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Why these home owners chose Swiss-made appliances built to last
3+ hour, 14+ min ago (1551+ words) From meticulous laundry care to effortless hosting, these Singapore residents share how V-ZUG shapes the rhythm of daily life V-ZUG appliances that blend quietly into her home help Ms Kristina Dieta Setiabudi maintain a sense of calm in her daily…...
When parties fight over a $500, 000 renovation because there was no contract
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (1265+ words) The case highlights the risk of agreeing to renovations without signing a proper agreement on the project. ST ILLUSTRATION: MANNY FRANCISCO Published'Mar 15, 2026, 05: 00 AM Imagine agreeing and assigning a major renovation work through a Whats App chat group without putting any…...
British inventor James Dyson receives honorary degree from SUTD
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (793+ words) British inventor James Dyson received the Honorary Doctor of Engineering degree, SUTD's highest recognition for outstanding individuals. Published'Nov 25, 2025, 07: 25 PM Updated'Nov 25, 2025, 07: 28 PM SINGAPORE - The Republic is a place of bold ideas, said British inventor James Dyson, as he received an honorary…...
Electric or gas, instant or storage: Which water heater is right for your home?
5+ mon, 3+ day ago (830+ words) Published'Nov 17, 2025, 05: 00 AM SINGAPORE - Since April, household water heaters have been included in the National Environment Agency's (NEA) Mandatory Energy Labelling Scheme, where ticks are used to indicate an appliance's energy efficiency. After a one-year grace period, from April 2026, water heaters…...
Tyre Repair Kit: When to Use and Avoid It
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (392+ words) Tyre repair kits usually include an electric air pump that can inflate a flat tyre. Published'Sep 26, 2025, 03: 15 PM My car came with a puncture repair kit instead of a spare tyre. The mechanic said if I get a puncture, it is…...
China's home appliance makers tap into silver economy with high-tech, AI-driven products
7+ mon, 4+ week ago (737+ words) The scale of China's senior-friendly home appliance market will exceed 100 billion yuan (S$18 billion) in 2025. Published'Aug 22, 2025, 02: 30 PM BEIJING " As China's silver economy is gaining growth momentum, top Chinese home appliance makers are ramping up efforts to launch products suitable for…...
Okay for us to get wet, but not the newspapers: Man who ran delivery business for over 40 years
9+ mon, 5+ day ago (1319+ words) Centenarian Abdul Gafoore ran a newspaper delivery business and a provision store for 40 years. Published'Jul 15, 2025, 05: 00 AM Updated'Jul 15, 2025, 05: 57 AM SINGAPORE " For most of his life, centenarian Abdul Gafoore placed his family before all else. It was why he left Tamil Nadu…...
Home renovation tips to help save money " and heartache
11+ mon, 1+ week ago (97+ words) Shop early, stagger the purchases and go for items and furnishings that last. Read more at straitstimes. com. Read more at straitstimes. com. Home renovation tips to help save money " and heartache SINGAPORE - One important lesson I learnt during my…...
Cleaner, cooler air and lower bills: How smart air-con brings comfort to both your home and pocket
11+ mon, 3+ week ago (479+ words) The air-conditioner is also equipped with smart Wi-Fi capability that lets you control your home's air conditioning settings remotely. This means you can turn on the air-conditioner even before. .. Best known for building rocket engines for Japan's space programme, MHI…...