There are many ways we can save money through DIY.
DIY takes away the manpower cost, which is a big part of the cost factor, at the same time you may get some sense of self-fulfilment because u are able to complete the mission yourself without paying for the service.
Come in and list what are the DIY you have done, that leads to cost savings!
For me...
-Changing toilet seat
-morning meal prep
-doing DIY facials and microneedling. (Massive cost savings as each basic microneedling session is at least $100, usually range around $300+), I saved on transportation time as well.
-callus removal on my feet, it cost $128 to remove callus in a shop.
My prolonged second toe pain seems to be recovering from my DIY removal of callus. ;D
for me ar. save money part is
DIY breakfast. sometime dinner with wifu. depend on whatt u eat and what u pick save quite alot as compared to eat out.
moi stay punggol. cai png is like 4.40 and above. wanton mee 5.50 all the god like pricing. worst part is my coffeeshop is like superstar coffeeshop.
jap food branded almost 10 dollar
korea food 8
thai food 7 onward
western,king of fried rice.
no cai png or those lower cost de =/
Quote from: Bardiel on Mar 04, 2024, 08:16 AMfor me ar. save money part is
DIY breakfast. sometime dinner with wifu. depend on whatt u eat and what u pick save quite alot as compared to eat out.
moi stay punggol. cai png is like 4.40 and above. wanton mee 5.50 all the god like pricing. worst part is my coffeeshop is like superstar coffeeshop.
jap food branded almost 10 dollar
korea food 8
thai food 7 onward
western,king of fried rice.
no cai png or those lower cost de =/
Hey bro I live sengkang. Also quite expensive leh. We have to go jb to spend, easier on pockets
Quote from: luckyapple on Mar 04, 2024, 08:31 AMHey bro I live sengkang. Also quite expensive leh. We have to go jb to spend, easier on pockets
once a month me n wifu go sk take 161 to woodland then cross border.
Quote from: Bardiel on Mar 04, 2024, 09:04 AMonce a month me n wifu go sk take 161 to woodland then cross border.
Nice, where do u go eat in jb? Hua Mui char kuey teow is good within the area.
cos of my previous job, i can do almost everything from electric, sanitary to acmv in the house... so yeah we save alot, plus i bake and cook too... hahahahahah
Yes moi DIY until I got time go bluwave
Build your own PC.
Clean your own house.
Cook your own food.
Skip meals to lose weight and save money.
Quote from: daryl76 on Mar 04, 2024, 10:20 AMcos of my previous job, i can do almost everything from electric, sanitary to acmv in the house... so yeah we save alot, plus i bake and cook too... hahahahahah
wa so lihai, got think of venturing further in this? Maybe got chance u can teach me haha
If all food prep from home rly is can save a lot one. And u eat simple food like boiled eggs or vege. Everything boil or steam or at most braise.
Just use soil sauce even use those herba or spices
But no life la. Go out all take bus, mrt or walk
If everything u totally stick to rule and go for cheapest i think 600 per mth or less can work.
But that one rly is v extreme
Means if u earn 5k. Left with 4k after cpf.... maybe u can save 3500
For me diy can save $100 >:(
Quote from: Nevereatrice on Mar 04, 2024, 02:25 PMFor me diy can save $100 >:(
u jiak caviar and lobster for meal?
Quote from: default on Mar 04, 2024, 02:14 PMwa so lihai, got think of venturing further in this? Maybe got chance u can teach me haha
not difficult lah
importantly is whether u wanna learn, can teach u, not an issue
Quote from: daryl76 on Mar 04, 2024, 10:20 AMcos of my previous job, i can do almost everything from electric, sanitary to acmv in the house... so yeah we save alot, plus i bake and cook too... hahahahahah
can gvgt teach us how to do?
Quote from: default on Mar 04, 2024, 02:29 PMu jiak caviar and lobster for meal?
Cheekon rice very expensive :(
Quote from: daryl76 on Mar 04, 2024, 03:18 PMwhat u wanna do?
change lightbulb. Fix electric appliances. Hahaha. Pull some cables & wires. Fix leaking tape. Stuff like that lor
daryl lets start a biz for this
very lucrative leh
Quote from: PP the FORTUNE God on Mar 04, 2024, 03:58 PMchange lightbulb. Fix electric appliances. Hahaha. Pull some cables & wires. Fix leaking tape. Stuff like that lor
see E27 or PL lights... quite simple, problem is sometimes the cover difficult to open
leaking taps could be simple thing like o ring worn or harden, cartridge dislodge or loose
cables and wires abit more tricky cos u need to understand color code and how electric wires are ran
Quote from: default on Mar 04, 2024, 04:02 PMdaryl lets start a biz for this
very lucrative leh
handyman works? haha go amdk country do even better... ppl are paying $95 an hour for works
ya even in sg alr very lucrative liao
Quote from: daryl76 on Mar 04, 2024, 02:30 PMnot difficult lah
importantly is whether u wanna learn, can teach u, not an issue
mostly can self teach one. now internet era liao, everything can youtube and check. just that electric must be abit careful cos of fire hazard if e.g. cable nv crimp properly
but the sinkie condition is everything outsource
ownself only concentrate on the daily worker grind
Quote from: Orionz on Mar 04, 2024, 04:45 PMmostly can self teach one. now internet era liao, everything can youtube and check. just that electric must be abit careful cos of fire hazard if e.g. cable nv crimp properly
but the sinkie condition is everything outsource
ownself only concentrate on the daily worker grind
not difficult actually, especially if the model used is the same
electrical abit more tricky as mentioned cos u need to isolate before meddling with it and u wont wanna screw up the wires
Quote from: Orionz on Mar 04, 2024, 04:45 PMmostly can self teach one. now internet era liao, everything can youtube and check. just that electric must be abit careful cos of fire hazard if e.g. cable nv crimp properly
but the sinkie condition is everything outsource
ownself only concentrate on the daily worker grind
most can but not all. Experience is required also, incl the tools
Shifu, please take me as your disciple
Quote from: luckyapple on Mar 04, 2024, 10:04 AMNice, where do u go eat in jb? Hua Mui char kuey teow is good within the area.
my wifu need do dental at a place called ada height. so usually explore around there.
Aeon datuk ong also nice to shop. but i deeply love the E&Y hindu muslim food sia. sibeh sinful
In sg there's not much to diy....
Paint my own home
Install the electrical system for my whole house (ECB,cables,cable housing, wires,switches, lights)
All fixtures other than built in cabinets i install myself.
The plumbing i also built myself( water pipe supply, basins, toilet bowls, taps, drainage, everything associated with plumbing)
All i self learnt. I realised buying the tools is a one time investment and yet cheaper than engaging someone to do it.
Quote from: Aprandy on Mar 04, 2024, 09:02 PMPaint my own home
Install the electrical system for my whole house (ECB,cables,cable housing, wires,switches, lights)
All fixtures other than built in cabinets i install myself.
The plumbing i also built myself( water pipe supply, basins, toilet bowls, taps, drainage, everything associated with plumbing)
All i self learnt. I realised buying the tools is a one time investment and yet cheaper than engaging someone to do it.
Bro the electrical part... Where did u self learn. I want to learn.
Yesterday I just did microneedling on my scalp and face. Saved a $300-400 and travelling time by doing on my own.
Quote from: luckyapple on Mar 09, 2024, 11:37 PMBro the electrical part... Where did u self learn. I want to learn.
Yesterday I just did microneedling on my scalp and face. Saved a $300-400 and travelling time by doing on my own.
Bro, electrical part better employ professional. I'm familiar with it because i've got somebody to ask.
Massage.. i DIY to save money.
Learn how to change tap easily. Can saves u tonnes of money 💰
Quote from: luckyapple on Apr 02, 2024, 09:04 AM
Learn how to change tap easily. Can saves u tonnes of money 💰
The pipe connector part also can change... but if not experienced sometimes hard to identify problems also but for sure water pipe easier to fix than electrical
Good vid on how to unclog pipes. Singapore pipes in video. So it's more relatable.
