Before You Build℠ Podcast
Caroline On Design
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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039. 9 Tips to Design a Functional Primary Bathroom
Before You Build℠ Podcast
06/07/23 • 22 min
Your primary bathroom is one of the most expensive rooms when building (or renovating) your home ... so you kinda wanna make sure you *really* think about what you want BEFORE you design this room. If you’re anything like me, you want to design a functional primary bathroom that works perfectly for the way YOU live!
In this episode, I’m sharing 9 tips to help you to design your own functional (and beautiful) primary bathroom. Do keep in mind ... this is YOUR bathroom, so you can design it in any way that makes sense for YOUR family.
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Episode Show Notes: carolineondesign.com/design-a-functional-primary-bathroom
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Wanna learn more about how the Before You Build Program can help you bring your dream home to life? Learn more at carolineondesign.com/before-you-build.
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Wanna build your dream home within budget (regardless of the current home build market)? I'll teach you how in my FREE on-demand training. Grab your (virtual) seat at carolineondesign.com/free-training.
👉 Want to learn how to build YOUR dream home WITHIN BUDGET and WITHOUT REGRETS? Grab a seat in my FREE CLASS at carolineondesign.com/free-training
034. 4 Steps to Choose the Perfect Paint Color
Before You Build℠ Podcast
03/29/23 • 11 min
I think we can ALL agree that it’s HARD to choose a paint color! It can be (very) confusing and overwhelming because there are literally thousands of choices and the samples are so microscopic.
But don’t worry, in today’s episode I’ll walk you through four EASY steps that I use to get a much better idea of what a paint color will look like on a larger scale and this will help you choose the perfect paint colors for your home.
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Get full show notes and more information here: carolineondesign.com/steps-to-choose-a-paint-color
👉 Want to learn how to build YOUR dream home WITHIN BUDGET and WITHOUT REGRETS? Grab a seat in my FREE CLASS at carolineondesign.com/free-training
010. 3 Mistakes that Lead to Design Regrets
Before You Build℠ Podcast
09/07/22 • 6 min
Are you preparing to build a custom home and you’re feeling a lil bit nervous that you’ll make design decisions you might later regret? Maybe you're looking for guidance on how to avoid making the ‘wrong’ choices?
You’re in luck because I’m going to share 3 common mistakes people make that lead to design regrets ... lots of regrets, unfortunately. I see these mistakes far too often and I do NOT want you to make these mistakes.
Believe me ... if you avoid these mistakes, then you will be well on your way to building a home that you absolutely LOVE!
EPISODE SHOW NOTES:carolineondesign.com/3-mistakes-that-lead-to-design-regrets
BEFORE YOU BUILD PODCAST:carolineondesign.com/podcast
HOME BUILD PREP PROGRAM:
carolineondesign.com/before-you-build
SHOP DESIGN FIXTURES:
carolineondesign.com/shop
👉 Want to learn how to build YOUR dream home WITHIN BUDGET and WITHOUT REGRETS? Grab a seat in my FREE CLASS at carolineondesign.com/free-training
006. Should I Buy Land or Create Floor Plan First?
Before You Build℠ Podcast
08/10/22 • 4 min
Are you dreaming about building a custom home in the near future, but you have no clue if you should buy your land OR create your floor plan first?
You aren’t alone ... this is a common question.
My (very) short answer is to choose your land before you create your floor plan. Listen to this episode to find out WHY I recommend this.
EPISODE SHOW NOTES:carolineondesign.com/should-i-buy-land-or-create-floor-plan-first
BEFORE YOU BUILD PODCAST:carolineondesign.com/podcast
HOME BUILD PREP PROGRAM:
carolineondesign.com/before-you-build
SHOP DESIGN FIXTURES:
carolineondesign.com/shop
👉 Want to learn how to build YOUR dream home WITHIN BUDGET and WITHOUT REGRETS? Grab a seat in my FREE CLASS at carolineondesign.com/free-training
003. 9 Things I Wish I Had Known Before Building a House
Before You Build℠ Podcast
07/26/22 • 10 min
If you're building a home (or planning to build), you're probably worried about the typical things ... you know, like staying on budget or making the right design decisions. But guess what?
There are MANY other things you might not even realize you NEED to think about until you are already in the thick of building your home. Don't worry ... I've got you covered with a list of 9 things I wish I had known before building a house.
EPISODE SHOW NOTES:carolineondesign.com/known-before-building
BEFORE YOU BUILD PODCAST:carolineondesign.com/podcast
HOME BUILD PREP PROGRAM:
carolineondesign.com/before-you-build
SHOP DESIGN FIXTURES:
carolineondesign.com/shop
👉 Want to learn how to build YOUR dream home WITHIN BUDGET and WITHOUT REGRETS? Grab a seat in my FREE CLASS at carolineondesign.com/free-training
053. Building Your Dream Home in 2024?
Before You Build℠ Podcast
01/03/24 • 10 min
If you plan on building your dream home in 2024, you're in the right place!
I’m Carrie ... a Home Build Coach (it’s a term I made up but you get the idea). My mission is to help women feel confident building their dream home. I do this via my ‘Before You Build’ (BYB) program.
BYB is a step-by-step framework and group coaching program that equips you to confidently build a house you LOVE and is perfect for YOUR family (now + into the future) ... without blowing your budget.
Sounds pretty amazing, right?
I can’t wait to help YOU bring YOUR dream home to life in 2024. You’ve got this, and I’m here to guide you every step of the way.
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Episode Show Notes: carolineondesign.com/building-your-dream-home
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Ready to confidently build a house that you absolutely LOVE ... without blowing your budget? Join us inside BYB and get immediate access to the ‘BYB Blueprint’ framework, floor plan feedback, personalized support, and so much more. Get all the BYB details at carolineondesign.com/before-you-build.
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👉 Want to learn how to build YOUR dream home WITHIN BUDGET and WITHOUT REGRETS? Grab a seat in my FREE CLASS at carolineondesign.com/free-training
022. My Custom Home Build Regrets
Before You Build℠ Podcast
12/07/22 • 8 min
In this episode, I’m letting you in on a little secret. I’m sharing a behind-the-scenes list of my custom home build regrets 9 years after building my house.
The good news is that I still LOVE my home nine years later, but there are a few things I would do differently if I built this house again and that’s what we’ll talk about today.
Possibly one (or more) of these things will resonate with you as you build your own dream home.
FREE DESIGN TRAINING: 3 Keys to Confidently Design Your Dream Home
carolineondesign.com/ddh-free-training
EPISODE SHOW NOTES:
carolineondesign.com/custom-home-build-regrets
BEFORE YOU BUILD PODCAST:carolineondesign.com/podcast
HOME BUILD PREP PROGRAM:
carolineondesign.com/before-you-build
SHOP DESIGN FIXTURES:
carolineondesign.com/shop
👉 Want to learn how to build YOUR dream home WITHIN BUDGET and WITHOUT REGRETS? Grab a seat in my FREE CLASS at carolineondesign.com/free-training
015. How to Finance Your Home Build
Before You Build℠ Podcast
10/12/22 • 13 min
In episode 15, we’re talking allll about how to finance your home build with a construction loan.
This isn’t the most exciting topic BUT a construction loan is something you really *need* to understand when building a house ... unless you have enough disposable income sitting around to pay for your new build! If that’s the case, I’m super happy for you!
For the rest of us, however, it’s important to know how to finance your home build.
By the end of this episode, you’ll have a basic understanding of the two main construction loan options as well as the pros and cons of each so that you can make the best decision for your family's home-build financial needs.
FREE TRAINING: 3 Crucial Steps to Build Your Dream Home Within Budget
carolineondesign.com/free-training
EPISODE SHOW NOTES:
carolineondesign.com/how-to-finance-your-home-build
BEFORE YOU BUILD PODCAST:carolineondesign.com/podcast
HOME BUILD PREP PROGRAM:
carolineondesign.com/before-you-build
SHOP DESIGN FIXTURES:
carolineondesign.com/shop
👉 Want to learn how to build YOUR dream home WITHIN BUDGET and WITHOUT REGRETS? Grab a seat in my FREE CLASS at carolineondesign.com/free-training
062. Your Home Build Success Plan
Before You Build℠ Podcast
04/24/24 • 13 min
Before creating YOUR Home Build Success Plan, you need to really think about what a successful home build looks (and feels) like for YOU.
More specifically, how you will feel while you’re building and how you’ll feel about your house at the end of your build when you move into your brand new home.
I’m going to share what most people consider to be a successful home build.
You might relate to some of these things.
You might even relate to all of them.
You might even have other things that I haven’t added to this list.
The bottom line is to take from this list what resonates with you and leave the rest.
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EPISODE SHOW NOTES: carolineondesign.com/home-build-success-plan
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FREE CLASS: ‘3 Keys to Build Your Dream Home WITHOUT Blowing Your Budget’ carolineondesign.com/free-training
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'BEFORE YOU BUILD' PROGRAM: carolineondesign.com/before-you-build
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👉 Want to learn how to build YOUR dream home WITHIN BUDGET and WITHOUT REGRETS? Grab a seat in my FREE CLASS at carolineondesign.com/free-training
043. 5 Considerations when Creating a Custom Floor Plan
Before You Build℠ Podcast
08/09/23 • 15 min
Creating a custom floor plan from scratch can be very time-consuming and very daunting. It’s overwhelming for anyone, so don’t freak out. You are definitely NOT alone if you’re feeling a little scared. But I want you to feel more confident so I’ve created a list for you of my top five considerations when creating my own custom floor plan. These are all five things that I want you to *really* think about as you create your plan as well.
If you already have a working draft of your floor plan or you think it’s *done*, I still want you to listen to this episode because you might realize that you want to tweak a few things here and there.
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Episode Show Notes: carolineondesign.com/5-considerations-for-creating-a-custom-floor-plan
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Dreaming of building a home and aren’t sure where to start? Download my *FREE* Custom Home Build Prep Guide and learn the crucial steps to prepare for a home build with less stress, more confidence in decision-making, and a strategic plan to stick close to budget!
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👉 Want to learn how to build YOUR dream home WITHIN BUDGET and WITHOUT REGRETS? Grab a seat in my FREE CLASS at carolineondesign.com/free-training
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How many episodes does Before You Build℠ Podcast have?
Before You Build℠ Podcast currently has 84 episodes available.
What topics does Before You Build℠ Podcast cover?
The podcast is about Leisure, Home & Garden, Home Building, Design, Home Design, Podcasts and Arts.
What is the most popular episode on Before You Build℠ Podcast?
The episode title '064. Home Build Budget Overage Q+A' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Before You Build℠ Podcast?
The average episode length on Before You Build℠ Podcast is 12 minutes.
How often are episodes of Before You Build℠ Podcast released?
Episodes of Before You Build℠ Podcast are typically released every 13 days, 15 hours.
When was the first episode of Before You Build℠ Podcast?
The first episode of Before You Build℠ Podcast was released on May 31, 2022.
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