Painting Articles

The Korean Wave — or Hallyu — has never been stronger. From the record-shattering Squid Game franchise to sweeping sageuk period dramas and heartwarming slice-of-life romances, K-dramas have become a...

There's a tendency among homeowners to play it safe with paint — hugging the whites and beiges, afraid that anything more daring will look "too much." But the most memorable, characterful homes are rarely the...

Painting is one of those unique experiences homeowners may enjoy, but botching a paint job might be easier than you think. Here are several house painting rules you should never break before picking up that paint...

Can Paint Colours Really Affect Your Mental Health? The short answer: yes, and the research backs it up. Colour psychology — the study of how colour influences human behaviour and emotion — has established...

There is something endlessly captivating about the night sky — the sweep of the Milky Way, the soft glow of nebulas, the quiet order of constellations. While galactic ceiling murals have traditionally been the...

Your bedroom is your sanctuary — the space you return to at the end of every day, and the first thing you see each morning. Getting the colour right matters more here than in almost any other room in the house. The wrong...

Can you paint patterns on walls yourself? Yes — and it's easier than most people expect. While a plain wall with a solid colour is the most common approach, adding a painted pattern is one of the most cost-effective...

With dengue infections on the rise, keeping your home mosquito free is more important than ever. In addition, Singapore's recent Zika scare caused an island-wide shortage in insect repellents to keep the...

Can you paint over an already painted wall? Yes — but only if the wall is properly prepared first. Painting directly over old, flaking, or poorly cleaned paint is one of the most common DIY mistakes, and it almost...

Most people plan carefully for the painting itself — the colour, the finish, the number of coats. Far fewer give the same attention to what happens before the first stroke of paint goes on. That is a mistake, because...

What colour scheme makes a house feel like home? A house becomes a home when it makes you feel something the moment you walk through the door. While furniture and décor play their part, your colour scheme sets the...

DIY Painting vs Hiring a Professional: Which Should You Choose? Source: Shutterstock So you've just gotten the keys to your new HDB home. You swing open the door for the first time, roll a pineapple in while shouting...