The BuildX Podcast

In this episode of the BuildX Podcast, Buz Artiano sits down with HVAC expert Tim Booth of Booth Mechanical to talk about everything homeowners (and contractors) get wrong about heating, cooling, and ventilation. With decades in the field, Tim shares what it’s like to run a family-owned business, coordinate with builders on high-performance homes, and keep up with changing technology and building...

In Episode 18 of the BuildX Podcast, Buz sits down with Gwendolen St. Sauveur —Mechanical engineer, founder & CEO of BTF Net Zero Designs. From collaborating with contractors to managing expectations with homeowners, Gwendolen shares how her approach blends design practicality with personal storytelling. You’ll learn: Importance of construction coordination across multiple disciplines How clas...

you're not talking to your window rep until after framing… you're already behind. 🪟 In Episode #25 of the BuildX Podcast, Buz sits down with Chad Nicoli of Pella Windows to break down the real-world challenges of window selection, lead times, code compliance, and what builders get wrong all the time. With over a decade working with custom builders across Massachusetts, Chad shares insight...

Radio Isn’t Dead—It’s Just Smarter Now. 🎙️📻In Episode 17 of the BuildX Podcast, Buz sits down with Andrew Corbett, the charismatic host and digital content manager at Easy 99.1 WPLM-FM, to unpack what it really takes to make a voice—and a brand—heard in 2025.From his journey behind the mic to managing multi-platform content, Andrew brings over a decade of radio and production experience to the ta...

In Episode 15 of the BuildX Podcast, Buz sits down with Dave Mulcahy, President of ohDEER South Shore and co-founder of Ghost Scoopers, to uncover the not-so-glamorous but wildly important world of all-natural tick, mosquito, and deer control. From protecting ADUs and high-end landscaping from deer destruction to understanding the real risks of tick-borne illness—Dave brings unmatched insight from...

Are your airtight homes secretly rotting from the inside out? 🏡In this episode of the BuildX Podcast, we sit down with Andrew Popielarski, Senior Home Energy Rater from Home Energy Raters, and Kaylen Handly, Technical Innovation Manager at Benjamin Obdyke, to tackle the unseen risks of moisture, poor ventilation, and new code requirements. From vapor barriers gone wrong to building failures cause...

Stop spending $50k on a new kitchen. Try $5k first. In this episode, Buz sits down with Lisa Spinetti—owner of Lisa’s Interior Painting—to talk about her journey from painting ceramics as a kid to running a solo painting operation for over 30 years. 👩‍🎨Lisa specializes in detailed hand-painted cabinet makeovers—no sprayers, no shortcuts. She breaks down what makes a kitchen a good candidate for...

Most people think reverse mortgages are a last resort. Jane McCarthy’s here to prove otherwise. In this episode of the BuildX Podcast, we sit down with Jane McCarthy, a Reverse Mortgage Specialist with over 30 years in the real estate and mortgage lending world. She explains how reverse mortgages are being used to fund ADUs, avoid financial stress in retirement, and help families build multi-gener...

Seams, Stones & Starting a Business from Scratch 🪨🛠️In Episode 11 of the BuildX Podcast, Buz sits down with Pablo Silva—Vice President of LP Custom Countertops & Cabinetry—to talk shop on high-end countertop installation, why seams make or break the job, and what it takes to build a trusted brand in one of the most competitive trades in New England. With 19 years in the industry, Pablo sh...

💪 Strong Body, Longer Career—This Gym Owner's Got the Blueprint In Episode 10 of the BuildX Podcast, Buz Artiano sits down with transformation coach and Capital Fitness founder Chris Capilli to talk training for the trades. From laborers with back pain to office guys stuck at a desk, Chris breaks down how strategic movement, better nutrition, and real-world habit shifts can help you feel stro...

In this episode of the BuildX Podcast, Buz Artiano sits down with Krista Manna—licensed architect, entrepreneur, and owner of KR Architecture & Interiors. With 21+ years of experience, Krista shares how her family roots in construction shaped her career, why she left big corporate architecture to go solo, and how she’s helping families design homes that are not only beautiful but built for lon...

They didn’t just start a business—they built a lifestyle brand. 🛋️✨In Episode 08 of the BuildX Podcast, Buz sits down with Blair and Will Hamaty, the founders of Setting the Space—New England’s go-to destination for home staging, interior design, boutique retail, and custom furniture. With 20 years in the business, these two turned a simple three-day staging course into a national design empire....

Your house is leaking—and it’s costing you. 💨💸 In Episode 7 of the BuildX Podcast, Buz sits down with Alex MacLean, Northeast Account Manager at Aeroseal, to talk about envelope sealing, AeroBarrier tech, and how most builders are completely missing the mark when it comes to air tightness. Alex has over a decade of experience in energy efficiency and building science, and in this episode, he bre...

Financing an ADU? You’d better know your options—or it could cost you big. 💸🏡In Episode 6 of the BuildX Podcast, Buz sits down with Jeff Mancovsky, Branch Manager at Mortgage Equity Partners, to break down the real story behind ADU financing in Massachusetts. With over 30 years of experience in the mortgage game, Jeff knows exactly what works (and what blows up deals).They cover everything from...

Foam, failure, and a whole lotta fight 🧱🔥In Episode 5 of the BuildX Podcast, Buz sits down with Jesus Barroso—CEO of Advanced Green Insulation and one of the most respected insulation leaders in New England. From humble beginnings under a deck in Rockland to building a multi-million dollar insulation empire with over 220 employees, Jesus breaks down what it takes to scale with integrity, build s...

Building tighter homes? You better learn how to breathe right. 😤🏡 In Episode 4 of the BuildX Podcast, Buz sits down with Andrew Popielarski, a Senior Home Energy Rater with over a decade of experience. They break down what it really means to build efficient homes that work —not just pass code. From HERs scores and airtight envelopes to ERVs, crawlspace insulation, and heat pump setups, Andrew sh...

It’s not just a cleanout—it’s a clean start. 🧹❤️In Episode 3 of the BuildX Podcast, Buz sits down with Carlos Ramos from Good Deeds House Cleanouts to talk about the messy, emotional, and often overwhelming reality of clearing out a home after a big life change. From estate cleanouts and downsizing to hoarding situations and forgotten barns—Carlos and his team handle it all, with empathy, flexibi...

Who’s really running the show on your job site? Spoiler alert: it might be your electrician. In this episode of The BuildX Podcast, Buz sits down with Brett Duguay of BD Electric to talk all things electrical in new construction. From panel upgrades and service planning to EV charger prep and the nightmare fuel that is DIY wiring—Brett breaks down what every homeowner, builder, and GC needs to und...

Your septic system might be the real boss of your next home project 😬 In Episode 1 of The BuildX podcast, Buz sits down with Kevin Grady of Grady Consulting to talk about the most overlooked—but critical—part of residential construction in Massachusetts: your septic. Whether you’re planning a home addition, thinking about building something new, or just trying to understand if your old tank’s sti...