Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Can you really renovate a 1,000sqm property on a budget in the Philippines? After receiving outrageous quotes from landscaping companies, I decided to take a gamble. I went to Facebook Marketplace and hired two local laborers for just ₱600 a day.
In today’s episode, the work begins! We’re tackling Perimeter wall painting and a massive landscaping project in the blistering 95° heat. My buddy Albert stops by to help as we put these guys to the test.
Video Timestamps: Hiring Laborers Vs. Skilled Workers
• [00:01] Introduction and the plan for DIY landscaping and painting.
• [00:26] Finding laborers on Facebook Marketplace: Costs and expectations.
• [01:29] Providing lunch and water for the workers.
• [01:46] Painting the bottom wall and using the cocoa brown color.
• [03:05] Local landscaping finds: Affordable flower pots and stands.
• [03:53] Morning routine: Letting the chickens and rooster out.
• [05:18] The workers arrive: Meet the brothers (ages 25 and 18).
• [06:11] Pro-tip: The importance of thoroughly mixing your paint.
• [07:15] Checking the progress: Comparing the colors and matching the gate.
• [08:17] Reviewing the laborers' performance and work ethic.
• [10:30] Cost breakdown: Hiring laborers vs. skilled workers.
• [11:30] Deep dive into the wall painting progress and second coats.
• [13:04] Using Roof Shield paint on concrete: Does it work?
• [14:11] Planning for topsoil and future landscaping steps.
• [15:24] Shoutout to City Hardware and final paint runs.
• [18:06] Health update: Dealing with "Popeye elbow" (fluid buildup).
Products used in this video:
• Primer: Island Primer
• Perimeter Wall: Davies Sun & Rain Mud O’ Pie
• Pillars/Accents: Davies Roof Shield/Paint Russet Brown
Will hiring unskilled labor save me thousands, or will I end up paying double to fix their mistakes? Watch to see what an 8-hour workday looks like in the Philippine sun!
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Can you really renovate a 1,000sqm property on a budget in the Philippines? After receiving outrageous quotes from landscaping companies, I decided to take a gamble. I went to Facebook Marketplace and hired two local laborers for just ₱600 a day.
In today’s episode, the work begins! We’re tackling Perimeter wall painting and a massive landscaping project in the blistering 95° heat. My buddy Albert stops by to help as we put these guys to the test.
Video Timestamps: Hiring Laborers Vs. Skilled Workers
• [00:01] Introduction and the plan for DIY landscaping and painting.
• [00:26] Finding laborers on Facebook Marketplace: Costs and expectations.
• [01:29] Providing lunch and water for the workers.
• [01:46] Painting the bottom wall and using the cocoa brown color.
• [03:05] Local landscaping finds: Affordable flower pots and stands.
• [03:53] Morning routine: Letting the chickens and rooster out.
• [05:18] The workers arrive: Meet the brothers (ages 25 and 18).
• [06:11] Pro-tip: The importance of thoroughly mixing your paint.
• [07:15] Checking the progress: Comparing the colors and matching the gate.
• [08:17] Reviewing the laborers' performance and work ethic.
• [10:30] Cost breakdown: Hiring laborers vs. skilled workers.
• [11:30] Deep dive into the wall painting progress and second coats.
• [13:04] Using Roof Shield paint on concrete: Does it work?
• [14:11] Planning for topsoil and future landscaping steps.
• [15:24] Shoutout to City Hardware and final paint runs.
• [18:06] Health update: Dealing with "Popeye elbow" (fluid buildup).
Products used in this video:
• Primer: Island Primer
• Perimeter Wall: Davies Sun & Rain Mud O’ Pie
• Pillars/Accents: Davies Roof Shield/Paint Russet Brown
Will hiring unskilled labor save me thousands, or will I end up paying double to fix their mistakes? Watch to see what an 8-hour workday looks like in the Philippine sun!
Don’t forget to:
âś… Subscribe for more Philippines Home Improvement
✅ Like if you’re a DIY enthusiast!
âś… Comment: Would you hire laborers or pay for a pro?
#PhilippinesVlog #HomeRenovation #DaviesPaint #Landscaping #BudgetDIY #ExpatLifePhilippines #ConstructionLife #FacebookMarketplace
