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Modern machines are your ‘at-home assistant’ to make work easier. The washing machine is one of them. It takes care of your washing needs, making your life easier. You can use it to wash your bedsheets, curtains, kid’s clothing, and regular wear too. To keep it in a running condition, you can get it maintained from a washing machine service center in Coimbatore. You can even use a few home maintenance tips to help it go a long way.

Look After the Rubber Gasket

The rubber gasket wraps the edges of a washer dryer and protects the clothes and your hands from any damage. While washing the clothes, the detergent leaves some residue on the rubber gasket. The gasket may remain ignored because of the regular spills. So, it is necessary to clean the gasket with a damp cloth, or you can also call the technician from a service center in Coimbatore to get the work done.

Do Not Overload the Machine

The washer gets damaged if you overload your machine with lots of clothing. It is advisable to use the laundry in small units to avoid any damage. Moreover, it is necessary to use the right detergent; thus, there is no damage caused by overloading. You can ask the service person about the type of detergent to be used so that there is no effect on the washer.

Deep Cleanse the Washing Machine

Washing machines may incur a problem after some time because of the accumulation of residue. The scaling may occur due to micro-residuals present in the water. Areas with a hard water supply can cause much harm to your washing device.

To clean this residue, use high-quality machine cleaner for deep cleansing. You can even avail of a washing machine service center in Coimbatore services to avert any damage to your machine.

Check the Hoses and Dispenser

You must check for any cracks or bulges in the hoses. The fittings must be tight so that there is no problem caused while supplying water to the washing machine. You must also check the interiors and dispensers. If they require deep cleaning, you must get it done from the service center in Coimbatore. In case you want to do it yourself, run an empty load of hot water into the bucket combining with white vinegar. While the machine is in the middle of a washing cycle, add detergent, and then let the washing machine cycle complete.

These significant maintenance tips will protect your washing machine from any residue or machinery problem. Please keep it in an operational mode by following these advice pieces and getting it checked through the professionals from a service center in Coimbatore.

Source by Khushboo Sheth

The basic principles of Managing a Hotel are simple and similar, no matter what the Star classification of the Hotel is (1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 Star Hotel (Based on the Services and Facilities they provide), or if it’s a large or a small Hotel or if the hotel is operated independently (Managing the Hotel under your (Hotel Owners) Name) or part of a Hotel Chain (Managing Hotel under someone else name and paying them fees for using their name). The bigger the Hotel gets, in terms of the number of Rooms and the number of Restaurants and Bars, the number of Staff increase and also the number of Titles and Positions of the Staff working there. The primary and basic Business of any Hotel or a Resort is providing Rooms, Food and Drink to Guests (Customers).

They are classified as City Hotels (which mainly cater for Business Guest), Resorts (which cater for Guests on Holiday or on Vacation in Holiday and Beach Side Destinations), Airport Hotels (which are close to Airports and mostly cater to transit Airline Passengers and Airline Crew), Casino Hotels (Hotels which have licensed Gambling facilities), Convention Hotels (which have Convention and Meeting facilities for large number of Guests), Motels (Mainly in the US, which cater to Guests Traveling by road and who wish to stop over for overnight) , Bed and Breakfast (Mainly in Europe, which are small Hotels catering for Guest at reasonable pricing).

Letting out Guest Rooms, Letting out Conference Rooms for Meetings and Conferences, Letting out Ballrooms for Weddings and Functions and Sale and Service of Food and Drink in Restaurants and Bars are the primary source of Revenue on which Hotels rely.

As time passed by Hotels started generating Revenues from Spa (Providing Massage and Treatment Services) ,Health Club (Gym), Boutiques in the Hotel Lobby, Golf, Outside Catering, Serving Airlines through Flight Catering etc.

The primary Operational Departments of a Hotel are Front Office Department, House Keeping Department, Food and Beverage Service Department, Food Production Department (Kitchen).

Front Office and House Keeping Departments together are also known as Rooms Division Department.

Front Office Department deals with Guests Reservations: for Guests who want to stay in the Hotel , it also deals with Guest Registration when Guest check in to the Hotel, through dealing with Guest requests and Complaints during a Guest stay in the Hotel to finally collecting and processing Guest Payments, when Guest Finally check out of the Hotel.

In smaller Hotels Front Office Department is simply known as Reception.

