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Selling a black/gunmetal ceiling fan with remote. Model is Fanco FFM 4000GM 48" http://www.fanco.com.sg/index.php/products/singapore?id=11#ad-image-1 Item is brand new, warranty card unfilled. Opened box to check item only. Fan model suitable for installation in HDB flats which tend to have lower ceilings. Remote is official Fanco remote. Looking for $150. Prefer to trade in east but other locations can be arranged. If interested, SMS me at 9.6.7.9.9.2.2.4 to arrange.

What I did for my parquet was horizontal for 2 common rooms and vertical for MBR. This was due to the fact that my living/dining also parquet so I wanted a continuation into the MBR.

Got the Taiyo (Japan) brand one from CK Tang (Orchard), it comes with curved zone which allows chinese wok cooking.

Hi, can I check how much you guys paid for the installation of your electrical heater? I was quoted $120, is that reasonable?

I did parquet for my whole place, but poor estimation by supplier left me with 2 over boxes full. Don't mind selling cheap if anyone interested, assuming you using same size and type of parquet as me. Can contact me to take a look if you are keen.

Hi Raayn, Thought I just share my experience with you, hope it would be of some assistance. My wife and I also decided to go for a basic reno as we will be heading overseas next year and will be looking to rent the place out. As such, we saw fit to try to spend the minimum we can. Basically 10k can be a realistic budget assuming that excludes furniture, which I guess you can start with the bare minimum and add as you go along. Here is our rough expenditure so far: 1. Flooring - parquet for living room and 3 rooms - $3.5k (no haulage fee needed) 2. Aircon - Sharp Sys3 - $1.7k (although I got a $100 summon when I went up for a quick check that day on the aircon so I take it as $1.8k ) 3. Kitchen - Ikea (plus sink and tap) - $3k 4. Painting - DIY - $70 (We decided the best way to save was to keep the whole house white so we bought did only minimum painting to touch up the spots that were dirtied) 5. Lighting - Ikea (plus installation, I estimate $300-$400) 6. Service yard windows - $500 As you can see, even with a $10k budget, that leaves you a bit more for other essential electronics such as stove, electrical heater, as well as simple bathroom fittings (bars for show curtains, mirrors, etc. from Ikea). There are of course other items to consider such as furniture (we are not building in any) and curtains which might burst your budget somewhat, but those can be slowly added when your finances build up somewhat. Hope this helps!

Hi, anyone got reliable contact for electrician, looking for someone to install my lights bought from Ikea, door bell as well as heater (I presume this one also done by electrician?) If can give me a rough idea of the charges, that be great too!

Any firm you decided on? Was thinking of just going with anyone I see on yellow pages, but since I'm engaging them directly, I understand they will have to apply for the renovation permit from HDB so definitely need to be HDB-approved window installers/contacters

Anyone has contact for window contractor? Hoping to do sliding windows for the service yard. Also, will I have to get the renovation permit from HDB before I do the windows?

Are you intending to go for ceiling fan in living? I'm also going for the 'bare' look with regards to the ceiling and thinking if I should have a ceiling fan with lights for the living.

Thanks... I no ID, that's why trying to work out flow myself. Doubt the shops delivering the electrical appliances will take adequate measures to protect my flooring so thought of shifting them in earlier. But I realised getting the appliances so early with the house not in move-in condition also no use. Somemore need to waste electricity to keep fridge on, so decided to leave all the appliances to the end, including the air-con. Is that ok or should I still go ahead and do the air-con first. Thought I will do it just before I get the painter to do touch-up. If I didn't request for cement screeting when I collected my keys, can I request it now? Where should I direct my request to? The office at Blk220A?

I'm thinking of doing ala-carte renos to save cost, but not sure if my order of works is correct. Could you guys kindly advise. I got my flat from BE so kitchen, bomb shelter all tiled, bathrooms done up. House is fully painted and I'm happy with the colour. 1. Install air-con 2. Install kitchen (getting from Ikea), including installation of sink, tap and induction hob 3. Install sliding windows for service yard 3. Purchase washing machine and fridge 4. Cement screeting 5. Switch SCV point across living room 7. Install lightings, ceiling fan and electric heater 6. Install parquet flooring for living/dining and bedrooms 8. Touch-up paint and clean-up Basically these are the simple stuff I'm doing. Aiming to do parquet flooring last so as not to damage the flooring due to other works or moving of heavy equipment such as washer and fridge. Is the order ok, or should I rearrange any tasks. Appreciate your input!

Was wondering whether the cement base for kitchen cabinets is a necessity? Thinking of getting the Ikea kitchen and from what I understand, the cabinets sit on 'legs' disguised by wood skirting. Wonder if there any major disadvantages as compared to a cement base I should be aware of...

Is the cement base for kitchen cabinets really necessary? Anyone intending on a kitchen without the base? I'm thinking of getting my kitchen from Ikea and instead of a cement base, the cabinets stand on 'legs' with a wooden skirting hiding them. I'm just wondering are there an major disadvantages I should be aware of?

I think my quotes include all that, they didn't separate the supply, installation and haulage fees.