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  2. Posted

    1.       Responsiveness                               9/10

    From start of engagement to the end of project, the percentage of him not answering my call is a mere 1% and it happened because he was in the middle of work when he couldn’t answer. Even when I was with him, he would promptly answer all calls by contractor and his other customers as well. Base on my observation, he truly deserved rating of 9.

    2.       Ideas & Design                  9/10

    When I first shared my ideas with him, he was really open and receptive but he would always caveat with “Let’s see how on site” or “we can see how the earlier design worked out before deciding”. During the course of my reno, I finally realized why he said that. Some areas and designs need to be conceptualized and fulfilled after another part is completed. One good example was my request to go with grey walls (and the tone of the grey). We didn’t know if it will work out until my kitchen was hacked proper; he took the decision to delay the painting first and only went with it later on. When the 1st piece of wall was up, the decision to add on further to the hallway was thought to bring more feel to my theme; which again proved to be right.

    I also love how he space planned my whole living area. Initial idea of having a shoe cabinet right at my entrance was changed to a full wall that encompassed a 3ft display with storage shelves cum TV feature. The end result was mesmerizing – not only I have ample storage; the design did not “clutter” my entrance and make my place look small. The way he plan the flow of movement and doors is also something you can be assured of.

    He also has an eye for matching and choosing the right laminate; which in my case, went perfectly coordinated from living to kitchen. On top of all the above, you will also be hearten to learn that Mr Foo is a very hands on person too and is quite the handy man. There were quite massive DIY works involved towards the end, and he took it like a breeze; handling everything from drilling, to installation (with his folks) and design too. Some of the piping works he did for me was exquisite and one of a kind.

    Friend and relatives who visited so far have nothing but praises for his work and design. I even have Singtel and StarHub on site engineer who “refused” to leave after coming to fix my broadband and TV services. Spend an hour extra to ask me about his work and complimenting how different my place is compared to others whom they had seen.

    3.       Budget Planning               9/10

    My budget wasn’t something any ID will like; in fact many ID would not give it a 2nd look. I have a neither here nor there of $30K to spend but plenty of things I want to do. He looked at it, worked on it and he met my budget. No guesses why he got a 9 here too.

     

    4.       Coordination                      8.5/10

    He fared slightly worse off in this area simply because he is overwhelmed hence can be slower when coordinating contractors to come in. But rather than looking at it this way, I like to see it such he is being cautious. Why? Just so he can ensure work before the next contractor who comes in is done proper and cleared before anything else. In my case, it was actually one of the contractors who screw things up by delaying rather than him but all in all, this is just a small part of the whole process.

    5.       Contractors                        9.5/10

    Electrician, plumber, carpenter, cleaner etc – all I can say is Mr Foo has a dedicated team of contractors who deliver      101% for him. I have to say his team delivered what I expected and more, in fact I couldn’t be more pleased with the workmanship rendered throughout. If not them, it will be Mr Foo himself and his parents. And from our conversation, I can tell Mr Foo is very proud of his team too because they all delivered for him. I am one who is really “in chim” and if I can accept means it’s of certain standard. Moreover, I am very assured Mr Foo will not leave me in the lurch even now that everything is done up and handed over.

     

  3. Posted · Edited by koxxic

    Renotalkers, I’m back.

    Do allow me to apologise for missing this long. Time just wasn’t enough to juggle between work, kids and renovation; it didn’t help that my project took longer than usual to complete too. But I am here now with an open post to all members who is looking to reno their house (now, near future or future) to just contact Mr Foo.

    Now, as you would have read my earlier post on searching for that elusive ID; a few was short listed but only 1 or 2 stood out. How I eventually selected my ID was also based on a few criteria, namely:

    1)      How he can work around my budget?

    2)      How knowledgeable he is?

    3)      Ideas & design

    4)      Chemistry

    One of the usual thing I would do when choosing a vendor (or ID in this case – not that I reno a lot) is to test their responsiveness. Out of the short listed, only 2 came back promptly; Mr Foo stood out in this case because he responded and also took time to meet us (as shared in my earlier post).  The rest is history.

    I would start by rating Mr Foo services:

    1.       Responsiveness                9/10

    2.       Ideas & Design                  8/10

    3.       Budget Planning                9/10

    4.       Coordination                      7/10

    5.       Contractors                        9.5/10

     

    *Disclaimer: in the event you do not get any response from him after 1st meeting, please don't take it that he is not keen. I think when it comes to renovation and matching an ID - chemistry play an important part. If there is no chemistry, don't force it because plenty of unhappiness will surface.

  10. Posted

    On 5/23/2016 at 6:01 PM, lalashir said:

    So now since renovations had come to an end, it's another exciting task for the house which is furnishings! There are still a lot of things that we have yet to buy. 

    - fridge (will be getting Hitachi) 

    - washing machine (anyone has any recommendations on which brand to buy? My old house is using a SHARP brand and my mum bought it when we move in here 24 years ago and although the exterior is very old and dirty but it is still working and we are still using it!) 

    - mattress and bed frames 

    - bomb shelter rack

    some updates for the house :)

    Stools from Taobao. 

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    Racks from Taobao for service yard. 

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    Just received our sofa and love it so much! Super comfy to slouch on it and we are considering to buy another armchair from the same series! 

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    Kitchen

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    those boxes on the wall from TB?
    Possible to share the link?

     

  11. Posted

    2 hours ago, dxhan said:

    Hello!

    Yes. As long as you purchase from Amazon UK and NOT US, it will work properly in Singapore. At the time of purchase, Amazon UK does not ship the product directly to Singapore, so I had to use an intermediate forwarder like Borderlinx. There is nothing else you need to make it work.

