<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"><channel><title>TOP 5 KOREA — Home Services</title><description>Home Services TOP 5 columns</description><link>https://top5korea.com/</link><language>en</language><managingEditor>top5korea.com@gmail.com (TOP 5 KOREA)</managingEditor><item><title>Tire Replacement Specialists in Suwon</title><link>https://top5korea.com/en/columns/studio-c6e5181c-2806-4ece-96f3-848e9523ed40/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://top5korea.com/en/columns/studio-c6e5181c-2806-4ece-96f3-848e9523ed40/</guid><description>Compare tire replacement and wheel alignment services, equipment, and customer reviews at tire specialists in Suwon. Also explore tire fitting for electric and imported vehicles, follow-up consultatio</description><pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Compare tire replacement and wheel alignment services, equipment, and customer reviews at tire specialists in Suwon. Also explore tire fitting for electric and imported vehicles, follow-up consultatio&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;The Gwanggyo Sindosi and Suwon Jeongja branches offer 3D alignment. The Gwanggyo Sindosi branch is operated directly by Hankook Tire, while the Suwon Jeongja branch sells and fits imported tires as well as Hankook tires.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;On Saturdays, the Suwon Jeongja branch stays open until 18:00, the Gwanggyo Sindosi branch until 16:00, and Sangsang Taieo until 15:00. Sangsang Taieo also takes a lunch break from 12:00–13:00.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The owner of the Dongsuwon Sageori branch personally handles post-replacement consultations. The Gwanggyo Sindosi and Suwon Jeongja branches are designated after-sales service centers.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;5 picks · researched Nov 11, 2026&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><category>Home Services</category><category>Suwon</category></item><item><title>Sneaker Cleaning Specialists and Drop-Off Locations in Bundang</title><link>https://top5korea.com/en/columns/studio-3b3ee776-7200-4eba-a5b1-4648b999d09c/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://top5korea.com/en/columns/studio-3b3ee776-7200-4eba-a5b1-4648b999d09c/</guid><description>Compare sneaker cleaning specialists and drop-off locations in Bundang by the materials they handle and their locations. Explore the differences between hand-washing and water-based cleaning, pickup a</description><pubDate>Sun, 08 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Compare sneaker cleaning specialists and drop-off locations in Bundang by the materials they handle and their locations. Explore the differences between hand-washing and water-based cleaning, pickup a&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Hand-washing one pair at a time differs from a brand’s water-based sneaker cleaning process. If the cleaning method is your priority, this distinction is worth considering first.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Some businesses handle leather and suede shoes while also advertising shoe pickup and delivery. Comparing the types of shoes you need cleaned alongside your travel route makes the options easier to assess.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;One customer’s account includes both praise for clean white sneakers and a comment that the price was higher than expected. Cleaning results and satisfaction with the cost need to be considered separately.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;5 picks · researched Nov 8, 2026&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><category>Home Services</category><category>Bundang</category></item><item><title>Toy Rental in Seoul and Yongin</title><link>https://top5korea.com/en/columns/studio-a3d156fe-3bcd-4b81-a297-9b5451651e93/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://top5korea.com/en/columns/studio-a3d156fe-3bcd-4b81-a297-9b5451651e93/</guid><description>Compare toy library eligibility, annual fees, loan extensions and returns in Seoul and Yongin. Choose around your home, workplace and available visiting days.</description><pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Compare toy library eligibility, annual fees, loan extensions and returns in Seoul and Yongin. Choose around your home, workplace and available visiting days.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Some toy libraries in Seoul and Yongin accept members based on their workplace as well as their home address. Check your child&apos;s age and membership eligibility first.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;All five services charge a standard annual fee of ₩10,000, but discounts for families with multiple children and membership approval procedures differ. Check standard fees and discounts separately.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Loan extensions, Saturday closing times, Sunday opening and resident-only delivery rules all help you plan returns.