Sticking to the home build budget is one of the TOP home build concerns (if not THE top concern) that I hear from my blog readers and my ‘Before You Build’ Home Build Prep clients. This is a VERY common fear among people getting ready to build their dream home. Sooo … if you’re feeling nervous […]

Building your first custom home should be one of the most exciting experiences of your life. You’ve been dreaming about this moment and finally creating a perfectly designed space for your family, lifestyle, and future. But here’s what nobody tells you … there’s one big custom home building mistake that can cost you thousands and […]

Building a home can certainly be one of the most stressful projects you’ll experience in your life. However, it doesn’t have to be super stressful! Below I’m sharing 4 tips to help you reduce stress while building your house. Spoiler alert … a lot of the stress of home building comes from poor planning and […]

Building a custom home with your spouse can feel like navigating a minefield of conflicting priorities and different ideas about the budget, which can lead to some pretty heated discussions about whether or not certain features are really worth the splurge. But here’s the good news … it does NOT have to be this way. […]

Welcome back to the Before You Build podcast. I’m your host Carrie Barker (aka Caroline on Design), and today, in episode 90, we’re talking about the number one question you should ask yourself before you start planning your custom home. If you’re planning your custom home for your family, I want you to pause browsing […]

If you’ve googled the phrase ‘custom home must-haves’, you’ve likely seen all the lists claiming that you *must* have *this* and you *must* have *that*.  These types of lists are all over Pinterest, Instagram, and home-building blogs … and they *can* be helpful. But here’s what those lists don’t tell you … there are NO […]