Work in Process's Podcast
Welcome to Work in Process, an Austin-based podcast guiding homeowners, builders, and design professionals through the journey of building high-performance custom homes in Central Texas. From client relationships to behind-the-scenes project management, each episode explores the real-world process of homebuilding in Austin, TX.
Work in Process's Podcast
Ep. #31: The Ultimate Fourth of July House
Use Left/Right to seek, Home/End to jump to start or end. Hold shift to jump forward or backward.
Hosts: Daniel Glauser and Tim Hill
What makes the perfect home for celebrating the Fourth of July? Is it a sprawling covered porch, an outdoor kitchen, a swimming pool, or simply a place where family and friends can gather together?
In this special holiday episode of Work in Process, Daniel Glauser and Tim Hill take a break from discussing budgets, project management, and building science to explore the features that make a home ideal for summertime entertaining. From outdoor living spaces and grilling setups to music, pools, front porches, and favorite family traditions, they discuss how thoughtful design creates spaces where memories are made.
Along the way, they share personal stories from past Fourth of July celebrations, debate the pros and cons of popular outdoor amenities, and play a rapid-fire round of "Worth It?" featuring everything from guest houses and putting greens to outdoor TVs and ice makers.
In this episode:
- Why outdoor living spaces define the ultimate Fourth of July home
- Designing patios, porches, and backyards for entertaining
- The role of pools, shade, fans, and water features in Texas summers
- Outdoor kitchens, grills, and cooking preferences for hosting family and friends
- The value of front porches in building neighborhood connections
- "Worth It?" rapid-fire: pools, guest houses, outdoor TVs, putting greens, and more
- Favorite Fourth of July traditions and family memories
Whether you're designing a custom home, planning a remodel, or simply dreaming about your ideal backyard, this episode offers ideas and inspiration for creating spaces that bring people together year after year.
Subscribe and follow along as the Risinger Build team shares insights, stories, and lessons learned.
Connect with Us:
📧 hello@risingerbuild.com
📷 Instagram:
Risinger Build - @risingerbuild_atx
Daniel Glauser - @glauserbuilding
Tim Hill - @tim_risingerbuild