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L-Box Air-con trunking and ledge were boxed up nicely. And the end product (with painted walls) I'm very2 satisfied...

Master bedroom Before any reno work Walls: After plastering Walls felt soooo smooth. =D Air-con installation The air-con trunking and air-con ledge area really irritates me! As for the ledge, it was stated in my quotation that it will be boxed up. So that is not a prob at all. Initially I wanted to have the trunking closer to the ceiling but the air-con guy was against it and so is my fiance. They claimed that if there was a leakage, the walls would turn ugly. I had no choice but to have the trunking very close to the floor.. I was prepared to live with the ugly trunking.. However, Sean was soooo nice.. He told me that he will box that area up nicely FOC!!!

It's been a while since I last update on my reno progress... So far I'm satisfied with the workmanship although I have to keep in mind that nothing is perfect.. I would say the house is 60% to 70% complete. Done: Tiling for whole house Painting (except for kitchen) False ceiling Air con Wiring Base for kitchen cabinet, fridge and washing machine Rubbish chute Not done: Kitchen cabinet Doors Fixing of bathroom accessories Window grills Main gate Featured wall & TV console Electrical sockets Pictures will be uploaded soon... Currently resizing and uploading it...

Hi.. y don't u just call the office and ask for them?

Mr K seems to be quite famous in this forum.. You can try askin for him but lately he has passed his projects to other IDs coz he's overloaded. I didn't specify any ID or even ask for Mr K coz I'm scared he won't be able to focus on my reno. I walked in and was served by Sean.. Personally, I'm impressed with his work style. Both fiance and I can click with him well and he's very understanding.. He responds to my enquiries quickly and always assures me. I'm very fussy and fickle minded.. Not many people can tolerate my character... So far, he has done a good job to assure me and when he says he will do it.. he sure does it.. And, best part, he always smiles.. Good service comes with a smile. My house is undergoing reno right now and so far, I'm happy with the workmanship.

Thx.. So far, so good.. Will update more pics..

Kitchen - Before and after hacking Bathrooms - Before and after hacking

Renovation works has already started since 14 Dec. Yesterday when I visited my unit, hacking of the whole unit has been completed. For the next few days, they will start on tiling and plastering works. Below are some pics of the unit. Hall - Before and after hacking Common bedroom - Before hacking Master bedroom - Before and after hacking

OVERVIEW: After visiting about 7 - 8 houses, my fiance and I finally settled on a 3A unit in Yishun. When we decided to buy the unit, we knew we had to change EVERYTHING. The whole unit is bare without kitchen cabinet or built-in wardrobe. The grilles, gate and doors were in their original conditions. And the wiring is a mess.. I hate to see the electrical tubing (or whateva u called it) running across the walls. My parents' place used to be in Sengkang and they had all the wiring concealed, something that might not be possible for old units. KEYS COLLECTION: - 6 Dec 2010 RENOVATION WORKS: - 14 Dec 2010 to 30 Jan 2011 FLOOR PLAN: ID COMPANY: IDEAL HOUSE After visiting about four ID companies, we settled on the last ID we visited as their quotation was the cheapest and we've heard positive reviews about them from this forum. Sean, our ID was very accommodating and he gave good suggestions for our unit. Below is the first layout plan that he planned for us. Along the way, we made many changes. LIVING ROOM: - hack flooring and skirting - plaster wall - at the main entrance, "foyer" with pebbles - featured wall and tv console - L-box with lights - ceiling fan - air-con COMMON AND MASTER BEDROOMS: - hack flooring and skirting - plaster wall - air-con KITCHEN - hack flooring - plaster wall - cabinets - glass panel - base for washing machine and fridge KITCHEN BATHROOM: - hack and change everything except for the pipes and window MASTER BEDROOM BATHROOM: - hack and change everything except for the pipes and window - wet and dry area - install vanity cabinet with mirror - install shower glass door DOORS, WINDOWS AND GRILLES: - designer door for all doors - sliding tinted glass windows - wrought iron main gate - wrought iron grille for common bedroom and hall - aluminum grille for kitchen and master bedroom ELECTRICAL: - change distribution box - re-wiring the whole house - change all single socket to double sockets TOTAL DAMAGE: - Reno: abt $30k - Wiring: abt $2k - Bathroom accessories & Lightings: abt $3.5k - Furniture: close to $10k

Have u tried callin the firm?? Sometimes as consumers we need to call n check with them... Anyway diff ppl have diff exp.. Prolly this is not the ID u're fated with.. Mebbe got better ID waiting for u... Hehehe...

