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Hi, I've tried using the Kiwi Kleen Glass cleaner and newspaper to wipe my windows..really very shiny and clean. Thanks for the tip, Mace. I got another problem. I got a translucent glass basin and it's always so blurry. I used CIF to clean before and looks good but after a while..blurry again. Any ways to keep it shiny all time?

Hi MaCe, May I know what kind of cloth do you use to wipe the window when you use Kiwi Kleen Window Cleaner? cheers Dorcas

Hi makemefly, May I know how did you do your DIY curtains? Where did you get the materials?

Hi, Did any of you hack away the wall of BR 2 and MBR? Just wondering whether there's a need to engage a PE on that.

Hi folks, Happy New Year! So good to hear that blk 26D can see fireworks. Wondering my blk 26B can see or not? Btw, check with you all, did you all give any ang bao to contractor/ID before they start the reno work? If yes, how much to give? I am wondering whether we need to give for smooth work. cheers

Oic, no wonder I find it so weird. They scare you not stable.

Hi Skysheep, I only sent them our payslips for the last 3 mths. How come urs are 1 yr? Btw, I've received letter from HDB on the instructions for my keys collection.

Hi SKYSHEEP, Finally I saw another person in blk 26B collecting the keys. Congrats to you!

Hi Skyspectrum, I'm already married on last year's Dec. This year I am celebrating my first year anniversary. We are quite experience in planning our wedding and we did alot of our homework too. For those who's getting marry, feel free to ask. This period, there are alot of promotion on electronic products. I am not sure whether i sld book it now at those major stores or buy it from those neighbourhood store which cld b much cheaper.

Thank you all! Yes, I'm pretty excited to start our reno soon. My fortune master has chosen a date to open my house after we got our keys which will be on 5 Jan (sat). Subsequently we shall see the auspicious date to hack the wall, etc. Of cos also got to match with HDB to follow up on their cement screeding. In fact, I've already selected my ID and done up with the designing. Now only left with the selection of electronic products, santiary appliances, lights and mattress. Seems like the Sealy Hotel Supreme not bad. Any comments? I've also selected my furniture. hee hee..already some 50% of our homework. I do have the designing photos on my multiply blog. Not too sure whether I should open up here. As for how I get to know the news of my keys collection, I saw it on my HDB website during lunchtime yesterday. My OIC is Jaime. I am still waiting for the letter. Hope those in Blk 26B can get it soon too. Cos I know the waiting is torturing us! Update on Keys collection & Renovation firm & Progress: BLK 25A - redbottle (Collected) - loobhlinda (Collected) - pert (Collected) - scorpy (Collected) - gadgetgal (Collected, Impress21,0% progress, HDB to Cement Screed) - elflinks My Update: BLK 25B - Linggie & KhooK - MsBean - h4happy (No news) - marksng12 - Dtkiddy & yun11 - jas@sandy BLK 26A - crazycar & lovey BLK 26B - dunkmycar - noellechua - lynnnie - dorcas (Keys Collection - 3 Jan 08) - Vacis + moonbell - owens_avenue & genevie - skysheep BLK 26C - elaine1205[ collected, sourcing for renovation contractor] - ZLia (Collected/sourcing for ID still) - Cindy Monkeybone(Collected/Classic Design) - chewy (Collected /I-Bridge-Rhiss) - kitseng(collected) - xiao xiin (Collected) - garbagex (Collected / A&D) BLK 26D - OnePostWonder (Year-End/G'Plan) - jj2 (Collected) - Princess Momo (24/12/07 Morning/U-Home) - rommie (Collecting on 24/12/2007 Morning) - binzz (Collected / *****) - kriegs (collected / sourcing for contractor) - wonsen - Velynn - Simpleboi (collected / Baroque) - jazznpop (collected) - Peng*Ling (collected) - Vitamin C - draught (Collected) - prodigic (Collected/Frontier Concept) - Vicin (collected / I-Bridge) - 9up and Fly "Wifey" mama (Collected) - kittyng (Collected / Still sourcing) BLK 27A - xlan (Collected / HomeGuide) - nemofc (end Dec, shortlisting for ID) - bchew - Yang Guo (Collected / Baroque) - Seafaith - chaq - Jasch (collected,Earnest Design) - glaminn (Collected) - dashe - saeran - almatador (Collected/Contractor) - sparey - osjusti - nitehwk (Collected) - Sam07 (Collected/HomeWorkz) - fat bear BLK 27B - VinceDelfino (Collected) - Beejoy (Collected, Gim Wee Renovator)

