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The last tile has been laid down, the paint has dried, and you&rsquo;ve finally got your keys back. Time to celebrate now the dust has settled, yes? Funny you should say that (or just imagine you did if you didn&rsquo;t). Chances are, your brand spanking new home is dustier than the tomb of Tutankhamun . The worst part? Construction dust has a habit of sticking around for days, weeks, and, sometimes, even months after your renovation. This is why some homeowners even opt for&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sixides.com/articles/places-to-stay-during-a-renovation" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">temporary housing during home renovation</a>, especially when working with companies that follow&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sixides.com/articles/quide-to-all-interior-design-renovation-verification-and-accreditation-schemes-in-singapore" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">CaseTrust renovation</a>&nbsp;standards. So how does one get rid of the scourge of newly renovated homes? Here are 5 tips for getting it all clean.&nbsp;<img src="https://s3-us-east-2.amazonaws.com/sixides-us/uploads%2F1669895112907-happy-beautiful-asian-woman-smiling-drinking-cup-coffee-tea-near-window-bedroom-young-latin-girl-open-curtains-relax-morning-lifestyle-lady-home.jpg" style="width: 100%;" class="fr-fic fr-dib"> Before You Begin: VentilationBefore and after cleaning, you should consider every fan and/or air circulator in the house. If there&rsquo;s one thing that keeps dust from settling down, it&rsquo;s a good wind. Where possible, you&rsquo;ll want to have all the dust blown out an open window or door for as long as possible.&nbsp;What about air-purifiers? They&rsquo;re excellent for improving air quality and they will do a great job at removing construction dust. The problem is that they often have very, VERY expensive filters and there is A LOT of dust to clear out. Your filters will get clogged faster than you can sneeze. Not the best way to spend your money. For the very same reason, you&rsquo;ll want to avoid turning the air-conditioners on so soon after a renovation. Dust will just get trapped in them and then it&rsquo;ll be a call to the technicians to come and service your brand new air-con.Needless to say, before you start cleaning, turn the fans off; it&rsquo;ll only make it harder to clean up.&nbsp; <img src="https://s3-us-east-2.amazonaws.com/sixides-us/uploads%2F1669895093999-young-man-cleaning-air-conditioner-indoors-home.jpg" style="width: 100%;" class="fr-fic fr-dib">&nbsp;Dust Ceilings, Fans, And Light FixturesWith any clean up, you&rsquo;ll want to start from the top and finish at the bottom. Keeps dust from settling down onto clean surfaces. And that even includes the ceiling. Yes, you read it right &ndash; the ceiling. Construction dust is like the Spiderman of dusts, it just sticks onto any surface. It&rsquo;ll need dusting and, where possible, a wipe.&nbsp; And if you only clean the ceiling, you&rsquo;ve only done half the job. Don&rsquo;t forget that fans and light fixtures also live there too. That way, you won&rsquo;t blow dust down onto yourselves and the rooms will be a lot brighter.Clean the walls If dust can stick to the ceiling, it sure can stick to the walls too. You&rsquo;ll want to work on this AFTER giving all the stuff above you a good clean. Because of gravity. Gravity will pull that dust downwards and walls are its next stop. Dry mops followed by wet ones are a quick and excellent way to make short work of this part of the house. <img src="https://s3-us-east-2.amazonaws.com/sixides-us/uploads%2F1669895020464-cleaner-cleans-office-by-wiping-dust-from-shelves.jpg" style="width: 100%;" class="fr-fic fr-dib"> Clean Every Surface That&#39;s Not The FloorNext stop: anything that&rsquo;s not on the