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    Home & Garden

    The Before You Build Podcast

    If you’re thinking about building a custom home or remodeling an existing home, this show is for you! The Before You Build Podcast is your one-stop shop for practical planning advice, smart decision-making, and actionable tips to help you build or remodel with clarity, confidence, and within your budget.

    We’ll answer all of your burning questions such as: How do I plan for building a custom home? How do I plan a home remodel? What should I do before building a house? What should I do before remodeling my home? How do I create the perfect floor plan for my family? How do I hire the right builder or remodeling team? How do I finance my project? 

    And the biggest question of all, how do I bring my dream home to life without blowing the budget? Well, friends … the answer is in intentional planning long before the work ever begins.

    I’m your host, Carrie Barker (aka, Caroline on Design). I designed my own custom home from the ground up, inside and out. Through trial and error (psst … I built pre-Pinterest), I created my absolute dream home that is not only perfect for the way my family lives but also turned out more beautiful than I imagined. The best part … I did this all without blowing the budget and without design regrets.

    I cracked the code on how to bring my own dream home vision to life while sticking VERY close to budget, and now I’m here to teach you everything I learned along the way so that you, too, end up with that cozy, beautiful home you envision in your head and a mortgage you’re comfy with.

    The short, actionable, and bingeable Before You Build episodes will prepare YOU for a successful building or remodeling project with less stress, more confidence, and a plan to stick to budget. And just so you know … the key to creating a home you love without blowing the budget is all in the intentional planning you do BEFORE YOU BUILD! So let’s dive in and get started!

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    Latest Episodes:
    028. 4 Things I Would Change if I Built my Home Again Feb 15, 2023
    Show notes

    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), butyou’re here because you want to learn from others’ regrets after building so that you don’t make the same ‘mistakes’.
    In this episode, I’m sharing my short list of what I would change if I were to build again and my hope is that something on this list will help you as you prepare to build your own dream home.
    Want to dive deeper into really considering how to design your perfect floor plan?Download a copy of my *FREE* Guided Floor Plan Creation Workbook (carolineondesign.com/fp-free-workbook).
    Episode Show Notes: carolineondesign.com/change-if-built-my-home-again
    Carrie's Custom Floor Plan: carolineondesign.com/floor-plan

    Get the SPLURGE + SAVE PLANNER℠ → carolineondesign.com/splurge-blog-promo

    Join BEFORE YOU BUILD℠ → carolineondesign.com/before-you-build

    Download FREE HOME BUILD GUIDE → carolineondesign.com/home-build-guide

    My FREE CLASS → Build Within Budget and Without Regrets! Grab your seat at carolineondesign.com/free-training



    027. 7 Exterior Design Trends 2023 Feb 08, 2023
    Show notes

    Are you planning to build a home in 2023 and you're considering how you want your exterior design to look?
    Maybe you still love the white exterior look but aren’t sure if it’s still in style. Or maybe you’re just curious about what the next big thing in exterior design is so that you can be ahead of the curve.
    Either way, I think you’re going to love the home exterior trends in 2023.
    By the end of this episode, you’ll have a better understanding of what is trending in home exterior design in 2023 and, hopefully, a better idea of how you want to design your own dream home :).
    EPISODE SHOW NOTES →
    carolineondesign.com/exterior-design-trends-2023

    Get the SPLURGE + SAVE PLANNER℠ → carolineondesign.com/splurge-blog-promo

    Join BEFORE YOU BUILD℠ → carolineondesign.com/before-you-build

    Download FREE HOME BUILD GUIDE → carolineondesign.com/home-build-guide

    My FREE CLASS → Build Within Budget and Without Regrets! Grab your seat at carolineondesign.com/free-training



    026. Kitchen Trends 2023 (That I'm Loving!) Feb 01, 2023
    Show notes

    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!
    I've scoured design websites to get an idea of the kitchen trends we’ll see in 2023. Most of the trends this year are beautiful design elements that I would gladly incorporate into my home (if I were building or remodeling in 2023).
    In this episode, we'll cover the top kitchen design trends we’ll see in 2023.

    EPISODE → carolineondesign.com/kitchen-trends-2022

    Get the SPLURGE + SAVE PLANNER℠ → carolineondesign.com/splurge-blog-promo

    Join BEFORE YOU BUILD℠ → carolineondesign.com/before-you-build

    Download FREE HOME BUILD GUIDE → carolineondesign.com/home-build-guide

    My FREE CLASS → Build Within Budget and Without Regrets! Grab your seat at carolineondesign.com/free-training



    025. 3 Costly Mistakes (to Avoid) When Planning to Build a House Jan 18, 2023
    Show notes

    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!
    The #truth is that *most* people DO go significantly over budget when building because they fall into the trap of 3 common (and very costly) mistakes when planning to build a house.
    In this episode, we'll cover the 3 common mistakes people make when planning to build a house. I see people make these mistakes over and over (and over) again, but I won’t let you fall into these traps.

