A new window installation has the capacity to completely transform the décor and the appeal of your house, while also enhance the functionality of your existing windows.

Nevertheless, despite its clear advantages, you can only get optimal results out of a project such as this when you have secured the services of a reliable window installation contracting company.

Thereby, enumerated below are a few pointers that will assist you in choosing a window installation team that would be the most conducive to your preferences.

Research Beforehand

One of the most foolproof measures to tackle the issue of settling down on a reliable window contractor is to start looking into their names ahead of time. When you will be in urgent need of window replacements, you would most likely be in a compromised situation, thereby facilitating the taking of hasty decisions. In this circumstance, you might end up choosing someone you find first and that might not always end up working in your favour. In fact, a range of window installations requisite the work of specialized professionals, so you would have to call a window installation team that has experience and training in undertaking such a project.
For instance, if you require an energy-efficient window installation to be done in your residence, you could either go for a PVC or a fibreglass window. The efficiency level for both these materials would be dependant on the air leakage of the window and the sunlight transmittance. These key piece of information would not just help you to find the most suitable contacting for your purposes, but also equip you to ask the right questions to your window installation contractor, therefore economizing your time and money.

Get Multiple Estimates

Make sure that you have asked your window installation contractor for multiple bids. These would not just be inclusive of the prices, but also the kind of materials and products that the contractor plans on using in the course of the installation, alongside the charges of the labour that would be used and the prices of the materials too. Apart from that, a bid would also mention the start and the finishing dates clearly.
The specificity of the bid would be momentously advantageous to you.  This would give you a veritable glimpse into the procedure of the installation so that there is little room for any misunderstanding regarding what was covered and what was not. Be certain to never make a complete upfront payment- no reliable contractor would ever ask for a full payment before the work is completed. It is normal for contractors to ask for an advanced payment, however. This amount should not exceed 20 or 30% of the total estimate.
Additionally, make sure that you have looked into the pertinent laws of your state in light of this issue as some states mandate a limitation on the amount that can be charged as a down payment.

Check the Contractor’s License

This goes without saying, but make sure that the window installation contractor you are thinking of hiring has a proper and valid license and is registered to operate in the area. For this, you would have to ask around your local jurisdiction mandates a permit for this type of project as well.
Although not all states obligate this license, it is recommended that you conduct your own research to find out these details before the verify the credentials of the license, you can pay a visit to your municipality. Verifying the details of the license would also inform you if there are any complaints lodged against the company. This would be a good warning sign against a company that would not be the best to work with. Apart from that, this inquiry would also corroborate whether the company’s insurance policy is up to date.

If you are looking to invest in an imminent window installation project, you can solicit the window contracting services of Windtek Doors And Windows Ltd. for your needs.

Mold is formed as a direct result of the increased moisture in your residential or commercial building. It can be caused due to floods, pipe leakage or a sewage backup. Contrary to what it may seem, mold is not a surface level growth and keeps burrowing itself into walls, cabinets, dark areas, or anywhere where it gets favorable conditions.

Since mold isn’t always obvious, there are situations when something that looks like mold is actually not mold. Then, how to identify that fungus type correctly and detect if your home is actually affected by it? The first sign you experience is that of a sore throat, itchy eyes and headache. Make an appointment with your doctor and get the symptoms treated but if it keeps happening quite often then the situation calls for further mold inspection by a professional mold removal company. Generally, the process of mold testing involves taking air or surface samples to confirm the presence of mold and to identify the type of infestation hence formed. Let us discuss these mold testing techniques in more detail-

Air Sampling

This is one of the most conventional practices used by mold experts. In this method, samples are taken from the air and are examined under a microscope. Now, the air samples can be taken and analyzed in a variety of ways. A spore trap is used to draw in a specific volume of air from a particular place or room in your home for a specified time duration. Actually, mold spores comprise of a subset of air particles that get captured inside the spore trap along with few other particulates and can then be sent for identification. Air sampling tells you whether there is a mold problem or not, even if no mold growth is found in the building. However, the amount of mold spores keeps changing drastically with time, giving varied results during different times.

