bbwoofie 0 Report post Posted October 11, 2012 Hello everyone, Have been reading this forum since few months ago gathering useful tips and advises. Went for the 1st appointment last month and 2nd appointment in one week time and reno shall start in two weeks time....looking forward!Decided to set up this blog as a keepsake of our reno journey and at the same time may serves as useful info for others .... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
casa 0 Report post Posted October 11, 2012 Congrats and remember to post pics to share Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbwoofie 0 Report post Posted October 14, 2012 Hello Casa, thank you for the note. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbwoofie 0 Report post Posted October 14, 2012 Back dated ...Our search for 2nd home started a year ago, been a long and tiring journey as most of the weekends were spend in viewing different layout of 5rooms to EA ...Our requirements were: - high floor lovers (looking for a unit that is more than 20th story high)- squarish in layout- unblocked - walking distance (not more than 10 minutes) to amenities (neighborhood shopping mall, walking distance to future train station etc)- unit with a service yard- the list goes on ...and finally settled for our home 2 months ago Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbwoofie 0 Report post Posted October 14, 2012 After meeting up with a few IDs and reviewing the received quotes, we decided to appoint Home Success for simple reasons, the ID (Kenny) whom attended to us when we were doing price reccee:- listens to our requirements- patient and not too quick to speak or kept on talking without listening - able to offer practical and cost savings suggestions - did not gave the impression of "no money no talk"- send the quotes to us promptlyOur plans were to - renovate the whole flat (hack all tiles, rewiring, change all windows etc)- remove the balcony wall to make the living/study area bigger- remove the right wall (kitchen doorway) to make the area seems bigger and natural light to the kitchen- seal the common toilet door and access only through service balcony Our ID brought us to Soon Bee Huat at Toh Guan and White Horse at Sungei Kadut, our preference was White Horse:- the showroom was comfortable to walk - many tiles attracted our attention compared to Soon Bee Huat- over the past one month, we visited White Horse every weekend to ensure we chose the right tiles or lookout for any new arrivals. The sales lady, Annie, never failed to attend to us each time we were there or acknowledge us when she was attending to other customers. She was quick to pick up our preference and provide us with samples/mock-up, when we were undecided she will make the effort to bring out bigger pieces of tiles from the warehouse and line on the floor for us to do comparison. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbwoofie 0 Report post Posted October 14, 2012 reposting the floor plan, realised it went missing from the earlier post Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbwoofie 0 Report post Posted October 14, 2012 Purchases from Hoe Kee (Genting Lane)- Toilet bowl x 2- Toilet sink x 2- Stove and hood Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbwoofie 0 Report post Posted October 15, 2012 Uploaded with ImageShack.usDear experts/forummers,Need some advices. I got this kitchen sink that is matte finish. As I want the sink to be scratch resisitant, the salesperson propose this sink to me. Had anyone install matte finishing sink ? Are there any problems?due to the matte finishing (i.e. a bit rough), will it trap particles or water and have water spots more easily as compare to other glossy or brush finishing kitchen sink?I am thinking aloud as in similar analogy such as matte laminate and glossy laminate. Matte laminate more able to spot scratch and dirt.Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumbopanther 2 Report post Posted October 15, 2012 Hi just a comment, saw yr title 家和万事 '心' should be '兴' but unless of course you have specific meaning to use '心', not important. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbwoofie 0 Report post Posted October 15, 2012 Hello jumbo panther, thank you for the correction ... It's my error ...lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbwoofie 0 Report post Posted October 15, 2012 Purchases from Poh Seng (Jalan Besar)- kitchen sink and tap- bathroom mirror x 2- shower head x 2Upcoming purchases ...lightings, windows, kitchen and bathroom accessories Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbwoofie 0 Report post Posted October 31, 2012 (edited) The king of demolition work has begun before any change can take place ! Huat ah...!Uploaded with ImageShack.us Edited October 31, 2012 by bbwoofie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbwoofie 0 Report post Posted October 31, 2012 Following the demolition work, clearing the debris was a huge huge task... kudos to them.But one small error, they place the sand and cement at the wrong area which would hinder the tiler from commencing the tiling as they will start from the living room.Sigh... another addtional job to move them.1) Arrival of our tiles ans cement2) Debris cleared and sand loaded3) Addtional work to move this lot elsewhere before tiling can begin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbwoofie 0 Report post Posted October 31, 2012 (edited) Uploaded with ImageShack.usDear experts/forummers,Need some advices. I got this kitchen sink that is matte finish. As I want the sink to be scratch resisitant, the salesperson propose this sink to me. Had anyone install matte finishing sink ? Are there any problems?due to the matte finishing (i.e. a bit rough), will it trap particles or water and have water spots more easily as compare to other glossy or brush finishing kitchen sink?I am thinking aloud as in similar analogy such as matte laminate and glossy laminate. Matte laminate more able to spot scratch and dirt.Thanks.Any takers for this query... Need some advise or clarification if anyone had purchase and used matt finish sink, which is supposed to be most scratch resistant ?Thanks Edited October 31, 2012 by bbwoofie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbwoofie 0 Report post Posted October 31, 2012 (edited) Wonder why this small curve in ledge at the wall ? Why can't the builder just flush it straight..It is only about 1- 1.5inch... and rather unsightly. Any expert advice on what can i do to make it a straight wall ? Uploaded with ImageShack.us Edited October 31, 2012 by bbwoofie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
