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Over 17k views worldwide in one week of continent-wide release
No '1' on what's trending on twitter throughout Lagos on day of release
Lilian Blankson of Black Entertainment Television certifies song as hot
Blah, blah, blah
Henrisoul, the 'your love' crooner is back with winning visuals for his hit single 'blow my mind'

Get familiar. Watch video with youtube link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gw1eoFF4UBE

I loved it. I bet you'd love it too

Over 17k views worldwide in one week of continent-wide release
No '1' on what's trending on twitter throughout Lagos on day of release
Lilian Blankson of Black Entertainment Television certifies song as hot
Blah, blah, blah
Henrisoul, the 'your love' crooner is back with winning visuals for his hit single 'blow my mind'

Get familiar. Watch video with youtube link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gw1eoFF4UBE
Don't forget to comment

Over 17k views worldwide in one week of continent-wide release
No '1' on what's trending on twitter throughout Lagos on day of release
Lilian Blankson of Black Entertainment Television certifies song as hot
Blah, blah, blah
Henrisoul, the 'your love' crooner is back with winning visuals for his hit single 'blow my mind'

Get familiar. Watch video with youtube link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gw1eoFF4UBE
Don't forget to comment
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Sisi Eko Jul 22 EazyNews

It’s a wonderful new week people I hope you had a very restful weekend, I sure did myself. Today I would love to share with you my big plans for this year I am saving towards traveling to two countries by the end of the year to see 2 wonders of the world. If you would love to support me I accept donations…..Lol (just kidding).

I would most especially love to go to Rome to see the colosseum, I have heard so much about that place.

Here are pictures and descriptions of the Seven Wonders of the World which we often hear about. These places are very significant; trust me you would want to visit.

The Great Wall of China

The history of Great wall of China goes back to the 5th century BC. It was built between the 5th century BC and the 16th century to protect the northern borders of the Chinese Empire. The great Wall is the world’s longest building structure approximately 6,400 km (4,000 miles) The Wall is a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987.

To view pictures and more, click on this link: http://www.eazyhc.com/eazyhomeblog/7-wonders-of-the-world

Sisi Eko Jul 09 EazyNews

My humble people it’s the midweek and over the weekend I decided to go shopping for wall coverings so I can spice up my bedroom a little, it had been on my mind to make some changes because my bedroom was beginning to look like an old granny’s room…...lol. I got a very beautiful wall paper that gives off a beautiful summer feeling.

I chose that particular design because it’s the rainy season and I want to keep away the damp feeling that comes with it.

Do you know that a wall covering can create different kinds of atmosphere in a room? They come in a multitude of types and styles, and are comprised of all materials that may be used to cover a wall for decorative and/or utilitarian purposes.

Well, few people would debate the aesthetic excellence of wall coverings over paint but we might be surprised to note that there is such a wide array of treatments that may be used to cover a wall.

Most wall coverings can retain their original beauty and performance characteristics for at least 10 years under normal usage conditions, whereas a painted surface must be cleaned more frequently to maintain its appearance, and generally requires repainting approximately every three years.

Why choose wall covering over painted surface?

Modern wall coverings contain aesthetic appeal which is unmatchable with painted surfaces.

Listed below are some uses of painted surfaces to achieve various states as opposed to the use of wall coverings:

*Flat Color: Painting the whole room, one color.
*Accent Wall: One room, one color except for one uniquely colored wall.
*Textured Paint: Paint containing a media to give it texture.
*Custom Paint: Mural designs using paint.
*Faux Finishes: Custom paint designs that add pattern and depth.

Most people are familiar with these major painting techniques, the interesting fact is that you can also repeat these exact states and more with wall coverings as well:

*Flat Color: There are single color wallpapers available, though not particularly popular.
*Accent Wall: Can be achieved by utilizing wallpaper on one wall.
*Textured Paint: There are many varieties of textured wallpaper from plain to ornate.
*Custom Paint: Wallpaper manufacturers have a wide variety of mural wallpapers.
*Faux Finishes: Most popular faux finishes have their wallpaper counterparts.
*Digital: There are computer generated designs custom printed onto wallpapers.
*Photographic: Consider creating custom wallpaper using family photos.
*Bridging Material: Using this special blank wallpaper, one can eliminate the costly and messy removal and repair of an unattractive textured or damaged wall surface.
*Faux Surface: Applying an expanded textured wallpaper followed by paint is a way to replicate the look of an expensive intricate molding at a greatly reduced cost.

