True, it is very tiring to clean big places esp glass

You mean the front gate that is shown in the pictures? It was installed by the previous owner. Thus, I've no idea how much it costs.

Anyway, I won't be keeping it. Anyone knows if I can sell it off?

Anyway, big place means cleaning up is going to be a nite mare!

woah! that's the biggest hdb flats i've come across!!! congrats nath.adrie! on both house n wedding . hope to see more pics on the reno progress. .

True, it is very tiring to clean big places esp glass

Hee... so you have any tips in doing it easily and fast?

Btw, where did u get your curtains done and how much it costs? Anything to look out for?

woah! that's the biggest hdb flats i've come across!!! congrats nath.adrie! on both house n wedding . hope to see more pics on the reno progress. .

Thank you.

I also hope to have photos of reno progress. Waiting for ID to confirm when he starting work and also for HDB's approval for hacking of wall etc...

Completed activities:

1) New wall (with door frame) erected

2) New Main door installed, but installed wrongly

3) Existing wardrobe dismantled

4) Colour selection

5) Design confirmation

6) Confirm electrical scope of work

Current Status:

1) Re-application for hacking dates (waiting)

2) Waiting for approval from HDB to have handrailings @Recess area removed

3) Fabrication of wrought iron gate

4) Carpentry work (in factory)

Upcoming activities:

1) Hack down exisitng wall & door frame (target to done by 3 Oct 08)

2) Install new wrought iron gate (target to done by 4 Oct 08)

3) Dismantle electrical points in way of plastering (before 6 Oct 08)

4) Plastering work (target to start: 6 Oct 08)

5) Fix main door

6) Shifting of electrical and water meters

More photos

Bed Room 2:

Bed Room 3 (view 01):

Bed Room 3 (view 02):

Staircase:

New erected wall (view from outside):

New erected wall (view from inside):

Edited September 29, 200818 yr by nath.adrie

Wao.. The other room looks really big as well! Got pics of the bedrm with the balcony?

Wao.. The other room looks really big as well! Got pics of the bedrm with the balcony?

Actually the rooms aren't that big, just very, very tall. Bedroom with balcony is actually the "Bed Room 2" shown in the picture above.

Heya nath.adrie, apologies for missing out this post 'cos haven't been keeping track of posts in RT lately. Hope I'm not too late in posting this reply.

Glass windows not easy, newspaper would do but will have to wipe clean properly. But for glass tables, you can try a little bit of CIF and wipe it down on the glass followed by a damp cloth to wipe off completely. Mirrors in the bathroom on the other hand can be wiped with CIF & sprayed with water to wash off.

For curtains, I got mine from JB. It is about 1k+ SGD (RM2.4k) You mean what to look out for when buying curtains?

Hee... so you have any tips in doing it easily and fast?

Btw, where did u get your curtains done and how much it costs? Anything to look out for?

Thank you.

I also hope to have photos of reno progress. Waiting for ID to confirm when he starting work and also for HDB's approval for hacking of wall etc...

Actually the rooms aren't that big, just very, very tall. Bedroom with balcony is actually the "Bed Room 2" shown in the picture above.

oh, icic. So that window and that door leads to the balcony.

wow!!! this is a unique house...

Very spacious and unique place just that thread tiltle seems a bit inauspicious

Heya nath.adrie, apologies for missing out this post 'cos haven't been keeping track of posts in RT lately. Hope I'm not too late in posting this reply.

Glass windows not easy, newspaper would do but will have to wipe clean properly. But for glass tables, you can try a little bit of CIF and wipe it down on the glass followed by a damp cloth to wipe off completely. Mirrors in the bathroom on the other hand can be wiped with CIF & sprayed with water to wash off.

For curtains, I got mine from JB. It is about 1k+ SGD (RM2.4k) You mean what to look out for when buying curtains?

Hee.. thanks for the tips... will look at it again when we are ready to do some serious cleaning up. *nightmare*

Yes, what are the things to look out for when sourcing for curtains? Don't think wanna travel to JB. Not familiar with that place.

oh, icic. So that window and that door leads to the balcony.

That's right.

Actually we never go to the curtain shop in JB at all. The lady boss came down to my place to do the measurement of the windows & even brought her material samples to choose from. This curtain lobang is recommended by someone.

When you're sourcing for curtains, do make sure to do a comparison of the costs for the various materials quoted. For eg; if you're doing roller bind curtains, you may want to consider whether you want to get blackout material or non-blackout material. The difference in materials will have different pricing per psf for the roller bind curtains that why. For curtain recommendations in sg, I have no idea cos I already had a curtain lobang.

For the curtain style, its a matter of preference in your case.

Hee.. thanks for the tips... will look at it again when we are ready to do some serious cleaning up. *nightmare*

Yes, what are the things to look out for when sourcing for curtains? Don't think wanna travel to JB. Not familiar with that place.

That's right.

so spacious!!! so envious!!!

pls update more pic... can't wait to see the transformation!

Completed activities:

1) New wall (with door frame) erected

2) New main door installed (error rectified)

3) Existing wardrobe dismantled

4) Colour and design confirmation (90%)

5) Confirm electrical scope of work

6) Existing walls & Door frame hacked

7) Existing air-con removed

On-going works:

1) Waiting for approval from HDB to have handrailings @Recess area removed

2) Carpentry work (in factory)

Upcoming activities:

1) Find new contractor to install new wrought iron gate

2) Dismantle electrical points in way of plastering (before 6 Oct 08)

3) Shifting of electrical and water meters

4) Touch up floor and walls iwo of old wall

5) Plastering & painting work (target to start: 6 Oct 08)