Quiz: Which houseplant should you get?Would you like to enliven your living space...with something more alive but not pets? How about houseplants? Take our five-minute quiz to find out!

Clever solutions to small space issues!Whether you live in a small apartment or have a small room in your house, it's very probable that you'll have difficulty figuring out how to make your space comfortable to live in. But it doesn’t have to be that if you know the right tips to save spa

What should you know about ‘5 Star Energy Rating’?With the star ratings, you can estimate how much electricity (kWH) the appliance consumes!

Useful hacks when you are painting your homePainting can be very labour intensive and time consuming, but it doesn’t have to be that if you know the right tips and techniques! Here’s some of our favourite painting hacks that we’ve compiled from TikTok!

Avid Malaysian home gardener says natural methods and ingredients work best for plantsAvid Malaysian home gardener says natural methods and ingredients work best for plants

Electrifying tips on saving electricity at homeLooking for ways to save electricity at home? Here are some shocking (pun intended) tips on how to save electricity that are easy for your pocket as well as mother Earth.

Borneo art pieces to light up your homeTo preserve and prevent the craft heritage and skills from dying, we dive into some of the art pieces you can bring home to support the local traditional handicraft scene and the craftspeople in Sabah and Sarawak

Cultural interior designs inspiration from Sabah & SarawakWith the influence of these two culturally-diverse states, we look into some of the elements of their bespoke artisanal traditional arts and handicrafts that may just inspire your next interior design project

Celebrating Ha-DIY Raya!With staying at home being the new norm during this MCO and Hari Raya coming soon, we would like to inspire you to celebrate this joyous festival with DIYing your own home improvements and decor. Fret not, this DIY list is beginner-friendly, but woul

Cut the Clutter & Find SimplicityWhat’s with all these trends on minimalist living all about? And why on Earth is this the new trend going on? While I’m not a minimalist, there are amazing benefits of living in a decluttered space.

Tips On Decluttering Your HomeIf you notice that your house starts to feel small, less space available, and very hard to find things that you need, that is actually a trigger for you to start decluttering.

Malaysian plant parents turn balconies into green paradisesOn a balcony situated almost 20 floors above ground, Affendi Isa has a colourful collection of cacti, succulents and more than a hundred leafy plants on display.

7 aquarium plants for beginnersOwning an aquarium teeming with pristine plant life seems a lot more difficult to maintain than it really is. By purchasing the right beginner-friendly plants, any aquarium can look vibrant without the upkeep becoming a chore.

These dangerous invisible gases might be building up in your homeNo matter how clean you keep your home, there are always compounds and particles that find their way inside, whether in the form of moisture, solids or gases.

Make your tumble dryer last a lifetimeTumble dryers are a godsend for households with lots of laundry, but they can also be an expensive burden if you neglect them

This Kuala Pilah seamstress makes unique home decor pieces by upcycling unwanted materialsTwo years ago, seamstress Rafidahnani Afandi, 43, decided to dabble in a few DIY projects. She started by making a wooden book rack, a picture frame using twigs and branches, and a wall decoration made from dried palm fronds.

5 ways to help your herbs thrive at homePlanting herbs on your balcony or lawn isn't complicated. And the good news is you don't need green fingers to grow them.

Tips for a shady garden or balcony with a touch of green without sunlightSun, sun and more sun: this is how many gardeners imagine the perfect conditions for their garden paradise.

Why these Malaysians embrace a minimalist lifestyleWhen Shirin Aziha Shahidan’s parents moved in with her a few years ago, it was only natural that she had to clear up some space in her home to accommodate them.

How to organise your pantry well: Tips from two Malaysian working mothersOne thing that engineer Nurul Ashikin Amran, 31, learned from the first movement control order (MCO) last year is not to stock up too much groceries.

5 ways to spice up your Chinese New Year celebrationWith the Ox galloping in soon to welcome the Lunar New Year, it is the norm to spring clean, decorate our homes and lay out our best tableware.

Now What Do I Do In The Lockdown?Malaysia is back into lockdown, thanks to the spike in Covid-19 infection which saw our situation spiraling out of control.

10 best hanging plants for your homeA longtime bohemian standard during the 1970s, hanging houseplants have returned in a big way

These Malaysians are growing vegetables on shoe racks and other small spacesWhen the government announced the implementation of a second movement control order (MCO) in five states and three federal territories on Monday, many people went out to stock up on food items like meats and vegetables.

Forget grass: Eco-friendly, no-mow alternatives for green lawnsThere's something comforting about a sprawling green lawn that is clearly nurtured and cared for.

Here's how you can change your own door lockThere comes a time in every person’s life when we have to get the door locks changed.

5 essential tools and items for avid DIYers: hammers...and analgesic gel?Tools are much cherished possessions of DIY enthusiasts.

5 tips on how to make your old furniture look good againSometimes you just have to accept that your favourite piece of furniture has seen better days.

Choosing The Right Throw PillowThe sofa chair is among the most important pieces of furniture to populate your living space.