    EPISODE SHOW NOTES →
    carolineondesign.com/costly-mistakes-when-planning-to-build-a-house

    Get the SPLURGE + SAVE PLANNER℠ → carolineondesign.com/splurge-blog-promo

    Join BEFORE YOU BUILD℠ → carolineondesign.com/before-you-build

    Download FREE HOME BUILD GUIDE → carolineondesign.com/home-build-guide

    My FREE CLASS → Build Within Budget and Without Regrets! Grab your seat at carolineondesign.com/free-training



    024. Why It's (SUPER) Important to Plan Before Building Jan 11, 2023
    Show notes

    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?
    Building a home doesn’t have to be scary! You just need to have a plan in place BEFORE building your home. The bottom line is that the key to feeling confident as you make design decisions and not breaking the bank is going into the home build process with a plan.

    EPISODE SHOW NOTES →
    carolineondesign.com/why-important-to-plan-before-building-your-home

    Get the SPLURGE + SAVE PLANNER℠ → carolineondesign.com/splurge-blog-promo

    Join BEFORE YOU BUILD℠ → carolineondesign.com/before-you-build

    Download FREE HOME BUILD GUIDE → carolineondesign.com/home-build-guide

    My FREE CLASS → Build Within Budget and Without Regrets! Grab your seat at carolineondesign.com/free-training



    023. Is It Cheaper to Buy or Build a House? Jan 04, 2023
    Show notes

    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?
    As you can imagine, this is a tricky question to answer in one blanket statement because there are SO many variables to consider. However, I’ll give you my educated opinion on what I know to be cheaper (and why I came to this conclusion). I’ll also share tips on how to determine what is less expensive in YOUR location.

    EPISODE → carolineondesign.com/is-it-cheaper-to-buy-or-build-a-house

    Get the SPLURGE + SAVE PLANNER℠ → carolineondesign.com/splurge-blog-promo

    Join BEFORE YOU BUILD℠ → carolineondesign.com/before-you-build

    Download FREE HOME BUILD GUIDE → carolineondesign.com/home-build-guide

    My FREE CLASS → Build Within Budget and Without Regrets! Grab your seat at carolineondesign.com/free-training



    022. My Custom Home Build Regrets Dec 07, 2022
    Show notes

    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.
    Possibly one (or more) of these things will resonate with you as you build your own dream home.
    EPISODE → carolineondesign.com/custom-home-build-regrets

    Get the SPLURGE + SAVE PLANNER℠ → carolineondesign.com/splurge-blog-promo

    Join BEFORE YOU BUILD℠ → carolineondesign.com/before-you-build

    Download FREE HOME BUILD GUIDE → carolineondesign.com/home-build-guide

    My FREE CLASS → Build Within Budget and Without Regrets! Grab your seat at carolineondesign.com/free-training



    021. Should You Hire Designer When Building? Nov 30, 2022
    Show notes

    In this episode, we’re talking about whether or not you should hire a designer when building a custom home.
    I'll share the pros and cons of adding a designer to your home build team so you feel equipped to make the best decision for YOUR family.

    EPISODE →
    carolineondesign.com/hire-a-designer-when-building-a-custom-home

    Get the SPLURGE + SAVE PLANNER℠ → carolineondesign.com/splurge-blog-promo

    Join BEFORE YOU BUILD℠ → carolineondesign.com/before-you-build

    Download FREE HOME BUILD GUIDE → carolineondesign.com/home-build-guide

    My FREE CLASS → Build Within Budget and Without Regrets! Grab your seat at carolineondesign.com/free-training



    020. Must Haves when Building a Custom Home Nov 16, 2022
    Show notes

    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.
    In this episode, I share a lengthy list of what other people considered to be must haves in their homes. But remember … this list is simply to get the wheels in your head turning so you can create your own list of what is most important to you and your family in your future home.
    EPISODE →
    carolineondesign.com/must-haves-when-building-a-custom-home

    Get the SPLURGE + SAVE PLANNER℠ → carolineondesign.com/splurge-blog-promo

    Join BEFORE YOU BUILD℠ → carolineondesign.com/before-you-build

    Download FREE HOME BUILD GUIDE → carolineondesign.com/home-build-guide

    My FREE CLASS → Build Within Budget and Without Regrets! Grab your seat at carolineondesign.com/free-training



    019. How to Prepare for First Meeting with Builder Nov 09, 2022
    Show notes

    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.
    FLOOR PLAN QUESTIONNAIRE →
    view.flodesk.com/pages/6169e88874d564fa09f3f580
    EPISODE →
    carolineondesign.com/prepare-for-productive-first-meeting-with-builder

    Get the SPLURGE + SAVE PLANNER℠ → carolineondesign.com/splurge-blog-promo

    Join BEFORE YOU BUILD℠ → carolineondesign.com/before-you-build

    Download FREE HOME BUILD GUIDE → carolineondesign.com/home-build-guide

    My FREE CLASS → Build Within Budget and Without Regrets! Grab your seat at carolineondesign.com/free-training



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