Ria Bhagwat
Expertise
TikTok Cleaning Trends, Garden Maintenance, Modern Bedroom Designs
- Ria uses her passion for home design to write about all things cleaning, organizing, and sustainable living.
- She's written for award-winning lifestyle publications like Apartment Therapy, Well+Good, In These Times, and more.
- With a knack for interior decoration, Ria has turned her small New York apartment into an inviting space for guests.
Experience
Ria is fascinated by and well-versed in the lifestyle space — including home design, cleaning/organizing, and health — learning how to bridge the gap between accessibility and living well. As a news writer at House Digest, she prioritizes her passion for lifestyle journalism by finding actionable ways for readers to live better and smarter lives. She's also deeply passionate about home decor, affordable housing, and everything in between. Ria began her professional journalism career in 2019 as an editorial intern at In These Times, a progressive political magazine based in Chicago. She's gone on to work as a contributing writer for publications like Women.com and GoodGoodGood.
Education
Ria has a Bachelor of Arts degree in journalism from DePaul University in Chicago.
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Stories By Ria Bhagwat
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Command Strips are a powerful adhesive, but you might notice that they're a little weaker in the bathroom. This is the problem, and how to solve it.
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If you no longer have any magazines to store inside your magazine holder, don't throw the item away. Instead, learn how to reuse the holder around your home.
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Roach infestations are frustratingly easy to get and frustratingly difficult to ditch, but boric acid could be the key to ridding yourself of these pests.
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If you get oil on your hardwood floor, there's actually a special process for getting it off. Here's how to remove oil stains from your wood floors.
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While the garage is often overlooked when designing a home, this doesn't have to be the case. Discover nine ways to make the ceiling in this space stand out.
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Azaleas can be bolstered by good pruning, and this is the best time of year to shear them back for even more beautiful blooms.
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There's one important cleaning step that is key to ensuring insects don't have any extra reason to take up residence around recycling and used food containers.
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Super glue may position itself as a fix-all adhesive, but you shouldn't put it on everything -- especially not your skin. Here are the downsides of super glue.
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Looking to streamline your laundry routine? Discover some of the best laundry products on display at The Inspired Home Show in Chicago this year.
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Accidentally shot hot glue onto your shirt? You have a thick, sticky, and burning problem to deal with, but don't worry, we've got you covered.
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The Inspired Home Show 2024 shows us unique items that you can have for your home to celebrate the late artist and master of encouragement Bob Ross.
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The bacteria that collect in rotten tomatoes can prove effective at cleaning out any organic material that may be clogging your garbage disposal or septic tank.
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The laundry lowdown: How often do you really need to wash your favorite jeans? What about delicate undergarments? Follow these tips for ultimate freshness.
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Chicago's 2024 The Inspired Home Show spotlights some excellent, high-tech new bidet products, and we're here to guide you to the best ones available.
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The vintage push button light switch is rarely seen anymore. Find out why they slipped out of favor, and whether or not you can still install them.
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If your outdoor statues are looking a little grubby, spruce them up with a good cleaning. Here's what you need to know to clean them effectively.
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Using a towel holder to hold storage baskets is a clever way to free up some counter space in your bathroom, and there are plenty of ways to customize it.
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Have some old mason jars lying around? A DIY wind chime will play a pretty melody and look nice -- and it might even attract some feathered friends!
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If you're looking to replace your old shower curtain with something more sleek, waterproof, and easier to clean, look no further than a glass door design.
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By incorporating a few design changes around texture, lighting, and art, you can create the modern rustic bedroom of your dreams. Here's how.
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It's important to clean your Brita pitcher regularly to avoid any buildup of mold or mildew and make sure the water you drink is clean. Here's how to do it.
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Grass stains are easy to get and tough to remove, but with this classic, cheap laundry soap, your clothes will be looking good as new in no time.
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Asphalt is very durable, but without proper maintenance, it's prone to cracks and potholes in winter. Learn our tips to prevent these issues in your driveway.
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If you're looking to give your front door an upgrade, a once-popular feature is coming back. Front door letter plates give your door a charming touch.
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If you just renovated your kitchen and want to upgrade the basic bar stools you've been using for years, learn how to repurpose the old stools around your home.
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Do you want to feel both relaxed and energized every time you walk into your kitchen? Discover the unique color combination you could use to achieve this.
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If the storage attic in your new home has been painted white, this may be a cause for concern. Discover what this could mean and what to do about it.