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Doug Summerfield is an Air Force veteran and has worked in the mechanical contracting trade for over 48 years, but more importantly, he's also an owner-builder! Listen in as Doug and I dissect the anatomy of his 7300+ square foot owner built home. Doug walks us through step by step the design decisions he made, and how dealing with severe asthma forced him to design his home for fully handicap and wheelchair access. Doug also discusses his partial tear down due to faulty concrete and dealing with the ensuing law suit! You can find Doug on Amazon and at his website, http://www.fantasyworkshop.net Tons of great advice, tips and tricks packed into this episode, and Doug is funny to boot! Not one to be missed. Enjoy.

Today I am so excited to be joined by my Mother-in-Law, Carolyn Brodin, who managed EECC Fine Home Builders, LLC for 35 years. In this episode, Carolyn pulls the curtain back on what a successful home build project looks like from the perspective of a professional contractor and builder. Listen in to learn how to manage the design phase so that it doesn't drag on forever, and stay within your budget by being honest and upfront with yourself about what is truly important for you in the design and construction of your owner-built home. Public Apology: Ok, I admit it, I'm a dolt. I mispronounced my wife's family name THREE times in this episode (my Father-in-Law is gonna kill me)! In my defense though, I did pronounce it like it's spelled (Brodin), when it should be pronounced Brodin(e). So there's my back-handed apology :).

I'm so excited about this episode! I interview Mark Smith, author of the Owner Builder Book, which I consider required reading for anyone serious about building their own home and acting as the general contractor. Mark and I discuss why being an owner builder is such an incredible wealth building strategy and how you can maximize your cost savings and hence drastically increase your net worth. Mark also gives some awesome tips and insights into planning your budget and schedule, how to find and hire great subcontractors, and where to find the best bargains on all the things you'll need to complete your custom dream home! If you listen to only one episode of the DIY Home Builder Podcast, this is the one to catch! Truly inspiring and packed with useful information.