Overseas pipes is slightly different, just saying.
Quote from: default on Apr 02, 2024, 09:15 AMThe pipe connector part also can change... but if not experienced sometimes hard to identify problems also but for sure water pipe easier to fix than electrical
I wan to try it on my home someday
Here is how to use the snake. Is a very good investment. $10 can be found in shopee. It helps to unclog drains without using too much chemicals :s12:
Quote from: luckyapple on Apr 02, 2024, 10:07 AM
Here is how to use the snake. Is a very good investment. $10 can be found in shopee. It helps to unclog drains without using too much chemicals :s12:
this one can help remove hair. especially woman.. dunno huai so many hair in toilet
but chiu must be prepared to touch shit water
also buy gloves that reach chiur elbow to be safe
:frown:
Quote from: jim889 on Apr 02, 2024, 02:49 PMthis one can help remove hair. especially woman.. dunno huai so many hair in toilet
but chiu must be prepared to touch shit water
also buy gloves that reach chiur elbow to be safe
:frown:
Me will use my available short gloves at home. After the whole deal finish liao will soap myself
Quote from: luckyapple on Apr 02, 2024, 03:27 PMMe will use my available short gloves at home. After the whole deal finish liao will soap myself
be warned.
moi use short glove then shit water get insai the glove and moi hand smell rike shit for 1 week.
:frown:
Quote from: jim889 on Apr 02, 2024, 03:30 PMbe warned.
moi use short glove then shit water get insai the glove and moi hand smell rike shit for 1 week.
:frown:
Where to get long disposable gloves... I must go see shopee
Quote from: luckyapple on Apr 02, 2024, 05:38 PMWhere to get long disposable gloves... I must go see shopee
those auntie use for dishwashing kind can oredi if chiu noe wat moi meant
:frown:
Finally changed my curtain. Saved $100 at least.
Before:
https://postimg.cc/JtPr4WkG (https://postimg.cc/JtPr4WkG)
Quote from: default on Mar 04, 2024, 02:16 PMIf all food prep from home rly is can save a lot one. And u eat simple food like boiled eggs or vege. Everything boil or steam or at most braise.
Just use soil sauce even use those herba or spices
But no life la. Go out all take bus, mrt or walk
If everything u totally stick to rule and go for cheapest i think 600 per mth or less can work.
But that one rly is v extreme
Means if u earn 5k. Left with 4k after cpf.... maybe u can save 3500
"If everything u totally stick to rule and go for cheapest i think 600 per mth or less can work.
But that one rly is v extreme
Means if u earn 5k. Left with 4k after cpf.... maybe u can save 3500"
This means one would have to practise extreme self- denial...material aspects reduced to absolute minimum. One would have to be extremely abstemious too.
Quote from: Aprandy on Mar 04, 2024, 09:02 PMPaint my own home
Install the electrical system for my whole house (ECB,cables,cable housing, wires,switches, lights)
All fixtures other than built in cabinets i install myself.
The plumbing i also built myself( water pipe supply, basins, toilet bowls, taps, drainage, everything associated with plumbing)
All i self learnt. I realised buying the tools is a one time investment and yet cheaper than engaging someone to do it.
Wow!!! Mad respect.
Just managed to install my own CCTV to view corridor.
Spent: $23
No drilling done.
If ask people come do. And add on drilling and do cables, will jack up to $140.
Their services are worth it but since my Mum is not very comfortable with having a CCTV to view the corridor, I ownself set up to test water first.
Quote from: Isibeihaolian on Dec 01, 2024, 07:55 PMJust managed to install my own CCTV to view corridor.
Spent: $23
No drilling done.
If ask people come do. And add on drilling and do cables, will jack up to $140.
Their services are worth it but since my Mum is not very comfortable with having a CCTV to view the corridor, I ownself set up to test water first.
