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  1. Posted

    Hi,

    I would like to seek advise from mummies who have undergone IVF procedure or in the process of doing this procedure.

    Currently, I am visiting Dr Loh SF from KKH and intend to go thru this procedure. My IVF briefing will be two months later but I feel a bit nervous.

    Is there anything I need to be physically or mentally prepare?

    Thanks in advance!

    Regards,

    Emobebe

  2. Posted

    My inspiration for window grilles (yes, not done with it yet. :P). I am so going to copy the idea! haha!

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    Photo stolen from likethatone.. due to the size of the grille and my small place, the only place to place it would be in the common room. Common room is now flushed with stuff where we have no idea where to put them.

    We were busy with our "house warming cum solemnisation" in Feb, a 8 day holiday where we stuffed ourselves silly, and just lazing around. Its time now to get back to doing our projects.

    My wife drawing out the invitation card on the blackboard. The blackboard is used as a signage on the actual day to tell people where our home is. :)

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    A little warm up exercise last weekend - wall stickers from Macau Daiso at 13MOP:

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    This week, we are going to figure out how to DIY our shoe cabinet! Already ran out of space and its actually my fault for having too many shoes! duh!

    Two words to describe you and your wife >>>> Super Creative!!!!!! Right brain work very well!!!! Thumb up to you both!!!!

  3. Posted

    hhahah i think they not local ba.. as from the ID i met, he says the brand of the laminates are call donotti, u can check donotti.com. Then i think u can approach blveblue.com for a better n clear quote. Or u just walk into their show room.. do check it out and if u gg let me know maybe we can go down together..see got good deal anot haah

    Just check with my hubby. He want one company to handle it all for our reno. Guess not going down anymore else eager to join you to bargain for a good price...LOL

    Cheers:) Emobebe

  4. Posted

    Finally got time to upload the balance photographs of the Rain Shower & Shower Mixer:

    The Rain Shower in Common bathroom

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    --- was supposed to be installed in my MBR toilet, but cannot mount due to beams obstruction!! Whenever I see this, very 'gek sim' lor...

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    ...so, this is my 'tiny' rain shower lor...

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    Hi mae29,

    How much you bought your rain shower at your common bathroom?

    Cheers:) Emobebe

  7. Posted

    emobebe>>so far no update yet....i just decided to use Alan for Alan contractor. Got the cheapest quote. But in forum only 1 person use him b4. i shall be the 2nd qinny pig....haha

    some update of wat i have decided......

    i have sign up with krono-o at the recent expo exhibation. @ $4 psf for castoello range. for my 3 bed rooms.

    i also have decided to use tiles for kitchen. but only small portion cause my dinning is also at kitchen.

    i am still trying to upload my floor plan. but i cant delete the unit num on my orginal floor plan i purchase from hdb. Can somebody teach me hw??? Thanks.

    Haha, you are number 3 not 2. I just browse thru other reno blogs > pixie and neubie used him before. Btw, when is your reno start?

    Erh, I don't know how to teach from here. Ok, I try my best here..not sure you can follow the instruction.

    1) Double click your pdf floor plan file.

    2) Go to pull down menu under Tool > Select & Zooms > click on Snapshot Tools. Your cursor will turn up like a cross sign.

    3) Highlight the area that you wanna copy by holding on the left mouse. Once done, release the cursor.

    4) Then, go to Start > Run > Type mspaint > you will see mspaint program open up.

    5) Click on Edit and paste.

    6) Save under new file name on your desktop.

    Hopefully, you can get it right...LOL...else have to ask someone else to help you.

    Cheers:) Emobebe

  9. Posted

    btw any for u guys uses vinly flooring b4?? heard its better than laminate flooring...

    Hi Immunity,

    Never use this type of flooring...So, no idea.

    Btw, are you still going ahead painting your wall at the kitchen or use tiles? I consulted my friends. They said a trend nowadays...but my mum against it very much. Sighs...so haven't finalised my decision yet.

