I renovated my entire 5rm HDB point block flat and thanks to Taobao, around 85-90% of the items were from there which I believe saved me easily 20k if I were to leave to my reno guy to supply which I am sure he will add onto the cost. I bought from power switches, sinks, ceiling fan/light, rain shower system that has different shower heads for the entire body, modular wardrobe that i can move around, two pull-down hydraulic shelvings fixed into my top kitchen cabinets so I don’t need a chair to get my stuffs, toilet shelvings that uses cement glue to fix and needs no drilling, same for toilet roll holders and many more stuffs. I strongly suggest to get as much stuffs from Taobao and just get the reno guy to quote the installation cost in your reno quote. It really saves you a lot of money in the end.

Exactly my thoughts when I renovated my place. I literally only did the S tier and nothing else. Kept the cost below 40k.

Finally!! I’ve been waiting for more house tours/tips! Thanks for sharing your experiences Alex!

So happy that you pointed out the things I never would have thought of! Very informative👍

Thank you for sharing. Completely agree on the built-in study table & drawer. I've lived with this design flaw for a long time in my old place. Now as I'm doing up my new place, this is one of my yardsticks when shortlisting IDs :D

I now having second thoughts on my study desk and toilet design. This is really helpful for couple thats are on a budget like myself.

This is the exact thoughts I am having right now! You basically reaffirmed that I’ve budget out properly!! Thanks for doing this.

This is a VERY good video. The detailed explaination from a home owner’s perspective & all the dos & donts provides a great insight especially for those who had never done any home renovation before.

Your video always surprise me! Unique way of explaining! Good content as always! 👍🏻

I totally agreed with your tips especially the tv console.

Totally agree with your tier list. Your toilet vanity is a good tips which I never knew. So I will have to thank you for that.

Almost wanted to customize the the platform bed and study table for my kid room. Lucky I chance upon this video. And now I am also looking at getting those ready made bathroom cabinet. Thanks for the information.

Alex -> our home renovation best friend! Thank you, Alex for sharing your experiences.

HAHAHA love that you mentioned fengshui, very practical and good advises. Thank you!

Helpful and very timely thank you!

Glad I saw this video before I commit! Changed my opinion about the study room. For the kitchen cabinet and bedroom wardrobe I totally agree 💯

Totally love it.. super practical recommendations!

Great video again, combining what used alot in games in tier system, makes things clearer, S tier all the way!

Love your tier list, it's very clear! I really regret doing carpentry for my study room. The exact pain u mentioned about leg room, cables, etc.😓

Great information! Loving your channel! Looking forward to more content!

Great and useful video! Will definitely keep them in mind. Keep these vids coming pls 👍🏻

Awesome list! Very helpful!

this is fantastic bro. Appreciate your good works! big up to u!

Very informative way of presenting info on prioritisation for new home owners. In fact, my list is exactly yours, doing only the Kitchen Cabinetry and MBR wardrobe last year. Now that I have additional budget, I'm planning to move down the list to do the shoe cabinetry/storage.

Really awesome tips and recommendations. Thank you for the well thought out issues with pros and cons.

Just found your channel. Really appreciate the tips and tricks that you have shared. Everything is clear, concise and to the point!

Love this video!! Kudos!

Thanks for the tips! Totally agree with the study desk. I was a victim of the sharp edges for those built in desk when I was a kid. I can't do my homework very long. Moreover, there are many working adults wanted to stand while working especially after meals. Having the flexibility to raise up and down the desk is really important. Great tips on the TV console!

Thanks .. it’s very useful tips 👍🏻👍🏻

The most relevant n full of information video made in Singapore!! Looking forward to view more of yr videos!!thk u for the info!!

Love the carpentry works list. Very informative and insightful !

really loved this whole series you made.

excellent advise buddy! love this ranking concept you have created. life saver!

Hi Alex , thanks for sharing the great ideas and thoughts!

awesome video Alex, thank you! i am now in renovation stage, planning to have a built in study table but your video enlightens me!

Hope you will release a comparison video of robot vacuums that's specifically more on the mopping function soon! Great and informative video as always! :)

With kitchen carpentry, getting a flushed look will bring problems when changing appliances (fridge spoil, microwave spoil). I feel like it limits replacement options because the space catered for it is fixed. Years down the road, the nice and flushed look will likely be gone because the speed of technological change usually means the next time you buy a replacement, sizes won’t be the same especially when your needs/wants change. I hated the void left behind by an old fridge in our kitchen, and all our subsequent fridges also kept bigger with each change.

well said..

