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Investing in Your Home – Four Major Home Repairs That are Worth the Money Posted: 08 Jan 2014 11:34 AM PST For many people a home is not just a place to sleep and eat. A home is also a place where one can they can relax in a comfortable and safe environment. A home can also be a vehicle for investment. Many people will invest more money in their home than in anything else. Some people may also decide to buy houses as an additional source of income. Owning a home also usually means making home repairs. A house must be kept in good order if it is to function properly. Some repairs can be put off. Others will definitely pay themselves off once you sell. Heating and Cooling Repairs Many homes, especially those built more than 20 years ago have old inefficient furnaces and air conditioners.  The cost of running these older models can be nearly twice as high as a newer, more efficient model. Replacing your older model might seem expensive, but a new furnace replacement could pay for itself within a year.  If a full replacement is outside of your price range, look into having your older model cleaned and maintained. Waterproof That Basement A home should be protected against water seepage. Flooding of any sort can do a great deal of damage. If you have a basement and a wet climate, water can easily get in. Water in the basement can ruin the basement’s value as well as hurt the foundations of the house. Another reason to seal and repair cracks in the basement or foundation is to prevent dangerous radon gas from seeping into your home.  It is common practice to include a radon test in home inspections now, and a home tainted by radon will not pass. Manage Your Land Caring the land your home sits on is just as important as improving the interior. Unless you pay an association fee for landscaping, and yard care, or live in a home without a yard, this can be a great way to improve the look and value of your home. Make sure trees are well trimmed and are a safe distance from the roof and power lines, in case of a storm or wind damage.  Landscaping should fit the surrounding climate, and compliment the colors and styles of the home. Broken Roofing Materials It may have been a while since you thought about your roof, but it is an important part of your home. A roof must be maintained in good working order to prevent damage to the interior of the home. If you see any loose or broken shingles, these should be immediately repaired to avoid water damage and mold. As much as it may cost to have them replaced, it will be much cheaper than repairs you would have to do on your home if they were to cause a leak.   Owning a home (or more than one home) is a great way to build equity and save for the future. Make sure that your home is in good working condition so you can protect your investment.

Toda House Spiraling Home with Unique Appearance and Architecture Details in Hiroshima Posted: 07 Jan 2014 11:34 PM PST Toda House Spiraling Home with Unique Appearance and Architecture Details in Hiroshima. This house is the result of respond client request. The client want a home with architecture to have a view over the roof of the neighboring house, standing one level lower, and to consider security, for the site is located at the edge of the residential area, and to leave some space for extension when the client opens a small shop in the future. Toda House Like a bird's nest To respond to the requests, Japanese architect Kimihiko Okada completed Toda House, Spiraling Home with Unique Appearance and Architecture Details in Hiroshima. From Architect :”The house is lifted from the ground. Like a bird's nest, it called up architecture's primary function of relief from disturbance. The house is open to the view and yet protected from the fear and environment. Slab and roof consists of one continuous plate. The variations of circulation and diverse spatial relations were achieved by placing a penetrating staircase. The extended plate made possible the future extension and softened the impression from the ground level. Spandrel wall changes its height accordingly to the thickness of slab. Together with the slab, the spandrel wall creates the continuous but various environments.” Toda House Like a bird's nest Toda House Interior Toda House Interior Toda House Interior Source : cargocollective.com

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