4 tips to keep in mind BEFORE building your home:

Your new house is an exhilarating, and amazing experience for you but, its a been there- done that routine for the builder. These contrasting attitudes frequently have a tendency to conflict. Building your new house cannot be a passive exercise. Innumerable decisions have to be made by you. Where you are unable, or unwilling to make decisions, you will force the builder to make them. To ensure your new home carries out your own dream, follow these guidelines: 1) Before signing the contract with the builder make sure to read it over 100 times to make certain it includes everything you want and need. Once the contract is signed you will pay extra for even the smallest detail added. You may think its unimportant to plan in advance which rooms need phone jacks but extra time spent planning before signing can save you a lot of money in the long run. 2) When designing your home keep in mind that form, function and quality come before glitz and blitz. Decoration is important and you must love how it looks but inevitably, no matter how traditional your taste, styles come and go. Spend time making sure you house is beautiful so that you enjoy spending time there and look forward to coming home at the end of the day but dont forget the important stuff. The basic layout, quality of materials and appliances can last for a lifetime if done properly the first time around. Also, keep in mind important future plans such as a spouse or children. Speak to friends who have built homes and see what they are happy with and more importantly what they regret. Researching completely is time well spent. 3) Remember that you pay for every square foot, first in building costs and after in taxes. Use a good, motivated architect and work on making every possible space usable. An experienced architect will have smart ideas for utilizing space (with your encouragement) such as a closet under a large staircase. Eliminate as much dead space as feasibly possible. 4) Know your priorities. If you are limited in space or resources start your home building project by making a list with two categories 1- Absolute Essentials and 2- Would Be Nice. The Absolute Essentials must be included and everything else should be flexible. Try to include as many things on your Would Be Nice list as you can but, if it comes to a choice between a quality roof and a tanning shower you have to be able to decide rationally which will make you happier in the future. More tips from the experts to follow

10 Ways to Stay Green in Your Home:

Its an economic fact: Staying green, means saving green, especially at home. There are many small steps that you can take that will add up to saving you considerable money on energy costs at home. And in these economic times, saving money has never been more important. Here are ten ways to stay green in your home, and keep a bit more green in your wallet: 1. Replace those leaky kitchen faucets: The drip, drip, drip of a leaky faucet isnt just annoying, its like tossing money down the drain. In fact, the typical leaky faucet wastes nearly three gallons of water each and every day! Just think of how much money youre wasting. Replace those kitchen faucets with a new, stylish faucet like these. 2. Take Baths Not Showers: Taking a shower usually uses about fifty gallons of water, while filling up the average bathtub just takes twenty-five gallons. Plus, taking a bath is more relaxing. You can read the paper, or simply rest your eyes. And to save even more water and money, consider sharing that bathwater with your young children. 3. Make Your Own Cleaning Supplies: Grandma knew how to clean a stain without spending a bundle at the grocery store. Research these old-fashioned cleaning methods online, or call your grandmother and ask her how. Many stains can be cleaned with baking soda, lemon juice and more. 4. Dry Naturally: Use the air to dry both your hair and your clothes. Hair dryers costs $1.20 per month. And the clothes dryer? That will cost $5 per month for a gas dryer and $11 per month for an electric one. 5. Cook Meals at Home: Eating out costs quite a bit. Think about it. You gather the family in the car, use precious gasoline to drive to the local pizzeria, and then spend twenty bucks on a pizza that would cost five dollars to make at home. Not to mention, think of all the energy that restaurant is using just to make your meals and clean your dishes! 6. Connect by Disconnecting: When was the last time everyone in your house sat down to play some cards or a family game? Or just sat around and talked? Think about the energy you can save, and the family bonds you can forge by simply disconnecting from the TV, internet and cell-phones for an hour. 7. Wash Dishes by Hand: An average dishwasher costs $5 per month to use, and uses over three gallons of water per cycle. Wash those dishes and let them air dry. Or better yet, get the kids to do it. 8. Use Fans: Air conditioning eats energy in volume. Install some ceiling fans or box fans to circulate the air. 9. Turn off the Lights: First of all, replace your old-fashioned light bulbs with energy-efficient fluorescent bulbs. Though more expensive at the point of purchase, they save money in the long run. But even these bulbs eat up precious energy when left on. Install some nice decorative lighting, put in some energy efficient bulbs, and turn off the lights when you leave a room. 10. Buy Energy Efficient Products: Replace those old energy-hog appliances with new, energy-efficient products. The price you pay for the new appliance will save you money in the long-run.

