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Adjust in New Home in 3 Simple Steps

March 23, 2017

No matter, how excited one is to shift into the new apartment/house, its the feeling of nostalgia that always take over. Every now and then one gets lost into the memories of the old home. It has even been noticed that people living in rented place find it difficult to leave and settle into the new home. And, why not, it’s but natural, isn’t?

For some it might be the home where they have made the most important decisions of their life; or might be the place from where they started a new journey. All said and done, now you do have a new place and it is where you are going to stay now. So, try and connect to your new house and make it a home soon.

Here are few thing you can possibly do to connect yourself quicker to your new home?

Meet thy neighbours

You have to realize that your neighbours can prove to be very helpful. They can help you in establish a strong connection with the new home. Neighbour can help you know the place better and give you important information . Like letting you understand how society functions, help find domestic help, cook etc. Also, take a note of the fact that these people are the ones with whom you’ll spending the rest /a portion of your life journey, in a way. It will be a wise decision to invest your energy in them.

Time to move on

Remember, it is you and only only you who can and has the power to build strong connections with your new home. We can only give tips and suggestions , it is you who has to do all the hard work. So, next time try taking out your car and drive around, explore the place. Find shops and complex, restaurants and cafes, see which one serves your taste and suits your pocket. Try taking a walk around after dinner, get in touch with neighbours and people who live in the society. It is a graet way to make friends and introduce yourself to new people.

Paint it your way

The new home that you have settled in for might have all the facilities you require for a good life. But a personal touch is always needed to give it a belonging-ness feel. It would great to invest time in adorning your the new home with imagination. This is a great way to connect with your new residence.

PART-II Positive Vibes in Home, Without Spending a Penny

March 16, 2017March 16, 2017

Very often we talk about making positive changes in our life and withhold a positive attitude and aptitude. But in this constant need and demand for positive thinking, the atmosphere that surrounds us has a huge role to play. For instance, our house, if our living space attracts positivity, the occupants sure will benefit from it. Kids will go to school with a positive feeling, office goers will head to work motivated, and homemakers will fulfill their share of responsibilities happily.

But the big question is how to devise a home that attracts positive vibes. Well, evidently ancient architectural studies like Vastu and Feng Shui play a significant role here, and they prescribe some simple practices that we can follow in our day to day life to make our home the positivity secreting hub.

Keep your Kitchen Tidy

It’s no less than a sacred place; it’s a place that fuels your soul, body, and mind. An unclean kitchen can trigger physical sickness and can also impact one’s emotional and mental well-being.

Remember to keep your sink free from dirty dishes all the time.

2. Have a Garden

Even a small free patch in your balcony will do. According to Vastu plants help attract good fortune and prosperity. So, you do not need a big green spot even a small container by the window will do.

3. Throw out the Broken

According to Feng Shui and Vastu experts, one should not keep broken things at home. So, if you have an old wall clock that doesn’t work anymore or an art work that you kids have damaged, it’s time to hang up on them.

4. No Blocks on the Balcony

The balcony is the getaway that allows the positive energy to entire your house. It also provides you with an unobstructed view of the sky, therefore never cover your balcony in the prospect of using the space for household work.

5. Make that Bed Right

Make your bed in such a manner that is inviting, comforting and relaxing. If not done properly it can lead to health issues and cause sleepless nights. Remember to keep your bed neat and tidy.

6. Sad artwork at Bay

Vastu experts suggest that artwork depicting sadness, war or violence should not be used as décor pieces. They may be beautiful but will sure also hinder the free flow of positive energy.

7. Say bye to artificial use natural

Replace the artificial décor items with natural ones. For example instead of using artificial flowers and putting a stick on rangoli and electric diya go for natural flowers and traditional ways of home decoration.

Should You Rent or Buy? [Infographic]

March 15, 2017

Rent or Buy? It is a difficult but important decision of one’s life having long term financial and social impact. Know the factors when you should buy or rent a home. This step buy step guide will help you in making the right decision.

Post Holi Clean-up Time – Tips to Clean the Mess

March 14, 2017

Holi maybe over but it has left behind colorful stains all over your house. Be it the floor, curtains, bathroom, porch and all the possible spots children played holi are drenched in vibrant shades of pink. We have already shared with you the tips helping you make your home Holi ready, but let’s face every preparation lacks in front of the festive enthusiasm your kids, family, and friends show. However, we are pretty sure that if you followed the guide thoroughly and made every given preparation, cleaning your home now won’t be a difficult task.

