Category: Home & Living

Is the ‘kampung spirit’ dead in your neighbourhood? Unlike other ghosts, many Singaporeans would prefer to still have it around. But although the ‘kampung spirit’ was alive in HDB estates before, it’s growing fainter by the minute. Five contributing factors are: Wireless connection to the Internet More amenities outside of HDB estates Chain malls HDB…

Notice all the pest control gimmicks you can buy online? Some work – but many work as well as trying to repel a tiger with a steak. Here are some pest control solutions that can make things worse: 1. Ultrasound mosquito repellers Insects can hear sound frequencies that we can’t – 15 kHz to be…

(Updated -10/04/2019) Is Singapore the city that never sleeps? Not quite, considering our malls pull down the shutters for the day by 10pm, and the idea of late night fun for most of us equals knocking back beers or shots at the many bars and clubs across the island. But if you ever find yourself in a New York state…

[Updated – 09/04/2019] So, you’ve shortlisted a few apartments. That’s great! We’re sure you’ll start your home viewings soon. To make that process more worthwhile, here are five things you should check when you’re viewing a property: 1. Community There’s more to viewing property than just walking into a room and feelings its vibe. And…

The new month of April calls for some spring cleaning. And as you get rid of the old, consider these five new features you might want to add to your kitchen. Release your inner MasterChef with these new kitchen features: 1. Breakfast Counter As more HDB Buy-To-Order (BTO) flats follow an open-concept design, breakfast counters are…

Is it better for children to be raised in a condominium or HDB flat? Here’s what you need to consider: What are the main factors that impact your child? Let’s take a look at how these two properties affect a child, in terms of:  Safety Amenities Exposure to Singaporean culture Social access Ability to raise…

Renovations are expensive, and some home renovation choices are a good way to make things worse. Here are some are decisions that could provide an express ticket to debt counseling: 1. Unnecessary false ceiling A false ceiling is a ceiling under your actual ceiling. They mainly exist to conceal wiring, and to alter the appearance…

Every New Year’s resolution list most likely has ‘Be more productive’ on it. It doesn’t matter if you’re a student or a working adult. No matter how hard you try, work always seems to burrow its way into your bed. Like a friend sans benefits. To help you out, here are a few tricks to…

Home-based businesses typically mean working online, which is a growing source of employment today. You will only need two things: a reliable internet connection and discipline to be free of distractions. Here are some online business that can net you a good income, in the comfort of your home: 1. Being a reseller or drop…

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:…