All the things you are doing is everything I’m thinking about to building in the Philippines……. I’m so impressed by your work great work and great video
This guy understands how things are done in the island that's why he is loving his stay in the Phils, I hope others who plan on staying here and build their own dream home follow his advices. He's definitely a positive asset in his community :)
It was a informative to share your story, sir..I was a late bloomer to have a baby. Most retired they want to travel and live a good life. To have a kid again and that was a personal and I think to have a kid it brings joy and new experience.So God bless your kid, and your wife..Please, update about your story..
I really enjoyed watching this video. Definitely appreciated that you took the time understanding “the way of life” or “the way it works” in the Philippines. I’m glad to see a foreign national that is humble and emphatize with locals. My mom does the same thing when we renovated the house, feed the workers well and pay them decent they are happy.
Hello my friend my fellow American. You have earned my respect because you have the right attitude for an American living abroad in any other country. Not just the Philippines. You have love and respect for the Philippines and the Filipino Culture. Also, you have compassion for other people that are not as fortunate as us as Americans. You help and contribute into that community there where you are by bringing work and money and knowledge. You are doing things the right way with great consideration for all others around you. Bravo, bravo, bravo!!! God bless and keep being a great American Ambassador for the American People abroad!
58 and starting a family in the Philippines? You’re a joke. You don’t the culture and not everything you see in the net is bed of roses. Filipinas are just going to scoop your money as you’re going to feed and her entire village. Stay where you are in the U.S. as your systems is working well for you. Be happy and contented with what you have. I’m a Filipino born and raised in the Philippines. Ive never been happier to be out of a corrupt country . Be well and don’t jump in a “frying pan. “
Amazing video.He's better than a PRO. The houses built in the PHILIPPINES are CONCRETE & it's like a FORTRESS ( like my father's house in MANILA) that will last a lifetime. GOD BLESS!
Good job in building your house. You can tell he's very proud of his work and it shows on the finished product. He seems like a cool, kind man speaking without any bells and whistles. He'll make good friends in the community.
Very interesting and good man. Yes in the islands we mix cement with shovels and build concrete houses. Water is always a problem but we find ways to store water in gallong and use buckets to carry water from somewhere to fill up the gallion to mix cement. God Bless!
He’s available for consultation. Due to the overwhelming demand for his services we created a website with a calendar booking form to make it easy to schedule a meeting with him. buyphilippinesrealestate.com/
@@mikemulholland8092 Mike, I’m potentially interested in speaking with you and booking a consultation. I’d like to know which island you live on? I’m from the US, Florida to be exact, but I’m looking to invest and live in the PH. I met my wife 14 years ago in America but her grandfather was 100% Filipino, and through my research, I believe she could gain citizenship by lineage potential allowing us to do a project like this.
This is the best video of building a home in the Philippines I have seen to date, by far. In fact, this video is the best video I have watched on life in the Philippines probably, ever. The owner knows his shit and is impressing on his ability to explain the way and why he built his home that way. Maybe one day I will be looking him up for some advice on doing something similar.
Very informative. And surprised that he is not an engineer? I like it that he has genuine concern for the hungry people in his community ( one reason for planting banana trees around the house).
Great episode - it‘s a joy to watch Mike explain all the details so proudly… he seems to have it all figured out, enjoying his best life - good for him & his family!
I really admire you, you have a beautiful house, affordable, compare than those houses here USA, very expensive here in Maryland, Ilove your house, and now you have really a happy life in paradise, “GOD” bless you
The main reason to move to Pinas is you can build a killer house cheap cuz labor is dirt cheap. You can get an architect to design you a home to your specs and then get a good contractor
Very good points. When we built our house the peso was 44:1 So it is actually cheaper to build now at 55:1. My nephew in the Philippines is an architect and we also are good friends with the municipal architect in the area where we built. She got us through the process and hooked us up with a good contractor. Its not a huge house but a great design. I still recommend a contractor cuz it will save you a ton of back breaking labor in the heat and humidity and the home will get built much faster.
I liked when the owner mentioned to feed and give them a little extra sometimes. I remember my dad will cook extra food to feed them and My mom was a teacher so she would give them books for their kids and used clothes. It’s a matter of respect and if u treat them right u will get the same.
awesome video! my wife is filipina from mindanao and we are working towards building a home in the province and this video was very helpful for some tips and tricks! thank you!
