Podcasts about renovating

Hello! This is Episode 426. This is Way #26 of the 44 Ways to Create Your Sustainable Home series, and we’re beginning Section Six: Choosing Materials, Fixtures and Finishes. Way #26 is: Choose for Longevity and Durability. [For all resources mentioned in this podcast and a free, downloadable PDF transcript, head to www.undercoverarchitect.com/426] The last couple of sections have been detail-heavy and chunkier episodes, especially as I’ve talked about the building envelope, because it’s where a lot of the technical decisions in your home happen. Section 6 takes us back to our shorter, punchier episodes. In each, I’ll be covering one specific criteria for choosing materials and products for both the interior and exterior of your future home. This will give you a roadmap for thinking about your sustainable choices when making material, product, fixture and finish selections for your renovation or new build. As always, if you'd like to access a full transcript of this episode and links to any resources I mention, head to www.undercoverarchitect.com/426. Now, let's dive in! RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS PODCAST: For links, images and resources mentioned in this podcast, head to >>> www.undercoverarchitect.com/426 Accessing my free '44 Ways' E-Book will simplify sustainability and help you create a healthy, low tox and sustainable home. You can download your free copy here >>> https://undercoverarchitect.com/ways Access the support and guidance you need to be confident and empowered when renovating and building your family home inside my signature online program >>> https://undercoverarchitect.com/courses/the-home-method/ Just a reminder: All content on this podcast is provided by Undercover Architect for reference purposes and as general guidance. It does not take into account specific circumstances and should not be relied on in that way. You should seek independent verification or advice before relying on this content in any circumstances, including but not limited to circumstances where loss or damage may result. The views and opinions of any guests on the podcast are solely their own. They may not reflect the views of Undercover Architect. Undercover Architect endeavours to publish content that is accurate at the time it is published, but does not accept responsibility for content that may or has become inaccurate over time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

https://bluestonecontractors.net/blog/kitchen-renovation-cost-boca-raton/One word could swing your kitchen budget by hundreds of thousands of dollars in 2026. Renovation or remodel - do you actually know which one your project needs, and why cabinetry alone might eat up to 35% of your costs? Bluestone Contractors City: Boca Raton Address: 134 NW 16th Street Website: https://bluestonecontractors.net/

Hello! This is Episode 425. This is Way #25 of the 44 Ways to Create Your Sustainable Home series, and it’s the last episode in Section Five: The Building Envelope. Over this section we’ve worked through airtightness, windows, building wraps, and insulation. In this episode, we discuss something that can elevate the performance of your building envelope very simply. Way #25 is: Include Eaves and Window Hoods in Your Finished Home. [For all resources mentioned in this podcast and a free, downloadable PDF transcript, head to www.undercoverarchitect.com/425] This episode pulls together two concepts: the information about designing for the orientation of your site that I shared back in Way #1, Episode 401, our first episode of the ‘44 Ways’ series, and the discussions we’ve been having in this section about the building envelope. Because once you understand how the sun moves across your site, the next question is about how your building envelope is designed to provide the protection you need from the elements on your site. And that’s what eaves, hoods and awnings can provide. As always, if you'd like to access a full transcript of this episode and links to any resources I mention, head to www.undercoverarchitect.com/425. Now, let's dive in! RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS PODCAST: For links, images and resources mentioned in this podcast, head to >>> www.undercoverarchitect.com/425 Accessing my free '44 Ways' E-Book will simplify sustainability and help you create a healthy, low tox and sustainable home. You can download your free copy here >>> https://undercoverarchitect.com/ways Access the support and guidance you need to be confident and empowered when renovating and building your family home inside my signature online program >>> https://undercoverarchitect.com/courses/the-home-method/ Just a reminder: All content on this podcast is provided by Undercover Architect for reference purposes and as general guidance. It does not take into account specific circumstances and should not be relied on in that way. You should seek independent verification or advice before relying on this content in any circumstances, including but not limited to circumstances where loss or damage may result. The views and opinions of any guests on the podcast are solely their own. They may not reflect the views of Undercover Architect. Undercover Architect endeavours to publish content that is accurate at the time it is published, but does not accept responsibility for content that may or has become inaccurate over time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Suppes, FargoDome Authority Vice President, is in studio on Afternoons Live with Tyler Axness to talk us through the options for renovating the FargoDome.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hello! This is Episode 424. This is Way #24 of the 44 Ways to Create Your Sustainable Home series, and we’re in the final stretch of Section Five: The Building Envelope. In the last episode, we went through the types of insulation, what R-values mean, and how to think about products for your ceiling, walls, and floor. This episode is the follow-up to that: what happens when the product is specified, the quote is signed, and the installer shows up. Because that’s where a lot of the thermal performance of a home is either delivered or lost. Way #24 is: Install Insulation Correctly. [For all resources mentioned in this podcast and a free, downloadable PDF transcript, head to www.undercoverarchitect.com/424] Did you know that a 5% gap in your insulation coverage can reduce its effectiveness by up to 50%? So, you can invest money in specifying the right product, achieving the right R-value, choosing the right type for your climate, and testing it through modelling. And all of that work can be significantly undermined by how the product is installed. And unfortunately, once the building is lined, any rectification becomes more challenging. As always, if you'd like to access a full transcript of this episode and links to any resources I mention, head to www.undercoverarchitect.com/424. Now, let's dive in! RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS PODCAST: For links, images and resources mentioned in this podcast, head to >>> www.undercoverarchitect.com/424 Accessing my free '44 Ways' E-Book will simplify sustainability and help you create a healthy, low tox and sustainable home. You can download your free copy here >>> https://undercoverarchitect.com/ways Access the support and guidance you need to be confident and empowered when renovating and building your family home inside my signature online program >>> https://undercoverarchitect.com/courses/the-home-method/ Just a reminder: All content on this podcast is provided by Undercover Architect for reference purposes and as general guidance. It does not take into account specific circumstances and should not be relied on in that way. You should seek independent verification or advice before relying on this content in any circumstances, including but not limited to circumstances where loss or damage may result. The views and opinions of any guests on the podcast are solely their own. They may not reflect the views of Undercover Architect. Undercover Architect endeavours to publish content that is accurate at the time it is published, but does not accept responsibility for content that may or has become inaccurate over time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A rental property did more for Cameron Philgreen than create monthly income. Real estate eventually gave Cameron and his wife the money to open a business they had dreamed about building. Cameron started investing in 2020. He and his wife began with their own home, rented rooms, used Airbnb, and completed a BRRR property. They also wrote down a goal of reaching 25 units by 2025. A few years later, selling a former home in Lawrence, Kansas, gave them around $100,000 to $110,000 that Cameron says they put into a commercial building in Waco. With an SBA loan and a major renovation, that building became For Keeps Coffee and Bakery. Cameron shares why he has moved away from much of his short term rental activity, why he likes furnished midterm rentals, and why he now believes investors can benefit from having both rental cash flow and larger chunks of income from flips. He also talks about a new 50,000 square foot commercial property he purchased with two partners. The property needs major work, and their goal is to make the area more beautiful, family friendly, and inviting. Key topics and takeaways: Setting a goal of 25 units by 2025 with his wife Starting with house hacking and the BRRR method Moving short term rentals into midterm or long term rentals Using proceeds from a home sale to help create For Keeps Coffee and Bakery Cameron's barbell idea of combining rental cash flow with flip income Renovating a distressed 50,000 square foot commercial property in Waco Delegating daily coffee shop operations to an empowered staff The Legacy Investor Podcast and its move to the name The Good Steward Podcast

Thinking about renovating your home? Is it something you have to do all at once, or can you do in phases?This week, the Home Squad are here to give tips on renovation projects and how you should go about them!Joining Andrea to discuss is Jenny Sheehan, Co-Host of ‘Rip it up: The Renovations Podcast' (@workerscottage on Instagram) and Jenny Butler, Interior Architect & Design Director of Jennifer Anne Interior.

