Before making positive changes in the house, we must eliminate or fix all the hindrances and negativity-attracting elements. Otherwise, these two effects will negate each other, and we won't experience any changes. As prescribed by Vastu, we should try our best to avoid the following things:
Leaking taps and pipes in the house as it symbolises unnecessary expenditure and a damaging outflow of wealth.
Shoes obstruct the house's entrance, Attracting negative energy to the place.
Picture violence and weeping people, as it causes restlessness and anxiety in the viewer's mind.