Me Time!

[doodbug]

slmkhoo\" post_id=\"2127423\" time=\"1705630063\" user_id=\"28674:

Sounds dangerous! So you will need to wear protective gear as well? I think I'd live with the grime till I can get someone else to do it! Thankfully I live too high up to consider doing anything on the outside (I don't do much on the inside either).

I see workers wearing those Phua Chu Kang boots and gloves when pressure-washing so that's probably the right attire?

Within the house, generally, no pressure washing needed. It's useful for bird poop, grime, balconies etc.

[MrsKiasu]

Didnt know the high water pressure work is so dangerous. Better dont keep the higher pressure one at home. If on the ground, maybe better use the harder type of broom and water to clean.

[MyPillow]

Estéema\" post_id=\"2127398\" time=\"1705569519\" user_id=\"66413:

I’m like one of my British aunt. Somehow, painting for fresh feel is not daunting.

Every year she comes over at least 2-3 mths before CNY, she’ll paint her son’s bungalow room by room. One year, she completed all rooms inside the house, she then went outdoors climb to different parts to give the house a complete brush & all toast to her big job done for our celebration with her in SG. She appreciates the family bonding in Asia once a year but she left this legacy of fearless hardwork.

So far, I’ve painted entire at least 3 times in my lifetime. This time, it’s only the living room. I don’t think I’ll ever paint any walls after this year.

applause to you Esteema, u must have the skills & very experienced
its not just simple colour the paint on the wall as sometimes may be uneven tone of color is not the same...
shifting furniture too .. need lots of energy
backache,shoulder ache etc

[Estéema]

Funz\" post_id=\"2127416\" time=\"1705629174\" user_id=\"6230:

Hats off to you Esteema.

No way we will paint our own walls or ceilings. We will need to find a taller ladder to reach the top of our walls and ceiling.

Just told Dh we have to find time to clean our windows. All the algae and all on the outside of the pane and sill. Will be using pressure jet to wash those off.

I hv a 10-foot ladder in our condo, but had nvr used it to paint the high ceilings, only the walls. I get giddy when up there & feel insecure even with rubber base to anchor. After the tenant clear out, will get the contractors to do the entire revamp.

Now I use only the 6-foot ladder when I hv to get my winter stuff. It’s got this landing table for me to put my heavy stuff to transfer to ground.

I’ll nvr venture to use a pressure jet. What if instead of controlling its jet, it controls me? 😅

[Funz]

Don’t think the pressure wash that I have is that powerful to be able to slice thru toes. But like what doodbug says, very satisfying to see all the dirt and grime coming off.


Ha and Esteema reminded me, gotta put our winter wear back in the cupboards. Wanted to put them away but realised I ran out of vacuum bags and desiccant packs. I ordered more of both and they arrived early this week.

[MyPillow]

MrsKiasu\" post_id=\"2127401\" time=\"1705576564\" user_id=\"43981:

Ceiling is not easy. But you can de la, slowly lor. Careful of height. Dont overstretch yourself. I did that more than 10years ago and I will try not to do it again. Let it stay white, no color is ok.

i prefer to leave my ceiling white, easy to maintain n touch up with same white paint when needed.
my dh just painted a big wall and a small wall in living room and walk way to bedroom, i still feel it is not a easy task lei.
wipe, clean, soak clean . paint brush cleaning etc

[phtthp]

How to change to cny $2 sgd notes now ? CNY coming, on … 10 Feb.

[sharonkhoo]

Funz\" post_id=\"2127433\" time=\"1705639071\" user_id=\"6230:

Ha and Esteema reminded me, gotta put our winter wear back in the cupboards. Wanted to put them away but realised I ran out of vacuum bags and desiccant packs. I ordered more of both and they arrived early this week.

I just did that! Not mine, but my daughter's as she got back from UK about 10 days ago. Currently, most of our winter wear (as much as will fit) is stored in a camphor wood-lined wooden chest in my bedroom, so I have to help fit everything in. We also store things in vacuum or ziploc bags first, then it's like a 3D jigsaw puzzle to fit as much in as possible.

[ChiefKiasu]

Estéema\" post_id=\"2127404\" time=\"1705583765\" user_id=\"66413:

When painting ceiling of bathroom, u’ve to ensure there are no seapage fr yr upstairs bathroom which shld hv screed & waterproofing done properly. I normally wash the surfaces & sealant applied before putting in coats. If there are mold, best treat that first before new paints shld even be put in.

Chief, pls do layers on different days to rest yr neck. If u can avoid, best let someone younger do it. Not worth straining yourself & let yr orthopedic doc dig into yr piggy bank. I only took on this round of painting coz it’s too small a job to find paid labour. I only did the walls & in stages, partly to rest well before next effort & for it to dry well before ano coat. Like MKS cautioned, “ Dont overstretch yourself.”

OMG... so many things like sealant and waterproofing :nailbite: I thought I only need to buy paint and brush :slapshead:
I'm thinking of getting a roller brush. Good idea?

[Liew Nga Wing]

phtthp\" post_id=\"2127437\" time=\"1705640222\" user_id=\"35251:

How to change to cny $2 sgd notes now ? CNY coming, on ... 10 Feb.

There are some Pop-up ATM machines in Community Clubs for exchange new notes.
https://www.dbs.com.sg/personal/support/bank-cny-pop-up-atm.html