New Home - self interior designing ideas...

[song cm]

This thread is to discuss ideas on how to decorate your house with minimal costs.....

OK lemme start....buy interior designers magazine for ideas....I would recommend HSH...a singapore publication...pretty good and a lot of pics...

[song cm]

In addition, just renovated my house 2 years ago...so, I do have some "practical experience".....haha
One important feature of the hse...plaster ceiling...cheap but will enhance the look of your hse, but don overdo on the design....

[athena]

another important factor in decorating your house is lighting. the whole place looks better with proper lighting... :)

[siewjang]

I had a DIY wall paper in all three rooms. Pretty easy to fixed them up. Don't have to pay the interior designer to do it. Save $$$ too.

[siewjang]

Which part of the house that you like best? Post up pics?

[song cm]

another important factor in decorating your house is lighting. the whole place looks better with proper lighting... :)

yeap...very true and nowadays there are a lot of choices and reasonably priced as well....just don go for imported ones...

Yellow light does make the hse more "attractive" but they are not so practical as compared to white light....plus they can be warm as well...

Down lights are nice but they tend to be inadequate lighting....

[song cm]

I had a DIY wall paper in all three rooms. Pretty easy to fixed them up. Don't have to pay the interior designer to do it. Save $$$ too.

wow...u wall paper the whole wall? I tried doin the border thingy, even that was tough...

[song cm]

Which part of the house that you like best? Post up pics?

I like my livin n dining area....will post pics later...

[sasha]

hey hire me! i love interior designs jobs and its totally free of charge, u only need to pay for material costs ..:P..

[song cm]

hey hire me! i love interior designs jobs and its totally free of charge, u only need to pay for material costs ..:P..
but the question is...are u any good? :D or are v goin to be ur guinea pig?

[daLady]

but the question is...are u any good? :D or are v goin to be ur guinea pig?Yeah..sasha...are you good, especially within limited budget?
Maybe I'll post the house plan and get some ideas from all of you. Sad to say, apart from cooking...I'm rather lousy at creative stuff. And if I like anything, they are guarantee to cost a bomb...sigh...really envy those who seems to get great looking items at bargain prices...

[athena]

hehe....just rmbr another item, window treatments...must have nice windows treatments to hide all the ugly window frames :D

[song cm]

Dalady....for me these are essentials....it will enhance your hse with no so great outlay...

Tiled ur porch and jus don leave them cement rendered....Nowadays u can get nice terracotta colored tiles for ard RM2-3 per square feet. Of course this exclude labor charges which cost anotherRM5 per square feet. I particularly like the guocera range.....

Have plaster ceiling...esp in livin n dinin area....try to steal some ideas from the ID mags...nothin too elaborate

House alarm.....good to hv it, more from when you are indoors esp at nite....good system will cost u RM2k to 3k

Auto gate...need i say more...

[siewjang]

Auto gate...need i say more...
How does a Auto gate enhance the look of the house? hmmm.....

[athena]

Dalady....

Tiled ur porch and jus don leave them cement rendered....Nowadays u can get nice terracotta colored tiles for ard RM2-3 per square feet. Of course this exclude labor charges which cost anotherRM5 per square feet. I particularly like the guocera range.....
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would like to get these done....but how to find a reliable contractor ah?

[song cm]

How does a Auto gate enhance the look of the house? hmmm.....

soli...I am combining both apperances and practicality issues......my apologies

[LiLiaN]

houses with autogate - very convenient.. but for some reason, i don't like those gates with lots of ornamental motif in gold... a bit kitsch in my opinion... but it's just me..

[TingMS]

I had a DIY wall paper in all three rooms. Pretty easy to fixed them up. Don't have to pay the interior designer to do it. Save $$$ too.


wall paper?? DIY...

you must teach me..

heheheheeee

[daBoss]

i just came back from a discussion with a potential contractor for my place - his quote: $7200 to grill up the whole place with the normal stuff, $20+ K if i want the "designer"ish type... going to pokai big time liao...

[daLady]

Dalady....for me these are essentials....it will enhance your hse with no so great outlay...

