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  2. Posted

    Day 30: Carpentry in progress

    not much to show as whole place is very dusty and lighting is poor by the time I arrive after work

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    lights arrived.. finally, I can take shots of the site progress at night from tomorrow

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    Blanco sink and rain shower set from Hoe Kee

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    Glass partition in MBR toilet is up.. both toilets are really way too cramped.. my biggest peeve about the unit.. :curse:

  3. Posted

    hi YK, i wanted to:

    1. change tiles for whole house..

    2. Toilet walls and kitchen walls tiles also change

    3. Paint whole house,

    4. Build in wardrobe for 4 bedrooms

    5. Add glass door on kitchen entrance

    6. Kitchen cabinet set

    7. Add a door on existing study room to convert it into bedroom

    8. Lbox ****

    9. False celling at the bedrooms (optional)

    10. Cabinets in toilet

    11. Glass that separate the shower area

    12. TV feature wall

    I gave a 30K budget cuz i dont want to be a carrot head and they just stretch all the prices even if they dont cost as much..

    Ideal design quoted me 35k (without TV feature wall, L box and false ceilings, toilet cabinets)

    So i suppose SC shouldnt quote me more than 40K to include the above items.

    How long it normally takes from confirmation of ID to starting of Reno?

    (i mean for the period where 3D drawing will be done)

    Hi,

    Sky made my final shortlist of 2 but I chose my other option in the end

    Unfortunately, i doubt the things you want done can be within 30K

    I did less and needed almost 40K

  4. Posted

    gotta revive this very useful and informative thread~ :)

    to all baking experts - any recommendation on where i can get affordable baking tools?

    wanna try out baking first so dun wanna invest in very good (read: expensive) ones for the time being... thanks~ :lol:

    for ingredients, try phoon huat

    for hardware (not the machines though), try Tott store

  5. Posted · Edited by bobztoise

    hi bobztoise

    they powder coated the pole grey color..

    do u think nippon aqua bodelac is suitable? :unsure:

    erm.. i'm sorry i'm not versed in paint colours and type

    but i do know that it is not easy to apply an even coat given some parts of the pole will be hard to access now that it is in position

    moreover, if i am correct, most people change colours on metallic surfaces by spraying (or powder coating)

    if you hand painted, it will probably chip off fairly easily

    i am doing floor track for my wardrobe sliding door and my carpenter says floor track cannot be coloured to match the door as it peels very easily

    think it is same reason why i see all the window grills installed in my estate so far are aluminium in colour

    may not match wall colours but i guess most home owners accept it

    mine will remain in aluminium colour as well

  6. Posted

    Biometric lock is up

    =gotten this lock from ebay

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    i've been looking at digital locks the past 2 days as well

    found this local vendor

    http://www.interlock.com.sg/

    am unsure on reliability since I have not come across anyone who has had experience with them

    i might try them out with the Samsung entry model

    would like to ask a question

    which lock allows for use of key only OR PIN only??

    i.e. in the event of low batt or if my parents want to use the conventional key for entry, which model allows for such a function?

    I know Kwikset has such a lock but it costs almost $1,000 including installation

  7. Posted

    Updates as of 3d Jan

    Done up MBR invisible grilles

    Need your opinion. Do you think i should repaint the pole to white color?

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    I actually think it looks fine as it is.. aluminium colour right?

    I think it will be very difficult to paint it evenly now that it has been installed

    It would have been good had the paint been applied and dried before installation

  8. Posted

    Day 28 (I think):

    Final touch up of tiling works completed and first wash done

    Carpentry and glass works commence from tomorrow!!

    First up will be kitchen cabinets

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    View from main entrance

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    View of main entrance

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    MBR wardrobe position

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    View into kitchen (pardon poor lighting.. evening shot)

  9. Posted

    We noticed that by buying WIW from furniture mall is cheaper by abt $1k compare to using carpentry. Are there any pros and cons of doing that ?

    what is the total price?

    if it is $2K versus $3K, then perhaps ready made is better

    but if it is $5K versus $6K, i might go for customized carpentry since it offers more specific colours and dimensions

  11. Posted · Edited by bobztoise

    my kitchen service area windows are finally up! they didn't even tell me they were going to install, i had a surprise when i went to the house! it's a must to get HDB approved windows for the service balcony, nowadays like condo like that, facade must be the same... quite mafan... pros and cons lah...

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    - windows open

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    - windows shut

    (btw, does anyone know what the plastic cover on the wall in the service area is for? everyone seems to have it, so weird...)

    i think it conceals some pipes (those on top right of 2nd photo run into the wall)

    could be drainage

    think HDB left the opening for ease of future servicing if the need arises

    i have it too in the kitchen

  13. Posted

    Dining Table & Chairs (LAST ITEM TO COMPLETE OUR FURNISHINGS... at last :D)

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    Table

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    Chair

    Finally.. after weeks of searching from Species to Winter International to Star Furniture to Lorenzo...

