Build Your House Yourself University

Build Your House Yourself University

220 episodes

Wish you knew more about the biggest investment you will most likely ever make? Build Your House Yourself University (byhyu) will teach you to save money and make smart decisions about the construction of the place you and your family will call HOME. We will help you understand residential construction— simplify and demystify the design build process. You’ll come away with successful strategies for building your own house, with or without a general contractor. Become an educated consumer, even if you prefer to buy, rather than build a new house. Complex construction jargon and best practices will be explained in easy to understand terms. It’s not the typical DIY (do it yourself) show. You will learn how to MANAGE the labor, not DO the labor for your new house. Join me, Michelle Nelson, host and fellow informal residential construction student. I’ll share the research I find on home design and building as I prepare to build my home. Together, our community of future home builders, will learn the tips, tricks and trends of experienced contractors and industry experts. I’ll interview owner-builders and construction professionals. During our mini lessons, I’ll inform you about framing, flooring, windows, insulation, kitchen cabinets and countertops…almost anything having to do with new construction homes. You’ll hear about energy efficiency and green building too. There will be product reviews in which you will be introduced to cutting edge, as well as, tried and true products and services. And in keeping with the university theme, episodes will end with short, fun quizzes. If we do our due diligence BEFORE we start construction, we will actually start construction with the most difficult part of the project behind us. Let’s put in the time, effort, preparation and research BEFORE we break ground and building our homes will be much easier and more enjoyable.

Podcasts

Homeowner Matthew S. Discusses His New Custom Home Designed For Entertaining, Part 1—BYHYU 261

Published: Dec. 21, 2022, 8:30 a.m.
Duration: 35 minutes 52 seconds

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Homeowner Rachel D. Tells Us About Her Homebuilding Journey, Part 2

Published: Nov. 23, 2022, 8:30 a.m.
Duration: 22 minutes 56 seconds

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259. Homeowner Rachel D. Tells Us About Her Homebuilding Journey, Part 1

Published: Nov. 17, 2022, 3:37 a.m.
Duration: 27 minutes 12 seconds

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Bedroom Furniture and Layout Tips—BYHYU 258

Published: Oct. 5, 2022, 7:30 a.m.
Duration: 19 minutes 42 seconds

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What’s The Best Roofing Material For Your House? — BEST OF BYHYU 257

Published: Aug. 10, 2022, 7:30 a.m.
Duration: 21 minutes 25 seconds

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Keeping Your House Cool, Inside and Out: BEST OF BYHYU 256

Published: July 13, 2022, 7:30 a.m.
Duration: 23 minutes 45 seconds

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Choosing the Best Freestanding Tub for Your Style, Budget and Needs—BYHYU 255

Published: June 22, 2022, 6:10 p.m.
Duration: 17 minutes 33 seconds

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Furniture Layout and Space Planning— BYHYU 254

Published: June 1, 2022, 7:30 a.m.
Duration: 21 minutes 9 seconds

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BEST OF BYHYU: Why Soffits and Fascia Are Important—BYHYU 253

Published: May 11, 2022, 7:30 a.m.
Duration: 9 minutes 55 seconds

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Design Trends Spotted at the Spring 2022 High Point Market—-BYHYU 252

Published: April 27, 2022, 7 a.m.
Duration: 10 minutes 42 seconds

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When Will Supply Chain Issues (And Resulting Increased Wait Times and Prices) End?—BYHYU 251

Published: April 6, 2022, 7:30 a.m.
Duration: 14 minutes 3 seconds

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10 Popular Design Features from the 2022 Ft. Worth Dream Street Show Homes—BYHYU 250

Published: March 16, 2022, 7:30 a.m.
Duration: 11 minutes 20 seconds

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What You Need To Know About Drywall/Sheetrock To Improve Your Home’s Quality and Function—BYHYU 248

Published: Feb. 9, 2022, 8 a.m.
Duration: 21 minutes 36 seconds

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What’s Trending for 2022 According to Houzz (We’re Talking Trends, Not Fads), Part 1—BYHYU 246

Published: Jan. 12, 2022, 8:30 a.m.
Duration: 19 minutes 26 seconds

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BEST OF BYHYU: Where To Save Versus Splurge When Building a House— BYHYU 245

Published: Dec. 29, 2021, 8:30 a.m.
Duration: 18 minutes 52 seconds

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BEST OF BYHYU— Designing A Forever Home— BYHYU 244

Published: Dec. 15, 2021, 8:30 a.m.
Duration: 12 minutes 29 seconds

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Aging in Place Features— Universal Design That Will Make Your Home Accessible At Any Age—BYHYU 243

Published: Nov. 24, 2021, 4:23 p.m.
Duration: 19 minutes 56 seconds

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Avoid These Open Concept Floor Plan Mistakes— BYHYU 242

Published: Nov. 3, 2021, 7:30 a.m.
Duration: 11 minutes 48 seconds

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The Future of Open Concept Floor Plan Homes—BYHYU 241

Published: Oct. 20, 2021, 7 a.m.
Duration: 9 minutes 41 seconds

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What the Heck Is My Electrician Talking About?! Learn The Basics Of Your Home’s Electrical Service —BYHYU 239

Published: Sept. 22, 2021, 7 a.m.
Duration: 18 minutes 20 seconds

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Moving On to The Rough-In stage of Construction— BYHYU 238