Chamomile Model: House Specifications and Floor Plan

The Chamomile Model (formerly named Carolea) is to be built at the Toscana Subdivision. This bungalow type house is ideal for a typical medium-sized Filipino family. Shown below are sample photo, House specifications, and Floor plan of the Chamomile Model.

House Specifications and Features

Floor Area : 40 sq m Min Lot Area : 120 sq m Total Contract Price : PhP 1,437,000; price effective Oct 20, 2008 Single Detached Living Area Dining Area Kitchen 2 bedrooms 1 T&B

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Cranberry Model: House Specifications and Floor Plan

The Cranberry Model (formerly named Dritta) is to be built at the Toscana Subdivision. The house design allows for a little flexibility. You may want to choose a firewalled house (for lot area of 120 sqm to 143 sqm) or a single detached type (144 sqm and up). House specifications and Floor plan of the Cranberry Model are shown below. House Specifications and Features

Floor Area : 50 sq m Min Lot Area : 120 sq m (with firewall) Total Contract Price : PhP 1,631,000; price effective Oct 20, 2008 Single Attached (also available Single Detached) Living Area Dining Area Kitchen 3 bedrooms 1 T&B

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Citronella Model : House Specification and Floor Plan

The Citronella Model (formerly named Cecina) is to be built at the Toscana Subdivision. This beautiful 3bedroom house of 60-sqm floor area is the foreigner's choice of house design in Toscana. It can be built single attached with firewall at a minimum of 144 sqm lot. Ideally, it is recommended as single detached unit at the minimum lot area of 156 sqm allowing for spacious lawn to match the beautiful house design. House specifications and Floor plan of the Citronella Model are shown below. House Specifications and Features

Floor Area : 60 sq m Min Lot Area : 144 sqm (single attached with firewall) Total Contract Price : PhP 1,995,000; price effective Oct 20, 2008 Living Area Dining Area Kitchen 3 bedrooms 2 T&B

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House Specifications
One of the most frequent requests we receive from the site visitors and buyers in Toscana is the specifications of the house. The specifications listed below are applicable for the three house models shown on this website, namely: the Chamomile, Cranberry, and Citronella House Models. Structure: FRAMING Concrete framing with isolated footing SLAB ON FILL Concrete slab on fill Walls: EXTERIOR Ordinary 6 CHB, painted sandblast finish with 3/4 on lower wall, and painted plain cement finish on upper wall TOILET AND BATH Ordinary 4 CHB, 7 layers ceramic wall tiles INTERIOR PARTITION Painted 4.5mm fiber cement board on light metal framing system Windows: FRAMING Steel casement type PANEL Clear glass panel Doors: MAIN Solid wood panel door with lever type lockset and dead bolt SERVICE Flush hollow core door with lever type lockset TOILET AND BATH uPVC door and jamb with ordinary cylindrical lockset BEDROOM Flush hollow core door with ordinary cylindrical lockset Flooring: LIVING, DINING, KITCHEN, BEDROOM Vinyl floor tiles TOILET AND BATH Ceramic floor tiles PORCH Plain cement finish Roofing: FRAMING Steel framing system ROOFING Single tone prepainted roof tiles

