A Stress-Free Guide to Buying a Water Heater
A water heater will be one of the major appliances to get for your new home. For new homeowners, buying a water heater can be somewhat overwhelming if you don’t know where to start looking. Design:...
View ArticleHow to Create a Classic Hamptons Style Home
Originating from the luxury beach houses at Long Island, New York, the Hamptons style has evolved over the years. But quintessentially, they evoke a carefree, coastal vibe with an understated luxury....
View ArticleMy Lessons on Curtains and Blinds (Review)
Oh yes, this furnishing may be one of the most important things to have in a home. It is not a nice-to-have, but a must-have. My family and I lived in our previous home without utilising a single...
View Article7 Things To Be Aware Of When Replacing a Damaged Kitchen Sink Cabinet
Design: Archilibrium Studio #1. Kitchen sink cabinet design limits the replacement options The way the kitchen sink cabinet is designed will affect your replacement options. For instance, if the...
View ArticleHow to ‘Zng’ Your BTO (Legally) So It Doesn’t Look Like One
To lower costs and to allow homeowners to move in as soon as they received their keys, BTO flats are usually built very standard, with a standard layout, standard materials and standard fittings. But...
View Article12 Hacks to Lower Your Utility Bills Even Further
You have heeded the typical advice: turning off the lights when not in the room, using energy-efficient appliances around the house, reducing shower times, etc. But you’re still staring at the bottom...
View ArticleWhy You Should Consider a Wet and Dry Vacuum Cleaner
What is the difference between a dry only vacuum, and a wet and dry vacuum cleaner? As its name implies, a dry only vacuum cleaner is meant for cleaning up dry solids such as dust, dirt and soil. The...
View Article8 Gorgeous Pastel Homes for that BTS Aesthetic
Tired of neutrals? Pastel shades may be your answer. Far from bland, they evoke a soft, dreamy scape that is at once calming and soothing. No longer just the reserve of tween bedrooms, pastels are...
View Article8 Multipurpose Living Room Ideas to Maximise Square Feet
A shortage of space doesn’t mean you have to settle for less. By making your space multipurpose, you get to maximise whatever available area you do have. One of the possible areas of the home to do so?...
View Article5 No-Reno Updates to Give Your HDB or Condo a New Lease of Life
Home renovations in Singapore are typically limited by many rules and regulations. With HDBs and ECs, they are bounded by HDB guidelines (the first 10 years for ECs), while condominiums are usually...
View Article10 Important Considerations When Buying a Kitchen Hob
When it comes to choosing a kitchen hob, knowing the different types of kitchen hobs out there is a good start. But you will also want to consider how the hob fits into your cooking habits, space...
View Article40 small (but important) design details you may have overlooked in your home...
Getting caught up in the aesthetics and the bigger things of your home renovation happens. So to help you cover all your bases, we’ve put together a list of design details—categorised by room—that are...
View ArticleSmart Digital Locks are a Necessity (Review)
Do you really need smart digital locks? Some 15 years ago, smart digital locks for your door were for homeowners who could afford it. Others felt that smart digital locks weren’t as secure as the...
View Article13 Wood Related Defects Not Typically Covered in the Defects Inspection...
#1. Nail lodged underneath the door Nails are used in the constructions of the door. However, there are cases when the exposed nails are accidentally left lodged beneath the doors. This is especially...
View Article$40K and under: 4-room and 5-room BTO Budget Renovations
Whether it’s your first home or you are just trying to stay prudent, you’ll want to bookmark these tips on how to shave off some costs from your renovation budget. These 4-room and 5-room BTO...
View ArticleI Tried 10 Baking Soda Cleaning Hacks To See If They Really Work
Baking soda has been touted by numerous guides as the number one cleaning agent to have at home. I’ll admit, I’ve always been sceptical of its cleaning prowess—‘Huh. Isn’t that powdery fluff only an...
View Article7 Minimalist Homes in Singapore Marie Kondo Will Be Proud Of
The minimalist style, while somewhat off the radar in the interior design scene for a while, is now back on trend. And homes in Singapore have embraced it more than ever. Sometimes surreal, often...
View Article18 Bespoke Dressing Table and Makeup Vanity Ideas for Your Beauty Routine
For those of us who’ve stood over the bathroom counter struggling to find space to lay down your skincare, hair products or makeup all while trying to make sure they don’t get wet, will find having a...
View ArticleMay 2021 BTO Woodlands Woodgrove Ascent Unit Analysis
During our site visit to Woodgrove Ascent, one of the BTOs that was launched during the May 2021 BTO sales exercise, we found the area to be relatively private and serene. Read our unit analysis to see...
View ArticleWhere to Put the Dish Rack, Rubbish Bin and Other Eyesores in the Kitchen
A kitchen should be functional. Unless, of course, you don’t cook, in which case yes, go and create a dreamy showroom kitchen that values form over function. For the rest of us, a kitchen needs to...
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