How to Remodel Your Kitchen
15 Oct 2015
You've decided to remodel your kitchen. Now what? Not knowing where to start, many homeowners fall into two camps. Some start by looking at appliances. Others start by collecting inspiring kitchen photo. Some decide they need more room. Others simply want to upgrade their current kitchen. ... Read More
What’s the Difference Between Laminate and Vinyl Flooring?
25 Apr 2014
What’s the difference Between Laminate and Vinyl Flooring?Looking for laminate flooring or vinyl flooring? Many people who are interested in installing flooring in their house are often confused between vinyl and laminate flooring….so they say laminate when they actually mean vinyl, or ... Read More
Interior Lighting Effects
19 Apr 2014
Function Lighting is an integral part of interior design and should be given as much consideration as you would give to paint colors and furniture styles. When planning your lighting scheme, think about the function of the room and the role that light will play in it. Different types of bul... Read More
50 beautiful storage ideas for small house
18 Apr 2014
Get rid of stuff first Storage idea #1: Consume digital instead of physical mediaBooks, DVDs, magazines etc takes up lot of space in the house. The worse thing is that the space they occupy tend to increase over time as we buy more and more of them. With digital subscription services becoming so ch... Read More
Make Your Small Room Look Bigger
18 Apr 2014
Determine the direction your room faces. Depending on where your room is facing, the amount of sunlight it receives will affect the colours you can use. For instance, a room facing the East will receive sunlight in the morning while a room facing West is more likely to feel the brunt in the afternoo... Read More
Solid wood vs Plywood
18 Apr 2014
Plywood is made by slicing logs into very fine sheets, then the sheets areglued in layers to form (mostly) four foot by eight foot sheathing.Plywood comes in thicknesses from 1/64" up to 3/4"Solid wood is sawn from whole logs and comes in what is called nominalsizes, like 2x4,2x6, 2x8 and so on. Read More
MDF Board
18 Apr 2014
MDF stands for medium-density fiberboard. MDF is composed of small bitsof wood that are adhered together. You have probably seen MDF countlesstimes in the form of cabinets and other inexpensive furniture.Strictly speaking, MDF falls somewhere between mere particleboard andso-called high density fibe... Read More
Granite VS Marble
18 Apr 2014
It is usually easy to distinguish marble and granite based on the physicalappearance of the rocks. Granite usually consists of many different colorsbecause it is composed of crystals of different colors. Marble, on theother hand, is usually one solid color with some veining patterns. Whilegranite is... Read More
How to choose the proper type of flooring for your home improvement project
16 Apr 2014
If you have decided to put a new floor down in your home, or would like to replace an existing one, and the plethora of floor types and styles offered in today's market has left you a bit overwhelmed or perplexed, the following tips and bits of knowledge will help you to make the best decision you c... Read More
Electrical Works
15 Apr 2014
When is a Permit Required? Electrical Work Certain types of electrical work (hereinafter called the "Work" and which shall be taken to mean alteration and addition work) to the flat can only be carried out with HDB's prior written approval. Such approval is given in the form of a permit which th... Read More
10 design tips for renovating kitchen
12 Apr 2014
1. Think through your kitchen’s layout. Does it function as well as it could, or are you just used to the way it is now? Can you relocate appliances or plumbing? The last thing you want is a brand new kitchen with the same old problems. 2. Take inventory. Make a detailed account of your pots,... Read More
Items Not Allowed For HDB
12 Apr 2014
HDB regulates the types of renovation that is carried out in HDB flats. Please take a look at our guidelines and conditions on the Do’s and Don’ts of renovation and electrical works before you commence your home renovation.All renovation have to be carried out by HDB Registered Renovatio... Read More
Simple Home Maintenance Tips
12 Apr 2014
1. Toilets Water leaking from your toilet tank will not only cost you money when it comes to your utility bill, but it can also cause water damage to your bathroom floor and premature wear of your toilet’s internal workings. To find out whether your toilet tank is leaking, add some red food c... Read More
Dress Your Home in Green with Bamboo Eco Solutions
25 Sep 2013
As our lives become healthier and more conscious, it’s also time to promote a healthier household. And a great way to accomplish it is by replacing certain items by bamboo products. According to industry experts and general trends taking place on the building and renovation market, bamboo isn'... Read More
Granite vs Quartz
25 Sep 2013
What is Granite & Quartz? What is Granite? Granite is an intrusive igneous rock (formed from slow cooling of magma underground), the major component of the continental crust, coarse grained, and composed of quartz along with a variety of feldspar minerals and micas. What is Quartz?... Read More
