Guest Blog: Landscaping on a budget

A beautifully done lawn is a great invite to a person’s home as it brings out character, looks more inviting and is a great conversation starter when you are playing host to guests. The front yard is usually the first thing one sees when they drive up to your house. There are a couple of …


Eco-Friendly Homes

Continuous changes in the world is affecting the design and preferences of individuals looking at investing in either buying or building homes. Climate change is playing a significant impact towards certain uncontrollable weather conditions and natural disasters. Due to this reason, the Government is trying to urge developers to try build using environmental friendly materials …


Cost cutting around the house

The truth is that the cost of living has gone up, and chances are it will continue to grow higher in years or even months to come. To avoid a huge financial burden on our shoulders, we can do more to save in order to manage the rising costs of living. Here are some things …


Guest Blog: Kitchen Island Styles

Most modern families have a variety of demands in regards to the design of the apartments and homes they wish to own. The Kitchen is an integral part of a house as it can be used for a variety of activities such as hosting friends or entertaining them with drinks as they watch you cook. …


Fencing ideas for your home

One of the most important reasons for fencing apart from security is to create privacy in the comfort of your home. A tall solid fence will separate your from your neighbors and give your compound the much needed privacy to be free in your own home. Here is a few tips and ideas to the …


Tips for preparing an open house

In this day and age, the real estate market has become very highly competitive. It is therefore very important to make your property stand out from the crowd of unsold properties. Holding an open house is one the most efficient ways of moving your property and making a sale. An open house is an occasion …


Types of Solid Hardwoods

Looking for that exquisite finish, timeless look and an extra edge to complete your modern house? A hardwood floor is your ideal finish then! We have come up with a compilation of the 5 types of the hardest solid hardwood floors to use: Patagonian Rosewood Its botanical name is Anadenanthera colubrina and is distributed throughout …


The Do’s and Dont’s of Decorating

While the aim of decorating is to make your space as beautiful and appealing as possible, there are a few things you should observe to get the most out of your space. The Use of white Do not use white if you have kids or pets running around. Sure white gives the house a nice …


Importance of Having a Playroom

Child development is a very important stage in the natural process of growth as parents are able to monitor, learn and help advice their kids through the various changes they go through. When buying a home, it’s important to always think about allocating a room or certain space to accommodate a play area for your …


Eating Out in Westlands

Nairobi’s Westlands area has flourished with plenty of places to help you ease off that lunch time craving or dinner delight you’ve been searching for. From Indian to African cuisine we break down some of the best eating spots in Westlands. Kenyan Cuisine Pot Delight Treat yourself to a good meal of local food at …