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My Home June 20, 2021

Different types of mirrors and their usage

Reading Time: 4 minutes We all have different plans when it comes to designing the interior of the house and making it beautiful. Just like painting the walls with the color of your choice and decorating the house with contrast curtains, placing mirrors in different parts of the house can also have great decorative functionalities. Furthermore, keeping mirrors in the right place can completely change the look and feel of the house. If you have wooden furniture in your home, then a wooden frame mirror will surely make things look beautiful. Iron or bamboo framed mirrors can also give your room a creative look. Mirrors are also great if you want to decorate your bedroom within a budget. That being said, today, we will be discussing 6 different types of mirrors. Plain mirror This is the most common type of mirror. This has a reflective surface that is usually flat or planar. It can…

Tips June 19, 2021

Tips to plan the perfect Father’s Day

Reading Time: 4 minutes Courage, reliability, and inspiration; a father embodies all these qualities. He is always there for you. However, we often forget that this man who is always available for everything can be tired or needs time to relax as well. But our love for him never fades. We grow older eventually but our desire to be in his shadow never becomes pale. That is why we should not but plan something special for him this Father’s Day. That being said here are some amazing Father’s Day planning tips for your number one. Gifts for your father Buying gifts for your father is one of the great father’s day planning tips, you should give prominence to the things that your father likes. Usually, they are not very vocal about their preference but you have to be very observant about what he likes and dislikes. Maybe you are buying him a shirt, a…

Pulse June 18, 2021

Life in the City- Dhaka vs Chattogram

Reading Time: 4 minutes Dhaka and Chattogram, two of the major cities of the country, have always been compared to each other. Dhaka vs Chattogram, which one provides a better living experience?. Both these places have a different approach to life and aspects . There are plenty of reasons to make a home in either of those areas. So why not take a look at different aspects of these two cities and compare how life differs in Dhaka and Chattogram. Housing & Living Costs: Housing cost is one of the most influencing factors when it comes to choosing a place to live. And it goes without saying that the capital city is way more costly when it comes to housing. A typical 2 bedroom apartment in decent neighborhoods like Dhanmondi, Bashundhara R/A, Uttara, Mirpur can cost up to BDT 20,000 to 30,000. And that is just the rent alone. On the other hand, comparing…

Pulse June 17, 2021

Areas with the most variety of restaurants in Dhaka

Reading Time: 7 minutes In a city like Dhaka, you are never far from having a tantalizing plate of delicious meals. From traditional Bengali cuisines to exotic Middle Eastern feasts, there are all sorts of restaurants to please your appetite. Every area of Dhaka is unique and it reflects on the food they offer. Some places are famous for their mouth-watering desserts and some places are famous for their savory wonders. However, there are areas in Dhaka that not only offer both but also everything in between. Meaning, if you want to visit a variety of restaurants to enjoy delicious cuisines without leaving the locality, you have to pick the right area. To that end, here are the areas with the most variety of restaurants in Dhaka. Dhanmondi There is hardly any area that can match the cultural diversity of Dhanmondi. People from all walks of life live in the locality, making it one…

Trends June 16, 2021

Solar Panels in Dhaka homes: are they being used properly

Reading Time: 4 minutes Power outages are still a common phenomenon in both city and rural life in Bangladesh. So homeowners of Dhaka city shifted towards using solar panels in Dhaka to find a proper alternative for fulfilling their electricity needs. But to use solar electricity properly, the installment of solar panels is not the end of the story. Proper maintenance is the key factor to utilize the solar panels within their largest scale of usability. Let’s look at some of the possible reasons for the lack of proper usage of solar panels in Dhaka and how it could benefit us upon its proper usage. The solar panel is one of the most sustainable architectural technologies in 2020. Improvement of power supply from the national grid Although most homeowners shifted towards using solar panels in Dhaka as their backup source of electricity, in recent times, the supply of electricity from the power grid has…

Pulse June 15, 2021

Best planned areas in Chattogram

Reading Time: 4 minutes Many people would argue about Chattogram being the commercial capital of Bangladesh. Theoretically, it is but lack of proper initiatives to make that happen might be one of the reasons why the port city is still fighting for the attention it deserves. However, nobody will argue that Chattogram is one of the well-developed cities in Bangladesh. With state-of-the-art infrastructure, educational institutes, top-of-the-line healthcare centers, and booming industrial sector, Chattogram truly embodies the ideal reflection of a thriving city. But like most cities in the world, some part of Chattogram is better planned than the other. In this article, we will be discussing some of the best planned areas in Chattogram so that you get an overall idea of the city right away. Nasirabad Nasirabad is one of the posh localities of Chattogram. Being located at the heart of the city, it is also amongst the most happening areas of Chattogram.…

Trends June 14, 2021

Different Types of Roof Architectures

Reading Time: 5 minutes The architectural design and materials used in building the roof of a home inflict a structural and visual difference. Modern designs of roofs mainly consist of tilted roof designs as well as futuristic designs. Flat roofs have been the popular rooftop architecture choice in the last couple of decades for architects and engineers, but with the change in trends, other rooftop designs are becoming popular. These are the intermix of vintage western designs as well as futuristic trends. In this blog, we will be discussing those new rooftop architecture designs which are basically a mix and match of classicist and future. Impact of rooftop architecture on a real estate property Rooftop architecture can also have a major impact on the overall property value in the real estate market. Also having a proper rooftop has become a vital feature rather than a luxury in this time of the pandemic. As going…

Tips June 13, 2021

More Tips to Decorate Your Studio Apartment

Reading Time: 3 minutes In recent times, studio apartments are gaining more and more popularity. As people are leaning more towards an independent lifestyle, studio apartments are the perfect solution for them. However, designing a studio apartment isn’t as easy as some people think. Designing a studio apartment requires creative and practical thinking. Unlike regular apartments, you don’t have a lot of space to cover. Firstly, when you want to design your studio apartment you have to ask yourself what you want from a home. You can do a lot of things in a studio apartment if you design it thoughtfully. Do you love cooking and enjoy hosting dinner parties? Then you can focus more on your kitchen and dining area. Do you work or study from home? make sure you have a proper work station. This doesn’t mean that you have to cut back on other areas of your home, but it’s all…

Tips June 12, 2021

Useful Hacks For Cleaning Doors and Windows

Reading Time: 4 minutes It is the season of strong winds and harsh storms. As a result, it is becoming increasingly difficult to keep your house clean, with rainwater and dust collecting more often in our homes. The only thing protecting our homes from the forces of mother nature are its doors and windows. They are what protect our house from dust and rainwater. But along the way, our doors and windows collect a lot of dust and get damaged from the rainwater. That is why they require regular cleaning. Today, we will take a look at how to clean doors and windows easily, and what cleaning agents you should use to clean the windows. When To Clean Doors And Windows It might seem like it would be best to clean your doors and windows when the sun is out shining brightly. But that might make it more difficult, as the cleaning solutions that…

Trends June 11, 2021

Building construction material: Cement

Reading Time: 5 minutes Building a house is one of the most important decisions that most people will make in their lives. That’s why it’s only natural for them to become a bit vigilant when it comes to choosing construction materials. Because the rigidity and the longevity of a building largely depend on the materials used in the construction. In order to choose the right material for your house, it is important to have some knowledge about them. To that end, we have started a series called building construction material. In each part of the series, we will discuss different types of construction material, their properties and other important things. Having that said, today we will be discussing everything about cement in building construction. Before buying cement In construction, cement is used to create composite materials like reinforced concrete and to bind other building materials such as rebar, brick, tile and sometimes wood. Since…