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Oh...hmm, still out of my budget for now. footstool maybe can try Lush?

Oh, you've an easier time then, mine are 2 mths old & 3 yrs old, I've to plan from this age to like...5 yrs down? Playroom must be able to convert to study room & then to granny's room. Anw, look forward to ur updates.

Hi wanderwan, how much how much?

Hi! Fellow family-with-kids-&-small-budget forumer. I'm also doing Reno now & I know how it is to think child-safe, long term durable, practical yet...nice? I just haven't had time to start the blog due bcos busy researching to keep everythg I listed above. Hi 5!

Thanks for your advice.... Both electricians I spoke to seem reluctant to take on rewiring. 1 said have to pull & another said don't know where the wires might be running so will need some time to do the work. I'm not hacking the 2nd floor parquet & with a timeline of 6 wks, guess is a challenge for them.

Hi, need to seek the regulars' expert opinion. My new house is a double storey terrace about 20 yrs old & we're considering if we should rewire the entire house, since we're doing extensive renovation before moving in. We do have a tight timeline & we're not upgrading to phase 3 electrical. Isit a must, good to have, or don't need to spend money, for the rewiring? Most appreciate sharing your experience or views here. Thanks!

Hi Morganwu, what is your view on chengal vs accoya wood? The latter I understand is quite new, my contractor hasnt heard of it before when I mentioned to him.

Thanks! Saw it in Hup Kiong & initially wanted them for toilet tiles... But told it's porous etc so gave up. Nice I like. Looking fwd to ur completed kitchen look soon.

Hi Kingpin, In addition to the useful info by sandywu, do consider the following: 1. Engage the pest control company for anti-termite treatment before tiling starts. 2. Factor in other items such as auto-gate, awnings, alarm system... 3. Many of the items can be sourced directly, eg decking & listed in (2). Can save some costs there. Just sharing as I'm doing reno for my own terrace too.

Saw one at Lite Fusion as well.

Hi! Where did you get those nice tiles for your backsplash from? Are those cement ones?

I think Ikea sells some basin & cabinet combos, but not sure if there's bowl basin cos I saw mainly rectangular ones in te catalogue.

Nice transformation! Like ur choice of toilet tiles...

Hi Michele, Pm u already. I'm engaging one for my new house.

Hi Hin, nice reno! Condition of ur house before didn't look that bad actually...isit a cluster or terrace if you don't mind me asking?

Hi Valerie, I checked on the partial wall tiles & paint for toilets, was told its not practical for our climate & hard to maintain... What does ur contractor say? If doable, it'll be something nice I can do with the subway tiles look too...

Looking good! I'm staying tuned for the finished product.

Hi piknik, if u install the skylight beside the windows, methinks it wld not be as nice as if installed at an enclosed area....like stairwell or corridor.

Hi Ipineapple, thought I saw the checkered tiles in Hup Kiong Balestier, right at the back of the shop, can check it out... I like ur toilet theme & will prob be doing the same thing too. Btw saw ur post on another thread re the white EM chairs. Lush now selling at $110 each promo price, can check it out.

Oh dear, tks for blowing the whistle & hope u managed to find someone else to finish up the works.

Hi poem, Actually you can search for some suppliers directly & call for quotes. Kitchen tops are one, tiles just go to Hafary showroom. As for wcs, basins, these are not in the quote anyway, so can shop around.

Hi Perthy, keep us updated if you're going ahead with Kompactop. It'll be a nice change to plain solid surfaces. Of you like sleek, maybe can consider stainless steel? I saw in a few websites & looks good!

Hi All, wondering what's ur experience with the pest control companies so far...I need to engage one soon & got a quote from Rentokil at promo price of 3.2k & another company that's 800 cheaper. Same warranty of 5 yrs for both. Is there really a difference in effectiveness of the chemicals they use?

The positive side of lightning becoming hammer is that the residents get to benefit since both will work harder to prove themselves or to win back the constituency. Don't worry!

Oh, actually 80 pfr is abt same as solid top.... If it can really stand the abuse it's worth considering... Can pm me the supplier contact?