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Ready, Set, Renovate!
Drama is fun when it's HGTV, but not so fun when your own home is on line! We discuss real life renovations while equipping you to edit out the contractor craziness. Why shouldn't this be a delightful and drama free process? You're beautifying your home, not trying to create "must see" TV!
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The Art of Hospitality
What makes a dream getaway? At Hotel Domestique, European-inspired architecture meets the Blue Ridge foothills, creating a retreat that offers a blend of both…
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Making the Cut
What does it take to build a winning team? On this episode of Ready, Set, Renovate, Build Director Sam Parkinson shares how he defines professional success…
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The Build Process
How familiar are you with the concept of a critical path? On this month’s episode of Ready, Set, Renovate, Daniel Builders Build Director Sam Parkinson…
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Clemson Retreat Tour
On this month’s episode of Ready, Set, Renovate, join David Bass as he walks through the transformation of this 1960s home in the heart of Clemson, SC. David…
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Guiding the Vision
What do you expect from a salesperson? High pressure tactics? Emotional manipulation? Relentless talking? Sadly, many salespeople utilize these tactics, and…
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The Design Process
What are your remodeling expectations? This is an important question. Certain things like craftsmanship and punctuality are standard, but other elements of the…
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A "SPEC"tacular Build
Where would you live if you could pick any house? Some are dreamers: they already have the answer in mind. Some are thrivers: they are perfectly content with…
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The Daniel Builders Difference
When choosing a custom home builder or renovation partner, trust matters. In our latest episode of Ready, Set, Renovate, Daniel Jachens, co-founder of Daniel…
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Start With An Inspection
When should you expect to inspect your home? Home Inspector, Grant Blackwell, has built a career through candid feedback. In fact, that's his business…
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Stay, Go, or Reno?
How do you decide whether to stay, move, or renovate? Your home is one of the largest investments you'll make in life. Not only is it a sizable financial…
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Home for the Holidays
Have you ever wondered what it takes to remodel an entire home? Hear the transformation story of a Lake Hartwell home on this month's episode of Ready, Set…
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Addition Edition
What's it like to work with an architect? October 6th was World Architecture Day, a celebration of great architects and their work. In honor of World…
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Mold Matters
September is Mold Awareness Month, and on the Ready, Set, Renovate! podcast our guest, Adam Proehl, shares knowledge on the topic. Adam and his wife, Samantha…
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Helene Heroes
It's almost been a year since Hurricane Helene blew through the Carolinas. Anyone living in the area can recall the devastation experienced on September 27…
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Effective Communication
How does effective communication happen, especially during a remodel? Studies show that, on average, people hear between 20-30K words a day. That’s an ocean of…
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May Flowers
How is your home’s curb appeal? Maybe it’s in a good place, or perhaps it’s unsightly. Wherever you are on that spectrum, know this: a landscape architect can…
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Plumbing is a SuperPower
How many exceptional plumbers do you know? They’re out there, but not easy to find. You're in luck, we happen to know a third-generation master plumber! In…
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April Showers
On this month’s Ready, Set, Renovate! podcast, get ready for a triple feature! Springtime is here, so naturally, we’re discussing April showers and H2O…
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Love at First Light
Not long ago Daniel Builders wrapped up a $1.7M home remodel of a Simpsonville, SC residence. As you might expect, the lighting fixtures were quite impressive!…
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Kitchen Pantry Design
Lindsey Johnson from Carolina Closets joins the Ready, Set, Renovate podcast. We recorded this one on beautiful Lake Keowee at a home Daniel Builders…
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Going Downtown
One thing you'll find in downtown Greenville is a lot of is people who love being there. Whether you're walking along Main St, hanging out in Falls Park, or…
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Making Airwaves
What’s something contractors and radio don’t often have in common? Frequency. Tune in as we make waves (airwaves, that is) discussing the Daniel Builders…
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Condo Mortgages
How is a condo purchase financed? It’s a bit different from purchasing a house and our guest on this episode of Ready, Set, Renovate! can be as thoroughly as…
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Condo Real Estate Law
What's the difference between condo real estate law and real estate law for single-family dwellings? Significant differences exist between the two. On this…
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Electrician Shares POV on Condos
How do you know you've found a trustworthy electrician? Of course, competence is key. A positive attitude, genuine passion for the work, and a drive for…
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Staying Structurally Sound
Who is your structural sounding board? Want to move a wall in your condo? While there are many con-”DOs”, there are plenty of con-”DON’TS” when it comes to…
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Shaping the City
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…
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Interior Design of a Condo
