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It is actually a very brave design by your IDs. Congrats and I am impressed enough to say it is really different from the usual layout. Looking forward to the furnishing part!

I almost bought the Unit at Block 788B, corner unit at level 6, facing the school last June. Quite upset with the agent as we are in constant contact and I did tell him we are waiting for our previous flat to be sold off before we can commit. The agent do not want to wait and close the deal 3 days earlier after we can come in with the offer. Oh well, those are the days, I bet now there's tons of maisonette unsold due to the drop in property demands.

You can go to myhdbpage, under my vehicle and transfer the season parking to the new parking area via your preferred date.

ahhh .... so the EM idea is off ...looking forward to the transformation!!

Hi Nazza, A dryer is okay in my opinion. I did considered to buy one back then. I do realise it takes just overnight for my clothes to get dry, thus i drop that idea. But the Washing Machine area is small thou, you need to stack up the dryer on top of it and by doing so, you have to remove the existing wall mounted hangers. That's practically my concern initially.

You didn't read my experience which I've posted here lolxx. http://www.renotalk.com/forum/topic/4853-mansionette-owner/?p=878133 One nice chatter sharing link here. http://www.renotalk.com/forum/topic/4853-mansionette-owner/?p=879890 My own experience when engaging Singnet

Hi, We're neighbors!! considering there's only 4 blocks 7xx there and with Gen 3 Design. http://www.renotalk.com/forum/topic/4853-mansionette-owner/?p=889620 This is how and where I set up my clothes hanging area. Okay to be honest, not enough but at least it's not ugly.

I faced the same problem with my products too. You had it sent before CNY? Anyway my items are arriving in approx 10-15 days time. Zzzz

congrats! Looking forward to the transformation!!

Hi EMYishun, Your's should be Gen 2, the squarish EM. Do check with HDB on whether if your Air-con compresser rating can be fitted into the Flat. http://www.hdb.gov.sg/bn25/isos119p.nsf/Search?OpenForm

From your pictures, almost all of them are either covered by Roller shutter or a roof over it. U should not face much issue it seems with regards to weather exposure. It is those blocks of EMs near tampines mrt am I right?

Hi Sherwinsm, I'm not so sure of other Generation Mansionette but I've noticed the rain (seriously heavy) hardly comes into the Service Balcony for my Gen 3 Unit. But the moisture content is really high thou; the area can feel cold and damp at times. I really think you should consider having the installation of your proposed cabinet at the Balcony on later dates, stay in for a couple of months first to observe. However if your proposed laminated cabinet is extended/ part of your kitchen; then consider using other kinds of material which can withstand the moisture. Bro Cleong is very right on it. Besides renovating a maisonette isn't cheap. my pocket still hurts and i'm only 80% completed at the current moment, ouch.

I have bad experiences (not with ikea) with such mounting. The whole support dropped down. I ended up purchasing 2 Ikea pole support and use it as pillars for the shelf on the highest level. Probably will use this (if it is really good) as my next DIY project for my Study room Thanks!

Wah,Test history. I only know 5 Rm - 130++sqm. Storeroom, Balcony, L-Shaped Stairs, 1 wash area, Kitchen, Study room, 3 bedroom above, 2 toilets above Gen 1 - 150++sqm. Utility Room, Balcony, L-Shaped Stairs, 1 wash area, Kitchen, Dinning Room, 3 bedroom above, 2 toilets above Gen 2 - 150++sqm. Dinning Room, Study Room, Balcony, L-Shaped Stairs, Kitchen, 3 bedroom above, , 2 toilets above, 1 toilet below (only kind to have Square Layout) Gen 3 - 144++sqm. Dinning Room, Study Room, Balcony, U-Shaped Stairs unless Corner Unit L-Shape, Kitchen, Service Balcony, 3 bedroom above, 2 toilets above, 1 toilet below Gen 4 - 144++sqm. Dinning Room, Study Room, Bomb Shelter, Balcony, U-Shaped Stairs unless Corner Unit L, Kitchen, Service Balcony, 3 bedroom above, 2 toilets above, 1 toilet below I'm not too sure about those penthouse kind of HDB masionette thou or those weird shapes found in Bukit Batok/ Jurong. Don't slap me but I remembered all these due to the units I've visited, lolxx

How is the review? Good?

Yours Gen 2 correct? Mine Gen 3. That's the Service Balcony. If you have a steel beam, mine is a Wall, lolxx. Your waterproofing is a massive issue, to resolve it. Gotta hack the floor like what Bro Cleong mentioned. Apply the coating and tile it again. Really you should knock your ID's head.

I like it open . I've been having this concept since my previous flat. Initially wanted to install Roller Shutter but the cost puts me off. Now it isn't that bad after all. lolx

I find it quite easy to use and maintain parquet flooring, as compare to laminate flooring previously. It's either I mop with just clear water (no detergent) or I vacuum. Eitherway it is clean. The colour is very smoothing to the eyes, and like what bro cleong said, its timeless. The only problem is during reno, u really have to find ways to cover it and it's scary. Hacking, tiling or partition work being done over it. There isn't any much choice for the area I've chosen. I chose the Gen 3. It is 4-5 sqm smaller than Gen 1 or 2. The only thing is it had a clear separation of Balcony and Service Balcony. The kitchen for all EMs are hopeless lolxx. I find a serious lack of storage room and I think only 5rm mansionette offers that. So gotta cater a lot of build-in cabinet if you're a messy person like me lolxx.

Hi sherwinsm, Nice to hear that, which area and how much if you dont mind sharing. Best to google for polishing and Grind of parquet flooring. U can get some contacts from there. Good luck!!

Geylang??!?! Wow ... it's a steal!

I was told by my contractor despite having a 40 amp rating; If I have an induction hob (easily 15-30amp), I cannot switch both the aircon and the hob on at same time. si mi logic???!? So housewarming, if I need to on my aircon in the living areas, I cannot cook lor, jialat lolxx

your view (minus the bto) is . too bad seriously

Try those hardware shop or self- fix DIY. They have but hidden in a corner. Cost range between S$35-55 from my observation. I got myself one as well since my new place doesn't come with any bamboo pole hanger. or you can view this locally supplied online shops http://www.universalunion.com.sg/product.asp?id=663

The tree/ plant idea to conceal the piping is pretty