BUILDING A HOUSE IN THE PHILIPPINES/DREAM HOME OR DISASTER? 

Her next boyfriend will be very grateful you built a house for them.

some practical tips in building a house for seniors:: - 1. Build your masters bedroom ground level near or if possible have a door near your garage 2. Build oversize doors for your house, restrooms, 3. If possible minimize stairs in any part of your house 4. Look for the drainage output 5. Elevate your house foundation from the main road

Best of luck to you on your construction. I have built three homes here over 30 years and I can guarantee you that firstly you do your homework, secondly, supervise, supervise, supervise everyday. The minute you take your eyes off the construction you will get screwed. How? by short cuts on installations, drinking on the job, workers not turning up and incorrect or substituted materials or short/light loads. The minute they see you as not diligent, you will be in for a nasty shock. My first and second construction were nightmares. After we broke ground on our first construction, I firmly instructed the foreman to CAP a copper water pipe so it doesnt leak. Told him to go to Citi Hardware and buy a 50 peso pipe cap. So we go off shopping for groceries, 4 hours later we come back to a swimming pool where the slab was going to be laid the next day. The pipe that was supposed to be caped was just bent over with a hammer. He left the job soon after we left so the site flooded and we neede to get a pump to pump the water out.....we fired that builder.

Love that you’re looking out for Mae’s future and yours too. You’re a good man, Paul.

I think it's wonderful Paul. You're a good man for wanting to take care of your wife even after you're gone. She's a good person and deserves that level of commitment and protection from her husband.

Congratulations Paul and Mae. Glad to see the start of your build. Love is trust and this just shows that you trust goes deeper more than we know. You chose the right woman.I have a friend who married an American 30 years her senior. They live in the states she loves her hubby dearly. She works as a teacher there and when we see each other when she visits me here in Canada she always call her husband and I can hear the love and respect they have for each other. Coming from a Filipina(myself)married to a Canadian, Mae will be at your side I see a loving wife behind an honorable classy guy like you. You both will be in good hands. We choose love, respect, humility and honor over hate, negativity and jealousy . We may not have any control with what people think and talk about us but we can control how we think and feel. Push on ignore and think about the goal. What they cannot do you can Paul. ❤❤❤❤

Watch your crew like a hawk Paul. Especially the materials used. Best wishes!

Have you thought about putting a well in for the water preferably deep enough that you don't get the contaminated water? I would recommend a high-end water filtration system as well. Also a tall water tower that sits in the sunshine, Will give you Sun powered warm water, with enough water for the both of you to have a long shower without running out of water.

Paul make sure they don’t use beach sand to make hollow blocks. This happened to my brother, the rebars started rusting from the salt in the sand

Paul I did the same for my Thai wife in 2010. We moved to the USA in 2014. We are moving back to Thailand full time next month. I am very happy we built the house and have a place to live in Thailand.

Good for you! First thing I did after I married my wife was buy her a motor, then had her build a house. We built a single story with option to add another level, 2 bedroom, hollow block house. She is set for the future no matter what happens to me, right out of the gate. We now live in the beautiful WA state, she's is acclimating to the weather very well and loves the beauty. We chose not to live in the Philippines because I am not ready to retire but most of all for me, there are to many cons to living in the PH for me, the weather being number 1. I simply do not find being crazy hot, sweaty and sticky most of the time quality of life. Not to mention many other cons for me. Super stoked you are dialing in Mae, you are are proper man. been watching 3 years. God Bless you both.

Congratulations on the new house, Paul! It sounds like years of hard work are finally paying off for you both. But a big part of that success has to go to your amazing wife, whom we have watched for years and follow on Facebook. She's not just your partner, she's your rock. The way she takes care of you is truly special. G&H

Hey Paul, don't be shy, show more of the build. Don't feel that you have to explain building a home. That's awsome that you will be able to enjoy your life's in your own home. Power on!👍👍👍

GO FOR IT! did similar in cebu 3 years ago, now have 3b , 3bath , 2 kitchen 1hector home, for retire, 200 mtrs from the ocean

I worked construction for years in my younger years. Worked on many houses. I loved the process of building and watching the home take shape. This will be an exiting process to watch. I'm looking forward to seeing the finished home. Congratulations to you and your wife.

