Things We Learned as First-Time Homeowners

Living together as husband and wife in your own house can be both overwhelming and, at the same time, require a lot of adjustments. Let me share some of the things we learned as first-time homeowners who recently got married.

"Home is the starting place of love, hope, and dreams." — Unknown

Here are the things we learned:

1. Your house is your safe space

Your house is your safe space. Make sure you and your spouse decide together on the small details of your home, such as the house color, countertops, dining table, etc.

2. House chores are divided into two

As a couple who live without any help to do the chores, it's essential to divide them. For example, if I do the cooking, my husband does the dishes. This might not apply to everyone, but communication is key. I'm lucky to have a husband who doesn't let me do all the chores.

3. Take turns in spending

Even when we were still dating, we practiced this. Now that we are married, we continue the same practice. For instance, since my husband bought our dining table, stove, etc., I’m in charge of buying the plates, spoons, etc. For us, taking turns in spending on household items is essential for a harmonious living situation. Not doing so can lead to burnout and stress.

4. Clean eating is a must

Now that we have our own house, we've set rules for balanced eating. For instance, instead of relying too much on canned goods and processed foods, we make time to buy vegetables and fruits, and we also try to exercise on the treadmill. Clean eating can be difficult when you’re living on your own, especially since the temptation to buy fast food and ready-to-eat meals is higher when both of you are busy with day-to-day work.

5. Date day is essential 

Though you live together under the same roof, a date day is still important to keep the spark alive in your relationship. Date days help you reconnect and provide an opportunity to break away from the daily routine.

Special thanks to dear Rhea for this awesome wedding gift: the coffee machine.

Lastly, we have a golden rule in our house: "Happy spouse, happy house." Our married life isn’t perfect, but we always pray to keep God at the center of our marriage.

Japanese Bathroom: INAX Arrives In BQ Builderware Bohol

        INAX and BQ Builderware bring world-renowned Japanese style bathrooms in Bohol

INAX Now In BQ Builderware Bohol: Japanese Style Bathrooms

Many aspire to have Japanese-inspired bathrooms in their homes. Their clean and minimalist look have such a calming effect that even hotels and resorts work hard in creating such a relaxing Zen vibe in their bathrooms. But aside from their remarkable aesthetics, Japanese bathrooms abide by the “form and function” design philosophy, utilizing the latest innovation and technology while delivering outstanding quality and convenience to home or business owners.

INAX Now In BQ Builderware Bohol: Japanese Style Bathrooms

Now, it’s easier for many more households, hotels and resorts in the Visayas region to achieve the clean and minimalist Japanese aesthetic in their bathrooms, thanks to BQ Builderware and its partnership with INAX, one of the leading brands in the Japanese toilet space.

A key player in Bohol, BQ Builderware is a one-stop shop for construction materials that include quality ceramic tiles and other floor covering options, bathroom fixtures, accessories, and many more.

INAX Now In BQ Builderware: Japanese Style Bathrooms

Through this partnership, Boholanos can now achieve the Japanese bathrooms of their dreams – from clean and minimalist spaces at home to nature-inspired bathrooms perfect for resorts, and luxurious haven for hotels – as the best and the latest INAX products, such as the S200 collection, S400 collection and S600 collection are now available at the INAX showroom in BQ Builderware, located at 35 Visarra Street, Tagbilaran City, Bohol, Philippines.

As a leading brand in the Japanese toilet space, INAX has been pioneering toilet innovations and enhanced living environments for over 100 years, all rooted in three core pillars: creativity, technology, and design. With the brand’s “human-centric technology” approach, INAX consistently designs bathroom products that align with its mission of enabling everyone to live well.

With BQ Builderware’s partnership with INAX, the Bohol Quality Corporation further strengthens its reputation as a brand that’s an integral part of the daily lives of Boholanos, offering the best quality of products and services, to its customers.

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