Plan your House

  The community quarantine made families stay in houses for our safety against the threat of COVID-19. Not only does this lockdown resulted in more quality time with our loved ones but many of us also found new activities to keep ourselves busy. One of those being house renovation or construction. Currently, social media platforms are now filled with viral posts of DIY house projects.  However, several professional house builders including architects in the Philippines are alarmed with this matter. Experts emphasize that there’s nothing wrong with putting your ideas to life, but it is very much safer to have professionals to back you up. After all, it’s the safety of your family and the integrity of your house that we’re talking about. Here are some reasons why you must not neglect hiring experts especially architects: 1. Your home is a huge investment.  The costs of renovating your house or constructing a new one are no joke. As homeowners, we want the best value for ou...

  We have experienced monumental changes due to the recent calamities that severely affected our community. Several houses have been flooded, damaged, and even destroyed. Thus, aside from helping families on their house reconstruction projects, professionals in the Philippines emphasize the importance of drafting good house plans . House plans are always a vital part of house construction. It’s a blueprint that incorporates all elements of the build, including layout, features, materials, architectural details, and more. It depicts the house from the top – giving the viewer a better idea of the connections between spaces, the dimensions, the traffic pattern through the home, and other features. It also shows the placement of furniture, appliances, and other elements arranged in each room. The primary purpose of drafting good house plans as per experts in the Philippines is to give the homeowner an idea of how the whole area will be utilized, with utmost regard to the following: Ti...

Building a home means expenses, and your budget says a lot about how much you can cover. You have to think about how you’ll manage your finances wisely when it comes to outsourcing workers, hiring professionals, and buying construction materials. In the Philippines, studies show that the cost of building a house designed for a middle-class family usually ranges from Php15,000 to Php20,000 per square meter based on the total floor area of the house . Knowing this, your Php100,000 may not be sufficient. Fortunately, there is an alternative! You can give your budget to your trusted architect and construction engineer and they can give advise about the construction materials you’ll use and tailor-fit a house design that would suit your budget and your specifications. Here are also some insights you must consider: 1. How big do you want your house to be? Think about your total floor size, including the number of floor levels, and picture how many rooms are feasible and if there are adequate...

It's normal to get super excited about moving into a new house, but be sure to cross tasks off your checklist first for you and your family’s safety! One thing that needs your attention is your plumbing system. You don’t want to spend a fortune fixing an issue that could have been prevented. That is why we’ve curated several plumbing tips for new home buyers. Practice the following together with the help of Malabanan professional plumbing services and keep your plumbing system working at its best. Know the location of your main water shut-off valve and water meter. Your water meter helps you monitor your water usage. Aside from measuring the volume of water used by your household, it can also help in detecting hidden leaks. The technique is to turn off all your faucets, showers, and fixture units first. If you notice any movement of indicators on your water meter despite not using water at that time, a pipe leak could be the culprit. To quickly find and fix hidden leaks, you c...

Most households in the Philippines start decorating for the holidays on the first –ber month but if you still haven’t decorated yet, the good news is that you’re in time to be fashionably late! Here are 5 home design ideas that that will set your home apart. Blues and Hues When we think of the holidays, it’s always reds, golds, and greens. Because we associate the color with being sad and lonely, blue rarely gets considered as a color that imbibes festivities. Mind you not, blue can is also be deep and whimsical. Match it with flat white, pearl and silver. Metals and Rust If you want a warmer pallet for the holidays but want to avoid harsh red tones, go for the milder and early oxygenic iron or rust. The brown-orange will definitely contrast the cold season but it will also look nice and warm under flashing parol lights. It’s something different for the season but also, it’s a home design that you can maintain thought the year in the Philippines. Indoor Folia...

Construction companies in the Philippines are no stranger to the many unknown and mysterious things that surround different Filipino beliefs when it comes to construction. Our beliefs range from warding off engkantos that stem from our aboriginal faith to properly placing structures as learned from the Chinese. Here are some of the most popular construction superstitions that helped build the structures we know today. Superstitions on Foundation It is believed that the foundation of the house influences how the whole family will operate in the future as well as affect the overall luck of the home and all its inhabitants. The most common practice is to throw in coins or medallions to the first pouring of the foundation—this is believed to bring good fortune. Some might throw in books to make the inhabitants wiser. To ward off evil spirits, it is believe that you should splash wine, sprinkle salt, or shed the blood or a life chicken to the soil. For the first pouring of...

The -Ber months are here and with them comes holidays, gatherings and food feasts. The truth is, you’ll be having a lot of visitors, family, and friends over to your home, and your bathroom would be used more than before. No one wants nuisances such as a clogged toilet in this busy season. Thus, we’re sharing you quick fixes (DIY solutions) and professional help ( Malabanan septic tank services ) to solve and prevent inopportune moments in your toilets. Here are the following: DIY Solutions Some clogged toilets don’t necessarily require the services of a plumber, but you have to troubleshoot them immediately to prevent the problems from getting worse. The clogs may be solved by simple pumping and flushing. Use these to solve your clogged or overflowing toilet.  1. Use a plunger. A plunger uses suction to push air down the toilet and clear a blockage through the system. It is crucial to have a large and heavy-duty rubber plunger (usually a ball-shaped type or one with a ...