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Selection of the right material for flooring is a very important decision that you have to make during construction or renovation of your home or office. A considerable amount of investment is involved so the right decision needs to be taken considering factors like initial investment, the life of the flooring material, ascetics, design etc. Some of the flooring ideas for your apartment are: Ceramic Tiles Ceramic tiles are plain clay moulded in the shape of a tile and heated to a high temperature inside a kiln. The heat hardens the structure of the tiles and fuses in the colour and design of the tile. Ceramic tiles are not very strong. These tiles are also very porous and thus absorb water easily. In order to make them resistant to water, they are often glazed. Laminate Flooring Laminate flooring is gaining popularity in India for its sheer durability and sturdiness. Easy to install, laminate flooring is fairly resistant to stains and water damage. However, once damages, this typ...

We’ve all heard the slogan: “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle.” Sometimes, however, it’s easier to throw an old newspaper or empty cans in the trash instead of a recycling bin. But remember, just because you live in an apartment doesn’t mean you can’t recycle and be less wasteful. Take a look at these 10 tips and see how you can live greener in your apartment. All apartment buildings should have onsite recycling containers (and some even have dedicated recycling rooms on each floor, for maximum tenant convenience). If you're not sure where the recycling bins in your building are located, check with your building staff. Avoid disposables. Switch to reusables, like cloth napkins, at home. That cuts down on the amount of garbage created. Avoid over-packaged products. Packaging accounts for one-third of all our garbage. Not all of it is necessary. Choose products which are not excessively wrapped. Set Up a Recycling System: Now that you know where all this stuff is going, it’s time t...

Living in apartments poses several challenges when dealing with a fire. Apartment dwellers in Kochi should know how to prevent fires, how to escape fires, and how to help keep fellow residents safe. Apartment fires can be dangerous because a fire started in one apartment can affect several others, yet apartment buildings are often constructed in a way to protect the tenants from fires. Many apartment buildings in Kochi also contain a fire alarm system that warns residents whenever it detects smoke or fire. If you live in an apartment building, make sure you review these fire safety tips so you know how to react if there is a fire. Here are some important tips to prevent and escape apartment fires: Install Safety Devices One of the first things a building manager should do is make sure each unit has the appropriate fire-safety devices. Fire alarms, for example, can alert sleeping renters that there is a fire in the building. This early warning could help prevent injuries an...