Tiled ur porch and jus don leave them cement rendered....Nowadays u can get nice terracotta colored tiles for ard RM2-3 per square feet. Of course this exclude labor charges which cost anotherRM5 per square feet. I particularly like the guocera range.....

Have plaster ceiling...esp in livin n dinin area....try to steal some ideas from the ID mags...nothin too elaborate

House alarm.....good to hv it, more from when you are indoors esp at nite....good system will cost u RM2k to 3k

Auto gate...need i say more...Hah...luckily tiled porch is part of the deal...not sure what material though...but looks okay. Plaster ceiling...just the edging also part of the deal.
Autogate and house alarm is necessary, I guess...safer if we come back late at night. Afterall, this is big bad KL...but if budget does not permit...have to wait loh...

[daLady]

houses with autogate - very convenient.. but for some reason, i don't like those gates with lots of ornamental motif in gold... a bit kitsch in my opinion... but it's just me..Agree...hate those. Think you can only get away with it if you are staying in a palace...and the gold is solid gold:D

[daLady]

wall paper?? DIY...

you must teach me..

heheheheeeeJang...I wait for you to deliver first. After that, you come help me okie?:D

[LiLiaN]

Agree...hate those. Think you can only get away with it if you are staying in a palace...and the gold is solid gold:D
well, i do dream of living in palace but unless i marry a royalty, it's never going to happen.. :rolleyes:

[Diong_Gar_Loon]

i just came back from a discussion with a potential contractor for my place - his quote: $7200 to grill up the whole place with the normal stuff, $20+ K if i want the "designer"ish type... going to pokai big time liao...
hello boss,

try calling this number. may be cheaper cause i ordered mine from him. 019-222 7165. did my whole house double strorey link including designer wrought iron for the front door. total cost = RM3,900.

[Diong_Gar_Loon]

anyone knows how to get the carpet grass to grow. the 2ft x 2ft patch doesn't seem to expand at all.

[song cm]

i just came back from a discussion with a potential contractor for my place - his quote: $7200 to grill up the whole place with the normal stuff, $20+ K if i want the "designer"ish type... going to pokai big time liao...

Is the designer stuff "cast iron"?
My suggestion is to grill up "normal stuff" for the back and cast iron for the front.... :D

[song cm]

Hah...luckily tiled porch is part of the deal...not sure what material though...but looks okay. Plaster ceiling...just the edging also part of the deal.
Autogate and house alarm is necessary, I guess...safer if we come back late at night. Afterall, this is big bad KL...but if budget does not permit...have to wait loh...

It would be tough to wait for the alarm becoz u need to do a lot of wiring....unless u go for those wireless ones....

[siewjang]

Jang...I wait for you to deliver first. After that, you come help me okie?:D
No problem Lady. Probably while I'm doing that for you, can you take a video clip of it and we can sent them to Happyghost :D

[song cm]

No problem Lady. Probably while I'm doing that for you, can you take a video clip of it and we can sent them to Happyghost :D

wow...home video.... :D send one to me as well

[athena]

No problem Lady. Probably while I'm doing that for you, can you take a video clip of it and we can sent them to Happyghost :D
hehe, jang, when you are doing it, can i learn as well? :D

[siewjang]

anyone knows how to get the carpet grass to grow. the 2ft x 2ft patch doesn't seem to expand at all.
Gar Loon, you need to divide the 2' x 2' patch into smaller pieces and spread them all over your garden like the polka dots. That way they will be able to spread.

[song cm]

hehe, jang, when you are doing it, can i learn as well? :D
wow...the more the merrier...the video tape sure very laku one... :D

[siewjang]

wow...home video.... :D send one to me as well
hehe, jang, when you are doing it, can i learn as well? :D
daLady, did you see what i saw here? :D Business opportunity. We burned the CD and sell to them. Since pirated, pasar malam price also can. RM5 each. Siapa lagi mau???

[song cm]

daLady, did you see what i saw here? :D Business opportunity. We burned the CD and sell to them. Since pirated, pasar malam price also can. RM5 each. Siapa lagi mau???
hey...if all HJ, lady n Athena is in, I will pay RM10.....mk sure there are actual DIY on wallpapers in it.... :D

[Diong_Gar_Loon]

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[Diong_Gar_Loon]

Gar Loon, you need to divide the 2' x 2' patch into smaller pieces and spread them all over your garden like the polka dots. That way they will be able to spread.
someone told me to do that but it might not work as the ground is not levelled. you think i should put more soil around the edge???

[Diong_Gar_Loon]

Is the designer stuff "cast iron"?
My suggestion is to grill up "normal stuff" for the back and cast iron for the front.... :D
yeap......that will safe you big time money.

may i suggest that for the iron grill pattern, do it with only the horizontal bars. use a bigger section instead. and later paint it white. trust me, it looks good. i made mine with both horizontal and vertical and painted it brown. looks like a cage.

[song cm]

yeap......that will safe you big time money.

may i suggest that for the iron grill pattern, do it with only the horizontal bars. use a bigger section instead. and later paint it white. trust me, it looks good. i made mine with both horizontal and vertical and painted it brown. looks like a cage.

Or have vertical bars with fine pattern between the vertical bars (dont have fat horizontal bars anymore) the pattern can be those S shape thingy...

[daBoss]

hello boss,

try calling this number. may be cheaper cause i ordered mine from him. 019-222 7165. did my whole house double strorey link including designer wrought iron for the front door. total cost = RM3,900.
gar loon,

thanks... i'll probably do that - seems to be much cheaper than the quote i got...

[daBoss]

Is the designer stuff "cast iron"?
My suggestion is to grill up "normal stuff" for the back and cast iron for the front.... :D
not sure if i can even afford that... probably just go with standard all the way... the dem developer put glass all over my place so i got dem a lot of place to grill up... :(

[athena]

House must have a good water filter system. Nowadays, the water quality in the Klang Valley is getting from bad to worse...

[piglet]

House must have a good water filter system. Nowadays, the water quality in the Klang Valley is getting from bad to worse...

Water heater is a must.. :D

[captainc]

with a tiga storey house certainly it's going to cost morelah.

I did my house alarm for I think 4k+ (all internal wiring). It kinda premium but it's worth it as he did a good job.

[KoChun]

CaptainC at this hour? Wow!!! :eek:

[athena]

Water heater is a must.. :D
yea, and must get the one with the internal pump!! :D

[siewjang]

someone told me to do that but it might not work as the ground is not levelled. you think i should put more soil around the edge???
Did you put an inch of sand? not soil ok? The sand (pasir) is those for mixing the cement. Gound level doesn't affect the growth at all. How long have you been planting them? Take take at least 2 to 3 months to spread.

[siewjang]

yea, and must get the one with the internal pump!! :D
Yeah. Agreed on that. My house water pressure was suks! If I'm taking a shower upstairs, downstairs ppl is not allowed to turn on any tap. Bad huh.

[athena]

Yeah. Agreed on that. My house water pressure was suks! If I'm taking a shower upstairs, downstairs ppl is not allowed to turn on any tap. Bad huh.
yea....in my parents' house, they re-routing the whole piping to their bathroom. now their bathroom gets watersupply direct instead of going to the tangki first.....very strong pressure.....aaahhhh...everytime when i take my shower there, feels like getting a massage!

[song cm]

yea....in my parents' house, they re-routing the whole piping to their bathroom. now their bathroom gets watersupply direct instead of going to the tangki first.....very strong pressure.....aaahhhh...everytime when i take my shower there, feels like getting a massage!
hmm...interesting...free massage... :p

[song cm]

Yeah. Agreed on that. My house water pressure was suks! If I'm taking a shower upstairs, downstairs ppl is not allowed to turn on any tap. Bad huh.

I know how u feel.....kakak always seems to water the plant when I bath...

[athena]

I know how u feel.....kakak always seems to water the plant when I bath...
haha...maybe the kakak has other intentions ..hehehe :rolleyes:

[song cm]

haha...maybe the kakak has other intentions ..hehehe :rolleyes:

haha...oops and yucks... :eek:

[athena]

haha...oops and yucks... :eek:
hhaha..joking only la...i am sure the kakak not hamsap wan la...but really lor...with low pressure very sien. my aunt's house (along greenlane, near the caltex;quite near ur place) also quite lor wan the water pressure.

