nana1977

Oh yes, I wrote wrongly, I did a re-con. Original is about ~2100sqft, now GFA ~3950sqft, built in ~5000sqft. If I do a rebuilt, I think it will cost me $200k more. I didnt do much homework on construction cost or get a few quotations, cos heard many horror stories or delayed projects. I am happy with my contractor who provides me weekly updates, reliable, responsive and still provides me after TOP services. I also don't go to site at all till the last 3 months (I am lazy) heee. He completed it for me within 16 months.

It is not possible to do A & A as you have exceeded more than 50% to the GFA. It will be considered recon (edited from "rebuilt" to "recon"). Also, the structure likely not able to support to build upwards, and will definitely need to build extra beams subject to soil condition. What I understand is just for A&A IT, land about 1600sqft, it will cost around $300-$400k. To add an additional level, increase front & back, a contractor previously quoted me $800K bare unit (Increasing GFA by additional 90%) I did a rebuilt on my purchased OLD property, land ~2000sf from 2 to 2.5, extending front & back, increasing GFA by about 90%, simple materials, about $1m (excludes carpentry/ toiletries/ Lightings). Is it consider reasonable? Wish I have found this forum earlier and could have find out more.

IMHO, no need to buy a lot of fengshui items to enhance. Some are natural enhancers. i.e. TV, Colours, Paintings, Ornaments (Some you already have it). Those that asked you to buy a lot of things are just to UPSELL to PROFIT more. One master told me, only certain things you really need, i.e. Water Features, Laughing Buddha, plants etc.

Yes, Twins

Hi All, Great to see many happy parents! For those who are trying, don't give up. I tried for about 8 months before I was pregnant with my 1st girl. All together I have lovely 5 kids! 2006 1 girl Supposed to be twins, the other failed during the 1st Trimester with no heartbeat, was pretty upset but am hugely COMPENSATED! 2007 2 girls Not planned! 2008 2 boys Not planned! Imagine showering 5 kids, feeding 5 kids, screaming 5 kids etc. Our whole lifestyle has been changed but its fulfulling. If 1 gets sick, all get sick + me! Luckily we have helpers + my mom. Now I shop for milk powder and pampers in bulk. On average I buy a dozen tins of milk from Malaysia monthly and about 1.5 dozen packs of pampers every 8 weeks - 10 weeks. Whenever we are going on an excursion, it is a major operation! I need to rope in my mom to help. Loading the kids into the car and unloading them takes about 5 to 10 minutes each. Going to celebrate my boys 1yr old birthday on Saturday. Enjoy Parenthood! Cheers!