Copyright (c) 2011 JAO Builders and Development Corporation. All rights reserved. http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticles.php?category=Smarthomes Latest JAO Builders RSS News Article Feed en-us Thu, 23 Jun 2011 08:26:38 +0800 142 18 http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticles.php?category=Smarthomes http://www.jaobuilders.com/images/rss_head.jpg http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=124 Your Room, Your Comfort Fri, 24 Jun 2011 09:38:21 +0800 <p><a href="http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=124"></a>You all find out that somehow, you can have a solitude time at home, make up your own space by starting to set your mood in an area. Pick out areas which you feel more of yourself and maximize it. You can maximize it by looking on…</p><br clear="all"/> http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=123 Walls of time: How walls could carry memories of your life? Thu, 23 Jun 2011 08:26:38 +0800 <p><a href="http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=123"></a>Walls protect an area, the very foundation of any home. Home walls are enclosed, strengthen and hold memories. It is also use for partitions or divisions of the house to create rooms. Once it is broken, it can fall and many things can go…</p><br clear="all"/> http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=122 Home and Lifestyle: To Buy or To Build Thu, 23 Jun 2011 08:25:17 +0800 <p><a href="http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=122"></a>Every year, prices go up inevitably and the progress remains average the whole year round in our economy. The next thing that hinders the progress is the annual increase in population. Since there is a very rare chance of getting manila house and lot…</p><br clear="all"/> http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=121 Home Tips: Finding Mr. Right Tue, 21 Jun 2011 08:43:17 +0800 <p><a href="http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=121"></a>The home-building process is like a love story. There are good days and there will be bad days. Its like a relationship that needs constant attention, communication and hard work. All throughout the experience, you will meet many people who…</p><br clear="all"/> http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=120 Home Tips: The Paint Job Tue, 21 Jun 2011 08:42:23 +0800 <p><a href="http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=120"></a>Paint constitutes a great big deal on the overall look of a room. To begin with, the color you choose for a room determines its everyday atmosphere. If you wish to create serenity, opt for cool colors-blues, greens. If you want to…</p><br clear="all"/> http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=119 The Growth of Security Fri, 17 Jun 2011 09:49:32 +0800 <p><a href="http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=119"></a>The advancement of technology has taken its toll as a faster approach in all means this era. It has also brought humans to productivity and more comfortable state across the world. Not just with the use of mobile and computers, but also gadgets…</p><br clear="all"/> http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=118 Essentials in Designing Your House Fri, 17 Jun 2011 09:48:40 +0800 <p><a href="http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=118"></a>Interior design of your house should best reflect your own taste. It may vary through your own cost of living and your environment. It doesnt have to be too expensive to achieve a great work of art. Philippine interior design is evolving…</p><br clear="all"/> http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=117 Smart Living with JAO Thu, 16 Jun 2011 09:06:07 +0800 <p><a href="http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=117"></a>As technology gets smarter, your home should too. Gone are the days when wireless technology and fingerprint locks were only seen in the movies. They are also not just for the CIA anymore too. With smart home technology, you can enrich your…</p><br clear="all"/> http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=116 Now showing at JAO Thu, 16 Jun 2011 09:05:14 +0800 <p><a href="http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=116"></a>The introduction of VCRs and DVDs made it easy to rent or buy and watch them at home. But TV just didnt contrast with movies, with its large screens and high quality sound system. Although expensive, the demand has been rampant and with use…</p><br clear="all"/> http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=115 My Contemporary Home Wed, 15 Jun 2011 09:39:38 +0800 <p><a href="http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=115"></a>Contemporary Home is one of JAO Builders pre-design house model that is surely a must have. As you browse for pictures of a contemporary home in the internet, there is a variety of good looking, modernized and up-to-date style of home. Most model…</p><br clear="all"/> http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=114 Luxury Bathrooms and Showers Wed, 15 Jun 2011 09:37:47 +0800 <p><a href="http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=114"></a>The bathroom is one of the rooms that a home owner keeps an