Asiaian BathroomsSmall Bathroom SpacesMom'S BathroomSmall SpacesSpace FavorsProjects CheckDecor Projects18 BrilliantGlass DoorknobsForwardOld door knobs come in various shapes and are perfect to use for a variety of home DIY projects. Check out these clever ways to repurpose old door knobs. Once filled with coconut plantations and used as a weekend retreat by wealthy city dwellers, Katong developed into a residential suburb by the early 20th century. It became populated by a growing English-educated middle class, including Peranakans and Eurasians. The neighbouring Joo Chiat area is named after Chew Joo Chiat, a wealthy Chinese landowner in the early 20th-century. The area’s identity is especially shaped by its unique pre-war architecture – colourful two-storey shophouses and terrace houses with ornate facades, intricate motifs and ceramic tiles. The plantations have since gone, but you can still admire this vibrant neighbourhood’s many well-preserved Peranakan shophouses and a scattering of colonial bungalows.
The area is just a quick 10-minute drive from the city centre. As one of the country’s best foodie destinations, Joo Chiat/Katong is also well-loved by many Singaporeans. Your culinary choices are endless: explore cool cafes that sit next to old-world coffeeshops selling the famous Katong 'laksa', 'kueh chang' (dumplings) and other Nonya delicacies.Snap up a traditional Nonya outfit – 'kebaya' and 'sarong', beaded slippers and accessories, or poke about in the little shops offering Peranakan wares and handicraft. To fully appreciate Joo Chiat/Katong, you’ll need more than a few hours to fully enjoy the area – so for a leisurely experience, why not stay at one of several hotels there? Choose from refurbished hotels decked out in Peranakan-inspired decor, or comfortable budget stays. The Intan is a private home-museum dedicated to celebrating the unique culture of the Peranakans. Nestled in the heart of Katong, the Eurasian Heritage Centre showcases artefacts of the Eurasian community.
Try the 'laksa' (noodles in a spicy coconut-based broth) at 328 Katong Laksa – its heady flavours pack a punch. Remaining true to his Eurasian roots, "Skinny Chef" Quentin serves an authentic spread using recipes handed down for generations at Quentin's Eurasian Restaurant. One of the few remaining rattan furniture shops locally, Teong Theng Rattan Furniture is a household name in the neighbourhood. Browse through a host of books and knick-knacks at this cool indie retail shop, Cat Socrates – and say hi to Zoo-zoo, its resident cat. Nonya dumplings and Peranakan handicrafts like beaded shoes from Kim Choo Kueh Chang. Immerse in the local Peranakan culture at the quaint Hotel Indigo that has a fusion of retro and modern swank. Drop by one of these centres in downtown Singapore to get more information about Singapore, purchase tickets to attractions and tours or pick up a souvenir. Share your travel experiences or explore what others have to say.
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While some doorknobs appear screwless, the screws are underneath a snap-on cover where the knob shaft meets the door. With everyday hand tools and minimal repair skills, you can remove and replace an interior screwless doorknob within a half-hour. Locate the hole on the doorknob shaft, insert a small flat-head screwdriver and press inward to release the doorknob. It will now pull easily out of place. If the hole is round and will not accommodate a screwdriver, insert a straightened wire clothes hanger, awl or ice pick into the hole and press inward. Remove the rose cover -- the round metal piece that surrounds the shaft mechanism -- from the door by inserting a small flat-head screwdriver underneath the cover where it meets the door. Pry gently outward and the rose cover will slide off the shaft. Some rose covers -- also called rosettes -- feature a small opening to aid in removal. Inspect yours to see if an opening is present and use the opening for screwdriver insertion. Remove the rose -- the round metal section behind the rose cover -- by inserting a screwdriver into one of the two screws and turning counterclockwise.
Repeat for the remaining screw and the opposite door knob assembly will now pull easily out of the door. Remove the latch plate by inserting a screwdriver into one of the two screws and turning counterclockwise. Repeat for the second screw and pull the latch plate from the door. The plate may require gentle prying with a flat-head screwdriver. Remove the latch and connected interior mechanism by pulling it from the door. Remove the latch strike plate located on the door jamb by turning the screws counterclockwise with a screwdriver and removing them. The door is now ready for the replacement doorknob. Insert the latch and attached mechanism through the latch opening on the side of the door. Do not install the latch plate at this time as you will need to maneuver the latch in the next step. Insert the doorknob chassis -- identified by a protruding shaft and two screw posts -- into the doorknob hole, inserting the center shaft into the hole in the latch. You may need to hold the protruding side of the latch and move slightly to align the shaft and interior latch hole.