Flooding Cause Damage to Houses

I have been so very tired this last couple of days, its been raining like there's no tomorrow in our city. Floods, disaster are happening here and there, and I'm new to this sort of experience since, our city is rarely hit by such predicament. I really pity those victims of such disaster, having to start over again from scratch, starting from the house, down to the furnitures, and the emotional scar that will be forever embedded in their hearts.

I'm lucky our  Evissa Davao house is well elevated, it is not even close to any river banks that may overflow, just like what happened to some of the victims. 

I had a co-employee who was also a victim of the flood. Almost all his appliances are damaged, he vowed never to go back to that house again, and decided to rent a house. I found his family a good place to rent, although the flooring was not to his liking, I told him he can put a laminate flooring on it, which can easily be installed by him. I suggested some good site online where he can find quality okc laminate flooring. I would have suggested hardwood or tiles but I know it would take a big dent on their budget. Since they have to buy furnitures and some home appliances. 

As of this day, thank God the sun finally showed up, and finally feeling the heat that is brought by the sun, rather than the cold chilling wind I was feeling from this past days. My clothes would dry up soon now, yup I don't use a washing machine and a dryer in cleaning and drying my clothes. I wash it with hand and dry it under the heat of the sun. Its a good exercise for me though hehehehe. 

New Tile for Our House for Rent

We are currently having our house for rent, since our house is very far from where we are working. My family is currently staying in my parent's house. I guess it's also a good choice since our daughter is still 4 years old and we have no house helper to take care of her when we are off to duty.

We are currently using floor mat as a flooring for our house, but the problem with mats is, it accumulates dirt, and its easily damaged. So I decided to get rid of the floor mat and change it to something better and durable. But of course this things don't come cheap. Me and my hubby are trying to choose whether to use vinyl or maybe ceramic tiles. I have a hand on how to put vinyl tiles so labor payment won't be a problem. Vinyl maybe lesser in cost compared to the traditional ceramic tile. But I think it won't last that long. So we decided to replace the floor mat with ceramic tiles. I know it is a little costly and you have to hire a professional to install the ceramic tiles, but in the long run I think it was the best choice, since it would last long compared to our floor mat.

I tried going online, and maybe I could find some sites that are having a sales discount on tiles. Some of my friends said try to Shop Clear Lakes best selection, maybe we can find a great deal on ceramic tiles. This would be a great month to have them installed since we currently have no work since its Christmas vacation already. I think a professional can finish this in a week or so, after its finished I hope this tiles would last.

Advance Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all of you.

Choosing a Home

Choosing a home is not an easy task.  There are a lot of factors to consider.  My MIL and FIL are site visiting a number of subdivisions here in our place because BIL wants to purchase a house.  My little one also keeps on accompanying them since me and hubby are at work.

The first one that BIL really like is the one located at the south side of our city.  It is a high-density housing yet affordable.  It is also the only high-density housing nearest to city proper so BIL likes it a lot, plus the fact that it has a modern and elegant design.  However, when  the family visited the site, they don't like it because it is flood-prone area.

Yesterday, they visit another housing development at the northern part in our place and MIL likes it a lot.  The design and the floor plan are good.  It does not violate some feng shui principles that MIL is very particular with.  She also likes the materials being used especially the flooring which resembles the ones she saw at MyFlooringAmericaKaty.com which she loves very much.  It also has a nice location since it is elevated which makes it safe from being flooded. I think BIL loves it there and it would be a wonderful home for a young family like them.