DIY · by Isha Menon · 2026-10-09

A tiny win from Lagos that made my week from my first week notes

My current rule is simple: if it takes less than 7 minutes to prepare, I am much more likely to keep doing it.

I started this because my winter felt a little stuck, and projects seemed like a manageable place to experiment. The funny part is that the smallest change was the one I kept.

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Maia Brown · 3 likes

I would push back gently on the lagos part. I care less about the perfect answer and more about repeatability.

Thandi Mokoena · 4 likes

I laughed, but you are not wrong.

Kabir Khan · 1 likes

I am skeptical. The idea sounds good, but the maintenance cost is real. I used to overcomplicate this constantly.

Aarav Sharma · 1 likes

The boring logistics are always the hidden part. I would love to see a follow-up after 3 weeks. Great use of light and restraint.

Solar Baker · 1 likes

Agree completely. The simple version is underrated. The practical part is easy to underestimate.