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…
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Voluntary Sales Force
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…
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Condo Living - Finding the Remodeler
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…
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Condo Living - Your Place in the City
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…
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Talking Electricity with Andy Naples
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…
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Common as Concrete
What is the most common building material? Answer: CONCRETE It’s literally everywhere and has vast construction applications. From home foundations to unique…
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Go Directly to Build
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…
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ADU Architect
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…
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Coming from Afar
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…
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Competent Carpenters Build Trust
At Daniel Builders we have a blueprint for Building Trust. Not everyone chooses us to be their remodeling contractor, but we aim to establish Trust with…
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Making Tile Masterpieces
Kevin Schreiber knows tile. From beautiful bathrooms to backsplashes Kevin routinely produces beautiful work. And as a remodeling contractor, we at Daniel…
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Uplifting View
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…
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The Rise of Accessory Dwelling Units
An Accessary Dwelling Unit is secondary housing option. You may recognize them by other names such as Granny Flat, Guest House, Garage Apartment, or In-Law…
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Officially Ready for Another 100 Years
At last! The remodeling of this iconic Pendleton SC home is complete. The home has been part of the Pendleton community for well over 100 years, and officially…
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Asking Why
Hard to say for sure, but you likely started with a one word question every toddler throughout history has asked. "Why?" Pretty cool how humans are programmed…
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Clients Sharing Their Perspective
How much do large purchases really cost? Large purchases require large sums of money. Obviously. The paying doesn't stop there though. Ensuring your…
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Positive Outcome
You’ve heard the stories before. Client goes to a custom builder with a big dream. Builder says no problem and off they go building, when seemingly out of the…
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Big Decision Big Emotions
Have you ever encountered a sales person who would say anything to get the sale? Before long it's obvious your best interest is no where on their radar. That…
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Client Tells All
Yes we promote our Guide-Design-Build process at Daniel Builders, but what do clients say about it? They're bound to share their experience with somebody…
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A GC, PM & Trade Contractor Walk Into a Home
Being a GC or Project Manager is simple, right? Calling trades and collecting checks is all it takes, right? Any homeowner could do that, right? Wrong. Wrong…
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Beautiful & Functional Cabinetry
What part of a kitchen renovation is most important? A) Flooring B) Appliances C) Countertops D) Cabinetry (having read the title, you know where this is…
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Behind the Camera
2022 is winding down and in this episode of Ready, Set, Renovate! we're expressing gratitude to Taylor Hall. As you'll see, Taylor is a rare combination of…
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Under Contract
Know any good attorney jokes? Funny as they may be, legal problems during a renovation aren't funny at all. Going into a major custom renovation requires a…
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Why Design?
Is a Design phase necessary for your custom renovation? Some would suggest no. They would say a skilled craftsman (or what we affectionately call Chuck & his…
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Client/Contractor Match Making
This episode is all about the client/contractor relationship. Why are some relationships harmonious and productive while others are highly strained (to put it…
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Cost Plus vs Fixed Cost
How does a custom builder formulate a price for your renovation project? Generally speaking, there are 2 approaches to pricing a custom renovation – Cost Plus…
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Historic Curb Appeal
At 106 East Benson St in downtown Anderson SC you'll find a building from the 1800s. You probably wouldn't guess it's that old though. The place doesn't look…
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Going Off-Grid
What would life without utility bills be like? Maybe you’ve heard legend of these "off-grid" people and their homes, but do that actually exist? And if they do…
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I'll Make it Myself
Why are custom windows taking months to arrive on the job site? Who knows? And when you're able to make them yourself, who cares? In this episode of Ready…
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The Art of Demo
You can't mess up demo, right? Wrong! Doing demo poorly can absolutely cause substantial collateral damage. Contrary to HGTV’s portrayal (i.e. young couple…
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Guide-Design Phase
You've likely heard the phrase "Design-Build". It's a time tested process for getting architect and builder on the same page so the finished product is built…
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Under What Conditions
Daniel Builders was honored to have 3 well respected guests on this first episode. These local industry leaders include Taylor Lyles, CEO of the Home Builders…