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Wifey and I were discussing the clothesline yesterday and given the high ceiling we have, I got to think of something that is easy to hang the clothes - I was thinking something retractable. I came across this company, Ezzi Living, and their automated (EZ Bella) and manual (EZ Lift) retractable clotheslines. You can check out the pics and product demo video on their website - www.ezziliving.biz I need to take some measurements to see whether it will work for our laundry. Has anybody had installed/used either of these? I noticed that mrspiglet has used another of their products. You can see it on her t-blog (http://www.renotalk.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=18317&st=800)

Off to see tiles @ Hafary tomorrow. I have read from others that this is the place to go for good tiles at a reasonable price. Hopefully be able to get some samples/pics to give a sense of what we are looking to do. Are there any other places we should check out for tile selection?

Hi Defelio, I am about to set out on my own renovation journey and was contacted by your ID, Douglas, and he referred me to your t-blog. Are you willing to share any comments/reference for his work? Can you PM me? I tried to PM you but I think inbox full maybe. Appreciate any feedback you can provide. Your renovation turned out really well and, from your comments, to your satisfaction. Like a lot of others, looking forward to seeing your kitchen pics.

Hi Hin, That is great information. Thanks v much. I'll see if I have any luck with the building management. If not, I'll be down to the BCA.

Thanks patsy. I will check with condo mgmt. hope to get more feedback on the quote from other members. keep us posted on your progress and i'll be sure to update on our progress as we get along, so do check back in!

Thanks so much for the advice. We are thinking of using a ID recommended by an uncle we know. I have posted the quote on my reno t-blog link (in signature). Would really appreciate if you could take a look and let me know if it looks reasonable. I also have some current photos (not many). We have a little one on the way (due in Dec) so trying to rush things through before then - will be tight! Definitely no knocking out bedrooms. If anything, I need to try and utilise the so-called maid's room as a single bedroom, and add shower to the yard toilet area to accommodate parents & in-laws!!

Hi...great to see the progress there. I really like the painted brick feature wall.

Hi there, great to see the progress on your renovation. From the thread it seems tht you are quite the expert! I am embarking on our first reno and so much to consider. my wifey and I are just at the start, trying to get a good quote. Any tips, hints on how to ensure all goes smoothly?

I got some photos of the current place... From the living room, looking towards dining area and doors to bedrooms (wifey really hates the door colour!) The living room Master bedroom (planning to change the flooring and the window aircon) Only got these photos for the moment. None of the kitchen (which needs the most work). Will upload when I get time later.

I am a total newbie....MCST? is that the management committee?

As promised, this is the quote provided by one of the IDs we have approached. Would appreciate if those more experienced in the process can comment on whether this looks reasonable or are we being overcharged? HACKING WORK - $4200 Hack off existing kitchen flooring & kitchen cabinet Hack off existing kitchen sink & stove support Hack off existing kitchen toilet door Supply labour to remove existing tank heater at kitchen toilet Haulage fee & sand fee Hack off existing common toilet kerb & 2 toilet bowl & 1 basin Hack off existing kitchen door frame Hack off existing 3 rooms parquet flooring Hack off existing living & dining ceramic flooring and skirting Hack off existing 3ft internal steps Hack of 6" wall to extend kitchen entrance TILING WORK - $12,100 Supply & lay kitchen flooring c/w homogeneous tiles (30 x 30) Supply & lay waterproofing for kitchen floor Construct fridge, washing machine and cabinet base c/w tiles finish Supply & lay kitchen toilet flooring c/w homogeneous tiles (30 x 30) Construct 'L' shape shower kerb at common toilet Supply & overlay common toilet shower area flooring Supply & lay homogeneous tiles (60 x 60) ****, dining and 3 bedrooms c/w white tiles skirting Construct a low wall at in between living to dining area (36' x 33") To construct 6" wall to extend kitchen entrance wall Supply & overlay kitchen yard flooring c/w homogeneous tiles (60 x 60) Supply & overlay kitchen yard toilet c/w homogeneous tiles (30 x 30) Supply & overlay back store room c/w homogeneous tiles (30 x 30) Construct a wall at kitchen new store room PLUMBING WORKS - $2,560 Supply & install instant heater at common toilet Supply & install 3 nos hand shower spray for 3 toilets Supply labour to position kitchen sink piping & yard sink Supply & install square basin c/w tap at common toilet Supply & install 2 toilet bowl for common & master toilet Supply & install master toilet basin waste trap Supply labour to install rain shower mixer set Supply & install double bow stainless steel kitchen sink c/w tap Supply & install single bowl stainless steel yard sink c/w tap DOOR & WINDOW - $2130 Supply & install bi-fold door at kitchen toilet Supply & install 6 nos door lock set Supply & install roller for living hall sliding door Supply & install tempered glass shower screen at common toilet ('L' shape) Supply & install wooden glass sliding door at kitchen entrance CARPENTRY WORKS - $13,430 Built in kitchen cabinet c/w laminated finish & ABS trimming and soft close door (35ft) Supply & install granite kitchen table top (19ft) Built in low basin cabinet at common toilet (3ft) Built in sliding wardrobe at room (1) c/w laminated finish Built in sliding wardrobe at room (2) c/w laminated finish Built in sliding wardrobe at master room c/w laminated finish (8ft) Built in top cabinet & door for new kitchen store room Built in low cabinet at kitchen yard area (3ft) Built in 4 pcs pillar divider in between living to dining OTHER - $12,000 Supply & reinstall new wire DB box Painting the whole house include 6 doors Acid washing & clear the whole house Supply & install 1 to 1 air-con (2400 BTU) Mitsubishi Inverter **** hall Supply & install 1 to 3 air con for 3 room (9000 BTU) Mitsubishi inverter Supply & install 10 nos living points Supply labour to re-conceal living hall light switch Supply & install ceiling fan point and install ceiling fan Supply & install 'L' shape metal rack (3 layer) and c/w wooden shelves at kitchen store room Built in false ceiling at kitchen To box up top kitchen ('L' shape) Supply & install sliding tempered glass shower screen at master room To waterproofing and make good at store room window Supply & lay tempered glass blacking in between kitchen cabinet (14ft) TOTAL - $46,420

Hi all, We recently bought a resale private apartment and are about to embark on our home reno project before we move in. The place is pretty old and in need of an upgrade. Wifey and I have seen a few IDs and are close to settling on one (hopefully in the next few days). I will provide the quote in the next entry and perhaps can get some feedback from more experienced folks on whether the quote looks reasonable. Unfortunately, I don't have a floor plan to share just yet as the previous owner's weren't able to provide one. Any ideas on where I can get one for a private resale apartment?