Who else misses traveling? ??? I’ve always maxed out (if not went over) the allotted vacation days for the year. Hehe, sorry boss! While I’ve been blessed enough to be able to travel to other countries, I’ve always preferred a chill vacay here in the Philippines. Our country has some…
We move around the world using our 5 senses to optimize our experience in it. So when you create your home, make sure that you also think about how you can get the maximum advantage and impact by appealing to the 5 senses of sight, smell, sound, touch, and taste.…
Here’s a question we get quite often in our social media inboxes: “How can I make a room more maaliwalas?” It’s a common concern for Filipino homeowners, especially those living in Metro Manila, and it’s not hard to see why. When you live in a cramped city with a lot…
We’ve recommended the top paint products for several parts of the home including exteriors, kitchens, and bedrooms. Now, we’re going over the paint products to protect the roof that protects you. To be specific, these are roof paint products that can be used for roofs made of galvanized iron sheets…
For the longest time, I’ve struggled with trying to figure out what the perfect hobby for me was. I needed something that wasn’t too expensive (because Adulting 101 also includes following your budget!). It should also help me unwind after a long hard week of working an 8 to 5…
Filipinos are surrounded by oceans. 54% of all municipalities in the Philippines is considered to be in a coastal area and 62% of the population live in a coastal zone, according to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources. Being near the sea, however, can cause paint problems. To keep…
We made a new video tutorial, this time showing how to make an easy chevron pattern on your walls using ordinary materials. A chevron pattern is an inverted V pattern that is stamped (in this video) side by side to form a seamless continuous pattern. This pattern works well on…
Homes in certain areas, such as those situated in places with high humidity, require a little more attention to prevent paint problems. The key is to apply and use the right methods and products from the beginning to avoid possible frustrations down the line. To help you out, we have…
We’re celebrating Buwan ng Wika with an explosion of color and an appreciation of Filipino culture! Whether special or commonplace, these are things that enrich our lives and represent us as people of a nation that is vibrant, fun-loving, and one-of-a-kind. Handa ka na ba? Tara na! 1. Filipino Festivals…
French architect Emmanuelle Moureaux creates spaces using colors. She moved to Japan in 1996 to live and work there because the culture and architecture of the country inspired her. Moureaux invented the “shikiri” concept which means “to divide space using colors”. Color as a Spatial Principle View this post…
Diving headfirst into a painting project without enough paint know-how can lead to disastrous results. There’s more to it than dipping a brush into some paint and coloring in the blanks. At the very least, you’ll need to know three very important painting basics. We’re going back to the fundamentals.…
The modern concrete look is still all the rage. I see it on Pinterest, on Facebook, and on Instagram. It’s everywhere! This look is so versatile. Going for a more industrial look? No worries. Tropical? Yup, it can be achieved! No problemo. While I also like the look of a…
We’ve given you the top paint products for home exteriors and kitchens, now we’re moving on to the bedroom. We know choosing the right paint isn’t as straightforward a task as it seems. Apart from selecting a color, there are also several different types of paint for different kinds of…
Light colors are still very much a favorite of homeowners. We chose 6 (off-) white paint colors to help you choose one for your home exteriors to increase your home’s curb appeal. Please be aware that the colors that you see on the screen cannot approximate the colors of the…
I’ve always enjoyed the process of cooking. From grocery shopping, prepping the ingredients, down to putting food on the table. Back when I was a kid, my mom bought me tons of kitchen play sets. I spread out plastic toy meat and vegetables around in the living room and pretended…
Fruits and color have a special relationship. Not only do fruits come in a wide array of lush hues, but it can also be said that the deeper and more vibrant the color of a fruit is, the more delicious it seems. After all, it was the reddest apple that…
Human progress has come with a cost to the Earth. It’s time to do better. As technology advances, we must also find ways to right our wrongs and work towards being better inhabitants of our home planet. It takes a little more effort to be mindful of our choices, but…
You’re walking down the paint aisles of a hardware store. Cans of paint are lined up on the shelves. Looking at the Boysen products, you notice that there’s a “code” on the front of each can. What’s up with that? The experienced Boysen buyer will know how to take advantage…
I read an article about Art Deco making a comeback. Is this trend also happening in the Philippines? Judging from the home groups in social media, Filipino homeowners are so in love with the fresh, light, white, natural look of Scandi (Scandinavian) interior design that many have chosen this as…