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DIY or Hire a Pro? The Truth About Home Renovations in Nepal

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...

How We Constructed Our Dream House in Kathmandu (and So Can You!)

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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...

Site Prep 101: What You Need Before Laying the First Brick

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Every solid structure starts with something more important than bricks or concrete proper site preparation. Whether you're building a small family home in Bhaktapur, a hotel in Pokhara, or a commercial complex in Kathmandu, the first phase of construction site prep is absolutely critical . Because Nepal has very different terrain and weather, not paying enough attention to site preparation can bring about costly issues, failing foundations or even building disasters. In this blog, we'll walk you through Site Prep 101 the essential steps and considerations before laying the first brick . Why Site Preparation Matters Before you begin building, your construction site needs to be safe, stable, accessible, and aligned with your building plan . Site preparation ensures that: Your foundation is structurally sound Specialized equipment and machinery can be handled on your site. Drainage and water flow are under control Regulations and laws required for your project have been met. Wi...