Cecil Lee

These are some considerations: 1. Please note that from my past experience, usually most people who face problems have a home that has around 3 major leaks or a combination of several cumulative leaks. And although enhancements are few and far between e.g. good location(s) for water; all these may affect or increase or decrease the Feng Shui of a home. 2. Thus, PERHAPS, the drainage could be one-Leak. 3. Any drainage covers especially that covers the last metre towards the drainage exit is neutral. Hopefully, does help. Of course, one can cover fully the drain. 3.1. Any type or those that you have shown in the photo where it can still be lifted up to clean is/are OK. Except for those that have large gaps that can still see the drainage flow - which is not ideal.

Contrary to popular belief; a partition need not be all the way to the ceiling. And also, need not be "air-tight". In the attachment, this partition has 5 squarish wooden poles that are spaced-apart.

Is there such a thing as a "water" element face?

He uses the Eight House concept for............... hmmmm... make a guess

Remember: "You stay there, we don't" applies in any advice given to home owners. As it is always so easy for a Geomancer to go to a home. For the next hour or two; dish out advice. Worse! This toilet cannot be used. That room cannot be used. And after he leaves... you are left with erh... "deep-shit" what should I do? Or rather not do!

Since there are so many windows in this "area " of the home. Looks like this could be a possible candidate as the "frontage of this home".

Refer to this link:http://forum.geomancy.net/phpforum/article.php?bid=2&fid=1&mid=33623&new=

1. For this home; there may be three possible frontage locations: a. Standing at A looking out towards B or b. Standing at A looking out towards C or c. Standing at A looking out towards D 2. Most likely it could be either Para a. or b. 3. As the "L" containing the kitchen and toilet is only a small area; one possibility should consider this area as a PROTUSION. Please see attachment. 4. Or you could paste a photocopy of the layout on a card-board and cut out the outline. Then try to balance this on a nail or pin to find the centre of gravity. Most likely it will be quite close to the centrepoint as shown under the attachment.

More examples of drainage-out of a property based on different Flying Star frontage... For example in a N1 and/or N2 facing direction: if one is a politician or wants to yield lots of power or be a "powerful" person could aim for "2nd exit point" as shown in the attachment. Attachment: drainage investigations: In a S3 facing direction: if one's drainage is towards "2nd exit point" is meant for "Money and children". Meaning lots of money and plenty of children

1. Scientifically, under Flying Star Feng Shui one could determine the optimal drainage flow and even the direction of flow. This should be taken into consideration when investigating such a home. But this is missing in this thread. 2. In general, a drainage to the side of a home is often more possible a "leak" than anything else. 3. In Feng Shui, if the drainage (could) be covered up; then it MAY help as this is considered as neutral. 4. In the attached example(s); you will notice that if a drainage flow (either right to left) out of a certain property may be auspicious. While others may not. 5. Thus one can see that each Flying Star facing direction(s) have an ideal specific optimal way of drainage flowing out of a property. In this example, it shows a landed property (bungalow) and three possible best locations for drainage to flow-out. And even water flow: left to right or right to left based on the preferred arrows. An architect would then try to plan to meet one of the objectives, given that often the external storm drains are at a specific location exterior of a home.

If Feng Shui principles are to be applied; the two main schools have to be used or taken into consideration: 1. Shapes and Forms. 1.1. As you had mentioned, a long drive-way may be OK. As one of the key elements under this principle is : Protection, protection and protection! Thus, it is nice to avoid the main door or any openings that are "threatened" by e.g. a run-away vehicle. 1.2. However, if the home is "deep inside" but there is a lamp post slicing into the main door or a neighbour's pointed roof line aimed towards an opening like the french doors of the patio etc... Thus even if the home is deep in, but has this issues then it is not ideal. 1.3. Shapes and Forms is about trying to have a rectangular plot of land. Or making the land as "rectangular" as possible or the outline of the home as rectangular as possible. 2. Flying Star Feng Shui 2.1. A home need not be deep in to enjoy good Feng Shui. For example, so long as the house is not at a T-junction or a runaway vehicle runs a straight-line and breeches the compound of a home is good enough. 2.2. Under Flying Star Feng Shui: the frontage is important. And since Flying Star is based on a total of 15 directions x Year of birth; these two should be considered in planning the interior of the home.

