Episodes

  • Lend Us Your Ear: The Latest News in Construction Lending in 2024
    Feb 21 2024

    Curious about the ever-changing world of construction financing? In this special bonus episode, we sit down with friend of the show, Trisha McConkey, to talk about the latest in lending. From insights on recent announcements from the Fed to predictions on what may be coming - Trisha and Kim dig in and give you the dirt on how to decide when is the right time to start your build. Your dream home awaits - so let's talk construction lending in 2024! Find show notes and more on our website: Art of Custom Podcast

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    14 mins
  • We’re Not Cooling the Neighborhood: HVAC Comfort & Efficiency
    Nov 15 2023

    Too hot, too cold, or just right? Your comfort at home relies on having the right HVAC and air handling systems in place. And when you're building your home, knowing that options are available and what to consider goes a long way in making sure your home is comfortable and high performing. In this episode, we're talking all things HVAC with Brad Hill from Hill & Mehr Heating & Air Conditioning in Northern Utah.

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    41 mins
  • Turning Building Upside Down: Custom Building Process with Duayne Pearce
    Nov 1 2023

    In this episode, we sit down with a seasoned expert who has made it his mission to make the custom building process better for clients and builders. Duayne Pearce of D Pearce Constructions in Brisbane, Australia joins the show to talk about the best practices for custom home building and how he is making dream homes a reality in the land down under!

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    41 mins
  • Your Home’s Foundation: Solid as a Rock
    Oct 18 2023

    Excavation and pouring foundation might seem like the most straightforward step of the home building process, but there are different approaches. And the way your builder handles your foundation and excavation can impact the comfort, durability, performance - and pricing!

    In this episode we discuss the process and how you can make your foundation as high-performing as the rest of your home.

    For show notes and more visit HibbsHomesUSA.com

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    39 mins
  • Building from Afar: Long Distance Relationships & Your Dream Home
    Oct 11 2023

    How many times have you thought about building your dream home and noticed it is in a spot far-far way from home? Distance doesn't have to make that dream seem unreachable - you just need the right tools to manage a long-distance relationship with your dream home building team!

    In this episode, we talk with Kelly Day who is building her home in Park City, UT with our Hibbs Luxury Homes team - all while living across the country and traveling even further away for work.

    Kelly and her project designer, Lydia Huffman from LH Designs, join Kim to talk about what they've learned about the process and to share tips about making that dream home far-far away feel closer than you imagined.

    Find show notes and more on our website - Art of Custom Podcast

    Happy Building!

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    39 mins
  • Living in the Year 3000: 3D Printed Home Building
    Oct 4 2023

    While it might seem like something out of a movie, 3D printed homes are popping up around the world and here in the US. One company who is moving these incredibly efficient, sustainable building out in the residential, commercial, and defense sectors is Texas-based ICON Technologies.

    Spender Padgett, Vice President of Construction Operations at ICON, joins us on this episode to discuss this incredible technology that is being used to take us to the stars and to improve living conditions right here on earth.

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    25 mins
  • Plan & Prepare for Your Custom Build Project
    Sep 27 2023

    A dream home starts with a vision, and the journey between vision and reality starts with a roadmap. In this episode, we discuss the important steps every homeowner must take when they are planning and preparing - the homework, if you will, that will make talking to builders and architects easier. So hold onto your hard hats as we take you through those crucial steps of planning and preparing for your custom home construction project.

    Learn more at find resources for your project HibbsHomeUSA.com

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    40 mins
  • The Materials that Made the Lahaina Miracle House
    Sep 20 2023

    In this episode, we discuss the Lahaina Miracle House and how the choice of building materials made it resilient in the devastating August 2023 Maui Wildfire. We bring back an episode about weather-resistant materials with Chief Meteorologist Scott Connell to discuss guarding your home against severe weather events.

    If you would like to help the victims of the wildfires, text the word REDCROSS to 90999 to make a $10 donation from your phone.

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    45 mins