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Just met up with my contractor yesterday... one whole list of things to think and decided and resloved 1) Settle where all the eletrical points and lighting points are yesterday 2) Relise that I only need 1 light for my kitchen, but i bought 2 already . Not sure if can reject. 3) Contractor needs to know how high is the support for my fridge. My fridge will be near the entrance to the kitchen, hence need to make sure it can open totally without knocking into the drop off curb 4) Hv decided how the trunking of the air con should run and where the aircon should be. 5) Contractor intially ask for air con ppl to set up trunking first, then they paint over, then air con ppl to install aircon after that, which means 2 trips. Gain City say they charge $85 for additional trip. Sianz 6) then turns out that the best way the trunking should run is along the wall near the floor. This will cause my bed to be unable to pushed back to the wall, hence a gap in between. So the contractor suggest to do a fake decorative wall to cover the trunking, which means can have lights coming out from it or and put photos along wall. Will cost additional $1200 7) Hv decided how the inside structure of the built-in wardrobe. 8) The contractor given me a whole set of cateloges to bring home and deicide - type of doors - type of locks - type of cornice - colour of paint - type of cabinets - type of aluminium bi-fold doors I am feeling soooooooooooooo overwhelmed right now!!!!

Bought this 2-seater Lorenzo sofa (in khaki colour) from Courts Bukit Timah yesterday for $1398 inclusive delivery with 3 years warranty and $50 Courts voucher!

Yup. I will hv to keep reminding them on the delivery I guess and inspect properly.

the angle itself is not a 90 deg angle... think it is more than 90 deg, hence, look slanted. My place is full of odd angles

Hai, pillar in the middle of the house still cannot hack. HDB request for PE endorsement which means I have to pay another $650. In process for about 1 week already, so hopefully can pass by next week. Contractor seems quite confident can passed though. If cannot, means the whole layout have to be changed. Photos taken on 24 Dec Laying of tiles for MBR toilet Photos taken on 31 Dec Tiles laid for common toilet Tiles laid for kitchen Concrete base for washing machine Tiles laid for bedroom floors

Hi! Went down to Balestier to shop for lights today. After walking into many shops, we ended up buying from STRASS Lightings because the prices seemed much lower. However, after coming back and viewing the forums, seems that that is many negative comments on them! I bought $430 worth of items from them which includes - 2 nos of round lights for kitchen - 2 nos of rectangular lights for 2 bedrooms - 2 nos of smaller rectangular lights of 2 bathrooms (similar to bedroom ones, except smaller - 8 nos of 13w x 2 round downlights for living room (he quote $15 per pc) ` I am pretty worried abt all the comments but my hubby says as long as the shell (the light itself) is ok, the bulbs (even if lousy quality) can be replaced. I hope he is right!! As for their service and delivery, i have to cross my fingerS and pray it is ok.

Its called Chye Sheng Hardware Ptd Ltd opposite 10 mile junction. Tel: 67625055 But warning first, it doesn't have a lot of choices but if you are looking for the basic items, it should serve you well.

Hi! Should be considered quite major ba ... hacking away everything...

Yesterday, contractor brought me to a very lok pok shop at Bukit Panjang to buy toilet and kitchen stuff (i.e. basins, sinks, WCs). Price cheaper than those Hoe Kee , Sim Siang Choon at IMM. Spent $880 in all!

got leh. Have to click the link to see... not sure how to post so that it can be seen directly

Photos taken on 18/12/09 Good News to know that the ugly pillar (now I know it is called stiffener) can be hacked. Will go down tonight to see if it is hacked already. Tiling should have also begun yesterday.

Hacking begins on 14/12/09 to 18/12/09 Some photos View from Kitchen MBR Common BR

Been so caught up with work that haven't had time to update! 01/12/09 - Got my keys on 1 Dec 09 07/12/09 - Confirmed contractor, IDS Interior Furnishing Pte Ltd (recommended by my client) (1st payment of $2000) 11/12/09 - Select tiles 14/12/09 - Start hacking 18/12/09 - Hacking completed and tiles delivered (2nd payment of $9000) Items purchased so far Gain City 17/12/09 - Panasonic System 2 unit with piping & stainless steel bracket (Model: CU-2C18EKH) Kong Tai Electrical Trading 18/12/09 - Super gd price! - Mitsubishi Fridge (Model: MR-F42U Gold) - Electrolux Washer (Model: EWF8576) - Turbo Gas Stove (Model: 703VTSC LPG Black) - Turbo Cooker Hood (Model: TC2-90SS) - Panasonic 37" LCD TV (Model: TH-L37X10) - 707 Water Heater (Model: Compact)

Hey all Went to my future home today and took some photos! This is the view from living room. One ugly pillar in between living and dining room, for feng shui reasons I think. Unhackable beam beisde pillar... View to kitchen Neighbour plants right outside living room window But nice view though (a bit blur..keke)

Great! Keep us posted!

hi! Your quotation seems quite low for so many things. Mine is 3rm flat and but some quotation came back about 25k lioaz. How's the service and workmanship so far?

