5 New Year’s Resolutions for your Home

New Year is a time to make resolutions for the upcoming 12 months, not only for yourself, but for your home. As 2015 has now started, now is the time to ask what property goals you would like to accomplish in 2015.

Global real estate marketplace Lamudi has compiled a list of five simple suggestions for revamping your home for the New Year.

  1. Go Green

 

To go green, you do not have to spend a lot of money installing solar panels; simply make a few changes. By unplugging appliances and turning off lights when they are not in use, you can save both energy and money. If you want to take it one step further, switch to energy-saving light bulbs or LEDs and reduce usage of your washing machine and dishwasher by ensuring they are full before pressing “start.” For more tips on how to go green, follow the Official Facebook Page of Primavera Residences and get updated regularly with eco-friendly tips.

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  1. De-clutter

Start the year by deciding what you really need in your house, and what you can leave in 2014. Once you have given away unnecessary items to charity, you can begin to clear the clutter. Houses, apartments, and condos all have an abundance of storage possibilities; whether it be installing high shelves, or under-bed boxes, secret compartments within your sofa or hiding places beneath the stairs, be creative with your space.

  1. Embrace Technology

Make 2015 the year of the hi-tech home by embracing the vast number of smart products on offer. Whether it be a connected fridge that you can text to check on food supplies, or a television that you can program from the other side of the world, treat yourself to a new appliance as they become increasing innovative, yet affordable.

  1. Learn a New Skill

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Whether it is how to reupholster your sofa or make your own curtains, learn something new next year. Either sign yourself up for a local course or search online for a tutorial and let 2015 be the year that you develop your DIY skills. Basic skills in plumbing and maintenance, such as unclogging a drain or re-plastering a wall can save you a lot of time and money in the long run.

  1. Refresh and Recycle

A new year is a time to make changes, so why not repaint a room in your house? Perhaps there is a more daring color for your front door that you have been considering or a new refrigerator that you have been eyeing up—2015 is the year to make that change. Furthermore, why not recycle old items to freshen up your home; use empty bottles or old light bulbs to create a chic new light fitting or an old bathtub to brighten up your garden. Check out Upcycle That for more tips and inspiration.

Launched in 2013, Lamudi is a global property portal focusing exclusively on emerging markets. The fast-growing platform is currently available in 28 countries in Asia, the Middle East, Africa and Latin America, with more than 750,000 real estate listings across its global network. The leading real estate marketplace offers sellers, buyers, landlords and renters a secure and easy-to-use platform to find or list properties online. View the listings of units for rent and for sale from Italpinas by visiting this link.

(article source: Lamudi PR)

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Meet our Judges for the Earth Day Photography Contest

Are you ready to submit your Earth Day photography entries yet? Or have you already made your submission?

If you haven’t, there’s still time for you to bring your best green photography entry to the table. To give you a clue as to who will be scrutinizing your masterpieces, we at Primavera Residences are thrilled to present our esteemed panel of judges.

There will be two rounds of judging. For the preliminary judging,  the judges will choose the top 10 among all the entries while the second round of judging will be for the top 3.

So who are these judges?

Check out this list to find out.

 

rvn

 ranke

 shaun

froilan

michael

tim

 

butch

judee

You got two days left to showcase your best Earth Day photos ever! Remember the theme, always consider green, and don’t forget to convey a story or a message in your entries. Check out the complete guidelines here.

 

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Calling All Amateur Photographers In Cagyan De Oro! Join The Primavera Earth Day Photography Contest!

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Are you an amateur photographer who

  • is ready and eager to showcase your work in print and in the world wide web?
  • has an eye and skill in creating stunning images that convey a message?
  • believes in the importance of sustainable development and eco-friendly solutions?

Then we are looking for you!

Join Primavera Residences’ “LIVING GREEN IN A MODERN WORLD: An Earth Day Photography Contest” and win fantastic prizes from the first multi-awarded green condominium building in Mindanao. This contest is co-presented by Smart Communications.

Who can join:

  • The contest is open to amateur photographers, photography students, and enthusiasts of all ages based in Northern Mindanao. Professional photographers (defined as an individual who receives compensation for his photographic work either as a one-person operation or through involvement in a studio outfit) are not eligible to enter this contest.
  • Participants under 18 years of age require the permission of a parent or guardian. By entering the contest, entrants under 18 years of age indicate that they have obtained the permission of a parent or guardian.
  • The contest is not open to employees of Italpinas Corp. or its subsidiaries and affiliates.

