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Talking about Primary Schools in Toa Payoh.... euph0bear, Kheng Cheng School is the one behind block 85 is it? Saw that it is so near to our blocks and is covered almost all the way, so my wife and I both decided that most probably will send our son there.... 6 years down the road... Agreed with you that there is not really "good" or "bad" schools... esp primary schools... dun think there is much difference. My younger sis was from Pei Chun, and other than her Chinese more tok kong (becos Pei Chun is essentially a Chinese school), not much diff from myself, who was from a neighbourhood Pri school in Clementi (yeah used to live there) - Pei Tong Primary School. wah after close to 20 years euph0bear still going back to Kheng Cheng to visit his old school.... must have had good memories huh? Ptro

Hi Mrs Png, Looks like your house is taking shape... and fast! Love your kitchen bi-fold door... very polished look, not like those PVC doors that I have seen in some homes.... is it wooden? And also how it blends in with your feature wall. Feature wall design is simple and elegant. Like it very much as well! Hope to see more pix as you progress!

Hi, Bought my bookcases, wardrobe, short TV console and extendable dining table all from there a month ago. The salesman (Gary) at Sungei Kadut (where I visited and bought from) was very patient, helpful and not pushy despite being near their closing time of 8pm. Furniture are relatively cheap except for the 1+6 extendable dining table with tempered glass top costing us about S$800. All were delivered on-time in 2 batches (because the bookcases were from another supplier) and in relatively good condition and finishing. Table was assembled on-the-spot. Mover / assembler was good by informing me of what are the things to look out for during usage to prolong the life of the furniture. Informative. After-sales service, haven't use them yet because so-far so-good (*touchwood*) Ptro

Hi Cheerie & morning, My kitchen pictures found in the post below might give you some inspirations... http://www.renotalk.com/forum/index.php?sh...843&st=4972 Ptro

Yup, like tension, I also confirm that my 90sqm flat have no toilets in the kitchen - both of them are at the walkway.... so... nope, I do not eat beside the toilet.

Wah I also so late liao ah! But never mind.... Spam Spam Chop Chop! Glad that my kitchen brought "inspiration" to your kitchen! Must take photo of your completed kitchen and share share ah! More pix! More pix! Ptro

I thought I was the only one as well.... my Singtel handphone and my wife's Starhub handphone both very bad reception too! What can be the cause?

Wah why all of you so happening one ah? Use all those bold bold colours... I am a very "safe" man - go for "safe" colours - all my rooms + living room just different shades of white.... lilac white, apple white, pure white (for ceiling), lily white. Mrs Png, when will your carpentry be up? Very interested to see the actual thing after seeing your 3D so nice! Ptro

Hi gadgetman, Thanks for your praise on my kitchen. And you are right in saying that this design is good for a longish kitchen. If I had bought a 5-room, most probably I would not have gone for this design anyways, reason being the 5-room "dining room + living room" is already much bigger (correct me if I am wrong), so I would have just left the dining table in the "dining room". My wife's sis bought a 5-room at Boon Tiong and her dining room + living room is so big as compared to my 4-room lah! But man will always be man... nothing is ever enough, including space... Can imagine your need for more space.... maybe time to rearrange whatever that is still movable in your kitchen? Probably some better space management and discipline might help alleviate the problem a bit? Just a suggestion.... no offence intended. Good luck on your ever-going fight for space! Ptro

Hi Redcrystal / aural / tension, Thanks for all your accolades for my kitchen! :dunno: This space planning is done by our ID, we just told him we die die want the dining table in the kitchen. As this was NOT a normal thing to do, lcy and I were cracking our heads and were using Google Sketch-Up to see how we could do it... Like I said in my earlier post, we chose this ID because he is the only one out of the 3 IDs we went to who is willing and able to design such a requirement into our kitchen nicely. :good: Redcrystal: Judging by how you describe your kitchen is.... you should get quite a roomy kitchen even with the dining table in, but very little kitchen cabinet and top. Even sink and hob would be very tight.... BTW, where is your washing machine then? Anyway, aren't you affected by the column facing the kitchen entrance? Either your dining table would be small to match the column or there would be dead space with the dining table jutting out a bit.... Also, did you make a door for your kitchen? I didn't because I still want to move my dining table out easily when I have guests... Sorry so kpo ask so many questions... Tension: 1) Length of my kitchen cabinet? Haiz, Redcrystal also asked me the same question, just that I too lazy to check.... okok... will go and dig up my files within the next few nights.... 2) Yup I removed the HDB clothes rack... now want to sell it... any lobangs? Ptro

