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While removing the downlight from the false ceiling, I suggest that you wear some kind of eye protector to avoid particles from dropping into your eyes while looking upwards. It's also good to have someone to hold a vacuum cleaner close to the downlight that you are removing. Otherwise the particles will just flying around in the air.

haha...we did the same. Making many slides of ppt with photos and comments, but still........ Hopefully the revised 3D drawings fix at least 80% of them ....finger crossed

You are lucky to have the 3D that meets 80% of your expectation. Mine is below 50%...still waiting for the 2nd 3D layout plan from my ID. Your MBR TV console, shoe cabinets and kitchen designs are very similar to what I like to have for my new home at Costa Ris

we already signed up with him. I think we have spent more than 20 hrs in discussion since we 1st met him at his office on 8/18. Other than buying a car and our existing HDB flat, we have never spent so much on our hard earn $$....so better be long-winded before signing the reno contract But, we did turn down one very good and sincere ID from DnT after a ~5 hrs discussion. We liked her style, but too bad that it took her ~2 weeks to respond on our 1st draft quotation due to her on-going projects. We felt so guilty and sorry after deciding to drop her Nothing new to update now while waiting for HDB to rectify the defects. So, spent time at home testing all the LED lights bought from Tmall...so far all good. Still got 30pcs of 12W LED downlights to test.....

Continued from yesterday unfinished discussion with my ID on the details of the reno items, such as the design theme, design and layout of cabinets, wardrobes, materials, etc. Total time spent was about 6 hrs....so thankful for his patient and flexibility Nothing much can do from now on other than waiting for the notice from HDB after they rectified the defects, which involves cracked and uneven tiles...

Received TMall online purchase packages yesterday. Opened every box to inspect for defect, especially 2x basins (38x52cm), 2x mirrors (60x80cm & 45x60cm), 2x T5 tube's LED lights, 2x toilet mirror LED light bars, 50x LED downlights and the SST kitchen sink. So lucky that all of them are in good shape. Tested a few low-profile 12W LED downlights and the 15W T5-tubed LED lights. Very satistified....bright, evenly spread light and didn't get as hot as expected after turning them on for few hours

Went for defect inspection with my ID today. Spotted many that need HDB to rectify. Was told to wait for HDB's update in 1~2 weeks time, which means my reno will be delayed. Left only less than 6 weeks for my reno Here are the defects spotted and reported to HDB: 1) > 1M hair line crack on the wall next to dinning area 2) Scratches on the main door 3) Broken light switch in bomb shelter 4) Uneven mosaic tiles in both WC 5) Uneven wall tiles in MBR WC 6) Sharp edges between uneven tiles in MBR WC 7) Hole along MBR WC door frame due to insufficient cement 8) >5 cracked tiles in common WC 9) Uneven mosaic tiles in common WC 10) Rusted common WC's door frame 11) Broken circuit breakers' catch in DB box 12) Flaky and cracked paint on the service yard's wall 13) Terribly low water pressure. HDB explained that they will increase the pressure once more residents started occupying the flat.....hope that's true

Me and my wife shortlisted only 5 IDs recommended by forumers here. Most of them are quite professional, especially a young lady in DnT. She was so patient sharing her ideas with us for more than 4 hours (until 9pm, IIRC). We actually wanted to engage her as our ID, but I guess she was too busy with her on-going projects that she could only start preparing the 3D layout for us about 2 weeks later. So, we eventually signed up with our current ID who has more than 20 yrs experiences as contractor+ID. My home reno will start probably 1~2 weeks from now. Hopefully, no surprises along the way as my reno cost ~65k for a 110sqm 5 rm BTO Good luck to your "ID-shopping" ......it's a very exhausting process I would say.

Got the hitachi fridge and direct-drive washing machine from HN. Still undecided on which Sony TV to buy... Pls share if you have any good deal Thx

Hi, got your key already? I m from blk 524B. Have your started your reno? Juz returned home from Harvey Norman and got a Hitachi fridge. They offer very attractive price during this 2days 'crazy sales' promotion. Doing some online survey now on the Sony TV and latest Direct-drive Hitachi washing machine. Might go again if the specs and features are good.

30/12/2014: All photos in this page have been consolidated in post #1

30/12/2014: All photos in this page have been consolidated in post #1

30/12/2014: All photos in this page have been consolidated in post #1

Juz collected the keys today. Did some auspicious 1st door opening ceremony such as rolling in pineapple, spreading rice/salt at corners, etc. Took measurement of all the flooring dimensions and briefly inspected for defects. Nothing major except a hair line crack on one of the wall at dining area (need to check with ID if that's normal though), and a broken light switch in the bomb shelter. Took some photos to share with those who are still waiting for their key collection but can't wait to see how their new home looks like Floor plan 30/12/2014: Edited to consolidate all photos due to limitation in gallery, and updated with post-reno photos. Feel free to pm me if you need photos at certain places in the house.

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Just to share my previous experiences with them back in year 2002. Very disappointed with their ID (Kenneth) in doing my renovation, which cost >sgd30K for a 110sqm 4-room in CCK. Workmanship is below average and lots of excuses to not fix problems such as uneven overlaying of floor tiles in kitchen and bathrooms, etc. Eventually, we have to give up on him and engaged other contractors to touch up the defects at our own cost. Hope they have improved by now.....

Hi, Pls quote the following items. Thks! 1) Hitachi RD6200S 2) Hitachi RD6800S 3) Mitsubishi MRJX64

Hi, Pls provide latest quote for the following fridges. Thks! 1) Hitachi RD6200S 2) Hitachi RD6800S 3) Mitsubishi MRJX64

Hi, Bought the REI-A330DP (with pump) from Universal Union at ~422 with GST. Didn't bargain much as we were so delighted with the services provided by the boss. Tested it at home without running the pump, the water pressure is slightly better than my exsiting Joven water heater. Will test it with pump running after next Monday's pre-sales inspection by HDB. Intend to use it for my new top floor BTO. Was looking for Joven SL30iP initially, but couldn't find it locally. Pls share if you found it locally with the approved SAFETY label. Thks!

Is Fujioh after sales service really deteriorated nowadays? Planning to get the FS890 hood and FG3773 glass-top hob by Sept end. Any advices will be appreciated. Thanks!

Hi, Could you share what are the pro's and con's of the raised platform made of either vinyl, parquet or laminated board? Thanks!

Hi, anyone care to share the pro's and con's of the top-mount and under-mount sinks? Considering to get a ~800mm SST sink on my quarts table top, but undecided on which type of installation that gives less trouble in term of water leaking through silicon seal, maintenance and future replacement. Thks!

Hi Sforshor, Thanks for your detailed tips! I guess I will buy those fragile items from AE and the rest from TB. Just met with a few IDs last weekend. Spent few hours with each ID (~3 hours at DnT)...it's really a very tiring process. Do you know if every ID from the same designer house uses the same contractor? Thanks!

Good tips on the steel bar reinforcement. Thanks!

Could you please pm me your other choice of ID? I plan to shortlist a few IDs and visit them this weekend. Thks!