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Why Is Building A Home Still So Hard? - Scott Hearne, Foment Collective - Ep 060
Why does building a home still feel so complicated, and could we be doing it differently? In this episode of The MTDC Lounge , Matt sits down with Scott Hearne from Foment…
Solar & Batteries: What Actually Cuts Your Power Bill? - Ep 059
A big battery and a good sales pitch don’t tell you whether a solar system is right for your home. Matt chats with Jason and Tim from Source Energy Group about the decisions…
The Landscaping Mistakes That Waste Money and Space - Kairos Jones, PARC Concepts - Ep 058
Before you flatten the block, build a retaining wall or buy another trolley of plants, ask one question: what do you actually want this space to do? Matt sits down with…
Granny Flat Or Studio? Don’t Build the Wrong One - Ep 057
You’ve got room in the backyard. But should you build a granny flat or a studio? Matt and Mitch break down the differences, the costs beyond construction, and why the…
The Display Home Dream vs The Contract Reality - Kerri-Ann Hooper, Carnelian Projects (Ep 056)
Building a new home is exciting, but it can also be overwhelming when you don’t know what questions to ask. In this episode of The MTDC Lounge , Matt is joined by Kerri-Ann…
Don’t Rush The Pool Just To Make Summer - EP 055
A pool sounds simple until you start asking the real questions. Where will the fence go? How will the pool connect to the house? Do you need retaining walls? Where does the…
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