185-2. 687B HDB - Summary - Preparing for Next Tenant - 1 Dec 2024 to 23 Feb 2025 (Handover for 2-year Tenancy starting 1 March 2025)
1 Dec 2024 onwards
11 Dec 2024 - i fixed the shower head, shower set (NTUC)
didn't throw these - requested by new tenant
below: IKEA As-Is Section
4. KITCHEN
5. Master Toilet
Preparing for Next Tenant
- maintenance, repairs,
- buying/replacing new items,
- simple house staging - small details
here's a summary of what i've done
to prepare for next tenant.
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1. 3 Dec - money plants
bought one pot from ntuc $3
and repotted them into 2 pots
fixed the old pots and they look amazing!
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2. 3 Dec - iron
buying new iron to replace lost iron
got a steam iron that can also do dry ironing
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3. 4 Dec - sprays & smell
- febreeze for smelly sofa cushions
- anti mould spray for kitchen cabinet
- lavender air freshener
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4. table cloth - need measurements!
- hope that the table cloth i found years ago is the correct size
(INCORRECT SIZE, DID NOT FIT)
- bought but didn't use $15 (white lace) + $2 (Rose) + $2 (Rose)
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5. Brian
- plumbing & handyworks
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6. kyi kyi -
8 Jan 2025 -10-1pm
total 3hrs x$20 = $60
- kitchen cabinet base under sink
- toilet cabinet door
19 Jan 2025 - clean house
total - 10 hrs - $200
26 Feb 2025 - clear kitchen and storeroom
total 5.5 hrs - $110
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7. forty-two
- deliver sun 19 jan 2025, 9-12pm
- queen size bed frame + mattress
(mattress too soft, to return!)
return mattress - 1 Feb 2025
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8. preparing the flat for handover
11 Dec 2024 - i fixed the shower head, shower set (NTUC)
8 Jan - sticker - toilet cabinets, cabinet base under kitchen sink (kyi kyi)
11 Jan + other days - IKEA (shopping)
1 feb - return mattress to forty-two
1 feb - cushions for sofa
1 feb - check gas hob and cooker hood - ok
9 feb sun - Hoe Kee - buy new Ariston 30L water heater
12 Feb - fix water heater (Mr Gan)
19 Feb wed - clean house (kyi kyi)
19 Feb wed - service/chemical clean aircon (Yee Guan)
19 Feb wed - fix light - master bedroom (yee guan $50 cash)
19 Feb wed - fix light bulb - standing light (wooden)
23 Feb sun - money plants (hanging pot),
23 Feb sun - keep standing light in locked room
23 Feb sun - keep standing light in locked room
23 Feb sun - handover
24 Feb Mon - clear storeroom, kitchen
26 Feb Wed - clear storeroom & kitchen (+ kyi kyi)
26 Feb wed - fix common toilet leak, WC, replace door bell (Mr Gan)
26 Feb - vacuum cleaner - parts & bags
26 Feb to March - shopping for hob & hood
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SHOPPING - GAS HOBS & COOKER HOODS
26 Feb to March - shopping for hob & hood
- 27 Feb & 3 March - fujioh (ubi rd1) - buy/return oil tray
- 3 Mar - turbo (changi) - good hob and hood
- 3 Mar - turbo (changi) - good hob and hood
- 3 Mar - courts (tampines) - uno (techno) - cheap
- 4 Mar - mega discount store (kallang/stadium) -
- EF (elba), fujioh - both good
- EF (elba), fujioh - both good
- hoe kee (online)
- rinnai (online) - confirm cactus hob is rinnai
- city gas (online) - mayer brand - cheap, wrong size
- Mr Goh (esso gas for cactus hobs)
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scroll down to see list for purchases, repairs. fixes
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BULKY ITEMS REMOVAL by Town Council
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1. Sembawang Town Council - bulky items
- 14/12/2024, 1-3pm
Common Bedroom - Throw single bed + 2 mattresses
tip - $5 x2
2. Sembawang Town Council - bulky items
- 15/1/2025, 1-3pm
