5 Health Benefits of Living in a Log House

Imagine a life free of allergens and air impurities. No cases of flu, headaches or stress-related illnesses. And the best part; a happy family in tip-top shape. How is this possible? One research study revealed that wood has moisture safety and purifying qualities. It also has positive psychological effects. This study inspired the building of […]

12 Things You Didn’t Know About Wall Geckos

Growing up, I found wall geckos utterly disgusting. Their eyes, their skin, and the fact that they were always around in the compound where I grew up, disgusted me. My brothers had fun watching them leave their tails behind when frightened (surely you know all about this!) but I couldn’t stand them. I often wondered […]

Four Things to Avoid Taking into Your Kitchen

A lot of us are guilty of taking everything with us into the kitchen, from cell phones to biros and books. The kitchen should be an organized place where each and every object is put in its place. Junk should not be allowed and the moment you realize that there are certain useless stuff cramping […]

Are You a Diplomat in Your Home?

Many of us erroneously believe that if someone truly loves us we should be able to talk to and treat them without as much carefulness and tact as we employ with others, but this simply isn’t true. The fact that the home is a “safe place” doesn’t mean we shouldn’t take others’ feelings into consideration. […]

4 Things to Do Before You Get a Pet

Whatever your choice of pet is, it is important to adequately plan for their arrival and maintenance while keeping many factors in mind. Getting a pet is like adding a new member to the family because the pet now has to be considered in most decisions made especially the ones directly affecting it. Before getting […]

Top 10 Simple Makeover Ideas for Your Home

Check out these few things that can take your home to the next level without hiring a professional interior designer. Paint – Colour goes a long way. Give your apartment a nice look by applying the right colour to the wall. If your apartment is small, please do not go for a dark colour paint. […]

Meet the Boss: Debo Onabanjo, Creative Director, D-First Home Essentials

Connect Nigeria met with some peculiar women entrepreneurs at the 11th Unique Interior Exhibition that took place at the Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island recently. We could not resist talking with these women taking interior decorations in Nigeria to the next level. One of them is the Creative Director of D-First Home Essentials, Debo Onabanjo. CN: […]

Website Review: Hellofood.com – Redefining Food Delivery Service In Lagos.

With over 45 million active internet users, e-commerce in Nigeria has grown tremendously over the years. The internet now seems like the best place to buy and sell with ease and comfort. You can now shop for clothes, jewelry, and even food online. Yes, even food. Hellofood.com is an online food delivery service that offers […]

Until Your Nest is Built

It’s been over 5 years since I “passed out” from the NYSC programme, but I still remember it, and the months following, just like yesterday. Like many young graduates, the search for my dream job took me far from my parents, and with each new job came a new place of abode and sometimes a new city altogether.