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15. Know Your Role: Contractor vs. Designer vs. Architect vs. Handyman

15. Know Your Role: Contractor vs. Designer vs. Architect vs. Handyman

Update: 2025-10-29
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You’ve got renovation questions…but are you asking the right person?

In this episode of The Renovation Revolution, your favorite contractor Alvaro Freites (and now a Top 100 Podcaster!) breaks down the difference between what contractors, designers, architects, and handymen actually do. If you’ve ever asked your builder to help you choose curtains or called a handyman to wire your new kitchen — this one’s for you.

Alvaro celebrates the podcast’s recent milestone, gives a shoutout to his two tías and mamá, and reminds you that every great renovation needs the right team in the right role.

You’ll learn:

  • What a contractor actually does (and doesn’t do)
  • When to bring in an interior designer, architect, or handyman
  • How these professionals work together — and how Alvaro quarterbacks the whole thing
  • Why staying in your lane saves you time, money, and headaches


Whether you're planning a full remodel or just want to stop annoying your contractor, this episode has you covered.

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15. Know Your Role: Contractor vs. Designer vs. Architect vs. Handyman

15. Know Your Role: Contractor vs. Designer vs. Architect vs. Handyman

Alvaro Freites