eye on. Since some of the bathrooms occupy small spaces in your house, its important that we still notice it for hygienic purposes. You dont want to bathe with dirt and unpleasant…</p><br clear="all"/> http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=113 Constructing Identity Tue, 14 Jun 2011 09:07:05 +0800 <p><a href="http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=113"></a>Kitchen is a room or part of a room in your house where cooking and food preparation takes place. Other than that, it is also a part of your house where you experience most of your interaction with your family. Most of us plan for the architectural…</p><br clear="all"/> http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=112 Comparison of Home Models Tue, 14 Jun 2011 09:05:54 +0800 <p><a href="http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=112"></a>A perfect home is actually where you felt stable and captures the sole benefit of owning one. It possesses a share of your personality, your preference in the house design and choice of furniture. Most home owner plan for their dream…</p><br clear="all"/> http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=111 How design affects your life: The Science of Design Mon, 13 Jun 2011 09:54:29 +0800 <p><a href="http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=111"></a>Even architects who are more concerned with exteriors and structures would concur with the importance of interior design. While often undermined by most homeowners, experts have made a science out of what was once considered as just a bonus…</p><br clear="all"/> http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=110 Happily ever after (happily satisfied clients) Mon, 13 Jun 2011 09:53:26 +0800 <p><a href="http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=110"></a>No doubt that home owners will love to build their dream home. The home which encompasses your own idea on the interiors, furniture and floor plans. Who would not want to have a dream home come true…</p><br clear="all"/> http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=109 Getting Ready Before Rainy season Sat, 11 Jun 2011 09:09:39 +0800 <p><a href="http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=109"></a>Your home reflects your personality. Tidy and warm atmosphere of homes usually signifies a neat and responsible home owner. But if not, be scared as your house bites back. A little maintenance can go a long way for your house especially if the resources…</p><br clear="all"/> http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=108 Designing your small bathroom Sat, 11 Jun 2011 09:08:56 +0800 <p><a href="http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=108"></a>Bathrooms often feel less relaxing than they should because of the cramped space. Normally the smallest room in the house, little attention goes into it during the planning stages. If you are sour-grapping, thinking you could have done more…</p><br clear="all"/> http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=107 Classic Victorian Home Fri, 10 Jun 2011 08:33:28 +0800 <p><a href="http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=107"></a>Most Victorian homes use a various type of architectural styles. Beginning from the early classicism, followed by the Italianate style and the Gothic style which widespread by 1980s. Since then, Greek revival became the most popular architectural…</p><br clear="all"/> http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=106 Brace Yourself against Inflation Fri, 10 Jun 2011 08:32:39 +0800 <p><a href="http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=106"></a>An overall rise in the level of prices of goods and services (often caused by an increase in the supply of money) over a certain time is called inflation. Inflation affects our economy in a various way and it can be concurrently positive…</p><br clear="all"/> http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=105 When Money Talks Thu, 09 Jun 2011 09:39:01 +0800 <p><a href="http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=105"></a>The fact that Philippines spend more money more than they usually earn is not earthshaking. Budget issues are the main reason that organizations are driven towards using and considering obscure services. For a wise man, money is allocated…</p><br clear="all"/> http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=104 The Differences of Buying and Building a Home Thu, 09 Jun 2011 09:36:39 +0800 <p><a href="http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=104"></a>One of the first issues almost all aspiring first-time homeowners face is choosing whether to buy or to build: readymade homes or work from the ground up? Its not an easy decision to make but most ask the wrong question. Its not a matter…</p><br clear="all"/> http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=103 The Art of Miniature Garden Wed, 08 Jun 2011 09:54:53 +0800 <p><a href="http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=103"></a>Many people find joy and a sense of accomplishment working around the interior design of their home and garden, getting things done with their own hands. A great number of them engage themselves in indoor and outdoor gardening as a hobby for a