Home entertainment is no longer limited to watching television, as people, nowadays, choose a variety of entertainment options. This has given rise to the trend, of having an entertainment room at home. “With technology … READ FULL STORY
Is it possible for every apartment that is put up for sale, to comply with Vastu Shastra norms? The answer is no! So, how can home buyers identify which apartments to buy and which … READ FULL STORY
It is a proven fact that colours have a significant psychological effect on people. A home is a place where a person spends a major part of one’s life. As specific colours stimulate distinctive … READ FULL STORY
Sunaina Mehta, a homemaker from Mumbai, had been quarreling with her husband a lot. These were trivial issues but they sometimes ballooned into heated arguments. Then Sunaina did something unusual – she rearranged their … READ FULL STORY
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), has given its approval to a proposal that makes garbage segregation mandatory, for all existing residential and commercial societies. The BMC took the decision, based on the Bombay High … READ FULL STORY
According to therapists, colours tend to have a psychological and physical impact on us. For example, certain colours can raise blood pressure, increase metabolism or even cause eye strain, while other colours have a … READ FULL STORY
About 300 million people suffer from asthma, worldwide. Ten per cent of those, live in India. Despite advances in medicine and better technology, the number of asthma patients, has steadily climbed over the years. … READ FULL STORY
Due to the high cost of living, soaring property rates and growing number of nuclear families, the demand for compact homes is on the rise. However, the main challenge, vis-à-vis compact homes, is to … READ FULL STORY
In Indian culture, owning a house is always associated with a sense of pride. Most often, this sentiment also extends to our household objects. Even today, there may be many among us, who love … READ FULL STORY
“ACs and coolers are fine, but nothing evokes my memories of childhood summers like a ‘khus ki tatti’,” says Gurgaon-based businessman, Avinash Arora. Confused? Arora spent his summer vacations in a little town named … READ FULL STORY
Besides providing companionship, there are also therapeutic benefits of owning a pet. Nevertheless, owning a pet is also a commitment and a responsibility. Consequently, home owners should ensure that the house is safe and … READ FULL STORY
Motion sensors that dial your number; lockers that send an SMS to your phone and door locks that wake up your neighbours in the dead of the night – components of new-age home security … READ FULL STORY
The kitchen is often considered the nucleus of a house. Over time, this region of the house has undergone a revolutionary change, with modern home owners increasingly opting for hi-tech sleek appliances, fancy lights … READ FULL STORY
