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.

@benozw12

2 жыл бұрын

Wow! I'm designing for my new flat now, so also looking at taobao. Do you mind sharing some of items, esp the hydraulic shelving and toilet shelving?

@RealRandomVideos

Жыл бұрын

Please Make a video of those items and upload ..

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

@AlexTeo

3 жыл бұрын

good stuff! and actually i feel Asians are more into carpentry built-in

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

@AlexTeo

3 жыл бұрын

hahaha 🤝

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.

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

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

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

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 💯

@AlexTeo

3 жыл бұрын

luckily... nice!

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

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.

@AlexTeo

3 жыл бұрын

yeah nice, progressive implementation is good for your wallet

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

@AlexTeo

3 жыл бұрын

yeah... I'm a gamer and always wanted to do a tier list video!

Totally love it.. super practical recommendations!

@AlexTeo

3 жыл бұрын

thank you doreen!

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.😓

@AlexTeo

3 жыл бұрын

yeah i did the same mistake last time and regretted a lot, so I really want to share this out

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

@AlexTeo

3 жыл бұрын

wow thanks for the kind words!

Helpful and very timely thank you!

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

@AlexTeo

3 жыл бұрын

thanks and welcome to check out my other videos!

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

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

@AlexTeo

3 жыл бұрын

thanks and glad its useful

Love the carpentry works list. Very informative and insightful !

@AlexTeo

Жыл бұрын

love your display pic

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!

@AlexTeo

3 жыл бұрын

yeah you will have that 'line' at the back of the hand after some time... just nice i am standing up by my desk now while replying comments haha

@rachellee5523

3 жыл бұрын

@@AlexTeo Hi, any recommendation on adjustable table for laptop (without monitor) use?

Awesome list! Very helpful!

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! :)

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

@AlexTeo

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

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

@AlexTeo

3 жыл бұрын

thanks for the long time sub!

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

@AlexTeo

3 жыл бұрын

yup don't make the same mistake i did!

really loved this whole series you made.

@AlexTeo

Жыл бұрын

Thx thx

Love this video!! Kudos!

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

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

@AlexTeo

2 жыл бұрын

yeah... experienced home owner haha

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.

@AlexTeo

3 жыл бұрын

thanks thanks! maybe a different design for the toilet? quite interesting that way

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 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.

@AlexTeo

3 жыл бұрын

Wow thanks fellow alex, welcome to my channel

@alexlee122

3 жыл бұрын

Alex, would you be able to share some of taoboa vendors who you frequent? I am looking for aqara smart plugs and hub. I have checked the local vendors here and want to do a price comparison. Its a bit challenging because i dont read chinese. Of course your recommendations are share in confidence. I wont held you accountable for anything. Appreciate you giving me some help to start. Thank you

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.

@AlexTeo

3 жыл бұрын

that will depends on how you clean your toilet I guess, not to forget that you could have it suspended if you want. So cleaning wise really not an issue, you can be sure i factor that a lot in my reno haha

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

@AlexTeo

3 жыл бұрын

thanks and welcome to the channel

@EsElle94

3 жыл бұрын

@@AlexTeo hey Alex could you do a review of IUIGA? Heard that their products are modern, sleek, high quality but half the price of muji.

Thanks .. it’s very useful tips 👍🏻👍🏻

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

@AlexTeo

3 жыл бұрын

F

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

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

@AlexTeo

3 жыл бұрын

yeah it is, get one for yourself too!

@alvynzheng

3 жыл бұрын

@@AlexTeo where did u purchase the plant at? Thanks and informative video. Thumbs up

@AlexTeo

3 жыл бұрын

@@alvynzheng you can get it here and using my discount code ALEXTEO5, synced.sg/collections/all/products/click-and-grow-smart-garden-3

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

@AlexTeo

Жыл бұрын

i am thinking to diy a window settee one with the ikea NORDLI series.. for bed frame its just about concealing wires and putting LED light strips

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

@AlexTeo

3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure 😊

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.

@AlexTeo

3 жыл бұрын

most importantly is what works for you and whether you like it!

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

severely underrated channel

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

Good informative video!

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

@AlexTeo

3 жыл бұрын

thanks thanks! power points location is essentially based on layout of your house and individual requirements, the key is to plan ahead

Loves your video!!! 😍 😍 😍

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

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 :)

@SY-bz7zr

3 жыл бұрын

I will move TV console and feature wall up too if homeowners are going for certain home design/theme (esp luxury theme) to bring out the effect

@AlexTeo

3 жыл бұрын

yup definitely agree! most of the time you will not wallmount tv then so your cables can just hide behind else no choice have to put a casing

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

@AlexTeo

3 жыл бұрын

thanks for the video suggestion, will consider that!

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

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

Great tips Alex...

@AlexTeo

2 жыл бұрын

thanks paul

Hey Alex! You're awesome!

@AlexTeo

3 жыл бұрын

thanks sherry! 😊

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

@AlexTeo

3 жыл бұрын

yeah some are pretty obvious just that people still tend to overlook them some time during the renovation process

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?

@AlexTeo

3 жыл бұрын

thanks haha, not a bad suggestion let me consider

@benozw12

2 жыл бұрын

Yes please. Some say false ceiling makes maintenance of lights very difficult. While others say it's ok etc.

