By Tharmini Kenas We are now familiar with the term “Smart home”. With connectivity in our fingertips and the emergence of the “Internet of Things”, smart home is fast becoming a trendy term across the globe, though it is still considered as a novelty in Malaysia.If you are a very busy...

By Viktor ChongIt is normal for our mind to gravitate towards items like furniture and fittings when it comes to our house decoration. As a proud homeowner, we should not pigeonhole our creativity to such measure alone. The incorporation of “green leafy friends” could do much in turning around...

Contributed by Crime Safety Specialist Shamir RajaduraiSafety is one of the critical points that the public are looking out for when choosing a neighbourhood to live in.As someone who passionately believes in a simple and effective crime prevention methods to help reduce the risk of crime, Shamir...

BY NG PAU LINGpauline@thestar.com.myFree up your living area and destress with these practical tips Searching for your personal belongings in a cluttered home can be a stressful affair. Nobody enjoys playing treasure hunt every day. From a feng shui point of view, too much clutter creates negative...

Take proactive steps to accommodate the visually impaired in your premisesLosing one’s eyesight is one of the terrifying experiences anyone could go through, especially when we all rely so heavily on our vision every day.Life will no longer be the same once a person becomes visually impaired...

(Answer question to Win a Solid Wood Pencil Tray! ) By NG PAU LING pauline@thestar.com.mySolid wood is one of the earliest materials for making furniture. Archaeological research tells that in 5B.C. the Ancient Greeks began to carve and build stools, beds and tables from solid wood such as maple...

Keep up with the Joneses, or get ahead of the curve with these top five interior design trends to expect in 2018.Colour of the YearAccording to major paint manufacturers, there is some observable consensus on the colour of the year. Jotun’s “Blushing Peach” and Dulux’s darker “Heart...

 ThinkCity’s Microhousing and parklet project advocates communal living and rethinks the way to live sustainably in the city. Showcasing their ideas and concepts on future living, ThinkCity features small houses and compartmentalized spaces that would be the norm. The projects are available...

By Tharmini Kenas tharmini@thestar.com.myThe best way to welcome a celebration and spread the festive joy is by decorating your home. Chinese New Year is almost here, and it is not too late to start filling your home with all things red and gold to usher in prosperity and good luck. While most of...

By Tharmini Kenas tharmini@thestar.com.myMalaysians have plenty of exciting stories stemming from the multitude of interesting cultures and traditions.With Chinese New Year just around the corner, I am reminded of one particular tradition that fascinated me when I was in primary school. I was told...