If you have been a visitor here for a while, I expect you have read my past profession was Architectural Drafting and Project Management. I have even had some construction management projects here and have started to help some foreigners design and build their own homes.
In America, an architectural firm, especially in residential architecture [...]
I have always been the type of person that enjoys helping others. Yes, at times, because of my kindness, people have taken advantage of me. Because it is in my nature, I have trouble not being helpful, but over time, I try to be careful.
With this site, and many readers, I have been asked [...]
I have written in the past about construction techniques here and I am not going to go through it again but use the technology to talk more about living conditions.
Here in most homes there is no weather proofing around doors and windows. There are no thresholds at entry doors. Metal window frames do not have [...]
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I have been asked to write about the history of the Philippines, Mindanao and/or Davao. All I could do is the same as you since you are reading this on the internet and can search and read just as I can.
One thing, because of my background, that interests me is the Architecture of the [...]
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Many of us dream of building our own house in the Philippines. The first step is finding a lot. That is easy, there are Real Estate agents to help, sub-divisions all over or just drive the roads and look at the posted signs.
You do need to keep in mind, there are some scams [...]
Today again I was frustrated while trying to do something at the house.I guess first I need to explain how most houses are constructed here in the Philippines.The exterior and interior walls are made from a 4 inch thick masonry block. They are made with a low quality concrete and are not used as a [...]
In a past post “Man Viruses Machine” I wrote about the lack of modern technology in building. That is not completely true.But a lot of the craftsman does not have the luxury to afford a lot of the tools we take for granted in the States.Recently we needing some cement work and some tiles. The [...]
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As I mentioned in my last short post, we have moved to another house.First let me tell you about houses in the Philippines. Houses or homes here are in many different styles and building materials. I do not want to show photos so I do not embarrass anyone who might have lived in a poorer [...]
As much as I enjoy living in the Philippines there is something that keeps reminding me of the difference between here and back in America.In America and I would think most developed countries modern machines and technology has replaced a lot of manual labor.Because of the overpopulation here and the minimum wage you see more [...]
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