Explore every episode of the podcast The Before You Build Podcast
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| 070. Benefits of Planning Before Building | 28 Aug 2024 | 00:11:35 | |
In this episode, we’re talking about the MANY MANY MANY benefits of planning before building your house. I’ve started a movement to get people to PLAN before they build because I know there are SO. MANY. BENEFITS. to doing this. It’s IMPERATIVE to PLAN if you want to stay on (or close to) budget when building. It’s IMPERATIVE to PLAN if you want to get to the end of your home build WITHOUT regrets. EPISODE: carolineondesign.com/benefits-of-planning-before-building 👉 Ready to build without blowing your budget? Watch my FREE training, "3 Simple Steps to Build Your Dream Home Without Blowing Your Budget" at carolineondesign.com/free-training. | |||
| 069. 11 Floor Plan Mistakes to AVOID! | 13 Aug 2024 | 00:18:57 | |
Are you starting to work on your custom floor plan and want to make sure you do it right? (i.e., you want to avoid making costly floor plan mistakes that you’ll later regret.) If so, tune in! 👉 Ready to build without blowing your budget? Watch my FREE training, "3 Simple Steps to Build Your Dream Home Without Blowing Your Budget" at carolineondesign.com/free-training. | |||
| 060. Your Initial Quote for Home Build (It’s OK!) | 03 Apr 2024 | 00:11:02 | |
Your initial quote for your home build can be a little frightening, BUT it's OK! Your initial quote is just that ... an INITIAL quote. It doesn't mean it's the final price of your house. It's just a starting point. Believe me ... it's MUCH better to get a crazy high quote BEFORE you start building because this allows you time and space to pare your future house down to a comfortable price before you break ground. Tune into this episode to learn about a concept I teach inside BYB (i.e. creating a REALISTIC budget). Creating a REALISTIC budget (that you can actually stick to!) all starts with getting an ACCURATE initial quote and then paring it down in a strategic way. - - 👉 Ready to build without blowing your budget? Watch my FREE training, "3 Simple Steps to Build Your Dream Home Without Blowing Your Budget" at carolineondesign.com/free-training. | |||
| 059. Ripple Effects of Planning Before You Build | 20 Mar 2024 | 00:15:25 | |
If you’ve been listening to this podcast for a while or you know anything about my signature program, you know that I am ALL about planning, planning, and more planning before you build a house. This (planning) is what I teach, and it’s exactly why I’ve named this podcast and my group program ‘Before You Build’. I teach this because I know the power of planning before you ever even consider breaking ground on your new house. Planning is honestly the key to every single positive result that you want throughout your home-build experience and beyond. Tune into this episode to learn about the positive ripple effects of planning before you build your house. - - 👉 Ready to build without blowing your budget? Watch my FREE training, "3 Simple Steps to Build Your Dream Home Without Blowing Your Budget" at carolineondesign.com/free-training. | |||
| 058. Floor Plan Design Process with Holly from Hereabout | 28 Feb 2024 | 00:27:56 | |
I’m chatting with Holly, the founder and architect of Hereabout, about her floor plan design process. Holly has more than a decade of experience in residential architectural design, and she started her business, Hereabout, to bridge the gap between budget and design for people who want a thoughtfully designed floor plan but might not want to pay for (or spend the time on) creating a custom floor plan from scratch. In this episode, we cover:
--- 👉 Ready to build without blowing your budget? Watch my FREE training, "3 Simple Steps to Build Your Dream Home Without Blowing Your Budget" at carolineondesign.com/free-training. | |||
| 057. Why Hiring the RIGHT Builder is Important (and where to start) | 14 Feb 2024 | 00:13:39 | |
Hiring the *RIGHT* builder is one of the most important parts of creating a home build experience that is both positive and successful. In other words, your builder plays a crucial role in bringing your dream home vision to life … without completely blowing your budget. I’m going to illustrate the importance of WHY you need to hire the right builder for your project and then I'll share some tips to get you started on the path to finding the right builder for YOU. --- 👉 Ready to build without blowing your budget? Watch my FREE training, "3 Simple Steps to Build Your Dream Home Without Blowing Your Budget" at carolineondesign.com/free-training. | |||