Master Bedroom - Throw queen bed frame + headboard
tip - $5 x2
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3/12 NEW IRON & MONEY PLANT
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3 Dec 2024
bought iron $25
and money plant $3
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IKEA PURCHASES
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1. Sofa Seat Cushion - 7/12/2024
(AS-IS - cannot return/refund)
Sofa Cushion - black
size - 62 x 62 x 11 cm
cushion cover $8
cushion pad/insert $20
+ carry bag $1
Total $29
2. Ice tray x2 - $5 - 10/12/2024
>> RETURNED ICE TRAY
>> REPLACED WITH DAISO ICE TRAY $2
3. Mirrors x2 - 10/12/2024
>> RETURNED 1 MIRROR
@$14.90/mirror
size - 48 x 60 cm
4. Sofa & Room Decor - 10/1/2025 & 18/1/2025
10/1 - total $28 (before $4 off from member points)
- 10/1 AS-IS - Orange Cushions (complete set) 50x50cm @$7/pc x2 pcs
- 10/1 AS-IS - Throw for Sofa 120x16cm, light blur @$3/pc x2 pcs
- 10/1 Cushions - Grey, Stripes 20x20cm @$2/pc x2pcs
- 10/1 Potpourri - 2 packets @$2/packet x2 pcs
>> RETURNED POTPOURRI 20 March 2025 - $4
18/1 - total $23
- 18/1 Carry Bags x2 (different sizes, L & M)
- 18/1 AS-IS - Cushion Pad/Insert (no cover) 50x50cm @$5/pc x1pc
- 18/1 Cushion Cover - Blue 50x50cm @$4/pc x1
- 18/1 Cushions - Grey-Green 20x20cm @$3/pc x2pcs
- 18/1 Cushions - Grey, Stripes 20x20cm @$2/pc x3pcs
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OTHER PURCHASES
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1. 3/12/2024 - NTUC
- Morris Steam Iron - $25 (see above)
2. Money Plants
- pots, saucers and soil - $3 + $5 (see above)
3. Cabinet Stickers - for door and base lining
7/12/2024 - Shopee - $23.92
Motowolf Singapore x2 rolls
wood design heartwood & burgundy
6/12/2024 AMK Chong Boon - $5
silver aluminium stickers x2 rolls @$2.50/roll
4. 11/12/2024 - NTUC - $23.93
- Shower Set (shower head, cable and holder) $18.33
- Shower Cable 1.2m $5.60
5. Cleaning Materials
#1 - AMK - $28.40
- febreeze, mold/stain spray, floor wipes, soap, air freshener, masking tape
#2 - woodlands shop opp 687 carpark
- broom and dustpan set - $6.60
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18 Dec 2024 BRIAN CHONG - Works
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SCHEDULE: 18 Dec 2024, Wed, 10-10.30am
[11:54, 12/16/2024] ✨💢👊 jj 👊💢✨:
blk 687B woodlands
1) master toilet
- sink - clear choke - $80
- loose sink tap - prevent leakage on side of tap -
tighten loose tap and silicon FOC
2) common toilet
- Sink - Change pop up 1x waste and 1 x waste trap ($160)
- Clear choke ($80)
3) common toilet
- remove and install 1 x wall mirror @$50 per mirror
- dispose old mirror
(new mirror bought already - ikea)
4) kitchen
- clear choke - kitchen floor ($80)
- Change 2x bottle trap at kitchen Basin ($150)
- if need, help seal cabinet panel installed earlier
5) common toilet
- bifold door $250 (3x7 ft) - white color
- remove and install new door, dispose spoilt door
thanks! jean
[11:56, 12/16/2024]
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8 Jan 2025 - Kyi Kyi
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8 Jan 2024
10am to 1pm
lined the kitchen cabinet under the sink
& used a laminate sticker for the toilet cabinet doors
7/12/2024 - Shopee - $23.92
Motowolf Singapore x2 rolls
wood design heartwood & burgundy
6/12/2024 AMK Chong Boon - $5
silver aluminium stickers x2 rolls @$2.50/roll
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19 Feb 2025 - Kyi Kyi - Clean House
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washed curtains
kitchen general cleaning
no time to clean hob and hood
aircon - servicing and chemical cleaning
master bedroom
- ceiling cleaned & bulbs changed to LED lights
below: cleared the area behind the door
to water and electric meters
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1 Feb 2025
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returning new mattress, too thin!
