REGRETTING OUR RENOVATION! | Renovation Regrets | 🏠 Singapore HDB 4-room BTO
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- čas přidán 15. 07. 2024
- Hello everyone!
We're finally covering one of the more common topics that have been requested for in our channel.
In this video, we revisit some of the renovation regrets that we have now that we've lived in here for the better part of a year.
Do you have any renovation regrets of your own? We hope that this video points out some of the considerations you'd have to think about in your new home!
Part 2: • SEEMS OK, BUT LIKE NOT...
Timestamps
0:00 Introduction
1:11 Hometrust
1:51 Wardrobe door opening
2:43 Tiles
7:00 Toilet grout
10:54 Line8 height
12:51 Direction of shower head
14:43 Not using quartz countertop
16:59 Headboard niche
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Thanks for sharing. People will be able take into considerations when they are doing renovations in the future. I personally like this kind of video which gives the pros and cons of various designs or setups. This is really helpful cause it will be able to help people from doing the same mistakes and what to look out for in the future. Nice Video. Hope to see more.....
I think the wife made quite good points about the regrets. Don’t get why the husband keeps contradicting her and trivialising her points…
One look you know the husband one kind
No renovation is perfect, is ok; most important u r r generally happy living here and is your home :)
great vid. thanks so much for the insight
You can scrub laminate tops.
Simply use any kitchen grease cleaning spray solution or dish detergent and let it sit on the stain for 5-10mins, scrub the stain using the rough green side of a dish sponge.
Laminates are very hardy as long as it's just a targeted scrub and a wipe-off with a moist cloth, it will be easy to maintain. My laminate top is cleaned this way and it's close to 15yrs old.
For deep cleaning, I use liquid clothes detergent - Dynamo. Just spread a little on the laminate, let it sit for a short while, and scrub with a wet scrub. Works like a charm.
Thanks for sharing. It’s help !
Thank you as I will be getting my 2 room BTO next year and be aware of all this mistakes. You two look very alike. I will take note of the wardrobe door opening, luxury vinyl planks, toilet waterproofing, quartz countertop and the headboard.
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for your showerhead regret. u can very easy unscrew the top portion of the pole slightly. den flip it and screw it back. takes less den 5 mins. there is a Cap which hides the screw. uncap it and unscrew slightly will do.
second this, can try. usually its easy to just take out and flip.
I actually put the Eubliq quite close to the countertop just behind all the appliances in the countertop so that you don’t see the wire going up all over the wall.
Yup. One concern of ours is that the lower the track goes, the appliances will be forced to take a larger table area. But thinking back, it may be better if we lowered it by about 30-50cm.
Thb dont have to go that low, if you know the model of the appliances you’re getting then check the height get an average ~ + another 10-20cm good enough
Can consider getting ugreen charger, esp the 2 ports 65w Gan to put inside ur headboard niche. The size is small and can even charge tablets, phones or smaller laptop devices.
Will look into it, thanks!
Does your wood tiles have any lippage issues?
Hi, can you share on the different appliances you have in your kitchen? Like types of electric appliances or even pots/pans you may recommend
Pretty good idea, will look into it. Thanks!
Epoxy grouting is expensive issit?
What about the aircon piping? Is yours concealed with carpentry works?
Try L angle cables.. plentiful of such options avail to allow u to use ur niche
Yup this is an alternative that we have in mind.
Therefore, would you recommend that we get external party such as sg defect check to do assessment of the renovation outcome for you to ensure that all these grouting issue arent missed.
I think it's entirely up to you if you want to hire an external party for a peace of mind. But we still think it's fine for such a small issue.
Thanks for sharing. Regarding the tile grout in the bathroom,I believe there is no need to worry about water seeping through as the waterproofing membrane takes care of it. It is also possible to regrout the tiles without having to first hack/replace that tiles. Also it may actually be a good thing that you can no longer charge your phone right next to your bed - less exposure to radiation when in bed! 😅
The shower thing, i think with a screw driver will probably take 5min to turn the thing around.