| 056. 'Before You Build' Program Q+A | 31 Jan 2024 | 00:17:39 | |
I’m in the middle of a live launch week promoting my group coaching program (the ‘Before You Build’ Program), so I wasn’t planning on doing a podcast episode this week. However, I’m getting soooo many great questions about the BYB Program from potential clients that I wanted to hop onto the podcast and share the questions (and my answers) with you. If you aren’t familiar with the ‘Before You Build’ program, I’ll give you a quick overview plus tell you NOW is the BEST time to join BYB! - 👉 Ready to build without blowing your budget? Watch my FREE training, "3 Simple Steps to Build Your Dream Home Without Blowing Your Budget" at carolineondesign.com/free-training. | |||
| 055. You Don't Have to Go Over Budget When Building | 24 Jan 2024 | 00:11:25 | |
You might be getting the WRONG home build budget advice. In this episode, I share a cautionary tale about how you can’t believe everything you hear about 'going over budget when building'. It's ok to question the so-called 'facts' because there ARE ways to build your house without completely going over budget. I know this because I didn’t go over budget when I built my house, and now I have clients in my group coaching program who are coming in under budget too … and that’s in today’s market. - - 👉 Ready to build without blowing your budget? Watch my FREE training, "3 Simple Steps to Build Your Dream Home Without Blowing Your Budget" at carolineondesign.com/free-training. | |||
| 054. You Need More than Google when Building Your Dream Home | 10 Jan 2024 | 00:11:10 | |
Googling ‘How To’ posts is a great way to gather as much info and knowledge as possible when building your dream home. However, all the info in the world doesn’t make up for a lack of CONFIDENCE in yourself to bring your dream home to life. Gathering insight, tips, and knowledge will help you to feel more knowledgeable … but you also need to feel full CONFIDENCE in yourself as you go through the home build process and make the tough decisions.
👉 Ready to build without blowing your budget? Watch my FREE training, "3 Simple Steps to Build Your Dream Home Without Blowing Your Budget" at carolineondesign.com/free-training. | |||
| 053. Building Your Dream Home in 2024? | 03 Jan 2024 | 00:10:12 | |
If you plan on building your dream home in 2024, you're in the right place! I’m Carrie … a Home Build Coach (it’s a term I made up but you get the idea). My mission is to help women feel confident building their dream home. I do this via my ‘Before You Build’ (BYB) program. --- 👉 Ready to build without blowing your budget? Watch my FREE training, "3 Simple Steps to Build Your Dream Home Without Blowing Your Budget" at carolineondesign.com/free-training. | |||
| 052. Home Exterior Design Classic Styles | 06 Dec 2023 | 00:12:56 | |
This episode was supposed to be about home exterior design trends that we'll see in 2024. However, I decided on a whim to talk about home exterior design classic styles instead. I’ll let you know why I last-minute changed the topic of this episode because it’s two very valid reasons, but let’s just say that I didn’t feel right talking about trends in design. It didn’t feel in alignment with what I teach my clients. --- --- 👉 Ready to build without blowing your budget? Watch my FREE training, "3 Simple Steps to Build Your Dream Home Without Blowing Your Budget" at carolineondesign.com/free-training. | |||
| 051. My Curated Design Fixtures + Decor Boutiques | 15 Nov 2023 | 00:07:55 | |
In this episode, I'll define what the term ‘design fixture’ means (because this can be a confusing term) and I’ll share a list of curated design fixtures boutiques that I offer on my website. I'll also share how YOU can easily shop these curated boutiques to design your own dream home. Believe me … this is a game changer when it comes to shopping. I even use these boutiques myself when I’m on the hunt for home decor for my own home :). --- 👉 Ready to build without blowing your budget? Watch my FREE training, "3 Simple Steps to Build Your Dream Home Without Blowing Your Budget" at carolineondesign.com/free-training. | |||
| 068. Vision Before Building Your Dream Home | 31 Jul 2024 | 00:08:51 | |
If you’re worried about building and designing your dream home because you aren’t a designer (and you don’t want to hire one), I’ve got good news for you. You don’t need a designer … you just need a crystal clear vision BEFORE building your dream home. 👉 Ready to build without blowing your budget? Watch my FREE training, "3 Simple Steps to Build Your Dream Home Without Blowing Your Budget" at carolineondesign.com/free-training. | |||
