By Harpreet GillInstalling grilles for doors and windows is for better security but aesthetics matter too.Grilles are usually installed for safety purposes to prevent break-ins, but aesthetics are equally important, especially when maintaining the value of a property.After all, one would not want...

By Anupreya Sharma We are often more fixated on creating an interior of a home that is charming and stylish rather than enhancing the exterior. One reason is that outdoor work appears to take more effort. But rest assured that creating a Zen-like landscape is not as difficult as it may seem. All...

By Anupreya SharmaWhether you live in the heart of the city, a small town or somewhere in between, learning the art of being neighbourly will enrich your life and help you maintain long-lasting, positive relationships with your neighbours. To have good neighbours, you have to be a good neighbour...

By Viktor ChongFire is among of the most significant causes of property damages in Malaysia, whether it be in the industrial, commercial or residential sector. With residential properties, it is sad to say that the possibility of an outbreak of fire is mostly avoidable, since carelessness and...

By: Anupreya SharmaFor those who appreciate simplicity, uncluttered appearances and subtle sophistication, a contemporary look is the way to go. Many may think that this look is difficult to achieve. But creating a home that looks like it’s straight out of a luxury lifestyle magazine is easier...

By: Harpreet GillCompact apartments are small. But Malaysia is still relatively lucky in the sense that the compact apartments here are not as tiny as some of the legendary closets Hong Kong is infamous for.With smaller apartments coming to the fore due to land scarcity and cost issues, maximising...

By Viktor ChongThe bathroom is often the most neglected place in the house, possibly because we may not spend the bulk of our time there. Also, the choices of decorative accessories in the bathroom can be limited, assuming that they are to survive in an atmosphere of constant moisture and...

By Vigneswar RajasurianAs a newbie to all things real estate, the task of furnishing a room to be rented out left me with plenty of questions. What items are essential for furnishing such a room? Does quality matter?Perhaps the most glaring question of all, how much would it cost? Having only...

By Vigneswar RajasurianAn edible garden is just as the term suggests, a garden with consumable herbs, vegetables, flowers or seeds.When it comes to starting an edible garden, size does not matter and one can get started with minimal costs and effort. For those living in high-rise buildings and lack...

By Viktor ChongSince antiquity, flowers have played a role in livening one’s home space, adding both colour and aroma to the atmosphere. Besides the aesthetic appeal, flowers also provide the presence that only a living thing could give, making it hard for plastic rip-offs to replace them. But...