*Natural Surface: Discover the luxury of natural fibers on the wall such as jute, grass cloth, sugarcane or bamboo among others.

To read more click on this link: http://www.eazyhc.com/eazyhomeblog/wall-coverings

Sisi Eko Jul 05 EazyNews

Take a moment to view amazing images of some monumental buildings all over the world and let these pictures transport your mind.

Click on this link to view pictures: http://www.eazyhc.com/eazyhomeblog/monumental-buildings-around-the-world

@bomega4u thanks alot for the input

Most people who purchase lands in Lagos do not even really understand the meaning of these important real estate terms. As a potential buyer wishing to buy a land or build a new house you must be conversant with a few of these figures. The first hurdle is to understand the system of land measurements in Nigeria.

In Nigeria today, land is measured in Hectares, Acres, Meters and Feet. These measurements are affected by factors, which includes development patterns, human and environmental factors.

Let’s Start By Asking What Exactly Is The Size Of A Standard Plot Of Land In Nigeria?

According to the dictionary meaning of a plot, A plot is a marked out piece of land for the purpose of building or farming. The word "plot" is an arbitrary term used to describe a land division carved out for property development.

The size of a plot of land can vary for different reasons but according to Nigeria's land divisions, the appropriate plot for a house construction is 50 x 100ft which can accommodate a standard house with a small compound. To better understand land divisions used in Nigeria, different units of area are used as follows:

Hectares (ha)

A hectare is one of the least known metric units and one which potential buyers and estate developers seems to struggle with - it is a land measuring 100m x 100m or 328ft x 328ft or 10,000sqm. It is about two and half acres. A Hectare consists of 15 plots.

Acre

An Acre is a standard unit of measurement used by land sellers and it is almost an equivalent to the size of a standard football field. An acre is a product of any rectangular plot of land giving a total of 4,046sqm or 43,560sq ft. An Acre consists of 6 plots each measuring 60 x 120ft.

In Lagos the standard size of a plot is 60 × 120ft (18m × 36m ie 648sqm), while in some other cities of the country plots are measured in 50 × 100 ft.

To read more click on this link: http://www.eazyhc.com/eazyhomeblog/understanding-the-meaning-of-plots-acres-a-hectares-in-figures

Sisi Eko Jun 24 EazyNews

Over the weekend, I went to my family house somewhere on the mainland, the journey was hectic, It took me about a total of 6hrs on the road to and fro because of the traffic caused by road constructions.

That day I wished our house was movable so that I could just move it down to the Island, this got me thinking about movable houses. I know that in the western world houses are not built by blocks only, they build with other materials such as wood, steel etc

In Nigeria houses are popularly built with blocks making it fixed and permanent.

Prefabricated homes, often referred to as prefab homes, are specialist dwelling types which are manufactured off-site in advance, usually in standard sections that can be easily shipped and assembled. Some current prefab home designs include architectural details inspired by futurist architecture.

Prefabricated may refer to buildings built in components e.g. panels, modules (modular homes) or transportable sections (manufactured homes), and may also be used to refer to houses on wheels (mobile homes).

Although similar, the methods and design of the three vary wildly.

Modular homes are created in sections, and then transported to the home site for construction and installation, they are usually the most expensive of the three. Although the sections of the house are prefabricated and put together at the construction much like a typical home.
Manufactured homes are built onto steel beams, and are transported in complete sections to the home site, where they are assembled.
Mobile homes are built on wheels that can be moved.

To read more click on this link: http://www.eazyhc.com/eazyhomeblog/prefabricated-homes

WEIRD BUT CREATIVE INTERIOR DESIGNS
Sisi Eko Jun 14 EazyNews

Check out pictures of some very interesting interiors and interior designs money can buy.
Click on this link to view:http://www.eazyhc.com/eazyhomeblog/weird-but-creative-interior-designs

Sisi Eko May 24 EazyNews

A very good day to you, I believe your day is going very well, I stumbled upon this information today and decided to share it, I believe this is good news and will benefit everyone one way or another.

