Building & Construction In The Philippines

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1. Very Useful Guide for Building a Home in Philippines

   By JohnSurrey, January 31, 2020
   • 1 reply
   • 1.6k views
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   • Davelin
   • February 23

2. Building a Farm House in Leyte

   By +Dafey, July 11, 2020
   • 13 replies
   • 1.8k views
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   • +Dafey
   • July 12, 2020

3. Old House to New House 1 2 3 4 6

   By Headshot, March 25, 2014
   • 81 replies
   • 43.6k views
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   • Puerto man
   • January 18, 2020

4. Building our new work shop and train room 1 2

   By RogerDat, October 2, 2017
   • 24 replies
   • 12.6k views
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   • SkyMan
   • October 26, 2017

5. Building Using Insulated Roof Panels 1 2 3 4 11

   By riklynbor, July 15, 2014   

   • construction
   • roofing
   • (and 1 more)

     Tagged with:

     • construction
     • roofing
     • hous
   • 150 replies
   • 77.6k views
   • 
   • riklynbor
   • May 8, 2016

6. My Small Home Construction 1 2 3 4

   By billy, November 27, 2015
   • 56 replies
   • 32.7k views
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   • Paul
   • April 2, 2016

7. Useful calculator site for those wanting to construct their own homes

   By Paul, November 9, 2013
   • 4 replies
   • 12.6k views
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   • Wanabethere
   • April 2, 2016

8. 1st day of the solar installation - follow my videos 1 2 3 4

   By Goetz1965, March 26
   • 58 replies
   • 2.6k views
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   • Fresh
   • 9 hours ago

9. Our place in Bohol

   By lamoe, yesterday at 12:01 PM
   • 0 replies
   • 97 views
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   • lamoe
   • Yesterday at 12:01 PM

10. My Philippine Life is Getting Real 1 2

    By TequilaSunset, May 22
    • 15 replies
    • 884 views
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    • TequilaSunset
    • June 19

11. Paint experts - advice please

    By SkyMan, May 29
    • 8 replies
    • 429 views
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    • hyaku
    • June 10

12. Small Block House for Caretaker and Family

    By SkyMan, May 10
    • 10 replies
    • 705 views
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    • SkyMan
    • June 8

13. FYI for roof pitch in high winds. 1 2

    By SkyMan, February 19
    • 20 replies
    • 1.4k views
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    • SkyMan
    • April 22

14. The Bamboo Fence

    By Paddy, March 12
    • 11 replies
    • 496 views
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    • Paddy
    • March 15

15. Rebuilding our damaged beach cottage

    By mikecon3, March 8
    • 6 replies
    • 489 views
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    • mikecon3
    • March 15

16. Recommend a Home Construction Co in Cebu City?

    By mistaeric, June 21, 2021
    • 4 replies
    • 2.4k views
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    • Soupeod
    • February 4

17. My new toy has arrived

    By greatplace, October 17, 2021
    • 13 replies
    • 1.9k views
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    • Paddy
    • January 13

18. New Roof 1 2

    By Jester, January 6
    • 18 replies
    • 883 views
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    • Jester
    • January 11

19. Bought lot to build home. Now the fun begins. 1 2 3 4 5

    By papimafioso69, August 29, 2021
    • 67 replies
    • 5.7k views
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    • SkyMan
    • December 11, 2021

20. cost of building in Badian 1 2

    By MJones, July 15, 2021
    • 29 replies
    • 5.7k views
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    • dave1952
    • August 2, 2021

21. Stainless tank installation

    By bats, May 14, 2021
    • 3 replies
    • 1.5k views
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    • bats
    • May 18, 2021

22. My Lockdown Construction Projects 1 2 3

    By SkyMan, May 29, 2020
    • 31 replies
    • 5.5k views
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    • BossHog
    • April 10, 2021

23. New Kitchen

    By Swissrider, February 21, 2021
    • 3 replies
    • 1.3k views
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    • SkyMan
    • February 23, 2021

24. Don't Look For The Cheapest, Look For The Best

    By smokey, February 21, 2021
    • 6 replies
    • 824 views
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    • SkyMan
    • February 21, 2021

25. Floor tiling 1 2

    By riklynbor, May 8, 2016
    • 27 replies
    • 3.6k views
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    • smokey
    • February 21, 2021

26. My attic is too hot, how to....? 1 2 3 4

    By lv2play, September 27, 2020
    • 47 replies
    • 5.8k views
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    • Irenicus
    • February 5, 2021

27. I'll take any help I can get 1 2

    By jor, January 17, 2021
    • 17 replies
    • 2.5k views
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    • smokey
    • February 3, 2021

28. I Build It My Way

    By aabel, January 7, 2021
    • 9 replies
    • 1.7k views
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    • aabel
    • January 10, 2021

29. Shipping Container Hotel in Tabuelan

    By +to_dave007, December 15, 2020
    • 2 replies
    • 1k views
    • 
    • +to_dave007
    • December 15, 2020

30. Pouring a Concrete Slab

    By cvgtpc1, October 6, 2020
    • 3 replies
    • 1.8k views
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    • cvgtpc1
    • October 9, 2020

31. New house in Lapu Lapu 1 2

    By Jimone, November 8, 2019
    • 17 replies
    • 2.9k views
    • 
    • Chris24
    • September 7, 2020

32. Couple Builds Shipping Container Home With No Experience

    By +Salty Dog, June 11, 2020
    • 4 replies
    • 1.6k views
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    • Kabisay-an gid
    • July 25, 2020

33. Our barn project 2019 1 2

    By mikecon3, July 9, 2020
    • 18 replies
    • 1.3k views
    • 
    • mikecon3
    • July 11, 2020

34. Certificate Of Occupancy Questions

    By SkyMan, July 8, 2020
    • 5 replies
    • 714 views
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    • SkyMan
    • July 10, 2020

35. Compaction Questions 1 2

    By SkyMan, May 22, 2020
    • 16 replies
    • 1.9k views
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    • SkyMan
    • May 29, 2020

36. 8" x 8" x 16" block machine

    By Jess Bartone, May 10, 2020
    • 1 reply
    • 993 views
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    • Soupeod
    • May 10, 2020

37. Requirements for electrical wires over neighbor's roof 1 2

    By +Dafey, March 16, 2020
    • 19 replies
    • 3.7k views
    • 
    • smokey
    • March 18, 2020

38. Plastic Septic Tank 1 2

    By +Dafey, February 23, 2020
    • 25 replies
    • 3.5k views
    • 
    • fred42
    • February 29, 2020

39. Cheap way to increase hot water from heater?

    By lamoe, February 25, 2020
    • 13 replies
    • 1.1k views
    • 
    • lamoe
    • February 26, 2020

40. Boundary Fence 1 2 3 4 5

    By noddle, March 21, 2018
    • 64 replies
    • 27.4k views
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    • SkyMan
    • February 10, 2020

41. Why is it that no ones using Clay Bricks to make houses? 1 2

    By sunnybanana1913, September 2, 2018
    • 20 replies
    • 9.5k views
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    • bounty98
    • February 5, 2020

42. Approximate Cost of Wall - 30 meters ?

    By JohnSurrey, January 29, 2020
    • 14 replies
    • 1.4k views
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    • SkyMan
    • January 31, 2020

43. Painted wall trim made easy

    By lamoe, January 29, 2020
    • 3 replies
    • 1.1k views
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    • lamoe
    • January 30, 2020

44. Started work on the East Wall 1 2 3

    By SkyMan, April 2, 2017
    • 41 replies
    • 7k views
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    • SkyMan
    • January 9, 2020

45. Voltage and Wiring 1 2

    By Jack Rat, December 19, 2019
    • 16 replies
    • 2.4k views
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    • Woolf
    • December 20, 2019

46. Wall Switches for Appliances 1 2 3 4

    By Jack Rat, December 16, 2019
    • 54 replies
    • 4.6k views
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    • HongKongPhooey
    • December 19, 2019

47. Building a house in the Cebu provinces -- cheaply. 1 2 3 4 11

    By slowsmile, February 12, 2018   

    • home
    • cheaply
    • (and 2 more)

      Tagged with:

      • home
      • cheaply
      • construction
      • economically
    • 152 replies
    • 20.3k views
    • 
    • hyaku
    • December 19, 2019

48. Line Generator transfer switch

    By Woolf, November 29, 2019
    • 5 replies
    • 1.3k views
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    • thaidiver
    • December 11, 2019

49. perforated metal / steel

    By lv2play, December 3, 2019
    • 3 replies
    • 2.3k views
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    • +to_dave007
    • December 4, 2019

50. My doorjams were ready for pick-up

    By lv2play, November 21, 2019
    • 6 replies
    • 1.2k views
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    • lv2play
    • November 22, 2019

51. House columns inside or out? 1 2

    By SkyMan, November 19, 2019
    • 22 replies
    • 2.8k views
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    • SkyMan
    • November 20, 2019

52. Bahay kubo

    By rrider, November 6, 2019
    • 12 replies
    • 2.2k views
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    • SkyMan
    • November 10, 2019

53. Moalboal construction should I get materials from Cebu City 1 2 3 4

    By YOGAVNTURE, November 6, 2019
    • 57 replies
    • 4.9k views
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    • YOGAVNTURE
    • November 9, 2019

54. help constructing cheap elevated open air pavilion? 1 2 3 4

    By jojogumabew, April 10, 2019
    • 47 replies
    • 4.3k views
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    • YOGAVNTURE
    • November 6, 2019

55. Toilet installation 1 2

    By lamoe, October 16, 2019
    • 27 replies
    • 3k views
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    • lamoe
    • October 17, 2019

56. Roof suppliers 1 2

    By lv2play, October 8, 2019
    • 19 replies
    • 5.1k views
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    • Bama
    • October 8, 2019

57. Do This if You Remodel or Build

    By Headshot, September 15, 2019
    • 9 replies
    • 1.5k views
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    • Headshot
    • October 3, 2019

58. How To Solder Copper Pipes With Water In It

    By bkb1, May 31, 2019
    • 4 replies
    • 1.3k views
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    • rrider
    • October 1, 2019

59. Good deal on paint brushes

    By SkyMan, August 25, 2019
    • 4 replies
    • 1.2k views
    • 
    • SkyMan
    • August 25, 2019

60. Well Casement 1 2 3

    By Mr. J E Pierce, July 14, 2019   

    • blue pvc
    • well
    • (and 2 more)

      Tagged with:

      • blue pvc
      • well
      • pvc pipe
      • 4 pvc pipe
    • 31 replies
    • 3.9k views
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    • Headshot
    • July 23, 2019

61. Voltage to house

    By Boss Ross, June 27, 2019
    • 5 replies
    • 1.5k views
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    • Paddy
    • June 27, 2019

62. Just when you think you have seen it all ... 1 2 3

    By oztony, June 17, 2019
    • 30 replies
    • 7.1k views
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    • oztony
    • June 20, 2019

63. Working With PVC Pipe

    By bkb1, May 31, 2019
    • 5 replies
    • 1.5k views
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    • Jester
    • June 2, 2019

64. Where to buy solid metal brackets in Cebu-City

    By Goetz1965, May 31, 2019
    • 6 replies
    • 1.3k views
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    • Goetz1965
    • June 1, 2019

65. water pump and storage tank 1 2 3

    By Jester, April 20, 2019
    • 40 replies
    • 5k views
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    • SkyMan
    • April 23, 2019

66. Instead of wallpaper....

    By SkyMan, April 22, 2019
    • 9 replies
    • 1.3k views
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    • lamoe
    • April 23, 2019

67. Flush Mount kitchen sink, simply amazing

    By Jester, April 18, 2019
    • 8 replies
    • 1.8k views
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    • Jester
    • April 18, 2019

68. Water Well Drillers in Poro

    By cutter12345, April 17, 2019
    • 11 replies
    • 1.8k views
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    • Paddy
    • April 18, 2019

69. Interesting Construction Concepts

    By Headshot, April 16, 2019
    • 2 replies
    • 1.2k views
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    • Headshot
    • April 16, 2019

70. Lead Paint?

    By SkyMan, April 5, 2019
    • 10 replies
    • 1.6k views
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    • Headshot
    • April 6, 2019

71. Construction, biting my tongue 1 2

    By Jester, April 3, 2019
    • 22 replies
    • 3k views
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    • Jester
    • April 5, 2019

72. Drilling small holes in metal.

    By SkyMan, March 25, 2019
    • 5 replies
    • 1.6k views
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    • SkyMan
    • April 2, 2019

73. PVC molding experiment success!! (And a bit about solar wiring.)

    By SkyMan, March 15, 2019
    • 3 replies
    • 1.4k views
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    • SkyMan
    • March 16, 2019

74. Innovative Home Designs 1 2

    By Scotsbloke, February 26, 2015
    • 26 replies
    • 6.6k views
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    • SkyMan
    • March 16, 2019

75. How To Remove Water When Digging Below Water Table 1 2

    By JohnSurrey, March 7, 2019
    • 17 replies
    • 2.6k views
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    • trthebees
    • March 8, 2019

76. Yet Another Electric Topic, Three Phase 1 2

    By philuk, September 12, 2018
    • 17 replies
    • 3.7k views
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    • SkyMan
    • March 7, 2019

