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  1. Posted

    Our taobao/Tmall purchases thus far... (Part 1)

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    Cute little fake plants to liven up the colors in the house

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    Toiletries holder

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    Toilet roll holder

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    Towel holder

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    Soap dispenser

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    Shower curtain rod

    I bought the same shower curtain rod that you eyeing. the quality is good! :good:

  17. Posted

    So long no updates, I don't even know where to start!

    We have been busy solving issues such as....

    This nice basin, which we will have to forgo :~

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    Due to this issue, the bottom of the basin will block our drainage pipe. We only had 2 solutions for this.

    1) Cut a gap for the pipe (something which I didn't wanna risk this costly basin shattering to pieces)

    2) Exchange for a suitable basin

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    So our new basin will look like this, something simple and practical

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    On the same day, the vinyl tile was completed

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    We've also painted our gate and door black, away with the ugly HDB colours!

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    I almost gonna buy this full length basin but nvr go for it due to my toilet too small

  21. Posted

    As I am a fan of woody texture, my ID recommended me to Kompacplus for my kitchen cabinet top. Apparently it not only looks good, Kompacplus is heat proof, scratch proof and even stain proof. Sounds too good to be true right? To verify its claims, I asked for an A4 size sample to conduct my own test!

    Test 1: Scratch test using kitchen scissors

    Result: Light scratches can be easily wiped off but I managed to permanently scarred the sample after giving it a super deep scratch. Definitely more scratch resistant compared to the solid surface at my current place.

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    2. Chopper Test

    Result: To be fair, most of us will not chop on our precious kitchen surface right? But Kompacplus survived the butchering session with minor permanent scars.

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    3. Leaving a boiling pot of water on top for 5 minutes

    Results: No visible damage

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    4. Direct Flame

    Result: To be fair, this is a wind proof lighter (stronger flame) and I did not move the flame at all. The surface started to crack after 8 seconds. If I move the flame around, Kompacplus survived even after 20 seconds.

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    5. Stain test with turmeric paste and soya sauce, leaving it on for 26 hours

    Results: For those who cook curry, you will know that turmeric is super hard to wash off. After wiping with a wet cloth, the turmeric caused a yellow stain on the surface. However everything came off after I scrub the stain with JIF.

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    In conclusion, given its aesthetic woody design and high resistance properties, I should be using Kompacplus for my new place (;

    Anyone using iquartz, may I know what are your reviews?

    I use kompacplus for my worktop...its sleek & match with my theme. Btw, the salesperson also good service!

  23. Posted

    Not that I am promoting digital locks....but in case anyone is interested...here's what went into my decision making process :

    1. Purchase online and install it yourself or engage a handyman.

    Buy online at Qoo10, search 'digital lock' or 'digital door lock' and there is a whole list of sellers selling them, usually located in Korea,

    Models without handles cost around S$130-ish to S$190-ish. Models with handles cost around S$250-ish to S$350-ish.

    a. There are lots of youtube videos regarding this. Mainly you need a hole-saw [Yes, you have to drill a solid round hole through the door.] and a steady hand to drill holes on your wooden door.

    For example : www.youtube.com/watch?v=N7ZZOwQ4VkA

    b. What type of lock you are buying also makes a difference in the installation.

    Digital lock without a handle, the lock mortise is an additional plate. Note you need a 'flat' area to screw on the additional plate.

    The picture below is from my sister. Haha....she was trying to show me the difference when I was deciding between lock with handle vs without a handle:

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    In this case, see she had to 'saw' off the wooden door frame partially around that area for the mortise to sit properly.

    Side view of the same door :

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    Digital lock with handle, this is the pic of my place's lock. Note the side for the lock mortise required modification. My door frame is made of metal, so would be difficult to drill into...

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    Alternatively, try to find a local handyman who can install the digital lock if you're not confident. I have no contacts to recommend though. Neither did my contractor Alex. The person who specialises in doors on his team only knows the traditional locks. :P

    2. Buy the lock + local installation

    This is the route I went. I googled for digital locks and 2 company names came up. Interlock and mydigtial lock. I went for Interlock coz my sister used them 6 years ago in her old house, and I saw some other forumer at renotalk using them too. Also, because they had a promotion. Haha....It depends on your personal preference which company you go for.

    1. They have professionals installing the locks. No payment if the lock doesn't fit, for whatever reason.

    [My experience : The installer tells you directly the 'problem' before he proceeds. If you think it is not ok for whatever reason, it's ok to cancel.

    For my case, he warned me there will be about 2cm difference, so the door will show it's 'true colors' once the old lock is removed. There will also be a very small hole on the back of the door due to the different placement of the holes for the door locks' mortise mechanism.]

    2. Problem for my door is that I know the existing holes for the lockset are all in the wrong places so I had zero confidence it will be as easy as it seemed in the video I found.

    The video took shows it took around 8 minutes to install... Mine actually took the professional from interlock about 1 hour plus to install. He had to remove existing lockset, drill additional holes, fill up the existing 'wrong' holes, modify the metal at the side to ensure alignment.

    3. There is a 1 2 year warranty on the lock. Anything wrong *touch wood*, can call up interlock and fix.

    [Requested for English manual from Interlock, and this very informative email came in, stated 2 years warranty....manufacturer's defects, parts covered only. Of course if you abuse the lock or misuse it not covered. :P]

    Nice digital door lock! I only choose old fashion type lock due to out of budget! :(

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