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Welcome to RT & Sengkang, Easter

Due to budget constrains, I didn't manage to get aircon in the living for our first home and regretted... Like you I was pondering on "aircon or no aircon" for our 2nd home... in the end, decided to go for it... Though the aircon may not be able to cool the entire living area but at least there will be some cool air circulating... no need to watch TV in "suana" ah and when friends pop by for gathering... also no need "suana" de... Just my personal opinion

Thanks, Bro The 3Ds are , I believe your family members will love it Everything is looking good... all the best for the remaining reno

Hi Beng, your clocks look so cool... Please PM me the taobao links...

Hi honeykitty, welcome to RT I thought the colours for MBR Draft 1 looks more cosy... just my 2 cents worth

Hi hawthorne.. I also bought the same induction hob, please provide more reviews on the hob Hi kevenang, Yes, it is the rare few that runs on a 13AMP. That's the main reason for the purchase too... Hi whitefantasy, I bought a Taiyo pressure cooker for stewing/ brewing soups, though I have not used it but heard from friends that it "cooks" very fast and for stewing, the meat are very tender (I tasted it myself )

Thanks, Niko... Really admire your courage to co-ordinate the subcons on your own... And regarding the tap... hmmm... I will be 2nd to be blacklisted... keke... Hi juzstapose... I go via sea frieght so it takes about 2 weeks.

Thanks, mrmerry... Aiii... if I have seen the tap Lawrenceke & you bought earlier... I would have get it too... it's so cool.... Have a great weekend!

Hi greclhc, thanks for dropping by... I also refer to the seller ratings and reviews to decide my purchases. All the best for your shopping spree: )

Morning, everyone... I have received a handful of PMs asking about the LED strips so I thought I would share it here for the benefit of those interested Hmmm... 先小人后君子, I just received the LED strips from Taobao on 21 May so it was not installed yet, therefore I can't comment on the working condition (brightness, etc). Physical quality of the items are acceptable. Disclaimer : Please do not hold me responsible as it is your own decision to justify which Taobao seller to purchase from and what items you purchased. I am not liable for working condition or physical quality of the items that you purchased. Here's the links : LED strips : http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=16844385224 -> Do refer to the connection details in the link and see which type of power supply you require, if not sure, do check with your ID/electrician. Power Supply : http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=10876114735 -> There are different voltage for the power supply, again if not sure, do check with your ID/electrician. -> My track lights are also from this Tao Bao seller. Hope it helps...

Hi Niko.. I second the normal type. Initially I also want to get the pull-out but after visiting showrooms and see that the "show tap hose dangle and can't retract back", I thought the normal type should be more pratical in the long run. I bought the Blanco sink with normal tap but the spout can be turn left/right or rather 360 degrees. Sorry, Beng,.. to hijacked your tblog to post my sink

Thanks, Ben. I'm looking forward to the installation and will share the photos once I have them

Yes.. yes.. Congrats too... I love your photo wall, I wanna do one in the living area but end up decided to hang a picture that Hubby like. Looking at your photo wall, I am so tempted to find another wall in the house to do it

Hey lawerenceke.... your home is sooooo cool! The volka decal sure adds character to your home I was also impressed by your golden theme for the bathroom

Lightings Finally the Taobao lights arrive The outlook quality looks good but the working condition will have to wait till installation then can comment Living Room Foyer Light Bathroom Light I will post the dining light after we collect it tomorrow All the lights in the house are simple, no frills design as our biggest investment is in the reno works. Well... just have to skimmed on some and splurge on some...

Hey.. just realise that I bought the same sink as you.. but I got it in grey

Yes.. yes... I will

Go get it... it's a beauty... Hoe Kee having promo on the sink + tap

Hi juz4fun... thank you for the welcome The credit goes to my friend who did the design for us, communication on the design was pretty easy as our "taste" quite similiar and we were blessed to have her and a good contractor (as of to-date... can only comment later when the reno complete ) 20 May 2013 The tiling work for is finally completed and floor protection done Aircon Installation GC called on Friday to confirm the appointment and tell me about the arrival time. The GC guys are very punctual, in fact, they are early , we are late They survery the site, discuss with Hubby on the "piping route" and ask questions about the L-box position and dimension, is there anything covering the piping (eg, wardrobe), how electrical wiring are done... They also made markings so that the L-box guys know the exact location of the aircon unit. I left before they finish the job so didn't get a chance to take photos of the completed piping, I will take when I drop and will post here Openet Installation It's was not a pleasant experience. We waited from 11am - 1pm, the aircon guys done 60% of the piping and plumber done the piping for both toilets and they still haven't show up . The guys strolled in 1pm+, did the job within half an hour and left. More waiting till 2.30pm for another guy to come to install the wall socket & do the testing. Bad attitude from the second guy He come in with a black face and ask me to fill up my details on the installation form. If it's a free installation then I can't complain but I paid for the installation, have to wait for them & bear with their attitude If they are held up by other jobs, at least have the courtesy to inform me so that I know whether they are coming or not. My contactor was also waiting for them to come to them how to run the wiring and where to install the box. Sigh... If I have called them to confirm the appointment then maybe the "wait" may not happen Plumbing Plumbing in both bathroom done , the plumber was doing the kitchen piping when we left. Very neat job by the plumber We were told by Hoe Kee sales to check with plumber on the gap between the wall and WC hole (6" or 10" and the pan collar size), so after plumber confirm, we make a trip to HoeKee again to confirm the WC, make arrangement for delivery and add-on items that we miss out previously. We change the master bathroom basin to something with a vanity cupboard so that the "budget" for the vanity top can be "converted" to a dresser for me Opps... VO/ VOs are coming... I was lemming for an automatic soap dispenser but was told that batteries need to replaced pretty often & chances of "breakdown" higher. Ended up with a "manual" type to be mounted in/on the Blanco sink There should be more work done this week... electrical rewiring, partition & ceiling works