When I built my house there I had to pour a 800 square foot veranda on the top of my house and we were able to rent or borrow I'm not sure where it came from but a mixer and it took ten guys to haul the thing up the hill because my house was built on the side of a mountain. I built a roughly 3500 square foot five bedroom 4 bathroom house and it only ended up costing me maybe 40 grand. That was back in 2004 so maybe the price of things have gone up since this guy built his house. That was on the island of panai in AKLAN near to Boracay. I enjoy living in the Philippines
Hi Mike, I have a different idea of water tank I would like to share with you, since you’re open to sharing some of your ideas, as well. I’m planning to build my water tank on top of the house that will also serve as the roof structure, it’s basically a flat rooftop (graded, of course) that collects rainwater which goes down to the tank below. The house would literally sit below the water tank, if you put it that way. One, it cools down your house significantly since water will insulate the house from the top, as opposed to metal roof. Two, no need of pump as water is feed thru gravity. Three, less expense since there’s no need of metal roof structure, that may also get damaged by typhoons. Four, I can use the rooftop as my viewdeck watching the stars at night. What do you think?
Interesting, the weight may be a challenge. Water proofing certainly would be critical. I had some “ weeping” as moisture weeper thru the wall of a tank. I drained it cleaned it and reposted it. That’s why I know it’s a tomb inside😊. I think if you poured your roof like another floor and used the slightly sloped roof top to direct your “ roof catchment” to a containment of your choice below, I think you would avoid a lot of potential problems. I like the idea of gravity flow but that’s a lot of engineering and increased structure expense. I do like the way you think though. I have an ocean front lot near my house and I’m trying to design it typhoon proof or as close to it as I can and the roof is my challenge, lots of choices. I have considered a concrete roof deck collection , with solid railing protecting solar panels
So if water Containers are built as a tank and a open top catch on tanks wouldn’t that create a bird habitat in the pond along with algae ? Or will it have a roof / water catch over the tank ?
Nice idea! But consider that Phils is along the world’s active fault line. Earthquake is inevitable. So do a complete structural design and waterproof in order not to ruin your dream house.
Great video 📹 thanks been here in the Philippines 🇵🇭 one year now make you right ✅️ what you said 😀 like to do my own building 👷♂️ something it's not easy 😉 you can't give up you will get there in the end 😀 good luck with the house 👍 😀
When ever I learn anything I did not know... I will always (at the least) give a thumbs up. I don't know what I was thinking. I didn't even know that - there were Home Depots in the Philippines. I have already retired. I would love to live and build there. I have given much thought to leaving the US. This type video is more than helpful.
Very good design is environment friendly, conserves the water, and is neat looking. Just one comment to whoever is taking the video, it would have been nice to actually see on the video what the guy was pointing at rather than just looking at his face.
Maayong gabii, im sure your fam misses you here in Cebu. I hope my video made you smile some and reminded you that Cebu will be here for you when you return👍😊
Mike, you are the best inspiration for anyone thinking about relocating to the Philippines. Would love to met you in the very near future. Your entire project reminds me of the quote, “experience is an irrevocable source of knowledge”. What province are you located? Thanks again. New subscriber.
houses were build close to the road in the old days because the road used to be narrow roads since only carts or horse carriages pass through. Most people also just walked. So as time went on, the road got wider and houses ended up right up to the road.
This is what happened in our town. There's widening of the roads twice and yes it reduced your property and gues what your house included in it. Fortunately those good oldies we have in my town thought of that way before it happened. Majority of the houses were built way far from the road but it took a big chunks of my dad's property. Now in the city of Iloilo I feel so bad when they built that old airport into a business world and widened the highways. So many, thousands of houses, concrete old ancestral houses were all destroyed to pave for wide highway. There must be resistance and litigations but when the government takes over you get what cheap cost they offer. Great job for Mr. Xpat to think ahead. I grew up when many of our ancestral houses where built during the American eras. My parents and relatives ancestral houses were huge, open double stories in Panay. It was just a huge loss when they all destroyed it for the roads and highways.
I agree with you and as a Filipino, I also have complaints about how close homes to the streets. That has to be changed. You lead that suggestions for others to follow yours.
That's what an Island, province house life is, simple but beautiful and nicely strongly built. Your house is your own castle so enjoy it. Your home like this is a lot better than a 850k minimum priced here in the US, I am pretty sure you know how homes are built here with wooden studs and drywall...ugh.. Your house will last a lifetime. Congratulations.
Yes Filipinos want to handwash clothes even if there’s washer. They claim it’s cleaner that way. You’re really a humble and respectful man saying it’s a cultural thing. My mother put the finished laundry of our neighbor in the spin dryer, lots of soap suds came out of the hose.
i have background in Architecture,and you have excellent ideas,like bathroom settings ,thats better than Canadian builders because i used to do Show homes for home builders here in Province of Manitoba,.Canada,wow
i agree with you regarding about rate. giving them additional compensation by in-kind instead of money is much better. the extra-money they might pay it for alcohol and eventually fck up the quality of their work. my uncle did sub-contracting for a big public hospital in Davao with the Japanese main contractor about 15 years ago. Weekly and monthly- the main contractor would do awards to individual workers to all sub-contractors. they are giving out appliances and groceries. several excellent workers rely more on the rewards than their salary.
