk you through your options and explain how real-time costs are established.

2. CONSIDER YOUR HOME NEEDS.
Check on your lifestyle. What do you do and what do you need in your home in order to live comfortably in it? Do you need your own recreation area? Or a home library? Or a pool? List down what you want to have and what you truly need for a home. This can be a good guide for you in designing your dream house.

3.  SELECT YOUR TEAM.

In a perfect world, you would have your builder, architect, designer, landscape architect. Your team will take things like sun orientation, zoning, setbacks, area-coverage restrictions, and height restrictions into consideration while you’re going on and on about how “pretty” the views are.

4.  COMMUNICATE ABOUT EVERYTHING.

Utilize technology—many builders have special websites or apps that outline the plan and keep track of progress. Text and e-mail your builder as necessary; it’s great for quick decisions and creates a record of your interaction. Insist on transparency. Look at the invoices and keep track of costs.

5. MOVE IN AND ENJOY.
After months of building your home, you will be able to occupy it. Do not forget to work on the permit to occupy your home. Move in your home and enjoy your stay in your dream house. Add in some decorations if you want to in order to complete to your homes look.

February 1, 2017

TIPS FOR ORGANIZING KITCHEN

  1. Sort each items separately and place one on top of another.
  2. Cooking and baking pieces should be kept close to where you do food preparation.
  3. Use the vertical space for cabinets
  4. Rotating trays can be used to hold things such as oils, vinegar and other cooking ingredients, as well as spices, vitamins or medications.
November 30, 2016

PREVENT CONCRETE WATER LEAKAGE

  1. When there are leaks in a flat concrete roof, the fast fix is to apply some kind of sealant or waterproof cement.
  2. Clean the entire roof surface with a pressure washer. Fill large cracks with roofing cement, and then apply a good prime.
September 3, 2016