Knoll Platner Side Table - A Review

Yes, I did it again. I thrifted a designer piece of furniture off Carousell in Hong Kong.  When I unpacked my new Knoll Platner side table (which I hauled painstakingly from Yuen Long and drove around 45 minutes to get it), I was well pleased. It is a testament to a specific, moment in design histor…

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How to Choose a Dental Practice That Prioritizes Patient Comfort

Feeling nervous about going to the dentist is very common and nothing to be ashamed of. Dental anxiety can often be more intense than other types of anxiety, such as flying or undergoing medical procedures. What's important is not to let your fear of the dentist prevent you from getting the car…

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7 Crucial Questions to Ask Before Booking Cosmetic Surgery Abroad

Preparation for a consultation in a foreign cosmetic surgery clinic is quite different from preparation for an appointment with your family doctor. After all, you need to assess the quality of the medical team that you may not be able to return to in case something goes wrong, the infrastructure of…

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Seven Questions to Ask Before Booking a Medical Aesthetics Treatment

One thing medical aesthetics are known to do extremely well is to convince you to make your face look better than it already does. You see a couple of pictures online and start doubting the symmetry of your jaw line while the kettle’s still warming up. Take a moment before making a decision. There ar…

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Dental Plans: The Self-Care Expense Nobody Talks About

Self-care has become a serious category of personal spending. Americans spend money on gym memberships, skincare routines, therapy, supplements, meal delivery services, and sleep trackers — all in the name of taking better care of themselves. These investments are legitimate. But there's a nota…

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Hail Damage Checklist: 6 Areas to Inspect Before Problems Get Worse

Most homeowners don't think about their roof until something forces them to. A leak shows up on the ceiling, an insurance adjuster calls after a storm, or a home inspector flags something during a sale.  The problem with that reactive approach is that hail damage rarely announces itself immediat…

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