Laxton & Samantha's Little Roof Over Our Heads

[samkcy79 0]

Hi Samkcy79!

Really love your place !! Pls post more pics!

Did u install the city gas heater as well?

Hello Cyn!

Thanks! I love it too and cannot wait to move in! Wah... already alot of pics leh... I can sit at my laptop for 1.5 hour to edit the photos, upload it and post it online (Renotalk and Blogspot) ... tough work but worth the effort!

Nope, we did not install the gas heater as the flow rate of water is lower than electrical heater. Also, gas heater has to be installed in an open area (not the bathroom - gas leak precaution). We installed an electrical water heater instead.

More furniture will be delivered and there will be more photos soon!

Stay tuned!

P.S: Cny: So, when is your reno? Do post pics too as there aren't many 5 room point block owners who put up a Reno T-Blog here!

Cheers

Samantha

[Cyn 1]

Hello Cyn!

Thanks! I love it too and cannot wait to move in! Wah... already alot of pics leh... I can sit at my laptop for 1.5 hour to edit the photos, upload it and post it online (Renotalk and Blogspot) ... tough work but worth the effort!

Nope, we did not install the gas heater as the flow rate of water is lower than electrical heater. Also, gas heater has to be installed in an open area (not the bathroom - gas leak precaution). We installed an electrical water heater instead.

More furniture will be delivered and there will be more photos soon!

Stay tuned!

P.S: Cny: So, when is your reno? Do post pics too as there aren't many 5 room point block owners who put up a Reno T-Blog here!

Cheers

Samantha

Hey hey Samantha !

So when you moving in?? I'm still trying to sort out the handing over issue with the seller... sigh... but told the agent my reno has to start on 25th Sept 2008! Handing over, latest by 21st Sept....

Sourcing for IDs now and boy is it tough!

How did you manage during the reno?? I'm starting to go crazy now so can't imagine how it will be like during the process...

Can't wait to see the rest of your furniture! Will be looking forward to you pics!

Cyn

[aves 0]

hi for the citygas dryer. need to pay more for the wall mounting / installation? or just buy the dryer and everything included?

[patsy_sg 1]

hi, did the wall brackets come from with the dryer? I'm moving my existing dryer (now floor standing) but need to mount it in our new place.. the sales person at best said just put a rubber sheet on top of the washer and stack teh dryer on top... is this ok?

[samkcy79 0]

your tiles are so nice! but a bit reflective lei..

Hi diva79!

Yeah.. the tiles are hi-gloss type so is v v reflective. hee hee.. My ID told me that guests to my house MUST NOT WEAR skirts... haha

Cleaning is really easy whether I use mop or magic clean or even broom stick as it is so smooth. Also, because it looks too squiky clean, I tend to be more fussy about cleanliness.

Cheers!

Samantha

[samkcy79 0]

Hey hey Samantha !

So when you moving in?? I'm still trying to sort out the handing over issue with the seller... sigh... but told the agent my reno has to start on 25th Sept 2008! Handing over, latest by 21st Sept....

Sourcing for IDs now and boy is it tough!

How did you manage during the reno?? I'm starting to go crazy now so can't imagine how it will be like during the process...

Can't wait to see the rest of your furniture! Will be looking forward to you pics!

Cyn

Hey Cny

Thanks! Yeah searching for ID is a headache. But do narrow to a few good and recommended ones and is still within your budget.

During the reno process, what I did was to drop by as often as I can to see what had been done and what need to be done. If your parents or parents-in-law can help with the monitoring during the day time esp when u are working, it would be great. Sometimes just do a surprise visit to the work to check on them and their work. Also MUST buy drinks and lunch/snack for them.

Happy ID searching!

Samantha

hi for the citygas dryer. need to pay more for the wall mounting / installation? or just buy the dryer and everything included?

Hi aves!

Everything is included in the price- i.e Dryer, bracket and installation. See website:

http://www.citygas.com.sg/index.php?option...2&Itemid=60

Cheers!

Samantha

hi, did the wall brackets come from with the dryer? I'm moving my existing dryer (now floor standing) but need to mount it in our new place.. the sales person at best said just put a rubber sheet on top of the washer and stack teh dryer on top... is this ok?

Hi patsy_sg

I have to put the dryer on a wall mount bracket because my washing machine is top loading. From what I gather, you have a front loader washing machine, and its just a replacement dryer, why not just put it on top of your washer?

Maybe a none-slip rubber mat or a silicon one may help in noise reduction and cleaning. Cleaning maybe a problem if you have it mounted with a wall bracket in betweens.

When in doubt, it's always good to ask the sales person why he advised so maybe he had reasons for it?

Cheers!

Samantha

[patsy_sg 1]

http://www.citygas.com.sg/index.php?option...2&Itemid=60

Cheers!

Samantha

Hi patsy_sg

I have to put the dryer on a wall mount bracket because my washing machine is top loading. From what I gather, you have a front loader washing machine, and its just a replacement dryer, why not just put it on top of your washer?

Maybe a none-slip rubber mat or a silicon one may help in noise reduction and cleaning. Cleaning maybe a problem if you have it mounted with a wall bracket in betweens.

When in doubt, it's always good to ask the sales person why he advised so maybe he had reasons for it?

Cheers!

Samantha

hi samantha, yeah... seems it's common practise to just put it on top, luckily my washing machine is a front loading one. Thanks for your info!

