Residential Societies take on Impressive Environmental Initiatives

Apr 16,2019 / By sunil deo / No Comment

Residential Societies take on Impressive Environmental Initiatives

In today’s world, it is not enough for any country to solely focus on economic and industrial development and ignore the interests of the environment in the procedure. If the environment is not protected, very soon there will be no life on Earth and all development will be futile. In India, the sustainable model of development is being adopted so as to ensure the protection of the environment along with economic and industrial development. It must be borne in mind that it is not enough for only big companies and industries to follow this model of development. Even the residential housing societies and communities need to adopt this mode of development in order to make sure that such societies are independent self-sufficient and eco-friendly at the same time.

Let us take a look at the remarkable efforts made by some housing societies to achieve sustainable development in India:

Matoshree Pearl in Mahim, Mumbai:

This housing society is one of the many high-rises in the same area. With around sixty-five flats, the waste produced in managed in such an efficient manner that it can be later used to grow its own organic fruits and vegetables. It boasts of a self-sustaining waste-management procedure that recycles kitchen waste into organic compost. Moreover, in 2016, this society replaced all tube-lights and CFLs with LED lamps thereby conserving energy and thereby saving almost 40,000/- per month on electricity bills.

For more information, visit: https://www.thebetterindia.com/143646/mumbai-apartment-recycles-8000-kg-waste-own-organic-food/

Greenland-2 Society, Pune:

Greenland-2 society is located in the Vimannagar area of Pune. The fifty-seven flats of this society dealt with the problem of water-scarcity by installing a rainwater harvesting system in 2003. Before 2003, the scarcity of water would cost the society around 25,000/- per month on the tanks. After the installation of the rainwater harvesting system in their own society, the residents of Greenland-2 have not faced water –scarcity issues while most of the other flats face water scarcity. This arrangement has helped to save almost 24,000 liters of water per day. Moreover, the quality of water has also improved significantly.

For more information, visit: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/Residential-society-chose-rainwater-harvesting-to-tackle-water-problem/articleshow/15484276.cms

Twin Star Cooperative Housing Society, Kurla, Mumbai:

This housing society located in the Kurla region of Mumbai has managed to cut off eighty-three percent of electricity charges by investing in a solar power generation system. The power generation system consists of sixty panels that generate almost 76 kilowatt-hours (kWh) electricity per day and 28,000 kWh electricity annually. This plant generates almost ninety percent of the energy that is required to light up the common spaces, parking spaces and also operate the water pumps and the lifts. According to the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, such a solar power generation system can prevent more than 615 tons of carbon emissions over a period of ten years.

For more information, visit: https://www.hindustantimes.com/mumbai-news/mumbai-society-switches-to-solar-power-cuts-electricity-bill-by-83/story-4RHlKFDI0GBpRPWCdsfnKO.html

These housing societies have made praiseworthy efforts in the field of sustainable development. They continue to inspire housing societies all across India to opt for such eco-friendly procedures.

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Decor tips to brighten up your abode this Monsoon

Aug 31,2018 / By Priyanka / No Comment

Monsoon can make your home look dull and glum. Lift your space and revamp your home in smart ways to suit the season. Rains are meant to be enjoyed. Make sure your home is well prepared to welcome the monsoon season and you do not have unexpected surprises when it comes to home repairs!

Quality is the key: The challenging weather can sometimes be unfriendly to the materials used in a bedroom. Soft materials such as suede should be eluded as it can easily be damaged by high levels of moisture.

Let the colors pop: Rains can lead to an overall gloomy environment. A great way to beat the dullness is to incorporate a lot of colors in your dwelling. It can be in the form of colorful décor items (table lamps, vases, paintings and wall art), curtains, and cushions. Pick vibrant colors like yellow, bright pink and, orange to vivify up your home instantly and lift your spirits.

Curtains: Curtains plays an important role in home décor mainly during the monsoon seasons sheer lightweight curtains will definitely give a delicate yet classy look. Also, Sheer curtains do allow passing the cool breeze into your home.

