Hi Alex, I just noticed you installed “invisible grilles” that seemed to be added on, and not part of the window frame. Is that correct? Could you share more details? Thanks in advance.
You are the first person I know whom also like me, never like to watch the home design ideas in Singapore! And I watches exactly the same Taiwanese RUclips home design videos!
Someone recommended me to watch your channel for Reno house tips. Oh my! You have very useful info for 1st time house owner like me. This is going to be my Reno Playbook 📚. Thanks a lot.
3mins into your video and I'm alr loving it! Very practical and realistic tips and I like how you go into the details. Especially useful for first time homeowners like myself. Thank you!
I am renovating and I’m just only less than 2 minutes into your video and I have to comment as you gave incredible and essential advice ! I’m definitely improvising my renovation ideas now! Thanks so much!
Hey Alex, for new HDB flats (5-10 years old), there is cat6 cable running thru the walls, and you should be able to convert the telephone cable in each room into a LAN point quite easily. You can verify whether your house is LAN capable by opening up one of the telephone cable in the bedroom. If they have 4 wires connecting to RJ11 telephone port, and 2 loose cable connecting nowhere, it means you can convert that into your LAN point. This will provide more options to place a 2nd or 3rd Wireless AP in your house, improving the Wifi connectivity. Maybe you can use that for your part 2 :)
Of all the home renovation contents I have watched, this is the best one. It provided tons of worthwhile tips with regards to those that renos that will affects future sale. 👍
Wow, your video answers quite a few important things that ppl tend to overlook! Indeed, it took mistakes for me to notice and realised those points you mentioned e.g. electric wiring layout + sockets, data network & cabling coz most homes need more than just wifi. Great that I came across your videos, serves as reminders for me as I'm renovating my own house soon!
hi Alex, your tips are excellent. Do you mind sharing your contractor & electrician? to my email sue.kurniawan@gmail.com please. Thanks a mil in advance ;;)
I'm a recent buyer of a resale 3ng house and looking for concepts and ideas. While there's many videos that show only the beauty and aesthetic part of decor, not many emphasizes the maintenance and practical issues and aspects. I'm so happy with the content and advise you provided and subscribed!!
@@AlexTeo oh yes Alex i have a question..you mentioned briefly open wadrobe concept is not practical...so may I know the disadvantages behind it? Thank you 😊
You should make a video on how to prepare and clean a house for rental property. It would be great for people with a rental to have a checklist to see what they should do if a renter moves out
Well said. You hit the nailS on all the headS. The point on hacking is so apt. When I went house hunting, I don’t even consider those whose rooms are hacked to combine. Even more so about practicality like open concept wardrobe. Also I want to mention, best to do full floor to ceiling cupboards. Don’t leave gaps especially at the top. You won’t be so free to dust it every week. I hope to hear more stories and ideas on how to coordinate with contractors when you have a rough idea of your own Design. And I totally agree the Taiwan IDs are so inspiring that local IDs hv much much catching up to do.
@@selinaloh4388 its ok I'm an IT nerd. Wired connection is faster and more stable. Wifi has a cap to the speed. For Tv, you will most likely use that for netflix or any video streaming. As for computer, it will be streaming + gaming + downloading, all these will be better with wired instead of wireless.
Thanks Alex for the insightful video. Towards the end you mentioned to go down to check the measurements when a work is done. How often (eg. alternate days, twice a week) did you have to drop in to check the progress? Will the ID help to check and update you?
Hi Alex, can give me some suggestions as my tiler insists that I must make curd for the shower which I really don’t like. I like your one without curb. Will the water splash out or zip out from the silicone?
Hello Alex, i saw your electrical power plug are nicely done. I wish to have my additional power points done like yours. But my ID's electrician has advised that conceal wiring is not allow in HDB flat. Is this true? Is there a HDB rule on this? I really cannot accept wires running in casing with protruding power socket box.
Thanks for the tips ! All your content are super helpful for a first time homeowner like me. Are most of your power point and switches using concealed wiring ? (e.g. no trunking)
@@AlexTeo ohh thanks for response. I had checked with my Vinyl contractor and he dont recommend to do this. 😨Have to think another way to lay internet cable to study room. Btw, love to watch videos👍
i just came across your video due to youtube algorithm as I just got my 2rm BTO and intending to get an ID. But I'm kinda stressed to hear electrical and data networking ID don't usually care (gasp). At what point do they come into the picture? I don't even know what I want for lights...
My take on cove lighting that’s quite popular in living and dining rooms… if decor style does not suit it … it certainly can look “orbit/O-piang”. Plus added bonus of having a haven for lizards to colonise in your home. Yucks.
I see that your wirings are concealed.. it looks perfect. My ID refuse to conceal the wirings, and said I can't also use the caseta for the smart lighting as it is not supported.. Any suggestions what I can do? I'm currently renovating now.
