4 tips to keep in mind before building your home

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4 tips to keep in mind BEFORE building your home:

Your new house is an exhilarating, and amazingexperience for you but, its a been there- done thatroutine for the builder. These contrasting attitudesfrequently have a tendency to conflict. Building yournew house cannot be a passive exercise. Innumerable

decisions have to be made by you. Where you areunable, or unwilling to make decisions, you will forcethe builder to make them. To ensure your new homecarries out your own dream, follow these guidelines:

1) Before signing the contract with the builder makesure to read it over 100 times to make certain itincludes everything you want and need. Once thecontract is signed you will pay extra for even thesmallest detail added. You may think its unimportant

to plan in advance which rooms need phone jacks but

extra time spent planning before signing can save you alot of money in the long run.

2) When designing your home keep in mind that form,function and quality come before glitz and blitz.Decoration is important and you must love how it looksbut inevitably, no matter how traditional your taste,styles come and go. Spend time making sure you houseis beautiful so that you enjoy spending time there andlook forward to coming home at the end of the day butdont forget the important stuff. The basic layout, quality

of materials and appliances can last for a lifetime if doneproperly the first time around. Also, keep in mindimportant future plans such as a spouse or children.Speak to friends who have built homes and see whatthey are happy with and more importantly what theyregret. Researching completely is time well spent.

3) Remember that you pay for every square foot, first in building costs and after in taxes. Use a good,motivated architect and work on making every possible space usable. An experienced architect will havesmart ideas for utilizing space (with your encouragement) such as a closet under a large staircase.Eliminate as much dead space as feasibly possible.

4) Know your priorities. If you are limited in space or resources start your home building project bymaking a list with two categories 1- Absolute Essentials and 2- Would Be Nice. The Absolute Essentialsmust be included and everything else should be flexible. Try to include as many things on your Would Be

Nice list as you can but, if it comes to a choice between a quality roof and a tanning shower you have tobe able to decide rationally which will make you happier in the future.

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Chamomile Model: House Specifications and Floor Plan

The Chamomile Model (formerly named Carolea) is to be built at theToscana Subdivision. This bungalow typehouse is ideal for a typical medium-sized Filipino family. Shown below are sample photo, House specifications,and Floor plan of the Chamomile Model.

House Specifications and Features

Floor Area : 40 sq m Min Lot Area : 120 sq m Total Contract Price : PhP 1,437,000; price effective Oct 20, 2008 Single Detached Living Area Dining Area Kitchen 2 bedrooms 1 T&B

House Floor Plan
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Cranberry Model: House Specifications and Floor Plan

The Cranberry Model (formerly named Dritta) is to be built at theToscana Subdivision. The house designallows for a little flexibility. You may want to choose a firewalled house (for lot area of 120 sqm to 143sqm) or a single detached type (144 sqm and up). House specifications and Floor plan of the CranberryModel are shown below.


Floor Area : 50 sq m Min Lot Area : 120 sq m (with firewall) Total Contract Price : PhP 1,631,000; price effective Oct 20, 2008 Single Attached (also available Single Detached) Living Area Dining Area Kitchen 3 bedrooms 1 T&B

House Floor Plan


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Citronella Model : House Specification and Floor Plan

The Citronella Model (formerly named Cecina) is to be built at theToscana Subdivision. This beautiful 3-bedroom house of 60-sqm floor area is the foreigner's choice of house design in Toscana. It can be builtsingle attached with firewall at a minimum of 144 sqm lot. Ideally, it is recommended as single detachedunit at the minimum lot area of 156 sqm allowing for spacious lawn to match the beautiful house design.House specifications and Floor plan of the Citronella Model are shown below.


Floor Area : 60 sq m Min Lot Area : 144 sqm (single attached with firewall) Total Contract Price : PhP 1,995,000; price effective Oct 20, 2008 Living Area Dining Area Kitchen 3 bedrooms 2 T&B

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House Specifications

One of the most frequent requests we receive from the site visitors and buyers inToscanais thespecifications of the house. The specifications listed below are applicable for the three house modelsshown on this website, namely: theChamomile,Cranberry, andCitronellaHouse Models.