floor. A good place to start is the highest furniture. Cupboard tops, high open shelves, and floor lamps tend to harbour dust. After that, give your appliances and devices a good wipe. Which appliances? All of them. TV, router, washing machine, air-conditioners, toaster, etc. Only then do you work on tabletops and low shelving.Remember, clean everything from top to bottom, not the other way around. This step is especially important after any <a href="https://www.sixides.com/articles/guide-to-all-interior-design-renovation-verification-and-accreditation-schemes-in-singapore" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">interior design &amp; renovation</a>, when dust settles into every corner imaginable.&nbsp;<img src="https://s3-us-east-2.amazonaws.com/sixides-us/uploads%2F1669895044217-ASIAN-%7E1.JPG" style="width: 100%;" class="fr-fic fr-dib"> Vacuum, Sweep, MopWhen you&rsquo;ve done all that, you can finally focus on the floor. There&rsquo;s a process for this too. Yes, proper cleaning is a science. Dry to wet. If you start mopping before either vacuuming or sweeping,, well, think about this: Which would be easier to clean up: dirt or mud? So the proper way to do this is vacuum first. This removes fine dust and deposits it all in a nice neat bag. For the bagless variety, make sure you empty that bag OUTSIDE the house. Otherwise you&rsquo;ll just reintroduce some of it back into the home.Second, you sweep. This is to remove larger debris that the vacuum couldn&rsquo;t lift off the ground.&nbsp; Finally, mop. Soap and water lifts dust off nook and crannies. Just be sure that you mop in the same direction for each room or you&rsquo;ll just be shifting dirt back and forth. Now You&#39;re Done... Kinda.Despite all that, you&#39;ll most likely have to repeat the process one more time. Construction dust is kind of disrespectful that way. But doing it right means having to do it less often. Happy cleaning.

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Paint is a powerful thing. It can turn drab homes into darling ones. However, the inverse is true too; the moment it peels off, your home becomes Singapore&rsquo;s next haunted house attraction. In order to avoid the problem of peeling paint, it&rsquo;s important to know why it happens in the first place. So here are 12 reasons why paint peels off walls, divided by paint itself, environment, and workmanship. Whether you&rsquo;re refreshing your bedroom or planning a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sixides.com/articles/hdb-living-room-unleashing-the-charm-of-singaporean-lifestyles" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">living room design Singapore</a>&nbsp;makeover, or even checking on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sixides.com/articles/guide-to-all-interior-design-renovation-verification-and-accreditation-schemes-in-singapore" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">HDB renovation contractor registration</a>&nbsp;requirements, understanding paint behaviour is key. Paint Paint-to-Wall CompatibilityDifferent strokes for different folks. And the same could be said for paints. What surface is it? Wood or concrete? Plastic or metal? Materials can react to incompatible paints, causing them to lose their stick and fall off.&nbsp; Layering Different PaintsIt&rsquo;s like trying to pair an Android phone with an Apple user &ndash; different paint types repel each other. If you&rsquo;ve got to paint over an existing layer, make sure you paint oil-on-oil or latex-on-latex. Anything else and it&rsquo;ll just peel. Low-quality PaintsTrue bargains are like the lottery &ndash; far and few. So how lucky do you feel? Low prices get you low stickiness, low durability, and, of course, low-quality colours. Fork out a bit more to get the good stuff. It&rsquo;ll cost less than having to repaint. Old PaintPaints expire. Both for those already painted on or still in the can. Eventually, they lose their stick and the only thing supporting the paint is itself. And like how mom and dad can&rsquo;t support kids forever, it&rsquo;ll eventually just let go. Save yourself the trouble, scrape off the old then apply the new.