theitsybits 0 Report post Posted August 16, 2012 You know, my experience with bullies and loud screamers is that they NEVER touch people who cannot be bullied. Much harder to handle if it's your MIL tho. My sympathies.trust me, i'm not someone who can be bullied.. but it's really tahan and give husband face, since i value our r/s more than her or other stuff..else i'm sure my voice will be louder and fiercer..but when start crying, say we never respect her..lose liao lor.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adidaem 6 Report post Posted August 16, 2012 trust me, i'm not someone who can be bullied.. but it's really tahan and give husband face, since i value our r/s more than her or other stuff..else i'm sure my voice will be louder and fiercer..but when start crying, say we never respect her..lose liao lor.. Aiyo. Drama type. Poor thing. Hate emotional blackmail. Anyway all women what, i cant stand when i see women use that dirty trick. Afterall she cry we also can cry? It is still bullying, just different dirty tactic. Again my sincere sympathies. Yep, it is still up to hubby. But men tend to take the easy route I feel. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlisaWu 4 Report post Posted August 17, 2012 haha.. then cry first.. cry now! you dun wanna wait liao that means you will accept such quality?tell hubby: you settle however you want, as long as the end product the house is perfect can liao Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LLChing 0 Report post Posted August 17, 2012 From what I've seen of your lamination work, I think it's about time the carpenter should retire . I sensed reluctance, frustration and anger in the works. It's like the project is too much for him to take on.On the bright side, the uneven edges can be rectified by "makeup artists". Maybe your ID would know of such carpenter and is willing to assist you on this after all works are done. Might cost you extra. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
May_dream1 14 Report post Posted August 17, 2012 Height of shoe cabinets and Fengshui.A neighbour came to visit my place and pointed out that it was very bad fengshui to have a full-height shoe-cabinet. To be specific, it's bad fenshui to place shoes above your head. I honestly had no clue, which got me to do some searches in regards to this. I'm not particularly very superstitious, but I suppose when it comes to Fengshui, it's better to avoid outright negative things for the home!Did a quick search and realized that shoes represent bad energy!In summary:- Shoe cabinets should not be black or red.- Shoes should preferably only be placed up to 1/3 of the house's height, and up to 2/3 of the house's height. - Shoe cabinets should be closed, so that bad energy can be kept inside.- Shoes should face head-in, otherwise bad energy will be directed at you whenever you open the cabinet door.- Shoe cabinets should be on the left of your door and near the entrance as the right side is considered auspicious.- Avoid placing the shoe cabinet outside the house as it blocks good energy from coming in.- It's best to have 5 tiers for the shoe cabinet as it represents the five elements.- Wooden rectangle shoe cabinets are suitable for everyone.- Do not place a mirror facing a door, including shoe cabinets with reflective surfaces.Some links:http://pinkytoky.hubpages.com/hub/shoe-rack-and-its-effect-on-feng-shuihttp://vj0516.blogspot.hk/i don't look at fengshui but whatever you mentioned above is how my shoe cabinet is. so everything is ok for me then. hahaahha..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theitsybits 0 Report post Posted August 17, 2012 From what I've seen of your lamination work, I think it's about time the carpenter should retire . I sensed reluctance, frustration and anger in the works. It's like the project is too much for him to take on.On the bright side, the uneven edges can be rectified by "makeup artists". Maybe your ID would know of such carpenter and is willing to assist you on this after all works are done. Might cost you extra.yar, even when i'm there i can feel that he's frustrated and overworked..and it's not like his attitude is very bad, and you can feel he is trying but can't find that extra to do it nicely..they told me will come down to touch-up the edges..but my laminate is textured..and the gap is still, well, exposed plywood even when color is added.. not sure how that can be done though..i don't look at fengshui but whatever you mentioned above is how my shoe cabinet is. so everything is ok for me then. hahaahha.....haha i don't really look at it but when people mention, i start getting paranoid and will go read up to avoid the major no-no.