Newbies @ Jalan Membina

[OnePostWonder 0]

ohh .. so not really that worth to buy ah? i dono anything abt tv

Bro, if u want HDTV... go to http://www.hdtv.org.sg/gallery.htm to view the diff models offered

[sam07 0]

I heard that a lorry loaded with cabinet arrived in JM

The lorry was from malaysia.

Some id actually do the carpentry work in malaysia??

Is the material the same as in Spore?

Anyone verify this matter?

my ID told me some company do that; get the customer, then carpentry done is Msia to cut cost... eg, the wooden laminate on cabinets, if u see those colorful display in all ID offices... they show u lamitak laminate but when doing, they use Msia brand, not actual lamitak brand, by the time work done, no way to verify liao....

dunno how to prevent and verify oso.. just fyi

[draught 0]

From the IT fair..

Samsung 32” HD LCD (32R71BAX) at only $899

think its only for the 1st 100 sets gng at this price only..

http://asia.cnet.com/sitex/07/0,3800008996...,00.htm#sam_sb1

[fat bear 0]

hi

this is fat bear 27A, gotten keys. m troubled whether to get storage electric heater or free fr city gas... what is your stand

Update on Keys collection & Renovation firm & Progress:

BLK 25A

- redbottle (Collected) - loobhlinda (Collected) - pert (Collected) - scorpy (Collected) - gadgetgal (Collected, Impress21,0% progress, HDB to Cement Screed) - elflinks

BLK 25B

- Linggie & KhooK - MsBean - h4happy (No news) - marksng12 - Dtkiddy & yun11

BLK 26A

- crazycar & lovey

BLK 26B

- dunkmycar - noellechua - lynnnie - dorcas - Vacis + moonbell - owens_avenue & genevie - skysheep

BLK 26C

- elaine1205[ collected, sourcing for renovation contractor] - ZLia (Collected/sourcing for ID still) - Cindy Monkeybone(Collected/Classic Design) - chewy - kitseng - xiao xiin (Collected) - garbagex (Collected / A&D)

BLK 26D

- OnePostWonder (Waiting/G'Plan) - jj2 (Collected) - Princess Momo - rommie - binzz (Collected / *****) - kriegs - wonsen - Velynn - Simpleboi (collected/sourcing for ID/Contractor) - jazznpop (collected) - Peng*Ling (collected) - Vitamin C - draught (Collected) - prodigic (Collected/Frontier Concept) - Vicin (collecting 28/11) - 9up and Fly "Wifey" mama (Collected)

BLK 27A

- xlan (Collected / HomeGuide) - nemofc (Dec, actively source for ID/Contractor) - bchew - Yang Guo (Collected / Baroque) - Seafaith - chaq - Jasch (collected,Earnest Design) - glaminn (Collected) - dashe - saeran - almatador - sparey - osjusti - nitehwk (Collected) - Sam07 (Collected/HomeWorkz) - fat bear (collected)

BLK 27B

- VinceDelfino (Collected) - Beejoy (Collected, Gim Wee Renovator)

Hi Good Neighbours!

I just got my keys the past Monday.

Been readin this thread for sometime. Interesting.

I wish all and ourselves all the best for the renovations coming up.

Abt thieves and such, i purpose that we keep our eyes open even for each other's units when we are there so any "possible thieves" can be deterred.

Keep sharin your reno stories and experiences, together we will learn! Cheers!

[h4happy 1]

my ID told me some company do that; get the customer, then carpentry done is Msia to cut cost... eg, the wooden laminate on cabinets, if u see those colorful display in all ID offices... they show u lamitak laminate but when doing, they use Msia brand, not actual lamitak brand, by the time work done, no way to verify liao....

dunno how to prevent and verify oso.. just fyi

Yes, there is one brand laminate (normally they will show to customers) call Omita (something like that), that brand belong to malaysia. Normally in spore, we use edi, etc....that is really from spore.

Yes, I also dont want my carpentry to be done in malaysia. I feel cheated.

