4 Tips to Reduce Stress While Building a House

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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 […]

Oct

21

Home Build Planning

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 home.  Although this is a personal story about my own home build experience, I know it will help many of you out there who are […]

Sep

23

Floor Plan Creation

How to Make Decisions When Building a House

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If you’re trying to figure out how to make decisions when building a house, you’ve probably googled some version of “mistakes to avoid before building a house.” (We all have!) Building a home is a huge investment, and you want to know what other people regret so you can avoid making the same mistakes. So […]

Aug

31

Home Build Planning

Nervous About Building a House? You’re Not Alone!

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If you’re excited about building a house, but also a little bit nervous, it’s OK! These two feelings can absolutely exist at the same time. You can be SO excited to finally build the home you’ve dreamed about for years, and also feel completely stressed and overwhelmed. It’s very common to fear things like … […]

Aug

26

Home Build Planning

What to Consider Before Building a House (or Renovating One!)

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Most people think planning a home starts with floor plans, Pinterest boards, and picking out beautiful finishes. But what if that’s actually the wrong place to start? The most important decisions happen long before you ever choose a countertop or paint color. In this episode, I’m sharing the three things I believe everyone should consider […]

Aug

05

Home Build Planning

What to Clarify Before Building a Custom Home 

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Knowing what to clarify before building a custom home is one of the MOST important things you can do for your budget … and yet it’s one of the most overlooked parts of the entire process. In fact, there’s a specific layer of clarity that very few people talk about, even though it’s one of […]

Jun

17

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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