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- Опубліковано 16 тра 2024
- GOOD BUY OR GOODBYE?! It's been 6 months since we moved into our new house and we wanted to share what do we LOVE and what we REGRET!!!
We know some of you guys have been following our house updates on this channel and on our socials so we decided to compile them into one video!
The Good Buys:
- Blinds: www.zipblind.sg/
- Fan: decorfansea.com.sg/
- Universal Remote Control: shope.ee/4KvfDMlh5c
- Strength Trainer: www.i-running.sg/weight-train...
- Smart Home System: www.ganen.asia/
- Towel Rack: shope.ee/1qEKEroO6o
- Soap and Cutlery Holder: shope.ee/ViweVZRQ3
- Drain Cover: shope.ee/2fnREZBpvM
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Much love,
John & Pat
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00:00 Intro
00:12 Why Men need Space
01:57 GOOD BUY OR GOODBYE
02:23 Outdoor Blinds
03:49 Universal Remote
04:33 Ceiling Fan
06:05 Google Nest Hub
07:00 Soundbar
07:48 Plants
09:17 Home Automation System
11:08 Towel Drying Rack
11:38 Silicone Tray
12:11 Drain Protector
13:02 Home Gym Equipment
14:18 Renovation review
16:21 Outro
The not wanting to pick up hair from the drain - it’s a universal girl thing 😂
BUT ITS YOUR OWN HAIR
@@JOHNPATCROSS all of us the same la
i agree! as i became busier at work, i would reply messages during my commute and i realized that i started feeling emotionally drained even before i go into office. eventually i learnt to block off that "me" time during commute to do what i enjoy, play some games, listen to some music, or simply people watch :x
Love Pat's energy!! Also I actually really like the plant haha 😆I think it's fascinating how a simple item like a plant can add a really homely and comforting vibe to the place!
Your balcony looks really good! Especially with the Zipblinds and the automation where everything turn off. Cool stuff
Excited to see Istanbul vlog as me and my husband just went there last Dec!
My Google Home activated when you said "Hey Google" and it turn down my room. 🤣
hehe excited to see ur Istanbul vlog🥳🥰
Felt the same about losing some "'me time'' when i stopped taking public transport.
In the morning, I would take a longer commute via direct bus, instead of having to swap trains, just so I can have that block of uninterrupted time.
I usually do this so that I can plan my day, get updated on work and be already well informed once i step into the office.
Correct
Have a blessed trip
I have the google home hub as well, the home controls work quite well for me especially when I use to turn down for the day, its next to my bed and I can use to turn off lights and appliances, and your lights are grouped quite well into rooms what😅 if you want to control the individual light in that room you can click the top right of that room’s box that has an > arrow and it will give you individual control of the lights in that “room” however is not as intuitive as a smart wall pad (not sure if the controls next to your hallway toilet are “smart wall scene switches” which can be programmed to have one touch “scenes” like “goodnight” this turn off that turn on kinda stuff which is more intuitive than individual control so maybe looking back can add more touch pads in high traffic areas instead?😅 but scenes can be setup with google assistant which is another way to go. But I notice better detection on the google speakers compared to the hub, the hub isn’t as accurate in detecting the command as the speakers imo.
Im not sure about ziptrack blinds but in Ryan’s old house tour he mentioned that he had a somfy rain sensor mounted on the outside of the ziptrack which closes the blinds when it rains might be a better solution than relying on online weather forecast for the ziptrack, however, not sure if you’re model is the same/compatible…If you really want to get into smart home, there are a few great channels I’d recommend, “Smart Home Solver” “Paul Hibbert (Hibbert Home Tech)”
Would love a more in depth review of the smart home gym system! Have been trying to find online reviews since I watched your video before taking the plunge, but sadly, none exists
There’s bright indirect light at the balcony, can consider ficus or a wall mounted platycerium.
Yasss have to have a general unloading area where u put all your things down when u reach home. After that can sort out. 🤭
You have? Need the luxury of space la.
yayyy new ep!!
Hi, thanks for sharing the tips. Able to check for the ceiling fan, which model it is? Isit the AG37 52"?
Yes it is! AG37 is our living room fan. ASER 42 for study and guest room. Then OCVE 50 for master.
the fridge!! i wanna buy new fridge but dk which one could yall talk about it! Thankyou!!!! and also i really LOVE ur ghost track kitchen door HAHAHAH
Hey john and pat, suggestion from another bto video i watched, you can repurpose a moisture sensor and just stick it on the outside of your balcony! use that to automate your blinds, no need to rely on weather report 😂
Yeah I saw!!! But feels like when start raining maybe too late alrdy. But yes it’s an option I’m considering.
Try getting a ficus plant. That’s the one usually recommended for strictly indoor plants. You’ll see alot retail shops use ficus
How do you both maintain your bathroom glass panel
hi john and pat! love your content :-) just wondering if you guys can share more on your BTO application as co-applicants or as 1 applicant & 1 occupier? especially since yall stay in a condo now, did yall have any additional considerations at first?
Hello. We were co-applicants. Cos back when we applied, we were still young working adults. Didn’t think too much into this. If you can afford to do the applicant and occupier route, I think it will be advisable. So next time can use another name to invest into private while retaining your HDB. But seek professional advice luh. They will work out the numbers for you.
- Pat
When do you think is a good time to redesign ones home? After 5 years? After 8 years? Or you do it in small portions? Or the entire house? Which appliances you will keep and discard?
Wah idk about this. I don’t think I’ll renovate this alrdy. It’s really everything we could hope for and more.
Suggestion: beep out the "hey google" command... pretty sure u activated quite a few google home.. mine included.. luckily my close-all command is not "shut down the house"...
