In our last episode of this first season, we will talk about what it means to be a good renovation or build client.
One of the scariest things about a home renovation is the cost. In this episode, we discuss how to think about your budget, talk about it, and most of all stick to it during a renovation or build.
You don't need to know about building to hire a builder. But knowing a little bit about how the build of a renovation project progresses can help you be a better more engaged homeowner. In this mini-episode, we'll give you an easily digestible take on what happens when on a home construction site.
Ready to take the dreams for your remodel or build to the next step? In this episode, we will talk about hiring architects and contractors to make your home project a reality.
Lighting can sometimes be an afterthought, but Architect Jules Gim argues it's something that should be thought about from the very beginning of any project. Not only is it necessary to include in your drawings, but being thoughtful about lighting can dramatically affect how you feel in your space.
Renovating a house is a major project, costing a lot of money and taking a lot of time. Even if you want to do it, sometimes it's hard to even take that first step. Today we talk to Aimee, a homeowner who, like many of us, is stuck before even getting to the starting line.
General Contractors are crucial to your renovation, but tend to get a bad rap. We talk to Beth Pointer, founder of Done Construction about her process and experience as a GC.
Remodeling and building puts all kinds of stress on relationships, and can exacerbate so many issues. Cori talks to Julie Hingsbergen, a marriage and family therapist, about why this happens, and what you can do to limit relationship damage during the renovation process.
What are the various types of professionals you will need to hire for a renovation? We'll talk about who does what, who you need and how they work together on a building project.
We're talking with Julie Johnson, founder of the all female JMJ Studios about how she came to residential architecture, how she works with clients, and what her best tips are for homeowners getting ready to embark on a renovation.
It's easy to scroll online or look at magazines and think "ooh I would love that in my home." But how do you constructively think about look, feel and function in a remodel or new build? In this episode we will provide a framework for dreaming and visioning that sets you up for success when talking to architects about turning those dreams into a design that works for you.
Planning or thinking about a remodel or new build? Still, just dreaming about it? Either way, start here to get the 50,000 foot, big picture snapshot of the remodelling and building process, and learn what you should think about before you even start dreaming about your new home.
Welcome to See Jane Build, a podcast for women about renovating and building. In this mini-episode, hear the backstory of how and why See Jane Build came to be.
Welcome to See Jane Build - a new podcast for women about all things renovation and new build.