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Meet Twanny & his miniature models of traditional Maltese fishing boats
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Twanny is an ex-fisherman from Marsaxlokk who builds miniature models of Maltese fishing boats; his collection includes replicas of modern fishing vessels...
Decor & Design
Kitchen Countertops: A rundown of Malta’s options
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Countertops may look nice and shiny at the store, but the real test will be in your kitchen, where the material will be subjected to dropped pots, spilt wine, sharp knives, and children.
Why Maltese homeowners should hire designers to lower costs
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Whether your budget is limited or liberal, you might want to consider that hiring a local aesthete for a house visit might be the best way to use your money.
12 Recent Renovations by Maltese homeowners to inspire you
Creativity is contagious, and this is especially true when it comes to interior design and renovation. Maltese homeowners regularly take to internet...
How to Winterproof a House in Malta and Cut Down on Expenses
We may only get 4 months of winter, but they’re by no means mild. For most homeowners and expats living in Malta, the lack of central heating means lots of heaters running, wearing two layers of clothing inside, and a quiet resolution to not move away from the sofa, electric blanket, or fireplace.
Meet Eva & Erik: Furniture restorers & upcycling enthusiasts who prove Old is the new Black
We have made our love for DIY and furniture upcycling clear before so we couldn't pass up the opportunity to feature the duo's shop, Purple Sun Design.
Upcycle: 8 Finds For Your Workspace Or Home Study
From furniture and units to machines and cameras, new gadgets to retro consoles, antique décor to traditional houses, the Marketplace is a rich resource that Maltese homeowners are rapidly tapping into to shop around for their needs.
Gardening
Want to green up your house? This FB Group of Maltese gardeners will help!
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We all like to picture it: Growing fresh basil and tomatoes in the backyard, lining our interiors with beautiful pots, parenting plants and watching them grow steadily - few can argue against the benefits - both functional and aesthetic - to greening up our urban spaces.
How-to's & DIY
7 stunning photos of local gardens on Maltese page Green Patches
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Green Patches is a great online group populated by gardening enthusiasts who share tips, photos, and problems. You'll find both experienced vetarans who can answer almost any question, and new homeowners who have just started to tinker.
Calling Design & DIY Lovers: Up your woodwork skills with the Valletta Design Cluster
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The Valletta Design Cluster is organising a visit to one of Malta’s most prolific timber importers for a session on woodwork and joinery.
How-to get your Household ready for Coronavirus
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How to prepare your home for a Pandemic:
Malta will close all bars, restaurants, gyms, casinos, cinemas and...
Msida Bar and St. Paul’s Bay Home Suffer Damage from Nearby Construction
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Double trouble came today as a wall collapsed and a ceiling was turned to rubble.
Tech Up Your House
6 Budget-Friendly Home Technologies to keep Electricity Bill low
One thing that is sometimes easy to notice between low and high-income households is their energy efficiency, consumption and electricity...
A 6-Step Guide to Lighting up your Kitchen
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The Kitchen has become firmly entrenched as a mini work-hub: It’s where we sort mail, read, do our homework, prepare signature meals for a special occasion, and gather with our friends after dinner parties. This multi-functional, highly visible space needs layers of illumination to make it really shine, and this article will go over the different stages of how to light up your kitchen.
Latest News
Żejtun Homeowner upcycles Cabinet with a traditional Maltese bus design
Alex Caruana, a frequent contributor in the popular local private group Id-Dar Maltija, has transformed a cabinet by giving it a design...
GUEST POST: Detail is what separates the extraordinary from the ordinary
“Detail is what separates the extraordinary from the ordinary.”
This has always been my motto when it comes...
It’s here! ‘Gray to Green’ Scheme Will Open on the 15th of February
Greening up the facade of your home, apartment block, shop or office is about to get easier thanks to the 'Gray to...
The best smart home devices for 2021
Unmatched in their potential for cost savings and convenience, the list of smart home products continues to grow in exciting directions: We...
6 Locals who are smashing the gardening game
A staggering body of studies make it clear: people really benefit from being in the company of plants. Plants help our brain...