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4 Safety Tips for Driving During Rainy Season

July 9, 2019

4 Safety Tips for driving during this rainy season, knowing that driving while it rains heavily can be very difficult and in some cases dangerous. Whenever you are driving and there is a heavy downpour, it is important you drive slowly and carefully as the wet roads and visibility low which increases the danger. However, we would like to share with you 4 safety tips to help keep you safe and to avoid any accident while driving this rainy season.

4 Safety Tips to driving in the rainy season

Headlights: Headlights help light up the road and make the road more visible to you and other drivers, so when driving in the rain it’s advised that you utilize them. Most Toyota cars (popular in Nigeria) have fog lights, for more visibility, it’s more difficult to spot a car coming in the opposite direction when they do not use their lights.

Hydroplaning: Hydroplaning occurs when you drive on wet roads and high speed.. You must ensure not to make sudden motion because you might lose control of your car . It is very important you drive slowly and avoid speeding when there is heavy downpour and don’t drive close to other cars so you won’t have to stop suddenly.

Windscreen: First of all ensure cracks and damages on your windscreen are fixed immediately. Then ensure your wiper is functioning well and replace old wipers which are sold in traffic all over lagos. They help free your windscreen from clogs and blurring moist. These two steps alone and now you can see 5 times clearer even in a heavy downpour.

Be alert: Always look out for large vehicles such as trucks and trailers while driving because they lose control during heavy rainstorm and most drivers find it very difficult driving under such wet weather. Always keep some distance from big vehicles on the road at all times when driving to avoid accidents.

How well do you maintain your electrical appliance?

April 13, 2018

How do you maintain your electrical appliancem and how well is it done?

Do you know that the best way to maintain electrical appliances is to perform regular routine maintenance on them?

This is very important because it extends the working lifecycle, improve the performance of the appliances and promote energy efficiency.

A well-maintained electrical appliance works more efficiently, in turn, reducing your utility bills. Further to the benefits already mentioned, proper care of your electrical appliances keeps you and your family safe from accidents.The following are ways to perform routine maintenance on your appliances.

Portable appliance test (PAT): This applies to all electrical appliances and it involves the use of a simple electrical multimeter to check the earthing (grounding) continuity and resistance of the appliance. The resistance is most efficient at 0.4Ω but must be less than 1Ω. The exercise also involves visual inspection of the cable, plug and installation to ascertain their credibility. It helps reduce power consumption, safety risk to the user and electrical damage to the appliances.

The best way to maintain electrical appliances

Ovens: This could be cooking, microwave, toaster etc., oven usage and operations are characterized by food splatters and spills over time. An oven must be cleaned regularly because charred food and built-up grease accumulate in the oven and convert it into carbon. First, spray your oven fully with water and pour a layer of baking soda paste. Leave it for an hour and then wipe up the paste with a cloth and you will find a shiny and clean oven.

The best way to maintain electrical appliances

Washing machine: decalcify it and change the filter: To ensure your washing machine smell fresh and run optimally, you need to clean it regularly. The inner surface of a machine builds up lime scale caused by hard water. To descale your washing machine, regular cleaning is required. The first step is to run an empty hot water cycle. You can add baking soda to it and then finish the cycle. You can also repeat these steps with white vinegar.

washing machine

Refrigerator: Regular maintenance of the refrigerator is required to ensure that the refrigerator smells good and increase the life cycle of the refrigerator. This process involves defrosting of the refrigerator, avoid the use of electrical appliance to defrost. Once the ice is dissolved, clean the freezer with a towel or sponge to soak up the defrosted water. Make sure that water does not seep into the temperature selector, drain hole and channel while cleaning.

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Emotional Intelligence in Real Estate

July 26, 2016

To be ‘Emotional or not?’

“In what way?” some may ask, while others might just jump to the conclusion that emotions are an innate component of the human race and therefore not much of a debate to be had in that regard. However when you consider the extent of the power of our emotions and the impact it has on so many facets of life, it might be worth reading on to determine the debate for yourself.

A Maintenance Culture Left to Chance.

June 29, 2016

If you are one to observe and appreciate architecture or you are perhaps someone that pays attention to detail, it is most likely that at one point or another you have uttered or heard the familiar phrase “we lack maintenance culture” when referencing the state of properties generally in Nigeria. The world “WE” in the sentence is very appropriate because only few people I know appreciate preventive maintenance. This may sound like a strong indictment on our real estate but it is a reality that must be discussed with a view to change perspectives and the maintenance culture we have.

How Conducive Is Your Office Environment?

May 31, 2016

The average working adult spends a minimum of 8-10 hours in the office daily. For those of us that are workaholics, this can easily be in excess of 12-14 hours daily and even include weekends. So, how then does your office space fair in providing a work life balance for your employees?

When we think about the fact that most of our lives is spent more at work than with our families and friends, it is imperative that the health of your employees are properly addressed and catered to effectively. Doing so increases productivity, as a happy and rested workforce is one that is energized and enthusiastic about working. It also reduces absenteeism and improves staff retention.

How To Make Your Home More Attractive.

April 28, 2016

Whether you are a property owner looking to rent or sell, or you are a tenant or an owner occupier, having a home that is attractive, welcoming and comfortable is very important.

In our line of business we see many homes on a daily basis some of which are appealing and inviting and others not. So what makes a home the right home to invest in or live in? Well aside from the obvious such as location, structural build and price, we believe that the aesthetics of a home also play a key role in making that all very crucial decision.

Sustainability And The Shift Towards Sustainable Real Estate.

March 30, 2016

PHOTO BY KODIAK GREENWOOD

With the current economic downturn in Nigeria, which has caused many sectors of the economy great strain, but which has also opened up great opportunities for self-reliance, is sustainability set to become the new trend across the different sectors, especially real estate?

The Ultra Modern Evolution Of Nigerian Real Estate.

February 8, 2016

Ultra-Modern architecture stretches the boundaries of architecture as we know it and infuses an innovative, creative and futuristic- almost ‘out of this world’ twist to the basic concept of walls, windows, stairs and doors. Often bespoke and luxurious structures, ultra-modern architecture certainly gets your attention and leaves you wondering whether it is a piece of art or a building. It is a sure fire way to raise the stakes in the world of real estate.