A lot of homeowners are afraid of owning property because they don’t know how they can solve maintenance issues, especially those that require major renovations. Some property owners shy away from becoming a landlord because they don’t wish to stress themselves of the minute details and experience the struggle of outsourcing help as well. But, there’s hope.  You’ll find several owners taking up the challenge of maintaining and renovating their dwellings because they know these will upgrade their homes and increase their value. Here’s a list of a few of these maintenance and renovation pr ..read more

  “A simple life is not seeing how little we can get by with—that is poverty—but how efficiently we can put things first- When you are clear about your purpose and your priorities, you can painlessly discard whatever does not support these, whether it is clutter in your cabinets or commitments on your calendar” –Victoria Moran   Has the clutter in your home gone out of control? Are there spaces or rooms you can no longer use because of the abundance of clutter? Or have your common spaces in your homes that have been long dominated by it? If you have answered yes to the following q ..read more

“Some people look for a beautiful place, others make a place beautiful”-Hazrat Inayat Khan   As we anticipate the hottest months ahead of us, we try to come up with ways to stay cool in this sweltering season. However, in the Philippines, cooling off would almost always mean blasting off the air-conditioning unit the entire day or strolling around the mall where the supposed “aircon” is free. Unfortunately, if one is constrained at home then the only option would be to constantly have the air-conditioning unit turned on. But unless you can pay for hefty and exorbitant electricity bills ..read more

“Clutter is stuck energy. The word “clutter” is derived from the Middle English word “clotter”, which means to coagulate—and that is about as stuck as you can get.” –Karen Kingston Clutter, regardless of what form they may take, contributes to the negative energy surrounding a living space. In this regard, a room encumbered with innumerable stuff would look like it is in a perpetual state of disarray and as a result would look overwhelmingly confusing. More importantly, it is quite difficult to relax in such rooms—particularly when it looks like there is so much going on. After all, a room ..read more

  “Our homes should inspire us to go out into the world to do great things and then welcome us back for refreshment”-Melissa Michaels   When our home was new, we used to look at it with starry-eyed amazement. We used to love coming home after a taxing day at the office and could not wait to perch our feet on ottomans, rested our heads against love seats and got ready to unwind after a long day. However, after coming home to the same place for quite a time—say five plus years now—the feeling of anticipation has long faded. Today, the relaxing practice you once did years ago would f ..read more

“The most important thing to understand is that feng shui is really about the energy surrounding you in your personal space” –Lillian Too   It has been said that Feng Shui is the art of introducing positive energy into our homes and eliminating the bad ones. It carries many benefits with it with better health and significantly better chances in attracting love and improving the various states of your business. In this regard, many homeowners have taken it upon themselves to Feng Shui their home—not only as a decorating concept but rather as a medium for attracting luck. So, if you are ..read more

“Buyers decide in the first eight seconds of seeing a home if they are interested in buying it. Get out of your car, walk in their shoes and try to see what they see within the first eight seconds.” –Barbara Corcoran   Buying a home might be an individual’s biggest investment—a financial milestone if you may and yet the fact remains that selling a home can be quite the challenging endeavor. The problem lies in the reality that in the Philippines, real estate properties remain in abundance while those are able to afford them remain only to be a few individuals. The glaring contrast betwee ..read more

“Look everywhere you can to cut a little bit from your expenses. It will all add up to a meaningful sum.”-Suze Orman   Samuel Johnson was once quoted to say that a man who both spends and saves his money is the happiest man because he has both enjoyments. However, while that may be true, you should also exercise a little caution as to where to spend your money as according to Benjamin Franklin, you should beware of the little expenses as even the smallest leak can already sink a great ship. This is particularly true if you are saving up for a place of your own and have been unable to a ..read more

Photo by Soroush Karimi As a homemaker, you might be in charge of the stressful parts of the holiday season – decorating, buying gifts, or preparing the Christmas feast. Home decoration is a challenge because you must think of a concept that works best with all the rooms in your home. If you’re on a budget, you must search for items that complement your concept while still within specific price brackets. Shopping for gifts is easy when you know which stuff to buy and where to find them. Meanwhile, the feast is a different story. Of the three things on the list, cooking is the most demanding. Y ..read more

Photo by Skitterphoto The weekend means everyone is at home. Nobody has to wake up early to prepare for school or work. You can enjoy your meals as a family since you don’t have to rush. You and your family can come together and set your itinerary for the day without the pressure of not having enough time. You have the whole day to do the things everyone is sure to enjoy – shopping at Ayala Mall Vermosa, watching the latest DC superhero movie or visiting the bowling alley. This time, why not try different outdoor activities? Several places you can visit allows you to get busy and stay active ..read more