number…</p><br clear="all"/> http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=102 Take a Step for Your Future Home Wed, 08 Jun 2011 09:53:52 +0800 <p><a href="http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=102"></a>Home for many of us, is our safe refuge. From childhood up to present, a home is a shelter against changing weather conditions and dark nights. It is a necessity where we can confine our personal use like sleeping, bathing, eating and cooking. We resided in it…</p><br clear="all"/> http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=101 Smart Choice for Smart Client Tue, 07 Jun 2011 09:18:05 +0800 <p><a href="http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=101"></a>The rapid growth of technology has moved lifestyle gadgets in your home. Experience a smart home with a smart choice. Upgrade your modern living experience as JAO builders offers you-Smart homes. Incorporating your desired system gadgets…</p><br clear="all"/> http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=100 Home, Smart Home Tue, 07 Jun 2011 09:15:41 +0800 <p><a href="http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=100"></a>Information and communication technologies commences in providing the consumer to make smart choices, by supplying better information and good monitoring. Same thing with houses, innovation holds track on houses with devices today depending…</p><br clear="all"/> http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=99 Time-Saving General Cleaning Tips Mon, 06 Jun 2011 08:29:09 +0800 <p><a href="http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=99"></a>General cleaning could sound less time-consuming and tedious if you are doing it the right way. Read on for tips, tricks and answers that are surefire ways to make this chore less of a humdrum!…</p><br clear="all"/> http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=98 JAO Homes: The Homeowners Blueprint Mon, 06 Jun 2011 08:56:04 +0800 <p><a href="http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=98"></a>An architect considers many things before he grabs a pencil to design home plans. Aside from aesthetics, he thinks of economics and practicality, and even trends and feasibility. While most homeowners would find that many pre-designed models…</p><br clear="all"/> http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=97 FAQS for Your Future Home Sat, 04 Jun 2011 08:58:17 +0800 <p><a href="http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=97"></a>Below are answers that serve as a guide for aspiring home owners to the frequently asked questions. Most can be a part of your Home construction tips in house design and construction.…</p><br clear="all"/> http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=96 Contemporary Kitchen: Designing for Efficiency Sat, 04 Jun 2011 08:54:40 +0800 <p><a href="http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=96"></a>Contemporary kitchens are minimalistic-the design relying often on asymmetrical shapes and geometric themes. The furniture is simple and the lighting is abundant. The goal of this modern kitchen layout is to promote efficiency in one of the busiest…</p><br clear="all"/> http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=95 Securing Your Wireless Connection (Series 2) Fri, 03 Jun 2011 08:37:05 +0800 <p><a href="http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=95"></a>In some other parts of the world, unauthorized access to someones wi fi connection is considered theft. It may sound ridiculous but its true! In 2003, a man from Toronto was arrested because he was using someone elses wi fi connection to…</p><br clear="all"/> http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=94 Art and Science of Design Fri, 03 Jun 2011 08:34:27 +0800 <p><a href="http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=94"></a>Interior design is both an art and a science. Obviously on the first, the way you design your house reflects your personality and current mood. It becomes a science as you try to incorporate convenience, functionality, efficiency and security…</p><br clear="all"/> http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=93 Closing the Distance: The Dream Wed, 01 Jun 2011 10:58:41 +0800 <p><a href="http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=93"></a>Many Filipinos travel to other countries in pursuit of realizing The Dream-of being able to provide the best for their families, this including owning a beautiful house-only to find that the complete fulfillment can be found at home. If you are an OFW who…</p><br clear="all"/> http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=92 CCTV - Watching Over You Wed, 01 Jun 2011 10:54:59 +0800 <p><a href="http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=92"></a>For an effective security, I recommend you a CCTV camera against burglars and criminals. It serves as a spy inside, outside and around your house at night or when you are not home. It serves as a surveillance camera from a specific place and transmits signals…</p><br clear="all"/> http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=91 First Choice Tue, 31 May 2011 08:51:15 +0800 <p><a href="http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=91"></a>Building