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Hey! Thanks for the video! What type of tiles did you use? Are they laminate wood?
They're just porcelain tiles with wood prints.
Hihi! Did u try using daiso magic sponge for the stains on the lamiantion counter top? I find it quite useful for most stains!
Tried, but the stain remain 😅
Do I need to pay for reno permit? How much? How long does it take to get it approved by HDB?
How is the quality of Taobao shower set and tap fittings holding over time? Any signs of rust deteriorating or metals leaking into water?
Using it for over a year by now and it still works fine.
Hi enjoyed the video currently going through my renovation as well. Contemplating to get a water dispenser but there's so many option to choose from. Can I check if you enjoyed your water dispenser if not wrong I saw Wells the One. Was there like any issues? Like unable to put big bottle or water flow too slow. Was it drilled on the countertop? Their tank is concealed in your bottom cabinet right? And how often you have to change the filter?
Hello, will address the questions one by one.
There's a certain max height for bottles but it's the same for most water dispensers.
Water flow pretty standard but definitely slower than hand pouring from a kettle. You can test the water flow at their show room, but do take note the water flow is also dependent on where you do the water inlet as well.
It's drilled into our counter top.
The tank is concealed below.
Iirc it's mentioned to change once every year or 15months and the staff will contact you when it's time to change.
Overall quite happy with the dispenser itself. One thing to note is that if you want cold water, the tank is a little bigger. Another point to consider is that you need to provide water outlet as well.
12:06 Just by looking at the Line8 track height i headache already… the contractor really never thought of the dangling wires when she suggested..? and if unlucky some appliances might not even reach
Maybe buy an Anker charger for the bedside niche? Easier...
Yup we have something similar!
is there a gout type whereby will ensure the grout lines won't get dirty in the future? My toilet and living room grout lines are very dirty after 10 years....sigh
Try Selley grout solution
After cleaning/regrouting to pristine levels, you will want to apply a grout sealer before use. This is the only way to keep grout looking almost as good as new
nowadays people use SPC flooring. may i know why you didn't use SPC?
Because our floor needs levelling and screeding before we can go for vinyl. So in the end, the cost is the similar for tiles which is more durable.
is there a way that the wardrobe doors can be flipped, assuming that the location of the hinges are symmetrical along the length of the door panels?
Not really because of how the skeletal structure of the wardrobe is formed as it is in an awkward location. But we've grown accustomed to it 😅
@@SherBoogaeven thought it’s in a awkward position, flip the right door to the left n flip the left door to the right provided hinges match. Then again,u got used to it,so do nothing…
just share with us who is your contractor ...
I would be so annoyed by the headboard niche. Wtf.
bro pls listen to your wife. her concerns are all legit, why you protecting the contractors?
请问您用的是什么中国牌子的Vinyl? 设计师要我用来自中国品牌Atelier flooring 正在纠结中。
我们用的不是Vinyl，是瓷砖。
So ， did you use Chinese flooring after all and how was it?
@@eugeneysaye2685most tiles r made from China n they r big tiles now whether for floor or showers. It’s the person doing the tiles that you should be concern with, a good tiler will use tile leveller on every piece of tile laid so the floor will b seamless.
Is your ID/contractor from Hometrust too??
We found our ID/contractor through a referral.
can share your id? would avoid it. money is paid but doesn't seem meticulous to notice the small things that cause inconvenience.
DIY then you only regret yourself for lousy design and cannot blame anyone.
Agree 100%. That's why we're very happy with what we've designed and just sharing the few points that may help other homeowners!
I don’t know why Singapore Government HDB and private apartments houses decorate and design look alike . All copycats each other. Unlike foreign countries. Especially westerners house I visited
That's such I coincident! I was just saying why the designs of US (Canada etc) are all alike. I really really really said that just this evening after watching hundreds of design videos and photos
oh my GODDDD, it is very frustrating how the husband kept playing down the wife’s concerns. The issues brought up are real and affect daily living. Respect her concerns and willingness to share with viewers!!!