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Royston Chan

Co-founder, SparkFlow

Co-founder of SparkFlow. Royston grew up helping his father — an electrician and plumber — on jobs from his school days, and has spent years installing fans, lights, heaters and fixtures across Singapore homes.

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Articles by Royston Chan

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Handyman

Curtain and blind installation: tracks, rods and safe fixing

The rail is only as secure as its substrate and fixings. Plan the curtain stack, bracket positions, obstructions, concealed services and child-safe blind controls before drilling.

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Handyman

Digital lock installation in Singapore: fit, fire doors and checks

The right digital lock must fit the actual door, work with the existing hardware, preserve any fire-door function, and still let you enter when electronics fail.

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Ceiling Fan

Ceiling fan wobbling or noisy? Causes and how to fix it

Stop using a ceiling fan that starts wobbling or making loud noise. Dust, blade hardware, a damaged blade, mounting or controls can be involved; here's what is safe to check and what needs a professional.

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Ceiling Fan

How to choose a stand fan in Singapore: DC vs AC, size & features

A stand fan is the easy win when you can't fit a ceiling fan or just want cooling you can move around. The choice comes down to DC vs AC motor, blade size, and a few features worth paying for. Here's how to pick.

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Ceiling Fan

Best ceiling fan for an HDB flat: DC vs AC, blade size & how to choose

Picking a ceiling fan is really three decisions: DC or AC motor, blade span for the room, and how it mounts to your ceiling. Get those right and the brand barely matters. Here's how we size a fan for an HDB flat.

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Ceiling Fan

KDK vs Fanco vs Crestar: choosing a ceiling fan for your Singapore home

KDK, Fanco and Crestar each span multiple models. Compare published airflow, rated power, dimensions, warranty, controls, support and installed scope before choosing.

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