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Season 3 Episode 8: Interviews with Experts: DeeDee Birch of Make Good Places Can design benefit people and the environment? How can we bring healthier, biophilic design into our everyday spaces? Is it really possible to change the quality of your life through your space? And is what we’re being sold actually what benefits us most? While living in a beautiful home is negotiable, all of us should b...

Season 3 Episode 7: Interviews with Experts: Leigh Baker from Carolina Farmhouse Furniture Which materials should you use to create a more healthy home environment? Which healthy swaps should you prioritize? How do you renovate a space without breaking the bank? What hidden costs can drive spending up? The only thing often more challenging than creating a beautiful home is creating a healthful one...

Season 3 Episode 6: Interviews with Experts: Ronnie Warren from Precision Renovations How do you maximize a renovation budget without sacrificing quality or style? What separates a good contractor from a bad one? How do you renovate a space without breaking the bank? What hidden costs can drive spending up? While our last episode was all about how to build equity, this episode gets a lot more prac...

Season 3 Episode 5: Interviews with Experts: Ashley Barker and Hannah Martin from Appraisal Advantage Does landscaping add value? Which rooms get you the greatest return on investment? Do material choices matter in an appraisal? Is the age of your home always a negative? Ashley Barker is the founder of Appraisal Advantage, where he works together with Hannah Martin assessing home values and conduc...

Season 3 Episode 4: Interviews with Experts: House inspectors Derek Hedgepeth and Mike Benson What should you do to protect and maintain your home? What does a home inspection cover? Which home issues are minor and which are major? Do you need a home inspection on a new build home? Mike Benson and Derek Hedgepeth, Pitt County based home inspectors, share insights from their combined 33 years in th...

Season 3 Episode 3: Interviews with Experts: Lindsay Ryan of Plant & See Nursery Which plants are near impossible to kill? When is the best time of year to plant bulbs? What is the difference between an annual and a perennial? Is it possible to overwater a plant? Can all plants go outside? Lindsay Ryan, co-owner of Plant & See Nursery joins the podcast sharing insights about the easiest an...

Season 3 Episode 2: Interviews with Experts: Wesley Taylor and Mandy Vignali from C&C Stoneworks Which is better, porcelain or ceramic tile? What are the differences between manufactured and natural stones? Is marble really the most expensive stone? Which details are the most important to consider when choosing a countertop? Is peel and stick tile ever a good option? Wesley Taylor and Mandy Vi...

Season 3 Episode 1: Interviews with Experts: Jae Goess Is your credit score the most important factor determining your mortgage? Do you need to be debt free to get a mortgage? Is it possible to get a mortgage when you're self-employed? And do credit pulls really negatively impact your score? Mortgage expert Jae Goess joins us on this very first episode of season three of the podcast. We’re exp...

Season 2 Episode 12: How to Renovate a Lake House Lake House living is the dream for a lot of people (us included), but if you can’t buy the house you love, how do you craft it? In this slightly unorthodox episode, join us as we follow along with the lake house renovation of Chip and Joanna Gaines. We’ll talk about: How and where to save money during a renovation The importance of maximizing views...

Season 2 Episode 11: The Do’s and Don'ts of Making a Rental Feel Like Home If you live in a rental and are struggling to figure out how to make it feel like your own, this is an episode you don’t want to miss. In this episode, you’ll learn: When to invest and what to invest in when decorating a place where you rent What specific choices might not be best for renters (even for those with friend...

Season 2 Episode 10: How to Craft Beautiful (Functional) Outdoor Spaces With June around the corner, it's officially outdoor season. While it might seem like it has snuck up on you, there's still time to create an outdoor space you can enjoy all summer long. This is a very practical episode that includes: Simple steps for cleaning and decluttering Helpful hacks to keep plants alive (even i...

Season 2 Episode 9: Why Does Good Design Cost So Much? What happens when the design you love is not the design you can afford? Why do interior designers charge so much, and is any of that kind of design attainable on a smaller budget? Join us as we explore the various factors influencing design cost, discuss the impact of design quality and value and how to invest in design, and share the key to b...