Vaastu Shastra
-------------------------------------vaastu shastra is the scientific study of directions, which aims at creating equilibrium by balancing the different elements of nature and using them for the benefit of humans. there is a great importance of vaastu shastra in our life, as it paves way for happiness and prosperity to knock our doors. vaastu is very rational in the sense that it is based on scientific study and not on assumptions. also there is surety about its permanency, as it takes into consideration the directions, which are static. talking about vaasthu, the best part is that, its guidelines are very simple and easy to follow. it can be applied to virtually all sets of constructions, be it a house, a particular room, temple, commercial complex, industry etc. vaastu extracts the positive energies of the five basic elements of nature - the solar energy of sun, lunar energy of moon, wind energy, magnetic effects of earth and heat energy of fire, balancing them to bring harmony in the life of a person. in fact, a harmonious life with the nature is the theme of vaastu shastra. when there is an imbalance between the five chief elements of nature, it turns into some sort of agitation, sorrow, failure, poor economic condition and many other negative results for a human being. vaastu shastra comprises of one of the most suitable ways to overcome such problems. it suggests ways in which you can live in agreement with the laws of nature, so that you remain healthy, be peaceful and work efficiently.
1) vaastu tips for living room -----------------------------------------------------------------

living room should be in the east or north so one can get the morning sunlight and positive vibrations. the north direction is ideal for the construction of living room. the door of the living room should be in east or west. it is advisable to keep square or rectangle shape furniture in the living room. the heavy articles of furniture or decoration should be in the west or the south direction.

southern and western corners of the room are perfect for placing the furniture. the heavy chandelier should not be at the center of the room. the telephone should be placed in the southwest and other electrical appliances (except tv) are best in the southeast direction. the perfect place for keeping sofa lies in northwest. avoid placing l-shaped sofa in your living room. tv can be kept in the southeast direction and showcase cum almirah in the southwest corner. on either side of the tv, pictures or idol of family or clan deities, along with a deity you worship more, should be put up. stuffed animals should be in the northwest corner. cooler or a.c should be placed in west or north direction. avoid keeping ac or cooler in southeast or northwest direction. the head of the house and his wife should sit in the southwest corner of the room, facing east or north-east. the guests should be seated in the northwest or southeast. seating arrangement for the guests should be done in such a manner that they face southern or western direction. pictures showing water bodies, aquariums or water fountains should preferably be placed in north to east area, as this brings fortune. the flow of water shown in the picture should point towards the interior of the house. portraits of birds, animals, women, weeping children, scenes from the wars etc. should not be displayed in the room as they give the gloomy feelings and thus the negative vibes. the color of the walls in living room should be white, yellow, blue or green. prefer light color over dark colors. avoid black and red color in living room. light colors in the living room will continue to brighten up the mood and convey a feeling of warmth. square, rectangle and round shapes are best, when it comes to the center table that has to be kept in the living room. according to the vaastu advice for living rooms, there should more of open space in the northern and eastern corners. no photograph of god should be hanged above the entrance door, from outside. the fireplace, if designed, should be done in southeast part of the living room.

2) vaastu tips for kitchen ---------------------------------------------------------------

the ideal place for the location of kitchen is the southeast corner. an alternative choice can be the northwest corner of the house. certain directions that are a total no-no for the construction of the kitchen are: northeast, mid-north, midwest, southwest, mid-south and the center of the house. make sure that the cooking platform does not touch eastern or northern wall. the best direction for cooking is facing east, as this direction is considered to be auspicious. the stove in your kitchen should never be visible from the outside. it can lead to digestion problems for the family members. the cooking hob and the sink should be maximum distance apart. its best to have the kitchen sink in the northeast direction. if there is a dishwasher in the kitchen, place it in the northwest side of the kitchen. the other water elements like drinking water should be placed in the northeast. there should be big windows on the eastern/northern side and smaller on western/southern wall. the slope of the water flow should be from southwest towards northeast. the cylinder should be placed in the southeast corner. if the refrigerator is placed inside the kitchen, then keep it in the southwest direction.

