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Your Builder Says It’s Sorted... But Have You Seen The Paperwork? - Ep 063
“We’re approved” sounds reassuring. But what has actually been approved, and which plans is your builder using? Matt and Mitch discuss the final checks before construction…
When Your Builder and Designer Don’t Talk, YOU Pay - Ep 062
The designer has drawn it. The engineer has detailed it. The builder is ready to build it. But has everyone actually spoken to each other? In this episode of The MTDC Lounge…
Designing A Palm Springs Home Like No Other - Ep 61
A six-car garage. A rooftop terrace. A recording studio. And a client who wanted a home unlike anyone else’s. Matt and Bree take us inside the design process for a Palm…
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…
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