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artblakey

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  1. Looks like a MK Electric product. List of local dealers available on their website: http://www.mkelectric.com/en-my/Contactadealer/Pages/Singapore.aspx
  2. Can, but wouldn't recommend it if you cook. If you don't do much cooking, probably doesn't make much of a practical difference.
  3. Looks similar to the MBR bathroom at my parents place some years back. What I did was to wipe/apply a diluted bleach solution to kill the mold spores. This was based on various recommendation around the web at that time, but I'm reading now that a borax-based solution probably works better. http://homeguides.sfgate.com/treat-bathroom-mold-before-painting-31049.html http://www.mold-control-on-a-budget.com/documents/43.html Might have done it at least 2-3 times for peace of mind. Once it was fully dry, applied two coats of Zinsser Perma-White® (Interior). Was pretty ex for a smallish tin, think found it at homefix. It has lived up to its claims though. 4-5 years and the problem hasn't come back.
  4. Item: Baron wall-hung wash basin Condition: 10/10 (Brand New in box) Dimensions: 510mm x 430mm (width x depth) Price: S$80 Reason for selling: Excess piece left over from renovations. Never been installed. Additional accessories included: - Wall brackets/hooks - Chrome pop-up waste (available separately for S$10) - PVC waste-trap. Self-collection (Serangoon). Please PM if interested. Thanks.
  5. Concerns about about delicate flooring are understandable. One option might be to get a huge roll of corrugated cardboard (the kind that contractors/IDs sometimes provide in the early stages of reno) and use that to provide a path for the movers to walk on. Secure edges with tape so that it doesn't slip. Alternatively, pay more for a company that'll promise more attention in this area. Since they do charge significantly less than other companies, they probably make up for it by trying to be more efficient and do more jobs per day.
  6. Yeah. Jif (or any similar cream cleaner) has worked for me. Can also try using a melamine sponge (aka 'magic sponge'). More tips: http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/how-to-clean-so-137401
  7. You can use HDB's online search to compare recent resale transactions. Doesn't show COV specifically, only final resale price, but it does give you an idea. There's also: http://services2.hdb.gov.sg/web/fi10/emap.html E.g.:
  8. You'll need a permit for the replacement of the bathroom vent, not for the electrical part though. http://www.hdb.gov.sg/fi10/fi10324p.nsf/w/HomeRenoGuidelinesBuilding?OpenDocument#Bathroom Anyway, the power consumption is fairly low. Example: KDK's basic 15WUD model is rated at 9W. Used 2hrs a day at the current tariff of $0.27 per kWh = $0.15 a day = $1.79 a year. Even if you left it on 24/7, it works out to $1.77 a month.
  9. If I recall correctly, I paid by cheque, so that avoids the exact cash issue. Here's their website.
  10. Bump, a very affordable brand-new sink still available. Thanks.
  11. How much rain? Key thing is to try to encase the parts which are most vulnerable to light rain/drizzle. Look at this for inspiration: http://www.littlegreenhouse.com/accessory/electrical.shtml If you're looking for light protection (not total waterproof), you can probably try to DIY something from a plastic box. Something like the Bluelounge cable box, but reduce the size of the holes in the side with rubber gaskets or just duct tape if it's a temporary solution. http://www.bluelounge.com/products/cablebox/
  12. Is that including the usual 50mm motar base or from the floor? 750mm from the floor feels like it would be suitable if you're approx 1.4-1.5m tall. I suggest you take a measuring tape and mark out these lengths on a wall to get a better feel of the numbers. Ideally, get the actual user to get a feel for it. Mine is 820mm (from the floor). It's the perfect height for my wife, while I find it slightly too low, but as she cooks more often than I am, it works out fine.
  13. Yeah, will require some tools... drill, ladder, etc. http://www.ikea.com/assembly_instructions/calypso-ceiling-lamp__1PBV05_PUB.PDF
  14. Don't think so, the bulbs for that are GU10. Think this is probably the one: http://www.ikea.com/sg/en/catalog/products/20032415/ But I doubt it'll be much that much brighter anyways. The glass cover diffuses the light so it's less glaring, but in the process also reduces the brightness to a certain degree. Also check the amount of space clearance needed in order for the glass cover to fit, that will determine the max size of the E27 bulb you can use. If you are stuck with only two fixtures in a large space, without bringing in additional fixtures, your only option is to max out the available wattage and look for the highest efficiency bulbs/tubes you can get. Beyond that, you need to defy physics
  15. Yeah, I read about it recently on one of those DIY blogs, looks like a pretty useful tool.
  16. I'm sure the quality of the installation determines how effective the dampeners are. My kitchen cabinets vary too. Some are silent, some make a very soft sound. Just a thought. It might be unrealistic to compare to the BLUM showroom, as we know, in that kind of scenario, they would have spent every effort + time to get things perfect and adjusted. In practice, there are too many factors at play. For example, even if we assume the installers do an equally good job, perhaps the quality of the cabinets/carpentry may differ? Ideally, if this is important to you, get it clarified with the IDs you speak with. Can they promise a flawless installation? Chances are that it is possible, but the added cost of making such a promise may be reflected in the quote.
  17. Looks like light boxes made out of acrylic. Try checking with Lightcraft, I understand they do custom orders.
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