This week Aaron and Tracy chat with Patrick Cain of Patrick Cain Designs about his interesting path to becoming a furniture designer, and the business side of being a maker. LET’S CHAT! You can always call and leave your questions and comments on our voicemail! 978-709-1040 NOTABLE MOMENTS : Patrick attributes his success to having a curiosity and …

This week Aaron and Tracy chat with Philip Shen about tips for creating a great sleep environment in your home. LET’S CHAT! You can always call and leave your questions and comments on our voicemail! 978-709-1040 WHY SLEEP IS IMPORTANT: We spend ⅓ of our lives sleeping, so it’s critical for health. The body restores and repairs itself during sleep.…

This week Aaron and Tracy chat with Brad Rodriguez of Fix This, Build That about ways to establish your DIY confidence and potentially transition it into a business. LET’S CHAT! You can always call and leave your questions and comments on our voicemail! 978-709-1040 NOTABLE MOMENTS : - Brad was in corporate America for 17 years before he went this …

This week Aaron and Tracy chat with artist Peter Staley about blending creativity and construction. LET’S CHAT! You can always call and leave your questions and comments on our voicemail! 978-709-1040 QUICK FACTS ABOUT PETER’S WORK: - Peter refers to his structures as shrines to nature. - His first woodworking was building stretchers for paintings …

This week Aaron and Tracy chat with Kumiko Love about tips for jump starting your family budget and how to stick with it. LET’S CHAT! You can always call and leave your questions and comments on our voicemail! 978-709-1040 KUMIKO’S METHOD: - Kumiko does the budget by paycheck method, and also implements a calendar. - She doesn’t use a predetermined…

This week Aaron and Tracy chat with Zac Ruiz of Den For Our Cubs. They discuss how he and his wife made the decision to leave their life in Southern California to live in a tent in New Mexico- and Zac’s philosophy on living a life you love. LET’S CHAT! You can always call and leave your questions and comments on our voicemail! 978-709-1040 QUICK FA…

This week Aaron and Tracy chat with comedians Nikki Limo and Steve Green about their home buying journey , and all the stuff no one tells you about becoming a homeowner. LET’S CHAT! You can always call and leave your questions and comments on our voicemail! 978-709-1040 FIND STEVE AND NIKKI: Podcast | https://apple.co/2W2BpjU The Gram | @nikkilimo,…

This week Aaron and Tracy chat with Neat Method, Santa Barbara owner, Kat Petty about sustainable solutions and hacks for creating an organized home. LET’S CHAT! You can always call and leave your questions and comments on our voicemail! 978-709-1040 KAT’S TIPS: - Take everything out of your space, categorize it and then find homes for it. - There …

Lindsay Esparza from The Natural Cupboard joins us this week to to explore some fun oil uses for your household! LET’S CHAT! You can always call and leave your questions and comments on our voicemail! 978-709-1040 QUICK ESSENTIAL OILS INFO/TIPS: - Essential oils come from plants, roots, trees, bark etc. and they’re either steamed or distilled for t…

This week, Aaron and Tracy chat with Tess and Baba of Epic Renewal. We cover composting basics and touch on some common misconceptions people have about the process. LET’S CHAT! You can always call and leave your questions and comments on our voicemail! 978-709-1040 Composting Facts from Tess and Baba: - The benefits of composting:1. Reducing the g…

This week, we chat with licensed electrician Caleb Effinger about home electrical basics and safety. LET’S CHAT! You can always call and leave your questions and comments on our voicemail! 978-709-1040 Electricity 101 - Power comes from the power company either via powerline or buried and attaches to your main panel box and disperses through the ho…

This week, Aaron and Tracy talk about their tips for surviving a remodel. Renovations can be stressful, but with a lot of planning and clear expectations, things will be easier. LET’S CHAT! You can always call and leave your questions and comments on our voicemail! 978-709-1040 Set expectations: Before you make the decision to start a renovation, t…

