LookHome Philippines Magazine: Expert help on achieving your dream home

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LookHome Philippines was launched last November 19, 2013 during the “James Hardie LIVEvolution: Breaking New Grounds” event held at the New World Hotel Ballroom.

LookHome Philippines magazine, published by James Hardie.

Whether you’re planning a home makeover or about to build your dream home, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by a lot of questions. For example, do you opt for a condo or a house? How do you maximize small spaces? What colors should you use, and how do you tastefully mix and match? 

On top of all this, you still have to make other decisions: what building materials should you go for? Apart from price, what other factors should you consider? How do you make your home more energy-efficient? What can you do to make sure that your family’s quality of life is improved?

James Hardie is the company behind HardieFlex advanced building composites, one of the leading building materials in the country. Driven by a strong sense of innovation, James Hardie launched LookHome Philippines so that readers are given access to an all-in-one resource that aims to give expert design advice and easy, practical tips on how to transform houses into homes. 

The information in the magazine, sourced from top urban developers, architects and designers here and abroad, is meant to help readers better their homes and, ultimately, their lives. LookHome Philippines is a testament to James Hardie’s commitment to the design and construction industry so Filipinos are able to have the homes they aspire for, and to live without compromise.

“Regardless of what design style you favor, whether it’s minimalist or eclectic, your home – how it is built and what’s in it – should allow you to go through your daily routines with ease. It should suit your lifestyle, and be able to adapt to your changing needs. That’s the sort of living space that LookHome Philippines can help homeowners achieve,” said Liza Alde, Marketing Manager, James Hardie Philippines. 

During the same event, James Hardie also launched HardieFlex® Flooring which is a versatile, durable and environment-friendly flooring substrate that is specially made for internal residential flooring applications. 

James Hardie is renowned and respected the world over for its advanced, innovative, and environmentally friendly building materials. It has been in the Philippines for nearly two decades and operates a world-class manufacturing facility in Cabuyao, Laguna. 

For more information on LookHome Philippines, HardieFlex® Flooring, 

and other James Hardie products, please log-on to www.jameshardie.com.ph 

or Like their Facebook fanpage www.facebook.com/JamesHardiePH; 

you may also call hotline no. 1-800-888-5427 (outside Metro Manila) 

or 895-5427 (within Metro Manila).

"Beauty for a Cause" campaign by Status Hair Salon

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Status Hair Salon  launched their "Beauty for a Cause" campaign. From Nov. 26 to December 15, 2013, 20% income from the sales during the period will be donated to the victims of Typhoon Yolanda. 

Last November 26, I was invited to join their epecial event titled STATUS SALON TRANSFORMATION TUESDAY held at their branch - LG, North East Building Connecticut St. Greenhills, San Juan City.

My friend, Kitty Lanto of Abs-Cbn's CinemaOne TV, asked me to choose the services I want to avail: haircolor, highlights, hair treatments, nail services. 

I'm super excited. Foremost, I want to transform my hair and last month ago, I tried and had  a hard time doing my own coloring hair. So here, gladly and excitingly, I really sad yes to an invitation to transform my hair. 

I got my hair done by Jerry and friendly staff. Status Salon Creative Director Nikki Bacay supervised the whole hair coloring and style. First, they had to bleach my hair, as I said, I had colored it black in the past week.

Status Salon young owner Roseann Ko, Nikki Bacay and Jerry. 

During the 'Beauty for a Cause' launch, guest celebrities were Ms. Yayo Aguila and Mara Lopez.

Nikki Bacay, Mara Lopez and Roseann Ko

Status Hair Salon was created in 2011 with sisters Robina and Roseann Ko set up their first hair salon in Robinsons Galleria, Ortigas.  With their own, unique brand and build the salon with a vision of providing services in line with the highest international standards. The salon uses Schwarzkopf products.

Here are some photos of Status Hair Salon in Greenhills.

Thanks to Status Hair Salon. Even it took  4 hours in processing, bleaching, coloring, treatment, I enjoyed that experience I had. The staff are so friendly, helpful and gave me some tips in proper care of my hair. I love my newly colored hair now and will try other colors in coming days.

Try your hair to be transform and also make Beauty for Cause! From Nov. 26 to December 15, 2013, 20% income from the sales during the period will be donated to the victims of Typhoon Yolanda. 

"Don't limit yourself to one shade. The season's best new hair colors are multi-tonal—think sun-kissed blonde with deeper honey undertones, hazelnut brown spun with fine streaks of gold and copper enhanced with dark woody layers. The look is highly individualized, in keeping with fall's runway themes, and makes for hair that's rich and uniquely chic." - By Kari Molvar

For more information visit Status Hair Salon Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/statushairsalonmanila

Twitter: @Statushairsalon_

Instagram: Statushairsalon_

"READY...GIZMO...GO!" FUN RUN on December 14

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Batang Superbook Agent Isabel Oli Invites You to Join the First-Ever Superbook Fun Run.

Do not miss this chance to be a part of the first Superbook Fun Run and make a difference in the lives of thousands this Christmas!

Registration is now open until December 9 or until supplies last.