The prayers of investors in landed property in Lagos, who have been complaining of the high cost of perfecting transaction, may soon be answered as the state government is considering a drastic reduction in the cost of Governor’s Consent to subsequent transactions.

If the proposal of the Lands Bureau is endorsed by the state Executive Council led by Governor Babatunde Fashola, anybody who buys a landed property in the state will only need to pay to the government between 2% and 5% of the assessed value of the property instead of the current 13% to register it in his/her name.

Due to agitations by property merchants and most residents in the state, the government has been seeking ways of reducing transaction costs for landed properties, with the first attempt made by the immediate past governor, Bola Tinubu, who cut the consent fee from 30% of the transactional value to 15%.

This change is expected to bring the percentage chargeable to an internationally acceptable standard without any adverse effect on revenue, it will enhance transparency in all land transactions and assessment and eliminate delay and corruption.

To read more click on this link: http://www.eazyhc.com/eazyhomeblog/cost-of-governors-consent-to-be-reduced-in-lagos

Sisi Eko May 08 EazyNews

It’s your girl again, this past weekend I had myself a fabulous time even though I had too many ice creams and ended up putting on some weight, I hope you had yourselves sufficient rest for the week.

Following my initial article on the common real estate scams we come across, here’s a continuation and some little tips on how to avoid them.

First and foremost “if a deal seems too good to be true, it probably is”. While there are great deals out there and you do sometimes come across dream opportunities, we all know that old saying for a reason. Working with a known real estate agency can be the best way to protect yourself against many of these scams, although sometimes they might not be able to provide you with exactly what you want, the option of working with a freelance agent now comes into play that is why it is very important for you to do your homework.

Here are some other common scams with my advice on how to avoid them:

To read more click on the link: http://www.eazyhc.com/eazyhomeblog/common-real-estate-scams-part-2-how-to-protect-yourself-from-common-real-estate-scams

Sisi Eko Apr 30 EazyNews

Real estate scams are a big problem in today’s real estate market largely because most client on their part are always in a hurry to conclude transactions without taking time out to carry out their due diligence. It’s usually never a difficult task spotting a legitimate or fraudulent opportunity in real estate transactions.

Many a time when a deal seems very attractive based on price and location then that is the perfect time to do your due diligence irrespective of what the agent or who so ever is in charge of the property says. In most cases it is better to get referrals from people you trust.

The most advisable way to get started in a real estate transaction is, start out with a reputable estate firm or a reputable legal firm especially if that opportunity seems too good to be true. Working with a reputable real estate agent can be a great way to avoid the most common types of real estate scams but there are other things you can do to protect yourself.

Let’s start by identifying the most common real estate scams you may face while either searching to buy a house or rent a house then talk about a few ways you can protect yourself from being scammed.

Renting Off Plan

This is a very common instance where you see a building undergoing construction; you contact the agent or owner and then they ask you to pay part or in some cases the full rent in order for them to do the completion of the house at a quicker pace so you can move in.

Out of desperation to outdo the competition you quickly make payment. After you have done this you discover that these agents have collected money from several other people under this pretence. At the end of the day, you lose the property and in most cases, your money as well
To read more, click on this link: http://www.eazyhc.com/eazyhomeblog/common-real-estate-scams

Sisi Eko Apr 08 EazyNews



I have come across so many instances whereby tenants stay in a house over a year without paying their rent. Choosing the right tenant is very important for landlords, but also it poses some potential problems, with demand for rental property so high.

While choice is always good, it can be difficult to differentiate. So what should you be looking for and how can you make sure you choose the right tenant?

Here are some few tips on things to look out for when choosing the right tenant:

1. Check references

References are amongst the most useful tools available to you in the hunt for reliable tenants. The references you request will depend on the nature of your property. But residential landlords would be wise to request at least a verifiable reference from the prospective tenant’s employer.

Although, you should remember that this is not an absolute guarantee of the tenant’s ability to pay their rent. Similarly, as the landlord, you can ask for an affordability reference from the prospective tenant’s bank. The bank will tell you whether or not, in their view, the tenant is good for the money.

2. Consider credit checks

You may also consider running a credit check on your prospective tenant. This is particularly helpful in identifying previous bad debts, its uses are therefore twofold: a credit check can help you judge whether or not the tenant is likely to pay the rent or more accurately whether they have a history of non-payment and it can help you judge whether or not the tenant has existing disputes that might, in the worst cases, cause bailiffs to come knocking at your property.

