Update # 1 - Our next big project !!! Join us.

Our neighbor is starting construction on their retirement home !!! We will be bringing you the entire build on our channel !!!
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[@scottjohnson921]

Love your beautiful house, looking forward to seeing your neighbors house go up.

[@buildingthephilippines]

Thank you Scott, appreciate that.

[@BobP-yf6qe]

Thanks for the update and news. Have wondered where you have been, always look forward to your content and the valuable information you share.

[@buildingthephilippines]

Thanks Bob, we are still here enjoying our simple lives.

[@charleshill71]

Will be watching for the other build, thank you both. See y'all again soon.

[@buildingthephilippines]

Thanks Charles, going to be a beautiful house.

[@rosemariealmero1214]

Perhaps your new neighbor can put up a some kind of canvas or shield to block the dust so it won’t blow your way like how things are built in the USA .

[@buildingthephilippines]

Excavation is complete so most of the dust will stop. Really the only thing you can do is wet the exposed dirt down daily. Hard to accomplish everyday.

[@rosemariealmero1214]

Wow that’s a nice surprise 😊 A new neighbor/subscriber. Can’t wait to meet them 👍 also, you are very proficient in cleaning your pool. Very clean person . Also with Wilma keeping the home clean and tidy. Very clean couple . ❤

[@buildingthephilippines]

Yes, will be great neighbors. We like everything clean everyday. To our own fault sometimes. Very picky.

[@Theravadadann]

Really looking forward to the new build. Should be fun.

[@buildingthephilippines]

Thank you, should be interesting.

[@JimboandGhen]

Congrats on the 13A and wow, fingerprinted 7 times and have to go to Cebu too. Almost there Greg! Also what a beautiful sunny day and cannot wait for the next door build series.

[@buildingthephilippines]

Thanks James appreciate that. Should be some great content, I hope.

[@cristinateller9107]

congrats with your neighbor and thanks for sharing!

[@buildingthephilippines]

Thank you, appreciate it.

[@Ray_Warren]

First in on the comments. On the way to Dauin, Bangkok airport now. Seems like our excavation dust will blow away from your place. Go 10%’ers!!

[@buildingthephilippines]

Travel safe and yes will blow the opposite direction. See you soon.

[@davegoody9603]

Hiya As always a lovely video, why not get a plastic pool cover just to use whilst construction finished next door otherwise your 2 hr cleaning will be regular....looking 4ward to hopefully seeing your neighbours build step by step.....keep smiling 😊

[@buildingthephilippines]

Pool covers don't exist here, trying to find a big enough tarp. Been to 2 places, only small ones. Can get cover on Amazon, but $149 just in shipping.

[@jerrymarshall2728]

Your sleepy little subdivision is growing up!😮 I was going to ask you, when we met on the 9th, if the lot on the south side of yours was still vacant. But if there’s a house-sized rock there, I guess I’ll pass 😂🤣

[@buildingthephilippines]

Lol, that will be a big challenge. That lot sold about a year ago from a couple from the US.

[@steveperyer4850]

Greg and Wilma, good to see a new video, and make no excuses for living a full and happy retirement. It will be a great video treatment to see your new neighbors property as they build their dream retirement home. You are right, there is no way to stop the dirt, as they are excavating the property in getting it ready to build. Sounds like both of you are excited to get new neighbors. Stay healthy and live your life, and don’t feel any pressure to keep the subscribers happy😊

[@buildingthephilippines]

Your right, we all need to simply live our best life. We are certainly doing that. Yes, looking forward to having new neighbors. So happy they are nice people. We got lucky.

[@JoyRockk]

Hello, Wilma and Greg! Thanks for the update. My husband and I, always look forward and wait for your upload. By the way, Beautiful house and gorgeous pool. Best wishes!

[@buildingthephilippines]

Thank you for commenting and watching our videos. Appreciate it.

[@jsully4064]

Great video, Congratz on the new neighbor, looks like it will be a tall home. ....Jim

[@buildingthephilippines]

Hi Jim, my first correction. It's going to be a one story home. I was incorrect on the video. Nonetheless, they have the high ground. That's very important.

[@user-hk8uu2qm9t]

Don't forget to go on the roof and clean the solar panels.

[@buildingthephilippines]

Thanks for that reminder.

[@patrickbersley7355]

Very excited to see your neighbors build .

[@buildingthephilippines]

We are as well. It's going to be a beautiful home.

[@Smith-zo5xh]

We can’t decide to build or buy ready. Thanks for your knowledge.

[@buildingthephilippines]

Both works, if you buy really look into the structure. It's what you can't see that matters. Good luck.

[@lmcc0072]

@@buildingthephilippinesGoing by what some vloggers have experienced with their rentals, I would be afraid to buy an existing property there unless I know who built it and trust that they do good work and use quality materials. Even if the structure is solid, is it wired for electricity properly? Were quality windows, tiles, wiring, etc…used? How is the foundation? Do they have quality building inspectors there and do they stand by their inspections?

