You have just destroyed the Roman architecture of your neighbourhood...

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Hi Wei Kee, may I know what is the cost of your main door ?? Initially I was thinking to have security door but I prefer the doors to be of equal size (not 1 big 1 small) and the width of my entrance is only 5ft. One of the shops is charging me RM2600 (5x7) including installation and door frames (merbau wood ??). It will be good if you can share with me the price. Thanks.

For the better, I would say. And this isn't Roman architecture but rather a mish-mash of post-modern architecture that seems to be the go-to style for developers back in the day.

Sometimes I truly wonder... why are Sime Darby designs like seriously outta this world - Era by era look ? My place was called "Gingerbread man" house by my Westerner friend.

Do you feel insecure without grill install?

i'm unsure to install a solid wood door or a security door 

I have that kind of dilemma too but in my case, they can always target at my sliding doors (with grille) and not the security door since it is quite troublesome for them to break open the security door. 

My concern is whether it's easier for thief to break in if it's wood door? 

I planing to install 2 layers of solid wood door. External layer will have whole for air circulation. Another set like yours.

My other concern is fire safety. I mean with all these grills and barlocks, how does one have a fire escape plan? Most houses only have one staircase too. There was a recent case here where three boys were on the second floor when a fire broke out and they were stuck on the second floor and suffocated. :/

A second staircase is a second exit from an upper floor. That case where the three boys suffocated had one guy jump out the window to escape. We live in an intermediate single storey terraced house that we're adding one or two storeys to. Imagine being stuck on the third floor because your stairs is filled with smoke or its too hot to go down through the stairs. We'll be having two stairs, one in front, one behind.

The second staircase is a seperate issue from grilles. I'm just pointing out that most multi-storey houses only have one staircase so in case of a fire emergency they only have one available exit route from the upper floor.

Of course, you don't really need a second staircase. They have those folding attic ladders on the market here in Malaysia. 

yeah...like kindergartens..but ur right,most homes in malaysia no second staircase..not pretty kua n d cost factor too,plus it makes it easier for burglars to visit too i think...

hi when u get this shower screen? mind pm me the constructor contact?

Nice WC, "Lago" by JS. Bit pricey for me, my budget should be below RM600 for JS 'Como'.
I also like yor oval shaped washing basin on the counter top, do you cover-up the pipes fittings, like a boxed up cabinet or leaving exposed? Those ready made basin and cabinet combo set looks boring to me already, most house have it,...no?

I bought Lago as well and a set of JS Vanezia. Lago is the best selling model of JS and I was told by the sales assistant that it has superb wash down system. Besides that, it is also very comfortable for sitting. When I did my WC shopping, I tried to sit on most of them to feel the 'best sitting' ones for my buttock! Hahaha! 
I've tried the 'como' at my friend's house and find that it is not so comfortable as the bowl is slightly smaller for me and the seat cover was like 'clashing' with my buttock bones causing leg numb after 'making business'... 
Thus, you gotta sit on those WC to find your best matching ones. 

what is door architrave and skim coat? already google. but hard to understand. sori

Well, that's right! Planning does not mean you should follow all the little details. This can be changed especially when there are unexpected things happened.

nice planning.. hope you did not plan to get curtains or wallpapers from BAAGUS.. it will definitely burst any budget..

Hi Wei Kee,

Just finished reading all 36 pages. Looks awesome and even got several ideas from ur reno lime ur car porch concrete stain. Im starting reno in Nov at Putra Heights.