Wanting My Own Place

We have been staying with my parents since I decided to go back to General Santos City and although we have our very own house in Zamboanga City, I am still adamant to stay here in General Santos.

But, staying with your folks do have its good and bad perks. For one, privacy is something I have to endure although I am only happier that my folks and siblings take care of my kid whenever I am away and busy in work.

So, if resources shall be allowed, I can only resume with the construction of the stalled house just around the family lot. And, we hope to have our own space to do whatever we want at our own bidding. For one, I want to have our own   address plaque to boost.

Nothing can be more relieving than having our own place with a chic  address sign   that we can be proud of. Perhaps, with   address plaques and numbers, we can indeed claim that the house shall be called our very own home. 

For now, we can only stay put with our kin and just try to live with them smoothly and consider the good perks more than anything else.

How to Find Your Best House

My biological family had our fair share of moving from one home to another and for different reasons, my parents were able to purchase and relocate to properties that best suited our needs. And gladly, for more than a decade, we finally take roots in a very accessible and prime location in one of the very promising and emerging cities in the Philippines.


But, when you decide to find your own place for yourself or family, thorough care and thinking is only needed. You don't want to waste your resources, compromise your work or your family's old life for a wrong home.


So, what are your criteria in selecting a property? Here is my short list:

• Consider your budget. If your are on a tight budget, living in a prime location can mean ripping off your pocket and bank. So, you can start your search with  referrals from friends, or from directories for less - prime areas. If you are just around New York City, then, go search  Wilmington NC real estate for their listings. 
• Consider your location. Your budget can still be cut  deep if your home is way farther from your work, school or other locations that you and your family highly need and frequently attended to. Thus, evaluate well your options, your smart choice can start from reviews from trusted real estate experts, home owners and your own prime need.  Wilmington NC real estate can be a good head start. 
• Consider future innovations and opportunities. Knowing the city's urban planning can help you have a foresight of what should be established in your probable home. This way, your future is assured that it will still provide the best possible channel for you and your family's convenience and safety. Wilmington NC homes  are your start for strategic planning. 

Having your own place is a smart choice as it provides security, privacy and investment for you and your loved ones. And, choosing the best house is only critical. 

We Need a Home Improvement!

I really don't know if the typhoon Feria is really gone but it leave a traced in our home. Our fence had a slight damage and one of our windows was broken. Lucky because that was the only damage cause us by the typhoon. Unlike other cities, there were dead and houses were totally damage. My father is thinking of remodeling our fence. From a wood fence to a cement fence.

If you are thinking of giving your home a new face lift and if you want a better house, all you need is a Rockford Remodeling. The only high quality Rockford remodeling contractor in Rockford area. They specializes in Kitchen and Bathroom remodel and/or updates, New windows, doors, storm windows, siding and soffit, Greenhouse and three season rooms, Handicap ramps, decks and fences and Garages, pole barns and additions to the house.

Always remember that if you are planning to make some home improvement, you need to know the value of your money. So, you need to find the right remodeling contractor for the project. As soon as you find one, you need to talk with them what is best for your house. After finding the right remodeling contractor, you need to plan your remodeling budget. If you want total make over, then you need a home improvement loan.

Conro Rockford Remodeling Construction is the most affordable remodeling contractor; they only offer high quality and dependable remodeling company. You can contact them at (815) 315-9149 if you have any needs.

Quick Service For Your Home Improvement!

Are you planning to add a new room in your home or thinking of adding a new space? All you need is Miami General Contractors. Miami General Contractor offers an excellent quality design and construction services to both commercial and residential properties. They have been one of the most reliable residential contractors and remodeling experts in South Florida.

Atem Construction Inc. has left a good footstep to many of their happy and satisfied clients. Their clients are happy to be a reference and more willing to explain the benefits of choosing Atem Construction Inc. as their contractor.

They will provide the best solutions to your home improvements and construction concerns such as custom homes and room additions, patio roof construction, garage conversions, kitchen and bath remodeling. The best thing about them is that they take charge of the architectural, engineering and construction services all at once to cut your expenses and deliver projects of superior quality and style. They will leave you satisfied and worry-free.

They specialize in additions, Architectural Drawings, Bathrooms, Bathroom Remodeling, Baseboards installation, Carpentry, Ceilings, Concrete, Concrete Fence, Commercial interior build out, Crown molding installation, Custom Contractor Work, Custom Doors & Windows, Custom Home Construction, Custom Home Remodeling, Custom Addition, Deck construction, Design, Doors installation and a lot more!

Smartest Way for My HVAC Needs!