[athena]

i think in malaysia, wooden fences are really becoming fashionable :D

[daBoss]

I know how u feel.....kakak always seems to water the plant when I bath...
hehehe... maybe kakak doing it on purpose? dun look down on their ability to get back at you...

[Diong_Gar_Loon]

Did you put an inch of sand? not soil ok? The sand (pasir) is those for mixing the cement. Gound level doesn't affect the growth at all. How long have you been planting them? Take take at least 2 to 3 months to spread.
nope. no sand. maybe that's where the problem is.

[sasha]

Yeah..sasha...are you good, especially within limited budget?
Maybe I'll post the house plan and get some ideas from all of you. Sad to say, apart from cooking...I'm rather lousy at creative stuff. And if I like anything, they are guarantee to cost a bomb...sigh...really envy those who seems to get great looking items at bargain prices...


hey, tats my specialties..;p..just kidding, but yea do post up ya house plans..it'll be good..and i think home interior really must suit the person's personalities itself. it differs.some plp like those elegance look,some cozy ,some like it modern...well it really depends. everything has a budget. im pretty sure within limited budget ya house can look just as good as the way u like it to be. me love to help..;0..interior is part my hobby.

[siewjang]

nope. no sand. maybe that's where the problem is.
If you are planting them long now, better act quick. The outside might look nice but the roots are rotting.

[athena]

If you are planting them long now, better act quick. The outside might look nice but the roots are rotting.
i think he's planted them for at least 1month plus liao...roots still ok ah?

[siewjang]

:) Ask him to check.

[athena]

:) Ask him to check.
how to check? the patches cannot move liao.

[siewjang]

Eh, how did you know ah? You both staying together?

Ah... the grass is growing and doing fine. Maybe he just need some sands and maybe the grass is not ready to spread yet. Should be doing fine that way.

[athena]

Eh, how did you know ah? You both staying together?

Ah... the grass is growing and doing fine. Maybe he just need some sands and maybe the grass is not ready to spread yet. Should be doing fine that way.
no la...just visited him tat day mah... :o

[song cm]

no la...just visited him tat day mah... :o
visit only mah...why so paiseh one? :p

[athena]

visit only mah...why so paiseh one? :p
hehe...let us not stray from the topic....so wat ya think of wooden fences? good idea or should we stick to brick fences?

[daLady]

Water heater is a must.. :DI know ler...you cannot bathe without hot water. Now I know how you feel...once you are used to the having warm shower...

[daLady]

hey, tats my specialties..;p..just kidding, but yea do post up ya house plans..it'll be good..and i think home interior really must suit the person's personalities itself. it differs.some plp like those elegance look,some cozy ,some like it modern...well it really depends. everything has a budget. im pretty sure within limited budget ya house can look just as good as the way u like it to be. me love to help..;0..interior is part my hobby.Great! What I want is something simple, elegant, modern, cosy, easy to clean...all within a small budget:D

[song cm]

hehe...let us not stray from the topic....so wat ya think of wooden fences? good idea or should we stick to brick fences?

Nowadays, ppl no longer go for metal fences as it is more difficult to upkeep. As for wooden fences, I don particularly fancy them because I feel that they are a little "over bearing". I prefer those brick fences with some moderate design. Also, with brick fences, u can do some form of pebble wash...pretty nice...

[daLady]

Nowadays, ppl no longer go for metal fences as it is more difficult to upkeep. As for wooden fences, I don particularly fancy them because I feel that they are a little "over bearing". I prefer those brick fences with some moderate design. Also, with brick fences, u can do some form of pebble wash...pretty nice...But have to get neighbour's permission for the dividing fence. The other day, my neighbour asked if he can paint the metal from black to copper (the 1/3 of the fence).... I'm not exactly keen but then again they said we can always change it if we dun like...so we said ok to go ahead. Anyway, they seemed niec family type..but I think boss gonna have probelm with their 2 dogs...a bit noisy.

[daLady]

Talk about grass...what type should you plant? My colleague suggested the Taiwanese grass (not sure what it is). She said it's a variant of the carpet grass bit less prickly and grows out flat so that you dun have to cut them...

