If you’ve ever tried renovating an older building, you might know that it never goes as planned, right? Like, basically there are outdated drawings, hidden pipes and ducts. Then there are decades of patchwork repairs and basically no access to as-built drawings! In fact, you know, I often feel moreContinue Reading
You know, I’ve always been a fan of Pinterest-worthy homes. The rich colors, the decals, the floret walls, ah! Everything about them has caught my attention since infinity! But then, yes, I always had a tough time recreating them in real life. Like, the traditional mill work, plaster and structuralContinue Reading
You know, I had got a design kick last week. Like, I just went and picked my latte and sat down to figure my 2-bhk apartment design. I had already picked my colors (soft gray with a pop of teal). I wanted modern house plans and was feeling pretty confident…untilContinue Reading
Remember how we all were bored to work from home during Covid? We literally didn’t even change our clothes, piled our accessories and just slouched at work. While some bosses blamed our laziness for the drop in productivity, we all knew the real villain was those boring walls around us!Continue Reading
Mumbai is known as the financial and entertainment hub of India, right? After all, it’s quite a bustling city with a really high population and expansive real estate market. In fact, you’ll find a lot of wealthy people here, who are always looking for luxurious, exclusive places for their high-endContinue Reading
No state tax? Check. Perfect weather? Check. A remote work boom? Triple check. Florida’s indeed the go-to spot for remote work homes these days. But that surge in demand is pushing prices up, almost by 20% & changing the housing scene. So, is it still a good idea for buyers?Continue Reading
Buying a home is thrilling—but also overwhelming, right? Like, should you go for new construction with all the modern amenities or a pre-owned home with character (and maybe a few surprises)? Well, each option comes with its own set of perks and challenges, leaving many buyers stuck in decision limbo.Continue Reading
Ever felt like choosing the right maid service is a big decision? Maybe, like picking the right phone plan but, but with way more impact on your sanity. Trust us, a good cleaning service can transform your home and save you from scrubbing away your weekends. But with so manyContinue Reading
Ah, Forres—a place so breathtaking, you’d think it was cleaned & decorated by a professional cleaning service. Like, it practically begs you to stop and snap a photo every few steps, especially during the ‘Britain in Bloom Awards,’ each year. But while the streets and scenery are immaculate, what aboutContinue Reading
Home cleaning can certainly be really intimidating, right? Like, even the best of us make so many house cleaning mistakes now and then. Some of us overuse harsh chemicals, for example, while others totally forget about those pesky corners. And you know, what? These goofs eventually waste a lot ofContinue Reading
“As I walk through the narrow lanes, I often wonder how I ended up here? Just like so many other widows in Vrindavan. Basically, I came here for peace and a place to stay after being left by my family. But this so-called home is nothing like what people say!Continue Reading
The Cottage industries of India, as we all know, are the building pioneers of the Indian Economy, right from the British Era. And, one such emerging cottage industry of the country is Handloom weaving, especially from the Benarasi Handloom Industry! In fact, did you know, that more than 15,00,000 home-basedContinue Reading
Looking at outer space for your next home? Rahul, a final year architecture student from MITSOA is eventually designing innovative space architecture habitats, straight on Venus! Hop on to know his proposed design trajectories, the materials he’s considering, and some other fun facts below! But first, let’s sort the basics!Continue Reading
Feeling guilty about your home’s environmental impact? You’re definitely not the only one! With all that cheap furniture and plastic stuff, it’s super easy to make choices that aren’t great for the planet. Seriously, who even thought about sustainable home decor back in the day? But fear not—there’s a wayContinue Reading
Ever wonder why your space feels a little…flat, even after redecorating it with that fancy tuxedo couch & velvet rugs? Spoiler alert: it’s probably your lighting, especially DIY lighting! Good lighting can obviously take your home from basic to beautiful in a snap, no doubt! But before you run outContinue Reading