In rural areas of our country, since most of them are self-built houses, there are some common sayings about building houses that have been circulated from ancient times to the present. Here are a few briefly listed below
1. The front door is not planted. Tree
Rural housing requires a clear view, sufficient light, and certain feng shui. Therefore, when choosing a location for a house, you must first consider a good land. The surroundings must be well lit and the view must be broad and good. It is best not to have trees at the front door of the house. If trees grow too thickly in front of the house, it will affect the lighting in the house, which will affect drying clothes. It is also difficult to bask in the sun in winter, and daily life will be very inconvenient. In addition, rural areas pay special attention to Feng Shui. If a house does not get sunlight all year round, it will create a gloomy atmosphere and the owner of the house will feel very uncomfortable. Rural people will think that there is a problem with Feng Shui, so When building a house in the countryside, most people will not consider planting trees in front of the door
2 The back door does not have a window
In many rural areas in the south, there are no windows at the back door of the house. , this is because in rural areas in the south, the toilet will be built at the back of the house. If there is a window at the back, the smell of the toilet will enter the house through the window, which will make people feel particularly unpleasant. In addition, the winter in the south is humid and cold. Most houses face north and south, and the back door of the house is usually facing the north. In winter, the cold and biting north wind will enter the house through the rear windows, making the room feel even colder. Some rural people also believe in Feng Shui. They believe that there is a God of Wealth in the house, and they need to focus on gathering energy to accumulate wealth. Generally, a window at the front door is enough. You cannot open windows at the front and back, as that way the wealth will be easily lost, which is very detrimental to the accumulation of wealth. Therefore, in There is often a saying in the South that the back door does not open a window
3. There should be a light in the front and a back in the back
Having a light in the front and a back in the back means that there should be water to take care of the front and the back to take care of it. There is a mountain to lean on. This proverb is especially popular in rural areas in mountainous areas. When people living in mountainous areas build their houses, they will want to face north and south, with mountains and water in front of them. Houses with mountains at their backs have a better environment and the air is very fresh, and most people in mountainous areas rely on mountains to ensure their basic living needs. Houses with water in front are more suitable for living. Having a river in front of the house is also a symbol of wealth. The gurgling water means long-lasting wealth. People with water in front of the house will have more convenience in washing clothes in their daily lives. The land and water support the people, and houses facing mountains and water are the true features of most mountainous villages. The proverbs left by the ancients are still applicable today.