77. House Conversion to 3 Apartments

    By JohnSurrey, February 25, 2019
    • 10 replies
    • 1.6k views
    • 
    • smokey
    • March 4, 2019

78. Bamboo Structures

    By Headshot, February 20, 2019
    • 11 replies
    • 2.8k views
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    • Headshot
    • February 27, 2019

79. PEX vs. Copper Plumbing 1 2

    By +Salty Dog, February 1, 2019
    • 23 replies
    • 4.6k views
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    • SkyMan
    • February 18, 2019

80. Pre-painted steel gutter/ Aluminium gutter

    By PeterC, February 13, 2019
    • 7 replies
    • 2.3k views
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    • PeterC
    • February 16, 2019

81. Painting Nails Tips 1 2

    By JohnSurrey, January 30, 2019
    • 19 replies
    • 2.4k views
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    • SkyMan
    • February 3, 2019

82. The Myth of ‘We Don’t Build Houses Like We Used To’

    By +Salty Dog, January 20, 2019
    • 8 replies
    • 1.1k views
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    • smokey
    • January 22, 2019

83. Engineer/Architect Fee

    By Maldita23, January 10, 2019   

    • engr fee
    • 5 replies
    • 1.6k views
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    • SkyMan
    • January 11, 2019

84. Closet Build

    By +Dafey, December 18, 2018
    • 3 replies
    • 1.4k views
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    • Jester
    • December 18, 2018

85. simple rest house

    By State Trooper, November 11, 2017
    • 6 replies
    • 1.8k views
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    • ThomasR
    • December 9, 2018

86. Building a home in a typhoon prone area 1 2 3

    By Mandingo, January 4, 2017
    • 44 replies
    • 7k views
    • 
    • ThomasR
    • December 9, 2018

87. Roof Design Problem 1 2

    By Rwtom, November 21, 2018   

    • roof
    • 24 replies
    • 4.2k views
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    • Headshot
    • November 24, 2018

88. Low-cost Bamboo House Wins International Award For Manila Designer

    By Bama, November 23, 2018
    • 4 replies
    • 1.2k views
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    • Headshot
    • November 24, 2018

89. block making machine

    By Ozbrum, October 30, 2018   

    • hollow block
    • cement
    • (and 3 more)

      Tagged with:

      • hollow block
      • cement
      • cement blocks
      • blocks
      • cement walls
    • 8 replies
    • 1.3k views
    • 
    • yingy52
    • October 31, 2018

90. Water Pipe

    By Boss Ross, October 29, 2018
    • 12 replies
    • 2.4k views
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    • SkyMan
    • October 29, 2018

91. Building Material Prices - Updated

    By Oz Jon, October 15, 2018
    • 9 replies
    • 1.3k views
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    • Oz Jon
    • October 19, 2018

92. Anaerobic Septic Tank

    By JohnSurrey, May 11, 2018
    • 5 replies
    • 3.5k views
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    • JohnSurrey
    • September 28, 2018

93. Set/reset Solar Outdoor Led Lamp

    By Jawny, September 16, 2018
    • 7 replies
    • 1.4k views
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    • cookie47
    • September 17, 2018

94. Cost Range 90 SQM Roof

    By JohnSurrey, September 2, 2018
    • 8 replies
    • 6.1k views
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    • Jawny
    • September 4, 2018

95. Advice and suggestions needed for cement "bridge" 1 2 3

    By Jawny, August 30, 2018
    • 41 replies
    • 3.1k views
    • 
    • Jawny
    • September 3, 2018

96. Local wall , and other construction failures 1 2 3 4

    By oztony, May 21, 2017
    • 52 replies
    • 7.9k views
    • 
    • SkyMan
    • August 31, 2018

97. Fireman SCAM!! 1 2

    By fred42, August 23, 2018
    • 19 replies
    • 2k views
    • 
    • fred42
    • August 29, 2018

98. Fiberglass Insulation 1 2

    By +Dafey, August 23, 2018
    • 16 replies
    • 4.1k views
    • 
    • RogerDat
    • August 25, 2018

99. Cement vs Wood Frame Construction 1 2

    By MrSuave, July 16, 2018
    • 29 replies
    • 6.6k views
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    • Jess Bartone
    • July 19, 2018

100. Sari-Sari/Pisonet Facelift 1 2

     By Enuff, July 20, 2018
     • 17 replies
     • 1.9k views
     • 
     • Headshot
     • July 21, 2018