Hello! This is Episode 423. This is Way #23 of the 44 Ways to Create Your Sustainable Home series, and we’re continuing through Section Five: The Building Envelope. Way #23 is: Choose Appropriate Insulation. [For all resources mentioned in this podcast and a free, downloadable PDF transcript, head to www.undercoverarchitect.com/423] The things we’ve been discussing in Section Five are all about improving the energy efficiency of your future home, whilst also supporting its durability, longevity, and the contribution it makes to your health and well-being in your home, through the choices in how you assess, test and specify your building envelope. Over the past few episodes, we’ve covered airtightness, window selection, and how to choose the right building wrap for your climate. This episode is about insulation: the various types and what to know about how it works. Insulation has been part of home construction for decades, and as energy efficiency benchmarks have become part of building and renovating, insulation has been adopted as a worthwhile investment to help reduce the cost of heating and cooling homes. We’ve done a great job of improving the insulation in our homes over the years, understanding it improves our home’s thermal performance. But how much insulation do you really need? And where, and what type? In this episode, I share more with you as we go through why insulation matters, what to measure and consider, why adding more insulation may be counterproductive, and how to think about the roof, ceiling, walls and floor of your home for the best outcome. As always, if you'd like to access a full transcript of this episode and links to any resources I mention, head to www.undercoverarchitect.com/423. Now, let's dive in! RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS PODCAST: For links, images and resources mentioned in this podcast, head to >>> www.undercoverarchitect.com/423 Accessing my free '44 Ways' E-Book will simplify sustainability and help you create a healthy, low tox and sustainable home. You can download your free copy here >>> https://undercoverarchitect.com/ways Access the support and guidance you need to be confident and empowered when renovating and building your family home inside my signature online program >>> https://undercoverarchitect.com/courses/the-home-method/ Just a reminder: All content on this podcast is provided by Undercover Architect for reference purposes and as general guidance. It does not take into account specific circumstances and should not be relied on in that way. You should seek independent verification or advice before relying on this content in any circumstances, including but not limited to circumstances where loss or damage may result. The views and opinions of any guests on the podcast are solely their own. They may not reflect the views of Undercover Architect. Undercover Architect endeavours to publish content that is accurate at the time it is published, but does not accept responsibility for content that may or has become inaccurate over time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hello! This is Episode 422. This is Way #22 of the 44 Ways to Create Your Sustainable Home series, and we’re continuing through Section Five: The Building Envelope. In the last two episodes, we covered thermal mass and window selection. Before that, in Way #19, we talked about what building tight actually means: why you want a continuous air barrier, and why airtightness and ventilation have to be designed together. This episode is about a layer that sits within the wall and roof assembly of your home: the building wrap. Way #22 is: Review Building Wraps to Manage Moisture for Climate. [For all resources mentioned in this podcast and a free, downloadable PDF transcript, head to www.undercoverarchitect.com/422] Historically, especially in Australia, we’ve seen foil sarking act as this layer. However, with learnings over time about how this has detrimentally affected the performance of the building envelope, as well as how it has trapped moisture inside the wall, bringing issues such as mould and rot, better products are now available to do this job. Yet, the industry isn’t up to speed with this, and in some cases, is still installing the wrong building membranes, and using the wrong detailing, which continues to create long-term issues. Getting it right with building wraps involves knowledge of building science and construction detailing, and your climate and construction methodology is key to ensuring the best solution for your project. So, what I’m sharing in this episode will get you started, but it’s super important to be discussing this in detail with your team. Don’t assume that, just because it’s in the local building regulations, your team is across it. As always, if you'd like to access a full transcript of this episode and links to any resources I mention, head to www.undercoverarchitect.com/422. Now, let's dive in! RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS PODCAST: For links, images and resources mentioned in this podcast, head to >>> www.undercoverarchitect.com/422 Accessing my free '44 Ways' E-Book will simplify sustainability and help you create a healthy, low tox and sustainable home. You can download your free copy here >>> https://undercoverarchitect.com/ways Access the support and guidance you need to be confident and empowered when renovating and building your family home inside my signature online program >>> https://undercoverarchitect.com/courses/the-home-method/ Just a reminder: All content on this podcast is provided by Undercover Architect for reference purposes and as general guidance. It does not take into account specific circumstances and should not be relied on in that way. You should seek independent verification or advice before relying on this content in any circumstances, including but not limited to circumstances where loss or damage may result. The views and opinions of any guests on the podcast are solely their own. They may not reflect the views of Undercover Architect. Undercover Architect endeavours to publish content that is accurate at the time it is published, but does not accept responsibility for content that may or has become inaccurate over time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this special mini-series, Eric and Nathan meet to discuss Ellerslie's vision and direction moving forward. Ellerslie's main program has been a powerful discipleship training for believers at all stages of their spiritual growth. And while we are going to continue this life-changing program, how is it being changed and improved for this next season of Ellerslie's history? In this episode, Eric and Nathan talk about the Ellerslie classic training (one-week and five-week programs) and what it is becoming starting January 2027. Learn more about and sign up for Ellerslie's new 1.0 program.------------» Take these studies deeper and be discipled in person by Nathan, Eric, Leslie, and the team at Ellerslie in one of our upcoming discipleship programs – learn more at: https://ellerslie.com/be-discipled/» Receive our free “Five Keys to Walking Through Difficulty” PDF by going to: https://ellerslie.com/subscribe/» For more information about Daily Thunder and the ministry of Ellerslie Mission Society, please visit: https://ellerslie.com/daily» If you have been blessed by Ellerslie, consider partnering with the ministry by donating at: https://ellerslie.com/donate/

Hello! This is Episode 421. This is Way #21 of the 44 Ways to Create Your Sustainable Home series, and we’re continuing through Section Five: The Building Envelope. Way #21 is: Review Your Window Selection. [For all resources mentioned in this podcast and a free, downloadable PDF transcript, head to www.undercoverarchitect.com/421] In my experience, as people go to design their new build or renovation, it can be all about maximising the indoor / outdoor connection, and having a home that feels light-filled and expansive. And so, the glass windows and doors you choose, in their size, arrangement, design, functionality and type, all become really important decisions in achieving this in your home. And, they’re likely to take a big chunk of your building budget. However, glass windows and doors are also where the majority of uncontrolled heat gain and heat loss happens in a home. They sit at the intersection of the envelope performance issues we’re covering in this section: thermal performance, ventilation, airtightness, and moisture management. And yet, most homeowners haven’t been given the information they need to make deliberate choices about them. In this episode I focus on the envelope performance side: thermal properties, airtightness, and ventilation. Because when you’re thinking about your glass windows and doors, you’re possibly not asking questions about these things, and they’ll make the biggest difference to how your home performs. As always, if you'd like to access a full transcript of this episode and links to any resources I mention, head to www.undercoverarchitect.com/421. Now, let's dive in! RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS PODCAST: For links, images and resources mentioned in this podcast, head to >>> www.undercoverarchitect.com/421 Accessing my free '44 Ways' E-Book will simplify sustainability and help you create a healthy, low tox and sustainable home. You can download your free copy here >>> https://undercoverarchitect.com/ways Access the support and guidance you need to be confident and empowered when renovating and building your family home inside my signature online program >>> https://undercoverarchitect.com/courses/the-home-method/ Just a reminder: All content on this podcast is provided by Undercover Architect for reference purposes and as general guidance. It does not take into account specific circumstances and should not be relied on in that way. You should seek independent verification or advice before relying on this content in any circumstances, including but not limited to circumstances where loss or damage may result. The views and opinions of any guests on the podcast are solely their own. They may not reflect the views of Undercover Architect. Undercover Architect endeavours to publish content that is accurate at the time it is published, but does not accept responsibility for content that may or has become inaccurate over time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the sweltering heat of the legendary 1976 UK heatwave, a different kind of horror was unfolding within the walls of a quiet British farmhouse. While the country baked under an unrelenting sun, the inhabitants of the Hunt house were discovering a secret so sadistic it has remained largely unheard of for decades.In this episode of Into the Fog, Peter Laws deep-dives into the chilling case of a woman bricked up alive, a tragedy born from a "sin" the church tried to bury. We explore the haunting accounts of the crying behind the walls, the dark history of a nun's secret, and the malevolent atmosphere that gripped this isolated rural home during one of Britain's most extreme summers. In this video, we investigate:-The true story of the 1976 Hunt House mystery.-Why a woman was walled up alive inside a farmhouse.-The connection between the "Sadistic" events and a hidden religious secret.-First-hand accounts of the haunting that occurred during the 1976 heatwave.If you enjoy forgotten cases, true British hauntings, and atmospheric mysteries, make sure to subscribe and step Into the Fog.#TrueHaunting #1976Heatwave #BritishMysteries #PeterLaws #IntoTheFog #ParanormalInvestigation #forgottenhistory 0:00 Into the Fog: The 1976 Heatwave & The Hunt Family4:57 Renovating the Barn: Ambitious Plans6:50 Strange Noises: Crying Behind the Sealed Door9:10 The Manic Chanting: A Frightening Prayer12:00 Sabotage: The Mystery of the Falling Walls14:10 The Stakeout: Donald and Annette's Night Watch18:45 The Vision: Stumbling into a Medieval Dungeon22:05 The Sadistic Secret: Walled Up Alive30:45 A Different Kind of Exorcism: Sarah's Compassion33:55 The Research: Colin Parsons and the Medieval Records36:15 Final Thoughts from the FogEditorGerard Giorgi-CollArtworkSteph LayResearch and Image CreditsThis episode draws on Colin Parsons's account ‘The Girl in the Wall', published in the book Encounters with the Unknown (Robert Hale, 1990).The book is now out of print, but a digitised edition can be borrowed free of charge from the Internet Archive: https://archive.org/details/encounter...Cover image: Encounters with the Unknown by Colin Parsons (Robert Hale, 1990).Note: I don't currently have YouTube memberships but I do offer extra content and connection via Patreon: www.patreon.com/peterlawsHave a genuine experience to share? Submit it here:https://bit.ly/ITF-YourStoryFind me:https://www.peterlaws.co.ukFollow me on Instagram, Twitter etc @revpeterlawsREAD PETER'S NON-FICTION BOOKS:Non-fiction on why it's healthy to like scary things: The Frighteners (US Hardback) https://mybook.to/thefrightenersUSThe Frighteners (UK Paperback) https://mybook.to/thefrightenersAlso on AudibleREAD PETER's CREEPY CRIME FICTION NOVEL SERIES:https://mybook.to/MattHunterCollectionCHECK OUT PETER'S ONLINE HORROR CHURCH, CREEPY COVE:Creepy Cove Community Church Podcast offers complete and immersive church services broadcast from a mysterious fishing town - 'Like Songs of Praise meets Stephen King'.) www.creepycove.com Real paranormal cases. Real witnesses. Told by a real person. I'm Peter Laws: author, Fortean Times columnist, former church minister, and recurring expert on BBC's Uncanny. I investigate and document true (and often terrifying) reports of the unexplained. These cases are never fictionalised, and many are told here for the first time.Peter regularly speaks at events, conferences and on radio. His literary agent is Joanna Swainson of Hardman and Swainson.

Hello! This is Episode 420. This is Way #20 of the 44 Ways to Create Your Sustainable Home series, and we’re continuing through Section Five: The Building Envelope, A Sustainable Skin. In the last episode, Way #19, we covered airtightness and ventilation. We talked about what it means to build tight, why homes don’t need to breathe, and what ‘ventilating right’ looks like in practice. In this episode, we’re looking at one of the most commonly discussed, and commonly misunderstood, elements of the building envelope: thermal mass. Way #20 is: Use Thermal Mass to Maintain Even Temperatures. [For all resources mentioned in this podcast and a free, downloadable PDF transcript, head to www.undercoverarchitect.com/420] You’ll hear architects, builders and sustainability consultants talk about thermal mass as a worthwhile inclusion in any home. This can include concrete slabs, brick walls, rammed earth, and other ‘heavy’ forms of construction. Even water-filled features are used as thermal mass in homes. Thermal mass is a powerful tool when the conditions support it, and it’s designed with the right approach for the climate and site. However, when those conditions aren’t in place, it can make your home harder to heat, harder to cool, and less comfortable overall. In this episode, I take you through what thermal mass actually is and how it works, the three conditions that need to be in place for it to function well, when thermal mass will work against you, why the ground your slab sits on and the finish that covers it matter just as much, and what to ask your team. As always, if you'd like to access a full transcript of this episode and links to any resources I mention, head to www.undercoverarchitect.com/420. Now, let's dive in! RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS PODCAST: For links, images and resources mentioned in this podcast, head to >>> www.undercoverarchitect.com/420 Accessing my free '44 Ways' E-Book will simplify sustainability and help you create a healthy, low tox and sustainable home. You can download your free copy here >>> https://undercoverarchitect.com/ways Access the support and guidance you need to be confident and empowered when renovating and building your family home inside my signature online program >>> https://undercoverarchitect.com/courses/the-home-method/ Just a reminder: All content on this podcast is provided by Undercover Architect for reference purposes and as general guidance. It does not take into account specific circumstances and should not be relied on in that way. You should seek independent verification or advice before relying on this content in any circumstances, including but not limited to circumstances where loss or damage may result. The views and opinions of any guests on the podcast are solely their own. They may not reflect the views of Undercover Architect. Undercover Architect endeavours to publish content that is accurate at the time it is published, but does not accept responsibility for content that may or has become inaccurate over time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A couple with the skills and contacts to renovate is weighing it up against a simple build-and-hold. So which actually builds more wealth... and when does renovating stack up?In this episode, Ed and Andrew debate the numbers behind renovating versus building and holding.You'll learn:The four reasons this couple wanted to renovate What the returns really look like over 15 years for each strategyThe questions to ask before you pick up a hammer Renovating can work brilliantly... but only when the numbers and your time actually stack up.Let us know your thoughts by leaving us a voice message on the Property Academy Hotline⁠⁠⁠⁠For more from Opes Partners:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for the weekly Private Property newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Welcome to Mikvah.org's Summer Learning Series. Throughout this series, you'll hear from esteemed Rabbanim as they discuss a variety of practical halachic topics, providing clarity, perspective, and guidance on questions that arise in everyday life.In part 2 of this episode, Rabbi S. Lesches continues to discuss the Halachos of moving into an apartment and renovating a home, covering everything from purchasing or renting a home to construction, mezuzah placement, moving, and setting up a home according to halacha. He offers practical guidance on working with contractors, home safety, modern appliances and features, and navigating challenges such as smart locks and appliances on Shabbos.

Hello! This is Episode 419. This is Way #19 of the 44 Ways to Create Your Sustainable Home series, and it’s the first episode in Section Five: The Building Envelope. We’ve spent four sections of the ‘44 Ways’ series covering a lot of information for your sustainable renovation or new build. Site, orientation, breezes, passive design, energy and water selections, renewables, and the tools that help you model and measure how your home will actually perform. All of that work is most valuable when the building envelope itself is doing its job well. This is Way #19: Build Tight, Ventilate Right. [For all resources mentioned in this podcast and a free, downloadable PDF transcript, head to www.undercoverarchitect.com/419] Section Five is about creating a sustainable skin in your building envelope. The skin of your building (your floors, walls and roof) is supposed to protect and shelter you. There’s a science to how it can do this well. And when you understand how vapour, moisture and temperature move from the inside to the outside of your home (and vice versa), you’ll learn it’s important to design and build a building envelope that suits your climate, mitigates the risk of mould growth, helps maintain comfortable indoor air temperatures, and that is durable and long-lasting. I want to start by taking on one of the most persistent myths in residential construction. The idea that homes need to breathe. Our homes don’t need to breathe. The people inside them do. And they need to ideally breathe fresh, unpolluted air, whatever the weather or conditions outside their home. In this episode, I take you through what the phrase ‘build tight, ventilate right’ actually means, what a ‘breathing’ home is often confused with, what building tight looks like in practice (and how tight is tight), why relying on opening windows alone often isn’t enough, and what mechanical ventilation with heat recovery (MVHR) adds in a high-performance home. As always, if you'd like to access a full transcript of this episode and links to any resources I mention, head to www.undercoverarchitect.com/419. Now, let's dive in! RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS PODCAST: For links, images and resources mentioned in this podcast, head to >>> www.undercoverarchitect.com/419 Accessing my free '44 Ways' E-Book will simplify sustainability and help you create a healthy, low tox and sustainable home. You can download your free copy here >>> https://undercoverarchitect.com/ways Access the support and guidance you need to be confident and empowered when renovating and building your family home inside my signature online program >>> https://undercoverarchitect.com/courses/the-home-method/ Just a reminder: All content on this podcast is provided by Undercover Architect for reference purposes and as general guidance. It does not take into account specific circumstances and should not be relied on in that way. You should seek independent verification or advice before relying on this content in any circumstances, including but not limited to circumstances where loss or damage may result. The views and opinions of any guests on the podcast are solely their own. They may not reflect the views of Undercover Architect. Undercover Architect endeavours to publish content that is accurate at the time it is published, but does not accept responsibility for content that may or has become inaccurate over time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Architect Hyder Ibrahim talks about working on Bibi Pak Daman, the 5-year renovation project of a shrine in Lahore, Pakistan, dedicated to 7th century saint Lady Ruqaiyya. Hyder also examines the project's significance for for women, for the local community and for him personally. (WPKN September 7, 2026.)   The post Architect Hyder Ibrahim on renovating a shrine in Lahore appeared first on Hazel Kahan.

Hello! This is Episode 418. This is Way #18 of the ‘44 Ways to Create Your Sustainable Home’ series. And this episode completes Section Four: Modelling and Measuring Your Sustainability. Across this series, we’ve talked a lot about energy efficiency, and how, as we improve energy efficiency, we reduce energy use, which in turn reduces the carbon emissions associated with energy production. At the same time, we’ve got better at measuring the embodied carbon in construction. Embodied carbon represents the greenhouse gas emissions associated with extracting and creating materials, and construction and deconstruction itself. This is the carbon footprint of the home, and it’s increasingly being seen as the required area of focus to reduce the impact this industry has on the climate. Way #18 is: Measure Your Home’s Carbon Footprint. [For all resources mentioned in this podcast and a free, downloadable PDF transcript, head to www.undercoverarchitect.com/418] In this episode, I take you through what operational and embodied carbon mean, why embodied carbon is becoming an increasingly significant part of the picture, and, if your carbon footprint is a sustainability consideration for your renovation or building project, what you can do about it during design, and the conversations to have with your team. As always, if you'd like to access a full transcript of this episode and links to any resources I mention, head to www.undercoverarchitect.com/418. Now, let's dive in! RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS PODCAST: For links, images and resources mentioned in this podcast, head to >>> www.undercoverarchitect.com/418 Accessing my free '44 Ways' E-Book will simplify sustainability and help you create a healthy, low tox and sustainable home. You can download your free copy here >>> https://undercoverarchitect.com/ways Access the support and guidance you need to be confident and empowered when renovating and building your family home inside my signature online program >>> https://undercoverarchitect.com/courses/the-home-method/ Just a reminder: All content on this podcast is provided by Undercover Architect for reference purposes and as general guidance. It does not take into account specific circumstances and should not be relied on in that way. You should seek independent verification or advice before relying on this content in any circumstances, including but not limited to circumstances where loss or damage may result. The views and opinions of any guests on the podcast are solely their own. They may not reflect the views of Undercover Architect. Undercover Architect endeavours to publish content that is accurate at the time it is published, but does not accept responsibility for content that may or has become inaccurate over time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Renovating your lawn, electric fences, and more this morning.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Mikvah.org's Summer Learning Series. Throughout this series, you'll hear from esteemed Rabbanim as they discuss a variety of practical halachic topics, providing clarity, perspective, and guidance on questions that arise in everyday life.In this episode, Rabbi S. Lesches discusses the Halachos of moving into an apartment and renovating a home, covering everything from purchasing or renting a home to construction, mezuzah placement, moving, and setting up a home according to halacha. He offers practical guidance on working with contractors, home safety, modern appliances and features, and navigating challenges such as smart locks and appliances on Shabbos.