3. Always trust your instincts

The importance of trusting your instincts really cannot be overstated. If the tenant’s references are fine but you are still unsure about the individual, you should listen to your gut feeling. Remember that you are not obliged to let your property to anyone you would be uncomfortable doing business with.

Click on this link to read more: http://www.eazyhc.com/eazyhomeblog/important-tips-for-choosing-the-right-tenant

DO YOU KNOW THAT IMPROPER LEVELING OF YOUR FOUNDATION WITH AN EXISTING ROAD OR EXPRESSWAY CAN LEAD TO FLOODING PROBLEMS?
Sisi Eko Mar 26 EazyNews

Moving around the Island, I found out that some landlords who first built their houses, in some areas before the area became fully developed and others whose buildings are still under construction in other developing areas, did not ensure that the Engineer/Builder transfer leveling from an already existing road to the building site.

The consequence of this ignorance which the already completed buildings and the ones yet to be completed will suffer once the road networks in those areas are fully developed is severe flooding.

Having a property in an area that has no developed road network, you are likely not to experience flooding problems at first because water will flow out from your compound easily when it rains since your plot will level to the undeveloped road network. But as soon as that road construction begins in such an area, considering the facts that the surveyor of that road construction company will sight his leveling from the already existing express road, the floor of your compound will become lower than the constructed road making it difficult for rain water to exit your compound. Whenever it rains, water will be stagnant in your compound as it has nowhere to flow to.

We all know the problems that are associated with drainage systems in Lagos State. Some areas have drainage in streets that link to a major drainage systems having an outlet to a river or stream, while some areas do not have this kind of link drainage system at all.

When water becomes stagnant in your compound, you will only have two options:

To read more click on this link: http://www.eazyhc.com/eazyhomeblog/do-you-know-that-improper-leveling-of-your-foundation-with-an-existing-road-or-expressway-can-lead-to-flooding-problems

Sisi Eko Mar 11 EazyNews

When working on your own house, there are some little details you need to know, so that you can do your own supervision when your contractor is working.

Interlocking pavers are the perfect solution for adding aesthetic appeal to a driveway, patio, or walkway. Interlocking paving stones are four times stronger than poured concrete, flexible, and easy to maintain and repair.

Here is the step by step process which the contractor setting your paving stones should follow:

Required Tools

Wheel Barrow, Shovels, Picks, Grading Rake (For demo and base preparation)
Vibrating Plate Compactor
1inch Pipe and 2”x4” wood (For screeding sand)
Rubber Mallet (For paver adjustments)
Masonry saw or splitter (For trimming)
Broom/brush (For sweeping sand)

Step 1. Planning & Preparing the Base

Begin the planning process by drawing a diagram of the area you want to pave, noting any existing structures such as buildings, fences and other paved areas. Your local paver supplier or dealer can help you determine the best stones and the proper amount of supplies you need.

It is important to provide a well compacted, stable base on which to begin the installation of interlocking pavers. In some cases, this will require extensive excavation of unsuitable sub-grade material.

Compact the Base:
To view more, click on this link: http://www.eazyhc.com/eazyhomeblog/little-details-about-interlocking-pavers-that-might-be-useful-to-you

Sisi Eko Feb 28 EazyNews

Like human beings plants breathe too, they are an important part of our life and the earth. Though our earth has lots of species in plants but there are some plants among them which increase our homes charm. Such plants do need care, timely water and sufficient sunlight.

Tropical species grow naturally under tropical canopy and prefer low sunlight hence they are good to keep in your living room, bedroom or any other room in the house. Plants grown in your mansion should be Mediterranean or tropical which are easy to maintain and to take care of.

Tropical foliage plants are durable for homes or offices. Some of them absorb harmful rays and provide a soothing element. Some of the tropical species which we can found easily are as follows:

African violets
Amaryllis
Begonia
Bonsai
Coleus
Forced bulbs
Geranium
Ivy
Paradise palm
Philodendrons
Poinsettia

Queen of Night
Flame of the Woods

Recent studies says plants improves the office environment and health of office workers as they reduce the stress level resulting less sick days workers take.