a home, especially if it's your first, is both an enriching and exciting experience. The journey to fulfilling this dream begins with effective planning. And the first step in this stage is knowing what you want to see in your home…</p><br clear="all"/> http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=90 Before Construction Starts Tue, 31 May 2011 08:47:14 +0800 <p><a href="http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=90"></a>Planning starts from small sketches and little cuts on of pictures you desired for your house. Then, plans and design is followed by your floor plans, blueprints, and budget and land allocation. All you need now is the permission to start the construction of your…</p><br clear="all"/> http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=89 Automatic Garage Doors 2 Mon, 30 May 2011 08:53:05 +0800 <p><a href="http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=89"></a>Automatic garage doors are convenient and stylish. With a high tech garage system, you can do away with waiting for someone to open and close the doors when going out and coming home. …</p><br clear="all"/> http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=88 Asian Home Decor Mon, 30 May 2011 08:47:25 +0800 <p><a href="http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=88"></a>Most Asian home is rare because of its oriental furniture and design. It specifically focuses on the dramatic improvement of the rooms in your house. It can be your bathroom, bedroom or living room which can give the house an Asian home…</p><br clear="all"/> http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=87 A Modern JAO Home Fri, 27 May 2011 08:49:10 +0800 <p><a href="http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=87"></a>Homes with modern designs give the house a futuristic yet conventional and warm look. The design provides the home owners the feeling of unique and eye popping style in interior and exterior designing. Most modern house design provides functionality by easy…</p><br clear="all"/> http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=86 A Home Living of Luxury Fri, 27 May 2011 08:46:11 +0800 <p><a href="http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=86"></a>Everyone wants a dream come true, especially if a dream house is the subject. Filipino has a huge interest in owning a Modern house on certain Manila real estate someday but a few know what to look for in furniture and decor. The right kind of contractor…</p><br clear="all"/> http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=85 Let there be light Thu, 26 May 2011 08:26:46 +0800 <p><a href="http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=85"></a>Many companies in the Philippines offer security system in your home. A wide range of lists of Philippine security system invaded the internet from Metro Manila up to the last cities in the Philippines. Apparently, home security has a new trend with the use…</p><br clear="all"/> http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=84 What you need to know about home loans Thu, 26 May 2011 08:21:10 +0800 <p><a href="http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=84"></a>Owning a home someday is truly a dream that virtually everyone has. However, a cost of a house is actually difficult to bear than to assume that the house will be yours in the future. Regardless of this matter, there are home loans created for this purpose…</p><br clear="all"/> http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=83 Mr. Right Wed, 25 May 2011 11:56:40 +0800 <p><a href="http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=83"></a>Choosing the right contractor is indeed another thing to do when planning in building your own house. Contractors are those that supervise and assess the construction area including the choice of material. A right contractor for your house is someone that provides…</p><br clear="all"/> http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=82 Call your own Wed, 25 May 2011 11:53:21 +0800 <p><a href="http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=82"></a>Naturally, a persons bedroom should be the idea of his escape from the outside world -a refuge, a shelter to relax on the night from a whole day of work and pressure. It can also serve as your private retreat to stress and can be a place for you to unwind…</p><br clear="all"/> http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=81 The Right People for The Right Job Tue, 24 May 2011 11:46:16 +0800 <p><a href="http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=81"></a>With over a decade of trusted home building expertise, JAO Builders has witnessed the realization of thousands of dream homes. There is a long list of Philippine contractors but few have made it to top-of-mind status by driving every experience straight…</p><br clear="all"/> http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=80 The Security of Today Tue, 24 May 2011 11:44:10 +0800 <p><a href="http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=80"></a>In the modern day, who wants to get ruined by people who are selfish enough to get what they want in their own savage way. Security is hard to find, especially if these unkind people has a lot in mind just to rob