Receptionists, Guest Service Agents, Cashiers and Front Office Manager form part of this Department.

Second Operational Department which is closely related to Front Office Department is House Keeping Department, which deals with the cleaning of Guest Rooms and Public Areas (Restaurants, Bars, Conference Halls, Ball Rooms and Offices etc).

In medium sized to big Hotels House Keeping Department also has an on premises Laundry for the washing of Guest Room Linen (Bed Sheets, Towels, Pillow Cases etc), Guest Clothes (for an extra Fee) and Staff Uniforms. In smaller Hotels this function is normally outsourced.

In smaller Hotels it’s simply known as Maid Service.

Room Maids, Housemen, Laundry Supervisor and Executive House Keeper form part of this Department.

Third Operational Department is Food and Beverage Service Department, which is a collection of all Restaurants, Bars, Conference halls and Ball rooms in the Hotel. It also includes Room Service.

Waiters, Bartenders, Restaurant Manager, Bar Manager, Room Service Manager, Banquet Manager and Food and Beverage Manager form part of this Department.

This Department deals with the Service of Food and Drink to the Guest and later for the collection of Payment from Guest.

Fourth Operational Department in a Hotel is Food Production Department or Kitchen. They cook Food for the Guests in the Restaurant, Bar, Room Service, Conferences, Functions and Weddings.

Cooks, Kitchen Stewards, Commis, Chef de Parties and Executive Chef form part of this Department.

Other than the four main operational departments mentioned above there are small ancillary departments which help in the proper functioning of a Hotel.

They are:

Accounts Department: Deals with the Money of the Hotel: all the Receipts and Payments of Money .Check if everything is accounted for and there is no pilferage (Stealing). Pays Salaries to Staff, Payments to Suppliers and deals with Books of Accounts for Taxation purpose. They also make regular reports for Owners and Managers, to give them the correct financial picture (if the Hotel is making Profit or Loss).

Human Resources or Personnel Department: This Department Recruits or Hires new staff deals with Employee Disciplinary Procedures, Employee Reward and Recognition Systems, Staff Attendance, Staff Holidays and Leave, Hiring, Firing, Promotions, Demotions and Transfers of Staff. They also deal with Employee Benefits like Social Security, Employee Insurance, Health and Safety of Staff and matters related to Staff Pay.

Training Department: This Department is part of Human Resources Department, deals mainly with Staff Training.

Sales and Marketing Department: deals with promoting the Hotel and its Restaurants and Bars to increase the Room Occupancy and Sales and to also increase sales of Restaurants, Bars, Functions and Conferences. They also take care of Advertising, Promotions and Public Relations of the Hotel.

Engineering and Maintenance Department: deals with the proper maintenance of Hotel Building and Equipment, lighting, Air Conditioning, Hot and Cold Water in Rooms and Restaurants, Plumbing, Painting, Carpentry Repairs etc.

Purchase Department: deals with the Purchase of Goods and Items (Food, Drink, Stationery and Equipment etc), required for the proper functioning of a Hotel.

Store Department: deals with the Receiving, Storage and Issuing of Goods and Items (Food, Drink, Stationary and Equipment etc) to various Departments in the Hotel.

Security Department: deals with the Security of Staff, Guests and the Hotel Property.

They are also responsible for the Fire Safety.

Finally, there is the IT (Information Technology) Guy, who takes care of the Computers and the Networking Systems in the Hotel, Hotel Website, Emails and Printers etc

Every Department can function on its own with a Department Head/Supervisor. But, to give proper Guest Service, Maintain Standards and to Increase Hotel Revenue you need a coordinator who can coordinate, guide and control all the Departments in the Hotel. That is when the Hotel Manager/ General Manager come in, to coordinate the Functions of all the Departments and take the Hotel in the right direction.

So in a nutshell, Managing Hotel is all about keeping the Guest happy by providing him good product (Room, Food and Drink) and service and thus ensuring his/her return which will ultimately lead to the profitability of the Hotel and its Owners. This is just a brief introduction to Manage Hotel or a Resort.

Source by Santosh Koripella

Demolition contractors perform several services that include removing homes, buildings, and structures from their respective sites. They perform their removal duties assigned to them by different companies. After completing a demolition project, the demolition contractor is also responsible for removing building materials and debris from their site.

