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  1. Posted

    OFF THE SOFA!!! I am sure they will be very surprise to hear me after thinking they can have a party on the sofa when i leave the flat! I know because the cushions are always on the floor when i get home :)

    In fact, the presence of a camera may be sufficient to deter your helper from doing something funny. By the way, some models allow two way communication. Not sure if you can remotely give voice commands to your dog!

  2. Posted · Edited by Luxexplorer

    Thanks everyone! The first time I saw that view it was sunset and it was gorgeous.

    Lazyfatcat007, the approval for walls hacking are taking a long time compared to the floor. Almost all my walls are coming down except for the main frames and I don't know if it affects the long wait.I will also be * playing with thumbs* for at least 1.5 week before flooring can be completed.

    We changed the floor tiles because the previous selection was a 20mmx120mm plank which i love but as a friendly tiler has told my BF about the warping he became very concern even though I am not too bothered by it. It is about expectations and usually it is worse in our mind than in reality. Haha
    Although it is not my first choice but we decided to change to the 15x90mm plank. Guess something has to go; practical or aesthetic it always boils down to this.

  5. Posted · Edited by Luxexplorer

    It was a very well kept unit abit the dated renovation probably more than 15 years old but since intended for a full renovation so wasnt too bothered about it. The first impression was the nice breeze and brightness to the unit which drawn me to it. In this block, I saw only 1 unit and that was it.

    Renovation is so exciting as i cant wait to see how my colours combination are all going to turn out.. :idea:

    Last minute also change the floor tiles ( still from Hup Kiong) to something I totally didn't consider at all.. all confirmed in 20 minutes and all the time spent looking for tiles were all for nothing..

  6. Posted · Edited by Luxexplorer

    Finally collected keys from uncle who has moved out the day before.
    Last look before the hacking starts tomorrow...


    View from the living room windows and bedroom 2
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    View of the living hall from Entrance
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    Living hall - From kitchen
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    Uncle's industrial style toilet :)
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    Extended yard area for washing machine.

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    Tiny kitchen entrance to a equally tiny Kitchen - view from the hall
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  11. Posted · Edited by Luxexplorer

    Kstoh, The main door is the bottom right but I will hacking away bedroom 2 to become part of the living TV area. I believe there will be a overhead beam where can install the cam directly facing the entrance. That said, I have been thinking about it since reading your blog about the tilting and rotation of camera and will be good to see my part time helper occasionally along with my dogs. Bottom left (and left to the windows) looks like a good location to see the entire home all the way to open concept kitchen but will it be able to capture the face or the back of the burglar?
    Really thanks for suggestion as I was very straight minded to think facing the main entrance directly.

    As for thieves climbing windows , i really hope I don't come across such a garang one because I am on the 17th floor and being corner unit there is no safety net for him. Even i feel a little scare when looking down..LOL

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    Nextstep, it ships to singapore le! Already have in the cart :) Just curious if it is actually cheaper to buy from Amazon or is it just for lazy ones like me? In honest truth, I prefer to support local business whenever I can.

    hc28 is right, the sink cabby will hold your sponge and the one I get can hold the brush as well.

    Here is the link from Amazon - http://www.amazon.com/simplehuman-Sink-Caddy-Stainless-Steel/dp/B002WGHKWQ/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1447346030&sr=8-4&keywords=simplehuman

    Actually I want to buy this one (this model without the brush holder), but I don't know why it doesn't allowed to do international shipping so I go for the cabby.

    http://www.amazon.com/simplehuman-Slim-Caddy-Stainless-Steel/dp/B003VWL6TI/ref=pd_sim_201_3?ie=UTF8&dpID=41VMfEvsvAL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_&refRID=16RCETJQTX15YZEQ43RD

  14. Posted · Edited by Luxexplorer

    I am not sure as well but reckon with 10 bulbs is a lot so most importantly the light is able to be throw across the room.Will check with contractor when I meet him on monday as my hacking will start... yay!!!

    Hey Lux, got the vacuum too thanks to recommendation of fellow tblogger... your living room lights are nice!! Enough for the room?

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    KSToh, I have seen those sockets over extensions and extensions to extensions and it looks scary to me. Maybe I am just paranoid with all these and recently I decided to invest in the Eubiq. Thought it is a pretty good idea to minimise the powerpoint shortage and can just add on whenever required. What are you thoughts on them?

    As for peep hole camera, I am also considering it but my concern is more that someone breaks in when I am not in and I want to catch that bugger should that happen.. LOL.

  18. Posted · Edited by Luxexplorer

    11.11 Purchase.

    Such an important 11.11 for many to get some good deals and maybe thats why the reno t blog so quiet yesterday as everyone busy shopping izzit. I couldnt resist and join in the bandwagon for the first time using Peeka buy4u.I believe the shopping process will be the BEST part of home renovation!! :yeah: As usual didnt buy anything I need for the renovation which is starting next week.

    1) Understand its ability to suck up dust from beds ad sofa is superb but a little loud. Lets see. Probably can share this between our family as I dont foresee myself doing this frequently.

    https://detail.tmall.com/item.htm?ft=t&id=37717059720&toSite=main

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    Vintage looking dustbin. Must have

    https://detail.tmall.com/item.htm?ft=t&id=523183540556&toSite=main

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    Practical buy for laundry area.

    https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?ft=t&id=45044188080&toSite=main

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    Bedside hanging lights. There will be also downlights but usually we have a habit to only use a dim light in room.

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    Living room lights - Not planning to have any other lights except hanging bunch so opted for the 10 bulbs to light up the space.

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  25. Posted

    Jobb, sometimes if lucky can get free shipping to Singapore.. I followed the advice of Khng and requested free shipping for my Kraus sink and i really got it which is like $300 lesser so instead of $700 now, I paid $400. Very happy like strike a small lottery. :deal:

    Even though shipping cost a little more but at least i know its not Grade A chiong product. Like handbags, the good fake also cost quite a lot but it will never be like the real thing for quality. Not that I mind a fake products, just dont want to have hassle or health issues etc in the future so some things can buy from TB, some stuff better not. I think lightings are a good buy on TB

    Shipping to Sg from Amazon is not cheap though...is there a way around this? :dunno:

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