Reconcile Home Podcast

Podcast Ep #46 - Trending Upward - Major RenovationsHousekeeping Updates: Shane’s feedback of how the first coat of plaster is goingSome minor changes we’ve made to our addition plans that made a lot more sense (moving mech room, adding 2ft to the 2nd floor and extending the landing at our 2nd floor stairs)Building Industry News: Renovation Rebound - Home Renovations Increasinghttps://www.empower.com/the-currency/life/renovation-rebound-home-remodeling-on-the-rise-news?utm_source=chatgpt.comMany homeowners are choosing to stay in their houses and renovate rather than buy new ones, which means more frequent and larger projects with higher expectations — and therefore more opportunities for mid-project decisions to arise. It also mentions that Americans often go 10%–15% over budget on remodels, highlighting the human side of planning optimism vs. reality. Home Products We’re LovingKailee: Active Skin Repair (https://amzn.to/469BunR)Shane: Weight vest (https://amzn.to/4qL9QWO)Home Habits (philosophies that we’re implementing in our house):Kailee: Getting our kids involved in the addition (age appropriate) and how we’re investing in the future by paying through our company payroll.Shane: money intelligenceContractor’s CornerHad a great team meeting and what I learnedDesign DilemmasWhy we’re hyper focused on details now before plans are submitted vs later when the decision fatigue and stress is increasedFollow us on all the things:Website: https://www.reconcilehomes.comIG: https://www.instagram.com/reconciledesignconstruction/FB: https://www.facebook.com/people/Reconcile-Design-Construction/100088653795855/