Hi Paul, I just wanted to say that I think you might be really underestimating the videos that you can make regarding your house build and how interested people will be in watching them. I have watched many foreigners building houses in Southeast Asia and the interest from their subscribers is phenomenal. I think your subscribers would love it and it certainly wouldn't hurt for you to get reimbursed a little bit on the cost of the house. I have spent my entire life in the United States running a construction business that I built residential housing and I know that I would love to see as much detail about what you are doing as you're willing to film. I myself am retired and living in Thailand and six months ago I bought a condo on the ocean then preceded to gut it and build it out western style

I love and respect that you're looking out for your wife's long term future.

Hey Paul, what you were doing by clearing the way for her to survive happily once you are gone is what REAL men do all chips in on the person you’re loving good for you. You’re good for her that she is experiencing what REAL love is. What you are doing is making the world a better place good for you. I love you man. Keep up the wonderful work.

Looking good! Look after the wife is honourable. Did the same here in Australia for my Philippine Wife.

I’ve seen a few people set up perimeter fences with concrete posts and wire fence planting Bougainvillea vines. The Bougainvillea has thorns but it trims easy enough. It affords privacy yet allows the breeze to flow through. I guess those that like it hot will build tall, block, perimeter fences and concrete up their entire lot.

Nice of you, Paul, really planning ahead for your wife to have something to live on when you're gone...you really have a good heart.🥰

good luck Paul, hope it works out for you, its a really good thing you are doing to make sure your wifes future is secure, of course its a given you wont live as long as your wife like any couple that has age difference, that you are doing this says a lot about the kind of man you are, all the very best to you, hope you have a long happy life.

Mae probably is the exception but just the same you should be considering all scenarios including the highly unlikely ones to protect yourself from ruin. As they say....love is blind! Ask me...I know LOL

Looks like you’re in for an adventure with the construction, Paul! With a bit of patience and a lot of laughs, I’m sure your house will be amazing. Can't wait to see it all come together!

if I've learned one simple thing in my life... no good deed goes unpunished. i hope this nice man lives at least the 25-30 years he has first right on that deed.

That you are doing this for her future, is a beautiful thing. The joy she has bought you, and to have a wonderful & fun second chance on life, is unmeasurable! Good stuff Paul 🤙🏽

Looking forward to following and seeing the project development thanks Paul

Mae is exception and exceptional: you will not regret the land purchase and house build. She'll do right by you.

Congratulations Paul !!!! I am excited that you guys are finally starting the build process. Can't wait to see more videos of the build........keep up the great work.

Hi Paul, you are such a good man and Mae is such a good woman. You deserve the best that life has to offer. On another note, my little great niece was named Mae. She is one year old today. If she ever looks as beautiful as Mae when she grows up, I’d be happy. Your Mae spreads joy and light. Greetings from 🇨🇦. p.s. Florida just played Edmonton for the Stanley Cup on Monday. Florida won but it was a great game. Lots of fun!🎉

Good luck with everything

Im so happy for you both😊 Smart move when finished no more rent. And a future for Mae

I view your channel religiously. No-one more even keeled, level headed, transparent and elaborative. You're, seemingly, very amiable, likable, as well. I admire your concern for Mae's future, & she's fortunate to have you, as I'm sure the reverse can be said also. When I come to PI, I hope to track you down for lunch and dinner and this video will dominate the conversation. If I decide to retire there, which I believe is certain, this process will be key to a successful retirement. Thank you for the videos you post. I very much appreciate what you create.

Wishing the best of health to enjoy your new home

Exciting times eh ? Thanks for the update. Have a good one !!!

Thanks for the brief update Paul, looking forward to seeing the build and hearing about the process from the lawyer. Blessings to you and Mae.

Hey Paul, Just talked to Adriaan yesterday. As you know, our place is one of the builds he’ll be doing. Our grading and excavation should be just after yours. 👍

Again, while it's being built, don't use wood at ALL. you will get termites and BukBok and have to redo everything made out of wood in less than 4 years. Please Please, use anything concrete, PVC, composite panels, plastic. For the bathrooms use good quality plumbing, faucets, pipes. If you use cheap Chinese metal crap it will leak in 6 months. It might cost a little more, but you will save yourself headaches later on for more costly repairs. Also use a heavier type of metal roofing so that when it rains, it's a little more quieter and other benefits.

Hey Paul...good to have update.🇨🇦

Great Update Paul ! Hope You , Mae And The Puppies Have A Great Night ! 🙂🙂🙂🙏🙏🙏💯💯💯

I’m looking forward to the build. Thanks for the update

Thanks for bringing all of us along! 🌴🌴🕌🏩

Good looking out for your wife !!! I wish you the best.