Structure:

FRAMING Concrete framing with isolated footingSLAB ON FILL Concrete slab on fill

Walls:

EXTERIOR Ordinary 6 CHB, painted sandblast finish with 3/4 on lower wall, and painted plain cementfinish on upper wallTOILET AND BATH Ordinary 4 CHB, 7 layers ceramic wall tilesINTERIOR PARTITION Painted 4.5mm fiber cement board on light metal framing system

Windows:

FRAMING Steel casement typePANEL Clear glass panel

Doors:

MAIN Solid wood panel door with lever type lockset and dead boltSERVICE Flush hollow core door with lever type locksetTOILET AND BATH uPVC door and jamb with ordinary cylindrical locksetBEDROOM Flush hollow core door with ordinary cylindrical lockset

Flooring:

LIVING, DINING, KITCHEN, BEDROOM Vinyl floor tilesTOILET AND BATH Ceramic floor tilesPORCH Plain cement finish

Roofing:

FRAMING Steel framing systemROOFING Single tone prepainted roof tiles
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southern and western corners of the room are perfect for placing the furniture. the heavy chandelier should not be at the center of the room. the telephone should be placed in the southwest and other electrical appliances (except tv) are best in the

southeast direction.

the perfect place for keeping sofa lies in northwest. avoid placing l-shaped sofa in your living room. tv can be kept in the southeast direction and showcase cum almirah in the southwest corner. on either side of

the tv, pictures or idol of family or clan deities, along with a deity you worship more, should be put up.

stuffed animals should be in the northwest corner. cooler or a.c should be placed in west or north direction. avoid keeping ac or cooler in southeast or northwest

direction.

the head of the house and his wife should sit in the southwest corner of the room, facing east or north-east. the guests should be seated in the northwest or southeast. seating arrangement for the guests should be done

in such a manner that they face southern or western direction.

pictures showing water bodies, aquariums or water fountains should preferably be placed in north to east area,as this brings fortune. the flow of water shown in the picture should point towards the interior of the house.

portraits of birds, animals, women, weeping children, scenes from the wars etc. should not be displayed in theroom as they give the gloomy feelings and thus the negative vibes.

the color of the walls in living room should be white, yellow, blue or green. prefer light color over dark colors.avoid black and red color in living room. light colors in the living room will continue to brighten up the mood and

convey a feeling of warmth.

square, rectangle and round shapes are best, when it comes to the center table that has to be kept in the livingroom.

according to the vaastu advice for living rooms, there should more of open space in the northern and easterncorners.

no photograph of god should be hanged above the entrance door, from outside. the fireplace, if designed, should be done in southeast part of the living room.


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exhaust fans in the kitchen should always be fitted on the eastern walls in the southeast corner. microwave should be put in the southeast corner. storage is also a very important aspect of the kitchen. if you have cabinets in the northeast side, use it for

storing light things only.

have elaborate storage units, built in to give a clean and tidy look to the kitchen. if your kitchen has overhead storage cupboards, avoid having them over the cooking range. while constructing the kitchen, make adequate provision for cross ventilation. the suitable colors for the kitchen, other than green, are soft pink and orange. there should be no toilets and bathrooms adjoining, and above or below the kitchen. food should never be served in the center of the kitchen. clocks in the kitchen should always be placed on the south or the southwest wall. the door of the kitchen should never face the door of the toilet.


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square and rectangle shape bedrooms are just perfect for ensuring peace and prosperity in the house.irregular shapes should be completely avoided.

the bedroom door should open at least ninety degrees, to fully allow positive opportunities to flow toyou. the do

or of the bedroom should never produce the creaking noise.

all the electronic gadgets should be placed at a distance from the bed as the electromagnetic wavesemitted by them interferes with the sleep.

there should not be any mirror in front of the bed, as it disturbs sleep. at such a position, the mirrorreflects your image and holds back your stress, rather than allowing you to throw it off.

the shape of the bed should be regular and any irregular shape should be avoided. the bed should never be placed in front of the bedroom door. remove clutter from under you bed, as it keeps your mind lingering in the past and hinders future

progress.