How to join:

  • Each participant is allowed to submit a maximum of 3 entries.
  • Entry is limited to original works that have not previously been displayed or exhibited and to which the entrant holds all applicable rights. Works that have won prizes in other contests or that have been submitted to other contests currently underway are not eligible.
  • The submitted works must revolve around the theme and will showcase eco-friendly living and sustainable projects in the region.
  • Images that have been retouched using digital software or by other means will be accepted. Both color and monochrome images will be accepted.
  • Entries must be submitted between March 1 to April 22, 2014.
  • By submitting an entry to this contest, the participant ensures the organizers that the content is original, does not plagiarize from anyone or infringe a copyright or trademark, does not violate anybody’s rights and is not libelous or otherwise unlawful or misleading. Should the organizers or judges receive a report and proof of plagiarism, the entry will automatically be disqualified.

 

After  carefully reading the guidelines, participants may submit their entries in jpeg format through any of the following options:

  1. Via walk-in at the Primavera Residences office in Pueblo de Oro Business Park, Cagayan de Oro. File must be in a CD or USB and submitted to Jane Duterte.
  2. Through the following email: crs@italpinas.com.
  3. By submitting a link from Facebook or Flickr.
  • Submitted entries must include the following information: participant’s name, address, phone number, email address, and photo caption.
  • Entries must have a resolution of 6 megapixels to be made available upon request.
  • Finalists will be announced in April 25, 2014 and will be open for public viewing in the gallery exhibit to be held at Primavera Residences and the Primavera booth in SM.

Copyright:

The copyright in all images submitted to the competition will remain with the copyright holder who will be credited. Each entrant grants to ITPI a non-exclusive irrevocable license to reproduce, publish and communicate to the public by any means and exhibit their awarded image(s) and copies of their awarded image(s) in all media  in relation to the competition and the exhibition.

 How will the entries be judged?

  • Images will be judged on relevance to the theme, originality, composition, overall impact and artistic merit.
  • The team of judges will be composed of officials from Italpinas, members of the CDO press and bloggers community, and prominent Cagayan de Oro photographers. (Meet the judges HERE)
  • Preliminary judging of the online gallery will be done from April 22 to 24, 2014.
  • On April 25, the top 10 entries will be unveiled in a photo exhibit to be held at the Primavera Residences booth in SM City.
  • Final judging and awarding will be on May 3, 2014.
  • All decisions made by the judges are final.

ADDITIONAL NOTICE:

The panel of judges and the contest organizers take plagiarism very seriously. All the submissions will be accepted in good faith and presumed to be the participants’ property. Should reports of plagiarism with attached proof be received by the judges and contest organizers, the reported entry will be automatically disqualified from the contest and prizes will be forfeited.

 

MAJOR PRIZES

First Prize:

  • 2 nights luxury stay for 4 at Primavera Residences with free breakfast.
  • Spread in the Primavera newsletter
  • Opportunity to showcase his/her portfolio on the Primavera Blog
  • Plaque
  • 3-month membership to Wellness Wednesday Club@Primavera including 2 months pool & gym use.
  •  1 LTE Pocket Wifi and additional gift items from Smart Communications

 

Second prize:

  • 2 nights luxury stay for 2 at Primavera Residences with free breakfast.
  • Feature in the Primavera newsletter
  • Plaque
  • 3-month membership to Wellness Wednesday Club@Primavera including 2 months pool & gym use.
  • Additional gift items from Smart Communications

 

Third prize:

  • 1 night luxury stay for 2 at Primavera Residences with free breakfast.
  • Feature in the Primavera newsletter
  • Plaque
  • 3-month membership to Wellness Wednesday Club@Primavera including 2 months pool & gym use.
  • additional gift items from Smart Communications

 

Minor Prizes:

  • 7 winners will receive the following:
  • Gift certificates from partner establishments
  • 2 months membership to Wellness Wednesday Club@Primavera and pool & gym use.
  • Additional gift items from Smart Communications

 

Send your entries now!

 

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