8 Ways to Stay on Budget when Building a House

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Going significantly over budget is one of the top concerns (actually, THE top concern) I hear from my clients and readers who are preparing to build a house. I completely understand this because it was also my biggest fear when I was building. However, what if I told you there ARE ways to stay on […]

Oct

25

Podcast

How to Build your Dream Home Without Breaking the Bank

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Do you think it’s impossible to build your dream home without breaking the bank?  If so, (thankfully) you’re wrong. I’m here to tell you that you CAN build a house you absolutely LOVE without blowing your budget. I know this because I did it. And you can too. The key to building a house you […]

Sep

13

Podcast

The Crucial First Step to Designing Your Dream Home

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If you’re excited to build your dream home but you’re also nervous that you’ll make design decisions that you might later regret, I have good news for you. In this episode, I’m sharing the crucial first step to designing your dream home. Believe me … if you nail this step, you’ll feel SO much more […]

Sep

14

Podcast

Building a Custom Home: My Top 5 Blog Posts

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Have you been dreaming about building a custom home for a long time and you’re finally getting *close* to making this dream a reality?! If so, I imagine you’re trying to gather as much info as possible before you start building so that you know what to expect and can feel fully prepared for your […]

Jun

29

Building a Home

4 Things to Know Before Building a Custom Home

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Preparing to build your dream home can be an extremely overwhelming project … especially if you’ve never done it before. There are a million and one things you need to know before building a custom home. However, I’m going to make this easier for you and get you started by recommending four of my blog […]

Jun

15

Home Build Planning

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My Favorite Home Decor Shopping Websites

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Are you feeling overwhelmed because you’ve just built a house and now it’s time to decorate your new home? Or possibly you simply want to refresh your current home because you’re a little bored with your home decor? Either way, decorating a home (new or existing) can be daunting. However, it’s much easier if you […]

Mar

30

Design + Decorate

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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