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Upgrade Your Kitchen with Siemens Workshop

Siemens is hosting a free kitchen upgrade workshop in November at their Causeway Bay flagship store to help Hong Kong families design efficient kitchens and transition to induction cooking. The workshop covers kitchen layout planning, appliance selection, and features hands-on experience with Siemens products, along with exclusive shopping benefits for participants.

11/4/2025

Hong Kong Property Law: Key Steps Before You Buy

This blog post outlines essential legal and financial considerations for property buyers in Hong Kong, including understanding provisional and formal sale agreements, conducting property searches, and calculating stamp duties. It emphasizes the importance of legal due diligence, financial planning for mortgage stability, and utilizing professional lawyers to mitigate risks and ensure a secure transaction.

11/6/2025

Rent Tax Deduction Guide 2023

The 2022/23 tax season introduces a new tax deduction for residential rents in Hong Kong, allowing tenants to deduct up to HK$100,000 per year, with specific eligibility criteria and conditions outlined. Taxpayers must report this in section 8.5 of their tax return, and the measure aims to alleviate the tax burden for those renting without owning residential properties.

7/24/2025

Second-Hand Property Inspection: A Buyer's Guide

Second-hand property transactions follow the 'as-is' purchase principle, placing all repair responsibility on the buyer after signing the contract, making thorough pre-purchase inspection crucial. The article provides a comprehensive guide covering key inspection areas such as water leakage, structural issues, doors/windows, electrical systems, and included appliances, along with the optimal timing and process for property inspection.

10/3/2025

Laundry Powder vs Liquid vs Capsules: How to Choose

This blog post compares the three main types of laundry products—powder, liquid, and capsules—highlighting their characteristics, advantages, and best uses. It also provides practical tips for correct usage and common misconceptions to avoid, ensuring optimal cleaning results and fabric care.

8/17/2026

Beat the Heat: Smart Renovation Tips for a Cooler Home

This blog post explains how to keep homes cool during Hong Kong's hot summers through renovation design, focusing on material selection, ventilation, color schemes, and lighting. It emphasizes using heat-resistant materials like tiles and stone, promoting airflow with open layouts and louvered screens, opting for cool tones and LED lighting to reduce heat buildup.

8/17/2026

Typhoon-Proof Your Home: Essential Safety Checklist

This blog post provides a comprehensive guide on how to prepare your home for a typhoon, covering inspections of windows and doors, protection of electrical equipment, clearing drainage points, and securing outdoor items. It emphasizes proactive measures to prevent water leakage, electrical hazards, and flying debris during strong winds and heavy rain.

8/17/2026

Avoid Renovation Scams: Don't Trust Acquaintances Blindly

The blog post warns against relying solely on personal referrals for home renovations, citing a case where a homeowner faced poor workmanship and material substitutions due to a trust-based contract. It recommends using objective mechanisms like professional platforms and educational courses to ensure transparent and safe renovation projects.

8/17/2026

Stop Washing Machine Damage: Use Laundry Bags Correctly

Using laundry bags incorrectly can damage washing machines by causing imbalance during spin cycles, leading to excessive wear. To protect both clothes and the machine, avoid overstuffing bags, use them only for delicate items, and mix bagged with loose clothes for balanced loads.

7/14/2026

Ceiling Condensation: Causes and DIY Fixes

Ceiling condensation is often mistaken for water seepage, but it's actually a physical phenomenon caused by warm, humid air meeting a cold ceiling surface. This article explains the causes and provides a five-step self-help guide, including identifying the source, coordinating with neighbors, controlling humidity, and using insulation.

7/14/2026

AC Cooling Tips: Faster Cool, Less Power

Setting the air conditioner to the lowest temperature is inefficient and power-hungry, while using maximum fan speed cools faster and saves electricity. Japanese experts recommend starting with high fan speed, switching to auto mode, using fans to circulate air, and setting the temperature between 26-28°C for optimal efficiency.

7/14/2026

No AC? Ex-Observatory Head Shares 3 Cooling Tips

Former Hong Kong Observatory director Lam Chiu-ying shares practical tips for staying cool without air conditioning, emphasizing the use of fans to create airflow and simple lifestyle changes. He advocates for energy-saving methods like using USB fans, taking room-temperature showers, and using breathable mattresses to combat extreme heat.

7/14/2026