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Had been busy getting quotations from contractors and 2 IDs. Consolidated the pricing from the shortlisted (cheaper) ID and the combination of contractors. Likely to go for ID for most of the items, and contractors so a couple of items. Please help to advice if the price is reasonable? Thanks in advance.

can quote me painting for my 5 room flat? staying in.

Hi, please quote me for the following 1. Balcony Sliding/folding door 3.5 x 2.1 meters (5/6 fold), white powder coat. Able to open fully. 2. Replace sliding window for 3 bedrooms, keep existing grill. Uncolored aluminium with blue glass tint. a. Master Bedroom 2.8M (4 panels) b. Bedroom 2/3 3.6M (4 panels) You may refer to my t-blog for floor plan, Thanks!

Has been researching and getting quotes for my balcony folding panels. Anyone has done plantation louvers? Dun seems to be a popular option in singapore? But I like the cosy feeling.

I believe everyone prefer to buy locally of the price is reasonable. But when you look at the price for LED strips on taobao vs sg prices... then i can be quite ridiculous...

Hi Tim Could you recommend and quote me a system 4 for the following brand? 1. Mitsubishi Starmex 2. LG Art Cool The 4 fancoils are for 3 bedrooms(~15-18 sqM) and 1 study (~8 sqM). Most of the time will be only having 2 units running, please help to recommend suitable config. Please quote for installation and removal of current system 3 unit. Thanks.

Am interested in the LG artcool as well, anyone with experience?

I need a quote for my glass partition wall. Anyone can recommend a tempered glass supplier?

Just to share my fan purchases in johor. Bought 2 alpha fan and 3 deka fan from tampoi and starworld respectively. Huge savings compare to buying in sg. Both are malaysia "branded". You can chk my tblog for details. I din purchase any lights. But I did enquire that 12w downlights are about 20-25rm. Hope this helps.

Shopping for Fan in Malaysia Just came back from 3D2N staycation in Johor. While wifey and the kids are at Hello Kitty land, I took a 3 hours round trip to Tampoi with a local guide (fren staying in jb). Had planned to get the KDK sensa 4 and the KDK baby, but end up buying 5 made in Malaysia fan. 1. 3 x Deka Baby G @ RM$185 each 2. 1 x Alpha SW8-5b 56" @ RM$373 3. 1 x Alpha SW8-5b 40" @ RM$299 Total damage RM$1194, about SGD$475 for 5 fans. I bought the alphas from Tampoi Lighting, while the Dekas are marketed by Starworld, which is at the other corner of the same building. I believe I might had bought all 5 deka if I had went there first, as the price is much cheaper than Alpha, which is a more establish brand. But nonetheless, the alpha do look better finished. For those interested, Tampoi carries KDK, Alpha, Fanco and Elmark, while Starworld only have Deka. Both brands are winner of Malaysia super brand awards. Another thing to note is that they only accept cash for KDKs. Lugged the 3 Dekas back today, while the 2 Alphas are with my friend, who will help to bring in for me another day. Like the design of the Alpha SW8 over the KDKs. Chose the gun metal black color for all 5 fans. The deka brand was recommended by my fren who installed them at his JB house. They are quiet and reasonably windy, so far no issues reported after 1 year. The Baby G model also come with a led light variant, but cost 100rm extra.

Time to post some pics of the current condition, starting from the living and kitchen areas. Panoramic view of the living/foyer area Living Area Currently the TV is in another corner of the house and this area is not heavily utilised. The idea is to shift the TV to the yellow wall, with white brick walls. The sliding door for balcony will be replace with top hung folding types, and full wood decking for the balcony. Hopefull this will create a clean, open, airy feel. Foyer The partition at the foyer will be removed to make way for a shoe cabinet. There will be an L shaped sitting area on the perpendicular wall. Study Room The current TV corner will be converted into a study room. the platform will be removed and replace with laminate flooring. Tempered glass will be used for the partitioning. Kitchen Some enhancement to the kitchen. First is to modify current tall boy unit to incorporate a build in oven and microwave. Will also be building a new cabinet encapsulating the fridge to create more storage.