A coordinated arrangement of tropical plants inside the office leaves a long lasting impression on the clients as well as on employees. With the ascending health hazards outside from pollution and in offices through constant confrontation of computers, it has become mandatory to change our surroundings and grow some plants in office interior.
To read more click on this link: http://www.eazyhc.com/eazyhomeblog/benefit-of-having-plants-in-your-office-or-home

In Nigeria, Housing is one of the fast growing sectors in the past years, and one of the materials used for its construction is cement block. Everybody knows what cement block is used for, but very few people know the money making potential that exists with this lucrative business.

In this article I am going to give step by step information on how to setup your own block production business.

Here are some of the necessary things you will need to start up your own block industry in your area.

Acquire or lease a parcel of Land: You will need a plot of land in an area where infrastructural development is going on. If you don’t have enough money to purchase the said parcel of land, you can as well lease one.

Purchase a block molder (vibrating machine): The block mold commonly called the vibrator machine is one equipment that enhances production within a short time.

Purchase the Diesel Leister: you will need a very sound diesel leister that will be used to power the block molding machine where the block would be molded from. We have two types, the single and the double cylinders. I’d advise you go for the single cylinder as it is more economical since consumes less diesel and it can power all your equipment effectively...

Read full article @ http://www.eazyhc.com/eazyhomeblog/how-to-start-your-own-profitable-cement-block-business

Hi Femi, can you pls tell me how much it will cost you to help clear a 2003 lexus gx 470. Pls send reply and contact details to acoker@eazyhc.com

Sisi Eko Feb 11 EazyNews

I have a funny story to tell you about, this happened the last time it rained in my area, about a month ago. I was fast asleep in my bed, busy dreaming a very interesting dream, I had just finished checking in at the airport and was about to board a flight, going to Paris for shopping, I was so happy deep in this dream when all of a sudden I woke up and felt wetness on the bed.



Immediately I ran into panic……. Is this what I think it is? Did I just wet my bed?........Then I felt the water drop, then I realized oh….my roof has a leakage…..Thank God o. It’s the roof!



I just got my roof fixed yesterday and it occurred to me to write about roof leakage.



Roof leakage is a common problem that is sometimes caused by improper installation or the use of defective materials on the roof during the construction. Roof leakage can be the most frustrating problem for people living under the roof while replacing is not possible but repairing is helpful. Most of the houses that encounter the problem of seepage through the roof are seen as the problem of wrong or defective roof flashing and using adulterated materials.
Click on this link to read more: http://www.eazyhc.com/eazyhomeblog/roof-leakage

SAND; THE CORE OF CONSTRUCTION WORKS
Sisi Eko Feb 06 EazyNews

Last weekend I decided to take a trip to the beach along with three of my best girlfriends….. Oh we had so much fun, did a lot of fooling around. I played with so much sand and water and we made a lot of sand castles. Sitting on the sand I got thinking and pondering about how important sand is when building (not sand castles this time but actual buildings) , so I decided there and then that I would do a little research and write about the importance of sand in construction.


Sand is an extremely needful material for construction but it must be purchased with all care and vigilance. Sand which is used in construction purposes must be clean, free from waste, stones and impurities. It is important to know what type of sand is beneficial for construction purpose as sand is also classified into three different forms that make it suitable for specific type of construction.

Sand is a granular material made up of fine mineral particles. It is a naturally occurring, finely divided rock. Sand comprises particles, or granules, ranging in diameter from 0.0625 to 2 millimeters. An individual particle in this range size is termed a sand grain. The next smaller size class in geology is Silt: particles smaller than 0.0625 mm down to 0.004 mm in diameter. The next larger size class above sand is Gravel, with particles ranging from 2 mm up to 64 mm. Sand feels gritty when rubbed between the fingers (silt, by comparison feels like flour).
To read more click on this link: http://www.eazyhc.com/eazyhomeblog/sand-the-core-of-construction-works

Last weekend I decided to take a trip to the beach along with three of my best girlfriends….. Oh we had so much fun, did a lot of fooling around. I played with so much sand and water and we made a lot of sand castles. Sitting on the sand I got thinking and pondering about how important sand is when building (not sand castles this time but actual buildings) , so I decided there and then that I would do a little research and write about the importance of sand in construction.