Hello! This is Episode 417. This is Way #17 of the ‘44 Ways to Create Your Sustainable Home’ series, and we’re continuing through Section Four: Modelling and Measuring Your Sustainability. If you’ve been following this series, you’ll know we’ve spent the last couple of episodes looking at energy modelling, and how you can use it during the design process so its data-based findings can inform your design as it develops. Way #17 is: Get a WUFI Analysis Done on Your Floors, Walls and Roof. [For all resources mentioned in this podcast and a free, downloadable PDF transcript, head to www.undercoverarchitect.com/417] As well as the positive benefits of energy efficiency and thermal comfort that airtightness and well-insulated homes can bring, there can be a negative consequence of building this way that needs to be managed. When you seal a building up tightly, and you insulate it well, moisture behaves differently than it does in a leaky home. And if the way your walls, roof and floors are put together hasn’t been thought through carefully from a moisture perspective, you can end up with a problem that develops silently inside your building fabric over years, until it becomes very hard and expensive to fix. If you’ve never heard the word ‘WUFI’ before, this episode will introduce you to a tool that most of the residential building industry isn’t routinely using or talking about, but that is increasingly important from a risk-management perspective as we build more airtight and better insulated homes. As always, if you'd like to access a full transcript of this episode and links to any resources I mention, head to www.undercoverarchitect.com/417. Now, let's dive in! RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS PODCAST: For links, images and resources mentioned in this podcast, head to >>> www.undercoverarchitect.com/417 Accessing my free '44 Ways' E-Book will simplify sustainability and help you create a healthy, low tox and sustainable home. You can download your free copy here >>> https://undercoverarchitect.com/ways Access the support and guidance you need to be confident and empowered when renovating and building your family home inside my signature online program >>> https://undercoverarchitect.com/courses/the-home-method/ Just a reminder: All content on this podcast is provided by Undercover Architect for reference purposes and as general guidance. It does not take into account specific circumstances and should not be relied on in that way. You should seek independent verification or advice before relying on this content in any circumstances, including but not limited to circumstances where loss or damage may result. The views and opinions of any guests on the podcast are solely their own. They may not reflect the views of Undercover Architect. Undercover Architect endeavours to publish content that is accurate at the time it is published, but does not accept responsibility for content that may or has become inaccurate over time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hello! This is Episode 416. This is Way #16 of the ‘44 Ways to Create Your Sustainable Home’ series, and we’re continuing through Section Four: Modelling and Measuring Your Sustainability. Way #16 is: Use Other Options to Model Your Design Before You Build. In the last episode, I talked about NatHERS energy modelling and why it can be so valuable as a design tool rather than simply using it as a late-stage compliance exercise. In this episode, I want to explore that further, because the required modelling tool for your region may not be all that’s available to you. And for projects where you’re aiming for high performance, it may also not always be the most comprehensive one. [For all resources mentioned in this podcast and a free, downloadable PDF transcript, head to www.undercoverarchitect.com/416] Think of this as a set of tools that help you understand how your home will perform before you build it, so you can make better decisions with your money while change is still cheap. That’s it. Some tools are required legally, such as NatHERS in Australia. Others are optional, available as another measure, data source or audit process. I also want to address something that comes up a lot in the Undercover Architect community: the idea that NatHERS and Passive House are in competition, and that you have to be in one camp or the other. It really doesn’t need to be that way. Think of it as a spectrum. And so, in this episode, I take you through Passive House modelling and what you can learn from it even if you’re not pursuing Passive House certification, how this modelling approach might give you a more complete picture of your home’s performance, and how to think about the Passive House principles themselves as a design framework, separate from the question of certification. I also share some other valuable modelling tools that may assist you in your project, whether you’re renovating or building new. As always, if you'd like to access a full transcript of this episode and links to any resources I mention, head to www.undercoverarchitect.com/416. Now, let's dive in! RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS PODCAST: For links, images and resources mentioned in this podcast, head to >>> www.undercoverarchitect.com/416 Accessing my free '44 Ways' E-Book will simplify sustainability and help you create a healthy, low tox and sustainable home. You can download your free copy here >>> https://undercoverarchitect.com/ways Access the support and guidance you need to be confident and empowered when renovating and building your family home inside my signature online program >>> https://undercoverarchitect.com/courses/the-home-method/ Just a reminder: All content on this podcast is provided by Undercover Architect for reference purposes and as general guidance. It does not take into account specific circumstances and should not be relied on in that way. You should seek independent verification or advice before relying on this content in any circumstances, including but not limited to circumstances where loss or damage may result. The views and opinions of any guests on the podcast are solely their own. They may not reflect the views of Undercover Architect. Undercover Architect endeavours to publish content that is accurate at the time it is published, but does not accept responsibility for content that may or has become inaccurate over time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hello! This is Episode 415. This is Way #15 of the ‘44 Ways to Create Your Sustainable Home’ series. And with this episode, we begin Section Four: Modelling and Measuring Your Sustainability. In Section Four, we look at the ways you can access data to inform your decision-making, beginning with energy efficiency assessments and modelling of your home’s energy use. We’re beginning Section Four with Way #15: Use Energy Modelling During the Design Phase. [For all resources mentioned in this podcast and a free, downloadable PDF transcript, head to www.undercoverarchitect.com/415] If you’re based in Australia, you’ve possibly heard the phrase ‘NatHERS star rating’ somewhere in research conversations about your project. In other locations, you may have heard about star ratings, or energy efficiency ratings required as part of the compliance process in your project. In most locations, energy efficiency assessment occurs after documentation is completed, as part of finalising building approvals prior to construction. Sometimes homeowners are not even aware of it as a step, until the builder or designer has taken care of it, and they’re presented with the report it outputs. However, when left until that point of your project, after your design is locked in, you’re underutilising the benefit of energy modelling to your project and future home, and it’s potentially costing you money, comfort, and sustainability performance every day. Energy efficiency modelling can be used as a design tool, and when treated as such, there’s an opportunity to use it to improve your design, rather than just tick a box. In this episode, I take you through what NatHERS and other types of energy modelling actually are, how they’re typically used in projects compared to how they can be used, what star ratings really mean for your home’s performance, and the questions to put to your team to make sure modelling is doing real work for you, not just being ticked off as a compliance requirement. As always, if you'd like to access a full transcript of this episode and links to any resources I mention, head to www.undercoverarchitect.com/415. Now, let's dive in! RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS PODCAST: For links, images and resources mentioned in this podcast, head to >>> www.undercoverarchitect.com/415 Accessing my free '44 Ways' E-Book will simplify sustainability and help you create a healthy, low tox and sustainable home. You can download your free copy here >>> https://undercoverarchitect.com/ways Access the support and guidance you need to be confident and empowered when renovating and building your family home inside my signature online program >>> https://undercoverarchitect.com/courses/the-home-method/ Just a reminder: All content on this podcast is provided by Undercover Architect for reference purposes and as general guidance. It does not take into account specific circumstances and should not be relied on in that way. You should seek independent verification or advice before relying on this content in any circumstances, including but not limited to circumstances where loss or damage may result. The views and opinions of any guests on the podcast are solely their own. They may not reflect the views of Undercover Architect. Undercover Architect endeavours to publish content that is accurate at the time it is published, but does not accept responsibility for content that may or has become inaccurate over time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mario Fernandez's defense can show exactly where he was on January 29, 2022: at his own rental property on Potomac Avenue in Jacksonville, meeting contractors, hauling construction materials, on camera. In the Jared Bridegan murder trial's fourth day of testimony, prosecutors used that same day against him. FBI Agent Bobby Blythe traced Henry Tenon's phone leaving that exact property and running a route through Bridegan's life — his neighborhood, his children's gymnastics facility, Jacksonville Beach — eighteen days before Bridegan was shot dead beside a tire left in the road. The state calls it a practice run launched from the defendant's own address. The defense calls it a workday.The rest of the day belonged to what investigators don't have. No DNA, fingerprints, or surveillance connect Fernandez to the blue Ford F-150. No physical evidence shows John Biggerstaff supplying him a 10mm, and records showed six 10mm purchases at a single Jacksonville gun store. Nobody ever searched the property where the truck was found — an omission detectives explained with 2023 information, disputed by the defense, that the weapon was destroyed shortly after the shooting.Fernandez is charged with first-degree murder and solicitation as the alleged hirer, and the state's proof runs through a lease, a route, and $10,000 in checks to Tenon written in the six weeks after the murder. Jurors heard Fernandez's recorded calls from the days around Tenon's arrest and his 2022 police interview calling Bridegan "a keyboard warrior more than anything." Tony Brueski breaks down which side actually won Day 4 — and why the answer depends on which job the jury thinks is on trial. Testimony runs through August 28.Listen Anywhere You Get Podcasts: https://pod.link/1655749292Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod?sub_confirmation=1Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#JaredBridegan #MarioFernandez #TrueCrimeToday #TrueCrime #TrueCrimePodcast #HenryTenon #ShannaGardner #JacksonvilleBeach #MurderForHire #FernandezVerdictWatch

For many people, few culinary pleasures compare with fine Swiss chocolate. Indulging our own dreams, we joined Albert Lauber, Owner and Chocolatier at Neuchatel Chocolates, on his factory floor in Oxford, Pennsylvania. Surrounded by the irresistible sights and aromas of chocolate being made, we spoke with Albert about the craft and business behind it all. He explained how he transforms Swiss chocolate into delicious truffles – and how he makes his own chocolate from Philippine cocoa beans. We also explored industry trends, the challenges of managing a factory, and his approach to sourcing ingredients from local farmers and producers. If you have even a hint of a sweet tooth, this delicious episode is not to be missed.OUR PARTNERSouthern Chester County Chamber of CommerceLINKSNeuchatel Chocolatesneuchatelchocolates.comswisschips.comFacebook: facebook.com/NeuchatelChocolatesInstagram: instagram.com/neuchatel_swiss_chocolatesChocoEveWebsite: chocoeve.comLocal Business SpotlightSILOAdditional LinksExtract and BoxMaplehofe DiaryThe Market at Liberty PlaceRelated EpisodesBuying, Renovating, and Renting Properties with Geoff BosleyADVERTISEMENTNeed legal help?The Chester County Bar Association's Lawyer Referral Service connects community members with local attorneys for a $25, 30-minute consultation. Start local—and find a path forward.Get legal help

