February 07, 2023

How to Design an A-Frame on a Budget (That Still Gets Featured by HGTV)

57 minutes

Meet Whitney and Andrew Bradberry, the creators of the Front Range A-Frame in Bailey, Colorado, just an hour outside of Denver.

Whitney is a freelancer marketer by trade, and her husband Andrew is a firefighter paramedic.

Given their non-traditional jobs, the couple has always enjoyed tinkering on creative projects together.

Whitney’s father loved Colorado and it’s because of him that she fell in love with the mountains. So, when he passed away unexpectedly after a battle with cancer, the couple thought it would be fitting to honor his legacy by creating a space for others to enjoy in a place that meant so much to him.

In this episode of Behind the Stays Whitney and Andrew discuss:

The best YouTube channels to tap into for DIY projects

The affordable design decisions they made that landed them a feature by HGTV

How to build a simple, but website for your Airbnb that aligns with the brand strategy of your home

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About the Show

Behind the Stays is brought to you twice a week by Sponstayneous — a free, biweekly newsletter that brings subscribers the best last-minute deals and upcoming steals on Airbnb.

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Behind the Stays is hosted by Zach Busekrus, co-founder of Sponstayneous, you can connect with him on Twitter at @zboozee.

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