Toa Payoh Blk 79 Kakis

[glennyuen 0]

hi all,

Need to ask from all expert.

What are the important areas to take note when inspecting the unit.

I'll be collecting my keys on 1st april , hope that its not a joke from HDB for April's fool. : )

Thanks

glenn

[Wildreds2 0]

Hi

Also want to check with you people. what is your acceptable standard for carpentry? as long as there is no scratches externally? what happens if the shelves are not perfect ard the edges or door surface is uneven on the inside? do you still ask the contractor to change for you?

maybe a more general qn..what do you people look for for the final touch up to be done by the contractor before they hand over the flat to you?

[zanie98 0]

Yup, I also face the same problem and agree that the MacDonald delivery bikes are the main culprits. I am quite sure they have illegally modified their exhausts to give the loud irritating roar. If there are enough of us, we should perhaps write a joint letter to McDonalds for action to be taken - failing which, we will escalate the matter to the relevant authorities. I mean, it is only fair that we give them a chance since this also concerns their rice bowls...

Aiyoh, talking about the Mac Delivery Guys.

I am currently staying with my mum at Blk 183 (the block behind Kfc, facing the mult-storey carpark in TPY Central). The MAc Del guys not only make the loud noises when travelling on the roads, they tend to love to ramm their engines when they are at the carpark as well! Furthermore, they love to have their "friends" gathering at the carpark and make lots of noises. Very much like gangsters.

And you guys know what, there was once we gave them a disgusted look when we parked our car after coming home from a midnight movie coz they were really noisy. A few mornings later, there was this deep scratch mark on our car.... We made a police report, but nothing much done anyway.... From then on, don't really dare to offend them coz they know where we live.

So I hope if we do write a petition to Macdonald's, they will do something about these 'gangsters'

[Dracula 0]

Hi,

Wondering if there are any 79E #14 neighbours around here?

[euph0bear 0]

hi all,

Need to ask from all expert.

What are the important areas to take note when inspecting the unit.

I'll be collecting my keys on 1st april , hope that its not a joke from HDB for April's fool. : )

Thanks

glenn

Hi, glenn.

For defects, you can check the followings:

Living & Dining Room

Does the balcony door panel on the left hand side screech when sliding to open or close?

Does the balcony door have rusty screws on the frame, hinges and lock?

Does the balcony door panel have any dents or scratches in the frame?

Are the main door and gate lock and knob old and rusty looking?

Is the main door is aligned properly? Is there difficulty is locking and unlocking main door?

Does the main door and gate has mouldy hinges

Is the main gate is overall rusty?

Is the main gate easy to close in order to lock?

Are the doorbell switch screws rusty?

Is the main door see thru hole rusty? When looking thru, can you see clearly?

Are there cracks near the balcony frame?

Are there cracks on the wall along the passage way towards the room

Is SCV point outlet is old and mouldy?

Are the screws on the telephone point is old and rusty?

Are the switches near the entrance to the balcony and bedroom is difficult to on or off?

Are the screws on the power sockets rusty?

Does the power box, behind the door, has a cover that is difficult to open or close?

House Hold Shelter

Is the door handle is rusty?

Can the door close smoothly?

Is the door seal is old and flaking?

Is the SCV point outlet is old and mouldy?

Is the power box cover is broken?

Kitchen

Are the screws on the window frame are mouldy or rusty?

Are there any missing screw on the hinges ?

Are there any hollow tiles on all walls of kitchen?

Are the switches are difficult to on or off?

Main and Common Toilet

Is the louver window is difficult to open or close?

Is the window handle bent?

Are there any hollow tiles on all walls of bathroom?

Are there any leaks at the joints of toilet bowl? (indicate with masking tape)

Are there masking tape marks on toilet bowl seat cannot be removed?

Are the magnetic hinges on the top of the toilet door rusty?

Main Bedroom/Common Bedrooms/Study

Are the louvers of window difficult to open and close?

Are there any missing screws on the windows? Any screws not secured?

Are there any rusty or mouldy screws on window hinges and frame?