    How is your reno progress? Wanna upload your photos here?? Eager to see your reno cos understand done by Alan (if i m not mistaken, LOL)??

    Cheers:) Emobebe

  10. Posted

    Hi Jaskel,

    Thanks for your explanation. I think I have a better picture now. I won't be squeezing my contractor ID. Anyway, haven't appoint anyone yet.... I was puzzling earlier on cos one of my friend said she was being charged $850!!!! and she has the same criteria as mine ~~ 4 rm flat, same area, renovation items more and less same...

    One more question if you don't mind, how about the average cost for tic tac door (with feature wall/laminate finish)?

    Cheers:) Emobebe

  12. Posted

    Hi all,

    I think Jaskel got the valid points too. Btw, Jaskel you are a contractor ID rite? I got few questions since we are in this same topic on quotation...

    1) What is the average market price to do a rewiring for a 4 rm flat? What are the things included?

    2) The clearing debris and haulage services - what is the average charges? How do they charge?

    Cheers:) Emobebe

  14. Posted · Edited by emobebe

    Just to check if the following quote is ok for my 5rm Resale (121sqm).

    Demolition Works

    Supply labour to hack off existing ceramic floor tiles for living, dining, balcony and 4 bedrooms ($1,460)

    Supply labour to remove existing copper poping and wiring for whole house ($200)

    Supply labour to remove existing kitchen cabinet and wall hung cabinet at kitchen ($350)

    Supply labour to hack off existing flooring and wall tiles for kitchen ($650)

    Supply labour to hack off existing wall tiles for main balcony ($280)

    Supply labour to hack off existing flooring and wall tile for master toilet ($450)

    Supply labour to hack off existing flooring and wall tile for common toilet ($450)

    Supply labour to hack off existing concrete sin and stove support ($80)

    Supply labour to remove WC and accessories at master bath ($40)

    Supply labour to remove WC and accessories at common bath ($40)

    I think shouldn't be charged since you gonna hack away. Not making sense to me.

    Subtotal : $4,000

    Masonry Works

    Supply labour and material to construct a path of wall using 63mm hollow block for 1 bedroom ($850)

    Supply labour and material to lay (600x600)mm Homogenous flooring for living, dining, balcony, 4 bedrooms with skirting ($6,800)

    Supply labour and material to lay Ceramic wall tiles for main balcony ($950)

    Supply labour and material to lay Homogenous flooring at kitchen ($850)

    Supply labour and material to lay Ceramic wall tiles at a path of parapet height wall for both side ($550)

    Supply labour and material to lay Ceramic wall tiles at kitchen ($1,850)

    Supply labour and material to lay Homogenous flooring for master toilet ($550)

    Supply labour and material to lay Ceramic wall tiles for master toilet ($1,200)

    Supply labour and material to lay Homogenous flooring for common toilet ($550)

    Supply labour and material to lay Ceramic wall tiles for common toilet ($1,100)

    Price psf for each tile very important. Please verify with your ID / Contractor

    Apply waterproofing membrane for master and common bath and kitchen ($450)

    Supply labour and material to construct a path of wall parapet height using 63mm hollow block at sink area ($380)

    Supply labour and material to install 1no rubbish chute cover ($180)

    Supply labour and material to construct 50mm height L-shape kistchen cabinet base ($200)

    Supply labour and material to construct 50mm washing machine base ($80)

    Supply labour and material to contruct 50mm fridge base ($100)

    I thought the price should be the same usually. Not sure why your fridge base is cost higher than your washing machine. Anyway, should state 'with tile finish ' unless you just wanna do cement on top of it.

