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Written by RenoKu
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Friday, 12 September 2008 07:16 |
Here is a simple to use online tool by local paint manufacturer Mr. Paint Man. Mr. Paint Man's ColourMatch tool allows one to easily mix and match colours and see the results. Furthermore, you get to choose from Mr. Paint Man's range of colours which makes it easier to purchase the actual colour later on.
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Written by RenoKu
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Saturday, 06 September 2008 07:56 |
NST has an article on hardwood timber flooring. Information about timber flooring was obtained from Netwood, a company specialising in timber flooring. Below is an extract from the article.
Tan advises against mopping timber floors with lots of water and industrial cleaners as that can dull the finish, damage the wood and leave discoloured residues.
It’s better to wipe away stains immediately with a damp, soft cloth, or use a PH-neutral cleaner if necessary. Such methods are both economical and gentle to the hands and feet, he said.
"Homeowners can be rest assured they needn’t go to great lengths in caring for their hardwood flooring," Tan said.
Click here to read the full article.
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Written by RenoKu
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Monday, 25 August 2008 06:44 |
It is interesting to see what are the renovation trends in other countries. One of Australia’s largest providers of renovations, Archicentre, has recently released Trends in Contemporary Home Renovation, 2008. In order to find out the trends, Archicentre polled its membership of over 800 architects on what steps their clients are taking to improve their homes.
The report divides the trends according kitchen, master bedroom, bathroom, en suite etc.
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Written by RenoKu
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Monday, 18 August 2008 10:00 |
Choosing colours for the house and rooms can be tough especially trying to visualise how the room/house will look after it is painted. If you ever faced such a scenario, take a look at BHG’s (Better Homes and Gardens) Color This! tool.
This amazing tool starts off with 3 basic options. Choose to colour a home, colour a room or try a window treatment. BHG's Color This! tool allows one to, and I quote,
...choose paint colors for your interior walls and exterior siding, along with fabric, window treatments, flooring, roof color, trim, and more. Simply choose and apply the colors and materials, then save your rooms to view later, print on a color printer, or e-mail to a friend. Design, plan, or just have fun!
To use Color This!, you will need to take a short while to register with an email address. However, it is really worth it and don't be surprise that you end up spending countless hours creating various colour combinations.
Click Read More for screenshots.
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Written by RenoKu
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Thursday, 31 July 2008 22:22 |
The issue of illegal home renovations and mega-structures coming up in the neighbourhood are sadly a common occurrence in Malaysia. What are the local by-laws and guidelines? Want to know the definition of a proper building extension/renovation? The Star has not one, but three interesting write-ups about house renovations.
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Written by RenoKu
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Wednesday, 30 July 2008 18:59 |
To find out how many litres of paint you need, take a look at ICI Paints Malaysia's Paint Calculator. The paint calculator has a 3 step process.
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Written by Finn
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Monday, 21 July 2008 14:01 |
There are right ways to do a renovation and there are wrong ways. Below is an actual example of how not to do a renovation.
Recently, I came across a blog about a family who did their renovation with no regards to their neighbours. Quote:
...had unilaterally decided to cover up the open space of a common wall separating the car porches outside his terraced house without any prior consultation, discussion nor have obtain any consent or agreement from the affected party living next to them.
Furthermore, this renovation was done without any approval from Majlis Bandaraya Shah Alam (MBSA).
Read the full story here. Click Read More for photos of the said renovation.
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Written by RenoKu
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Sunday, 20 July 2008 08:54 |
If you are interested in selecting natural stone for your renovation, read The Star's article entitled What's in a stone. The article provides simple and concise explanations on the different types of stones available in the market. The types of stones explained in the article are:
- Marble
- Granite
- Limestone
- Travertine
The article starts off with:
If natural stone comes with a label, it would read: “I am a natural material. I am an individual unlike any other. Colour and texture variations are inherent and make me beautiful. Imperfections are not defects but part of my charm.
"Take good care of me and I will reward you with a lifetime of beauty.”
Interested? Read the full article here. |
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