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How To Prevent Renovation Nightmares: 9 Key Details To Look Out For In A Renovation Contract

Avoid renovation nightmares: what a solid renovation contract should cover, from payment schedules and variation fees to warranties and tiling wastage. Ryan J. Ong · 24 Jul 2022 · 10 min read 1.7k

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Tour A 1,001 Sqft HDB Home Transformation: How A Couple Broke Down Walls To Create A Bright Open-Plan Layout

See how a couple reconfigures their 4-room HDB into a dumbbell layout, knocking down walls for an open-plan kitchen, living and dining space. Stacked · 23 Jul 2022 · 12 min read 1.4k

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Tour A Charming 1,300 Sqft European Farmhouse Inspired HDB Home In Bedok

Step inside a 1,300 sqft Bedok HDB reno'd in European Farmhouse style, complete with a pot filler Stacked · 20 Jul 2022 · 7 min read 673

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Tour This 1,292 Sqft DBSS Home Transformation: How A Couple Converted Bay Windows & Planters Into Lovely Usable Spaces

Inside a 1,292 sqft Park Central DBSS flat: how a couple enclosed bay windows and planters, spent $100K, and turned balconies into liveable rooms. Stacked · 18 Jul 2022 · 9 min read 1.9k

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10 Old Iconic Private Apartments In Singapore In The 1970s/80s: A Conversation With Finbarr & Samantha

Finbarr Fallon and Samantha discuss Bedok Court, Pepys Hill and Palisades, revealing why old private apartments in Singapore still charm residents today. Sean Goh · 11 Jul 2022 · 10 min read 710

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Tour This Minimalist Korean Aesthetic Home In Telok Blangah Towers Built At A Cost Of $70k

Step inside a Telok Blangah Towers HDB with a Korean-inspired minimalist design, renovated for $70k, featuring a platform bed and curved niche wall. Stacked · 9 Jul 2022 · 7 min read 745

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Inside A New York Loft-Inspired 1,369 Sqft Home That Is Vibrant & Homely

Step inside a 1,369 sqft condo renovated in New York loft style, with exposed brick, black steel frames and an $100K budget breakdown. Stacked · 6 Jul 2022 · 8 min read 434

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How This Old Maisonette In Paya Lebar Was Transformed With A $110k Renovation Budget

See how a Paya Lebar HDB maisonette renovation hits $110k, with hacked walls, double-glazed windows and a rebuilt WC to fix a discharge pipe issue. Stacked · 2 Jul 2022 · 10 min read 527

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Single, Under 30 And Renting: Why And How These 2 Young Singaporeans Are Making It Sustainable

Two Singaporeans under 30 share how renting works financially: capping rent at 20% of income, saving first, and batch cooking to keep costs sustainable. John · 27 Jun 2022 · 8 min read 207