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Feng Shui for Stairs: Do's and Don'ts - Real Living
WEBAug 11, 2023 · How many steps should a staircase have for good luck? In a book titled The Magic of Feng Shui, author and Feng Shui consultant Er. Rameshwar Prasad notes that the good number of steps to have are 1, 2, 5, 10, 13, 14, 17, and 22.“Traditionally, the steps are counted in a 3-steps or 4-steps pattern,” he explains.
How To Compute Your Air Con's Horsepower Based On Your …
WEBJul 11, 2023 · 3. The air conditioner type Window-type. With the window-type, fan and condensing unit are in one piece.This requires a hole or provision in the wall as big as the AC unit. These types of air conditioners are generally …
Construction Terms and Their Applications - Real Living
WEBSep 15, 2023 · Tambol usually serves as a temporary solution to cover imperfections and conceal mechanical, plumbing, and electrical pipes. In effect, it enhances the aesthetics of a space. Aside from looks, contractors and builders use tambol to hide structural elements that might be inconvenient when exposed.. Cerrujo. The wastage from the tiles, stone, and other architectural finishes and materials.
Buildings Designed by Juan Nakpil - Real Living
WEBDec 17, 2021 · One of Escolta’s famous and distinct structures, the Capitol Theater was an Art Deco masterpiece by Juan Nakpil built in the 1930s. Landscape architect Paulo Alcazaren notes its “balanced proportion to the width of the street (Ermita)."
5 Famous Designs Of Architect Francisco Manosa - Real Living
WEBOct 24, 2018 · After receiving a unified nomination for National Artist in 2016, Filipino Architect Francisco “Bobby” Mañosa has recently been conferred the National Artist award for Architecture by President Rodrigo Duterte. The long-overdue honor comes a year after Mañosa: Beyond Architecture, a series of exhibits on his works at the National Museum of the Philippines and other venues.
Pag-IBIG Housing Loans: A Step-By-Step Guide - Real Living
WEBSep 20, 2022 · Pag-IBIG Housing Loan. With this loan, you can borrow up to Php6 million with low-interest rates. You may use it to purchase a residential lot, a residential house and lot, a townhouse, or a condominium unit.Like the affordable housing loan, you may also apply for a loan for home improvements, house construction, or refinancing of …
Meaning of Oro, Plata, Mata - Real Living
WEBNov 28, 2021 · Oro, Plata, Mata is often followed in finalizing the number of steps a staircase has. As explained by Ar. IDr. Isabelle Ong Sitco, “You count the first step as oro, the second step as plata, the third step as mata, then go back to oro as fourth step, and so on,” she shares.
10 Small House Design Ideas You Can Work On - Real Living
WEBJul 18, 2021 · It’s safe to say that many homeowners have had a change of heart about small space living. While some instantly shy away from the possibility of living tiny, many are embracing the opportunity, using it as a challenge to showcase their creativity.
Tagalog Construction Terms - Real Living
WEBDec 4, 2023 · Dos por dos, etc. When specifying the sizes of wood for rough carpentry, refer to these terms: dos por dos is a 2”x2” strip of wood used in ceiling or cabinet framing; uno por dos is 1” x 2” wood, and de uno is a slim 1” x 1” piece. Suppliers sell these wood strips at 8ft (2.4m) in length.