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8 pieces filed under home
Read an Apartment Viewing Like an Inspector
A nice view and a fresh smell can hide the details that decide whether a flat is easy to live in.
By Mira Faraj
BusinessJun 24
Repair, Replace or Walk Away From an Appliance
A broken appliance asks a money question first and an emotional question second.
By Marcus Okafor
BusinessJun 24
Check a Summer Utility Bill Before You Pay
A high summer bill is not always wrong, but it deserves a calm look before the payment button gets tapped.
By Mira Faraj
TechnologyJun 23
Get Your Home Ready for Late-Night World Cup Streaming
Late kickoffs reward a setup that simply works: a stable connection, the right screen and sound that will not wake the whole house.
By Priya Chen
BusinessJun 20
Prepare the AC Before the Hottest Months
Air conditioning works hardest in summer and fails at the worst time. A little maintenance now prevents a sweaty emergency later.
By Lena Holloway
BusinessJun 18
Check the Energy Label Before the Appliance Deal
A lower sticker price can lose to higher running costs when refrigerators, washing machines and AC units are used every week.
By Mira Faraj
OpinionDec 18
DIY Oud and Bakhoor Scenting at Home Without Setting Off the Smoke Alarm
How to perfume a room, your clothes, and your guests' memories with bakhoor, using a burner, some charcoal, and a little restraint.
By Mira Faraj
OpinionOct 2
Build a DIY Majlis Corner at Home Without Buying a Single Camel Bone
How to assemble a low-seated, floor-cushioned majlis corner that actually invites people to sit, stay, and overstay.
By Mira Faraj