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Hello,

Looking for reference for good electrician for a new house construction.

Any recommendation?

Location - Bovikana

I think anyone from Kasaragod town to Mulleria stretch should be fine ?

This is just my observation, but I’ve noticed that houses around ~2,500 sq ft featured by architects tend to use matte/semi-matte vitrified flooring, whereas larger 4,000–7,500 sq ft mansions seem to use a lot more Italian marble/polished flooring.

I’ve noticed this across Buildofy, Volume Zero, YouTube tours, and even a couple of rich relatives’ homes xD

Just curious, is there actually a reason for this difference? From an architect’s perspective, which would you recommend for a house in general, and why?

Would love to hear from architects!

Hello!

I’m in my 20s, first time builder and currently building a home for my parents, so I’m trying to be fairly budget-conscious.

The structural work is almost done, and I’m planning to keep the interiors very minimal. The main fixed interiors would probably just be a modular kitchen and wardrobes in the bedrooms. Furniture can mostly be movable/locally made.

I had discussed this with my architect beforehand, so we’ve already provided enough electrical points in the ceiling for lighting. I’m thinking of using those directly and avoiding false ceilings as much as possible.

I’m also not interested in elaborate wall panelling, ceiling designs or too many decorative/architectural elements. I basically want a simple, calm and neat house.

Where I do need some help is choosing things like paint colours, flooring, wood/laminate colours, furniture colours, curtains etc. so that the entire house looks cohesive rather than everything being chosen independently.

Would it be worth getting the entire house 3D visualised before finalising these things?

Or, since the interiors are going to be this minimal, would a moodboard/colour and material palette + reference images be sufficient?

Would love to hear from anyone who has managed their interiors similarly on a budget.

Hello!

I’m in my 20s and currently building a home for my parents, so I’m trying to be fairly budget-conscious.
The structural work is almost done, and I’m planning to keep the interiors very minimal. The main fixed interiors would probably just be a modular kitchen and wardrobes in the bedrooms. Furniture can mostly be movable/locally made.

I had discussed this with my architect beforehand, so we’ve already provided enough electrical points in the ceiling for lighting. I’m thinking of using those directly and avoiding false ceilings as much as possible.

I’m also not interested in elaborate wall panelling, ceiling designs or too many decorative/architectural elements. I basically want a simple, calm and neat house.

Where I do need some help is choosing things like paint colours, flooring, wood/laminate colours, furniture colours, curtains etc. so that the entire house looks cohesive rather than everything being chosen independently.

Would it be worth getting the entire house 3D visualised before finalising these things?

Or, since the interiors are going to be this minimal, would a moodboard/colour and material palette + reference images be sufficient?

Would love to hear from anyone who has managed their interiors similarly on a budget.

Hello,

If anybody lives in golden star apartment, can you dm ? I wanna understand water situation 🫠

Is it safe to drink ? Do you guys drink water from RO or use bisleri ?

Hello,

I’m looking to buy solid wooden cot and dining table set etc.

Where can I find it for wholesale rate in Kasaragod, I heard there are many dealers in Seethangoli side, any idea where is it ?

Thanks!

Hello,

Does smart bazaar here accepts pluxee payment ?

Thanks!

Hi everyone,

I’m building a house in Mangalore and planning a small pantry/store room next to the kitchen.
Given the humid climate, is a small window recommended?

Have you faced issues like dampness or musty smells without a window?
Would love to hear your experience.

Thanks!

Hello,

Can someone suggest a doctor for hemmorhoids preferably female.

Thanks!

Hi everyone,
I just moved into a ground-floor rental apartment, and I’m trying to figure out the best way to reduce outside noise while sleeping.

The apartment is **not directly facing the main road**, but I can still hear **vehicle honking**, especially when it’s quiet at night. It’s not extremely loud, but it’s noticeable enough that I’m worried it might disturb my sleep.

The windows are **aluminium sliding windows**, and they already have a **black rubber/brush seal between the two sliding panels**, so I’m not sure if adding weather stripping would help or if the existing seal is already doing its job.
Since it’s a **rental**, I can’t replace the windows or make permanent modifications.
Has anyone dealt with something similar?

I’m looking for practical, rental-friendly solutions such as:
Weather stripping or replacing the existing seals?
Blackout or acoustic curtains?
DIY removable window inserts?
White noise machine or air purifier?
Anything else that actually worked for reducing honking noise?
I’d really appreciate any suggestions from people who’ve had success with aluminium sliding windows in a rental.
Thanks!

I just got notification lol xD

I could only find bike!

29F, unmarried, applying for a US B1/B2 visa for tourism (solo trip).

Profile:
- Software Development Engineer at a US tech company
- 8 year of experience (3.5 years with current employer)
- Total compensation ~USD 65k/year (India)
- Own two properties in India (one under construction, ~₹2 Cr total value)
- Ongoing home loan
- Savings: ~₹9L cash + ~₹1.25 Cr in investments (US RSUs + Indian mutual funds)
- Travel history: Thailand, Malaysia, Germany, Austria, Czech Republic, Singapore, and Taiwan
- No immediate family in the US
- Purpose of visit: Tourism only (around 2 weeks), self-funded, travelling solo.

Based on this profile, what are my chances of getting a B1/B2 visa? Any red flags or things I should be prepared for during the interview?

Hi everyone,

I’m building a 3BHK and currently planning wardrobes for two bedrooms.

One is a **walk-in wardrobe** for me (28F) - walk-in Wardobe space - 11.4 \* 8.6 ft
The other is a **built-in wardrobe** for my mom, who has a large saree collection - bedroom - 15.4 \* 12

I’m looking for someone who can help with **internal compartment planning** (drawers, shelves, hanging space, saree storage, bags, etc.) based on our actual needs not just the exterior design.

Who would be the right professional for this? An interior designer, wardrobe specialist, or modular wardrobe company?

Also, what kind of budget should I keep aside just for the wardrobe design/planning (excluding the actual wardrobe construction)?

Any recommendations or experiences would be really helpful. Thanks!