@@AlexTeo My place is 29 years old.. cannot change ID anymore, my Reno left only carpentry.. I'm thinking of holding off on painting and hiring another electrician after, just to conceal the wires.. terrible experience.. But I love your YT videos, it's very very helpful. I should have started watching before I started Reno. Thank you :)
1:00 haha guilty as charged. We are converting our 4R BTO into a 1BR. Somehow nothing anyone says about resale value will change my mind. In order to get the kind of space we really want, we'd need to move to a landed house, but we'd need to be so much richer to afford a landed house that I don't think the 100-200k difference in resale proceeds from our BTO will be our primary concern. On your channel you (rightfully) advocate practicality, functionality and cost-effectiveness. But I need to feel an intensely personal connection to my home and I don't think I could be happy knowing I could have done something really interesting with the floor plan but chose not to because of resale value.
how about a 5room BTO? haha no need to feel personal, I am just giving my 2cents based on the general public, of course there can be some unique exception like your case
@@AlexTeo Oh of course, I'm not taking this personally! "But what about the resale value" is an objection we get all the time so I'm just sharing my own feelings. We did seriously consider 5R, but they weren't an option in the areas we were considering (either too expensive or not available) so we went with 4R instead.
Thanks Alex!👍 Can I please have the ID details? Your design really turns out so well in your hdb flats! I tried giving ID the design I want but they ended up changing quite alot to the "sg template"
@@selinaloh4388 ikr = i know right. Details of my ID inside the video description. My problem with ikea is they are too common, everybody using the same haha
Awesome and valuable video u sharing here...I've been staring (got indigestion from my ID's drawing and quotation) doing loads of 3D drawing and calculation$ for my coming new home next week as well. Now with all informative video by u, lightens off my doubts and I know better of what I want for new home. 👍👍👍👍
wow next week you must be excited! Maybe another tip is don't get emotionally stressed out too, don't get into argument with your other half and affect your relationship. Glad the video helps you so much and stay tuned for next part! :)
Hi, Alex. Thank you very much for your videos. I would like to know more about ordering a sofa from Taobao. Does it come in single piece in a wooden crate? Do you need to install it yourself. How do you know if the package can fit in the lift? Thanks for your time.
mine comes in 2 pieces, there isn't much to 'install' a sofa, just fixing up the legs for mine that's all. Check with the seller for anything you want to clarify
Hi Alex, I'd like to know if it's a good idea to spend around $2775 to do carpentry wall with shoe cabinets for a bomb shelter? Plus signing up for a $6600 carpentry package which include one 5 ft and one 6 ft full-height laminated built-in casement wardrobe, one 6 ft Tv suspended console c/w laminated full height feature wall, plus 20 ft kitchen cabinets, 10 ft quartz table top for kitchen cabinet plus labour for installing kitchen sink/tap & cooker hood/hob for a 3 room bto?
V. Useful tip esp. the data and power points. How did you conceal all the wiring for the data points across your living room and the various additional power plugs. Well done👏
Thanks for sharing ur reno tips and your genuine comments. Also hard to find someone to share house reno ideas but from a more practical standpoint. Good stuff! :D
Bro, like very much your videos. Thank you so much for sharing all these. I am about to renovate 4-room BTO, with 94m2 only. I like your study room and I want to copy it. But I worry that my living room will be left with no space, especially as I have 2 sets of desks with 2 and 4 monitors respectively. Do you think I can have study room as nice as yours with such small house I have?
Hi Alex, thanks for the advice! have been watching your videos and really enjoying them. could you recommend a good electrician? also do they have to be licensed? Some of the people I asked gave mixed answers.
u can DM me on IG for electrician contact. I think whether to get a certified electrician is up to individual, if you are looking at wiring for the whole house i will say having the assurance is important for me. But if it's just a very simple work like tapping wiring, changing switch then I will close 1 eye
Hi Alex, thanks for sharing the renovation tips, they are very useful especially for 1st time house owner. I am interested to get the model u have for kohler washroom vanity cabinet, notice the model is only available in Taobao CN and not kohler SG. Checked in with kohler Taobao flagship store and they do not ship to sg. 1. How do u handle the logistic to SG? 2. What if the items receive is not in good condition, what’s the return/ refund policy? Looking forward to hear from you:)
I first saw it at bathroom warehouse, you can go check it out if you don't want to deal with Taobao. For taobao, such big bulky items you need a 3rd party forwarder, I use ezship for that but you can check out others too
Hi Alex , like how you design your house , was wondering how do you conceal your wiring and cable as I was advised by my electrician that hdb cannot do concealing . Kindly advise , thank you !