Hi Pinklady and Supersimon I have contacted both Mr Namaan Loh and Henry and emailed them my requirements. Hopefully, will be cheaper than the quote that i just gotten. Will keep updating ! Thanks!

Hi guys Would like to check something. One of the ID give me a range of prices for the various electrical works. I would like to know if any of the following can be either - DIY, or - the supplier you bought it for can install for free, or - definately must be done by their electrician I also dunno what some of it means. Hope someone can advise me! Here goes the the list 13 amp single outlet ppt 13 amp double outlet ppt 15 amp ppt (for aircon) 20 amp ppt (isolator) <-- (what is this?) Lighting point Fan point Door bell point 2 way switch Dimmer switch Tel point SCV point Heater point Hood point with heater switch <-- (what is this?) Hob point with heater switch <-- (what is this?) Install PLC/Ceiling light Install pendant hang light Install ceiling fan Changing of distribution board <-- (what is this?) Earth point (1 way) <-- (what is this?) THANKS IN ADVANCE!

I think we are too charming lah. So far i talked to - * - Weiken (initial quote obtained) - Boon Siew (initial quote obtained) - Innovation Workshop (above carpentry quote is from them. My client recommended them, said that they are quite systematic and won't 乱乱来.) I also emailed - Henry from I.D Note (recommended by Supersimon27) - Jason from U&B (recommended by many forumers) waiting for their replies. The most comphrehensive quote so far that includes almost all the items I want is $27,520 (include GST). So ex leh! Dunno can do within $20,000 or not..sigh

That's wld be great, please PM me the contact

Hi all! I just received a quotation on the following carpentary works. Is it considered expensive? Supply & install sliding-door wardrobe with laminated finish (1900mm x full height) - $1460 Supply & install L-shaped top & bottom kitchen cabinet (Top: 3500mm, Bottom: 4850mm) - $3340 Supply & install solid surface top for L-shaped kitchen cabinet (L: 16ft) - $1616 Supply & construct L-shaped cement based for L-shaped kitchen cabinet - $380 Supply & construct cement based for washing machine and fridge area - $180 Supply & run piping for kitchen sink (sink & tap supply by owner) - $300

Hey all! I just received a quote for some of the carpentery works. Do advise if it is considered expesive Supply & install sliding-door wardrobe with laminated finish (1900mm x full height) - $1460 Supply & install L-shaped top & bottom kitchen cabinet (Top: 3500mm, Bottom: 4850mm) - $3340 Supply & install solid surface top for L-shaped kitchen cabinet (L: 16ft) - $1616 Supply & construct L-shaped cement based for L-shaped kitchen cabinet - $380 Supply & construct cement based for washing machine and fridge area - $180 Supply & run piping for kitchen sink (sink & tap supply by owner) - $300 Actually i wanted to ask reno price for whole house one lah but coz we communicate by phone (this company is recommended by a client), so they only quote this first. But I want to gauge if they consider ex or not lor

Are you my accomplice in underpaying ichiban for several plates of sushi last week?

Thanks Nirvana! Can send me a copy of your budget as reference. My email is eternity321@hotmail.com. Meanwhile, i did up a budget of my own. Can help me see if I overbudget or underbudget Renovation - $25,000 Electrical Appliances TV - $1500 Refrigerator - $1500 Cooker & Hob - $1500 Water Heater x 2 - $400 Ceiling Fan - $300 Lightings - $1000 Air-con - $1500 Misc - $500 TOTAL: $8,200 Furniture TV Console - $1000 Sofa (2 seater/L-shaped) - $800 Armchair - $200 Side Table - $150 Workstation (for PC) - $450 Dining Set - $500 Dressing Table - $300 Bedside Table - $200 STOLMEN from Ikea (for bags) - $200 Misc - $200 TOTAL: $4000 Toilet & Kitchen Fittings - $2000 Furnishings (curtains, cushions, etc) - $800 Others - $1000 TOTAL ESTIMATED DAMAGE: $41,000

the more i calcuate the budget, the nearer i getting to heart attack! Btw, any one have a list of amount spent on their new home? First-timer, so really have no idea how much certain items cost