Being in my late 20s, I have come to take into serious consideration my plans for my future. Ample questions kept running through my head. Questions like "What do I want to happen in my life?" and "If I want something to happen, I must take action but how and when?" I guess it must be the pressure and the responsibility that got me.
With unceasing prayer and careful decision, I finally figured out what I wanted. I want a life of my own, something I could proudly say I have done for myself. I have been working right after graduation but I didn't feel like I was earning. I haven't seen something as the fruit of my labor. I am not reaping the reward of my hard work. I had to do something about these ideas before they knocked me out of my senses.
It has been my long-time dream to build my abode since I have been renting a room near my workstation since day one of getting employed. This time, I want my own space where I am free to do whatever I want and discover more of the person I am.
THE BIGGEST LEAP OF FAITH
In December 2021, I purchased a titled lot of 1,000 square meters and paid it in full.
In May of 2022, in a matter of five months from the purchase, my partner and I decided to start the construction of the house. We didn't have the budget yet. We just got the guts!
Building a house right after the surge of the pandemic isn't a good idea. It doubled and even tripled the price of everything. Things have become costly, including construction materials, not to mention the rise of the construction worker's pay. We had to brave ourselves for the overwhelming expenses and purchases coming ahead.
BEFORE CONSTRUCTION
Building a house nowadays doesn't just happen in a blink. We had to undergo a series of preparations. We had the lot surveyed by a Geodetic Engineer.
After, we contacted a Broker to process the transfer of the name on the Tax Declaration. I decided to reach out to a broker because I cannot take a successive leave from my work that easily and I know the process will take a lot of patience and time. I lack the former and I don't manage well the latter.
Next to that, I hired someone to visualize the house and process my building permit before we could lay hands on the lot.
We also purchased the basic materials needed such as steel in different sizes, sand, cement, hollow blocks and a large number of coconut lumbers for scaffolding.
We also had to construct a bunkhouse where we can store the purchased materials.
I also had to hire people to carry and transfer the materials from the road to where the house is situated. Up, up towards the top!
The preparation before the construction took time and it badly challenged our finances.
DURING CONSTRUCTION
The construction of the house foundation took forever to finish. From days, it crawled into weeks because of its location and the presence of large rocks in the area.
After 5-6 weeks, the workers which included my Papa had shown little progress. The pillars and beams stood up.
To state the obvious, I hired my Papa for me to have someone I could trust, someone who has to be my eyes and ears to manage the pacing and progress of the construction while I'm at work.
A few months passed, and I have already seen piles of hollow blocks on every side. The piles became taller each day until they reached the top, stood tall, and looked like a wall.
From then, we had to breathe a little. We were losing finances.
After three weeks of resting, we resumed the work and purchased c-purlins and angle bars for the roof trusses. This time, I needed to hire additional workers, especially welders.
Right after forming the roof structure, we purchased color roofs and have them installed. It also took more than a month for them to finish everything on the roof structure.
Again, this time, we were running out of finances. We almost reached a hundred thousand for the color roof and the roof trusses only. We had to recharge our pockets and banks.
After nearly a month of figuring out where to get the amount to be used for future expenses including the worker's pay, we got back to work.
This time, the workers proceeded to the flooring of the house.
Meanwhile, I needed to talk to a licensed electrician to install the electrical wiring in the house. I had to wait more than a month before the documents were signed.
When we were given the go signal, I had to buy two posts, wooden and steel, for the wire connection since the main post is quite a distance.
The wires and the installation of the light's main switch or circuit breaker, the outlets, and the switches were so expensive. I cried. I almost gave up. I could not bear the expenses and where to get the finances. But my partner just wouldn't give up.
To provide a little ease, we opted to lessen the number of workers. We did cost-cutting of some of the materials to be used for the interior of the house because if we didn't, we wouldn't have survived.