the mattress used on the double bed should be a single one. the color scheme for the bedroom in southwest direction should be in any earthy tone like browns,

shades of almond, all families of earthen color.

dont sleep in direct alignment with sharp corners. this can create stress in your nervous system. in aroom that has sharp corners, you will never be able to experience peace, unless you soften them byplacing plants in front. also, move your bed away from direct alignment with them.

the vaastu colors ideal for your bedroom are soft pastel shades of blue, green and off white. avoid usingdark and excessively bright colors in your bedroom.

vastu rejects the idea of keeping an aquarium in the bedroom. it is believed that if they live there, theywill attract material loss

avoid placing divine idols in the bedroom. the best place for them is your puja room.


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4) vaastu tips for kidsroom-----------------------------------------------------------

the apt direction for constructing children room is west. apart from that, west, northwest, northeast andsoutheast directions can also be used for constructing kids room. totally avoid the southwest direction.

in a kids room, the bed can be placed in the southwest corner. place the bed in such a way that yourchild has his/ her head facing the east or south direction while sleeping.

as a part of vaastu guidelines for children room, it is recommended to avoid placing the mirror on theopposite side of the bed.

if you want to keep furniture items in a children room, keep them a few inches away from the wall. donthave the furniture attached to the wall, as it obstructs the flow of positive energy.

the room to be chosen for study should be in the east, north or the north-east direction of the house. thesedirections improve the absorption power and increase the knowledge content. along with that if the

door of the room is also in either of these directions, the result turns out to be the best.

there should not be any exposed beam or column. students must face north while studying. avoid placing a television or computer directly opposite the bed. the television set or the computer

monitor, when switched off, reflects the bed, just like a mirror, and is a bad omen.

the door of the room should have two shutters and windows should be placed in east and north side sothat the useful morning sunlight can easily come through. the door should not be exactly opposite to

the bed. rather, try placing it an angle from the door.


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5) vaastu tips for bathroom---------------------------------------------

as the location of the bathroom is important so is the position of the bathroom accessories. for bathroomconstruction, the most appropriate location lies in the eastern portion of the house.

bathrooms should not lie in the northeast corners of the house. the bathrooms and toilets should never be constructed beneath the staircase. the toilets should be constructed to the west of the building or the north-west side. bathrooms and toilets should be located at a safe distance from the kitchen and the dining room. the wc in the toilet should be in the west, the south or the northwest side of the west. the wc should face

north-south axis.

drainage system should be in the northeast direction. therefore, it is advised that the taps and showersshould be fixed on the northern side. the dirty linens should be placed in the west side of the bathroom

as setting rays are very harmful for bacteria and kill them.

if there is almirah, it should always be on the southwest side of the bathroom. the toilet should be on the west or the northwest side of the room and be 1-2 feet above the ground. there must be a provision for proper lighting and cross ventilation inside the bathroom. as a part of vaastu remedies for bathroom, it is suggested that the geyser should be placed in the

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the water pipes, shower, bathtub etc. should be placed in northeast zone of the bathroom. heater, switchboard, all other electrical appliances should be in the southeast direction. there should be windows or ventilators in the east or the north. mirror should always be on the east wall. the north side is also suitable for putting up the mirror. bath should be taken in the west side. the water storage of the taps of the toilet should be in the east, the north or the northeast corner. it should

never be in the southeast or the southwest direction.

for keeping the washing machine, the suitable directions are southeast and northwest. the bathtub can be placed in the west, while the sink should be kept on the northeast, north or the east

side of the room. as per vaastu for bathroom, the door should not be in the southwest direction.

if there is an overhead tank, it should always be on the northwest side of the house. the bathroom colors should always be light, as such colors help give a fresh look to the bathroom. white,

light blue and pale green are the best choices for the same. avoid dark colors like black or dark red.

always keep the bathroom shiny and clean, as proper hygiene allows flow of positive energy. you can even use some plants to add a decor element in the bathroom. if you are planning to install tiles in the bathroom, keep them in neutral shades. the slope of the bathroom floor should be towards north and east so water drains to the northeast side of

