For most of us, buying a house is a 'once-in-a-lifetime' dream come true, and we spend a lot of time and money in decorating it. However, very little attention is given to maintaining the property. With automation and modern amenities taking control of our day-to-day activities, the need to care for our house and the paraphernalia becomes even more pronounced.

Regular maintenance is not just the key to protect our investment, but also to ensure the safety and security of our family members. Fixing problems promptly could also help us in avoiding expensive repairs in the future. Like it is popularly said, 'Precaution is always better than cure'. After all, our home is where the heart is.

Besides addressing the common concerns, this second edition of the maintenance handbook includes several new areas of home care, and provides simple easy to perform tips for maintaining the health of our house.

I would like to congratulate the team at Devi Constructions Co., for their thoughtful gesture and taking this initiative of educating the home buyers.

I am sure this handbook will be of help to all homeowners.

Keki Mistry
Vice Chairman & Managing Director
HDFC LTD.