The art of bonsai: Mimicking the shape and scale of a full-grown treeThe art of bonsai: Mimicking the shape and scale of a full-grown tree

Organise your home better with these 30-minute projectsThe thought of getting your house in order can be overwhelming, especially if you have many areas that need tidying up. People tend to put off such tasks because they don’t know where to start.

Getting That Dream Bedroom

Cat-proofing your homeIf you want to keep a happy cat while also preventing scratches all over your furniture, you need to look at your home through your cat’s eyes.

4 kitchen items you must not forget to cleanHere are all the items in your kitchen that you may not think of giving a deep clean but that you absolutely must to avoid any risk of contamination by the Covid-19 or other viruses.

How To Virus-Proof Your House (Part 3)It seems that an early end to the virus is not yet in sight as Malaysians hunker down to weather a third wave infection. While we await favourable news for an effective vaccine, there is still the on-going battle to ensure the safety of our families.

5 natural ways to keep pests at bayCompanion planting involves interspersing plants that naturally repel pests due to their pungent aroma like lemongrass with those that naturally attract pests like chilli and brinjal.

4 ways to waste less in the kitchenWe've learned to use cotton tote bags instead of plastic bags and buy more second-hand threads instead of the latest industrial fast fashions. And yet most of us still throw away food that could have been eaten.

Tips for organic gardening at homeIf you want to start organic and sustainable gardening at home, you need to be environmentally aware from the very beginning.

3 plants that can help boost your productivity at workGreen plants make for a valuable addition to your living space.

Ground Cover For Weed ControlPeople who love tending to their gardens can attest to the annoying presence of weed, a particularly hardy and hard-to-kill plant that lives rent-free in their plots of greenery.

How to iron the dents out of parquet flooring, wooden furnitureIf you're stuck at home more often lately due to the coronavirus pandemic and are noticing little scratches and other flaws in your flooring for the first time, you're not alone.

After MCO: Managing HomesAccording to traditional custom, house-cleaning should be done prior to the Chinese New Year.

5 Tips to Clean Your Home in Time for Chinese New YearAccording to traditional custom, house-cleaning should be done prior to the Chinese New Year.

Reduce Your Fire Risk With These Simple StepsFire is among of the most significant causes of property damages in Malaysia.

Three Reasons To Start Your Own Edible GardenAn edible garden is just as the term suggests, a garden with consumable herbs, vegetables, flowers or seeds.

Four Reasons Why Faux Flowers Are BetterSince antiquity, flowers have played a role in livening one’s home space, adding both colour and aroma to the atmosphere.

5 ways to hang a bunch of pictures to best effectHanging a picture is simple – you just hammer in a nail and put it up, right? Well, not necessarily.

Win With Six Easy Herbs and Vegetables to Grow At HomePeople are increasingly switching to a lifestyle of planting their own herbs and vegetables in their gardens to become more self-sufficient and promote environmental-conscious habits.

Preventing a Termite Infestation in Your HouseTermites are found throughout the world, and they play a vital role in the ecosystem by recycling dead organics.

Here's how you can use two old belts to hang up a cool DIY shelfIf you have two old leather belts that you don't wear any more or that don't quite fit, try using them to hang up a shelf. It's far easier than it sounds.

Want more desk space at home? Here's a little trickWorking from home definitely has its benefits.

5 Home Appliances to Combat Bacteria, Germs and Most VirusesWith the progress of technology, a new wave of home appliances has upped the game when it comes to helping you minimise the spread of bacteria germs and most viruses.

High-Rise Gardening Made EasyFor those living in tall buildings, gardening as a hobby may be somewhat limited.

Gardening For NewbiesThe house you purchase may come with a side patch of land, one that is left unattended will play nursery to weeds and maybe grass if you are lucky.

How To Virus-Proof Your House (Part 2)The MCO may require us to stay in our homes, but at times, this can be tough, especially if a large family is taken into account.

Make Space In Your HomeThere comes a time when homeowners and tenants find their homes a little crowded.

Filling Your House With GreensGreen plants make for a valuable addition to your living space.

Cleaning with CareWHEN those "easy care, easy cook pans" don't last as expected, you may be unintentionally damaging your cookware.

When Life Gives You LemonsIsn't it strange how the proverb suggest that lemons are icky? With their fresh and delicious scent, lemons are wonderful things to have around the home.

House Cleaning Hacks With Baking Soda (Part 1)Many are aware that the baking soda acts as a leavening agent for bread.

House Cleaning Hacks With Baking Soda (Part 2)Shopping for detergents can be quite a chore, especially with the multitude of cleaning agents we buy to clean the house.

How to Protect Your Household From the Flu VirusThe Wuhan virus, otherwise known as the coronavirus, continues to spread across the globe after killing hundreds and infecting thousands.

How To Virus-Proof Your House (Part 1)With the movement restriction in order, the streets are mostly emptied, and the roads experience only a sporadic passage of vehicles.

4 ways that home decor is taking hygge to the next level in 2020Few trends have been as important to home decor in the past few years as hygge (pronounced as hoo-gah).

Dengue-Proof Your PropertyWith the Wuhan coronavirus currently dominating the news, we should not forget that there are other killers on the loose in Malaysia.

Painting 101Paint plays an integral part in beautifying your home.