Outdoor furniture: Redo your outdoor living space or balcony, if you wish to enjoy the cool breeze and watch at freshly bathed plants in the comfort of your home. If you wish, you can rent a few furniture pieces to enjoy the outdoor experience and cover the space with inexpensive canopies and umbrellas.

Water Proofing: Moistness and seepage is a common problem people face during Monsoon season. To overcome this, waterproofing your walls from the inside and outside is a wise step to take before the rainy season starts.

Select high-absorbent doormats: Make sure you pick high-absorbent doormats in this season to avoid masses of mud getting inside your abode. Keep away your carpets as they can easily attract mold. You can also make doormats from waste clothes using attractive colors and designs.

A Look over Your Wooden Furniture: For those who are lovers of wood furniture, it’s time to show some love and care of your prized possessions. Wood is most sensitive to the rainy season. Moisture and humidity are usually the main culprits that destroy your wooden assets. Make sure you polish and varnish your wooden furniture and fittings well before the monsoon starts because drying of the polish could be another problem to tackle if it is done once the rains start.

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Tips to Keep Your Home Dengue-Free

Aug 7,2018 / By Priyanka / No Comment

A hygienic home releases positive energy and is a better place to live. With mosquito-borne diseases on the escalation, it is important to make sure that there is no breeding ground for mosquitoes. Besides sweeping the house daily, one should also adopt a weekly routine, of thoroughly cleaning all the corners in the house, cleaning carpets and dust-laden ceiling fans. Similarly, swimming pools should be cleaned from time to time and fogging should be done frequently.

An increasing number of homeowners are now appointing specialized cleaning services for their homes. Dengue is one epidemic that needs your complete attention. Instead of just freaking out you should find ways through which you could get rid of those mosquitoes. Here is how you could make your house a dengue-free zone!

Keep bathroom and kitchen dry: These places are the generally damp areas of the house. Check the bottom of your refrigerator, empty out the cooler if you are using one, clean out dish rack tray, cover toilet bowls, and trash bins, throw away wet kitchen waste and mop the floor.

Ensure your window and door screens do not have holes: Cool breeze is most welcome in your home, but not mosquitoes. Renovate broken screens and keep doors closed to prevent their entry. Stay indoors and if you have an air conditioner, now is the right time to utilize it. Mosquitoes find it very difficult to survive in cools spaces, so stay ‘cool’. Line your window with screens or net. It is suggested to sleep within a canopy that covers the enter circumference of the bed.

Apply mosquito repellant: Repellants offer added protection by reducing your chances of getting bitten by a mosquito.

Spray pesticides in the corners: The probable breeding place for mosquitoes are into dark places. Spray anti-pest sprays every alternative day to keep your home safe from dengue attack.

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How to use Different Flooring in Different Rooms?

May 25,2018 / By Priyanka / No Comment

Your home’s flooring is one of the more luxurious investments you will make when beautifying the interior. Your selections are many, and picking different fabrications for each room need not result in a haphazard look. The connection between the flooring types is color.

Select your interior’s color palette before shopping for flooring. You should go for three different types of flooring from any one point in your home.

Color Scheme
Good interior design includes a color scheme for the entire house. Modifications in color choices depend on the location of the rooms and the number of levels in the house.

Starting with the hallway/entrance hall, select either stone, mosaic, tile, wood or a slate to mark the welcoming entry to your home. If you have a smaller apartment, laying one color and type of flooring throughout the main living areas vividly enlarges the living space.

Living Areas
The living room flooring can be sculpted laminated, wood, bamboo, tile, stone or carpet. The main aim is to mix and match the color of the floor with the hallway, as one flows into the other. An exact match isn’t necessary as long as the hues blend.

To avoid monotony in large spaces, consider an insert piece of carpet surrounded by hardwood. A dining room works best with stone or tile flooring.

Family Areas
Your family room’s flooring, specifically if it runs into the kitchen, should continue the color theme and benefits from a similarity to the kitchen flooring. If you choose carpet, go for a sculpted finish in a darker shade to prevent stain marks.

