Maintenance
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A 13-step crash course on artificial grass
Text: Priya Arya Photographs: iStock Artificial grass or turf is just the thing if you're looking for a quick green-up without the attendant problems of watering and maintenance. You can use it anywhere: lawns, terraces, balconies... and now,...
Ankur Arora
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5 ideas to help your artificial blooms retain their charm
Text: Priya Arya Photograph: iStock Nowadays, artificial flowers are almost close to the real thing. And just as you spray real flowers and change their water to make them last a little longer, you need to indulge these too. Sachin Singh, Directo...
Sachin Singh
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10 points that will make buying artificial plants easier
Text: Priya Arya Photograph: iStock Plants always add a certain something to the interiors of a place. And if you don't have the patience (or a green thumb!) for the real stuff, there are always faux plants. But as with everything, there are ...
Sachin Singh
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7 tips to ensure that your curtains stay looking new
Text: Priya Arya Photographs: iStock Curtains have always played an important role in the decor of the house. They complete the overall look and add that extra sparkle to the appeal of a house. Materials for this important furnishing range fr...
Geetesh Saraf
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8 comparative points between wooden flooring and tiles
Anchor: Priya Arya Photographs: iStock Tiles enjoy immense popularity in interiors. Wooden flooring also enjoys a considerable following. So when you are faced with choosing one over the other, keep this comparison in mind and make the selection,...
Vijay Sharma
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9 tips to keep your air conditioner in good working condition
Text: Priya Arya Photographs: iStock For any air conditioner to work properly, regular cleaning and maintenance are a must, says expert Atul Kulshreshtha. 1. The filter is the most active part of an AC which gets choked with dust. This needs...
Atul Kulshreshtha
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6 points to help you tackle the menace of water leakage
Text: Priya Arya Photographs: iStock All of us have faced the annoying issue of leakage one time or the other. Sometimes it’s from the terrace. Sometimes it’s the downstairs neighbour demanding you check your bathroom for cracks. Shailendra...
Shailendra Pandav
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7 easy tips on how to care for your mattress
Text: Relin Hedly Photograph: iStock A mattress can last for 7 – 8 years depending on its usage, says Saurabh Tewary, Area Branch Manager, Kurlon. He gives us some tips on how to maintain the mattress that can help you improve your quality of s...
Saurabh Tewary
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10 tips to care for your blender
Text: Relin Hedly Photographs: iStock If you use a blender everyday or on certain occasions, maintaining it is very important. This will ensure that it lasts for many years. Ramesh Chembath, Business Head – Kitchen Appliances, Usha Internationa...
Ramesh Chembath
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5 tips on how to maintain your coffee machine
Photograph: istock.com To have a fresh cup of coffee everyday, it is important that the coffee maker is maintained well. Keeping the coffee machine unclean for a long time will result in trouble later. Ramesh Chembath, Business Head – Kitchen ...
Ramesh Chembath
Home Appliances
