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5 Practical Housewarming Gifts You Want For Yourself

The new house/BTO/condo is ready and what happens after the new homeowners roll the pineapple in the house (signifying good luck, 旺来, in Hokkien), check for BTO defects, spend a couple of months cracking their head on home renovation, cost a fortune on home furniture?  More importantly, with the recent ease of COVID-19 measures starting from 26 April 2022, there is no longer a limit on the number of visitors per household! Yes, they are ready to show it off to family and friends, and it's time for a really cosy housewarming! You're up. What should you get for your friend? It can be really stressful because you do not want to get them a white elephant sitting in their already small BTO/condo....

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What Is The Use Of A Wooden Coaster?

Nothing is more infuriating than watching your guest place their drinks next to your pile of coasters instead of on one. It surely is not that difficult, and yet the coffee and wine glass ring marks on your table say otherwise. The first coasters were designed for decanters or wine bottles, so that they could be slid (or "coasted") around the dinner table after the servants had retired. They were in common use after about 1760. Early coasters took the form of a shallow tray or dish made of wood, paper-mache, silver or silver plate. So, what exactly is the use of a wooden coaster? Read on to find out more. 1. Ring Marks Watermarks -- or water stains -- are often caused by cold glasses, spills, or hot dishes...

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5 Ways To Create A Zen Space And Practise Mindfulness In Your Room

What is Zen? Zen is a state of calm attentiveness whereby one's actions take its course by intuition rather than by conscious effort. In this hectic and buzzing world we live in today, we could all use a little Zen in our everyday life. Here at Zen Koen, we aim to help you create that calming space at the comfort of your own home. Having your zen space can be rewarding - a space for contemplation, reflection on your sense of wellbeing, reduce the stresses in your life and practise mindfulness. The benefits are definitely worth your time designing your space with us. In this post, we will be sharing with you 5 ways to create your ideal zen space in your room.  1. Pick A Zen...

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5 Advantages Of CNC Machining

The marry of ideas and technology can be made possible with a CNC Machine. CNC Machining is a cost-effective way to increase efficiency in the workplace. Here are 5 advantages that CNC Machining can offer: 1. Productivity The ability to programme a CNC machine to perform a complex series of actions, means you can often step away while the machine gets to work. This allows automated machining even in odd hours during certain set-ups, hugely increasing productivity and rate of output. This is particularly true when purchasing with Zen Koen, where there is no minimum order quantity (MOQ) for your products. Talk to us to find out more: hello@zenkoen.sg. 2. Consistency  CNC machining is highly consistent and accurate in the work it produces, and is to create uniform and faultless products,...

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Woodworking With A CNC Machine: Where Ideas Meet Technology

Here at Zen Koen, besides incorporating nature to our lifestyle, we aim to marry ideas with technology as well. With the help of our great assistant, the CNC Machine, we are able to deliver zen with precision to you. Collectively, we can make your dreams come true.   What is a CNC Machine? CNC stands for computer numerical control - a fancy way of saying the device operates using programmable automation, similar to 3D printing. It allows the design of complex parts that can be cut cleanly, efficiently, and on a massive scale.  It is a computer-operated cutting tool that acts as a combination panel saw, spindle moulder, and boring machine, carving complex shapes out of materials such as wood, plastics, glass and metal.⁠ Read more...

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