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Wires, Pipes & the Jackhammer Problem: Running Systems Through Panama’s Concrete Walls

May 31, 2026May 8, 2026

Kent has rewired rooms and replumbed bathrooms. Almost none of it transfers directly to Panama. When your walls are solid concrete block, moving a light switch isn’t an afternoon project — it’s wall chasing, replastering, and three trades. Here’s what we’ve confirmed, what we’ve been told, and what the slab-break reality means for anyone planning to renovate.

Panama Construction 101: What American Expats Need to Know Before Buying or Remodeling

May 31, 2026May 7, 2026

We built a bar in Spain and thought we understood masonry construction. Panama made us start over. Before you buy a home here — especially if you plan to renovate — you need to understand why the walls are solid concrete, why there’s no drywall, why your U.S. hammer skills mostly don’t transfer, and why moving a single wire might mean calling someone with a jackhammer.

Day Six in Panama – Kent goes exploring, finds two hardware stores, and nearly buys a fixer-upper – Part 6

May 15, 2026April 15, 2026

Kent goes exploring, finds two hardware stores, and nearly buys a fixer-upper

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