&nbsp;<img src="https://s3-us-east-2.amazonaws.com/sixides-us/uploads%2F1670402199380-plasterer-renovating-indoor-walls.jpg" style="width: 100%;" class="fr-fic fr-dib"> Environment Water DamagePaint hates getting wet. And it&rsquo;ll let you know by peeling off the wall. Water affects paint adhesive, which is when you start to see bulges, cracks, and, eventually, peeling. Regularly inspect walls for wet patches. High HumidityIf your paint is peeling and you haven&rsquo;t got plumbing problems, it may just be high humidity. And Singapore has humidity in spades. A well-ventilated home prevents this pretty easily.&nbsp; High TemperaturesHigh heat&rsquo;s great for cooking up a meal. Not so great when laying on paint. While paint should dry up, it shouldn&rsquo;t dry too quickly. It affects its ability to bond to the surface. If you have to paint, do it in the shade or cooler part of the day.&nbsp; Corrosive SubstancesTough as it is, paint can blister, crack, and peel like human skin in the presence of acids or bleach. Unfortunately, most cleaners use an acid base. So if you have to clean walls with a cleaning solution, dilute it first. But never EVER use bleach.&nbsp;&nbsp;<img src="https://s3-us-east-2.amazonaws.com/sixides-us/uploads%2F1670402243505-hands-remove-old-wallpaper-from-wall-with-spatula-during-repair-room.jpg" style="width: 100%;" class="fr-fic fr-dib"> Workmanship Poor PaintingThinking of &ldquo;slapping some paint on&rdquo; and be done with it? Think again &ndash; there&rsquo;s a good reason why professional wall painters exist. Thin layers, inconsistent strokes, or even brittle brushes are all it takes to give you a long-term headache.&nbsp;This is also why it&rsquo;s important to avoid any <a href="https://www.sixides.com/articles/how-to-avoid-disappearing-contractors-and-protect-your-dream-home" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">blacklisted renovation company in Singapore</a>, as poor workmanship almost always shows up in the paint. Too Many LayersMore ISN&rsquo;T always better. More layers means it is heavier. And gravity loves heavy stuff. Enough to cause adhesive bonds to fail and pull paint off the wall. When painting, take the Goldilocks approach: not too thick, not too thin, but just right. Improper PreparationsWalls are better at hiding imperfections than make-up artists. However, up close, it&rsquo;s all there: cracks, bumps, and all that. Without a primer to fill those up, paint will not hold on to the surface as well as it should. That&rsquo;s when they peel off sooner than they should. Dirty SurfacesTrying to get paint to stick to a dusty, dirty, or oily surface is going to be an exercise in frustration. If not removed, paint will just bubble up and fall off faster than you can say &ldquo;dry paint&rdquo;. Give the wall a good wipe down before you start laying the paint on. <img src="https://s3-us-east-2.amazonaws.com/sixides-us/uploads%2F1670402277517-painting-walls-pink.jpg" style="width: 100%;" class="fr-fic fr-dib"> What Now?Easy peasy lemon squeezy. Just remember the 4 P&rsquo;s:● &nbsp; &nbsp;Peel check &ndash; see what&rsquo;s causing it to peel● &nbsp; &nbsp;Plug up any leaks (if any) &ndash; prevent future water damage● &nbsp; &nbsp;Prepare the surface &ndash; fill cracks, splits, and openings with compound, then sand it down● &nbsp; &nbsp;Paint &ndash; don&rsquo;t be cheapskate with it; do it right the first time

Paint is a powerful thing. It can turn drab homes into darling ones. However, the inverse is true too; the moment it peels off, your home becomes Singapore’s next haunted house attraction.

