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You are most welcome! Did you managed to get an appointment? I submitted my request online and I missed the call from city gas.

My White Kitchen is almost there! So close yet so far! With my gas heater and stove, I realised that it takes 4 days - 5 days to get a City gas person to help turn out on the gas. I paid express service for my gas heater since it wasn't great to shower in cold water in the mornings. That Express Service actually costs $70...... My Pantry is completed but without a door. Sliding Door would whack my overall budget so keeping that on hold and see how the open pantry works out. At first I was apprehensive about the gaps but after placing my items in. It kind of works out! Love the fact I can see everything at a glance ! My almost there Shabby Chic Kitchen! It is missing a door as the grooves did not work out and wasn't closing that well. Have to wait for it to be re-worked My hanging pot rack hasn't been fitted properly yet and the contractor needs to seal the gap in the box up ceiling. Pendant Lights are definitely bright enough with 25W Energy Saving Bulbs each! I am still so in love :wub: with my integrated sink with the counter top. It would be a H E L L to keep it pristine but it is so pleasing to the eye!!

My 3rd Shabby Chic Bathroom is finally Dressed up! That's my precious Shabby Chic Distressed Lourve Window Mirror hehehehe! Like I have mentioned before, I managed to get my Wooden Bi-Fold Door to complete the Shabby Chic look. I did get the aged door look but I was worried that water might seep faster to the wooden door so I gave in to have it painted to "make it more water proof".

Taobao Taps and shower sets 101 I won't deny the taps and shower sets are way cheaper but the QC also speaks for itself. Ordered 3 shower sets and 1 Bath Tub set and 6 taps. 1 of my tap sizing was different from the picture and I was missing 1 tap so have to purchase local ones which were so so). My master bathroom mixer had issues where the cold water tap doesn't function so it is a permanent leak. Thankfully the seller agreed to sell the mixer alone without the shower set so that is on the way. meanwhile, plumber installed a temporary mixer so that I can at least use the hand shower. Tip: Every Taobao tap does not come with this thing -> pop up wastage stopper so you can get it from your plumber or purchase from a shop where you are getting your sink.. Hidden cost which I didn't anticipate for. 2 of my shower sets did not come with this wall stopper? So had to purchase that separately so have it installed. Overall I would still order from Taobao for taps for shower sets which I can't locate in Singapore but would be more savvy to get the other items in placed By the way, The Kohler Taps are simply Lovely and would definitely order more of them in the future!

Hello!! 1. They did have a drainage pipe which baffles me. I have 2 in fact. So really waiting for tomorrow to be able to contact them. 2. Yup, I have planned Wireless concept for all levels You can have Data point Cat 6 setup at the 2nd level and use a Access point. I tested the speed when I didn't have another AP setup at the 2nd level and it was around 20MB full bars though but it would choke and get congested the moment more devices get add on.

Oooo oke thanks !

Review on Panasonic EcoNavi Aircon I have been using it for 5 days now and simply love the air con! Good Feedback The room cools really fast. Mind you that my room has 1 hour of afternoon sun shining in so when I come home, I use the Econavi mode and the room cools in less than 3 minutes. It has a Powerful/Quiet function which is part of the Econavi logic. It is very very quiet! If I am the only one in the room, the wind actually shifts to my direction so my air con is now set as 22-24 depending as I can feel the cool air directly on me. When sleeping, the wind slows down and comes back on again when you sit up. So I am really curious on the electricity bill will be like and if it fits the justification of 4 ticks. Negative Feedback The water leaks from the compressor and because it is placed above my balcony, it is annoying so this is something I need to feedback on.

WiFi Setup in the EM! I have SingTel Mio Home Bundle so I thought to have another setup box for my room as well. What I had SingTel do was to pull the Open Net point to my living room. Then pull the Cat 5E cable up from the balcony to my master window and to my designated TV point. Installed 2 data points which will be connected from the living room ONT point. So what this means is -> my ground floor has 2 data points - 1 for the Access Point and 1 for the MiO. There is one more port for the ONT. For my 2nd level, I have 2 data points and 1 is plugged into the Access Point and 1 for my MiO. My speed now is 197MB!! tested around the 2nd floor and voila ! Was trying to avoid repeaters so this was the best option I could think of ! With the 2 Access Points, means I have 2 separate WiFi for my ground and 2nd Level. Wrote this with excitement so if you have questions let me know!

Hi Rosicky! The grooves lines are custom made as I wanted the old skool look without becoming too country.

Can't wait for your reno to start! My completion also took 4 weeks from 1st appt and that is the norm (fastest also)

Hi!! Can I ask how much did you get the ladder for? Thinking of getting one also !

Ya I wanted a plank looking surface and kind of add some dimensions to my kitchen if not plain look will make it look modern also.

