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 […]

This episode is for you if you’re confused about how construction loans work. And listen… don’t feel bad about this! I’ve been through the home build process myself, and I STILL find construction loans a little confusing.  So honestly, this is as much a refresher for me as it might be new information for you. […]

If you’re planning to build a custom home, you’re probably already feeling it… that mix of excitement and “oh-my-gosh-there-are-so-many-decisions” anxiety before you build your home. Let me reassure you …  You’re not behind.  You’re not doing it wrong.  And you don’t need to have all the answers yet. But before you dive into floor plans, […]

I’m sharing 3 common mistakes to avoid when building a home. I see people make these mistakes ALL. THE. TIME. but I won’t let them happen to YOU! These are all 100% avoidable … and I’m so glad you’re listening to this episode so that you’ll know exactly what to avoid. MISTAKES TO AVOID WHEN BUILDING […]