Home Construction Tips

Constructing a home is a rather lengthy and tiresome process than one imagines it to be. However, having the knowledge of various steps involved in the construction of a home can clear some clouds. Read on to know the steps to constructing a home given by Girish Avhad :

Foundation

The initial step in the construction is laying the foundation which is the groundwork structure that holds up a house. The proper construction of foundation is essential to prevent any future disaster that could tear your house. This stage involves excavation the ground, framing limber for different sections and pouring concrete into each section. The foundation can take one week to set, after which the form boards are removed, and then the stage of framing starts.

Framing

Framing is the underlying structure of the house just like a skeleton is of the human body. Framing is done to give the initial start to the construction of rooms, doorways, and windows by installing the lumber frames.

House Wrap

Your house can suffer from extreme damage due to certain climate risks such as moisture which causes the interiors of your house to become moldy and wet. House wrap is a protective barrier installed to prevent the development of mold and wood rut caused by climate changes.

Enclosing Your Home

The next step is consisted of enclosing the home by installing exterior shielding, shingles, roofing system, doors and windows.

Mechanical Installation

Mechanical installation is a crucial stage in the construction of a house as at this stage, all the work regarding mechanical components and wiring is done. Venting, ductwork, and HAVC system is also installed in this stage.

Drywall

After mechanical installation, the next stage is consisted of placing drywall also known as plasterboard. Drywall is used to make interiors walls and ceilings and it is the prevalent alternative to traditional plaster technique which takes longer time to get dry.

Interior Design

This is the most creative and exciting stage of house construction. Interior designing of house consists of designing and selecting products that go into various rooms and kitchen such as flooring, cabinets, countertops, lighting fixtures etc.

Girish Avhad is a Pune based real estate agent and self-made entrepreneur who has used his management skills in creating his business to become one of the most outstanding Indian businessmen.

Tips for Living in a Small Space with Kids

Living is a small apartment is never an easy thing to do even for a couple, and if a child or two is added to this equation, you are surely to end up with a great headache. Therefore, Girish Avhad hereby gives you a few tips on how to live in a small place with kids to enable you to make most of what you have:

Don’t Store What’s Not Needed
Art pieces by your kids, or old souvenirs you bought while touring with your spouse may mean a world to you, but don’t let them take up the extra space. Start throwing out the things you don’t need.

Downsize the Items You Have

Usually every household has a lot of extra home appliances that they don’t really use or whose function is well executed by other appliances too. Declutter your house by preparing a list of items you have and removing the items which are not in use or not required.

Don’t Have Multiples

It is great to have multiples of everything you own, shoes, towels, cups and even random showpieces until they start cluttering your home. Get rid of the habit of buying everything in multiples and try to use those items which can be useful for everyone in the family.

Store Everything in Baskets

How much you try to reduce your household items, there is always a bunch of stuff that cannot cut down, especially when you have a kid. So what you can do is store everything in baskets to keep your house clean and economically use the space.

Think Vertical

Install high display shelves and store items such as toy, stuffed animals, clothes etc. in them. This kind of vertical arrangement allows the optimum use of less space and gives a nice look to your house too.

Use Multi-Purpose or Foldable Furniture

Furniture is required no matter the size of your house and number of people living in it. Therefore try to find alternative furniture items that are either multipurpose or foldable such as futons.

Make Use of Community Places

Trying to manage everything in a small house all day long is tiresome. Expand your home to include community spaces to catch a much needed break and get access to interesting opportunities and space. Go out and use community places like parks, libraries for entertainment and recreational activities.