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Planning my Renovation for Corner Lot

cynthusc — Wed, 01 Jul 2020 00:19:36 +0800

I have a double storey corner lot and I plan to do the following:
1. Renovate the back of the house until the back wall about 6 feet ( I know there is a setback but I understand that it is allowed for this taman as many have renovated to the wall). So an additional 120 sqft.

2. Extend to the side about 12 x 35 both upstairs and downstairs which means an additional 840sft built up

3 As part of the extension, the downstairs bathroom will be extended and reconfigured to add an enclosed shower and a japanese style toilet and a laundry room will be added next to the bathroom. The kitchen will also be relocated and new cabinets and an island be built. An L shape bifold sliding door will be added to allow access to the garden from the dining area.

4. On the second floor, would like to add a bathroom with a bathtub and a large bedroom with a walk in closet. The layout upstairs will be reconfigured with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom being extended as well. After renovation the house will have 5 bedrooms 4 bathrooms and 1 laundry room.

5. A small driveway allowing me to drive through one gate and exit another at the side of the house.

My queries:-

a. With so much change in the layout will a budget of RM200K be sufficient?
b. Do I need an architect?
c. Will such a driveway with another entrance/exit be allowed?

Thanks for any feedback or input.

US or Canada for Veterinary Medicine

cynthusc — Fri, 21 Feb 2020 17:51:41 +0800

My daughter has a choice to either go to CSU in the US or University of Guelph in Canada for Veterinary Medicine. She will receive about RM150K per year scholarship. The rest will be financed by her own savings and a little contribution from me. So I was wondering which should she choose in terms of cost and environment.

Is it true that for CSU, she would have to study longer? i.e. 7 years whereas for Guelph is only 5 years?

Separate Travelling Class

cynthusc — Wed, 31 Jul 2019 16:39:31 +0800

I don't know if it has been discussed before but I did a search and could not find this topic.

Anyway I have always traveled at least 2 times a year with my daughter since she was 4. She is now 18 and recently a friend of mine wanted to travel with us. She had the means to travel First Class and and wanted me to travel together with her. Although I could travel 1st Class with her but that would mean that I would have to pay double because of my daughter. She then said why don't I let her sit in Economy while I sit in First with her. I was a little outraged at the suggestion but it made me think: Do you all find it acceptable to buy a BC/FC ticket for yourself and let another familiy member albeit wife, child or parent sit at EC?

{WTS} NEW Queen Size Bed

cynthusc — Fri, 18 Jul 2014 12:47:00 +0800

SOLD

Admin, please close. Thank you.

WTS Used Furniture and Appliances For Sale

cynthusc — Thu, 10 Apr 2014 17:31:28 +0800

Sold Out. Please close thread.

{WTS} Hairband from the Heirs! (NEW)

cynthusc — Wed, 04 Dec 2013 12:56:39 +0800

HAIR ACCESSORIES FOR SALE !

Brand : Rena Chris
Country of Manufacture: South Korea
All Products are NEW and Original

Original Rena Chris Hairbands

Orders are now available for each of the colours above.
Prices are: RM45/USD15 per hair band or RM88/USD28 for two!

In addition to the Hairband, we also have other cute accessories for sale!

Rena Chris original Lolly Hair Pins in Six Colours (Pink, Blue, Yellow, Emerald, Blueviolet, Orange)

Materials: Cellulose Acetate imported from Italy’s Mission Mazzucchelli 1849. Crystals are Swarovski crystals.
Prices : RM28.00/USD9 per pin and RM54.00/USD17 for 2 pins.

Rena Chris Funny Heart Hair Pins in Six Colours (Pink, Yellow, Blueviolet, White, Lime, Emerald)

Materials: Cellulose Acetate imported from Italy’s Mission Mazzucchelli 1849. Crystals used are Swarovski crystals.

Prices : RM28.00/USD9 per pin and RM54.00/USD17 for 2 pins.

Terms & Conditions

Malaysia
- We accept Paypal and cash transfer via Maybank2U and Hong Leong Bank Berhad
- Email for Paypal payments is coreanmade@gmail.com and Maybank2U account is MBB No. 514299416463 and HLBB No.19500023375
- Price EXCLUDES courier or postage charges. Please PM or email us for confirmation of courier/postage charges and the total amount payable.
- We will not be liable for any damage caused by courier/postage.
- Goods will be sent only after payment has been received or verified. Please email payment verification to us at coreanmade@gmail.com or text us at +60162220901.
- Allow for 7-14 days for delivery.
- We do not accept COD unless the items to be delivered exceeds RM300 and 50% of the price is paid pre-delivery. Please PM or email for COD arrangements.
- We also accept wholesale orders. Please email us at coreanmade@gmail.com or PM us with details of your order and we shall reply with our terms and conditions.

