Tips and Advice For Custom Home Building

31 – Communication and How To Avoid Failures In Communication During The Design Process

By Julie@julielaughton.com | December 7, 2023

Welcome to a thought-provoking episode of the Julie Laughton Living Podcast! In this installment, we explore the vital role of communication in the design process with the compelling title, “Communication and How To Avoid Failures In Communication During The Design Process.” Designing spaces that reflect our personalities and lifestyles is an exciting journey, but it […]

The Permit Process for Remodeling or Building Custom Homes Ground Up

By Julie@julielaughton.com | December 5, 2023

Putting together finished plans with all the specifications at the beginning of the process is crucial. The people who are working on the plans need to work and live in the local area and understand what needs to be done to comply with the local rules. The permit process can be very long if the […]

30 – Don’t Buy A House Until You Do These Things

By Julie@julielaughton.com | November 30, 2023

Welcome to another insightful episode of the Julie Laughton Living Podcast! In this episode, Julie dives deep into the world of home buying with a crucial message: “Don’t Buy A House Until You Do These Things.” Deciding to purchase a home is a major life milestone, and it’s essential to approach it with careful consideration […]

Designer and General Contractor in Laguna Beach and Newport Beach

By Julie@julielaughton.com | November 28, 2023

At Julie Laughton Design Build in coastal Orange County, we know about working in the sand, which requires expertise and experience. It’s important to have experience with local building code requirements and materials that need to be used on coastal properties. There are the materials that you should and shouldn’t use along with the overall […]

29 – What is the Difference in Cost Between a Remodel and Ground-Up Build?

By Julie@julielaughton.com | November 24, 2023

🏡✨ Join me, Julie Laughton, in this eye-opening episode of the Julie Laughton Living Podcast, where we dive deep into the world of home construction – comparing the financial and temporal investments of remodeling versus starting from scratch with a ground-up build. 🔍 Ever wondered about the real costs associated with revamping your existing space […]