If you missed out on the Holi Home Prep, don’t worry as we have got the perfect remedy to clean off all the unwanted stains.

Let’s start with the cleaning routine guild –

1. Floor Cleaning
One of the most affected area post holi is the floor. And the sooner you’ll clean it the better. Otherwise, there is a risk of leaving a permanent mark. If there is dry color on the floor, wipe it away with a broom. Otherwise, if your floor is stained then prepare baking soda and water paste and pour it over the stained area. Let it rest until it dry and then wipe it off using a wet rag.

2. Furniture Cleanup
Don’t let those gross looking color patches stay on your furniture for long. Remember if it is dry color simply dust it off, no need to wipe it with a wet cloth as it may make the cleaning process a bit more troublesome. On the other hand, if it is a dried color stain remove it with acetone solution.

3. Cleaning Upholstery
Like the floor and furniture remember in case of upholstery to dust off the dry color. You can simply do it with your hands, no need to use a broom or vacuum. In the case of watercolour stain, it is recommended to dip the curtain in white vinegar and water solution.

4. Other Items
Holi color also gets splashed on windows, panes and glass items. Don’t worry it’s simple to remove such stains, all you need is acetone for wood items and baking soda and water mixture for glassware.

5. Getting color off from your clothes
Though it is a norm to wear worn out clothes for holi that are to be thrown after the playful act. But sometimes we spoil our new festive clothes by accident, in that case, all you need to do is just soak them in a bucket full of soapy water for few hours.

Is your Home Ready for Holi !

March 11, 2017

Is your home prepared for HOLI? If not, then here’s a quick guide holi guide for your beloved home. Coz, if not prepared properly, you may have to do a whole lot of cleaning post-holi.

Bedrooms

Decorating home for Holi is considered to be left incomplete without giving the bedroom a brand new changeover. Yes, brand new but not digging deep into your pocket! Cheer up the overall scene with bright aromatic candles to create a fresh feel.

Upgrade the lighting fixtures and sconces of your bedroom to go with the festivities. Steer out the darkness and drudgery outside the bedrooms in true spirit of the Holi festival. Bring in fresh flowers along with aromatic candles to enliven the ambiance with cheerfulness. Spread colorful bed sheets with vibrant pillows and cushions in tandem with the colorfulness of the whole ambiance.

Bathroom

Replace monotonous towels placed in your bathrooms with colorful ones. Get scented soaps balls that come in multiple colors. Decorate them attractively on the bathroom’s countertop and let the bathroom area look special. Also place vases of colorful fresh flowers in bathroom window to match with Holi décor.

Kitchen

While considering the various home decoration ideas for Holi, don’t give your kitchen a miss. Place an attractive rangoli on its entrance and see how the overall ambience changes in a flurry.

Transform your kitchen this Holi by making an attractive rangoli on its entrance. Furthermore, paste colorful paper-motifs on the lighting fixtures in your kitchen and observe them become a source of ambient lighting. You can also hang a colorful pendant light in the center of kitchen ceiling to complete the Holi décor.

Living room

Giving the living rooms a bright new makeover while decorating home for Holi can radically help to create the right temper for the festival. What to include? From colorful wall hangings and brightly lit up upholstery to curtains oozing bright hues are the things to look out for. Even if you are inclined to give a bit dramatic changeover think of decorating colorful crystal bowls with flower petals and keep them on center or side-tables.

Change the loose upholstery of your living room to match the spirit of Holi festivities. Bring lots of colorfulness and vibrancy to the living room with the help of colorful wall hangings, color-mottled curtains, floral wall motifs, bright rugs and bouquets of fresh flowers. Flower petals can be decorated in colorful crystal bowls and placed attractively on center or side tables.

Lawns and terrace

Holi being an outdoor festival is usually celebrated in lawns, patios, balconies and terraces. Thus, gear up these places to make them ready for playing Holi. While flowers are the best way to decorate places; colorful paper buntings and festoons can also be hung there. However, they may become useless as soon as Holi water falls on them. Decorate your patio with a floral rangoli to invite in the delightfulness of the festival.