[sam07 0]

hi

this is fat bear 27A, gotten keys. m troubled whether to get storage electric heater or free fr city gas... what is your stand

Hi fatbear,

i have actually purchased the electric heater tank 15L type, cost around $138 or $183... can't remember..

but i've decided to change to gas heater. Rmours has it that the gas type is more cost saving but is slower in heating up, but the electrician told me there should be no difference in time needed to heat up, so, dunno who is right..

most important, i dun wan the bulky tank which can oni b installed right on top of that wall outside common toilet... another plus point - gas heater is free

[linggie 0]

I called Ms Chee this morning, she said block 25B is likely to be completed by end of the year so giving HDB 1 month to inspect, we will be likely to collect in Jan (I presume is late Jan).

I am checking with her as to we can rent out our flat as we might be relocating... also when to re-submit HLE....

[crazycar 0]

Yes, there is one brand laminate (normally they will show to customers) call Omita (something like that), that brand belong to malaysia. Normally in spore, we use edi, etc....that is really from spore.

Yes, I also dont want my carpentry to be done in malaysia. I feel cheated.

that is why we should choose id/contrator who has workshop in s'pore. not guarantee but a good precaution.

[jazznpop 0]

ermmm... i think not 27A 5th, thats where i am, tink only 2 unit renovating now and the progress is not there yet for both units....

hm.... then maybe is 27B i cannot remember clearly.But one tink i can be sure is there certain area is cover up n not access to public and its near the main con office..

Anyway the unit is locked, u need to go up with the ID.

[fat bear 0]

Hi sam07

thanks for your reply

i tot of using the electic storage type like joven or ariston, however id said have to add installation charges per point come up to 600-700 plus excl the price of the heater ($200+)So total have to spend 800-900 to install the storage heater type, even though have all the hot/cold water pipings in our new flat

then went to city gas and heard that they are giving out FREE gas water heaters, but have to open a city gas account...As i am using a vitroceramic hob(electric) hob, thus a bit silly to use gas for heater right?

PROs of gas is that : it is free and water heating is instantaneous, as long as no one is bathing using hot water, the kitchen tap or other points can have hot water as well. CONs is that my parents told me sometimes gas might leak and might have gas poisonning! i so scared cos might be alone at home sometimes and sound suicidal!

PROs of electric is that it can supply to all water points, CONs is that the cost of installation is high and heating up the water takes time like 10-15 mins.

or do u suggest those individual electric type attached to bathroom like 707 brands ones...

Please help and advise

[Cindy-Monkeybone 1]

Hi sam07

thanks for your reply

i tot of using the electic storage type like joven or ariston, however id said have to add installation charges per point come up to 600-700 plus excl the price of the heater ($200+)So total have to spend 800-900 to install the storage heater type, even though have all the hot/cold water pipings in our new flat

then went to city gas and heard that they are giving out FREE gas water heaters, but have to open a city gas account...As i am using a vitroceramic hob(electric) hob, thus a bit silly to use gas for heater right?

PROs of gas is that : it is free and water heating is instantaneous, as long as no one is bathing using hot water, the kitchen tap or other points can have hot water as well. CONs is that my parents told me sometimes gas might leak and might have gas poisonning! i so scared cos might be alone at home sometimes and sound suicidal!

PROs of electric is that it can supply to all water points, CONs is that the cost of installation is high and heating up the water takes time like 10-15 mins.

or do u suggest those individual electric type attached to bathroom like 707 brands ones...

Please help and advise

Hi Fat Bear,

I think your ID has overcharged you. I bought a storage heater at $250 or $280 and installation should only cost $150 + + ( Average price should not exceed $200). Better look for more ID and determine a better pricing.

[VinceDelfino 0]

R7 is an old model...

Yup 71 is an old model. 81 is the newer one.

[prodigic 0]

I think electric heater is the best.

Got to know from my relative that using gas heater, the heater will emit "heat" thus makes uor kitchen warm. Luckily for her, her unit is a condo so all the air-con compressor and heaters are placed outside the home.

[Yang Guo 7]

wah i have spent another huge sum of money on lightings !! (see my signature)

didnt expect that lightings can sum up to so much,hehe i miscalculate, thought lightings is cheap

anyone bought lightings already ma?

[prodigic 0]

wah i have spent another huge sum of money on lightings !! (see my signature)

didnt expect that lightings can sum up to so much,hehe i miscalculate, thought lightings is cheap

anyone bought lightings already ma?

Hey I got back liao from Balestier.

Damage = $1700 for lightings.. the main culprit is the hanging mbr light.. **** nice and coool.. $700