These contractors perform different services, which includes the following-

• Demolition of wood
• Demolition of drainage system
• Demolition of concrete structures and buildings
• Demolition of underground piping
• Demolition of asphalt surfaces.
• Demolition of old railroad tracks
• Demolition of structural construction

Professional Services

Demolition company’s services are the only option to count on when you want to tear a residential or a commercial structure within the schedule since demolishing the entire structure is just a one-step of the whole demolition project. Demolition contractors are largely contacted these days to handle the large portion of fallen debris very securely and safely. They are well trained and experienced in their job without causing any risk of damage to the demolition site. Their services include professional tools and special equipment to haul large chunks of demolished structures, including lead pipes, a few hazardous items, and beams. The demolition team is well trained to clear the job site using the necessary heavy-duty tools and equipment.

Waste Management and Environmental Responsibility

Demolition companies are specialists who know what should be done with the fallen waste material and debris after finishing the demolition work. As soon as the demolition work is completed, they smoothly transport and dispose of the materials at the designated waste management sites. They efficiently manage waste materials such as asbestos, a dangerous material, and handle them with care. The contractors also use some of the waste materials in recycling or reusing, including pieces of wood and metal.

Inspecting and Quality Assurance

The demolition contractors carefully inspect the demolition site, and on ensuring that the site has been cleared properly with no shards of metallic objects or toxic waste substances leaving behind the surrounding environment, they allow the commencement of new building construction in that site. They ensure that there are no environmental risks involved in the whole demolition work. They deal carefully with leaks in the plumbing line or gas lines. They check the quality assurance by ensuring no spillage of harmful material has taken place in the vicinity, resulting in serious injuries. Ignorance of quality assurance may lead to legal consequences as well. Thus they effectively perform their duties of inspection.

Safety Measures

The demolition contractors take several safety measures such as –

• Fencing the site of demolition
• Setting up clothing, equipment, and other personal safety measures.
• Use special sackcloth to cover the building to protect the building’s perimeter from falling rubble.
• Installation of scaffolding.
• Taking help of the municipal police or a security company to safeguard the building.

A good demolition company follows the safety protocols in the job site and takes care of the health and safety of the public and its workers. It also ensures the security of its employees and the workplace.

Other Services

Demolition projects are unique, and each of the project’s specifications and requirements is different. So the demolition company always meets the requirements by paying attention to detail. They follow an in-depth process and offer a job review survey to ensure that customers are fully satisfied. Other services include-

• Making a Pre-project plan
• Assessing the site properly
• Cleaning site regularly
• Safety and health assessment

Source by Shalini M

Define your career. If you are a doctor, you diagnose and treat peoples’ ailments. If you are a hairdresser, you cut, colour, perm, and style hair. If you are a police officer, you uphold the law, investigate crimes, and in general protect the citizens of the district in which you work. Most careers can be at least briefly described by almost anyone. If you have one of those careers, you are very lucky.

Before I entered the work force and opened my own design firm, I never would have imagined that I would be getting calls to mend curtains, remove stains from carpets, find out why one bulb in a chandelier will not work… I am an interior designer — I design interiors; but I can recommend a seamstress, carpet cleaning company, electrician… Then the dreaded question comes, “What do you mean you design interiors?”

Once-upon-a-time-ago I thought that to be an easy question to answer. Somehow, I now find it easier to explain to a child why the grass is green.

Rather than trying to define interior design, I have taken to explaining the process of designing an interior.

I analyze, ask questions, draw, review the budget, draw some more while asking more questions. Slowly, what started off as sketches develop into floor plans and other technical drawings. Some of the drawings get coloured in. I help my clients make informed decisions regarding the use of space, materials, products, colour, lighting, layout, construction methods, other professionals… The drawings/plans then go to contractors and specialty contractors. I review the submitted process with my clients — one submission is higher, but that is not necessarily bad because the others are each missing things. A contractor is selected, the contract signed and the work begins; I’ll be there routinely while the work is in progress. I basically act as a representative on my clients’ behalf, as well as a protector to my own design. Time schedules are reviewed frequently, problems that arise are handled in such a way that my clients may later know the solution but not the headache involved to understand and work out the problem. The work is wrapping up, only the finishing touches are left but I am already preparing a list of things that have to be finished, repaired or touched-up.

