Building a home in 2026? There's ONE question you need to ask yourself that will reveal whether you're truly ready—or just winging it.In this episode, I'm breaking down the difference between "plan...
You might think your floor plan is done once the room sizes are sketched out. But here's what most first-time builders don't realize ... you can't really know if those dimensions work until you see...
The next time you host (or attend) a gathering (whether it's Thanksgiving next week 😉, a birthday party, or just family visiting for the weekend), you're sitting on free research for your custom ho...
Planning to build a custom home? Lighting and electrical planning is one of the most important (and most overlooked) parts of the design process. And here's the thing ... it's not something you can...
Building a custom home? You've probably heard this advice: "Whatever your builder quotes you, expect to pay 30 to 35 percent more."Here's the truth: going over budget is NOT inevitable.In this epis...
Curious what DesignShop IS ... and if it's worth it for your custom home build? In this episode, I'm sharing my honest review after ordering 13 different material samples – countertops, tile, cabin...
Are you worried about going over budget on your custom home build? You're not alone—but what if I told you budget overruns aren't inevitable?In this episode, I'm sharing the 3 biggest budget buster...
Building a custom home with your spouse doesn't have to be stressful or dramatic. It can actually bring you closer together ... and I'm sharing exactly how to make that happen.Learn the simple stra...
Planning your custom home? Before you dive into Pinterest boards and floor plans, there's one crucial question that will determine whether you truly love your home for decades to come. In this epis...
Okay, real talk. Those generic "must-have" lists all over Pinterest and home-building blogs set you up to build a house that might have some cool features, but most likely won't even work for YOUR ...
Building your first custom home should be exciting, but there's one massive mistake I see first-time builders make over and over again ... and it's costing them thousands of dollars and major regre...
Feeling confused about construction loans? You're definitely not alone... and you're not the only one who finds this part of home building overwhelming.In this episode, I'm breaking down how constr...
Not sure whether to hire an architect or a draftsperson for your custom home build? You’re not alone ... and you’re definitely not the only one confused by this decision.In this episode, I’m breaki...
Thinking about finishing your basement? Whether you're building a custom home or planning a future reno, this episode shares 3 simple custom basement details that are totally worth it—and easy to o...
You might think building a confident home starts with picking finishes or trusting your builder to guide you. But here’s the truth most people don’t hear (until it’s too late): the real secret is p...
Possibly you haven’t started building yet—but here’s a heads-up: at some point during your build, your builder’s going to say, “We can’t do that.”Sometimes that “no” is legit. But other times? It’s...
Feeling excited (yet OVERWHELMED!) about building your dream home? You’re not alone—and you’re not doing it wrong.In this episode, I’m walking you through 3 simple mindset shifts that will help you...
Building your dream home? You’ve probably spent hours planning the big things—your floor plan, kitchen design, and must-have features. But what about the small details that can make or break your h...
One of the biggest concerns when building a custom home is going over budget. However, YOU don’t have to fear this because I know it’s possible to build within (or very close to) budget … you ...
This episode is for anyone out there who is building a lake house and, more specifically, looking for trending exterior paint colors for lake houses in 2025.I decided to record this episode because...