How dare you suggest something illegal, they are not on a barter system. Their hard-earned income is theirs to spend how they please. What do you know about their needs that are more important for their family rather than those damn appliances. They live simply.
Hello Sir, I'm filipina living in U.S. watching you and ni love the way you built your house. Especially your skill abd kindness towards the workers....most filipino built in their own hand tools, not man power tools..!!
You are a great kind man sharing your experienced doing things. More Of my countrymen will learn from you and build simple homes very affordable for the family. More power to you. God bless.
Thanks man, you and I probably share a few experiences. I’m just honest in my ideas and info. I was and am not trying to set a bar high or low. I wasn’t sure what it would cost , I know I didn’t want to spend more than I needed to get what I wanted. Best wishes on your build my friend.
In the Philippines some houses are so close to roads like you can almost handshake people in their window while you're in a public transportation lol...I'm upset it should be farther away from a road like give some allowance or space between houses and roads.
Thanks for sharing Sir. Great idea but you know many houses has water pump we call bomba in Panay. You can just build it any part of your house and fresh water will pour without spending a penny from the water works there. Believe it or not it was the American military showed it to us and perfected it now by Filipinos. I'm planning to go back and retire myself there and rebuild my parents house and turn on the water pump again. You're right we just dug a hole for our garbage disposal and bathroom like the old days in USA. By the way I was gone for 35 years. My brod built a huge resort in the mountains (Amazing view mountain resort). Idk how d heck he was able to bring water to them huge swimming pools on top of the mountains. I saw him with big tanks too but yes he got the modern hot and cold water up there. Must cost tons of pesos but hey I don't ask. We just enjoy swimming 🏊♂️ 😀.
Great job I built my house in Bulacan 3 fIrs designed the whole thing myself do some things differently yea, but it's a great house I spent about $65,000 6 yrs ago took about one and half yrs to move in and your right about treating the workers and staying away fm the political side.l. As far as ownership it's in my daughter's name. It's refreshing to here fm a guy who really understands his position and has adapted a lot of fellow Americans can't make the adjustment.GL
They use a router to cut a groove in the wall that they put the conduit into and then plaster over it. In the next video of this series we go into it in a bit more detail. th-cam.com/video/SykChxDAnXI/w-d-xo.html
I like the open concept of your house interior, looks very roomy. Have you thought of formed concrete on your walls as opposed to using hollow blocks? I heard it’s cheaper to build and a lot stronger.
Yes , I considered it. However it sounds better than you’ll actually get when doing it. Pinoys “ plaster everything. Even make door jams of concrete. So it just so happens I just talked to a friend a nice Aussie dude who formed n poured , exactly for your same reasons. He said he has learned it’s not their practice so his intent of having practically finished walls when the forms were removed hasn’t materialized.He said he has uneven surfaces and will have to plaster everything anyway. Also remember the hollow blocks are filled with concrete as you go. And you run no utilities inside the blocks. Their is a grid of tied steel( rebar) throughout your blocks. Normal procedure is to form and pour the columns and beams. 1/4 inch good quaulity plywood forms and cheap “ coco lumber” is your form material. Cheap ply won’t survive the reveal and for the price ( about 10 US dollars a 4x8 piece you will be able to use over n over. My water tanks are poured but the blocks are actually the way to go for interior and exterior construction. Lastly , I have learned that a lot of their construction practices are good and useful. Equipment is where we can dramatically change the production.
@@mikemulholland8092 Thanks for the feedback, very informative. Would love to try it anyway with 2 parallel walls, one using form boards and poured, the other with hollow blocks and plastered to see which is cost effective and fast.
I feel like I just my man from another inahan. Looking to build cool, typhoon/earthquake-proof home in Northern Mindanao in a year's time. Hope we can connect.
It has an overflow / alternate inlet. No there is no leach field as it’s not required. Many locals build native houses and just use the rock as the bottom. I would guess the water usage as 1/5 of the water used in same house in USA as baths showers are done out of a bucket, most water doesn’t go to septic, quite often just the toilets. Mine was not an original idea, many use grey water for plants
Thanks for sharing I learned a lot of common sense in house construction, Im not an an engineer Im just a graphic designer who wants to build my own home.