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6) vaastu tips for office----------------------------------

you should choose a rectangular or square plot for your office. make sure that the height of the building is equal in all sides. if you want to build water bodies for your office, then choose the northeast or eastern zone. however,

make sure that the overhead tank is not located in the northeast.

reception should be in ground floor and should face towards east or north. the receptionist should sitfacing the north or east direction.

the seating arrangement of senior executives, including chairman, general manager and directors, shouldbe done in southern, western and southwestern portions of the office. the senior management should

always sit with a solid wall behind their back.

northern and eastern zones would be appropriate for seating the middle level officers. reserve thenorthwest portion for the field staff.

the finance and the account portion should be in the north, northeast or the east zone. ensure that the telephone and side-tables are positioned in the south-west corner of the office. there should not be any obstruction inside or outside the doors; the energy should be free flowing.

it is suggested that the staff should work by facing the north or east direction.

the employees of the office should not sit under beam. in case the beam cannot be avoided, cover it witha wooden board.

central zone of office premises should be kept empty. store all the important documents in an almirah or safe, which should be placed in the southwest

direction.

it is advisable to have a rectangular desk for the owner of the company.


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boring or tube well installation in the southern direction of the office is not recommended. the location, perfect for the pantry, falls in the southeast or northwest zone. marketing department should be located in the northwest zone of the office. the appropriate location for the toilet is northeast and southwest directions. make sure that your office is not built near a temple, graveyard or hospital. doors and windows of the office should be positioned in the north and east direction. no one should sit in front of the door. the mandir should never be placed on the back of the seat. the direction of the pantry should always be southeast. the toilets should be placed in northwest. the cash room should be situated in southwest. all the water related activities should be done in northeast.


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7) experts vaastu tips for office master cabin------------------------------------------------------------------

is your work not going in the ri ght direction?

may be the answer li es in vaastu.

vaastu is one of the most ancient hindu sciences of designs, based on directions, which allow the inflow ofpositive energy, peace and prosperity throughout your house, workplace or any other construction. it is not a

mere superstition but it has been a religious belief that proper selection of vaastu keeps the evil forces away and

helps avoid their negative influence. vaastu deals with every aspect of construction, be it the right selection of

the site, shape and structure of the building, positioning of the doors and windows or even the placements of therooms!

vaastu has an equal importance in the office culture as well. a careful arrangement of the structure of theoffice may lead to better work environment, improved relations with the employees and thus increased

profitability in the business. there are certain tips, the adoption of which can make your master cabin a bundle

of goodwill and profits.

the placement of the bosss table should be such that he does not face the south. it may be in any otherdirection.

the temple should always fall either in the front or sideways, but in no case should it be behind theowners chair.

a rectangular shape is preferred for the owners table. the door passage that opens in the cabin should be clear with no hindrance falling at the door-opening. a soothing atmosphere can be created by the use of fresh flowers, proper lighting techniques, and a very

creative interior plus a gentle use of colors on the wall.

the placement of the safe or almirah for keeping important documents and records of the companyshould be in the south-east direction.

within the master cabin, the side tables and the telephones should be kept in the south-western corner.


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the importance of files in the business is inevitable so even the placement of files should be taken careof. the accounts file should be positioned in the south-east corner of the shelf while the personal fileshould be at the south-west corner of the cabin-shelf.

the office profile should always be either rectangular or square in shape.the implementation of all these factors in your office can make it a better place to work. it should not be

considered that following the vaastu designs would require a total restructuring but it can indeed be achieved by

making a few alterations.