To all Blk 26B, I'll be getting my keys on 3 Jan 08. So happy!! Finally it's my turn. Thou it's not early, it is still a good news for New Year.

Hi all, Today we got call from HDB to ask us to send in our payslips for the renewal of HLE. They will be giving us the keys in the next 2 to 3 weeks. It's a good news to celebrate for X'mas and New Year.

Hi all, I would like to know the cost for your electrical works.

What brand of hob and hood will you all be getting? Any feedback on oyama brand?

Dunkmycar, That's a very good news. I really hope to get it asap. Probably can call up HDB to check it out. Hi almatador, What I know is if we are to purchase the toshiba aircon, we need to install it by Dec 07. I believe the saleperson's reason is true. Do take note of the size of the compressor when you change to another brand.

Thanks, binzz. Looking fwd for your photos. Did you install rain shower head? I wld like to know what's the pressure like for such shower head. And btw, is there any monthly subscription for it? Thanks for all that has replied. My ID told me not advisable to use and of cos we hope to get one FOC..cut cost mah. If really no choice, then got to get $200+ storage tank liao. Y'day i've also selected my sofa and dining set..haha..abit kaisu cos i haven't gotten my keys yet. But they told me they need at least 2 mths to manufacture and also it's v near to CNY. I do not wish to renovate all the fixtures then no furnitures to move in woh. So for those who are renovating, planning for renovation and even thinking of shifting in in Feb, it's better to start checking out on your furnitures. Unless those are really off-the-rack. Oh ya, i also v happy that I got a white fur carpet. It's really v v nice but i know the cons of it. Well no choice, love beautiful, dun care abt the maintenance.

Hi lynnnie, So how's the sun facing for blk 26B? I've drove past there in the late afternoon and saw there's no sun shine onto the blk. But somehow Blk 26C got quite a strong sun facing. Just want to confirm that I din see wrongly. Hi Kitseng, I'm fr blk 26B. Btw, how many of you are getting water heater from city gas. I am really hoping to get those rain water showerhead but really not sure whether city gas heater can carry the pressure. I know I dun expect it to be v high pressure. Moderate will do. Can anyone give me advise?

I like NTUC there too. Seng Siong is abit messy to shop, thou the price may be cheaper.

Thanks, xlan. I'll pass this photos to my ID to consider. Hopefully they can do the kitchen door at the foyer.

I haven't started a reno blog yet. Maybe I should. hehe. How about you? May I know which blk are you from?

Hi Jasch, You frightened me. I tot really cannot be hack. I'll b putting my wardrobe, study table and dressing table in BR 2. And only a queen size bed will be in MBR. hee hee.

Hi Jasch, U mentioned the other side of the wall of bedroom 2 facing the bomb shelter cannot b hack. Are you referring to the wall dividing the BR 2 and MBR? Or are you referring to the BR 3 wall facing the bombshelter? Cos i am planning to hack the wall dividing the BR 2 and MBR. And the floor plan did not show any beam.

Binzz, So envy you! You can celebrate your x'mas there.

Hi, We are planning to get a fridge but haven't really source for it. Have anyone of you got it? And care to share the price and model? Well, HDB may still be inspecting the units at this time...i supposed. Somehow I think you should double check with her on your HLE renewal. They seems like do not have a SOP. All our stories are different. For my case, as I'll be changing job end of this month, I was worried about the expired HLE. My OIC told me as long as there ain't any drastic drop on my salary, I shouldn't need to reapply for it. They will help to auto-renew it. Hope it's true. If not, I'll send out alot of arrows to her.

Have you try calling HDB OIC?