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Good evening all! This is a ranting thread and at the same time, I hope some fellow home renovators can give their 2 cents. Having read about all the contractors from ****, I have never expected myself to meet one (FYI: I have never wrote any bad reviews before, this must really have pushed me to my limit for me to write this). Anyway, we received our keys from HDB last year Jan (to read the incomplete t-blog: http://www.renotalk.com/forum/topic/45921-a-new-beginning-at-treelodgepunggol/) but have not done up the kitchen yet. We've gone through a few contractors but did not commit until we saw this promotion on BLUM's facebook page: Looks like an absolute steal right? $4688 with BLUM system, throw in a 5ft wardrobe (to be fair, they were quite flexible in the sense they allowed us to convert this to a 5ft bar counter with solid top instead) and most of all, there'll be an ID (from a seemingly reputable company with a longish history) to oversee everything for us. Immediately after seeing this on facebook, we make our way down to Blum's showroom, after making a call to confirm the promotion. A guy named W picked up our call and confirmed the promotional details. That was on 21st Apr 2013. **I'm not showing the name of the company, but if you are dying to know, there's no stopping you from going into the Apr archives of Blum's website). So we make our way down. W wasn't free to entertain us. A lady N came to chat with us instead. And after going through the general designs of our kitchen and bar counter, we decided to sign up the promotion with them, pay only $80 deposit on the spot. Shortly after signing up the package, N came to our place to have a look and get a feel of the place plus do some rough estimates of the carpentary work. Not long after, we met up with her at her office after she came up with the 3D drawings. This part of the deal was the smoothest. I was all praises for her (PR skills). I thought I met the dream ID. She was all talks about how her carpenter is ready to measure the coming weekend and we should hurry up and choose the laminate. And gullible me was in awe of how efficient they can be. And I still remember chastising my husband saying he shouldn't take too long to choose the laminate. Also, that was also the day we are supposed to pay up the $2k upon receiving the 3D rendering. And we did, with much ebullience. As the measurements made by N are only rough estimate, the carpenter B has to come to our place to take the actual measurement. Look at the date. 17th May: she said the carpenter is able to come the next day at 2pm. 18th May: As my hubby is supposed to leave for his RT around 3pm, we were abit worried when he didn't appear at 2. So being kiasu, we text N at 2:08 to ask whether the carpenter is coming. She replied at 2:09 saying he can't make it. Within a span of one min?! Are you kidding me? Either she is just beside him (in which she can't be bothered to let us know that he'll be late) or she has forgotten to inform him. We believe it is the latter. Nevermind, we give her the benefit of doubt. So my husband decided that he can forgo his RT and wait, as in his reply. and she said she'll check. So we waited. And waited. And waited. Note the next time they have a conversation is on 13th June. You judge this yourself how would you have react. So we finally managed to meet the elusive carpenter. He was supposed to reach at 7pm. We waited. And waited. And waited. Until the waiting got too much, and my husband had to give N a call. Then he appear. At about 9pm. With no apologies. Face flushed. Breathe smells of alcohol. I decided not be be judgemental because he appeared to be considerably clearheaded and professional. We stayed calm and tried to be professional. We managed to verify some details of the laminate (when we found out that N has provided us some wrong information). He had quite a long discussion with my husband who even gave him another can of bottle before he left. Armed with the actual measurement, we were expecting to receive the 2D rendering (autoCAD) drawings from him to confirm the dimensions before they start work. And the renderings came back..............WRONG. This is the rendering corrected by my husband (highlighted in yellow are the parts that are wrong).

Hi everybody, Want to sell a brand new Teka ceramic hob TRS 635, http://www.teka.com/...ucts/view/10781 Realized after buying that I needed to hack a length of wall to route a 30amp power point under the kitchen counter. Hob was never installed, is still in original packaging and under warranty with receipt. Bought in late March 2013 for $1300, willing to let go at $800 (negiotiable). Interested parties can contact me at marcellus.chan@gmail.com. Thanks.

Hi, I went to Asia Excel today to take a look at the Franke sinks (wanted to see n touch to see why they are so expensive). The salesgirl recommended me to get a GeoCeram stainless steel sink instead and said material is the same so more worth it to get the GeoCeram one. She also said it was a local brand and locally made. Has anyone heard of this brand and whether the SS sinks are good? Compare with Rubine? Thanks!

Hi everyone, I'm selling off my never used before Brandt built in oven, model number FP1067XS. The oven was bought wrongly 😱 Please help! It retails for $2299 but i'm willing to let it go for $1700. Receipt and warranty provided. Free delivery too. The specs are below: Brandt - 60cm Built in Pyrolytic Oven Structure Volume (L): 54 Multifunction Plus Electronic knob controls with LCD display Enameled cavity Stainless steel + Black glass finishing Interior halogen lighting 4 layer glass door panels Features Cool door Easy cook: 6 fully automatic cooking dishes Pyrolytic function 8 cooking positions Accessories 2 drip trays 2 anti tip safety grids 1 turnspit Connections/Power Electric Connections Total power for connections (W): 3385 Current (A): 16 Voltage (V): 220 - 240 Frequency (Hz): 50 Length of electrical supply cord (cm): 150 Type of plug: Without Technical Specifications Dimension of overall product (mm): H592 x W592 x D550 Dimensions of packed product (mm): H670 x W640 x D660 Built in dimensions: H585 x W560 x D550 Net weight (kg): 34 Gross weight (kg): 38

