Outdoor Living Specialist
From being rather odd-shaped in the 80s to being mostly regular shaped these days, the balcony has evolved from a smoking corner to being more functional and useful. If your house comes with a balcony, or even two, have you thought of how you can get the most out of it? Gone are the days […]
Wooden decking, a most versatile outdoor material that can be used in a myriad of ways to add a cozy and stylish touch to your garden, roof terrace, PES (private Enclosed Space) or balcony. Here are seven ways to use it. Decking as Flooring Even if you use it as intended, to deck the floor, […]
I’m not suggesting that your lime green shirt should be worn with your brown pants. Unless, you’re attending a “Lord of the Rings” theme party as the tree “Ent”, then in which case, rock that green and brown outfit! Here though, I’m referring to your outdoor renovation. Whether it’s your balcony, roof terrace, PES (Private […]
If you only do one thing for your garden this year end (or maybe even this decade), let this be it. Change the natural grass to artificial grass. You’ll be amazed at how this one move can instantly transform your aging garden. Singapore’s weather sees intense bouts of strong sunlight and heavy rainfall during some […]
There are some things in life that we can buy off-the-shelf, and some that are just way better when customized. A trellis is one of those things better customized. You get to choose the material and colour of the structure and cover, the size, and whatever extra fittings like lighting and fans. For those who […]
While we were having a photo shoot at a customer’s roof terrace recently, our Technical Director, Gareth, explained to me why we use Galvanised Steel to construct the trellis for our customer. Galvanised Steel is steel that has been hot-dipped in molten zinc. The zinc ends up coating all surfaces of the steel and prevents […]
We can sometimes find roof terrace gardens in the penthouse units of some condominiums. Landed homeowners may also build a roof terrace garden into their terrace, semi-detached house or bungalow. The roof terrace becomes the go-to place for morning coffee with a view and is often the place that homeowners retreat to after a long […]
Homeowners living in landed homes often have no choice but to install their washing machines and dryers outdoors. Oven if the machines are partially sheltered, they are still subject to strong sunlight and rainwater that gets splashed on them when strong winds blow. In thunderstorms that are common in Singapore, these machines may trip up […]
I remember liking wooden decking flooring so much, I had them installed inside my house, by the window. Nope, there wasn’t a balcony, but that wasn’t gonna stop me. Back then, I chose Chengal Wood. For lack of knowledge and choices, I suppose. What happened after 1 year, was that the wood started cracking, and […]
Tomorrow is Mid-Autumn Festival here in Singapore, and anywhere else in the world that follows the lunar calendar. Traditionally, the kids will light their lanterns and walk around the estate and have a bit of fun in the late evening. Back in the days when lanterns were lighted with candles, parents hung around to make […]