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OK, now we're considering whether or not to 1) get ceiling fan for living room - to be practical or to be eye-pleasing, that is the question. I have a false ceiling and downlights at the side. 2) get air ventilation fan for MBR toilet, cos walk in wardrobe leads to toilet door. concerned about moisture. Any of you got any of the above? how much does it cost for the fan and installation? My quote from KDK is pretty sky-high - 1. Living Ceiling Fan - should open the ceiling and install @ real ceiling ... should be Z60WS $488 + $120 + GST 2. Window mounted exhaust fan - 15WHPA from $350.00 + GST

I have no idea how big an endeavour it is to change all AC units once you've started living in an apartment. Is it a huge hassle to replace all AC units after we've moved in for a couple of years?

Ya lah, actually we expect guests to come over quite often. Long story short, we've got big families and lots of friends But the aircon is to tahan the really hot months.

THAT far meh? I guess depends on which estate you're in. My friend stays just next to the LRT station.

Thanks for your clarity. Yes, this definitely helps!

It's not an argument - it's a question. Different materials trap heat in different amounts. I did a sit-test at a furniture store - but you see, they are always air-conditioned. At first sit, the genuine leather sofas feel cooler to the skin than the fabric ones. The question, I guess, is whether it stays that way after a good, long sit, and whether it traps more heat when it's NOT air-conditioned. In Singapore, without air-con, sweat is definitely involved. So I guess, I'm looking to sweat less

Hi SK neighbours! Quite a few of you around... i have friends living in Fernvale, so I know where that is. In fact, cos i'm in Anchorvale, it's a straight LRT train to Fernvale new, that's a good idea - we should meet up sometime! About the aircon, my flat is not very windy. 3rd floor only. And we're used to having the option of an aircon in the living room. We may not always turn it on. Mostly it's when guests visit, or during the superhot months. I can't really take heat very well. Cold, I can take. But these few weeks it's been pretty cool. Have not switched on aircon at home. I'm currently living in Anchorvale, actually, so already am a SK-ian.

haha.. you must feel extra safe with the descendant of a shalin disciple.

I've heard some people mentioning that contrary to what some people think, leather sofas are actually less warm than fabric sofas (especially the microsuede ones). BUT it must be genuine leather, because synthetic leather or PU leather is really warm. Given Singapore's hot weather I'm looking for a breathable, cooling material for my sofa. What are your experiences like with fabric and leather sofas? I'm concerned that leather sofas are hot and stick to your skin. Even genuine leather has many grades - what grade of leather should I get to ensure that it's 'cool' and not warm? Do post your opinons on this.

This probably a bit late, but I just saw your art, Newnyew. It looks great! Nice details on your acrylic pieces. Are you a full-time artist?

Can you give me Jasmine's contact pls?

hi zapped thanks, yeah i like the simple, cosy look of the place. minimal reno, yes

no, the old owners are not show-offs. actually, i like the simple design of the flat, so that's ok

I have a false ceiling in my 5room flat living room, and want to install a ceiling fan. I heard that they will install the fan on the concrete (real) ceiling first to stabilise it, then attach the ceiling fan outside the false ceiling. Is that true?

Yeah, need to consider this too. System 4 can support the living room aircon too? Is it too taxing on the compressor?

That's a nice fan. anyone knows where the showroom for this fan is?

I'm looking to add a ventilation fan to my master bedroom bathroom. But i have louvre windows. Anyone has a contact who does it well and at a good price? I guess some of the things that need to be done: - remove louvre window - replace with suitable (top-hung?) window - install ventilation fan (heard KDK is a good brand?) Thanks!

Hi dyleen Can I ask who you got to do your solid-top and basin in your toilet? I'm looking to do a similar thing for my home. Also looking for a full-wall mirror in front of the basin as well, like yours. How much were you charged for this, if I may ask? i need to plan my budget

Thinking of adding an aircon unit for my living room. The flat has an existing system 3. What brand would you guys recommend for air-con? Not sure if I should replace the existing 3 air con units in master-bedroom and 2 common rooms. The resale flat is about 7 years old already, which means the air con is just as old. Should I get more mileage out of the existing air con units, which are still working well? Or should I get them all changed now during my reno, so that I save the hassle after I've moved in, for the years ahead?

What brand would you guys recommend for air-con? Not sure if I should replace the existing system 3 air con units in master-bedroom and 2 common rooms. The resale flat is about 7 years old already, which means the air con is just as old. Should I get more mileage out of the existing air con units, which are still working well? Or should I get them all changed now during my reno, so that I save the hassle after I've moved in, for the years ahead?

That's almost half-price from what your ID quoted you! Yeah, why not.. pls send his contact my way. Good for me to get a few quotations. So you decided not to coordinate yourself, but to let your contractor do it?

OK, can you pls pass me his contact? Thanks!

SK newbie Me too. Am looking for a contractor who can do minor work. My resale flat needs similar amount of work as yours. Also considering to coordinate on my own, except that both of us are really busy with work. So, still thinking lah.

Hi dyleen I was blessed to get a unit which needs minimal work. I guess it's also a matter of whether some work that needs to be done is considered necessary, or nice-to-have. Yeah I've seen some of the quotes for some major overhauls on renotalk... wah, it's tens of thousands. How much are you spending on yours? Looking forward to your pix too! You have a t-blog?

Hi bergkamp, Depends on how you get to work. I've been living in SK for 3 years, and moving to a new unit also in SK end of this year. It takes only 20min for me to drive from home to Toa Payoh, where I work. The distance is really not so bad. By MRT, it's pretty fast too.