I used to have some skin problems.. My skin is dry around the cheeks area and that's wer my pimples usually popped! I started using B.Liv serum.. (rec by Xiaxue) I tink it's sumtin like "Off With The Head".. The serum lasted me several months and since then, my pimples never popped.. But sumtimes during menses, one of two pimples do pop out but it's not those huge type. I used that for a couple of yrs... Now, my only prob is to clear the acne marks.. I stopped using B.Liv and currently using Sheer Secret Placenta... I'm taking the supplements as well as the facial pdts.. Works well for me and I can see improvements to my acne scar... The cost of the pdts is quite steep.. But i guess still cheaper than SKII.. Since I don go for facials, i invested my money on Sheer Secret.

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OMG!!! That TL deserves to be sacked! He's supposed to lead the tour and put others before him, not act as one of the tourists!! How selfish can he be??!! Moral of the story, if one has enough time to do research, it's best to go F&E and then make your own tour arrangements with the travel agents there.

I just got my keys last Mon.. Reno will start next week.. So far, I'm satisfied with my ID.. Very flexible, easy-going n honest. Hopefully all will be fine. Selecting tiles this weekend.

It's true.. tts wat my ID told me... My quote does not include GST coz I signed with them sumwer in Oct.. Some IDs do charge GST.. Frm my understanding, for some business, once u hit a certain amt of profits (eg: $1M), then u need to apply for GST.

Good for you.. Mine will only be delivered in Jan.. Coz only then house is ready...

realmplanet is right.. the usual technique used by most SA.. Dep now, get further discount.. yada yada yada..

Yup.. in their quote haulage is 600.. I don't bother asking them why its higher than wat HDB quotes coz their quotation is the cheapest i've received and im too tired to source out any other ID. Anyway, i find them accommodating...

True.... Designs wud change and prolly u might have a diff concept on ur home by then.. DONT PAY THE DEPOSIT.. Even with all the increase price, there are bound to be sales elsewhere.. That sales staff is juz trying to earn comm... That's all....

Hi all, Yesterday, I bought 2 bed frames, 2 wardrobes and a mattress from Brighton. I went to the warehouse at Sg Kadut Ave insetad of IFC. Was served by Richard. At first, he used the SAME OLD sales techniques.. So I cut him off and said, "aiyah.. all these sales technique won't move me.. If i like, I buy.. no need to say pay now to enjoy further discount.. very turn-off..." So after which, we both built some rapport and there's some chemistry.. Told him we would return the next day to confirm purchase and put deposit. Kept our word and we returned the next day to buy the furniture.. Our items will only be delivered end Dec or early Jan coz new house not ready yet... There's many warehouses ard Sg Kadut.. Just need the time to go factory hopping.... And btw, I dont like the sales person at The Green @ Woodlands Civic.. very pushy... kept asking my parents to pay deposit until I snapped at him sarcastically. Anyway, The Green was quite exp and I didn't like any of the bed frames there.. Maybe exp coz the rental at Civic Centre W'lands exp.. lol

I'm using Ideal House too.. The cheapest quotation I received but mine's with Sean. So far, Ideal House is flexible.. Hope my renovation will go smoothly. I didn't get quotation frm the other IDs u went.. So cant help u with the comparison.. Go ard the forum, u will surely find some information regarding the other IDs.

Can any kind souls PM me Aaron's contact? TIA.

Agreed! Sean is so approachable and he's a nice fella. We didnt book any appt with Ideal House. When we walked in, we were served by Sean. We told him we wanted to see the basic 3Rm Resale package. Then, he gave us some of his ideas and we were swept away. It's exactly what we wanted. It's like he can read our minds! Within 3 days, we received our quotation and the price was within our budget. On our third visit, we signed the deal with him. =D Now waiting for our second HDB appt in Dec. Hope everything will go smoothly as planned.

Anyone done Balinese concept for their home reno? I tried surfing online for pics of houses that did this concept but to no avail. Went thru some reno/ID websites and still no results. If you have done this concept for your home can post some pics? Need ideas.. TIA.