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yes, carpenters can do it but its not really cost saving if u re-do the entire cabinet. Maybe saved a bit only. U might wannaget a quote from one of the company that always advertised in classified http://www.mudian.com.sg/.

u did valuation twice and only a difference of 5%. Miserable hor.

wow, congrats. So lucky...cos heard valuation starting to drop

Good Luck do let us know the outcome

i think nobody can really predict the outcome of the next valuation. In fact, heard recently that some of the valuation had fallen so its really up to u. For me, I think I might just settle for the 1st valuation since the agreed price is 382k. I'll opt for a re-valuation if sellers agreed to settle a selling price eg. 20k abv whatever the next valuation. I'm not sure if u can submit the 1st valuation then choose to use whichever is higher during 1st appt. Sure this can be done?

yalor, looks abit too small for your living room.

Hi, very nice vanity for your bathroom. How much is it?

yup. Most EMs built in the 80s came with wash area on the 1st storey but in the 90s, HDB started to allow such EMs to convert the wash area into a bathroom with WC when HDB starting building EMs with 3 toilets.

totally agree with u

so far, yet to hear of glass backing breaking so shouldnt be a problem

now gotta much better pic after seeing your done up floor plan. Happy staying and happy cleaning cos housework for EM is really no joke

dun worry, i think u make the right decision ...even though u're back to sq 1 but at least dun have to worry abt servicing the high loans and monthly maintenance while staying in a condo. Furthermore, u gave up your condo for a much bigger flat.

i think fisher and paykel used to have a much simpler dryer and it cost around $350. Not sure if they still have it. Some dryers have those long elephant trunk whereas others dun have.

i think $500+, cant recall the exact amount as its been 3 years liao. I think I paid $40 or 50 for the wall bracket.

I'm using fisher and paykel ED 56 dryer. So far so good. Never thought of going for citygas dryer when I was planning to get a dryer, anyway my area dun have govt gas. My friend also using electric dryer though her area got city gas. I bought my dryer from Goh Ah Bee which was cheaper compared to courts, harvey norman or Best Denki. Got them to install it upside down (think its the only one in the market that's possible) cos I'm using a top load washer

Ikea

swee swee EM! Hmmm.....still wondering the layout of your kitchen. U hacked the utility room right? Cant make out where u placed the fridge as its near to the kitchen door but from your hob, can see there's another door to the left. Blur liao

if u're having 2nd thoughts and worries abt staying 2nd floor then continue to look around. I'm sure u'll be able to find another EM that both of u like. There are low floor lovers but if u have never been a low floor lover then its pretty difficult to change over time.

i bought my duro lock from Home Fix. The company is located somewhere in Kaki Bukit and I think they have several dealers around the island. Price wise is controlled http://www.duro.com.sg/duropp.html

try The Helping Hand located along Upper Serangoon Rd. I'm not sure abt boxes as I only got them to help me moved my stuff the other time. I bought my boxes from shalom

using duro lock for my wrought iron gate.

wow.....COV 40k alot hor. Not forgetting the 5% cash. U must have gotten a fat cheque for selling your smaller flat. Btw, u spent a lot for your reno?

nvm la, u didnt get high loan from bank so its alright. btw, u getting how many years? less than $600 per month?

dont think too much of the design la..... now your house look very very different as compare to the initial CMI wall feature from balcony to living room, the WI railings, WI grills. Good that u kept the $ and didnt do major reno cos see how different a coat of white paint can do wonders to the CMI wall feature...heee

ic. But mine situation a bit different leh (if i do intend to sell my EM) cos I already taken the concessionary rate twice but dont think can apply for the HDB HLE since it indicated that only for those who are eligible (i.e taken only concessionary rate once only).