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Tips for planting creepers and vines
On a trip to Australia, I noticed that there are actually services where a specialist team of gardeners can come to your home every six months or so to trim plants and creepers in the garden.Fortunately, or unfortunately, depending how you look at it, we have not reached that stage yet here in...
Soil-free homes for your plants
By NG PAU LING pauline@thestar.com.myCleaner growing method for indoor greeneryPLANTS are becoming increasingly ubiquitous in the living space as home-owners are now more aware of their health benefits as well as decorative purpose in sprucing up a particular space.Most people want a greener home...
The soul of wood
Oct 31, 2012The soul of woodNature has always provided us wood and trees for everyday convenience and survival, and we used to take full advantage of that. We would chop down trees and clear the land for agriculture, then use the trees to build shelter, to keep warm and to cook.It was just a normal...
Dealing with defects
Picture Source: Quality Guidebook for Homeowners by CIDB MalaysiaTricky affairHome buying can be a tricky one if you are unaware of your rights as a homebuyer. One of the issues that you need to be informed about is defects assessment. Brand new houses are prone to imperfections such as cracks,...
Hot tips to safeguard your new home- A QLASSIC Guideline
Picture Source: Quality Guidebook for Homeowners by CIDB MalaysiaA NEW HOME is a big deal and should be treated as such. Each detail should be taken into account and each problem should be taken seriously. Defects, no matter how small they are, should never be dismissed or ignored. Small defects...
Four colour palettes that will make a statement in 2018
By NG PAU LING pauline@thestar.com.myColouring your new year!COLOUR speaks louder than words. It is a powerful tool that possesses the ability to influence moods and emotions.An action as simple and cost-effective as adding a new hue to a wall can do wonders for the ambience of any interior.Here...
Are your floor, walls and ceiling perfect? Check now using QLASSIC Guidelines!
Picture Source: Quality Guidebook for Homeowners by CIDB MalaysiaDo not miss Defects AssessmentYou have invested in what would highly likely be the biggest investment of your life. You have the keys with you and you are all geared up to move in and enjoy the breath of fresh paint, shiny windows and...
Do-it-yourself: A thorough assessment of your new place
Picture Source: Quality Guidebook for Homeowners by CIDB MalaysiaAbout QlassicThere is an item that you need to add to your checklist before you move into your new place. Imperfections may add beauty to an art, not so when it comes to a residential building. Imperfections such as cracks, poor...
Assessment method 6+1: Miss no crack at your new house
Picture Source: Quality Guidebook for Homeowners by CIDB MalaysiaWHEN you buy a new car, you look for the tiniest of scratches and chipped paint every time you park your car for the night. Every part of the vehicle will be scrutinised and microanalysis for a long time to come.Similarly, new homes...
What to do once you get the keys to your new home?
Picture Source: Quality Guidebook for Homeowners by CIDB MalaysiaDefects AssessmentGetting the keys to your new place is one of the joyous highlights of your life. But the joyful moment can be cut short if you are unaware of the next step. Many are oblivious to one crucial step that must be taken...