I just came across your channel yesterday and i have watch almost 80% of your videos. I am from malaysia and was looking for help to make my new house a smart home. Your guidance are very easy to follow and relatable. i love how you balance aesthetic and practicality. So often, house renovation ideas look pretty but unrealistic and lack substance. I have received really good ideas from you. Appreciate the videos.

Well Done Alex, I chanced upon this video and ended up staying. You made it simple yet insightful.

I like the plant thing at 6:27 , so nice. Very informative video as usual!!

Excellent

Love watching your video and is ao amazing by technology. My home is definately not yet a smart home.. See if i should be lucky enough to be pick to win this smart blinds to kick start planning for a smart home..

I think the toilet vanity is definitely a must, because of how moist the confine area is. Thinking of all the dust/hair collecting in all the gaps together with the moisture, a built in vanity would definitely help.

I really agree with your list. I’ve renovated two houses now and the one that makes the most impression on a space is def your top two S tier

Really nice Tier List, a very informative reference list and I agree 90% of this, the 10% is: I will put Toilet Vanity in "A" instead since toilet reno is a must for me and might as well do up the vanity to go in sync in terms of design look and feel.

You are right, I rergretted doing a study desk. It takes up space and cannot move the table around.

Is really useful, thanks for sharing 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

Thanks for making another home reno related video! Been waiting for a while and as always very informative and well explained :) Mostly agree with ur tier list but i will most likely move up TV console as i feel having a nice feature of wall would be good if u have a soundbar and good for hiding cables :)

Good informative video!

Hello Alex, well done. Indeed this is a wake up call. I will have 2nd thought of e 10 items mentioned. Thank u.

Loves your video!!! 😍 😍 😍

Your list is very similar! I keep telling my husband I want that window settee along the balcony. That is a lot of sitting space since it’s a 4.7m long balcony and if we do flip up, it will be a lot of storage space. So it can serve as a dual function for storage and sitting when we host guests. Wall storage cabinets for us as well. We will be extending it from under the stairs all the way to the end of the living room. Not too sure about the bed head and bed frame though. We are planning to buy off the shelf and probably just get matching bed side tables from castlery

severely underrated channel

I agree with all. But as a minimalist in closet I’m putting my closet as B, and toilet cabinet as B too. I agree with the rest

Great tips Alex...

Tier list are so refreshing! Good one alex! I totally agree with build in table. Regret doing it. FFFFFF

We built a 2 x 3m long L-shaped carpentry desk for the study and didn't regret it. Mine is kinda a special case though, cos it's an open study in the living room, meant for at least 4 people to work together at the same time. It's designed to be connected with my full wall cabinets and looks much neater that way. We didn't do drawers under the desk and also customised the desk height to 72cm, which is ergonomic for our height.

thanks Alex, I just got my resale flat, your video can help me out in deciding the renovation works.

Thanks for sharing the tier list. Very easy to understand for gamers like myself ;)

Exactly my idea. Except for platform bed bed I dun own one so not sure. I regret like mad doing study desk.

haha! i feel so strongly about the study room/gaming room carpentry desks as well. doesn't fit the ergochairs arm's well.

Tier list is simple and great. Highlighted some key factors when deciding each piece. Review your lifestyle and needs. Perhaps an Ikea kitchen is cheaper for a family that doesn't cook at all. Huge counter for baking if you need. Saving budget may help you allocate more on other critical needs, appliances, deco, comfy coach, etc... How about a simple list of power points locations for the next video since we are growing desperate for more power everyday

Very informative video. Would love to see renovation regrets and how your renovation budget planning.

Spot on with the carpentry listing. We regretted using a fixed study table which we can't change the position and height. Also with the platform bed. Hard to climb in/out of the bed when you are having a sore back.

Very nice. Very Good points. Thank you for sharing. Regards Alice

Love your videos. The presentation mode used in this video is awesome! Would you please consider doing videos on Reno tips: lighting designs and considerations?

nice one bro , thanks for the idea

Hey Alex! You're awesome!

Great video Alex! Very helpful advice. The tips may seem obvious, but they aren't.

100% agree... Would only do up to A tier.

