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Your husband shouldn't tell his parents that YOU do not want to do grills, he should say, "WE do not want to do the grills." By saying the word 'YOU', he's like pointing the finger at you and took the blame on you. As a couple, it's wrong to blame each other, this will affect your marriage. Both of you must stick together and be strong and insist together not to do the grills. Then the parents will have nothing to say. If the parents still nagging, then let it be, they will stop once both of you have strictly decided not to do grills. Meantime, you must understand your husband that this problem will make him stress up. Try to give in a bit if possible so that your husband understands that you still care for him and not want to stress him. Btw, if you have curtains and no window grills, it's nice. But once you want to do the grills in the future, the brackets for the curtain tracks may need to extend longer.

What did your wife think about this issue? Don't forget, it's not about what you like, your wife may be 'sandwiched' in between. Discuss with your wife and I'm sure things will work out in the end. Just remember, only you and your wife can decide, others cannot interfere...

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Hi dino, Actually I'm not an owner of the toa payoh flats, my home is at Tanglin Halt 40-storey flat and my reno was done by them. However, I did try balloting for the 40-storey Toa Payoh flats few years ago but was unsuccessful. So came here to this forum to see how are you guys doing. I used to live with my parents at Toa Payoh, kinda miss the estate now although I've moved in at Tanglin Halt. Anyway, Mr. Ker is not those contractors walking along the void deck area, so no worries...

So sorry zirhk, doing many chores after the curtain installation, but we passed by there around 3pm+, didn't see you... !! anyway...sleepy now, cannot join you for kopi/tea, enjoy ur tea anyway....zzz.z.z.z...

If you guys have a tight budget and don't go for fanciful designs with a basic requirement, I can recommend Zhi Seng Building Construction Pte Ltd. They are contractors and not an ID firm. You can call Mr. Ker at 97419021 and said that Mr. Chek recommends. He's a nice guy and will show you his projects at tanglin halt and bukit merah area without obligations. Btw, I won't be receiving any commission writing this, just that Mr. Ker is kinda nice person.

I can remember your figure only.....hehe....just kidding.

I'm installing my curtains sunday late morning, see whether got time in the afternoon, btw, sit inside or sit outside?

Sunday my wife and I go jogging early morning and then will have breakfast at market hawker centre (or maybe Koufu?)....btw, my sofa will only arrive on the 21st October from my old neighbour's house (2nd-hand sofa), so if you guys happened to drop by again, sorry that you have to stand.... also, may be very untidy in the rooms (underwears hanging around....hahaha)...paiseh paiseh..

Should complain to our Mr. 'horse'...

eh....for your info, motorman is oda, oda is motorman....hehe...motorman is my ID in singaporebrides.com btw, thanks for having us there yesterday, very much appreciated.

zirhk3355, may I come down to your place tonight to see how the duro lock fit on your gate? Will you be there? If not, do you mind I took some pics outside your door on the lock so that I can DIY myself first. Thanks.

zirhk3355, may I know how did you manage to squeeze the Duro Art 338 onto the gate? Did you use any special tools? Or just bare hands? Man, you are strong if that's your method.

My wife and I have officially moved in today...^_^

TYM, I think they forced the Duro lock to the gate. For me, I don't dare to try to force it in. Btw, zirhk3355, saw ur video as well, congratulations on your nicely done home, mind if I drop by someday?^_^

A SCHOOL...

Hey Neo, I can be your good neighbour! Neighbours no need to be left or right, up and down also can....hee

Long John Silver open for business liao...

Long John Silver open for business liao...

I remember 20 years ago they used to paste new address stickers as well, until now still paste sticker, I wonder if they will think of another way? !!

1 guy for upper floors, 1 guy for lower floor, just nice....hehe

Last week, this hinge welding handyman approached me (2nd time) at the door and suggested me to reinforce my hinges. He charged me 6 bolts & nuts + welding and painting for S$90. A little confused, because after Khriz put up the price at his blog, it supposed to be S$60. So I told him that someone at block 89 was charged at S$60 only leh. Then he said,"Oh, that one is only welding, no bolts and nuts, so S$10 per hinge." Then I told him that, "No mah, that someone said inclusive of everything leh." Then he finally admit that,"Oh yah, that guy and his 2 other neighbours together, so I charged him cheap. Ok lah, I also charge you cheap." Then I kachiao him again by saying,"Then can I just do it for 4 hinges?" Then he a bit sianz liao, said,"No lah, minimum 6 leh." Then remembered that he told me before the 1st time we met he said my door only need 4 hinges, I told him,"No mah, last time you told me 4 can liao, no need 6." Then he really fed up and said, "Hey, you should do more, just recently there's a break in leh, come'on..." Then I told him I will discuss my wife first. So he said ok and left. Later I went to the NPP downstairs and verify with the police that whether there is any break ins at Tanglin Halt new flats recently. The policeman told me yes there are but most of them are isolated cases, meaning the thief only take advantages of tenants who didn't lock their gate and steal their stuffs. He also said there are none of the cases which is break in by hacking the hinges. I also showed the policeman the pics of the hinges before and after welding. He said,"This is the first time I've seen these things." But he said this handyman is not a conman, he's just trying to sell. And whether the hinges are reliable or not depending on individual whether to have an extra protection or not. And it's no harm lor... So if the handyman approach me again, I think I will tell him that," Hey, you told me got break in cases recently, but none of them are by breaking of the hinges leh, how do you explain that?" I think by then, he won't approach me again liao. But I think I won't tell him that, I will just ask him how much does it cost to just weld the hinges instead of reinforce it with bolt and nut. I having low budget mah...hehe

Jule, I bought the lock from HomeFix DIY, it's non-refundable, but will see how it goes... !!

DK Lightings - nice and friendly couple esp the wife.

Hi Jule, I've already mentioned this to Duro and they will send someone to do some research on the new wrought iron gate for our blocks. But not sure what they will do next if the lock really doesn't fit.