Renovation to your homes

[Frodo]

It looks like shop lots. But the high brick walls and grand entrance does make the place look very atas overall....

High walls harder to burglarised I suppose. And if I recall Tesco was just opp stone throw distance. Very convenient!

 

[nusaduta]

have you tried cellini?

Anyone know where can I get this kind /similar style of furniture in Johor? I can only find them in Singapore.

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[Frodo]

Anyone here uses hydroguard water system?

http://hydroguard.com.my/water-dispendensers/

 

[Daydreamer]

have you tried cellini?

I don't think its them. Good call though. The Bayou Creek show house sofa is custom made to fit.

 

[BlackCaviar]

Unable to receive digital TV, analog reception not good and blurry. Guess it must be the heavy rain and strong wind last weekend causing this problem.

Any reliable and trustworthy TV antenna service person to recommend? Thanks in advance

 

[leongyo]

Hi all, I'm looking to renovate my home...

1) any kind souls would share their experience whether going at it alone is better (ie. source for different contractor to hack wall, plumber, painter, garderner, etc) OR get lead contractor?
2) does lead contractor means ID?

Thanks.

 

[Legolad]

Mega Home fair at Persada Johor from 15 to 17 Nov, 11 am to 10 pm.

 

[Frodo]

Hi all, I'm looking to renovate my home...

1) any kind souls would share their experience whether going at it alone is better (ie. source for different contractor to hack wall, plumber, painter, garderner, etc) OR get lead contractor?
2) does lead contractor means ID?

Thanks.

Really depends whether you got time or energy or not. With ID contractor you just hound one person. If DIY you have to hound many persons.

 

[Frodo]

Mega Home fair at Persada Johor from 15 to 17 Nov, 11 am to 10 pm.View attachment 12876

Yeah saw that coming, wonder can hoot a nice big LED TV there. Was also thinking of doing a cinema projection thingy but don't think this is popular in Malaysia. Maybe just my perception?

 

[FHBH12]

Really depends whether you got time or energy or not. With ID contractor you just hound one person. If DIY you have to hound many persons.

I tried DIY n ID for two houses. DIY save abt 10-20% but end result is not v good n quite tiring. ID result is way better. ID do offer value add in terms of advice n some coordination.

 

[RedsYNWA]

I tried DIY n ID for two houses. DIY save abt 10-20% but end result is not v good n quite tiring. ID result is way better. ID do offer value add in terms of advice n some coordination.

Another problem with DIY is that each contractor will blame the other for sloppy work. But instead of ID, I think an experienced main contractor could be better...

 

[hippoheyhey]

I have 2 panasonic ceiling fans which are wobbling just mounted. Contractor blames the panasonic fans spoil and refuses to do anything else, but I think it is the contractor's installer. Anyone knows of a reliable fan installer to rectify?

 

[FHBH12]

I have 2 panasonic ceiling fans which are wobbling just mounted. Contractor blames the panasonic fans spoil and refuses to do anything else, but I think it is the contractor's installer. Anyone knows of a reliable fan installer to rectify?

U need to balance e fans. Done with small metal pieces attached to e blades.

 

[jasonjst]

Another problem with DIY is that each contractor will blame the other for sloppy work. But instead of ID, I think an experienced main contractor could be better...

My experience is main contractor, especially old uncle, can suggest very practical solutions but lack the aesthetic look lor, sometime sibeh obang!

 

[jasonjst]

I have 2 panasonic ceiling fans which are wobbling just mounted. Contractor blames the panasonic fans spoil and refuses to do anything else, but I think it is the contractor's installer. Anyone knows of a reliable fan installer to rectify?

Read installation guide , got instruction on balancing the blades . Normally new and good quality fan dont need balancing , but guess yours unlucky lah , can actually request warranty claim lor .

 

[RedsYNWA]

My experience is main contractor, especially old uncle, can suggest very practical solutions but lack the aesthetic look lor, sometime sibeh obang!

yes yes, so what is needed is that you need to be quite creative yourself.... The better ID firms in JB aint cheap though, I suspect. My half-baked freelance ID already v ex liao....

 

[winners]

U need to balance e fans. Done with small metal pieces attached to e blades.

Yes, these are self-adhesive "weights" to be stuck onto the blades. It'll have to be done on a trial-and-error basis. I spent about 1 hour to balance my ceiling fan (with lights) and then it's perfect now. The fan installer didn't even bother to balance for me.

 

[Frodo]

I was quoted the following for securing my 3 storey intermediate terrace. Experienced folks pls advise if quote is reasonable.

1. Stainless Steel Full House Window 284ft 30 no for RM8500.00

2. Stainless Steel Sliding Door 3 no @ RM4800.00 for RM14400

3. Stainless Steel Both Side Open Door 1 no for RM2600.00

Total potential damage : RM25500.00

I enquired Hong Lee aluminium and was quoted RM21000 for whole house. Now deciding whether to go with Stainless Steel or Aluminium. Any advice?

 

[FHBH12]

I was quoted the following for securing my 3 storey intermediate terrace. Experienced folks pls advise if quote is reasonable.

1. Stainless Steel Full House Window 284ft 30 no for RM8500.00

2. Stainless Steel Sliding Door 3 no @ RM4800.00 for RM14400

3. Stainless Steel Both Side Open Door 1 no for RM2600.00

Total potential damage : RM25500.00

I enquired Hong Lee aluminium and was quoted RM21000 for whole house. Now deciding whether to go with Stainless Steel or Aluminium. Any advice?

Stainless steel. Aluminium alloy is quite soft (I installed in my Singapore house so I know).

 

[Frodo]

Stainless steel. Aluminium alloy is quite soft (I installed in my Singapore house so I know).

Thanks, must cough blood for SGD10000 to foot RM25500 stainless steel grilles. After that must ask burglars to test the system to make it worthwhile. OK just kidding!