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;5 picks · researched Nov 7, 2026&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><category>Home Services</category><category>Seoul and Gyeonggi</category><category>Seoul toy rental</category><category>Yongin toy libraries</category><category>toy library membership</category><category>toy loan extensions</category><category>Seocho toy delivery</category><category>parenting in Yeongdeungpo</category><category>Gangnam toy libraries</category></item><item><title>Borrowing Household Tools in Seoul: Who Can Use the Services</title><link>https://top5korea.com/en/columns/studio-90d270ec-caaa-43d9-a469-86bb6809e724/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://top5korea.com/en/columns/studio-90d270ec-caaa-43d9-a469-86bb6809e724/</guid><description>Check eligibility for people working in Seoul, loan extensions, deposits and in-person applications for household tool lending services.</description><pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Check eligibility for people working in Seoul, loan extensions, deposits and in-person applications for household tool lending services.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;When borrowing tools in Seoul, check eligibility based on both where you live and where you work. Gangnam-gu also accepts people who work in the district.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Free loans and deposits are separate. Jamwon-dong charges no rental fee but specifies a separate ₩10,000 deposit.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Dongjak-gu and Jamwon-dong allow one extension. Sageun-dong takes applications in person on the building&apos;s first floor; in Seodaemun-gu, check each neighborhood&apos;s tool inventory.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;5 picks · researched Nov 4, 2026&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><category>Home Services</category><category>Seoul</category><category>Seoul tool lending</category><category>household tool lending</category><category>Gangnam-gu tool lending</category><category>Dongjak-gu tool lending</category><category>Jamwon-dong Tool Bank</category><category>Sageun-dong tool lending</category><category>Seodaemun-gu tool lending</category></item><item><title>Storage in Seoul: Transport and Access Hours</title><link>https://top5korea.com/en/columns/studio-25a11df3-f4f1-41d9-abe4-738965f2d645/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://top5korea.com/en/columns/studio-25a11df3-f4f1-41d9-abe4-738965f2d645/</guid><description>Compare pickup, lifts, contract terms and access hours at five storage facilities in Seoul. Free parking allowances also differ between Banpo and Yangjae.</description><pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Compare pickup, lifts, contract terms and access hours at five storage facilities in Seoul. Free parking allowances also differ between Banpo and Yangjae.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;If you are moving items by car, check the free parking allowance too. Yangjae lists 2 hours; Banpo and Alphabox Jongno list 30 minutes.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Pickup at Dalock Gangdong Station is limited to boxed items. Charges vary by quantity and distance.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Mokdong&apos;s goods lift is scheduled for maintenance on November 4–6. Banpo allows access daily from 06:00–22:00.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;5 picks · researched Nov 1, 2026&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><category>Home Services</category><category>Seoul</category><category>Seoul storage</category><category>Seoul mini storage</category><category>seasonal item storage</category><category>Gangdong Station storage</category><category>Mokdong storage</category><category>Jongno storage</category><category>Banpo and Yangjae storage</category></item><item><title>Choosing a Home Cleaning App by the Job</title><link>https://top5korea.com/en/columns/studio-36ca751e-c965-45eb-a73d-9017967ebbd4/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://top5korea.com/en/columns/studio-36ca751e-c965-45eb-a73d-9017967ebbd4/</guid><description>Explore home cleaning apps based on whether you need a timed visit, kitchen-only cleaning, or the option to choose your cleaner.</description><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Explore home cleaning apps based on whether you need a timed visit, kitchen-only cleaning, or the option to choose your cleaner.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Book home cleaning by the hour or for a specific area. Some apps also let you choose the professional who visits.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Separating recurring visits from cleaning for specific areas makes it easier to find the right booking option. Specialist cleaning is separate from routine home cleaning.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;On quote-based apps, you submit your requirements and talk to professionals. Sumgo also shows portfolios of their previous work.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;5 picks · researched Oct 29, 2026&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><category>Home Services</category><category>Mobile Apps</category><category>home cleaning apps</category><category>housekeepers</category><category>hourly cleaning</category><category>specific-area cleaning</category><category>cleaning quotes</category><category>routine home cleaning</category></item><item><title>Hair Salons for Regular Visits in Dasan New Town</title><link>https://top5korea.com/en/columns/studio-c521ba5e-bfe8-422f-aba8-fa69d0b23830/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://top5korea.com/en/columns/studio-c521ba5e-bfe8-422f-aba8-fa69d0b23830/</guid><description>Five salons around Dasan New Town for regular cuts and colour. Compare men&apos;s and women&apos;s cuts, grey-coverage packages, and what root touch-up prices include.