    The lightstrips are powered by a 3 pin plug. So if you are thinking of using the strips as a cove light like me, do inform your contractor to install 3 pin plugs in the ceiling, not light holders. Show the contractors what is inside the box and what you plan to do, and they should understand.

    I am not sure if the new models are available in Singapore, so please do check before making your purchase online.

    I have not had any issues with the lights so far. I think users of the lights in Renotalk can attest to this. Haha. But if you buy from Amazon UK, be prepared that the warranty is from the UK and no Singapore. I am not sure if Philips Singapore will honour the warranty.

    Oh, there's a new Hue app out which is quite user friendly as well. Have fun!

    thanks mate..
    came back from Philips TPY and they don't have the HUE in yet but strangely, they were pushing it at their Carnival last weekend.

  13. Posted

    15 minutes ago, lalashir said:

    Yes absolutely true! The catch is the items must be those that are listed on Ezbuy's website and eligible for "prime" shipment and you can cart as many as you want and check out all at $2.99! But they charge a flat fee of $8 for home delivery though. But if you buy during non promotional period, you need to pay them agent fee of 4%! With the no agent fee promotion is definitely a good deal! :D

     

    Update: as per my earlier post, Ezbuy is reimbursing $4.90 if you email them after signing up for prime membership with the promotional subject. I emailed them earlier and just got reimbursed! Super fast :yeah:

    the one month trial cost $9.90, definitely good deal..

  14. Posted

    39 minutes ago, lalashir said:

    Recently ezbuy (formerly 65daigou) launched a service called prime service and I have been wanting to try it for quite some time. They said that its $2.99 for shipping per check out unlimited items :dribble:

    Today I received an email that they are having free agent fee promotion hence its time to try it out! Although they have limited items eligible for this $2.99 shipment but they are still some items that are worth to buy especially bulky furnitures etc! 

    For those who have been wanting to try out this like me I saw this promotion on one of the Facebook group which I think is another temptation to make us try out their new service :sport-smiley-018:

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    i check out the following items and it was indeed $2.99! Without agent fee due to free agent fee promotion till 21st May. The order includes a study table, chairs and some other misc items and I think it's Super worth it even if I need to pay $8 for delivery! 

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    no kidding, so I get them to buy and ship to SG at $2.99?

  17. Posted

    52 minutes ago, lalashir said:

    Hi @echappes! 

    Good morning sunshine cushion link 

    清新波点美式欧可爱彩色红黄绿文艺汽车飘窗靠垫背套沙发棉麻抱枕 http://detail.tmall.com/item.htm?ut_sk=1.VmbyKWvWUTADAKhPQRQF1MNZ_12500477_1463455784.Copy.detail&id=44698962929

    Other cushion links

    木有年轮 简约北欧几何鹿沙发靠垫 棉麻抱枕靠枕 http://detail.tmall.com/item.htm?ut_sk=1.VmbyKWvWUTADAKhPQRQF1MNZ_12500477_1463456032.Copy.detail&id=526040731955

    木有年轮 黑白简约沙发抱枕靠枕棉麻办公室靠枕床头靠垫新品促销 http://detail.tmall.com/item.htm?ut_sk=1.VmbyKWvWUTADAKhPQRQF1MNZ_12500477_1463456032.Copy.detail&id=39251718603

    北欧清新蓝绿几何宜家飘窗抱枕沙发靠垫汽车棉麻加厚腰靠枕靠垫套 http://detail.tmall.com/item.htm?ut_sk=1.VmbyKWvWUTADAKhPQRQF1MNZ_12500477_1463456298.Copy.detail&id=521802378695

     

     

    to confirm:
    the cushion you bought from this links come with the cover and cushion together?
    the print is only on one side or two side of the cover?

     

    Thanks

  18. Posted

    10 hours ago, sinalifmim85 said:

    Other miscellanous items bought;

     

    Ring-Wifi Doorbell:

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    Bought the one in silver from AMAZON. Paid SGD299 and delivered to doorstep in less than 10 days! 

     

    Livolo Touch Switch:

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    Bought only for Living Room. Bought 2 sets of 3 Gang switch and 1 set of 1 Gang switch. Sold by a seller in carousell which happens to stay nearby. Comes with remote control as well.

    Does this works in SG?

  20. Posted

    On 5/8/2016 at 11:24 AM, bB2121 said:

    Yo koxxic, congrats....

    We are in the same situation and timeline... my place is also expecting TOP end of this year.  To add that I will be following your blog closely I will start 1 soon too.  Interesting to note that we have almost the same layout, less the kitchen/yard area that is different.  Looking forward to your sharing.

    p.s. let me know how u feel abt the IDs aft mtg up w them, my intended ID/con also in your list.

    cheers

    Updated my experience with them.

  24. Posted

    13 hours ago, OceanEleven said:

    Hip Hip Hurray! Congrats on the new place. Any floor plan to share? :good:

     

    2 hours ago, xhomesweethomex said:

    Woohoo! Gong xi gong xi on your new place! :lol: looking forward to see more of your ideas!

    Hi both,

    Thanks!
    Just uploaded floor plan for sharing as well.

    I intend to revamp the kitchen due to FS and layout - any ideas?
    Need to be enclose at the end of the day due to air con.

  25. Posted · Edited by koxxic
    Add on

    Home Electrical, Electronics & Appliances
    1. Bosch (WAW28480SG) WM
    2. Bosch (WTS86516SG) Dryer
    Bundled Price: $2799
    Retail Store: Gain City Megastore (Sungei Kadut)

    Top load WM was the initial option and nothing else, yet somehow things changed and here I am with my 2 purchase from Gain City. I'm completely bought over and I would say it's a good buy though at $2799 (retailing: $5189), hopefully they will last for a long time.

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