12 Reasons Why Your Paint Is Peeling

You exercise. Take vitamins. You&rsquo;re even on keto. But somehow, you still fall ill. Maybe, just maybe, it&rsquo;s not you. It&rsquo;s your house that&rsquo;s unhealthy and that&rsquo;s affecting you.So what do you do? Make it healthy by considering these four things: air quality, dust and pests, building materials, and water quality.&nbsp; <img src="https://s3-us-east-2.amazonaws.com/sixides-us/uploads%2F1671155421208-modern-humidifier-air-purifier-colored-background.jpg" style="width: 100%;" class="fr-fic fr-dib">&nbsp;Air QualityOutdoors, the air&rsquo;s not quite so bad because, through the magic of convection and wind, things like spores, mold, volatile organic compounds, and pollutants get dispersed (mostly) harmlessly into the atmosphere. However, stagnant air indoors is another story. To maintain air quality, you&rsquo;ll want to have an air purifier. To maintain air quality, you&rsquo;ll want to have an air purifier &mdash; especially if you&rsquo;re planning any&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sixides.com/articles/singapore-2024-renovation-budget-condo-renovation-cost-forecast" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">condo renovation</a>&nbsp;and brushing up on the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sixides.com/articles/6-facts-about-renovating-in-Singapore" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">things to know before renovating a house.</a> Improve it with: Air purifiersYe ol&rsquo; air purifier does what the average natural wind can&rsquo;t; filter out viruses, bacteria, dust, pollen, mold, and toxins in the air. So when picking air purifiers, you should think about:●&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;HEPA filters, in short, remove tiny stuff in the air that could get stuck in your lungs.&nbsp;●&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;Ionizers charge particles in the air so that if they don&#39;t get trapped in the HEPA filter, they&rsquo;ll clump together and fall to the floor.●&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;Active carbon filters work to deodorise odours and neutralise airborne toxins. &nbsp;●&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;UV-C lights kill off any bacteria, virus, fungus, mold, or mildew that HEPA and/or carbon filters miss.&nbsp;<img src="https://s3-us-east-2.amazonaws.com/sixides-us/uploads%2F1671155471771-japanese-woman-vacuuming-her-bedroom+%281%29.jpg" style="width: 100%;" class="fr-fic fr-dib"> Dust And PestsIf there&rsquo;s a square foot that dust can happily settle on, so too will pests. Nothing bothers them there. And neither are doing any favours to your health:●&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;Pests are pathogens for all sorts of disease AND they poop all over the place.&nbsp;●&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;Dust can contain anything from dead skin cells to spores to chemicals to even bug poop. And dust makes the perfect vehicle for these things to get into your lungs. Improve it with: Bagless VacuumsVacuuming prevents the build-up of dust and, incidentally, keeps the pest count low. When picking up a vacuum, think about:●&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;Bagless vacuums. They&rsquo;re better at sucking air even when they&rsquo;re full. Bagged ones lose suction as the bag fills up.●&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;HEPA filters. Because what&rsquo;s the point of vacuuming if it&rsquo;s going to be recirculated back into the room, amirite?&nbsp; <img src="https://s3-us-east-2.amazonaws.com/sixides-us/uploads%2F1671155545331-happy-family-using-paint-roller-painting-walls-their-new-home.jpg" style="width: 100%;" class="fr-fic fr-dib"> Building MaterialsAir purifiers and vacuums are active ways you can keep a house healthy. However, there are ways to do it passively too. Like with building materials.&nbsp;And while you&rsquo;re improving safety at home, it&rsquo;s also worth thinking about where you store important documents and valuables, such as getting the <a href="https://www.sixides.com/articles/6-fire-proofing-ideas-for-your-next-renovation" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">best fireproof home safe.