</description><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Five salons around Dasan New Town for regular cuts and colour. Compare men&apos;s and women&apos;s cuts, grey-coverage packages, and what root touch-up prices include.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Namanui Sigan Miyongsil charges ₩17,000 for a men&apos;s haircut and ₩20,000 for a women&apos;s haircut, the lowest basic cuts among the five salons, with a men&apos;s haircut-and-grey-coverage package at ₩40,000.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;When booking a cut and colour together, distinguish packages from services that charge separately for the cut to estimate your actual spending.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The per-session cost of a grey-coverage package differs from the pay-per-visit price. Check the conditions attached to promotional prices too.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Consider your usual route and booking preferences, from the Dasanjigeum-ro and Dasansunhwan-ro areas to salons in Dasan-dong on Gyeongchun-ro.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;5 picks · researched Oct 19, 2026&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><category>Home Services</category><category>Gyeonggi</category><category>Dasan New Town hair salons</category><category>recommended hair salons in Dasan-dong</category><category>men&apos;s haircuts in Dasan</category><category>women&apos;s haircuts in Dasan</category><category>grey coverage in Dasan</category><category>root touch-ups in Dasan</category></item><item><title>Hanbok Rental in Jeonju Hanok Village</title><link>https://top5korea.com/en/columns/2026-10-11-0752/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://top5korea.com/en/columns/2026-10-11-0752/</guid><description>Compare five hanbok rental shops in Jeonju Hanok Village, from timed and all-day rentals to included hairstyling and shoes, children&apos;s hanbok and photography packages.</description><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Compare five hanbok rental shops in Jeonju Hanok Village, from timed and all-day rentals to included hairstyling and shoes, children&apos;s hanbok and photography packages.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;A quick photo session and an all-day stroll call for different rental periods. Compare hanbok tiers alongside timed and all-day options.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Some packages bundle hairstyling, shoes and lockers. Budget separately for the basics and paid skirt and hair options.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;For family photos with children, check children&apos;s hanbok and first-birthday accessories. Even within one shop, children&apos;s and parents&apos; packages include different items.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;You can also combine all-day rental with a photo session. Choose a package based on whether you will take your own photos or have them taken together.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;5 picks · researched Oct 11, 2026&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><category>Home Services</category><category>Jeonju Hanok Village</category><category>Jeonju Hanok Village hanbok rental</category><category>recommended hanbok rentals in Jeonju</category><category>Jeonju family travel</category><category>children&apos;s hanbok in Jeonju</category><category>Jeonju hanbok photography</category><category>Jeonju weekend outings</category></item><item><title>Mobile earning apps: five that are better stacked</title><link>https://top5korea.com/en/columns/mobile-apptech-combo/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://top5korea.com/en/columns/mobile-apptech-combo/</guid><description>For running several earning apps at once: Cashplay as the base, plus Cashwalk, Toss Step Counter, Monimo and Panel Power. We checked clashes, daily effort and payout thresholds.</description><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;For running several earning apps at once: Cashplay as the base, plus Cashwalk, Toss Step Counter, Monimo and Panel Power. We checked clashes, daily effort and payout thresholds.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Each app counts steps on its own, so Cashwalk, Toss Step Counter and Monimo all credit the same 10,000 steps. Only Cashwalk takes the lock-screen slot; Cashplay and Panel Power use neither steps nor the lock screen, so they stack anywhere.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The time cost is game time for Cashplay (up to 2 hours a day counted) and survey time for Panel Power. Cashwalk&apos;s boxes, Toss&apos;s claim button and Monimo&apos;s wake-up check only need a tap.