Hey Mrs_Png, Of course lcy's son is also 1 year... Because we have the same son! Yup actually lcy is my missus... :D She already told me about you, that you also have a son about same age as ours, when she first joined Renotalk. BTW, interesting t-blog, have been following it... keep updating! Ptro

Congrats ms_white and shay_d on your marriage! Maybe you wanna share share your wedding dinner pictures soon? Quickly join the gang of young parents @ TPY79 - I agree that we should have kids young - so that we have the energy to chase our kids around when they are older! I myself is the proud father of my 1-year-old son! By the way, my neighbour opposite also just moved in and the wife just gave birth to a son a few days ago! Maybe all of our kids can go to the same primary school? Ptro

Hi Redcrystal, Oh paiseh avatar pic very small... original pic bigger leh. You using Internet Explorer? Actually can right-click on the picture and then "Save Picture As..." somewhere on your desktop, then open the picture can see clearer liao. Easy right? If use Firefox lagi easy - just right-click on pic and choose "View Picture" Anyways decided to just post the few pics up for your benefit... View from the kitchen door (the same one as my avatar): View from the other end of the kitchen (where you see the fridge - the fridge is facing the kitchen door): Got a better picture? Well, hopefully your id can push ahead with your renovations.... sometimes you just have to them to get cracking. Your id company is Sum* Des* is it? Saw in the forum Alister also had problems with his id from same co.... we also asked Alister's id for a quote but was not that impressed with his initial designs. Ptro

Hey Redcrystal, I have put up a photo of my kitchen. Instead of PM you, I have decided to share with everybody as an avatar instead. I don't remember how long is the kitchen cabinet but I think from the avatar photo you can get the idea. There is around 8 feet of space from the fridge corner to the kitchen cabinet for my dining table. Maybe you can put up a photo of your kitchen as well? Just to share share...? Ptro

Hi Redcrystal, Had wanted to take the photo yesterday, but forgot as I was too busy.... sorry about it. Will try and take the photo within this week and PM you. Ptro

Hi guys, Looking for cheap and good single pocketed spring mattress for my one-year old son to sleep on. Any ideas for good bargains recently? Am also looking at the possibility of foam mattress instead to cut cost, but my son still will pee when he sleeps? Will it affect the foam mattress a lot? Thanks in advance for your help! Ptro

Hi Guys, Just an update as promised on the 13 hollow tiles. My wife and I basically just told our ID we don't buy his reasons ,in the end he got his tilers back to look at the situation.... finally for 12 of the spots they added concrete strengthener through the grooves as the hollow parts are near the sides of the tiles, and for one tile, it was so jialat they were forced to hack the whole tile out and replace it. Well, at least my ID was responsible enough to do something about the tiles. So with the rectification of the tiles, my wife and I decided that it was ok to give him the final installment.... so we paid, and we moved in! All in all, quite happy with the workmanship of our new home. A small report-card on our ID: Carpentry and granite top - Excellent (A) - Good finishing! Tiling - Above average (B) - not really totally flat, still found quite a few edges of tiles felt as you slide your feet across (yes i know homo tiles cannot be COMPLETELY flat, but still, the number found is relatively high); found hollow tiles last minute which he was willing to rectify, but created quite a headache in terms of time-planning and cleaning - would have been better if they had done it right the first time. Quality of materials used - Good (B+) - Tiles, wood, finishing and other items used "looks" to be of good quality - must still wait for the test of time to confirm. Space planning - Good (B+) - The only ID out of the 3 we asked who is willing and can design our kitchen to fit a dining table within, as well as a study area plus built-in wardrobe within our small MBR (no hacking), without any suggestions from us on how to do it. Design - Above average (B) - in terms of aesthetics and practicality, though needed some prompting from us. Service - Above average (B) - friendly, professional in handling issues. managed to plan timing well to finish and handover ahead of our tight target date, despite spanning across CNY period and having the "hollow tile" issue. however sometimes forgetful, and does not show enough initiative in certain aspects. Price - Average ( C ) - On the high side, must negotiate to medium high. But gives relatively good quality for the buck. Not for those who go for budget without looking at quality. Of course, these are totally our own views. All in all, my ID is recommended if you are sure of what you want as you have to be firm at times. As well, look for them if you want quality stuff - they are a SUPERBRAND after all. PM me if you would like more details about my ID and his company. Ptro