Spring cleaning does not come directly under any of the Feng Shui schools. But, is'nt it pure common sense that our home does not look like a junk yard or a hoarder's hide-out?

Shapes and Forms Feng Shui appeals more towards one who is inclined to a "right" brain person.

Activating a mountain star with an "ugly"brick

Placement of coins... "5 treasures"

Remember, even a hairline crack can get worse!

As mentioned previously, nowadays a TV set is quite huge. Thus, if the idea is to place a mirror on the same wall as the TV set? Then really no point, because the TV set is now at least 40 inches or more and it will cover most of the mirror. In addition, one has to take into consideration the compass directions in a home. If sun rays do come in from the "East" or in the attached example, comes in directly from the "West"; then there could be a possibility that the rays may reflect onto the glass and follow the "red lines" in the attachment. Odd is'nt it if one has to wear sun-glass when walking around one's own dining room area! Truly indeed... What a joke-

Of course it is nice-to have everything done prior to the 7th month. But as you had mentioned; fortunately, only the odds and ends are left. Critically, the stove has to be in and often the bed should be ready. Other things you mentioned; ain't that serious at all- Good enough-

These are some considerations: 1. From a "belief" or nice-to (area); Especially the Cantonese belief that it is nice-to have a mirror facing the dining table. As it is their perception that food would be bountiful. For example, an apple on the dining table will be reflected as twice or double it. 2. Interior designers hope to use mirror(s) to make the home seem larger. 3. Other considerations: 3.1. Often, there is not much work especially if a person has purchased a new condo unit. As the flooring and even wardropes etc are already built in. Thus an ID or contractor MAY be hard-pressed to "strongly" recommend the owner install things like false ceilings; mirror(s) and partition. If not how to make money. 3.2. Some I.Ds even confessed to me that they or their contractors often charge double the price of a mirror. As often, the mirror may get chipped or damaged; and if so, they could recoup their money and not beg the owner to come out with more money. Thus, if a mirror is suppose to cost $400/- they may add an extra $400 to the price - excluding labour etc... 4. Usually, if one really wants to install a mirror; best to install it on the furthest side of the wall. For example, when we open the main door, we would already know that the wall where often the door opens towards is a solid wall; and placing a mirror, here is not ideal. As we already know that this is a wall area. Furthermore, some may get scared looking at one's image or shadow in close proximity. And often, this mirror should not face the corridor leading into the bedroom(s). 5. Common sense says that it is not ideal to place a mirror at the back of a sofa. As often we may lean onto the wall and oily hair oil is hard to clean. And it does not give us the illusion that the back of the sofa is "larger". Placing a mirror on the same wall as the TV is not ideal. As nowadays a TV set is quite large and will hide the mirror. 6. What you mentioned, I strongly believe is or has more monetary gain for the contractor than for the home owner. 7. Futhermore, nowadays, may of the living room walls are dry walls and added costs to mount a piece of wood to support the mirror... is again what the contractor likes ... = more $$$...

There is always nearly a "sweet spot" in an office, where the person who inadvertently sits on a spot would most likely would eventually resign....

These are some considerations: 1. The house with the X does not seem to be threatened by the road. 2. Furthermore, the house is pretty "deep" in and the land size is so generous - with a long drive-way in to the home.

The Boss vs the worker....

Hmm... one of those kindergarten type of Feng Shui... at work...

Adding or growing knowledge is closely associated with the wood element. Reference;http://www.geomancy.net/talknotes/talknotes.htm

Recipes is a wide term. But for example, if one comes up with new recipes or modifies recipes then most likely it has more to do with the "wood" element.