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Tips for Renovating your Home Keeping in Mind the Elders

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Planning to renovate your new home or your existing one to make it more stunning and increase its functionality? Well, with plenty of options, suggestions and sources to help you out with renovation, the process would be easy and the end output would be worth all the time and effort you spend. But this could be a bit tricky when there are elders at home. With a bit of care and caution, it is possible to convert your home into an elder-friendly space. Here are some of the key things to consider while renovating that suits the elders at home: 1. Safe and Friendly Flooring Flooring is one of the main concerns for elders at home and it is always ideal to choose slip-resistant floors. Slippery surfaces must be covered with nonskid mats so as to avoid any dangerous situations. Also, after renovations steps or floor must not be constructed too high so as to ensure easy movement for the elders. 2. Well-lighted Place Not just the staircase but every other part of your home should hav...

Reasons to own a Home at Heather Magnum, Premium Apartments at Trivandrum City

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From one of the leading builders in Trivandrum city, Heather Homes gives you an exquisitely crafted living space thoughtfully created at the right location with the right amenities and facilities, for you to call it a ‘home’ – Heather Magnum 3 BHK Flats in Trivandrum Located at the heart of the city yet away from its hustle and bustle, your home at Heather Magnum, Kumarapuram strikes the right note considering the plethora of amenities and facilities offered here. Following are the key reasons why you should own a home in this magnificent project: 1) Location The major attraction of this residential project is it’s most coveted location, Kumarapuram. It suits the needs and requirements of all members of the home regardless of their age group. All your concerns relating to convenience is answered here with the availability of social infrastructure like upcoming Lulu Mall, transport facilities like railway station and bus terminal, reputed hospitals such as KIMS, Cosmopolitan Ho...

What Makes Heather Homes One Of The Most Trusted Builders In Trivandrum?

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Buying a home that suits all your desires and needs is nothing but a dream come true for everyone. All of your investments are paid towards buying a home, so it’s imperative that you get the best. The most important decision of the process is choosing to partner with a builder or a developer, a reliable and trustworthy builder will ensure a hassle-free process without any project delays making your journey towards becoming a homeowner smoother. At Heather Homes,  (Apartments in Trivandrum For Sale) we’re committed to delivering quality apartments with world-class amenities that befits all your dreams and desires. Customers have and will always be the centre of everything we do. Here are a few core values that Heather Homes symbolizes – Quality at its Best Complete Transparency Ample Choices Futuristic Design, Architecture and Facilities Return on Investment 1) Quality at its Best We believe that true quality is when an apartment/flat can withstand the test of tim...

5 Reasons You Will Love Coming Home to Heather Ferns

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An ideal home is that which fulfils all your desires and wants. It should boast of a unique combination of good location, world-class amenities and great surroundings. Heather Ferns, the flagship luxury project of Heather Homes perfectly defines the statement ideal home. Here are few reasons why you’ll love coming home to Heather Ferns – Amenities & more Amenities Enjoy a never before lifestyle at Heather Ferns with its horde of world-class amenities. It’s the only project in Kazhakoottam to have more than 30 amenities. The facilities include a fully-equipped health club, swimming pool, clubhouse, kids’ play area, gaming zones, party areas etc to name a few. Facilities From elevators, 24/7 power backups, security systems to reserved parking space, Heather Ferns redefines modern living with a wide-range of conveniences. Perfect Location   Strategically located besides Technopark in Trivandrum with the upcoming Technocity just few minutes away, Heather Ferns s...

7 Tips to choose an Apartment your kids would love and be Safe

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A home should be a dream space that is comfortable for everyone that include your precious little ones as well. A space that fulfills their desires would be just the thing they would love. Designing a unique space for your kids would be an exciting journey for both them as well as you. It would be ideal to have an open-mind and patient approach paying attention to your Kid’s likes and comfort when designing their personal space. Here are few tips on how to choose an apartment that your kids would love – Open Space An apartment complex or a premise with wide open space is something that would allow your kids to play around freely helping to increase their activity levels which is important. Amenities Not to mention the amenities exclusively for them like the Kid’s play area, gaming zones etc which is very important when choosing your home. Be creative Being a tad creative is something your kids would love. Think of shades for your kid’s rooms that they would love and al...

Tips to Purify the Air in Your Rooms

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The quality of air you breathe in makes a big impact on your general health condition, causing incidences of lung cancer, asthma, strokes and heart disease to go up. Statistics show that about 3.3 million deaths annually are attributable to pollution-linked diseases. And if that didn’t get your heart thumping, consider this: though many would find it hard to believe, the air indoors is actually 2 to 5 times more polluted and toxic than the air outdoors! We go for regular check-ups and pop pills, but we never think that the problem could be coming from within our home environment. However, there are simple and inexpensive ways by which you can detoxify your home. Fix leaking taps and pipes as high humidity encourages the growth of mildew, molds and dust mites in our clothes, towels, mattresses, etc, – and worsens asthma, rashes, coughing, irritation in the eyes. Toxic formaldehyde is found in household goods like insecticides, shampoos, shaving creams, glue, carpets and even cig...

