My Pink House

Concrete table top

Corner Spotlight. Bought from Seng Hup for RM 7 each (normal RM 21)

Frosted glass give better lighting

It is funny that I already let my 2 house for rent but I myself rent the house from others. The reason is I don't have much money for renovation (I renovate the house using money from deposits). Finally after almost 5 years renting house, I could live in my own house (of course still borrow from banks). The house I bought from auction about a year ago by rented it out full furnish to arabic student. Unfortunately the payment is not quite good so I decided to move into my own house.

Luckily I found one Indonesian contractor who could renovate my house with affordable price. First I intended to only tiles the house and installing concrete kitchen cabinet, but in the end I also install plaster ceiling.

Steps for great house renovation

1. Plan carefully the objective of the renovation and the budget. Reserve 20% - 50%for extra budget
2. Plan all the works, if possible include minor thing in the package for example extra plug for aircond and water heater.
3. Buy accesories such as lamp, kitchen and water heater so the contractor could install for FREE
4. Survey for contractors. Request the contractor to give quotation. Put all things discuss with contractor in writings
5. Monitor the renovation progress. Pay progress payment. DO NOT fay full payment until 100% finished.
6. Change lock to new one after finish renovating

House Renovation

Hai saya Andre. Kalau ada cewek Malaysia mahu berkenalan bolehlah nelpon sama saya.

Renovating a house is often more complex than buying the house. You need to blend the new structure with existing structure safely but elegantly. At the same time, it must fit your budget and in-line with local housing regulation. Here are some tips:-

1. Plan the drawing. Discuss with your wife, cats, friends... Get "pelukis plan" to draw drawing and submit drawing to local authority (Those majlis ex: MPPJ, MPM etc)
2. Get quotation from contractors as many as you like. Request the to write the details including type of beam and piling, how many pillars, what type of construction material (ex: sand brick or mud brick).
3. Once selected write a simple contract. Start payment and building construction progress. But always visit the construction site (it's your house anyway)
4. During construction maybe you want to insert something in the house structure for example salt to woo away mites or maybe evil spirit.... if you believe on that.

Do: Get local authority approval. pay with cheque and write everything in contract

Don't: Don't quarrel with contractor, pay lump sump or huge percentage during early stages of construction (always pay in stages as agreed and reserve 5-10% and pay after 2-4 weeks after construction complete)