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Category Archives: Tips

Filament LED Light Bulb – Old Style Modern Technology

Renovation Malaysia HQ Posted on August 27, 2018 by TheRenovatorAugust 27, 2018

LED light bulbs have gotten cheaper and affordable recently. In the past, LED light bulbs were expensive, and large, and strange looking. Worst, some have incomplete colour spectrum, casting blue or greenish light creating somewhat strange effects. The good news … Continue reading →

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Stairs For Attic

Renovation Malaysia HQ Posted on January 7, 2015 by TheRenovatorJanuary 7, 2015

If you plan to convert your attic space into a living area, then you will need a way to get up there. There are many types of stairs you can use depending on the layout and the space you have. … Continue reading →

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T5 Fluorescent Light, LED Alternative?

Renovation Malaysia HQ Posted on June 9, 2014 by TheRenovatorAugust 25, 2017

Very few houses today use fluorescent tubes except for lighting under plaster ceilings. Usually hidden under L shaped fixtures, the light is soft and diffused. However, L shape that forms under such plaster ceilings is where a lot of insects … Continue reading →

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Living Big In A Small Space

Renovation Malaysia HQ Posted on February 26, 2013 by TheRenovatorSeptember 5, 2014

A few of my readers wanted some ideas on how to create a good living space when their homes are small. I remember years ago when condominiums were getting popular and came across a few around 1,000 sq feet. I … Continue reading →

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Creative Fence

Renovation Malaysia HQ Posted on January 22, 2013 by TheRenovatorSeptember 5, 2014

I came across this house and stopped to take a few photos. The owner came up with a rather creative fence design to have more privacy for his home without tearing things down and rebuilding. Notice that you can see through … Continue reading →

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Water Problem in Malaysia and What You can Do

Renovation Malaysia HQ Posted on November 1, 2012 by TheRenovatorDecember 2, 2015

As Malaysians, you may or may not be concern about water just yet. While it is in the news every now and then, it is an impending problem for our growing population. Internationally, some experts believe that future wars may … Continue reading →

Posted in Tips | Tagged reducing water use, saving water | 2 Replies

Home Security DIY

Renovation Malaysia HQ Posted on August 16, 2012 by TheRenovatorSeptember 5, 2014

Here’s a simple idea to make your house less of a target when you are away. Get a timer switch and either a table or floor lamp. Any type of lamp is okay as long as it uses a 3 … Continue reading →

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Wood Flooring

Renovation Malaysia HQ Posted on September 30, 2011 by TheRenovatorSeptember 10, 2014

Wood flooring is an integral part of most Malaysian homes. Back in the days when houses were built mainly with timber till today, on modern condominiums, wood flooring imparts a warm feeling to your home. Stepping on cold stone floors … Continue reading →

Posted in Tips | Tagged laminate flooring, wood flooring

Plaster Ceiling

Renovation Malaysia HQ Posted on September 27, 2011 by TheRenovatorSeptember 10, 2014

A plaster ceiling can really make a normal house look much better. Most houses or apartments will have beams running across the ceiling at certain parts of a house. Some designs have a very deep beam that is very ugly … Continue reading →

Posted in Tips | Tagged cornice, plaster ceiling

Simple Renovation

Renovation Malaysia HQ Posted on August 2, 2011 by TheRenovatorSeptember 10, 2014

Renovation can be expensive and time consuming undertaking. Most people first thought is to renovate when their house looks bit dated. You might feel this way especially when you see friends and relatives move into homes with more modern design. … Continue reading →

Posted in Tips | Tagged decoration tips, renovation tips
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