Little Penguin Migration

[sff 0]

Updates

1. completed tiles selection for bathrooms

2. Laminate selection (mixture of edl, lamitak)

3. Finalize on 3d designed, 3 reviews

Count down to start reno in may20 .... stress stress !!!

Tomorrow going for 2nd inspection and collect key on monday

Congrats on getting your keys soon. Don't worry so much and have fun with your reno.

[dbkungfu 0]

Congrats on getting your keys soon. Don't worry so much and have fun with your reno.

thnx sff. 2nd inspection when well today, owner left fridge and washing machine .... hopefully not going to be an additional problem. like the washing machine though Tomorrow will get keys in afternoon.

[dbkungfu 0]

Hi

keys collected around 4pm yesterday. I am now the official owner

Did a review with ID, faces some challenge already

1. my wanna buy rinnai hobs and franke double sinks is too big for my small kitchen.

2. need to conceal my common bathroom "pipes" to match design & save space for shower area

3. Some existing miscolor granite floor tiles due to water soak - ID suspect water sip in from outside structure, may need to ask hdb to rectify.

will be selling off the stainless steel kitchen cabinet this week. wf had managed to contact contractor to review today. Plus some renotalker had contact on interest to buy. Wish me luck !

... anyway, due to lateness of the hdb process, my ID can only submit permit successfully end of the day, so reno have to be delay to may21 instead of may20.

Edited May 18, 2010 by dbkungfu

[dbkungfu 0]

Hi

2nd hand Contractor came to see stainless steel kitchen cabinet, said too thin (0.5mm), so may warp if used for a while. So he said quite useless if he buy it. So decided not to sell to any renotalker ... to avoid giving them more problem later.

Will just sell to kalang guni ... if they still not interested then ask my ID to throw away

[dbkungfu 0]

Hi

I notice there is a scv connector available in my bomb shelter ... just wonder whether anyone ever place their scv modem, wireless router in bomb shelter & still able to connect using wireless from living room and rooms.

I plan to locate my wireless g router & dlink nas in there. 'cos I find it neater compare to locating those appliance in my studyroom.... like a small server room Probably upgrade to wireless-n soon.

btw, I going to place my shuttle htpc in my new tv console & connect wirelessly to the router. currently it works well in my old home.

[dbkungfu 0]

Updates - no chance to take photo yet, probably tomorrow

Day 1 (may/21 - friday) - common/mbr toilet hacking, kitchen dismantling

Not so smooth ... hacking start for about 2-3 hours. ID already called that receive complain from downstair neighbor. Anyway, he mentioned he will still continue until HDB officer called him. Finally, ID called me, HDB asked to stop & continue on monday as owner got valid reason - got small children sleeping . Understand need to be considerate to other but like this then how to complete reno in time. Foresee definitely will complain again since successful 1st time.

ID tried to calm me, by telling there is more worst situation than me, where there is one project, he can only start work after 2pm. as neighbor work night shift.

anyone face this kind of problem before ?

Edited May 21, 2010 by dbkungfu

[hcbing 0]

Updates - no chance to take photo yet, probably tomorrow

Day 1 (may/21 - friday) - common/mbr toilet hacking, kitchen dismantling

Not so smooth ... hacking start for about 2-3 hours. ID already called that receive complain from downstair neighbor. Anyway, he mentioned he will still continue until HDB officer called him. Finally, ID called me, HDB asked to stop & continue on monday as owner got valid reason - got small children sleeping . Understand need to be considerate to other but like this then how to complete reno in time. Foresee definitely will complain again since successful 1st time.

ID tried to calm me, by telling there is more worst situation than me, where there is one project, he can only start work after 2pm. as neighbor work night shift.

anyone face this kind of problem before ?

Hmmm..didn't realize that even with a valid reno permit for hacking during the first few days, HDB could still ask you to stop anytime as soon a neighbour ain't happy 'bout it. But don't worry, dude...hacking would only a couple more days right?

Edited May 22, 2010 by hcbing

[jeffcraze 0]

Updates - no chance to take photo yet, probably tomorrow

Day 1 (may/21 - friday) - common/mbr toilet hacking, kitchen dismantling

Not so smooth ... hacking start for about 2-3 hours. ID already called that receive complain from downstair neighbor. Anyway, he mentioned he will still continue until HDB officer called him. Finally, ID called me, HDB asked to stop & continue on monday as owner got valid reason - got small children sleeping . Understand need to be considerate to other but like this then how to complete reno in time. Foresee definitely will complain again since successful 1st time.

ID tried to calm me, by telling there is more worst situation than me, where there is one project, he can only start work after 2pm. as neighbor work night shift.

anyone face this kind of problem before ?

For mine, heard from mine tat my downstairs neighbour came up to complain, say he is working night shift at a police department.. but nv ask us to stop work, luckily..

[titanax 0]

Hi

I notice there is a scv connector available in my bomb shelter ... just wonder whether anyone ever place their scv modem, wireless router in bomb shelter & still able to connect using wireless from living room and rooms.

I plan to locate my wireless g router & dlink nas in there. 'cos I find it neater compare to locating those appliance in my studyroom.... like a small server room Probably upgrade to wireless-n soon.

btw, I going to place my shuttle htpc in my new tv console & connect wirelessly to the router. currently it works well in my old home.

