Maximising Your First Flat: A Practical Guide for London Renters
Make your small first flat work harder. Smart furniture, storage hacks, and multi-functional design tips for renters navigating compact city living on a budget.
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Your First Holiday Light Display: A Practical Guide to Planning, Safety and Actually Getting It Done
Plan your first holiday light display with confidence. From measuring rooflines to ladder safety and choosing between DIY or professional help.
Why Gen Z Is Trading Scroll Time for Skill-Building Hobbies
By Jack Shaw, senior writer and editor at Modded In the relentless rush of London life, finding a spare moment is difficult. When a rare pocket of free time appears, it is too easily swallowed by the exhausting black hole of mindless doomscrolling. Hungry to reclaim their focus and energy, a growing wave of young professionals is … Read more
What to Write in a PhD Graduation Card: 60 Messages
Find 60 thoughtful PhD graduation card messages for friends, family, partners and colleagues, plus a simple formula for writing your own.
20 Best Gifts for PhD Students (Actually Useful)
Find 20 practical and thoughtful gifts for PhD students at every budget, from dissertation survival essentials to meaningful graduation ideas.
How to Actually Save Money on Utilities in Your First Apartment
Learn how to save on utilities in your first apartment with simple tips. Cut electricity, water & heating bills through easy habit changes.
The Unglamorous Planning Phase That Makes or Breaks Your First Renovation
By Jack Shaw, senior writer and editor at Modded Finally moving into a space you can renovate and call home can be such a monumental part of your life. Granted, it can feel more intimidating, even if you have experience with a dorm apartment rental that allowed renovations on a with-permission basis. Owning the property gives you … Read more
Building a Study Space That Actually Lasts Beyond Graduation
Build a study space that transitions into your remote work career. Design tips for creating an adaptable workspace that lasts beyond graduation.
Turning a Tiny London Flat Into a Productive Workspace
Transform your tiny London flat into a productive workspace with smart design tips for lighting, storage and creating work-life boundaries.
Why Young Adults Should Avoid Fast Furniture (Even When It’s Cheap)
By Jack Shaw, senior writer and editor at Modded Furnishing your first flat often comes with tight budgets and quick decisions, making cheap, ready-made furniture an easy choice. However, while fast furniture can solve an immediate need, lower-cost pieces are not always designed for repeated moves, repair or long-term use. Understanding its hidden costs can help you … Read more