Is the door magnet is old and rusty?

Are there any cracks and hairline cracks on walls?

Does the ceiling have water mark, indicating seepage?

Is the SCV point outlet is old and mouldy

Are the switches are difficult to on or off

I found the list here, a blog created by one of the forumers giving great tips and stuff.

Hi

Also want to check with you people. what is your acceptable standard for carpentry? as long as there is no scratches externally? what happens if the shelves are not perfect ard the edges or door surface is uneven on the inside? do you still ask the contractor to change for you?

maybe a more general qn..what do you people look for for the final touch up to be done by the contractor before they hand over the flat to you?

I would say LOOK, FEEL and TOUCH.

If one of the above isn't right for you, sound it out to your contractor. Don't worry about any backlash as long as you have not made the full payment.

[chocofudge 0]

hmm, i'll check it out soon.

would be nice if anyone also has recommendations for gym equipment for home, brand new or 2nd hand also can.

we're looking for firstly a treadmill and secondly a multi-station machine.

Me and hubby were looking at putting a pool table in the house so came across this guy who does wholesale for pool table (limited choice) but quite a good range of gym equipment.

Went to the showroom and took a quite glance 2 days back and the price seems quite reasonable

Here's the contact:

Poolworld Entertainment

http://www.poolworld.org/

We spoke to Ron, he seems quite an ok guy, and patient to walk us through the limitation of having a 9 ft table in the dining room, and the cost of adding a convertable table top.

Still thinking about it though... but hubby is a pool fanatic... keke

[tension_z 0]

Hi

Also want to check with you people. what is your acceptable standard for carpentry? as long as there is no scratches externally? what happens if the shelves are not perfect ard the edges or door surface is uneven on the inside? do you still ask the contractor to change for you?

maybe a more general qn..what do you people look for for the final touch up to be done by the contractor before they hand over the flat to you?

This is a question which I want to ask too, any people can advise?

Just another question to ask, those who made feature wall on bomb shelter, the tictac door especially, do you all have a straight (wood) door or a slightly slanted (wood) door?

My ID said it is normal to be slightly slanted but my father don't believe. Anybody here can advise?

[Yeoman 0]

Me and hubby were looking at putting a pool table in the house so came across this guy who does wholesale for pool table (limited choice) but quite a good range of gym equipment.

Went to the showroom and took a quite glance 2 days back and the price seems quite reasonable

Here's the contact:

Poolworld Entertainment

http://www.poolworld.org/

We spoke to Ron, he seems quite an ok guy, and patient to walk us through the limitation of having a 9 ft table in the dining room, and the cost of adding a convertable table top.

Still thinking about it though... but hubby is a pool fanatic... keke

Cool, i kinda like the 6" folderable pool table with the option of table top.

can be used as normal study table for common room and also for some

pool session~~ but the cost will total up to 800++.

The 5ft one only cost 300+..

[rachel79 0]

Hi,

Can anyone tell me what will be rough cost of installing a frameless full height mirror (6ft x 8ft)?

I am intent to install one in the dinner area.

Any advices or comments will be great appreciated.

Rachel

[cece 0]

Yes, interest wise RHB is better.

But to me, DBS can be found almost everywhere and I myself am a DBS account holder so I prefer DBS as there's no need to open another bank account with another bank just to facilitate the loan.

Ultimately, it would be good for you to talk to both banks to know more about their loan.

Hi, you guys might want to consider checking the rates from Hitachi Credit cos it is 5%p.a

[Ronin 0]

Me and hubby were looking at putting a pool table in the house so came across this guy who does wholesale for pool table (limited choice) but quite a good range of gym equipment.

Went to the showroom and took a quite glance 2 days back and the price seems quite reasonable

Here's the contact:

Poolworld Entertainment

http://www.poolworld.org/

We spoke to Ron, he seems quite an ok guy, and patient to walk us through the limitation of having a 9 ft table in the dining room, and the cost of adding a convertable table top.