Hi Alex, you have mentioned that you have shifted the output and router for the tv to the study room. Where are the wires and how you conceal the wires to the TV from the router and output at the study room?
@@sxrie for conceal wiring will be troublesome, I will just figure another setup if that happens. The chance of anything wrong happening is very very slim, its just wiring no moving parts
subscribed because you give good tips! I'm renovating a terrace house in Malaysia now and on a budget so trying to avoid engaging ID for carpentry...but it's hard to find good ID just for drawings! I totally agree that I should try mapping out the electrical and network wiring myself, but I'm so worried of putting too few plugs! Also, could you explain a bit more on the network side of things? Especially for houses with 2-3 floors? Thanks! edit : 1 more thing, would u suggest to just go for majority smart switches when im doing all the wiring?
Once I start home automation, there is no turning back for me haha.. All my future houses will definitely do home automation. I will do everything smart switches unless you are on budget, then the small bedrooms can do without. For network, you can do mesh with 1 satellite device at every level or those wifi access points mounted on the ceiling.
Hi Alex, can you share all the videos from the TW youtube channel which inspired you to design your house this way? Curious to find out about the original video. Thanks in advance!
hi! new subscriber here. this is really informative as my fiancé and i will be getting married soon but we are not in a hurry to get a house yet. this does helps us to be well-prepared with the knowledge shared. is it possible if you could make a video of tips/guide of buying a house? bto/re-sale, financial planning & what to expect & etc. Thanks!
thanks for the support! For the video suggestion, the topic is a bit off of what my channel is about, but I will definitely think and consider about it :)
Hi Alex. I am going to renovate my house soon too. Wanted to go for vinyl flooring for my rooms but some IDS and contractors advised me against vinyl flooring as it is not long lasting. There will be discolouration after a few years and sone parts of TVs flooring will pop out based on their experience. Your thots on this?
i absolutely agree on wall hacking. Really think hard b4 doing it. i would only invest a good flooring (for resale flats), only going for neutral colour, median tone, avoid white. Remember peoples life style change.
almost agreed to most of your statement…but you got me when you said spend more budget on a nice tv which u can bring with you in case you move…this i doubt😂…after 2 years your spanking top of the line tv now maybe worthless and for sure you will want to upgrade to a newer one after 5-10 years lolz
Of course I am going to upgrade my tv for gaming every 2-3 years haha, then the old 1 I will either replace my gym room/living room tv or my parent's place. When i decide to move after 5-7 years, my 3 tv are all of different age
Thanks for sharing some useful tis for home renovation. I myself engaged a contractor for my 3rm flat that really helps me to save some cost. As I'm currently still working from home, would like to know if your computer desk is adjustable(with height)? I'm wondering if it's a good choice to invest in an ergonomic computer chair with better support or a desk with adjustable height which allows me to stand and work at the same time. I heard some reviews online that SecretLab chair's cushion is made of PU leather, and it is not durable as it peels under such humid weather in Singapore.
if you need to make a choice between chair or table then I will say chair is more important. Adjustable table is good when you are feeling sleepy haha. I'm a supporter of secret lab, finally settled down with this chair for more than 3 years already after trying so many 'office' chairs. They now have a PU leather 2.0, I guess that's more lasting. It is also how you maintain and take care of the chair. Let me know if you are getting one, can use my affiliate link lolx
@@AlexTeo thanks for the advice. I’ve seen some manufacturers trying to sell the idea of having an adjustable desk to allow people who are sitting too long to stand up and to maintain a good back posture. Anyway, I do agree that having a good ergonomic chair is highly important. My other question would be since Secretlab chair is made of leather, do you feel warm after sitting for a few hours? Coz leather material tends to feel a little bit warmer compared to mesh material.
@@davidtan260 mesh will make you hot and itchy, and all sorts of nonsense dirt will get stuck on the mesh netting. I rather take fabric than mesh. But definitely leather all the way for me
Hi Alex, can I kindly ask how many routers are you using in total? Understanding that you put your router in study room, are you able to receive signal in the master bedroom as it need to go through 3 walls?
good question, i forget to explain that in the video. I actually have a satellite/extender unit inside my master bedroom. It comes together as a package.
Hi Alex, you did mentioned at 5.50 that your ID is not too bothered with the electrical wiring, so what is the purpose of hiring them in the first place?
yup in my experience they won't even ask you about this in your first meetup, hence this component is not in the initial quotation. Most ID will just arrange their electrician together with you onsite, then have your requirements communicated on the day itself
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Any of you are renovating and need some help? Comments down below! We might be able to share some ideas together!
Which are the Taiwan sites that u recommended ?
@@auschek channel link inside the video description
Where did you get your invisible grilles? Is it ok to get a fixed one?