Sand is an extremely needful material for construction but it must be purchased with all care and vigilance. Sand which is used in construction purposes must be clean, free from waste, stones and impurities. It is important to know what type of sand is beneficial for construction purpose as sand is also classified into three different forms that make it suitable for specific type of construction.

Sand is a granular material made up of fine mineral particles. It is a naturally occurring, finely divided rock. Sand comprises particles, or granules, ranging in diameter from 0.0625 to 2 millimeters. An individual particle in this range size is termed a sand grain. The next smaller size class in geology is Silt: particles smaller than 0.0625 mm down to 0.004 mm in diameter. The next larger size class above sand is Gravel, with particles ranging from 2 mm up to 64 mm. Sand feels gritty when rubbed between the fingers (silt, by comparison feels like flour).

Sand is commonly divided into five sub-categories

Very fine sand
Fine sand
Medium sand
Coarse sand
Very coarse sand


THE THREE TYPES OF SANDS ARE:

Pit sand
River sand
Sea sand

Pit Sand (Coarse Sand)sharp angular grains which are free from salts. It is coarse sand which is usually used in concreting and has a reddish yellow color.

River Sand
This sand is obtained from banks or beds of rivers. River sand is fine and consists of fine rounded grains. The color of river sand is almost white and Grayish. River sand is usually available in clean condition and is used for plastering.

Sea Sand
This sand is obtained from sea shores. It has fine rounded grains and it is light brown in color. Sea sand contains salts which attract moisture from the atmosphere. Such absorption causes dampness and disintegration of work. Sea sand also retards setting action of cement. Due to these reasons, sea sand is generally avoided for engineering purposes. It is used only as a local material for nonstructural purposes.

DIFFERENT USES OF SAND

Brick Works- Brick manufacturing sand plants use sand as an additive with a mixture of clay and other materials for manufacturing bricks. Finest modulus of fine sand should be 1.2 to 1.5mm and silt contents should not be more than ...

Read full article @ http://www.eazyhc.com/eazyhomeblog/post-a-blog/sand-the-core-of-construction-works
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SAND; THE CORE OF CONSTRUCTION WORKS

Last weekend I decided to take a trip to the beach along with three of my best girlfriends….. Oh we had so much fun, did a lot of fooling around. I played with so much sand and water and we made a lot of sand castles. Sitting on the sand I got thinking and pondering about how important sand is when building (not sand castles this time but actual buildings) , so I decided there and then that I would do a little research and write about the importance of sand in construction.


Sand is an extremely needful material for construction but it must be purchased with all care and vigilance. Sand which is used in construction purposes must be clean, free from waste, stones and impurities. It is important to know what type of sand is beneficial for construction purpose as sand is also classified into three different forms that make it suitable for specific type of construction.

Sand is a granular material made up of fine mineral particles. It is a naturally occurring, finely divided rock. Sand comprises particles, or granules, ranging in diameter from 0.0625 to 2 millimeters. An individual particle in this range size is termed a sand grain. The next smaller size class in geology is Silt: particles smaller than 0.0625 mm down to 0.004 mm in diameter. The next larger size class above sand is Gravel, with particles ranging from 2 mm up to 64 mm. Sand feels gritty when rubbed between the fingers (silt, by comparison feels like flour).

Sand is commonly divided into five sub-categories

Very fine sand
Fine sand
Medium sand
Coarse sand
Very coarse sand


THE THREE TYPES OF SANDS ARE:

Pit sand
River sand
Sea sand

Pit Sand (Coarse Sand)sharp angular grains which are free from salts. It is coarse sand which is usually used in concreting and has a reddish yellow color.

River Sand
This sand is obtained from banks or beds of rivers. River sand is fine and consists of fine rounded grains. The color of river sand is almost white and Grayish. River sand is usually available in clean condition and is used for plastering.

Sea Sand
This sand is obtained from sea shores. It has fine rounded grains and it is light brown in color. Sea sand contains salts which attract moisture from the atmosphere. Such absorption causes dampness and disintegration of work. Sea sand also retards setting action of cement. Due to these reasons, sea sand is generally avoided for engineering purposes. It is used only as a local material for nonstructural purposes.

