So when traveling back in time through ancestral houses, avoid getting lost by knowing the names of important house parts and the things to see in a fully furnished bahay na bato. IMAGE Vincent ...

Okra is a plant that loves warm weather, which makes a perfect addition to your garden especially during the dry months. While okra isn’t every one’s favorite vegetable due to its slimy texture, it ...

For the first part of our series on famous Filipino architects, we feature the “Father of Philippine Architecture” (and the very first National Artist for Architecture) Juan Nakpil. Born on May 26, ...

Sibe Eave; the part of the roof that hangs over the structure of a building or house. Soleras Floor joist; parallel pieces of material that support a floor. Tabike Siding; wall cladding or other ...

Oro, Plata, Mata is often followed in finalizing the number of steps a staircase has. As explained by Ar. IDr. Isabelle Ong Sitco, “You count the first step as oro, the second step as plata, the third ...

Are you familiar with soft power? Hard power, which is often attributed to the financial, economic, and military might of a country, is something that’s pretty common; but soft power—which, according ...

You don't always need to head far to feel like you're on vacation. As proven by numerous homeowners we've featured in the past, it's totally possible to turn your humble abode into a resort-like ...

READ: What Type Of Roof Is Best For Hot Climates? IMAGE Pexels Costing depends on your chosen material, labor, and other necessary tasks needed to install the roof. Grace and Angelo share that the ...

Ever since the owners of this home in Cagayan de Oro built their home in 2004, they preferred cooking their meals in the dirty kitchen. “We don’t want the paint and our interiors to get rotten because ...

Bamboo Homes in the provinces often use bed frames, sofa sets, and tables made of bamboo—proving that it's a versatile must-have that designers and homeowners should consider. Aside from being used in ...

Cavite may be considered a weekend destination, but its dozens of leisure and heritage spots, plus its proximity to Manila makes it an ideal province to visit (or live in) any day of the week.

If you’re shopping for groceries in bulk, you’ve probably tried several ways to keep vegetables fresh for as long as possible. However, there’s no one sure way to store them all as each type of ...