After the installation of the electricity, the workers started digging up, and a few days after, they covered and finished the septic tank. I was able to buy also the bowl and lavatory of the comfort room, the faucet, and the shower.
The window glass was also installed.
Then, they went on with finishing the walls.
After that, they applied skimcoat to remove the rough areas of the wall before painting it white.
In the following days, they continued working on the ceiling and setting up the tiles on the floor.
It was in February this year that we decided to have our roadway going to and out of the house. I contacted a backhoe owner and negotiated a three-day operation. The backhoe costs 1,800 pesos per hour.
As of this writing, my Papa and his two fellow buddies have just finished the window grill and installed the doors.
They are already on their way to finishing the terrace and one of the room's balconies.
WE'RE ALMOST THERE!
The struggles we have been through are no joke at all. It may take us a year to finish the house but I am beyond grateful for God and for the people who accompanied us on our ride. Seeing the house, almost done, makes my heart melts. I just dreamed about it and now, it has become a reality. Very fulfilling!
Indeed, it is true that great things take time!
Next month, I plan to move in into our new house. (fingers crossed)
And this is all for today. I will be writing my moving in journey and hopefully, the house blessing soon. 🙏
I pray that everyone is safe and doing fine. Until the next writing.
Congrats te sa bahay niyo. Bigla ko naalala yung bahay namin nung pinapagawa pa lang haahhahaha. Nung di pa kumpleto yung tiles, pintura, coating, and such, lumipat na rin kami eh. Sana te soon mabuo na entirely yung pinapangarap mong bahay!
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Costing and dealing with the construction of a house is no easy task. There are many challenges, anguish, and frustrations along the way but it is all worth it when you see the result.
Congrats! And I wish you the best in your new house. I hope everything goes well and in a month you are moving in.
I couldn't agree more.☺️ It really takes a lot of patience and planning.
Thank you so much! I appreciate your kind words. Thanks for dropping by too.☺️
I didn't know this before. You have been so secretive and so in Facebook. This is the perfect platform for us to inspire others. Now, I am sooo proud of Madam! I didn't know that you have hidden treasure near your workplace. Soon, share us your partner, hehehe. We have so much to look forward from you madam.
It's not really secretive madam. I just don't want others to think I'm bragging about the house. Hehehe well, for the partner. Soon to be introduced and flex. Aw ahahhahaha
Congratulations on your house @netswriting! This is such a big achievement in your age! God bless your moving in next month!
Did this cost you a million already?🤔
Thank you so much @callmesmile ☺️
It really cost a lot smi. Huhuhu
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Ohhh, thank you!
Building a house you can call your own- a home, is truly a great achievement! Congratulations to you Ma'am!
Thank you so much ma'am @missjoycee !
One goal achieved, more to go!☺️
Such a challenge to start building a house but it actually starts looking great an it's a beautiful green location. I'm looking forward to the final results!
I have a 360 degrees view of the mountains and all the beautiful green surroundings. I would love to share it here too.
Thank you so much @xsasj for your kind words and for dropping by. It means a lot ☺️
See you around!☺️
It really sounds like a dream coming true. I really wish I can also build my own house some day, near the beach and have a space around the house for lots of fruit trees and some chickens roaming around freely.
That's a great idea too miss @xsasj ! A house near the beach sounds amazing! I am looking forward to having your own house built real soon. ☺️ It feels rewarding!
Congrats sis! Your dream house is about to be finished and soon you can stay there.
We don't have a big house, we are just living in a very small house in a squatter area or we are considered as informal settlers. I wish to have our own house big enough na di kami mabangga kapag naliligo hehehe enough na magkaroon Ng malaking kama na kasya kami. I don't when but for now I am thankful to have this shelter in times of day and night.
Hi miss @jenthoughts ! We just have to double our hardwork for our goals to come true. And hindi naman yan sa laki ng bahay miss. Nasa saya parin yan ng mga nakatira sa bahay which matters a lot. ☺️ I believe we have our own timeline with things. I pray whatever is it in your heart, it will happen one day. Basta para sa pamilya, kakayanin talaga.☺️ Keep going miss!
