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Why my sister approached me for help: When she spent 2 hours viewing the flat on a late Thursday evening, she came home and felt that her hands starting to feel like something is burning, very warm. So, the next morning, sensing that could be something wrong with the house, she texted me on Friday night. Initially, like most others, she is not so enthu on feng shui thingy and doesn't believe in such....but, seeing her both hands become 'reddish' and warm sensation on Friday, she became frighten and asked me for help. Why her hands become so 'hot' after barely 2 hours in the 'new' house? Reasons being: 1. For all her life, she has been staying in her flat with marble floorings. So, this is her current living room (sold at $58K COV) 2. everything is cool cool...even Marble dining table Then, the 'new' house is facing afternoon sun, and worst still, the whole house is parquet flooring and wood absorbs heat! When I walk over the floor, I could also feel the warmth.... So, this is the problem with the house flooring at first instance. But, when I visited the house, I find more reasons to reject for feng shui reasons...this is one of the major flaws NOT NOT to buy!! Not sure if I should disclose here...as most people will come across such feature from the moment I exit from the lift to the interior of the house layout...and so far only in Bukit Panjang!

Yes, that is the CC.... I disclose in the next post why my sister asked me for help, ok?

continued from above (post-reno) Living room.. Until the tiler BOSS also came in the afternoon to see because he can't believe his 2 men need to take so much time at my place! The groutings of this grey wall tiles had many different tones after chemical wash - grey, black & white. So, I asked the tiler to redo the whole wall. The tiler Ah Lim has to scrap off the old groutings before filling them. ...including the pillar which white groutings were not filled to the fullest! Then, the tiler brought the wrong color powder for the beige colour flooring...I cannot accept and the beige flooring is still left undone. Supposed to come back today to complete it, but I text the tiler to return tomorrow because the Wall paper for my eldest son has arrived and they will come to install tomorrow. So, I might as well take half day leave tomorrow to supervise both. So....I am fussy fussy fussy?? I know you will say that to Me.

Back to my post-reno discussion okay? The photographs of WIP last Saturday. Cutting the piece of rejected tile which warped outward: The mess.... For the first time, grant access to the 'Restricted room' of youngest son to touch up the groutings! ....and they touch up groutings of whole house again!! to be continued...

To be fair to owner and other potential home buyer & agent, I won't disclose the reasons for now. Here again more pictures..... The Impressive Main Entrance with Digital Lock c/w finger print recognition features. The panaromic scenic view...unblocked!! Such a beautiful house which is designed personally by the male owner who is a Principal of a renowned Design House, whose clientele are retailers including the international furniture store and established international mobile giant!! He travels frequently to these customers to provide design consultancy for their flag ship overseas stores. He spent over $60K on the renovation alone, and this amount is COST only, no mark up! So, my sister offered $60K COV, which is as good as $0 COV. I accompanied my sister and BIL to view 5 houses yesterday in Bukit Panjang, and most of them are asking min $30K to $45K, and needs major renovations!! So, the house featured here is really really a very good buy! When my sister arranged with the agent & owner for my visit, I was stunned to see the designer house...and still Loving it! But WHY I say Nah??

Bro, The 'huat kueh' already 'huat' with mould the next day lah...they not stupid wo...

Continued from above post... The open concept Pole System Wardrobe in Master Bedroom. Close up of the Pendant Ceiling Light at Dining: Close up view of the Designer Dining Table & colourful Chairs Close up view of the interface - cement screed at kitchen & parquet flooring for Living room onwards..

Continued... The Study room ...the infamous Light highly sought after by forumers here! ...artistic display in the study room as well as whole house! The Living room again...

Continued... The Common Toilet: The wall tiles at shower area cost more than $10 per sq ft. Look at the shower screen, accessories & wall tiles at wash basin. I have not seen anybody in reno t-blog with such concept yet! Even the laundry pole is unusual.... The switches for the whole house...Brand is 'Schneider' and each switchs cost over $50 each! to be continued...very fun right??

I have yet to show you the interior of the common toilet! Did I say my sister call me for Help...something happened to her after she viewed the flat? I went up with her and my BIL on Saturday afternoon after my facial appointment, and for what purpose you guys who know me can guess it right? House is really beautiful....but...I will deliver the verdict later....to be fair to the owner & agent who is selling the flat in case I asked my sister to forgo the $1K deposite!!

Continued... Master Toilet.....marble wall tiles with quality finishes and accessories! Notice the frosted glass toilet door? Shower area....see the quality of shower head and shower screen?

Hold on....you have yet to see the quality finishes and the 2 beautiful toilets/shower!!!

Continued from the above post: The full view of Dining area.... The Living Room with glass partition of the Study Room. You can also see the walkway to MBR on right and straight ahead is another bedroom. The long box for the Ceiling Lights... Have you noticed the frameless full height door of the bedroom? Close-up view of the door handle in wooden black stripe which is 'Child' friendly...so young kids can push open the door. How? Beautiful or Not??

Why my sister fell in love with this house on her first viewing!! To be honest with you guys, after seeing so many houses in this reno forum, I am also falling in love with this house!! See to believe it... the owner renovated and move in Less than 2 months only!! The Kitchen: The Kitchen Island: Kitchen flooring is raw Cement screed, and parquet for the rest of house. The Common Toilet as seen with the Kitchen island. To be continued...

oh, I thought you have completed renovation after me. My sister has just sold her flat to a young couple at COV $58k, simple home with marble flooring. With new HDB rulings & new measures, the resale price is still crazy!!

I mentioned in one of my post about my sister selling her flat. Yes, she sold her 5-room flat at Bukit Panjang for $588k (Cov $58k). Then, when agent brings her to view a resale flat also in Bt Panjang, it was love at first sight & she has paid $1k upon first viewing without waiting for the valuation report!! The flat she viewed is really A1decor, as home owner is a design principal!! The asking Cov is above $40k, and there is one offer of cov $55k, so my sister ups Cov to $60k and made $1k payment on Thursday evening. Then, out of sudden, my sister called me on Friday for HELP!!! something has happened to her....and you know why I was called? Stay tuned....I will upload the A1 decor house & tell you what happen!!!

Hi, Hi I'm glad that you like it. I ordered it through my Feng Shui Master, and it takes 6 months to indent.

Sorry lah...not today.

oh, I got to check with master wo ....but I know it will be made of GOLD!

Hi, Bro Sunny I'm glad to see you here & happy to hear that you also find him to be responsive person. I didn't know that he had officially left until I asked him few days ago. I know he has his own reasons for not announcing his resignation earlier. At least he is still taking care of my post-renovation as of today. Even though his ex-boss treated him unprofessionally due to my project, my ID didn't ignore me & asked me not to worry about workmanship warranty as he is "still there for me". Really, only this word to describe his service - EXCELLENT!

Hi, sleek Good to see you here again. How's your house after moving in for couple of months now? Any more rectifications to follow up? About my ID, it is really sad for me as he has been with me throughout from pre-reno to now. The article should be published tomorrow if there is no space constraints.

The contractor came to replace one piece of floor tile. I thought need to replace 2 pieces which is U-shape, but the tiler told me is the other piece with n-shape instead. Ok lor...they are experienced tiler & accept his reasoning. Now, the guy also touch up the dirty groutings for the living room again Really very messy when tiler cut & take out the tile. The other tiler is at downstairs doing the spalling concrete at kitchen ceiling.

ok lah, Deh Queen

Bro, Kobelala Sure sure....So long as permit is cleared by Wifey Authority.

I modified the course structure to suit participants leh. Sounds ok right, sifu?