 How do you get customers through the door when you've just opened or taken over a laundromat?In this episode of The Laundromat Millionaire Show, Dave and Carla Menz sit down with Cat Chalpin, owner of Pop In Laundry in New York, to talk about her journey into the laundromat industry, acquiring and renovating her first store, building a memorable laundromat brand, and finding creative ways to attract new customers.Cat shares how she balanced a laundromat renovation while working a full-time job, the lessons she learned as a first-time laundromat owner, and the marketing strategies she's using to grow the business.A major focus of the conversation is laundromat marketing and promotions. Cat discusses creative ways to increase traffic during traditionally slow days and times, including Free Laundry Day promotions and even partnering with other businesses to help sponsor community laundry events.They also discuss the growth opportunities Cat sees in wash-dry-fold (WDF) and laundry pickup and delivery, the importance of creating a strong brand, working with the right laundromat equipment distributor, and using your laundromat to make a positive impact in the local community.If you're thinking about buying your first laundromat, recently opened a store, or are looking for new ideas to increase laundromat customers and sales, this episode is packed with practical ideas you can put to work in your business.IN THIS EPISODE:00:00 – Episode 124 Intro: Cat Chalpin01:21 – Laundromat Millionaire Newsletter02:19 – Cat's Laundromat Industry Obsession & Backstory04:14 – First Visit to Her Laundromat05:30 – Journey to Acquiring Her Store10:02 – Renovating a Laundromat While Working Full Time11:25 – The Value of a Great Equipment Distributor12:42 – Creating a Laundromat Brand13:26 – Store Size and Layout16:05 – Growing Wash-Dry-Fold & Laundry Delivery20:43 – Marketing & Promotions for a New Laundromat25:13 – Advice for Buying Your First Laundromat27:55 – Mistakes and Lessons Learned30:42 – Increasing Sales During Slow Days & Times32:02 – Creative Free Laundry Day Ideas37:42 – Getting Companies to Sponsor Free Laundry Day40:40 – Making an Impact in the Community42:26 – Advice for Veteran Laundromat Owners47:43 – What's Next for Cat?RESOURCES MENTIONED:Our Sponsors: H-M Company Drain Troughs: https://www.draintroughs.com Alliance Laundry Systems: https://www.huebsch.com/choicesWash-Dry-Fold POS: https://www.washdryfoldpos.com/Our Guest:Cat Chalpin Socials: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574416064427https://www.instagram.com/popinlaundry/?hl=enhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/pop-in-laundry/PopIn Laundry: https://www.popinlaundry.com/Referenced Links: Our website: https://www.laundromatmillionaire.comHK Laundry Equipment: https://www.hklaundry.com/LaundroWorks Payments: https://laundroworks.com/ABOUT THE LAUNDROMAT MILLIONAIRE SHOWThe Laundromat Millionaire Show is dedicated to helping laundromat owners, investors, and entrepreneurs build stronger, more profitable laundromat businesses. Hear real-world strategies and lessons about laundromat ownership, marketing, operations, wash-dry-fold, pickup and delivery, acquisitions, renovations, and growing your laundromat business.Subscribe for more conversations with successful laundromat owners and industry experts.#Laundromat #LaundromatBusiness #LaundromatMillionaire 

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The conversation delves into the exploration of Italian roots and family stories, the process of translating and publishing a book in Italian, the experience of writing historical fiction and researching family history, the role of women in World War II and Italian history, living and renovating in Italy, advice on relocating and renovating, finding authentic Italian restaurants, and book availability and contact information.TakeawaysExploring Italian roots enriches life and connects individuals to their heritage.Translating and publishing a book in Italian involves careful selection of translators and beta readers.Researching family history and writing historical fiction involves weaving together truth and fiction to create compelling narratives.Chapters00:00 Exploring Italian Roots and Family Stories03:08 Translating and Publishing the Book in Italian09:09 Writing Historical Fiction and Researching Family History13:37 The Role of Women in World War II and Italian History17:25 Living and Renovating in Italy23:59 Advice on Relocating and Renovating29:24 Finding Authentic Italian Restaurants31:52 Book Availability and Contact Information

Today we sit down again with Anton Wormann, an akiya renovation specialist and content creator based in Japan. He sits down to talk to us about his renovation projects, the legal regulations about renovations in Japan, the failure and abandonment of his Chiba farm project, and the lessons he's learned along the way.--0:00 Intro0:49 Meet Anton1:38 First commercial project7:41 Documenting the work9:43 The Chiba farmhouse13:26 The dream waterfall house16:05 Chiba farmhouse failure21:38 Lessons learned25:22 What you should know about akiya30:45 How to buy akiya responsibly33:52 How the tax system creates akiya36:38 Tokyo's anti-renovation legislation40:18 Anton's Japandi company43:16 Getting a real estate license48:56 Renovating the waterfall house1:01:34 How much did it cost?1:06:00 Next steps1:09:39 The power of social media1:13:04 Looking back--Follow Anton: @ANTONINJAPAN https://www.instagram.com/anton.injapanhttps://www.tiktok.com/@antoninjapanhttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091063962376-https://www.antoninjapan.comhttps://www.japandihouses.comhttps://www.japandirealestate.com-Follow us:https://unpacking.jp/https://www.instagram.com/unpacking_japanhttps://www.tiktok.com/@unpackingjapanhttps://www.facebook.com/unpackingjapanhttps://www.youtube.com/@unpackingjapanshortshttps://www.x.com/unpacking_japanhttps://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/unpackingjapanSubscribe for more in-depth discussions about life in Japan! Interested in working at a global e-commerce company in Osaka? Our parent company ZenGroup is hiring! To learn more, check out https://careers.zen.group/en/

Renovating can build equity – but it can also destroy your budget. From hidden costs to builder blowouts and expensive mistakes, here's what every property investor should know before picking up the hammer. On The Smart Property Investment Show, Liam Garman and Emilie Lauer unpack the reality of renovating an investment property, using Emilie's own project as a case study. The pair discuss the hidden costs that caught her by surprise, why quotes aren't always as straightforward as they seem, and the importance of planning for the unknown with a healthy contingency buffer. They also explore how renovations can create manufactured equity in today's market, the decisions that can add long-term value, and why having the right renovation strategy is just as important as choosing the right property. The conversation also shares practical lessons from the renovation process, including how to prepare before work starts, avoid costly oversights, and keep a project on track without losing sight of the bigger investment picture. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts and by following Smart Property Investment on social media: Facebook, X (formerly Twitter) and LinkedIn. If you would like to get in touch with our team, email editor@smartpropertyinvestment.com.au for more insights, or hear your voice on the show by recording a question below.

I talk with Harvard professor, DANIELLE ALLEN about (1) her latest book, RADICAL DUKE, about the third Duke of Richmond who inspired the colonies' independence and their establishment of representative democracy; and (2) her ongoing work on the promise and challenges of democracy today. She's Director of the Allen Lab for Democracy Renovation and the Democratic Knowledge Project at Harvard  and Founder and Chairperson of Partners In Democracy, where she advocates for progress towards a new social contract that serves and includes us all. Learn more at danielleallen.scholars.harvard.edu, The Atlantic Magazine and The Renovator  Substack.