Surface Sampling

This method involves taking samples from household surfaces to find any type of mold growth and spores deposited around the home. Its main focus is usually on the qualitative outcome rather than a quantitative one. This method is sub-divided into techniques like Bulk Sampling, Dust Sampling, and Swab Sampling. During Bulk Sampling, the materials are removed from the contaminated area and sent for further testing to identify and determine the concentration of mold in the sample. Whereas, during the Dust Sampling, testing the dust of a potentially mold-infected area leads you to the identification of the types of spores affecting the area. For carrying out Swab Sampling, a cotton swab is rubbed across a measured area for sample and then sent to the mold testing laboratory.

You may also find some mold testing kits readily available in the market, but you should know that they differ a lot from the testing kits used by the professionals. No matter whatever way you choose, just calling something “mold” is never enough when it comes to sorting out the best plan of attack. Moreover, there is a variety of different mold testing methods and each type has its own benefits and limitations. Each type of mold has unique strategies for remediation that often require lab testing to find the solution. To choose the right type of method, firstly identify the exact type of mold and treat it accordingly.

So you have been thinking to get a perfect place for your horse lately but not having enough knowledge to be able to build the perfect stable. Whether you are a big breeder with 100 horses or own just one horse, a right plan to build the stable is always required.

In this article, we will be discussing some important things that you should be aware of before taking a decision of building or investing in a horse property to make it more efficient and cost-effective-

The Right Space

Horses do not like being confined to a space, so making them habitual of it is quite challenging. It is important to create a comfortable space for them and design it professionally to make things easier and safer. If you own small horses, they can be adjusted in a compact area but large horses require a wide area to move around freely and lie down in comfort. There are proper size recommendations for a stable as laid by the experts that should be followed to create an apt space for the horses without making them feel overly confined.

The Right Doors

Horses are known to tamper with doors and end up ransacking the stables easily. To decrease the possibility of horses escaping from their stalls, choose either sliding or swinging doors for the stalls when planning horse stables. The doors should swing open into the alley and should be closed at all other times. The doors should be wide enough and latches should unfasten smoothly, but not so easily that the horses open it themselves. To keep their safety intact, keeps the doors to the grain room locked too.

The Right Flooring

There are ample of flooring options for stables but the most commonly used one is Concrete because of its non-slippery surface and easy cleaning. But concrete or stone floors do not drain naturally and require the installation of drains in the stalls to keep them well-cleaned. Moreover, concrete is slightly harder on the horse’s legs which is why some horse breeders resort to the installation of rubber mats to provide additional comfort to the horses. Some people choose to leave just the earth floor as it is easier on horse’s legs and also more warm than concrete. The only difficulty comes with its cleaning process as sometimes it gets overtaken with water and urine.

The Right Layout

There are a lot of crucial aspects that need to be looked into while building a horse stable. A proper lighting and wiring system has to be placed and a good ventilation system has to be designed to remove toxic air within the stalls and bring fresh air in. But designing these important features yourself or deciding on the complete interior layout of your building isn’t as easy as it may seem and requires a lot of expertise. Something that looks good on paper may not work efficiently with your needs. In such a case, you need to look out for a professional horse stable builder and barn specialist to help you in covering all aspects of planning, designing and construction of your horse stable. They can help you design a perfect interior layout that will meet all your needs and takes care of your horses at the same time.

As an owner, it is your duty to find ways to make the stable a lot safer for your horses by taking all the necessary precautions and using high-quality materials in building that are durable and long lasting.

A piano is one of the most expensive and antique possession. However, this fragile music instrument is also awkwardly-shaped and weighs around 1000 pounds. This makes it difficult to move, handle and protect from potential damage. When shifting to a new home, people are worried about how to safely move their beloved piano. This is because the instrument has an intricate design and even a slight bump on the road, a single drop, can damage it.

It is important to safely relocate the piano to a new place because if anything breaks or damages, replacing the parts of the piano and fixing is very expensive. For this reason, people are advised to avoid DIY for moving a piano, unless they have experience and know how to deal with it. It is best to hire a professional piano moving service to save your energy, time and money. The professional piano movers will provide you with insurance for the job and will guarantee perfect service. However, before you hire the piano movers, it’s better to keep certain things in mind to ensure you’re hiring the right people for the job.

Lifting and moving a piano needs plenty of manpower and special equipment. Therefore, piano owners rely on professional services. While looking for a piano mover, always find someone with experience to execute their job professionally. For a safe move, always be clear with the way they deal and read their website for details carefully, including the terms and conditions of the company. It is highly recommended to hire a piano mover who would give an insurance cover. This is to ensure that the moving company would take care of all the costs if the piano is stolen, scratched or damaged in any ways during moving.