[siewjang]

Talk about grass...what type should you plant? My colleague suggested the Taiwanese grass (not sure what it is). She said it's a variant of the carpet grass bit less prickly and grows out flat so that you dun have to cut them...
Taiwanese is 1st grade, japanese is 2nd grade carpet grass. True that they will grow out flat but it still need trimming. And do walk a lot on the grass. Don't worry it won't kill the grass. They will grow flatter.

[song cm]

Talk about grass...what type should you plant? My colleague suggested the Taiwanese grass (not sure what it is). She said it's a variant of the carpet grass bit less prickly and grows out flat so that you dun have to cut them...

i have planted grass but dunno wat type.......must be jus some generic ones as it only costs RM5 per square feet......The prob is the area surrounding my Xmas tree seems quite botak, I think they did not get enaf sunlight....

[song cm]

Taiwanese is 1st grade, japanese is 2nd grade carpet grass. True that they will grow out flat but it still need trimming. And do walk a lot on the grass. Don't worry it won't kill the grass. They will grow flatter.
wah, jang, u seems to know grasses very well....any reason?

[siewjang]

I've planted those. Got plenty of experience. I did most things DIY around my house so learn a lot tho. But certain things need to use IQ. Like the paint effect on the wall and stuff.

For example the borders in my kids room. 3 ft from the bottom i actually make the paint effect. So really save on wallpapers.

[song cm]

I've planted those. Got plenty of experience. I did most things DIY around my house so learn a lot tho. But certain things need to use IQ. Like the paint effect on the wall and stuff.

For example the borders in my kids room. 3 ft from the bottom i actually make the paint effect. So really save on wallpapers.

wah...u sound like a hardcore DIY person.... :D
Not only can put up wallpaper, know how to lay grasses as well....hey, make sure u do a home vidoe on the grass laying as well...hehe

[siewjang]

wah...u sound like a hardcore DIY person.... :D
Not only can put up wallpaper, know how to lay grasses as well....hey, make sure u do a home vidoe on the grass laying as well...hehe
What to do. Want to save on the $$$.

daLady, your garden need laying grass? Or else Song have to wait till someone requested it. No fileming ground.

[song cm]

What to do. Want to save on the $$$.

daLady, your garden need laying grass? Or else Song have to wait till someone requested it. No fileming ground.
Dalady...pleazzzz...... :D thanks

[athena]

i feel DIYs are great...not only you save $$ but you feel more proud of your home! :D

[siewjang]

Sometimes a little bit cacat here and there unless if you don't mind. Haha, you should see the carpentry work in my bedroom. From far looks nice but once you go near... so cacat.

[song cm]

Sometimes a little bit cacat here and there unless if you don't mind. Haha, you should see the carpentry work in my bedroom. From far looks nice but once you go near... so cacat.

Haha...nice from far and far from nice.... :D

Wah, carpentry aso u can do.....hmm.... ;)

[siewjang]

Wah, carpentry aso u can do.....hmm.... ;)
Once only. you know between the border and the wallpaper, I fixed up the timber wood. No proper skill in sawing the wood so the corner joint was a little cacat now. Somemore my saw was the mini and rusty wan. Told myself not to touch the wood again. Dem hard.

[LiLiaN]

i think ahjang should get new title - queen of DIY... ;)
you're really good in figuring all the stuffs up...
i have problem putting up a shelf bought in flat pack!

[piglet]

I know ler...you cannot bathe without hot water. Now I know how you feel...once you are used to the having warm shower...

haha... now u know how i feel... can't leave without water heater..
since when u get hooked showering with warm water?

[piglet]

Talk about grass...what type should you plant? My colleague suggested the Taiwanese grass (not sure what it is). She said it's a variant of the carpet grass bit less prickly and grows out flat so that you dun have to cut them...

Plant grass... good idea..wat about flowers or maybe u can try planting herbs.. can use it for cooking... :)

[daLady]

Dalady...pleazzzz...... :D thanksOK, if Jang come and help me fix all those stuff, I'll be more than happy to film her with my new T3:D Think she has a great potential to be our very own local Martha Stewart....:) Malaysia boleh...or rather Jang boleh!!!