return the mattress to forty two
and brought cushions for sofa
cushions for sofa
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19 Feb 2025 - 23 Feb 2025
prepare for handover on 23/2
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23 Feb 2025 - handover to new tenant
(1) money plant hanging on chains and
(2) i've fixed the stuck light bulb in the standing bamboo lamp
(used WD40 to work on the rusty bulb stuck to the lamp)
bamboo standing lamp - moved to locked bedroom
curtain for gong gong's bookshelf - a bit worn out
brought back 2 jackets / winter coats
below: tenant want these, not to throw by request
table top in storeroom looks worn out
metal foldable stand still looks good
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24 Feb 2025 -
(1) Pack and Throw (alone)
Kitchen and Storeroom things
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throw a lot of things from kitchen and storeroom
cleared kitchen cabinets,
cleared and cleaned under hob cabinet,
some items belong to new tenant - left them there
cleared and cleaned dish rack
so filthy uggggh
below: cleared all items
and cleaned under hob
below: to clear on 26 feb 2025 wed
found! ice tray for fridge
packed some cups and kitchenware in locked room
below: tenant's kitchen tools - interesting!
below: cleared most of my things
in gong gong's bookshelf - in the kitchen
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26 Feb 2025 -
(2) Pack and Throw - Kitchen and Storeroom
(kyi kyi helped)
(3) Fix Leak - common toilet (Mr Gan)
(4) Fix Door Bell (Mr Gan)
(5) Fix wood cabinets with wood glue
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common toilet
- leak - fix (mr gan)
- WC pump (mr gan)
- door bell (mr gan)
replaced old doorbell
below: new door bell
below: supply and install new door bell $70
below: repaired leak $80
replaced wc pump $150
below: how to replace battery for door bell
KITCHEN
16 Jan 2025 - Fujioh 2001 hob working
26 Feb 2025 kitchen hob
- before new tenant cleaned the parts
kitchen - gas stove / hob - fujioh
tenant managed to clean quite nicely
kitchen cooker hood - fujioh
measurement for oil tray
27 Feb - bought fujioh - oil tray $40
(3 March - returned oil tray and got refund)
below: parts and bags for green vacuum cleaner
supplied battery for aircon remotes
below: battery for old doorbell
maybe for stove/hob fire starter as well
bought wood glue
fix wooden drawers (kitchen)
below: fixed dish rack cabinet surface laminate
below: kitchen cabinets and shelves cleared!
below: throw away broken/unwanted kitchenware
from kitchen and storeroom
below: storeroom items
belonging to new tenants
cleared other items but left tool box and
2 brown boxes (top shelf) for light bulbs and plugs
2 brown boxes (top shelf) for light bulbs and plugs
cleared bookshelf in storeroom
but left some jars and pot holders for tenant - their request
cleared the shelves in storeroom!
items on top shelf belong to new tenant
wall crack - locked bedroom
below: floor tile crack
think was there before mr teh moved in, not sure
packed some kitchenware mama gave me
in a toyogo box in locked room
some things in hui tzur didi's dressing table
below: wardrobe door fixed by new tenant
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Photos
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1. Living Room
SOFA SET
Sofa Cushion
missing cushion found after buying new cushion
below: sofa set during handover 30 Nov 2024
below: sofa set with seat covers
after finding back cushion and buying ikea cushion
16 Jan 2025 Thu
how about a blue sofa throw... ???
too short?
18 Jan 2025 Sat
Sofa Set without cushions or throw blanket
19 Jan 2025 Sun
bought some cushions for the sofa set
below: before using cushions
after using cushions
Arrangement of cushions on
the solo/single sofa chair
Arrangement of cushions on
the longer sofa chair (3 seater)
4 Cushions
below: 4 cushions on the long sofa
5 Cushions
below: 5 cushions on the long sofa chair
6 Cushions
below: 6 cushions on the long sofa chair
- too many?