Randy, sounds like we share a similar interest of making our own home. I forgot to mention I lost a few pounds while digging n jack hammering.😊…. So there was that benefit also. I did not have every aspect designed prior, the driveway “ revealed itself”. I created a smooth turn and added privacy. Made the concrete extra wide for kids playing and easy access
@@mikemulholland8092 hahaha good for you you benefited from the healthy side of fitness. I love also the idea of having a huge water tank and the way you constructed it seems very strong. I will definitely copy your method. I really hated the fact that I am dependent on water and electric provider. Here in Palawan power interruption is so frequent that put your patience to the test. In the future, I will go for solar and I will copy your water system as well.
This video was Jake’s Idea, I was only thinking that some of my ideas would motivate people to kinda go for it. As we get older sometimes we get complacent. This house project really made me feel alive, and connected to my new community
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All the things you are doing is everything I’m thinking about to building in the Philippines……. I’m so impressed by your work great work and great video
This guy understands how things are done in the island that's why he is loving his stay in the Phils, I hope others who plan on staying here and build their own dream home follow his advices. He's definitely a positive asset in his community :)
i agree
Thank you , taga Cebu/ Poro ko , walu ku ka tuig ( I live in Cebu /Poro for 8 yrs).
@@mikemulholland8092 Oh you speak very well of Southern Language congrats!
Yea we dont need entitled mentality in the PH to ruin it for the rest of the folks that understand shit like you not In America Todo
@@mikemulholland8092 nindot kaayo dha poro sir peaceful man diha ug daghan beautiful beaches.
It just made me smile watching an American very proud of showing his house 🏠 and accomplishments to his Co American. All the RESPECT to you sir 🙏
Sorry, I think it's too much bragging, only my opinion !
This guy have wisdom
This is like one of the best videos i've seen in the Philippines.. in years! Great job.. by the builder.. and YTuber...
Thank you, I’m humbled by your compliment. Jake’s team does the video and editing. I merely “ talk too much”😂😂
Love the trees around, when the wind blows, the sound of the leaves is very pleasant
It was a informative to share
your story, sir..I was a late bloomer
to have a baby. Most retired they want
to travel and live a good life. To have a kid
again and that was a personal and I think to have a kid
it brings joy and new experience.So God bless your kid,
and your wife..Please, update about your story..
I really enjoyed watching this video. Definitely appreciated that you took the time understanding “the way of life” or “the way it works” in the Philippines. I’m glad to see a foreign national that is humble and emphatize with locals. My mom does the same thing when we renovated the house, feed the workers well and pay them decent they are happy.
Love the genuineness of this guy's.. 👍
Practicality and at the same time treats himself with what he wants to do and likes to do..
Hello my friend my fellow American. You have earned my respect because you have the right attitude for an American living abroad in any other country. Not just the Philippines. You have love and respect for the Philippines and the Filipino Culture. Also, you have compassion for other people that are not as fortunate as us as Americans. You help and contribute into that community there where you are by bringing work and money and knowledge. You are doing things the right way with great consideration for all others around you. Bravo, bravo, bravo!!! God bless and keep being a great American Ambassador for the American People abroad!
Wow, thank you for the kind words and encouragement. Mike
Wow, amazing! I'm 58 with no kids, but would love to start a family there! Great inspiration!
Great place to do that
58 and starting a family in the Philippines? You’re a joke. You don’t the culture and not everything you see in the net is bed of roses. Filipinas are just going to scoop your money as you’re going to feed and her entire village. Stay where you are in the U.S. as your systems is working well for you. Be happy and contented with what you have. I’m a Filipino born and raised in the Philippines. Ive never been happier to be out of a corrupt country . Be well and don’t jump in a “frying pan. “
I appreciate this video and hearing the owner explain everything. He’s very down to earth and a wealth of knowledge 😊
love this guy the way he think about living in the philippines considering the people around him.. love the house also.
So much information from this guy and he really seems like a very down to earth decent human being.
Amazing video.He's better than a PRO. The houses built in the PHILIPPINES are CONCRETE & it's like a FORTRESS
( like my father's house in MANILA) that will last a lifetime.
GOD BLESS!
Good job in building your house.
You can tell he's very proud of his work and it shows on the finished product. He seems like a cool, kind man speaking without any bells and whistles. He'll make good friends in the community.
I like this guy's attitude. Trying to blend in with the locals is the way to go.
Very interesting and good man. Yes in the islands we mix cement with shovels and build concrete houses. Water is always a problem but we find ways to store water in gallong and use buckets to carry water from somewhere to fill up the gallion to mix cement. God Bless!
Man I would hire this guy to build my house over there . Very Well Planed out - knows what is what. 60k - for a cement 4 bed. well Built.