What had been a noisy, dirty, smelly construction site has now fallen quiet and already been cleaned. I walk around looking at and examining the full-size, real thing of all the drawings I had done weeks, if not months, ago. Back at the office, I edit the deficiency list started a few days before and send it to the contractor and clients. The job is soon completely finished, but my work is still not done.

My clients call, happy with the finished space. There are some last minute questions concerning maintenance of some of the new items, where to find certain decorative things and accessories that suddenly have importance, placement of these things, and so on.

About two months later those clients are likely to call again. The voice on the other end sounds either a bit annoyed or even slightly panicked. The tile grout is crack in one area on one wall. It’s probably just because everything has had the time to settle; I’ll come by to see it, then contact the contractor.

Define my career. I am an interior designer. I am an analyst, an artist, an educator, an interrogator, a project manager, a site supervisor, a purchaser, a space planner, a specifier, a decorator, a technician, a draftsperson, a troubleshooter…

But can I help a client plan an outdoor project? Can I design a cabana or gazebo for a client’s yard? Can I design custom furniture or lighting? Work with other professionals to provide technical drawings for things that do not fall into the scope of work of an interior designer? Work with clients and their real estate agent to help in the selection of the perfect home or commercial space to meet their needs? Provide consultation services to do-it-yourselfers? Handle the enlargement of a building? Work on new constructions as well as renovations? Plan the enlargement or relocation of a kitchen or washroom? Do I know the building code? Can I help obtain renovation permits from the municipality? Design spaces for use by people with physical disabilities?… Yes, and more.

In a rush, I sometimes describe interior design as the career that fills the gap between architect and decorator, but the accuracy in that statement is something even I have debated. So I am still left without a solid definition of my own career.

Source by Karen S. Weiner

Be it a brick and mortar building or a wheeled home; preparation is the key to a quick and lucrative deal. If you are wondering how to sell your motor home, you will find the following seven tips useful:

Clean Your Vehicle

Clean your coach. Thoroughly. Remember, it is the simplest thing you can do to prepare the unit for sale. Proper cleaning goes way beyond mere dusting, scrubbing, polishing, and waxing. Give the interior an organized, tip-top look so that it inspires your buyers to imagine a life inside it.

Get the Service History in Place

You know that you have taken great care of your rig, but how do you prove that to your prospects? Your RV’s service records say it all. So, get all the maintenance papers in place. Also, check whether the factory warranty document is still valid. If yes, it will be an added advantage for your buyers, and a reason for you to ask for a higher price.

Include All Paperwork in Your Offering

Your customers will appreciate if you show them that you have preserved all manuals, handbooks, and other relevant papers that you have received at the time of the purchase. These documents are valuable because they would help the new owner to understand the vehicle better and carry on with its future maintenance needs. Also, keep the Monroney sticker intact that was affixed by the manufacturer at the time of purchase, and contains retail price information. This item would make your future customer very happy as it provides detailed information about the vehicle equipment.

Organize Documents That Matter

Make sure you have these three documents in place- the vehicle’s title, registration certificate, and insurance card. If you are still repaying the loan, contact the lender to learn about the procedure for prepayment. You will have to clear the payment and get a clean title to conclude the sale.

Set a Price

Consult resources like Kelley Blue Book to determine the current value of your RV. Also, research the many online listing sites to get an idea about the price that similar vehicles command.

Get a Second Opinion

Visit a couple of dealerships in your vicinity and request them to offer a quote for your rig. You can use this offer as the starting point for negotiation with your prospects. If you want to avoid physical visits, get in touch with any online dealership. These organizations make an offer based solely on your rig’s description and photos.

Prepare the Deed in Advance

Besides providing necessary information like name, address, contact number, and email ID mention that you are selling the coach ‘as is’ without an express warranty. Download your state-specific Bill of Sale online, or collect a form from your local DMV office.

Selling a vehicle is by no means easy. However, we feel that staying prepared does make things simple. If you are thinking of how to sell your motor home without going through the hassles of dealing with buyers directly, you may contact a reliable broker who will buy your rig against instant cash.

Source by John Bell Carey

When was the first time you heard of polished concrete flooring? If you are developer, architect or contractor you will probably have heard it a lot recently, if you haven’t already worked with it. The true measure is perhaps how the general public are starting to request its use more and more in home designs.

Why are people using polished concrete?

