The Art of Custom Podcast

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

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.

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!

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

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!

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.

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

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.

Figuring out how you will fund your construction project and securing the right piece of land to build on are critical first steps in the process of building your dream home. However, the steps can feel a little murky, especially if this is your first time building a home. Add to the confusion the recent headlines about interest rate increases, and you may be thinking your dream home vision is further away than you thought. Before you put your construction plans on hold, Trisha McConkey from Associated Bank (four time guest and friend of the show) is here to help you figure out how to start building your home today and spend less than you would if you waited.

When you're building a new home you may not realize it, but there are many different choices when it comes to insulation types and how they function in your home's overall thermal envelope. And those choices make a big difference when it comes to your home's comfort and performance. To help set the record straight and help you figure out what is best for your home, we break down the different insulation options and help you become an insulation connoisseur. Joining us is Mike Pruett from Goley Insulation in St Louis, who helps us answer common questions and discuss the pros and cons of different insulation types. Visit our show notes for more information about high-performance building and to find other episodes: The Art of Custom Podcast

SEASON SIX PREMIERE: Finding the right home builder for your new home construction project starts with deciding if you want to build a custom, semi-custom, or production home. Since we exclusively build custom homes, we love the one-of-a-kind route but know that isn't the best choice for every one. So how do you decide? To start our sixth season off with a bang, we're breaking down the different approaches to new home building, as well as the pros and cons of each. Joining us to discuss the details of each approach is Mark Rasch from Benchmark Homes in St Louis, MO. Want more? Visit our podcast show notes for a guide to hiring a general contractor and more.

Artist Zack Smithey has been featured on several national outlets because his container home pushes the idea of making your home a work of art to a whole new level. Smithey joins the podcast to talk about his journey through home building and how he repurposed materials to make his one-of-a-kind home such a standout. View Zack's Home

Warning: This episode mentions suicide. If you're struggling, help is out there. Listener discretion is advised. 🦇 Spooky season is here! 👻 And when you have a podcast about homes + one of the most haunted homes in America right in your backyard, you get to treat your favorite listeners to a spook-tacular Halloween special! Join the Hibbs Homes team as we get the haunted history of the Lemp Mansion from the spirited Betsy Burnett-Belanger - keeper of the home & family's history.

With the start of the school year just behind us and the holidays on the horizon, many of us are in organization mode. Since we know our listeners love organization episodes, we thought we'd bring in an expert to discuss how to plan your floor plan for better organization. Susan Stewart, owner of Perfectly Placed Organization, joins us to talk about those trouble areas and some floor plan tips so you can maximize your organization capabilities in your next home.

Building your dream home is an exciting prospect, but there are so many parts and pieces it can feel overwhelming. So, what does your home builder manage for you, and what should you expect from design through warranty? The Hibbs Homes team comes together to share what the members of your custom home building team does and how they help you manage the home building process. Listen now to see behind the curtain & find out what happens when you're bringing a dream home to life!

Energy Efficiency Day 2022 is October 5, so we've put together a special episode that focuses on the benefits of building a green home! Your host, Kim Hibbs, will take you through the latest developments in energy-efficient building practices and walk through the practical results you will see while living in your green home! Learn about the practical ways healthier indoor air and efficient resource usage make your daily life more comfortable, and find out how green building can also help create a healthier economy.

We are taking a couple weeks off for the holiday, but the latest news about the home building market was too good to keep to ourselves. So, here's a quick bonus episode to keep you posted on what's happening in custom home building right now!

There's no place like home, and what a different story it would have been had Dorothy made it to the storm cellar in time. As more extreme weather events pop up around the country and world, builders are finding systems and techniques to protect their clients' investments - and homeowners are starting to take an interest in them. We spoke with Chief Meteorologist Scott Connell from St Louis's NBC affiliate and Matt Belcher, friend of the show and building code developer and educator about how builders and homeowners can build more durable, healthy, and sustainable homes that will last a lifetime.

We have had the absolute pleasure of working with the Bell Family to build an adaptive, sensory-processing friendly home in Northern Utah. Today, we wanted to share their home story and some information about designing a home with neurodivergence in mind! For more information, show notes and resources visit HibbsHomeUSA.com/Podcast

Realtor Alicia Cop joins the show to talk about the advantages of using a Realtor for your new home build and answer questions about the current housing market. For show notes and resources, visit HibbsHomesUSA.com