He’s available for consultation. Due to the overwhelming demand for his services we created a website with a calendar booking form to make it easy to schedule a meeting with him.
buyphilippinesrealestate.com/
Thanks Peter
@@mikemulholland8092 Mike, I’m potentially interested in speaking with you and booking a consultation. I’d like to know which island you live on? I’m from the US, Florida to be exact, but I’m looking to invest and live in the PH. I met my wife 14 years ago in America but her grandfather was 100% Filipino, and through my research, I believe she could gain citizenship by lineage potential allowing us to do a project like this.
Nice house surrounded by different plants.... really nice comfortable homes... stay forever in your homes..
Salamat😊👍
This is the best video of building a home in the Philippines I have seen to date, by far. In fact, this video is the best video I have watched on life in the Philippines probably, ever. The owner knows his shit and is impressing on his ability to explain the way and why he built his home that way. Maybe one day I will be looking him up for some advice on doing something similar.
I appreciate the kind words, best wishes in your endeavors
Very informative. And surprised that he is not an engineer? I like it that he has genuine concern for the hungry people in his community ( one reason for planting banana trees around the house).
When neighbors ask for help and you have no money to give , Filipino folks appreciate fruits or herbal plants from your garden that you give them.
Great episode - it‘s a joy to watch Mike explain all the details so proudly… he seems to have it all figured out, enjoying his best life - good for him & his family!
I really admire you, you have a beautiful house, affordable, compare than those houses here USA, very expensive here in Maryland, Ilove your house, and now you have really a happy life in paradise, “GOD” bless you
Thank you,
Thank you , may God bless you and yours also. Mike
Congratulation Sir,Your house is beautiful. green sorrounding.Thank you for your kindness to your laborer.😊
Your welcome
The main reason to move to Pinas is you can build a killer house cheap cuz labor is dirt cheap. You can get an architect to design you a home to your specs and then get a good contractor
All true statements. However, a regular person can make their own home saving money for the extras they enjoy
Very good points. When we built our house the peso was 44:1 So it is actually cheaper to build now at 55:1. My nephew in the Philippines is an architect and we also are good friends with the municipal architect in the area where we built. She got us through the process and hooked us up with a good contractor. Its not a huge house but a great design. I still recommend a contractor cuz it will save you a ton of back breaking labor in the heat and humidity and the home will get built much faster.
I lost 20 lbs and gained a house and muscle. I’m still excited , I just built my own concrete and iron fence
I liked when the owner mentioned to feed and give them a little extra sometimes. I remember my dad will cook extra food to feed them and My mom was a teacher so she would give them books for their kids and used clothes. It’s a matter of respect and if u treat them right u will get the same.
Yes sir!
Awesome!
So true
It's a nice house and He's very proud of it, it shows when he talk. He deserved it he work hard for it
awesome video! my wife is filipina from mindanao and we are working towards building a home in the province and this video was very helpful for some tips and tricks! thank you!
When I built my house there I had to pour a 800 square foot veranda on the top of my house and we were able to rent or borrow I'm not sure where it came from but a mixer and it took ten guys to haul the thing up the hill because my house was built on the side of a mountain. I built a roughly 3500 square foot five bedroom 4 bathroom house and it only ended up costing me maybe 40 grand. That was back in 2004 so maybe the price of things have gone up since this guy built his house. That was on the island of panai in AKLAN near to Boracay. I enjoy living in the Philippines
I’m sure we share a few traits. It sure is an adventure. Sounds like a cool project you took on , much respect to you sir.
A very thoughtful, caring and empathic homeowner
this guy knows a lot about a Filipino way on how to build a house. i like the way he designed the water reservoir
That’s a nice looking house and big beautiful thank you for sharing
Reminds me of my old ranch house in Florida. Would love to have another one on the beach when I retire in Philippines.
You can do it sir, if I can you can.
thank you...i am hoping to build my own home in Capiz in the next few years....great advice Mike! Appreciate your honesty
Best wishes on your project
WOW! This video is so educational and informative - thanks for sharing. There wasn’t a single dull moment in this video.
Your comment and ones like it , have encouraged me to do additional info.
Smart guy..We had an engineer built house constructed in Bohol but it was very simple compared to this one,,I'm impressed..Great job..
I like the attitude and character of this guy, wish and welcome more these guys in my country.
Thank you, I appreciate the compliment and the acceptance I get being welcomed here in the philippines
Awesome work good stuff! Thank you for sharing your knowledge etc 🙏
Hi Mike, I have a different idea of water tank I would like to share with you, since you’re open to sharing some of your ideas, as well. I’m planning to build my water tank on top of the house that will also serve as the roof structure, it’s basically a flat rooftop (graded, of course) that collects rainwater which goes down to the tank below. The house would literally sit below the water tank, if you put it that way. One, it cools down your house significantly since water will insulate the house from the top, as opposed to metal roof. Two, no need of pump as water is feed thru gravity. Three, less expense since there’s no need of metal roof structure, that may also get damaged by typhoons. Four, I can use the rooftop as my viewdeck watching the stars at night. What do you think?
