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ya cause from what i know, there is actually a flame inside that is heating up the water coils. Question, if a gust of wind blows off the flame, den how? Gas leakage right? There have been reports in HK and other countries of gas poisoning of the same problem. Plus i think for many of us, it will be installed in the kitchen so ventilation will be very important. But since it is free, was thinking to install it for the main bathroom and a electric water heater for the MBR. What do u all think?

haha!! i too have the same conerns also.......but hor...free one leh.......plus it is much cheaper to run then electricity. But the piping will cost more than if u install a instant water heater but comparable if u install a storage heater. What do u all think? There is a another thread on the same topic http://www.renotalk.com/forum/index.php?sh...ic=8366&st= As for the Simmon bed, i got my Simmons Lakeview Plush Queen with Astro Bed Frame for around 3k plus. My sales guy was Jim Loh from Ackerman. According to him, he is usually stationed @ roadshows and exhibition. Quite a nice chap, will listen and understand your sleep problems and budget before introducing the mattress to you. Unfortunately i do not have his number but i believe calling up ackerman @ 64833656 would be helpful.

A) Toilet accessories (Hoe Kee price ok or not, thinking going IMM tmr) This one i also interested to know heehee........ B) Water Heater (storage better or those "instant" one better ?) Will you be using Citygas? If so they are giving a Free Gas Water Heater with new applications. C) TV and washing machine This one better shop around and look look see see. Den compare prices. it would really be impt as u'll be surprised @ the price difference even for big shops like Courts. D) Sofa & coffee table This 1 i got no idea? Nova or Ikea (choose the material properly ah!! You prob will not want to get anything made out of Particle Board) E) Hood and hob Eh, maybe court? Cuase i remember got a Turbo Hood and Hob combo for about $500+...........so for pple like me who dun cook much, can use can liao la! F) Oven G) Lightings H) Kids bedroom set I) Queen size Mattress and bed Actually depends on your budget. For e.g., for mattress you wan cheap can get under $500, u wan ex also can get above 3k. If you looking for Simmons, i can share with u the sales guy whom served me. But i think several of the forum members here got super good lobangs, share pls...... Cause without the help of pple like missysg, i confirm gena chop like carrot and made into soup lor !! So for all those who have shared their lobang, thank you belly much leh.

************ List updates************** Cantona – Blk 987A Irvin – Blk 988C Ckoonyin – Blk 989A Weixiaobao – Blk 989A Birdy – Blk 989A, unit 715 Noel – Blk 989B, unit 713 Amoyz – Blk 989C, unit 677 Missysg – Blk 989D, unit 659 Lewkw – Blk 989D, unit 665 Aforahma - Blk 989C Unit 675 List updated: 11th December 2007 For me i also just change jobs and am in the 2nd month of my job. My HLE ceiling is close to $400k. Did you submit everything like 12 mths of CPF contribution? Are u servicing any loans like car or bank loans? Hi aforahma, have received your PM and thanks! I submited my HLE and other documents like 3 days later because i was applying for AHG. Wah!! This thread has really gather many neighbours ya?

Hi peeps, Am kinda @ a crossroads with regards to my reno and would like to seek ideas on how to proceed. A little background on it, ID has given a very good package including carpentry however will charge a fee of $1700 if i take out all the carpentry from his quote. Relative is a carpenter who also receives works from ID firms all around singapore. Being in this line for quite a long time, he also knows plumbers and electrician plus all the necessary people needed for the muscle work for renovations. !! Perhaps any new folks here can help me out. I have the following situation so what do u think is the best combination? 1) ID design execute and coordinate the whole renovation process which includes painting, false ceiling and wiring for both design, drawing and coordination work for the whole renovation. Relative does carpentry. Pros: Can safe more on carpentry as relative will charge less plus the peace of mind that my relative is taking care of my carpentry that never skim on the work or materials. ID will do nice design and color scheme so the house will not look so boring. ID will coordinate everything else including painting, plumbing and helping to select the things like lighting. Cons: Need to pay $1700 extra to ID after taking out all the carpentry work from the ID's quote. Possible of conflict between ID and relative when the ID see that the design or things that is not to his standard. 2) Have my ID design up my place @ $700, pass the drawings to my relative to do carpentry and do painting myself. Plumbing, masonary works and installation of lighting done by my dad's friend. Pros: Will save a lot of money as relative will charge less plus the peace of mind that my relative is taking care of my carpentry. ID will do nice design and color scheme so the house will not look so boring. No conflict between ID and carpenter Cons: Painting will be done by myself (plus watever help i can get) Coordination of plumbing and other works will be done on my end. 3) I cover the Design and coordination. My relative covers Carpentry and other misc plumbing, painting will be done myself. Pros: Will save a lot of money as as relative will charge less plus the peace of mind that my relative is taking care of my carpentry. No conflict between ID and carpenter Cons: I dun have any creative traints in me so house will be boring Very time consuming What do u all think?

Hey Peeps, Have just gotten myself a new premium 5 room flat. Have decided to coordinate/do the renovation myself as i realise i got friends and relatives doing reno stuff. For carpentry, my relative will do. As for the plumbing and installation of bathroom assesories, my dad's friend will be doing that. Installation of the water heater and aircon will be done by the place where i buy the things from. But i have the following enquiries, 1) Who should apply for the haulage? Or i need to apply it myself? 2) Are they are permits that needs to be applied, by who and for what? Cause got no hacking or anything. 3) Are chemical wash really necessary? Or we do general cleaning ourselves is sufficent? 4) Am going to paint the house myself but do i need to apply sealant for the walls and ceiliings before applying the actual paint? 5) Is there any website or programs which i can try to see how the colors would look like? Or if there is any other good advise for me, just feel free to let it out! Thanks in advance for your kind advise.

