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Before you buy that waterfront apartment
Waterfront apartments, houses and plots are a huge attraction in Kerala. But buyers should try to ensure that they are on the right side of Coastal Regulation Zone stipulations when they purchase the property, writes K.S. SUDHI.


Many tools are there to tend the garden
After deciding to have a home garden, the next immediate thing to do is to find a shop which sells garden implement.
For the conservation of the coastline
The coastal zones are classified into four, based on the nature of the areas, and imposed restrictions accordingly.
A weed to be wary of
Parthenium seeds disperse through the wind and cause breathing disorders, bronchitis and asthma.
Land prices soften in Kozhikode
As the prices may go down further in a few months, those buying land to build a house will benefit. But buyers should be wary of brokers who quote exorbitant rates.
Over 2000 green buildings to come up
India has taken a leading role in promoting green buildings, close behind the US, Australia and Canada.
A little toil for fertile soil
Garden planning and preparation during summer will turn into a rewarding experience at the end of the rainy season and by winter, one might have the premises blooming with flowers.
Summer care for home
Summer is the right time to sit back and run an inventory of home maintenance.
Driveways - short is beautiful now
First impression does matter, even for homes. What better way of welcome than a good driveway! Long, horseshoe shaped driveways, with a porch and a garden or even fountain in front of the house are a characteristic feature in several old houses. ...
Soil – the skin of the earth
As we dig for underpasses, metros and basements for parking in our cities, let us spare a thought to the damage that is being caused by these actions to the most fundamental of natural resources our soils and water. It takes years for soil to be ...
Social-economic impact of housing projects
During the war years of America, President Roosevelt said that a nation of homeowners is unconquerable. There is no better way of explaining the social benefit of homeownership. Benefits of residential real estate development (home building) ...
Understand land measurements
Many of you may be buying land in various places. In fact, it could be anywhere in India. Investment opportunities are wide. Many gated community properties (land enclosed by compound walls, fences, etc with a scope for development) are promoted. ...



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