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  4. Posted

    By chance I did find the chair supplier for Comfort on Alibaba while searching for restaurant chairs because we were refurbishing. They replied my enquiry that they are unable to ship to Singapore because of the contract between them and if i am interested to go to Comfort's showroom.

    I have my qualms about ordering the chairs or anything from TB or Alibaba now because a guest was able to break the backrest of the fabri-wrapped wooden chair when he leans back from a hearty laughter. Since then, we have someone else broke the 2nd backrest so we really cant be sure about quality til it is already here. (and too late) Then again, some things that can be easily replace is safer than items like undermount sink, Shower sets, toilet bowl etc. The trouble is just not worth it even if the items arrived looking like what it should be. Thats why I am really appreciative of fellow forumers to give review after 6 months of use because that's when the problems could arise.

    Recently one feedback from blogger about his TB sink always get choke. Plumber checked and there is nothing wrong but the drainage is too small so now he has to regularly pump it out like when he washes fatty meat and it will choke it up.

    Another case is rust spots on her sink even there are no cuts and something growing out of it..

    Being a sales person myself, I really believe we get what we pay. Grohe, Hansgrohe etc selling at 30% of the original??? I find it hard to think they are originals. They can look like but they cannot never be the real thing because of the composite used to make them.

    My Grohe in parents house already 10 years and the feel is still as good as ever :) It is not the price we pay for them but the value we get from it thats most important. example the original vs a fake. $100 that last 6 months or $500 that last 10 years?

    Just my 2 cents.

    Just want to point out some misconceptions

    1. "You get what you pay for" - does not mean that when something is expensive, it is good quality.

    2. Grohe 10 years ago is not the same as Grohe today

    3. I'm sure chairs bought from Singapore also break:)

  5. Posted

    Hi Greg,

    Its been a while since I checked out T blog, I just did a google of the long note you wrote about choosing colors for my friend. Stopping over to say hi and hope you have sorted out the air con issue?

    How are the big items you bought from taobao, are they still going strong ?

    I did some small renovation project this year to change the windows to single/double-glazed panels, replaced the shower sets, washnbasins and kitchen sink mixer to the loots I bought from Bravat annual sales, replaced the curtains with the linen curtains I bought from crate and barrel online store, reupholstered two dining chairs at second charm and finally custom made a hairpin leg kidney shape coffee table and two chairs from secondcharm month ago: ) . Shariffah is so friendly to work with. Thanks for the recommendation!

    Hi Sarah! Hope the post about color selection was useful

    Taobao items still going strong :) No rust on my sink/faucets/rainshower

    Sounds like there're a lot of changes at your place - post some pics!

  7. Posted

    I've just encountered a huge problem with the mitsubishi heavy industries sys 2

    Basically it trips the electrical circuit constantly in my house

    Take a few days for their technician to come down - tells me need to replace PCB, heater coil and compressor

    My aircon is like 18 months old - so only compressor is covered by warranty

    But labour and the rest are not

    Best part they take very long to come back to me about the cost of repairs and haven't been able to get hold of them (always at lunch or in meeting).

    I got a third party opinion - an aircon company that installs and maintenance a variety of brands

    He tells me that MHI always has compressor problems. Usually about 2-3 years it will give out

    The symptom is cannot produce cold air

    Best part is that in order to replace the compressor, the replacement one has pipes that needs to be welded

    If the welding is lousy, then again not able to produce much cold air.

    One person's experience with this brand thus far. Please consider this before committing to this brand.

  8. Posted

    Out of frustration, I'm posting a review regarding my aircon unit. It is a sys 2 from mitsubishi heavy industries.

    Unfortunately it has been giving trouble over the past few weeks - causing electrical circuit in my house to trip intermittently.

    Finally last week - these episodes of tripping has been getting worse so I finally got the agent technician to come down.

    Technician coming down is not covered by warranty ($$$)

    Basically three components in the outdoor unit need to be replaced - compressor, PCB (or motherboard) and heater coil.

    Only compressor is covered by warranty

    Problem is that the technician assessment is stupidly slow. Requires them to fill up a report and get approved from their supervisor

    Only after approval from supervisor then can quote you how much it will need to replace everything, including labour ($$$$$)

    Anyway I sought some third party advice - they install multiple brands and I've been told mitsubishi heavy industries aircon is most frequently encounter problems

    Compressor always breaks down and needs replacement every 2-3 years.

    Jialat. Very tempting to change the whole ac in my apartment.

    Letting new home owners and renotalkers know - please consider other brands!!

  11. Posted

    The layout proposed by the ID is quite odd to me

    There is no dining table or just a general surface where someone can sit at e.g. to eat. to do work on laptop/desktop etc

    There is an additional door between the kitchen and the yard which does not seem to serve any purpose. It eats into the kitchen space which is already limited

    The fridge is outside the kitchen which makes it inconvenient to take stuff out when preparing food and cooking

  13. Posted

    Hi,

    May I know which option to choose for your 3. industrial pipe wall light?

    Cos I click the link only have 2 option, one is 光源每个18 (13) & the other one 不带光源 (563)

    Also, whick option you choose for 10. LED bulbs shop? How many walts & what color?

    I didnt buy those pipe lights in the end. Bulbs, I bought 5W, warm whites. Now I find 5W too dim.

    hello may i get a pm of the contacts for the reno

    You can find his mobile number on his facebook page

  15. Posted

    I have cement plaster in my kitchen surrounding my hob/hood as well as in the non-shower are of bathroom.

    Bathroom no issues. Dries up quickly.

    Was worried about oil splatter for kitchen. So far it is minimal.

    Aesthetically, it does have cracks but I really like that look.

    I would not recommend it if your expectation it will retain the look at day one.

  17. Posted

    Hi Greg - if you don't mind sending your contractor contact details again, can I trouble you to send me? Thank you very much.

    Happy 2015!

    Hi Greg, been reading your posts and love what you did to your home. I am looking to achieve what you did as well. Can you kindly share your contractor/ID contact please?
    Oh i couldnt pm you, i think your inbox is full. =)
    Thank you very much
    Ivan

    Hi both, the company is Lien Lien Interior. Please google for his mobile number. It's on facebook. Gd luck!

  22. Posted

    Hi where did u get your bay window grass from ?

    Hi bianzi, it's from overture. Similar types can found in other shops such as far east flora

    Hello Greglhc,

    About the window grass, this is also good for outdoors?

    Could I also have the TB link for the teal rug?

    Hi BunBun, the turf is meant for outdoor purposes, though you need to have the drainage cells below. I have used it outdoors, exposed to full sun and rain. No issues.

    I didn't buy the rug from taobao so don't have the link anymore. Sorry!

  23. Posted

    My brother tried engaged direct contractor trying to save some cost, end up disaster... My advice is to spend a bit more and let a designer do the job for you, unless you are not working or have people to go to your renovation place daily to see what is going on.

    I think this is misleading since it makes it sound like there are no disasters (so to speak) if you engage a designer. No one has the stats to back up which one occurs more frequently.

    Disasters can happen, whether or not it is led by contractor or a designer. And money doesn't necessarily solve the problem.

    Sorry to disagree so bluntly.

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