Hi Alex, I just noticed you installed “invisible grilles” that seemed to be added on, and not part of the window frame. Is that correct? Could you share more details? Thanks in advance.
Hi Alex, my budget is $25 k for a resale 5 room flat. Do u have recommendations for any good and reasonable price individual contractors?
You are the first person I know whom also like me, never like to watch the home design ideas in Singapore! And I watches exactly the same Taiwanese RUclips home design videos!
yup the default BTO template design
Someone recommended me to watch your channel for Reno house tips. Oh my! You have very useful info for 1st time house owner like me. This is going to be my Reno Playbook 📚. Thanks a lot.
3mins into your video and I'm alr loving it! Very practical and realistic tips and I like how you go into the details. Especially useful for first time homeowners like myself. Thank you!
Thanks! hopefully you find part 2 useful as well 😁
I am renovating and I’m just only less than 2 minutes into your video and I have to comment as you gave incredible and essential advice ! I’m definitely improvising my renovation ideas now! Thanks so much!
Haha, do check out part 2 as well!
Damn, this is an exceptionally useful video. Your earnest personality really shines through as well! Thanks Alex!
Thanks man! Catch part 2 as well
Hey Alex, for new HDB flats (5-10 years old), there is cat6 cable running thru the walls, and you should be able to convert the telephone cable in each room into a LAN point quite easily. You can verify whether your house is LAN capable by opening up one of the telephone cable in the bedroom. If they have 4 wires connecting to RJ11 telephone port, and 2 loose cable connecting nowhere, it means you can convert that into your LAN point. This will provide more options to place a 2nd or 3rd Wireless AP in your house, improving the Wifi connectivity. Maybe you can use that for your part 2 :)
yup i'm aware of this haha, thanks for the comment!
So kind of you, I’ve watched few nos of videos, your are really very concerned abt money and needs. Appreciated. Thank you Gentle Man
Thanks for your honesty at the risk of kena whack. That's really communal interest at heart.
Of all the home renovation contents I have watched, this is the best one. It provided tons of worthwhile tips with regards to those that renos that will affects future sale. 👍
Thx thx ☺️
Wow, your video answers quite a few important things that ppl tend to overlook! Indeed, it took mistakes for me to notice and realised those points you mentioned e.g. electric wiring layout + sockets, data network & cabling coz most homes need more than just wifi. Great that I came across your videos, serves as reminders for me as I'm renovating my own house soon!
yeah wifi is bad for HDB due to the super thick walls
Totally agree to look for contractors for limited budget! I’ve friends who got contractors to furnish their house & they look great too!
ya no doubt, as long as you do your research and look for the design you want
I did the same thing I outsource my design and told my contractors what I wan so I’m my own id and I saved a lot!
@@DALLEY_SANI glad to hear that!!
hi Alex, your tips are excellent. Do you mind sharing your contractor & electrician? to my email sue.kurniawan@gmail.com please.
Thanks a mil in advance ;;)
I'm a recent buyer of a resale 3ng house and looking for concepts and ideas. While there's many videos that show only the beauty and aesthetic part of decor, not many emphasizes the maintenance and practical issues and aspects. I'm so happy with the content and advise you provided and subscribed!!
thanks for the sub!
@@AlexTeo oh yes Alex i have a question..you mentioned briefly open wadrobe concept is not practical...so may I know the disadvantages behind it? Thank you 😊
@@nollissey collecting too much dust on your clothes basically everywhere haa
You should make a video on how to prepare and clean a house for rental property. It would be great for people with a rental to have a checklist to see what they should do if a renter moves out
will take that into consideration!
the lighting plan and data part is so helpful, thank you!
My Fav Home Reno RUclipsr 10/10
wow!
Well said. You hit the nailS on all the headS. The point on hacking is so apt. When I went house hunting, I don’t even consider those whose rooms are hacked to combine. Even more so about practicality like open concept wardrobe. Also I want to mention, best to do full floor to ceiling cupboards. Don’t leave gaps especially at the top. You won’t be so free to dust it every week. I hope to hear more stories and ideas on how to coordinate with contractors when you have a rough idea of your own Design. And I totally agree the Taiwan IDs are so inspiring that local IDs hv much much catching up to do.
100% agree for full height wardrobe, its a must have carpentry work. Somehow Taiwan IDs feel more like an actual ID man.
Thanks for sharing your renovation tips! Especially useful for homeowners.
I'll be renovating my first home soon! This video is a great help!
I also recommend 一条 and Never Too Small for ideas!
Super useful pointers, Alex! I’m about to renovate my place so this is damn handy. Thanks so much!
that wiring plan and electrician work soo detailed! nicely done bro! Very informative thanks for sharing! Waiting for your part 2 reno tips!
haha because electrician wiring work is massive, can't screw that up. Part 2 will be even better!
