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Reading Time: 3 minutes Now that January is almost here, you must be really looking forward to a great 2022. You might have promised yourself to quit smoking, lose some weight, travel to new places or spend some more time with your family. But what about your home? The place where you’ll spend most of your year? They say home is where your heart is but a better organized, and more comfortable place to live will surely work wonders. So keeping the needs of your home in mind, we present to you 5 new year resolutions for your home this year, in the perfect spirit of new beginnings. Use Durable Materials  This year, focus more on materials that are low-maintenance and durable. They will provide you a hassle-free service for a long time and since you have to spend less time maintaining them, they will spare you from worrying about looking after them in…

Reading Time: 4 minutes When it comes to the decision of whether to buy or rent a property, many would prefer the former over the latter; that is, if they have the means. Buying a property is, after all, a big investment, especially when for newlyweds. There are lots of small and large elements that need to be done or keep track of when it comes to buying property – this is on top of navigating the unfamiliar roads of matrimony. That is why every home buyer, both newlyweds and the rest, should have a checklist to make sure they are ticking every box along their property buyer’s journey. To that end, we have made a home buying checklist so you don’t have to! So without further ado, let’s take a look Property Hunt Phase This is the preliminary phase, which begins after you’ve decided on buying a property and lasts until serious talks…

Reading Time: 3 minutes Who doesn’t enjoy sipping on a cup of tea while enjoying a beautiful view from their balcony? And if in a crowded city like Dhaka you are lucky enough to have a balcony then you owe it to yourself to make the most of it. And when it comes to ways to decorate your balcony, the first thing everyone thinks of is adding plants. While it is a great idea to add some greenery to your home, it surely isn’t the only one. There are multiple more ways to decorate your balcony. So in today’s blog, we are going to discuss some easy tips for decorating a balcony.  Adding Plants This is a great opportunity for those who love gardening. A small garden can be arranged as you like. But remember, “less is more.” Do not crowd your balcony with too many plants. Don’t keep too many plants and close…

Reading Time: 3 minutes If you are like most people who love being themselves inside their home, chances are you are highly unlikely to show yourself to outsiders while you are going about your business. Because privacy matters; it is built into our consciousness as an essential need that must be met in order to protect and preserve our individuality and freedom. And there is nothing more important than ensuring proper privacy in your home. Having said that, here are some useful tips to add visual privacy to your apartment. Curtains or Blinds One of the primary objectives of using curtains or blinds is not something to do with aesthetics, rather it is more functional and is directly associated with privacy. However, the functional benefits of using curtains or blinds go beyond just that. They add security to our home and actively prevent people from peering inside the house. Which ultimately reduces the chances…

Reading Time: 2 minutes If you are a Muslim and want to donate your property, you have two options: prepare a Heba deed or a Heba-bil-iwaz deed. But if you are a non-Muslim and want to donate your property to any of your specific family members, you have to prepare a declaration of donation deed. And like any other deed, there are certain fees associated with the declaration of donation deed. In this article, we will discuss everything from the registration fee of declaration of donation to other important things. Declaration of donation The donor will donate the property completely unconditionally where the recipient will gain access to the ultimate powers over everything including the transfer and conversion of the property. Any sound of mind and non-minor can transfer their property through the registry at will. There are different types of deeds and every deed including the declaration of donation deed includes five fundamental…

Reading Time: 3 minutes Windows are an integral part of any home. To ensure the safety and security of everyone in the house, every home must have multiple windows along with doors. Just imagine a home without windows? How suffocating would that feel? How would you look out the window and enjoy a rainy day? That is why windows are just as important as doors in a home. The shape of the window may vary from room to room. Different styles of windows are also used for different types of homes. So while building a house, you can choose from a variety of windows for your home, let’s find out more about this from today’s blog. Single Hung Windows  Single hung window perfectly matches its name. Because the upper side of the window is fixed, and the lower side can be opened. This style of window is used in many residential and commercial buildings.…

Reading Time: 3 minutes For most of the youth in Dhaka, a hangout plan with friends tends to begin and end at a food place. That’s bound to get boring, right? And not just that, decreasing digits on your bank account and increasing digits on the scale are all the more reasons to avoid restaurants as your go-to hangout place. The thing is, there are plenty of entertainment centers in Dhaka. And we are not even talking about the most obvious ones like going to the movies, amusement parks, concerts or festivals! Here are some activities that should make your next outing with friends a lot more fun. Laserwars  A very popular activity in the west, laser tag first came to Bangladesh in 2016. And over time, this has become one of the most popular fun activities for many people. From celebrating birthdays, spending a fun day with your colleagues or just…

Reading Time: 3 minutes We all know our home is an extension of our personal style. We all like to decorate our homes just as we wish. And there is no denying that lighting is an integral part of home decor. Lights provide illumination for the entire room, focuses on a small area, or offers additional ambiance. Also, they come in unique shapes, unusual designs, and creative colours and patterns. And there are different lights for different rooms as well. So in today’s blog, we have listed down different lights for every room of your home.  Bedroom Bedroom is very personal for everyone. The light in the bedroom should be such that important tasks can be done in comfort and at the end of the day we can have a good night’s sleep. In the bedroom a lampshade can be placed on a table next to the bed and a hanging lamp can also…

Reading Time: 4 minutes There’s no better, more cost-effective way to change up a room than with a fresh coat of paint. Painting is also not difficult and does not need specialized training. Anyone can paint the walls of their homes. All it takes is a little patience, practice, and some sound advice. Even inexperienced DIYers can benefit from some useful painting tips to achieve professional-quality results. So to make things easier for you, today we have picked some easy painting tips. And if you follow these tips to paint your walls then you’ll not only be able to paint better, but you’ll also be able to work faster and more efficiently.  Decide and Plan Before you consider painting a wall yourself, you should first make a proper plan. If you intend to paint your walls, you most likely have some home decor ideas in mind. Consider how you can make them a reality.…

Reading Time: 3 minutes A property’s ownership can be exchanged in numerous ways and for that you are legally required to register the property through one of the exchanged deeds that are currently practiced in Bangladesh. For instance, if someone wants to purchase a property, they have to prepare a saf-kabla deed. But if you are a Muslim, you have the option to donate your property in exchange for any items that have religious value such as praying rugs, praying beads, or the holy Quran. This exchange process is called Hiba-bil-iwaz in Islamic sharia. However, like any other deed, there are certain fees associated with a Hiba-bil-iwaz deed. In this article, we will discuss everything from the registration fee of Hiba-bil-iwaz deed and other important things. Heba deed A Hiba-bil-iwaz deed is a type of deed that is in accordance with the Islamic laws where property ownership is gifted or donated in exchange for…