You are right to point out that one of the bedroom is excluded from the documentary as there is no significant renovation done to it. We have knocked down 1 bedroom where the man cave is. Thanks! We interchange the usage of dining chairs as the computer desk. Thank you and glad ya have enjoyed our home showcase.

I am not familiar with e-bike laws in Malaysia and the laws may vary from state to state. I recommend to refer to the authority's website.

@@MervynChew i mean in sg.

@@adamamirul1249 ic, ebikes are permitted on roads but not on footpaths and park connectors. I recommend reading the authorities website for more details as there are many other ebike rules such as speed limit, mandatory registration and LTA approved models. onemotoring.lta.gov.sg/content/onemotoring/home/buying/vehicle-types-and-registrations/PAB.html

@@MervynChew thanks bro 👍. Now I know it need to be registered first.

Hi, I do not have a route for that. For Changi Airport, ya are allowed to cycle via Park Connectors from T4 Hub and Spoke to Tanah Merah Coastal Rd (TMCR). The road from Changi Airport leads you to the expressway and no cycling is allowed on any expressways.

@@MervynChew thank you and appreciated

Yes, a passport is required for both sides of the border crossing. Thank you.

Hi, I recalled the motorway toll fees are generally fine. Carpark charges at big cities such as Paris are expensive but not as expensive as some other countries from my experience. The key for road trips is to explore outside of cities and that's where parking is much cheaper and more options to avoid toll roads. I recommend doing some homework via Parkopedia, Calculator Tollsmart and plein-moins-cher (gas stations) websites to plan your journey and cost of road trip. All the best!

Thank you, I believe you are referring to the travel itinerary? Is there an email address or other means that I can share the file with you?

Hi, cyclists are allowed to cycle on the Malaysia highway as long as there is no signage of no cycling allowed (eg: PLUS Toll Hwy, Pasir Gudang Hwy, Johor-SG 2nd Link Hwy (E3), Desaru Hwy (E22)). As compared to SG, cycling at all expressways and tunnels are not allowed. Ya might wanna checkout the other cycling rules in Malaysia. (Eg: Single file cycling) www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&opi=89978449&url=themalaysianlawyer.com/2023/06/01/10-laws-for-malaysian-cyclists/&ved=2ahUKEwjs4K7w1uWBAxWoyDgGHcXSBy8QFnoECAkQBQ&usg=AOvVaw02ajjPaiTuzbS5pr87W7fD

Hi, the table is custom built by my contractor so that the dining table is aligned with the kitchen countertop to form the U shape. Thanks!

Driving at France has been great especially away from Paris City. I have no issues to pay the toll fee by VISA/Master credit card. Just prepare an extra card incase the other one doesn't work. Ensure to enter the correct lane that shows credit card signage. I do recommend to do some homework on parking garage and alternative ones too. Avoid driving during Summer holidays, big cities like Paris as traffic can be very heavy. Many roads in Paris have been redesigned to be car light. Cycling is a great alternative in the city. Learn the codes for petrol/diesel for petrol kiosk. Learn some French words for carpark such as Open "Ouvert", Closed "Fermée", Full "Plein". Lastly, take note of priority on the right - "La priorite a droite". I would drive in France if I have a chance again. Hope you find these tips useful. Thanks!

Merci Beaucoup! We are from Singapore and we have definitely enjoyed our road trip in France!

@@MervynChew You have to come back then!! Come and visit the South-West, the North and Brittany ^^ Good vibes on you and Singapore 🇸🇬🇫🇷

Thanks for posting your queries too! The trip may look pretty rush to cover a third of France within 14 days with 3400km of driving. My partner and I deliberated on the duration of visit per town/city and planned the road trip meticulously. Some places we feel worth staying longer are Nice and Cannes. Suppose if we have 1-2 more extra days, I would spend it on Strasbourg and checking out of other French Alps. Places for touch-and-go are Nimes, Riquewihr, Colmar. Hope this helps!

@@MervynChew Awesome, thanks for the response!

Any issues with the languish barrier? I can speak English and Spanish

@@hugovera5332 @Hugo Vera Hi, I would recommend learning some common french words such as bonjour, bonsoir, etc... It will definitely help in establishing conversation with the french better. English isn't a barrier as many ppl understand English in big cities but less so at the outskirts. I have encountered a young waitress who couldn't understand English and I used my mobile phone Google Translate to bridge the barrier. Google is your best friend. Hope this helps.

Thanks! Yes there are wheels underneath the bomb shelter rack so as to support the weight.

Thanks! The smaller tap is our undersink Novita filtration water system. The main Grohe kitchen tap was purchased from Germany during our vacation trip.

And how height is your kitchen counter?