Due to the polishing methods now available, we can create surfaces that reflect a mirror-like shine as well as varying degrees of high-gloss finishes. We might associate the material with a rough, dull aesthetic appearance used for its durability for construction and industrial purposes, but not for its appearance. Nowadays, the material can be used in a multitude of settings including home building, airports, commercial centres and shopping centres.

Traditionally, architects, contractors and developers have used other materials such as granite, stone, wood and linoleum but as prices and benefits of polished concrete floors are starting to rival these other materials, as well as the rising interest from the public in this floor surface, there has been a huge growth in the polished concrete floor market.

Industrial

Concrete is an incredibly durable material. And of course durable and industrial are two terms that go together very well. This is why it has been used in many large scale infrastructure developments throughout the modern world including sporting arenas, bridges, buildings and housing developments. It is an integral part of strength and structure.

Additionally, the polishing process creates an added durability due to the densification of the material and overall hardening of the slab. When used for industrial purposes, this is obviously a great asset, whether it is for warehouse flooring, depots, large garage spaces, development sites or convention centres.

If there is a requirement for hygiene, the ease of maintenance and cleaning that comes with the surface is also beneficial. Due to the lack of crevices or cracks, there is little chance of harmful bacteria or dirt hiding out of site, creating a safe and clean working environment.

Commercial

Shopping centres, business centres, offices and more often need large spaces to serve customers or employees with a safe, clean and stylish floor surface. Linoleum has traditionally been a popular choice due to its cost and ease of maintenance. But there are limits to how long linoleum lasts and the affect that gradual wear and tear can have on the appearance can be quite noticeable. Even a leftover spillage of coffee can have a lasting affect ton the colour of a linoleum flooring surface.

Polished concrete is an increasingly popular way to fit commercial spaces. The aesthetic appeal is a large factor in this increased usage. Polished concrete can be unique and stylish depending on the process and ingredients used during mixture and application. Various colours and patterns can be used offering a subtle variations or distinctive appearances for any commercial purpose. By using different variations of aggregates and sand, stains, dyes, decorative engravings and stencilled graphics, the finishing style can be manipulated to offer a professional yet pleasing finish.

Domestic

Polished concrete is hardwearing, easy to maintain and will not harbour dust mites or unwanted bacteria that could be harmful to those living within its vicinity. It also provides a neutral backdrop that is perfect for all manner of interior design schemes. It can be used inside and out for a continuous floor scheme in certain layouts as it will not be structurally damaged by water. But do be aware that adverse weather conditions may affect the colour and appearance of this material so consult with your provider first.

Kitchens

Polished concrete floor kitchens are a fantastic way to achieve a stylish yet practical floor surface for your kitchen. Due to the qualities already explained such as durability, hygiene and style, it can be integrated into almost any kitchen design with ease. Whether you are designing a layout that serves multiple house members, or simply a collection of small apartments, polished concrete floors offer a versatile look and feel that offers both safety and cleanliness due its ability to deter bacteria from settling.

Source by Emma Riley

Humans have a lot to be afraid of. Even though we are more capable at protecting ourselves than perhaps any other species on the planet, we are also aware of more dangers. Add to that our extremely complex and capable mind, and we are bound to get carried away by our fears sometimes. Many of the most common phobias are ones that occur in and around the home. Afraid? Give a name to your fear with these ten household phobias.

1. Arachnophobia: an irrational fear of spiders and other arachnids. This is by far the most common phobia among humans, as it is estimated that it affects over half of American women have it and a quarter of American men. This can be especially problematic if you find a spider in your home, because you may feel uncomfortable being or sleeping in that room.

2. Agoraphobia: a fear of open spaces, leaving your home, and or embarrassing situations. This fear can really trap someone in their home, as it is the only place they may feel comfortable and safe. Agoraphobia is a crippling condition because it can prevent people from engaging in normal social interactions and meeting people out of fear of rejection. Some remain housebound for years at a time.

3. Acrophobia: the fear of heights. Another extremely common fear, some people can experience panic or even vertigo when on a high floor in a building or while climbing a ladder. Even if you do not live on a high floor, regular home maintenance may call for climbing ladders, creating some inconvenience for the acrophobe.

4. Claustrophobia: the fear of small, confined spaces. Claustrophobes may have a problem with airplanes, trains, and even elevators. They may not be able to enter certain parts of their home, particularly attics and basements.

