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

My Custom Home Build Regrets

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I’m letting you in on a little secret. I’m sharing a behind-the-scenes list of my own custom home build regrets 11 years after building my house.  The good news is that I still LOVE my home eleven years later, but there are a few things I would do differently if I built this house again […]

Jul

17

Podcast

Floor Plan Design Process (with Holly from Hereabout)

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Today 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 […]

Feb

28

Podcast

Floor Plan Feedback (Why it’s CRUCIAL!)

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In this podcast episode, I share a story about a little Christmas card mishap I had a few years ago and how it 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 […]

Oct

18

Podcast

5 Considerations for Creating a Custom Floor Plan

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Creating a custom floor plan from scratch can be very time-consuming and 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 […]

Aug

09

Podcast

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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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