Everett Andrews is a lifelong craftsman. In grade school, he helped his grandfather, an   architect and building inspector, build a working gristmill. High school days were   focused on learning the basics of cabinetmaking.  A strong work ethic developed as   logging, landscaping, and timber-framing jobs filled the days following school. While   building furniture, turning wood, and learning about building science, a love for working   with his hands grew into a full time vocation. The next ten years were spent building and remodeling many fine homes and   comm ..read more

Everett Andrews is a lifelong craftsman. In grade school, he helped his grandfather, an   architect and building inspector, build a working gristmill. High school days were   focused on learning the basics of cabinetmaking.  A strong work ethic developed as   logging, landscaping, and timber-framing jobs filled the days following school. While   building furniture, turning wood, and learning about building science, a love for working   with his hands grew into a full time vocation. The next ten years were spent building and remodeling many fine homes and   comm ..read more

In this episode I talk with Rebecca Snelling. I wanted to avoid talking about Lean Construction, but our shared passion for the ideas, principals and concepts of Lean were too strong. This is Part 1 of a two part conversation. In the end we reference Lean Construction often, so I will add a third part of our conversation where we go in more depth explaining the principals or Lean. This glossary of terms recording can be found here https://www.thehomeownersinstitute.com/    Rebecca Snelling coaches people, teams and organizations on Leadership and Lean Transformation with an emphasis ..read more

Lynn Taylor is Taylor Made Plans in Nashville Tennessee. Lynn is a home designer. She has been serving her clients in the Nashville area by being generous and focusing on what she does best. Lynn speaks and publishes about the home design process which allows interested clients to see clear evidence of her skills and talents. You can find Lynn at https://taylormadeplans.com/ Fred Gutierrez is the host of "Home Owner's Institute" , podcast. He provides residential owners representation coaching and consulting at ShepherdPMC consulting ( shepherdPMC.com). Fred has 30+ years experience as a licen ..read more

Paige Rien is an award-winning designer, author, on-camera personality & content creator. She was 1 of 2 designers on the top-rated HGTV show, "Hidden Potential" for 5 seasons, which inspired her book, "Love the House You're In: 40 Ways to Improve Your House & Change Your Life." (Roost, 2016) Paige has a passion for making homes personal and accessible, encouraging readers & private clients to tell their stories in their homes, and create spaces that support their best lives. She is the co-author of the forthcoming, “Revived & Renovated: Conversations on the Intersection of Fai ..read more

Dan and Haven share with us their experiences with building. Starting with a minor basement and porch renovation of a summer retreat to a modern kitchen and entry renovation, then culminating in their current project building a new home on raw land on Marta's Vineyard. Their very different childhood experiences were less about nostalgia but rather structured their desire for security and shelter. Elements they longed for in the house they will call home. They talk about finding comfort and opportunity in constraints and how they build a team they trust. Fred Gutierrez is the host of "Home Owne ..read more

Rebecca knows fear. As a biologist and stress expert, Dr. Rebecca Heiss is dedicated to helping us become self-aware and overcome our instinctual limitations – the ancient, often subconscious fears that hold us back from our optimal performance and our happiest lives. Her research has been designated “transformative” by the National Science Foundation and it is waking up audiences around the world. As an author (Instinct, April 2021), founder and CEO of the 360-review mobile application, icueity, and highly sought-after professional speaker, Rebecca has found her calling in helping others reco ..read more

Billy shares his passion for fine wood floor finishing through learning the trade from his father to working "literally" alone at the end of the project. 95% of Billy's effort and planning goes into relationships and preparations before the final finish.   We talk about how his childhood home still caries strong memories today in his dreams. We also reflect on the transition of the construction project where the tradespeople are complete and the owners are left alone to experience their work in solitude.     Can you remember  walking into your new home vacant just after pur ..read more

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