Interesting, the weight may be a challenge. Water proofing certainly would be critical. I had some “ weeping” as moisture weeper thru the wall of a tank. I drained it cleaned it and reposted it. That’s why I know it’s a tomb inside😊. I think if you poured your roof like another floor and used the slightly sloped roof top to direct your “ roof catchment” to a containment of your choice below, I think you would avoid a lot of potential problems. I like the idea of gravity flow but that’s a lot of engineering and increased structure expense. I do like the way you think though. I have an ocean front lot near my house and I’m trying to design it typhoon proof or as close to it as I can and the roof is my challenge, lots of choices. I have considered a concrete roof deck collection , with solid railing protecting solar panels
So if water Containers are built as a tank and a open top catch on tanks wouldn’t that create a bird habitat in the pond along with algae ? Or will it have a roof / water catch over the tank ?
@@MR.G-N2IT I’m considering , on my next project, a slightly sloped roof deck. But I would catch the water n drop it below in a tank.
@@mikemulholland8092
Thanks Mike that sounds like a better idea 💡 than. Concrete tanks on a roof , like AJ was suggested
Nice idea! But consider that Phils is along the world’s active fault line. Earthquake is inevitable. So do a complete structural design and waterproof in order not to ruin your dream house.
Great ! You should have construction business in Philippines,or train Pilipino construction workers. You're a Great Man
Wow very nice at the beach , and great price
Great insight. Had me rolling, “Shit rolls downhill and payday is Friday”.
Thanks, I was a young man when first I was told that…. It stuck😂😂
Great video 📹 thanks been here in the Philippines 🇵🇭 one year now make you right ✅️ what you said 😀 like to do my own building 👷♂️ something it's not easy 😉 you can't give up you will get there in the end 😀 good luck with the house 👍 😀
Thanks for the well wishes and if I can exchange ideas with you and help, it would be my pleasure.
Thanks for sharing this home building Online.God bless you all in the Phil.
Thanks
This guy built his home right!! He will be an excellent neighbor. I need to get a home built there
I know a guy😂😂😂
When ever I learn anything I did not know... I will always (at the least) give a thumbs up. I don't know what I was thinking. I didn't even know that - there were Home Depots in the Philippines. I have already retired. I would love to live and build there. I have given much thought to leaving the US. This type video is more than helpful.
Never to late, come and join us. ✈️🏝🏝🏘.
Seems good built you have in this kind of touch styled technique...awesome💖
Ang galing ng pagka diskarte mo sa bahay mo Mike kaya lumabas na napaka Ganda at maayos . I love you for being humble and nice . Nice video !
Such a down to earth guy. What a enjoyable video.
Hey, thanks . Thanks for taking the time to throw some love my way. I hope those interested find this helpful and encouraging. Mike
Very good design is environment friendly, conserves the water, and is neat looking. Just one comment to whoever is taking the video, it would have been nice to actually see on the video what the guy was pointing at rather than just looking at his face.
The same as me i like arch, I've done that with my house too and thanks to this guy for giving me idea about round veranda
That wil b good add solar panels for energy from the sun n electric generator
Nice house may you live a long long time to enjoy it!
Thank you very much, very nice of you.😊
Hi, they certainly have unique working methods and skills in the Philippines, I’m looking at a plot at the moment. It’s all food for thought. Thx
Best of luck!
Are foreigners now allowed to own a lot/ land?
Watching your video from Switzerland 🇨🇭 I am a Filipina from Cebu
Maayong gabii, im sure your fam misses you here in Cebu. I hope my video made you smile some and reminded you that Cebu will be here for you when you return👍😊
Mike, you are the best inspiration for anyone thinking about relocating to the Philippines. Would love to met you in the very near future. Your entire project reminds me of the quote, “experience is an irrevocable source of knowledge”. What province are you located? Thanks again. New subscriber.
houses were build close to the road in the old days because the road used to be narrow roads since only carts or horse carriages pass through. Most people also just walked. So as time went on, the road got wider and houses ended up right up to the road.