exhaust fans in the kitchen should always be fitted on the eastern walls in the southeast corner. microwave should be put in the southeast corner. storage is also a very important aspect of the kitchen. if you have cabinets in the northeast side, use it for storing light things only. have elaborate storage units, built in to give a clean and tidy look to the kitchen. if your kitchen has overhead storage cupboards, avoid having them over the cooking range. while constructing the kitchen, make adequate provision for cross ventilation. the suitable colors for the kitchen, other than green, are soft pink and orange. there should be no toilets and bathrooms adjoining, and above or below the kitchen. food should never be served in the center of the kitchen. clocks in the kitchen should always be placed on the south or the southwest wall. the door of the kitchen should never face the door of the toilet.

3) vaastu tips for bedroom ----------------------------------------------------------

the master bedroom should always be located in the southwest part of the house as southwest represents the element earth which implies the heaviness, which makes it as the ideal place for the master of the house. while placing the bed, make sure that you keep it in such a way that the occupant sleeps with his/her head pointing towards the south. this is not at all suitable for children room, guest room, servant room or any other room. a great deal of attention should be paid to bedrooms in a house. one should sleep with head towards south, east or west and never in north. having the head in the north direction should be completely avoided, while sleeping, as it acts as a source of nightmares and disturbed sleep. there should not be any beam crossing over the bed. if it exists, proper rectification should be done immediately otherwise the health will be affected. the bed placed should be on the south/west walls and if not there, it should be kept at least 4 away from the walls. the heavy almirah should be on the south/west wall. if you want to have a bookshelf in your bedroom, west or southwest corner is the, as per the vaastu guidelines for a bedroom. the construction material for the bed should be the wood and the wrought iron beds should be avoided.

square and rectangle shape bedrooms are just perfect for ensuring peace and prosperity in the house. irregular shapes should be completely avoided.

the bedroom door should open at least ninety degrees, to fully allow positive opportunities to flow to you. the do or of the bedroom should never produce the creaking noise. all the electronic gadgets should be placed at a distance from the bed as the electromagnetic waves emitted by them interferes with the sleep.

there should not be any mirror in front of the bed, as it disturbs sleep. at such a position, the mirror reflects your image and holds back your stress, rather than allowing you to throw it off. the shape of the bed should be regular and any irregular shape should be avoided. the bed should never be placed in front of the bedroom door. remove clutter from under you bed, as it keeps your mind lingering in the past and hinders future progress. the mattress used on the double bed should be a single one. the color scheme for the bedroom in southwest direction should be in any earthy tone like browns, shades of almond, all families of earthen color. dont sleep in direct alignment with sharp corners. this can create stress in your nervous system. in a room that has sharp corners, you will never be able to experience peace, unless you soften them by placing plants in front. also, move your bed away from direct alignment with them. the vaastu colors ideal for your bedroom are soft pastel shades of blue, green and off white. avoid using dark and excessively bright colors in your bedroom. vastu rejects the idea of keeping an aquarium in the bedroom. it is believed that if they live there, they will attract material loss avoid placing divine idols in the bedroom. the best place for them is your puja room.

4) vaastu tips for kidsroom -----------------------------------------------------------

the apt direction for constructing children room is west. apart from that, west, northwest, northeast and southeast directions can also be used for constructing kids room. totally avoid the southwest direction. in a kids room, the bed can be placed in the southwest corner. place the bed in such a way that your child has his/ her head facing the east or south direction while sleeping. as a part of vaastu guidelines for children room, it is recommended to avoid placing the mirror on the opposite side of the bed. if you want to keep furniture items in a children room, keep them a few inches away from the wall. dont have the furniture attached to the wall, as it obstructs the flow of positive energy. the room to be chosen for study should be in the east, north or the north-east direction of the house. these directions improve the absorption power and increase the knowledge content. along with that if the door of the room is also in either of these directions, the result turns out to be the best. there should not be any exposed beam or column. students must face north while studying. avoid placing a television or computer directly opposite the bed. the television set or the computer monitor, when switched off, reflects the bed, just like a mirror, and is a bad omen. the door of the room should have two shutters and windows should be placed in east and north side so that the useful morning sunlight can easily come through. the door should not be exactly opposite to the bed. rather, try placing it an angle from the door.

