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Sep 106 min read

Home Decor

10 Outdated And Tacky Home Decor Trends That Still Rule Indian Homes And Bachelor Pads

Get rid of the string lights and the polyester curtains stat!

10 Ways To Decorate Your Temporary House For Free: For Renters, Slow Travelers And Digital Nomads

May 174 min read

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10 Ways To Decorate Your Temporary House For Free: For Renters, Slow Travelers And Digital Nomads

After having lived a nomadic life for a while now, I've aced the hacks to do home decor for free or at minimal cost.

How To DIY A Mosaic Table From Broken Ceramic Cups

Jul 23, 20235 min read

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How To DIY A Mosaic Table From Broken Ceramic Cups

Being a butter fingers ensures I have a ready supply of broken cups around me all the time. But being creative and thrifty also means...

From loud and colourful barbie prints to a subdued boho, a preteen's room makeover with 1 hack

Jun 21, 20233 min read

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From loud and colourful barbie prints to a subdued boho, a preteen's room makeover with 1 hack

Like any other girl of her age, my 9 year old niece's room was full of Barbie-themed everything -- toys, dollhouses, study table and even...

Step By Step Process To Deep Clean Your House In 2 Hours Or Less

Mar 21, 20235 min read

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Step By Step Process To Deep Clean Your House In 2 Hours Or Less

Whether you're expecting guests, it's time for the annual Spring (US) or Diwali cleaning ,(in India) or just want your house to finally...

How I Used These 15 Clever Ways To Have Wall Art On A Budget

Jan 16, 20235 min read

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How I Used These 15 Clever Ways To Have Wall Art On A Budget

Detailed guide on how to do wall art on a budget inspired by hacks I've personally used in my own homes over the years

How To Buy Furniture For A Small Space Without Compromising on Style Or Class

Jun 14, 20215 min read

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How To Buy Furniture For A Small Space Without Compromising on Style Or Class

Awesome furniture and a tiny apartment don't usually go together. And if bachelor houses conjure up images of a cheap plastic chair, a...

10 Ways To Use Packing Crates as Low-Budget, Rustic Furniture

Feb 15, 20202 min read

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10 Ways To Use Packing Crates as Low-Budget, Rustic Furniture

I'm going to show you how you can use basically any kind of packing or fruit crate into a smart, practically free storage solution or even a

Feb 9, 20204 min read

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How To Paint A Plywood Wardrobe And Save Your Home Decor

To most people, especially us women, "fixing our wardrobe" means obsessing over what's IN it. We spend an incredible amount of time...

Oct 22, 20194 min read

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Step-By-Step Diwali Cleaning Guide

A step-by-step guide to clean your house inside and out this Diwali. (and how to get the motivation to do it!)

I Rented A Tiny 300SqFt Rooftop House And Did A Complete Makeover

Jun 26, 20191 min read

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I Rented A Tiny 300SqFt Rooftop House And Did A Complete Makeover

I rented a small, dilapidated apartmin a posh locality and did a complete makeover on a budget. Here's before and after pictures of the make

How I Did A Bachelor Pad Makeover Under ₹10K

Jun 19, 20195 min read

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How I Did A Bachelor Pad Makeover Under ₹10K

I did a bachelor pad makeover for under 10,000 rupees including a new sofa, tons of furnishing and a whole new look.

How To Transform A Run-Down Cabinet Door With Wallpaper Decals

Jun 19, 20192 min read

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How To Transform A Run-Down Cabinet Door With Wallpaper Decals

You have seen them. Every old kitchen/house seems to have those old, stained, run down cabinet doors that scream "we haven't been cleaned...

Apr 23, 20196 min read

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How To Throw An Epic House Party, Easy.

Why does one need to *learn* how to throw a house party? Isn't it enough when a bunch of friends turn up, shlep some alcohol, you lay out...

Easy Candle DIY: How To Turn Old, Candle Tidbits Into Beautiful New Candles

Apr 23, 20193 min read

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Easy Candle DIY: How To Turn Old, Candle Tidbits Into Beautiful New Candles

Making Candles Is Easier Than You Think. Repurposing old, broken candle bits into brand new candles is even easier. So I had a lot of...

Feb 12, 20193 min read

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How To Hang Art On Walls Without Nails

There's a good chance you live in a rented property, and along with myriad house rules in your rental agreement about what you can and...

Why Solar Lights Are The Best Investment You'll Make In Your Home

Feb 12, 20192 min read

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Why Solar Lights Are The Best Investment You'll Make In Your Home

What’s not to love about perfect bright and sunny days. Your floral best come out, shorts get a new lease of life, it's time for some...

How To Clean Your Bathroom Like Your Facial Skin In 5 Steps

Feb 12, 20193 min read

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How To Clean Your Bathroom Like Your Facial Skin In 5 Steps

Once a living room, a bedroom and the kitchen walked into the bar. The poor bathroom stayed behind at home, wallowing in its own wetness...

How I Turned A Challenging Tiny House Into A Pinterest-Worthy Pad

Dec 21, 20187 min read

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How I Turned A Challenging Tiny House Into A Pinterest-Worthy Pad

I did a complete makeover of a 500Sqft house in Hyderabad for under 50,000 rupees. Here's how.

DIY: How To Turn Old TicTac Boxes Into Fridge Magnets

Dec 21, 20182 min read

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DIY: How To Turn Old TicTac Boxes Into Fridge Magnets

Amongst all the DIY crafts I’ve done, I’m most proud of this one. Not only because of its ingenuity, but because how simple it was to do,...

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3 Foreigner-Friendly Digital Nomad Hubs With Conscious Communities in India: A Personal Guide

I've worked by the emerald waters of the Ganga, in the lap of the Himalayas and done Slack in a Shack in Goa.

An Appreciation Note: The Ambani Wedding Resets The Image Of India And In A Good Way

More than the emeralds, the Ambani wedding showcased the best of India,

Standing Up To Cruelty Against Community Dogs And Prolonged Harassment Of Feeders And Animal Lovers At Gated Society in Bangalore

When residents of a posh gated society didn't only cross all limits of decency but violated multiple laws.

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