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  1. Posted

    Was having a headache about the home networking.. due to the change of layout of the house, the previous Opennet (now called Netlink) point needs to be relocated.

    Called Singtel who pushed me to Netlink. Called Netlink and they said why i did not call Singtel. Anyways, finally Netlink will take u the case to relocate the point. Same price to relocate/repair - flat price of $220 (for first 15m and then +$33 for every additional 5m).

    Will take them 3 days to call me to set up appointment. Earliest date end Apr (3 weeks away)..

    Since i was on the topic, i decided to find out the best solution for the entire house.. googled and tons of stuff popped out but no complete overview! Finally stumbled on our dearest government website and woo hoo.. guess what

    They had a complete overview on all the options available.. read it.. at http://www.ida.gov.sg/images/content/Infrastructure/nbn/images/pdf/Home_Networking_Reference_Guide_Detailed.pdf

    Now, i really love my govt.

  3. Posted · Edited by Doris Chin

    Finishing up on my purchases for the house (from where else, JB again) .. hopefully the end is in sight!

    Bought a Rubine 56" fan with light from JB - display set at RM398

    Bought LED downlights 8" round (white), according to the salesman the LED is from Taiwan but assembled in M'sia - RM25/pc

    Bought floor trap 4" metal - RM30

    All in all, good purchases! But was taxed 6% by M'sian Govt (new GST tax) and also 7% by S'pore Govt (the normal tax we all know and xxxx).. now it's worse, got double taxation if buying from JB.. anyways, nothing new as it's the usual story in everyday life.. everything getting more and more exp while our salary never seems to move up much :dunno:

    In case you were wondering - Singapore customs gives $150/pax for the GST exemption for day traveller..

  4. Posted · Edited by Doris Chin

    Long time never post as too busy!!

    I finally received my taobao items yesterday after months of waiting.. so long I cannot even remember how long it took :jawdrop: :jawdrop: :jawdrop: :jawdrop:(shipped before CNY)!

    Items received were okay but my lights were slightly damaged but hopefully usable... and Amcon lost one of my packages and dunno whether I will ever get it.

    In the meantime, my paraquat was glued on, roof was built (in 1 day yesterday) and now I am looking at the quote by the carpenter.

    Was quoted $5700 for ~27ft top/bottom cabinets (including some box up of pipes) + $900 for ~14ft solid surface (white laminates for inner, 3S Solid Surface www.3ssolidsurface.com). Could anyone give me an idea on whether this is a reasonable price?

    Unfortuantely this is being quoted by my contractor's sub-con who did not give me an idea on whether they are using soft closing etc, and no drawings were given.. so now in real dilemma whether to go ahead.

    Please help with comments!!!

  7. Posted

    Finally went with gain city. Only upgraded insulation. Installation was fast and I got the Malaysian team. Overall okay but they were slightly late (approx 30mins) and when I went to inspect, they actually installed the piping in the room when I thought I told them to install outside. Was upset but guess it's done already.. What to do now but accept..

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    Dear Suikoden, thanks for the compliment on the balcony tiles, I actually drew out the placement in ppt and passed it to my contractor - probably I am a control freak!

    The specific layout probably caused more work for my poor contractor but he did not make any noise, said it's great for him as he does not need to have headache!

  15. Posted

    The HIPS done included the main gate, but was informed by my contractor that it will not fit my new door opening (I had bought the recess area and created another wall).

    Anyone interested to buy it over as it seems such a waste (it's almost new, was installed just 3 months back but we had not really used it)

    New one will cost at least $300+, willing to let go at reasonable offers. PM me if interested!

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    PS: The door comes with my unit number already installed at the top right hand side, whoever buys it over will have to remove themselves..

  16. Posted

    Found an ice-cream shop, Beans&Cream, in a HDB shophouse along Bkt Batok West Ave 5 (near to Bkt Gombak MRT).. went and ate there a few mins ago and it was yummy!

    According to the owner, they make their own ice-cream but he does not eat it :dancingqueen: , maybe that's the only way to stay in business LOL :notti:

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    And tada, last but not least; my banana ice cream with waffle (honestly, i did ask why it's not yellow but they said they add chocolate, hence it turns yam color) :good:

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    Business was really brisk, at the time i was there of approx 15mins, they had like 10 customers! :sport-smiley-003:

  23. Posted

    I think it's best you call them and give them a really good excuse-with a sob story and hope they are willing to refund. Typically in this kind of case, I think it might be difficult to get a refund unless you gave them a huge deposit (above the 10% stated). You might also challenge this 10% penalty if you believe the ID did nothing, but I am not a law expert, so you might want to consult someone with such knowledge (maybe a lawyer)

    Lucky for me, my contractor did not even ask me for a deposit and I paid 30% only after the hacking started and the tiles arrived at my house.

  24. Posted · Edited by Doris Chin

    Have not done before but theoretically it depends on:

    1. Was an agreement signed? If yes, refer to it

    2. ID can claim amount of damages that they already did work on, even though work has no started.

    3. Best method is to have amicable discussion with them and ask for cancellation and hope for the best

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