    Supply labour and material to construct 4 nos of wooden door frame ($480)

    Subtotal : $17,140

    Plumbing Works

    Supply and install standard S/S piping for the whole house ($750)

    Supply and install inlet/outlet for sink and washing machine ($100)

    Supply and install hot and cold piping work for common and master toilet shower area ($120)

    Supply labour to install 1 sink, 2 toilet bowls, basin, mixer taps, water heater and toilet accessories ($650)

    Subtotal : $1,620

    Doors, Aluminium and Glass Work

    Supply and install aluminium bi-fold door for common toilet ($180)

    Supply and install aluminium casement and sliding window in (NA colour) for whole house ($2,850)

    Supply and install aluminium grilles (NA colour) for whole house ($1,100) What is NA colour??

    Supply and install 1 no aluminium sliding foor c/w tempered glass at kitchen entrance ($780)

    Supply and install 5 nos designer wooden door ($1,420) Which type? Hollow, Semi Hollow or solid??

    Supply and install 10mm thick tempered glass fixed panel at master toilet ($280)

    Supply and install 10mm thick tempered glass swing door at master toilet shower area ($330)

    Supply and install 10mm thick tempered glass between cabinet area ($1,250)

    Supply and install 10mm thick tempered frosted glass swing door at master toilet entrance ($380)

    All the glass should have the dimension if possible

    Re-vanished existing wooden main door ($180)

    Some ID quoted but some don't but I still scratch my head now cos I don't think it should be charged. Not a very complicated task. By the way, I was quoted one of the ID S$55. Not sure why yours so expensive - maybe your wooden main door bigger than mine...LOL

    Subtotal : $8,750

    Plastering / False Ceiling works

    Supply labour and material to construct L-box for living and dining area ($950)

    Supply labour and material to construct false ceiling for main entrance ($280)

    Supply labour and material to construct false ceiling C/W center panel for master bedroom ($780)

    Supply labour and material to construct false ceiling for outside store room ($150)

    Supply labour and material to construct false ceiling for master toilet ($230)

    Supply labour and material to box up master toilet drainage pipe ($180)

    Supply labour and material to plaster whole house ($2,200)

    Supply labour and material to construct parapet height wall at bedroom 3 ($350)

    Subtotal : $5,120

    Carpentry Works

    Design and fabricate L1050mm full height shoe rack near entrance in laminate finishing C/W swing door ($950)

    Design and fabricate L-Shaped post system full height walk-in wardrobe in PVC laminate finishing include

    internal shelving and drawers for master bedroom ($1,850)

    Design and fabricate L37ft top and bottom built-in kitchen cabinet in laminate finishing c/w swing door and frosted glass panel ($4,280)

    Design and fabricate 1 no wooden sliding door C/W mirror in front at walk-in wardrobe entrance ($760)

    Design and fabricate L2300mm full height wooden partition wall **** area ($850)

    Design and fabricate 1 no wall hung basin cabinet C/W mirror and solid surface top ($880)

    Supply and install anti slam accessories for kitchen cabinet for low portion only ($320)

    I think should indicate what type of laminates can be chosen and also the solid surface top got a lot of different brand. So not sure what yours and the price should be indicated time the length of it.

    Subtotal : $9,890

    Painting Works

    Whole unit painting including pipes ICI/Nippon (5 colours) ($1,460)

    Should indicate what category of ICI/Nippon paints can be chosen at the end of the day.

    Subtotal : $1,460

    Miscellaneous

    Chemical wash for whole house ($280)

    General haulage and disposal of debris for the premise ($650)

    I am still wondering about this charges. Read a few threads from forumers here said some no charge, some have charge and some charge very expensive. Btw, I do read up about the hdb guideline. So, Hdb said depends on the Town Council. So, went to read about Town Council end up said each area is different. So, you can call up your Town Council to check. One of my contractor ID quoted $250 fyi.

    Supply labour and materials to install solid surface top for kitchen cabinet (S1,550)

    Supply labour and material to install wrought iron gate ($380)

    Rewiring works and lighting installation for whole house ($2,850)

    Seal up store room rolver with plaster board ($80)

    Subtotal : $5,790

    Grand Total : $53,770 :o

    Comment are welcome.....

    That is the best info that I can provide for you rite now. By the way, I think you should get a few quotes to compare. Good luck!

