As the work was progressing very slow, there is not much to write as daily events.

Hence i log all the events in a weekly basis.

Wk24 '10:

14 Jun'10 -Finished the 2nd appointment and got the Key.

15 Jun'10- Applied for renovation permit. But the permit allowed us to Hack only the following week.

Some photos to show how it is right now.

Living Room

Master Bedroom

Balcony with grills

Master Bathroom

Common Bathroom

Edited July 21, 201016 yr by ashomech

Wk 25,26 '10:

- The tiling contractor sent just one guy to do the tiling and the tiling was done in a snail phase

- finally the tiling was completed by end of following week (Wk26)

Common Bathroom Hacked Wall

Common Bathroom Wall tiles up

Master Bathroom wall tiles in progress

Wk27 '10

- Plumbing work for the bathrooms and kitchen

- installation of WC and Wash Basin

- Kitchen cabinet installation

Common Bathroom Floor tiles

Master Bathroom Washbasin

Master Bathroom Rain shower

Kitchen Cabinet Installed

Edited July 21, 201016 yr by ashomech

Wk28 '10

- Partition wall in kitchen entrance

- Solid top Installation

- Painting for the whole unit

- Floor lamination for the rooms

Kitchen Cabinet with solid top (Forgive me for lousy panoramic view)

Kitchen Cabinet with solid top - Another view

Partition wall in kitchen entrance

Master Bedroom -Painting in progress

Wk28 '10 (continued)

Painted, Laminate floored Master Bedroom

Painted, Laminate floored Common room 1

Painted, Laminate floored Common room 2

Wk29 '10

Nothing happening this week.

The contractor is not reachable (went for reservist) and still some Plumbing work, Electrical wiring, Lights installation, Cabinet door installation is pending.

Bad bad co ordination by my Reno contractor. Forgave him after knowing the reason for delay. Iz was very responsible and apologized for the delay.

Here is the photo of the Transition

Edited September 17, 201016 yr by ashomech

Hi Guys,

Finally managed to put all the pieces together. Lot of Hiccups during the whole project and lot of learnings too.

Throughly enjoyed doing the renovation. Partly thru the contractor, partly co-ordinated by myself and some of the works are done by me and my wife

Here are the photos of the wardrobes installed over the week end.

Master Room

Common Room 1

Edited August 30, 201016 yr by ashomech

Some more photos...

Common Room 2

The DIY wall clock which costed me $15 and 4 hrs of my time.

Sofa from HTL:

Will post more pictures in this week after unpacking and arranging the things.

Edited August 30, 201016 yr by ashomech

for the DIY clock, where u bought the motor and the needle? so special, i'm sure u will remember the time u spent putting it together whenever u check the time.

I like the changes you made. you've turned a darker house into such a bright one without changing the flooring much even! nice!

The DIY wall clock which costed me $15 and 4 hrs of my time.

I like your DIY clock - How did you do it? Please share.

for the DIY clock, where u bought the motor and the needle? so special, i'm sure u will remember the time u spent putting it together whenever u check the time.

Hi Gals_mama,

The needle (or) hands i made out of balsa wood (bought from 'Art friend').

The Motor (or) Wall clock movement is taken from the old wall clock which was in the house left by previous owner.

Yeah sure i'll remember the time i spent It gives the sense of satisfaction

I like the changes you made. you've turned a darker house into such a bright one without changing the flooring much even! nice!

Hi Pink Peter,

Thank you for your comments.

I wanted to make the living room with white & Black theme as the flooring is black granite which is in good condition and too good to hack away.

But, the wall colors i made a mistake by selecting 'lily white' instead of pure white. Which would have been even brighter.

I like your DIY clock - How did you do it? Please share.

Hi Luffs -n-lings,

There is another foroumer made the wall clock same as mine. I almost followed the steps given there.

Its under DIY Corner -> Diy Wall Clock here is the link

Should you need any further info feel free to PM me

Edited August 31, 201016 yr by ashomech

Hi Luffs -n-lings,

There is another foroumer made the wall clock same as mine. I almost followed the steps given there.

Its under DIY Corner -> Diy Wall Clock here is the link

Should you need any further info feel free to PM me

Thanks, Ashomech! Just read it. I hope I will be motivated to DIY the clock myself.