Stories by

Anshuman Thakar

Ideas, guidance, and inspiration for creating a home you love.

Ten Sensory Friendly Autumn Activities for Children with Autism

Fall has a way of sneaking into the house. One morning the windows are open to warm summer air and the next […]

By Anshuman Thakar • Sep 10, 2026 • 7 min read

A truly smart home should not feel like a technology showroom. The best smart home improvements work quietly in the background, making […]

By Anshuman Thakar • Sep 8, 2026 • 8 min read

There are vacations built around a hotel, a beach or a city. Then there are trips where the road itself becomes the […]

By Anshuman Thakar • Aug 26, 2026 • 6 min read

Morning puffiness has a frustrating habit of appearing on exactly the days when you would prefer your face to look especially awake. […]

By Anshuman Thakar • Aug 24, 2026 • 5 min read

There are natural wonders that seem almost too perfectly staged to be real. Yosemite’s Firefall is one of them. For a few […]

By Anshuman Thakar • Aug 24, 2026 • 6 min read

Updating a shower can mean anything from replacing an aging showerhead and regrouting tile to tearing everything out and building a custom […]

By Anshuman Thakar • Aug 22, 2026 • 9 min read