@@AlexTeo
Hi Alex, why u did you want to connect the electric wiring from your computer, TV and singtel device?
Sorry I'm not a IT person. :p
@@selinaloh4388 its ok I'm an IT nerd. Wired connection is faster and more stable. Wifi has a cap to the speed. For Tv, you will most likely use that for netflix or any video streaming. As for computer, it will be streaming + gaming + downloading, all these will be better with wired instead of wireless.
@@AlexTeo orh. Thank you! Very deep
@@AlexTeo How are you so well-versed in this area? I watched already, 🤯.
These videos are great like a mentor, giving you pros and cons of many details people often forget getting into projects.
thanks man!
Hey Alex, this is the most credible advice ever. Thank you! Did you engage an ID? Your place look good.
ID, becoz i no time to manage
Thanks Alex for the insightful video. Towards the end you mentioned to go down to check the measurements when a work is done. How often (eg. alternate days, twice a week) did you have to drop in to check the progress? Will the ID help to check and update you?
establish good communication with your ID, whenever there is any major work to be done, you should be aware and go take a look when its done
ur videos really helpful for me who are getting my first house soon
Thanks and glad it helps 😁
Wow!! Im impressed on your explanation. Im currently working on my parents house.
Hi Alex, can give me some suggestions as my tiler insists that I must make curd for the shower which I really don’t like. I like your one without curb. Will the water splash out or zip out from the silicone?
nah no such problems
Hello Alex, i saw your electrical power plug are nicely done. I wish to have my additional power points done like yours. But my ID's electrician has advised that conceal wiring is not allow in HDB flat. Is this true? Is there a HDB rule on this? I really cannot accept wires running in casing with protruding power socket box.
sorry i replied to your email already. But ya, I totally cannot accept those big switch box with wire trunking and casing everywhere man
The router, mesh unit can be stored in a closed cabinet? I'm just wonderting if this would block the signals.
Definitely will affect signals, overheating is also another concern
If u can , try not to put router in a cabinet. The telco installer should be able to recommend a more suitable spot when they r in your home. JMO
Hi can I ask for your recommendation for toliet window change ? Thanks!
i don't have a specific company to recommend as this was part of the reno contract
Yes , good point on the electrical wiring and networking
Power la most practical tips on reno in Singapore
Hi, any tips on replacing parquet with laminate flooring?
Thanks for the tips ! All your content are super helpful for a first time homeowner like me. Are most of your power point and switches using concealed wiring ? (e.g. no trunking)
thanks for the sub! yup as long as they are visible, they are concealed
Hi Alex， may i know how you conceal the data wiring from TV console to your Study room？
@@啊倫-c6m go below my vinyl overlay
@@AlexTeo ohh thanks for response. I had checked with my Vinyl contractor and he dont recommend to do this. 😨Have to think another way to lay internet cable to study room. Btw, love to watch videos👍
I should have watched this earlier before I have engaged a contractor. Really useful tips
Very well explained, the quality of the underlining network cable Eg. cat 6a/7 cabling, are those in the package?
i use my own electrician so not part of the reno package
i just came across your video due to youtube algorithm as I just got my 2rm BTO and intending to get an ID. But I'm kinda stressed to hear electrical and data networking ID don't usually care (gasp). At what point do they come into the picture? I don't even know what I want for lights...
as mentioned they came in at the early stage, right after hacking works if any
My take on cove lighting that’s quite popular in living and dining rooms… if decor style does not suit it … it certainly can look “orbit/O-piang”. Plus added bonus of having a haven for lizards to colonise in your home. Yucks.
This is super informative! Subscribed & saved video, watched thrice too! Info overload!
Haha thanks, don't forget to catch part 2!
excellent tips! really enjoyed watching this video. GOOD SHARING~
Hi, may I know what application do you use to draw your floor plan digitally?
Hi Alex, thankfully in your video you reminded me to take note of electrical switch/socket placement and routing.
no problem man, glad it helps!
I see that your wirings are concealed.. it looks perfect. My ID refuse to conceal the wirings, and said I can't also use the caseta for the smart lighting as it is not supported.. Any suggestions what I can do? I'm currently renovating now.
how old is the apartment? change your ID? cannot use caseta is abit over..
