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ID came to site yesterday morning after my complaint. Another panel of wall from top to bottom done by another tiler which has to be hacked & re-do....infact I didn't notice this until tiler Ah Lim highlighted to me . He agreed to redo and asked me not to inform my ID. This is the wall at the common bathroom joining the wall tiles at Kitchen. Showing here is the First piece of 600mm x 600m tile laid correctly, but careless workers step on it when they go home. Now, this piece is sinking.... ID asked me not to get fury over this matter, he said leave the issue to him to settle. The rest of tiles laid at **** Room are acceptable.

Hi, reglxt Thank you for your well wishes! Everything has been going on smoothly as I have a responsible, dedicated and reliable ID, Donny! The only exception is the tilers who are doing manual work. Out of 4 or 5 tilers, one spoilt brat will get on your nerves.

For the first time, I am really angry at the workers for being careless. They have laid the first piece of tile correctly at main entrance but they stepped on it when they left last evening. So, when I went up this morning, I can feel the unlevelled floor at main entrance. Another piece of tile near the kitchen entrance was badly chipped off. Workers explained that the house was dark after raining and they didn't notice it when they laid the tile. Early morning I complained to my ID and he was already there talking to the tiler when I went up again later.

For clarity, the "fire" I mentioned is referring to 'facing star' 9.

Hello, Zhihong Will that Mr Chong aware that you have this post here? Where is Mr Chong from? Basic info on renovating toilet & kitchen, avoid stove facing toilet door, and worst is stove facing WC bowl.

The pipes were inside the trunking and old newspapers twisted and surrounding the pipes. During that reno period, I was still staying at Kim Tian place and worked in city area. Hence, only inspected the reno during weekends but only for those visible items. Perhaps they didn't see owner around and just wanted to finish the job asap as they probably knew there is no way for a lady to detect it.

I have to attend a teleconference during lunch hour and so, went up earlier than usual to buy lunch for the 4 tilers today. Saw that they are ready to lay the floor tiles in the living room. I have specifically informed my ID and tilers that the FIRST piece of 600mm x 600mm floor tile must perfect, uncut and not broken. As I am also working late this evening, I can't drop by to inspect the work. Will be there early tomorrow morning before 8am, before I come to office. Here is what I saw this morning... Tiles and bags of cement neatly lined up at the main gate 2 tilers for the floor are getting ready...I was told that this uncle is the most experienced floor tiler!

To add on, those newpapers left behind are the ones stucked with silicon. Others not glued to the silicon gel and were easily removed with PVC pipes.

Seeing is believing....I took a closer look at the newspapers and that was dated back in Jun 1999! and...Look at what they stuffed inside the hollow block wall opening!!

...and so my comment here is where to put them, FS perspective. How to grow them, leave it to you to share knowledge and God's will for its survival.

Progress photographs...14 Dec 2010 Door frames erected... Kitchen Cabinet Base erected... Completed Kitchen Foyer Feature Wall & Cement screed for whole kitchen & service balcony is done... Master Toiler Floor tiles and shower area ready

Does it look like the Four Celestial Animal formation, or commonly known as 'Armchair' formation? Check to see if the landform conforms to Direct & Indirect spirit.

It will depend on where this topic is posted. If this 'Plant' topic appears in 'Landscaping or Gardening', then ofcourse knowledge of keeping them alive is more important. Here, we are in the Geomancy / Feng Shui forum and my comment is based on this aspect.

Received another batch of revised 3D drawings from my ID. I am only posting this new drawing which shows the window ledge at the opening at Dining area. The kitchen top cabinet with 2 pieces of frosted glass doors which I requested is now added. So far, my ID has been very responsive and I am happy to engage his service.

...also avoid placing plant (wood element) in fire location.

Potted of plants can be used as screen or dividers to slow down Qi from rushing out. Plants can also be used as 'Activator' because it belongs to Wood elements and have live. It won't bother you if you place one or 2 potted plants in your home, but be mindful if you have more in the same place.

Hi, For resale flat, please check with your downstairs neighbour if there is any existing ceiling leaks to their unit? If so, need to pay attention & get extra coat of waterproofing. My advice is not to hack the floor tiles, just relay new tiles over existing old tiles for old flats. For FSM, get one who offers geniune audit service without asking you to buy this and that from them (trinkets, ornaments, crystals, etc). You can read more from this forum.

Progress photographs Cement screed ready at Master Toilet. Floor tiles should be laid anytime these days... Hollow block wall at Kitchen / Stove with Wall tiles up....photo showing before / after Holow Block Wall erected for the new bedroom.....oh no....definitely have to paint it white - else it will make the living room looks dark & gloomy Hope my FSM didn't notice that I didn't follow his plan....

Progress photograph - wall opening at Dining & Kitchen: I am looking forward to the final completion!

My old aircon brand is 'Carrier system 4'....and I recalled replacing some parts within the 1st month after we moved in. For past 10 years, I have changed more than 4 compressors!

Confirmed that the newspapers were twisted and wrapped the pipings.......it is very obvious from the picture where old newpapers were used.

I will be asking my ID to change the door of wardrobe in master bedroom to full frosted glass.... As for the Bedroom 4, ID showed me the black frosted glass sample which will replace the mirror door of this wardrobe: Also decided to keep the colour theme as my eldest son likes the classy ambience! Although against the FSM recommendation, but colour in Feng Shui has only 5-10% effect.....and if he likes the bedroom and feel good, he will be good and we will just let it be!

Hi, forumers I am in the midst of renovating my home and snapped several in progress photographs. Upon scrutinising the photographs which I have taken so far, saw this photograph which had newspapers stained on wall. Today, went up with my brother-in-law and he told me that my previous air-con installer could have used newspapers to insulate the aircon drainage pipes, instead of using proper insulation!! This explains why there was bad condensation on trunkings and my aircon broke down frequently in the last 10 years!!! Lesson learnt - Better keep an eye on the aircon installer. Never know what they are wrapping inside the box!

The controversy over aircon drainage pipe ...why I am paranoid about the pipes issue..... Look at the old method which was done by GAIN CITY!!!!! Newspaper wrapping the pipes instead of insulation????????????? Lesson learnt - Better check the installation personally if you engage Gain City or any unreliable aircon contractor!! No wonder my Carrier brand aircon systems broke down frequently and condensation on trunkings!!! For current new installation, it could be a misunderstanding with my aircon guy, but he is quick enough to remedy and appease me by promptly redo the pipes for me. Now, the outlet of the drainage pipe will be exposed for purging...

On Friday, heard that workers are working on Saturday and heard from ID that more sand will be arriving. So, woke up early on Saturday morning and bring my sister along. Upon arriving at my home, we saw 4 workers were working on walls at Kitchen and erecting the hollow block wall at the new bedroom. I asked the workers if they want to stop for lunch, to my surprise, all claimed they have too many people and they don't want to go out for lunch at same time!!! So, I ended up 'ta-pau' food & drinks for them. ...........to my great surprise, met my ID again on a Saturday! After I had brought up the food & drinks for workers, my sister and I went back to the coffee shop for our lunch. After that, we decided to wait for a taxi as we are planning to go to Toa Payoh. While crossing over at the pedestrian crossing, saw a very familiar car plate and to my surprise, it was my ID who had already gone up to see the progress and was leaving with his friend.....