</a> Improve it with: Antimicrobial and low-VOC PaintChoosing healthier paints is the way to go. These include paints that:●&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;are antiviral and antibacterial. These kill off microorganisms with a touch yet completely harmless to you.●&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;are anti fungal. They prevent build-up of spore clouds that mold and fungus release, which usually clog up the lungs and trigger allergies.&nbsp;●&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;have low or no VOC content. VOCs are what helps paint dry fast but irritates lungs, skin, and eyes with prolonged exposure.&nbsp;&nbsp;<img src="https://s3-us-east-2.amazonaws.com/sixides-us/uploads%2F1671155674559-Wells+TTUV+on+Tabletop+4.jpg" style="width: 100%;" class="fr-fic fr-dib">Photo: Check out&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sixides.com/vendors/products/wells-true-tankless-uv">WELLS True Tankless UV+</a> Water QualityWater is life. Except when it&rsquo;s loaded with life threatening microorganisms, particles, and/or chemicals. So having a top notch water purifier is essential. Improve it with: WELLS True Tankless UV+This purifier is all kinds of healthy. It&rsquo;s got:●&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;Tankless Technology &ndash; no stagnant water means no bacterial build-up in the water●&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;9-step comprehensive nanofiltration &ndash; removes heavy metals, microparticles and bacteria from the water●&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;Automatic UV sterilisation &ndash; the dispenser nozzle is sterilised every 2 hours●&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;5 instant hot/cold water temperatures - 6&deg;C / 27&deg;C / 50&deg;C / 70&deg;C / 85&deg;C <img src="https://s3-us-east-2.amazonaws.com/sixides-us/uploads%2F1671155818762-Wells+TTUV+in+Kitchen+3.jpg" style="width: 100%;" class="fr-fic fr-dib">Photo: Sleek, minimalist design perfect for any homes It comes in two classy colours (White and Rose Gold) to complement your kitchen. And it&rsquo;s super easy to install before or after a renovation. To get one, visit: Wells Singapore Showroom140 Paya Lebar Road #03-06AZ @ Paya LebarSingapore 409015(Opposite Macpherson MRT)

You exercise. Take vitamins. You’re even on keto. But somehow, you still fall ill. Maybe, just maybe, it’s not you. It’s your house that’s unhealthy and that’s affecting you. So what do you do? Make it healthy by considering these four things: air quality, dust and pests, building materials, and water quality. 

4 Things That Will Make Your Home (and you!) Healthier

Well, that&rsquo;s it for 2022. As the year closes, the boys and girls at SIXiDES once again take a look at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sixides.com/articles/home-interior-trends-2021">the trends</a>&nbsp;&ndash; what people loved (or didn&rsquo;t) in 2022. Turns out, according to our brightest and brainiest, Singaporeans didn&rsquo;t enjoy&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sixides.com/articles/4-warning-signs-of-spontaneous-false-ceiling-collapse">falling ceilings</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sixides.com/articles/10-ways-to-prevent-and-prepare-for-a-fire">fires</a>&nbsp;at home. But there&rsquo;s a lot more than just those things to worry about at home.