When asked about retirement, my answer is now “Filipina Magic”. So, then I get asked by friends and colleagues all the time, “What’s so special about the Philippines?” Any man in the west who was raised as a gentleman and taught how to treat women by their mothers will completely understand why. We are fed…
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Building Fails Philippines – Part 2
This weeks article is called building fails in the Philippines – part 2. As I mentioned in last week’s article, it is not to highlight foolishness but a collection of areas I need to think about when building your home in the Philippines. In most of my articles, I have talked about topics that are the “normal”…
Building Fails Philippines – Part 1
This weeks article is called building fails in the Philippines – part 1. I have called this part 1 as it will stretch to two or three articles. It is not to highlight foolishness but a collection of areas I feel you need to think about when building your home in the Philippines. In my…
Container homes in the Philippines
Three plus years ago, at the very start of my “Build my own home” Journey. I was determined to build a container home in the Philippines. I had the land in the Philippines and a container home design that met my list of requirements. These requirements had to cope with the environmental tests the Philippines…
More Smart Technology in the Philippines
Last week we looked at how SMART Technology in the Philippines can help keep you safe. We looked at how it would be a good idea to understand that you have a developing problem with security instead of finding out when you arrive home to find your property gone or wake up face to face…
Smart Technology in the Philippines
Understanding current Smart Home technology in the Philippines, to be honest, should be very high on your list of design criteria when designing your home. Current Security Ideas Previously I have talked about ex-pats building massive walls covered in broken glass or barbed wire to prevent theft or just allow a good night sleep for…
House Interior Design Philippines
Recently we have discussed building a house in the Philippines and all that it involves. House Interior Design Philippines varies tremendously. So hopefully, before you have signed off the final drawings, you have settled on the layout you want. Some people think that interior design starts and finishes at the wall colour. It is so…
Technology Trends in the Philippines
The latest technology trends in the Philippines are very much in line with the western world and are generally available in the Philippines. When building your home in the Philippines, you will spend considerable time on your home wish list. In this article, I want to cover some emerging technologies for building your home and…
More Construction Standards in the Philippines
This article looks at More Construction Standards in the Philippines. Previously we looked at how electrical and plumbing systems as standard were embedded in the concrete walls. Before I give my opinion on how I will have things done. I want to look at a few other construction standards you will find in the Philippines….
Construction Methods Philippines
Construction methods in the Philippines do vary from town to town and contractor to contractor. When building a house in the Philippines, there are many good building design and construction companies. Most do follow the Philippines Building Code but there are a great number that do not. We have looked at the environmental issues facing…