[samkcy79 0]

hi samantha, yeah... seems it's common practise to just put it on top, luckily my washing machine is a front loading one. Thanks for your info!

No problems!

Sofa & Teak Senoko bed frame delivery

[Cyn 1]

Hey Hey Samantha! Wow, ur sofa really nice! Where did you get it from and how much??

A quick question... Did u doing L-box or False ceiling? Cos one ID told me there must be a min height to do and for lower floors... usually the ceiling is lower....

[nautilus 2]

Hey Hey Samantha! Wow, ur sofa really nice! Where did you get it from and how much??

A quick question... Did u doing L-box or False ceiling? Cos one ID told me there must be a min height to do and for lower floors... usually the ceiling is lower....

Hi Cyn,

We bought our sofa from Morris at about 1.5k. If you've not checked it out i'd suggets you make a trip there. They stock a lot of sofas at very reasonable prices. We were hunting around for a sofa that was long enough lengthwise. Many places either did not have it or even if they did, it was exceedingly expensive. Morris had the design that we wanted which was why we decided to go with it.

Our place is done using false ceiling. Although the ceiling is lower, our ID minimised the height of the false ceiling so that it will not protrude down too much. He told us that as long as we don't touch the round variety of downlights, we will not have an issue. The final result is more than acceptable to say the least with sufficient clearance from floor to ceiling.

[samkcy79 0]

Hi Cyn,

We bought our sofa from Morris at about 1.5k. If you've not checked it out i'd suggets you make a trip there. They stock a lot of sofas at very reasonable prices. We were hunting around for a sofa that was long enough lengthwise. Many places either did not have it or even if they did, it was exceedingly expensive. Morris had the design that we wanted which was why we decided to go with it.

Our place is done using false ceiling. Although the ceiling is lower, our ID minimised the height of the false ceiling so that it will not protrude down too much. He told us that as long as we don't touch the round variety of downlights, we will not have an issue. The final result is more than acceptable to say the least with sufficient clearance from floor to ceiling.

Hi Cny!

My hubby is most particular about the sofa because of his height. He wanted the 'L' part of the sofa to be long enough from him so that his legs will not dangle off the edge. We took some time to look for the perfect sofa at reasonable price as most we saw were almost 2k or even more. Morris has a wide range of sofa and this particular one fits my hubby's criteria perfectly. ... See how he pose for us in the pic? Haha ...

Edited July 7, 2008 by samkcy79

[Cyn 1]

Hi Cny!

My hubby is most particular about the sofa because of his height. He wanted the 'L' part of the sofa to be long enough from him so that his legs will not dangle off the edge. We took some time to look for the perfect sofa at reasonable price as most we saw were almost 2k or even more. Morris has a wide range of sofa and this particular one fits my hubby's criteria perfectly. ... See how he pose for us in the pic? Haha ...

Hihi Samantha!

My hubby also very particular abt the sofa... think it's a man's thing

Just went to the Home Design & Decor 2008 exhibition yesterday... bought my simmons mattress there ... and am in love with a sofa there but the price is even better... $2688!! Still thinking abt getting it.... but will make a trip to Morris first..

As for the false ceiling, think need to KIV 1st... Me having issues with seller now so dun think can arrange to let my contractor measure the place 1st...

[Starscream 0]

Great sofa and Great pictures!!

[samkcy79 0]

Hihi Samantha!

My hubby also very particular abt the sofa... think it's a man's thing

Just went to the Home Design & Decor 2008 exhibition yesterday... bought my simmons mattress there ... and am in love with a sofa there but the price is even better... $2688!! Still thinking abt getting it.... but will make a trip to Morris first..

As for the false ceiling, think need to KIV 1st... Me having issues with seller now so dun think can arrange to let my contractor measure the place 1st...

Hi Cny!

Yeah I think the sofa is a man's thingy. I really don't understand. Anyway I am happy with his choice and thought it is the best and value for money. One of our friends even got the same sofa recently!

Yeah L shaped sofa cost alot nowadays. That price you mentioned is the norm. Try visiting Morris and see if they have anything you may like. That place is pretty out of the way and quite ulu.

I read about ur fustrations with your seller. This is the biggest headache. I hope things will work out fine for you soon.

Good luck!

Samantha

Great sofa and Great pictures!!

Hey thanks! All thanks to my Sony ericsson K770i! Great cybershot phone

Cheers!

Samantha

[Cyn 1]

Hi Cny!

Yeah I think the sofa is a man's thingy. I really don't understand. Anyway I am happy with his choice and thought it is the best and value for money. One of our friends even got the same sofa recently!

Yeah L shaped sofa cost alot nowadays. That price you mentioned is the norm. Try visiting Morris and see if they have anything you may like. That place is pretty out of the way and quite ulu.

I read about ur fustrations with your seller. This is the biggest headache. I hope things will work out fine for you soon.

Good luck!

Samantha

Hey hey Samantha!

Went to IMM yesterday and saw quite a number of sofas but me still thinking abt the one I saw at Expo ... It felt so comfy!!! Must agree Morris very far out and if go there during peak hrs sure jam like ****...

My problem finally settled!! Gave the agent a piece of my mind and me not nice to her anymore... told her will only pay her com when I get my house and not anytime before that...

When u moving in??

Cyn