thedottyness 0 Report post Posted July 11, 2012 any idea of non-practically for using cement floors in kitchen? i see my auntie house in MY whole house cement floor, looks ok, but of cos hers not a design purpose, so it was not really very smooth surface (some rough patches in the corners).cement floor tend to be dusty even after the years.. i think this has been repeated a few times in some threads that it has to be treated properly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
star70 0 Report post Posted July 16, 2012 Hello - can anyone advise when is rewiring of whole house necessary?Is it always a need to rewire the whole inn order to add more wiring points? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sghlynn 0 Report post Posted July 17, 2012 Hello - can anyone advise when is rewiring of whole house necessary?Is it always a need to rewire the whole inn order to add more wiring points?I asked my contractor before, not necessary cos wire will not rot so just ask them to do a check on thw wiring and if works, dont need to re-wire cos its pretty exsame as re-piping too Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlisaWu 4 Report post Posted July 17, 2012 Hello allGetting my keys in end Aug most probably, so now hoping to gather more information before actual renovation starts.Inputs & suggestions gladly welcome.The title of this home - coincidentally husband surname is Ho..so means good in hokkien.heh..so hopefully its a good start to the renoblog wow.. i just realized, your layout very nice, walk through a balcony to reach the "main" house Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
star70 0 Report post Posted July 18, 2012 wow.. i just realized, your layout very nice, walk through a balcony to reach the "main" house hello Alisahowever i think the space is a little wasted, since only can put shoe cabinet there, but not sit there n relax n have afternoon tea. haha Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
star70 0 Report post Posted July 18, 2012 I asked my contractor before, not necessary cos wire will not rot so just ask them to do a check on thw wiring and if works, dont need to re-wire cos its pretty exsame as re-piping tooThanks! I missed out asking contractor on this. will double check with them again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaskel 2 Report post Posted July 20, 2012 Hello - can anyone advise when is rewiring of whole house necessary?Is it always a need to rewire the whole inn order to add more wiring points?When the last time the house rewiring is done more than 15yrs, I feel rewiring is necessary. U can check to see any powerpoints in the house the surround have any burn marks or smell etc, these are just small sign of worn out electrical wiring. Of course there are devices in the market can check on the condition of the wiring too.DB box changes(now more safety function), so is the colour code of electrical wires. Moreover now most no more using the white connector rather than using a 'male' and 'female' connector for lighting point(which new HDB flats u will see those hanging around connected with the new light point) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
star70 0 Report post Posted July 20, 2012 When the last time the house rewiring is done more than 15yrs, I feel rewiring is necessary. U can check to see any powerpoints in the house the surround have any burn marks or smell etc, these are just small sign of worn out electrical wiring. Of course there are devices in the market can check on the condition of the wiring too.DB box changes(now more safety function), so is the colour code of electrical wires. Moreover now most no more using the white connector rather than using a 'male' and 'female' connector for lighting point(which new HDB flats u will see those hanging around connected with the new light point) Thanks Jaskel! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
star70 0 Report post Posted July 24, 2012 finally some pictures of the house - nope..still not yet get our keys, some pics from agent, some pics taken when i go viewing again.Main door to living room Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
star70 0 Report post Posted July 24, 2012 (edited) Kitchenrealised i did not take much picture of MBR and kitchen..haha Edited July 24, 2012 by star70 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
star70 0 Report post Posted July 24, 2012 Bathrooms Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
star70 0 Report post Posted July 24, 2012 (edited) Bathrooms Edited July 24, 2012 by star70 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
star70 0 Report post Posted July 24, 2012 very weird - the photos i have rotated them in photobucket, but when i post them here, they are still in the original orientation...hmmmm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
casa 0 Report post Posted July 24, 2012 Wow finally get to c your beautiful homeBig and spacious Remem post your reno pics to share Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
potatoes 0 Report post Posted July 24, 2012 (edited) Hi Star, from ur photos, ur place seems quite modern and well well maintained. U probably can savage some to save on reno. Spend $$ on furnishings Edited July 24, 2012 by potatoes Share this post Link to post Share on other sites