@@AlexTeo My place is 29 years old.. cannot change ID anymore, my Reno left only carpentry.. I'm thinking of holding off on painting and hiring another electrician after, just to conceal the wires.. terrible experience.. But I love your YT videos, it's very very helpful. I should have started watching before I started Reno. Thank you :)
Hi Alex! Can I know where did you get the silver ledge shelf in your common bathroom from? It looks so sleek and minimalist! Thanks!
from taobao, tons of bathroom accessories to choose from
1:00 haha guilty as charged. We are converting our 4R BTO into a 1BR. Somehow nothing anyone says about resale value will change my mind. In order to get the kind of space we really want, we'd need to move to a landed house, but we'd need to be so much richer to afford a landed house that I don't think the 100-200k difference in resale proceeds from our BTO will be our primary concern. On your channel you (rightfully) advocate practicality, functionality and cost-effectiveness. But I need to feel an intensely personal connection to my home and I don't think I could be happy knowing I could have done something really interesting with the floor plan but chose not to because of resale value.
how about a 5room BTO? haha no need to feel personal, I am just giving my 2cents based on the general public, of course there can be some unique exception like your case
@@AlexTeo Oh of course, I'm not taking this personally! "But what about the resale value" is an objection we get all the time so I'm just sharing my own feelings. We did seriously consider 5R, but they weren't an option in the areas we were considering (either too expensive or not available) so we went with 4R instead.
You mentioned the ID is more of a technical advisor and project coordinator. In your case, were the designs and color choices primarily by you?
ID will give u the selection choices from their suppliers, give their suggestions but in the end you have to make that decision
Thanks Alex!👍
Can I please have the ID details? Your design really turns out so well in your hdb flats! I tried giving ID the design I want but they ended up changing quite alot to the "sg template"
ikr!
@@AlexTeo
Who is ikr?
IKEA? Issit
@@selinaloh4388 ikr = i know right. Details of my ID inside the video description. My problem with ikea is they are too common, everybody using the same haha
@@AlexTeo thanks Alex. U mean your ID information u share in this video?
Hi Alex, do you mind to share more on TV feature wall? Is there any storage inside? If yes, how do you open the door, as it seems blocked the TV.
DM me on IG, i can send pics to you
Do you mind showing us how you hide your tv console wires? and cable management tips and tricks? , what if you have ps4?
future videos i will see any chance to mention about this
Hi Alex, can I check for your toilet ventilation windows , do you have the link to get it replace ?
i don't, but any window supplier should have
Awesome and valuable video u sharing here...I've been staring (got indigestion from my ID's drawing and quotation) doing loads of 3D drawing and calculation$ for my coming new home next week as well. Now with all informative video by u, lightens off my doubts and I know better of what I want for new home. 👍👍👍👍
wow next week you must be excited! Maybe another tip is don't get emotionally stressed out too, don't get into argument with your other half and affect your relationship. Glad the video helps you so much and stay tuned for next part! :)
@@AlexTeo Super eggcited...lol...ok noted on the emo part...😊
@@jessicayip2538 plan for some home automation haha
@@AlexTeo lol...am looking forward for ur part 2 video...😁
Great Video! It very useful, direct to the point and without fluff :) Great job!
thanks man!
Hi, Alex. Thank you very much for your videos. I would like to know more about ordering a sofa from Taobao. Does it come in single piece in a wooden crate? Do you need to install it yourself. How do you know if the package can fit in the lift? Thanks for your time.
mine comes in 2 pieces, there isn't much to 'install' a sofa, just fixing up the legs for mine that's all. Check with the seller for anything you want to clarify
Super useful, love your content! Definitely will recommend your channel to people in this stage of life :)
Bro like your toilet cabinet with the tray to put dry items
Where did you get it from? Thank you!
from kohler bought from taobao, local retail also carry but more expensive
Thanks Alex for replying!
Hi Alex, I'd like to know if it's a good idea to spend around $2775 to do carpentry wall with shoe cabinets for a bomb shelter?
Plus signing up for a $6600 carpentry package which include one 5 ft and one 6 ft full-height laminated built-in casement wardrobe, one 6 ft Tv suspended console c/w laminated full height feature wall, plus 20 ft kitchen cabinets, 10 ft quartz table top for kitchen cabinet plus labour for installing kitchen sink/tap & cooker hood/hob for a 3 room bto?
i won't spend 3k to do a false wall for the bomb shelter, i saw some house makes the bomb shelter door a full length mirror, I will do that instead
Hi Alex, you have any suggestions to conceal all the pipes inside the bathroom.
box it up?
V. Useful tip esp. the data and power points. How did you conceal all the wiring for the data points across your living room and the various additional power plugs. Well done👏
just tell the electrician you want conceal wiring, they will find the easiest way to do it. Maybe some overlay from the floor, from ceiling/walls
@@AlexTeo , did HDB changed the rule for conceal wirings in the wall? My understanding is from a few years back it's not allowed.
Thanks for sharing ur reno tips and your genuine comments. Also hard to find someone to share house reno ideas but from a more practical standpoint. Good stuff! :D
thanks man!
Bro, like very much your videos. Thank you so much for sharing all these. I am about to renovate 4-room BTO, with 94m2 only. I like your study room and I want to copy it. But I worry that my living room will be left with no space, especially as I have 2 sets of desks with 2 and 4 monitors respectively. Do you think I can have study room as nice as yours with such small house I have?