7 Best Decor Tips to Get your Home Ready for Onam

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Onam, the biggest ethnic festival of Kerala, is celebrated with much pomp and glory. It is the best season to perk up your home, as it is a time of enjoyment, celebration, colour, and harmony when all your near and dear ones gather around. Deck up your home and make it as colourful, vibrant and cheerful as the festival itself! Here are few simple tips to decorate your home this Onam – 1) Pookalam (Flower carpet or Rangoli) onam pookalamOnam celebrations begin by creating beautiful Pookalam at home entrances. Made entirely from fresh flowers, this is the most important home décor theme for Onam and also creates a vibrant aura at home. 2) Flowers Garlands Flowers GarlandsApart from creating a Pookalam, use flowers to decorate the interiors of your home, this would surely act as a great decor tip for your home this Onam. You can make garlands and adorn them on bare walls. Also, tying garlands around a pillar or even hanging them from your door will enhance its personality. ...

Luxury or Affordable Apartments, Which One to Choose?

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Real estate market in India has been witnessing steady growth as people are in a constant search either for housing purpose or as an investment opportunity. Owning residential property in a desirable location with all basic amenities and facilities is a dream come true for all homebuyers. But the question of whether to choose a luxury or affordable apartment lies ahead of the homebuyer before making a decision. Take a look at the below-mentioned features and benefits of owning a luxury and regular apartment: Luxury Apartments As the name suggests, luxury apartments are loaded with all the luxe and posh materials, facilities, and amenities. These are automated homes with the latest technology including artificial intelligence and machine learning for fast and easy living. Constructed focusing on the high-end consumers, these apartments are preferred by home buyers who seek a luxurious lifestyle with more comforts and would also be a highly secured living space with emergency ser...

Has Demonetization Affected the Real Estate Industry?

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Since November 6, 2016, demonetization has dominated every conversation with debates flaring up incessantly on its effects on the various sectors. The realty industry hasn’t been left out of the debate either and due to fears of what demonetization could mean to ready-to-move-in homes, many buyers have been holding off from investing. Of course part of the reason is due to paucity of funds with many predicting that this could lead to further reduction in prices. With the realty sector contributing about 5-6% to the country’s GDP, misinformation on this can lead to potential chaos. Almost a year has passed, but rumours are still flying around about the effect demonetization has had on realty sector. Of course, the naysayers are of the opinion that paucity of black money has lead to lower sales rates, but builders obviously are of the opinion that the expected softening of interest rates, as well as the thin margins in the industry, haven’t resulted in price cuts or any negativ...

Pros and Cons of Buying vs. Renting

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After a few years of living in rental properties, the constant upheavals of having to move house as well as pandering to the whims of your landlord, begin to get tiresome and get you thinking; should you buy your next home or continue with the insecurity associated with renting home. While every person dreams of owning a home of their own at some point in their lifetime, buying a home doesn’t come easy in the pocket either. That having been said, buying a home is one of the best ways of building equity. With every EMI payment you make, you are making a saving as it increases the equity in your home. Owning a house makes your expenses more predictable over the years as against renting which is only set to swing upwards. Owning your own home also means that you are saving towards your future as home values only go up. Additionally, the interest and property tax payment portions of your EMI payments are eligible for tax deduction. Here are some pros and cons of renting vs. buying:...

Latest Trends in Home Automation

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Home automation has been around since the time of creation of the electric bell, hooking people since then to have their homes and offices do things for them for a change! This technology is forever improving, sweeping more aspects of the home under its automated wings. Automation creates a safer environment with an efficient security system, makes homes cheaper to maintain and frees up time for the owner to indulge in other more comfortable activities. Instead of doing things the traditional laborious way, automation throws open an entirely different world where the advancing wireless technology chips in its share by connecting with various gadgets, features and appliances in your home; it makes them respond to the press of a button on your smartphone or even a voice command to do the repetitive chores which you are better off without. However, you will only find these advanced home technologies in high-end luxury homes, where ultimate comfort bears a lot of importance to the di...

Sasthamangalam – Most Preferred Real Estate Destination in Trivandrum

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Trivandrum, the Capital of Kerala is one of the most valued real estate destinations in the state owing to its exponential growth and changing skylines. Whoever has lived in the city is surely captivated by the feel of Trivandrum! Known all over for the Apartments in Sasthamangalam Mahadeva Temple, one of the four major temples regularly visited by the Kings of Travancore, in the past, Sasthamangalam can be tagged as the soul of Trivandrum owing to its strategic location and connectivity. It is, in fact budding to be one of the main real estate hubs of the city. May it be the social infrastructures or the conveniences, the place offers you everything. Here are a few factors why Sasthamangalam is the Most Preferred Real Estate Destination of Trivandrum – 1) Social Infrastructure All necessities of yours is just a stone’s throw away at Sasthamangalam. With a wide range of renowned hospitals like Sri-Ramakrishna Mission Hospital, reputed schools, colleges, shopping cen...

