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  3. Posted · Edited by batusoon

    Hi, how's the water pressure of your rain shower? Does the water heater plays a part too for the pressure? Cos I realised after I changed my parents house heater the pressure of the normal shower head become smaller. Anyone can help?

    Hi ShinChan,

    Sorry for late reply. I did heard people comments that the water heater will affect the pressure especially the rain shower. If not mistaken Joven (which I'm using) and Alpha are the instant water heater that support rainshower.

  4. Posted · Edited by batusoon

    Oops... it's been months.

    Couples of incidents happened before I officially got the keys from contractor.

    After the last incident of the poor workmanship from the wardrobes, the carpenter told my contractor he wasn't confident to handle my kitchen cabinets and he "forgo" his duty for the kitchen cabinets. Fortunately, within a few weeks my contractor found a replacement carpenter who is just nice available during the peak season. I am happy with the replaced carpenters' kungfu. The husband and wife are very detail person, they filed the edges, smoothen the corners.

    Water leaking from roof top temporarily solved (I assumed) since HDB did the water proofing again and heavy raining season was over. No more water markings... and the final paint touch up. All these things were wrapped up a week before CNY.

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    Kitchen's cabinets before completion

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    Others view

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    Finally moved in couples of months... not much issues :thumbs up: at least from now.

  5. Posted

    Sigh. More than a month passed.

    Not much progress from renovation and only got headaches....

    2 lessons learnt over the weekend

    Lesson 1:

    Got my Fanco ceiling fan mystery "answered".

    I purchased this fan together with other kitchen accessories etc from a reputable shop (my contractor brought me there) along Geylang Road. The sale lady recommended me to get a remote control for this Fanco ceiling fan with additional cost of $80. Without 2nd thought, thinking it'll be good with remote control as in any case if the string is break/tear into 2 due to pro-long pulling. it will be a good backup. But after my contractor installed the fan. Problem comes... the fan failed to move when I pull the string. It's can't on manually!!!! But when I switch on with remote control. It's moved. I asked my contractor, she called and asked that sale lady and the sale her informed her, I have to pay $40, in-order to change the motor for it to on both manually and remotely. What the hack!!! Pissed off & called Fanco directly, the technician came down and told me. All Fanco fan can only support 1 switch "ON" option. It's either on manually or remotely. Argued with the technician although knew he can't do anything. I can only "LL" accept their technology. Fanco, at least they did managed to change the fan's plates as I told them there's small chipped pcs on 1-2 plates. They changed without additional charges.

    Lesson learn : NOT all appliance with remote control support manually on. Have to question on the item the sale person who promoted ( esp. extra accessories), they are interested to earn commission rather than provide more details of the products. :angry2: :curse:

    Lesson 2:

    My wardrobes were finally installed on last Wednesday, saw the carpenter and he was different guy I had discussed with on the wardrobe. My contractor told me not to worry. He has 10 years of working experience, a skilful carpenter blah blah... and I left since he is still doing his works and I trust my contractor's words.

    Sat morning can't wait to see my 2 wardrobes since it's finally installed after 2 weeks delays. Instead of excitement, I were totally shocked to see both wardrobes. Took a tape, and taping the defects parts. OMG, if I know this is what I will get. I will rather get an off-selves wardrobe. The 2 wardrobes supposed to have the same internal design, both should have the additional built-in rack for pants. And both turned up 1 with 2 drawers and 1 with 3 drawers and both NO pants racks. The wardrobe is so basic that I can it from those neighbourhood's furniture shop, even the IKEA customize wardrobe is MUCH BETTER and CHEAPER. Can't tahan any longer :angry:... I called my contractor again. A day later, after she discussed with her carpenter and told me the 7 weeks ago discussion of the wardrobes weren't confirmed. So they didn't get the additional racks and they will add in the 1 drawer for the other wardrobe and they will try to change the defect parts.

