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Hi summerflowers, I am also interested in the brandt domino 2 gas burner, wok burner and induction hob. Have you use yours? How is it? How much did you pay for if you dont mind sharing?

Have not checked on progress today. Was busy shopping. Burnt a big hole in our pockets. But was glad that the GSS is on and a lot of shops are having sales. Very happy that we could get something that both of us like and is approved by our ID. Here are some of the things we got. First stop was at The Life Shop. They are having 15% + 10% discount. The best bargain was 3 white porcelain tall coffee pot at $10, 2 white serving platter at $12. We bought a king size bed frame in dark stained teak with a rattan weaved headboard to go with Sealy matteress bought from Robinsons. We also bought the storage cabinet (in dark stained) at the end of the bed The coffee table for our living room but a bigger size (1.2m x 1.2m) than the one in the photo Another good buy was a porcelain wash basin. We wanted to buy 2 for our master bedroom toilets but they only have one left. Will probably use it for our powder room.

More photos. Hope i am not overdoing it. View from master bedroom toilet. The cement structure in the middle will house the bracket of the conceal toilet bowl. On the left of the cement structure is the toilet bowl and the right is a bathtub. There will be a skylight on top of the wc area Kid's toilet wc area. Dining area and a water feature beyond that

Thanks pinktini for the advice. Managed to recall password to photobucket. Can post photos now. Here's one : View from the newly created master bedroom on the second story.

More photos Meter box at front gate Living Room looking out to side garden Open concept kitchen, cooking hob will be at the window

My floor plan 1st Floor - Living room, music room, open concept kitchen, dining room, maid's room and yard 2nd floor - 3 bedrooms, 1 family area and 2 toilets

I have actually taken some photos and will post soon.... but forgotten password to photobucket... sigh.. age is really catching up

I have been wanting to post floor plan but am technologically challenged. Still cant figure out how. Should i take a picture of floor plan and post it as photo? Any suggestion?

Thanks samgalz! Its good to see the new house taking shape. Have been going down daily to check on progress like an eager beaver. Thinking of getting my own pink helmet and safety boots.

It has been awhile...Renovation is going on full steam. Here's an update of the things that are done so far: - Meter box at front gate is almost done. Pipes are all in. Hubby said we should label them which is a good idea. Will instruct contractor to do that. - One side of Music room wall is up. The platform is now raised concrete floor instead of wooden platform cos contractor mistaken the platform in the music room for the one in the kids room which we have decided to do away. So he didnt quote us for it in the carpentry cost. But he made it up by constructing a concrete one. - Doing away with toilet in maid's room. Will be using the extra space for shelves in the music room and extra space in the maid's room. - Wall in the yard is also up. They have level the ground at the water feature area. - Electrical wiring in Kids room is done, it is ready for carpentry work. - Walls in kids and masterbed room toilets are done. Doing plumbing work now. They will be doing the metal roof next followed by the wall of the newly created master bedroom. Will take pictures tomorrow.

Hi all, I am at the hunting for furniture stage. Am looking for a long solid wood dining table, about 2.5m. Any recommendation? Thanks in advance.

I have the same kind of manhole like you. The manhole is in the back of my house but we only discovered that it is 4m deep after the contractor hacked away the cement floor (illegal) and opened the manhole. It was an unpleasant surprise cos we are doing an extension of the second floor at the back of the house and we have to dig a trench and build a u shape concrete structure (additional time and cost... sigh!) to protect the sewage pipe. Before they start, they have to use the cctv to do a survey and video recording of the pipes from our manhole and also from our neighbours' houses (with manhole) on our left and right. They will do a survey again after the construction to make sure that the pipe is not damaged. The cost of cctv survey inspection depends on the length of the pipe (i think). The length of my pipe is 69m long and was quoted $2500. I have PMed you the contact. Hope its helpful.

Yes.. its nice to see their appreciative smile.

