Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In today's vlog, I show off the amazing handmade stainless steel grill my wife, Christine, bought for me. We’re heading into town (Camiling) on the motorcycle to find some high-heat paint, grab chicken feed, and navigate the local shops like Mr. DIY and City Hardware.
I also share a very important tip for expats and foreigners on how to avoid the "Skin Tax" when buying handmade items locally! Plus, stick around to see the finished chicken coop and the Valentine's gifts I picked up for the family.
If you're interested in retirement in the Philippines, local DIY projects, or just daily life as an expat, make sure to SUBSCRIBE and hit the bell icon! 🔔
Timestamps:
[00:00] - Intro: A Valentine's surprise!
[00:34] - Showing off the new handmade stainless steel grill
[01:45] - The plan: Burning off old paint & prep for steaks
[03:09] - Chicken coop update & building materials
[04:28] - How much did it cost? Price breakdown
[05:40] - Expat Tip: How to avoid the "Skin Tax" in the Philippines
[06:29] - Motorcycle ride to town
[07:42] - Shopping at Mr. DIY (Hardware & Automotive)
[09:48] - Visiting the local Feed Store for the chickens
[11:00] - Searching for high-heat paint at City Hardware
[13:02] - Mission Impossible? Wrap up and Valentine's gifts
[15:05] - Final thoughts & Happy Valentine's!
👍 Like this video if you enjoyed the tour! 💬 Comment below: What's the best local find you've ever bought?
#PhilippinesVlog #LifeInThePhilippines #ExpatLife #HandmadeGrill #PhilippinesHardware #ForeignerInPhilippines #ValentineDay2026 #ChickenCoop #DIYPhilippines
In today's vlog, I show off the amazing handmade stainless steel grill my wife, Christine, bought for me. We’re heading into town (Camiling) on the motorcycle to find some high-heat paint, grab chicken feed, and navigate the local shops like Mr. DIY and City Hardware.
I also share a very important tip for expats and foreigners on how to avoid the "Skin Tax" when buying handmade items locally! Plus, stick around to see the finished chicken coop and the Valentine's gifts I picked up for the family.
If you're interested in retirement in the Philippines, local DIY projects, or just daily life as an expat, make sure to SUBSCRIBE and hit the bell icon! 🔔
Timestamps:
[00:00] - Intro: A Valentine's surprise!
[00:34] - Showing off the new handmade stainless steel grill
[01:45] - The plan: Burning off old paint & prep for steaks
[03:09] - Chicken coop update & building materials
[04:28] - How much did it cost? Price breakdown
[05:40] - Expat Tip: How to avoid the "Skin Tax" in the Philippines
[06:29] - Motorcycle ride to town
[07:42] - Shopping at Mr. DIY (Hardware & Automotive)
[09:48] - Visiting the local Feed Store for the chickens
[11:00] - Searching for high-heat paint at City Hardware
[13:02] - Mission Impossible? Wrap up and Valentine's gifts
[15:05] - Final thoughts & Happy Valentine's!
👍 Like this video if you enjoyed the tour! 💬 Comment below: What's the best local find you've ever bought?
#PhilippinesVlog #LifeInThePhilippines #ExpatLife #HandmadeGrill #PhilippinesHardware #ForeignerInPhilippines #ValentineDay2026 #ChickenCoop #DIYPhilippines
