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.
House Digest uses a knowledgeable team of editors, writers, and experts to create all our content. We dive deep into the always-evolving conversations surrounding design and home trends, striving to deliver the most current and helpful tips, strengthened by expert takes and tutorials from our talented team.
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Stories By Ria Bhagwat
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If you've taken a walk around the neighborhood and ever wondered why one house has green flags while another has red ones, here's your guide.
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Painting edges and corners requires a little more precision than regular painting. Here are a few tips for a perfect paint job that looks professionally done.
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All the work you've put into maintaining your garden might be drawing pests in, rather than keeping them out. Instead, do the opposite of what you'd expect.
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Nothing ruins your morning shower quite like a spider crawling out of the drain. You may have heard lemons will fix this. Are these rumors true?
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If you're looking for some more size-inclusive furniture items for your living room, don't stress any longer: here are some great recommendations.
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Many people take the wrong approach to cleaning their chalkboard paint walls, and regret it. Here's the easy solution to your chalkboard paint woes.
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One tradition that's remained tried-and-true to farmers, but may be confusing to others, is the classic boot hung from a fence. Here's what it means.
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More people are working from home than ever before, and interior designer Bobby Berk
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The teak wood furniture you want might not be all it's cracked up to be. In fact, it might not really be teak wood at all. Here's what you need to know.
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With the Super Bowl right around the corner, we found a creative way to present all your snacks with TikTok's perfect Super Bowl party decor you can DIY.
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When spring rolls around, it's time to start getting your home ready for summer. Here's the best way to remove unpleasant smells from underneath your deck.
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One common way to renovate old countertops on a budget is with paint. Before you complete this DIY, find out if your countertop type is ideal for this project.
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If you're looking for a bathroom upgrade that will increase safety and prevent you from turning on bright lights, consider installing a toilet night light.
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Everybody loves a beautiful, lush lawn or garden, but what happens if you fertilize your lawn too early in the spring? Are there any downsides?
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Most people who finish eating an orange toss the peel away but should consider the many possible benefits of holding onto it, including for household cleaning.
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Home manicures are a must for many, but don't fret if they make a mess -- just reach for the hydrogen peroxide to bust tough nail polish stains.
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When cleaning your home, don't neglect the light fixtures. This can be tricky if you have a chandelier hanging from a high ceiling, but these tips should help.
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When it comes to getting your shower drain clean, there's nothing quite like a natural remedy. This common household ingredient can get the job done.
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Borax isn't an alternative to professional inspection and cleaning, but rather a preventative safety measure. Here's how it works, and how to be careful.
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Over the years, coconut oil has come in and out of fashion for its various uses. But did you know you can use coconut oil to clean your bath and shower?
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Do you have any old bed sheets, perhaps ones that are stained, torn, or just out of style, in your linen closet? Try repurposing them in creative ways.
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You might love all the sunlight that filters in to illuminate your home but you might not be alone in enjoying that warmth. Stink bugs may share your affinity.
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Cleaning your oven is probably not among your favorite things to do, but it just got a whole lot easier with the help of this surprising vegetable.
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If you've recently realized the benefits of letting your laundry hang dry, learn more about the tip that'll make the clothes drying process much faster.
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Do you typically measure your kids' heights by drawing lines right on the door frame? Instead, try out this simple DIY that will keep your walls damage-free.
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There's a unique and effective way to ensure nobody gets their hands on the confidential documents you don't need anymore, and you don't need a shredder for it.
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Growing cauliflower is definitely do-able for a winter home garden, but you need to understand temperature. Here's everything you need to know.