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Handyman jobs and costs: published company rates, practical checks and official sources.
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Handyman jobs and costs
How-to · 7 min readHousehold shelter drilling
Drilling into a household shelter in an HDB flat: the 50mm limit SCDF sets, which fixtures and finishes are not allowed and how to care for the shelter door.
Read the guideHow-to · 7 min readCabinet hinge repair
Fix a sagging or misaligned cabinet door by adjusting its concealed hinge: which screw moves the door which way, soft-close tips and when to call a handyman.
Read the guideChecklist · 7 min readChildproofing checklist
Childproofing checklist for a Singapore flat: window grilles, sockets and cords, furniture anchoring, chemicals, bathrooms and jobs for licensed trades.
Read the guideCost guide · 7 min readCurtain installation cost
What handymen publish to install curtain rods, tracks and blinds in Singapore, ceiling or wall fixing in HDB flats, motorised tracks and a quote checklist.
Read the guideCost guide · 7 min readDigital lock installation cost
What digital lock installation involves in Singapore, the lock and door rates companies publish in our directory, and the HDB door rules to check.
Read the guideCost guide · 7 min readFurniture assembly price
What handymen in Singapore publish for assembling IKEA and other flat-pack furniture, how per-piece and per-job prices differ, and what to ask before you book.
Read the guideHow-to · 7 min readGate lock replacement
What replacing an HDB gate lock involves: lock types and fit, digital gate locks, fixing stuck bolts and rust, HDB gate rules and published lock rates.
Read the guideHow-to · 7 min readWhat a handyman can do
What a handyman can do in a Singapore home, the plumbing jobs PUB allows, the jobs that need a licensed electrician, plumber or gas worker, and bundling jobs.
Read the guideHow-to · 7 min readHDB drilling rules
The hours HDB allows for heavy drilling and DIY jobs, the walls you must never drill, and how to drill safely around hidden pipes and wiring.
Read the guideHow-to · 7 min readLaundry rack installation rules
HDB rules for laundry racks and pole holders: what HDB replaces under upgrading, what you may install indoors, and the killer litter rules for poles outside.
Read the guideHow-to · 7 min readPainting over mould
Why paint alone does not stop mould on walls and ceilings, how to find the damp first, how to prepare the surface and when a leak needs a professional.
Read the guideHow-to · 7 min readShelf installation
Install a floating or bracket shelf in an HDB flat: anchors and load limits, HDB drilling rules for Ferrolite walls and concealed wiring, and published rates.
Read the guideChecklist · 7 min readWindow safety check
BCA's window safety checks for Singapore homes: what to look at on casement, sliding and louvred windows every six months, and when to call an AWC.
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