My main con has two workers from China stationed at my new house. Bought lunch, mineral water and packet drinks on the first day. They usually cook their own lunch and dinner. Once a while i'll get them drinks or biscuits. Just that I'm on my way buying lunch or just buy some extra drinks when i go grocery shopping. Not with the hope of them doing a good job lah. When you give without expectation, you will always receive in unexpected ways.

Just went to Econflo Systems at beach road this afternoon. There's a sale for Hansgroher stuff and other brands. They also have left over stock of bathroom sink, kitchen sink, toilet bowls from project works which are selling quite cheap. On the second floor, they also have their house brand mixers, toilet roll holder, towel rack etc going at a good price. Design looks modern. Was crowded when I went there and there were not enough sales persons. I suggest you go early. They open at 10am. I bought some stuff for my kids toilet and guest toilet. Might go again to get rainshower for master bathroom.

Good luck on your search for a suitable id. i am new here. A question here. How do you post your layout plan? Wanted to post mine but dunno how. Thanks in advance.

Day 6 Drop by at noon to check on the progress. Most of the walls on the first floor had been hacked down. Kitchen floor and parts of the living room floor had also been hacked. They were removing the motor of the swing out auto gate and put a padlock on it. Some photos to show the progress View from side garden looking into the side wall of the living room Former guest room, future open concept kitchen View from front gate

There was a sale for Hansgrohe products at Econflo at Beach Road. Went down to get some stuff. Most of the popular items are 30% off. There's also excess stock from projects at 50% discount. Here's the damage: First floor guest toilet 1) Raindance E120 set - includes handshower and adjustable shower bar with two soap dish $239 2) Focus E sq shower mixer $152 Second floor kids toilet 1) Wall hung overhead rain shower $655 2) conceal mixer with ibox $397 3) Raindance E porter handshower set $116 4) fix fit $30 For all the toilets, we bought the geberit concealed flushing system. One set cost $350 and the other $380. The set includes geberit dual flush, Actuator and swissfix brackets. Still couldnt decide on the master bathroom set. Might go again tomorrow.

Will drop by The Adelphi and check out the forum. Thanks for the advise.

Thanks for the valuable insight. Am clueless when it comes to speakers and sound system. Any suggestion of brands i can check out? Sorry, didnt understand what you mean by elevator music for the all the rooms. I thought they can play different songs at different zones.

Today is the fourth day of the renovation and this is what they have done so far 1) Removed all grills, doors and windows 2) Removed kitchen cabinets and master bedroom wardrobe. 3) Removed some false ceiling and ceiling at the back of the house cos we are doing extension at the back. 4) Laid canvas sheet at staircase and the entire 2nd floor to protect the parquet floor cos we are going to lay vinyl strips. 5) Put up hoardings at the back boundary wall and canvas around the house. 6) Chop off some trees Will be meeting main con, air con guy and ID tomorrow to discuss about the placement and types of air con to use. Hope to use cassette unit for living and dining area. Not sure if budget allows. Will see tomorrow. Some more pix Living room without doors Front garden without trees Roof without false ceiling

Some more "before" photos Side garden Living room Guest toilet Back Yard

Yeap.. less restriction. We will be extending the back of the second storey to 2m from the boundary wall. Adding a family room, walk in closet and a bigger master bedroom. Will post my layout but have to figure out how to first. Not very techno savvy. Maybe will consult my eldest son.

Thanks for the warm welcome. We need the space indeed. With 4 boisterous boys who are always kicking balls in the house and damaging things, we hope they will expand their energy in the garden. We also have a lot of little guests coming for sleepovers. It will be the 2nd Singapore zoological garden with 7 people in the family plus guests especially in the weekends.

This will be an online journal of our renovation journey. Like everyone else, I have been waiting eagerly for the renovation to start after months of planning and waiting for permits. So eager that i went down to the new house three times on the first day. Luckily i just live 3 mins away from the new house. Will be adding yellow boots and helmet to my shopping list. First some "before" photos to share Front of the house Front door