Dispatches

The Markup You Should Accept (And the One That's Robbery)

Understanding BOQ Markup: 15-22% is Fair, 50% is Fraud

Dec 4, 2025 • Kapwa Homeowner

BOQ 101: All You Need Is a Calculator, Tape Measure, and Internet

How to Verify Your Construction Budget Before Signing

Nov 25, 2025 • Kapwa Homeowner

The Strategy Behind Wet Areas, Window Types, and Blank Walls

What Intentional Layouts Taught Me About Fixing the Blue Building

Nov 18, 2025 • Kapwa Homeowner

Sakto or Sulit: Which Boundary Mindsets Are You Building With?

Understanding Setbacks, Easements, and the Right Mindset

Nov 11, 2025 • Kapwa Homeowner

The Number That Multiplies Everything: Why Scammers Start With Floor Area

How to Spot Phantom Square Meters and Verify Floor Area Yourself

Nov 4, 2025 • Kapwa Homeowner

No Matter Your Situation: How to Secure Your Blueprint

Tight Budget, Mid-Build, Hiring Professionals, or DIY?

Oct 28, 2025 • Kapwa Homeowner

Juan and Pedro's Houses: Which One Are You Building?

Plan Like Juan or Wing It Like Pedro?

Oct 21, 2025 • Kapwa Homeowner

The Questions I Should Have Answered Before Building a Home

Seven Hard Questions and Ten Actionable Steps Before You Build

Oct 14, 2025 • Kapwa Homeowner

An Open Letter to Every Filipino Homeowner

What I Learned When I Trusted the Wrong Engineer

Oct 7, 2025 • Kapwa Homeowner

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