Published: Sept. 8, 2021, 6:06 p.m.
Duration: 16 minutes 17 seconds

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7 Major Decorating Mistakes and How to Avoid Them—BYHYU 237

Published: Aug. 25, 2021, 7:30 a.m.
Duration: 16 minutes 56 seconds

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Questions and Answers with Fireplace Professional and Educator Jake Cromwell— BYHYU 235

Published: July 21, 2021, 7 a.m.
Duration: 24 minutes 45 seconds

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Shortages in Homebuilding Materials and What We Can Do During Construction Delays— BYHYU 234

Published: July 7, 2021, 7 a.m.
Duration: 11 minutes 15 seconds

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Consider These Framing Alternatives In Light of Persistently High Lumber Prices—BYHYU 233

Published: June 23, 2021, 7 a.m.
Duration: 20 minutes 32 seconds

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Moisture Protection for Stucco, Manufactured Stone and Stone Veneer Exterior Cladding—BYHYU 232

Published: June 9, 2021, 7 a.m.
Duration: 27 minutes 22 seconds

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Learn from My Construction Challenges—BYHYU 231

Published: May 26, 2021, 7 a.m.
Duration: 16 minutes 8 seconds

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Decluttering Gradually, Months Before You Move, Part 1— BYHYU 229

Published: April 28, 2021, 7 a.m.
Duration: 16 minutes 47 seconds

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Make Selections For Your New Home Without Analysis Paralysis and Decision Fatigue—BYHYU 228

Published: April 14, 2021, 7 a.m.
Duration: 17 minutes 46 seconds

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Who Knew There Was So Much To Consider When Selecting a Toilet ?! Part 1— BYHYU 226

Published: March 17, 2021, 7 a.m.
Duration: 15 minutes 57 seconds

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Why Put a Sauna or Steam Shower in Your House?— BYHYU 225

Published: March 3, 2021, 8 a.m.
Duration: 14 minutes 47 seconds

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Ridiculous Lumber Prices (again), Construction Update and Miscellaneous Building Tips and Tidbits— BYHYU 224

Published: Feb. 17, 2021, 8 a.m.
Duration: 18 minutes 1 second

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Myths and Facts of Septic systems vs City Sewers—BYHYU 223

Published: Feb. 3, 2021, 8 a.m.
Duration: 20 minutes 1 second

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Homeowners Reveal “The Best Things They Did When Building” Part 1—BYHYU 220

Published: Dec. 16, 2020, 8 a.m.
Duration: 20 minutes 6 seconds

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Is Fiber Optics Internet (the Fastest Internet Choice on the Market) Right For You?— BYHYU 219

Published: Dec. 2, 2020, 8 a.m.
Duration: 19 minutes 3 seconds

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High Performance, Net Zero Case Study House Review—BYHYU 21

Published: Nov. 18, 2020, 8 a.m.
Duration: 15 minutes 12 seconds

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Design Features from the Dallas/Fort Worth Dream Street Showcase Homes— BYHYU 217

Published: Nov. 4, 2020, 8 a.m.
Duration: 14 minutes 48 seconds

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Popular Design Features From the Vesta Parade of Homes—BYHYU 216

Published: Oct. 21, 2020, 7 a.m.
Duration: 11 minutes 9 seconds

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Hot Tub Buying Guide—BYHYU 215

Published: Oct. 7, 2020, 7 a.m.
Duration: 18 minutes 36 seconds

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What’s The Best Garage Door Material For You?— BYHYU 214

Published: Sept. 23, 2020, 7:30 a.m.
Duration: 18 minutes 36 seconds

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Lumber Prices Are Soaring and Appliances Are Backordered Due To COVID, What Should You Do? BYHYU 213

Published: Sept. 9, 2020, 7 a.m.
Duration: 15 minutes 51 seconds

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Quiet Garage Doors and Choosing Single vs Double Garage Doors— BYHYU 212

Published: Aug. 26, 2020, 7 a.m.
Duration: 14 minutes 44 seconds

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Which Driveway Material Is Best For Your Home?—BYHYU 211

Published: Aug. 12, 2020, 12:30 p.m.
Duration: 20 minutes 58 seconds

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How To Compromise With Your Partner When Designing and Building a House— Part 1— BYHYU 209

Published: July 15, 2020, 7 a.m.
Duration: 13 minutes 49 seconds

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What’s the Difference Between An Estimate, Quote and Bid? And Which Should You Get?— BYHYU 208

Published: July 1, 2020, 7:30 a.m.
Duration: 20 minutes 7 seconds

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Flattering Lighting for Your Home: Make Everything and Everyone in Your House Look Prettier—BYHYU 207

Published: June 17, 2020, 7 a.m.
Duration: 18 minutes 40 seconds

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Choosing A Quiet, Properly Sized Kitchen Vent Hood/Exhaust Hood Part 1— BYHYU 205

Published: May 20, 2020, 7 a.m.
Duration: 19 minutes 57 seconds

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Your Home’s Interior Design: What to Do and Where to Start, Part 1—BYHYU 203

Published: April 22, 2020, 11:32 a.m.
Duration: 15 minutes 28 seconds

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Designing a Germ Resistant House— BYHYU 202

Published: April 8, 2020, 7 a.m.
Duration: 16 minutes 19 seconds

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How the Coronavirus COVID 19 Pandemic Might Affect Homebuilding— BYHYU 201

