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I manage to take some photos of the place before the dismantling and hacking begins on Monday. finally found out how to upload photos the TV Console which will be dismantle. A new one will be customised and built. Dining Area, see that wall with the split unit airconditioner? it will be partially removed to build a small service counter. then we can extend the current kitchen and for the air flow to improve. The sliding door at the dining area will be replaced with folding doors too. we just love to have more light and wind in the house. our beautiful spiral staircase. the damaged parquet steps will be replaced with wood tiles and the stairs railing repainted in another colour..... maybe bronze. we are working towards a contemporary country style

CAT PROBLEM The neighbour across the road has many cats going in and out of their house. And the cats must really like my new house because one of them poo poo at my front door almost every other day Everytime i drop by i need to clear the poo i saw the AVA van driving pass last week to look for strays but left empty handed. so disappointing Our home pet rabbit Mocha gives our family a lot of joy and fun with his actions and behaviour have to give it some thought where to house him to protect his from the neighours cats and our future big dog which we plan to adopt.

Thanks Shmj, perhaps you can pm the website i can source from. I am not very internet savy especially in shopping and sourcing on net.

Yeah lor. Money spend like water during reno. where did you purchase the lights from? must share lobang pls.

Princess, can't paint too many coats over it or it become thicker over the years when you repaint. so must remember to sand off the old paint before applying new coat.

Thank you Pinkflowers. My budget busted already so may settle for cheaper brand

Just came across your t-blog, all the best to your reno. i think it will be good for you to really look around before committing. Some Architect are very expensive. may want to consider having an additional level done by a qualifed architect and the other reno done by a contractor. in that way you may have some savings. check with other forerummers who have done A and A. perhaps you might strike some "gold" along the way. All the best

I just collected my keys to my 3 storey house and it has a 100 litre water tank and two pumps at the roof top to privide water for level two and three toilets. Need to do a check and service it. Does anyone knows a professional and reliable company that can service this product? Not regular plummber pls. Many thanks

Hi Jerome,kindly quote me for the following items 1. Joven storage tank 15 litres 2. Joven storage tank 25 litres 3. brandt build in oven fp1067xs 4. brandt induction cooker TI1028B 5. brandt Chimmy hood AD990XC 6. brandt diswasher VH925XV1 7. Brandt 8kg washing machine WfK1018A 6. bosch dishwasher SMS69M58EU thanks

Hi Sarah, thank you for the tip, i will check it out, btw i am also following your story. God bless

Dislike this front door gate0(same design of kitchen back gate), going to dismantle and dispose of it This awning will have to go too. All the build in cabinates will be dismantled and remove to make way for a NEW LOOK Take a look at a sample photo of one of the five toilets, i cannot but shake my head. damaged steps of the staircase, will be hacked and tile up for more durability

Yeap hard choice to make. Only can change from swing to slide or the other way when we hack yard tiles. my gate is 16 years old, condition is good except it is not totally inline. If changing to slide gate, do add in the sensor, cost a little more but won't crash into your car or kids when the gate is closing.

First consideration, to change or not to change from swing gate to a sliding gate? Only can change to sliding gate when i am hacking and retiling the front yard, so I can lay the track for sliding gate and remove the old motor and install a new one. The old gate is slightly slanted and motor, remote control are lock no longer working already. Quotations! Quotations! Compare and compare. Prices and quality are very important. Don't want to regret later.

Welcome to renotalk. Enjoy your Reno, a lot of things to learn along the way!

Noted, thanks

:bath:Ha Ha Minerat, i want my rain shower, its the must have now. 'Only have one bathtub to install maybe a cheaper brand like crisco. let me count : Grouhe Rainshower set with mixer and tap $550 toilet bowl $300 Poscilin vanity basin $400 rinser $35 Towel rack $70 Toilet roll holder $30 Mirror $100 Joven Water heater tank 15litre $380 with installation I hope i can contain the damage to $1500 per toilet, but very hard leh Thank God i met a parent from my son's school who said she is clearing her warehouse of sanitary ware. incomplete set of different brands but it will be clearance price. I am waiting in anticipation maybe i will have more savings after all.

Waw, your ID really nice and prompt in changing it. Good for them!

I went thru that process in bca one Month ago and spend close to a hundred printing almost everything. Image too blur on light box. Do just take all. in the end only three pages are really useful

Yes Minerat , four bedrooms, one study, one playroom(maid bedroom) two utility rooms and five toilets. When i start shopping for tiles to do the toilets, I will have a big headache. Wanted to do all the toilets in with the same tiles but was told it will have no identity. So if I go by number of floors, then I need three sets of tiles to design the toilets But I won't be able to spur so much money on those nice tiles as my budget is limited. Someone told me the WCs, sanitary wares, one bathtub, kitchen sinks etc fittings can cost me up to 10k, ouch Must exercise self control.

After going thru the quotations and negociations. We have came down to one . Whose identity will be revealed after we sign the contract. I have busted my budget as I discovered more repairs to be done for the house then I have imagine. 1. Hacking and tiling works 2. Build 5 new toilets, one wet kitchen 3. A new carpark pouch, side walk and back yard 4. New full ceiling cabinets for 4bedrooms and one cabinet for walk In waldrobe area 5. New TV console 6. Tile up my 3stories of staircase steps 7. Tile up my helper room and utility room 8. New doors and folding doors for some areas. 9. An attic 10. paintworks Extra 1. Roof repairs and new awnings 2. Water tank servicing and repairs 3. 5 New water heater 5. New sliding gate ? 6. Replace motor for sliding gate/ swing gate, current one is not working well 7. Security alarm 8. New to change 7 units of aircon. Many things to do but so little cash. I still need to buy sanitary wares, kitchen sink, my cooker and hood, oven etc.. Furnitures and curtains as well. So tired to do renovation. I wonder why I did not buy the previous unit at tanah merah which is of move in condition.P If anyone out there spots a good deal. Drop me a note. I need to savings .

You must have spend a bomb on those beautiful tiles. I wonder if I can worked that into my budget. My primarily budget already busted.

Me too Minerat, PM me the quote a quote for a start. Thanks n . I will send you my email. THANKS

wow, the place really blew me away. Big land and a lot of potential. Can't wait for your works to begin. One of my potential contractors previous works for a developer. He is very experience but speaks Hokkein and English. If you want his contact, I can PM you.

Good information Jumbopanther,I also have some roofing issues. Probably have to replace some tiles, berry and replace the capping. PM me the contact too. Thanks

Minerat, , which three tile shops did you patronise? So far I have visited hapfary, builders shop and soon bee huat. I have picked out some Italian tiles samples for the front and back yard. The rest of the tiles to be laid on toilets floor and wall from china. Are there any difference in the tiles based on country for origin? We are going for a contemporary style, simple, bright and airy.