When RF pass through wall, there will be signal degradation, bomb shelter walls are thicker than your normal walls & this will add to your signal loss. Nothing beats a test run though, you can easily plug-in your wireless inyour bomb shelter & use your laptop to measure the signal strengths before you commit to setting up the infra for your "server room". Do bear in mind bomb shelters are poorly ventilated, this also affects your electical equipments' life-cycle.

[dbkungfu 0]

Hmmm..didn't realize that even with a valid reno permit for hacking during the first few days, HDB could still ask you to stop anytime as soon a neighbour ain't happy 'bout it. But don't worry, dude...hacking would only a couple more days right?

Hi hcbing

yup, actually mine need 1day only 'cos only bathrooms need to hack. My wf suggest to called HDB for explaination if still complain next time. maybe HDB practise double standard . anyway, meet up with ID today, he explain that the downstair neighbor complain that her baby just come back from hospital, so need to rest. I guess pity her also. let's see next week, as she mentioned that she will be away monday. My ID even go around informing neighbor before hacking start, unfortunately this neighbor didnt open her door.

For mine, heard from mine tat my downstairs neighbour came up to complain, say he is working night shift at a police department.. but nv ask us to stop work, luckily..

hi jeffcraze

wow ... police officer scary. They are well train to "handle" people u know. I hope not CID. lucky for u, u can continue. anyway, chit chat with my new neighbor today, told them to get ready to face noise for 1 month, they said no worry. Luckily got friendly same floor neighbors :D

When RF pass through wall, there will be signal degradation, bomb shelter walls are thicker than your normal walls & this will add to your signal loss. Nothing beats a test run though, you can easily plug-in your wireless inyour bomb shelter & use your laptop to measure the signal strengths before you commit to setting up the infra for your "server room". Do bear in mind bomb shelters are poorly ventilated, this also affects your electical equipments' life-cycle.

Hi titanax

thnx, I'll do some testing. Maybe when my reno abot 70% done, now too dusty. maybe can try to access neighbor wireless

Edited May 22, 2010 by dbkungfu

[dbkungfu 0]

Day 2 (Saturday) - discussion on electrical points, air-con piping, solar-film

1. Discussion with ID on electrical points. Only need to add 2-3 points only. Save cost

2. Air-con contractor (my babysitter's husband) - need to shelve my initial plan to place all aircon top of door due no space above room3 door as taken up by main house structure (suddenly cant remember the term). So need to reallocate aircon, end up next suitable place is on top of window. Need to run pipe around MBR to reach both rooms. ahhh going to look ugly , no choice. But at least will be covers by my wardrobe and bedframe.

3. Solar film (v-cool) - marc come on time, show me some solar film sample. Ask me whether I open window all the time or have aircon in living room. I got no aircon at livingroom, so he suggested to go for mid range (absorb lesser heat) & will half price compare to higher end. opt for clear one. Did measurement for all windows except kitchen and small window (next to air-con) . Mentioned will provide me pricing later after he calculate. Installation will take 2-3 hours but need to be done before window grille is up. Had not commit yet, if over budget will do main living room windows only.

Day 1 - result

Living room/dining - with floor protection, include all rooms

Kitchen - dismantling only, no hacking, see the line on the floor, tapped it myself to visualize my L shape kitchen cabinet

"Semi"-hack bathroom - to continue on monday

Common Bathroom

MBR bathroom

Edited May 22, 2010 by dbkungfu

[dbkungfu 0]

Hi

Anyone where can I get those hair dryer that can mount to wall ?... something like those hotel one. I plan to install one in my mbr bathroom. ID told me that it cost < $200. thnx

[jaskel 2]

Hi

Anyone where can I get those hair dryer that can mount to wall ?... something like those hotel one. I plan to install one in my mbr bathroom. ID told me that it cost < $200. thnx

sin siang chuan....hope didn't spell wrongly...

[dbkungfu 0]

sin siang chuan....hope didn't spell wrongly...

thnx. saw your other reply on waterproofing. I guess I'll be visiting sim siang choon at changi for 3rd times again. but let me see whether they got website.

Edited May 22, 2010 by dbkungfu

[jaskel 2]

Updates - no chance to take photo yet, probably tomorrow

Day 1 (may/21 - friday) - common/mbr toilet hacking, kitchen dismantling

Not so smooth ... hacking start for about 2-3 hours. ID already called that receive complain from downstair neighbor. Anyway, he mentioned he will still continue until HDB officer called him. Finally, ID called me, HDB asked to stop & continue on monday as owner got valid reason - got small children sleeping . Understand need to be considerate to other but like this then how to complete reno in time. Foresee definitely will complain again since successful 1st time.

ID tried to calm me, by telling there is more worst situation than me, where there is one project, he can only start work after 2pm. as neighbor work night shift.

anyone face this kind of problem before ?

This small case liao....got come across need to stop work for 1 mth cos wife came back from operation need lots of rest....after that, complaint to HDB that one part of the cornice dropped down cos is due to the reno work, wall hairlines cracks due to the hacking and the best part is I only hack common bath flooring and they are staying on top. Whatever works going to do, need to inform them, may be it be painting, carpentry, lighting or plumbling. Need to update owner, also need to update the owner on top.

Edited May 22, 2010 by jaskel