    XZQT was still the best choice.. however the price was NOT.. :(

    Settled with this table that immediately caught our eyes on our first visit to Comfort Design

    very reasonable pricing and a wide selection of chairs

    biggest collection I can ever recall

  15. Posted

    Hi all,

    I just completed my2nd appointment and will be starting renovation in feb. It is expected to be completed in end march.

    Would like to know is it too early now to source for electrical appliances (air-con, tv, washing machine, fridge)?

    If i were to purchase everything from 1 place say harvey norman or courts, those big shops, will they be able to give me additional discounts?

    And also, can i request leave a open date for delivery say in April, but day not fixed? If thats the case, when will the warranty period starts?

    Anyone has such experience?

    Sorry for the long post. Hope somebody can advise me on all of the above.

    Thanks in advance!

    for TV, fridge, washing machine.. the price can only go 1 way... DOWN

    so the later you buy, the better

    there are numerous fairs and IT shows every year and almost every single one will sell TVs

    however, I cannot recall the last time any of these fairs were "genuinely" cheaper

    I can only recall the Philips Carnival sale and Harvey Norman warehouse sale at Benoi that had REAL deals

    i.e. some items are now retailing at a price HIGHER than these 2 fairs

  16. Posted

    hw much u bought this sofa? thanks

    it's $2,500

    but only half leather though

    the best buy is actually the Mourinho at only $1,799 for full leather

    i could not buy that because it was too long at 2.7 metres

    the Mourinho looks much better, is full leather and cheaper

    i think it is a very good buy

  17. Posted

    hey! how come ur city gas heater doesn't lead into the toilet for the pipes? i want to get the citygas heater too.

    i see about everjoint. i alrdy bought my fridges and ovens etc. well... i guess ur right, the price won't have much diff.

    CityGas merely run the gas pipes

    the plumber will run the water pipes at a later stage

  18. Posted

    PD Door

    need some advice on this

    went to Balestier branch about 2 weeks back

    prices range from $299 (before GST) for the most basic acrylic model to $399 for the glass model

    was told prices apply up to 900mm and top up required for entrances wider than that as more materials required

    went to Eunos outlet today (apparently they supply the doors for Balestier to retail)

    prices quoted were the same

    however, ONLY apply to widths up to 800mm

    for width above 800mm to 900mm, price is $449 before GST but can choose glass

    so hope to hear if anyone has anything good to say about this

    for reference, a similar bi-fold door is $180 before GST inclusive of installation

  21. Posted

    ohh everjoint sounds so cheap, i will go check it out, thanks! i just need to get some simple items like kettle, steamer, etc. But probably towards the end of my reno, not right now...

    your tiling done? mine just started today on the toilets... i hope they finish by this wk if possible... i have some deliveries already planned on this friday.

    tiling works currently in progress.. think will take the whole week

    btw, if you are looking for kettle, steamer, etc; not too sure if a trip to Everjoint is worth the trip

    they are competitive for large ticket items like fridges, TVs, ovens because I presume the margins are high

    for items like kettle and such, i doubt the price difference will be more than $10 so you may want to wait for fairs like Megatex, etc; where such items can go at very special prices or go for "purchase with purchase" schemes

    Courts currently having some purchase with purchase promo and I think you can get these items for $1

    the downside is you need to find someone who intend to shop at Courts

  22. Posted · Edited by bobztoise

    hi! congrats on ur 5 rm! so much more spacious than my 4 rm... I also just got my keys and aiming to be done in Jan 2011! So ya, quite sad that some items in the home i simply cannot wait. anyways just to check with you, how did u find everjoint and mega discount? i've never heard of those in my life. are they popular and reliable too? cos i've already bought my big items but looking for good deals for smaller appliances. thanks!

    maybe it would be better if you share which items you are looking for

    Everjoint has the cheapest quote for the items i checked

    and that was just via phone

    apparently, the price can go lower when you want to confirm purchase when you go down

    the downside is only cash payment

    Everjoint Electrical Trading

    159 Ang Mo Kio Ave 4 #01-534

    6458 2531

    as for Mega Discount, the sales staff run individual sales targets so they can cross sell you across their entire range

    (i.e. you can buy TV, washer, oven all from same person; the more items, the better to negotiate)

    you can even provide the lowest quote you got and ask them to match (though some of them may not match)

    i did not take from them as different sales person within the same store recommended me different items

    (a clear indication that certain brands paid more commissions)

    so i did not get the feeling that they were recommending in my interest

  23. Posted

    just to share.. went to PD Door at Eunos earlier

    the PD door at $299 is just the basic acrylic one and subjected to GST

    GST is waived should you make full payment upfront

    however, this price applies ONLY to door areas NO WIDER than 800mm

    so if yours is a new flat, chances are it is wider so as to facilitate wheelchair movement

    the indicative price for a door 900mm wide is $449 (can choose acrylic or glass)

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