{"podcast":{"title":"Your Home Building Coach with Bill Reid","slug":"your-home-building-coach-with-bill-reid-7294250","podcast_index_feed_id":7294250,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/the-awakened-homeowner/","website_url":"https://www.theawakenedhomeowner.com/home-design-and-construction-podcast/","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/b602755f-cdb3-46bc-9625-b9e28d25f99e/Podcast-Cover-jpg.jpg","author":"William W. Reid","episode_count":67,"summary":"I'm Bill Reid and I will be along your side as Your Home Building Coach. Brought to you by The Awakened Homeowner Mission— your go-to podcast for real talk about designing, remodeling, and building your dream home! Hosted by Bill Reid, who's helped coordinate the design and construction of hundreds of new homes and remodels, this show is packed with insider secrets and smart strategies to help you crush your home goals. Building or remodeling can feel like a wild ride — but it doesn't have to be a nightmare. Here, you’ll get expert home remodeling advice, practical new home construction tips, and a full scoop on building a custom home without losing your mind (or your budget). We’ll walk you through renovation planning, share step-by-step home remodeling guides for homeowners, and spill the tea on common home building mistakes and how to avoid them. Thinking about diving into a remodel or new build? Find out exactly what to know before starting a home renovation and how to navigate the home building process like a pro. This podcast pairs perfectly with Bill's new book, The Awakened Homeowner — a must-read if you’re serious about creating a space that feels like home and makes smar…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-18T18:17:17.552267+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/your-home-building-coach-with-bill-reid-7294250"},"episode":{"title":"Construction Contract Basics: What to Check Before You Sign","slug":"construction-contract-basics-what-to-check-before-you-sign","published_at":"2026-05-30T16:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/your-home-building-coach-with-bill-reid-7294250/construction-contract-basics-what-to-check-before-you-sign","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/your-home-building-coach-with-bill-reid-7294250","url":"https://www.theawakenedhomeowner.com/captivate-podcast/construction-contract-basics-what-to-check-before-you-sign","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/f46cbb6c-4323-4a21-bf5c-075bc7ecf5bb.mp3","summary":"That construction contract sitting on your kitchen table is the single most important document in your entire project. You've earned your way to this moment—months in design, weeks comparing bids, careful contractor selection. Now there's just one piece of paper between you and breaking ground. After 35+ years as a residential construction expert, Bill Reid has seen what goes wrong when homeowners treat this signing moment as a formality instead of the protection it's meant to be. WHAT YOU'LL DISCOVER In this episode, Bill slows down the contract signing moment and walks you through three critical checks every homeowner must complete before picking up that pen. First, understand exactly who you're contracting with. You sign with one entity—the general contractor. The GC then contracts with subcontractors independently. You don't contract with subs, but here's the wrinkle most homeowners miss: mechanics liens mean unpaid subs or suppliers can still file claims against your house even when you've paid your general contractor in full. Bill explains the simple lien waiver discipline that prevents double-payment nightmares. Second, confirm what must be inside the document. Rule number one sounds obvious but gets violated constantly: have a contract. Verbal agreements and handshakes fall apart six months into construction when everyone remembers the version that favors them. Real contracts point to your actual plans, your specific scope of work, and your spec list—not generic boilerplate. Bill explains why the best projects include a supplemental scope of work document that gathers every email decision and conversation into one central reference the contract can point to. The payment section deserves your closest attention. Healthy contracts structure progress payments tied…","meta_description":"That construction contract sitting on your kitchen table is the single most important document in your entire project. 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