| 050. 8 Ways to Stay on Budget when Building a House | 25 Oct 2023 | 00:17:53 | |
Going significantly over budget is one of the top concerns (actually, THE top concern) I hear from my clients and readers who are preparing to build a house. I completely understand this because it was my biggest fear when I built, too. However, what if I told you there ARE ways to stay on budget when building a house? It’s true. My husband and I built our custom home without going over budget. And I know that what we did can work for you, too. In this episode, I’ll share eight ways we managed to keep our home-build budget in check. --- 👉 Ready to build without blowing your budget? Watch my FREE training, "3 Simple Steps to Build Your Dream Home Without Blowing Your Budget" at carolineondesign.com/free-training. | |||
| 049. Floor Plan Feedback (Why it's CRUCIAL!) | 18 Oct 2023 | 00:11:01 | |
In this episode, I share a story about a little Christmas card mishap I had a few years ago and how this mistake relates closely to one of my favorite things I offer to clients inside my 'Before You Build' group coaching program ... personalized floor plan feedback. I also talk about the importance of bringing in a fresh set of eyes when looking at something repeatedly (ahem ... your floor plan, in this case) and the importance of careful planning and making changes to a floor plan BEFORE building a house. 👉 Ready to build without blowing your budget? Watch my FREE training, "3 Simple Steps to Build Your Dream Home Without Blowing Your Budget" at carolineondesign.com/free-training. | |||
| 048. 3 Things to Keep in Mind when Building a House | 04 Oct 2023 | 00:09:37 | |
As you can imagine, building a home can be a *little bit* overwhelming. Maybe you’re still just dreaming about building, or maybe you’re already in the thick of it, and the overwhelm is starting to creep in. Either way, there are 3 things I want you to keep in mind when building a house. In this episode, we discuss what you *might* experience emotionally while you’re building. It won’t feel great … but that’s OK. We all have these thoughts, so don’t beat yourself up about it. --- 👉 Ready to build without blowing your budget? Watch my FREE training, "3 Simple Steps to Build Your Dream Home Without Blowing Your Budget" at carolineondesign.com/free-training. | |||
| 047. 'Before You Build' Program Q+A | 20 Sep 2023 | 00:13:21 | |
Today is a very casual impromptu podcast episode all about my Before You Build program. I’m in the middle of a live launch week of promoting my group coaching program, so I wasn’t planning on doing a podcast episode. However, I’m getting soooo many great questions about the BYB program from potential clients that I wanted to hop onto the podcast and share the questions (and my answers) with you. If you aren’t familiar with the ‘Before You Build’ program, I’ll give you a quick overview plus tell you about a special bonus happening right now … if you’re listening in real-time. 👉 Ready to build without blowing your budget? Watch my FREE training, "3 Simple Steps to Build Your Dream Home Without Blowing Your Budget" at carolineondesign.com/free-training. | |||
| 046. How to Build Your Dream Home Without Breaking the Bank | 13 Sep 2023 | 00:11:17 | |
Do you think it's impossible to build your dream home without breaking the bank? If so, (thankfully) you're wrong. --- 👉 Ready to build without blowing your budget? Watch my FREE training, "3 Simple Steps to Build Your Dream Home Without Blowing Your Budget" at carolineondesign.com/free-training. | |||
| 045. 3 Myths About Building a Custom Home | 06 Sep 2023 | 00:08:43 | |
Are you dreaming of building a custom home but you aren't sure it’s a possibility for you because you don’t have a huge budget? Guess what … this is just one of the myths about building a custom home that is swirling around. In this episode, we'll cover 3 common myths when it comes to building a custom home. 👉 Ready to build without blowing your budget? Watch my FREE training, "3 Simple Steps to Build Your Dream Home Without Blowing Your Budget" at carolineondesign.com/free-training. | |||
| 044. 7 Signs You're Ready to Build a Custom Home | 23 Aug 2023 | 00:08:34 | |
Are you dreaming of building a home, but you aren’t quite sure if you’re ready to take the plunge? In this episode, I’m sharing 7 signs you’re ready to build a custom home! --- 👉 Ready to build without blowing your budget? Watch my FREE training, "3 Simple Steps to Build Your Dream Home Without Blowing Your Budget" at carolineondesign.com/free-training. | |||