and steal things from innocent people…</p><br clear="all"/> http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=79 Operation Clear and Unclog Mon, 23 May 2011 09:04:54 +0800 <p><a href="http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=79"></a>our home may turn into a nightmare if you let damages turned at its worst. A simple damage can start ruining your home. It is vital that you frequently clean your house. Especially when seasons change and rainy seasons did most of the damage…</p><br clear="all"/> http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=78 Comfort of your couch Mon, 23 May 2011 09:01:25 +0800 <p><a href="http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=78"></a>Nothing beats a day of relaxation in your own home. More so if you have a home entertainment system that can deliver superb graphics and sounds for your every movie-viewing experience…</p><br clear="all"/> http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=77 Motion Detector: Home CIA System Sat, 21 May 2011 11:57:55 +0800 <p><a href="http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=77"></a>You dont have to employ the CIA to practice top home security measures. With the right technology, you can feel at ease every time you leave your home…</p><br clear="all"/> http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=76 Mirror Image (A reflection of who you are) Sat, 21 May 2011 10:55:56 +0800 <p><a href="http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=76"></a>Your home says a lot about you. It represents your familys well-being, state of mind, lifestyle, and interests. If you believe this, then you would agree that it is imperatives…</p><br clear="all"/> http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=75 Making Repairs: What can you do? Thu, 19 May 2011 09:11:58 +0800 <p><a href="http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=75"></a>Planning to do the dirty work yourself? Can be done! With a little planning and practical home repair tips, even a first-timer in hammering can sweat it out most productively!…</p><br clear="all"/> http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=74 The lowdown on house loans Thu, 19 May 2011 09:09:00 +0800 <p><a href="http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=74"></a>Many companies offer a faster and secured way of owning a house. Mostly, cheap housing loans in Philippines are offered by company builders and bank companies. Using your credit…</p><br clear="all"/> http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=73 Protection for your home Wed, 18 May 2011 08:34:03 +0800 <p><a href="http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=73"></a>Calamities occur inevitably, it is essential to be prepared at all times especially when youre out and no one is present at home. One of the examples is fire, which devastates slum in just a…</p><br clear="all"/> http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=72 Say hello to convenience Wed, 18 May 2011 08:30:48 +0800 <p><a href="http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=72"></a>Convenience has its name in your home. In this modern day, techno-smart home is not impossible to happen. We call it home intercom system which can actually save your time and effort because of its…</p><br clear="all"/> http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=71 Now Trending: JAO Homes Tue, 17 May 2011 10:44:55 +0800 <p><a href="http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=71"></a>New home technology in 2011 features High tech gadgets and modernize illustrations accustomed from different countries and possessed here in the Philippines. Houses built today ascertain …</p><br clear="all"/> http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=70 Distressing the Home 2 Tue, 17 May 2011 10:21:57 +0800 <p><a href="http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=70"></a>After a whole day of work, heavy traffic on streets and over polluted environment- you dont want to stress yourself even more by looking at your house full of mess and unpleasant looking vibes. If youre feeling stress…</p><br clear="all"/> http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=69 Smart Home, Smart Lifestyle Mon, 16 May 2011 08:45:19 +0800 <p><a href="http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=69"></a>Living in luxury and unique style of home is like actually receiving a lifetime plaque of achievement. You want them clean as necessary as it can be and treat it as precious and lavish as it gets…</p><br clear="all"/> http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=68 Its your call Mon, 16 May 2011 08:43:39 +0800 <p><a href="http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=68"></a>Indeed, excitement and enthusiasm contagiously flow while visualizing your new home. The idea of a customized house is held even before home constructions begin. Most of the homeowners can decide…</p><br clear="all"/> http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=67 A Homeowners Legacy Sat, 14 May 2011 10:48:51 +0800 <p><a href="http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=67"></a>A homeowner takes part in the design process of his house through the choices he opts to. Internally and externally, he