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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