if you must have a mirror and a television in the bedroom, have them either on the left or the right side of the bed. sharp edges and pointing nooks comprise of something that is better avoided in children room. there should not be any open shoe rack in the room and the shoes should not be left scattered. the book rack should be planned on the south/west wall. a square study table is the best shape for study. however a regular rectangle table is also considered good. the center of kids room should always be empty. try to avoid placing something in there. the almirah and cabinets should always be located in south or west direction of the room. the unnecessary books should not be piled up on the table. only the books, which are needed, should be kept on the table. load of books on the table creates unnecessary mental pressure on the mind. up-lighters, when placed in the southeast corner of children room, help promote health and generate positive energy. sharp lights as well as spot lights should never ever be used in kids room, as they tend to create mental strain. the color of the walls of the study room should be lemon, green or white in color as it is very auspicious and enhances the wishing power as well as supports the speedy progress of mind. green color proves the best for kids room, as it is associated with freshness and peace and increases brain power as well. a flowing water body should be kept in the northeast corner of the room, which will always keep the student fresh. the curtains/bedsheets used should be plain and simple. any kind of complicated geometrical designs should be avoided. try to paint any one wall/element/character in turmeric yellow color as it enhances the pituitary gland for better growth & mind.

5) vaastu tips for bathroom ---------------------------------------------

as the location of the bathroom is important so is the position of the bathroom accessories. for bathroom construction, the most appropriate location lies in the eastern portion of the house. bathrooms should not lie in the northeast corners of the house. the bathrooms and toilets should never be constructed beneath the staircase. the toilets should be constructed to the west of the building or the north-west side. bathrooms and toilets should be located at a safe distance from the kitchen and the dining room. the wc in the toilet should be in the west, the south or the northwest side of the west. the wc should face north-south axis. drainage system should be in the northeast direction. therefore, it is advised that the taps and showers should be fixed on the northern side. the dirty linens should be placed in the west side of the bathroom as setting rays are very harmful for bacteria and kill them. if there is almirah, it should always be on the southwest side of the bathroom. the toilet should be on the west or the northwest side of the room and be 1-2 feet above the ground. there must be a provision for proper lighting and cross ventilation inside the bathroom. as a part of vaastu remedies for bathroom, it is suggested that the geyser should be placed in the southeast corner.

the water pipes, shower, bathtub etc. should be placed in northeast zone of the bathroom. heater, switchboard, all other electrical appliances should be in the southeast direction. there should be windows or ventilators in the east or the north. mirror should always be on the east wall. the north side is also suitable for putting up the mirror. bath should be taken in the west side. the water storage of the taps of the toilet should be in the east, the north or the northeast corner. it should never be in the southeast or the southwest direction. for keeping the washing machine, the suitable directions are southeast and northwest. the bathtub can be placed in the west, while the sink should be kept on the northeast, north or the east side of the room. as per vaastu for bathroom, the door should not be in the southwest direction. if there is an overhead tank, it should always be on the northwest side of the house. the bathroom colors should always be light, as such colors help give a fresh look to the bathroom. white, light blue and pale green are the best choices for the same. avoid dark colors like black or dark red. always keep the bathroom shiny and clean, as proper hygiene allows flow of positive energy. you can even use some plants to add a decor element in the bathroom. if you are planning to install tiles in the bathroom, keep them in neutral shades. the slope of the bathroom floor should be towards north and east so water drains to the northeast side of the bathroom.