This week, we chat with the phenomenally talented, Ben Uyeda. We talk about his incredible undertaking of building a shipping container home in the middle of the Joshua Tree desert, his design process and some of his favorite materials to work with currently. LET’S CHAT! You can always call and leave your questions and comments on our voicemail! 97…

This week, Aaron and Tracy discuss their go-to list of spring projects. Maintaining your home is key to avoiding costly repairs down the line- and spring is the perfect time to get out and make sure any damage caused over the winter is taken care of. LET’S CHAT! You can always call and leave your questions and comments on our voicemail! 978-709-104…

This week, Pat Copps from Orkin Pest Control joins Aaron and Tracy to discuss all things creepy-crawly. We’ll talk about the best methods of prevention, how to recognize a pest infestation in your home, and which products are the safest and most effective to remove any unwanted visitors. LET’S CHAT! You can always call and leave your questions and …

This week, Mike Pyle joins Aaron and Tracy to discuss everything landscape design. We find out what homeowners should consider before starting their project, how to maximise a small outside space, and which plants you should choose for a beautiful yard. LET’S CHAT! You can always call and leave your questions and comments on our voicemail! 978-709-…

This week, Javier Ruiz from New American Funding joins Aaron and Tracy to discuss all you need to know about financing a home remodel. We talk about cost estimation, how to decide the best financing options for you and which rooms will hit your budget the hardest. LET’S CHAT! You can always call and leave your questions and comments on our voicemai…

Leigh Lincoln & Aly Morford from Pure Salt Interiors join Aaron & Tracy this week to give us their top interior design tips! We discuss how best to approach a space, which colors provide a timeless palette, and how to effectively combine style, simplicity and function for a beautiful home. LET’S CHAT! You can always call and leave your questions an…

This week, Thyda Sim from Keller Williams Realty joins Aaron and Tracy to discuss whether buying a home is still the best option in the current market. We find out whether you really need to save a 20% downpayment, if renting is just throwing your money away, and what additional costs you should consider before deciding to buy. LET’S CHAT! You can …

This week, 'Ultimate Drafting Pro' Ricky Maciel joins Aaron and Tracy to talk all things design and permitting. We discuss how to pick the best professional for the job, why permits are often necessary and how to find out if you’ll need one for your home project! LET’S CHAT! You can always call and leave your questions and comments on our voicemail…

Ryan Kadoi joins Aaron and Tracy this week to share his top home security tips. We discuss the best cameras, sensors and smart home security systems - as well as simple & affordable DIY methods to keep your property safe from intruders! LET'S CHAT! You can always call and leave your questions and comments on our voicemail! 978-709-1040 PREVENTION T…

Adam Esparza of Ale Tile joins Aaron and Tracy this week to talk all things tile! Adam shares his winning formulas, top tips and insider knowledge to help make your next tiling project a breeze. LET’S CHAT! You can always call and leave your questions and comments on our voicemail! 978-709-1040 THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR FILTERBUY.COM! MOST COMMON DI…

Aaron and Tracy share their best tips to childproof your home! LET’S CHAT! You can always call and leave your questions and comments on our voicemail! 978-709-1040 THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR FILTERBUY! FILTERBUY.COM AARON MENTIONED: BROWN PADDED FURNITURE PROTECTORS - https://amzn.to/2Uywv9l CABINET LATCHES- https://amzn.to/2Sg2woT MUNCHKIN ADHESIVE …

LET’S CHAT! You can always call and leave your questions and comments on our voicemail! 978-709-1040 FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: http://bit.ly/2MC3Hdc Instagram: http://bit.ly/2WqVfSp Twitter: http://bit.ly/2RRyYij Youtube: http://bit.ly/2SifqTH Visit our website at howtohome.com EILEEN’S TOP PRE-SALE UPGRADES: - Fresh paint! - Clean/ de-c…

LET’S CHAT! You can always call and leave your questions and comments on our voicemail! 978-709-1040 DAVID’S TIPS: - Figure out the scope of your project before determining whether you want to hire out or DIY. - If you’re running your own job as a DIY’er you need to make sure you’re detail oriented. - Communication is key! - The Office of Building …