Published: March 25, 2020, 7 a.m.
Duration: 13 minutes 29 seconds

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Should You Insulate Your Garage? BYHYU 200

Published: March 11, 2020, 7 a.m.
Duration: 7 minutes 19 seconds

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Pros and Cons of Attached vs Detached Garages— BYHYU 199

Published: Feb. 26, 2020, 8 a.m.
Duration: 13 minutes 53 seconds

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Money Saving Tips for Kitchen and Bathroom Cabinets—BYHYU 198

Published: Feb. 19, 2020, 8 a.m.
Duration: 8 minutes 17 seconds

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How To Design A Low Maintenance, Easy-to-Clean Kitchen— BYHYU 197

Published: Feb. 12, 2020, 8 a.m.
Duration: 22 minutes 26 seconds

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Can You Ever Have Too Much Insulation?—BYHYU 196

Published: Feb. 5, 2020, 8 a.m.
Duration: 14 minutes 32 seconds

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International Builders Show Idea House: The New American Home—BYHYU 195

Published: Jan. 29, 2020, 8 a.m.
Duration: 18 minutes 7 seconds

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Kid-Friendly Design—BYHYU 194

Published: Jan. 15, 2020, 8 a.m.
Duration: 12 minutes 43 seconds

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BEST OF BYHYU: Choosing A Lot— Consider these things when selecting a home for your home—BYHYU 192

Published: Jan. 1, 2020, 8 a.m.
Duration: 16 minutes 59 seconds

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The Perfect Laundry Room Location—BYHYU 191

Published: Dec. 18, 2019, 8 a.m.
Duration: 15 minutes 27 seconds

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Lighting for Tall Ceilings—BYHYU 190

Published: Dec. 11, 2019, 8 a.m.
Duration: 17 minutes 8 seconds

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BEST OF BYHYU— Lighting 101— BYHYU 189

Published: Dec. 4, 2019, 8 a.m.
Duration: 24 minutes 32 seconds

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An Affordable, Energy Efficient Case Study House—BYHYU 188

Published: Nov. 27, 2019, 8 a.m.
Duration: 12 minutes 56 seconds

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20 Basic Landscaping Tips—BYHYU 187

Published: Nov. 20, 2019, 8 a.m.
Duration: 20 minutes 39 seconds

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Coordinating Your Backsplash and Countertop— BYHYU 185

Published: Oct. 30, 2019, 7 a.m.
Duration: 8 minutes 59 seconds

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Parade of Homes Top Design Features —BYHYU 184

Published: Oct. 23, 2019, 7 a.m.
Duration: 15 minutes 29 seconds

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Energy Star/Energy Efficient Appliances—BYHYU 183

Published: Oct. 16, 2019, 7 a.m.
Duration: 10 minutes 56 seconds

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2019 Green Home of the Year Grand Award Winner—BYHYU 182

Published: Oct. 9, 2019, 7 a.m.
Duration: 7 minutes 33 seconds

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White Walls… Awesome or Awful?— BYHYU 181

Published: Oct. 2, 2019, 7 a.m.
Duration: 10 minutes 38 seconds

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Save Money and the Environment by Reducing Construction Site Waste—BYHYU 180

Published: Sept. 25, 2019, 7 a.m.
Duration: 24 minutes 16 seconds

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10 DesignTrends We’ll See Going into Next Year—- BYHYU 179

Published: Sept. 18, 2019, 7 a.m.
Duration: 9 minutes 2 seconds

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Marble… Awesome or Awful?—BYHYU 178

Published: Sept. 11, 2019, 7 a.m.
Duration: 16 minutes 40 seconds

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Ceiling Height Kitchen Cabinets… Awesome or Awful?—BYHYU 177

Published: Sept. 4, 2019, 7 a.m.
Duration: 12 minutes 24 seconds

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The Ins and Outs of Exterior Doors, Part 2—BYHYU 176

Published: Aug. 28, 2019, 7 a.m.
Duration: 13 minutes 28 seconds

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The Ins and Outs of Exterior Doors, Part 1--BYHYU 175

Published: Aug. 21, 2019, 7 a.m.
Duration: 15 minutes 32 seconds

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Why Roof Overhangs Are Important, Part 2--BYHYU 174

Published: Aug. 7, 2019, 7 a.m.
Duration: 16 minutes 38 seconds

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Why Roof Overhangs Are Important, Part 1 --BYHYU 173

Published: July 31, 2019, 7 a.m.
Duration: 12 minutes 51 seconds

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Perfect Placement For Your Dishwasher—BYHYU 172

Published: July 24, 2019, 7 a.m.
Duration: 9 minutes 35 seconds

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Open Shelves… Awesome or Awful?—BYHYU 171

Published: July 17, 2019, 7 a.m.
Duration: 9 minutes 40 seconds

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Pocket Doors… Awesome or Awful?—-BYHYU 170

Published: July 10, 2019, 7 a.m.
Duration: 11 minutes 47 seconds

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Custom Home Builders vs Production Home Builders, What’s Better For You?— BYHYU 169

Published: July 3, 2019, 7 a.m.
Duration: 15 minutes 26 seconds

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Smart Solution Quick Tip—BYHYU 168

Published: June 26, 2019, 7 a.m.
Duration: 6 minutes 53 seconds

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What Barndominium Design Features Should We Include In Our New Homes?— BYHYU 167

Published: June 19, 2019, 7 a.m.
Duration: 12 minutes 25 seconds

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Water Filtration Systems—BYHYU 166

Published: June 12, 2019, 7 a.m.
Duration: 18 minutes 8 seconds

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BEST OF BYHYU: My Favorite Homebuilding and Design Tips — What I’ve Learned Over the Past 2 years

Published: May 29, 2019, 7 a.m.
Duration: 24 minutes 24 seconds

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BEST OF BYHYU: Hot Water Heaters 101— Learn About the Pros and Cons of Conventional and Tankless Water Heaters

Published: May 22, 2019, 7 a.m.
Duration: 19 minutes 16 seconds

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BEST OF BYHYU: You can save money… lots of money, but should you build your own home?

