Lockdown & “Home work”

Published on
April 16, 2020
Nandita Manwani

I was wondering what to write next, sitting home under lockdown when my daughter recommended why not write something on what folks should do for home improvement now that Modiji has bound all of us down by another three weeks. Great idea I thought, rather get people to do something productive than twiddle their thumbs and wonder what next.

On doing some research I find that there is some good stuff that has already been written on home improvement and maintenance on this blog itself over the last 9 years. Hence, first I am reposting links to these earlier posts. Once you have gone through the same, please comment and provide feedback on any specific topics that you would like me to cover, shall look forward.

Here are the links to the earlier posts on the subject of Home Improvement & Maintenance

Happy reading

Cheers

Nandita

Nandita is and Interior Designer and the founder of The Studio by Nandita Manwani, a design and interior works firm focused on Residential Interiors across Bangalore. For details visit https://thestudiobangalore.com

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