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do anyone have ever used magnetic water conditioner/softener, like these: http://clearwatergmx.com/platinumhome.html any idea where can I get them in Singapore? Thanks in advance.

Oh... that type. Yes, it's quite interesting. But since, my service balcony is kinda small, hence I look for something that can be stacked.

yes, I guess people preferences are different. For example (brand aside) I prefer LCD compared to Plasma. I prefer front-load washer compared to top-load. I prefer Induction hob compared to gas. Cheers

The ceramic knife? I love it to cut fruit. But can't really use it for meat stuff, it chip off quite easily. I kinda regret buying their santoku. But love their utility knife

By "best" means by technical specification. If I need to draw handphone analogy, I don't think Vertu is the "best" phone, although it is freaking expensive. Vertu lack lots of features of modern mobile phone. However, it is true that in general good stuff comes with higher price tag Maybe when u mean "best" is "best deal". The list I make is not a "best deal" list. For example, I don't think De-Dietrich is "best deal". Their sister product Brandt is a better deal for the dollar spent. In practice, I will go for "best deal" stuff, but it is nice to have "the best" list handy Yes, it is a lot cheaper. Clementi Electronic Centre.

This post is a note for myself. Basically in list down the "best" stuff that I've come across during my research for reno. Air Purifier: IQAir Pitcher Water filter: CleanSui Fridge: Sub-Zero Hoods (circulation): Fujioh Hobs: De-Dietrich (Induction) & Rinnai (Gas) Oven: Miele (Pyrolitic) Knife: Zwilling-Henckels (Miyabi) Washing-Machine: LG (Steam Direct Drive) TV: Sharp Aquos

Hmm, when last week Roy get his guy to install the kitchen cabinet, that means it is just kitchen cabinet. So, no work-top yet Gotta wait till this Saturday before having the Solid-Surface installed. Also got to change my sink tap, since we just realize the model we purchase is too tall (my clearance from the sink to the top dish-drainer is only 50cm. Still too tired to get more photo

Directly from Assa Abloy (Ubi Ave). Bloody far away. Before u get there, (if u replacing ur current deadbolt) make sure u note the current deadbolt model number, or measure the dimensions (such as centre to the edge of door, etc). there are too many types of locks.

Already move in Moving house is very tiring business. Now waiting for Roy to get the Kitchen Cabinet installed on Thursday. After that I'll post more photos.

Additional damage Henckel Twin Cuisine knives set ($600)$99 normal vacuum cleaner. No more money to buy nice KarcherAbloy locks ($650)

Which Abloy padlock / cylinder you use? I heard that Abloy Protec is virtually pick-proof, and it is also freaking expensive.

My kitchen cabinet he say will take 2 weeks plus. Anyway, I'll move in this friday. So, for a week I won't have kitchen. Today they'll finish the painitng touch-up. Tomorrow will be the wardrobe & aircon-blower. Thursday will be more touch-up. And delivery of eletrical appliances. Almost there.....

Just check my house over the lunch time. Morning they have clear up the debries and this afternoon will be chemical cleaning. I take same picture before left with my mobile phone. Some pictures are stitched with software (hence the distortion). Generally satisfied. Except that the carpentry work seems to take ages. Here are the pics: Master Bed Room Entrance Living Room Ventilation fan Mini Server room Behind the TV console Bedroom light Toilet & Balcony light

Yesterday get a contractor (recommended by KDK) to install 2 ventilation fans (15WHPA). Quote me $320 each. Quite expensive (see thread by mace). But since I don't have time for DIY, and it seems the price is about there when getting contractor (after reading several threads), so I don't bother to find more quotation. Will negotiate more bigger item, and close one eye for cheaper items. Today having lunch at Anchor Point. So drop by Ikea to buy NORBO drop-leaf table ($59) to use in the kitchen. The idea is fantastic

Thanks for the tips. I've bought my dining table and sofa from "The Home Merchant". They are closing down their showroom at IFC (going to concentrate on trading), hence have a great sale. I got a very solid extendable teak wood dining table for only $300 . I also got a 3 seater (so-so in the design) sofa for $200. The sofa I think just for temporary. Want to save money to buy a good leather sofa in the future. Haven't bought any coffee-table nor tv-console. Also got damage from buying a bunk-bed (metal, below Queen size, top Single size) from HDB neighbourhood furniture shop. Total damage (with mattress) is $720. Arghh... Still lots of thing to buy. Door knobs (and lock-set), curtain railing, etc.... Wallet very dry already....

:-) Actually I prefer those bigger vanity top. But bathroom size limit what we can get

Thanks a lot :-) Will probably go there tomorrow. Need to get a dining table.

Hi! I'm not buying sofa at TV at this moment. Have dry up my budget buying the rest. My philosophy is that better not to have it rather than compromise on the quality. Most of the stuff I get, I believe they are of pretty good/decent quality, although not very high end. And I don't believe in taking reno-credit. So, this reno use 100% cash. So, wait for end-of-the-year bonus before do 2nd round of reno next year (tv-console, sofa, 2 wardrobes, windows, and another full-height kitchen cabinet). The 3rd round of "reno" (2010) will be the beautifying stage, things like nice wall-clock, painting, display cabinet, pottery, carpet, etc. Back to ur question. No I haven't been there yet. I've gone to Park Mall, IMM, Ikea, Tradehub & Furniture Mall. Yet to go to Sungei Kadut. Really no time.... Sungei Kadut is very troublesome since I don't drive.

I heard Mesin Furniture is quite cheap. Often come out in Newspaper Ad See here

Just get more damage today. Fridge. Panasonic NRD511X. ($1.3K)Washer+Dryer. LG WD-14361TD + TD-C70040E ($1.7K)Microwave. Panasonic NN-ST557MYPQ ($150) Think will postpone the TV and sofa. Need to get dining table. Looking for something similiar to this Ikea table Leksvik Any idea where to get a good one?

Anyone use Sub-Zero? Any idea where to get them? Sub-Zero

Some photos of the current state of the house: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 So far so good... Today they are doing the aircon. Tomorrow gonna buy lightning. Any tip?

Some photos of the sanitary wares Shower Basin Water Heater WC Glass Basin

Ha ha ha... Good guess Yes, that is the 'dilemma' of becoming famous. There are quite numbers of good ID out there as well. If u read more of postings in this forum, u can find them :-) Good luck with ur hunt for ID.

Ah, just realised I haven't put up my layout.