Background information on this local information archive.
Irving Mere collects and publishes detailed reference material on minor home repair tasks relevant to residents of Singapore. The focus is on work that apartment dwellers can undertake without professional contractors — painting walls, replacing door hardware, addressing common plumbing issues, and performing seasonal maintenance appropriate for the tropical climate.
All content is written with Singapore's specific building stock in mind. Most public housing in Singapore consists of reinforced concrete panel buildings constructed by the Housing and Development Board (HDB) between the 1960s and present day. These structures have distinct characteristics — concrete block walls, precast floor slabs, standardised plumbing layouts — that affect how routine repairs are approached.
Articles on Irving Mere follow an informational format. Each guide includes specific product references available at local retailers, measurements conforming to Singapore building standards, and cost estimates reflecting current market prices. Where applicable, articles reference official guidelines from HDB, PUB (water supply), and BCA (building safety).
The editorial standard requires that all instructions be tested or verified against manufacturer documentation before publication. Material costs and supplier references are reviewed quarterly to account for price changes and store closures.
Registered Name: Irving Mere Pte Ltd
UEN: 202401234D
Address: 51 Anson Road, #03-53 Anson Centre, Singapore 079904
Phone: +65 6221 8345
Email: contact@irvingmere.com
Articles frequently reference the following authoritative sources:
Last updated: April 2026