7 Cushions
below: 7 cushions on the long sofa chair!
looks comfy but really don't need that many hahaha!!
below: overview of the living room sofa with cushions
DINING TABLE & CHAIRS
16 Jan 2025 Thu
Dining Table - shaky/wobbly
AIDAN fixed the wobbly dining table and dining chairs!
2. MASTER BEDROOM
10 & 14 Dec 2024
16 Jan 2025 Thu
Town Council removed bed frame
and cleaned up the very dirty floor with Aidan
19 Jan 2025 Sun
FortyTwo - Delivery -
Bed Frame & 15cm Foam Mattress
3. COMMON BEDROOM
14 Dec 2024, Sat, 1-3pm
>> Sembawang Town Council
>> Throw single bed and 2 mattresses, some floor cleaning
Kitchen Sink Cabinet
- use stain/mold spray
below:
Left - 30 Nov 2024
Right - 6 Dec 2024
sprayed stain/mold remover liquid
below:
Left - 10 Dec 2024
Right - 11 Dec 2024
sprayed some more stain/mold remover liquid
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Left & Right - 14 Dec 2024
sprayed some more stain/mold remover liquid
below 18 Dec 2024
brian helped to seal edges with white silicon
Kitchen Sink Cabinet
- aluminium sticker to line cabinet base
below: 8 Jan 2025 - lining done by kyi kyi
Kitchen Sink Tap - Replace
below: fix kitchen tap, cleared choke and replace sink trap
before: old tap
after: new tap
below: clearing the choke
Repairs done:
Sink Tap (Loose) & choke
Shower Set
Toilet Seat
Cabinet Door & Base
master bathroom - before and after pics
- fixed cabinet surface and loose tap
broken toilet seat replaced
below: melinda fixed the spray holder
6. Common Toilet
Repairs done:
Sink stopper and choke
Shower Set
Mirror
Cabinet Door & Base
Water Heater - need to replace :(
common bathroom - before and after pics
- foxed new mirror and cabinet surface
11 Dec 2024 - fixed shower set - both toilets
below: fixed toilet door
below: water heater - rusty pipes...
fixed (Mr Gan) - 12 Feb 2025
New Ariston 30L Storage water heater
below: old water heater
7. STOREROOM/BOMB SHELTER
- charcoal (smell and humidity) - given by brian
8. LOCKED BEDROOM
- added the standing light (wooden)
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Receipts
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1. IKEA - Mirror x1 $15 + Ice Tray $5
2. IKEA
2a. Cushions and Throw Blanket for Sofa - total $28
- (AS-IS) throw blankets light blue 120cm x16cm - $3 x2pcs
- (AS-IS) orange cushions 50cm x 50xm - $7 x2pcs
- stripe cushions 20cm x 20cm - $2 x2pcs
- potpourri $2 x2pcs
2b. Cushions & Carry Bags - total $23
- stripe cushions 20cm x 20cm @$2/pc x 3pcs
- grey-green cushions 20 x 20cm @$3/pc x2pcs
- cushion cover - blue 50 x 50cm @$4/pc x1 pc
- (AS-IS) cushion pad/insert 50 x 50xm @$5/ pc (UP $10) x1pc
- Carry Bag Large $1 + Medium $1 - total 2pcs
3. 687B Shop - total $43.80
- Kitchen Tap $32.90
- Toilet Seat $10.90
4. NTUC - ($23.93) - approx $24
- Shower Set $18.33
- Shower Hose $5.60
5. Popular - Scissors x2
6. Value Dollar $32.10
- table cloth
- cabinet plastic cover
7. Shopee - total $24
- Laminate for Wardrobe/Cabinet
8. Brian - $940
- plumbing and handy work
- toilet door $280
- fix toilet seat $30
- fix mirror x1 $50
9. fortytwo (furniture) - total $302
(free delivery min. $300 spent)
- bedframe $107.13
- foam mattress $181.87
- bolster $8.80
- towel $3.90
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