    Lesson learn: No matter spend how long on discussion with the carpenter together with the contractor. Die die insist of the confirmed soft-copy layout of the wardrobe , even thought both agreed on the draft layout on that same day & snap shot of the draft copy too.

    Keep my fingers cross, no more "surprises" from kitchen cabinets. Totally disappointed with the carpentry.

    Need to stop and cool myself down. :jail:

  6. Posted

    Aiyo! Better get HDB to get it done soon.

    I'm also very wary of water seepage from outside into my unit, then L-Box, ceiling, laminate flooring, etc. will be damaged.. :(

    (If HDB at fault, can claim bo har?)

    To protect myself what I am doing, is to call the HDB branch office to make reports. If the problem can't be resolve and I have to repaint the walls. I will seek compensation for HDB. It's the same regulations if my lower floor neighbour complain water leaking and damage their furniture, I have to compensate them as well. The only different neighbour will give me more pressure... and HDB can only contact thru' phone dunno if they talk talk got action or not. :angry2:

  7. Posted

    It's wet wet week, and there's when the problem surface out.

    OMG! Water marking on my newly painted wall. Almost fainted when saw the walls with patches of water markings.... and have to call HDB.

    HDB claimed they did water proofing a month ago and the water leaking could be small cracks from the walls and so leak to my walls. But to me.... could it be their contractors didn't do a good job?

    Hopefully it will be sunny day for continuous few days as they can only do water proof again on dry day. "Tian Gong " pray U could cooperate. :bow:

    Else won't know when the furniture can be mounted.

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  9. Posted

    Yes, one of my fav selection.. at first i thought of doing it horizontal.. but then my ID/contractor did it vertical (w/o consulting me :angry2:).. luckily he was right! :P

    I did my reno abt 1.5 yrs ago liao.. :P

    LOL... I have the same thot as u. I almost faint when I saw my contractors were laying it vertically. but lucky, it turn up nice.

  11. Posted

    The "mini" and odd layout of the common toilet.

    I got a small toilet bowl, an instant heater for shower, and a oval shape basin(placed out of the washroom).

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    Small toilet bowl (in term of length)

    Rain drops keep falling on my head... blah blah blah ...

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    Raining shower from Joven

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    Oval shape of basin

  13. Posted · Edited by batusoon

    After a week of pouring water and no complain from my downstairs neighbour about water leaking. My contractor & her team managed to complete laying the tiles.

    and my duty for this week mah....

    to select the colour for walls & ceilings. :wacko: another tough job. Arts... something which I NOT very good at :~

    Any1 has a good suggestion what will be the suitable colours for the ceiling as my flat suffers heat from the sun. (white is a gd reflector, but is it gd to radiant heat out from the flat?)

  15. Posted · Edited by batusoon

    Renovation is never a easy task. :wacko: It's draining my energy

    The progress of renovation is fast and I am slow of getting the "hardware".

    The worker are fast, they done with the piping, laying the ktichen's wall and today they laying the living room's tiles while monitoring the kitchen + toilet water proofing.

    water pipes

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    Before they laid the living room's tiles. I did what others did ... instructed my contractor to lay 6 Singapore $1 coins on the front door. I read others laid Chinese ancient coins on the corners but I didn't as there different version of numbers of coins to be placed. Did some homework on the Chinese fengshui (on the 5 elements) and found out "2","5", "8" is not my fengshui number. "6" ... "liu liu da shun".. LOL

    http://www.fengshuiqueen.com/abtfs/secret_theo/6dollar.htm .

    FS

    6 BaGua

    Before laying tile

    Living room... ready for laying

    Laying tiles

    Peace ah!! Everything goes smoothly... :yeah:

  16. Posted

    Hi batusoon, congrats on ur new flat, n welcomed to the 3-roomers' club n to RT! :)

    The ex-owner sure had quite a unique taste of her time (15 years ago). Looking forward to how you transform it into a modern paradise of ur own! :)

    (R u gonna put back the rm that was hacked?)

    hi just4fun,

    yes of cos. The walls are reinstated :lol:

    Errr... will b basic... budget tight. :(

  18. Posted

    Rain rain go away... cos I need to source for tiles.

