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Reading Time: 3 minutes Another Ramadan is upon us! This holy month is poised at spiritual rejuvenation and solidarity, focused on cleansing ourselves of the sins and stresses of the past year. A wholesome month, but if not handled properly may bring with it discomfort and agitation. So we will be going over a few things that help us stay on track, upbeat, and ensure a smooth Ramadan 2023. Healthy Food vs Cravings First and foremost, the act of fasting may well bring great urges and cravings. We must keep in mind that overindulging at the iftar table can cause quite some discomfort. After a long period of not eating, too much food or just heavily fried foods can do some damage to our comfort. Treat yourself at the end of the day, but throw in some fruits, vegetables, and lots of water to ensure you don’t create a poor bodily environment for yourself.…

Reading Time: 3 minutes “A little goes a long way” is a great way to create for yourself a little tiny little space in the house to call your very own. What do I mean? The day can take a toll on you in many ways. The stresses of work, school, training, and travel are real things that should be dealt with. Of course, each person will have their own way of handling it, but it is ideal to have a designated space for such a thing, a little space called a me corner. Why do you need it? Stress relief is definitely at the forefront of reasons, but it can also function as a segue to being more productive for the rest of the day. Another reason is having something to call your very own, especially when sharing a house with other members. And really maintaining your me corner will definitely give you…

Reading Time: 4 minutes It’s never a white Christmas here in Bangladesh, but the Christmas spirit doesn’t need snow to flourish! We here celebrate it nonetheless, though few in numbers, because it is truly a happy time of year and we really don’t need a huge reason to celebrate anything. But how do we celebrate Christmas here? Or more importantly, how do we get the house to look and feel festive? Here are a few tips to get your home ready for Christmas in Dhaka. Color Code White. Red. Green. Brown. The most visible colors of Christmas. White for snow, red for Santa, green for the tree, and brown for its homely feel. Now, that may not be the origin of the colors, but that’s what we end up feeling and it sounds fairly accurate, doesn’t it? So when you get your home ready for Christmas in Dhaka, adapt those colors to emulate the…

Reading Time: 3 minutes Another year, another winter, and yet we tend to forget little important things until the cold and everything attached to it creeps up on us. So in order to keep you prepared, here are a few things to make yourself a truly winter ready home so you can enjoy the time to its fullest. Keep out the cold It’s winter, it’s cold. What can you do? Well, many things. The most important and least invasive method is to get really thick curtains. It will block most of the cold wind getting in and will keep the house insulated with warm air better. You also want to get rugs wherever you can fit them to keep the floors comfy when you walk. Thicker blankets go without saying, but adding a room heater will really kick up the comfort level. Say no to dampness It is important to note that with winter…

Reading Time: 3 minutes Favorite team playing? Check. Team anthem memorized? Check. Threats ready in your mind for your opponents? Check. The FIFA World Cup is back and how it brings out the passion in us. But doesn’t your home deserve to share the same emotions? Is your house ready for the World Cup, whether you’re watching alone or having friends over for it? Are your team colors on display and do you have a comfortable setup to watch uninterrupted football magic? Let’s go for the best viewing experience and get your home ready for the FIFA World Cup. Seating arrangements There is a lot of excitement to come. To truly make your home ready for the FIFA World Cup, you need to make it accessible and comfortable to enjoy the games with friends and family. When you have guests coming over, you can’t expect them to stand against the walls, can you? Create…

Reading Time: 4 minutes When you are the manager of your own property, it is your responsibility to look after and protect the asset to ensure its longevity and durability. And this responsibility only extends when you become a landlord. It is also your duty to ensure whether your tenants are interacting with the property the right way or not. So it’s better to have knowledge of how to properly manage and maintain your property so that it lasts longer and garners a better value proposition during property valuation. With that being said, here are some of the most essential property maintenance tips to abide by. Maintain a logbook Maintaining a log book is one of the most important property maintenance tips that I can’t stress enough. It will allow you to keep a clear record of what is happening on your property and boost security. Guards should be trained to maintain a logbook…

Reading Time: 4 minutes We spend the majority of our day in the office. A short lunch break, then back to the desk again. And so, if you decorate the place where you spend the important 8 to 9 hours of the day, you will be more motivated to work, just as your mind will be fresh throughout the day. So that the small space of the office does not feel boring, decorate it beautifully with some favorite things. So let’s take a look at some tips to decorate an office desk that will make the work a little easier for you. Stationary Organizer Basket  Among the tips to decorate an office desk, the first thing that will come up is the matter of keeping the stationery organized. Because, if everything is scattered randomly on the desk, it will look very cluttered. Even when working nothing is immediately available at hand. And so buy…

Reading Time: 3 minutes Motherhood is quite literally a life-changing experience. Not only do you go through psychological changes, but your body also goes through physical changes to accommodate the little champ in your womb. That is to say, there are a lot of things you need to be conscious of such as the environment you are spending most of your time in. For a working woman, this means their office. Although there is no legitimate law in place to ensure pregnant employees’ rights in an organization in Bangladesh, there are a few things that you, as an employer, can do to accommodate your pregnant colleagues. That being said, here are some tips to prepare your office for pregnant colleagues. Accommodate them with proper furniture Ensuring proper lumbar support during pregnancy is the most important thing that one needs to be careful about. And with the added load of the growing baby in the…

Reading Time: 3 minutes While designing an apartment, you have to consider quite a few things. For instance, if you choose an interior design style for your living room that does not match with the interior of the rest of your house then it can cause issues. This is where a professional interior designer can guide you to make the right choices. And not just the interior design style, the color of your walls, furniture, curtains, lights there are many things that fall under the perfect interior decor. In today’s blog we will discuss 5 things that you need to consider before designing a narrow living space.  Choose Light Shades for your Walls While choosing the color of the walls, you should opt for light colors. Many people like to paint each room of the house in different colors. However, going for any color of dark shade will not be the right decision when…

Reading Time: 3 minutes Purchasing a home is one of the most significant financial decisions that most people make in their lives. Those who want to buy their own home prefer to take out a home loan, but this is not as simple as it appears. Many people are unaware of all the requirements that must be met in order to obtain a home loan approval and the precautions before applying for a home loan. There are quite a few different home loan options to choose from as well. Individuals seeking a home loan for the first time should be aware of a variety of factors, including interest rate, credit score, various home loan fees, documentation, and much more. Homeownership is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, so it is critical that you select the best home loan option on the market. Before choosing the right type of home loan offer for yourself, you should be aware…