With a booming interest in the property sector, competition is at an all time high, and people meaning to sell their home need to put in an extra effort to ensure that it gets sold; this is where staging comes in. Its more than just making sure your house is clean for when potential customers…
If you happen to visit locations such as Valletta, Birgu and ?a?-?ebbug, a quick glance upwards supplies a fascinating view: a row of brightly coloured traditional wooden Maltese balconies, which are usually found forming part of traditional Maltese townhouses. These quaint Maltese balconies are an intrinsic part of Maltese culture; in fact there have been schemes…
The blissful summer days in your sea-side summer residence are nearing their end. As the school days creep in, you find yourself packing up your things and getting ready to move back home. As you are well underway with your preparations, one thing should be looming at the back of your mind; what will I…
When its time for the big move, your first instinct is to look at the stuff youve been accumulating for years with despair. How on earth will you be packing all those possessions and transferring them to your lovely, new home? Weve put together a few tips to make your packing less hassling, so that…
Owning a property overlooking Maltas crystal blue seas is a dream that many of us have. With property value on a steady increase, buying a property in front of the sea has never looked better. Undeniably, one of Maltas greatest assets is its shoreline; investing in any of its water front properties is nothing less…
In 1955 the term throwaway living appeared for the first time on Life Magazine. Since then, throwaway/disposable culture has become a common concept used to refer to a society mostly dominated by excessive production and overconsumption. More than half a century down the line, the not so positive repercussions of such an attitude are encouraging…
Bringing a home in line with the latest technology requires extra endeavours that not many are ready to work on without any hesitation. Education is key, and learning about the immense benefits that an eco-friendly home can have on a personal, social, and financial level, might be enough to make you have second thoughts. In…
In a country that is constantly looking for ways to provide more accommodation to its ever increasing population, it is no secret that apartment and housing sizes are not what they used to be. With the increasingly large number of people looking to get a place for themselves, apartments seem to be getting smaller and…
A quick look at the Merriam-Webster online dictionary results in this popular definition: An opening, especially in the wall of a building, for admission of light and air. It is usually closed by casements or sashes containing transparent material (as glass) and capable of being opened and shut. In actual fact, this definition is nowadays…
Whether youre thinking of getting a dog, a cat, a parrot, or a combination of them , your home needs to be specifically adapted for their (and your) needs. The following are a few things to keep in mind when making this transition: Floors Every pet owner can readily tell you the importance of choosing…