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The Singapore Improvement Trust was S’pore’s original public housing planner before HDB—and its flats still stand today.

She thought she’d found her dream home—until it turned into a legal battle with thousands lost and gaslighting involved.

Renting an HDB flat for $400 a month sounds like a dream, but living in a PPHS flat may not be for everyone.

What were you doing at 24 years old? This Singaporean had bought her own condo in Singapore, financing a $200K down payment on her own.

Here’s a new spot to add to your furniture shopping hit list: Millenia Walk, where you’ll find handmade mattresses, exotic wood and more.

Follow us on a visit to Tamagotchi collector Rachel Liew’s modern industrial HDB flat, where she’s got custom shelves for her $6,000 digital pet collection.

The bi-annual Boutiques Singapore is back for the Spring Summer Edition━the first run of 2025. Now bigger and better, here’s what to shop this weekend.

What happens after your HDB flat reaches the end of its 99-year lease? We take a look at what you can expect.

Get fixed discounts on your electricity bills with Senoko Energy’s new LifeSteady plan that is always lower than the SP tariff. Get free gifts with new sign-ups too.

We asked an expert all your burning questions about setting up your home broadband, and how to make sure everyone in the house has reliable WiFi.

MOVA’s next gen, all-in-one vacuums are here to raise the bar, with self-washing mops that clean your floors with constantly heated water.

We pottered down to Joo Chiat, peeking into a conservation shophouse that underwent a $1m makeover; it’s now a chef’s family home, where he hosts private dining experiences.

Utilitarian, raw, yet cosy━this 4-room HDB BTO flat underwent a $90k makeover that centres around concrete, steel and wood, turning it into a modern brutalist sanctuary.

This new robot vacuum changes the playing field with its extendable legs which can help it climb steps. Innovative new tech means it can both vacuum and mop, even on and around your rugs.

This $45k renovation of a 527sqft Sengkang BTO, designed by The Interior Lab, looks straight out of a MUJI Hotel property.

History buffs, you’ll want to look at one of the 28 units at Mountbatten Lodge, a heritage conservation bungalow that has been transformed into freehold apartments.

It’s time for festive feasting again. If you’re planning for your Chinese New Year reunion dinners, here’s a roundup of the best appliances you’ll want to have so you can eat and enjoy the Lunar New Year in style.

This 700sqft apartment was designed around the homeowner’s love for concrete, with a bold Brutalist elegance that defies the confines of a 3-room HDB flat.

This ultimate list of cookware for the aesthetic homeowner ensures that your kitchen is stocked with pots and pans that not only look good, but make cooking a breeze too.

Putting your home together with your own two hands can shave a whole lot off your reno costs, as this homeowner proves━her 5-room HDB resale flat only cost $12k to renovate.

Kitting out your new home just got more affordable at My President Mattress and My Digital Lock’s 12th anniversary sale, with free mattresses and up to 50% digital locks, plus free 24h shipping.

Get free ID quotes from multiple interior design firms at the Qanvast Hangout, taking place on 14th-15th December at The Centrepoint. Freebies, discounts, and sure-win vouchers await.

Designed by the architect owner, this oak-lined 4-bedroom condo is a serene escape from the bustle of city life.

The last HDB maisonettes were built in 1995, but this oldie underwent a major facelift for a classic wabi-sabi x Scandi do-over that’s elegantly timeless in design.

If you’re looking to buy a new home in Johor Bahru, Skypark Kepler is a new ultra-luxurious waterfront condo that’s just 10 minutes away from the future RTS Cross-Border train station.

This dark Peranakan condo in the the idyllic Tanglin Park estate marries Wong Kar Wai's aesthetic with the local charm of The Little Nyonya.

Breaking down your kitchen wall to create an open-concept kitchen can make your home look bigger━here’s some inspo on how you can achieve it in an HDB flat.

If you’re getting ready to buy and renovate your new home, here are some tips on how to afford your dream renovation on a budget.

We spoke with a couple who saved a cool $10k on renovating their HDB BTO, simply by retaining the fixtures that came with their flat.

This $58k modern Peranakan 5-room HDB BTO pays homage to the couple’s Nyonya heritage, designed around heirloom pieces they inherited from their families.

There are only 14 HDB lofts in Singapore with a private terrace, and one of them in Punggol is up for sale at $1.55m.

Keep our list of fridge storage tips handy to hack the space in your refrigerator, and have all your food in easy reach.

This is the ultimate bachelor pad makeover with a dream walk-in wardrobe and massive black-themed bathroom━complete with rain shower and black bathtub.

It’s a showdown between the viral The Pink Stuff cleaner and good ol’ Cif, or Jif, as it’s known in some countries. We put these multi-purpose cleaners to the test to find out which does its job better.

Beat the heat and humidity while saving on utilities with these aircon hacks so you can have all of the cool without the hefty bills.

Pastel pink, soft curves, and textured limewash━check. This minimalist walk-up resale flat in the east is an ode to femininity.

Toshiba Haori’s new air conditioner comes with European-made Acacia fabric covers in an astonishing range of 20 colours so it looks good while keeping your home cool.

If you can afford the $150K monthly rent, this Holland Village GCB comes with 7 bedrooms and a fully-equipped karaoke room, plus its very own swimming pool.

We peek into the modern luxe home of social media influencer Tricia Ong, AKA @vaingloriousyou━a 5-bedder condo in the east that’s cosy and elegant, with plenty of space for hosting guests.

Unconventional and otherworldly, this $85K condo renovation has a moon ceiling & walls so it’s always full moon at home.

You can never have too many smart appliances in your home━or maybe not. Consider one of these multi-function options so you can save space too.

A dark modern aesthetic that defies traditional decor norms makes this $70K BTO renovation in Tampines a brooding yet cosy abode.

Space saving doesn’t mean compromising on aesthetics with these Joseph Joseph kitchenware products.

Here’s one more thing to shop for in Seoul, Korea: decor for your home.

IKEA’s new Nytillverkad collection sees iconic pieces with updated designs and new, retro-inspired colours.

The new owners of this 40-year-old resale HDB flat in Yishun wanted lots of curves, and their interior designers certainly delivered.

Anyone can have a garden at home, green fingers or not, with Soilboy on your side.

A 6m-long set of French doors splits the living area of this modern English-style HDB renovation into a cosy work and coffee nook.

51 years left on the lease, but with a droolworthy do-over, in prime real estate, and for under $1.5M.

They cost a pretty penny, but these Staub cast iron kitchenware will last you a long time, and come with a lifetime warranty.

Fill your kitchen cabinets for cheap with aesthetic tableware from this JB store.