The rainy season is upon us, and if you live in a house, you’re probably going to have to contend with “new” holes in the ceiling. Unless you’re fine with sticking pots and pails to catch the drip (or steady flow, depending on how large the leak is), you need to take some time to check your roof’s condition in between rain showers. Here’s what you can do to prevent leaks from happening... ...read the full story
Why live in a box when you can live in a UFO? Since the Space Age began with the Soviet Union’s launch of Sputnik 1 in 1957, architects around the world have harnessed the era’s forward-facing spirit to construct futuristic homes. Designers defied convention, and some of the creative concepts put into play since then may seem more suitable for the surface of the moon than for Peoria. Here... ...read the full story
Leading leisure developer Landco Pacific Corporation redefines urban living through Tribeca Private Residences, a resort-themed residential condominium in Sucat, Muntinlupa. It is located on a 9.7 hectare property off the Sucat interchange (east service road side) Thrive in an atmosphere of natural freedom and healthy pleasures. Dwell in an environment of harmony and security shared with friends and... ...read the full story
There’s something really pleasing about a home that’s pretty as a picture. It’s balanced. It’s soothing. It welcomes visitors. And a home with curb appeal also sells itself. After all, homebuyers form an opinion about a home for sale in 15 seconds, by one estimate. Lots of things can give a home that extra pop, from a picket fence to tasteful landscaping to an inviting doorway. With... ...read the full story
Is it safe to live near a nuclear plant? What are the dangers? How close is too close? Can you somehow make your home “nuke-proof”? Will you need special insurance? And what might a plant accident do to your home’s value? These are top-of-mind questions for many homeowners who either live in a nuclear neighborhood or are thinking of buying or building near one of America’s... ...read the full story
Viridian Towers is a 53 storey residential condominium tower located at a lot area of 3,000 sq.m. along Connecticut Street and Missouri Street at Greenhills, Ortigas Center in Pasig City Philippines. It includes 50 residential floors, 4 basement parking levels, 2 retail levels, an Amenity floor, Sky Gardens, 6 elevators, a freight elevator and a helipad. The Viridian Tower will rise 53-stories... ...read the full story
In the real estate market for an old house? Rather than building something from scratch, old houses have that vintage charm that proves irresistable to a lot of real estate investors. Here are some questions MSN poses to homebuyers who prefer to re-do an old house than buying something brand new. 1. Is the foundation solid? 2. How old is the electrical wiring? 3. How old is the plumbing? 4. How is... ...read the full story
Would You Live in Any of These Wild Houses? Over the years, we’ve shown you houses shaped like elephants, toilets, pickle barrels, dogs, and UFOs, to name a few. You’ve seen cave houses, tree houses, and floating houses. There were houses made of bottles, beer cans, tea cups—you name it! Here’s our latest top 5 round up of the world’s wildest houses! Who needs an expensive... ...read the full story
Most of us assume that when we walk into our homes, we slam the door on exhaust, secondhand smoke, and other air-pollution ugliness. In your own house, everything is safe and clean. Oh, if only. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), levels of about a dozen common chemical pollutants are two to five times higher inside homes than outside of them. Part of the problem is that houses... ...read the full story
Tired of the same old kitchen, but don’t want the hassle (or price tag) of an entire renovation? These fast and easy updates take the room from make-do to magnificent! Add Table Lamps Put table lamps on your island or dining table to make your kitchen feel like a room, not a laboratory, like designer Robert Stillin did with Visual Comfort’s Column lamp in Sheffield silver for House Beautiful‘s... ...read the full story
Houses For Sale in the Philippines was built to feature houses in the Philippines worthy of selling to those who work hard for the money they have. It also stemmed from the unfortunate incident we had with buying a property that up to this day, was not turned over to us. Read More
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