Ready, Set, Renovate!
Drama is fun when it's HGTV, but not so fun when your own home is on line! We discuss real life renovations while equipping you to edit out the contractor craziness. Why shouldn't this be a delightful and drama free process? You're beautifying your home, not trying to create "must see" TV!
Episodes
40 episodes
Kitchen Pantry Design
Lindsey Johnson from Carolina Closets joins the Ready, Set, Renovate podcast. We recorded this one on beautiful Lake Keowee at a home Daniel Builders remodeled. Lindsey talks about her role in the designing the kitchen pantry - which turn...
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5:03
Going Downtown
One thing you'll find in downtown Greenville is a lot of is people who love being there. Whether you're walking along Main St, hanging out in Falls Park, or watching a Greenville Drive baseball game, the city attracts people.
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18:42
Making Airwaves
What’s something contractors and radio don’t often have in common? Frequency. Tune in as we make waves (airwaves, that is) discussing the Daniel Builders difference! In this podcast post, two members of our team, Will ...
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41:47
Condo Mortgages
How is a condo purchase financed? It’s a bit different from purchasing a house and our guest on this episode of Ready, Set, Renovate! can be as thoroughly as you need when explaining how. Brandon Calhoun of CountyBank ...
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9:14
Condo Real Estate Law
What's the difference between condo real estate law and real estate law for single-family dwellings? Significant differences exist between the two. On this episode of Ready, Set, Renovate, we speak with real estate attorney Mike Bu...
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11:12
Electrician Shares POV on Condos
How do you know you've found a trustworthy electrician? Of course, competence is key. A positive attitude, genuine passion for the work, and a drive for excellence are additional qualities that build trust. Do you know anybody who ...
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11:39
Staying Structurally Sound
Who is your structural sounding board? Want to move a wall in your condo? While there are many con-”DOs”, there are plenty of con-”DON’TS” when it comes to building structure and safety. Our guest on this episode of Ready, Set, Renovate! is an ...
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20:06
Shaping the City
Who is shaping the city of Greenville, SC?Our guest on this episode of Ready, Set, Renovate! is no doubt on the short list. Her name is Shannon Lavrin, and she’s the city’s CEO, also known as the City Manager.Shannon spen...
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Interior Design of a Condo
What obstacles stand in the way of establishing the design aesthetic for your condo? Who has the interior design expertise to overcome those obstacles? It just so happens we're answering both questions on this episode of Ready, ...
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22:10
Voluntary Sales Force
Daniel Builders has a highly effective in-house salesforce called Project Guides, but did you know we also have a voluntary sales force?Yes, you read that correctly, “voluntary”. Who would attempt to sell something without receiving any ...
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29:16
Condo Living - Finding the Remodeler
Where do you begin when remodeling a condo? That’s a good question, but an even better one is “Who do you begin a Condo remodel with?” You no doubt expect us to say Daniel Builders, and since this podcast is produced by...
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19:55
Condo Living - Your Place in the City
Obviously, many do.Plenty of amenities and conveniences make city living appealing. There are a few trade-offs as well. Much of it comes down to finding and fixing up just the right place to suit the needs of your family.The Rea...
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25:27
Talking Electricity with Andy Naples
If you could be an expert on anything, what would it be?For Andy Naples in an expertise in electricity. Andy is an an electrical engineer (Georgia Tech graduate) who spent decades studying and utilizing electricity. Andy joined us on th...
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12:33
Common as Concrete
What is the most common building material?Answer: CONCRETEIt’s literally everywhere and has vast construction applications. From home foundations to unique countertops, concrete is so common you're likely within a fe...
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14:45
Go Directly to Build
How much Design time should you spend prior to starting a home remodel?Some need quite a lot, which is why the Guide-Design-Build process exists. Project drawings, a detailed scope of work, a complete list of selections and a fixe...
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12:34
ADU Architect
Daniel Builders created a FB post of a detached Accessary Dwelling Unit (ADU) on Nov 16. The post took on a life of its own generated over 2K likes and that number is still growing as Nov 22. Why all the interest in ADUs? ...
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13:59
Coming from Afar
Is it crazy to uproot your family and travel thousands of miles in search of a new state? Some might think so, but not Ricardo Rodriquez and his wife Amber. They thought it was a great idea. And after a year of living in South Car...
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20:09
Competent Carpenters Build Trust
At Daniel Builders we have a blueprint for Building Trust. Not everyone chooses us to be their remodeling contractor, but we aim to establish Trust with everyone. If you’ve seen our trucks, you know our tagline “Building Trust”. Per...
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28:29
Making Tile Masterpieces
Kevin Schreiber knows tile. From beautiful bathrooms to backsplashes Kevin routinely produces beautiful work. And as a remodeling contractor, we at Daniel Builders love that about him! As you may expect, he's a wealth of knowl...
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15:26
Uplifting View
Drone photography is an aspect of construction that is really taking off! On this episode of Ready, Set Renovate! we speak with drone photographer Ryan Swanson of Upper Edge Drone Photography. Ryan talks about utilizing dr...
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19:59
The Rise of Accessory Dwelling Units
An Accessary Dwelling Unit is secondary housing option. You may recognize them by other names such as Granny Flat, Guest House, Garage Apartment, or In-Law Suite. ADUs offer all the same characteristics of a home - kitchen, bedroom(...
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18:47
Officially Ready for Another 100 Years
At last! The remodeling of this iconic Pendleton SC home is complete. The home has been part of the Pendleton community for well over 100 years, and officially ready for another 100 years. Getting to his point was no easy ...
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5:52
Asking Why
Hard to say for sure, but you likely started with a one word question every toddler throughout history has asked. "Why?" Pretty cool how humans are programmed to search for reason at such an early age. Turns out understanding "Why?"...
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