Did you know that wherever you are, keeping cool in the summer and warm in the winter is the main goal of HVAC Contractor in Birmingham? Weather is like human, very imperative! So, wherever you are, it doesn't matter anymore because staying warm during the winter and cool during the summer is absolutely directive. HVAC contractor is an important part of our seasonal indoor comfort.

HVAC stands for heating, ventilating, and air conditioning contractor; they install and maintain the climate control equipment in your home or business. Whether you need a repairs or a new heating or an air conditioning system installed, it is very important to find an HVAC contractor that you can fully trust to provide quality work and reliable service.


It should not be a difficult job to find a dependable Birmingham HVAC Air Conditioning contractor. However, most people don’t know what to look for when looking for a good contractor to install or service their heating and cooling equipment. Stop worrying now because Birmingham HVAC Contractor is what you need for your heating and cooling comfort. They will always be on time for appointments, or if they have an emergency to attend to, they will call to let you know.


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2VAC, LLC
4733 Powell Avenue South
Birmingham, AL 35222

Local: (205) 483-2113

The Hardwood Flooring of My Grandparents!

Did you know that floors in our houses play an important role in us? The appearance of our flooring reflects in our personality. Can you imagine yourself walking all dressed up while your floor is old and worn out? I bet not! For sure you like your floors to feel the care and thought that you actually put into the rest of your home.

In my case, every time I go home from work my eyes will surely land on the floor first. And every time I do that, I will just miss my ancestral home. I remember the hardwood flooring in my grandparent’s house. The coldness that my feet feel every time I walk without slippers on. Those were the old days! As we all know that most houses now have cement flooring.

Good thing that Pleasanton Flooring offers a Nature’s Hardwood Flooring. It is an owner owned and operated business. This is a good factor for us! The owner will be the one to estimate the project and once the work begins, he will be on the job 24/7 with one of his employee until the job is complete and until the customer is completely satisfied. These kinds of service will surely result to a highest level of quality and customer satisfaction.

My Kiddo Needs a New Place

My younger sibling is finding a house of her own but she is quite hesitant to get a place within the city since the price rates are quite huge.

She saves then from her monthly pay check and scouts for mortgage refinance rates that are reasonable and acceptable enough. At this time of economic crisis, it is simply difficult to let go of your hard - earned money on something petty and invaluable.

I hope she can finally find her own place and start taking roots. Getting a house is financially draining but it will pay off in the long run too.

My Old Home

Our Old Home

In one of my old posts, I mentioned that we left our old home in Zamboanga City and simply relocated ourselves in Gensan City. It is quite strange to be back to this old place where my happiest and saddest moments lingered here.

I guess, I never really belong to this place. My house in Gensan is less extravagant, as a matter of fact, it's simply a house of very simple people. But, I prefer Gensan more. I am just happier that my parents and siblings are with me, together with my school buddies. What a wishful time to go back to memory lane. tsk tsk tsk.

Secure Your Properties

I have been hearing a couple of news from a national broadcast of fire and its losses. It is always hotter here in the Philippines especially at the start of March until May that fire is frequently warned among families and establishments.

But, what is more frustrating is the fire that is caused by faulty electrical wiring. I had seen and heard a couple of deaths simply because they were trapped in a burning place. That is quite tormenting and unfair way to die. Accidents caused by unprofessional services are simply not acceptable.

For this reason, most government units, establishments and families are vigilant of correct electric architecture and competent electricians like the Phoenix Electrician who equally values prompt and effective services.

It is highly important that the electrician is state - licensed and has prior trainings and working experience on electrical services. Some electricians are charged by the number of outlets placed but may be overdone. Thus, make sure that there is a concrete electrical plan to be followed.

You can contract an electrician but make sure that his services are truly safe and easy to maintain. Cheaper services, sometimes, are not at all practical since they may require constant repairs or maintenance. Worst, they may simply put your family and properties at risks.

My Kiddo Sister is Relocating

My sister is working in Makati and simply rents a place but with its high rent and unsatisfactory services, she decided to scout for a new place and eventually build her very own house. She complained that her old place gets flooded whenever there is a rain and the plumbing cranks whenever she uses the water.

I told her that if she really wants to have her own place, she might as well check the quality of this house otherwise she may be spending more than what is required.

A house is as good as its beauty and its structure. Beauty may deteriorate over time but quality house equipment and materials must withstand through the years. That is why in building houses and their fixtures, only competent workers should be hired to eliminate any unwanted incidents in the future.

In California, there are Long Beach Plumbing contractors who are well - experienced on remodels and new construction, residential and commercial plumbing, copper and gas installations and repairs of faucets, toilets and disposals.

House owners can remedy repairs but, these repairs can be temporary. Thus, a professional may be a better and practical option. In finding Long Beach plumbers, you may seek referrals from friends and family who had prior satisfactory experience.