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.

@AlexTeo

3 жыл бұрын

yup good point on that!

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.

@AlexTeo

3 жыл бұрын

yup that's right!

@paulineho4370

2 жыл бұрын

Ahhh.. gd to know here as I was thinking of renovating my bedroom n intstall a platform bed. Now hv to relook at my drawing plans again. ☹️☹️

nice one bro , thanks for the idea

@AlexTeo

3 жыл бұрын

thanks bro

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

@AlexTeo

3 жыл бұрын

haha its not bad but I did not reno the kitchen, its actually leftover from previous owner

Would be nice if you can share some feng shui tips

Excellent

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?

@AlexTeo

2 жыл бұрын

doesn't matter what items you buy the process is the same. I used to go with ezship, now i use oops.sg thanks to this video. kzread.info/dash/bejne/gmxmrdWrabDbfLg.html

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.

@AlexTeo

3 жыл бұрын

Actually i just need the 3D to help me see which color or design of the loose furniture i should get, but that said you can't possibly keep asking the ID to keep changing the 3D

@pyt6631

3 жыл бұрын

@@AlexTeo only those who been through similar experience would understand. It's possible second draft 3D never came in time or took more than 1 month... And no elevation drawings, what materials can we used to communicate the general carpentry concept properly to carpenter? Thankfully I have rectangles in PowerPoint. So it really depends on how this whole thing is managed.

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

@AlexTeo

2 жыл бұрын

glad it helps

@bd1982

2 жыл бұрын

@@AlexTeo what's your view on engaging contractor or interior designer?

@AlexTeo

2 жыл бұрын

@@bd1982 hmm i cover this in my reno tip part 1 video

@bd1982

2 жыл бұрын

@@AlexTeo thanks I'll go through it!

well said..

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

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

@AlexTeo

3 жыл бұрын

thanks! bought some shelving from taobao and fix them up

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.

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

@AlexTeo

3 жыл бұрын

thanks for the sub!

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

@AlexTeo

3 жыл бұрын

thanks hahaha... actually I am someone who like to change things up as well!

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

@AlexTeo

3 жыл бұрын

yeah pls don't

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

@AlexTeo

3 жыл бұрын

not a fan as I don't fancy downlights.

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.

@AlexTeo

3 жыл бұрын

thanks for the video suggestion, will consider!

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

@AlexTeo

3 жыл бұрын

that means you don't build that typical shower kerb which most of the reno is doing to separate the dry and wet area

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

@AlexTeo

3 жыл бұрын

you can go to those brands website search, shopee or other resellers in sg

I am also not for platform bed. As for the kitchen, if one is an avid cook, he or she needs the top cabinets for storage. I am not for wallpaper.

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!

@AlexTeo

3 жыл бұрын

hmm i think that's actually a very personal choice and no right or wrong answer to that, i could probably share my own preference :)

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

@AlexTeo

3 жыл бұрын

www.amazon.com/VIVO-Monitor-Adjustable-Articulating-STAND-V001/dp/B00B21TLQU will share more in my updated desk tour video coming up next month!

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?

@AlexTeo

3 жыл бұрын

help me thank her haha as well as the sub. Can't remb all, some of them are starry homestead, design4space, sky creation, artmuse..

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?

@AlexTeo

2 жыл бұрын

ID is johnny from starry homestead, just give him a ring, meetup and see whether can clique that's the most important. Vinyl is cheap and looks nice lol

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

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?

@AlexTeo

3 жыл бұрын

that's a good idea to test out which type of renovation you are ok with! It's the dry area which you don't need to scrub, at most its around the vanity legs but that doesn't bother me too much since i am literally using the bidet spray to wash

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.

@AlexTeo

3 жыл бұрын

direct contractor, 25k for just kitchen and toilet is quite high already

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

@AlexTeo

3 жыл бұрын

haha i suppose its a good Sunday! what you wanna know about the storage?

@tssnmm

3 жыл бұрын

@@AlexTeo Is it advisable for me to get a contractor for the floating cabinets at living room? Any recommendations?

@AlexTeo

3 жыл бұрын

@@tssnmm if you are just looking to do the cabinets then you can pretty much just look for a carpenter, show him the design, choose the materials, go through the details together then they start fabricating it offsite, when its ready go to your house and install that's all

you are very good!

@AlexTeo

3 жыл бұрын

thx thx

looking at Wells for aesthetic due to space constraint. can u do a review on that? thanks a lot

@AlexTeo

Жыл бұрын

ok noted on the suggestion :)

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?

@AlexTeo

3 жыл бұрын

for tv featured wall yes in a way, unless you are just letting the tv sit on a tv console then there are some cable management features from the tv stand usually. For cove lights, i don't understand haha

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

@AlexTeo

Жыл бұрын

can DM me on ig for the contact

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

@AlexTeo

6 ай бұрын

i would if the space allows you to do a decent size kitchen island, if its going to be like the size of a podium then forget it

@alex can you do a video on lighting? how many watts/lumens etc?

@AlexTeo

3 жыл бұрын

smart lighting probably yes, normal lighting I don't have much to share man