Published: May 1, 2019, 7 a.m.
Duration: 20 minutes 24 seconds

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When Is The Best Time To Buy and Save Money on Stuff For Your Soon-To-Be Built House?— BYHYU 159

Published: April 24, 2019, 9:30 a.m.
Duration: 10 minutes 15 seconds

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Quick Tips Learned At My PreConstruction Meeting—BYHYU 158

Published: April 17, 2019, 9:30 a.m.
Duration: 14 minutes 4 seconds

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Permission Granted--Project Update—BYHYU 157

Published: April 10, 2019, 9:30 a.m.
Duration: 8 minutes 53 seconds

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Organizing Information for Your New Build— BYHYU 156

Published: April 3, 2019, 9:30 a.m.
Duration: 14 minutes 28 seconds

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9 Cool Things that Caught My Eye at Design and Construction Week 2019—BYHYU 155

Published: March 27, 2019, 9:30 a.m.
Duration: 11 minutes 27 seconds

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Heated Driveways Are Not Just for the Snowiest States—BYHYU 154

Published: March 20, 2019, 9:30 a.m.
Duration: 17 minutes 1 second

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Things You Should Never Say To Your (Sub)Contractors, Part 1— BYHYU 152

Published: Feb. 27, 2019, 10:30 a.m.
Duration: 13 minutes

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Should You Buy Extended Appliance Warranties?—BYHYU 151

Published: Feb. 20, 2019, 10:30 a.m.
Duration: 19 minutes 46 seconds

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Should You Buy an Extended Home Warranty?— BYHYU 150

Published: Feb. 13, 2019, 10:30 a.m.
Duration: 13 minutes 3 seconds

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Houzz’s 32 Home Design Trends That Will Rule in 2019—BYHYU 149

Published: Feb. 6, 2019, 10:30 a.m.
Duration: 19 minutes 16 seconds

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We Still Haven’t Started Construction ☹️—Project Update BYHYU 148

Published: Jan. 23, 2019, 10:30 a.m.
Duration: 8 minutes 42 seconds

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3 Kitchen Island Quick Tips— BYHYU 147

Published: Jan. 16, 2019, 10:30 a.m.
Duration: 7 minutes 54 seconds

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Central Vacuum Systems: Do They SUCK or Are They Worth the Money?—BYHYU 146

Published: Jan. 9, 2019, 10:30 a.m.
Duration: 11 minutes 57 seconds

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What is a Rainscreen and Why You Might Need One—BYHYU 145

Published: Dec. 26, 2018, 10:30 a.m.
Duration: 14 minutes 2 seconds

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What’s Trending in Metal Finishes and Hardware—BYHYU 144

Published: Dec. 19, 2018, 10:30 a.m.
Duration: 11 minutes 57 seconds

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What’s Trending in Tiles—BYHYU 143

Published: Dec. 5, 2018, 10:30 a.m.
Duration: 14 minutes 43 seconds

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How to Build a Fire Resistant House— BYHYU 142

Published: Nov. 28, 2018, 10:30 a.m.
Duration: 17 minutes 40 seconds

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What’s Trending in Windows?— BYHYU 141

Published: Nov. 21, 2018, 10:30 a.m.
Duration: 8 minutes 9 seconds

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Should I Consider Using Real Wood For My New Home?— BYHYU 140

Published: Nov. 14, 2018, 10:30 a.m.
Duration: 17 minutes 1 second

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Why Soffits and Fascia Are Important—BYHYU139

Published: Nov. 7, 2018, 10:30 a.m.
Duration: 9 minutes 21 seconds

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Home Trends from the Austin, Texas Parade of Homes—BYHYU 138

Published: Oct. 31, 2018, 9:30 a.m.
Duration: 17 minutes 29 seconds

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Storm Proofing Measures We Should All Consider, No Matter Where We Build— BYHYU 137

Published: Oct. 17, 2018, 9:30 a.m.
Duration: 21 minutes 6 seconds

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No One Told Me I’d Run Into This Challenge— Insurance Woes—BYHYU 136

Published: Oct. 10, 2018, 9:30 a.m.
Duration: 17 minutes 1 second

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Ventilate Right with Whole House Mechanical Ventilation Systems—BYHYU 135

Published: Oct. 3, 2018, 9:30 a.m.
Duration: 14 minutes 35 seconds

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Control One of Your Home’s Biggest Enemies: MOISTURE—BYHYU 134

Published: Sept. 26, 2018, 9:30 a.m.
Duration: 15 minutes 7 seconds

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We Hired a Builder—Project Update—BYHYU 133

