Plain walls.. Lifeless, longing to be decorated, wanting to find its purpose in a house. When I had my first home, I could not afford to buy artwork and made do with the prints my husband bought in a market in Spain. It did not speak joy, I mean sure, it added color but it did not add spark.. Then I bought my first painting for $200 from some unknown artist, which I loved and keep to this day. It was an artwork of the Mona Lisa made into an abstract with drip paint in neutral colors and ... continue reading...
Designing a Home Office for the Filipino Home: 8 No Nonsense Ideas and Tips
Today, it’s no longer unusual for businesses to run some, if not all, of their operations out of the homesof their employees. Remote work has gone from being a privilege enjoyed by an exceptional few tobecoming the expected work mode for entire professions in many industries. The Philippines, with itslarge number of knowledge workers, has been significantly affected by the trend, with more Filipinosnow working from home than ever before. Working from home has several advantages for both ... continue reading...
5 Factors to Consider Before Refinancing Your Home Loans
Refinancing your home loan allows you to pay off your existing mortgage with a new loan from adifferent lender. This is often a good strategy to take because you replace the initial loan with a homeloan that has better terms, so you can complete your payments faster or more comfortably. It can helpmake your monthly or total loan repayment more manageable and easier on your finances.Generally, refinancing your home loan is a good option in most conditions. But there are instances whenit may not ... continue reading...
How to Keep Your Home Cool and Your Energy Bill Down
The dry season is officially here in the Philippines, with temperatures ranging from 26 degrees to 34degrees Celsius each day across the country. Along with the heat and humidity, you may be noticingyour electric bill rising as well, especially as you try to keep yourself cool.Some people try to reduce their consumption by simply not using any electric appliances at all or byspending the entire day at the local mall. However, sometimes even the evenings are unbearably hot,and turning on the ... continue reading...
How Should You Think About Your Roofing System?
The roofing system of our home is often the easiest-to-ignore part of the entire construction, that is, unless it presents a problem. We know our roof should be maintained over the years and inspected appropriately, but it’s easy to put this at the back of your mind unless you’re purchasing a property, or unless a leak or falling tiles are present. Yet it’s true that without a good roof, fitted appropriately, your home would be uninhabitable. For this reason, it may be one of the most ... continue reading...
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