LED light bulbs have gotten cheaper and affordable recently. In the past, LED light bulbs were expensive, and large, and strange looking. Worst, some have incomplete colour spectrum, casting blue or greenish light creating somewhat strange effects. The good news … Continue reading →
These days, auto gate design in Malaysia truly shows the creativity of various designers, and contractors. There is a wide variety of auto gate design to suite not just the overall look of your home, and you also get to … Continue reading →
Awnings are a great way to keep your outdoor space cool and dry. They provide a covered area for the children to play, for parties at your home, to dry clothes and generally make your house look better. They also … Continue reading →
Are you thinking of installing a jacuzzi in your home? Well, prices are within affordable range although it is still considered a luxury item for most homes in Malaysia. Most people don’t consider installing a jacuzzi at home due to … Continue reading →
There are several types of window you can install in your home. The common ones in Malaysia these days are:- casement window sliding window fixed window louvre window Casement window or swing windows are usually open from the side or … Continue reading →
If you plan to convert your attic space into a living area, then you will need a way to get up there. There are many types of stairs you can use depending on the layout and the space you have. … Continue reading →
Very few houses today use fluorescent tubes except for lighting under plaster ceilings. Usually hidden under L shaped fixtures, the light is soft and diffused. However, L shape that forms under such plaster ceilings is where a lot of insects … Continue reading →
I wrote about the water problem in Malaysia some months ago. The article is here. In the article, I mentioned harvesting rainwater is one of the solution to the present water rationing. Besides harvesting rainwater, the easiest option is educating … Continue reading →
Houses are getting smaller by the day. I still remember the time when I thought 1,200 sq foot homes were small. Nowadays, we hear of condominiums or SOHO with just over 600 sq ft. To say the least, space is … Continue reading →
If you have a water filter at home, you may notice that water leaks after using it for sometime. The culprit is most likely the O-ring. An O-ring is a rubber or elastomer seal. You’ve probably read that an O-ring … Continue reading →
The haze this past few days have gotten really bad. Staying indoors all the time is not a solution since the haze can seep through gaps in the house. Further more, it is like being under house arrest. So is there … Continue reading →
Repairing small water leaks can be a bit of a hassle. Sometimes the leak is not all that bad but there is just enough water to make things damp. At some places, like the bathroom, it is just an annoyance. … Continue reading →