| 043. 5 Considerations when Creating a Custom Floor Plan | 09 Aug 2023 | 00:15:22 | |
Creating a custom floor plan from scratch can be very time-consuming and very daunting. It’s overwhelming for anyone, so don’t freak out. You are definitely NOT alone if you’re feeling a little scared. But I want you to feel more confident so I’ve created a list for you of my top five considerations when creating my own custom floor plan. These are all five things that I want you to *really* think about as you create your plan as well. If you already have a working draft of your floor plan or you think it’s *done*, I still want you to listen to this episode because you might realize that you want to tweak a few things here and there. 👉 Ready to build without blowing your budget? Watch my FREE training, "3 Simple Steps to Build Your Dream Home Without Blowing Your Budget" at carolineondesign.com/free-training. | |||
| 042. 8 Crucial Questions to Ask Potential Home Builders | 26 Jul 2023 | 00:08:14 | |
One of the most important decisions you’ll make when building a home is choosing the *right* builder for your project. Your builder can make or break your entire home build experience and I want you to have a GREAT experience :). So I’m sharing eight crucial questions to ask potential home builders as you go through the interview process. 👉 Ready to build without blowing your budget? Watch my FREE training, "3 Simple Steps to Build Your Dream Home Without Blowing Your Budget" at carolineondesign.com/free-training. | |||
| 041. 8 Home Upgrades that are Worth It When Building | 12 Jul 2023 | 00:12:15 | |
In order to have a *chance* of sticking to your home build budget, you’ll most likely need to make some sacrifices and might not be able to get everything you want in your future home. I don’t want this to discourage you though. It’s simply a fact that we all deal with it when building a home. So let’s stay positive and talk about 8 home upgrades that are worth the money when building so that you can splurge where it matters! 👉 Ready to build without blowing your budget? Watch my FREE training, "3 Simple Steps to Build Your Dream Home Without Blowing Your Budget" at carolineondesign.com/free-training. | |||
| 067. 3 Big Mistakes When Building a House | 17 Jul 2024 | 00:06:57 | |
I’m sharing 3 BIG (actually, huge) mistakes that most people make when building a house. These three mistakes lead directly to going over budget on your home build. For many people, this can be significant budget overages. But don’t worry, half the battle of staying on budget is knowing what mistakes to AVOID. You’ll be armed with this knowledge and you’ll know exactly what to avoid. - - 👉 Ready to build without blowing your budget? Watch my FREE training, "3 Simple Steps to Build Your Dream Home Without Blowing Your Budget" at carolineondesign.com/free-training. | |||
| 040. 6 Crucial Steps Before You Break Ground | 21 Jun 2023 | 00:10:57 | |
If you’re dreaming about building a custom home in the near(ish) future, you might be curious about what steps you need to take before building in order to make your home-build experience positive and to make your future dream home a reality. 👉 Ready to build without blowing your budget? Watch my FREE training, "3 Simple Steps to Build Your Dream Home Without Blowing Your Budget" at carolineondesign.com/free-training. | |||
| 039. 9 Tips to Design a Functional Primary Bathroom | 07 Jun 2023 | 00:22:06 | |
Your primary bathroom is one of the most expensive rooms when building (or renovating) your home ... so you kinda wanna make sure you *really* think about what you want BEFORE you design this room. If you’re anything like me, you want to design a functional primary bathroom that works perfectly for the way YOU live! In this episode, I’m sharing 9 tips to help you to design your own functional (and beautiful) primary bathroom. Do keep in mind … this is YOUR bathroom, so you can design it in any way that makes sense for YOUR family. --- 👉 Ready to build without blowing your budget? Watch my FREE training, "3 Simple Steps to Build Your Dream Home Without Blowing Your Budget" at carolineondesign.com/free-training. | |||
| 038. Before You Build (How I Help YOU!) | 24 May 2023 | 00:14:05 | |