Tile, wood, and stone work best in high-traffic rooms. The kitchen should be tile, cork or stone, and it must keep within the color scheme of rooms that lead into it. Avoid laminate and wood in case water overflows and causes warping.

Bedrooms
The bedroom is where you show your creativity in the flooring. Children’s rooms should have hard-surfaced flooring. A distressed laminate is less costly than wood and stands up to too much wear and tear.

If the main bedroom is away from the living area, the colors can feed off the room’s decor, as long as they don’t clang with the entryway flooring.

Choose a neutral color for the entryway, preferably in laminate, tile, and wood, and your choices of bedroom flooring widen
If you are going for a hard surface flooring in your bedroom, area rugs on either side of the bed provide a warm footpath.

Blend the colors with the flooring you have selected for the bathroom. Placing a faux-Oriental carpet, with rubber backing, in the middle of the bathroom adds stylishness and hue.

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Simple ways to make your home pet friendly

Apr 25,2018 / By Priyanka / No Comment

Pets are most lovable companions and many of us love to have them at home. Making space in your home for a pet comprises small changes and some negotiations on home décor to make sure that your home is pet-friendly and safe.

The following tips will teach you how to make your home pet-friendly and safe so that you both can live happily there.

There are therapeutic benefits of owning a pet. Nevertheless, owning a pet is also a commitment and a concern. Accordingly, homeowners should make sure that the house is safe and comfy for their pets. Things generally change when the pet is fully grown and you learn to adjust to its activities and needs.

Dos and Don’ts

Usually, wooden flooring is slippery. To avoid such kind of flooring as pets love to run around and wooden flooring may cause a serious wound. Vitrified tiles are a better option as compared to glossier flooring which scratches easily.

All staircases must be barred, to prevent small pets from falling down or trying to climb up, unattended.

All windows and balconies with wide grills must be interlocked so that puppies cannot go through them.

You need to avoid strong antiseptic floor cleaning agents for wiping the floor as pets tend to lick the floor and can consume it. Keeping a dog or a cat clean can be more hygienic for your home in the long term.

Regularly bathing and brushing the pet removes loose hair before it ends up falling on the floor or furniture.

For ease, allow a corner or a specific area to your pets. You can keep a small mattress in a basket in this place, where they can sit and sleep. Their playthings can be kept in that place, making it their very own personal space.

Pets like fishes and birds require less maintenance than dogs and are less messy. You can place a fish tank on a table that is specially made for holding it. A tank needs heaters, lights, and filters all of which require electricity, which means your tank has to be close to switchboard for connection.

Toilet training is another important characteristic when your pet is young. Choose a spot where you want your pet to relieve himself.

A hanging wire attracts a puppy to tug at it. So, make sure that all wires and cords are firmly taped up or it is out of your puppy’s reach, including long chords of curtains and blinds.

Store household chemicals in a locked cabinet and it is advisable to keep harmful items out of your pet’s reach.

Common household plants are venomous to dogs. Hence, keep plants like castor bean, lantana, jasmine, poinsettia, philodendron, etc., out of their reach.

Having a pet in an apartment can be a difficult task but not impossible. Most of the apartments in metro cities lack space and open areas. You cannot afford to stay in a congested apartment when you have a pet at home. Your pet needs more space to play around to make it comfortable.

It is difficult to find spacious apartments mainly in cities like Bangalore. But many builders are coming up with pet-friendly homes to attract home buyers

One such project is Arge Helios which is ideally located in the most developing areas in North Bangalore, the Hennur Road. This project is completely pet-friendly with 30% more spacious apartments.

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Category : Life at home

Residential Societies take on Impressive Environmental Initiatives

Residential Societies take on Impressive Environmental Initiatives

Decor tips to brighten up your abode this Monsoon

Tips to Keep Your Home Dengue-Free

How to use Different Flooring in Different Rooms?

Simple ways to make your home pet friendly