Newbies @ Jalan Membina

[draught 0]

Hi,

Thanks for all the helpful comments etc

For me, wedding is coming in 2 weeks time, and currently doing reno too.. so it's very very busy.. and both of us actually share the job for both etc.. and also discuss and split certain tasks..

It's impt to help each other so that everything goes smoothly

Thanks and cheers !!

Yap...i agree... it not easy to agree on the same things for renov... Whats more plus wedding coming, i can see that it can get really stressful... got to give & take bah.. All the best for your upcoming event !!

[VinceDelfino 0]

I think certain brand's compressor can't go in (am not sure about sys3 or sys 4 inverter/non-inverter). From what I remember, Toshiba compressor can't go in, one forummer (can't remember who) have to cut the aircon window and retrofit it back by around $200.

But again, the price of the whole bargain is still cheaper (by around $500-600 if not mistaken) than mitsubishi electric (the brand which can go through the window). For non-brand conscious fellow can do so..! !!

haha, you're referring to me. i damaged my own window to fit the larger compressor. !!

[h4happy 1]

There is one unit, got 2 compressor, one sitted and other other drill on the side of the wall.

Guess VINCE is super large compressor!

hahaha

haha, you're referring to me. i damaged my own window to fit the larger compressor. !!

[makemefly 0]

my dining room and living room lights!

Edited December 23, 2007 by makemefly

[elaine1205 0]

Wow, you are daring to buy things from Courts. For us, Courts and others are cases of showroom.

Afterwhich, we went to neighbourhood shops to get them. Uusually cheaper. If the agents are able to offer Courts/Best Denki/Harvey good offers, they would extend the offers to the shops as well. We did not opt for Korea and NZ products as it would be difficult to service IF in event something happen. And usually their customer services are not as extensive and accessible than other established Japanese brands, e.g. Mitsubishi, Daikin, Hitachi, etc. Price is one factor to consider, but do consider long term factors.

Just 2 cents of considerations from another Estate. Cheers.

Thanks for highlighting.However, Courts offers extended warranty which i do not think the neighbourhood shops dare to offer .Beside, i am very particular about the name of the brand esp Fridge.One of my friend bought a L* fridge during early this year but to find that his fridge broke down after 1 week he purchased it.All the food that they had prepared for chinese new year were spoilt. After weeks of recovering (troubleshooting 3 times on site), they had enough of it that they asked for a brand new fridge. Some of the aunties i asked around regarding fridges gave them alot of problems especially the temperature control part .That is why we are looking at continental brands .Alot of ppl gave thumbs up for fisher and payel. They are the only company that originally comes with 2 years in thermostat warranty while others only offer 1 year (however mit brand offers 2 years due to promotion i heard for this period).I guess the local support will definitely stock up all the spare parts that are frequently break down.

Edited December 21, 2007 by elaine1205

[9up 0]

Hi,

Thanks for all the helpful comments etc

For me, wedding is coming in 2 weeks time, and currently doing reno too.. so it's very very busy.. and both of us actually share the job for both etc.. and also discuss and split certain tasks..

It's impt to help each other so that everything goes smoothly !!

Thanks and cheers !!

All the best for your wedding neighbour!

[makemefly 0]

anyone knows where i can get teak/ rattan/ bamboo furniture at good prices?

Edited December 21, 2007 by makemefly

[elaine1205 0]

hey, congrats on ur wedding! must be very busy right..hope everything is more or less completed for ya

Hi,

Thanks for all the helpful comments etc

For me, wedding is coming in 2 weeks time, and currently doing reno too.. so it's very very busy.. and both of us actually share the job for both etc.. and also discuss and split certain tasks..

It's impt to help each other so that everything goes smoothly

Thanks and cheers

[gadgetgal 0]

Would like to thanks Xlan and Pert for having us visit their house yesterday (Thursday). It is really an eye opener for us.. esp the kitchen cabinet and trunking. Xlan's air-con trunking are wonderfully done and very well hidden... am amazed how small that piping can be (mostly I've seen big ugly trunking!).

Pert's house.. wah... it's so comfortable..and really have that designer looks!. If I have not finalize on my ID, I think I will consider moving that exact same design to my unit!

Anyway,... thanks a lot for both Xlan and Pert

[Simpleboi 0]

Yap...i agree... it not easy to agree on the same things for renov... Whats more plus wedding coming, i can see that it can get really stressful... got to give & take bah.. All the best for your upcoming event

Yup.. thanks too.. I am someone who handle stress quite well... coz I alwiz see things positive and able to take things as it is etc.. anyway my other half and I are able to understand each other quite well.. and so not much prob Any differences will be easily solved

All the best for your wedding neighbour!

Hi neighbour! Thanks, looking forward to it too

hey, congrats on ur wedding! must be very busy right..hope everything is more or less completed for ya

Hi, Yup, thanks Will be busy.. but since I took leave.. more time to prepare and stuffs etc.. still got lots of stuffs not done yet.. but shld be able to do it on time

[kriegs 0]

anyone knows where i can get teak/ rattan/ bamboo furniture at good prices?

