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Yes, if the screw that fits has to be one that's larger than the size of the recess or inlet of the hinge, then that will be a bigger problem. i don't know if they have hinges with bigger inlets. Anyways, will wait for my designer's reply. Just a tip that I just found out (and you guys might know this already) - For wood, the most suitable screws are the ones in black.

I'll be going down to a few screw shops these two weeks and check if these shops got slightly bigger and longer screws than the one the contractor using. When I ask the contractor to use a bigger size, he said this is the biggest already. I somehow don't agree. If really my wood is lousy quality, I will tell them to change everything, but I think they won't do, and may just forfeit the remaining money.

Paid up about 85% already. Very disappointed with this type of work from them. The contractor some more can tell me 'if you use too much strength, definitely the screw will get loosened'. Really felt he was giving very stupid excuses. But I didn't want to argue, so nicely told him I disagree.

Hi Xyz, Thank you for your reply. What if they say must pay them a small amount for doing up everything all over again? I shouldn't pay anything extra right?

Dear All, I'd like to ask for some help/advice. The renovation for my house has ended, and just the other day, a few days after the renovation works ended, one of the hinges of my cabinet doors started coming off, to my horror. I then checked it and realised the screw was loose, and so I tightened it. But while tightening it, I realise when the screw was screwed all the way in, it could not be tightened anymore. The screw would turn but not perpetually not become tight. Hence, I realised, the reason why the hinge came off. The screws were not holding the hinges strongly as the screws could not be tightened. The would go in all the way but could not be tightened. I then told my designer. The contractor then came and changed the screw to a bigger sized one. This problem occured for all my doors by the way. So after the contractor left, i checked all the screws, and even the bigger ones could not be tightened. They would go round and round into the wood but could not be tightened. True enough, another few days later, another hinge started to come off. I told my designer and again the contractor came and told me this is as tight as it can go. "Then why does the hinge come off?", I asked him. He said let's wait and see a few more days. My suspicion is that the hole that he drilled for all the screws must have been too deep. hence, when the screws are drove in, they can never be fully tightened as there is still space at the back of the screw because the hole is deeper than the length of the screw. I'm meeting my designer next week. The contractor has offered advice saying they will put a sponge or plastic cap into the hole to make it smaller and then screw the screw in. Should I accept this? Or should I ask them to re-do everything? I dont want my doors to fall off in the next few months. Regards, Bensra

Sofa set Dear All, Anyone interested in purchasing a full-leather sofa set (as shown in picture)? Have to sadly sell this away as as it can't be transported up to our house through the stairway. =( Comes with adjustable backrests. Full leather. Interested parties, please pm me. Click on the link above to see a picture of the sofa. Regards, Bensra

Dear All, I just got the keys to my flat. It's a premium flat, so the flooring and toilets are done. Am looking for a carpenter for room wardrobes, kitchen cabinet, tv featured wall area, tv console. Any good and reliable carpenter to recommend? Will a carpenter be able to do the tv featured wall? Thank you. Kamal

Anyone who has his photo should post it here. It's very sad to hear of such things. Very sad. You use your hard earned money for your new house, new dreams, and some contractor does a diabolical thing like that. If I know of such contractors, I will definitely post their pictures here.

Hi, Disappointed because contractor keep dissuading you? That's not very good then. Is their price ok? Would you recommend this contractor? Tks Kamal Bensra

Dear All, I'm looking for a contractor to renovate my new place at Fernvale. Have heard some good stories and quite a few bad ones. Do you know any good and reliable contractor/designer? Thank you for your help! Regards, Bensra

Hi everyone, Thank you for the detailed explanation. Appreciate it. I don't know what lamination means. I want to remove the existing formica and put on new ones. Is this called lamination? Edenstrauss, so I'll just need to buy a normal penknife? That will do? How do i cut long straight lines? What about the existing formica friends? How do i remove it? Thanks. Regards, Bensra

Dear All, I'm glad I found this forum. Hope to achieve a little help. I want to - remove the existing formica from my kitchen cabinets, and - apply new formica Can anyone help me? I guess I will need to know - how to properly remove the existing formica, - where to buy new formica, - how to cut the new formica, - how to stick on the new formica, - what glue to use. Thank you so much. Bensra