StoreySG
Guides for smarter renovation & design
Plain-English answers to the questions that actually come up when you renovate, wire and furnish a home — Singapore-aware, globally useful.
StoreySG & AI design
Why StoreySG Is Different from Other Interior Design Software
Real floor plans at true mm scale, natural-language AI editing, live 2D/3D sync, and CAD DXF export — honestly compared to the alternatives.
StoreySG & AI designPrecise CAD Floor Plans: How StoreySG Gives You Millimetre-Accurate DXF Output
Export your plan as a DXF file with real mm dimensions — opens in AutoCAD, LibreCAD and QCAD.
StoreySG & AI designAI-Assisted 3D Design Without a Gaming PC
Real-scale 3D on any laptop or phone. Browser WebGL + AI editing — no GPU, no install.
Singapore renovation
HDB Flat Types and Floor Plans: A Complete Guide
From 2-Room Flexi to Executive: understand HDB flat types, floor-plan differences, and where to get your official plan.
Singapore renovationHDB Renovation Permit Guide: What You Need Before Works Begin
HDB permits explained: who applies, which works need approval, permitted hours, and the 3-year new-flat restriction.
Singapore renovationCondo Renovation & MCST Approval: What You Need Before Work Starts
Get MCST approval, pay the deposit, confirm hours — before your contractor arrives. A complete pre-renovation checklist for Singapore condos.
Singapore renovationHacking and Partition Walls: What's Legal in Singapore
Which walls can be hacked legally in Singapore? HDB and condo rules, structural vs non-structural, PE requirements explained.
Singapore renovationInterior Designer vs Renovation Contractor in Singapore: Which Do You Need?
Compare IDs and contractors: what each does, typical cost difference, and how to vet either for your Singapore renovation.
Singapore renovationWhere to Buy Renovation Materials in Singapore
District-by-district guide: Balestier for lighting & bathrooms, Sungei Kadut for timber, plus big-box stores and online tips.
Singapore renovationHidden Renovation Pitfalls — and How to Avoid Them
From vague quotes to waterproofing shortcuts — the most common renovation traps and a practical pre-contract checklist.
Building & materials
Expansion Bolts & Wall Anchors: The Complete Fixing Guide
Match the right anchor to your wall — concrete, brick, AAC, or plasterboard — and avoid the mistakes that cause fixings to fail.
Building & materialsHow to Choose Renovation Materials: A Practical Framework
Flooring, countertops, wall finishes — trade-off tables, humidity tips, and low-VOC guidance for Singapore homes.
Building & materialsLED vs Halogen, Incandescent & CFL: Efficacy, Lifespan and Real Energy Cost
Formula, worked example and cost table comparing LED, halogen, CFL and incandescent at Singapore's current electricity tariff.
Building & materialsMulti-Split Aircon: How Many Indoor Units Can One Condenser Run?
System 1–5 explained, capacity matching, inverter tips, and what to ask your installer.
Home network & Wi-Fi
Ethernet vs Fibre — Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6a and Cat8 Explained
Cat6a is the right choice for new home runs. Here's what each cable category means and when to use fibre instead.
Home network & Wi-FiWhat Affects Wi-Fi Signal — and How to Fix It
Why Wi-Fi dies behind concrete walls, which band to use, and how to plan cabling during renovation.
Home network & Wi-FiMesh Wi-Fi vs Wired Access Points: Which Should You Choose?
Mesh is convenient but loses speed per hop. Wired APs deliver full speed everywhere. Plan cables during renovation.
Health & safety
Formaldehyde, Benzene and VOCs in Renovation: What They Are and How to Reduce Them
IARC Group 1 carcinogens formaldehyde and benzene come from engineered wood and paints. Learn how to reduce them.
Health & safetyRenovation Materials to Avoid During Pregnancy and Around Young Children
VOC paints, formaldehyde boards, lead dust: which hazards are real and what safer alternatives exist.