If you are one of those individuals who hate clutter in your home and love the minimalistic look, then this article is definitely for you. You can create a cool and relaxing environment in your home where calm and serenity rules the day. You can read, write, listen to music here without a worry in…
Research shows that renovation of the bathroom and kitchen is done more than any other part of the home. Everyone wants to create bathrooms that look like those we seen in movies and luxury hotels. A fully equipped and luxurious bathroom has become a norm in modern homes and hence renovation is happening at a…
If you think that hiring a top-of- the-line interior decorator is the only option to make your home as elegant as ones in the magazines, then think again. There are a host of creative ideas that can be implemented with ease and minimum expenses to make your home look beautiful. After all, who doesn’t want…
Come monsoon and homeowners around the country get into a home-care mode, keeping their homes safe from the seepages and leakages that can come in unannounced. It is also time to add doormats, put out awnings in the balcony and ensure the windows are sealed properly. You can make some much-needed changes to your home…
We are very happy to get the possession of the new house our dream house. To maintain the house we need to check whether quality has been maintained. Especially, the bathroom of the flat needs serious attention as there is constant collection of water all the time. Being more prone to water it gets effected,…
If there is one area in a home that is constantly exposed to moisture and water, it is the bathroom. This continuous exposure to water leads to dampness while improper tiling and cracks can cause water seepage to floors below and adjoining walls. It is during the construction phase that waterproofing should be carried out…
We all want to keep our home, strong and problem-free for years to come as it provides us with lifelong security. One of the most expensive repairs that one could face are related to the foundation of the home and hence it is best to know the prominent signs of warning. By identifying potential problems…
The right slope is the Best form of water-proofing, as sloped roof does not allow the water to stay, and hence seepage of water does not occur. The story in real world is not that simple. Flat or sloping roofs has to bear the rigorous of nature more than any other part of the building…
Bathroom is a room too. Over the years I have realised that the last thing you need to waterproof a bathroom is good waterproofing. More important is to have right slopes, proper provisioning of each facility within the bathroom. And proper designing of all the plumbing facilities. And yes good light and ventilation. Skilled workmanship…
In earlier ages, washroom was constructed out of the house. Many houses in our native places still follow the same system. With growing urbanisation and compacting houses, the concept got diluted and as such little attention was paid to creating a water tight house. No wonder, one starts seeing dark patches, wet and leaking ceilings…