Hi, it's a floor standing dishwasher. (Not built in to carpentry) Thanks!

@@aidandeclan9841 Our kitchen counter height is 930mm. Thanks

Thank you. Wanna ask if you have an email address that I can share the Google sheet to?

Hi its jolenecolette at gmail dot com :) Thankyou so much!

Hi, our renovations cost appropriately 80k SGD and it excludes cost of furnitures, lightings, LEDs, other fittings. However, the Reno cost may have changed in the post covid world due to inflation. I recommend to factor in 10-20%. On top of it.. I also recommend to factor in a buffer budget should it spillover beyond original budget.

Hi, we got them from "The Finishing Line". I believe ya asking on the inner drop height of the pelmet. I measured mine as 85mm. Hope this helps.

@@MervynChew Thanks, that helps! 🙂

Hi, we have rented our Outlander car from Thrifty. Our SUV vehicle is a 7 seater car its capacity is somewhat just nice for 5 pax including our baggage. It can be a little bit squeezy at times and our baggage increased to a point where the rear mirror is totally blocked. All the best to your travel plans.

@@MervynChew I see... for my trip it's a group of 4 pax (each bringing a M sized luggage) for 4D3N. So I am trying to search around to see if an Outlander would be able to fit the luggage and passengers fairly comfortably. Don't wanna book an undersized car neither do I want to book an oversized car haha

@@illusion662 sounds like ya got it all plan out then. Have an awesome trip!

​@@MervynChew Btw last question, which rental company do u go for and was the service ok? Thanks!

@@illusion662 We engaged Thrifty Car Rental, service is good. Hope it stays great during post pandemic.

Sure and thanks! Do you have an email address that I can share to?

@@MervynChew Can't seem to comment my email address here, are there any alternative ways that I could pass you my contact or get yours? Thanks so much!

@@willispang7756 oh I didn't know that. Perhaps ya can split the address as <userid> and <domain>. Eg: michelle1985 and Gmail.com

@@MervynChew It's willis97x and Gmai l! thanks so much!

@@willispang7756 it's done! Sorry for the wait.

Thanks! Sure, I would need an e-mail address to share it.

Thank you, I had numerous discussions with our carpenter - Cheong Cheng Reno & Carpenter and used the mesh samples to test and sure acoustics is not lost.

@@MervynChew Thank you so much! btw did you use Cheong Cheng Reno & Carpenter just for the carpentry or did they oversee your entire project?

@@geraldinelee4755 I would say it's a collaboration as I have some contractors that we hired on our own and they have some subcontractors. Thankfully most of our contractor works can be done with minimal clashes and dependencies of each tasks are discussed.

@@geraldinelee4755 I would say partial as we did engage other contractors on other works such as floor vinyl, aircon (my dad), study room glass works.

@@MervynChew Hi Mervyn, I'm guessing you have subwoofers inside also? As I'm thinking of doing something similar for my feature wall with a subwoofer inside a mesh cabinet. If so may I check if there's since been any issues with the vibrations and if it will vibrate throughout the carpentry haha. And still no acoustic losses thus far?

Thanks, do you have an email address or some other means that I can share with you?

@@MervynChew mind share w me as well. Thanks

@@linuskhoo3262 Sure, do you have an email address that I can share to?

Hi, we have engaged The Finishing Line to do up our blinds and curtains. I don't have the exact brand of it though. Thanks!

Hi, I used SketchUp Make (free version) thanks!

Thank you so much! We are planning to revamp our resale house 😊.. thanks for inspiration! 😊

@@jamsbz86 Thanks and wish you all the best for your home renovation journey!

Hi, the slope at the ceiling beam is created to hide the AC unit pipes. I feel that the slope helps to reduce the illusion or unpleasant feeling of the lowered ceiling beam. The AC for living room is specially allocated for ease of maintenance and avoid the water leaks to the sofa.

​@@MervynChew Thank you for the explanation. It's definitely effective at concealing the height of the beam. I've watched this video closely at least 20 times, and this is the first time I'm noticing this. Excellent work, and a good reminder to consider AC piping while designing.

Nope, I am just a home owner. Thanks!

It is the Fujioh SC1790.

Thanks, I have have added a shelve to allow provide storage of items less frequently used such as extra supplies of detergents. I also hide the water filtration system inside. We have decided this after exploring options of diagonal drawers and expensive turntable style pull out racks.

Thanks! Yeah I don't have major issues with them. Importantly is to be able to ensure both parties understand the design considerations and concerns. Identify execution issues the earliest possible so as to address them early. I feel that is how we managed to collaborate towards the success of this reno project.

Hi, it is estimated abt $80k+

Thank you so much