Are you a homeowner looking to learn more about the costs associated with interior design services for your new home or renovation project?

Curtis Lawson sits down with Tiffany Edwards, Owner & Principal Designer of Edwards Interiors and Designs, to discuss the costs of interior design, the design process, the questions homeowners should ask when interviewing designers for their projects, and much more.

Don't miss out on this informative and insightful episode!

Two builders sit down to hash out the reality of what it costs to do a custom kitchen renovation in your home.   

Curtis Lawson and Dan Bawden (President & CEO of Legal Eagle Contractors, Co.) discuss the cost drivers, hidden costs, what's going to increase your costs on a renovation and how to avoid common mistakes, and last but not least, how to find the right builder for your dream home renovation.

We will guide you on the right way to do things and how to get started!

As we continue in the "What Does it Cost?" theme of Season 2, we get into the bathroom portion of the home remodels.

Curtis Lawson and Kelly Kirk (Owner & President of Greymark Construction Company) discuss the costs associated with bathroom renovations, why it is easier to upgrade and renovate your bathroom if you are already doing another renovation project in your home, why the cost per squre foot in such a small space is more expensive than expected, and how to find the right team for your project. 

Tune in to learn more!

What does it cost to add an outdoor living space to your home? Maybe you want to add a pool, and to do some pool or landscape design and want to educate yourself on what to expect? 

Tune in to this episode as we will guide you on what you need to know before getting started!

Daniel Slate, Managing Partner of Water's Edge Outdoor Living, joins Curtis Lawson to discuss the cost drivers for these additions on your custom home, the features to avoid given the climate in Houston, the easy upgrades, and things to consider when planning your spaces!

Two builders and an architect get together to discuss what does it cost for custom whole-home renovations and additions.    

Today are guests Jeremy McFarland and Matt Sneller, who were both featured in Season 1, and they are back now to get into costs when dealing with custom home renovations. 

The importance of a good team is key and these guys get into all the hidden costs that people may overlook when doing home renovations. Join us on this episode to learn more about what to look for in your team players, what really goes into that new home addition you've been dreaming about and lots more!

We dive into the topic of WHAT DOES IT COST to build a custom home build or a custom home remodel.

Can you really quantify what the costs are with a project? 

Joining Curtis Lawson to kick off this first episode of Season 2 is Owner of ALBARRAN | Architecture + Construction, Franco Albarran. Tune in to learn a little more about the custom home build process and the costs that drive the architecture part of the project and gain insight into what to expect.

Thank you so much for joining us on our journey with the story of Season 1 and all of our interviews. 

Toner and Curtis discuss the story that we covered in Season 1, their favorite episodes, what they think are the big take-aways, and dive into the questions from our followers and friends, and give their feedback and answers. 

We want to ensure that you have the tools and knowledge for success on your venture. Or, maybe you are just curious about the process or want to learn a little more about what a designer's role is, or the building performance expert, the structural engineer. Whether you are a home owner, an architect, a builder, a designer or a contractor, these episodes are all aimed at going into what truly goes into a custom home build. We hope that if you have not tuned in before this episode, that you go back and check out our previous episodes, in order, so that you may learn more about what goes into the custom home building process and how to avoid common mistakes. 

Please email us any questions and we will respond promptly and probably address it in our next Q&A episode. 

Thanks you again!

Just as we thought that Brian and Heather’s home troubles were over, they discover that they have structural damage! Although they have their owner's representative to guide them through correcting the problems, it is another huge cost and lesson learned. 

What led to this? Was it the builder's fault? Or could this have been the result of something done by the homeowners themselves? Tune in to find out!

Joining us to discuss a very important aspect of the construction process is Insurance Broker, Tye Justice, of Hotchkiss Insurance. Insurance should be part of the planning process and plays an important role in the success of a project as the long term protection plan for everyone. Tye and Curtis get into the details of residential construction insurance, builder’s risk, types of coverages, liabilities and more.

Brian and Heather are realizing that although getting a home maintenance person out to their home is an important step in keeping up their new home, they may have structural issues with their home! How could this have happened? Is the worst not over yet?

Joining Curtis on the podcast this week is Erich Kleine, co-founder of Goodsmith Home Care and Repair. They talk about the oversights by new home owners that may very well void their warranties, and simple things which seem to be unimportant, but may become huge problems if not remedied.

Tune in to find out what happens and how to ensure that you properly maintain your home.

As the story of Brian and Heather continues, they encounter more problems with their home - this time with MOLD! How will they deal with this issue?  

We talk with Owner & Partner of Alair Custom Homes Houston, Chris Bolio, about building here in the gulf region, builder's warranties, having a strong relationship with your client, and much more. There is only one way to ensure a certain outcome in construction and that is to validate every detail before you ever commit to a construction agreement.  

Tune in to find out!