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You’ve probably watched a few YouTube videos or home makeover reels on Instagram. Everything looks simple. Paint a wall. Tear down a partition. Lay some tiles. It makes DIY renovation feel exciting—and doable. But here’s the catch: what looks easy online can quickly turn into a disaster in real life, especially in Nepal. So before you pick up that hammer or start calling local masons, let’s break down the truth. Should you renovate your home yourself or hire a professional? The answer isn’t one-size-fits-all—but by the end of this guide, you’ll know exactly what’s right for your home, your budget, and your sanity. Understanding Home Renovation in Nepal More Than Just Cosmetic Fixes Renovating a home in Nepal often involves: Structural changes (removing or adding walls) Plumbing upgrades (especially in older homes) Electrical rewiring Flooring, painting, waterproofing Earthquake-resistant retrofitting Unlike cosmetic fixes, these tasks require technical knowledge...

In the case of many people, building a dream house is an investment that is alluring and at the same time life-altering. In the context of a crowded city like Kathmandu, this task can be particularly overwhelming for a number of different reasons. In this article, we would like to shed some light on the tips and tricks that helped us build our dream house in Kathmandu, so that you too can benefit from it. We will help you identify which plot of land to buy, which construction company to hire, and much more. 1. Starting with the Vision: Defining Our Family House Dream Before thinking of laying down the foundation, we first needed to come up with something that we wanted. In our case, defining the house was the most critical step.  The vision was also quite simple: Comfortable modern housing built using energy efficient practices having an appropriate resilience to the severe weather conditions in the region. What we aimed for was not a house, rather a place for building memories big...