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Hi All, Happened to see people asking for the extendable table link here and I am also interested it (but have not order it because the shipping fees can be quite high). In addition, some of the reviews indicated the table might have minor damage/dented during shipping. Below are the two sellers' links for our reference. https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z0d.6639537.1997196601.14.ycboY7&id=15236913739 https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z0d.6639537.1997196601.48.ycboY7&id=18412516825

Hi Jasper, Singapore contractors or IDs are somehow higher than other countries. Maybe is due to supply and demand, and also the manpower and material costs in Singapore. For 20k to fully furnish a 5 Bedroom flat is near impossible as stated by Darren. By getting many quotes would not help much as well; you may confuse the contractor/ID/yourself later. Set the correct expectations from the start of the renovation process is important. I started with the wrong footing and that's why I am sharing with you. Fortunately, I have completed my 4 room BTO flat renovation by end Jan 2016 without much problems. I did all carpentry works for shoes cabinets and display, features walls, kitchen cabinets, wardrobes for all 3 bedrooms, airconditioner (Sys 4), electrical works,etc for a total about 31k. No flooring and no GST. Also this is after I ask for extensive discounts as most contractors will ask you to add this and install that during the installation period, and the final bill can be slightly higher than the initial quotation. ( Bear in mind and keep records of the renovation items) I have friends regretted after they sourced for the cheapest quote without going thru' details and contractor/ID didn't do what they promised or materials/services didn't match. Please remember; cheapest is likely not the best, the best is likely not the cheapest!!! you can pm me if you want to know more. Hope you have a smooth and pleasant renovation experience!!!

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Hi Nerrad, With due respect, could you tell us 1. What are the various size you bought? 2. Which supplier you bought it from? 3. How much you bought? ( a range and no need to be precise) 4. Can you post your pics you the 8 pieces of the fans? For your info, there is only one supplier here in Singapore, that is why I am interested which supplier you bought it from.

Hi Bro, Can PMED me or introduce me an electrician which can do HDB BTO flat (have HDB License ). Need a quote and start work if possible this month. Also, do u have a crestar fan that has LED and only 46" or 48" long? I need two and have seen somewhere. TIA

Hi ZzzMonster, Could you kindly PM me the ID's contact? Also possible to send me carpentry cost for Living/ MBR/Study room? Thanks.

Hi doubleEM, Good design and well purchased of all lighting from TB. The theme and the MBR toilet wall and floor and lighting are just perfect match. Would steal your ideas for my parent's house renovation....hehe... Could you help to answer the following: 1. May I know which agent (peeka/65daigou) you engaged to send these lightings to Singapore? 2. By sea or by sensitive air? 3. did you buy any insurance for all the lighting? 4. How many damaged for your lighting shipment? Appreciate

HI, could u please send me C's contact? Also, how long the contractors get back to u on quotation? Regards,

Not a promoter or salesman but as a consumer point of view for this Aeratron fan. The local singapore agent is Aerahaus and located same office as Amasco. U can see the quality of Aeratron fan. However, the price is high and sellin at $929 for the stunning wood grain color with black motor casing. When to Elmark, I think even Elmark selling at 20 to 30% cheaper, I wouldn't buy it because the quality I saw there really bad. Please make sure u go to see the original fan before u spend an amount for > $700 for a ceiling fan. Alternatively, u can source in Internet for buying overseas and pay for shipping and without warranty. Anyway, we as a consumer would still has to pay installation cost regardless we buy from local or overseas suppliers. Also, I have ordered mine and shall share the products once installed.

Hi Clownprince, can share ur contact for contractor, curtain & blinds, store room rack? Thks.

Hi Lucidacid, Great to know u did background check as reno cost is our hard earned salary. Care to share what kind of background check u did? Enjoying your reno journey write-up and thought of engaging a contractor (without ID) like u. But at the same time, doesn't want to run into problems with HDB regulation. Happy Living.

Great write up. Can you pm me the contact of C, J&E, glass door cont and the aircon supplier please? thanks. Btw, any difference between in engaging hdb registered contractor and those who are not?

Hi Luciacid, I am renovating my HDB flat soon. Chance upon HDB website advising home owners to engage HDB/RADAC accreditated contractors. May I know if the main reno contractor(J/E) is HDB registered? What are the implications between contractors that are HDB/RADAC registered in terms of payment/warranty/legal context and those that are not? Because I have received many flyers at the doorstep and 90% I checked are not HDB registered. Is it so important to have a contractor that is HDB registered? HOPE fellow renotalk bloggers and readers can explain further?

Does the 32k includes the outsourced room flooring and cost of the tiles?

Hi Andy, Can u share your catalogue with me? Or pm me your email address? Your mailbox is full. Need a quote for two of my toilets and will send u the exact dimension once I received your catalogue. Thanks.

Hi Lucidacid, Great themes and hard works in finding ideas and materials to furnish your first 'house'(and many of our first apartment). It is good to see blog with ideas instead of plain following the ID'S designs and let them 'determine your lifestyle '. Enjoy reading it and there are not many t-blogs hiring contractors and deciding their own designs and furnishings. Glad u have done that. your quote seem reasonable; just to share here, I have 3 IDS that can give quotes with difference of 10k on the same design. I guess it voice down to 1. Margin (both IDS and their ID firm), 2. Workmanship, 3. Labour and 4. Others. I have read blogs that put their IDs /contractors name in the writer's portfolio or one of the writer's post. I am curious why contractors' number are not allowed to shared in open? It reduce to read many unnecessary posts and writer like u can have more time to post more beautiful pics and informative write-up. I am in the process to renovate my relative ' s place. Hope u can pm me J ' s contact. TIA.

Some IDs proposed to remove the door and leave the door inside the bomb shelter. I think if u really like to convert into a study, what u could do is removed the door, hang a big mirror on the door (use it as a support) and hence enlarge the entire area. Install a roller blind to replace the door if your house is not noisy. Install a Tic-tac door with perforated hole on top of the door is another option. Not sure how noisy it can be if u use an exhaust suction fan and u likely can hear 'hmm' sound and echo in a small enclosed space. in a small space like this, use low heat generating light and quiet and portable appliances/equipment ; like LED light, quite fan or portable aircon, small wooden table and u can use wall paper on one side opposite the mirror I suggested.. However, door and wall paper have to reinstate back to original condition when u selling the house.

Which shop and what have u (TS) bought? Show us the picture?

Hi Jez, if you happen to read, please pm us the JE's contact. Interesting and informative blog thus far!!! Like the simple wood and modern theme too.

Hi Smart User, Do you mind sharing what they have done to the above unit and your unit? inject forms/ chemical into the concrete or hacking and relaying the cement and tiles? How you get the MC to do it for you for free? Can you pm me if is ok? Regards,

Hi Reno888, Do you mind sharing pictures of the renovation? Hope everything going fine with your renovation.