5. Mysophobia: the irrational fear of germs. This can translate into extreme hygiene and cleaning habits, similar to obsessive-compulsive disorder. Mysophobic people may wash their hands hundreds of times a day or wear a breathing mask in public. They may obsessively clean their home as well.

6. Amathophobia: the fear of dust. The home must be a terrifying place for those who suffer from the fear of dust. Dust is an extremely common occurrence, and depending on how large your home is and how many dust-collecting surfaces it has, attempts to battle it may be completely time consuming.

7. Ecophobia: the fear of home. Ecophobes may be nomadic or homeless, depending on their degree of fear. They will find a lifestyle that will allow them to avoid having a home.

8. Domatophobia: the fear of houses. Domatophobes are not opposed to having a conceptual home, as long as it is not a house or near houses. The inner city is an ideal place for domatophobes to reside.

9. Topophobia: the fear of being in certain places. Perhaps a particular memory or event that happened in a place has made it scary or upsetting to be there. In varying degrees, this is a common fear or disturbance, though it can be particularly damaging if that location is your home.

10. Koinoniphobia: the fear of rooms. This phobia can be very damaging to a normal existence, as it makes being indoors in general uncomfortable in some instances and unbearable in others.

Keep in mind, everyone has fears-even irrational ones-some of the time. So if your fear is cleaning, then maybe I can help… Please visit our Denver Cleaning Services website and click through to the blog for simple tips on keeping your living environment clean.

Source by Yelena M Gertsenova

Commercial construction can be a big undertaking, both literally and figuratively. You might think you have it all under control, but do you really? Here are ten tips that will help make your next commercial construction project a success.

1. The lowest bid is not always your best choice. It’s a counter-intuitive thought compared to everything we have been taught. But even in these times of wanting to be sure to keep the bottom line in check, it’s important to find the best price for the project. Sometimes the low bid is that way because the contractor has no idea what the job entails, and other times they will come in low, get a payment or two, and then abandon the job.

2. Go online and do your research. Check references, run the contractor’s board numbers, and study the backgrounds of your contractors so you can know before you sign on the dotted line just what you are getting. The internet can also be a source of information about current trends in commercial construction.

3. Find a contractor who specializes in what you want done. Sometimes the biggest isn’t always the best. A smaller contractor who is more adept at smaller jobs might be just the right thing your job needs. If you are revamping a store, consider finding contractors who specialize in retail space renovations.

4. Start with the general contractor and build from there. By bringing the general contractor into the job first, you are able to use their knowledge on the job from the beginning and have them help guide the project.

5. Go ahead and add on that maintenance agreement. Once the job is done, you want to ensure that your project will last for years to come. A good maintenance contract that checks over the equipment is a great idea to clean and maintain things like your furnace or drain pipes. A quick cleaning now is much cheaper than an expensive repair later.

6. Does the goal of the project further your company’s image and brand? If it doesn’t, it might not be the right project for you. This is a big capital expense, and you want it to pay off with a solid return on investment for you.

7. Your project should make sense. Do you have custodial closet doors that open inwardly? Did the customer service booth end up with only a small front-facing window? Double check the design proposal before you go out to bid to ensure that the concept diagrams and blueprints make sense and lead to positive workflow.

8. Along with number 7 goes ensuring that the areas like the office supplies and the copier are easy to get to and are going to keep things efficient in the office or administrative area.

9. Decorate in such a way that the colors and furniture enhance your brand and your company’s image. Your customers should feel like they are welcome in your new place, so be sure your contractor includes an interior decorator in the plans.

10. Be sure your contractors are all on board with the project and are capable of meeting the deadlines. This point is probably the most important one of all. Any delays are costly both financially and in terms of getting your business going again in the new location.

Hopefully these tips will help get you going in the right direction for your next project. Happy building!

Source by Bill Len

The condo is short for condominiums. Typically, a condo is one unit in a multiple-unit real estate. In other words, it’s a building or community that looks like an apartment. Plus, it may include public places, dog walking areas, gyms, playgrounds, swimming pools, and parks, just to name a few. In this article, we are going to share a few tips that may help you buy a condo. Read on to find out more.

1. Consider your Lifestyle

If you don’t like to mow the lawn, condo living can be an ideal choice for you. Similarly, if you can’t afford to spend $5000 on your HVAC system, you may consider this option. On the other hand, if you like a large backyard, you may give a go to a different type of property, such as a townhouse.

