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The Ecobiopack Sewage treatment system

Friday, February 11th, 2011

Overflowing and untreated sewage is a common sight in many parts of Bangalore. A short ride away from Indiranagar a large number of layouts do not have underground drainage. Houses either build soak pits or let out the sewage into storm water drains. This eventually leads to pollution of ground water.  Such is the case [...]

Reticulated Gas System For Apartment Complex

Thursday, January 27th, 2011

Reticulated gas system promises an uninterrupted supply and a host of other benefits for the households. The system essentially involves a piped network in an apartment complex that supplies cooking gas direct to the hotplates in individual households by drawing the fuel from a pool of cylinders. The supply gets metered just the way it [...]

LPG Piped Gas Systems for Residential Flats

Thursday, January 27th, 2011

In a conventional LPG distribution system, consumer has to call up the distributor, book refills and stay at home to receive gas. But in LPG Piped Gas System/LPG Reticulate System, consumer gets 24 hours gas supply at the turn of tap. More households will prefer the system as it offers convenience in terms of space. [...]

Choosing the Best Senior Housing

Wednesday, September 22nd, 2010

Senior Housing is not an old age home but this is specially designed homes for the elderly who have resources to afford not only homes but also nursing care. These apartments are equipped with 24 hour medical services, recreational facilities, wheel chair facilities for a monthly maintenance charge plus the initial cost of the apartment. [...]

Housekeeping Best Practices for Saving Costs and Safety in Apartment Common Areas

Wednesday, April 14th, 2010

Housekeeping is not just cleaning and sanitizing kitchen and bathroom areas of an apartment. Effective housekeeping include sweeping and mopping all floors, providing better hygienic conditions leading to improved health, reduce property damage by improving preventive maintenance, maintaining halls and floors free of slip,  trip hazards, eliminate accidents and fire in apartment complex etc. Housekeeping [...]

Electrical Safety Tips For Apartment

Thursday, April 1st, 2010

Electrical shock and fire are the major hazards associated with electricity.The effect of the shock may range from a slight tingle to severe burns or cardiac arrest. Electric shocks also occur due to leakage, damage or faults in electrical appliances. Proper safety measures helps to avoid fatal accidents and keep your family safe. The following [...]

How To Cut Your Community Electricity Costs

Wednesday, March 24th, 2010

Saving electricity not only saves your money but also reduce carbon footprints and saves environment. Today need of saving electricity and environment is known to one and all. In your home apartment, you may experiment new ways or methods to bring down utility bill to save money and energy. Have you ever thought of common [...]

Community Garden for Your Apartment Complex

Wednesday, March 10th, 2010

A community garden is not a new concept or technique of harvesting or gardening. Community gardening can be relaxing hobbies and bring little green to your neighborhood, town or city. These community gardens are a great way to get both children and adults involved in beautifying the neighborhood community while working with nature. Community gardens, [...]

Fire Safety at Your Apartment Complex

Wednesday, February 24th, 2010

Fire safety measures are extremely important to protect your property and prevent loss of life. Since residents of apartment complex live closely, they affect each other’s risks associated with fire. Apartment fires have the potential to spread fire, heat and smoke throughout building affecting safety of all residents. Be Prepared for a Fire Emergency Install [...]

Keep Your Kitchen Cool For This Summer

Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010

Kitchen is one of the rooms that adds heat or warm during hot summer in your apartment. It is always challenging to keep a kitchen cool. On hot days, you can plan meals that involve the use of different cooking appliances which can either eliminate or reduce long range oven use. Cooking less in the [...]