It is the direction you face while exiting your home if you are inside the house, in front of the entry door. You have an east-facing house if you depart the house facing east. All other directions are west-facing or north-facing.
If your house was built before 1990, it may be east-facing but not realize it. If this is the case, contact your local building office to have any necessary corrections made to ensure your house is not in violation of any city codes.
In some parts of the country, such as California and Florida, houses are designed with south-facing glass to take advantage of the sun during the day and heat at night. These houses are called solar-heated houses. Their occupants avoid the cooler months when heating costs are high and use energy efficient appliances to cut down on bills. Solar panels can also be found on some houses in these areas to generate electricity for lighting and small appliances. They receive this benefit even though the sun isn't directly behind them during daylight hours.
Houses need to be able to absorb sunlight during the day so that it will be released at night to prevent overheating. East-facing houses in hot climates have larger windows than those same houses in colder climates where sunlight is needed for plant growth.
How to Determine the Home-Facing Direction
The primary door or entry should always face north, north-east, east, or west, as they are considered fortunate orientations. Avoid placing the main entrance in the south, south-west, north-west (north side), or south-east (east side).
An alternative way into your home is through a secondary door: this can be useful if you have two entrances from the street or if one of them is blocked off. These doors should also face in a direction that will bring good luck.
The main advantage of having a main entrance on the north side of the house is that it provides easy access to the best weather in the country. This is especially important for buildings that rely on sunlight for part of their heating system. The sun rises in the east and sets in the west, which means that a northern exposure is beneficial for growing plants and trees.
Having a main entrance on the south side of the house brings with it its own set of problems, such as the risk of flooding and the difficulty of removing snow from around the door. However, some building owners may choose to have an internal door leading to the garage or other outbuilding on the south side so they can enter their property without being exposed to bad weather.
It is recommended that you try to locate your main entrance on the east or west side of your house.
Determine which direction your garden faces. If you have a south-facing garden with your back to the wall at the back of your house and the south is immediately before of you, you have a south-facing garden. Alternatively, you can look in the encyclopedia under "S" for south.
If your house was built after 1990, there's a good chance that it has aluminum or vinyl siding. These materials are great at reflecting heat away from the house, which is necessary for South-facing gardens to thrive. However, if you choose to paint the exterior of your home, consider using a color that will blend in with the rest of your neighborhood. A red house won't be as cool as a green one, for example.
The best time to plant a garden is during springtime. This is because the soil will be fertile and the weather will be most likely be favorable. If you want to get the most out of your garden, try planting in between other plants. For example, if you have a space next to a tree, let's say a maple, you should plant a short tree like a pear or apple instead. This will give the tree enough room to grow but still see some sunlight every day.
Gardeners often choose colors that match their homes when planting flowers and shrubs.
Which way does my house face?
The optimal orientations for the entrance door are east and south. East for the dawn and south for the greatest view of nature. Homes at the end of a dead-end street are unfavorable in terms of feng shui. According to feng shui concept, the homes there gather dead air. It is better if these streets have sidewalks so that people can walk around the block more often.
The direction of windows is also important. Windows should be placed to allow light into dark rooms or spaces, but also to provide views out of doors. Open spaces within a home or apartment building allow cross ventilation which helps to keep it cool in the summer and warm in the winter.
Black or dark colored objects such as furniture, appliances or buildings will absorb energy, while white objects such as paper or clothes reflect energy. Dark colors are associated with stability and quality, while light colors are associated with prosperity and new beginnings.
A path leading up to a house indicates great honor, while a path down indicates disgrace. A path made of wood is good; one made of stone is better. The two paths should not meet in the front yard; this would indicate rivalry between the two families who live here. If they must meet, then put a bridge over the paths or place stones on them.
The number seven is considered excellent by most cultures, including Chinese.
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