DIFFERENT USES OF SAND

Brick Works- Brick manufacturing sand plants use sand as an additive with a mixture of clay and other materials for manufacturing bricks. Finest modulus of fine sand should be 1.2 to 1.5mm and silt contents should not be more than ...

Read full article @ http://www.eazyhc.com/eazyhomeblog/post-a-blog/sand-the-core-of-construction-works
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Sorry for not responding to many of the text and thread messages; been very busy. Car has since been sold.

Read part 1 @ http://www.eazyhc.com/eazyhomeblog/do-you-know-you-can-build-your-own-house-starting-from-a-salary-of-n-40000 and other related blogs on www.eazyhc.com

Who is omobolat@yahoo.com?

BUILDING A HOME FROM A SALARY OF N40,000 (PART 2)
Sisi Eko Jan 29 EazyNews

FIG 1.1 TWO BEDROOM GROUND FLOOR PLAN LAYOUT

Having completed our building to German Floor level in part one, we are going to give information on how to get the superstructure phase of the project done (i.e. from the german floor to the roof beam).

Just like we stated in part one, all you need is focus and determination, and before you know it will all be done.

From the german floor to the roof level we are going to use 6” (6 inches) blocks; this is just sufficient to withstand the load that will be on the building.

Below is the breakdown of materials needed, cost of workmanship and professional fees in order to execute this project with ease.

MATERIAL ESTIMATE AND WORKMANSHIP

1. BLOCKS:

The super-structure will take 1506 blocks; we are going to make room for 3% wastage because of unnecessary excesses. So inclusive of wastages, total number of blocks will amount to 1552.

1552 blocks @ N120 each = N186,240

You don’t need to worry about transportation the seller will get the blocks to your site.

2. CEMENT FOR MORTAR, CASTING OF LINTELS, COLONS AND ROOF BEAM:

The number of bags of cement for setting the above blocks, casting of Lintels, colons and roof beam will take 40 bags.

40 bags of cement @ N1,800 each = N72,000

The seller will transport the cement to your site for you.

WORKMANSHIP FOR SETTING OF BLOCKS

Brick layers normally collect N4,000/100 blocks daily. The brick layer is also going to pay the man that will assist him, from the money.

So workmanship to set 1552 blocks will be = N62,080

3. SHARP SAND:

40 tons of sharp sand will be enough for mortar, lintels, colons and roof beam.

10 tons of sharp sand with transportation = N27,000

So therefore, 40 tons will be N27,000 x 4 = N108,000

4. GRANITE FOR LINTEL AND ROOF BEAM:

15 tons of granite = N50,000

5. REINFORCEMENT FOR LINTEL AND COLONS:

18 length of Y12 @ N1,250 = N22,500

7 length of Y10 @ N1050 = N7,350

½ bundle of binding wires = N2,000

6. WORKMANSHIP FOR TYING OF LINTELS AND COLONS

You can get a good iron bender who is considerate in pricing that will charge ……………………...N15,000

7. WORKMANSHIP FOR CASTING OF THE LINTELS, COLONS AND ROOF BEAM

You can get a good labor price for casting the lintels, colons and roof beam, also a Manson that will dress it very well at ………….N14,000

8. REINFORCEMENT FOR ROOF BEAM

14 length of Y10 @ N1,050 each = N14,700

5 length of Y8 @ N900 each = N4,500

9. FORM WORK FOR LINTELS AND COLONS.

1x12x12 …………28 length @ N900 each = N25,200

2x2x12 …………..18 length @ N300 each = N5,400

3 inches nail ………………………………...= N3,000

Workmanship for carpentry work…………...= N15,000

10. TRANSPORTATION OF REINFORCEMENT AND FORMWORK TO SITE

You need to patronize dealers nearest to the site in other to pay less on transportation. This should not exceed …………………… N5,000

11. PROFESSIONAL SUPERVISION FEES

Professional supervision fees varies from individual to individual, but for the purpose of this work I will estimate …………………N50,000

Please note that this professional fee is not a fixed sum as it varies.

TOTAL COST …………………………………………………= N 661,970

To read more click on this link: http://www.eazyhc.com/eazyhomeblog/building-a-home-from-a-salary-of-n40000-part-2

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Dash and engine pics

Will addd pic of engine and dashboard shortly. Three Nairalanders have inspected already. Car is in great shape. Waiting on first party to pay.

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