This is what happened in our town. There's widening of the roads twice and yes it reduced your property and gues what your house included in it. Fortunately those good oldies we have in my town thought of that way before it happened. Majority of the houses were built way far from the road but it took a big chunks of my dad's property. Now in the city of Iloilo I feel so bad when they built that old airport into a business world and widened the highways. So many, thousands of houses, concrete old ancestral houses were all destroyed to pave for wide highway. There must be resistance and litigations but when the government takes over you get what cheap cost they offer. Great job for Mr. Xpat to think ahead. I grew up when many of our ancestral houses where built during the American eras. My parents and relatives ancestral houses were huge, open double stories in Panay. It was just a huge loss when they all destroyed it for the roads and highways.
I agree with you and as a Filipino, I also have complaints about how close homes to the streets. That has to be changed. You lead that suggestions for others to follow yours.
That's what an Island, province house life is, simple but beautiful and nicely strongly built. Your house is your own castle so enjoy it. Your home like this is a lot better than a 850k minimum priced here in the US, I am pretty sure you know how homes are built here with wooden studs and drywall...ugh.. Your house will last a lifetime. Congratulations.
Yes Filipinos want to handwash clothes even if there’s washer. They claim it’s cleaner that way. You’re really a humble and respectful man saying it’s a cultural thing.
My mother put the finished laundry of our neighbor in the spin dryer, lots of soap suds came out of the hose.
Thanks you Tita,mike
i have background in Architecture,and you have excellent ideas,like bathroom settings ,thats better than Canadian builders because i used to do Show homes for home builders here in Province of Manitoba,.Canada,wow
Thank you
i agree with you regarding about rate. giving them additional compensation by in-kind instead of money is much better. the extra-money they might pay it for alcohol and eventually fck up the quality of their work. my uncle did sub-contracting for a big public hospital in Davao with the Japanese main contractor about 15 years ago. Weekly and monthly- the main contractor would do awards to individual workers to all sub-contractors. they are giving out appliances and groceries. several excellent workers rely more on the rewards than their salary.
How dare you suggest something illegal, they are not on a barter system. Their hard-earned income is theirs to spend how they please. What do you know about their needs that are more important for their family rather than those damn appliances. They live simply.
@@elvirageronimo4604 don't be dumb! Watch the video and understand what has been discussed.
@@firesome11 And don't be bloody stupid to give ideas to ppl how to exploit your kababayans, if you are a Filipino.
Gents! Love the gems you shared! 🙌🏽
Hello guys just across to your channel nice house you did 😍 bye watching from k. S. A.
Hello Sir, I'm filipina living in U.S. watching you and ni love the way you built your house. Especially your skill abd kindness towards the workers....most filipino built in their own hand tools, not man power tools..!!
Thank you ma’am / miss
I LOVE THIS GUY - OLD SCHOOL! MOST PEOPLE NOWADAYS ARE NOT EVEN CLOSE TO BEING OLD SCHOOL, NOT EVEN CLOSE!
Old school is defensively a compliment, thank you sir.
This man is smart and hands on. He knows how to balance things.
U you pure very smart full of wisdom to give people who move to the Phillipines your wisdom and kindness travelled far Good on you .
Nice to see you to see you sharing your ideas
So much knowledge, insight, and appreciation in this video....!
Very beautiful home….
An 8 kilo sledge hammer will break concrete much faster than a jack hammer, the jack hammer is easier (less tiring) to use though.
This coral/ limestone rock is solid. Take my word and leave that 8 lb alone unless your breaking concrete, the jack hammer was the tool for the job
Great video, very informative!
You are a great kind man sharing your experienced doing things. More Of my countrymen will learn from you and build simple homes very affordable for the family. More power to you. God bless.
I’m building in Samar and I have spent about 30 k Australian dollars and need to spend about the same to finish nice job mate
Thanks man, you and I probably share a few experiences. I’m just honest in my ideas and info. I was and am not trying to set a bar high or low. I wasn’t sure what it would cost , I know I didn’t want to spend more than I needed to get what I wanted. Best wishes on your build my friend.
This video is great and it has a lot of useful information.💖
Thank you for sharing the beautiful video.
In the Philippines some houses are so close to roads like you can almost handshake people in their window while you're in a public transportation lol...I'm upset it should be farther away from a road like give some allowance or space between houses and roads.
I agree, I’m scared for the residents along busy roads
Loved the tour and advice for thriving in the Philippines.
Thanks for sharing Sir. Great idea but you know many houses has water pump we call bomba in Panay. You can just build it any part of your house and fresh water will pour without spending a penny from the water works there. Believe it or not it was the American military showed it to us and perfected it now by Filipinos. I'm planning to go back and retire myself there and rebuild my parents house and turn on the water pump again. You're right we just dug a hole for our garbage disposal and bathroom like the old days in USA.
