I am always the silent surfer of renotalk. But let me contribute a little bit of my renovation journey.
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30 December 2009
Finally, the missus and I are going to have place to settle down. We have done the necessary paperwork on the HDB 1st appointment. Now, it's 8 more weeks before the renovation starts.
It takes awfully long period from the case registration and the 1st appointment. Now, the missus and I are actually preparing for our renovation. We are hoping that the renovation could start 1-2 days after the keys handover. We would to quickly start the renovation to quickly settle the house. Who doesn't want to have his own place? On another note, my mum also pushed me not to move-in on April due to qing ming.
My wife is a designer so naturally she takes charge of all the designing. While I am in charge of butting-in and argue with her for practicality sake . Both of us agreed to save cost by minimize the renovation. As such, we are inclined to just hire contractor.
The main job for the renovation would be:
Total renovation of master bathroom and common bathroom. Both are dirty and not usable. Beyond redemption.Conversion of outdoor balcony to be study area. I insist to have a designated study area.Change the kitchen counter top, stove and sink. Too old so need to be updated.Change of 10 years old aircon. Too old also.Touch up of the wall & ceiling painting, cabinets' painting and marble polishing.
Minimal renovation right?