My Top Floor Plan Regret (What I’d Change if I Could)

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This episode is a little different than my typical episode … it’s more of a personal explanation of my top floor plan regret that I have for my own custom designed home.  Although this is a personal story about my own home build experience, I know it will help many of you out there who […]

Oct

09

Podcast

Floor Plan Design with ChatGPT

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I recently decided to try creating a floor plan design with ChatGPT.  I was looking online at different floor plans, and I found things I liked about each one, and then I thought, “Well, why don’t I just create my own, and I’ll have ChatGPT do it?”  I thought I could plug everything that I […]

Sep

18

Podcast

The BEFORE YOU BUILD℠ Movement

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I was on a group coaching call recently with my business coach, and she asked us some questions that got me thinking more deeply about how exactly I want to help YOU (and others planning to build a home) with my BEFORE YOU BUILD℠ movement. I want to share these breakthroughs with you because her […]

Sep

04

Podcast

Benefits of Planning Before Building

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In this episode, we’re talking about the MANY MANY MANY benefits of planning before building your house.  I see these benefits first-hand with my home build experience, as well as with my clients as they go through and complete the home build process. I’ve started a movement to get people to PLAN before they build […]

Aug

28

Podcast

11 Common Floor Plan Mistakes to Avoid

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Are you creating 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, keep listening! In this episode, we’ll cover 11 common mistakes people make when creating a custom floor plan (or tweaking a stock plan).  Unfortunately, I even […]

Aug

14

Podcast

Vision Before Building Your Dream Home

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If you’re worried about building and designing your dream home because you aren’t a designer (and 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 confidently build a house that you absolutely LOVE […]

Jul

31

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I designed my own custom home from the ground up, inside and out. A home that is cozy, comfy, laid out perfectly for the way my family lives, and makes us happy every single day. Oh, and did I mention I did this all without going over budget?! 

Yep, it’s true. I’ve been there, done that, and actually lived through it … and you will too. Pinkie promise!

a.k.a. Caroline on Design

I’m Carrie Barker.

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