    Went to 1 of the tiles distributor shop along Changi Road. Below are the chosen tiles.

    Homogeneous tiles for Living Rm + Bedrooms

    living rm + rooms tile



    Ceramic tiles for Kitchen's wall

    kitchen wall (Grey + white, running rectangle)


    Kitchen's floor.... wanted black tiles with "bink bink" but out of stock.... hmmm... have to source from other tiles distributors' :(

    Ceramic tiles for Toilet's wall
    Toilet (wall + floor)

    Toilet tile

  22. Posted

    After going thru months of flat "hunting", finally found an unit which meet my ideal location except it is much older than me :P

    Reading lot of other's blogs their experience of sharing their new home. I will like to share my too :lol:.

    After 1st appointment with HDB

    The 1st thing I did was purchased the flat layout online. and try to think how shall I layout my toilet and kitchen with the limited area. At the same time, looking for contractors. In the end I got 3 contractors (1 from friends' recommendation, 1 from LEDs lightning's boss and 1 from Renotalk).

    While waiting for 2nd appointment, the only important things is to do "home appliances homework". There's always electrical appliances sales held at Expo ( 1-2 times quarterly or shopping mall). Expo is like my once in month hanging up place :P There's furniture fair, BHG/JL/Robinson/Metro Sale.... "SALE".

    2nd appointment
    I had my 2nd appointment with HDB not long ago. Immediately, the next day after collected my keys collections I arranged to have my 3 shortlisted contractors to view my place, took measurement, told them what I have in mind for toilet, kitchen layout and my budget. And fast enough, they are able to provide me their details quotation next day.

    Having a tough decision who shall I select as all pricing, material they provided are very closed and all 3 are friendly people. In the end, I choose a lady contractor who got to know her thru' a LEDs lightning boss.

    Agreement signed! 1st deposit done... hacking next, more updates coming up.

    *PS: It is important to know your neighbour. They will help you to decide to have air-con install in the living room ;)

  24. Posted

    would anyone like to share the contacts of your contractor who are exceptional with carpentry? Do email me at

    Hi,

    having a to tight budget to reno my 3 std rm flat, any recommendation of gd, reliable, skilled and not costly contractors for:

    Bedroom:

    (1) build up (reinstate) walls,

    (2) hacking build-in warerode,

    (3) remove of platform

    (4) 2 doors

    Living room:

    (1) hacking false ceiling

    Kitchen:

    (1) hacking kitchen wall

    (2) pipping (adding and re-positioning water-pipe)

    (3) re-positioning kitchen sink and basin

    (3) build-in cabinent

    (4) replacing toilet bowl

    (5) W.C's door

    All

    (1) re-wiring,

    (2) tiles,

    (3) repaints

    (4) wrongh iron gates and windows grills

    (5) windows (tilt and turn windows)

    thanks for advice.

    Hi, $15k should be enough.

    TIA!

    Ganglong,

    Included material cost?

  25. Posted

    Hi,

    having a to tight budget to reno my 3 std rm flat, any recommendation of gd, reliable, skilled and not costly contractors for:

    Bedroom:

    (1) build up (reinstate) walls,

    (2) hacking build-in warerode,

    (3) remove of platform

    (4) 2 doors

    Living room:

    (1) hacking false ceiling

    Kitchen:

    (1) hacking kitchen wall

    (2) pipping (adding and re-positioning water-pipe)

    (3) re-positioning kitchen sink and basin

    (3) build-in cabinent

    (4) replacing toilet bowl

    (5) W.C's door

    All

    (1) re-wiring,

    (2) tiles,

    (3) repaints

    (4) wrongh iron gates and windows grills

    (5) windows (tilt and turn windows)

    thanks for advice.

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