Suyun 0 Report post Posted August 17, 2012 (edited) I started a blog on 11th Aug but the blog was in the wrong place and had no feedback finally i figured it out and now here i am in T-BlogA recap blogged on 11 AugJust been informed by lawyers that my home completion will be coming Friday. Looking forward to viewing the place and plan for my renovation. This will be my first time renovating my own place as my two previous homes was in moved-in condition and only needed some minor jobs to enhance it.this is my first time blogging after reading the other members blog about their journey. Edited October 17, 2012 by Suyun Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Suyun 0 Report post Posted August 17, 2012 I am looking forward to collecting my house keys today. Can't wait... my three kids have not shown so much enthusasim except where their rooms will be. I have been looking at kitchen appliances : build-in ovens,gas hob, hood,induction cooker and even dishwasher. Hubby said i can have a dishwasher. imagine that. i told him about the pros of having a dishwaher and after a sales presentation from harvey norman sales person at milenia walk he was sold on the idea. Went to two tile companies to see, touch and feel the tile and i was fasinated and inspired by the different look i can achieve with the tiles.but being conservative, please to not expect to fall off the chair when i start to post photos of my finished job.will be meeting up with a few contractors and IDs this coming week. will keep updating the blog when i am free. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunny613 0 Report post Posted August 17, 2012 I am looking forward to collecting my house keys today. Can't wait... my three kids have not shown so much enthusasim except where their rooms will be. I have been looking at kitchen appliances : build-in ovens,gas hob, hood,induction cooker and even dishwasher. Hubby said i can have a dishwasher. imagine that. i told him about the pros of having a dishwaher and after a sales presentation from harvey norman sales person at milenia walk he was sold on the idea. Went to two tile companies to see, touch and feel the tile and i was fasinated and inspired by the different look i can achieve with the tiles.but being conservative, please to not expect to fall off the chair when i start to post photos of my finished job.will be meeting up with a few contractors and IDs this coming week. will keep updating the blog when i am free. Hi Suyun, Congrats to you for getting your keys! My keys will be ready for collection next month and i am in district 16 as well! My partner and I are waiting impatiently for the day to come.. We are in the midst of ID selection and meanwhile looking around for electronics & electricals stuffs.. we can share our experiences here Look forward to your photos soon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Suyun 0 Report post Posted August 17, 2012 Hi Suyun, Congrats to you for getting your keys! My keys will be ready for collection next month and i am in district 16 as well! My partner and I are waiting impatiently for the day to come.. We are in the midst of ID selection and meanwhile looking around for electronics & electricals stuffs.. we can share our experiences here Look forward to your photos soonHi Sunny,Thanks for sharing. will upload some photos after i take them and figure out how to load them. I shall share about my home appliances selection soon.Stay tuned. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Minerat 1 Report post Posted August 17, 2012 So you are here Mine is district 16 too. Hoping to see your pics soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Suyun 0 Report post Posted August 17, 2012 The collection of keys was very late. Expected to pick it up at 5pm but delayed till 8pm. Thank God our law firm co-ordinator was nice and considerate to call me not to come early but to await her call at home. I even had time to take a short nap while waiting We made a short visit to the new place to check it out. I had applied with pub to do the metre reading yesterday so i don.t have to be around to open the door for them today since previous owner terminated their account yesterday. The previous owners clear out their stuff with not much stuff for us to clear with the exception of one unflushed toilet , yucks, We are meeting with some contractors tomorrow :1. A professional painter recommended by a personal friend2. A contractor which is also recommended by a friend and she found him on Renotalk. I shall not reveal his identity yet and keep you in suspenseAnother meet another two more contractors on coming Monday. Have not met any ID yet as we have an idea what we want our house to look like and are more hands on type of owners. The ID will likely to stiffer my creativity I have to stop here and get some rest to recover from my flu. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Minerat 1 Report post Posted August 17, 2012 The previous owners clear out their stuff with not much stuff for us to clear with the exception of one unflushed toilet , yucks, The utility must have been cut while the owner was doing his business halfway. Lol. Ain't you glad that pub had activated your water supply. Hahahaa Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
casa 0 Report post Posted August 17, 2012 Welcome and hope to c your reno pics soon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nivle 0 Report post Posted August 17, 2012 Congrats and good for your reno.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Suyun 0 Report post Posted August 18, 2012 (edited) == Edited October 17, 2012 by Suyun Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
totsboy 0 Report post Posted August 22, 2012 Congrats to the begining of yr reno. I am also eagerly waiting for the collection of keys in Oct to embark my journey. Good luck and have fun! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Minerat 1 Report post Posted August 22, 2012 Testing to try to link my floor plan from photo bucket. I have limited IT skillshttp://s1251.photobucket.com/albums/hh545/Joanneoy/?action=view¤t=1344695096.jpgI think it works, anyone can see this ???? The floor plan looks complicated. Is that from BCA? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Suyun 0 Report post Posted August 22, 2012 Yes it is. I got sick after collecting my keys last Friday.After meeting up with four contractors to brief them on the house. I am totally exhausted. Don't know how Mr Minerat and other forumers keep up with their Reno work. It is very tiring.An update,Met Four contractors, still waiting for their quotations. Giving them one week to quote. Have good impression of two parties so will have a tough choice to make.Found out that we have some roofing issues so now we have a include scaffolding into the renovation. Waterproofing will start after replacing the tiles. So since scaffolding is up we might as well paint the whole house.... So what seems like some minor renovation will become a bigger project. Now I am the main contractor just wait and see Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Minerat 1 Report post Posted August 22, 2012 What I did was, I created a powerpoint with details of what I want to do and where, with photos and floor plan attached. So every contractor or id I will just email them the ppt and wait for their quotations. Save my energy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumbopanther 2 Report post Posted August 22, 2012 Yes that's the right thing to do, do all yr requirements on ppt and email to contractors to quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites