kevinwood
English citizen
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About me
English
Lives in Luton, England
Registration: 14 June 2020
Neave Brit
Long story, cut short, but had my own house about 30 years ago, just bult and sold a beach front in the Philippines lived in the middle east for over 10 years, and wanted to come back to the UK to buy my own house near the sea and retire. Almost ... Read More
Peeling Paint
I know this is probably a really boring subject, but just wondering if anyone else has had a similar experience and if so, what the solution was to the issue.I recently painted the storm drain covers with 2 coats of BOYSEN® Red Oxide Metal ... Read More
Paying import duty by Tefmentax
Hello, I am British and for the past few years I have been regularly sending boxes to my Filipino daughter in law, I am sending stuff like clothes and toys and books for my grandchildren. She was never required to pay import duty before now. The ...
@TefmentaxIn the past we have used LBC to ship many boxes from the middle east back to Philippines with no issues. They are a specialist Balikbayan shipping company and have an office in the UK, try giving them a call, link below.Good luck ... Read More
Low Maint Grass by kevinwood
Hi, I have a lot about 10m x 30 and want to have a low maintenance landscape solution I've seen some fake grass and just wanted to see if anyone has any experience of procuring and laying it. Is it worth importing?ThanksKevin
@bigpearlI missed the tanker, send me a PM and we can catch up off-line sometime. Cheers,Kevin Read More
Low Maint Grass by kevinwood
Hi, I have a lot about 10m x 30 and want to have a low maintenance landscape solution I've seen some fake grass and just wanted to see if anyone has any experience of procuring and laying it. Is it worth importing?ThanksKevin
@bigpearlNext time your out this way give me a shout. CheersKevin Read More
Low Maint Grass by kevinwood
Hi, I have a lot about 10m x 30 and want to have a low maintenance landscape solution I've seen some fake grass and just wanted to see if anyone has any experience of procuring and laying it. Is it worth importing?ThanksKevin
@bigpearlHi Steve,Sorry for the late reply, I think we must have garbage faries!!!I was really lucky the other day, I saw someone in the street and they were picking up plastic bottles so I off loaded all my plastics and tins.The glass bottles are ... Read More
Low Maint Grass by kevinwood
Hi, I have a lot about 10m x 30 and want to have a low maintenance landscape solution I've seen some fake grass and just wanted to see if anyone has any experience of procuring and laying it. Is it worth importing?ThanksKevin
@mugteckSounds like a win win situationCheersKevin Read More
Low Maint Grass by kevinwood
Hi, I have a lot about 10m x 30 and want to have a low maintenance landscape solution I've seen some fake grass and just wanted to see if anyone has any experience of procuring and laying it. Is it worth importing?ThanksKevin
@Larry FisherNow that sounds like a plan Read More
Low Maint Grass by kevinwood
Hi, I have a lot about 10m x 30 and want to have a low maintenance landscape solution I've seen some fake grass and just wanted to see if anyone has any experience of procuring and laying it. Is it worth importing?ThanksKevin
@bigpearlWe went along to the Barangay office and they said they would send someone if we gave them some money for petrol, so will give that a try soon and see how it goes, but not holding out too much hope. Read More
Low Maint Grass by kevinwood
Hi, I have a lot about 10m x 30 and want to have a low maintenance landscape solution I've seen some fake grass and just wanted to see if anyone has any experience of procuring and laying it. Is it worth importing?ThanksKevin
@bigpearlHi Steve,Yep I'm told he is a Supreme judge - one of a few here. We are next door…My Wife is Philopena and we bought here about 8 years ago, but only just built here. All good, just adjusting to a new way of doing thingsCheersKevin Read More
Low Maint Grass by kevinwood
Hi, I have a lot about 10m x 30 and want to have a low maintenance landscape solution I've seen some fake grass and just wanted to see if anyone has any experience of procuring and laying it. Is it worth importing?ThanksKevin
@bigpearlHi Steve,I wish I knew my address!!!I'm ocean side just next door to Natalna a new ... Read More
Low Maint Grass by kevinwood
Hi, I have a lot about 10m x 30 and want to have a low maintenance landscape solution I've seen some fake grass and just wanted to see if anyone has any experience of procuring and laying it. Is it worth importing?ThanksKevin
@Enzyte BobA putting green - Thats not a bad idea, 100 pesos a round!!! Read More
Low Maint Grass by kevinwood
Hi, I have a lot about 10m x 30 and want to have a low maintenance landscape solution I've seen some fake grass and just wanted to see if anyone has any experience of procuring and laying it. Is it worth importing?ThanksKevin
@bigpearlOMG, nothing seems easy here, but I guess that's the way it is.I havent got my head around this Barrangay thing yet, but think we are in Carbasican.Composting seems a good idea.Cheers Kevin Read More
Low Maint Grass by kevinwood
Hi, I have a lot about 10m x 30 and want to have a low maintenance landscape solution I've seen some fake grass and just wanted to see if anyone has any experience of procuring and laying it. Is it worth importing?ThanksKevin
@bigpearl"Did you sort out your water problems Kevin?"Hi Steve,I had to make a decision on part of the area as we have just had gates installed and the height needed to be set, so I decided to drain towards the road for part of the area. I'm still ... Read More
Low Maint Grass by kevinwood
Hi, I have a lot about 10m x 30 and want to have a low maintenance landscape solution I've seen some fake grass and just wanted to see if anyone has any experience of procuring and laying it. Is it worth importing?ThanksKevin
@mikaelarhelgerThanks for your reply and certainly has given me plenty to think about and consider.It does seem a shame to create a garden like crazy golf course as when there are so many nice plants available here.Cheers again Kevin Read More
New insect friends by kevinwood
Hi,I'm looking for some advice, we have just got our new home in La Union and were infested with small ants, can anyone suggest any tried and trusted methods to get rid of these little guys?ThanksKevin
@RammersHi Rammers,Thanks fopr the tip, just checked on Lazada and is available, CheersKevin Read More
New insect friends by kevinwood
Hi,I'm looking for some advice, we have just got our new home in La Union and were infested with small ants, can anyone suggest any tried and trusted methods to get rid of these little guys?ThanksKevin
@Moon DogHi Moondog,Nice one I'll check that one out.Cheers Kevin Read More
New insect friends by kevinwood
Hi,I'm looking for some advice, we have just got our new home in La Union and were infested with small ants, can anyone suggest any tried and trusted methods to get rid of these little guys?ThanksKevin
@Enzyte BobHey we got a few of those little ghecko guys alreadyCheers Kevin Read More
New insect friends by kevinwood
Hi,I'm looking for some advice, we have just got our new home in La Union and were infested with small ants, can anyone suggest any tried and trusted methods to get rid of these little guys?ThanksKevin
@bigpearlHi Steve,The guys said he had treated the ground to prevent termites when the house was built, so not sure how long that lasts.Cheers for your reply.Kevin Read More
Low Maint Grass
Hi, I have a lot about 10m x 30 and want to have a low maintenance landscape solution I've seen some fake grass and just wanted to see if anyone has any experience of procuring and laying it. Is it worth importing?ThanksKevin Read More
Engineer in La Union by kevinwood
Hi,I'm looking for any recomendations for a landscape Engineer in the La Union area.Any contacts would be much appreciated.ThanksKevin
@BigpearlWe must almost be neighbors, I’m just a couple of doors away from Natalna.The Architect/builder built a large 300mm wide storm water channel (probably big enough for a large gas station forecourt) near the house to ‘catch’ ... Read More
Engineer in La Union by kevinwood
Hi,I'm looking for any recomendations for a landscape Engineer in the La Union area.Any contacts would be much appreciated.ThanksKevin
Hi Steve,Thanks for the reply, I'm in Bacnotan.Yes I probably need a landscaper soon, but my immediate concern is to talk to an Engineer about the levels in the lot and how to overcome some issues with a low laying building and surface water run ... Read More
Engineer in La Union by kevinwood
Hi,I'm looking for any recomendations for a landscape Engineer in the La Union area.Any contacts would be much appreciated.ThanksKevin
Well, there's a thought!! Read More
Engineer in La Union
Hi,I'm looking for any recomendations for a landscape Engineer in the La Union area.Any contacts would be much appreciated.ThanksKevin Read More
Landscape Engineer in La Union by kevinwood
Hi,I'm looking for any recomendations for a landscape Engineer in the La Union area.Any contacts would be much appreciated.ThanksKevin
Thanks Read More
Landscape Engineer in La Union
Hi,I'm looking for any recomendations for a landscape Engineer in the La Union area.Any contacts would be much appreciated.ThanksKevin Read More
New insect friends
Hi,I'm looking for some advice, we have just got our new home in La Union and were infested with small ants, can anyone suggest any tried and trusted methods to get rid of these little guys?ThanksKevin Read More
Multi Point Water Heaters by kevinwood
I've been looking around online for a multipoint water heater for use in the Philippines and whilst there are a few in the market, it's very difficult to try and establish which is a good and reliable brand. Many of the reviews are very limited.If ...