Thanks mummychua and songz, think i will reduce the number of downlights. Hi Bianzi, $25 is my own estimate, $40 sounds a lot?! Is this the going rate?

Need advise on lighting... Did a draft estimate, and realize that that I will need around 39 LED down-lights! As I intend to buy from Taobao, the material course is not too high. But the installation and wiring could kill me? If per point cost me $25, then I will need to cater for around $1k just for lights! Anyone can advise if the plan below is overkill? Can reduce?

As I am not engaging an ID, will not be having any 3D concept diagrams. I had done up my concept in 2D using floorplanner, quite easy to use. http://www.floorplanner.com/

Thanks for the great work in making the forum a success.

I have been a follower of this wonderful forum for a long time, a quick check on my profile shows that I am a member since 2004! That was when I am renovating the current place that I am staying. Time flies and it has been 10 years, and it’s time for a mid-life upgrade. There are several challenges, thus I named the blog “Hopefully” as I am not sure if I will succeed. I will be hiring a contractor, thus I will be the “designer”. Challenges: Budget. After long discussion with CFO, the budget was set at $20k. With an upgrade to a system 4 air-con a cardinal requirement, effective balance is only 16k. Coordination. As we will be staying in for the renovation, extra effort will be required for the coordination to minimize disruption and stress to the residents (wife, 3 schooling kids, helper) Theme. After browsing through the tons of information in the t-blogs, I must say that I like the “Scandinavian” look. The challenge for me is how I can achieve this without making major changes to existing infra and within budget.Scope of Work L-Box & Plastering for 3 bedrooms Vanishing of Parquet for 3 Bedrooms Glass Partition to create new study room Laminate floor for Study Sliding door for Balcony Lay wood decking for Balcony (6m x 1.5m) Brick tile for TV wall Shoe Cabinet Cabinet for Master Toilet New System 4 Aircon Retrofit Oven and additional Kitchen Cabinets New WardrobeThe following is my floor plan just to get the ball rolling. It’s a 5A unit @ 136sqm. I had made some changes to the layout during the last reno by hacking away half the store room to create a new entrance to the kitchen.

Good units still command a premium. I was slow in my decision and the EM i looking at was snapped up at 0 COV.

Wanted to upgrade to an EM, but has been sidelined by the high CoV for the past 2 years. Viewed an unit asking for 0k COV recently, seems like the market is cooling indeed!

I need to do the following mid life reno for my hdb flat - Plastering of wall + False ceiling for 3 bedrooms - replace parquet with laminated flooring - Wardrobe, study tables, cabinets and other carpentry works for 3 bedrooms - TV console/Feature wall - Shoe Rack - Decking for Balcony Should I approach a contractor or a carpenter will settle most of this? Thinking of getting someone from Malaysia, need permit? Not sure if replace parquet with laminate, plastering and false ceiling are wet works?

just to illustrate what i mean

Hi Mansionette owners, I just went to view a 5A mansionette with a pointed roof as seen in the picture below. Due the the pointed roof, the ceiling of the bedrooms are very high on one end, sloping down towards the windows. I estimate the ceiling could be 3.5m-4m high at the highest point. Was thinking to build a wooden loft at one corner of the rooms, do you think it is allowed?

Hi All Hope to get some advice in SOBF Repurchased flats. I am a second timer (sold my first subsidized flat 7 years ago, now staying in a resale flat), thus I wonder if it is worthwhile to buy one from HDB. 1. Is buying a 20+ year old repurchased flat from HDB considered as buying a "subsidized" flat? I mean they are selling it at market valuation, plus a lease of 70+ years, so it is not that worthwhile? 2. If the above is true, as a 2nd timer, I will be required to pay a resale levy. It will be better off for me to go for a open market resale and use the money as COV instead? Thanks.

hi, these decals are nice, where do u get them?

I am painting my house soon, and would like to plaster some of the walls. These were original HDB walls from the 80s and is a bit rough I intend to do some wall decal and thus need them to be flat. Anyone can advice where can I get the meterials? And if this is doable?