3 Myths About Building a Custom Home

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Are you dreaming about building a custom home but you aren’t sure it’s a possibility for you because you don’t have a huge budget? Guess what … this is just one of many myths about building a custom home that is swirling around. What if I told you that you can, indeed, build a cute […]

Sep

06

Home Build Planning

7 Signs You’re Ready to Build a Custom Home

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Are you dreaming of building a home, but you aren’t quite sure if you’re ready to take the plunge? In this episode, I’m sharing 7 signs you’re ready to build a custom home. I have to be honest though … building a house is kinda like having your first baby. No one is ever 100% […]

Aug

23

Home Build Planning

6 Crucial Steps Before You Break Ground

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If you’re dreaming about building a custom home in the near(ish) future, you might be curious about what steps you need to take before building in order to have a positive home-build experience and to make your future dream home a reality. I’m not going to sugarcoat it … there is A LOT that goes […]

Jun

21

Home Build Planning

Before You Build (How I Help YOU!)

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In this episode/post, I’m sharing some feedback I recently received from a client that really got me thinking. I had a quick initial thought of ‘that sucks’ and then I realized there was some truth in what she said … but there’s so much more to it. Listen to the episode or read the transcript […]

May

24

Home Build Planning

8 Crucial Tips for Your First-Time Home Build

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Building a home will likely be one of the largest projects you ever take on. It can be emotionally and physically draining, but it can also be really fun. Believe me … I know this from first-hand experience so I’m sharing 8 CRUCIAL tips for your first-time home build to help make this process easier […]

Feb

22

Home Build Planning

Why it’s Important to Plan Before Building Your Home

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Are you building your first (or next) home and have no idea 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 to make costly mistakes? Building a home doesn’t have to be scary! You need to have a […]

Jan

11

Home Build Planning

hey there,

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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