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7 Biggest Fears Before Building a Custom Home — And How to Avoid Them

Thinking about building a custom home but worried about blowing the budget, getting buried in change orders, choosing the wrong builder, or watching the project drag on f

Custom Home Upgrades Worth Every Penny—and the Ones That Waste Your Budget

When building a custom home, it is easy to spend money on upgrades that look impressive during the design process but provide very little value once you move in. In Epis

After You Build a Home: Warranty, Maintenance & What to Expect After Move-In

Episode 37: After You Build a Home — Warranty, Maintenance & What to Expect After Move-In You’ve made it through the entire home building process—but what happens after

Custom Home Budgeting: The 5 Decisions That Significantly Shape Your Entire Home Building Budget

Episode 36: Custom Home Budgeting — The 5 Decisions That Significantly Shape Your Entire Home Building Budget If you’re planning to build a home, your budget is shaped l

Final Walkthrough, Punch List & Closing: How to Finish Building a Custom Home

Episode 35: Final Walkthrough, Punch List & Closing – How to Finish Building a Custom Home This is it—the final step in the journey to build a home. In this episode of B

Trim Phase Explained: Interior & Exterior Finish Work in Custom Home Building

Episode 34: Trim Phase Explained – Interior & Exterior Finish Work in Custom Home Building In this episode of Building With Breven, we continue our 7-part mini series ex

Insulation & Drywall: How to Prep Your Custom Home for Energy Efficiency & Finishes

Episode 33: Insulation & Drywall – How to Prepare Your Custom Home for Energy Efficiency & Interior Finishes In this episode of Building With Breven, we officially enter

Behind the Walls: HVAC, Plumbing & Electrical in Home Construction

Episode 32: Mechanical Rough-Ins – Plumbing, HVAC & Electrical in Custom Home Building In this episode of Building With Breven, we continue our 7-part mini series breaki

Framing + Cornice + Roof Decking: How to Build the Structural Shell of a Custom Home

Episode 31: Framing, Cornice & Roof Decking – How to Build the Structure of a Custom Home If you're planning to build a home, understanding the structural phase is essen

Custom Home Foundation: How to Build a Strong, Lasting Base for Your Home

Episode 30: How to Build a Strong Foundation for Your Custom Home | Step 2 of the Home Building Process In this episode of Building With Breven, we continue our 7-part m

Lot Prep Explained: How to Prepare Your Land for a Custom Home Build

Lot Prep Masterclass: Essential Steps to Prepare Your Land for a Custom Home | Episode 29 In this first episode of our special 7-part series expanding on our most popula

How Tariffs & a Possible Recession Could Impact Custom Home Building in 2025

🏡 How Will Tariffs & a Recession Affect Custom Home Building? In this episode of Building With Breven, we dive into two major economic factors that could shape the custo

The 4 Shocking Hidden Costs of Custom Home Building

Hidden costs in custom home building can surprise homeowners! Don't start construction until you hear this! In this eye-opening episode of "Building With Breven," we reve

Can You DIY Your Own Custom Home Build?

Thinking about building your own custom home? In this episode, we explore whether a DIY custom home build is truly possible and what it takes to succeed. We break down th

Fast-Track Your Custom Home Build: Expert Tips to Cut Construction Time by Up To 40%

Ready to move into your dream home sooner? In this episode, we reveal expert tips and insider strategies to help you fast-track your custom home build without sacrificing

Custom Home Build Gone Wrong - Lessons Learned From a Failed Custom Home Build!

Learn from the mistakes of others! In this episode, we delve into the story of a failed custom home build, highlighting the common pitfalls and challenges that led to its

Top 10 Smart Home Features For Your New Home

Are you planning a new custom home build? Discover the must-have smart home features that will transform your living experience! In this episode, we explore the top 10 sm

Here's The 7 Step Process To Build A Custom Home!

7 Essential Steps to Building Your Custom Home | Expert Guide (Ep. 22) In Episode 22 of Building with Breven, host Steven Byrnes is joined by special guest Mike to detai

7 Steps to a HEALTHIER Home Build

Welcome to episode 21 of the Building With Breven podcast, where Steven & Bryan dive into the realm of healthy homes. In this episode, we unveil seven crucial topics ever

How Do Builders Price Your Custom Home?

In episode 20 of the Building With Breven podcast, Bryan and Steven dig into the topic of builder pricing. Have you ever wondered how builders price such complex custom h