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theitsybits 0 Report post Posted August 17, 2012 (edited) Day 75Electrical guys came to install lights and my haiku fan today! and when i left home to get more T5 lights, the solid top guys came unexpectedly and was working on my solid tops when I went back..been asking when it will be installed, no update the whole week and suddenly they're here.. It was nicely done, and my kitchen is almost complete..except that none of my drawers are functional, they either don't align or are falling off their brackets when you pull.. and again, unexpectedly, the relative actually dropped by our place to look at the defects..say will get people to come down to touch-up the edges and rectify the drawers plus sand my plywood..my plywoods are so rough and has ugly grains unlike paloma's..hers was smooth to the touch while mine can cut your fingers.. The corridor with blackboard painted bomb shelter door.MBR makeup corner.MBR down lights up.MBR toilet and vanity up..if i knew solid top guys were coming today, i would have arranged for plumber to come install everything too.. really dislike such lack of communication or refusal to update anything.. Edited August 17, 2012 by theitsybits Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theitsybits 0 Report post Posted August 17, 2012 (edited) Day 75 contCommon toilet vanity and lights up.All my pretty taobao lights..Track light and haiku fan up.Study room and my favorite piece of carpentry, but sadly, the workmanship is also the worst.. i guess we shall see how they can touch it up since it'll really pain me to dismantle everything and dump it..I left before they finished installing lights and the haiku fan..will be there again tomorrow to test out the lights..and arrange for plumber to come ASAP, then we are almost done..almost there!! Edited August 17, 2012 by theitsybits Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
casa 0 Report post Posted August 17, 2012 Your kitchen cabinet looks nice and sleek it blends in well with the flooringLooks like u can move in very soon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ursuladeux 0 Report post Posted August 18, 2012 Omg.. Pretty nice place spoilt by bad carpentry.. If its me, I insists on them changing to better carpenter if not take back money and find a carpenter yourself.. Its your house not mil house.. But ask your hubby to complain to mil dont do it yourself ;p.I also have holes in my carpentry but at least the holes and chipped edges are inside not outside Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunsetsky 0 Report post Posted August 18, 2012 i'll be away this weekend, but should be around next weekend..hopefully by then all carpentry/solid tops are up..u can drop by if you like.. Thanks, but maybe not this weekend coz I have to point out all the problems to the contractor in charge and exchange my faulty lights ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theitsybits 0 Report post Posted August 18, 2012 Your kitchen cabinet looks nice and sleek it blends in well with the flooringLooks like u can move in very soon thanks! i guess white goes with everything.. Omg.. Pretty nice place spoilt by bad carpentry.. If its me, I insists on them changing to better carpenter if not take back money and find a carpenter yourself.. Its your house not mil house.. But ask your hubby to complain to mil dont do it yourself ;p.I also have holes in my carpentry but at least the holes and chipped edges are inside not outsidemost of the holes are underside..not THAT obvious unless you look closely..just the the bookshelf edges are pretty obvious because they are at eye level.. let's see how they can touch up Thanks, but maybe not this weekend coz I have to point out all the problems to the contractor in charge and exchange my faulty lights ... oh man, no problem, we are usually there every Sat.. jiayou! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theitsybits 0 Report post Posted August 18, 2012 Day 76We are almost there!! Lights and my hood/hob are all installed. We are only left with plumbing and rectifications for carpentry and touchups for painting..The entrance. We went up to see our lights in full glory tonight, after having steamboat at neighbor's place..Kitchen.I do realize that one light bulb was the wrong color..Corridor.Common toilet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theitsybits 0 Report post Posted August 18, 2012 Day 76 contDining area. Dining table will be horizontally below the big spinning light.Living area, with the haiku up.MBR down lights.MBR toilet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
May_dream1 14 Report post Posted August 18, 2012 The common toilet really looks so big. Finally all coming to an end. Congrats!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
