Who is shaping the city of Greenville, SC? Our guest on this episode of Ready, Set, Renovate! is no doubt on the short list. Her name is Shannon Lavrin, and she’s the city’s CEO, also known as the City Manager. Shannon spends her days, nights, and weekends implementing city council priorities and engaging with citizens. Shannon joins us on this episode of Ready, Set, Renovate! to discuss the city's future and what is going on with downtown residential development. It’s a fascinating conversation all about a town many proudly call home! So, let's get to it! How might your home or condo bene ..read more

What obstacles stand in the way of establishing the design aesthetic for your condo? Who has the interior design expertise to overcome those obstacles? It just so happens we're answering both questions on this episode of Ready, Set, Renovate! Chisana Hice-Smith, Lead Residential Designer at In Site Designs, has significant condo remodeling experience. She shares a few things to consider before embarking on a condo remodel. You won't want to miss this conversation full of design flair! So, let's get to it! How might your home or condo benefit from a Guide-Design-Build remodel? Tell us abou ..read more

Daniel Builders has a highly effective in-house salesforce called Project Guides, but did you know we also have a voluntary sales force? Yes, you read that correctly, “voluntary”. Who would attempt to sell something without receiving any benefit for their effort? We’re consistently humbled by the kindness of our voluntary salesforce, comprised of raving fans who share their positive experience through word-of-mouth referrals. On this episode of Ready, Set, Renovate! you’ll hear from a current fan and past client, Terry Connor.  Terry hired Daniel Builders to remodel his condo in downtown ..read more

Where do you begin when remodeling a condo? That’s a good question, but an even better one is  “Who do you begin a Condo remodel with?”   You no doubt expect us to say Daniel Builders, and since this podcast is produced by Daniel Builders, you’d be right.  However, we’re adding a slight twist.  It’s probably best to by listening to someone who has used Daniel Builders, yes past clients.  We have one coming on the show in a few weeks.   One recurring theme among clients is Manny Figueroa is wonderful to work with and uniquely competent at what he does.  I ..read more

Obviously, many do. Plenty of amenities and conveniences make city living appealing. There are a few trade-offs as well. Much of it comes down to finding and fixing up just the right place to suit the needs of your family. The Ready, Set, Renovate! podcast is embarking on a ten-part series focused on condo living. The guest on our first episode is Nick Van Gorp, an engaging and gifted realtor well-versed in the intricacies of condo life. As you’ll hear, he knows what to look for when seeking a place in the city, something he’s done for numerous clients. As a Chicago native and former condo d ..read more

If you could be an expert on anything, what would it be? For Andy Naples in an expertise in electricity. Andy is an an electrical engineer (Georgia Tech graduate) who spent decades studying and utilizing electricity. Andy joined us on the Ready, Set, Renovate! podcast to share a few practical pointers and some fun facts about electricity. His passion for electricity can get anyone charged up discussing this topic. So let’s get to it! Are you considering a major remodel? You’ll want to ensure the electrical work is in good working order. Our Project Guides can help you get started. Tell us a ..read more

How much Design time should you spend prior to starting a home remodel? Some need quite a lot, which is why the Guide-Design-Build process exists.  Project drawings, a detailed scope of work, a complete list of selections and a fixed cost to build are all part of that process.   Not all projects require this level of upfront legwork though. Some remodels have a super straight forward Scope of Work.  Can a remodel like that go directly to the Build phase? Turns out yes. There is a category of remodels that can largely bypass the Design process. Daniel Builders refers to these ..read more

Daniel Builders created a FB post of a detached Accessary Dwelling Unit (ADU) on Nov 16.  The post took on a life of its own generated over 2K likes and that number is still growing as Nov 22.  Why all the interest in ADUs?   The Building Trust blog asked that question, as well as a few others to the architect, Billy Zion of Zion Architects.  Billy designed the ADU in the FB post.  As you’ll hear Zion Architects is an excellent place to start a custom build whether it’s an ADU, Guest House, Pool House, or Tiny Home.  ..read more

Is it crazy to uproot your family and travel thousands of miles in search of a new state?  Some might think so, but not Ricardo Rodriquez and his wife Amber. They thought it was a great idea. And after a year of living in South Carolina, they still do. Two years ago they were living in Bakersfield, CA. Amber convinced Ricardo that farm livin' is the life for them (to borrow a lyric from Green Acres). Long road trips ensued.  They traveled to Texas, Tennessee, Florida, and South Carolina seeking a place to fulfill their agrarian vision. A lovely plot of land in Pendleton, SC is wher ..read more

Drone photography is an aspect of construction that is really taking off!   On this episode of Ready, Set Renovate!  we speak with drone photographer Ryan Swanson of Upper Edge Drone Photography.  Ryan talks about utilizing drone photography with benefits that go beyond capturing cool photos. It’s an uplifting conversation sure to give you a better view of remodeling work!  (sorry can't keep the dad jokes to myself) So let's get to it!     ..read more