You will probably have to hack one common room else you have to sacrifice dining or sofa area
I just come across your video today and they are very helpful and well made. Great content too!
thanks man! welcome to the channel
Hi Alex, thanks for the advice! have been watching your videos and really enjoying them. could you recommend a good electrician? also do they have to be licensed? Some of the people I asked gave mixed answers.
u can DM me on IG for electrician contact. I think whether to get a certified electrician is up to individual, if you are looking at wiring for the whole house i will say having the assurance is important for me. But if it's just a very simple work like tapping wiring, changing switch then I will close 1 eye
Hi. I saw the aircon at the walkway, will the living room cool enough?
yup definitely, aircon is blowing towards dining and sofa area
Hi Alex, can share the contact for doing the frameless shower screen? Thanks.
part of the reno package, so i don't have the contact for the exact contractor
Hi Alex, did u change the smart curtain plug to the 3pin safety plug by yourself?
nope, i passed everything to my electrician to do during the reno. I watched how he do for one, took him like 2-3mins only
Hi Alex, thanks for sharing the renovation tips, they are very useful especially for 1st time house owner. I am interested to get the model u have for kohler washroom vanity cabinet, notice the model is only available in Taobao CN and not kohler SG. Checked in with kohler Taobao flagship store and they do not ship to sg.
1. How do u handle the logistic to SG?
2. What if the items receive is not in good condition, what’s the return/ refund policy?
Looking forward to hear from you:)
I first saw it at bathroom warehouse, you can go check it out if you don't want to deal with Taobao. For taobao, such big bulky items you need a 3rd party forwarder, I use ezship for that but you can check out others too
Hi Alex , like how you design your house , was wondering how do you conceal your wiring and cable as I was advised by my electrician that hdb cannot do concealing . Kindly advise , thank you !
if it's a very very old hdb then ya i think not, else maybe can change electrician 😅
@@AlexTeo Thanks for replying , it's a 5 years resale hdb , which electrician did u use? Can you share the contact?
@@kirang1062 dm me on ig
Hi, do you mean that you run the data cables below vinyl flooring?
yup, overlay it so doesn't matter
@@AlexTeo Great! DIdn't know that was possible.
Very good ,clear explanation ,good points .
Hi Alex, you have mentioned that you have shifted the output and router for the tv to the study room. Where are the wires and how you conceal the wires to the TV from the router and output at the study room?
run underneath my flooring as I overlay it
@@AlexTeo Wah that’s so innovative. If the wires are not working or damaged, how to change ah?
@@sxrie for conceal wiring will be troublesome, I will just figure another setup if that happens. The chance of anything wrong happening is very very slim, its just wiring no moving parts
@@AlexTeo I see. For the concealed wirings for the switches, how do you hide them?
Hi Alex , could you share your shoe rack - open rack then got light is it ? - can share the link where u get this ? or u customize
rootsense shoerack, detail.tmall.com/item.htm?id=613496127226&spm=a1z09.2.0.0.c7cf2e8dspY1GJ&_u=m2ai2jg1b05a
@@AlexTeo thank Alex
Saw that you have invisible grills, isn’t it difficult to clean the window planes?
yeah definitely it will obstruct
I thought I saw mirrored walls. I love this feature. Where did you get this done?
mirrored walls? which part of the video?
Truly an inspiration! did you incorporate feng shui principles into your home?
nope haha, maybe some are incorporated without me knowing!
I’m also following these two channels from Taiwan 🙌🏻
Yeah, their design looks so much nicer than those from sg
subscribed because you give good tips! I'm renovating a terrace house in Malaysia now and on a budget so trying to avoid engaging ID for carpentry...but it's hard to find good ID just for drawings! I totally agree that I should try mapping out the electrical and network wiring myself, but I'm so worried of putting too few plugs! Also, could you explain a bit more on the network side of things? Especially for houses with 2-3 floors? Thanks!
edit : 1 more thing, would u suggest to just go for majority smart switches when im doing all the wiring?
Once I start home automation, there is no turning back for me haha.. All my future houses will definitely do home automation. I will do everything smart switches unless you are on budget, then the small bedrooms can do without. For network, you can do mesh with 1 satellite device at every level or those wifi access points mounted on the ceiling.