&nbsp;If you&rsquo;re renovating, remember to secure the correct <a href="https://www.sixides.com/articles/7-things-you-ll-need-permits-before-you-renovate" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">residential renovation permit</a>, stay far away from any <a href="https://www.sixides.com/articles/how-to-avoid-disappearing-contractors-and-protect-your-dream-home" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">blacklisted renovation company in Singapore</a>, and consider whether you&rsquo;ll need <a href="https://www.sixides.com/articles/places-to-stay-during-a-renovation" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">temporary housing during home renovation</a>. On a global scale, about 55% of all accidental deaths happen at home. Considering that not so long ago, when most of humanity was locked-up at home, it&rsquo;s almost a miracle that mankind hasn&rsquo;t been driven halfway to extinction. That said, here&rsquo;s a few more safety tips by rooms to keep yourself and your loved ones from becoming another statistic. <img src="https://s3-us-east-2.amazonaws.com/sixides-us/uploads%2F1672324327847-empty-modern-room-with-furniture.jpg" style="width: 100%;" class="fr-fic fr-dib"> KitchensThe heart of any home but also known to be the biggest hazard too. Talk about a love hate relationship. However, keep these tips in mind and you can enjoy it to its fullest. Slips and FallsTHE most prominent kind of accident at home is made worse when you&rsquo;ve got a tiled floor (which home doesn&rsquo;t?!). Just keep the floor nice and dry and nobody has to get hurt, capisce? CutsWhat&rsquo;s a kitchen without knives? You&rsquo;ve got to have them. But with sharp knives comes accidents too in the form of extremely curious little fingers. Store them. With kids, if it&rsquo;s out of sight, it&rsquo;s out of mind. Burns and ScaldsUnless you&rsquo;ve come up with a way to cook without heat, this will be a concern you&rsquo;ll have to be mindful of. Teach kids (both mental and biological ones) that the kitchen is NOT a play space. And always, ALWAYS pay attention to your cooking. Netflix can wait. PoisoningIt&rsquo;s not just about bad cooking. Don&rsquo;t save food for long. Be religious about clearing out the fridge. Remember: Hokkien mee isn&rsquo;t like wine; it does not get better with age. <img src="https://s3-us-east-2.amazonaws.com/sixides-us/uploads%2F1672324372189-modern-living-room-style.jpg" style="width: 100%;" class="fr-fic fr-dib"> Living RoomsTrips and FallsRugs and carpets are great at making places looking larger and more alive but not so great at keeping people on their feet. These things are trip hazards. Tape down carpets wherever you can.&nbsp; Other fall hazards are kids. More specifically, they&rsquo;re toys. Ever had a Lego piece embedded into your feet? Ensure that you have storage solutions that they can always use to keep stuff off the floor. FurnitureJust because most furniture is heavy doesn&rsquo;t mean they don&rsquo;t ever fall. Many have been hurt and killed by falling furniture. Why else do you think every IKEA furniture comes with a wall fastener? Those teeny tiny things save lives. Specifically, the lives of little kids and pets that like to climb. PoisoningLike any good femme fatale, some plants are pretty but deadly. Plants like peace lilies and ZZ plants can be pretty toxic when ingested. Guess who might eat them? 10 points for you if you guessed kids and pets.&nbsp;<img src="https://s3-us-east-2.amazonaws.com/sixides-us/uploads%2F1672324405998-bathroom-interior-design-with-shower.jpg" style="width: 100%;" class="fr-fic fr-dib"> BathroomsSlips and FallsEvery bathroom has tile flooring so you know the drill. Keep. Them. Dry. Especially more so because they tend to get very wet, very quickly. Who knew? Also, think bathmats. Especially near the shower. Otherwise you&rsquo;ll just be flooding the place after every shower. Scalds&nbsp;Got a fancy water heater? Hope you got a good one. And hope you&rsquo;ve got it set just right. Because, if you&rsquo;re not careful, you&rsquo;re nice relaxing hot shower might turn into a soup cooking show. ElectrocutionHair drying is a fact of life in bathrooms. Store them far FAR away from any shower and bathtub in a nice, secure spot. Electric baths have not caught on as a new therapeutic range for a reason.&nbsp; Moving On... To 2023So, that&rsquo;s it. Now that you&rsquo;re smarter and all set, sit back and enjoy your home, safe and secure. Time to grab a glass of [insert favourite beverage here] and party until it&rsquo;s 2023!

Well, that’s it for 2022. As the year closes, the boys and girls at SIXiDES once again take a look at the trends – what people loved (or didn’t) in 2022. 