In the same way, if you don’t like to share the floors, ceilings, or walls of your house with your neighbor, a condo may not be a good choice for you.

2. Work with a Good Realtor

Make sure you look for a good real estate agent should you have made your mind to buy a condo. Ideally, it’s better that you find someone who enjoys a good track record and plenty of experience in the field. They will guide you through the process.

The real estate agent may have a great idea of the developments in your area and the issues they may have.

3. Decide on the Type of Amenities

Condos may provide a list of amenities. If you work with a good real estate agent, don’t forget to find out about the type of amenities in your area. Besides, you should consider other important factors, such as your budget and the location. This will help you find the best place.

Don’t forget to leave out amenities that you don’t want to have, such as a swimming pool. But having these amenities may still worth it as they will add to the curb appeal of the property.

4. Look for an FHA-Approved Condo

Getting a mortgage against your condominium involves more complications than other types of properties. The reason is that the development of the condo may go through scrutiny including your personal finances.

If you check the website of the FHA, you may find a list of condos that are approved. Therefore, we suggest that you get help from a good mortgage professional.

5. Find out About the Maintenance Aspect

It’s important that you know to find out who is going to take care of the maintenance of the condo. After all, you don’t want to end up with a condo that is not properly maintained. Apart from this, poor management may have a negative impact on the value of your property.

Therefore, it makes sense to find out who is going to supervise the maintenance of your property.

6. Consider the Association Fees

Aside from the mortgage, make sure you consider the condo association fees as well. If you review the fees, you will come to know what it includes. Typically, the services include cleaning common areas, lawn care, and snow removal, to name a few.

It’s a good idea to know the house rules of the community. There may be some noise level restrictions. If you understand these regulations in advance, it will help you find out whether the community is the right one for you.

In short, if you follow these tips, you can make the best choice.

Source by Shalini M

Moss usually begins to appear around springtime, when rain is heavier. It is an attractive quality for many things, such as antique fences, old barns, tree stumps, and river banks. As for roofing systems, moss is not even slightly appealing, nor is it conducive to proper roof performance and longevity. Continue reading to learn what kinds of costly problems moss growth can cause for residential and commercial roofs.

What’s Your Lot Like?

If your home or building is located on a shaded lot that does not get a lot of sunlight, your roof is at risk of moss growth. Moss grows when cold and wet meet. So for properties located in these conditions, rain and other kinds of precipitation can lead to moss growth in a very short amount of time. It can also lead to mold, algae, and scum development. There are many problems associated with moss growth on roofs, all of which can be avoided with routine inspections, cleaning, and minor repair.

Curb Appeal

Have you ever seen roofs with large gray or greenish patches on them? This is a result of moss accumulation, which results from poor roof maintenance. Not only is this unattractive, it greatly reduces the property’s curb appeal. This can affect your relationship with the city, or your neighborhood’s home owners’ association (HOA). It can also impede your need to sell a property on the real estate market.

Longevity

Moss, mildew, mold, algae, scum, and ambiguous muck will all reduce a roofing system’s life span. Asphalt roofs are meant to last 20 to 30 years or more, but if you allow moss to overtake your roof, it can reduce its life span by 30%. Why? Because moss creates a lot of structural problems in roofing systems.

Water Leaks

Moss produces minuscule fibers called, “rhizomes”, which penetrate deep into a roof’s substrate. This loosens important granules that are designed to protect shingles from warping, cracking, and drying out. Furthermore, moss can absorb as much as 20 times its own weight in moisture. This means it holds onto a significant amount of water that just sits on your roof, waiting to damage shingles, underlayment, and the roofing structure as a whole. It will eventually cause wet attic insulation, soaked ceilings, and major interior water leaks.

Homeowners’ Insurance

What could make moss problems worse? Your homeowners’ insurance policy may not cover the damages. It is common practice for homeowners’ insurance companies to periodically come out and inspect the condition of a home they are insuring. This is also common for those who are refinancing. However, if your roof is very dirty, your homeowners’ insurance company may request that you have it cleaned. Sometimes, they cancel a policy altogether, especially if such a notice is ignored.

What To Do

If you have moss on your roof, you need to contact a local and trusted roofing company for assistance. They can educate you on proper roof maintenance, and manage any existing roof problems you have.

Source by Sarahbeth Kluzinski