Makanology

Mr E here. Actually after seeing all these grilles and sliding windows being able to be opened or removed in a few seconds, and also did some pondering upon the security of our new place. I m beginning to wonder what's the minimum safety and security requirements that BCA/HDB or <INSERT-RANDOM-STATBOARD-HERE> impose on the contractors. As in how much minimum safety is minimum enough, but removing and opening the windows in seconds doesnt seem like any minimum effort or requirement at all to me. Falling short of keeping a guard dog or installing a burglary alarm system or fixing a live electrical circuit to the windows which u switch on before u go to sleep, it also seems that safety and security minimum requirements has "sort of" been very much overlooked and neglected probably because our country is deemed very safe. Again, I don't know if the term "very safe"in the eyes of the authorities has been loosely used and misappropriated. Likewise because of this, contractors justify a certain price for a certain quality, so expect a rebuke or rebutt from them regarding extra locks and stuff when in the first place, extra security could have been added. Even perhaps an option to make them more secure would be greatly appreciated. What I also see is that, it is also "possible" for a random fellow to offer his "extra locks services" after "knowing" from whosoever has installed the windows. Seriously, I doubt anyone would be so free to "patrol and spot" every unit in the neighbourhood to earn an extra buck. The way I see it, one job that yields 300$ to 450$ a night is considered very lucrative. My sentiments with no offence intended to anyone else.

Thanks everyone Finally our DIY accordion lamps can be used Finally our accordion lamp put to use! by Makanology, on Flickr

Hi good to hear that all's ok. Rectifications all settled? We are still waiting for the windows sub-con to fix the window problems

Beng, your post is so funny! Always like reading your tblog. Good to know that your chandelier is all ok now. And good choice on the airfryer. We are airfryer fans also

Hi June, still waiting for last rectification which will be our windows. Then a bit of DIY projects and tidying up of the study room which is Mr E's workspace and IMO, he doesn't seem to be making much progress there (oh he is so gonna kill me I'm also pestering him to take pix with the camera! If only my photography skills are better haiz...

Hi potatoes, would you mind taking a picture of this lock to show me? Intend to show the sub-con and get them to rectify. Our concern is 2 sets of windows facing the corridor TIA!

Our window grills face the same problem and we discovered it cos my Mr E tested it himself recently. Tried telling both main & sub-con about this problem & asked for rectification but no solution yet. Last payment to main con held back till this is fixed though we are doubtful. Does the additional lock set make the windows more secure now?

Lovely lamp and nice work done on the photo frame!

Hi June, how's your move so far? Must be feeling very excited to fill up all the cupboards and wardrobes and thinking what other accents to add?

Has anyone gone to see the Mayer Expo sale yet? If yes, can share the lorbangs there?

I like your wardrobe.... The space is so generous! I am super envious!!

Lucky you! I like vintage stuff a lot but my hubby so so. Haha I have resorted to buying some stuff secretly and then confessing to him later

You really stay through with the theme! Wonderful job done! Out of curiosity, how did you convince your family to like this theme?

The Alexandra Village Claypot laksa is the one from Depot Road right? Open till lunch only with long queues.

Your hubby is so cute! The Bosch fridge is really retro and will jazz up your place!

That is for kitchen use? Enough storage?Even the biggest SMEG offers smaller capacity than the usual Samsung fridge

Hi art00609, just wondering how big is the Bosch classix? We saw it at Courts and it was a single door? Hi macuser77, smeg is a good choice

Ughhhh all the BTO dust after your hard work! I feel the pain for you! Just now I also spent my lovely Sunday afternoon vacuuming & mopping away, now back ache

Wah Mrs Merry is lucky to have you!

How I wish the dust can automatically go away LOL

Well said!

The chair and ottoman are really cute! Where do you intend to place them?

@jus4fun In exchange for the extra 6 sqm that we have for our 3A, we have to over-haul our houses!

Totally agreed that this is our home and not a pretty weekend apartment. It sure takes a lot of work and discipline to maintain it. Housework is a killer right? Later still have to iron clothes and tomorrow, vacuum & mop the whole house. And wash toilets so siong!

First home = burnt pockets with BIG holes. Same here Haha we will try to speed up the unpacking! And then use the DSLR for photos!