By the way I was gone for 35 years. My brod built a huge resort in the mountains (Amazing view mountain resort). Idk how d heck he was able to bring water to them huge swimming pools on top of the mountains. I saw him with big tanks too but yes he got the modern hot and cold water up there. Must cost tons of pesos but hey I don't ask. We just enjoy swimming 🏊♂️ 😀.
All he says is true! Nice job sir!
Thanks!
Trouble free employees your really an awsome common sense engineer thinking man i like your vlog make some like this pls
Great job I built my house in Bulacan 3 fIrs designed the whole thing myself do some things differently yea, but it's a great house I spent about $65,000 6 yrs ago took about one and half yrs to move in and your right about treating the workers and staying away fm the political side.l. As far as ownership it's in my daughter's name. It's refreshing to here fm a guy who really understands his position and has adapted a lot of fellow Americans can't make the adjustment.GL
So much makes sense with his build. I don't understand how he, ran the electrical with concrete block and no exposed wires.
They use a router to cut a groove in the wall that they put the conduit into and then plaster over it. In the next video of this series we go into it in a bit more detail.
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I like the open concept of your house interior, looks very roomy. Have you thought of formed concrete on your walls as opposed to using hollow blocks? I heard it’s cheaper to build and a lot stronger.
Yes , I considered it. However it sounds better than you’ll actually get when doing it. Pinoys “ plaster everything. Even make door jams of concrete. So it just so happens I just talked to a friend a nice Aussie dude who formed n poured , exactly for your same reasons. He said he has learned it’s not their practice so his intent of having practically finished walls when the forms were removed hasn’t materialized.He said he has uneven surfaces and will have to plaster everything anyway. Also remember the hollow blocks are filled with concrete as you go. And you run no utilities inside the blocks. Their is a grid of tied steel( rebar) throughout your blocks. Normal procedure is to form and pour the columns and beams. 1/4 inch good quaulity plywood forms and cheap “ coco lumber” is your form material. Cheap ply won’t survive the reveal and for the price ( about 10 US dollars a 4x8 piece you will be able to use over n over. My water tanks are poured but the blocks are actually the way to go for interior and exterior construction. Lastly , I have learned that a lot of their construction practices are good and useful. Equipment is where we can dramatically change the production.
@@mikemulholland8092 Thanks for the feedback, very informative. Would love to try it anyway with 2 parallel walls, one using form boards and poured, the other with hollow blocks and plastered to see which is cost effective and fast.
You'd need a concrete vibrator to get air pockets out and strong & smooth finish.
New subscriber here. Look forward to watching your videos
I feel like I just my man from another inahan. Looking to build cool, typhoon/earthquake-proof home in Northern Mindanao in a year's time. Hope we can connect.
Gald I found your channel , enjoyed your video, and new sub
Very informative and great ideas. Does the septic tank have an overflow drain field?
It has an overflow / alternate inlet. No there is no leach field as it’s not required. Many locals build native houses and just use the rock as the bottom. I would guess the water usage as 1/5 of the water used in same house in USA as baths showers are done out of a bucket, most water doesn’t go to septic, quite often just the toilets. Mine was not an original idea, many use grey water for plants
@@mikemulholland8092Thanks for the info.
I want to make this man build my dream house, i love how how it turned his own design into a beautiful neat and simple designed house…
He know how to build a descent but cheaper house...!👍🇵🇭🇧🇭
Thanks for sharing I learned a lot of common sense in house construction, Im not an an engineer Im just a graphic designer who wants to build my own home.
Randy, sounds like we share a similar interest of making our own home. I forgot to mention I lost a few pounds while digging n jack hammering.😊…. So there was that benefit also. I did not have every aspect designed prior, the driveway “ revealed itself”. I created a smooth turn and added privacy. Made the concrete extra wide for kids playing and easy access
@@mikemulholland8092 hahaha good for you you benefited from the healthy side of fitness. I love also the idea of having a huge water tank and the way you constructed it seems very strong. I will definitely copy your method. I really hated the fact that I am dependent on water and electric provider. Here in Palawan power interruption is so frequent that put your patience to the test. In the future, I will go for solar and I will copy your water system as well.
i recommend doing a quick walk thru then a slow one desc. the process... we want the information to build and price
This video was Jake’s Idea, I was only thinking that some of my ideas would motivate people to kinda go for it. As we get older sometimes we get complacent. This house project really made me feel alive, and connected to my new community
Informative , articulated very well , nothing beats common sense . Thank you
Once I know I will be there I will try to copy this guys work ethics. Great craftsmanship there in PH.
Looking good I love the house
Well, You have all seen my lil place in the jungle. Live your best life .. aloha Mike
nice house , small but elegant looking.
new subscriber here 👍
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Great ideas and useful.