zihui 7 Report post Posted August 20, 2013 Thanks Mark ! Always glad to know someone from the west. Actually have been staying in the west since 1980s, shifted a few times & now just a few blocks away (a carpark away lol ) from my old place... Just can't see myself leaving Westside with all those shopping malls sprouting up in Jurong... hahaha....Stay tuned for more updates... Cheers buddy !That's what my HTB says as well*sigh*So this eastsider is moving to the West for the first time in her lifeMy Reno took 1.5 months for a total overhaul. Lots of hacking & tiling, relaying electrical and heaps of built-in carpentry works. But it's all worth it. I'd rather my contractor takes 2 months and do a good job, then rush to complete in 1 month and end up with sloppy work. I agree with 3DymsMy contractor told me that the overhaul of my unit will take approximately 1.5 months to 2 months because he knows that i'm getting married in early Novbut we've told him that we would rather ensure that he does a good job than rush just to handover the unit before our wedding Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlezDrake75 0 Report post Posted August 20, 2013 My Reno took 1.5 months for a total overhaul. Lots of hacking & tiling, relaying electrical and heaps of built-in carpentry works. But it's all worth it. I'd rather my contractor takes 2 months and do a good job, then rush to complete in 1 month and end up with sloppy work. That's what my HTB says as well*sigh*So this eastsider is moving to the West for the first time in her lifeI agree with 3DymsMy contractor told me that the overhaul of my unit will take approximately 1.5 months to 2 months because he knows that i'm getting married in early Novbut we've told him that we would rather ensure that he does a good job than rush just to handover the unit before our weddingHey guys,Thanks for the advices ! That's what most (if not all) my relatives & friends are saying... Dun rush!! I was told that it's actually quite fast (considering the workload) as i had virtually tear down the whole house & re-built it according to my designs...(all but left with 3 BR doors which are Nyatoh and in good conditions) I had to defer the deliveries of my furnitures twice due to unforeseen circumstances... Thought we could celebrate my sis birthday early Sept but now gotta pray earnestly to host my house-warming party end of Sept or (the worst scenario)...a "Halloween theme" house-warming in October! Not so bad afterall... LOL One thing i totally agree with you guys when comes to tilings you have to take it :jawdrop:slow... My mosaic specialists are all perfectionist who would inspect every tile they've layered to ensure uniformity & a smooth surface I'm fully satisfied with the job done so far Do stay tuned for more updates... Cheers ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlezDrake75 0 Report post Posted August 20, 2013 Hi guys,Thinking of getting either a Hitachi or Samsung's fridge. Would you get Hitachi's R-S700P2MS or...Samsung's RSH5SUSL??? Any comments? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HappyAng 0 Report post Posted August 20, 2013 hahahaha Welcome to the maisonette owners' club!maybe we should open up a 'West side' sub club for those who stay in the west like yourself, 3Dyms etcmy only question is will I be allowed in the club since mine is a 5 Rm Maisonette and not an Executive Maisonette Hi zihui, I support West side EM club. 5AM & EM are bro, sure can join the club lah.. U setting up West side EM club?Zihui, no worries lah. Wether it's EM or 5M, all is maisonette. So everyone is welcome. *thumbs up* Hahah... Agree on west side EM club. Not many of us here. Can also include Happy Ang.Yes, pls include me too. Me stay in B.Batok. Was busy coping with junior HappyAng, so didn't come into the forum so often now..AlezDrake75, welcome to the EM club! Ur EM looks like @ JW blk 9XX.. Wish u a smooth renovation journey.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlezDrake75 0 Report post Posted August 21, 2013 Hi zihui, I support West side EM club. 5AM & EM are bro, sure can join the club lah.. U setting up West side EM club?Yes, pls include me too. Me stay in B.Batok. Was busy coping with junior HappyAng, so didn't come into the forum so often now..AlezDrake75, welcome to the EM club! Ur EM looks like @ JW blk 9XX.. Wish u a smooth renovation journey.. Hi HappyAng,Thanks for welcoming me. Yes it's @JW9XX...How did you know? You saw my Flickr pics via my link or you actually know the place? One more month to go... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zihui 7 Report post Posted August 21, 2013 Hi zihui, I support West side EM club. 5AM & EM are bro, sure can join the club lah.. U setting up West side EM club?Yes, pls include me too. Me stay in B.Batok. Was busy coping with junior HappyAng, so didn't come into the forum so often now..AlezDrake75, welcome to the EM club! Ur EM looks like @ JW blk 9XX.. Wish u a smooth renovation journey.. Wow Happy Husband is back in here! Shouldn't your baby be called HappyKia instead of Junior HappyAng? I'm not qualified to set up the West-side Mainsonette club lah hhahaah not only am I the newest member of the club, I also entered via the backdoor one *sssshhh*Actually there's another forummer here called soonliew who just bought a unit at my estate so we've been chatting. She's officially the latest member of the West-side Maisonette club (WMC!) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HappyAng 0 Report post Posted August 23, 2013 Hi HappyAng,Thanks for welcoming me. Yes it's @JW9XX...How did you know? You saw my Flickr pics via my link or you actually know the place? One more month to go...I m very familiar with the area. Ur Blk is one of the EM in Jurong West which is near MRT. Good choice!Wow Happy Husband is back in here! Shouldn't your baby be called HappyKia instead of Junior HappyAng? I'm not qualified to set up the West-side Mainsonette club lah hhahaah not only am I the newest member of the club, I also entered via the backdoor one *sssshhh*Actually there's another forummer here called soonliew who just bought a unit at my estate so we've been chatting. She's officially the latest member of the West-side Maisonette club (WMC!) Who say newer forummer cannot set up WMC leh? If u start, remember to invite me hor.. Btw, where is ur 5AM? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boonster 0 Report post Posted August 23, 2013 Congrates on your new house ^ ^ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dannywmp 3 Report post Posted August 23, 2013 Bro,I always look into your unit when I drove pass...the progress is very good. Your Contractor very on, sometimes work till wee hours... My reno also on the way to completion...Cheers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vanessa 12 Report post Posted August 23, 2013 So is the slimline hood better or is the chimney hood better?i'm quite concerned about this as i'm a heavy cooker and my kitchen cabinets will be in white so i'm looking for something strong...Chimney usually works better....key word USUALLY Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlezDrake75 0 Report post Posted August 23, 2013 I m very familiar with the area. Ur Blk is one of the EM in Jurong West which is near MRT. Good choice!Who say newer forummer cannot set up WMC leh? If u start, remember to invite me hor.. Btw, where is ur 5AM?I was lucky i bought it at a reasonable price, though the COV's $50k... The nearest EM near MRT (Jurong Area we've viewed) were asking for $70k-$120k The deal wasn't that smooth as initially they were asking for at least $70k & my first offer of $40k (which was rejected flatly) After months of fruitless searching & viewing, i was desperate (my previous house was sold & gotta move out by July) enough to offer them $45k but again i was rejected. After a week or so, i went back with my last offer of $50k & thank God! They finally agreed & i got a place to create my dream home! Friends were dissuading me (Xiao Ar! **** EX lor! COV $50k! House so jialat!) from it as you can see from the pics i've uploaded in Flickr (the house was in a dilapidated condition) but i'm glad that i'm blessed & steadfast with my decision to go ahead with the deal. Hopefully it'll manifest itself into a precious gem from a rock. Only time will tell...Count me in if you guys are setting up WMC ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlezDrake75 0 Report post Posted August 23, 2013 Congrates on your new house ^ ^Hi boonster!Thanks for the welcome... Feel free to have a look at the progress of my humble abode at the link below! Cheers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlezDrake75 0 Report post Posted August 23, 2013 Bro,I always look into your unit when I drove pass...the progress is very good. Your Contractor very on, sometimes work till wee hours... My reno also on the way to completion...Cheers.Hi Danny!Nice to hear from you again ! Saw the pics of your house which was nicely done especially the wallpaper (on your chillout area?) ... I'm fine with the progress of my reno (so long as it's nice!) & the superb workmanship (& professionalism attitude) of the mosaic 头手! The floors on level 1 should complete either today or tomorrow as told & plastering on the wall behind my sofa (for wall print) will commence tomorrow. Everyday me & my contractor (bro-in-law) will meet up there to discuss the progress of the reno etc...So far so good, can't wait to see the finished project of my own designs... LOL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlezDrake75 0 Report post Posted August 25, 2013 Finally all electrical appliances bought! — feeling accomplished Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zihui 7 Report post Posted August 26, 2013 I m very familiar with the area. Ur Blk is one of the EM in Jurong West which is near MRT. Good choice!Who say newer forummer cannot set up WMC leh? If u start, remember to invite me hor.. Btw, where is ur 5AM?hahahahaahahahai'm still waiting for the more senior ones to take the leadthen we can even organize makan gatherings (in the west, of course!)Chimney usually works better....key word USUALLYYup, that's good advice.Now patiently counting down until the day we can finally get the keys and get the reno officially startedthe contractor just took the floorplan from us to apply for the reno permit today =) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