  15. Posted

    My comments. Please don't be offended if i sound nasty...

    Hi 4180, you seems very knowledgeable. Can I check with you what is average market price for rewiring 4rm flat electrical points and what are the things should be included and number of items for each? Btw, you did mention about granite top with 90 per foot run ...what about about solid top LG Hi-Mac? What should be the average price for this? Thanks!

    Emobebe

  16. Posted

    Can place anywhere as you please, but a no no as present to someone's birthday.

    Erh, what about someone give you a clock as housewarming present? Actually, my husband and me got a shock from this. We moved in to a rented place and I got this Chinese Indonesian couple gave me this type of gift. They are free thinker and don't believe in feng shui. Anyway, my husband and me keep the clock inside storeroom. I don't know how to tell them that I don't want this type of gifts...sighs...

  17. Posted

    hi, i tried to pm you but your inbox is full. the company's contact is in my signature. :)

    Overall, i would rate his workmanship at around 8. In general not bad, but had to rectify a few items. good thing is that he has not shrink from his responsibility at all and will send his people down promptly to settle any issue.

    My reno cost around 23k, but it really depends on your scope of the work. plus i would imagine that things will be more ex after 1 year because of inflation and more expensive labour cost.

    good luck for your reno!

    Hi coldflamez,

    I am sorry I was a bit blur didn't even notice the contact at your signature.

    Thanks for your reply anyway. Yes do agree that the inflation and expensive labours has jerk up the cost of reno. Sighs...

    Regards,

    Emobebe

  18. Posted

    Today the Eubiq people came to install the power strips. Finally I can plug in things on my kitchen island!

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    Hi Hafizah,

    Love your cutie kitchen island!!!! By the way, how much you being quoted for the power strip? I have seen that in my friend's place but she can't remember how much was that cos she fixed it quite some times ago.

    Cheers:) Emobebe

  19. Posted

    Lamchuan, Jennings, EDL, price and quality they are the same, only design. The four top laminate catalog that I've for house owners to choose are Formica, EDL, Jennings and LamChuan. LamiTak the sale persons too 'yaya' so I don't really like their services even my carpenter also don't like them too. If only house owner request if not I will not bother to take out their laminate at all.

    Sorry ya Hafizah, I used your thread here to ask Jaskel question.... So, which one got the latest trend? By the way, are those laminates can withstands scratches and moisture? Will they easily peel off easily? If I were to choose white colour from any of those laminates, will it turn to yellowish over times?

  20. Posted

    I think you need to consider a few stuff before hacking the wall (if you really wanna do that)

    1) Any elderly stay with you?

    2) Got baby planning or future kids room?

    3) If wanna hack, make sure you have a very good design on that particular room and overall theme? Why? My agent advised me before if anything hack inside the unit, COV will drop by 20k unless you have a very good location, high floor, near famous school, amenities etc.

    4) How many years you will stay there? If 5 years only, then don't bother to hack. Just make it simple will do.

    I disagree with your ID that hacking will do more design. It is depends on the creativity of designer. They can play around with the colours, materials and furnishing to make it more interesting. But I do agree the placement of wardrobe should be there. And maybe you wanna consider queen size bed instead of king size bed??

    Just my own view only...the rest of forumers have their valid points too....for your consideration...

    Cheers:) Emobebe

  21. Posted

    Thanks for all the advices!

    I have a big living area after I removed my balcony border. Moreover, my dining, living and balcony area add up to a rectangle layout.

    My contractors said she will lay a stainless steel strip to differentiate the different tiles at the room entrances.

    I have actually paid a deposit of $500 to do laminate with Krono Original but am reconsidering this option now. If do for 3 bedrooms, I am thinking whether should I 'hack' the existing flooring for laminate too since other floor areas in house will be hacked.

    For Kitchen, the tiles used will be rectangle homogenous tile with a rougher surface.

