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The Electrical Trap That Costs Homeowners Thousands in Change Orders
Season 1 Episode 19
Electrical and lighting design is the often-overlooked nervous system of
your home that can make or break your daily living experience. In this
compreh…
4 months, 2 weeks ago
The Design Build Trap: Why Your Home's Respiratory System Needs Early Planning
Season 1 Episode 18
Host Bill Reid continues his miniseries on design professionals by diving
deep into the critical world of MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) syste…
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Avoiding the Assumption Trap: Smart Homeowner's Guide to Structural Engineering
Season 1 Episode 17
In this comprehensive episode, Bill Reid explores the critical role of structural engineers in home design and construction, breaking down the miscon…
5 months ago
The Civil Engineer Advantage: Building Smart From the Ground Up
Season 1 Episode 16
Join William Reid as he explores the critical role of civil engineers in home construction projects. Learn when you need one, what they do, and how t…
5 months, 1 week ago
Underground Mysteries: Why Your Home's Foundation Depends on Soil Science
Season 1 Episode 15
🎧 The Hidden Foundation Expert: Why Every Homeowner Needs to Know About Geotechnical Engineers
Ever wonder what's lurking beneath your dream home site…
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Why Your $5,000 Survey Could Save You $50,000 in Construction Surprises
Season 1 Episode 14
Discover why your land surveyor isn't just another consultant—they're the
foundation professional who can make or break your construction project. Hos…
5 months, 3 weeks ago
From Awakened Homeowner Book to Build Quest Development: The Complete Planning System Coming Soon
Season 1 Episode 13
In this groundbreaking episode, Bill Reid unveils buildquest, a
revolutionary web-based application designed to transform how homeowners
approach their…
5 months, 4 weeks ago
The Checklist Trap: Why 15,000 Influencers Are Confusing Homeowners
Season 1 Episode 12
In this eye-opening episode, Bill Reid takes a hard look at the overwhelming world of home renovation checklists, systems, and digital tools flooding…
6 months ago
Ep 11: The Hidden Costs of Cheap Design (Why Budget Plans Backfire in Construction)
Season 1 Episode 11
In Episode 11 of The Awakened Homeowner, host Bill Reid exposes the
critical mistakes homeowners make that sabotage their own construction
projects. Dr…
6 months, 1 week ago
Ep 10: I Thought Interior Designers Just Picked Colors (I Was So Wrong)
Season 1 Episode 10
Interior designers do far more than select paint colors and arrange furniture. In this episode of The Awakened Homeowner Podcast, host William Reid e…
6 months, 2 weeks ago