Season 2 Episode 8: Jennifer Vreeland McDermott On How To Make Your Builder-Grade Home Feel Custom 50-70% of homes currently for sale in the Pitt County market are new-build homes built spec by local home builders. If those are the majority of homes available for sale, maybe it’s worth figuring out what can be done to make them feel a little less like builder-grade homes and a little more custom....

Season 2 Episode 7: The Problem with Design in Residential Home Building What can be done to improve design quality in home construction? In this episode, we talk about: The difference between residential home building and Architectural Design The reason for my architectural design concerns The key to improving design quality in home construction Some possible solutions for design problems in resi...

The Lived in Podcast Goes on Spring Break The Lived in Podcast is on Spring Break, but we didn't leave you hanging with nothing! We've recommended three great podcast episodes to keep you entertained until the next Lived In episode is released: Finding Your Niche - The Dear Alice Podcast So how do you...do up a bathroom? - So How Do You… the Interiors Podcast Refreshing your interiors with...

Season 2 Episode 6: How to Make Your House Sell Well in 2024 The market is still hot and homes are still selling. In this week’s Lived In episode, we talk about some of the things you need to think about when it comes to selling a house in 2024. Learn what to do to make your house irresistible to buyers, and secure a worthy offer. From enhancing curb appeal to strategic staging and expert negotiat...

Season 2 Episode 5: How to Design for Kids: Kid-proof or Kid-friendly? How do you design for kids? Is there a right or a wrong approach? There are any number of things to think about when it comes to designing a space for kids, and this episode is all about empowering you to do it well.  In this episode we cover: The difference between kid-centric design, kid-friendly design, and kid-proof design...

Welcome to Season 2 Episode 4! This week’s episode is all about unpopular and unfiltered opinions on design choices you’re likely pretty familiar with. We talk about palatable design, ugly appliances, what it takes to make the modern farmhouse design concept a win, and how social media influences our design choices. Tune in to hear what design we love, and what design we don’t! Links Tan France’s...

Season 2 Episode 3: What makes a house unsellable? What makes a house unsellable? We’ve all seen houses on Zilllow that have been listed for sale and haven’t moved for years, but what causes this to happen? What are the factors that lead to a house sitting on the market untouched? Check out this episode for helpful explanations on: How to effectively price a home for sale Why layout and condition...

Season 2 Episode 2 Does design matter? In this week’s episode, we talk about: What design is If it matters How this works within the confines and context of the home Links Check out our last episode! DeVol Vineyard Table For the Love of Kitchens Hemby House Co. Design Consults Paige Wassel YouTube Video Science of People on Color Psychology Psychology Today Article Thing of the Week Hue-Gah Home E...

Welcome to Season 2! This year, we want to help more of you champion your homes and spaces. This is the year you finally make your home your own, fix what doesn't work, and breathe new life into rooms and spaces that have felt suffocating for the last few years. Learn what it takes to see your space as it really is Figure out how to address pinch-points and larger problems Make room in your sp...

How do you make a small room feel bigger? What are the upcoming design trends for 2024? How do I personalize a space without going too far? In this episode, Femi answers some top questions around home and design and finishes off the final episode for 2023. Tune in to hear some of the most common design questions answered. Links From the Lived In Podcast: E06: How to Design in Small Spaces Jason Sa...

E07: How to House-Hunt as a First-Time Homebuyer It’s hard to be a first-time homebuyer in the current market. As if the daunting task of trying to figure out all the ins and outs wasn’t enough, you also have to contend with impossibly high interest rates and market uncertainty. So if you’re a hopeful first-time homebuyer ready to start house-hunting, what do you need to know and what tips can see...

Have a small kitchen or tiny bathroom you’re struggling to make sense of? You’re not alone. The median size of homes across the US is just over 2,000 sq ft, which means the vast majority of us don’t live in sprawling mansions, and the vast majority of us aren’t afforded the luxury of building our own homes. So how do you maintain form and function in your dinky kitchen? How do you make your itty-b...

If there has ever been an episode you wouldn’t want to miss, it would be this one! in this episode I’m joined by Hannah Otto of The Otto House. Hannah is an incredibly talented DIYer, and her use of colour and smart hacks is incredibly inspiring. Over the last few years Hannah has decorated and sold two homes, and she is currently in her third. Listen to this episode for great tips on Facebook Mar...