How to install thunder protector in Nigeria

The threat of thunder strike is real, and builders must try and mitigate this risk by buying and installing thunder arrestor system to save the house and its occupants from harm.

The difficulty of finding ground water in Enugu

Most locations in the city of Enugu, Nigeria has a very low water table. It is very difficult to get enough water while digging from the surface of the ground. Most homes dig wells where they harvest water for domestic use, and in some cases, you can did up to 60ft and find no water.

Massive labour protest in Owerri, Imo state.

These are pictures from the peaceful rally held by workers of Imo state in protest for unpaid wages, sack of their members. The protesters blocked a major road leading into the government house, causing heavy traffic jams.

What are the alternatives to building houses with block walls in Nigeria?

Of course there is mud! Call is burnt clay, burnt bricks, compressed earth, they all serve to provide the walls in a tropical environment like Nigeria. But is it not time we looked at alternative methods that could slash our building costs, or better still bring some innovation that can add some touch of class to the art and science of building homes? How about building with steel, Sheetrock, aluminium etc?

Building a house in the rural areas, the challenges

Accessibility is a major challenge faced by builders who brave the odds to push into deep rural settlements to build. Some of these projects might be homes, bridges, roads and even hospitals. The challenge of getting men and materials into remote areas has been a huge one.

How high should a roof built on a Nigerian house be?

A roof is supposed to provide a cover against the elements of nature, but when some people choose to turn it into an aesthetic addition to the house, do you think its necessary. How high do you love your roof to be, and is there any additional benefits obtainable from making your roof height to be as high as 23 feet?

The house we plan to renovate soon

These are pictures from our upcoming project at Ebonyi state. The plan is to modernize this building by bringing in modern materials to change the worn out/dilapidated ones. Watch this space.