Two Designers & A Builder Walk Into A Bar

If you are building a new home or remodeling your existing one, most cities throughout the country require building permits. If you are one of the lucky ones building in rural areas or in a county that only requires a few permits then just smile and enjoy life while listening to this episode!! Those of you in the city, here's a person that can make your life so much easier!!! Joining us today is Ramie Elizondo, owner of Permit Pros. She is a permitting professional whose entire job is working to get you that permit in an expedited fashion. With her specialized running shoes, JK, she is online pushing the paperwork or when needed showing up at the permit office with a smile and handling the issues. Money well spent!! Thank you Ramie! Ramie Elizondo            832.715.1781            ramie@permit-pro.com Have some ideas for the show? We've received several suggestions from our listeners and have recorded episodes based on those suggestions! Those will be coming soon! I haven't seen any ratings or reviews lately! Please, share a little review for us and let everyone know what you enjoy about our show! We've loved hearing about it through emails so share it with all of our listeners!  2d1bbar@gmail.com      

Ever had a tee time scheduled and mother nature has other plans? No worries!! Play that round of golf in your simulator room! The bonus? You can play Pebble Beach, Pacific Dunes, Whistling Straits and more right from the comfort of your home.  Golf simulators have seen tremendous advances in the past few years. To discuss all of that and more we took our show on the road and traveled to Craig Nomes' house, regional salesperson for Full Swing. We had a blast trying out the simulator and practicing our putting on the latest putting green! Interested in a simulator or do you have a client interested? Craig is more than happy to have you visit his home and give it a try. Craig Nome    713.256.4497      www.fullswinggolf.com  Be sure to rate us, subscribe and follow the show!  You can reach us at 2d1bbar@gmail.com  

When it comes to building a custom home, just remember, this is a prototype! It's never been built before! With that being said, the inevitible will happen and that's what we call a change order. This isn't always a bad thing and those two words more often get a bad wrap! Today the three of us discuss what change orders are, why they happen, ways to try to avoid some of them and why they have an associated cost to them.   Want to contact us? 2d1bbar@gmail.com  Steve Rudin aka The Builder, steve@loydrusselhome.com Steve Iltis aka The Home Designer, steve@steveshannondesign.com Shannon Vestal aka The Interior Designer, shannon@steveshannondesign.com We love hearing from you so keep the comments and show requests coming!! Be sure to follow, subscribe, rate and share the show!

No, this isn't a "self help" episode and you are on the correct podcast! Today it's all about controlling your lighting, tv's, speakers, and ceiling fans! Find out how to provide adequate hallway and step lighting during the night that is motion activated! What about figuring out what type of recessed lighting you need, not to mention what color temperature!! Let's not even get me started on WALL CLUTTER! You'll just have to tune in to find out what that means. Joining us to discuss all of this and more is Adam Henry with Capitol Technology Group. Adam and his team design, engineer, program, install and maintain smart home technology and commercial control systems. Their new showroom is not only beautiful but is an educational experience.  Contact Adam or someone on his team!  www.capitoltechnologygroup.com  Phone: 281.204.8300  Be sure to subscribe to our show! Share it or share an episode you think a friend might enjoy! Want to contact us? 2d1bbar@gmail.com  

No custom home build or major remodeling project is possible without plumbing fixtures, bathtubs, toilets, sinks, door hardware and cabinet hardware! The overwhelming feeling you get when your builder gives you this list of items and tells you to go make selections for each of them is almost unbearable. That is why you need a great supplier and even more importantly a friendly, knowledgable sales associate to guide you along the way. Enter Chadney Alvarez with Baths of America! Chadney has been my salesperson for the past several years and I couldn't do my job without her! Well, I probably could, but it would add so much time! On this episode Chadney shares with us her process to help clients make all these selections while also addressing the budget. If you are in the process of making some of these decisions you will want to visit Baths of America! Two locations to choose from! Chadney Alvarez     chadney@bathsofamerica.com Enjoying our show? Have an idea for an episode? Shoot us an email at 2d1bbar@gmail.com and let us know! We love hearing from our listeners. Share, subscribe, follow and rate us!  