Hi Alex, can you share all the videos from the TW youtube channel which inspired you to design your house this way? Curious to find out about the original video. Thanks in advance!
i didn't have the links already, in the future i might do a video on this then i go search
hi!
new subscriber here. this is really informative as my fiancé and i will be getting married soon but we are not in a hurry to get a house yet. this does helps us to be well-prepared with the knowledge shared. is it possible if you could make a video of tips/guide of buying a house? bto/re-sale, financial planning & what to expect & etc. Thanks!
thanks for the support! For the video suggestion, the topic is a bit off of what my channel is about, but I will definitely think and consider about it :)
Hi Alex, you have chosen vinyl flooring over marble, ceramic or parquet. May I know if it is for easier maintenance? Thanks!
price and design are considered as well
Hi Alex. I am going to renovate my house soon too. Wanted to go for vinyl flooring for my rooms but some IDS and contractors advised me against vinyl flooring as it is not long lasting. There will be discolouration after a few years and sone parts of TVs flooring will pop out based on their experience. Your thots on this?
@@leelak7483 depends on their definition of 'long' i guess, my first time going with vinyl as well so can't comment much
@@AlexTeo thanks. will most likely opt for tiles given this divided opinion between contractors and IDs.
Thanks for using numbers as an example to budget the construction, def helps!
glad that's useful for you in planning your budget!
Hi Alex, noticed tt you change your bathroom window, from louvre to casement, can your contact pls?
How many power points is available for a resale 3room HDB flat
??? depends how many power points the current owner has done?
i absolutely agree on wall hacking. Really think hard b4 doing it.
i would only invest a good flooring (for resale flats), only going for neutral colour, median tone, avoid white.
Remember peoples life style change.
lifestyle change at different stages of life, also think of how long you intend to stay in that property
Super agree with everything you said here! Will go and watch part 2 now haha
haha thx thx, hope you enjoy part 2 as well
almost agreed to most of your statement…but you got me when you said spend more budget on a nice tv which u can bring with you in case you move…this i doubt😂…after 2 years your spanking top of the line tv now maybe worthless and for sure you will want to upgrade to a newer one after 5-10 years lolz
Of course I am going to upgrade my tv for gaming every 2-3 years haha, then the old 1 I will either replace my gym room/living room tv or my parent's place. When i decide to move after 5-7 years, my 3 tv are all of different age
I don't get the whole part about the data connection :( will my telco provide help with that?
you can try asking them :)
Thanks for sharing some useful tis for home renovation.
I myself engaged a contractor for my 3rm flat that really helps me to save some cost.
As I'm currently still working from home, would like to know if your computer desk is adjustable(with height)?
I'm wondering if it's a good choice to invest in an ergonomic computer chair with better support or a desk with adjustable height which allows me to stand and work at the same time.
I heard some reviews online that SecretLab chair's cushion is made of PU leather, and it is not durable as it peels under such humid weather in Singapore.
if you need to make a choice between chair or table then I will say chair is more important. Adjustable table is good when you are feeling sleepy haha. I'm a supporter of secret lab, finally settled down with this chair for more than 3 years already after trying so many 'office' chairs. They now have a PU leather 2.0, I guess that's more lasting. It is also how you maintain and take care of the chair. Let me know if you are getting one, can use my affiliate link lolx
@@AlexTeo thanks for the advice.
I’ve seen some manufacturers trying to sell the idea of having an adjustable desk to allow people who are sitting too long to stand up and to maintain a good back posture. Anyway, I do agree that having a good ergonomic chair is highly important. My other question would be since Secretlab chair is made of leather, do you feel warm after sitting for a few hours?
Coz leather material tends to feel a little bit warmer compared to mesh material.
@@davidtan260 mesh will make you hot and itchy, and all sorts of nonsense dirt will get stuck on the mesh netting. I rather take fabric than mesh. But definitely leather all the way for me
so true, renotalk is full of the similar id design template. everyone house look sama sama.
Very nice video. Thanks Alex. :)
This is extremely helpful. Thanks.
Hi Alex, can I kindly ask how many routers are you using in total? Understanding that you put your router in study room, are you able to receive signal in the master bedroom as it need to go through 3 walls?
good question, i forget to explain that in the video. I actually have a satellite/extender unit inside my master bedroom. It comes together as a package.
Thanks for the great tips. May I ask what material is ur floor? Did u source it from China? Thanks!
hey fellow alex, the flooring is vinyl, its part of my renovation package
How do I renovate a 3-room resale with a budget.
Hey Alex, KX here. Time to catchup !
Haha anytime man
Hi Alex, you did mentioned at 5.50 that your ID is not too bothered with the electrical wiring, so what is the purpose of hiring them in the first place?
yup in my experience they won't even ask you about this in your first meetup, hence this component is not in the initial quotation. Most ID will just arrange their electrician together with you onsite, then have your requirements communicated on the day itself
Hi Alex ur living room vinyl Color is very nice. Do u mind sharing the brand and Color
hmm.. cannot remb which color exactly
www.vinflor.com/product_category/wood-grain/
Need help to renovate a condo bathroom.
What is the sequence of works?