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: A Raindrop Partnership: Renovating Mumbai's Gateway Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2026-07-31-22-34-02-hi Story Transcript:Hi: बारिश की बूंदें अनगिनत मोतियों की तरह मुंबई की सड़कों पर बिछी हुई थीं।En: The raindrops were scattered like countless pearls on the streets of Mumbai.Hi: गेटवे ऑफ इंडिया के आस-पास फुहारें लोगों को छतरियों के नीचे छुपाने पर मजबूर कर रही थीं।En: The showers around the Gateway of India were forcing people to hide under umbrellas.Hi: माहौल में हल्की ठंडक और ताज्जुब की लहर थी।En: There was a wave of light chill and astonishment in the atmosphere.Hi: आदतन, अपने चेहरे पर एक मुस्कान लिए, आरव अपने कामकाजी बैग को संभालते हुए गेटवे ऑफ इंडिया की ओर बढ़ा।En: Habitually, with a smile on his face, Aarav managed his work bag and proceeded towards the Gateway of India.Hi: वह अपने सामने खड़े भव्य द्वार को देखकर दंग रह गया।En: He was amazed as he looked at the grand gateway in front of him.Hi: इस मौसम में, यह और भी शानदार लग रहा था।En: In this weather, it looked even more magnificent.Hi: उसके साथ कदम से कदम मिलाते हुए मीरा भी वहां पहुंची।En: Keeping pace with him, Meera also arrived there.Hi: उनकी मुलाकात एक खास उद्देश्य के लिए थी - एक ऐतिहासिक इमारत के नवीकरण के लिए सहयोग का प्रस्ताव लेकर।En: Their meeting was for a special purpose - to bring forth a collaboration proposal for the renovation of a historic building.Hi: आरव युवा और जोशीला था।En: Aarav was young and enthusiastic.Hi: यह उसके लिए बड़ी चुनौती थी और एक अवसर भी, जिसके माध्यम से वह अपनी क्षमताओं को साबित कर सकता था।En: It was a big challenge for him and also an opportunity through which he could prove his abilities.Hi: दूसरी ओर, अनुभवी मीरा अपने कार्यों के लिए जानी जाती थी।En: On the other hand, the experienced Meera was known for her work.Hi: आरव थोड़ा चिंतित था, क्योंकि उसे मालूम था कि बारिश ने उनकी मुलाकात में विलंब कर दिया था।En: Aarav was a little concerned because he knew that the rain had delayed their meeting.Hi: कुछ देर की औपचारिक बातों के बाद, आरव ने प्रस्ताव की फाइल निकाली।En: After some formal conversation, Aarav took out the project file.Hi: "मीरा जी, यह परियोजना हमारे समय की धरोहर होगी," उसने उत्साहभरे स्वर में कहा।En: "Meera ji, this project will be a legacy of our time," he said in an enthusiastic tone.Hi: लेकिन मीरा उसके अनुभव की कमी से थोड़ा सतर्क थी।En: But Meera was a bit cautious due to his lack of experience.Hi: "यह प्रोजेक्ट बड़ा है, आरव।En: "This project is big, Aarav.Hi: सोच-समझ कर कदम उठाना जरूरी है," मीरा ने जवाब दिया।En: It's important to take thoughtful steps," Meera replied.Hi: आरव ने समझा कि उसे अपनी क्षमता साबित करनी होगी।En: Aarav understood that he would have to prove his capability.Hi: उसने मीरा के समक्ष एक नया प्रस्ताव रखा, जिसमें संभावित समस्याओं और उनके समाधान का विस्तार से वर्णन था।En: He presented a new proposal to Meera, detailing potential problems and their solutions.Hi: जैसे ही उसकी बातें चलती रहीं, उनकी दोनों की आंखें विशाल गेटवे पर गईं, जो ताकत और धैर्य का प्रतीक था।En: As his words continued, both of their eyes went to the magnificent gateway, symbolizing strength and patience.Hi: "मीरा जी, मैं इस प्रोजेक्ट के लिए पूरी तरह से समर्पित हूं," उसने आत्मविश्वास के साथ कहा।En: "Meera ji, I am fully committed to this project," he said with confidence.Hi: मीरा के चेहरे पर एक हल्की मुस्कान आई।En: A slight smile appeared on Meera's face.Hi: उसने आरव की आंखों में एक दृढ़ संकल्प और जुनून देखा।En: She saw determination and passion in Aarav's eyes.Hi: "ठीक है, आरव," मीरा ने आखिरकार हामी भरी, "हम इसे एक साथ करेंगे।En: "Alright, Aarav," Meera finally agreed, "We will do this together.Hi: लेकिन हर कदम पर एक साथ काम करना होगा।En: But we need to work together at every step."Hi: " यह कहते हुए उसने आरव का हौसला बढ़ाया।En: Saying this, she encouraged Aarav.Hi: इस समझौते ने न केवल आरव को विश्वास दिया, बल्कि मीरा को नए दृष्टिकोण और ऊर्जा की तलाश में एक नया साथी भी मिला।En: This agreement not only gave Aarav confidence but also provided Meera with a new partner in search of fresh perspectives and energy.Hi: वो दिन आरव के लिए केवल पेशेवर उपलब्धि का नहीं बल्कि व्यक्तिगत विश्वास के एक नए अध्याय की शुरुआत का दिन था।En: That day marked not only a professional achievement but also the beginning of a new chapter of personal confidence for Aarav.Hi: गेटवे ऑफ इंडिया की तनाबाना उनकी नई साझेदारी का साक्षी बना।En: The Gateway of India bore witness to their new partnership. Vocabulary Words:scattered: बिछी हुईcountless: अनगिनतastonishment: ताज्जुबhabitually: आदतनgrand: भव्यmagnificent: शानदारproceeded: बढ़ाrenovation: नवीकरणenthusiastic: जोशीलाopportunity: अवसरprove: साबितcapability: क्षमताlegacy: धरोहरthoughtful: सोच-समझ करsymbolizing: प्रतीकcommitment: समर्पितconfidence: आत्मविश्वासencouraged: हौसला बढ़ायाperspectives: दृष्टिकोणachievement: उपलब्धिchapter: अध्यायwitness: साक्षीshowers: फुहारेंchill: ठंडकexperience: अनुभवconcerned: चिंतितdelayed: विलंबformal: औपचारिकdetailed: विस्तार सेenthusiastic: उत्साहभरे

Jay and Tana are the managing partners of Neighborhood Capital Resources (NCR) and joined Rod's Warrior Group in January 2020. With decades of combined experience in residential lending and real estate investing, they have built a multifamily portfolio of more than 300 units, completing multiple acquisitions alongside fellow Warriors, including a $7.8 million, 124-unit apartment community. Together, they specialize in sourcing, acquiring, and asset managing value-add multifamily investments while providing quality affordable housing and strong returns for investors.    Here's some of the topics we covered:   From Mortgage Lending to 300 Plus Units Why They Chose Multifamily and Joined Rod's Warrior Program Landing Their First 72 Unit Off Market Deal Through Relationships Buying a 124 Unit Apartment Complex Below Market Value The Renovation Strategy They Changed After Seeing Instant Rent Growth Asset Management Secrets and the Metrics Every Investor Should Track How Community, Partnerships, and Underwriting Fueled Their Success   If you'd like to apply to the warrior program and do deals with other rockstars in this business: Text crush to 72345 and we'll be speaking soon.   For more about Rod and his real estate investing journey go to www.rodkhleif.com  

You don't have to buy your first rental property—you can build one instead. Newer systems, fewer repairs, and that “brand new” feeling that tenants may pay more rent for. But…is it worth it? Building a small multifamily in a single-family area could let you house hack and own a rare property in your market, but is the headache worth the effort? With more and more investors choosing to build rather than buy, we thought we'd weigh in. Dave and Henry are back answering your questions from the BiggerPockets Forums. Today, we're talking about building vs. buying rentals, when an investment property is too old to be worth buying, the lender-friendly rehab budget Henry uses to get loans for his BRRRRs (buy, rehab, rent, refinance, repeat) and house flips, and whether wholesalers (middlemen) are worth buying properties from. Plus, if you're house hacking, should you tell the tenant you're the owner? Dave tried to hide it before, and shares whether it was worth it.  In This Episode We Cover Building vs. buying rental properties: is the time (and effort) worth the upside?  Renovating an older rental property? This build decade could be best  Henry's exact renovation budget he shares with lenders to get fast financing  Are wholesalers worth their assignment fee? When we will and won't buy from them Should you tell your tenants that you're the owner (what happens if they find out?) And So Much More! Check out more resources from this show on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BiggerPockets.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠h⁠⁠t⁠t⁠ps://www⁠.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-1307⁠⁠. Interested in learning more about today's sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠advertise@biggerpockets.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You To Be Rich talks to Meg and Jo, a married couple in their 60s with more than $6 million in net worth, strong incomes, and a retirement problem that is not really about money. Meg is ready to stop working. Jo wants to retire too, but feels terrified of making the wrong decision and carrying the responsibility for their investments alone. Despite having millions, speaking with financial advisors, and living well below their means, they remain stuck between fear, resentment, and “vibes.” A special thanks to Facet for sponsoring this episode. As of the date of this recording, Facet is waiving their enrollment fee for new annual members, and for Ramit's audience, Facet is offering $300 into your brokerage account if you invest and maintain $5,000 within your first 90 days. Head to facet.com/ramit to learn more about which membership option is best for you. Offer has been extended to 12/31/2026. #FacetAd Facet is a SEC registered investment advisor. Ramit is not a member of Facet, and has an incentive to endorse Facet as he has an ongoing fee based contract for cash compensation based on this endorsement. All opinions are his own and not a guarantee of a similar outcome. In this episode we uncover: • Why Meg feels entitled to retire and Jo feels alone carrying the financial responsibility • How Jo became the financial gatekeeper in their relationship • Why Meg has avoided learning the details of their investments • How different childhood experiences with money shaped their fears • Why Jo's experience during the 2008 financial crash still affects her decisions today • How emotional labor around money can quietly create resentment in a marriage • Why their disagreement about renovating their home is really about control and security • What their $6.1M net worth, pension, investments, and spending actually allow them to do • Why working longer could leave them with $14M they may never use • The three retirement scenarios that show they can retire sooner than they thought • Why Ramit says Meg needs to “step into her wealth” • What Meg and Jo decided after seeing the numbers clearly Chapters: (00:00:00) Introduction (00:02:26) Meg wants to retire, but Jo is hesitant (00:05:40) How Jo became the financial gatekeeper (00:10:19) “I wish you were a partner” (00:19:18) Why Jo is scared to manage retirement alone (00:27:22) Jo's scarcity mindset and family history (00:41:02) Renovating the house reveals deeper resentment (00:46:46) “What do you base that on?” “Vibes.” (01:01:24) The 2008 crash and Jo's fear of losing security (01:04:57) Their Conscious Spending Plan (01:09:07) “I spent for dopamine. I gambled like an addict.” (01:16:57) They have enough money but do not believe it (01:19:22) Three retirement scenarios (01:30:01) Why Meg thought Jo was saying they could not retire (01:30:49) “God, I wish you were a partner” (01:32:38) Choosing their retirement timeline (01:36:07) Creating a retirement paycheck (01:40:48) What happens if one of them dies? (01:48:21) Meg and Jo's follow-up (01:49:54) “We have more money than time” This episode is brought to you by: MasterClass | For unlimited access to every class and at least 15% off any annual membership, go to https://masterclass.com/ramit DeleteMe | Get 20% off all consumer plans when you go to https://joindeleteme.com/ramit and use promo code RAMIT at checkout Fabric by Gerber Life | Go to meetfabric.com/RAMIT and apply today, risk-free LMNT | Get a free LMNT Sample Pack with any order at https://drinklmnt.com/RAMIT NetSuite | If your revenues are in the seven figures, go to https://netsuite.ai/ramit to try NetSuite Next for free Ready to stop wondering where your money goes and start building your first $100K? Join Rich Life: Road to $100K at iwt.com/100K. Connect with Ramit • Get my new book, Money For Couples • Join my Rich Life: Road to $100K program • Download the Conscious Spending Plan • Listen to my book—now on Audible • Get my New York Times best-selling book • Get my no-numbers journal • Other episodes • Instagram • Twitter • YouTube Apply to be coached for free on this podcast at https://iwt.com/apply