Published: Sept. 19, 2018, 9:30 a.m.
Duration: 6 minutes 34 seconds

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Should You Hire An Interior Designer— BYHYU 132

Published: Sept. 12, 2018, 9:30 a.m.
Duration: 10 minutes 35 seconds

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Home Security Systems—BYHYU 131

Published: Sept. 5, 2018, 9:30 a.m.
Duration: 12 minutes 44 seconds

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Ceiling Fans—BYHYU 130

Published: Aug. 29, 2018, 9:30 a.m.
Duration: 10 minutes 54 seconds

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Keeping Your House Cool, Inside and Out—BYHYU 129

Published: Aug. 22, 2018, 9:30 a.m.
Duration: 21 minutes 14 seconds

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Watch Out for These 2 Things in Your Contract— BYHYU 128

Published: Aug. 15, 2018, 9:30 a.m.
Duration: 11 minutes 28 seconds

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A Few More Home Entertaining Design Features—BYHYU 127

Published: Aug. 1, 2018, 9:30 a.m.
Duration: 8 minutes 12 seconds

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Designing Your Home for Entertaining and Family Gatherings—BYHYU 126

Published: July 25, 2018, 9:30 a.m.
Duration: 11 minutes 53 seconds

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BYHYU BONUS EPISODE: 21 Bonus Electrical and Lighting Plan Tips—BYHYU 125.5

Published: July 18, 2018, 10 a.m.
Duration: 11 minutes 8 seconds

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Consider These 50 Things for Your Electrical and Lighting Plan— BYHYU 125

Published: July 18, 2018, 9:30 a.m.
Duration: 20 minutes 42 seconds

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Electrical, Plumbing and Mechanical (HVAC) Specifications Overview—Project Update—BYHYU 124

Published: July 11, 2018, 9:30 a.m.
Duration: 17 minutes 17 seconds

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Tulsa Parade of Homes. Here’s What I Saw that You Shouldn’t Put in Your New House— BYHYU 123

Published: June 27, 2018, 9:30 a.m.
Duration: 14 minutes 57 seconds

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How Much Storage Space Should You Include in Your New House? —BYHYU 122

Published: June 20, 2018, 9:30 a.m.
Duration: 8 minutes 16 seconds

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How Should You Pay a General Contractor? Fixed Price versus Cost Plus Contract?—BYHYU 121

Published: June 13, 2018, 9:30 a.m.
Duration: 10 minutes 21 seconds

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10 Outdoor Kitchen Quick Tips—BYHYU 120

Published: June 6, 2018, 9:30 a.m.
Duration: 10 minutes 31 seconds

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Understanding the Bidding Process—BYHYU 119

Published: May 30, 2018, 9:30 a.m.
Duration: 22 minutes 53 seconds

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My Bids Are Coming In Well Above Expected, What Should I Do? Listener Question— BYHYU 118

Published: May 23, 2018, 9:30 a.m.
Duration: 7 minutes 16 seconds

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When Is The Best Time to Build a House? The Answer May Be Different Than You Think— BYHYU 117

Published: May 16, 2018, 9:30 a.m.
Duration: 9 minutes 4 seconds

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Owner Builder Interview with Juan Catano, Part 2—BYHYU 116

Published: May 9, 2018, 9:30 a.m.
Duration: 19 minutes 26 seconds

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Owner Builder Interview with Juan Catano, Part 1—BYHYU 115

Published: May 2, 2018, 9:30 a.m.
Duration: 26 minutes 9 seconds

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If Your Mind Is In the Gutter, Good for You!— BYHYU 114

Published: April 25, 2018, 9:30 a.m.
Duration: 22 minutes 40 seconds

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Who Knew You Needed This Information for the Building Permit!—Project Update— BYHYU 113

Published: April 18, 2018, 9:30 a.m.
Duration: 13 minutes 21 seconds

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Matte or Glossy Cabinets? It’s Not Just About Looks— BYHYU 112

Published: April 11, 2018, 9:30 a.m.
Duration: 11 minutes 13 seconds

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Consumer Reports’ Tips for Dealing with Contractors— BYHYU 111

Published: April 4, 2018, 9:30 a.m.
Duration: 9 minutes 54 seconds

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Choosing a Kitchen Range, Cooktop or Oven—BYHYU 110

Published: March 28, 2018, 9:30 a.m.
Duration: 18 minutes 24 seconds

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Crown Molding, Baseboards and Other Interior Trim and Molding—BYHYU 109

Published: March 21, 2018, 9:30 a.m.
Duration: 19 minutes 31 seconds

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Project Update— Foundation Plan Completed (or so I thought)--BYHYU 108

Published: March 14, 2018, 9:30 a.m.
Duration: 10 minutes 45 seconds

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How Much Does It Cost To Build A House? —BYHYU 107

Published: March 7, 2018, 10:30 a.m.
Duration: 10 minutes 30 seconds

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My Framing Lumber is Getting Soaked by Rain! Is That Okay?— BYHYU106

Published: Feb. 28, 2018, 10:30 a.m.
Duration: 10 minutes 41 seconds

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7 House Design Layout Mistakes to Avoid—BYHYU 104

Published: Feb. 14, 2018, 10:30 a.m.
Duration: 7 minutes 16 seconds

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Lighting 101—Recessed lights, LEDs, and More—BYHYU 103

Published: Feb. 7, 2018, 10:30 a.m.
Duration: 23 minutes 44 seconds

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Project Update— I Contacted the Building Inspector—BYHYU 102