6) vaastu tips for office ----------------------------------

you should choose a rectangular or square plot for your office. make sure that the height of the building is equal in all sides. if you want to build water bodies for your office, then choose the northeast or eastern zone. however, make sure that the overhead tank is not located in the northeast. reception should be in ground floor and should face towards east or north. the receptionist should sit facing the north or east direction. the seating arrangement of senior executives, including chairman, general manager and directors, should be done in southern, western and southwestern portions of the office. the senior management should always sit with a solid wall behind their back. northern and eastern zones would be appropriate for seating the middle level officers. reserve the northwest portion for the field staff. the finance and the account portion should be in the north, northeast or the east zone. ensure that the telephone and side-tables are positioned in the south-west corner of the office. there should not be any obstruction inside or outside the doors; the energy should be free flowing. it is suggested that the staff should work by facing the north or east direction. the employees of the office should not sit under beam. in case the beam cannot be avoided, cover it with a wooden board. central zone of office premises should be kept empty. store all the important documents in an almirah or safe, which should be placed in the southwest direction. it is advisable to have a rectangular desk for the owner of the company.

boring or tube well installation in the southern direction of the office is not recommended. the location, perfect for the pantry, falls in the southeast or northwest zone. marketing department should be located in the northwest zone of the office. the appropriate location for the toilet is northeast and southwest directions. make sure that your office is not built near a temple, graveyard or hospital. doors and windows of the office should be positioned in the north and east direction. no one should sit in front of the door. the mandir should never be placed on the back of the seat. the direction of the pantry should always be southeast. the toilets should be placed in northwest. the cash room should be situated in southwest. all the water related activities should be done in northeast.

7) experts vaastu tips for office master cabin ------------------------------------------------------------------

is your work not going in the right direction? may be the answer lies in vaastu. vaastu is one of the most ancient hindu sciences of designs, based on directions, which allow the inflow of positive energy, peace and prosperity throughout your house, workplace or any other construction. it is not a mere superstition but it has been a religious belief that proper selection of vaastu keeps the evil forces away and helps avoid their negative influence. vaastu deals with every aspect of construction, be it the right selection of the site, shape and structure of the building, positioning of the doors and windows or even the placements of the rooms! vaastu has an equal importance in the office culture as well. a careful arrangement of the structure of the office may lead to better work environment, improved relations with the employees and thus increased profitability in the business. there are certain tips, the adoption of which can make your master cabin a bundle of goodwill and profits. the placement of the bosss table should be such that he does not face the south. it may be in any other direction.

the temple should always fall either in the front or sideways, but in no case should it be behind the owners chair. a rectangular shape is preferred for the owners table. the door passage that opens in the cabin should be clear with no hindrance falling at the door-opening. a soothing atmosphere can be created by the use of fresh flowers, proper lighting techniques, and a very creative interior plus a gentle use of colors on the wall. the placement of the safe or almirah for keeping important documents and records of the company should be in the south-east direction. within the master cabin, the side tables and the telephones should be kept in the south-western corner.

the importance of files in the business is inevitable so even the placement of files should be taken care of. the accounts file should be positioned in the south-east corner of the shelf while the personal file should be at the south-west corner of the cabin-shelf. the office profile should always be either rectangular or square in shape.

the implementation of all these factors in your office can make it a better place to work. it should not be considered that following the vaastu designs would require a total restructuring but it can indeed be achieved by making a few alterations.

