Homes & Gardens

Over recent years, smart thermostats have become very popular. Their popularity can be attributed to the numerous benefits that they offer to homeowners. Smart homes apply the use of smart devices like alarm systems and smart thermostats. What are smart thermostats? Smart thermostats are digital, WiFi-connected devices used to control home AC and heat systems. They typically perform the same functions as traditional thermostats. However, they offer digital advantages like the fact that they can be controlled using a mobile phone app. Are smart thermostats worth the investment? Smart...

You’ve done it. You’ve found the perfect home at the cheapest price. You’ve done all the work, convinced your significant other, checked the local schools and crime rates. Everything seems great. Then you get a strange inkling that maybe there’s something wrong with the place. It’s so modestly priced. Could there be a strange history? You google the address and nothing comes up. On paper and search, everything seems perfect. Fast-forward 6 months, and you notice little bites missing from your toast. You leave the pies out to cool down on the counter and there are mysterious holes in the...

There is a good reason some 100,000 plus expatriates call Phuket home. Access to good education and hospitals is one drawcard, not to mention great entertainment options, fantastic nature, stunning beaches and easy international travel. If you are considering to buy a condo in Phuket , either as a home or investment, then this article is for you! In it, we are going to break down the top four residential areas you might want to consider. We are going to discuss these hot spots and what the living environment, infrastructure and pricing are like. So, without further ado, let’s jump in and...

There’s nothing better than spending your free time relaxing on your terrace - having your own outdoor seating area gives you a chance to enjoy a free afternoon or holding dinner for your guests outside. But before any of that is possible, there’s one more thing left to do - designing a terrace that’s comfortable and beautiful at the same time. So how exactly can you do it?

There seems to be a common belief that you can enjoy spending time on your terrace only when the weather is nice. And it’s simply not the case - with the right design, you...