Keeping up with design trends is one thing but then you have to figure out the materials that you're suppposed to be using! Countertops is one of the selections I get asked most about. What should I use? What's the difference between quartz, quartzite, marble, granite, porcelain and this new product called Dekton? What's the most durable? Least maintenance? Joining us to answer these questions is Camila Castaneda with Cosentino. The Cosentino Group is a global, family-owned Spanish company that produces and distributes innovative, sustainable and high-value surfaces for the world of architecture and design. A visit to their beautiful showroom is a must before making your final countertop decision. 1315 W. Sam Houston Pkwy. N., Suite 150 www.cosentino.com Have a question or idea for the show? 2d1bbar@gmail.com Subscribe, share, rate and follow!  

We've touched on this subject in a previous episode however, we are hearing that word on the streets is people are still wondering the best way to go about this.  Today we put Rudin on the hot seat to share with us the different approaches you can take in gathering a list of builders to talk to and then ultimately selecting one of those builders.  Have you subscribed to the show? Shared it with friends? Rated it? Please do all of those!  Steve Rudin steve@loydrusselhomes.com Steve Iltis steve@steveshannondesign.com Shannon Vestal shannon@steveshannondesign.com  

It will be if Johnston Waterproofing is on the job! On this episode we are joined by Jeremy Johnston, owner of Johnston Waterproofing. He's going to share with us all the ways to keep water out of your house! This is not only your doors and windows, but includes balconies and much more. Find out what disasters can occur and some you might not even know about for years!! Thanks to all of our loyal listeners and those of you that are new to the show! We'd love to hear from you! Contact us? 2d1bbar@gmail.com Have you rated us? Subscribed? Shared? What about our Instagram page? Are you following us?  

But when I do it's because the window was open!!!!! Let me start by saying that our two guests today will definitely be back! Slade Sloan, GM of the custom window division at Builders First Source and Lance LeBlanc, a window nerd and expert on large doors (he said it, not me), builder sales rep for BFS not only provided us with valuable information but kept us all laughing in the process. We discuss the types of windows on the market from a material standpoint as well as price point and value. From there we move on to sliding doors! No, not like the sliding door you had in your first apartment that you used a broom stick to securely lock. Over the last several years manufacturers have engineered these doors to be made larger and larger. There are different types of sliders as well as accordian doors. All of this is covered to help you make the right decision when remodeling or building a custom home. To learn more about these products and other offerings from BFS go to https://www.bldr.com/  Their 13,000 sq.ft. showroom is located at 16002 Tomball Parkway just off of Beltway 8. Have comments or questions about this episode? 2d1bbar@gmail.com  Subscribe, Follow and Rate us wherever you listen to your podcasts!

I call it "The Fluff"! She'll kill me for saying that but y'all know I often say what I want!! We welcome to the show, Vyara Noeva Johnson, Interior Designer and owner of Aveon Designs. I like to call her my friend and officemate! Vyara shares with us her love for not only Interior Design but seeing the excitement in clients faces when they walk into their newly remodeled and furnished space. Pulling together every aspect of a project from the hardscapes such as tile and countertops to the luxurious fabrics, wallpaper and window treatments, Vyara provides her clients a visual of the transformation. Vyara Noeva Johnson        www.aveondesigns.com Want to contact the show or one of us? 2d1bbar@gmail.com or........ Steve Rudin     steve@loydrusselhomes.com Shannon Vestal     shannon@steveshannondesign.com Steve Iltis      steve@steveshannondesign.com Have you rated us? Subscribed? Followed? Shared with friends & family? What are you waiting for!!! Help us get the word out and maintain our #1 rating as the best homebuilding podcast in the U.S.!!!    

Did your mother ever tell you that breaking a mirror brings seven years of bad luck? Did you love the movie Cinderella and her glass slipper? If you have or haven't you'll want to turn up the volume and enjoy this episode where we discuss mirrors and all things glass for a custom home or remodel. Joining us to share his expertise is Esvin Tista, owner of Metal Wood Glass Innovations. We discuss shower doors, interior grid doors, stair railing, mirrors and more! Contact Info. www.mwginnovations.com or 713.834.4627  Don't forget to subscribe to the show so you don't miss an episode! Share with your friends and family or even a stranger on the street! I'm sure there's an episode that would be interesting to anyone! 2d1bbar@gmail.com    

Lot's to share with our listeners about the status of the SteveShannonDesign showcase home in Canyon Lake!!  Contact us at 2d1bbar@gmail.com and let us know what you want to learn about!    

