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Big Ideas for Micro Condo Units

It seems that condo units for sale in Manila are being sold in fun-sizes. Nowadays, the average size of a condo ranges from 24 sq. meters to 27 sq. meters. In Western countries, they call it “launch pads,” “nano units,” “urban flats,” or “innovation units,” Mother Nature Network (MNN) shares. We call it “studio-type” in the Philippines. Roughly, it is larger than a one-car garage but smaller than a two-car garage. Perhaps you can squeeze in a single bed, a single sofa, and a table with two chairs. Then there’s a tiny bathroom and you’re lucky enough if there’s a sink in the corner. The Urban Land Institute has a brief definition of a micro unit based on their study entitled “ The Macro View on Micro Units .” Its working definition is a small studio apartment, typically less than 350 square feet (32 sq. meters), with a fully functioning and accessibility compliant kitchen and bathroom. Considering this cramped setting, should this stop you from buying one? It should not because there a

Sample Checklist for Basic Electrical Safety

http://www.elecsafety.co.uk/ Electrical safety is everybody’s concern. We should deal with it, Grandparents should deal with it, and even kids should be knowledgeable about it.  Anyone who knows how to plug an appliance, equipment or a machine to a wall socket/outlet must have, at least, a basic knowledge about electrical safety. Before we proceed to the checklist, I just want to make a point at this moment. Being knowledgeable about electrical safety is not enough to be electrically safe. This is just a supplement. Supplement for what? For good quality electrical products! Reliable Electrical Supplier This is the first line of defense about electrical safety. Purchasing an electrical product, device or machine from a reliable supplier, like Panther Electrical in the Philippines , will definitely help you to be electrical safe. Remember that the accident starts from the device itself and not on the electricity supply. Also be reminded that a good quality electric