A foreign microbiology professor once pointed out that washing underwear alone could potentially contain over 100 million E. coli bacteria in your laundry water. The source of viruses mostly comes from fecal stains on underwear. Just imagine how dirty your washing machine can get! If not cleaned regularly, these bacteria can be transferred to the …
Are you facing issues like mold, peeling paint, cracks, or water leakage on your walls? If you’re looking to save money, you might be considering whether to paint the walls yourself or hire a professional painter. In this article, we’ll explore the benefits of both options and provide you with a simple guide for a …
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After a tiring day out, it’s frustrating to have the broken key stuck inside the lock when you finally reach your doorstep. In such an annoying situation, it can be a panicking experience that leaves you unable to enter your home. If you find yourself encountering this frustrating scenario, how should you handle a broken …
If there is damage on the surface of the wooden door frame, such as cracks or dents, many people think they need to replace the entire door frame, which can be expensive. However, if the damage is not severe, you can try repairing the damaged area yourself before painting it. The following steps will teach …
Finding a great handyman may be tricky if you don’t know how to look for one in Hong Kong. Then, where do you even start? Here’s your ultimate guide that has everything you need to know. What exactly does a handyman do? Almost everything related to your house, including clogged drains, toilet leakage, tripped breaker …
When it comes to essentials for a new home, a hardware tool kit is as important as a first aid kit! Usually, for minor household issues like leaks, loose screws, or furniture assembly, we will try to handle it ourselves. What should a usual household toolkit contain? How many types of hardware tools should we …
We cannot separate our daily life from the toilet. However, if the toilet is damaged or has other problems, it will severely affect life. Toilet leakage is one of the common home repair problems. Not only does it waste resources, but it also turns the whole bathroom into an uncomfortable wet mess. Toilet leakage is …
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According to statistics, over 1 million people in Hong Kong, about 20% of the total population^, reside in substandard or dilapidated housing. Despite Hong Kong’s wealth and status as one of the most expensive cities in the world, a large portion of citizens suffer from poor living conditions. There are several reasons for …
Hong Kong’s affordable housing crisis has created a scarcity of decent, livable shelter for underprivileged residents and left many vulnerable to living in substandard conditions. At the same time, home repair costs have skyrocketed due to material and labour inflation. The high costs of home repair and maintenance pose severe financial hardship for those …
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PapaCare has officially partnered with Repairs Givers – a local non-profit organization that provides free home repairs and regular caring visits to vulnerable groups. Due to rising costs and limited aid, critical home repairs have become difficult for many underprivileged citizens. Those facing repairs they cannot afford can submit requests to Repairs Givers for support. …
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