[daLady]

What to do. Want to save on the $$$.

daLady, your garden need laying grass? Or else Song have to wait till someone requested it. No fileming ground.Oh...pleeze..pleeze do help....will supply food for breakfast, lunch, dinner and loads of snack in between. Also can help entertain your kids while you are at it...:)

[daLady]

What to do. Want to save on the $$$.

daLady, your garden need laying grass? Or else Song have to wait till someone requested it. No fileming ground.If I had any creative streak at all, I would do it...but these are just things that I'm realy lousy at...at best, it'll end up looking like something out of Ripley's believe it or not...:o

[daLady]

haha... now u know how i feel... can't leave without water heater..
since when u get hooked showering with warm water?Since there was heater and started paying my own bills...

[daLady]

Plant grass... good idea..wat about flowers or maybe u can try planting herbs.. can use it for cooking... :)Nah...dun like gardening...if anything, it'd be something that blossomed from what the birds accidentally dropped in my garden.

[Beanie]

Oh...pleeze..pleeze do help....will supply food for breakfast, lunch, dinner and loads of snack in between. Also can help entertain your kids while you are at it...:)

wah...so desperate ah..hehehe....maybe you can find out from some magazines in gardening..i must inform you that taiwanese grass very difficult to maintain..mahal juga.!!! :rolleyes:

[KoChun]

Long time no see in forum, Beanie. Now, the gang is almost complete. Short of one nia. :)

[Beanie]

:pLong time no see in forum, Beanie. Now, the gang is almost complete. Short of one nia. :)

yala...i very busy ma..when i'm in you guys r out.wait the other one coming in soon...hahaha.. :p

[piglet]

Long time no see in forum, Beanie. Now, the gang is almost complete. Short of one nia. :)

kochun...it sudah kahwin...... till know bayang pun belum nampak

[piglet]

yala...i very busy ma..when i'm in you guys r out.wait the other one coming in soon...hahaha..

tht time ur in for a v short while rite?

[Beanie]

Long time no see in forum, Beanie. Now, the gang is almost complete. Short of one nia. :)

i like your doggy leh...ko chun.can give me ah.. :rolleyes:

[piglet]

i like your doggy leh...ko chun.can give me ah.. :rolleyes:

his doggy v teko.. u want?

[KoChun]

i like your doggy leh...ko chun.can give me ah.. :rolleyes:

You got doggie already mah. Want so many for what, Beanie?

[piglet]

Beanie, remember to housekeep ur forum mail box... is it full .. I cant send msg to u...

[Diong_Gar_Loon]

Taiwanese is 1st grade, japanese is 2nd grade carpet grass. True that they will grow out flat but it still need trimming. And do walk a lot on the grass. Don't worry it won't kill the grass. They will grow flatter.
i got philippine carpet grass. must be 3rd grade cause growing upwards only.

[song cm]

i got philippine carpet grass. must be 3rd grade cause growing upwards only.

wah, din know there are so many types of grass....dunno wats mine....most likely forth grade...malaysia carpet grass c/w lalang... :D

[Diong_Gar_Loon]

wah, din know there are so many types of grass....dunno wats mine....most likely forth grade...malaysia carpet grass c/w lalang... :D
lalang ok what. very the malaysian. kekeke.

one of my friends actually used artificial grass (e.g. used in indoor soccer field). don't have to cut and water but imagine taking your vacuum cleaner outside the house and sucking dirt from the grass. from far, your neighbours will think you are nuts.

[siewjang]

..wat about flowers or maybe u can try planting herbs.. can use it for cooking... :)
Never like flowers. They never last and you will need to throw them away. Herbs is a good idea. I do plant a lot of bonsai. But they need a lot of trimming.

[athena]

Never like flowers. They never last and you will need to throw them away. Herbs is a good idea. I do plant a lot of bonsai. But they need a lot of trimming.
how about planting a herb that has a flower? the bunga kantan...very nice looking plant...