Thanks for everyones inputs, I never thought this question would raise so many technical points.I took the plunge and decided to go with the Panasonic Multipoint DH-6SM1PW 6kW.Cheers Read More
Multi Point Water Heaters by kevinwood
I've been looking around online for a multipoint water heater for use in the Philippines and whilst there are a few in the market, it's very difficult to try and establish which is a good and reliable brand. Many of the reviews are very limited.If ...
@Rudolf ARNOLD81I think I would be pretty happy if I had near 10 years service out of the water heaters, and may even be good to replace them due to inefficiencies with build up of minerals etc on the elements after this time.Just made me wonder if ... Read More
Multi Point Water Heaters by kevinwood
I've been looking around online for a multipoint water heater for use in the Philippines and whilst there are a few in the market, it's very difficult to try and establish which is a good and reliable brand. Many of the reviews are very limited.If ...
@bigpearl“The other thing that I find interesting is 2 hot wires, no earths”This is a new concept to me and sounds a totally scary thought Read More
Multi Point Water Heaters by kevinwood
I've been looking around online for a multipoint water heater for use in the Philippines and whilst there are a few in the market, it's very difficult to try and establish which is a good and reliable brand. Many of the reviews are very limited.If ...
@danfinn@bigpearlThanks for your replies and especially about the safety. It’s just made me think and realize that I take too much for granted and assume that a new installation will be like the UK standards or that in other parts of the ... Read More
Multi Point Water Heaters
I've been looking around online for a multipoint water heater for use in the Philippines and whilst there are a few in the market, it's very difficult to try and establish which is a good and reliable brand. Many of the reviews are very limited.If ... Read More
Fishing in La Union by kevinwood
Hi, This is my first post and - Hi to everyone. I will be travelling to the Philippines in the next few days to spend a few weeks over Christmas and hope to get a few hours in relaxing on the La Union coast line and watching a few amazing sunsets, ...
@Cherryann01Hi,Thanks, I did find the local fishing shop, but was not was what I was expecting, it was very small and the other half of the shop was a convenience store. But none the less a very helpful and friendly guy.I have actually seen some of ... Read More
Fishing in La Union by kevinwood
Hi, This is my first post and - Hi to everyone. I will be travelling to the Philippines in the next few days to spend a few weeks over Christmas and hope to get a few hours in relaxing on the La Union coast line and watching a few amazing sunsets, ...
@bigpearlHi Steve,The trip didn’t go as planned and didn’t get any spare time for fishing. Spent all the time in Baguio and just travelling down a few times as the house in Bacnotan was not complete.Hope to be going back in February so ... Read More
Fishing in La Union by kevinwood
Hi, This is my first post and - Hi to everyone. I will be travelling to the Philippines in the next few days to spend a few weeks over Christmas and hope to get a few hours in relaxing on the La Union coast line and watching a few amazing sunsets, ...
Hi Steve,Thanks for the information.If the local fishermen keep coming back then that must be a good sign!Oh well I guess there's only one way to find out.Cheers,Kevin Read More
Fishing in La Union
Hi, This is my first post and - Hi to everyone. I will be travelling to the Philippines in the next few days to spend a few weeks over Christmas and hope to get a few hours in relaxing on the La Union coast line and watching a few amazing sunsets, ... Read More