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Drywood termites - infographic

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What kind of termite is that? Here are the characteristics of a Drywood termite. This infographic is available for download and reuse at https://sghomeneeds.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Drywood-termites.jpg To read more about termites: https://sghomeneeds.com/everything-about-termites/

Engaging a Good Moving Company: Tips, FAQ, What to expect

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Tips for selecting a good moving company Expertise to move special equipment Ensure that the professional mover is able to move your items safely and understands different important components of that item. Also, they should have the right truck size and moving equipment such as ramps, lifts etc to handle your items. Provide protection to your home E.g. floor, items, belongings, walls Due to the wheels of the trolley or shifting of heavy items, moving may cause dents, scratches and other damages to your floor. Check with your professional whether the floor is protected. Most companies will have trolley with rubber wheels to minimize the impact on the floor. Some will offer you additional floor protection at additional charge such as creating proper pathways with carpets. Other parts of your home include walls and doors. A good moving professional will alert you of these potential problems or have preventions packaged in. Insist on an onsite inspection or comprehensive list of items A ...

How to move house on a budget - Cheap Movers Singapore

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Moving to another new home is a big part of your life and can be extremely stressful. According to a source, moving is in the list of top 5 most stressful situations . If you are looking to move on a budget, this will be an added stress as moving is not a cheap affair. Here are some tips thact you can adopt when moving to cut your budget to the lowest. Don’t purchase boxes. A single box costs about $2.50 to $4 depending on what sizes you require. For a typical 3-room hdb flat, you will require about $60 - $100 worth of boxes. That amount is unnecessary and can definitely be offset easily. 3 to 4 weeks before your move, set aside time to gather second-hand cardboard boxes from local businesses  nearby, which will be discarded anyways. You can approach the nearby NTUC or mama shop to simply ask whether they have unwanted boxes. Remember to check for the sturdiness of these boxes. Take note of boxes with sections in them such as liquor containers . Those will be helpful for your move too!...

Subterranean Termites - Infographic

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What kind of termite is that? Here are the characteristics of a Subterranean termite. This infographic is available for download and reuse at https://sghomeneeds.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Subterranean-termites.jpg To read more about termites: https://sghomeneeds.com/everything-about-termites/

Drywood Termites - Infographic

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What kind of termite is that? Here are the characteristics of a Dampwood termite. This infographic is available for download and reuse at https://sghomeneeds.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Dampwood-termites.jpg To read more about termites: https://sghomeneeds.com/everything-about-termites/

8 signs of termite infestation - Infographic

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Suspecting termites in your home? Here are 8 Signs of termite infestation to look for. This infographic is available for download and reuse at https://sghomeneeds.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/8-Signs-of-Termite-Infestation.jpg  To read more about this topic: https://sghomeneeds.com/signs-of-termite-infestation/

Small Bedroom Design Ideas to Make the Most of Your Space

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Dreaming big seems like a sin when it comes to small bedroom design. It feels like a cave rather than a cozy refuge. No natural light, no storage space leads to a cramped and uncomfortable feeling. Especially in Singapore where flat sizes are shrinking smaller and smaller and the bedrooms are getting even tinier. But that doesn’t mean you can’t have a stylish bedroom that looks bigger. There are homes, and it’s hard to believe that they’re actually achievable in space-starved HDBs of Singapore. Especially the bedroom that looks much bigger and stylish. With the right techniques, even the smallest bedrooms can be much more functional and look bigger. If you know things like where you need to place the wardrobe and where the bed will be, you can make most of the space. Here are some mind-blowing hacks to turn a small bedroom into a functional haven without sacrificing the style. Image source Emphasize the whites Is your little bedroom cramping your style? The simplest can't-fail insi...

Looking For a Good Maid Agency in Singapore? Here Is Your Complete Guide

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Imagine, you came home after a long hectic day at work, and you get a spotlessly clean house. Your kids’ toys are organized, and a hot, home-cooked meal is ready on the table. Sounds like a dream? Well, this dream can be true when you have a reliable home helper. The stress at work makes it difficult for us to cope with the task of taking care of the kids and managing house chores all at the same time. A helper can be your extra pair of hands to do the household chores. However, hiring a good, trustable maid isn't that easy.With hundreds of maid agencies are brimming in Singapore, it is difficult to screen one that is good at what they are doing. So what to look for while selecting a suitable maid? We cover the following areas in the article: 5 Common Mistakes in Choosing a Maid Agency Singapore Let’s get started from the point where you may go wrong. Have a glance at the mistakes that often Singaporeans commit while selecting a maid agency. Mistake 1: Looking for the cheapest agen...

Home Movers: Hiring Guide, Cost Guide

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What you need to know before engaging a professional mover? What type of moving do you want? There are few steps to moving. Depending on your budget and preference, you may opt for different combinations. The 4 steps are: Packing Moving (with or without vehicle provided) Unpacking Cleaning up Storage services Packing includes tapping, bubble wrapping, packing into boxes to ensure your items are in safe hands. We would advise you to pack important items by yourself such as important documents, jewelry, personal items. You need to know what you are moving Be clear on what you are moving and what you are leaving behind. Usually when you ask for a quote, movers will come done to your home to assess the items that you will be moving. Most movers, according to the industry standards, do not charge for viewing and quoting at your home. Even if they do charge, they will offset it once you engage them to move your home. If you do not want multiple movers to come to your home, you can also list ...