preciousjam 0 Report post Posted April 17, 2009 i'm definitely going....want to have more feel of uncle soon's works.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ivy 0 Report post Posted April 17, 2009 yeahhhhhhhhhhhh very happy that things will be ready for us to see!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smallboy 0 Report post Posted April 17, 2009 oh...forgot to mention about oven!!! I got Ariston's cos it's just on my wishlist since my 1st house!!! looking forward to "bake it, bake it" What model is your Ariston? How much? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rasp 0 Report post Posted April 18, 2009 Hihi Smallboy, Your layout is quite similar to mine too. May I know roughly how much you spend on the floor and wall tiling of your kitchen and bathrooms? Hee.. Thanks!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
familyof4 0 Report post Posted April 18, 2009 What model is your Ariston? How much? I got Ariston's FZ 61.1 IX. I can't remember the price cos i got it as a whole package at slightly over 2k. I can find out when I go back home and have a look at the invoice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smallboy 0 Report post Posted April 18, 2009 (edited) We are quite upset today because Ah Soon has forgotten to shift my aircon pipe after 3-4 reminders. Now with all the false ceiling up, it will be impossible to do it without tearing them down. Meeting him today at 5 to discuss alternative..... We have also reminded Jason a couple of times on the fixtures (pipe, taps etc) but they still get it wrong. At least the fixtures could be easily changed. Will update again this evening. So friends, these are signs that our Ah Soon is overloaded and may be starting to lag in his work. Edited April 18, 2009 by Smallboy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
XiaoBinBin 0 Report post Posted April 18, 2009 hmmm wor im worried....i wonder how is he going to handle so much load. and I was thinking of engaging ah soon for both my new home and parent's place...@_@ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smallboy 0 Report post Posted April 18, 2009 (edited) hmmm wor im worried....i wonder how is he going to handle so much load. and I was thinking of engaging ah soon for both my new home and parent's place...@_@ The key is to constantly monitor and engage them during the renovation. Otherwise the cost of correction will be too high downstream. Thus far, the tilers are good but the electrician a bit blur. Went through our requirement for 3 times before he gets it right. Mistakes do occur, it is only natural. I'm fine if he takes responsibility and correct it. That is more important. Edited April 18, 2009 by Smallboy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ivy 0 Report post Posted April 18, 2009 i just got home and I think I saw the skeletons of ur carpentry works been unloaded, unless there is another unit also going under reno in ur block. Hope the outcome of the 5pm decision will be constructive. will wait to see ur update. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aubrey 0 Report post Posted April 18, 2009 hello small boy, in response to your post in my tblog, would love to see your place. what time are you guys meeting? earlier in the afternoon uncle brought us to see fondue's place. i was playing with her cabinets. did u replace yours with blum too?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smallboy 0 Report post Posted April 18, 2009 i just got home and I think I saw the skeletons of ur carpentry works been unloaded, unless there is another unit also going under reno in ur block. Hope the outcome of the 5pm decision will be constructive. will wait to see ur update. Yes, the carpentry works are mine. Today, the walk-in-wardrobe is 3/4 up. Some minor changes needed for the wiw but my wife loves it (which is most important) . The common wardrobes and dining sideboard are also in but not put up yet. So things are on schedule for next Saturday "mini" open-house. Guess Ah Soon will be pushing his guy to get the things ready as well. Ah Soon didn't turn up today because he is unwell. Jason came and gave some ideas. Don't think the air-con thingy could be corrected now with the wiw up. Got to look at alternatives. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fondue_ 1 Report post Posted April 18, 2009 (edited) We are quite upset today because Ah Soon has forgotten to shift my aircon pipe after 3-4 reminders. Now with all the false ceiling up, it will be impossible to do it without tearing them down. Meeting him today at 5 to discuss alternative..... We have also reminded Jason a couple of times on the fixtures (pipe, taps etc) but they still get it wrong. At least the fixtures could be easily changed. Will update again this evening. So friends, these are signs that our Ah Soon is overloaded and may be starting to lag in his work. smallboy, keep us updated. btw this afternoon, bumped into ivy of amk & aubrey at our place. we are going to change all the house drawers tracking to blum, we cannot accept the opening is so tight. it's senseless. sigh. Edited April 18, 2009 by fondue_ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrspiglet 2 Report post Posted April 18, 2009 The key is to constantly monitor and engage them during the renovation. Otherwise the cost of correction will be too high downstream. Thus far, the tilers are good but the electrician a bit blur. Went through our requirement for 3 times before he gets it right. Mistakes do occur, it is only natural. I'm fine if he takes responsibility and correct it. That is more important. haha! seems like it's inevitable that every of ah soon's customer will have some displeasure with the electrician. U r not alone! ur aircon trunking cannot move, so how's the alternative going on? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aubrey 0 Report post Posted April 19, 2009 oh i just saw, its at 10am! then maybe only i can go not my mom cos its chu yi or shi wu, she needs to "bai bai". let me triple check with her then let you know about us. and poor uncle. he looked ok ytd, but i noticed he was walking with a slight limp. poor uncle. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ivy 0 Report post Posted April 19, 2009 smallboy, ivy from sengkang who happens to be my cousin may also join the 10am mini open house next sat. all very excited to see your place! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites