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7 tips for a bathroom that feels fresh and new
Text: Priya Arya Photographs: iStock.com If you have the right tools, the right products and the right technique, and if you undertake regular cleaning, it won't be incorrect to say that your shower area will be in mint condition even after y...
Pravesh Pachori
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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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7 points on benefits of natural oils for wooden furniture
Text: Rupali Sebastian Photographs: courtesy P3 Architectural Solutions Traditionally, Indians revere teak as the last word in wood. But now, with the world coming closer, there are several other varieties – such as walnut, oak, cherry and beec...
Roopesh Gupta
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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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10 tips to care for your soft furnishings
Text: Priya Arya Photograph: iStock A beautiful house almost always has a lot of lovely soft furnishings: vibrant curtains, cushions, sofa covers, carpets… And the trick to maintaining this allure involves maintaining all the elements within. A...
Avinash Singh
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9 reasons why you should opt for star-rated electric appliances
Text: Priya Arya Photograph: iStock In addition to being plain careful about how you use electricity, buying the right appliances will definitely help you to bring down the electricity bill. Jagjeet Singh of Usha Company educates you on the basi...
Jagjeet Singh
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8 home-care formulae for your floors
Anchor: Priya Arya Photograph: Istock.com You must be quite excited about the new flooring you just got at your home. However, its losing luster could dull your happiness as well. Check out the following tips for efficient floor cleaning at hom...
Geetesh Saraf
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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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5 things to keep in mind while purchasing a mattress
Text: Relin Hedly Photograph: iStock.com Want to have good quality sleep? Much of that would depend on the mattress. Saurabh Tewary, Area Branch Manager, Kurlon, tells us about the different types of mattresses and what to look out for while buyi...
Saurabh Tewary
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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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