U scared mr tori stalk u is it
Quote from: Isibeihaolian on Dec 01, 2024, 07:55 PMJust managed to install my own CCTV to view corridor.
Spent: $23
No drilling done.
If ask people come do. And add on drilling and do cables, will jack up to $140.
Their services are worth it but since my Mum is not very comfortable with having a CCTV to view the corridor, I ownself set up to test water first.
sic wat model cctv chiu using?
:s11:
Quote from: jim889 on Dec 01, 2024, 08:11 PMsic wat model cctv chiu using?
:s11:
I'm using tapo link c200c
Quote from: No guessing game on Dec 01, 2024, 08:08 PMU scared mr tori stalk u is it
Har no la.
Someone came to my house and play my door handle months ago when my Mum was alone.
And my shoes were stolen. Better install one.
Quote from: Isibeihaolian on Dec 01, 2024, 08:41 PMI'm using tapo link c200c
Har no la.
Someone came to my house and play my door handle months ago when my Mum was alone.
And my shoes were stolen. Better install one.
Heng u never dry your inner beauty outsai Mr tori sure take
Quote from: Isibeihaolian on Dec 01, 2024, 08:41 PMI'm using tapo link c200c
Har no la.
Someone came to my house and play my door handle months ago when my Mum was alone.
And my shoes were stolen. Better install one.
tapo link c200c
can see face meh? :s11:
I thinking use tennis racquet block ceca cctv
Quote from: jim889 on Dec 01, 2024, 09:28 PMtapo link c200c
can see face meh? :s11:
If near enough can see face wor. But my Mum not comfy with putting too near. Don't wan to alert the suspicious.
Image quite clear if put near enough (1m away)
Quote from: No guessing game on Dec 01, 2024, 08:59 PMHeng u never dry your inner beauty outsai Mr tori sure take
Errr. Pls la he don't even know where I work. The whole Tori is a joke I wan delete that thread liao. Need to trouble default soon.
Quote from: No guessing game on Dec 01, 2024, 09:36 PMI thinking use tennis racquet block ceca cctv
Good idea. Put a masking tape over it also works?
Quote from: Isibeihaolian on Dec 01, 2024, 10:36 PMIf near enough can see face wor. But my Mum not comfy with putting too near. Don't wan to alert the suspicious.
Image quite clear if put near enough (1m away)
Errr. Pls la he don't even know where I work. The whole Tori is a joke I wan delete that thread liao. Need to trouble default soon.
Good idea. Put a masking tape over it also works?
Tmd i tot real. Even squeeze my brain juice think solution
Quote from: No guessing game on Dec 01, 2024, 10:48 PMTmd i tot real. Even squeeze my brain juice think solution
:s13: :s13:
I am a bit bhb
Quote from: No guessing game on Dec 01, 2024, 08:59 PMHeng u never dry your inner beauty outsai Mr tori sure take
This part a mah disagree w u
Didi
U didn't know
Ppl who steal bra n p de
Usually r extremely introverted
Don't dare talk w other ppl
Esp e type of girl they like
That s why they cloud their mind with imaginary pictures n visuals to go n steal other ppl stuff to satisfy their imagination 💭
Usu ppl who dare to approach or seek their interests out de
They tend to be better w humanly connections
Means their try rates high , fail rates and success rates also high
They don't need imagination to cope with their fetishes if any
Quote from: Isibeihaolian on Dec 01, 2024, 10:36 PMIf near enough can see face wor. But my Mum not comfy with putting too near. Don't wan to alert the suspicious.
the whole point of cctv is to alert the suspicious.
better put big / fake cctv infront to alert them to stop them from stealing thing rather than they steal thing liao then discover gotch cctv and run away
which one is better chiu think?
