Stories

I've been through three renovations. Each one taught me something different about hiring tradespeople in Singapore — and why I built this site.

HDB reno

My first home — an HDB flat reno, and the shower ledge that opened my eyes to markups.

Moving into an EC fast — light scope, Taobao furniture, and lessons on smart home and group buys.

Needing more space with two dogs — China carpentry, wet works partners, and why convenience is expensive.