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Whether you’re dreaming of building a custom home in the future or you’re ready to start planning now, this show is for you! The Before You Build Podcast is your one-stop shop for actionable home-building tips and advice as well as tips for designing your dream home so that you feel equipped to design the home of your dreams that makes you (and your wallet) happy for years to come.
We’ll answer all of your burning questions such as: How do I plan for building a custom home? What should I do before building a house? How do I design my new house? What mistakes should I avoid when building a house? How do I create the perfect floor plan for my family? How do I hire a builder? How do I finance my home build? And the biggest question of all, how do I bring my dream home to life without blowing the budget? Well, friends … the answer is in PLANNING for your home build long before you ever break ground.
I’m your host, Carrie Barker (aka, Caroline on Design). I designed my own custom home from the ground up, inside and out. Through trial and error (psst … I built pre-Pinterest), I created my absolute dream home that is not only perfect for the way my family lives but also turned out more beautiful than I imagined. The best part … I did this all without blowing the budget and without design regrets.
I cracked the code on how to bring my own dream home vision to life while sticking VERY close to budget and now I’m here to teach you everything I learned along the way so that you, too, end up with that cozy, beautiful home you envision in your head and a mortgage you’re comfy with.
The short, actionable, and bingeable ‘Before You Build’ episodes will prepare YOU for a successful home build with less stress, more confidence, and joy throughout the process. And just so you know … the key to building your dream home close to budget is all in the planning you do BEFORE YOU BUILD! So let’s dive in and get started!
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063. First Step to Creating Perfect Floor Plan (for YOUR family)
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May 08, 2024 |
062. Your Home Build Success Plan
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Apr 24, 2024 |
061. Kitchen Design Q+A with Anne-Marie Klobe
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Apr 10, 2024 |
060. Your Initial Quote for Home Build (It’s OK!)
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Apr 03, 2024 |
059. Ripple Effects of Planning Before You Build
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Mar 20, 2024 |
058. Floor Plan Design Process with Holly from Hereabout
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Feb 28, 2024 |
057. Why Hiring the RIGHT Builder is Important (and where to start)
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Feb 14, 2024 |
056. 'Before You Build' Program Q+A
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Jan 31, 2024 |
055. You Don't Have to Go Over Budget When Building
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Jan 24, 2024 |
054. You Need More than Google when Building Your Dream Home
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Jan 10, 2024 |
053. Building Your Dream Home in 2024?
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Jan 03, 2024 |
052. Home Exterior Design Classic Styles
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Dec 06, 2023 |
051. My Curated Design Fixtures + Decor Boutiques
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Nov 15, 2023 |
050. 8 Ways to Stay on Budget when Building a House
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Oct 25, 2023 |
049. Floor Plan Feedback (Why it's CRUCIAL!)
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Oct 18, 2023 |
048. 3 Things to Keep in Mind when Building a House
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Oct 04, 2023 |
047. 'Before You Build' Program Q+A
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Sep 20, 2023 |
046. How to Build Your Dream Home Without Breaking the Bank
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Sep 13, 2023 |
045. 3 Myths About Building a Custom Home
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Sep 06, 2023 |
044. 7 Signs You're Ready to Build a Custom Home
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Aug 23, 2023 |
043. 5 Considerations when Creating a Custom Floor Plan
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Aug 09, 2023 |
042. 8 Crucial Questions to Ask Potential Home Builders
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Jul 26, 2023 |
041. 8 Home Upgrades that are Worth It When Building
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Jul 12, 2023 |
040. 6 Crucial Steps Before You Break Ground
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Jun 21, 2023 |
039. 9 Tips to Design a Functional Primary Bathroom
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Jun 07, 2023 |
038. Before You Build (How I Help YOU!)
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May 24, 2023 |
037. 9 Tips for Designing a Functional Kitchen
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May 03, 2023 |
036. Custom vs. Stock Floor Plan: 5 Important Considerations
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Apr 12, 2023 |
035. 7 Unexpected Expenses when Building a House
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Apr 05, 2023 |
034. 4 Steps to Choose the Perfect Paint Color
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Mar 29, 2023 |
033. Want help bringing your dream home to life?
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Mar 22, 2023 |
032. Samplize Peel and Stick Paint Samples Review (Hint ... AMAZING!)
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Mar 15, 2023 |
031. 3 Tips to Design the Perfect Floor Plan for Your Family
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Mar 08, 2023 |
030. How to Avoid Custom Floor Plan Mistakes
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Mar 01, 2023 |
029. 8 Crucial Tips for Your First-Time Home Build
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Feb 22, 2023 |
028. 4 Things I Would Change if I Built my Home Again
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Feb 15, 2023 |
027. 7 Exterior Design Trends 2023
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Feb 08, 2023 |
026. Kitchen Trends 2023 (That I'm Loving!)
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Feb 01, 2023 |
025. 3 Costly Mistakes (to Avoid) When Planning to Build a House
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Jan 18, 2023 |
024. Why It's (SUPER) Important to Plan Before Building
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Jan 11, 2023 |
023. Is It Cheaper to Buy or Build a House?
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Jan 04, 2023 |
022. My Custom Home Build Regrets
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Dec 07, 2022 |
021. Should You Hire Designer When Building?
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Nov 30, 2022 |
020. Must Haves when Building a Custom Home
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Nov 16, 2022 |
019. How to Prepare for First Meeting with Builder
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Nov 09, 2022 |
018. 10 White Paint Colors that Designers Love
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Nov 02, 2022 |
017. How Long it Takes to Build a House
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Oct 26, 2022 |
016. Timeless Interior Design vs. Trendy
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Oct 19, 2022 |
015. How to Finance Your Home Build
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Oct 12, 2022 |
014. How Custom Home Builders Charge
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Oct 05, 2022 |
013. How to Choose a Custom Home Builder
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Sep 28, 2022 |
012. How to Stay Organized During Custom Home Build
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Sep 21, 2022 |
011. The Crucial First Step to Design Your Dream Home
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Sep 14, 2022 |
010. 3 Mistakes that Lead to Design Regrets
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Sep 07, 2022 |
009. 3 Reasons People Go Over Budget when Building
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Aug 31, 2022 |
008. 5 Things I Wish I Included in my Custom Floor Plan
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Aug 24, 2022 |
007. Do I Need an Architect for Custom Home Design?
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Aug 17, 2022 |
006. Should I Buy Land or Create Floor Plan First?
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Aug 10, 2022 |
005. How to Determine Cost to Build a House
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Aug 03, 2022 |
004. Common Floor Plan Mistakes to Avoid
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Jul 26, 2022 |
003. 9 Things I Wish I Had Known Before Building a House
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Jul 26, 2022 |
002. Building a Home in 2022: What You Can Control
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Jul 26, 2022 |
001. Should You Build a Custom Home in 2022?
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Jul 26, 2022 |
Welcome to Before You Build!
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May 31, 2022 |