I know God will give the desires of our heart of it is according to His will. Hopefully matapos na soon Ang Bahay nyo and will live there happily.
I am unceasingly praying for that too.☺️ Everything will take its perfect place, soon.☺️
Awwwwwwww this is so lovely and a very strong motivation. I am in my early twenties and i sure as hell want to build a house of my own, I am working towards that and seeing someone who is on that journey already is really nice.
Thank you for sharing your story
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Thank you so much miss @ibbtammy for the kind words. I am happy I have come to inspire younger people like you. ☺️ We are free to dream whatever we want and with hardwork, it will soon pay off! One of these days, I will also be the one congratulationg you for turning your goals into reality.☺️
Your words mean a lot!☺️ Thank you for dropping by.
You are most welcomed😃
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Hanga ako sa determination mo sis! Congrats sa new house!
Ohhh☺️ thank you so much miss @pachuchay ! Kelangan lang talaga lakas ng loob, hehe.
At di ka nagkamalinsa naging desisyon mo sis, hehe
It feels good also din po to see something you worked hard for. Mas gaganahan kang magtrabaho. Hehe
tama ka dyan sis..
Thank you!
Wow congrats po .talagang dream nang lahat yan at iba talaga pag meron kang sarili mong bahay. . . Talagang motivation at paid talaga yung mga paghihirap .
True @ecelyam05 ! We'll get to work even harder if we have a goal. Perfect motivation to do well in work.
Thank you for dropping by!
Congrats po dahil finally may dream house na po kayo and I know deserve niyo yan dahil sa faith and hardwork ninyo
We deserve everything we worked hard for @blessie2000 . Thank you for the kinds words. It means so much! Thank you, for dropping here!☺️
See you around!☺️
Such a tough move from you! Maybe you spent a lot for this, it's kind of complicated but a relief once it's done — as long as you still have a plan once its done.
Enjoy your new home! It actually looks good and huge enough.
Thank you for your kind words @anonymous02 !
It feels rewarding seeing what I have worked hard for.
Thanks for dropping by!☺️
Sarap tlga magkaroon ng bahay sa sariling sikap..next, room tour hehe
Hehehe sooner miss @jane1289 ! I am also looking forward to it.☺️
Congratulations!
Thank you maam @maileenrj28 ☺️
Thank you also for dropping by. See you around.☺️
Congrats sis. I can imagine the cost. I am planning mine too and this post has been inspiring for me as well as overwhelming to know what you have to go through. Heheh
It takes a lot of patience and planning maam @bluepark . When we have the resources, we would take things one at a time. If we run out of budget, we really had to stop. Materials also are way too expensive, not to mention the labor. But thank God, it is almost done.☺️
I'm happy I get to inspire people here.☺️
I will look forward into reading your version of experiences in building your house, maam!☺️ I know you can do it too!💪
Yes sis this is really inspiring and informative. Take it one step at a time. Slowly but surely.
Thank you for the kind words maam!☺️ Just right when I needed them the most💪
Wow na wow. Congrats! Mgkano ang lote dyan sa lugar nyo and saan yan? Nagbabalak din ako bumili. Laki ng lupa nyo. Haha. Congrats again! 👍
Also good job on contacting a broker. Yan tlga ang best thing to do pag bumili ng property. Lalo n if wla masyado time and ayaw nyo ma-hassle.
This lot is located in Northern Cebu. I bought this in a much lower price compared to the neighboring areas due to its location. 300 per sqm. On the other hand, the roadway costs a lot.
True! Having a broker to process all the documents is easier. You just have to ready your finances.
Thank you for your time @artgirl .☺️ Means a lot.
Ah nice. Cebu pala. 👍
Yes maam @artgirl ☺️