[siewjang]

Oh...pleeze..pleeze do help....will supply food for breakfast, lunch, dinner and loads of snack in between. Also can help entertain your kids while you are at it...:)
Sorry this one I cannot help you. Use up too much energy and it's more for men. Can only give you direction. Get Boss to do it for you. For new housing, the garden will be filled with lots of stones, nails, etc on it. Clean up the rubbish and you need to cangkul at least (where is my ruler) 1 inch deep.(wah, I cangkul till i got back ache) As you go, you will find more rubbish :D . Topped them up with the sand (pasir), (hint: if you don't want to buy curi from those houses that is under renovation...sheesh..). Ok, your plot of land is ready to plant the grass.

[siewjang]

....most likely forth grade...malaysia carpet grass c/w lalang... :D
Planting grass need maintainence. After you plant them, at least once a month, you need to squat on your garden and pluck all those small lalang. My neighbour thought I'm looking for gold. Don't wait for them to grow tall. By that time they already bear seeds and start spreading. Pluck them out just as when they grow and remember to removed the whole roots. Don't just pluck the upper leaves and leave the roots underground. That way, they will grow again. You need to repeat those for at least a year.

[song cm]

Planting grass need maintainence. After you plant them, at least once a month, you need to squat on your garden and pluck all those small lalang. My neighbour thought I'm looking for gold. Don't wait for them to grow tall. By that time they already bear seeds and start spreading. Pluck them out just as when they grow and remember to removed the whole roots. Don't just pluck the upper leaves and leave the roots underground. That way, they will grow again. You need to repeat those for at least a year.
okie...I will tell Anne. I am not into gardening..... :D

[siewjang]

okie...I will tell Anne. I am not into gardening..... :D
That's the whole problem. I'll be the one squatting at the garden looking for gold and hubby the one standing there supervising with a plastic bag in his hand. :mad:

[song cm]

That's the whole problem. I'll be the one squatting at the garden looking for gold and hubby the one standing there supervising with a plastic bag in his hand. :mad:
hey....at least ur hubby is there beside you, as for me, I will be watchin TV in my living room, enjoying the aircon.... :D

[siewjang]

Chis.... useless bugger

[song cm]

hey....at least ur hubby is there beside you, as for me, I will be watchin TV in my living room, enjoying the aircon.... :D

Chis.... useless bugger

oh ...let me explain further.....and busy taking care of 2 brats which is more hard work than looking for the gold...

[Diong_Gar_Loon]

anybody knows where to get nice wallpapers. i am looking for something which resembles a big photo of a scenery e.g. night city view, sunset, beach, etc. saw a few in ikea but nothing to my liking. thinking of pasting it in my bedroom. should look good but then again, i am no interior designer.

[sasha]

Great! What I want is something simple, elegant, modern, cosy, easy to clean...all within a small budget:D

small budget as in..?..i dont think furniture cost a lot ..but renovation is the
more costly part..if ya dont need renovation..then better la..:P

[athena]

small budget as in..?..i dont think furniture cost a lot ..but renovation is the
more costly part..if ya dont need renovation..then better la..:P
on the contrary, i think furniture is quite expensive, but then again, depending on the range that you are looking at la.... :D

[daLady]

on the contrary, i think furniture is quite expensive, but then again, depending on the range that you are looking at la.... :DAt the moment, any range also very expensive for me....

[suliet]

Dalady, you can look grass called "chan chu chou" in cantonese. The leaves are broad and they do not grow tall. You ask for quotes from nurseries. I think this type of grass is cheaper and easier to grow and not much of maintenance. Mind you don't buy the golf course grass. You will regret it.

As for furnitures, there are so many China products to choose from. They cheap and classy. I know a lot of you would think China products do not last long but if you are lucky enough you may get good stuff.

[song cm]

aiyah...my washin machine jus konk out......8 years old National unit. Went to buy one yesterday....price has surely gone down termendously....got a Panasonic unit (7kg) for 750. :D

[song cm]

since I am sending kakak back home next month, I hv decided to redo my upstairs floor as the parquet is slowly but surely coming off due to exercise water from the sub standard mopping done by kakak...

My fren jus got her 2,000 square feet condo done by Pergo guys and therefore she managed to get a good deal from it....RM7.90 per square feet as compared to RM11.90 retail price. So, I hv decided to tag along....so currently waiting for the final quote....