imparts ideas for his luxury home such as changes and add-ons. Eventually, we tend to shift changes…</p><br clear="all"/> http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=66 Without a Key Sat, 14 May 2011 10:47:11 +0800 <p><a href="http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=66"></a>Gone are the days you lock doors with heavy padlocks and chains even if youre late on work just to make the house safe from burglars. …</p><br clear="all"/> http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=65 Emergency Preparedness Thu, 28 Apr 2011 08:46:48 +0800 <p><a href="http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=65"></a>Nobody is ever truly prepared to handle an emergency. When Ondoy and Reming came thrashing the upper archipelago, no one was prepared for what a typhoon could actually do. There are no human-sized hamster…</p><br clear="all"/> http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=64 Biometric Security 2 Wed, 27 Apr 2011 08:27:31 +0800 <p><a href="http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=64"></a>It is so amazing to watch the movie spy stop by the door's Biometric device to get eye-scanned for identification. When the most sophisticated security system requires a palm print for…</p><br clear="all"/> http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=63 A Keyless World Tue, 26 Apr 2011 11:22:34 +0800 <p><a href="http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=63"></a>This is the dream of Biometrics, when the world functions with no keys to unlock doors. The keyless world spreads throughout high-tech and high-risk facilities but in the domestic scene…</p><br clear="all"/> http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=62 Jao Reaches Out To Ofw Mon, 25 Apr 2011 14:26:25 +0800 <p><a href="http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=62"></a>JAO Builders has taken their doors closer to OFWs worldwide through online chat for OFWs seeking to build their dream home. When JAO Builders began to provide online chatting for…</p><br clear="all"/> http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=61 JAO Victorian Homes Wed, 20 Apr 2011 09:50:08 +0800 <p><a href="http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=61"></a>JAO Builders Predesigned Models of Victorian Homes are a collection derived from the romanticised Victorian architecture of North America. Named after Queen Victoria whose reign in 1837 to 1901instigated and promoted…</p><br clear="all"/> http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=60 Racing Costs Against Time Wed, 20 Apr 2011 09:41:50 +0800 <p><a href="http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=60"></a>One of the greatest factors that affect construction costs is inflation in construction materials. In the last few year, inflation of commodity prices have gone through painstaking high notes, gradual decrease…</p><br clear="all"/> http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=59 Defining The Modern Home Series 2 Tue, 19 Apr 2011 08:55:07 +0800 <p><a href="http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=59"></a>Sorting through a lineup of JAO Builders modernist homes, questions begin to creep in. Fine lines and minimalistic decoration are obvious in a single glance. To many this is the modern home…</p><br clear="all"/> http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=58 JAO Homes: Mediterranean Tue, 19 Apr 2011 08:37:51 +0800 <p><a href="http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=58"></a>Mediterranean home design is one of the most romanticized models in the JAO Builders' predesigned series. It bears the elegance of both Spanish and Italianate architecture that is often focused among…</p><br clear="all"/> http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=57 JAO Homes Mon, 18 Apr 2011 10:16:19 +0800 <p><a href="http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=57"></a>It is often a challenge for builders to create icons of their own workmanship no matter the length of their building experience. Put up a house with four walls and a door preceded by a mat saying, (Welcome Home.) Then you…</p><br clear="all"/> http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=56 The Pink Room Mon, 18 Apr 2011 10:00:54 +0800 <p><a href="http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=56"></a>Pink. One of the interior design ideas that JAO Builders provided was a pink room for child. It became the first of several pink rooms requested by several other clients. It was eye catching as JAO Interior Designers progress…</p><br clear="all"/> http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=55 Indoor Garden Fri, 15 Apr 2011 09:17:08 +0800 <p><a href="http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=55"></a>Indoor gardens are good family projects for a little home improvement. It encourages working hard and working together. While so many interior design ideas revolve around furniture and innate objects, indoor gardens give a fresh change…</p><br clear="all"/> http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=54 The Kitchen Identity Fri, 15 Apr 2011 09:04:24 +0800 <p><a href="http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=54"></a>Browsing through kitchen design ideas, you get