Pls share the sponge/cutlery silicone trays...where u get it from? Tks
We put the links in the description box!
Great sharing. But when you voiced "hey Google" can you mute it instead.. my house lights got turned down...
Hello! I was wondering if you regret buying woosa or the pendant lights? Where did you get your pendant lights from? Thank you!!
Hello! Woosa is one of our best decisions! We don’t need a bolster anymore since the bed can be propped up. The pendant light is from Sol Luminaire. No regrets too. Not as difficult to clean as we thought.
- Pat
Sorry i didnt get where did you get your fans from. It looks good. Is it Decor Fan? What model
Yes! We put the links in the description box!
Where did you bought the shoes cabinet? Looks good!
Which one? Inside is carpentry. The one outside is from Comfort Design. They can customise a lot of things also.
Which one? Inside is carpentry. The one outside is from Comfort Design. They can customise a lot of things also.
Hey guys! Where did yall get your dark wood shelves in the living room from!
Hello! It’s from Grey and Sanders!
Can check your aquatics shrimp? are they living well? plan getting one for my new place!
VERY WELL. No need to do anything. Reproduce once alrdy. Hehehe
One way to get rid of smelly towels is due to bacteria growing in it, you can wet it, then put it into microwave and heat it up for 2 minutes, you can do it pretty much for everything and that get rid of the smells 100%!
The smart home gym equipment is so tempting 😢
It’s next level. A bit ex la. But when I realise I can bench 160kg on this, worth it alrdy. Weights also ex.
@@JOHNPATCROSS How to set it to 160kg? 😅
I saw on the site max is 45kg each side, I assume is 90kg, maybe plus bar 10kg is 100kg?
I intend to buy, currently saving up for it, if got promo pls let me know too
Given that your condo probably offers a gym, why opt for home gym equipment? Is it truly beneficial when your gym is conveniently located downstairs?
My condo has one machine. The rest is threadmils and dumbbells. After summoning all my willpower to go downstairs, when it’s taken, I instant give up. It’s privilege la for me to be able to pay to remove my own obstacles to get fit.
u guys can try big monstera, they're much easier to take care of. i had the same plant and it died on me a few times too. the plant is too huge for me to carry from my car to my house so i gave up !!
But the roots damn gross leh no meh.
wont lah, you put in big pot mah the roots hidden one, monstera quite modern looking and huat for fengshui @@JOHNPATCROSS
where you buy the shoe rack from?
It’s built in by our carpenter. Hahahaha!
- Pat
wuhu! First!!
Wooohooo! 🎉
Hi, how long have you guys been using Prism+ aircon?
Hello! It’s been 8 months! It’s great!
- Pat
How is the prism + aircon so far? Honest review
Honest ah. I think it’s very very good. Their servicing package is affordable. Outside contractors can service also. It’s really very cold. You can also see the temperature and mode right on the aircon also. Their smart app I expected it to be buggy cos it’s so new, but it’s not. We rejected a bunch of sponsors for our house. Some when we realise not good, we paid them instead of featuring them. So I hope you don’t think we anyhow promote. Hahahaha
Green thumbs n I would cut off the lower leaves n just hv the 4 leaves at the top, u would b amazed how well it looks 😂
I can one. Pls believe in me.
Hi can I check how much was the blinds?
Blinds a bit chor. If I’m not wrong, it’s $8k plus.
- Pat
Got momok update?
what if the plant goes to the other end of the balcony?
We tried. I think it’s healthy. It’s just very bendy cos light source is not on top.
at least then it doesn’t block out the person you’re talking to with it’s overly luscious leaves haha
Does the blinds give you privacy? Meaning the neighbours can’t see you when the blinds are down be it day or night
Yeah. It’s like 99% opaque. So people can’t see unless you naked and lean on it maybe can see your silhouette. 😂
The downside is that you block out natural light. Hence this model with build in light I think is the best trade off.
🤣🤣🤣
@@JOHNPATCROSS 😆
Algooooooooooooooooo
Your plant look like banana tree now. 😂
Actually u have a bag space in the living hall , on the tv console , remove all the snacks
Your sound bar is gathering dust due to electro-static effects.
How to remove ah
Where are u going to place your baby room
No baby!
Just say Hey Google, lower the volume will do....
My Google assistant turned on. 10:11
Same here 😂😂😂😂
Haha Green fingers also need to train one. Every successful plant owner has killed many many plants. Give Jon more chances la
HAHAHHAHA YES.
If I had a car, I'd alone time in there before coming home 😮💨
But petrol expensive. 😂
The Plant move to the other side of your balcony
Tried alrdy. Still cannot. I think healthy tho. It’s just bendy. Hahahah
Ur kitchen sink 😂😂😂 should rinse it out everytime after you all use it
Pls focus on the faucet. 😂
a stem... and green plant... that is hardy... a cactus? lol
Where is the faith Fabian?
1 plant you can get is a cactus
I heard bad fengshui. But pls give me a chance. Hahahah
Your kitchen sink has too much leftover food 😂
Pls stawp 😂
Are y'all still using ur karaoke system?
YESSS! I just used it a few days ago!
- Pat
Get plastic de or a plant wall
One more try. Give me one more chance. I gonna get a trunky one.
@@JOHNPATCROSS i got a trunky 1, if no green thumb, the leaf will also start to yellow and die. but trunky 1 harder to die la.
buy a plastic plant lah
ONE MORE CHANCE LA
hehe funny
I watched this video for the vacuum that John hyped up about…and the review was nonexistent 🥲
Because he talked too much about it already. Hahahahaha! Thought people will be sick of it. But it’s really a fantastic buy!
- Pat
Have a blessed trip