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"READY...GIZMO...GO!" FUN RUN Saturday, Dec. 14, 2013 Bonifacio Global City Assembly: 4:00 a.m. |  Gunstart for 10K: 6:00 a.m.   Categories: 1K PHP300.00 inclusive of singlet, race bib, exclusive Ready...Gizmo...Go! baller 3K PHP400.00 inclusive of singlet, race bib, exclusive Ready...Gizmo...Go! baller, Finisher's medal 5K PHP500.00 inclusive of singlet, race bib, exclusive Ready...Gizmo...Go! baller, Finisher's medal 10K PHP600.00 inclusive of singlet, race bib, exclusive Ready...Gizmo...Go! baller, and finisher's shirt, Finisher's medal Registration venues:   CBN Asia Head Office - Sagittarius Bldg., HV Dela Costa St., Makati City House of Praise (HOP)  Robinsons Galleria and St. Francis Square, Ortigas ADSTRATWORLD Holdings Inc. Head Office - 99 Magsaysay St., EDSA Guadalupe Nuevo, Makati City Brooks SM North EDSA Toby's Sports Branches in Glorietta 2, Shangri-La Plaza and Trinoma RUNNR Branches in Alabang Town Center and Bonifacio Global City  For more event details, visit READY...GIZMO...GO! EVENT PAGE.  For updates and announcements, visit and like our Batang Superbook Fan Page at  www.facebook.com/batangsuperbook.

Meralco's Energy Efficiency and Safety Tips for Your Home

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Do you prepare your home for all the upcoming holiday activities? More Christmas lights to set up?  Having new appliances? Cooking a feast this Christmas need not be time-consuming or expensive but we have to maximize the efficiency of your appliances and be sure you are all safe.

Meralco shared to us this special "Bright Idea" to help our homes become more energy efficient.

Last Friday, November 29, 2013, I was invited to the Meralco forum to discuss current energy issues such as rate adjustments and customer services. This was held in Aracama Filipino Cuisine, Unit C, The Fort Entertainment Center, Global City, Taguig City. 

 Here are some Energy Efficiency saving tips and sustainability for our home. 

For the latest update on electricity rate adjustment and some energy efficiency tips, here is the November edition of the Meralco Advisory.

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Here are useful tips on maximizing the efficiency of your appliances.

For your refrigerators, defrost regularly. Defrost before frost builds up to 1/4 inch to keep your unit running efficiently. Also, remember to clean condenser coils. The coils at the back remove heat. Clean them twice a year using a vacuum cleaner or broom.

Regular maintenance is very important for all your appliances.

And here's more important tips for decorating our home this Christmas season:  

You can save money and also help you save more with these simple ideas around the home. 

For more Bright Ideas, visit their website @ www.meralco.com.ph

 and like Meralco on Facebook 

and follow them on Twitter.

LIVEvolution™ - Evolving the way we live

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James Hardie Philippines is the maker of HardieFlex, a name trusted by millions of Filipino homeowners. One of the company’s latest products, the HardieFlex Flooring was launched during the “LIVEvolution: Breaking New Grounds” event at the New World Hotel last November 19, 2013.

HardieFlex advanced building composites are durable, resistant to damage caused by moisture, fire and termites. HardieFlex advanced building composites are environment-friendly too. 

At every aspect of life, the need to constantly evolve is ever-present: from our daily choices to our personal relationships to our career progress. Evolution, or simply change for the better, is also at the heart of how we define, construct and improve our own homes. While tradition may dictate that we should construct houses using age-old practices and conventional resources, modern breakthroughs have recently pointed to fast, cost-efficient and sustainable methods and materials.

Now, James Hardie is eager to formalize its vision of changing the way Filipino homeowners build and live through the new “LIVEvolution™.”

“’LIVEvolution™’ is a movement we started last year,” says Mark Sergio, James Hardie Philippines’ Sales and Marketing director. “Time and time again, we have seen how typical Filipinos would waste time and money in having their house built and rely on substandard materials due to lack of information. We strongly feel the need to educate them about options to challenge the convention and help them to live without compromising beauty and durability, and safety and comfort. 

While “LIVEvolution™” is about better alternatives, it is also about being adaptive to the realities posed by living in the Philippines. For one, the country swings between scorching heat in summer and lashing rains during the wet season (yearly, about 20 typhoons enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility), which raises the need for homes that are built solidly against heat, water and weathering. Through intensive research and development, James Hardie constantly innovates to address these concerns.

“LIVEvolution: Breaking New Grounds” launching event at the New World Hotel on November 19, 2013.

“The newest innovation that James Hardie brings to the market is a flooring substrate that is engineered to stand the test of time,” says Daren Southwell, James Hardie Asia-Pacific’s New Products Technical Manager. 

With more and more people living in condominiums where space is a constant issue, HardieFlex flooring can be used as flooring substrates for lofts, mezzanines and attics—additional spaces that can provide precious storage areas or living quarters. For single home-dwellings and apartments, HardieFlex flooring can provide a second floor and even be used for both wet and dry areas. 

“Promoting ease of movement, functionality and comfort, these additional pockets of space can greatly enhance the quality of life of the residents,” says Southwell. “Needless to say, they also boost the investment they have on their condo units and homes.”

HardieFlex flooring is easy to lay out and install in an average condo unit or Filipino home. HardieFlex flooring gives a flat even floor and is diamond-trimmed to give smooth edges and square sheets for easy configuration in any type of space, it is sealed on all six sides with a special coating to make it resistant to moisture damage. As HardieFlex Flooring is a load-bearing floor, it has been rigorously tested to ensure it meets the requirements of the National Structure Code of the Philippines and the Australian Loading Code.

Alongside the launch of HadieFlex Flooring is the release of the maiden issue of LookHome Philippines, JamesHardie’s very own magazine that serves as a vital resource and source guide for builders, architects, designer, DIY enthusiasts and homeowners. “LookHome Philippines is in line with James Hardie’s commitment to helping Filipino homeowners to live without compromise by providing the latest information on innovations, technologies and materials in home construction and improvement,” says Sergio. “The articles will be at once informative and entertaining to give our readers a tool to making their dream homes a reality.”

For more information on James Hardie products, visit www.jameshardie.com.ph,

like their Facebook fanpage at www.facebook.com/jameshardiephilJamesHardiePH

or call 897-5427 (within Metro Manila) or 1-8000-888-5427 (outside Metro Manila).