Revamp Of A 40yo 3rm Pigeonhole...

[neubie 2]

that's what I suspected. haha.

though wasn't sure as the bathroom seems quite small to have a sink. too used to bigger toilets liao.

You mind taking a pic?

depending on ur size of bathroom, mine is far larger than the WC, but the sink i bot is a tad small, which can be slightly wider (and yet dun block the bi-fold doors and deeper to accomodate the entire face

[DingDong 0]

Hi,

I like the simplicity and functionality of your house.

Your unit look bigger than the one I am getting though.

I do hope i can cough out the budget for such renov!

lol..anyway can I have the contact for your windows lobang?

Thank you very much!

[JoTeo 0]

Hi Neubie,

So far any problem with your sliding glass door? Thought of installing the same glass door. Btw, how is your contractor's tiler workmamship.

[neubie 2]

Hi Neubie,

So far any problem with your sliding glass door? Thought of installing the same glass door. Btw, how is your contractor's tiler workmamship.

Glass door is still as good as new, almost everyday I draw them close when turning on aircon in the living room.

[lobo76 0]

Glass door is still as good as new, almost everyday I draw them close when turning on aircon in the living room.

haha... you ever accidentally 'walked' into it?

btw, I just see your kitchen photo again, and while I know you got reduce the size, it seems really small. Even if I don't cook, I do plan on having at least a microwave oven, or toaster... but you don't seem to have space for that.

[neubie 2]

haha... you ever accidentally 'walked' into it?

btw, I just see your kitchen photo again, and while I know you got reduce the size, it seems really small. Even if I don't cook, I do plan on having at least a microwave oven, or toaster... but you don't seem to have space for that.

the glass comes with frosted film, so far no accidents yet. A small oven can be placed next to the fridge or a mw oven next to the kitchen sink (the corner). that's the price for extending the living room into the kitchen as time spent in the kitchen is considerably less.

If really require space, the tiled wall opposite the cabinet can install a collapsing/foldable table

Edited June 20, 2011 by neubie

[Nutt00 0]

Hi neubie,

Mind to share your contractor contact and may I know which company is he from? Thanks in advance.

[maryzlamb 0]

Hi Neubie,

Love what u did to ur house! im getting my 3 room flat soon and would just be doing a full reno on the kitchen, 2 toilets and reconstruct a storeroom that was taken down by the previous owner. Been looking for a reliable contractor instead of an ID, Could u PM me the contact number and name of the contractor u used. Thank u very much!

[neubie 2]

Hi Neubie,

Love what u did to ur house! im getting my 3 room flat soon and would just be doing a full reno on the kitchen, 2 toilets and reconstruct a storeroom that was taken down by the previous owner. Been looking for a reliable contractor instead of an ID, Could u PM me the contact number and name of the contractor u used. Thank u very much!

here...

[zer0sg 0]

Thanks for sharing Alan's contact neubie. Unfortunately having some issues contacting him. Anyone else having the problem? Think he may be too busy now

[kimchi 0]

Thanks for sharing Alan's contact neubie. Unfortunately having some issues contacting him. Anyone else having the problem? Think he may be too busy now

i guess he is @ Punggol!! Network over there very bad!!

I oso engage him as my reno contractor too!!

[yellow 0]

oic.

<!--quoteo(post=591773:date=Nov 24 2010, 06:23 AM:name=neubie)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (neubie @ Nov 24 2010, 06:23 AM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=591773"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->yes, how loaded is the fridge and how often the fridge is opened/close has a direct impact on the consumption. ceteris paribus, the compressor kicks in and cuts out at (long) intervals so it is not running <u>all</u> the time.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->

So has the clear acrylic sheet been effective?

<!--quoteo(post=591426:date=Nov 22 2010, 10:09 PM:name=neubie)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (neubie @ Nov 22 2010, 10:09 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=591426"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->bought some 3mm clear acrylic sheet to cover the bottom of my wrought-iron gate. as my living room floor is just 2 inches above of the common corridor, when TC doing their scheduled washing, water will kena the gate and cause rusting easily....

Marker pen, cable ties, cordless drill and wire snips is all that is required... mark out the holes on the protective brown wax paper pasted to the sheet, drill and tear off the brown paper

<img src="http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g94/musicexpression/IMG_1541.jpg" border="0" class="linked-image" />

Half-hour later and it's done <img src="http://www.renotalk.com/forum/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid="" border="0" alt="tongue.gif" />

<img src="http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g94/musicexpression/IMG_1543.jpg" border="0" class="linked-image" />

but may replace the cable ties with s/s ones for more strength... tmr go hunt for them.... <img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid="" border="0" alt="wink.gif" /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->

Istel, Seems like you are doing well with your homework.

Goodluck

<!--quoteo(post=591524:date=Nov 23 2010, 11:02 AM:name=istel)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (istel @ Nov 23 2010, 11:02 AM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=591524"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->So far, without the laminate, doors and aircon seem a bit cheaper... around 18-19k <img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid="" border="0" alt="sad.gif" />

Going down again tomorrow for exact measurements and tile selections... Will update again after that haha <img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid="" border="0" alt="tongue.gif" /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->

[yellow 0]

Hi you got a nice home there. May I know where u get the acrylic sheet? Thought of doing the same too for my gate. Thanks

[jazzysou1 0]

Balance payment of outstanding reno cost is finally settled, after settling on some minor defects and deducting certain items in the signed quotation that was not done/installed/supplied... after a little bit of nudging for more discounts to round down the final amount, both parties happily settled with one lumpsum of $$$...

Some appraisals about this contractor I chose. On a scale of 10 pts,

Efficiency = 9

Followup = 8.5

Creativity = 7.5

Responsiveness = 8

Overall workmanship = 8.5

Wall tiling = 8.5

Floor tiling = 8.5

Plumbing = 8.5

Electrical = 9

Glassworks = 8

Ceiling works = 9

Door works = 8

Grille works = 7.5

Window works = 8

Painting = 8.5

Accomodating to requests = 8

Project planning = 8.5

Value for money = 8

Additional works done FOC/out of goodwill = 7.5

After-sales service = 8 (he still sent me a CNY greeting card wor.... <img src="http://www.renotalk.com/forum/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid="" border="0" alt="biggrin.gif" /> )

Overall 8.5

Will I hire him in future? Yes

Of cos, the above are based purely on my opinion, YMMV.

disclaimer though, I dun benefit anything from posting this t-blog at all, just to share my reno experience with Alan. as always, one needs to manage expectations well to ensure an amicable working relationship between flat-owners and contractors/IDs.

Edit: As of now, there are a couple of RTers who have signed and completed projects with him.... last known count was five and their might be more which i'm not aware of...

Hello!! I would like to have Alan's contact if you don't mind giving me? I also have the same layout as you & got a ID quoted me 35k for overhaul of my place!! I only have 25k budget leh..

[jazzysou1 0]

Hey Neubie, wanna ask you if you know anything about aircons? I tot of having aircons in the 2 BRs.. inverted/non-inverted? Necessary to purchase an non-inverted one if mostly only 1 BR is used at one time. The other one would probably be used on & off..