It is only a couple of months before the monsoon will come calling. Waterproofing means keeping your house dry and not allow water to penetrate to the inside of your home. This means there will be less humidity inside and consequently less damage. Waterproofing frequently begins with checking your doors and windows for leaks and closing any to forestall damage due to heavy rains. We list a few basic ways in which you can rain-proof your home. ► Check for Leakages Water seepage into the roofs and walls can not only cause long-term damage to the structures but also make…
If you are planning to buy an apartment of your own in Kerala, the frequent advice that you would receive is to check whether all government approvals and clearances are in place before the purchase of the apartment. This is done with good intentions because it always can happen that you will miss something important. Realizing that purchasing a home is a high-value long-term investment, you must check out all the approvals that have to be in place before take a final decision to purchase a home. For this, you have to understand the negative consequences of not having certain…
If you are an upwardly-mobile millennial in India, you would have already realized the importance of worthwhile investments that you have to start making now. Having a home of your own is surely one of them. However, you would have also realized that buying a home is not that easy a job. If you are planning to buy your first home, considering that you are young, you may require some sort of financial assistance to help buy your first home. Many banks and other financial institutions provide loans to eligible individuals which would help them buy their houses. If you…
Also known as ‘God’s own Country’, Kerala lies along the southern coast of India, with Trivandrum as its capital city. Home to abundant greenery, beaches and rich cultural heritage, it’s been ranked as the top city to live in among the 5 major cities in Kerala - according to a study conducted by the Times Group. It has also been ranked as the best city to live in multiple times, by the ASICS (Annual Survey of India’s City Systems) body. This comparative study on quality of life was carried out in 21 Indian states and based on 115 parameters – including…