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…
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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…
Home Security Philippines
Your Home security Philippines is another big subject you need to consider about your house design. I covered a thought process in the previous articles regarding buying or building a house in the Philippines. Then I covered why building your home in the Philippines needs a good architect and contractor if you want value for…
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…
Philippines Building Standards
Philippines building standards vary from town to town and village to village. Although the standards and codes are now set in law, enforcement is limited due to resources and generally only in the big cities. I am hoping that some of the subjects I cover in this article will help you spot the issues when…
Philippines Electrical Safety
Philippines electrical safety is one of a series of articles on building your home in the Philippines. So far, we talked about do you buy or build and then who to employ to build your home and last week, we covered home security. As a qualified electrician myself, I paid considerable attention to how electricians…
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…