Published: Jan. 31, 2018, 10:30 a.m.
Duration: 6 minutes 8 seconds

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Hot Home Trends 2018— Lessons Learned at Design and Construction Week —BYHYU 101

Published: Jan. 24, 2018, 10:30 a.m.
Duration: 10 minutes 53 seconds

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My Favorite Homebuilding and Design Tips— What I’ve Learned Over the Past 2 years— BYHYU 100

Published: Jan. 17, 2018, 10:30 a.m.
Duration: 23 minutes 21 seconds

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Solar Power/Solar Panels 101—BYHYU 099

Published: Jan. 10, 2018, 10:30 a.m.
Duration: 25 minutes 28 seconds

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Refrigerators 101—BYHYU 098

Published: Dec. 27, 2017, 10:30 a.m.
Duration: 12 minutes 50 seconds

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Quick Tips For Designing Your House For the Holidays— BYHYU 097

Published: Dec. 20, 2017, 10:30 a.m.
Duration: 7 minutes 2 seconds

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Closets 101 — BYHYU 096

Published: Dec. 13, 2017, 10:30 a.m.
Duration: 20 minutes 5 seconds

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Project Update— Windows and Second Opinions— BYHYU 095

Published: Dec. 6, 2017, 10:30 a.m.
Duration: 6 minutes 49 seconds

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16 Effective Tips For Finding and Hiring a Good Subcontractor—BYHYU 094

Published: Nov. 22, 2017, 10:30 a.m.
Duration: 12 minutes 18 seconds

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Where To Save Versus Splurge When Building a House—BYHYU 093

Published: Nov. 15, 2017, 10:30 a.m.
Duration: 17 minutes 17 seconds

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Choosing A Clothes Dryer and Preventing Dryer Fires— BYHYU 092

Published: Nov. 8, 2017, 10:30 a.m.
Duration: 14 minutes 33 seconds

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Front Load Washers versus Top Load Washers— Washing Machines 101—BYHYU 091

Published: Nov. 1, 2017, 9:30 a.m.
Duration: 17 minutes 34 seconds

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What I Learned From Visiting a Jobsite— BYHYU 090

Published: Oct. 25, 2017, 9:30 a.m.
Duration: 24 minutes 49 seconds

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Affordable Interior Design with Betsy Helmuth BYHYU 089

Published: Oct. 11, 2017, 9:30 a.m.
Duration: 23 minutes 28 seconds

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Home Generators 101—BYHYU 088

Published: Oct. 4, 2017, 9:30 a.m.
Duration: 10 minutes 33 seconds

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Project Update— What’s Up With Those House Plans?—BYHYU 087

Published: Sept. 27, 2017, 9:30 a.m.
Duration: 12 minutes 4 seconds

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Fireplaces 101— Pros and Cons of Wood burning, Gas, Electric and Alcohol/Ethanol Fireplaces— BYHYU 086

Published: Sept. 20, 2017, 9:30 a.m.
Duration: 13 minutes 14 seconds

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Swimming Pools, Part 2—Should You Go With Chlorine, Saltwater or Ultraviolet Light Pool Sanitation? — BYHYU 085

Published: Sept. 13, 2017, 9:30 a.m.
Duration: 10 minutes 40 seconds

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Swimming Pools, Part 1—Should You Go With Vinyl, Fiberglass or Concrete (Gunite/Shotcrete)?—BYHYU 084

Published: Sept. 6, 2017, 9:30 a.m.
Duration: 18 minutes 21 seconds

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Carpeting 101—Judging Carpet Quality and Durability—BYHYU 083

Published: Aug. 30, 2017, 9:30 a.m.
Duration: 10 minutes 40 seconds

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Choosing the Perfect Roof Color—Part 2—BYHYU 082

Published: Aug. 23, 2017, 9:30 a.m.
Duration: 16 minutes 24 seconds

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Choosing the Perfect Roof Color—Part 1—BYHYU 081

Published: Aug. 16, 2017, 9:30 a.m.
Duration: 22 minutes 2 seconds

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Dishwasher Buying Guide Quick Tips—BYHYU 080

Published: Aug. 9, 2017, 9:30 a.m.
Duration: 11 minutes 46 seconds

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My House Plans--Back To The Drawing Board (Literally!)--BYHYU 079

Published: Aug. 2, 2017, 9:30 a.m.
Duration: 8 minutes 44 seconds

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9 Unusual Questions You Should Ask Potential Builders--BYHYU 078

Published: July 26, 2017, 9:30 a.m.
Duration: 14 minutes 18 seconds

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Choosing the Right Kitchen Sink—There’s More To It Than You Might Think—BYHYU 077

Published: July 12, 2017, 9:30 a.m.
Duration: 20 minutes 45 seconds

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Faucets 101--Spouting off about mixing metals and quality fixtures — BYHYU 076

Published: July 5, 2017, 9:30 a.m.
Duration: 9 minutes 26 seconds

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Why You Gotta Call My House a McMansion?! 10 Reasons a Larger House Might Be Right for You— BYHYU 075

Published: June 28, 2017, 9:30 a.m.
Duration: 9 minutes 5 seconds

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10 Reasons To Build a Smaller House—BYHYU 074

Published: June 21, 2017, 9:30 a.m.
Duration: 6 minutes 3 seconds

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HGTV’s Carley Knobloch talks Home Automation—BYHYU 073