Still thinking about it though... but hubby is a pool fanatic... keke

thank you thank you thank you thank you!

i went here on their site and found that it's well-updated, complete with prices and specifications that i need for my "window-shopping".

yes the prices ARE reasonable.

[glennyuen 0]

Hi, glenn.

For defects, you can check the followings:

Living & Dining Room

Does the balcony door panel on the left hand side screech when sliding to open or close?

Does the balcony door have rusty screws on the frame, hinges and lock?

Does the balcony door panel have any dents or scratches in the frame?

Are the main door and gate lock and knob old and rusty looking?

Is the main door is aligned properly? Is there difficulty is locking and unlocking main door?

Does the main door and gate has mouldy hinges

Is the main gate is overall rusty?

Is the main gate easy to close in order to lock?

Are the doorbell switch screws rusty?

Is the main door see thru hole rusty? When looking thru, can you see clearly?

Are there cracks near the balcony frame?

Are there cracks on the wall along the passage way towards the room

Is SCV point outlet is old and mouldy?

Are the screws on the telephone point is old and rusty?

Are the switches near the entrance to the balcony and bedroom is difficult to on or off?

Are the screws on the power sockets rusty?

Does the power box, behind the door, has a cover that is difficult to open or close?

House Hold Shelter

Is the door handle is rusty?

Can the door close smoothly?

Is the door seal is old and flaking?

Is the SCV point outlet is old and mouldy?

Is the power box cover is broken?

Kitchen

Are the screws on the window frame are mouldy or rusty?

Are there any missing screw on the hinges ?

Are there any hollow tiles on all walls of kitchen?

Are the switches are difficult to on or off?

Main and Common Toilet

Is the louver window is difficult to open or close?

Is the window handle bent?

Are there any hollow tiles on all walls of bathroom?

Are there any leaks at the joints of toilet bowl? (indicate with masking tape)

Are there masking tape marks on toilet bowl seat cannot be removed?

Are the magnetic hinges on the top of the toilet door rusty?

Main Bedroom/Common Bedrooms/Study

Are the louvers of window difficult to open and close?

Are there any missing screws on the windows? Any screws not secured?

Are there any rusty or mouldy screws on window hinges and frame?

Is the door magnet is old and rusty?

Are there any cracks and hairline cracks on walls?

Does the ceiling have water mark, indicating seepage?

Is the SCV point outlet is old and mouldy

Are the switches are difficult to on or off

I found the list here, a blog created by one of the forumers giving great tips and stuff.

I would say LOOK, FEEL and TOUCH.

If one of the above isn't right for you, sound it out to your contractor. Don't worry about any backlash as long as you have not made the full payment.

Hi euph0bear,

Thank you so much! very informative!!

Anyway whats the balcony door??

Thanks

Glenn

[euph0bear 0]

Hi,

Can anyone tell me what will be rough cost of installing a frameless full height mirror (6ft x 8ft)?

I am intent to install one in the dinner area.

Any advices or comments will be great appreciated.

Rachel

Are you using the mirror for decorative purposes or for viewing yourself?

If it's for decorative purpose, I would recommend you to IKEA as they got quite a few nice designs for wall mirrors.

Hi euph0bear,

Thank you so much! very informative!!

Anyway whats the balcony door??

Thanks

Glenn

Blk 79 don't have balcony so you can ignore that part.

[gadgetman 0]

Hi,

Can anyone tell me what will be rough cost of installing a frameless full height mirror (6ft x 8ft)?

I am intent to install one in the dinner area.

Any advices or comments will be great appreciated.

Rachel

I have clear mirrors installed both at the dining area and the balcony area. Total cost is $600, if it is just the dining area I suppose it should be just around $400 to $500. The mirrors are among the best decisions ever made for my home reno!

[rachel79 0]

Are you using the mirror for decorative purposes or for viewing yourself?

If it's for decorative purpose, I would recommend you to IKEA as they got quite a few nice designs for wall mirrors.

Thanks euph0bear,

I had already checked with IKEA, but their mirror does not come in full height.

I was hoping to add a 'virtual space' to the dinner area to look bigger.