Renovation – Cover Window with Bricks & Put Custom Sink

During Chinese New Year holiday from 23rd to 24th January 2023, we did simple renovation at our dining area by replacing the old sink with built-in sink.

Before we could install the built-in sink, we have to remove the window frame and cover it with bricks to make it looks nicer.

We planned to do this since 2013, but it took us 10 years to really do it.

original window
original window

putting bricks to cover the window
putting bricks to cover the window
plaster the covered window
plaster the covered window

Due to Chinese New Year all hardware shops were closed and unfortunately I didn’t buy enough sand to do the plastering.

Fortunately enough, my neighbour was doing some renovation works and had extra sand. So we took some sand and replace them when the hardware shops opened.

use neigbour sand due to cny all shops closed and replace it
use neigbour sand due to cny all shops closed and replace it

Other Repair Works

Besides have to replace two missing stopcocks handles. The first one have to replace the whole stopcock because the screw inside the stopcock got stuck so unable to add new handle.

The second one, I was able to find new handle and can install the new handle to the existing stopcock.

replace toilet stopcock
replace toilet stopcock
just replace the stopcock handle
just replace the stopcock handle

Total Renovation & Repair Cost

Labour Cost: Rm700
Material costs: RM100