Published: June 14, 2017, 9:30 a.m.
Duration: 23 minutes 9 seconds

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Shhhh…Be Vewy, Vewy Quiet. Soundproofing 101— BYHYU 072

Published: June 7, 2017, 9:30 a.m.
Duration: 7 minutes 12 seconds

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Before You Meet With Your Architect or House Designer... BYHYU 071

Published: May 31, 2017, 9:30 a.m.
Duration: 19 minutes 34 seconds

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Designing a Pet Friendly House—BYHYU 070

Published: May 24, 2017, 9:30 a.m.
Duration: 8 minutes 30 seconds

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Slab, Crawlspace or Basement? Do You Know What Type of Foundation to Choose—BYHYU 069

Published: May 17, 2017, 9 a.m.
Duration: 15 minutes 51 seconds

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Designing A Forever House—BYHYU 068

Published: May 10, 2017, 9:30 a.m.
Duration: 11 minutes 41 seconds

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Designing the Perfect Shower—BYHYU 067

Published: May 3, 2017, 9 a.m.
Duration: 11 minutes 26 seconds

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Wood Look Tile — BYHYU 066

Published: April 26, 2017, 9 a.m.
Duration: 18 minutes 18 seconds

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Kitchen Islands: Storage and Organization Quick Tips— BYHYU 064

Published: April 5, 2017, 9 a.m.
Duration: 9 minutes 49 seconds

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What exactly is Green Building and What Are The Benefits for Homeowners?—BYHYU 063

Published: March 29, 2017, 9 a.m.
Duration: 21 minutes 45 seconds

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You Should Be A Big Fan of This Bathroom Accessory— BYHYU 062

Published: March 22, 2017, 9 a.m.
Duration: 8 minutes 29 seconds

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Never Scrub Your Grout Again! Request This Type of Easy to Clean, Stain Resistant Grout— BYHYU 061

Published: March 15, 2017, 9 a.m.
Duration: 4 minutes 19 seconds

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How to Increase Your Home’s Curb Appeal— Part 2— BYHYU 060

Published: March 8, 2017, 10 a.m.
Duration: 18 minutes 37 seconds

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How To Increase Your Home’s Curb Appeal— Part 1— BYHYU 059

Published: March 1, 2017, 10 a.m.
Duration: 14 minutes 10 seconds

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How To Create WOW FACTOR In Your Home— BYHYU 058

Published: Feb. 22, 2017, 10 a.m.
Duration: 14 minutes 52 seconds

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Choose these things for quiet, high quality, long lasting plumbing— BYHYU 057

Published: Feb. 15, 2017, 10 a.m.
Duration: 15 minutes 59 seconds

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Hot Home Trends 2017— Lessons Learned at Design and Construction Week (IBS/KBIS 2017)— BYHYU 055

Published: Feb. 1, 2017, 8:01 p.m.
Duration: 18 minutes 46 seconds

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Should You BUY an Existing House or BUILD a New House?—BYHYU 053

Published: Jan. 18, 2017, 10 a.m.
Duration: 19 minutes 7 seconds

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See What Your House Will Look Like BEFORE You Build It— Get A 3D Rendering from Viz Source —BYHYU 052

Published: Jan. 11, 2017, 10 a.m.
Duration: 19 minutes 48 seconds

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Paint and Painting Tips— BYHYU 051

Published: Jan. 4, 2017, 9 a.m.
Duration: 19 minutes 4 seconds

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Having Your House Painted--What Should You Look For, Ask For and Expect ? — BYHYU 050

Published: Dec. 28, 2016, 10 a.m.
Duration: 21 minutes 54 seconds

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Building in the US versus Building in the UK with Ben-Adam Smith—BYHYU 049

Published: Dec. 21, 2016, 10 a.m.
Duration: 28 minutes 33 seconds

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20 New House Must Haves— Design Features that Homeowners Most Often Request in New Homes—BYHYU 048

Published: Dec. 14, 2016, 10 a.m.
Duration: 15 minutes 48 seconds

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How Will You Pay for the Construction of Your Dream Home? Construction Loans 101—BYHYU 047

Published: Dec. 7, 2016, 10 a.m.
Duration: 18 minutes 11 seconds

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Save Money, Energy and Time by Building a Tight House Using the Zip System— BYHYU 046

Published: Nov. 30, 2016, 9 a.m.
Duration: 14 minutes 53 seconds

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What exactly is a Zero Energy/Net Zero House? BYHYU 045

Published: Nov. 23, 2016, 10 a.m.
Duration: 17 minutes 59 seconds

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What exactly is a heat pump? — BYHYU 044

Published: Nov. 16, 2016, 10 a.m.
Duration: 17 minutes 59 seconds

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14 Unexpected Features to include in your Family Foyer— The Mudroom— BYHYU 043

Published: Nov. 9, 2016, 11 a.m.
Duration: 15 minutes 35 seconds

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Windows 102 — What makes a window energy efficient? —BYHYU 042

Published: Nov. 2, 2016, 9 a.m.
Duration: 19 minutes

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Windows 101—Time to go window shopping. BYHYU 041

Published: Oct. 26, 2016, 9:30 a.m.
Duration: 20 minutes 1 second

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Test and Review what you learned in episodes 21-39 with this SEMESTER EXAM—BYHYU 040