[@buildingthephilippines]

@lmcc0072 I personally would not buy existing but that's me. Building is cheaper and you design it exactly the way you want it. Building inspectors no, doesn't exist. However, your engineer and/or architect should look over the build for quality. As a homeowner, take responsibility and be on site as well. If you can.

[@lmcc0072]

I’m glad to see that you guys are back. I was starting to think that you and Wilma were involved in the big Ground Zero fist fight 😂.

[@buildingthephilippines]

Thank you, we live our lives not anyone else's. We also don't try to capitalize on others issues, problems or life matters. Views that way are not appropriate to us.

[@darrellyoung9586]

I think your new neighbors big 2-3 story home is going to block your nice mountain breeze. We live at the beach on Luzon and enjoy our nice sea breeze keeping us a little cooler

[@buildingthephilippines]

They called me to inform me the home is one story. I assumed 2 stories as it is so large. It's just a one story home.

[@johnthomas5806]

back again, glad to see your house....

[@buildingthephilippines]

Thanks John, appreciate that.

[@christopherverhun]

Think I would have the entrance to the gazebo up hill instead on the hill, 4 to 5 drinks may invite a new challenge.

[@buildingthephilippines]

Not sure what you are saying, sorry.

[@CB-bp2fl]

Note to Self keep my pool to 4 meters by 6 meters so I can enjoy it more than clean it also pool cover too😮😊😅. Blessings

[@buildingthephilippines]

That's good self advice. Thanks for watching.

[@alexsalboro9]

Wow !!! So nice!!!

[@buildingthephilippines]

Thanks Alex.

[@haldepet12]

Well, so much excitement for dirt, swimming pool cleaning, a lot of emission to come such as building noise and a two floor house right beside the one store house and all of that just after finishing the own project. I could definitely imagine different exciting happenings that would be more favourable. It is somewhat sad, that everyone can build, whatever he likes. Very few restriction what size and visibility is concerned. If everyone would test out the limits, you can imagine how the quarter would look like in 5 years.

[@buildingthephilippines]

It comes down to being an optimist as compared to a pessimist. So many people today don't even realize they are the latter. We are happy for our new neighbors and we want to share in their happiness.

[@myrrhavm]

Once your neighbor is done you’ll get a lot of protection from the wind. Two story, not good for getting old. Not sure why old people always go so big when they’re empty nesters. Have friends that have done the same here in the states. Buy or build bigger homes than when they actually had the kids living at home. When I say old I include myself. I’ve never lived in a two story home and never will, nor ever build or buy a home bigger than needed. Seems line you’ll have a nice senior living community. All for that.

[@buildingthephilippines]

Thanks for commenting. Yes, blocking some wind. That's a good thing. I'm looking forward to seeing the home come to life.

[@TheBigBananaaa]

👍✅🙀✅👍

[@buildingthephilippines]

Thanks

[@PierreFromCanada]

Hello Greg. Thanks for all the videos and Hardwork. I appreciate it.Thnks. Sorry for asking. What is a 10%'er.. ? Also, Your house, @168m2 seems like a perfect size to me. From what you have shown-us; the design seems modern-looking, and elegant. Going larger will significantly impact operating costs which is often overlooked by "first-time builder". (This may not be a concern for your neighbors (?).

[@buildingthephilippines]

A 10% is an expat that moves to the Philippines, in a long term relationship and not concerned with building/buying their own home. Coined phrase we made to highlight a minority of foreigners who trusts their spouse and just want to enjoy their retirement. Most expats rent for various reasons.

[@PierreFromCanada]

@@buildingthephilippines Thanks, Merci, Salamat!

[@ShikokuFoodForest]

Hello Wilma & Greg, good catching up with you guys once again. I look forward to seeing the new house build - Filipino style - next door. One of my hobbies is house construction, renovation and anything DIY. I’ve studied building science for several years, so am very interested to see how construction is done in the tropics. Is the ‘Engineer’ you are referring to, who wishes to promote himself, an Architect? I imagine he must be. I’ve met and worked with some very skilled Architects here in Japan.

[@buildingthephilippines]

He was introduced to me as the engineer of the project. We will get more info and his role after the interview. Looking forward to it.

[@mgillanders]

be nice to have a go pro mounted on the roof with live stream to the internet of that awesome view !

[@buildingthephilippines]

It's funny you mention that, I set up a camera on a tri pod today for the first time. It pointed at the house and me power washing it. Real exciting stuff.

[@mgillanders]

@@buildingthephilippines it would be amazing to see the sunset to sunrise veiew from there

[@buildingthephilippines]

I will give that a try.

