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My Home May 21, 2019

Eid Decoration Ideas for Your Home

Reading Time: 4 minutes As the month of Ramadan leaves us, Eid-ul-Fitr greets us at the door. Eid is associated with glitzy fervor, striking decorations and reuniting with our loved ones. We spend so much on ourselves when shopping but how about giving our homes a makeover? In this season of festivity, renew the look of your home with the list of Eid decoration ideas below. Curtains Pair up your living room with glamorous curtains this Eid! Nothing says festive more than bold, intricate patterns. However, it is important that you stay within a color scheme that matches with the rest of your interior. Think Golden, shades of Beige or even glossy Red. Along with upholsteries, replace your boring bed sheets with shiny, Gold embroidered bed sheets. Lights A few simple changes can transform the look and feel of your home. This Eid, show your home some extra care by getting new lights in…

Tips May 19, 2019

Types of Paint Finishes

Reading Time: 4 minutes If you’re someone who’s thinking of painting their house for the first time, the job might seem like an exciting one. So many colors, so many possibilities! However, painting your room can be a tedious job when you come to discover the various kinds of wall paints to choose from. A change in textures can transform the look and feel of a room entirely. To make it easier for you, here’s our take on the different types of paint finishes. Before we start, the first step is to choose a color scheme. Secondly, it’s good to understand that there are typically two types of paint. Oil-based paint is popular for its high durability and flexibility; meaning, it can be used on almost any surface. However, it’s more useful if you use it on high-moisture areas such as in a bathroom or kitchen. Oil-based paint comes with an attractive gloss and…

Tips May 18, 2019

Staying Productive in Ramadan

Reading Time: 4 minutes We are currently in the holy month of Ramadan. Hopefully, you’ve already read our article on how to prepare yourself for Ramadan as well as learned about the tips on how to stay healthy during Ramadan. So this time, we decided to discuss another equally important topic. During the month of Ramadan, we are to lead our life as usual, but now while fasting. However, we face difficulties maintaining our usual routine when fasting. A person’s ability to stay active depends largely on their physical condition. Nowadays we need to multitask, we need to juggle our family life, work life, and our personal life. Today we cover just this; tips on how to stay active in Ramadan. You can apply these tips anywhere, be it in the office or at home. Create a List of Everyday Chores Appropriate planning is needed to complete any work properly. So, create a list…

Trends May 17, 2019

Places to Visit on the International Museum Day

Reading Time: 4 minutes International Museum Day is an international event that we celebrate every year on 18th May. People acknowledge this day to celebrate the importance of museums to the many cultures and traditions we have around the globe. However, it’s not only reminiscence or the memorabilia that make museums special but the buildings themselves. Every floor, every corner has stories to tell. So, in the spirit of this occasion, let’s take a look at some of the places to visit on the International Museum Day. Liberation war museum (Mukhtijudhho Jadughar) The previous location of the museum was in the heart of the city, Sher-e-Bangla Nagar. The construction of the museum took place under a board of 8 trustees who were keen on preserving the memory of the 1971 liberation war. However, they did not have adequate funding. This led them to seek donations from the general public and also to request them…

Pulse May 16, 2019

5 Best Iftar Offers in Dhaka You Don’t Want to Miss

Reading Time: 5 minutes After a day of fasting in this hot and humid weather, there’s nothing more precious than sitting down with your friends and family to have iftar. Every iftar with your loved ones is a gift that should be cherished. To make this even more special, we usually go out once or twice during Ramadan for iftar. This is considered a special occasion; full of joy, excitement, and tasty food. Which is why we bring you five of the best iftar offers in Dhaka that is sure to deliver on all fronts and make your evening delightful. Now we know everyone has different preferences, especially when it comes to food. So we segmented the offers currently available in Dhaka and sorted them by type of food. 1. Best Pizza Offer – The Pizza Guy I am a pizza person. There’s something about those cheesy and meaty delights that just the thought…

Tips May 15, 2019

Shifting homes made easy for pets

Reading Time: 4 minutes Any move is a difficult move. That’s why we have tons of articles on shifting homes, like this one. But those were for people. So we thought if we could make an article on creating a more pet-friendly home, we should make one to make shifting homes easier for pets! Keeping pets calm is top priority, so let’s get into it. Adjust to moving gear There are lots of new items you may bring into your house in preparation for the shift. In order to make shifting homes easier for pets, you should introduce these to your little friends. Be it boxes, various tapes, cutting tools or rope, the smell of all these new items can be overwhelming. Show your pets that these are for human use and are not a threat in any way. It’s surprising how much these items can affect their mental state and it’s up to…

Trends May 14, 2019

The Next Trend in Property? Building a 3D Printed House

Reading Time: 4 minutes With each day, the number of people around the world continues to increase, and the basic human needs become rarer. Millions of people today are still deprived of proper modern housing. As the population keeps rising, so does the demand for housing. People are discarding the old designs and ways to construct homes and look to new, advanced technologies for solutions. 3d Printed homes are such advanced technology. Our basic need for housing stands just after food and clothes in the hierarchy. That is why many experts have been working for a long time to make quality housing more affordable. To many such experts, building 3D printed homes can be the solution to this problem. Why 3D Printed Homes? The shortage of high-quality homes can be attributed to a lot of things. However, some of the first things on that list is definitely the time and cost needed to build…

Tips May 13, 2019

10 Easy Ways to Increase Your Flat’s Value

Reading Time: 4 minutes Maybe you bought a newly constructed flat for investment purposes or maybe you’ve had it for a while now and want to sell it. Whatever the reason, your flat is a type of investment that’s demand only grows with time. But there are still some things that you can do from your end to increase your home value and demand. So let’s take a look at ten such things you can do. Begin with Declutter The future flat owner of your property, when viewing it for the first time, might want to imagine their life there. They would get a sense of how to arrange the property according to their own taste. However, if your flat is messy and cluttered, it will have a deterring effect on the future flat owner. Remove old clothes, books, magazines, and any other unnecessary items when viewing the property. Giving your flat a clean…

Trends May 12, 2019

Celebrating Mother’s Day

Reading Time: 3 minutes This year, the month of May seems to be quite eventful since it is also happens to be the month of Ramadan. A lot of fairs and occasions are taking place because of this joyful month-long event. However, another noteworthy event this month is Mother’s day! That one event that is celebrated annually to show appreciation, honor and respect for all mothers and motherly-bonds out there. Read below to learn more about how it started and the things you can do for Mother’s day celebration. Origin of the day Before starting off, let’s take a look at the Mother’s day history and overview. The initiative to make this an international holiday was taken up by an American peace activist, Anna Jarvis in 1905, the same year that she lost her mother. The peace activist started to take preparations and support of other people back then when she decided to hold…

Tips May 11, 2019

Five Essential Tips for First-Time Home Buyers

Reading Time: 4 minutes As a child, we don’t ever really think much farther than upcoming holidays and birthdays. But as we grow older, we gain an understanding of the importance of planning ahead. By the time we start our careers, we begin to put serious thought into marriage, family, and the future. We take steps that would ensure a happy, comfortable life for us and our family. As such, we start to think about investing in real estate where we can grow old. For such people, any first-time home buying tips can be invaluable and help them avoid the common pitfalls of real estate. So let’s take a look at five such essential home buying tipst Begin by Reading Up Well, when we say read up we don’t mean that you need to limit yourself only to books or article. But rather use any medium, be it video, audio, or article, to learn…