I have some items which isn't suitable for my theme and also the size. The Items are posted at http://www.renotalk.com/forum/topic/67299-wts-kohler-tap-table-lamp-3-light-chandelier-taobao-price/

Please PM me for the pricing Condition: Brand New - Unwrapped and already fitted by my Electrician. Link: http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a230r.1.14.318.GhFv5J&id=38022800470&ns=1%20-%20detail Condition: brand New and unwrapped Link: http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=2013.1.0.0.S5vcQ2&id=20572103574&scm=1007.10115.744.0&pvid=e77890f3-c761-4ca7-925c-9e8c33f6eba3

Renovation Updates! It is ridiculous how much effort is required to keep T-Blog updated *hehehehehe* Work Kids and House takes ALOT! Anyways, due to my taobao shipment my reno kind of got delayed a bit and I don't have an option to extend the rental so GUESS WHAT! I moved in with renovation on-going! ID was very kind to get his people wash the place twice especially the master so I can have a proper stay in condition. Trust me the amount of dust from the drilling is INTENSE and IMMENSE! Good News is Plumbers came down today! Since I only finalized on the sinks for my master and 2nd bathroom on Sunday. Wasser Bath - Jane was really nice to get it changed for me when I realised the size for my master is too big and she actually whatsapp me other models available in the size I wanted. Bought 2 taps from her. They had a mixer tap on sale $50 each so I bought 2 of it since my Taobao Taps didn't come through. I ordered 2 same taps for my 2nd bathroom and only 1 came so I used that for my 3rd bathroom instead. It would be hellish if i used different taps for my 2 girls. Literally they will accuse me of biaseness. First 2 boxes were opened and it was ok. Then 3rd box came with the sink model meant for counter top. Took a photo of it and whatsapp it to Jane. Quite annoying actually since the amount of time spent to receive deliveries is immensely crazy! Next part came on arranging the accessories - OMG It was stressful trying to place the accessories around the master and 3rd bathroom. I kept thinking what if I get this nailed in and I won't like it anymore All in all, it is go kind of well except for the 2nd bathroom since it is missing 1 sink so round 2 needs to happen again *hiaz* I must have pose a such a fickle mind as once the kitchen cabinets went up, ID asked me to check the solid surface samples and confirm again. Extremely torn! I like the mint green alot but when I match it with my grooves, it doesn't quite turn out well? And at the same time, all white kitchen was what I was going for. The other sore point was the speckles in the solid surface - TOTAL DISLIKE! So what I did, went back to Matt White top which I know for a FACT that it will look good BUT LOL!! I will have alot of work maintaining that white surface but what the ****, I will deal with my grumbling of managing a White surface later It isn't the most practical choice but in this world of practicality, think I will cut myself some slack in having something which is pretty

Most welcome ! Maybe I should go JB to get the LED bulbs Lighting.com.sg has good prices on Fans and there is this light shop along Upper Serangoon which does good prices on lights. These are the 2 shops which I got my local lights from.

Love the curtain! Did you use 3M and the rod is from?

Did you get the 56 or 48 inch? I went for some China Brand Samaire instead as I needed one with 3 light options. This was out of my price range also.....

My Staircase with a what I call a "Donut Light" Electrician and ID was understanding to the fact that me and my girls are afraid of the dark so they actually managed to get a 2 way switch done!! Switch on by the entrance and once we are up, we can switch it off!

Kitchen Updates - Cabinets are Up! Love my groove lines , took a while to get the grooves right so Kudos to my ID!! He managed to make my design come to life ! Breakfast Table at the side and so can't wait for my medium height bar stools to arrive!!

3rd bathroom Updates!

Hi Doris, No, I didn't but my take based on my overall experience with taobao for lights is a 50-50 thingy. One of my chandelier was broken at the underside but can be used. The Bulbs kept blowing out so I ended spending on bulbs in Singapore but good as well as I changed it to LED or energy saving Bulbs (LED preferred) And always choose LED, by the time they send you 40W per bulb think our electricity bill will be sky high *lol* Sizing was unexpected - like bigger than featured on the site. not all I only had 2 lights with different sizing. 1 light didn't come with a safety clasp - Thank god I was buying extra lights from a local shop so they gave it to me for free since it can't be purchased. My ID did mention that I have to take note about the transformer and it didn't go through CE specs so though the lights are nice. I will change them out one by one to local ones as time moves. Whether I will buy the lights again? Certain unique models - yes but I will keep to buying local for generic ones. Hope the above helps

Hi Rose38, Same same, the blue chandelier wasn't part of the ward robe. It was the 3rd bathroom lighting but it came way bigger than it was so I shifted it to the walk in. Might change it in the future bit it can do for now

Lightings Update! My lights came in from Taobao and what I can say is _ Breathe if you order from Taobao. For the pricing, think we can put up with some bits and pieces My Balcony Side Light, usually I am not a fan of warm light but it was bright enough and gave a cosy glow! This is my Master Bedroom Chandelier! My Walk In Light - Partially installed My Master Bathroom and I am so in love with it! :wub: :wub:

Giving the main door a new white life! Had the room doors painted to white - extra cost but it looks so good!