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Hi Kitchen Matters, I have just got my first new home, hardly got the chance to cook, staying with my in-laws. Hoping to learn baking in the future. I am interested to get the following, but really dun know where to start. Oven - not solely for baking only. Is this good - Brandt FP867SX1 ? Steam Oven - is it really easy to use? Any good ones to recommend? Microwave Oven - with the above, is it necessary to get this? Look forward to your valuable recommendation! thanks in advance!

Details of our finalised reno works would be as follows: Entrance 1. Change of main gate - need square design for fengshui purposes Foyer 1. Remove timber deck 2. Lay tiles Utility Room 1. Hack pillar in between utility room and walkway to dining area 2. Replace flooring on affected area after hacking pillar 3. Keep cabinets at utility area / conceal work desk to form part of cabinet - add door and add shelves Kitchen 1. To shorten kitchen length by hacking partial wall at cooking zone (right side of kitchen) 2. To replace partial wall with glass 3. To construct new kitchen cabinet - bottom only 4. Replace flooring on affected area after hacking kitchen wall, where necessary Dining Room 1. Re-create hidden TV console within existing cabinet - remove some shelving & add power point Staircase 1. Install rails on wall 2. Revarnish or replace partial boxed up stairs wooden covering 3. Covered up opening in bet stairs & living to form kerbs for display purposes Living Room / Balcony 1. Remove timber deck at balcony 2. Hack walls holding balcony doors 3. Lay tiles on balcony 4. Install windows at balcony 5. Construct clear roofing top at balcony 6. Install mirror on one side of living wall 7. Install door to living area - potentially form a guest room or MBR in the future Current MBR => Kids Bedroom 1. Hack one side of the cabinets 2 Common rooms => MBR 1. To hack wall bet 2 common rooms 2. Existing study area constructed in wardrobe (common room 1) - to remove and install shelves to form wardrobe (doors remain) MBR toilet 3. Construct wall to seal area in front of common toilet to form part of the MBR 4. To construct / extend wardrobe at (common room 2) to hide entrance to MBR toilet 5. To construct glass door and panel to confine toilet area in MBR 6. To install ventilation fan 7. To hack partial wall / basin to make way to enter shower area 8. To construct new wash area (basin/mirror) at sealed area in front of current common toilet Kids' room toilet 1. Change basin All rooms ceiling excluding dining area - level to conceal beams. Flooring - Revarnish Parquet, clean homo tiles smile,

Hi, Summary Quote: 1. Conceptualization & Supervision Services - FOC 2. Demolition & Dismantle works - S$5500 3. Plumbing Works - S$3410 4. Cement & Tiling Works - S$13190 5. Ceiling & Plastering Works - S$3050 6. Painting Works - S$1950 7. Aluminium / Metal / Glass Works - S$10680 8. Carpentry Works - S$23,675 9. Solid Surface Works - S$3300 10. Others - Revarnishing, re-polishing, design new gate, laying cardboard, chemical wash, haulage - S$7000 *Works other than mentioned above are not included in this quote* - Electrical Work not included - Air-con - outsourced Total = S$71,755.00 Those interested in detailed quote, can PM me.

Hi all, I have received a re-quote from ID at S$70K despite cutting down on a lot of hacking & carpentry works. Guess it's a sayonara to using 3D as our appointed ID. We have contacted 2 contractors for a quote - both recommended by frens/relatives. Hopefully can kick-start our reno project soonest possible! cheers,

Hacking for EM based on initial plan - was charged $6500. Haulage for whole project - $2000 (walk-up unit / no lift) Reasonable?

Hi, yes, we have seeked a 2nd opinion from a contractor. And we have to agree that in order to save costs, keep the carpentry.

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Tks & Good Luck to U 2! Can still approach them for a quote yo!

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well, they are ex - but i have to agree their design is not one which u can see everywhere. Will keep my fingers crossed! Good Luck to Us!

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Ha... We like their design a lot but it's really not very realistic to spend 98K on renovation even if we have the money to do so, at least not for us. Well, it's a very detailed quote. Must prioritize liao! If we still can work on other alternatives, then good lor. Hopefully I will not have to say sayonara to 3-d! So stressed now!

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Hi all, It has been quite a while since I last update my reno t-blog. Well, renovation has not started yet as we were still working with ID with design. Despite the good condition of the EM, things we dun intend to do kept popping into our reno list - which inevitably has resulted in a very costly quote. We have just received our quotation yesterday - you won't believe it - we were quoted a total 98K!!! OMG!!!! I am not overhauling my unit, am I?! A review of what we intend to do: 1. Main door - metal gate - to change 2. Foyer timber deck to remove 3. Utility Room Wall - to hack to form a bigger dining area 4. Dining Room Cabinet - to hack 5. Kitchen - to hack the stove & sink area - half open concept kitchen 6. Foyer/Kitchen/Dining flooring - to hack & re-tile 7. Staircase - to add railings 8. Balcony timber deck to remove, partition to remove , to build roof, to form a bigger living room 9. Balcony to add windows 10. Storage under the staircase - pull-out storage 11. To hack away one roll of cabinets in current MBR 12. To hack 2 common rooms into one, cabinets to remove 13. 2 bathrooms to hack 14. New MBR toilet will accommodate one toilet, shower area, basin separately 15. All ceilings need to be leveled

Hi all, Sorry for the late reply. We got the book at Kinokuniya last yr. Will try to upload a page or 2 for your reference soonest possible. cheers

SUI!!!

Hi, Only remembered about my pineapple 2 weeks after we rolled them into the house since 16 Jan. Went to clear yesterday - one of them is still in good shape, while the other "HUAT" till it left this in the utility area. * My 旺旺 pineapple stain * Dun know if can remove or not, but it did bring wealth to us! Striked consolation prize on unit number yesterday! Ha! Heng! Heng!

Hi, I have got a book on all types of colour combi for renovation - each colour theme has a base colour, secondary colour plus decorative colour. Quite useful I tot! Am not at home today. Will check title of book and update u guys again! Got it! - * The Colour Scheme Bible by Anna Starmer * smile,

shall see cos I am almost doing an overhaul for such a "complete" unit! what a waste!

ok! then let's meet up after CNY, this yr I will be away with my MIL.

Hi, Congrats on your new home! Your place's condition is pretty good too! I love the stairs railings! cheers,

Hi Neighbour, Welcome! Looking forward to see the pics! smile,

hi, Tks! Can't afford to make choice for such windows cos of the boys. The current balcony door is a hidden one. I am on leave this few days too! Next mon can meet if u guys are free!