This podcast episode is a little bit different than what I normally record. I'm sharing some feedback I recently received from a client that really got me thinking. I had a quick initial thought of 'that sucks' and then I realized there was some truth in what she said ... but there's so much more to it. Tune in to hear what she said and to find out exactly how my 'zone of genius' helps YOU before you build your dream home :). 👉 Ready to build without blowing your budget? Watch my FREE training, "3 Simple Steps to Build Your Dream Home Without Blowing Your Budget" at carolineondesign.com/free-training. | |||
| 037. 9 Tips for Designing a Functional Kitchen | 03 May 2023 | 00:13:56 | |
In this episode, I’m sharing 9 tips for designing a functional kitchen. These are all things I LOVE about my own kitchen design. I’m also sharing a couple of things that I wish I had done differently in my kitchen (so you can learn from my ‘mistakes’). 👉 Ready to build without blowing your budget? Watch my FREE training, "3 Simple Steps to Build Your Dream Home Without Blowing Your Budget" at carolineondesign.com/free-training. | |||
| 036. Custom vs. Stock Floor Plan: 5 Important Considerations | 12 Apr 2023 | 00:16:55 | |
If you’ve decided to build a home and you've found the perfect lot, the next step is to choose whether you’re going to build a custom vs stock floor plan. Then I’m going to share five things that I want you to *really* think about if you decide to purchase a stock floor plan from an online company. These are *really* important considerations so please hang around until the end of the episode :). --- Get full show notes and more information here: carolineondesign.com/custom-vs-stock-floor-plan-5-important-considerations 👉 Ready to build without blowing your budget? Watch my FREE training, "3 Simple Steps to Build Your Dream Home Without Blowing Your Budget" at carolineondesign.com/free-training. | |||
| 035. 7 Unexpected Expenses when Building a House | 05 Apr 2023 | 00:11:37 | |
It’s important to be realistic about ALL the costs you’ll incur throughout the building (and moving-in) process. Obviously, you'll have construction costs and architect fees (if applicable) … but there are many other expenses you need to factor in as well. In this episode, we'll cover 7 unexpected expenses when building a house because I want to make sure that you include these ‘hidden costs’ in your budget so you don’t have any 'surprises' pop up later. ---- 👉 Ready to build without blowing your budget? Watch my FREE training, "3 Simple Steps to Build Your Dream Home Without Blowing Your Budget" at carolineondesign.com/free-training. | |||
| 034. 4 Steps to Choose the Perfect Paint Color | 29 Mar 2023 | 00:11:45 | |
I think we can ALL agree that it’s HARD to choose a paint color! It can be (very) confusing and overwhelming because there are literally thousands of choices and the samples are so microscopic. 👉 Ready to build without blowing your budget? Watch my FREE training, "3 Simple Steps to Build Your Dream Home Without Blowing Your Budget" at carolineondesign.com/free-training. | |||
| 033. Want help bringing your dream home to life? | 22 Mar 2023 | 00:15:03 | |
Did you know that I can help you bring your dream home to life? You know ... that cozy, beautiful home that you absolutely LOVE, and your friends and family can't wait to visit over the holidays? Yep, I can help. Find out how in this completely raw podcast episode that I recorded on a whim on my iPhone in the Starbucks parking lot. And guess what … it might be my favorite podcast episode to date. 👉 Ready to build without blowing your budget? Watch my FREE training, "3 Simple Steps to Build Your Dream Home Without Blowing Your Budget" at carolineondesign.com/free-training. | |||
| 032. Samplize Peel and Stick Paint Samples Review (Hint ... AMAZING!) | 15 Mar 2023 | 00:14:05 | |
There is a new(ish) product on the market that I am obsessed with … mess-free paint samples. These weren’t around when I built my home back in 2013 but I sure wish they were! 👉 Ready to build without blowing your budget? Watch my FREE training, "3 Simple Steps to Build Your Dream Home Without Blowing Your Budget" at carolineondesign.com/free-training. | |||
| 031. 3 Tips to Design the Perfect Floor Plan for Your Family | 08 Mar 2023 | 00:10:03 | |
Creating your floor plan is a HUGE part of building your home. I imagine you want to build a home that flows well and is functional for YOUR family … plus, you want it to fit into your budget. In this episode, I’m sharing 3 tips to design the perfect floor plan for your family so that your home *does* flow well and *is* functional for the way YOUR family lives. Episode Show Notes: carolineondesign.com/tips-to-design-the-perfect-floor-plan 👉 Ready to build without blowing your budget? Watch my FREE training, "3 Simple Steps to Build Your Dream Home Without Blowing Your Budget" at carolineondesign.com/free-training. | |||