8) vaastu of colors -----------------------------

choosing wall colors according to vaastu bedroom: pink is an auspicious color for bedroom. light blue and light green are also good for bedroom. choose green color for children bedroom because it can helps in study of children. living room : yellow, blue, green, tan and beige are best colors for living room as these colors are pleasant for guests. kitchen : the white is the best color for kitchen. yellow, orange, rose pink, chocolate and red colors are also good colors for kitchen. bathroom : it can be of white or a mix of black and white or gray colors. pink and other pastel colors are also good. dining room : the pink, green and blue colors are good for dining room as this place needs to be painted in refreshing colors for the family eats and entertains there. avoid black and white or mixture of black and white in the room.

directions and colors

directions east west north south north-east south-west south-east north-west

planet sun saturn mercury mars jupiter rahu venus moon

color white blue green pink, coral red tone of yellows, cream all greens silver white white

impact of colors color affects and influences us both emotionally and psychologically on all levels, whether it is personal or business. the following colors are considered auspicious for the enhancement of vaastu of a building. red : symbolizes bravery and power. it is dramatic, emotional and active. it should not be used in bedrooms because of its energizing quality. it can also be stressful for those who are nervous. orange: inspires spirituality and power. it encourages positive feeling, happiness, joy and good social relationship. peach color can also be used as it is a cool color. green: represents nature, hope, freshness. it brings harmony, quick healing, good and healthy environment to the room. most of the hospitals are using this color because of its quick healing quality. green color is good for study room as it rejuvenate the ideas. yellow: gives a sense of patience and wisdom. it represents sunlight which symbolizes power. if a room gets direct sunlight, do not paint the walls with yellow color. for puja room, yellow color is perfect. blue: symbolizes spring, new growth and relaxation. this is cool color can be used for bedrooms or meditation room. purple: inspires faith, respect and trust. never paint entire room in purple color as it may be overpowering. however a light purple color can be used for a calming environment. white: is an elegant color and looks good when combined with other colors. white ceilings are suggested by most of the people as it reflects the light and brightens the room. this color can be used in north-west bedroom. pink: represents joy, happiness and pure feeling. it can be used in master bedroom and bedrooms in the south and southwest. black: indicates lack of hope and confidence. it gives us depressed and tensed feel. avoid black and gray color in house as these may cause frustration and hopelessness.

9) do's and dont's tips for vaastu plot -------------------------------------------------

the antediluvian sciences facilitate us with the natural benefits of the basic five elements of the universe namely sky, earth, water, fire and wind. the ancient word vastu is commonly referred for the physical environment around us. the science of vaastu lets you design your home or rooms or office with specific directions which are propitious for you in various aspects. the vaastu plot is related to the land where you plan to construct your home or office. if you are planning to purchase the property of your home or office, here are some dos and donts which will guide you to suitably take decisions concerning your dream home. following are the donts 1. the ground of the plot should be flat leveled where you are planning to make your home. the plot should not be on any slope or even if it is, it should be sloping in downwards direction either in north or east direction. 2. the plot where the construction is to be done must not be a crematory or sepulture ground. 3. the plot placed within two or more larger plots should be avoided as it is considered inauspicious and contributes to impoverishment. 4. prefer a plot with obstructions, if any, on the southern or western side rather than on eastern or northern side. this is because the impediments are propitious if they block the winds from west and they are untoward if they block the suns rays from reaching inside home. 5. the plot should not be too near to a temple, this must be made sure that the shadow of temple doesnt falls on the home and the home should not face the temple. one must stay clear from purchasing plot near meat shop, shoe shop etc.

succeeding are the dos: 1. for commercial and business purposes green, yellow or sour plot is preferred. for scholars, priests, teachers plots facing east are enhancing. for government employees and those who work for power and administration, plot facing north is considered auspicious. 2. water source in north and north-east direction is considered auspicious; let it be an underground water source, some river, pond, swimming pool etc. 3. rectangular, circular or gomukhi plot is considered auspicious and the plot with more length in eastwards direction is considered beneficial for purchasing purposes. 4. a plot which faces roads from all the four sides is considered very propitious. a square plot is also very auspicious and brings in prosperity and wealth. the faults which cannot be removed by astrology and rituals are also removed with the help of vaastu. it acts as an obstacle against diseases and disasters. so, for success in all fields you must consult vaastu. these healthy tips can do too much for the amelioration of your home. always remember to keep the place where you spend most of you time tidy.