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 →
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 →
A few of my readers wanted some ideas on how to create a good living space when their homes are small. I remember years ago when condominiums were getting popular and came across a few around 1,000 sq feet. I … Continue reading →
I came across this house and stopped to take a few photos. The owner came up with a rather creative fence design to have more privacy for his home without tearing things down and rebuilding. Notice that you can see through … Continue reading →
As Malaysians, you may or may not be concern about water just yet. While it is in the news every now and then, it is an impending problem for our growing population. Internationally, some experts believe that future wars may … Continue reading →
Here’s a simple idea to make your house less of a target when you are away. Get a timer switch and either a table or floor lamp. Any type of lamp is okay as long as it uses a 3 … Continue reading →
Wood flooring is an integral part of most Malaysian homes. Back in the days when houses were built mainly with timber till today, on modern condominiums, wood flooring imparts a warm feeling to your home. Stepping on cold stone floors … Continue reading →
A plaster ceiling can really make a normal house look much better. Most houses or apartments will have beams running across the ceiling at certain parts of a house. Some designs have a very deep beam that is very ugly … Continue reading →
Renovation can be expensive and time consuming undertaking. Most people first thought is to renovate when their house looks bit dated. You might feel this way especially when you see friends and relatives move into homes with more modern design. … Continue reading →