DIY Storage Hacks

How often has this happened to you that you are using a mobile phone or a laptop while comfortably seated and you see that its battery is about to die? You look around and see that there is no electrical outlet near you and the one that you do have is quite far away. You curse mentally and make a note of buying that electrical extension cord that you had always wanted to buy but couldn’t gather enough information on what to look for in one. Lucky for you, we are here to help. A lot of people put little to no thought before purchasing an extension cable as they have no idea what to even look for in the right one. According to a report by U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission,  extension cables  are known to kill 50 people each year with another 4000 sustaining extreme injuries. They are one of the common causes of residential fires as most people end up buying extension fixtures with the wrong specs and sizes.  So read on to beef up your knowledge on extension reels and ...

  The smart home is a concept that didn’t exist till a decade ago. But with tech giants like Amazon and Google leading innovations in devices to make our lives easier, smart homes as a lifestyle concept have been gaining a strong movement across the globe. Smart devices allow us to kick back, relax and embrace our inner lazy person. These devices work with minimum human intervention and have brought sci-fi movies to life to an extent. So, in case you are looking to automate parts of your domestic lives and make more time for yourself, read on to know about the different kinds of   smart home devices   available in the market. 1.  Smart Speakers: Amazon Echo, Google Nest, and Sonos One are some of the best smart speakers available to choose from. These little smart devices are equipped with an advanced algorithm that utilizes data to offer users hands free management of the smart home. If you want to get a taste of a smart home, we suggest that you start with a smart ...

  For urban setups, a lot of homeowners these days have started to opt for the installation of solar powered outdoor lighting instead of conventionally lit garden lights. The reasons are simple: they are eco-friendly and cost-effective. With energy demands creeping up around the globe, the environment has taken a severe hit. So, it is imperative to find a balance between meeting those requirements and keeping a check on the harm being caused to nature in the name of power generation. Solar powered equipment has been on the market for a long time but thanks to an increasing number of people showing an interest in owning solar powered lights, garden and   outdoor lighting   have become trendy lately. Solar garden lighting ranges from mains powered to battery operated. Not only are they light on your pocket and easy on the environment, but they also fit in extremely well with the aesthetic of the house. Outdoor lights powered by the sun charge up during the day and store tha...

The days of painstakingly cutting intricate designs using a cutter or scissor are over – thanks to new-age tech that promises to revolutionize your crafting experience! Yes, we’re talking about Cricut machines, that have taken over the crafting world by storm! These cutting machines have got everyone from the hobbyist to professional craftsmen, raving over how nifty they are in unraveling endless possibilities. Be it creating personalized greeting cards or 3D cut stickers, Cricut cutting machines can be deployed to create projects that go as far as your imagination can take you. But, for beginners, getting hands-on with the machine at first can be tricky – thankfully, this guide is just what you need to get started. What Do You Need Before You Get Started? A Cricut cutting machine – there are three most popular variants to choose from, The Cricut Explore 3, the Cricut Maker 3, and the Cricut Joy. If you’re looking for a beginner-friendly, compact-sized, cost-effective option to start w...

  Modular kitchens are designed with a practical and functional approach, with a focus on aesthetics that make them look great. It’s one of the few reasons why they have become so popular over the years, with most people opting for a home that comes with a modular kitchen. If your home features one, or you are thinking of redesigning your existing old kitchen to be in sync with the current times by giving it a modular twist, then there are a few  kitchen accessories  that make your modular kitchen even better by enhancing its overall functionality and ease of use. In this blog post, we are going to look at a few must-have accessories for your modular kitchen to help you make the best of it! 1.  Cutlery Organizers One of the first things you must get is a cutlery organizer, this helps you  organize your drawers  better by doing away with all the chaos and clutter and saves a lot of time. Cutlery organizers come with different-sized compartments to help you o...

  We all have things lying around in our homes that we either don’t need now or want to store safely and only bring out when required. Things like your kid’s toys, items in the garage, and gardening tools are a few things that occupy a lot of space and could make do with some space management. The best way to do that is by getting  storage boxes  that can help you declutter your home and make things more manageable. It’s one of the best decluttering hacks you may or may not have known of, and we are here to tell you exactly why you must have a few at your home!   1.       Highly Cost-Effective They are available in a variety of materials, from plastic storage boxes to cardboard boxes, making them a highly cost-effective solution for storing things in your house. The cardboard ones are the cheapest and can be used to safely store anything from clothes to toys, and even gadgets. Just apply a little bit of duct tape and you can be worry-fre...