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Where did the time go? Everyone was just celebrating Christmas and, suddenly, the year ended and then it was the New Year. And just around the corner, before you can catch your breath, is Chinese New Year. Quick, start decorating!&nbsp;Here are 8 ways you can do so quickly &mdash; especially if you&rsquo;re sprucing up your home as part of a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sixides.com/articles/mastering-space-innovative-planning-for-your-4-room-hdb-flat-in-singapore" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">4 room flat interior design</a>&nbsp;refresh or planning some light&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sixides.com/articles/guide-to-all-interior-design-renovation-verification-and-accreditation-schemes-in-singapore" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">interior design &amp; renovation</a>&nbsp;work before guests arrive. Paper Cutting Arts 窗花Time to get cutting &ndash; pull out the papers and scissors! Literally translated to &ldquo;window flowers &#39;, these super duper easy to make decorations symbolise a whole bunch of things, depending on what you cut. Peaches for longevity, pomegranates for fertility, mandarin duck for love, pine tree for youth, and peony for honour and wealth. Making these yourself personalised the decoration. <img src="https://s3-us-east-2.amazonaws.com/sixides-us/uploads%2F1672972085794-pexels-angela-roma-7363724.jpg" style="width: 100%;" class="fr-fic fr-dib"> Table SettingArrange that table quickly! If you&rsquo;ve ever visited a friend for CNY, you&rsquo;ll know snacks on the table are THE thing. But if you really want to be flashy, don&rsquo;t just dump the goodies there &ndash; arrange them! The time and effort will not go unnoticed. At least, until everyone starts digging in. But it&rsquo;s the effort that counts. Door Couplets 春联Our ancestors used to make these out of pine trees. But you don&rsquo;t have time, just use paper! Paper is made from trees, so they kinda count? Regardless, couplets are made of large red papers that have Chinese calligraphy written onto them &ndash; they typically wish blessings upon guests who enter your home. If you&rsquo;re well versed in Chinese poetry, you could make your own.&nbsp;<img src="https://s3-us-east-2.amazonaws.com/sixides-us/uploads%2F1672972112805-chinese-traditional-letter-decoration.jpg" style="width: 100%;" class="fr-fic fr-dib"> F&uacute;-rtune 福These are a little like couplets but are specifically diamond-shaped with one word on it &ndash; 福 (f&uacute;). It means fortune and you can paste or hang it anywhere. Just remember to hang it UPSIDE DOWN. &ldquo;But why?!&rdquo; you ask? Because upside-down in Chinese is 倒 (d&agrave;o) is homophonous with 到 (also d&agrave;o), which is &ldquo;to arrive&rdquo;. Hence, &ldquo;luck will arrive&rdquo;. Super easy to make, you can practically have a hundred of these in a jiffy plastered all over the house.&nbsp;<img src="https://s3-us-east-2.amazonaws.com/sixides-us/uploads%2F1672972126716-pexels-rodnae-productions-6692048.jpg" style="width: 100%;" class="fr-fic fr-dib"> Lanterns 灯笼What&rsquo;s CNY without lanterns? Buy them or get your kid (or neighbour&rsquo;s kids) to make them! They can come in all sizes. Whatever it is, hang them around your front door &ndash; their bright red illumination is said to guide good luck into your home. Or at the very least, show your friends where your house is! Mandarin Oranges 金桔Chinese love a good pun and Mandarin oranges are no different &ndash; 金 (jīn) literally means gold and 桔 (j&uacute;) respectively sounds like good luck 吉 (j&iacute;). More importantly, you can quickly get crates of them to decorate your home &ndash; stick them onto any flat surface you can find! &nbsp;They&rsquo;ll not only add pops of colour to your home but they&rsquo;ll also fill it with their sweet aroma too.&nbsp; <img src="https://s3-us-east-2.amazonaws.com/sixides-us/uploads%2F1672972149397-pexels-%E9%82%B1-%E9%9F%AC-356269.jpg" style="width: 100%;" class="fr-fic fr-dib"> Blooming FlowersThis side of the world, we often call it Chinese New Year, but it really is called the Spring Festival &ndash; the mark of a new seasonal cycle. Which is why, on top of all the other decorations, blooming flowers are symbolic of this time. Popular plants to bring into the home are plum blossoms, orchids, peonies, and peach blossoms. To the florist! ConclusionSo, what are you waiting for? Stop reading and get decorating!&nbsp;And if you&rsquo;re doing a quick festive refresh as part of your <a href="https://www.sixides.com/articles/singapore-2024-renovation-budget-condo-renovation-cost-forecast" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">condo renovation</a>, these touches will instantly bring life and colour into your space.

Where did the time go? Everyone was just celebrating Christmas and, suddenly, the year ended and then it was the New Year. 

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The last tile has been laid down, the paint has dried, and you’ve finally got your keys back. Time to celebrate now the dust has settled, yes? Funny you should say that (or just imagine you did if you didn’t).

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