Weekend Getaway Spots at Trivandrum

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A city known for its heritage and urban charm, Trivandrum is a place that gives homebuyers a complete package of all that they’ve desired for. From the modern architecture to ancient history and culture, IT giants to leading educational institutions, hospitals and much more, this city makes it an ideal place to choose your dream home. With all these facilities available, wouldn’t we still wish to go for weekend trips or a mini getaway from your home at Trivandrum? This place has it all – sandy beaches, hill stations and much more. Listed below are some of the Top 6 Weekend Getaway Spots in Trivandrum that are most preferred by people due to its easy accessibility from Trivandrum: 1) Kappil-Varkala Kappil-Varkala road is perfect for those who wish to go on drives. This picturesque location has got sea on one side and lake on the other, setting a serene and heavenly atmosphere. Start from your home post an early lunch and drive down to Kappil to enjoy the surreal views. One and ...

Difference Between Premium and Luxury Apartments

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With the resurgence in the real estate sector, people who were earlier staying away are now back to shopping for homes. However, there are so many different types to choose from, it can sometimes get a tad confusing. Right from villas, apartments, filaments to regular homes, premium homes or luxury homes- the choices are unlimited! At the end of the day, regular or premium homes have greater selling markets with only a few discerning ones going for luxury homes. One point to note is that all categories of homes are constructed with quality solid materials that provide strength to your home. It’s in the fittings, finishings, and amenities that the real difference between the various categories of apartments lies. So that you don’t get fooled by some dubious builders out there, you need to know that luxury homes come with a range of mesmerizing interiors of the best quality. They usually come with imported fittings, lavish interiors and exteriors, taller ceilings of at least 12 f...

How to Purify the Air in the House

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Brace yourselves for the findings of the latest studies on the quality of air within homes – researchers show that indoor air is actually 2 to 5 times more toxic than that found outdoors! Research also shows that about 3.3 million deaths annually can actually be attributed to pollution. This should get you thinking about the pollutants your daily activities introduce into your home environment – and hopefully give you a better idea on how to improve your indoor air. Indoor air can contain irritants like dust mites, mold, pet dander, gas fumes, chemicals from cleaning agents and aerosols. Aside from causing various skin conditions, they can also aggravate asthma, cause irritation of the eyes and sometimes even lead to cancers. This makes it imperative that you find ways to improve ventilation in your homes and purify the air. Here are some tips: Increase ventilation Bringing in fresh air will dilute the level of pollutants indoors. You could go for exhaust fans to get rid of po...

What are Soft Furnishings and Recent Trends?

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Household textiles are commonly referred to as soft furnishings and include fabrics used anywhere in the home – it could be as draperies, curtains, rugs or carpeting or as upholstery fabrics used in creating sofas, cushioned chairs, throw pillows, or even padded headboards. Loosely speaking, soft furnishings could also include mundane items such as bath and dish towels, pillow covers, sheets, blankets, bed spreads, mattresses, quilts and comforters! That having been said, it’s the curtains, rugs and furnishings that use upholstery material and contribute to the ambience and comfort of a home that are of interest to the interior designers. These soft furnishings are the features that make the interiors of your home beautiful and give it a character all its own. When mixed and matched together, these soft furnishings create an ambience that is at once pleasing and welcoming and at the same time comfortable and easy too. With society getting more and more fussy and discernin...

Top 4 Tips To Make Your Apartments Well Ventilated

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Each time you soak it in, a breath of fresh air work wonders on you. It not only refreshes you but also keeps your mind and body healthy. A well-ventilated house is all you need for this – one that upholds sufficient air and sunlight infiltration into the house. A well-ventilated home gives you fresh air and ensures that you live in a healthy environment curbing the build-up of indoor air pollutants. It helps in minimizing the energy consumption levels as well. Here are a few simple 4 Tips To Make Your Apartments Well Ventilated 1)Balcony The balcony is the perfect way to draw air into the house and keep it naturally ventilated. It is recommended to have a wide and forward protruding balcony in apartment projects to get proper air circulation. Besides being a perfect facet for ventilation, having a good balcony is great home décor. Beautifying the place with Aloe vera, bamboo plants, and Tulsi can improve the air quality in the apartment. 2)Design of the Window  An idea...

Happiness Linked to Living Close to Work

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According to the research studies conducted all over the world, Happiness is linked to the commute between work and home or we may rather say work and life. People who travel long hours to and from work are the ones who don’t get the ‘me time’ to live life and are often frustrated and less happy. Ones who get their ‘Me time’ are more joyful in their life as they don’t lose out on any social activities and gatherings. While people who stay far away are always in a sense of pressure and stress. Being happy doesn’t just improve the quality of your life, it increases the quantity as well. Here are a few of the endless benefits of staying close to your workplace – 1)Saves Time 2)Fewer Expenses 3)Reduced Stress Levels 4)No Pollution 5)Ideal Work-life Balance The only solution for this is living close to your workplace. Kazhakkoottam in Trivandrum houses Technopark which is one of the biggest IT hubs in the country with unprecedented growth. Check out the upcoming affordable...