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Trends November 13, 2019

Building a Safe and Diabetes-Friendly Home

Reading Time: 4 minutes World Diabetes Day is a global awareness campaign observed all around the world on November 14th. This article is all about how your home should be prepared to make it diabetes-friendly. The definition of “home safety” expands for people with diabetes. Home safety includes taking precautions to make sure you avoid serious emergencies caused by diabetes or related complications. Here are a few guiding principles that will get you on your way to a safer home environment. Always store packs of glucose or sugar nearby You should keep some form of fast-acting glucose in the house, in a convenient place if you use insulin, sulfonylureas, or aren’t able to sense low blood sugar (hypoglycemia unawareness). Stock some inside your car if you have one, too. Make a medical binder and place that on the wall In case of severe hypo- or hyperglycemia, friends, family members, and emergency responders will need…

Tips October 26, 2019

Essential Furniture for a Newlywed’s Home

Reading Time: 5 minutes Starting a journey with someone is always an adventure. And one of life’s biggest adventures takes place when two people get married, move in, and start their lives together. Like all journeys, the journey of marriage needs items to help them along the way; which comes in the form of furniture. The furniture in a newlywed’s home helps them start on the right foot by making the beginning smoother and more intimate. Since we are on the verge of the ‘Wedding Season’ in Bangladesh, let’s take a look at some essential furniture in a newlywed’s home. A Large Wardrobe for Two People Even at the risk of sounding stereotypical, I would like to stay that this particular piece of furniture will probably be for the wife than it is for the husband. In fairness, there are plenty of people, regardless of gender, who are passionate about their clothes and have…

Tips July 13, 2019

Home Security: How to Choose Yours

Reading Time: 4 minutes ‘Home is where the heart is’ is more than just a saying. We feel most comfortable when we are at home, where we can be ourselves without having to worry about an intrusion from outside. Which is why creating a safe home is one of the primary concerns when we move into a new place. We want our family and loved ones to be safe & secure all the time. But how do we do that? How do we know which security measures are available and will keep them safe? Luckily, there are plenty of measures available for us to take, but which ones would be the best home security measures for us to take depends much on our needs and the type of property we live in. Choosing the Best Home Security Measures First and foremost, are you a tenant or do you live in your own property? If…

My Home June 23, 2019

Top 10 Things Modern Home-buyers Want

Reading Time: 5 minutes With time, we are moving forward, too. Dhaka is changing with keeping the same pace as the modern world; maybe that is why Dhaka is one of the most desirable locations for property hunters among the Asian countries. With the rapidly changing city, our lifestyle is slowly adapting to the modernity of it all. A major part of our life is our residence. Where do we want to live? How many square feet will the house be? We have advanced from these basic needs. Just good prices, good locations, or a good home cannot attract us anymore, newer components are needed. Whether you want to sell or buy a new home, you should be aware of these 10 things home buyers want. This list of tips for buying home will help you understand the needs of a customer as well as double your flat price! Let’s take a look at…

Bproperty After Hours June 10, 2019

Raising Fire Safety Awareness in Real Estate

Reading Time: 4 minutes Fire is one of the basic elements of life, which, if not handled properly, can cause widespread destruction. Coupled with the fact that we use fire in some form or another to power our modern lifestyle, all of us should have proper knowledge about fire hazards as well as safety measures. In lieu of recent incidents, we feel it’s everyone’s duty to try our best to raise fire safety awareness among the masses who are still unaware. Recent Tragedies We have experienced some of the worst fire-related disasters in the history of the country over the last few years. Just this year, two terrible fires exposed how vulnerable our buildings are. The fire at Chawkbazar opened our eyes to the frequency of fires in our country, and the fire at FR Tower showed that even many of the so-called ‘modern buildings’ lack the proper fire safety measures. Around 100 people…

Tips March 21, 2019

Common Flaws & Weaknesses in Home Security

Reading Time: 4 minutes Our home is more than just a place where we lay our heads at night; it is a sacred place where we feel most secure. Home should be the place where we never need to worry about outside danger or our precious things being stolen. ‘It’s better to be safe than sorry’; a philosophy that fits perfectly when it comes to home security. We need to ensure any and all weaknesses & mistakes in home security are eradicated to ensure that our home remains what it was meant to be; a sanctuary. 1. Lax Mentality The biggest mistake people make in home security is to take it lightly. Regardless of whether you live in one of the best residential areas in Dhaka or not, your home is still at risk of being broken into. You need to take all the necessary actions and precautions for a secure home. This means…

My Home December 13, 2018

How to Improve Home Security with Smart Gadgets

Reading Time: 4 minutes We all try our best to make sure that our homes, and the individuals living in it, are safe and secure. As such, apartment safety is always a concern no matter where you live. We regularly invest in security measures to get the best protection available. Luckily, the latest advancements in the field of home security have made protecting your home much easier. Thanks to smart home security gadgets, we can ensure the safety of our home no matter where we are. So let’s take a look at some of the latest smart home security devices that you can use to improve home security systems and keep homes safe. Smart Home Cameras Very few people use cameras to monitor the interior of their apartment and settle for just one or two on the exterior of the building itself. While that is a perfectly fine security measure, there may still be blind-spots…

Tips November 19, 2018

7 Types of Smart Home Gadgets to Make Your Life Easier

Reading Time: 5 minutes We always look for ways to make things easier in our life; ways that will help us complete tasks with little to no effort. In fact, some of the most influential inventions and innovations have been to improve how we live and provide convenience. The innovation of smart gadgets has brought great convenience for us. Today, with just the push of a button on our phones or even voice commands, we can control various aspects of the home. The concept of a smart home is a new one to many Bangladeshi people; however, its popularity is quickly rising. Let’s take a quick look at 7 types of smart home gadgets that are sure to make your life immensely easier. Voice-Controlled Assistants When you are thinking about making your home intelligent, you need a hub that will help you control the ecosystem. That’s where smart speakers or ‘assistants’ come in. Devices…

My Home November 10, 2018

Creating a Safe Home to Live In

Reading Time: 6 minutes When you think of home, you think of comfort and security. You think about leaning back and relaxing. But it doesn’t become that way on its own. There are many factors that need to be considered and addressed before a home truly becomes a place where one can be carefree. So how does one get to that point? Today we look at how we can get about creating a safe home. Fires & Burns The primary concern of all households: fire. Though we’re not exactly believers of ‘spontaneous combustion’, we do understand it takes very little to set off a fire; so precaution is key to preventing it. When creating a safe the kitchen is generally the first place to secure to prevent accidents at home. Check all stove connections to ensure no leaks are present. When using the stove, make sure the place is user-friendly with chances of accidental…

Tips November 8, 2018

ESSENTIALS FOR BBQ PARTIES AT HOME & WHERE TO FIND THEM

Reading Time: 5 minutes BBQ parties are a great way to meet and spend time with friends and families. All that late night chatter and first time cooking experiences make the party even more lively and fun. It is not uncommon to come up with a sudden get-together plan with friends for BBQ parties at home. However, the real challenge comes when organizing the party. Yes, a BBQ is fun, but there are certain equipments you need for a hassle-free event. If not experienced, chances are you would go through the trouble of finding the bbq essentials as well. To ensure you have everything you need, take a look below. We have listed a few planning a bbq party essentials and where to find them in Dhaka. Grilling Equipments Grilling is the heart of bbq, right? So you have to manage grilling items before arranging a bbq party. Everyone has their own preference when picking…