Protect Yourself

In my previous work, one of my co - workers lost her credit card. She placed her complaint before the credit card company as soon as she knew its loss. Surprisingly, she saw the unwanted purchases and cash withdrawals from her stolen credit card, amounting to around $1000.00. She could only cry and pay for these unnecessary expenses.

Before the popularity of internet, identity theft was only a local problem. Identity theft occurs if someone uses your identity for malicious purpose, usually, for financial advantage. However, nowadays, identity theft is quite common and has become a global security issue as coders and scammers exist to steal your valuable information.

This is the very reason why identity theft protection and Lifelock exist to keep our valuable information safe and secured. We better be vigilant and responsible rather than sorry for our losses.

I Need New Locks

The problem from commercial locks is that some of them may have keys that can just open other locks. Worst, one can still manipulate the locks through a thin wire or pin. So, I am pretty anxious in securing valuables.

But, there are also locks that are simply too difficult to manipulate that we have to make key duplicate just to go through them. However, locksmiths may take time and sometimes, the key's quality is not at all good.

Now, have you heard of Dallas Locksmith? They specialize on rekeying locks, installing door hardware, opening and repairing safes, repairing locks and all types of door hardware, access control and CCTV.

They have been operating since 1972. This is only means that they are well - experienced and competent enough to survive years of business. They practically sell and do all types and brands of locks, safes, cameras, keys and rekeys, and more.

We don't want that are valuables or properties will simply be stolen or vandalized because of poor locks. I have acquaintances whose valuables were stolen by crashing their security system. In most countries, thief and robbery are the common culprits among civil crimes.

So, I won't mind paying for stuffs that can protect me, my family and our properties.

Water Pressure for Us

My dad had fixed our busted faucet but the pump pressure device still does not function well. We have to turn off the device every night, otherwise, our electricity bill will plummet like a rocket. But, it is really frustrating to keep on doing this every night that sometimes, we forget to unplug the machine.

We wish there is a more reliable way to address our plumbing problems. We need to have our store air conditioner cleaned too, since the temperature seems not to be that cool anymore. We indeed need a lot of house and store fixings to do.

My parents ask if there are companies who seem to do all kind of service works. What popped from my screen is the Denver Plumbing professionals. They work not only on plumbing needs but also on electrical, heating and air conditioning requirements. This is quite cool! More importantly, they are on 24/7 call for whatever emergency professional service you need.

In selecting a professional plumber among other workers, it is important that this person is competent enough to give you a satisfactory service and really help you solve your problems permanently, and not just provide you with a band - aid solution. Thus, feedbacks from his previous employers can save you the trouble. Costing and contracts can also protect you from any unwanted expenditures.

Hire only for quality plumbing services at reasonable rates.

Sunny and Rainy Days for Us!

The effect of global warming is really beating on us, not just here in the Philippines but also in other side of the globe. It is summer season here but we are getting extreme heat in the morning while pouring rain in the late afternoon and evening. My allergy can only worsen more.

But, since June is coming, we are also expecting more rain. This only means difficult days to travel to and fro school and house. We hope to get our family van from Zamboanga to Gen Santos City. With that, we won't have to worry with getting wet.

I also remember that the old house in Zamboanga has a leaky garage roof. The rain actually has spoiled the ceiling and the rest of the wood is not really good to the appraising eyes. We can only blame the ones who made the house.

It is really different when you hire a competent San Jose Roofing contractor to ensure your house from natural elements of sun and rain. Any carpenter can pretty sure make the roofs but only the professional ones can do better. You can easily find them through your friends or family's referrals. You too can search them from the net or yellow pages. It is important that the roofers have previous satisfactory jobs. You can not just entrust your roof to unskilled ones.

You can accept bids of three to four possible contractors. With these bids, you can compare the price, time and the materials involved. Remember though, that lowest price does not always guarantee quality service.

Interior Decors for My House

I will have my house construction continued soon and I must start thinking how the furniture be and their placement. I only want a simple house buy something homey. So, I may be getting cushion, curtains, decors and some rustic furniture.

Our Bathroom is Flooding!

The bathroom faucet and pipe are definitely busted since yesterday. We can only temporarily fix by tightening the faucet with a pair of pliers but it is still leaking. We are pretty sure our electricity bills will rise up since the water system is only powered by electric current.

It is indeed necessary that we can do first - aid works on our house problems, particularly, the plumbing condition. But, as a smart individual, deeper problems may require professional help. In our case, we indeed need a professional plumber to address this chronic plumbing problem.

I heard that there are Boise Plumbing contractors who can duly address our plumbing problems. They can do plumbing installations, repair and maintenance.