Hey Yeoman, Nah, in the end was too busy to go IT show as I had several other things to settle. Anyway I already have a old Phillips CRT 20" TV which had served me for 4-5 years... So intend to save $$$ by using it until it breaks down. Glad to hear that you got your... wow... full HD LCD TV! Nice! Next time got soccer match I go down to your house and watch hor? Just kidding! How much you got it for? Yah I have completed my reno during the weekend (which was why I was so busy) and just moved in (partially). Hope to see you around! Ptro

Hey Jacky and Vowsh, Thanks for your advice! My ID has promised me to go take a look first. My wife also is hunting him down. Yup I will be banking on the fact that he comes from a reputable company that he will do something responsible... else.. well... you know this forum is a "free advertising company" for whoever is good or bad! Ptro

Hi neighbours! Sorry to cut into your LCD TV-buying conversation... Just wondering... I went to check all my tiles in my almost complete flat and found many spots (about 15) to be "hollow". When I asked my ID about it, he says that contractors purposely left such hollow spots as "breathing holes" for the cement to expand and contract. Is this true? That hollow tiles are common and even required? Ptro

Me also thinking of getting a 32" LCD. Any cheap and good recommendations (Sony / Samsung / etc)?

Just went down to Ikea Tampines on Friday night at about 8.30pm to 11pm (yes until it closed for the day). Was surprised to find it relatively quiet as compared to January when I was there the last time. Or maybe we were just late? The items I want were mainly not on sale - a) GRUNDTAL kitchen bars (80cm and 120cm), 2-bar towel racks (80cm), door hooks, towel hanger, glass shelf b) INDEX curtain bars (70cm, 120cm and 210cm), supports, corners and ends Sheesh need to cut the 70cm to fit the small 58cm corner window in our MBR (anyone else using INDEX has the same problem?) - thinking of getting ID to cut for us c) Curtains (on offer) d) Chrome-plated hanging bathroom organisers (on offer) Total damage = SGD 300+ , mainly due to the curtains. Can't wait to see them installed. Will be asking my ID to help install.. Ptro

Hey Max! Finally you post your picture up! I was thinking when you are going to do it? Very simple and nice actually! Are the lights behind T5 or T8? By the way, how did you install your partition wall, as in, how do you keep it upright, since it is not against the wall? Pardon this noob on DIY and reno in general... Errr.. also which type of partition did you get? Haha... asking for a lot hor? Anyway hope you have time to answer some of these queries, might really help many of us here to save some $$$! Ptro

Thanks for the pics! All the pix seem in the correct rotation...? That's one good way to use the GRUNDTAL bar.... to put a pot on it! Oooh, you got the "flexible socket" , must be quite ex isn't it? How much was it? Is it good to use?

Ikea preview sales? Both Tampines and Alexandra have right? Me going tonight to get the GRUNDTALs actually... Hope there are better deals around! BTW, 18/10 = 18% Chromium, 10% Nickel content 17/0 = 17% Chromium, 0% Nickel content Nickel improves anti-rust properties and takes away the magnetism of steel.