Home Design Academy

#038: Today I am giving tips on what you should be thinking about, planning for and tasks you should be completing during the pre-planning stage of your project.

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#037: Today we are talking all about countertops, the different materials, pros and cons for each, cost, durability and much more



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#036: Today I am going to be discussing the pros and cons of purchasing online stock house plans - when it makes sense to purchase and when it doesnt. As someone who has dabbled in putting stock plans up for sale online I can give you some behind the scenes information on what you can expect to receive and also what will be missing.

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#035: Today we are talking with Terry Alsberg the CEO and inventor of the warmboard radiant heating system. Terry will discuss the benefits and features of warmboard and why it is superior to all other radiant heating systems.

Forget everything you think you know about radiant heating. Warmboard is a fully engineered system that uses routed panels topped with conductive aluminum allowing the radiant heating to be a whole house heating system and not just something that warms up the floors. Warmbard is more effective and efficient than pipes embedded into a concrete slab and is a healthier way to heat your home than forced air.

The system comes complete with boilers, pumps and controls that are pre-commissioned so that when they arrive on site it is simply a plug-and-play installation for your contractors.

The warmboard panels also act as your structural subfloor and are installed and secured the same way a plywood subfloor would be.

Visit the Warmboard website and follow Warmboard on Instagram

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#034: Today we talk with Erika Deady, who is the architectural representative for Pella Windows based out of the Greenfield, MA office. Erika tells us all about the innovative products that Pella has released and why Pella Windows stand above the competition.

She also shares some helpful information for homeowners to consider before moving forward with window replacement, or when choosing windows for a new home.

This is an episode that you do not want to miss.

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#033: Today we are going to be talking all about attic renovations and the things that you need to consider before undertaking such a project.

From access and headroom to life safety, windows, storage and insulation I cover many of the key components that are required to turn an attic into habitable space.

We also check in on the status of projects 47 and 48

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#032: I can't count how many times I am called by a homeowner who wants to undertake a major renovation / addition project and through talking with them I learned that they have either replaced their windows, siding, or roofing in the recent years.

I cannot stress enough how bad of a decision this is. If you are even considering a major renovation / addition project and you can get by, even for a year or two with your old siding, windows or roofing and then replace them as part of the larger project you will be much better off.

We will also get an update on projects 47 and 48

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#031: Lately I have been asked a few times about my background and while I don't really enjoy talking about myself too much I figured it was past due to give you some of my origin story and how I got into architecture.

I am also starting a new segment where we will be following two different projects from start to finish and I can share the process and maybe even some of the obstacles along the way.

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#030: Most homeowners are not familiar with the phases of a project, and nor should they be - if you have never gone through a major construction project how would you know what the steps are, how would you know what is expected?

In this episode I run through the phases of a typical residential project and let you know some of the mistakes I see people making during each of the phases.

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In this episode I discuss the pros and cons for multi-generational living as well as some tips to design or renovate your space so that it will be a pleasant experience for all.