This is a listing which I found in one of the thread in renotalk, for your reference.

· The Shophouse, 22 Lock Rd, Gillman Village www.theshophouse.com

· Scanteak, 60 Sungei Kadut

· Mirage Fineteak, 8 Lock Rd, Gillman Village

· Ethnic Homes, 802 Upper Serangoon Road

· Teakland Gallery, 20 Upper Serangoon Road

· Goodfurn, 170 Upper Bukit Timah Road Tel:6467-5976, www.goodfurn.com.sg

· Helping Hand, 819 Upper Serangoon Road

· The Home Merchant, 11 Changi South Lane, #01-01, Seng Soon Industrial Building, Tel:6546-2378, www.thehomemerchant.com

· Colonial Antiques, 28 Lor Ampas

· Pasaraya Gallery, Kewalram House, 8 Jalan Kilang Timopr #01-01

· Marquez, Pasir Panjang Road (opposite PSA/NOL Building) Tel: 6289 9379, www.marquezliving.com

· Ethnic Woods, #04-08 Paragon Tel:6737-3440

· John Erdos Gallery, 83 Kim Yam Road Tel:6733-5100

· The Rainforest Resort Living, 6 Jalan Ampas, #01-04 Tel 6338-9788

· Country Haven at 452 upper bukit timah road(The rail mall) Tel 67643904

· Changi village antique's at Katong mall http://cva.com.sg/

· Pagoda Teak Furniture, Geylang Tel:6272-5767

· Vintage Palace Pte Ltd, Blk 7 #01/03 Dempsey Road, Tel: 64792181

· Teak Villa, 5 Upper Aljunied Link #01-05, S367903, Tel: 62844556

· Frangipani Homes, 177 River Valley Road, #01-19, #02-26/31, #02-38/40 Liang Court, Tel: 64819182

· Silver River, 5 Little Road #B1-01/04 & 06 Cemtex Industrial Building

· Lim’s Art & Living, Holland Village

· Nature Company, Thomson Rd, Behind Far East Florist (Platform Bed)

· Sister’s Dream, Simpang Bedok

For rattan/bamboo, can try rattan pacific at IMM (tink at lv2)

[dneo 0]

Hi All,

Glad to know of this thread. I stay at 26D and are looking for ID at the moment.

Nice to know all of u neighbours!

Update,

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 - jas@sandy

BLK 26A

- crazycar & lovey

BLK 26B

- dunkmycar - noellechua - lynnnie - dorcas (Keys Collection - 3 Jan 08) - 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 (Collected /I-Bridge-Rhiss) - kitseng(collected) - xiao xiin (Collected) - garbagex (Collected / A&D)

BLK 26D

- OnePostWonder (Year-End/G'Plan) - jj2 (Collected) - Princess Momo (24/12/07 Morning/U-Home) - rommie (Collecting on 24/12/2007 Morning) - binzz (Collected / *****) - kriegs (collected / pending cement screed) - wonsen - Velynn - Simpleboi (collected / Baroque) - jazznpop (collected) - Peng*Ling (collected) - Vitamin C - draught (Collected) - prodigic (Collected/Frontier Concept) - Vicin (collected / I-Bridge) - 9up and Fly "Wifey" mama (Collected) - kittyng (Collected / Still sourcing) - dneo (Collected / Still sourcing)

BLK 27A

- xlan (Collected / HomeGuide) - nemofc (end Dec, shortlisting for ID) - bchew - Yang Guo (Collected / Baroque) - Seafaith - chaq - Jasch (collected,Earnest Design) - glaminn (Collected) - dashe - saeran - almatador (Collected/Contractor) - sparey - osjusti - nitehwk (Collected, Samleong Design Pte Ltd, to start on 02/01/08) - Sam07 (Collected/HomeWorkz) - fat bear(Collected/ Homeworkz)

BLK 27B

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

Edited December 22, 2007 by dneo

[dneo 0]

ermm... i actually means 23rd dec... but 30dec also can... we can try to make it for the 25dec one if its not too late cos we got to attend a wedding dinner at nite..

X'Mas Tour (25 Dec)

1. nemofc - PM

2. OnePostWonder - After 3pm

3. Happy - Anytime.

4. Simpleboi - Anytime

5. Jasch - before 4.30pm

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Any update regarding the tour?

Would be very interested to visit some of your flats and learn more about renovating.

Edited December 22, 2007 by dneo

[Simpleboi 0]

Hi All,

Glad to know of this thread. I stay at 26D and are looking for ID at the moment.

Nice to know all of u neighbours!

Hi neighbour!

Welcome and so happy to yet know another neighbour

There's lots of information on ID around here.. so do take ur time to look look see see

[dneo 0]

Hi neighbour!

Welcome and so happy to yet know another neighbour

There's lots of information on ID around here.. so do take ur time to look look see see

Thanks.

Its actually quite scary having around 100+ pages for this thread. haha..