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Landscaping Our 1,000 SQM Property in the Philippines! (+ New Expat Neighbors)

Our Life In The Philippines

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Transforming our 1,000 SQM property in the Philippines! Today, we’re sharing our full backyard landscaping process, fixing drainage issues with a DIY French drain setup, and showing you our plans for a metal workshop shed using insulated cladding.

We also catch up with Jeremiah, our contractor from JLC Builders, who built our custom home. Plus, new expat neighbors are moving in right down the road!

🌴 ABOUT THIS VIDEO:
Living off-grid or semi-off-grid in tropical climates like the Philippines requires smart property development. From preventing soil erosion and managing monsoon rain drainage to choosing between Frog Grass and Carabao Grass, landscaping a large lot is a huge home improvement project.

🏡 EXPAT PROPERTY & HOME IMPROVEMENT RESOURCES:
• Building a Home in the Philippines? Contact JLC Builders for custom construction.
• Recommended Off-Grid Power & Solar Generators: Jackery or EcoFlow
• Top Expat Health Insurance in SE Asia: SafetyWing/Cigna
• Best International Money Transfers (Low Fees): Wise and Remitly

⏱️ CHAPTERS / TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - DIY Landscaping & Property Update
00:35 - Prepping for Power Outages & Converting the Chicken Coop
01:45 - Building a DIY Metal Workshop Shed (Insulated Cladding)
02:25 - Backyard French Drain Installation for Rainwater Management
04:25 - Tropical Plant Care: Trimming Moringa Trees
05:38 - Custom House Builder Update with JLC Builders
06:28 - New Expat Neighbors & Developing the Right-of-Way Access Road
09:05 - Checking Out the Construction Site & Muddy Access Road
11:50 - Neighbor Property Drainage & Water Flow Solutions
13:45 - Cheap Philippine Decor: Concrete Planters & Topiary Bushes
15:25 - Realistic Costs & Challenges of Landscaping in the Philippines
16:15 - Planting Frog Grass & Carabao Grass Plugs
17:00 - Wrapping Up & What’s Next

#Philippines #ExpatLife #Landscaping #HomeImprovement #PropertyDevelopment #BuildingInThePhilippines #LivingInThePhilippines #OffGridLiving

20 Comments

@KuyaJason Creator 2 weeks ago Pinned

Thanks for watching the update! We’re excited to finally get the rest of the grass planted and start on the new steel workshop build with Jeremiah.

For the expats or anyone planning a move to the Philippines—would you build your own custom workshop/garage, or just stick to a basic setup? Let me know in the comments!

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@RainierEsguerra-h4k 8 days ago

👍💐🇵🇭

@CG-mq8ot 2 weeks ago

I have been watching you for a long time. You have one of the nicest home and property over there. Congrats!

@lawrencesalazar4018 13 days ago

Good you still have the energy to do things

@endabutsoy6071 2 weeks ago

I watched your house construction last year where it has lots of challenges. . I can't believe how beautiful it is now. I am looking forward for the land scapre to complete where all the grasses and tress are growing.

@barefootnhilbily7091 2 weeks ago

And your bannana trees are gonna grow fast too. Need to have a shaded area off to the side of your shop for a porch swing and plants, and maybe a small water garden for a relaxing trickle sound.

@quantomic1106 2 weeks ago

House looking good, my man!

@justins.2429 2 weeks ago

Looks good, Brother !

@1968Robert 2 weeks ago

That’s a nice looking place, sir

@godofredocristobaljr.3955 8 days ago

Put a solaf power in your house for emegcy it will help make your electircity less cost

@Matayas-m7f 2 weeks ago

That’s a huge property, Bro.

@maribethpack6809 2 weeks ago

The old chicken coup looking good

@nicolacrickmar8829 2 weeks ago

Your garden is looking really nice. Trees, plants and green grass.....nice landscaping.

@ignaciobalais5394 2 weeks ago

Wow

@athenacinca8657 2 weeks ago (edited)

Keep sharing your great ideas! We actually bought a lot at Camaya Coast three years ago and are getting ready to build our home. My husband is looking wanting add either a standalone detached garage or an attached one. He’s already been chatting with his cousins and a few others about the process for submitting architectural plans, especially regarding building footprints and height limits.

@ferdzzzzzzz 2 weeks ago

Sana all

@DavetheExpat 2 weeks ago

So you're getting a new neighbor. Looks like they might be doing the Jungle Compound House like mine. I like the new work shed and you should insulate the roof. We both know how hot it will get here.

@GrowthTodayandTomorrow 3 hours ago

How come you did not build pool?

@opinion_lang3998 2 weeks ago

Nice house

@rolandlefartere9851 2 weeks ago

If you are someone who can make a Project Proposal , you can actually try to have the town authorities pave the roads in your area. You'll need a competently-made Project Proposal in writing which the Village(Barangay) Head can submit to the local Town Council for funding. There are templates online you can use. And of course, a good relationship with the Barangay Captain and council will help in achieving this.