I decided that after getting so many questions about the pros and cons of engineered wood floors, solid wood and luxury vinyl plank I would ask a pro to provide the answers. On this episode we take a deep dive into these various types of flooring so you as the consumer can decide which is the best fit for your home. Joining us is our friend Tracy Burnett with Floors Etc., a boutique flooring showroom just outside of downtown Houston. They offer flooring in all price points and have a great staff to guide you through the selection process.  Floors Etc.           713.880.8888 www.floorsetc.com Have you subscribed to the show? Rated us? Told your friends about us? We've heard from some of you and are always looking for new content! Let us know if you have an idea for an episode!  2d1bbar@gmail.com Shannon Vestal           shannon@steveshannondesign.com Steve Iltis                     steve@steveshannondesign.com Steve Rudin                 steve@loydrusselhomes.com    

Betcha can't guess what this episode is about? It's going to shock you! It's a hot topic these days! It's going to amp you up! There is going to be a surge of information provided! It might even jolt you out of your seat! Watt the hell you ask? Switch to the play button to hear the output! Electricity!! Joining us is Rick Curry, owner of Electrical Works of Houston. With over 40 years in the electrical industry, we couldn't find a question that Rick wasn't able to answer! Focusing on residential custom homes, Ricky employs 50 employees with a fleet of 15 vehicles.  Electrical Works of Houston: 713.476.0429 We love hearing from you! Email us at 2d1bbar@gmail.com and let us know what you want to hear! Rate us with nothing but 5 stars of course! Follow and subscribe!!   

Some have them and some don't! Would you like to have one? In this episode we are joined by Kaitlin Stein from Moss Landscaping. Kaitlin is a graduate of Texas A&M, WHOOP, with a degree in Landscape Design. Her knowledge of all things plants is going to guide you through the process of designing the proper landscape for your new home, what plants to avoid and what plants are suitable for our wacky climate as well as soils, drainage and much, much more! Contact Kaitlin: kstein@mosslandscaping.com Are you a subscriber? You should be! Have you rated us & shared the show? Why not? Want to reach one of the hosts? Shannon Vestal shannon@steveshannondesign.com Steve Iltis steve@steveshannondesign.com Steve Rudin steve@loydrusselhomes.com There's always 2d1bbar@gmail.com 

You don't want to build a home without plumbing but what's the most efficient and low maintenance way to do it? Meet Brian & Wendi Lincoln, owners of Linc Plumbing. Brian and Wendi help us understand the difference between pvc, cpvc, pex and more!  Contact Linc: 832-623-6965 or https://lincplumbing.com/ Contact us! 2d1bbar@gmail.com Subscribe, rate and share!  

Movin' on up! Well, to the hill country. SteveShannonDesign has officially begun construction on our showcase home. While we will remain in Houston, we decided to expand and what better place to do that than Canyon Lake! This will be our office space but more importantly a place to bring our clients and builders. We will be showcasing the latest products in our industry, from exterior cladding to luxury vinyl plank flooring, steel windows and more. Have an idea for the show? Email us at 2d1bbar@gmail.com  Subscribe to never miss an episode!

This year all three of us attended the International Builders Show!! On this episode we share what we saw in the way of new products, products being developed and what we can expect to see in the building and design world in 2023! Want to get in touch with us? 2d1bbar@gmail.com or you can reach us individually..... Steve Rudin    steve@loydrusselhomes.com Steve Iltis        steve@steveshannondesign.com Shannon Vestal   shannon@steveshannondesign.com Have you rated us yet? Are you a subscriber? 

We often talk about the importance of hiring an Interior Designer at the beginning of your project and the importance of having one involved in your project. In case we missed some things in "Why do I need an Interior Designer" we thought a 2.0 version was in order. We want to hear from our listeners! Email us 2d1bbar@gmail.com and let us know what you want to hear!  Have you rated us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen? Give us a review and let others know how much you enjoy the show!

How many cabinet episodes can there possibly be you ask? Well, there are more than just one way to design and build cabinets for your custom home or remodel. On this episode we are joined by Randall McCaw, owner of McCaw Cabinetry. For more than 15 years Randall and his amazing team have been building quality, custom cabinets for homes in Houston and surrounding areas. Randall shares with us the difference between having cabinets built custom for your home and the advantages of doing so.  Contact McCaw Cabinetry at 409.724.0477 or visit their website at www.mccawcabinetry.com.  You can email the show at 2d1bbar@gmail.com or one of us at the following! Steve Rudin 281.932.4942 Steve Iltis 713.598.1150 Shannon Vestal 832.334.7790