This week Aaron and Tracy chat with Patrick Cain of Patrick Cain Designs about his interesting path to becoming a furniture designer, and the business side of being a maker.   LET’S CHAT! You can always call and leave your questions and comments on our voicemail! 978-709-1040   NOTABLE MOMENTS : Patrick attributes his success to having a curiosity and learning. He started mid-century modern and moved into minimalist design. He’s currently working on a brutalist vibe with a little touch of Memphis.  Patrick’s company employs people from every continent.  The shop’s process ..read more

This week Aaron and Tracy chat with Philip Shen about tips for creating a great sleep environment in your home.   LET’S CHAT! You can always call and leave your questions and comments on our voicemail! 978-709-1040   WHY SLEEP IS IMPORTANT: We spend ⅓ of our lives sleeping, so it’s critical for health. The body restores and repairs itself during sleep. Good sleep also supports your memory.   HOW TO CREATE A BETTER ENVIRONMENT: Make sure your room is cool and quiet. Get the proper mattress for your alignment. Block out noise and light. No tv or electronics in the bedroom. The ..read more

  This week Aaron and Tracy chat with Brad Rodriguez of Fix This, Build That about ways to establish your DIY confidence and potentially transition it into a business.   LET’S CHAT! You can always call and leave your questions and comments on our voicemail! 978-709-1040   NOTABLE MOMENTS : - Brad was in corporate America for 17 years before he went this route. - He sets defined goals and thinks ahead for what he wants to accomplish daily in the shop to make his time more efficient. - His philosophy for Fix This, Build That is: Educate, Inspire, Entertain. - In terms of getting y ..read more

This week Aaron and Tracy chat with artist Peter Staley about blending creativity and construction.   LET’S CHAT! You can always call and leave your questions and comments on our voicemail! 978-709-1040   QUICK FACTS ABOUT PETER’S WORK: - Peter refers to his structures as shrines to nature. - His first woodworking was building stretchers for paintings and then he moved on to set design. - Once he built his own store (his wife’s kids shop), a lot of people had him start building their stores. He likes to bring nature inside. - Recently he’s been building a lot of cabins, which was a n ..read more

This week Aaron and Tracy chat with Kumiko Love about tips for jump starting your family budget and how to stick with it.   LET’S CHAT! You can always call and leave your questions and comments on our voicemail! 978-709-1040   KUMIKO’S METHOD: - Kumiko does the budget by paycheck method, and also implements a calendar. - She doesn’t use a predetermined dollar amount or percentage.   JUMP START YOUR BUDGET: - Learn the emotions and triggers behind your spending. - When you’re a freelancer, knowing everything about your past spending is important. - Meal plan! Food is a budget kil ..read more

This week Aaron and Tracy chat with Zac Ruiz of Den For Our Cubs. They discuss how he and his wife made the decision to leave their life in Southern California to live in a tent in New Mexico- and Zac’s philosophy on living a life you love.   LET’S CHAT! You can always call and leave your questions and comments on our voicemail! 978-709-1040 QUICK FACTS ABOUT ZAC’S HOME: - They currently live in New Mexico. - They transitioned from apartment, to camper and then to the tent. - The canvas home is 300 sq ft and 12 ft tall. - They built a platform and then a frame, then essentially just slid ..read more

This week Aaron and Tracy chat with comedians Nikki Limo and Steve Green about their home buying journey , and all the stuff no one tells you about becoming a homeowner.   LET’S CHAT! You can always call and leave your questions and comments on our voicemail! 978-709-1040   FIND STEVE AND NIKKI: Podcast | https://apple.co/2W2BpjU The Gram | @nikkilimo, @stevegreencomedy & @shttheydonttellyou YouTube | nikkilimo Websites | www.nikki.limo & www.patreon.com/stikki   FOLLOW US on social media: Website | https://howtohome.com/ Instagram | http://bit.ly/2WqVfSp Twitter ..read more

This week Aaron and Tracy chat with Neat Method, Santa Barbara owner, Kat Petty about sustainable solutions and hacks for creating an organized home.   LET’S CHAT! You can always call and leave your questions and comments on our voicemail! 978-709-1040   KAT’S TIPS: - Take everything out of your space, categorize it and then find homes for it. - There are great containers at every price point. - Group things in like categories. Have some very specific categories, but also some more broad ones. - When things are labeled people are more inclined to put things where they belong. - Peopl ..read more

Lindsay Esparza from The Natural Cupboard joins us this week to to explore some fun oil uses for your household!   LET’S CHAT! You can always call and leave your questions and comments on our voicemail! 978-709-1040   QUICK ESSENTIAL OILS INFO/TIPS: - Essential oils come from plants, roots, trees, bark etc. and they’re either steamed or distilled for their benefits. - They’re a great switch for natural cleaning products and home fragrance. - Essential oils are very concentrated, so they last a long time. - Making your own cleaning products also gives you the opportunity to upcycle bo ..read more

This week, Aaron and Tracy chat with Tess and Baba of Epic Renewal. We cover composting basics and touch on some common misconceptions people have about the process.   LET’S CHAT! You can always call and leave your questions and comments on our voicemail! 978-709-1040   Composting Facts from Tess and Baba: - The benefits of composting:1. Reducing the gas used by trucks on the road.2. Creates self reliance and jobs.3. Composting creates soil health- it acts as a booster shot to the soil.4. By changing habits in our kitchen and our home we can make a big difference. - You don’t want to ..read more