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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:
    018. 10 White Paint Colors that Designers Love Nov 02, 2022
    Show notes

    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)

    PAINT SAMPLES → SAMPLIZE Please note this is an affiliate link. See my full disclosure here.
    EPISODE → carolineondesign.com/10-white-paint-colors-that-designers-love

    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



    017. How Long it Takes to Build a House Oct 26, 2022
    Show notes

    Are you curious about how long it takes to build a house?
    I'm not going to lie ... this is a tricky one to answer (especially in our current home-build climate). I can tell you that six months is the average for how long it takes to build a house. However, the length of time depends on MANY factors and we’ll cover these in this episode.
    In this episode, we’ll talk about the many factors that affect how long it takes to build your home … from breaking ground to move-in day.
    Unfortunately, you have very little control over some of the factors, but there ARE things you DO have control over (and spoiler alert … these are the factors you should focus on).
    EPISODE → carolineondesign.com/how-long-it-takes-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



    016. Timeless Interior Design vs. Trendy Oct 19, 2022
    Show notes

    We're talking all about where to add timeless interior design finishes as well as where to add trendy finishes when you are building or designing your new home.
    Are you building or renovating a house and you find yourself thinking … ‘there are so many decisions and I’m afraid I'll make the wrong one!’ OR ‘what if I make a trendy decision and end up hating it in two years?’
    You are NOT alone! This is a very common fear.
    If you’re nervous that you’ll make the *wrong* choices or make design decisions that are too trendy and you’ll soon regret making those decisions, we’ve got you covered.
    By the end of this episode, you’ll have a better understanding of your own personal design style (not just what is trending on Instagram or Pinterest), AND you’ll feel more confident in where you should focus on choosing classic, timeless design finishes that you’ll love for the long haul ... as well as where to sprinkle in trendy finishes.
    EPISODE →
    carolineondesign.com/how-to-choose-timeless-design-finishes-vs-trendy

    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



    015. How to Finance Your Home Build Oct 12, 2022
    Show notes

    In episode 15, we’re talking allll about how to finance your home build with a construction loan.
    This isn’t the most exciting topic BUT a construction loan is something you really *need* to understand when building a house … unless you have enough disposable income sitting around to pay for your new build! If that’s the case, I’m super happy for you!
    For the rest of us, however, it’s important to know how to finance your home build.
    By the end of this episode, you’ll have a basic understanding of the two main construction loan options as well as the pros and cons of each so that you can make the best decision for your family's home-build financial needs.
    EPISODE → carolineondesign.com/how-to-finance-your-home-build

    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



    014. How Custom Home Builders Charge Oct 05, 2022
    Show notes

    Building a custom home is likely one of the most expensive projects (if not THE most expensive project) you’ll take on in your life. So it’s very important that you are familiar with how custom home builders charge so that you don’t have any financial surprises during your build.
    In this episode, I’m going to give you an overview of how custom home builders charge their clients. Hopefully, this will help you feel more prepared and ready to discuss the financial side of building with your potential builders.
    EPISODE → carolineondesign.com/how-custom-home-builders-charge

    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



    013. How to Choose a Custom Home Builder Sep 28, 2022
    Show notes

    There are MANY decisions when building a new home and one of the *most* important decisions you’ll make is choosing your builder because your relationship with your builder sets the tone for your entire home build experience.

    In this episode, we’ll talk about how to choose your custom home builder, including an overview of what determines a GOOD builder and several questions you should be asking EVERY potential builder you interview.
    EPISODE → carolineondesign.com/how-to-choose-a-custom-home-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



    012. How to Stay Organized During Custom Home Build Sep 21, 2022
    Show notes

    There are many moving parts when building a custom home. The sheer amount of decisions can be paralyzing. However, the whole process can be MUCH less overwhelming if you feel organized and in control.
    In this episode, we’ll cover six EASY tips to keep your thoughts, ideas, and documents organized while building your house. The good news is that you can implement these tips immediately!
    EPISODE →
    carolineondesign.com/how-to-stay-organized-during-custom-home-build

    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



    011. The Crucial First Step to Design Your Dream Home Sep 14, 2022
    Show notes

    If you’re excited to build your dream home but you're also terrified that you'll make design decisions that you might later regret, I have good news for you. In this episode, I’m sharing the crucial first step to designing your dream home.

    Completing this first step will give you SO much more confidence in your ability to get to the end of your home build and feel great about your design decisions.
    EPISODE → carolineondesign.com/first-step-to-designing-your-dream-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



    010. 3 Mistakes that Lead to Design Regrets Sep 07, 2022
    Show notes

    Are you preparing to build a custom home and you’re feeling a lil bit nervous that you’ll make design decisions you might later regret? Maybe you're looking for guidance on how to avoid making the ‘wrong’ choices?
    You’re in luck because I’m going to share 3 common mistakes people make that lead to design regrets … lots of regrets, unfortunately. I see these mistakes far too often and I do NOT want you to make these mistakes.
    Believe me … if you avoid these mistakes, then you will be well on your way to building a home that you absolutely LOVE!
    EPISODE → carolineondesign.com/3-mistakes-that-lead-to-design-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



    009. 3 Reasons People Go Over Budget when Building Aug 31, 2022
    Show notes

    If you're planning to build a home for the first time, I imagine that going over budget when building your home is one of your biggest concerns. This fear is very valid considering most people do (unfortunately) go over budget when building a home. However, this doesn’t have to be YOUR story!
    In this episode, I’ll share why *most* people go over budget when building a home. Just remember that you don't have to be like *most* people! You can do the opposite and you'll have a much better chance of building your home without blowing your budget.
    EPISODE SHOW NOTES →
    carolineondesign.com/why-most-people-go-over-budget-when-building

    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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