:s11:
Quote from: default on Mar 04, 2024, 04:02 PMdaryl lets start a biz for this
very lucrative leh
Pls do and pm TCLR codes for preferential rates, kym? :o
Quote from: jim889 on Dec 02, 2024, 04:51 AMthe whole point of cctv is to alert the suspicious.
better put big / fake cctv infront to alert them to stop them from stealing thing rather than they steal thing liao then discover gotch cctv and run away
which one is better chiu think?
:s11:
Yes I agree putting it at the most visible possible is effective. You are not wrong.
But my Mum wish is to hide it to capture, she doesn't wan neighbour to mistaken we are checking on them. And it's not particularly hidden. If they approach my doorstep they will still see my camera blinking.
I love this CCTV. There is motion sensor. Better than what I thought
Quote from: Orionz on Mar 04, 2024, 04:45 PMmostly can self teach one. now internet era liao, everything can youtube and check. just that electric must be abit careful cos of fire hazard if e.g. cable nv crimp properly
but the sinkie condition is everything outsource
ownself only concentrate on the daily worker grind
This is legit.
Sinkie too conditioned on daily grind and the taim left for rest.
All outsourced and really expensive. :frown:
Quote from: Isibeihaolian on Dec 01, 2024, 08:41 PMI'm using tapo link c200c
Har no la.
Someone came to my house and play my door handle months ago when my Mum was alone.
And my shoes were stolen. Better install one.
maybe is the actor ryan lian?
https://www.straitstimes.com/life/entertainment/actor-ryan-lian-arrested-for-allegedly-tampering-with-lock-currently-on-medication
https://tnp.straitstimes.com/news/singapore/actor-ryan-lian-arrested-allegedly-tampering-lock
he walk from telok blangah to ur house play with door handle
Quote from: Isibeihaolian on Dec 01, 2024, 08:41 PMI'm using tapo link c200c
Har no la.
Someone came to my house and play my door handle months ago when my Mum was alone.
And my shoes were stolen. Better install one.
Must install since CCTV now got cheap ones....oso if HSA, MOM, NEA come, can record them rude or not.
Quote from: Isibeihaolian on Dec 02, 2024, 08:31 AMYes I agree putting it at the most visible possible is effective. You are not wrong.
But my Mum wish is to hide it to capture, she doesn't wan neighbour to mistaken we are checking on them. And it's not particularly hidden. If they approach my doorstep they will still see my camera blinking.
I love this CCTV. There is motion sensor. Better than what I thought
1/3'' Progressive Scan CMOS Not Starlight Sensor'
have to use in a well light area.
steel early to say la.. wait till chiu need to use it and can find the pic/beedio then say
anyway chiu heypi jiu hao.
even put a sign cctv in operation will work as well
:flash:
Quote from: Suntan on Dec 02, 2024, 08:34 AMThis is legit.
Sinkie too conditioned on daily grind and the taim left for rest.
All outsourced and really expensive. :frown:
My next project is to decorate my notebook and install new curtains for my room.
Quote from: jim889 on Dec 02, 2024, 01:36 PM1/3'' Progressive Scan CMOS Not Starlight Sensor'
have to use in a well light area.
steel early to say la.. wait till chiu need to use it and can find the pic/beedio then say
anyway chiu heypi jiu hao.
even put a sign cctv in operation will work as well
:flash:
Your idea is good. But my Mum prefer a low profile. I follow her wish lor. Catching the culprit red handed is possible if camera is hidden well.
Quote from: default on Dec 02, 2024, 11:43 AMhttps://www.straitstimes.com/life/entertainment/actor-ryan-lian-arrested-for-allegedly-tampering-with-lock-currently-on-medication
https://tnp.straitstimes.com/news/singapore/actor-ryan-lian-arrested-allegedly-tampering-lock
he walk from telok blangah to ur house play with door handle
He poor thing lah also meet with a lot of adversity in life, I think.
Quote from: Isibeihaolian on Dec 02, 2024, 08:27 PMYour idea is good. But my Mum prefer a low profile. I follow her wish lor. Catching the culprit red handed is possible if camera is hidden well.
asian thinking is rike this. chiu heypi jiu hao
:flash: