The Spruce Homes Show

By Brad & Kaitlyn BlairArts Design

The Spruce Homes Show episodes

September 14, 2021 Ep. 05 - The Last 3 Weeks of Your Build
What are the most important parts of your build? Of course they're all important, but we would argue the beginning (structural) and the end (finishing). The importance of the last three weeks is often over looked. It's when everything comes together, when everything gets touched up, and when everything gets made "just right". There is always more to that finishing stage then you think and in this episode, Brad is joined by Spruce Homes' carpenter Scott Muller to discuss why the last stage of your build should NOT be rushed!
16 min
September 07, 2021 Ep. 04 - How We Use Technology to Be Better
We're in the 21st century and technology is here to stay! Like other industries, we are now able to leverage technology to help build a better house all while creating a better experience for you, the client. On this episode Brad is joined by our Project Manager, Adam to discuss how we use technology to be better. From scheduling to logs to change orders, they all help to make the process more seamless. If you're curious about behind the scenes organization that happens in construction and get an understanding of how it helps bring a better experience to you, make sure to listen!
16 min
August 31, 2021Ep. 03 - Why Pricing Multiple Builders Won't Get You What You Want
If you're trying to get the best price possible getting quotes from multiple contractors makes sense, right? Well, maybe... If price is your ONLY objective then you are probably on the right track. But if you are looking for more than that, simply pricing multiple contractors isn't the way to go. Instead, you need to interview multiple builders and understand which one fits you the best. The reason simply pricing multiple contractors won't get you what you're looking for is because of the complexity of construction. Beyond price, there are a lot of other factors to consider:
Different contractors price differently
Your floor plans may not match your budget

Quality difference's between contractors is inevitable

Allowance items likely won't all be the same

Service is different with each contractor

Personalities are different

Warranty programs will differ

Build experience won't all be the same
In this episode, we talk about the nuances of each of these and why interviewing builders is more important than simply pricing.
19 min
August 31, 2021 Ep. 02 - How to Bring Your Personality Into Your Home
Your house is more then that - it's your home. It's where you spend a large part of your time and where lifetime memories are made. To make those memories even more special, we believe your home should portray your personality. But how do you do that? In this episode, Kaitlyn walks us through how she brings personality to a space in both permanent and temporary ways. She talks about compromising, taking your time and being patient, and getting out of your comfort zone!
9 min
August 31, 2021 Ep. 01 - Construction Isn't Perfect, Things Happen!
Throughout the construction process, things happen! Delays happen, material gets backordered, product can get discontinued and mistakes happen. Houses are built and renovated by hand and there are a lot of people included in the process. Don't expect everything to go 100% - there will be pivot points throughout your project. But that's okay! If you understand what can come up, you'll be better prepared when it does. Through team work and trust, you and your builder will get through the bumps (regardless of how big), just fine!
17 min
August 16, 2021 Introducing: The Spruce Homes Show
The Spruce Homes Show is your local real estate podcast that tackles what it looks like to design, build and renovate. We’re going to walk you through what the custom construction experience looks like. Throughout the podcast we’ll help you understand how we walk clients through the design and build process, help you understand the construction industry and how it affects you, and help you understand when and where different products should be used. Our hope is that by following along, you will have a better grasp on what to expect before starting a construction project, making the process easier and more fun.
Thank you for joining, and welcome to The Spruce Homes Show!
2 min

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