Very structured way to organise the information for decision making! Currently having my Reno, what I learn is that, the more things to be done, it allows the opportunity to screw up. So the ID needs to be detailed and customer oriented to work out these carpentry measurements and designs. It could be worse if the process is not managed well and homeowners are left to their means , might as well buy loose furniture, less headache, cheaper, flexibility to replace. I know in some cases, final 3D render never arrived in time, or no computerised drawings. Can be quite challenging to use imagination or whatever tools available to layman (PowerPoint? Lol) when there are many carpentry to do at the same time.

im someone who loves to move around furniture ALOTTT, so when im planning for my new house interior i alrdy know whats my S tier, and thats the kitchen carpentry only hahahaha yes i know u put wardrobe at S tier too. but i do not want carpentry as it will looks quite bulky in my alrdy small bedroom. So just planning to get a as tall as possible wardrobe will do. Good tips u have there, keep the good work, looking forward for more videos!! :D

May i know which link to buy all those ready made vanity set? Want to replace my vanity for my 2 toilet. Thank you

Very informative and I agree on many points, will keep this for my future renovation. Thanks Alex 👏🏻 Can you share the process of buying furniture from Taobao like which vendor or forwarder you used etc?

I'm so glad to have found your channel as i have just sold my unit. I love all your tips as i'm also a practical person myself. Btw i dont remember seeing any shelfing for your shampoos & shower gels, did you make 1? Tks

Hi Alex, thanks so much for sharing this! It is possible to get a view of your kitchen? The carpentry there looks quite good!

S tier only for myself. Almost everything else you can get off the shelves/online :) Carpentry is the most expensive aspect in home renovation that most fail to recognise.

Very informative video. Thanks alex! Now i have a firm decision not to do a built in study table

Hi Alex...thx for ur brilliant video.. 👍🏼 appreciate it..😊 - It benefits me much for my new home soon...💡🤓 #subscribed 👏🏻

Great renovation tier list. I'm wondering how would you put false ceilings? Given the costs, aesthetics & practicality. Cheers.

great video. can i ask if you would suggest using an ID vs direct contractor if simple renovation such as kitchen carpentry and toilets to be done only. Objective is to keep cost low 25k.

This is god-send! I'm looking to re-do my bathroom vanity... any links?

Agree with your rankings. Initially planned to have a platform bed. Then had a staycation where the hotel used platform bed and it annoyed me so much. Will the gaps beside the toilet vanity make it hard to clean/ scrub that corner?

Would be nice if you can share some feng shui tips

Hi! Enjoy looking thru somw of ur home videos!! I am getting my new hse soon. I dislike the cove lights and tv featured wall but hubby says it is required in order to hide all wires and cables.. any advise here?

Alex, thanks for sharing the great tips... My wife is your fan... We are thinking of renovating our HDB flat... Can I find out which are the interior designers that you have shortlisted earlier?

Hi Alex, love your genuine comments and sharing. Very helpful and couldn't agree more!! Am currently sourcing for ID. Do you recommend yours? Can share ID company name? Also, can share the reason you decided to go with vinyl instead of tiles for flooring?

Very helpful info especially for first home owners! Sidetrack: Where did you get the white monitor arm?

Can you also share how you pick your design in term of practical vs anesthetics? Design ideas you think is good for hdb. Themes and all. Thanks!

you are very good!

Hi, Alex. I'm bingeing on your videos on a Sunday lol. Will you be able to share more info about your floating storage in your living room (the tv area)? I need to maximize as much hidden storage as the resale 5 room flat I bought has the stor knocked down

Hi Alex, how about kitchen island? Would you consider this an absolutely must do too?

Thanks for the tips and tricks! Was wondering if it is possible to do a video about using NFC tags around the house? Especially with Android phones.

Hello! Would you be able to recommend a ergonomic desk that is customizable in terms to the length and width?

Hi Alex, thanks for your kind and useful advice on home reno. Can you share which id you engage ?

Hi Alex, I am considering buying a projector. Wonder whether you have tips? Also looking forward to seeing your new videos!

Very helpful and useful tips. In another video you take about the preference of sink in shower base/toilet. Can you please elaborate. Thanks.

I'm deciding between taobao or carpentry for my room wardrobes. Cause my wall have a pillar walls at the 4 corners n ceiling and I thought of doing L shape but the pillar is the odd