Vitamin C

Anybody know what is going to replace the Econ minimart? Hopefully it's something good

Thanks Xlan and H4ppy for the plumber's contacts...

Hello, can I have the contact for the plumber as well....my MBR shower mixer (provided by HDB) is also faulty, have been faulty since we moved in...irritating!!!

Wah Purplesky, I read your post I also blood boil about ur contractor lor.....such attitude how to survive in Singapore? And I am surprised they are not blacklisted!!! Anyway, I think the stainless steel nowadays rust quite easily. I bought a Teka sink, it starts to get rusty at some corners already. So dissapointed. Should have gotten Franke sink instead the other time. Now regret!! If you want accessories (e.g. bathroom, kitchen), like what h4happy mentioned, go for Song Cho, the chicken brand. They are slightly more expensive, but i think its value for money... All the best to ur reno, hope u can get it done before CNY. I believe it will all be worthwhile when u shift into ur hse, cos going anywhere from jalan membina is so convenient (JB not included)....

From Blk 26D, we cannot see the fireworks for national day....not sure about new years day. Will there be fireworks from Sentosa?? If there is, we might be able to get a glimpse..

I find that the stuffs that HDB provides for our home is kindof sub-standard. First it was the faulty gate hinges.... Then now the mixer (bathroom shower) in my MBR became "rosak".....once I push the knob down to allow water to come out from the tap, and when I try to pull up the knob to change it back to shower head, the water cannot go back anymore.....it becomes half from tap, half from shower head... any neighbours face the same problem as me? or is it only my house???!!!! **** irritated by all these silly things!!

I bought my doorbell, lights, ceiling fan, switches etc all from AMK Industrial Park. But you don't have to go so far...you can get them from any hardware shops or even those shops selling lights along Balestier road.

Anyone using Philips rice cookers?? any comments?? 2 weekends ago, Best Denki was having a $99 promotion on Philips rice cooker.

Hi Purplesky, I am using the battery operated door bell....no problem to-date... There are a few brands of locks which you might want to consider....there is this brand call Dura and another brand Castle...think pricing for both will cost slightly more than $100+. Can get it anywhere......but if u want to bargain...can go those hardware shops are Sungei Road...they usually offer some discounts...

Hi Happy, The top latch got problem lor...there is no bottom latch for me cos my contractor did not drill the hole for me, he say if drill hole for the bottom latch, it will be dirty cos will collect dust/ dirt.

Hi Purplesky, I am using a storage heater as well...its installed outside the toilet. Think its more straightforward for the contractor to install it outside, cos all the pipings are already outside the toilet. Nevertheless, I have seen some of our neighbours place their storage heater inside the toilet as well...It will be much neater but I think the contractor needs to do more work (i.e. u need to pay them more as well). My kitchen sink is undermount...according to contractor, nowadays more ppl do undermount....he did mention that it will be neater and the finishing will look better when undermount...the actual benefits, i cannot remember...maybe it will be easier to wipe the water on ur table top back to the sink?? Hehe... As for window grills, I've got no kids at home, therefore, never do grills...I have curtains though...it cost me around $1.4K+ to do day and nite curtains for my whole house (4 room flat). I dun think its the cheapest, if you scan through the previous posts by some of the other neighbours, think they recommended some shops in Katong or something. Hope the above information helps Happy surfing and happy renovating..

Hi All, just to check if anyone of you have problems with your metal gate??? The latch of my gate seems to be faulty....I used to get my contractor to repair for me....now that the renovations are over, dunno who to approach already. Any neighbours have the same problem as me?? or have any contacts where I can call?? TIA

I am not totally sure as well...but heard its a brand started by a Singaporean...alot of ppl told me Max Coil is made in Batam...dunno how true?? But I have tried their Mattress...not too bad, quite comfortable...and price wise, its much cheaper than the major brands. Another thing I note for Max Coil is...every shop selling the mattress will have their "exclusive" models....but its actually more or less the same....guess it works the same for other mattresses as well..not only Max Coil. End of the day, its the "Feel" that matters and also what budget works for you. Maybe those whom have bought Max Coil mattress can comment about the quality???

Hi Purplesky, The problem with these contractors is that they should have let us know the charge per point before they start work. I remember them telling me its $20 plus per point only...now becomes $38!! I've checked with my friends, their ID's electrician only charges $23 plus $6. The electrician charging me about $1,600 for all the lights. Think you probably have more lights in ur house then mine...all these things really adds up to a quite substantial sum hor...

Hi All, may I know how much were you all being charged per power point by your ID/ contractor? My contractor's electrician is charging me $30 per extra lighting point and $8 for installing per down light...Is it on the expensive side?

I think Franke also carry sinks with build-in bin, thought I have seen it in their brochures. I agree with you that the designs for Bellari's Sinks and even their mixers are very nice. Being Singaporean, we are always sceptical about things being cheap and good...hahaha...thats why I thought why is Bellari charging such reasonable prices for their stuffs?? And the lady at Bellari told me all their products are made in Italy leh...Dunno how true leh????

I am also contemplating about buying the sinks and mixers at bellari cos have surfed the web but didnt find much info about this brand. Anyone got adverse comments on bellari sinks and mixers, would like to hear more about it. The models of sinks which i fancy from Franke are too big...measurements are usually 860mm, i can only fit 800mm sink....sigh!!!

Actually alot of ID's nowadays also quite "Chin Chai", can click cos they are the younger ones....like what the other neighbours suggest, think its a good idea to look around somemore, you still have time. I recon that different IDs from the same Co. charges slightly differently for their works, but if its to an extend that the difference in price is too high, then I feel that ur ID is not being very honest leh. Why is he charging such a high premium for his design?? Normally IDs would also bring you to select lights and other accessories, they will normally earn a commission from these purchases as well....so if u are sticking with this ID, please remember to do ur homework before u commit to ur purchases. Have fun with ur reno. Enjoy the process though its going to be tough..

Hi Purplesky, Its good that you have made comparison with other IDs. You can show ur current ID the price and ask him/ her why so much difference. If he/ she tells you that its window grills of different quality...remember to ask him/ her to write it down in his/her quote. Just my 2 cents worth.

Thanks for the info crazycar. By rite my ID suppose to give me the measurements, but to-date, i have yet to hear from him. Cannot source for the toilet bowl....

Hi All, Anyone know the measurement (from the wall to the hole) for the MBR toilet bowl? Thanks for your information in advance.

Thanks Happy. I did my first round prelim checks and got the BSC ppl to repair...then i now notice that there might be some problem with my gate.....do u think they will entertain me again?? cos i read somewhere in this thread that we can submit more than 1 defect list?? Anyway, sorry to hear about ur case with the BSC.

Hi Asylum_Ship, I will be starting my reno soon as well. From my last visit to JM, think the garden is at 8th floor of blk 26. Not sure if thats the rooftop garden you talking about. Cheers

Hi dneo, roger that...thanks...

Hi everyone, can someone advise me of the procedure to apply for cement screeding from HDB?? My ID say HDB will have to do it before they can start the renovation. Any kind of advise is appreciated. Thanks. Vit C