| 066. 3 Quick Home Build Tips | 20 Jun 2024 | 00:10:16 | |
This episode is a little different than usual, but I think it’s going to be super helpful to a lot of people. Soooo … I got some GREAT questions from a woman who attended my free masterclass. I answered her questions in a voice memo and I’m sharing that exact voice memo (unedited and all) in this episode. I’m doing this because there are some golden nuggets that I think anyone building a house can take away from these answers … whether you choose to join BEFORE YOU BUILD℠ or not. I’ll play that voice memo for you and then I’ll come back onto the podcast and tell you WHY I think this is super helpful for anyone who is planning to build a house. - 👉 Ready to build without blowing your budget? Watch my FREE training, "3 Simple Steps to Build Your Dream Home Without Blowing Your Budget" at carolineondesign.com/free-training. | |||
| 030. How to Avoid Custom Floor Plan Mistakes | 01 Mar 2023 | 00:06:19 | |
Many people jump right into designing a floor plan without taking the time to thoroughly think about the best layout for their family’s home. Please don't do this! The best way to avoid custom floor plan mistakes is to *really* think about how your family lives BEFORE you create your floor plan. I want YOU to get your floor plan right and feel proud of your future home, so I’ve created a list of 10 questions for you to thoughtfully consider and answer to get you started in creating the perfect floor plan for YOUR family. 👉 Ready to build without blowing your budget? Watch my FREE training, "3 Simple Steps to Build Your Dream Home Without Blowing Your Budget" at carolineondesign.com/free-training. | |||
| 029. 8 Crucial Tips for Your First-Time Home Build | 22 Feb 2023 | 00:12:20 | |
Building a home will likely be one of the largest projects you ever take on. It can be emotionally and physically draining, but it can also be really fun. Believe me … I know this from first-hand experience. In this episode, I’m sharing 8 CRUCIAL tips for your first-time home build to help make this process easier for you. EPISODE SHOW NOTES: 👉 Ready to build without blowing your budget? Watch my FREE training, "3 Simple Steps to Build Your Dream Home Without Blowing Your Budget" at carolineondesign.com/free-training. | |||
| 028. 4 Things I Would Change if I Built my Home Again | 15 Feb 2023 | 00:13:35 | |
Over the years, one of the most common questions readers and students have asked me is what I would change if I built my home again. Honestly, there isn’t much I would change about my house (even after 9+ years of living in it), but you’re here because you want to learn from others’ regrets after building so that you don’t make the same ‘mistakes’. 👉 Ready to build without blowing your budget? Watch my FREE training, "3 Simple Steps to Build Your Dream Home Without Blowing Your Budget" at carolineondesign.com/free-training. | |||
| 027. 7 Exterior Design Trends 2023 | 08 Feb 2023 | 00:11:02 | |
Are you planning to build a home in 2023 and you're considering how you want your exterior design to look? 👉 Ready to build without blowing your budget? Watch my FREE training, "3 Simple Steps to Build Your Dream Home Without Blowing Your Budget" at carolineondesign.com/free-training. | |||
| 026. Kitchen Trends 2023 (That I'm Loving!) | 01 Feb 2023 | 00:14:50 | |
If you’re building a new home or remodeling an existing kitchen, you're in luck because the kitchen trends in 2023 are GORGEOUS! And, even better, many of these trends are rooted in a classic design that will stand the test of time. Whoo hoo! 👉 Ready to build without blowing your budget? Watch my FREE training, "3 Simple Steps to Build Your Dream Home Without Blowing Your Budget" at carolineondesign.com/free-training. | |||
| 025. 3 Costly Mistakes (to Avoid) When Planning to Build a House | 18 Jan 2023 | 00:08:10 | |
Has anyone ever told you, ‘It’s inevitable you’ll go over budget when building because *everyone* does.’ Yeah, I’ve heard that too, but it’s not true! FREE ON-DEMAND TRAINING: 👉 Ready to build without blowing your budget? Watch my FREE training, "3 Simple Steps to Build Your Dream Home Without Blowing Your Budget" at carolineondesign.com/free-training. | |||
| 024. Why It's (SUPER) Important to Plan Before Building | 11 Jan 2023 | 00:04:36 | |
Are you building your first (or next) home and you have no clue where to start? Are you afraid to make all of the design decisions you know you'll have to make and, even worse … are you afraid of making costly mistakes?