1) ckoonyin: 989A 2) amoyz: 989C

Hey Peeps, with the increasing number of neighbours in this thread, I think a list of our blocks wil be good to ID who is living where leh. else hor, kinda confused leh So if need to borrow toilet paper or salt also know who to get from !! So here is mine 1) ckoonyin: 989A

Missysg u got letter to collect your keys liao ah? !! When collecting ah? Me still waiting for HDB reply........latest update is they are pending for CPF to transfer the money to them........sigh...........another wait........ For the security system, how much is the initial startup? Actually it was because of a situation which i had with HDB and then i guess they help me to appeal ba. They just told me my AHG has just approved. But have u tried applying? Because i was told that allowances and other misc salary are not included for consideration for the 4k ceilling for the grant. You applied but was rejected? Btw ah, who here has gotten the slightly slanted unit ah?

Welcome Aboard! i guess because u got your HLE already done that's y fast fast. So where u staying? Btw can PM me your brother's contact so i can approach him. Was thinking to get stuff from Gain City.

Hey peeps, i've managed to narrow down my search to 1 ID which the prices are pretty reasonable. !! If u all wanna the contacts, just PM me or let me know ba. However, as my gf uncle is a carpenter, will be letting him do my carpentry and the plumbing he will help me coordinate or get my dad's friend to do. *heehee save money la* But hor, the problem i am facing, is i wan my walls to be colourful leh. Else those off white colours will be quite sian leh. Am not creative or artistic to do so. Anyone got any ideas got programs to let me see the colours i choose nice anot ma? How come u call the AHG not eligible leh, means your combined ceiliing burst ah? Cause mine actually also burst den i appeal den i got it. Just got word that my AHG is already approved now pending for CPF to transfer the money before collection of keys. !!

yeap yeap that is right. Anyone else getting keys already or getting soon?

U just got ure HLE 1 wk ago? Wah a bit long leh..................

Hey peeps, passed by Harvey Norman looking for front loading washing machine. The sales man intro me to the Samsung Front Load Washer WF-J1061. What stands out to me is the capacity 7.5kg, up to 1000rpm A short breakdown of the specs are as follows Features Capacity 7.5kg SilverWash™ No Colour White Door Trim White Plastic Motor Universial Motor Display Type 2 digit Digital Display RPM 1000 rpm Heater Yes Standard Wash Cycle No. of wash cycle 8 Heavy Duty No Normal Yes (cotton) Whites Synthetics / Coloured Wool Yes Delicates / Hand Wash No / Yes Perm Press No Towels No Sanitize No Bedding No Spin Only Yes Rinse+Spin Yes Quick Wash Yes Option No. of option 4 Delay Start Yes My Cycle No Pre Wash Yes Extra Wash No Extra Rinse Yes (Rinse+, Rinse Hold) Extra Spin No Add Garment No Child Lock Yes Temp setting No. of temp setting 5 (Cold-30°C-40°C-60°C-95°C) Spin Speed No. of spin speed 4 (No spin-400-800-1000) Detergent Dispenser No. of tray 3 Prewash Yes Main Yes Softener Yes Bleach No Dimensions Net Height 850mm Net Width 598mm Net Depth 550mm Weight Net Weight 75kg All for the price @ $599. Is it a good deal? Are Samsung Front Loaders good?

Hi Noelng, wah the resources and tools part really make sense leh haha! How many times u need things like drill or some spanner and u end up going buying ya? Waste money Do sports ah? can can...eh....anyone dives ma? Cantona7, 6 mths like a bit too long leh....tot it's 3 mths?

What!!!! 6 mths?!?! hahah how come so long leh? !!

Hey missyng, i guess there are several departments handling 1 flat application. As usual, it is a classic case of the left hand not talking to the right hand and the brain also dunno where is the right leg.......... In the end, after email shoot here and there and coordination ON MY END, den managed to get to the bottom of the situation and get the whole process moving again............... Wah so nice of your missng invite us over ya? but also good la......we all should get to know each other so can play mahjong together also heehee Btw Noelng, did u have to keep pushing HDB for your request for early collection of the keys? So far Noel and who else already got the keys ah?

what happen was that i enquired on when can i collect my keys and den they check here and there say my docs are not in order den i have to call this dept and that dept and there den no follow up lor. Typical............... Btw anyone of u all applied for Additional Housing Grant? If so, be prepared it will be delayed.

Sigh the HDB guy who is handling my case is really PHUI!! Kick my case all over the whole place den also dunno what is going on. Finally after probing here and there den they tell me why and when will it be done. I tell u ah..........give them a bit face........take me for granted.

precisely..i also dunno steal wat

Wow! Keys in 5 days is very very fast! So would i be right to say that fast or not now depends on the HDB officer.

Hey peeps, heard from another thread that there has been some break in around 900+ near the stadium. Heard of 'em? http://www.renotalk.com/forum/index.php?sh...mp;#entry241517

eh den they steal wat? cause renovation still in progress right? But power leh, saw the gate and the door. How sia? *scratch head*

Anyone has updates on the key collection date?

Hmm.....where did u hear it from? My new flat is there but haven't take keys yet.........