Expat Shows Father in Law Dream House in the Philippines @KuyaJason

Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

Hey Guys What’s Up, What Is Up? I have been making videos for a couple months now so that I could release the whole series. Expect a new video every couple of days at 8am EST. There is a total of over 50 videos in my “Building A House In The Philippines” 🇵🇭
Come join me through the ups and downs as I learn from mistakes and navigate my way through building our dream house. Feel free to leave a comment.
Thanks for watching. New video will be coming soon. EP#33 Week 11 Day 4 Update Video / Things Are Moving Along Nicely With Our Dream House Philippines

Expat Shows Father in Law Dream House in the Philippines

$We Saved THOUSANDS! DIY Landscaping & Walkway in the Philippines 🇵🇭 How much does professional landscaping cost in the Philippines? We received a quote for 400,000 Pesos, but decided to tackle the project ourselves for a fraction of the price! In this video, we reveal the final results of our 340sqm front lawn transformation, including our custom DIY concrete walkway and landscaping. By managing the project ourselves, hiring local labor directly, and sourcing our own materials, we saved a staggering 320,000 Pesos ($5,700+ USD). We’ll walk you through the final costs, the materials we used (white pebbles, Carabao grass, and custom pavers), and why doing it yourself is the best way to build equity in your Philippine home. In this video, you’ll see: ✅ The Final Reveal: Our 340sqm yard is finally finished! ✅ Cost Comparison: Professional Quote vs. DIY Reality. ✅ Walkway Design: The finished look of our custom-poured concrete stepping stones. ✅ Material Breakdown: Using white pebbles and Carabao grass for a high-end look on a budget. ✅ Curb Appeal: How these changes dramatically increased our property value. 📌 Key Moments (Timestamps) • [00:01] The ₱320,000 Savings: Why we chose DIY over contractors. • [01:05] Hiring a local crew: Rates and expectations in the province. • [02:03] Frog Grass vs. Carabao Grass: Cost-saving landscaping choices. • [02:58] DIY Concrete Walkway: Building custom forms and using rebar. • [04:39] How to build solid concrete planters using CHB (Hollow Blocks). • [06:16] Adding decorative stone to wet cement for extra grip and style. • [08:46] Visiting the local Garden Center/Flower Shop for supplies. • [10:28] Hauling 800 lbs of grass in the car (Dont try this at home!). • [12:02] Releasing the molds and finishing the walkway borders. • [14:15] Working at night: Tips for planting in the Philippine heat. • [16:46] The Province Wife advantage: Hard work and dedication. • [18:26] Next Steps: Painting the white picket fence and final touches. Support the Channel: If youre planning on moving to or building in the Philippines, make sure to SUBSCRIBE for more honest budget breakdowns and DIY tips! LIKE the video if you believe in saving money! #PhilippinesRealEstate #DIYLandscaping #SaveMoney #LivingInThePhilippines #ExpatLife #HomeEquity #PhilippineConstruction #BudgetLandscaping #ConcreteWalkway #CurbAppeal #ManilaToProvinces #HouseBuildingPhilippines$

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