    For laying 800X800, I have to pay additonal $1 for tiles and $1 for workmanship hence $2 more. One thing I dun understand is that the contractor quote me $3000 for the tiles and $800 for removing the existing ceramic tiles in my living/dining area. Price of tiles are capped at $3/psf. In such case, do I still need to worry about the wastage? Or in the event if the tiles used are lesser, will they 'rebate' the cost to us? We tried asking her before but she said the quote is based on the measurement in the floorplan.

    For my laminate package, the quotation is based on the measurement from the layout plan but they said actual cost will be lesser as the actual measurement after deducting the areas of the walls of the house will be smaller.

    I ever thought of your option like laminate all the bedrooms and hack only kitchen, living and dining area. I also think of kronos original bcos of 15 years warranty and I love the cherry wood colour but I am planning for baby soon so I guess it is not a wise option for me.

    Don't worry about the wastage. The ID or Contractor usually already factor in 10% of on top of total area that you wanna do. They won't do refund to you if use lesser tiles. However, bigger tiles will have more wastage in fact. For me, I changed my mind to use 600 x 600 and my tiles capped from a range of $2.6 till $3.80. Usually if you pick a tile that is cost more than being quoted like ten cent more, they can close "one eye" and no additional charge but twenty cents more they will charge you.

    You know what I did before this. Maybe a bit silly. I went to tiles shop at Balestier Road and check what kind of tiles I like and how much the cost psf. So, when I asked the ID or contractor to give me quotation, I know what range of tiles I can pick for my new home. I will pre-empt them the price first to include inside the quote.

    For my kitchen, I still indecisive. Thinking to select 300 x 600 anti slip homogenous but contractor told me the best is 300 x 300 to do the angular else he will come out with another pattern design for 300 x 600 like jig jaz...I am wondering whether I can accept this pattern or not. LOL...decision and decision again...sighs!

  23. Posted

    Hi

    Anyone do 800X800 Homogenous Tiles in living room and 600X600 in bedrooms? The price difference is $2/psf. If I lay the whole house in 800X800, the cost will be additional $2K and above.

    600X600 are the most common ones. But 800X800 looks even nicer with the lesser grouts.

    Can anyone advise me?

    Thank you.

    Hi Mrs SCP,

    From what I understand from the ID/Contractors which I have spoken with, the cost of laying the tiles is still the same. The same amount of cement will be used. But one main thing big different is the wastage of the tiles. So, I am not sure how your ID/Contractor charge you.

    By the way, one thing to take note for the kitchen. If you prefer just to mop instead of wash it, then you can opt for bigger tiles else you have to choose smaller dimension tiles for the tiler to do the angular job.

    Cheers:) Emobebe

  24. Posted

    hey

    i think it is per foot run, their showroom is at paya lebar there. According to the ID i met, he told me that his ID firm and the MYIDFAACTORY belongs to the same boss. So the capentry is cheap lor.

    If per foot run, then cheap else per square foot very expensive! I called the company this morning. Thinking to outsource my wardrobe. A guy pick up mumbled, not sure what he said and then passed the call to another guy. Was told that sales guy will call me but till now no one call. I asked the guy over the phone about the laminates what is the different from other laminates in the market >>> He not able to answer. Sighs! I am wondering the boss hire the right person to work in his office???? LOL....

  25. Posted

    Didn't manage to take a pic of the house before hacking. Pic taken yesterday.

    Living room:

    Cornice hacked, wall plaster smooth.

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    Master bedroom:

    Weather turned bad and no light.

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    Common room 1:

    This room will have a walk-in wardrobe (old storeroom)

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    Common room 2:

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    Hi J|ng,

    Finally started your reno. Congrats! By the way, just wanna check with you do you have a square shape dented in your wall **** room before the wall plastering? The reason why I asked this because I have those and was asking a few contractors if do wall plastering whether can cover up. They said only temporary and you will see crack lines sooner or later even after painting. I am still considering whether want to plaster or just leave it...sighs...decision and decision again!

    Emobebe

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