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A big hello to all fellow EM owners! I hope this thread is still active... If you're all still reading this, could you let me know if any one has constructured a roof at your balcony area? Am unsure of HDB regulations on this even though I have seen some EMs in my vicinity with tiled roofs. My fiance and I would like to extend our living area and construct a polycarbonate roof at the balcony for an al fresco dining area. Your invaluable advice would be very much appreciated!

Hi guys, your help will be greatly appreciated. I'm in my early 20s & this is the first time i am doing up the place nicely after living here for 10yrs as it is my mum's wish to have a nice and cosy home. As my mum has sacrificed alot for me & my sibling for the past 20plus years, I just want to do something for her to let her enjoy her days since she worked hard for the family. Due to circumstances, we only have 1.5 source of income and savings for family of 3adults, really hope to be able to stretch our dollar and spending. Currently is simple n well maintained but floors cracked & hollow, 3BR doors warp (as we din changed when moved in 10years ago) + kitchen cabinets warping. Toilet will be done by HDB HIP Below is a quote from an ID im very keen on after getting 6-8 quotes from friend's recommendation n renotalk enquiry. Is this quote reasonable? Anywhere can i cut down on? Budget: $25k incl miscellaneous like Laying of protection sheet, general cleaning, power-points. Lights and fixtures + additional $5k Overall Hacking of all Cornice, Lbox, Kitchen cabinets, 3br floors & cabinets Supply & overlay homogenus floor tiles w skirting to 3br Painting Nippon Emulsion (1 +2, white & 2 other colours in every room) Supply & install 3 veneer doors to bedroomsInstall 18nos of light fittings to whole house Sub Total: $8,531Living 3ft full height shoe cabinet: 6.5ft suspended TV console w drawers/glass doors in laminate finish 6.5ft full height TV feature wall w laminate finish 3.5ft full height display cabinet in laminate finish Install Lbox c/w light pelmet Install 11nos of lighting point for Lbox Sub Total: $5,513 Kitchen 24ft top & bottom kitchen cabinet w ABS trimming in laminate finish *all kitchen cabinet c/w excel soft closing hinges for doors Supply and install 14ft top solid surface 2ft full height display cabinet in laminate finish Labour to install kitchen sink & tap Sub Total: $4,680BR1 6ft full height sliding wardrobe in laminate finish3.5ft full height tv feature wall in laminate finish BR26ft full height sliding wardrobe in laminate finish BR36ft full height sliding wardrobe in laminate finishSub Total: $5,260 Total: $23,984

Lol was about to finally post my update here (what happens when you are trying to recall details in chronological order & keep asking the hubby what happened when), saw the above posts, went to ask the bro last night...... and suaned him! See la so enthu people think u scammer again wahahaha! Anw, yes my bro & I do talk in a similar pattern (jokes in our family are lame untiiiil... ) Mayb that translates into writing too? {The One with the ID & our Rojak Theme} We went back to the 1st ID to pick up the quotation and managed to worm our way out of paying a deposit to move ahead with 3D drawings. TIP: always discuss with the spouse to get your exit strategy in place for tricky sale situations, no matter how risk-free it seems. In this case, the husband told the ID frankly that we have yet to check out what styles we like & we don’t feel comfortable rushing into a decision, even if we can redeem the deposit for other stuff should we part ways. I was pretty adverse to hard-selling tactics anw and was just glad to leave. Went on to meet with #PoshHome and we immediately got down to the #holeinthewall. We listed how we intend to use the space and just waited patiently for Calvin to advise. If I didn’t remember wrongly, he started with the cheapest option (ie. glass panel) and eventually, we arrived at the concept of a sliding wall. Basically, it’s a giant wall panel that will slide from the dining area to cover a huge chunk of the study. There will be a thinner sliding panel at the window area that will meet it in the middle and a lock to secure the panels in place, should overnight guests need privacy. So this significantly improved the viewkennablocked50%ofthetime issue. Told Calvin about my concern of sliding doors being all squeaky and almost impossible to close after a few years and he explained that only top hung tracks will be used to eliminate this problem caused by dust trapping. He added that this way, we won’t have to live with the unsightly bottom track cutting across the walkway (not to mention the pain if someone steps onto it ). What if there is a problem with the door? Will the pelmet or false ceiling be affected in the rectification? Calvin again reassured us that if that happens, his guys know how to remove the door safely without affecting the existing structure. STEADY POM PIPI LA! #dudeithinkwefoundourguy With that baby out of the way, we went on to talk a little about theme (because we kinda read up about PoshHome & my bro told us a fair bit by this point in time). Here’s where I digress with a discussion with my husband using my pinterest account at home: 1) Industrial? Husband don't like anything that looks too messy/dirty. Like cement screed. Like spots of rust on distressed metal. Like distressed wood. Like huge “eyes” in wood grains. Like wonky droopy wires of a bubble chandelier, macham spider legs on ceiling. 2) Mid-century/Vintage? I quote what he said at #secondcharm, "I don't want to be in a house like my Ah Ma's one. Can we ask them to bleach the teak TV console so it'll look like oak?" #omgminiheartattack #where’syourlovefornostalgia Next. 3) Scandinavian? This falls under the I-love-it-now-but-I’m-not-sure-if-I’ll-love-it-for-years category. And I’m not that crazy about an IKEA home. AND statement Scandi pieces can cost A BOMB. Mayb two. Ideally, we have a bit of everything. What’s an interior design term for #tastefulrojak? That's when we stumbled on ECLECTIC MODERN! Just realized that the spaces all look fab cos of the high ceilings -_- Le sigh. Also touched on having a mobile bar counter using ventilation blocks but Calvin was quick to advise against it as the blocks need cement and the entire bar will be too heavy to be supported by castor wheels. Since mobility is the priority for a modular space, I asked if he can incorporate some of the blocks into a display shelf or coffee table. Husband wants a unique display shelf to accommodate his Transformers & other action figures (boys…) and our other travel collectibles. =========================================================================================================== FAST FORWARD to us getting the quote a week later, countless visits to Expo fairs, year-end sales & home furnishing stores, we found ourselves signing with #PoshHome just before CNY. Reason being, even though I’m doing graphic design, it doesn't mean that I’m attuned to what is readily available in the market to achieve the look we want, in the most cost-efficient manner. (We also can’t really pinpoint what we want la cos eccentric is so personalised to the home-owners’ taste & we ok to so many nice furnishing zzz) By this time, we have trekked all over SG, visiting remote industrial complexes, just to look-see-feel furniture with “character”. That’s A LOT of precious Saturday mornings & Sunday afternoons for 2 people without a car. If those weekends yielded anything, it is that: 1) one has to be really clear about the creative direction of the house before visiting those places for lobangs. It’s hard to leave empty-handed without feeling like you’ve wasted your time there. 2) there’s no point sourcing for large-sized furniture on discount/clearance too early in the reno journey unless you have space to hold it temporarily. Any longer than 3 months and you may face a storage charge. That’s WHY the item is on clearance in the first place. (Btw why are our basic furniture all so big one ah?! Sofa la, Dining table la, Wardrobe la, TV console la… zzz) 3) one has to be prepared to pay a lot more for custom-made furniture, even more if it’s made of metal. $2500 for a mid-century TV console anyone? So yes, THAT was draining. With the CNY rolling around the corner and some hearsay about workers' levy thing going up, the husband and I decided to review our options to either wait for consultations with the reputable (cough cough expensive) contractors in March, or proceed with the ID we feel most comfortable with by far. Overall, we both get a good vibe about Calvin, we can click (bonus also that he speaks English instead of Mandarin like the 2 contractors we had wanted to meet), the quotation was clearly explained (why so&so cost this amount and what are the options we can go for if we want better quality/cheaper), ballpark figure is reasonable, his design aesthetic is in line with ours (or rather what we can expect of an ID), workmanship of the carpentry is good (based on 1 house visit the husband went with my bro), we were thus assured that there’s no reason not to. WOOT WOOT! 3D illustrations coming up next!