In selecting a plumber, it is wiser to look for his previous works. In that case, you can be assured that his services are satisfying and worth every payment. More importantly, you can accept referrals from friends, family or acquaintances who can suggest a better plumber to do your plumbing needs.

Accepting bids can be helpful too but, take note of the details and quality of materials involved and the works included in the contract. Lowest bid does not always guarantee quality services.

I do not mind paying extra if I am assured of a satisfying service.

More House Works For Me

Staying in my old house has always been fun and chaotic at times. The house is now filled from after my other siblings and I are back from Manila and Zamboanga after a couple of years of absence. This means, we share everything with the family, good and dirty works among other things. But, I wont prefer it any other way. I have my old room again, new job, new business, and new masteral degree.

One of the usual problems we have at home is our water pipe system. It has been with us since I was still in college and now that it is older, it gets busted more than the usual. My father just fixes this but his efforts are not truly enough to fix the pipe's problem completely. Sometimes, we have hours of no water at all, since the pipe was contained for fixing. That indeed can be frustrating when we have to pump the old well for water.

I heard that Charlotte Plumbing contractor does plumbing works efficiently at very reasonable rates. In finding a plumber, it is important that the potential plumber is competent and has good referrals. You may get these from friends, acquaintances or family members.

Further, asking for bids may give you several options to evaluate works involved in the contract and their corresponding costs. But, it has to be noted that lowest price does not always mean quality service. Consequently, we have to be more cautious in selecting a person for the dirty works.

I Want My Own Car

In my previous post, I had written that I am learning how to drive a motorcycle. I have to fully overcome my fear of driving since I have to master this before I can drive any vehicle, particularly, our family van.

It is rainy season in the Philippines and since I go to school every day for work and for my masteral schooling, I really must learn how to drive and how to get my own personal car. But at this time of economic recession, having a car can be most difficult.

I heard that there are Car Title Loans who come cheaper and easier to get. Surely, there can be Pink Slip Loans to somehow address my car needs or I can go for Collateral Loans so it would be more secured on the part of the lending company.

There is this lending company who approves loan applications even if you have bad credit history or denied credit applications elsewhere or if you are bankrupt or if you have tax liens. You can get your money in a flash. It is quite convenient for anyone who needs a vehicle like me.

Since we have a store, it will be more convenient to me to just drive my own car whenever I want it while I bring in stocks from our suppliers. It will be more convenient also if I can just travel from school to our store at any time.

If I have my own car, I can teach my other siblings to drive too. With that, we can take turns in buying the store's stocks. Consequently, our travel expenses will be cheaper than to take the bus travels.

We Need Cooler Place

It is extremely hot in a tropical country like here in the Philippines. We are now experiencing 33 degree Celsius of hot weather. Normally, we just stay in an air - conditioned room or wander around inside a shopping mall just to cool down.

Indeed, we wish for a cooler weather. Good thing, our family in Wisconsin, USA did have a rainy weather lately. Wisconsin is believed to have the longest winter. Consequently, my family's house has installed a heating system to neutralize the cool temperature.

Our other family members will soon join them in USA, but they will stay in California where the weather is somehow warmer. They shall need then a good A/C system.

I heard that there are Phoenix HVAC contractors who can help my family's need for new A/C unit and heating system. They are state licensed, insured and qualified to install new A/C units, furnace and heating systems, and repairs.

In finding an A/C contractor, it is important that he conducts an onsite inspection to check for the most appropriate new equipment and/or repair. Further, he has to ensure that this equipment is safe from any hazardous particle like carbon monoxide.

Phoenix HVAC contractors are easy to find from yellow pages or from referral from friends and family.

My House Needs Some Concrete

My new house still needs some flooring. The walling has been done but the floor
still needs some concrete to start with. I have to search for qualified labor men to do my floor and polishing of my walls and roofing. I know over time that the concrete structure will eventually deteriorate. However, I also know that if with proper and appropriate mixing, concrete structures will endure over time. I just have to search for qualified concrete personnel to do my house.

The Tulsa Concrete is quite known for its quality and endurance. The Tulsa Concrete Contractor will give you the quality service that you need since they are state licensed. You can check in the yellow pages or the internet, should you need concrete works for your house, garage or sidewalks. It is more practical to ask for bids to weigh the prices and the quality of services. Referrals of your friends or family will also help you decide. It is helpful too if you check feedbacks of prior clients of your potential concrete contractor. It is important too that you ask for a contract to at least see the costing and the materials needed and the kind of services they will render. With this contract, your investment will be protected.

I don't mind paying more for anything that is quality and satisfying. I have to get this house construction really be going.