a glimpse of the people using it. The kitchen is a part of home, the one structure that reflects your image and personality. It can show how much you love or hate cooking. It can express…</p><br clear="all"/> http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=53 Designing Life Fri, 15 Apr 2011 08:56:44 +0800 <p><a href="http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=53"></a>In design and construction, image is often the only thing homeowners notice and understand. It's natural for most homeowners. Structure and substance is crucial to a house or any structure for that matter but a lifetime in it calls for…</p><br clear="all"/> http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=52 Walls of Time Fri, 15 Apr 2011 08:33:50 +0800 <p><a href="http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=52"></a>Residential design is basically utilitarian in nature. The first residences used by our ancestors were naturally occurring such as caves. Because the first people on earth were nomads, they later created shelter out of wood and leaves…</p><br clear="all"/> http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=51 Right Contractor Thu, 14 Apr 2011 09:31:59 +0800 <p><a href="http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=51"></a>Understandably, building a house does not come cheap. Aside from the obvious costs of buying land, securing permits, purchasing materials, getting builders and actually constructing the house, a client must also allot money…</p><br clear="all"/> http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=50 Right Architect Thu, 14 Apr 2011 09:31:03 +0800 <p><a href="http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=50"></a>As much as one insists, not just anyone can claim to be an architect. Educationally, the title requires you to finish a college degree in architecture. Apart from the internship you need to complete after graduating, you need...…</p><br clear="all"/> http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=49 Documentation and Permits Thu, 14 Apr 2011 09:28:25 +0800 <p><a href="http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=49"></a>So you have finally decided to build your dream home. You have your floor plans, blueprint, budget, and contractor in check. Basically, you have everything you need to start the work but the go-signal.…</p><br clear="all"/> http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=48 The Planning Stage Wed, 13 Apr 2011 08:42:14 +0800 <p><a href="http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=48"></a>The first pouring of the foundation is usually the most exciting part of the entire home building process. Most expecting homeowners may not notice this but the experience…</p><br clear="all"/> http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=47 The Fence Issue Wed, 13 Apr 2011 08:41:04 +0800 <p><a href="http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=47"></a>When we hear the words (house) and (fences), two thoughts may probably enter our minds. Either we think of picket fences (white wooden panels popular in western countries) or a...…</p><br clear="all"/> http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=46 Home Loans Wed, 13 Apr 2011 08:28:47 +0800 <p><a href="http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=46"></a>A house is definitely one's biggest investment. While it may be true that it is not always a good liquid asset, a house can always be a home. It can be a treasure trove of memories for the family...…</p><br clear="all"/> http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=45 Fortress Walls Wed, 13 Apr 2011 08:21:54 +0800 <p><a href="http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=45"></a>Gated subdivisions and houses give off an atmosphere of exclusivity. Security might as well be the primary functions of gates and fences but it's the luxurious aesthetics that some homeowners ...…</p><br clear="all"/> http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=44 JAO Smart Home Tue, 12 Apr 2011 10:03:12 +0800 <p><a href="http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=44"></a>I was a bit apprehensive when I heard about JAO's Smart Home packages. I thought it was just a matter of luxury. For my kids, of course, it's a different story...…</p><br clear="all"/> http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=42 House Design and Construction Tue, 12 Apr 2011 09:58:18 +0800 <p><a href="http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=42"></a>Below are the answers to the frequently asked questions on house design and construction. Where do we build our house? How do we choose the site of our future...…</p><br clear="all"/> http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=41 Contemporary Home Tue, 12 Apr 2011 09:27:52 +0800 <p><a href="http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=41"></a>When you search the words (contemporary home) in the internet, you will be directed to pages full of links presenting you with houses having a close to perfection design..…</p><br clear="all"/> http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=40 Comparison of Models Mon, 11 Apr 2011 09:45:26 +0800 <p><a href="http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=40"></a>With over a decade of experience and over a thousand of completed projects under our belt, we can say with confidence that we have everything an aspiring homeowner..