👉 Ready to build without blowing your budget? Watch my FREE training, "3 Simple Steps to Build Your Dream Home Without Blowing Your Budget" at carolineondesign.com/free-training. | |||
| 023. Is It Cheaper to Buy or Build a House? | 04 Jan 2023 | 00:09:54 | |
Are you considering building a house because you just can’t find the perfect existing house to buy for your family? If so, are you unsure of pricing and wondering, ‘is it cheaper to buy or build a house?’ If you’re nodding your head ‘yes’, this episode is for YOU! Let’s go ahead and answer the question of what’s cheaper … buying or building?
👉 Ready to build without blowing your budget? Watch my FREE training, "3 Simple Steps to Build Your Dream Home Without Blowing Your Budget" at carolineondesign.com/free-training. | |||
| 022. My Custom Home Build Regrets | 07 Dec 2022 | 00:08:16 | |
In this episode, I’m letting you in on a little secret. I’m sharing a behind-the-scenes list of my custom home build regrets 9 years after building my house. The good news is that I still LOVE my home nine years later, but there are a few things I would do differently if I built this house again and that’s what we’ll talk about today. 👉 Ready to build without blowing your budget? Watch my FREE training, "3 Simple Steps to Build Your Dream Home Without Blowing Your Budget" at carolineondesign.com/free-training. | |||
| 021. Should You Hire Designer When Building? | 30 Nov 2022 | 00:13:20 | |
In this episode, we’re talking about whether or not you should hire a designer when building a custom home.
👉 Ready to build without blowing your budget? Watch my FREE training, "3 Simple Steps to Build Your Dream Home Without Blowing Your Budget" at carolineondesign.com/free-training. | |||
| 065. Beware of the Lowest Home Build Bid! | 05 Jun 2024 | 00:08:14 | |
PSA for anyone who is looking for a builder right now or will be in the future. The lowest home build bid does NOT mean the lowest price. Let me repeat that … the lowest home build bid does NOT mean the lowest price. In this short and sweet episode, we’ll talk about why it’s VERY important to consider more than just the bids (or price quotes) when selecting a builder. - - 👉 Ready to build without blowing your budget? Watch my FREE training, "3 Simple Steps to Build Your Dream Home Without Blowing Your Budget" at carolineondesign.com/free-training. | |||
| 020. Must Haves when Building a Custom Home | 16 Nov 2022 | 00:07:16 | |
When you google the phrase, ‘must haves when building a custom home’, you’ll find lists of what *other* people consider to be must haves in their own homes. However, these lists might not include things that are must haves in your own dream home. 👉 Ready to build without blowing your budget? Watch my FREE training, "3 Simple Steps to Build Your Dream Home Without Blowing Your Budget" at carolineondesign.com/free-training. | |||
| 019. How to Prepare for First Meeting with Builder | 09 Nov 2022 | 00:14:00 | |
I’m giving you seven specific steps to help you prepare for a productive first meeting with your builder so that you feel confident and organized when your builder fires questions at you about your design ideas and your budget for your future home. If you follow these 7 steps (in no particular order), you’re going to go into that first planning meeting feeling confident and super organized because you’ll have an idea of how you want your house to look, what your must haves are, what questions to ask, and what your realistic budget is. 👉 Ready to build without blowing your budget? Watch my FREE training, "3 Simple Steps to Build Your Dream Home Without Blowing Your Budget" at carolineondesign.com/free-training. | |||
| 018. 10 White Paint Colors that Designers Love | 02 Nov 2022 | 00:15:22 | |
Selecting a paint color (in general) is overwhelming. Selecting a white paint color can be even more intimidating because there are literally hundreds of options to choose from. Honestly, white can be one of the hardest ‘colors’ to choose … so I’ve narrowed down the vast amount of choices to 10 white paint colors that designers love and use on repeat (because the colors are THAT good)
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| 017. How Long it Takes to Build a House | 26 Oct 2022 | 00:14:22 | |
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