International
- We only accept Paypal and well concealed cash in USD or MYR. For payments via Paypal we charge a 5% handling charge. Email for payment via Paypal is coreanmade@gmail.com
- Please PM or email us for amount confirmation before making any payments.
- Price EXCLUDES shipping. Please email us at coreanmade@gmail.com with location and we will get back to you on the shipping cost.
- We will not be liable for any damage caused by shipping.
- Goods will be shipped only after payment has been received.
- Allow for 7 – 14 days shipping.
- Strictly no COD.
- We do accept wholesale orders depending on the quantity ordered. Please email us at coreanmade@gmail.com or PM us with details of your order and we shall reply with our terms and conditions.

Note:
Every care has been taken to provide you with an accurate description of the goods sold on this site. Nevertheless not every customer has the same expectations. Please note that all sales are final and we do not accept refunds. Please read carefully the description provided for each item on this site before making a purchase.

Product Description
1. All hair accessories are Made in Korea by Korean designers and craftsman.
2. Almost all Hairpins are made from cellulose acetate imported from Italy’s Mission Mazzucchelli 1849.
3. Mission Mazzucchelli 1849 who is the worldwide leader in the manufacture and distribution of cellulose acetate.
4. All crystals used in the hair accessories are Swarovski crystals.
5. All packaging used for products are from Coreanmade.
6. Rena Chris is a popular brand in South Korea and is sold in several malls throughout that country. All Rena Chris merchandise sold on this site are original merchandise.

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Runaway Maid

cynthusc — Sat, 21 Sep 2013 20:55:46 +0800

Hi Everyone! I would appreciate if anyone who has seen my maid to contact Haizan Choo & Co. Advocates and Solicitors at 0377250058.

She is a 33 year old Filipina. Her name is Maricel Toledo. Around 5 feet tall and 56kgs. She ran away from my sisters house in PJ at 7.40am when everyone was at work. Fortunately she did not steal anything and returned the keys in through the mailbox. We suspect that she met a man who persuaded her to leave as she was treated very well at my home and did not contact her agency, the Philippines Embassy or her family. She has three very young kids and her husband died earlier this year.

I appreciate if anyone saw her, if they could let me know as I pity her three kids as their caretaker in Philippines is very sick and may not have long to live.

I have attached her picture here:-

Pls recommend Carpenter and Metalworks

cynthusc — Mon, 09 Sep 2013 12:54:50 +0800

Hi everyone. I just bought a small SOHO and am planning some renovation by January next year. I am looking for a reasonably priced carpenter who is also familiar with metal works. I need a carpenter to make the staircase treads wider and create specially designed storage underneath the stairs. I also need him to be familiar with metalworks to create a banister.

Anyone with good contacts at reasonable price please let me know.

I want to do something like below:

http://www.houzz.com/photos/2919768/Manhat...taircase-austin

Thanks

Windows

cynthusc — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 19:25:02 +0800

I am planning to change the windows in my condo from two leaves to a single rotating window? Anyone know where I can buy a rotating window? This type of window can be turned 180 degrees to allow for easy cleaning.

I just found out what its called: A pivot window. Here is a picture and video link:

http://www.archiexpo.com/prod/mura/wooden-...030-127113.html

Anybody know a supplier? I want to get 3-4 of them

Renovation Budget for Condo

cynthusc — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 17:06:08 +0800

Hi sifus! I am planning some renovation for my condo and am wondering if I have budgeted enough. I am planning to do:

1. Repair a leak and renovate 2 toilets. Both with new tiles, sink and toilet bowl. Both toilet sizes are 9ft x 4.5ft. Height about 11 feet.
2. Create a pass through window between kitchen and dining - 3ft x 2ft
3. Tiling of a feature wall and install window frame - 15ft x 11ft
4. Install two 180 degrees swinging door to the drying area and to the kitchen
5. Paint all walls with simple white paint - 1400 sq ft condo
6. Kitchen cabinet using melamine ABS - 13.5ft x 7.5ft (both base and cupboard ) + additional 4.5ft just base
7. Built in wardrobe using melamine ABS - 7.5ft(L) x 1.8 ft (W) x 11ft (H)

My budget is around 25K. Is it enough? I intend to use medium cost materials and not expensive ones.

Renovation Budget for Condo

cynthusc — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 16:50:40 +0800

Hua Hin & Ayutthaya

cynthusc — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 15:11:56 +0800

I did a search and couldn't find much information on Hua Hin and Ayutthaya.

I am planning a trip there end of this month and was wondering whether anyone could share their travel experiences.
As I am travelling with children (6 & 11) is it okay if I take the train or would it be better to take a tour? If a tour, generally how much would it cost and any recommendations on honest reliable and affordable agents?