The piano moving company you hire must provide door to door delivery. It is the responsibility of the movers to pick up and deliver the instrument directly to your destination. In the case of moving piano overseas, it is important to know every detail related to the ship transportation. The details include airtight packing of the piano, import duties, and other regulations.

Proper prepping is crucial to ensure that your piano would reach the destination in proper shape. Wrapping the piano in the right way is the key to safely move it without scratches and other damages. For proper wrapping; first, close the piano and wrap up the whole instrument with a thick soft blanket. Next, to ensure that it stays in place, secure the blankets with tapes. It is important to note that the tapes should not be in direct contact with the surface of the piano as it might blot its surface.

Don’t wait for the last time to call a professional for help because a piano mover should get some time to look at the dimensions of the piano and the destination place. This will help them in deciding the types of equipment and the workforce required according to your needs. They have to consider many things like narrow staircases, doorways, various levels of the building that needs to be navigated to make sure that no damage comes to your piano.

Pianos are not only fragile, heavy, and expensive; they also have great sentimental value. For all these reasons and many more, hiring an experienced and professional piano mover for moving any type of piano is the best option.

Union home ministry has tasked Living Tired  Custodian of Enemy Property (CEP) of India to prepare a complete status list of enemy properties following which the Centre plans to act and take possession of all such properties.

A top government source said there are 9547 enemy properties, having estimated worth of more than Rs. 1.1 lakh crore, scattered in important cities such as Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Bhopal, Hyderabad and Lucknow etc.

“There are court cases pending against 1215 properties. Most of the other properties are under illegal possession and occupation at prime locations in key cities, and can be used to serve government needs that are falling short of space in premium locations.”

Enemy properties are those abandoned properties which the government took over when their owners chose to leave India and move to Pakistan and China after Partition and the 1965 and 1971 wars.

“It is better if the government takes possession of all such enemy properties before they also get mired in court cases that linger on for years,”said the source.

Recently, the government has taken possession of 31 such properties and decided to give their possession to the central reserve police force (CRPF) and border security force (BSF) that facing space crunch for their offices.

The Government of India had created the office of CEP under the Enemy Property Act, 1968 soon after the 1965 war to tackle the growing list of abandoned buildings and their encroachment.

The new move comes after the government failed to pass an amendment in law governing enemy property.

The amended act says once the custodian’s office becomes responsible for a property, it shall continue to remain enemy property even if the original owner ceases to the country’s foe. Besides, the law of succession will not apply to enemy property and cannot be transferred as well.

The bill failed to pass in the Rajya Sabha because of protests by the opposition parties following which an ordinance was promulgated to keep the amendment in force.

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CHANDIGARH: A group of youth from Chandigarh have got together to organise the unorganised sector of property leasing and connecting it to the digital world and making it a customer friendly process. This startup is designed to cater leasing solutions to all the sectors of the industry i.e. commercial, residential, warehouses and industrial – one-stop shop for all your leasing problems. It caters to both landlord and tenants, besides also giving assistance in rented accommodation. Every property listed has its genuine pictures and no property is listed without the pictures.

The core team of the startup also includes Founder & Chairman Manmeet Singh, 38, Neha Duggal, 30, from the hospitality background, and Sakshi Bagga, 25 from management background, both co-founders of the startup. etolet.in was launched on Friday at INNOV8 Co-Working Space in Industrial Area Phase I.
Giving the information, Manmeet Singh, said, “I am a landlord myself and well aware of all the problems faced by landlords and tenants these days in leasing their properties. After facing all the challenges we decided to launch a solution for leasing properties.”
He said, “Locality view is our outstanding feature which showcases the entire locality including parking area to have a better view of the surroundings. We have special feature that let you save your favorite property on SMS. It sends you the required details and you can access it without the internet.”
“We also provide assistance for every transaction which is made between landlord and tenant is through etolet.in where we also process properties that fall under low foot fall markets. We are online but are physically present for Executing Agreements and handing over the possessions to tenants”, added Mr. Singh. The startup etolet.in promises to give full assistance to landlords at their door step and online assistance to tenants.

