Two Singapore brothers are winning hearts with a meaningful initiative to help struggling families, offering free home repairs and improvements to people who need them most.
Muhamad Khairul Anwar Mohd Rosli, 40, and Muhammad Redha Jamali, 23, founders of home maintenance business K2 Handymen, decided to use their professional skills and business earnings to give vulnerable households a safer and more comfortable place to live.
According to reports by AsiaOne and Malay Mail, the brothers launched the initiative through a TikTok video in August 2026, inviting members of the public to nominate families who could benefit from complimentary home improvement work. Within a month, around 30 people had contacted them to seek assistance for themselves or others.
The brothers were inspired to take action after encountering homes in poor condition during their regular repair jobs. They realised that some families could not afford essential improvements, even when their living conditions needed urgent attention.
Rather than simply walking away after completing their paid assignments, they decided to use their expertise to make a difference in the community.
A Single Mother of Six Becomes Their First Beneficiary
For their first project, the brothers selected Sariana Majid, 39, a single mother raising six children aged between six and 16.
Sariana works part-time as a GrabFood delivery rider while running a small home-based business selling kuih, traditional Malay cakes and snacks, to support her family.
After a friend shared the brothers’ TikTok video with her, she contacted K2 Handymen and submitted photographs and videos showing the condition of her rented home.
On September 30, 2026, the brothers carried out improvements to her kitchen, including installing cabinets adapted from existing furniture, such as IKEA items, to make better use of the available space.
The project was fully funded by K2 Handymen, with Khairul setting a budget of up to S$1,500 for each home.
Sariana reportedly did not expect her family to be selected. The improvements gave her household a safer, more comfortable and more practical living environment, helping ease some of the challenges of raising six children.
Elderly Residents and Struggling Single Parents Given Priority
The initiative is not simply about making homes look better. The brothers assess each nomination based on the household’s circumstances and the condition of the property.
Priority is given to elderly residents and single mothers experiencing financial or health difficulties. Depending on the home’s needs and the scope of work, assistance may include kitchen improvements, cabinetry, plumbing, electrical repairs, lighting, painting and the replacement of essential fittings.
The brothers’ business, established in August 2019, provides electrical services, appliance installations, carpentry and other home maintenance work. It handles approximately 30 projects each month.
Despite their regular workload, the siblings aim to help one or two households every month, setting aside one or two days for the charitable projects.
They have also invited like-minded businesses, suppliers, contractors and individuals to collaborate or contribute materials and services so the initiative can potentially reach more families.
A Growing Effort to Make Homes Safer Across Singapore
Their efforts reflect a broader community push in Singapore to improve living conditions for lower-income households.
In April 2026, NTUC Care reported that its Home Refresh initiative had helped 61 lower-income families since the beginning of the year through activities including cleaning, decluttering, repairs and repainting, with volunteers and community partners working together to improve homes.
Singapore also has government-supported housing improvement programmes. In May 2026, Channel NewsAsia reported that the Housing and Development Board had set aside more than S$253 million for a new round of its Home Improvement Programme, expected to benefit over 18,000 households through works such as ceiling leak repairs and the rectification of spalling concrete.
While these programmes operate on different scales, they highlight an important reality: maintaining a safe home can be a significant financial burden for households already struggling to make ends meet.
For Khairul and Redha, however, the goal is straightforward — use the skills they already have to help people who might otherwise have to postpone essential repairs.
The brothers said they hope to bring smiles to those who need help, regardless of race or religion, describing the initiative as part of their responsibility to give back to the community.
Their story is a reminder that meaningful change does not always require a major organisation or a huge fundraising campaign. Sometimes, it begins when people recognise a problem in their everyday work and decide to do something about it.
For families facing financial hardship, a repaired kitchen, functioning fittings or a more organised living space can mean far more than a fresh-looking home. It can provide greater comfort, dignity and peace of mind — one household at a time.
