Extreme Makeover @ Pandan Gardens

[marshmallow 0]

I can buy ~15 sets of the white table + 2 chairs!!

hahahaha... good cost saving indeed~

just like why i ended up buying the portable induction cooker... can by 10~15 sets of the build-in ones!

[mae29 2]

A simple accessories also have lesson learnt! LOL

Bought this design for one of the 2 door hangers at HWS:

...but too chuncky and door cannot close!

Then I went back HWS to exchange to this design:

OMG.....new problem the 'cling cling clong clong' when I close the door because the metal plate is too thick and the hook is the broad type resting on the edge of door....and you can see the hanger is 'lifted' & pushed forward when door is closed.

The other design for my son's bedroom is okie....

So, I went back to HWS to exchange to the same design for MBR.....slim and have hooks which can bend to fit snugly

Aiyah.....spent 3 trips to HWS just to get the right fit of door hangers!!

Lesson Learnt: Don't think thick metal is better....better buy the 'softer' metal which can bend a little to sit snugly on top of door.

Edited April 15, 2011 by mae29

[mae29 2]

hahahaha... good cost saving indeed~

just like why i ended up buying the portable induction cooker... can by 10~15 sets of the build-in ones!

Smart brains think ALIKE...muahahah

You do not have to worry the warranty issue! After a few years, can get a new one! Moreover, your portable induction cooker is easier to clean up, and save alot of space!!

[marshmallow 0]

A simple accessories also have lesson learnt! LOL

Bought this design for one of the 2 door hangers at HWS:

...but too chuncky and door cannot close!

Then I went back HWS to exchange to this design:

OMG.....new problem the 'cling cling clong clong' when I close the door because the metal plate is too thick and the hook is the broad type resting on the edge of door....and you can see the hanger is 'lifted' & pushed forward when door is closed.

The other design for my son's bedroom is okie....

So, I went back to HWS to exchange to the same design for MBR.....slim and have hooks which can bend to fit snugly

Aiyah.....spent 3 trips to HWS just to get the right fit of door hangers!!

Lesson Learnt: Don't think thick metal is better....better buy the 'softer' metal which can bend a little to sit snugly on top of door.

i actually considered putting this kind of hangers for my wardrobe... but scare if i hang too many things, the doors will sag~ so haven't gotten any type of hooks yet... still thinking (sounds like my wedding portrait? hahahaha~ )

HSW also quite nice la, let you change so many times...

Smart brains think ALIKE...muahahah

You do not have to worry the warranty issue! After a few years, can get a new one! Moreover, your portable induction cooker is easier to clean up, and save alot of space!!

yea, if 3 yrs down the road it spoils, i won't feel heart pain throwing it away~ downside is the higher electrical tariff compared to gas... but what to do cos citygas doesn't like my estate and i dun like LPG cylinders~

[mae29 2]

i actually considered putting this kind of hangers for my wardrobe... but scare if i hang too many things, the doors will sag~ so haven't gotten any type of hooks yet... still thinking (sounds like my wedding portrait? hahahaha~ )

HSW also quite nice la, let you change so many times...

yea, if 3 yrs down the road it spoils, i won't feel heart pain throwing it away~ downside is the higher electrical tariff compared to gas... but what to do cos citygas doesn't like my estate and i dun like LPG cylinders~

My old wardrobe with swing doors I have the cheaper door hanger for my accessories and really very heavy wo Now, my accessories are kept like junks in a container when I packed up for renovation. All bead chains, bangles are all entangled and I gave up wearing them!

For the LPG cylinders, I also dare to use them...scare of my face becomes this

[mae29 2]

While at IMM today, saw Giant is having electronic fairs. One uncle from opposite shop came over and chit-chat with me and recommended a Samsung CD sound system, 850W, selling at $99 only (usual price $149). He took out a CD and tested the sound system and he highly recommended this Samsung player. As that was also the last set, I decided to buy it.

After paying up, my fickle minded decided to change to Philips HTS, going for $299, usual price $499. Sound-wise not as good as Samsung CD player, but it has DVD, tuner, CD, can also play songs from i-pod, etc, with more functions than Samsung CD player.

Comes with free delivery.....so, instead of procastinating whether to buy the blueray soundbar at $1400- $1600, better get something cheap now. ...no regret as I have already lived for the past months without Music!!

Edited April 15, 2011 by mae29

[mae29 2]

The photographer from Straits Times who came last week.....

....and I have cleared away some 'junks' displays on the kitchen cabinet before the photographer came....

...left some crystals and souvenirs until I get a proper display cabinet!

[Kobelala 8]

The photographer from Straits Times who came last week.....

....and I have cleared away some 'junks' displays on the kitchen cabinet before the photographer came....

Woah Sis Mae, your place will be featured on Strait Times ? Wooohooo ! I'm so proud that I;ve been to your place

[May_dream1 14]

The photographer from Straits Times who came last week.....

when will it be featured huh? i want to go buy the newspaper to see!!!

[jupiter 0]

Sis Mae,

They will publish in Sunday Times rite? Keep us updated, I want to see the write-up and the pics

[mae29 2]

Woah Sis Mae, your place will be featured on Strait Times ? Wooohooo ! I'm so proud that I;ve been to your place

when will it be featured huh? i want to go buy the newspaper to see!!!

Sis Mae,

They will publish in Sunday Times rite? Keep us updated, I want to see the write-up and the pics

Hi Hi Bro & Sis

Actually I was a little reluctant to have it featured, but decided to contribute to ST's Sunday Column "My Space", & consider it as once in a lifetime experience. I am already old & this could be my last house renovation & future renovation will be my children's home!

I have all your mobile numbers & will text you when it is published.

[mae29 2]

i actually considered putting this kind of hangers for my wardrobe... but scare if i hang too many things, the doors will sag~ so haven't gotten any type of hooks yet... still thinking (sounds like my wedding portrait? hahahaha~ )

Sis Marshy

I made an impulse buy & got myself one set of cheap Philips HTS ...... No more procastinating!! So, when are you gonna hang up your wedding portrait? Still want to think further where & when to hang it?

[steelze 0]

The photographer from Straits Times who came last week.....

was it this lady called Kon Xin Hua pm u abt this interview? i received a pm from her. dunno zhun or not.. but my house so normal leh, compared to urs and many others. haha.. nothing impressive de...

[friends78 0]

was it this lady called Kon Xin Hua pm u abt this interview? i received a pm from her. dunno zhun or not.. but my house so normal leh, compared to urs and many others. haha.. nothing impressive de...

I also received her PM... Shd be true cos she did indicate her DID and email... Let's see how it goes....

[May_dream1 14]

was it this lady called Kon Xin Hua pm u abt this interview? i received a pm from her. dunno zhun or not.. but my house so normal leh, compared to urs and many others. haha.. nothing impressive de...

I also received her PM... Shd be true cos she did indicate her DID and email... Let's see how it goes....

Everything will look nice under the eyes of good photographer. Each house is unique and have beautiful corners so if good photographer knows how to capture that, then will be wonderful loh. I guess through here is the only way that the reporter can get flats to be featured. Or else how to find flats to be featured on Sunday times on weekly basis? The team also wont know who did renovation.... Only through here.