Drapehaus
Drapehaus
Preparing the room
Drapehaus
Preparing the room
Guides
Monsoon, festivals and the moments when homes get refreshed — what each part of the year does to a house, and when to plan the work.
May and early June — the last window to get soft furnishings ready for four months of rain.
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June to September — what to watch for, and why it is the best time to plan work.
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October — reopening the house, assessing the damage and the busiest month of our year.
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Goa's biggest household festival, and the hardest one to prepare a house for.
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The best-timed refresh in the Goan calendar — dry weather, clean houses and good light.
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Houses painted, homes opened and new curtains hung — a genuine Goan tradition.
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Late December to February — full houses, strong sun and no time to fix anything.
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October and November — getting a let property ready before the bookings start.
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Family homes preparing to host, usually with a fixed date and no flexibility.
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Spring cleaning at the end of the dry season, and the last comfortable working month.
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The monsoon festival on 24 June — and a reminder of what the rains are doing indoors.
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Goa's spring festival, and the turn into the hardest months for sun and heat.
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Getting the keys — what to decide immediately and what to leave for later.
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