Last updated: June 2025
Hey there
If you’re reading this, you’re probably someone who cares about getting things right — whether that’s picking the right paint colour for your rental or understanding what you’re agreeing to when you browse a blog. I respect that. These terms exist to keep things clear between us, so there are no surprises.
Blunturi Blog is my corner of the internet where I share everything I’ve learned about making a home — through rented apartments in Mumbai, a tiny studio in Bengaluru, and now a place in Pune that finally has enough windows. The content here reflects real experience, plenty of mistakes, and the practical solutions that came out of them. It’s not professional advice, and I’ll say that again later because it matters.
When you use this site
By visiting blunturiblog.com, reading posts, leaving comments, or subscribing to updates, you’re agreeing to these terms. It’s not a dramatic contract signed in blood — just a mutual understanding. If something here doesn’t sit right with you, the simplest path is to stop using the site. No hard feelings.
I also reserve the right to update these terms as the blog evolves. When that happens, I’ll note the date at the top. If you keep coming back after changes are posted, that counts as accepting the updated version. I won’t send a carrier pigeon — you’ll just see the new date up there.
What you can (and can’t) do with the content
Everything I write here — articles, guides, the odd rant about leaky faucets — is my original work unless I explicitly credit someone else. That includes the text, photographs I’ve taken, and any downloadable resources I create.
You’re welcome to:
- Read, share links to, and quote short excerpts from my posts — with credit and a link back, please.
- Print or save articles for your personal reference, like when you’re about to negotiate with a landlord and want the checklist handy.
- Apply the tips and ideas in your own home. That’s the whole point.
Please don’t:
- Republish entire articles elsewhere without my written permission. That includes copying them onto your own blog, forum, or social media as if they were yours.
- Use my content for commercial purposes — like packaging my room makeover guide into a paid course. Let’s talk first if that’s what you have in mind.
- Scrape the site, feed it into AI training datasets, or repurpose the content in ways that strip away context and credit.
Comments and community
I love hearing from readers — your rental horror stories, your clever hacks, your questions about whether that IKEA hack will survive monsoon humidity. But I do ask a few things when you engage here:
- Keep it constructive. Disagreement is fine — being unkind isn’t.
- Don’t use the comment section for spam, self-promotion, or dropping links that have nothing to do with the conversation.
- I reserve the right to remove comments that cross these lines, without prior notice. It’s rare, but it happens.
Any thoughts, suggestions, or stories you share in comments become part of the public conversation on the blog. By posting, you’re giving me permission to keep them visible. I don’t claim ownership of your words — they’re yours — but they’ll live here unless you ask me to take them down.
The honest disclaimer
I’m a writer who has moved too many times and learned a lot along the way. I am not an architect, a lawyer, a financial advisor, a Vastu consultant, or a licensed contractor. Nothing on this blog should be taken as professional advice in any of those fields.
When I write about rental agreements, property paperwork, or renovation decisions, I’m sharing what worked for me and what I’ve researched. Laws vary by state, market conditions shift, and your situation is uniquely yours. Always consult a qualified professional before making decisions that involve money, legal commitments, or structural changes to a building.
I do my best to keep information accurate and current, but I can’t guarantee that every tip or figure will hold true for your specific context — especially in a country as diverse as India, where rules in Maharashtra might not apply in Tamil Nadu, and vice versa.
Links to other sites
I often link to products, services, articles, and resources I genuinely find useful. Some of these links may be affiliate links, which means I earn a small commission if you purchase through them — at no extra cost to you. I’ll always disclose affiliate relationships clearly within the relevant post.
When you click a link that takes you away from Blunturi Blog, you’re stepping into someone else’s space. I don’t control those external sites, their content, or their privacy practices. If something goes sideways on a third-party site, I can’t be held responsible for it.
Limitation of liability
This is the formal bit. Blunturi Blog and its author (that’s me, Ananya Sharma) shall not be held liable for any loss, damage, or inconvenience arising from your use of this website or reliance on its content. That includes, but isn’t limited to:
- A DIY project that didn’t turn out like the photos.
- A rental negotiation that went differently than the guide suggested.
- Technical issues, downtime, or temporary inaccessibility of the site.
Using this blog means you accept that the responsibility for your decisions — and their outcomes — rests with you. I share what I know in good faith, but how you apply it is entirely your call.
Privacy
I take your privacy seriously. Any personal information you share here — whether through comments, newsletter sign-ups, or contact forms — is handled with care. I don’t sell, trade, or casually share your data. For the full picture, please read the Privacy Policy.
If something needs sorting out
These terms are governed by the laws of India. Any disputes that arise will be handled under the jurisdiction of courts in Pune, Maharashtra. I hope it never comes to that — I’d much rather resolve things over a polite email exchange.
Getting in touch
Questions, concerns, permissions, or just want to tell me about your own home journey? I read every email, even if I can’t always respond immediately.
Email: [email protected]
I’ll get back to you as soon as I can — usually with a cup of chai in hand and genuine curiosity about what you have to say.
Thanks for being here, and thanks for caring enough to read the fine print. It means you’re taking this seriously, and so am I.