…</p><br clear="all"/> http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=39 Blue Print Mon, 11 Apr 2011 09:36:04 +0800 <p><a href="http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=39"></a>There's more to scribbling and ruler guides when working on home construction plans. This first step to imagining and literally visualizing your dream home a..…</p><br clear="all"/> http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=38 To Build or to Buy Fri, 08 Apr 2011 09:26:39 +0800 <p><a href="http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=38"></a>Years ago, I considered buying a house that was already constructed. During that time I thought that it was less hassle on my part to think about every minute detail; furthermore, it would be …</p><br clear="all"/> http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=37 Top Security Fri, 08 Apr 2011 09:18:18 +0800 <p><a href="http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=37"></a>Over the years, technology for the home has grown from being a luxury to necessity. Technology advancements that were once available only to corporate and commercial buildings are now …</p><br clear="all"/> http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=36 People You Need Fri, 08 Apr 2011 09:17:10 +0800 <p><a href="http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=36"></a>For some, their dream homes crumble down as quickly as the builders lay the first brick. Running behind schedule, going over the budget, deplorable workmanship and nonstop arguments.. …</p><br clear="all"/> http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=34 Design Affects Your Life Wed, 06 Apr 2011 12:00:12 +0800 <p><a href="http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=34"></a>After the construction phase of my house, my Philippine-based architect asked me if I wanted to get an Interior Designer. He mentioned that as a Manila-based architect, he would advise clients to opt …</p><br clear="all"/> http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=33 Contemporary Wed, 06 Apr 2011 11:58:28 +0800 <p><a href="http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=33"></a>Contemporary homes are known for their odd frames, unornamented façades, and unusual mix of natural materials such as stone, brick and wood. This model allows for natural lighting and open floor plans …</p><br clear="all"/> http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=32 Mirror Images Wed, 06 Apr 2011 11:56:03 +0800 <p><a href="http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=32"></a>Some people prefer to buy brand new homes because they instantly see their dream house in those newly constructed Philippine modern houses. Others believe that buying a house …</p><br clear="all"/> http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=31 Mini Garden Wed, 06 Apr 2011 11:54:43 +0800 <p><a href="http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=31"></a>I had to get expert advice for the interior design of my house. I needed an interior designer to guide me in buying the right furniture for my home. My home is Zen-type. The design is simple yet elegant …</p><br clear="all"/> http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=30 Inflation Wed, 06 Apr 2011 11:52:08 +0800 <p><a href="http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=30"></a>Inflation may scare most people but believe it or not, it can be the perfect time for you to buy or build a house. In simple terms, inflation happens when prices of goods and services rise …</p><br clear="all"/> http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=29 Cost of living Wed, 06 Apr 2011 11:34:53 +0800 <p><a href="http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=29"></a>After the construction phase of my house, my Philippine-based architect asked me if I wanted to get an Interior Designer. He mentioned that as a Manila-based architect, he would advise clients …</p><br clear="all"/> http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=28 Lighting Construction Wed, 06 Apr 2011 11:33:13 +0800 <p><a href="http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=28"></a>For me, home lighting construction is an art. One should have an eye for aesthetics, at the same time, a skill in analysis. You see, it is not about simply placing a light source somewhere …</p><br clear="all"/> http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=27 Emergency System Wed, 06 Apr 2011 11:28:00 +0800 <p><a href="http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=27"></a>How secure is your home? If your idea of top home security system includes a broomstick and a baseball bat, then we encourage you to read on. …</p><br clear="all"/> http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=26 Efficient Cooking Wed, 06 Apr 2011 11:25:34 +0800 <p><a href="http://www.jaobuilders.com/newsarticleview.php?id=26"></a>Can you count how many times you've encountered the saying 9the kitchen is the heart of your home?) Me, not really and I see why. The kitchen is one area in the house where all family members gather …</p><br clear="all"/>