Blog
Advice before you build.
Short videos and practical guides from Kuya Erick on planning, budgeting and building a home that's comfortable to live in.
▶ 1 min videoHome Maintenance
Cracks in Your Walls? Don't Panic, but Don't Ignore Them Either
May crack sa walls? Guguho na ba ang bahay? Not every crack is structural. Here's what to look at, and when to call a professional.
▶ 1 min videoPlanning
Build for How You Live, Not for What People Expect
Just because you can afford a bigger house doesn't mean you need one. The questions to ask before deciding how big to build.
▶ 2 min videoClimate-Responsive Design
Orientation: The Design Decision Most Homeowners Forget
You can have the most beautiful design, but face it the wrong way and it can ruin the living experience. How we use sun and wind before we design.
▶ 1 min videoPlanning
The Most Expensive Mistake When Building a House
It's not picking the wrong tiles. It's changing your mind too late. Why the cheapest time to make changes is before you build.
▶ 1 min videoBuilding from Abroad
Building From Abroad: How to Know if Your Contractor Is Legit
OFW series, episode 2: the documents to ask for, why social media photos aren't enough, and why your contractor shouldn't be the only one monitoring your build.
▶ 2 min videoProject Tour
Ever Wondered Why This House Was Designed This Way?
A walkthrough of a completed Keystone home, and the sun, wind and comfort decisions behind its windows, ceilings and overhangs.
▶ 1 min videoBudgeting
Got a Budget for Your Dream Home? Don't Spend It All on Construction
Having ₱5 million doesn't mean you have ₱5 million for the house. Here's what else your budget needs to cover, and why you should plan around it.
▶ 1 min videoBuilding from Abroad
OFW Building a Dream House? Read This Before You Send Your First Payment
Three things every OFW should have in place before paying a contractor: complete plans, a clear contract, and someone you trust watching the build.
▶ 1 min videoPhilosophy
Why Does a Brand-New House Feel Like an Oven by Noon?
Many houses are beautiful but not comfortable to live in. Here's why we believe luxury in the Philippines has to start with the climate.