Journal

Ideas, guides & inspiration.

Practical advice on choosing surfaces, planning spaces and getting the most from your home.

Renovating an older home in Karnataka or Kerala? Start with these five decisions

Most renovation budgets get spent in the wrong order: finishes first, infrastructure later. Here's the sequence that actually protects your investment.

30 May 2026

Adhesive & Waterproofing5 min read

Why tile adhesive and waterproofing matter more than the tile itself

A beautiful tile laid on the wrong adhesive, over unwaterproofed screed, fails the same way an ugly one does. It just takes a monsoon or two longer. The part nobody photographs is the part that matters most.

22 April 2026

Hardware4 min read

Door and window hardware that won't corrode near the coast

Salt-laden air off the Arabian Sea is quietly hard on ungraded metal hardware: hinges seize, locks stiffen, handles pit within a couple of monsoons. Here's what actually lasts.

18 March 2026

Electricals5 min read

A practical electrical safety checklist before you move into a new home

Most electrical problems in a new home aren't visible on move-in day; they show up as a flickering light, a warm switchboard, or worse, months later. A few checks now save real trouble.

20 February 2026

Plumbing4 min read

CPVC vs PVC: what actually matters when you're re-piping a home

Both look similar in the store. The difference shows up years later, in hot water lines, joint failures and repair bills. Here's the honest comparison.

15 January 2026

Sanitaryware5 min read

Choosing bathroom fittings that survive hard water and a monsoon

Hard water and heavy monsoons are tougher on bathroom fittings than most homeowners realise. Here's what actually holds up in Sullia, Cherkala and Seethangoli homes.

8 December 2025

Guides5 min read

How to choose large-format tiles for a seamless look

Fewer grout lines, more drama. A practical guide to sizing, layout and finishes for large-format surfaces.

12 November 2025

Guides4 min read

Vitrified vs ceramic: which tile is right for your home?

Durability, water resistance and cost: the honest differences between vitrified and ceramic tiles.

3 October 2025

Modular Kitchen6 min read

Planning a modular kitchen that actually works

Work triangles, storage and finishes: how to plan a kitchen around the way you really cook.

21 August 2025

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