'I love that in an era of YouTube and a million ideas that often don't work, you have a solid book, full of tried and tested life hacks to help you Live Smart. I could be stranded on an island with this book and you can be assured that I'll be fine!'-Rukmini Ray Kadam, blogger and founder of the award-winning decor blog Trumatter

'Sensible, small hacks in the important areas of life are the must-have skills today in the post-pandemic world. Teja Lele's book is a perfect way to learn these. The book has plenty of painstakingly put-together helpful hacks that can be applied in our daily life. It is a must-read! Live Smart can help you lead a quality life with simple hacks that span beauty, well-being, home and food. It is vital reading for today's generation.' -Kavita Devgan, author

'In India where the DIY culture is weak, even decried, a book on ways to solve common household problems without recourse to a tradesperson cannot but be appropriate. ... Teja's excellent little book is replete with examples of how a lay person could well tackle the myriad problems of daily life. Her list of useful instructions include essential tasks such as changing a blown fuse to recycling kitchen waste. There are tips on health, beauty, quick recipes and much else. In all, this delightful little compendium should be in the home of every Indian.' -Indranil Banerjie, journalist, woodworker and founder of the popular blog The Indian DIY & Woodworker

Teja Lele Desai changed twelve schools in as many years, and credits her adaptability to her army brat upbringing. Inspired by The Fountainhead, she trained as an architect but soon realized her building blocks were words and sentences, not bricks and stones. An editor for twenty years, she has been DIYing ever since she discovered the joy of making-over and upcycling. She loves to read, watch crime on the telly, and believes the best stories are found between the pages of a passport.