MUMBAI: Mark Zuckerberg-owned Media Focus  social networking behemoth Facebook is the latest social media titan to join the race for the media rights of BCCI’s biggest property, the Indian Premier League. Twitter has already evinced interest in IPL’s digital rights.

BCCI sources confirmed to ET that Facebook has picked up the IPL tender and is most likely to bid for the digital rights of the league. A Facebook spokesperson, however, said: “We don’t comment on rumors and speculation.”
Earlier this year, Facebook had streamed Premier Futsal on its video platform Facebook Live. In August, it streamed Wayne Rooney’s testimonial match between Manchester United and Everton. It also allowed fans to chat with other fans, send wishes to Wayne, and learn how to donate to his foundation. In the summers, Facebook streamed nine USA Basketball exhibition games live.

“We’re focused on helping our partners experiment with a variety of Live content types — from ‘behind the scenes’ access to first-person athlete Q&As to live games. We have seen great results when we have streamed games live — and continue to be interested in testing the viability of this content on Facebook,” the spokesperson added. “We will continue to work with our partners to find the best ways to connect their content to the world’s largest community of sports fans.”
Interestingly, Facebook has been seeing a jump in conversations during IPL year-on-year. During IPL 2016, Facebook said that the league drove the highest level of conversation it has measured for any IPL season — 360 million posts, comments, and likes.

Facebook pages of the IPL and eight teams totalled over 140 million video views during the season. Also, during the 50-day tournament, the IPL’s Facebook page added over two million new fans touching 18.3 million subscribers.
Facebook will join the likes of Amazon, Twitter, Reliance Jio, Times Internet and broadcasters like Star India and Sony Pictures Networks India (SPN). ET was first to report that Twitter has also joined the race, hinting at a very competitive bidding for the digital rights.

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It’s a Monday afternoon, My Amend and property tycoon Cecil Chao and his daughter, Gigi, are poring over architectural plans in their 49th-floor headquarters in Hong Kong’s Central Plaza, their backs to sweeping views of Victoria Harbour. The chairman and vice chairman of Cheuk Nang Holdings are busy with an array of big residential and commercial projects in mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, and Malaysia.

Their professional relationship belies a lot of history. Generating headlines worldwide, Cecil offered $65 million four years ago to any man who could woo his daughter into marriage, though she was already married to a female partner. Some 10,000 men responded. Headlines flared again in early 2014 when he doubled the offer and Gigi countered with a public letter to Cecil asking for acceptance and respect.

Looking back, Cecil, 80, explains that he made the offer to give his daughter male options, believing that she had struggled to find acceptable boyfriends. After Gigi, 37, spurned the idea, he accepted her decision. “It’s her life,” he concedes. “She decides about her private life.”

For her part, Gigi, a practicing Christian, clearly loves and respects her father, believing that his inten- actions stemmed from love, not malice. “It’s been tragic and comic,” she says, “to have something so private in the open and to become a laughing stock of dinner conversations.” She says the saga helped her develop “humility, patience and character” and increased her capacity to forgive.

Still, she is weary of discussing the subject, which even now generates unwanted emails. “I’m tired of the random notices from men trying to seduce me,” she says. “It has become an engine of online fraud, with impersonators of me or my father going after these men for ‘emergency money’ while stranded abroad, or in some ‘lucrative’ deal.”

While most father-daughter bonds would likely snap under such glaring pressure, the Chaos’s has not. In Octo- ber 2014, Cecil named Gigi, the oldest of his three children and a fellow architect, the heir to the company.

In the new Cheuk Nang headquarters—the company sold nearby Cheuk Nang Plaza last year for just over $100 million—father and daughter are in constant communication. Cecil, dressed in a white short-sleeved shirt with a gold iPhone in the front pocket, is positioned at the far end of his palatial office. There’s a trading terminal for his private investments as well as Chinese and European classical artwork and antiques, including his mother’s inlaid Italian marble table and six blue upholstered chairs Net Maddy.

Just outside, between Cecil’s secretary and the three-person design team, Gigi stands at a high desk wedged into an open space. Her black vest sports the insignia of Faith in Love, a foundation she started in 2008 to help economically struggling youth and elderly. Hanging on the wall are colourful contemporary prints as well as her appointment to the Hong Kong Air Cadet Corps. Books, binders, and stacks of documents are within easy reach while course notes for a law degree she’s pursuing are taped on the window, slightly obscuring the view.

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