Yes been there with the sink hole issue. The previous owner of my last house left the roots and stump cut off at ground level with a few inches of dirt. After 15 years, there were sunk root tracks in the lawn and a hole where the main stump was located. It was a lot of digging to prevent people from potentially breaking their leg in the back yard. This builder seems like a thoughtful contractor. Maybe I would leave one burried in the corner of the property, if I thought that there might be a need an outhouse in the future. It would save some digging.

This is a great Peace of Mind, knowing that someone's wife or girlfriend won't spend all the money once we are gone. Knowing that they will have a permanent place to live is a great release of worries.

Thank you so much for sharing. And a great thing you're doing for your wife.

I seriously think that you are likely to go over 100k viewers with these videos plus Mae's gains too. Both my girlfriend and I are going to be anxiously awaiting each one. We are excited for you. I arrive this Aug 18 (confirmed and booked). Oh FYI she is my girlfriend because we both agreed long ago to take it slow, including a year of boots on the ground before more relationship commitment. So looking forward to every future video. Thanks.

AWESOME! Looking forward to seeing the build as it progresses. You have come full circle on your philosophy since you first arrived in the Philippines but everything you have done has been well thought out and makes total sense. Can't wait to visit you and Mae in the future.

Ahh that’s lovely I love little baby mai I wish men in the uk were so thoughtful she’s a lucky girl and ur a lucky man to be brave enough to go and find her . Good on you both

Go go go good start .... A few hint for you ...make a plan in an architect...include the dirty kitchen, a room for solar batteries/equipment, a water tank (preferably build with cement), include Sahara cement in your mixtures... Hope you do well

I love this. My wife and I also want to build on the property she bought in the province. This is soooo helpful. Going to watch Baby Mae's video also. Keep rocking

This house build is going to make good content. I'm excited. Go over the numbers when you get them.

Love watching you. I'm a designer, and your guy is the way I work. Listening to the client's wants and know how to draw it up (engineering the project). Can't wait to see the building in progress. Tell baby Mae, you're a keeper. 😊❤

You can give all your money to a senior care facility or in home care , or you can have a young beauty love you take care of you in (every way )as your years tic down , Best decision i ever made ,im happier now at 64 than ive ever been. When you find the right filipina you take care of her. Note to new guys dont go all in financially until youve lived with her a couple years, Not all are the right one. My first was a fail.

You are a good man doing the right thing to ensure that she is safe and sound no matter what happens. God bless you and I pray that you live there for 50 years with her.

Congratulations on the start of a new home. Im in the same boat in Mindanao. My wife and I just broke ground 3 weeks ago. Im cautiously optimistic the house will be completed by the end of the year.

Love this!! Can't wait to see more and learn more about this!

Nice plan

good luck in your house paul

Paul we are sure you will be happy with the quality of your build just as we are !! Best of luck with your future home build !! You guys are welcome to visit our new home anytime!! Tom and Har

As an experienced excavator operator 34yrs he needs to grease the bushings and pins on the bucket or they won't last very long. Good luck! I look forward to watching your progress.

I’m sure your viewings rating will increase with your house build. Can’t wait to watch it as it comes together.

Good plan, looking forward to watching it happen. thx for taking us along.

good luck paul, i may call it a lifetime project, and congrats to your baby, baby mae is so so lucky having you paul, dont worry paul, you can do it, just be positive, dont be negative, just use your hidden tricks, god bless you paul and mae

Congratulations, hopefully the experience building , you and Mae have will be nothing but positive with a positive result.

what a great way of looking at it. Take care of the women who stood beside you! congrats

Wow, right on🤙 that'll be an exciting endeavor.

This is exciting Paul. I agree 100% with your motivation for doing this. I turned 70 on May 26 and it has crossed my mind also. The naysayers will always be here. Lets go with positive and uplifting way of living. Happy Trails

I did the same thing for my Filipina wife in 2017 we have a modest two bedroom house in Barili Cebu .we got married in 2016 we have a huge age difference she was 24 and I was 62 . We are now living in Texas since 2021 and my wife is about to become a US citizen this Week. So far I’ve had 8 loving years together. My wife hates to leave me for any reason. I’m the one who encourages her to make new friends here in Texas there’s a big filipino community here around Houston but she’s not really interested in exploring .like you Paul I’m trying to prepare my wife for life when I’m no longer here.

Good luck Paul, look forward to following the progress! FFS, there's a bunch of people on here want to see you fail. Stay strong buddy!

