Alvin And The Chipmunks (5)

(Source : From Alvin And The Chipmunks movie)

The Holiday (2)

A grand house, with lots of great reference item in it..
I'll post them regularly later. For now, let's see the plants reference, I love the red plants in the balcony.. :)
Kinda dramatic right ??
What do you think about that ?

(Source : From The Holiday movie)

The Holiday (1)

Another great movie as our reference of house design.. one of them is this house, well, this is very very simple but this gives you an ornament design reference for your christmas season..
See the ornament lies in the stairhandle ?
Hope it will inspire you as the movie will inspire you things about love..
(Source : From The Holiday movie)

Feast Of Love (3)

Sneak peak to Morgan Freeman's house in Feast Of Love
Watch the movie to see that
(Source : From Feast Of Love movie)

Because I Said So (3)

I love the lamp. Generally I love this Mandy's house.
You know what to do if you want to see her house here.
(Source : From Because I Said So movie)

The Sixth Sense (2)

A palm tree inside the house ?
It works for the house that have room's size like this..
For your hotel, perhaps.. ?
(Source : From The Sixth Sense movie)

You, Me and Dupree (2)

A nice and simple American House.. watch this movie, to find out how Kate Hudson house like this time
(Source : From You, Me and Dupree movie)

The Martian Child (1)

This house design is one of my favourite. Check this house out, you'll find a pool, great rooms designs, etc
(Source : From The Martian Child movie)




HOW TO MAKE YOUR POOL WATER FRIENDLY

Global warming is no longer regarded fiction. As the temperature rises the thought of going for a cooling dip in a pool becomes more and more tempting. The only problem is that with the rise in temperature comes the loss of available freshwater, dam levels are dropping and water restrictions are in place. The socially responsible thing to do if you own a pool is to make sure you conserve your pool water, that your pool is “water neutral”.

Here are 10 tips to help make sure your pool isn’t a strain on water supply and that it is “water friendly"

1 Install a pool coveer – it will dramatically reduce evaporation and make substantial water savings. Consider also installing a shade cover to further reduce evaporation.

2. Install a pool dedicated top up water tank, connected to your guttering to harvest rainwater. Check with your local water authority for details on government rebates.

3. Regularly check there are no leaks in your pipe system or pool. If in doubt call your local pool association member to check it out.

4. When purchasing your pool or spa consider a cartridge pool filter which does not need backwashing and can save thousands of litres of water a year. If you have a sand filter, ensure you only backwash when necessary.

5. Always keep your pool water correctly balanced to avoid having to empty polluted water.

6. Install a rainwater diverter which will divert water to the pool via a garden hose any time it rains, usually costing as little as $20.

7. Do not overfill your swimming pool as this will waste water and hinder filtration.

8. Ensure that the pool is kept free of any dust, leaves or debris which can cause problems with filtration. Check the pool after any storms to clear any debris.

9. Discourage rough play. Bombing and splashing water onto the pool deck increases evaporation and wastes water. Keep pets out of the pool.

10. Conduct an audit on your home and replace any water inefficient showerheads with Triple A water saving showerheads which for a family of four can save an estimated 30,000 litres annually the same amount it takes to fill an average pool.

(Article source : www.completehome.com.au)

The Devil Wears Prada (2)

Organize your things like this, it helps your house stay clean and tidy

(Pict : From The Devil Wears Prada Movie)

A Good Year (1)

The front yard from A Good Year movie, I love the table and the chair..
and the house.. is so European.. wow




TIPS IF YOU WANT TO BUILD A HOUSE

First thing is, you have to realizing your dream with financing, choosing the fit land, and how to build your dream house

This time, I would like to share some tips I had about financing because this is one of the most important steps in the building your new home. With an adequate budget, your construction project won't fail. FINANCING IS ONE OF THE MOST CRITICAL PHASES OF YOUR BUILDING PROJECT.

What to do :

1.Figure out how much you can afford to spend and how much building your new home is likely to cost (don't forget to budget for landscaping such as decks, patios, windows treatments and furnishings). If you plan to act as general contractor, you will have to obtain a construction loan and a home mortgage. If you have good credit with your bank, you may be able to secure both loans from the same bank. If not, you may have to deal with two different lending institutions.

2. Add at least 10%-15% contingency to the total cost in order to cover the unforeseen changes, additions and upgrades that inevitably occur.

The first loan you should get is the home mortgage, because without long-term financing it will be impossible to get a construction loan and you should consider some important terms you should become familiar with such as Mortgage Payment-to Income Ratio, Total Debt-to-Income Ratio, and Loan-to-Value.

FYI, lenders may use one or combine those methods to find are you qualify for your mortage or not.

(Complete article can be find at : www.europeanhouseplans.com)