Published: Oct. 19, 2016, 8 a.m.
Duration: 22 minutes 50 seconds

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Are you sure that wood, stick built construction is the best choice for your new home?—BYHYU 038

Published: Oct. 5, 2016, 8 a.m.
Duration: 20 minutes 38 seconds

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Hot Trends in Home Appliances, Part 2— Dishwashers, Washers and Dryers and Luxury Appliances—BYHYU 037

Published: Sept. 28, 2016, 8 a.m.
Duration: 23 minutes 53 seconds

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Hardwood flooring 102— BYHYU 035

Published: Sept. 14, 2016, 8 a.m.
Duration: 18 minutes 59 seconds

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Hardwood Floors 101-- Stop the squeaks before they even start--BYHYU 034

Published: Sept. 7, 2016, 1:12 p.m.
Duration: 23 minutes

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Kitchen Countertops 101— Your 11 (that’s right, ELEVEN) most common countertop choices — BYHYU 033

Published: Aug. 31, 2016, 8 a.m.
Duration: 18 minutes 43 seconds

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Hot Water Heaters 101— Learn about the Pros and Cons of Conventional and Tankless Water Heaters— BYHYU 032

Published: Aug. 24, 2016, 8 a.m.
Duration: 18 minutes 9 seconds

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Spray Foam Insulation and Rigid Foam Insulation—BYHYU 030

Published: Aug. 10, 2016, 8 a.m.
Duration: 17 minutes 17 seconds

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Do you know what insulation can lose up to half its R value in cold temperatures?—BYHYU 029

Published: Aug. 3, 2016, 8 a.m.
Duration: 11 minutes 53 seconds

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You’ve heard of Fiberglass Insulation, but do you know about the other types of Blanket Insulation?— BYHYU 028

Published: July 27, 2016, 8 a.m.
Duration: 14 minutes 31 seconds

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Insulation 101. Other than the walls, what part of your house should be insulated?— BYHYU 027

Published: July 20, 2016, 8 a.m.
Duration: 18 minutes 58 seconds

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Kitchen Cabinets 101—BYHYU 026

Published: July 13, 2016, 8 a.m.
Duration: 21 minutes 5 seconds

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8 Kitchen Design Mistakes to Avoid — BYHYU 025

Published: July 6, 2016, 8 a.m.
Duration: 19 minutes 36 seconds

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Big lessons we can learn from the tiny house movement— BYHYU 023

Published: June 22, 2016, 8 a.m.
Duration: 19 minutes 29 seconds

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What subcontractors do I need to hire to build my new home and how should I manage them?— BYHYU 022

Published: June 15, 2016, 8 a.m.
Duration: 22 minutes 4 seconds

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Is it "ROOFS" or "ROOVES"? This mini lesson is completely over our heads—BYHYU 021

Published: June 8, 2016, 8 a.m.
Duration: 19 minutes 34 seconds

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Test your home building knowledge with this SEMESTER EXAM—BYHYU 020

Published: June 1, 2016, 8 a.m.
Duration: 26 minutes 12 seconds

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Owner Builder Interview with Chris and Shacuna Jones, Part 1--BYHYU 018

Published: May 18, 2016, 8 a.m.
Duration: 22 minutes 55 seconds

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Size matters… but so does CLIMATE. Building a house for a hot or cold climate— BYHYU 015

Published: April 27, 2016, 8 a.m.
Duration: 17 minutes 38 seconds

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How long does it take to build a house? What Happens and When? A Construction Overview and Timeline | BYHYU 013

Published: April 6, 2016, 8 a.m.
Duration: 17 minutes 46 seconds

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Energy Efficiency—Designing, Inspecting and Testing for it, Part 1—BYHYU 011

Published: March 23, 2016, 8 a.m.
Duration: 19 minutes 24 seconds

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Building Permits and Inspections: Do you know what to expect?— BYHYU 009

Published: March 9, 2016, 11 a.m.
Duration: 17 minutes 30 seconds

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Choosing a lot - Consider these things when selecting a home for your home - BYHYU 008

Published: March 2, 2016, 11 a.m.
Duration: 16 minutes 6 seconds

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Build Your House Yourself, but not ALL BY YOURSELF— BYHYU 007

Published: Feb. 24, 2016, 11 a.m.
Duration: 17 minutes 48 seconds

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Advice From Tom Silva of This Old House, Marvin Windows and Doors, and Simpson Strong Tie-- BYHYU 006

Published: Feb. 17, 2016, 11 a.m.
Duration: 19 minutes 4 seconds

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Home Trends 2016 - Lessons Learned at the International Builders Show-- BYHYU 005

Published: Feb. 10, 2016, 1:56 p.m.
Duration: 20 minutes

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Do You Need A Structural Engineer? Part 2-- BYHYU 004

Published: Feb. 3, 2016, 5 p.m.
Duration: 20 minutes 56 seconds

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Do you need a structural engineer? Part 1--BYHYU 003

Published: Jan. 27, 2016, 5 p.m.
Duration: 21 minutes 12 seconds

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You could save money… lots of money, but should you build your own home?--BYHYU 002

Published: Jan. 20, 2016, 5 p.m.
Duration: 19 minutes 15 seconds

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About Us And What's In It For You. Welcome to BYHYU--BYHYU 001

Published: Jan. 13, 2016, 5 p.m.
Duration: 7 minutes 50 seconds

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