Category: Home & Living

I recently moved into my four-room BTO flat in Tampines. It’s freaking awesome, but it took a stressful renovation to get here. Don’t get me wrong, the final product is almost exactly how I pictured it and the pipes and cabinets are intact. But damn, I was racked with anxiety and paranoid for two months…

Parents generally sacrifice a lot for their children, but how much are they really giving up for their kids to be near their schools?  In Birdbox fashion, many parents blindly move to residential areas near primary schools, for the sake of their kids. But they sometimes forget such a move could have negative consequences later:…

Before there was such a thing as BTO flats, blocks of HDB flats were built BEFORE they were sold. Sometime in the 1990s, there was a massive oversupply of flats in Woodlands and Yishun. In response to the oversupply, HDB combined the many of the unsold units into jumbo flats, effectively halving the number of…

Getting your first property and not sure how many rooms you want to spring for? Check out this handy guide that will help you decide how much space you really need! Finding the perfect balance between price and space Here are HDB’s specifications of 3, 4 and 5 room flats, as well as their average…

As pretty as Singapore is, there’s no denying it’s a bit of a concrete jungle. Shopping centres are full of jostling arms and legs, and quiet places have security guards that growl at kids to shush-up. It’s an intimidating place for the young and curious. The good news is, there are many getaways for your…

How do houses look so good in magazines? There are two answers: the first is Photoshop. The second is careful selection and placement of furnishings; and this can be done even without a massive budget. Comfort Design, one of Singapore’s leading furniture retailers, tells us how: Getting that designer apartment look Making your home look…

Been having bad luck growing indoor plants? Chances are, it’s not luck that’s at play, but you killing plants with your ways. Plants are pretty predictable species, and the causes of death tend to come down to the same few factors. Here are some common reasons for indoor plant death, and tips on how to…

Now that Nas and Alyne have had a couple of weeks to settle down, we take an exclusive look at what they’ve done at home to make it nice and cosy. Starting anew in a new country is a big step for them, having been on the road most of the time. Here’s what they…

Be it extra space on your front porch, balcony or backyard, spruce things up by incorporating some trendy outdoor features. From alfresco dining areas to garden office pods, here are some ideas to give that idle space in your home an ultimate glow up: 1. Alfresco Dining Area Take advantage of the perpetual summer in…

Sugar usually makes you think of baking or a good cup of coffee. However, unknown to many, this common ingredient can be pretty handy outside of the kitchen too. Here are 10 ways to put sugar to good use in the household: 1. Keep flowers fresh Prolong the life of your flowers by storing them…