June 2020 | Page 2 of 3 | A blog about homes, trends, tips & life

Tips June 20, 2020

7 Things To Look For Validating The Authenticity of a freehold property

Reading Time: 5 minutes Thinking about buying a freehold property? You have to be careful about a lot of things other than just purchasing the property. Immovable properties such as a home are not just places to live in, they are fundamental needs that we all have and need to be met. In most cases, people have to spend their life savings to own one. But all of your efforts can pass in vain if you are not careful enough to validate the authenticity of a property’s ownership. Where the seller’s sales pitch may sound very convincing regarding the faithfulness of the deal to you, it is possible that the property might be burdened with mortgages or has charges that you are not aware of. Real estate scams are a real thing in our country and property-related suits can last for a long time as far as Bangladesh is concerned. That is why a…

Pulse June 19, 2020

The Largest Megastructures Ever Created By Mankind

Reading Time: 6 minutes Ever since the agricultural revolution, humans have always pushed the limits of architecture and civil engineering. Starting from The Great Pyramid of Giza to Istanbul’s Hagia Sophia, mankind has always broken the boundaries of what a megastructure should be. And with recent technological developments in construction in the last two centuries, we have witnessed the creation of some jaw-dropping behemoths in the world of megastructures. This is why in today’s article, we will be taking a look at some of these awesome feats of engineering. So, let’s not waste any more time and look through some of the largest megastructures in the world today! Three Gorges Dam (Hubei, China) A dam in the Yangtze River of China was envisioned by numerous Chinese leaders in the past century, but the sheer cost required for such an endeavor was a bit too much for a mostly impoverished 20th Century China. However, rapid…

Tips June 18, 2020

Making an elder-friendly home

Reading Time: 6 minutes When we think about a house, there are numerous little things we think of adding to the place for better functionality. These become crucial when there are elderly people living with us or when you are planning to grow old in your house with your family. Whatever the situation maybe if you are not careful with your planning and design, it can cost you big in the years to come. Luckily there are certain things or ideas that you can apply to make your home elder-friendly. In the following sections, we will be discussing some ideas on how you can add functionality to your house that will benefit you and your family in your elder years. And if you are the kind of person who loves to keep up to date with the trends, no worries, we have you covered. These affordable upgrades will help you build a highly functional…

Trends June 17, 2020

The Story Of Fatherhood: How Men Become Heroes

Reading Time: 4 minutes There’s always that one person in our lives that has a huge impact on our upbringing, and helped us become the person that we are today. And to many of us, that person is our father. He is a parent, friend, teacher, and guidance counselor – all in one. A father is a child’s first role model. He is a hero that you can look up to. With Father’s Day 2020 coming up on the 21st of June, we wish to commemorate all the fathers across the world. This is why in today’s article, in the spirit of Father’s Day 2020, we will be telling the story of fatherhood; of how men become heroes. A Child Is Born This is one of the most significant events in anyone’s life. One single event changes everything. The once carefree young man suddenly is transformed into a father. Yes, you signed up for…

Pulse June 16, 2020

Best places to visit during monsoon in Bangladesh

Reading Time: 6 minutes From the magnificent waterfalls and mountain range of Chattogram and Sylhet to the serene beauty of Cox’s Bazar sea beach, there is no shortage of places to visit in Bangladesh. However, if you want to experience the unblemished beauty of these places, you have to choose the right time for it. While every season has its perks, the rainy season, in particular, stands out from the rest because of its charming appeal. Just getting your hands out of the window on a showery day and feeling the light raindrops can be sensational. But if you want to enjoy the magical season to its fullest, you have to get yourself out of the house. That being said, here are the top five places to visit during the rainy season in Bangladesh. Ratargul, Sylhet Located at a distance of about 26 km from Sylhet, Ratargul Swamp Forest is one of the few…

Tips June 15, 2020

How do I list my property on Bproperty?

Reading Time: 4 minutes This entire pandemic situation is making us rethink the ways we had been leading our lives and teaching us so many things anew along the way. Also, a lot of things are happening that are contrary to our predictions made during the initial stages of the pandemic. For instance, the real estate sector was expected to be hit hard but it turns out the shockwave didn’t hit the sector hard enough. People are starting to think more and more about a permanent address for their future and tenants are looking to move to greener pastures for safer living. And as there is an inclination on finding everything online nowadays, all sorts of information including home, work, sale, and rent are also expected to be found in cyberspace. All in all, it is high time to list your property on Bproperty, whether it is for rent or sale. Why list your…

My Home June 14, 2020

Different types of tiles and where to use them

Reading Time: 5 minutes The tiles of your floor play a crucial part in decorating your home. No matter how much you try to reflect your personality through your home decor, if you don’t choose the right tiles, the entire decoration of your house may fail to meet your expectations. Before tiles became popular, mosaic was the preferred flooring choice. However, today it’s the opposite. Be it outside or inside, the triumph of tiles can be seen everywhere from the bedroom to the bathroom of a house. It is almost unimaginable to think of a modern apartment without tiled floors. But what is so special about tiles and why is its popularity growing day by day? Today we will discuss the whats and whys of tiles in this article. Usage and benefits of tiles One of the reasons why tiles are a popular choice is that it is easy to install and the upkeep…

Tips June 13, 2020

How to shift home safely and effectively

Reading Time: 5 minutes If you want to shift home safely anytime, it is never an easy task. It involves a lot of energy, workload and checklists for an effective shift. During any crisis time, shifting homes become more and more rigid and full of hassles. You need to take lots of precautionary measures in order to shift your home effectively. You may even cut the cost of shifting. Also, there are some checklists for renting flats in Bangladesh. Here are some of the best tips to shift home safely and effectively. Create a pre-checklist Making a checklist before you shift home safely is quite necessary in order to determine and close all the accounts and costs of your present home. Paying off the electricity bill, gas bill, newspaper bill, internet bill of the month are very important. Paying them in advance can be a very good option in order to avoid any last-minute…

Pulse June 12, 2020

World leaders’ stunning residential houses around the world

Reading Time: 5 minutes The purpose of a house is to provide you with all the necessities and give you a sense of contentment with conditional benefits. But when it comes to the official residences of world leaders, it is a completely different story. Not only do they fulfill the needs but they also do a lot more than just providing shelter and comfort, such as providing a place for the president to Run a Country! Today we are gonna venture through some of the most magnificent presidential residences and see what is so special about them. From imposing modern design to historical strongholds, here are five of the most magnificent presidential residences in the world. Élysée Palace From architect Armand-Claude Molet to Emperor Napoléon himself, this gorgeous palace has been the residence of many well-known and powerful before it was finally allocated to the French President for the first time in 1848. Although…

Tips June 11, 2020

How to prevent roof leaks in your house

Reading Time: 4 minutes A roof leak is not so rare in Bangladesh due to the humid and damp climatic conditions that persist most of the time. Bangladesh experiences 2,000 mm of rain every year on average. Due to such conditions, even after using the best construction materials for your house, there is always the risks of water accumulation and creating damp surfaces on the roof and walls, which at the end of the day can create leaks in the roof. Roof leaks are quite miserable and this may actually hamper the daily livelihood of people living directly under the roof. There are many age-old buildings in Bangladesh which are vulnerable to roof leak. Rooftops in Dhaka has its significant characteristics. Many people create roof-gardens in the rooftop. Therefore it is quite important to have clear ideas about the ways to avoid leakage. Know about the following techniques for preventing roof leaks of your…