Aaron Wherry, senior writer at CBC's parliamentary bureau and good friend of the show, is here to parse through last week's big pipeline announcement with Alberta and the deal that Prime Minister Carney made with B.C. to get it all done.Plus: The 24 Sussex national home reno nightmare turned crowdfunding campaign.For transcripts of Front Burner, please visit: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/frontburner/transcripts

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What does it take to modernize a landmark without losing what makes it special?  In this episode, Axel Monsaingeon sits down with Frederick Lizotte, Vice President of Leasing at Avenir Properties, to discuss the acquisition of Montreal's iconic Belgo Building.  They explore long term ownership, tenant relationships, value add investing, and how creating specialized communities can generate lasting value while preserving a property's cultural identity.    This episode is sponsored by ClickSpace. Click Space is redefining the future of office space in Montreal with turnkey offices, storage, 3PL, conference rooms, lounges, and niche communities for ecommerce entrepreneurs, women entrepreneurs, and AI-focused businesses. Spaces start at just $550/month, and paid referral partnerships are available for brokers. Learn more: https://clickspace.ca/ Get in touch: margaux@avenirproperties.ca   Topics and timestamps

Hello! This is Episode 414. This is Way #14 of the 44 Ways to Create Your Sustainable Home series. And this episode completes Section Three: Sustainable Services and Infrastructure. It may seem strange that we’ve taken a while to get here, given this is where many homeowners will start in their sustainability choices for their project. ‘Let’s make sure we put solar on the house when we renovate or build new’ is a sustainability move many will make. Way #14 is: Use Renewable Energy to Supply Your (Reduced) Energy Needs. Note the inclusion of the word ‘reduced’ there, because that’s your first priority, and then your renewable energy can supply that lower need. [For all resources mentioned in this podcast and a free, downloadable PDF transcript, head to www.undercoverarchitect.com/414] Now, I understand why solar feels like the obvious first move for many homeowners. It’s visible. It’s tangible. Its benefits show up on the electricity bill. And with rebates offered in many locations to offset the installation costs, they can be an attractive incentive to include. But if you’re doing whatever you want in your home design and layout, ignoring the site and climate, and adding solar before you’ve addressed the energy efficiency of the home itself, well, you’ve possibly heard the saying: it’s like putting lipstick on a pig. Instead, when renewable energy is used in collaboration with design measures that improve the efficiency of your home, it can be a really great way to achieve sustainability overall. In this episode, I take you through the common mistake homeowners make when it comes to renewable energy, why going all-electric is the prerequisite for running your home on 100% renewable power, what rooftop solar actually involves and how to think about sizing and storage, and the sequence that gives you the best sustainability outcome at the lowest overall cost. As always, if you'd like to access a full transcript of this episode and links to any resources I mention, head to www.undercoverarchitect.com/414. Now, let's dive in! RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS PODCAST: For links, images and resources mentioned in this podcast, head to >>> www.undercoverarchitect.com/414 Accessing my free '44 Ways' E-Book will simplify sustainability and help you create a healthy, low tox and sustainable home. You can download your free copy here >>> https://undercoverarchitect.com/ways Access the support and guidance you need to be confident and empowered when renovating and building your family home inside my signature online program >>> https://undercoverarchitect.com/courses/the-home-method/ Just a reminder: All content on this podcast is provided by Undercover Architect for reference purposes and as general guidance. It does not take into account specific circumstances and should not be relied on in that way. You should seek independent verification or advice before relying on this content in any circumstances, including but not limited to circumstances where loss or damage may result. The views and opinions of any guests on the podcast are solely their own. They may not reflect the views of Undercover Architect. Undercover Architect endeavours to publish content that is accurate at the time it is published, but does not accept responsibility for content that may or has become inaccurate over time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hello! This is Episode 413. This is Way #13 of the ‘44 Ways to Create Your Sustainable Home’ series. And we’re still in Section Three: Sustainable Services and Infrastructure, and reviewing our hot water supply. For many homeowners, their decisions about their hot water unit can come in a flurry, and simply be based on what they know. Sometimes it can be handed to the plumber, as they recommend a system, you go with it. However, your hot water unit is a product that can last ten to fifteen years, and the selection you make locks in a significant amount of energy use and money each year you live in your home, so it’s worth considering the options before you specify. Way #13 is: Select an Efficient Hot Water Unit and Get the Plumbing Layout Right. [For all resources mentioned in this podcast and a free, downloadable PDF transcript, head to www.undercoverarchitect.com/413] Hot water accounts for approximately 23% to 25% of your home’s total energy use. That makes it the second largest energy consumer in your home after heating and cooling. In this episode, we’ll talk about the key differences between the main hot water system types, what to consider and avoid, why heat pump hot water units sometimes get a bad reputation and what the reality actually is, the plumbing layout decisions that can significantly reduce hot water waste, and the specific discussions to have with your team. As always, if you'd like to access a full transcript of this episode and links to any resources I mention, head to www.undercoverarchitect.com/413. Now, let's dive in! RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS PODCAST: For links, images and resources mentioned in this podcast, head to >>> www.undercoverarchitect.com/413 Accessing my free '44 Ways' E-Book will simplify sustainability and help you create a healthy, low tox and sustainable home. You can download your free copy here >>> https://undercoverarchitect.com/ways Access the support and guidance you need to be confident and empowered when renovating and building your family home inside my signature online program >>> https://undercoverarchitect.com/courses/the-home-method/ Just a reminder: All content on this podcast is provided by Undercover Architect for reference purposes and as general guidance. It does not take into account specific circumstances and should not be relied on in that way. You should seek independent verification or advice before relying on this content in any circumstances, including but not limited to circumstances where loss or damage may result. The views and opinions of any guests on the podcast are solely their own. They may not reflect the views of Undercover Architect. Undercover Architect endeavours to publish content that is accurate at the time it is published, but does not accept responsibility for content that may or has become inaccurate over time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hello! This is Episode 412. This is Way #12 of the 44 Ways to Create Your Sustainable Home series. We’re continuing through Section Three: Sustainable Services and Infrastructure. In Episode 411, we looked at where household water goes, especially in indoor use, and how to reduce consumption through fixture selection and design decisions. In this episode, we’re looking at the other side of that equation: not just using less water, but capturing and reusing the water that falls on and around your home. Way #12 is: Store and Reuse Water for Greater Water Saving. [For all resources mentioned in this podcast and a free, downloadable PDF transcript, head to www.undercoverarchitect.com/412] In this episode, I share information on rainwater harvesting, greywater systems, and what it looks like to meaningfully reduce, or in some cases almost eliminate, your home’s reliance on mains water for outdoor use. I’ll also share a little of my own experience with whole-of-home rainwater supply, as we’ve been living entirely on rainwater for over a decade now. As always, if you'd like to access a full transcript of this episode and links to any resources I mention, head to www.undercoverarchitect.com/412. Now, let's dive in! RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS PODCAST: For links, images and resources mentioned in this podcast, head to >>> www.undercoverarchitect.com/412 Accessing my free '44 Ways' E-Book will simplify sustainability and help you create a healthy, low tox and sustainable home. You can download your free copy here >>> https://undercoverarchitect.com/ways Access the support and guidance you need to be confident and empowered when renovating and building your family home inside my signature online program >>> https://undercoverarchitect.com/courses/the-home-method/ Just a reminder: All content on this podcast is provided by Undercover Architect for reference purposes and as general guidance. It does not take into account specific circumstances and should not be relied on in that way. You should seek independent verification or advice before relying on this content in any circumstances, including but not limited to circumstances where loss or damage may result. The views and opinions of any guests on the podcast are solely their own. They may not reflect the views of Undercover Architect. Undercover Architect endeavours to publish content that is accurate at the time it is published, but does not accept responsibility for content that may or has become inaccurate over time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hello! This is Episode 411. This is Way #11 of the 44 Ways to Create Your Sustainable Home series. We’re continuing through Section Three: Sustainable Services and Infrastructure, and today we’re looking at water. In the last episode, we covered Way #10: reducing your energy use through your selections. In this episode, we’re looking at water efficiency. Where does water really get used in your home? What do the ratings mean in practice? And what decisions, beyond just choosing efficient fixtures, can actually make a difference? Way #11 is: Reduce Your Water Use In and Around Your Home. [For all resources mentioned in this podcast and a free, downloadable PDF transcript, head to www.undercoverarchitect.com/411] Water tends to receive less attention than energy in a sustainability brief. I think this is partly because the financial feedback is less immediate. Electricity bills arrive more regularly and can feel significant. Water bills are often quarterly, and in many areas they feel manageable, or are wrapped up with your council fees. But around 12% of Australia’s water use is in residential homes. Water is a finite resource, and under pressure in many locations around the world, and the decisions you make about how your home uses it can carry through for the life of the home. Interestingly, water efficiency can be one of the most straightforward areas to address, purely through specification. The ratings systems that exist for water-efficient fixtures are clear and accessible. The products are widely available. And in most cases, the cost difference between a high-efficiency and a standard fixture at specification stage is minimal, while the savings over time are significant. In this episode, I take you through where household water actually goes, what the rating systems mean in practice, the design decisions beyond fixture selection that can reduce water use, and why outdoor water use deserves its own conversation, which we’ll cover in the next episode. As always, if you'd like to access a full transcript of this episode and links to any resources I mention, head to www.undercoverarchitect.com/411. Now, let's dive in! RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS PODCAST: For links, images and resources mentioned in this podcast, head to >>> www.undercoverarchitect.com/411 Accessing my free '44 Ways' E-Book will simplify sustainability and help you create a healthy, low tox and sustainable home. You can download your free copy here >>> https://undercoverarchitect.com/ways Access the support and guidance you need to be confident and empowered when renovating and building your family home inside my signature online program >>> https://undercoverarchitect.com/courses/the-home-method/ Just a reminder: All content on this podcast is provided by Undercover Architect for reference purposes and as general guidance. It does not take into account specific circumstances and should not be relied on in that way. You should seek independent verification or advice before relying on this content in any circumstances, including