Home Improvement

 How can confirming whether children are allowed to play on the roof highlight potential safety risks?

Some societies allow kids to go up and play on the roof; others strictly prohibit it. If the railings are low, gaps are wide, or the parapet isn’t very...

What benefit is there in checking if lightning arresters or grounding systems exist on tall buildings?

Very tall buildings are more exposed during storms. A lightning arrester and proper grounding system safely redirect high-voltage...

 How can looking for old patchwork spots on the roof surface reveal repeated leakage issues?

Roofs with lots of different patches—some newer cement, some old sealant, some random tiles stuck in—often tell a...

Why is it important to see whether overhead pipes on the roof are properly supported and not sagging?

Overhead pipes carry water across roofs to tanks, flats or common areas. If they’re badly supported, loosely tied,...

How can checking if stairhead rooms on the roof are kept locked reduce chances of misuse?

Many buildings have a small room at the top of the staircase on the roof—used for storage, lift...

How can putting a lamp on a sideboard turn a dull corner into a cosy sitting spot?

Every home has at least one awkward corner near a sideboard, cabinet or console that doesn’t get much love. It’s too dark to sit...

What difference does hiding TV wires in a simple cable channel make to the look of a wall?

A mounted TV with cables hanging down like spaghetti instantly cheapens the look of even a nicely designed living room. You might have spent...

How can using stackable stools instead of extra chairs save space in a compact home?

Extra chairs are handy when guests come… and annoying the rest of the time. They sit in corners, eat up floor space, and half...

 In what way does placing a mirror opposite a window change how bright a living room feels?

Natural light is like free interior design. The more smartly you bounce it around, the bigger and fresher a room feels. When you put...

How can adding a small shoe rack with a closed front keep the entrance from looking messy?

The entrance is usually the first place that gets out of control. You come home, kick off your shoes, guests do the same, and...