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;First payout thresholds: Cashplay ₩1,000 to Naver Pay, Toss 100P to a bank account (10% fee), Monimo from ₩1 of Monimoney to a bank account (no fee), Panel Power ₩1,000 for vouchers and ₩10,000 for cash. Cashwalk is gift vouchers only.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Per month, round-up posts give ₩3,000 for one step app, ₩6,000 for two, and ₩10,000–30,000 if you mix types. Among reviews, Panel Power&apos;s ₩20,000–50,000 and Monimo&apos;s ₩26,000 over four months are the largest.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;5 picks · researched Sep 16, 2026&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><category>Home Services</category><category>Mobile Apps</category><category>mobile earning apps</category><category>app stacking</category><category>multiple earning apps</category><category>money-making apps</category><category>Cashplay</category><category>step counter rewards</category><category>game rewards</category><category>survey rewards</category></item><item><title>Bucheon Station escape rooms, chosen by how many themes two people can book</title><link>https://top5korea.com/en/columns/bucheon-station-escape-room/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://top5korea.com/en/columns/bucheon-station-escape-room/</guid><description>Four escape rooms for two near Bucheon Station: themes bookable by two, per-person price, horror sections and last slots at Busted, Kkumsopung, Next Edition and Escape City Sinjung-dong.</description><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Four escape rooms for two near Bucheon Station: themes bookable by two, per-person price, horror sections and last slots at Busted, Kkumsopung, Next Edition and Escape City Sinjung-dong.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Busted opens all 5 of its themes to a pair, Escape City all 4. Next Edition has 2, and at Kkumsopung we could confirm 3 with published group sizes.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;For two people the per-person price is ₩22,000 at Next Edition and Escape City, ₩24,000 at Busted, and ₩26,000 for Monghwan at Kkumsopung. With three it drops by around ₩2,000 each.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Horror sections are attached to Detective B at Busted, Simgok at Kkumsopung and Grudge at Escape City. Jin Shi Huang at Next Edition is marked as no horror.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Sherlock Holmes New Bucheon is left out of the table because group sizes and prices are not on its booking screen. For weekend afternoon slots, the fastest check is to set the booking screen to 2 people.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;4 picks · researched Sep 16, 2026&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><category>Home Services</category><category>Bucheon Station</category><category>Bucheon Station escape room</category><category>Bucheon escape room</category><category>Bucheon Station escape room picks</category><category>Simgok-dong escape room</category><category>Bucheon date</category><category>Bucheon escape room cafe</category><category>Sinjung-dong escape room</category></item><item><title>Incheon movers: let the size of the load pick the company</title><link>https://top5korea.com/en/columns/incheon-moving/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://top5korea.com/en/columns/incheon-moving/</guid><description>A studio move and a family move need different crews and different included services. Five Incheon movers compared on load size, crew, included services, extra costs and compensation terms.</description><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;A studio move and a family move need different crews and different included services. Five Incheon movers compared on load size, crew, included services, extra costs and compensation terms.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;A studio move and a family move need different crews and different included services. A home that fills a five-tonne truck and a home that fills half a one-tonne truck call different numbers.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Only one of the five, Yeonggu Moving Branch 240, puts its crew setup and compensation rules on its website. The cover for extra charges applies only to contracts made after an on-site estimate.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Paldo Express keeps a separate phone number for each district and takes air conditioner relocation and wallpapering too. Gama Express says on its site that it has run on its own crews in Yeonsu-gu since 1988.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;For a studio load, Incheon Yongdal Moving, the one with a published price list, is worth a first look. Its trading name and licence number are not on the site, so ask for the papers before signing.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;5 picks · researched Sep 15, 2026&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><category>Home Services</category><category>Incheon</category><category>Incheon movers</category><category>Incheon mover recommendations</category><category>Incheon moving companies</category><category>Yeonsu-gu movers</category><category>Songdo movers</category><category>Incheon studio move</category><category>Incheon small-truck move</category><category>Michuhol-gu move</category></item></channel></rss>