Sarah and Bruce are joined by Pete Ferrero, a Job Supervisor at S+H Construction, to discuss the process of a project and the age-old question of what exactly is taking so long! From the early stages of electric, plumbing and drywall to the later stages of flooring, tile work and finishes, Pete weighs in on where exactly all of these items fall within a timeline, how it happens, what the homeowner can do to make sure the process goes smoothly, and how one change can cause a snowball effect.

Builder's Notebook is recorded and produced by JDCommunications, Inc

Theme music by Sean Ryan Peters

For more information on Sarah and Bruce visit www.SHConstruction.com and www.BruceIrving.biz

Sarah and Bruce welcome award-winning architect and principal of Zero Energy Design, Stephanie Horowitz. Learn the difference between a high-performance home, a zero energy or net zero home, and a passive home, and what it takes to design them. Stephanie, Sarah and Bruce also share their knowledge on updating an older home to make it more energy efficient, and why windows can make a world of a difference.

Builder's Notebook is recorded and produced by JDCommunications, Inc

Theme music by Sean Ryan Peters

For more information on Sarah and Bruce visit www.SHConstruction.com and www.BruceIrving.biz

Sarah and Bruce welcome Lucy Dearborn, owner of Lucia Lighting in Lynn, MA to talk all things lighting! From proper layering in kitchens to  creating the right ambiance outdoors to the evolution of LED lighting, this lively discussion provides tips on how lighting might just be one of the most important design decisions for your home.

Wood gutters, uneven flooring, cracking in the walls – should you be concerned? If you're considering buying an older home, what clues should you look for to help determine how well the home was cared for and what should make you run? Sarah and Bruce discuss how your eyes, nose, and feet can tell you a lot more than you think.

Builder's Notebook is recorded and produced by JDCommunications, Inc

Theme music by Sean Ryan Peters

For more information on Sarah and Bruce visit www.SHConstruction.com and www.BruceIrving.biz 

Water, water everywhere!! This year has seen an unprecedented number of rain storms, taking a toll on our homes. S+H's Field Director Ed Sullivan, joins Sarah and Bruce to tackle the topic of water in the basement– a homeowners' nightmare. Learn how it happens, why it happens, and what you can do to prevent it from happening in the future.

Builder's Notebook is recorded and produced by JDCommunications, Inc

Theme music by Sean Ryan Peters

For more information visit www.SHConstruction.com

Meet Our Hosts! Sarah Lawson, owner of S+H Construction and Bruce Irving, renovation and real estate expert, share how they started in the business, their bumps-in-the-road, their successes, and lessons learned along the way.

Builder's Notebook is recorded and produced by JDCommunications, Inc 

Theme music by Sean Ryan Peters

For more information visit www.SHConstruction.com