Samsung Side by Side Fridge Price : $11XX Modernly designed to optimise performance• Premium design for modern kitchen • Twin Cooling System™ • Digital Inverter Compressor • Energy saving LED lighting Product Features Premium design for the modern kitchenRecessed handles and hidden hinges provide a touch of elegant minimalism that complements any modern decor. Twin Cooling System™ gives you the best of both worldsThe RS554 uses two separate air flows and precise temperature control to maintain optimal humidity levels on both the refrigerator and freezer sides. Preserves your food longer, keeps your electric bills lowerThe innovative Digital Inverter Compressor saves energy with nine sensors that track temperature and humidity levels and help optimise the fridge’s performance. Specifications Capacity538 Liters Total Capacity (Net)199 Liters Freezer (Net)339 Liters Fridge (Net) Refrigerator FeatureDrawer x 2eaDoor Pocket x 4eaEgg Tray containerShelf x 5eaTempered Glass Shelf x 4eaSpill-Proof Shelves availableDeodoriser availableLED Performance4 star freezer energy rating4 tick energy grade CategorySide By Side Refrigerator Type Cooling FeatureTwin Cooling SystemNo Frost featureMulti Flow feature Freezer FeatureTwist Ice MakerDrawer x 3eaShelf x 4eaTempered Glass Shelf x 4eaDoor Pocket x 5eaLEDHalf Hidden HandleShiny River White (Glass) OthersDoor Alam availableR600a Refrigerent availableCyclopentane Insulation available Physical Specifications912 x 1,789 x 700mm Net Dimension1,789mm Net Case Height with Hinge1,789mm Net Case Height without Hinge700mm Net Depth with Door Handle117kg Net Weight

living area (Sofa from comfort design, coffee table from Journey East. my husband loves the table dearly!) the other side of the living area - my shoe cabinet with blackboard (blanko-ed the wifi password with the arrow sign. hahaha!) im quite happy with this shoe cabinet, as it can hold alot of shoes! abt 4 pairs per slot as it is quite deep. so i still have space to expand my collection there is a settee beside it to sit and wear our shoes. Toilet accessories from taobao - fake rusty tap towel holder Abstract paintings that we leave on the floor of living room bomb shelter feature when opened. (need to find a picture of it closed ahahah!) sorry the photos are abit random. study desk coming today so will have more to share next week of the completed house! =)

Both EC and EM (central area bishan AMK etc) can have for 800k. Who will buy HDB EM for that kind of money with limited future increase in price (old flat somemore) where they can have EC with good up price when they reach 10 years?

Hi, I am getting my BTO flat soon. I understand that I am not allow to hack the wall and floor tile within the first 3 years without HDB permit. I want to find out whether has anyone apply to HDB before to hack the wall and floor tile? Is the procedure for the permit easy? How much is the waterproofing? Many thanks in advance for the advice.

Hi guys, For my new home, i thoughts of asking my contractor to do the Feature wall, Tv console with 2 sided display cabinet. Anyone here got any ideas or drawing which will make this 3 combination looks good? Appreciate your feedback.