I want to do a 70cm kitchen counter so I can buy a table top gas cooker and induction to cook. Am thinking of doing without build in so I can shift the cookers anywhere along the low kitchen counter. Question is what is the lowest height of the kitchen we can build so that the gas cylinder will fit. I am not very tall so 70cm + 10plus cm for table cooker height is quite ideal. This means that my cabinet height will be 60-65cm aft taking away height of kitchen counter top. (Have not decided on material yet). Anyone using gas cylinders please advice. Thanks so much

Hi All, I have been running around to hardware shops, but they do not sell kitchen cabinet spare parts.. Do anyone of you know where i can get the cabinet spareparts? thanks, please see picture below:

Hope to get some advice here. I moved in a month ago and saw this mark on my quartz countertop. Thought it was a stain but I couldn't cleaned it off. I can actually feel it and doesn't quite feel like a scratch mark. Was advised to use AMWAY metal poilsher but wasn't sure if that would be appropriate for this. Anyone has seen similar issues?

Hi everybody, Want to sell a brand new Teka ceramic hob TRS 635, http://www.teka.com/...ucts/view/10781 Realized after buying that I needed to hack a length of wall to route a 30amp power point under the kitchen counter. Hob was never installed, is still in original packaging and under warranty with receipt. Bought in late March 2013 for $1300, willing to let go at $800 (negiotiable). Interested parties can contact me at marcellus.chan@gmail.com. Thanks.

Hi all, I need some advises as to whether my kitchen quotation is reasonable for a resale 4A! I will only be doing up my kitchen cabinet, changing it from long layout to L-shaped instead. I am not sure if my quotation is considered steep for such renovation as I will not be hacking off my walls and floors. Appreciate fellow friends who are experience in renovation to help! Breakdown as follows: Hacking Works Supply labour and equipment to hack off existing stove support Supply labour and equipment to dismantle existing top and bottom cabinet Total - $1500 Masonry Works Supply labour and material to apply waterproofing membrane base on HDB standard - $150 Supply labour and material to construct 50mm ht cabinet base with side tiling - $400 Supply labour and material to construct 50mm ht fridge base with side tiling - $180 Supply labour and material to install stainless stain rubbish chute - $300 Supply labour and material to erect new half height wall using hollow blocks - $480 Supply labour and material to apply cement screeding - $280 Total - $1790 Plumbing Works Supply labour and material lay inlet for sink using stainless steel piping - $250 Supply labour and material lay inlet for washing machine using stainless stain piping - $250 Supply labour and material lay inlet for basin using stainless stain piping - $250 Supply labour and material lay inlet for sink using PVC piping - $150 Supply labour and material lay inlet for washing machine using PVC piping - $120 Supply labour for installation of taps - $80Supply labour for installation of kitchen sink - $120 Total - $1220Carpentry Works (Using solid plywood in laminated finished c/w ABS edging for all doors only, cabinet door c/w inhouse soft closing) Design, fabricate and install top and bottom kitchen cabinet using high pressure laminate finish and ABS edging (TOP 17FT, BOTTOM 17 FT) - $4200 Supply and install full height cabinet - $1100 Supply and install solid surface kitchen worktop c/w 50mm ht backsplash and 38mm ht edging - $1190 Total - $6490 Miscellaneous Works HDB renovation application and permit - $200 Purchase of sand - $400 Haulage services - $350 Flooring protection using corrugated board - $250 Clearing off rubbish and debris to designated area - $200 General cleaning for the whole unit - $250 Total - $1650 GRAND TOTAL - $12650

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Hi everybody, Want to sell a brand new Teka ceramic hob TRS 635, http://www.teka.com/...ucts/view/10781 Realized after buying that I needed to hack a length of wall to route a 30amp power point under the kitchen counter. Hob was never installed, is still in original packaging and under warranty with receipt. Bought in late March 2013 for $1300, willing to let go at a significant discount off retail price. Reasonable offers will be considered. Interested parties can contact me at marcellus.chan@gmail.com. Thanks.

Hi! Anyone interested in buying over my brand new BOSCH side-by-side fridge? Selling for $2800. Retail price at Courts/Harvey Norman etc is $3399. Only realized that the fridge is slightly too big for my kitchen after it was delivered That's why selling at a huge loss, sigh! Comes with warranty from Bosch! Can check out this link for technical specifications: http://www.bosch-home.com.sg/products/cooling/refrigeration/side-by-side-refrigerators/KAN58A45.html?source=browse Feel free to text me at 81122320 or email me at pauline1510@hotmail.com if interested!

Hi everybody, Want to sell a brand new Teka ceramic hob TRS 635, http://www.teka.com/products/view/10781 Realized after buying that I needed to hack a length of wall to route a 30amp power point under the kitchen counter. Hob was never installed, is still in original packaging and under warranty with receipt. Bought in late March 2013 for $1300, willing to let go at a significant discount off retail price. Interested parties can contact me at marcellus.chan@gmail.com. Thanks.

White contemporary kitchen with green and brown accents from Elmwood Custom Cabinetry: