Safety rules

A newbie to the kitchen? Here’s how to keep cooking hazards to a minimum.

With risks of fire, injury and falls, the kitchen is a potential danger zone in the home. All it could take for accidents to happen is stepping away from your cooking for mere seconds. Read on for tips on using your kitchen and caring for your appliances for maximum safety.

Avoid burns and scalds

Burns and scalds are some of the most common injuries in the kitchen. Most people assume that the oven and hob are hot to the touch. But an often-overlooked area is the microwave oven. An extra minute or two can result in overly hot food. So, don’t rush! Handle the plates and bowls carefully whe

Do more with your washer

When laundry needs to be done, Toshiba technology saves time and gives the ultimate clean.

Since its first top-loading washing machine in 1930, Toshiba continues to lead the industry by innovating consistently. Toshiba’s T20 Dual-Drum Washer Dryer, for instance, takes care of the washing and drying all in one machine – and more.

The T20 lets you wash delicate and heavy or large laundry items separately at once. Use the upper drum for underwear, babywear and pets’ clothes. The lower drum, ideal for one-step washing and drying, is a time saver.

Notably, the smart fabric detection technology and a

Screen magic

Televisions are getting bigger, brighter and sharper. At Consumer Electronics Show (CES), the world’s largest consumer electronics and IT exhibition, this January, major television brands unveiled upgraded technology and new features, from QD-OLED to Mini LED technology. We take a closer look at some of them. A showcase of the bigger, better and sharper TVs to expect this year.

Samsung Neo QLED

With the Neo Quantum processor, Samsung’s Neo QLED range offers a clear and immersive experience due to advanced contrast mapping with a back-light unit. The new Shape Adaptive Light technology aids in analysing lines, shapes and surfaces to enhance brightness and accuracy. This range also has a multi-intelligence picture quality algorithm for elevated depth and

Make your BTO move-in ready

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Plan a look that suits your lifestyle

Browse through magazines and search online for inspiration. Prepare a list of what you like, for example, dark wood floors, Scandinavian elements, industrial accents, bright colours and so on, and look for images that illustrate your ideas and vision. Consider what might affect your design vision. For instance: If you have children or pets, an all-white Scandinavian style may not be practical. If you need a customised workspace, y

Your Living and Dining Room

• Remove and clean artwork.
• Clean the walls and floors. Be sure to clean behind and under furniture as well.
• Wipe down window frames and glass panes.
• Clean or reupholster fabric chairs and sofas. If there’s pet hair, wear rubber gloves and run your hands over the surface to pick up fur.
• Vacuum and clean carpets as well as under them.
• Wipe down your TV and set-top boxes.
• Tidy up cables.
• If you have a leather sofa, gently massage it from bottom to top to reshape the cushions and minimise wrinkles. Clean your leather sofa with a

Thanks to the efficiency of the Bosch SMV68TX06E Dishwasher, no more fighting over who does the dishes after meals.

One of the best things in life is truly to have a dishwasher. It frees up your time for things that matter.

Contrary to popular belief that dishwashers are energy-guzzlers, Bosch’s energy-efficient dishwashers bring you a new perspective with its innovative ActiveWater technology. It saves water and energy through targeted water distribution, optimised filter technology, faster heating and higher pump performance for increased water circulation.

With Bosch touted as the ‘World’s Numbe

Encompassing their renowned engine and rocket launcher technologies, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries introduces the Diamond Series, a powerful yet energy-efficient air-conditioning system.

A pioneer of many firsts, leading air conditioner brand Mitsubishi Heavy Industries has invested and developed a new CO2 refrigerant technology. This airconditioning heavyweight has also taken the lead to introduce a first full-range of air-conditioning split systems that utilise the highly efficient and ozone-friendly R410a refrigerant. This time, it has launched the Diamond Series, an air-conditioning system designed for high performance with energy-saving features.

Quiet but Powerful

Powered by Jet Air Technology which e

From the kitchen to your living room, this cool line-up of Samsung home appliances injects a buzz of innovation and the ultimate convenience to keep your home seamlessly connected.

With the Samsung SmartThings* app, you can connect a whole house of Devices. This easy-to-use app lets you Automate and control all your Samsung SmartThings-compatible appliances and Electronics. Other than SmartThings, Samsung has also introduced the Family Hub™ refrigerator, the first IoT-enabled fridge in Singapore, to connect and manage all your smart appliances under the same roof.

* Each device must be connected to Wi-Fi or other wireless networks. For interoperability through SmartThings, all the devices should be registered with a single Samsung Account. Available technology, functions, and features may vary by country, service provider, network environment, or product, and are

Even if you look around and your house seems like a hopeless mess, don’t fret. The key to keeping your house in visitor-worthy condition every day of the week is to be systematic with your cleaning and get some assistance from Well-designed appliances. Not sure where to start? We’ve got you covered. In the beginning, you will have to put in a little more effort to get things in order, so set aside a weekend or week to tidy up room by room (we’ve got a handy checklist for you so nothing gets missed), but after that, some simple maintenance is all you need to enjoy living in a tidy and spotless house!