[@mgillanders]

do you have a go pro @@buildingthephilippines

[@buildingthephilippines]

No, we use just a Samsung phone.

[@jimboymanalo44]

Hello sir, how are you? This is Jimboy from Enting furnitutres. Let me know if your new neighbor needs cabinets and furnitures. Thanks in advance. Love your videos.

[@buildingthephilippines]

Yes, of course. Always trying to get you more business. Good to hear from you, hope all is well with everyone there.

[@johnmaillet]

Nice pool! I wonder if you have an idea how we can fix ours? The water has clouded up and I can't seem clear it up, adding chlorine now and then as well as tawas but stays cloudy. It's light blue, not green.

[@buildingthephilippines]

Make sure your sand (silica) in the sand filter is clean, buy a test kit to see if water PH is off. May need baking soda (soda ash) or acid. PH result will tell you.

[@johnmaillet]

@@buildingthephilippines thanks!

[@Ian-iu2tl]

Nice place. Regarding "The Boulder from the Planet of Rocks". Did you consider blasting. I'm looking at a lot in Zamboanguita and it appears to be mostly bedrock, exposed in many spots. Your thoughts...opinions.

[@buildingthephilippines]

I inquired about that, but I was told it's uncommon around here. They build fire around the rock, get it hot and pour lots of water on it to get it to crack.

[@Thephilipcartmelexperience]

Buy a solar blanket for the pool.

[@buildingthephilippines]

$145 just in shipping from Amazon. Shopee & Lazada does not carry anything large enough.

[@Thephilipcartmelexperience]

@@buildingthephilippines It's just a big roll of blue bubble wrap. I used to install them.

[@buildingthephilippines]

@@Thephilipcartmelexperience over $200 for bubblewrap. I will just vacuum as needed.

[@Thephilipcartmelexperience]

@buildingthephilippines Try using a clean tarp. They're really cheap here, and bungee cord it to fasteners around the pool. I got a grommet machine that helps

[@buildingthephilippines]

@Thephilipcartmelexperiencthe problem with tarps here is that the decinagrate real quick. Bought a good one during construction and it peeled apart and made a mess in the carport.

[@tonyste12]

They milk you for every penny, i mean dollar :)

[@buildingthephilippines]

Thanks for commenting.

[@endabutsoy6071]

Greg and Wilma, glad you are back. I have a question. Can i bring Microwave and air fryer in the Philippines when i retire.

[@buildingthephilippines]

Absolutely, if 110v appliances just make sure you buy a proper step down transformer. You can buy them here. I brought a microwave, magic bullet mixer, can opener and coffee pot (kuerig) they all work fine here with that step-down.

[@endabutsoy6071]

Thank so much @@buildingthephilippines

[@robertcarel7704]

Can you say what your new neighbor paid for the land, per sq meter? Just curious if prices are still on a tear.

[@buildingthephilippines]

We don't know and wouldn't ask. So many people here just ask outright. We don't do that. However, prices in the area for a view, clean title, water and electric available is about 2500 to 3000 pesos per square meter.

[@Mark-zr4qi]

How is your pool solar heater that you built performing?

[@buildingthephilippines]

I disassembled it and stopped using it. Prince was chewing on it.

[@timmytimers9511]

Hi guys..can I ask how much did the pool cost to build..

[@buildingthephilippines]

800,000 pesos. Watch our costing video that is displayed on the main channel page. It goes over all costs.

[@timmytimers9511]

Sorry guys wasn't being nosey..but you have a similar garden to ourselves..our pool will be mostly above ground..due to the slope in the garden..I understand we will need thick reinforced walls..but was just wondering on the cost of your pool..as its also the same design as we are looking at doing..we are still here in 🇬🇧 UK.. but have our family building it for us..regards Tim and jn from iloilo

[@buildingthephilippines]

No problem, good luck with your pool build. Sounds nice.

[@richardhoskins1894]

Should be a good video coverage

[@buildingthephilippines]

Interesting to see it being built from the beginning. Thanks for commenting.

[@Insidoris14]

Oh wow your house is beautiful, are you near Silliman university?

[@buildingthephilippines]

About 35 to 40 minutes to Silliman.

[@Insidoris14]

@@buildingthephilippines Super wow 🤩 is your wife a dual citizen?

[@buildingthephilippines]

@Insidoris14 yes, 28 years in the US. Dual citizen.

[@Insidoris14]

We are planning to retire in the Philippines 🙏 What is the best hospital in that area?

[@buildingthephilippines]

@Insidoris14 our research showed that if not in Cebu or Manila, ACE hospital is the best. We have one in Dumaguete.

[@drewnc6196]

You really have to change your entry song. Cringe.

[@buildingthephilippines]

Maybe someday, you would be surprised how many people love it. They comment and send us videos of themselves dancing to it. To each their own as they say.