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8) vaastu of colors-----------------------------

choosing wall colors according to vaastubedroom: pink is an auspicious color for bedroom. light blue and light green are also good for

bedroom. choose green color for children bedroom because it can helps in study of children.

living room : yellow, blue, green, tan and beige are best colors for living room as these colors are

pleasant for guests.

kitchen : the white is the best color for kitchen. yellow, orange, rose pink, chocolate and red colors are

also good colors for kitchen.

bathroom : it can be of white or a mix of black and white or gray colors. pink and other pastel colorsare also good.

dining room : the pink, green and blue colors are good for dining room as this place needs to bepainted in refreshing colors for the family eats and entertains there. avoid black and white or mixture of

black and white in the room.

directions and colors

directions planet color

east sun white

west saturn blue

north mercury green

south mars pink, coral red

north-east jupiter tone of yellows, cream

south-west rahu all greens

south-east venus silver white

north-west moon white


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impact of colorscolor affects and influences us both emotionally and psychologically on all levels, whether it is

personal or business. the following colors are considered auspicious for the enhancement of vaastu of

a building.

red : symbolizes bravery and power. it is dramatic, emotional and active. it should not be used in

bedrooms because of its energizing quality. it can also be stressful for those who are nervous.

orange: inspires spirituality and power. it encourages positive feeling, happiness, joy and good social

relationship. peach color can also be used as it is a cool color.

green: represents nature, hope, freshness. it brings harmony, quick healing, good and healthy

environment to the room. most of the hospitals are using this color because of its quick healing quality.

green color is good for study room as it rejuvenate the ideas.

yellow: gives a sense of patience and wisdom. it represents sunlight which symbolizes power. if a

room gets direct sunlight, do not paint the walls with yellow color. for puja room, yellow color is

perfect.

blue: symbolizes spring, new growth and relaxation. this is cool color can be used for bedrooms or

meditation room.

purple: inspires faith, respect and trust. never paint entire room in purple color as it may be

overpowering. however a light purple color can be used for a calming environment.

white: is an elegant color and looks good when combined with other colors. white ceilings are

suggested by most of the people as it reflects the light and brightens the room. this color can be used in

north-west bedroom.

pink: represents joy, happiness and pure feeling. it can be used in master bedroom and bedrooms in thesouth and southwest.

black: indicates lack of hope and confidence. it gives us depressed and tensed feel. avoid black and

gray color in house as these may cause frustration and hopelessness.


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9) do's and dont's tips for vaastu plot-------------------------------------------------

the antediluvian sciences facilitate us with the natural benefits of the basic five elements of theuniverse namely sky, earth, water, fire and wind. the ancient word vastu is commonly referred for the

physical environment around us.

the science of vaastu lets you design your home or rooms or office with specific directions which are

propitious for you in various aspects. the vaastu plot is related to the land where you plan to construct

your home or office. if you are planning to purchase the property of your home or office, here are some

dos and donts which will guide you to suitably take decisions concerning your dream home.

following are the donts

1. the ground of the plot should be flat leveled where you are planning to make your home. the plot

should not be on any slope or even if it is, it should be sloping in downwards direction either in north

or east direction.

2. the plot where the construction is to be done must not be a crematory or sepulture ground.

3. the plot placed within two or more larger plots should be avoided as it is considered inauspicious and

contributes to impoverishment.

4. prefer a plot with obstructions, if any, on the southern or western side rather than on eastern ornorthern side. this is because the impediments are propitious if they block the winds from west and

they are untoward if they block the suns rays from reaching inside home.

5. the plot should not be too near to a temple, this must be made sure that the shadow of temple doesnt

falls on the home and the home should not face the temple. one must stay clear from purchasing plot

near meat shop, shoe shop etc.


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succeeding are the dos:

1. for commercial and business purposes green, yellow or sour plot is preferred. for scholars, priests,

teachers plots facing east are enhancing. for government employees and those who work for power

and administration, plot facing north is considered auspicious.

2. water source in north and north-east direction is considered auspicious; let it be an underground

water source, some river, pond, swimming pool etc.

3. rectangular, circular or gomukhi plot is considered auspicious and the plot with more length in

eastwards direction is considered beneficial for purchasing purposes.

4. a plot which faces roads from all the four sides is considered very propitious. a square plot is also

very auspicious and brings in prosperity and wealth.

the faults which cannot be removed by astrology and rituals are also removed with the help of vaastu. itacts as an obstacle against diseases and disasters. so, for success in all fields you must consult vaastu.

these healthy tips can do too much for the amelioration of your home. always remember to keep the

place where you spend most of you time tidy.

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