but not limited to circumstances where loss or damage may result. The views and opinions of any guests on the podcast are solely their own. They may not reflect the views of Undercover Architect. Undercover Architect endeavours to publish content that is accurate at the time it is published, but does not accept responsibility for content that may or has become inaccurate over time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hello! This is Episode 410. This is Way #10 of the 44 Ways to Create Your Sustainable Home series. And with this episode, we also begin Section Three: Sustainable Services and Infrastructure. If you’ve been following the series from the start, you’ll know that Section One was about designing for climate and site: orientation, breezes, passive heating and cooling, and climate zone. Section Two was about sustainable design strategies: home size, your team, structural efficiency, accessibility, and indoor air quality. We’re beginning Section Three with Way #10: Reduce Your Energy Use Through Your Selections. [For all resources mentioned in this podcast and a free, downloadable PDF transcript, head to www.undercoverarchitect.com/410] In the first 9 episodes of the ‘44 Ways’ series, I’ve stepped you through some key decisions that will shape the sustainability of your new home or renovation before any system is installed in it. Section Three is where we look at the services and infrastructure inside your home. Think energy, water, hot water, and renewable supply. Interestingly, these areas are often where people start their sustainability conversations, as they can feel much more tangible than the project initiation and design decisions we’ve been discussing up to this point. They’re the actual systems that determine how your home runs day to day, how much it uses in resources, and what it costs to run. In this episode, I take you through where your home’s energy is actually being spent, how to approach appliance and system selection for efficiency, how to correctly size your mechanical heating and cooling systems, and the hierarchy that I think every homeowner should have in mind when making these decisions. As always, if you'd like to access a full transcript of this episode and links to any resources I mention, head to www.undercoverarchitect.com/410. Now, let's dive in! RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS PODCAST: For links, images and resources mentioned in this podcast, head to >>> www.undercoverarchitect.com/410 Accessing my free '44 Ways' E-Book will simplify sustainability and help you create a healthy, low tox and sustainable home. You can download your free copy here >>> https://undercoverarchitect.com/ways Access the support and guidance you need to be confident and empowered when renovating and building your family home inside my signature online program >>> https://undercoverarchitect.com/courses/the-home-method/ Just a reminder: All content on this podcast is provided by Undercover Architect for reference purposes and as general guidance. It does not take into account specific circumstances and should not be relied on in that way. You should seek independent verification or advice before relying on this content in any circumstances, including but not limited to circumstances where loss or damage may result. The views and opinions of any guests on the podcast are solely their own. They may not reflect the views of Undercover Architect. Undercover Architect endeavours to publish content that is accurate at the time it is published, but does not accept responsibility for content that may or has become inaccurate over time. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Hello! This is Episode 409. This is Way #9 of the 44 Ways to Create Your Sustainable Home series. This episode also closes out Section Two: Sustainable Design Strategies. In this episode, we’re finishing Section Two with Way #9. Way #9 is: Improve Your Indoor Air Quality. [For all resources mentioned in this podcast and a free, downloadable PDF transcript, head to www.undercoverarchitect.com/409] The ways I’ve been sharing in Section Two have been about the bigger-picture design decisions that need to be thought about early, but can create a huge amount of impact in your future home’s sustainability, functionality and performance. We’ve covered designing a smaller, smarter home, choosing an aligned team, creating an efficient structural design collaboratively, and future proofing your home with accessibility. I know that when most people think about sustainability, they’re thinking about energy, water, and materials, and how they can save all of those things. But a sustainable home is also a healthy home. And, given that we spend 80 to 90% of our time indoors, and especially since COVID, much of that time is now in our homes. The quality of indoor air that your renovation or new build creates will have a big impact on the health of all living in the home, and how the home functions for you long-term. Indoor air quality is directly impacted by decisions you make about the materials and finishes you include in your home, and the ventilation strategy you adopt. Those decisions are ideally made during design and specification. If indoor air quality is important to you, your goals for it belong in your Design Brief, right alongside other strategic design and specification decisions you want to prioritise in your project. In this episode, I take you through how indoor air quality is part of your sustainability considerations, the main sources of indoor air pollution in residential homes, how moisture and ventilation connect to this, and what you can actually do at the design and specification stage. As always, if you'd like to access a full transcript of this episode and links to any resources I mention, head to www.undercoverarchitect.com/409. Now, let's dive in! RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS PODCAST: For links, images and resources mentioned in this podcast, head to >>> www.undercoverarchitect.com/409 Accessing my free '44 Ways' E-Book will simplify sustainability and help you create a healthy, low tox and sustainable home. You can download your free copy here >>> https://undercoverarchitect.com/ways Access the support and guidance you need to be confident and empowered when renovating and building your family home inside my signature online program >>> https://undercoverarchitect.com/courses/the-home-method/ Just a reminder: All content on this podcast is provided by Undercover Architect for reference purposes and as general guidance. It does not take into account specific circumstances and should not be relied on in that way. You should seek independent verification or advice before relying on this content in any circumstances, including but not limited to circumstances where loss or damage may result. The views and opinions of any guests on the podcast are solely their own. They may not reflect the views of Undercover Architect. Undercover Architect endeavours to publish content that is accurate at the time it is published, but does not accept responsibility for content that may or has become inaccurate over time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hello! This is Episode 408. This is Way #8 of the 44 Ways to Create Your Sustainable Home series. We are in Section Two: Sustainable Design Strategies. The ways I include in this section are about the strategic design decisions that have consequences well beyond the immediate project, and Way #8 is a strong example of that. Way #8 is Future Proofing Your Design with Accessibility. [For all resources mentioned in this podcast and a free, downloadable PDF transcript, head to www.undercoverarchitect.com/408] I want to start by saying that the word ‘accessibility’ comes with a lot of connotations for some people, and it can immediately bring to mind images of hospital-grade handrails, institutional flooring, and design that feels clinical rather than inclusions you’ll happily consider for your future home. However, that is not what accessible design means, and it is not what this episode is about. What it is about is designing a home that works well for people, at every age and stage of life, without requiring expensive modification when circumstances change. And the design features that achieve that are, in most cases, simply good design that support the longevity, durability and ease of use of your home, whether you’re building new or renovating. In this episode, I take you through what accessible design actually means in a residential context, the case for including it from the brief stage, the specific features worth considering in your project, and how to approach it with your design team. As always, if you'd like to access a full transcript of this episode and links to any resources I mention, head to www.undercoverarchitect.com/408. Now, let's dive in! RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS PODCAST: For links, images and resources mentioned in this podcast, head to >>> www.undercoverarchitect.com/408 Accessing my free '44 Ways' E-Book will simplify sustainability and help you create a healthy, low tox and sustainable home. You can download your free copy here >>> https://undercoverarchitect.com/ways Access the support and guidance you need to be confident and empowered when renovating and building your family home inside my signature online program >>> https://undercoverarchitect.com/courses/the-home-method/ Just a reminder: All content on this podcast is provided by Undercover Architect for reference purposes and as general guidance. It does not take into account specific circumstances and should not be relied on in that way. You should seek independent verification or advice before relying on this content in any circumstances, including but not limited to circumstances where loss or damage may result. The views and opinions of any guests on the podcast are solely their own. They may not reflect the views of Undercover Architect. Undercover Architect endeavours to publish content that is accurate at the time it is published, but does not accept responsibility for content that may or has become inaccurate over time. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hello! This is Episode 407. This is Way #7 of the 44 Ways to Create Your Sustainable Home series, and we are continuing through Section Two: Sustainable Design Strategies. The ways in Section Two are about the bigger-picture decisions that shape a project from a strategic level, before we get into the detail of specific systems, materials, or construction. Way #7 is Creating an Efficient Structural Design, Collaboratively. [For all resources mentioned in this podcast and a free, downloadable PDF transcript, head to www.undercoverarchitect.com/407] In the last episode, we covered the importance of choosing an aligned team. This episode is about something that your aligned team needs to do together: create a structural design that is genuinely efficient. This Way #7 tends to surprise homeowners, because structural design often feels like something that happens in the background of a project and rarely gets discussed with the client directly. But the decisions made around your home’s structural design have direct consequences for cost, material use, durability and longevity, and consequently, the sustainability of your finished home. Whether those decisions are made in the most efficient way usually comes down to one thing: when and how your designer or architect and structural engineer collaborate and integrate their work. In this episode, I take you through what structural efficiency actually means, why it typically doesn’t happen by default, what collaborative structural design looks like in practice, and the questions worth raising with your own team. As always, if you'd like to access a full transcript of this episode and links to any resources I mention, head to www.undercoverarchitect.com/407. Now, let's dive in! RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS PODCAST: For links, images and resources mentioned in this podcast, head to >>> www.undercoverarchitect.com/407 Accessing my free '44 Ways' E-Book will simplify sustainability and help you create a healthy, low tox and sustainable home. You can download your free copy here >>> https://undercoverarchitect.com/ways Access the support and guidance you need to be confident and empowered when renovating and building your family home inside my signature online program >>> https://undercoverarchitect.com/courses/the-home-method/ Just a reminder: All content on this podcast is provided by Undercover Architect for reference purposes and as general guidance. It does not take into account specific circumstances and should not be relied on in that way. You should seek independent verification or advice before relying on this content in any circumstances, including but not limited to circumstances where loss or damage may result. The views and opinions of any guests on the podcast are solely their own. They may not reflect the views of Undercover Architect. Undercover Architect endeavours to publish content that is accurate at the time it is published, but does not accept responsibility for content that may or has become inaccurate over time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.