Congratulations! Exciting time for Baby Mae and you. Looking forward to project updates!

Has anyone else noticed the richness and fertility of the soil?

You are a good man Paul. I hope she truly appreciates your generosity

Congrats guys! I’m happy for you and this next adventure. Can’t wait to see the progress reports you guys! ❤ On another note it seems you have excellent soil there. Great for growing. That is always a bonus! Keep smiling you 2! J

1495 sq. meters = 16095 sq feet. Please Paul, make sure your garage floor is 4" lower than your house slab. This will help the gasoline fumes from creeping into the house, and hopefully keep the torrential rains from coming into the house, as long as the slabs slope away from the house.

i am so happy for you paul and baby mae. i cant wait to see the house fully built for sure!!

Pretty cool Paul. Can’t wait to see the house.

Good project, I'm now building my second house in the Philippines now. You don't have to justify your decision to anyone. , enjoy the process it will be interesting, I'm sure it's going to be a success. Good luck have fun

I am so happy for you and your family!

Congratulations on starting your new home been watching you from the beginning God Bless you help others and its coming back to you

Good luck with the house build. It's great that you have found a good contractor, Paul...Jim

Good luck to you both!

Great the way you're thinking about your lovely wife. You are a good dude.

I wish you and Mei the best of luck on this adventure. Please keep up the wonderful work!

Good for you and Mae, hope you are both able to create great memories in your future home! BTW I know, I probably, don't have to tell you this, but ignore the haters, that are being negative and see this as a risk for you. They are too selfish and small minded to understand, that doing things for others is a rewarding experience, and more so when you do it out of love and gratitude, and not expecting something in return.

We started our house two years ago today. Finish that December. Paid a fixer to get building permit. City gave us a temporary permit. Two years later and we never got the official permit but all is good. Two tips for you; make sure the put double sided insulation under the roof metal. Second; your wall outlets, they tend to use simple two slot plugs. But many appliances have that 3rd ground plug. So ask them to put ground outlets everywhere or you’ll be buying those stupid adapters. Most of ours were ground but not all. I had to pay an electrician to change the rest. Good luck.

It's wonderful what you two are doing... But we were a little disappointed in the backhoe video it would have been more enjoyable if Paul was at the controls!!??, I'm glad you have your channel Paul along with your wife that should help you somewhat with your land in your home it all panned out for your brother... How's Dad how's your father doing Paul???

Nice…I’m sure it’s exciting for you guys building your own home. Congrats Paul and Mae

Paul that is great and very thoughtful of you!!! I wish you the Best on your new adventure!!! Keep up the Good Vibes!!!

Hello Paul, long time fan. Just a few tips from an expat who bought a house here in the Philippines. Make sure that the water pipes for your plumbing are the best quality. My pipes burst on our first day. My in laws had leaks after a year. The same goes for electrical wiring.

Hi Paul, Just a heads up. I know you mentioned that there would be some grading and compacting of the soil before the slab is poured. I had a friend down south in Luzon, I believe he was in Sorsagon, had the contractor grade and compact. He still had a bit of settling that occurred, presented as cracks forming in the walls and ceiling. I‘ve been watching and learning from your channel, really happy for you and the wife. I actually lived up in Angeles from 81-85, and used to head down to Dumaguete to dive out at Balicasag Island. When I get out there I‘ll look you up, Cheers

Good of you God will reward your kindness

Paul, congrats to you and Baby Mae! Hope everything goes as planned on the build!

Very exciting Paul & Mae, looking forward to see the progress.

Paul's Channel keeps getting Better and Better 👊

So glad your going over all this, I will be there next year to do the same 😁

Very happy for you and Mai. You are a good honest man. I’m a retired contractor here in USA. I understand that want be going every day but please go as much as often. I’m assuming you will be using concrete blocks. Please make sure you educate yourself on structural integrity because Typhoon is your M.O. ; please how know often rhubarb wire should be placed on blocks; the strength of the mortar mix with the sand etc… You got a lawyer that’s an expert when you acquired the property; which is smart. You need expert information regarding building a home in the Philippines. The easy way to get expert advise is google or RU-vid LOL. I would also suggest you reach out to Sun Shine Solider and Finn Snow. Remember, vetting is necessary but know the work will start. Good luck and God bless. Houston, Texas…

Awesome planning for you and your wife Paul

I expected to see a much larger root ball🙀Congrats Paul and Mae👋🤓👍

Doing the same in Thailand mate, all the best 👍