Home & Garden

Plant Parenting

Oil-based pesticides: What you need to know and how to make your own food-grade version

Small, soft-bodied pests tend to congregate on newly produced plant parts as they are tender and full of sap. Their feeding pattern causes developmental issues where leaves crinkle up and serve as hiding spots for these pests. Curled-up plant parts are better pruned away as horticultural oil application may not be able to reach them.

The Chic Home

Couple’s atmospheric BTO embraces dark Japandi style

The young couple who own this Tampines flat wanted a modern Japandi interior in American walnut with space to entertain and a flexible layout.

My Space

Inside actor Elvin Ng’s favourite corner, a cosy pondside retreat in his 3-storey family home

Actor Elvin Ng’s favourite spot in the house is a casual sitting area tucked beside a long koi pond and framed by greenery.

Dressing tables make a comeback as TikTokers invite viewers to get ready with them

Influencer Eloise Dufka filming herself as she does her make-up at her vanity at home in New York on July 27.

Root Awakening

Pandan leaves discoloured due to spider mites

Pandan plant appears to be infested by spider mites, which can be treated with summer oil.

Why circadian-friendly lighting for health and well-being has yet to catch on in Singapore

Singapore Land Group’s lighting design by local lighting designer Toh Yah Li’s firm Light Collab.

Why ‘junk light’ from LED bulbs could make you unwell – and how to reduce the health risks

For evenings, circadian biology expert Martin Moore-Ede recommends seeking out LED light bulbs producing less than 2 per cent blue light.

The Chic Home

Biophilic DIY makeover for designer’s three-room HDB flat in Pasir Ris

Home owner Winston Lim shares his compact but cleverly designed Pasir Ris flat with two cats.

Plant Parenting

Collecting seeds: Choose to grow open-pollinated varieties

A private home in Bukit Timah has been turned into the farm, with vegetables like eggplant growing on the land, and fish growing in the swimming pool.

The Chic Home

Holiday vibes in Jalan Gembira terraced house

The front door is set at an angle for the residents’ privacy.

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