Your Home Building Coach with Bill Reid
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 smart financial sense.
Whether you're sketching ideas on a napkin or knee-deep in construction dust, Your Home Building Coach gives you the best tips for building a new custom home, real-world advice, and all the encouragement you need to stay inspired.
Ready to turn your home dreams into a reality? Hit subscribe and let's make it happen!
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 38 minutes
- Episodes
- 22
- Years Active
- 2025
Why Your Dream Home Needs Low Voltage Planning: A Reality Check
This episode dives deep into the often-overlooked world of low voltage systems that form the invisible nervous system of modern homes. Bill Reid explores the comprehensive categories of low voltage w…
The Hidden System That Destroys Home Budgets (It's Not What You Think)
In the final episode of our "Doctors of Your Home" series, Bill Reid dives deep into the plumbing system - arguably the most critical yet overlooked aspect of home design. From water supply to waste …
The Electrical Trap That Costs Homeowners Thousands in Change Orders
Electrical and lighting design is the often-overlooked nervous system of
your home that can make or break your daily living experience. In this
comprehensive episode, Bill Reid exposes the "permit push…
The Design Build Trap: Why Your Home's Respiratory System Needs Early Planning
Host Bill Reid continues his miniseries on design professionals by diving
deep into the critical world of MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) systems,
focusing specifically on HVAC design. This comp…
Avoiding the Assumption Trap: Smart Homeowner's Guide to Structural Engineering
In this comprehensive episode, Bill Reid explores the critical role of structural engineers in home design and construction, breaking down the misconceptions homeowners have about who does what in th…
The Civil Engineer Advantage: Building Smart From the Ground Up
Join William Reid as he explores the critical role of civil engineers in home construction projects. Learn when you need one, what they do, and how they can save you thousands while protecting your i…
Underground Mysteries: Why Your Home's Foundation Depends on Soil Science
🎧 The Hidden Foundation Expert: Why Every Homeowner Needs to Know About Geotechnical Engineers
Ever wonder what's lurking beneath your dream home site? This week on The Awakened Homeowner Podcast, Bil…
Why Your $5,000 Survey Could Save You $50,000 in Construction Surprises
Discover why your land surveyor isn't just another consultant—they're the
foundation professional who can make or break your construction project. Host
William Reid, a seasoned construction industry ex…
From Awakened Homeowner Book to Build Quest Development: The Complete Planning System Coming Soon
In this groundbreaking episode, Bill Reid unveils buildquest, a
revolutionary web-based application designed to transform how homeowners
approach their construction and renovation projects. Drawing fro…
The Checklist Trap: Why 15,000 Influencers Are Confusing Homeowners
In this eye-opening episode, Bill Reid takes a hard look at the overwhelming world of home renovation checklists, systems, and digital tools flooding social media and the internet. With over 15,000 h…
How You're Sabotaging Your Own Home Project (Without Even Knowing It)
In Episode 11 of The Awakened Homeowner, host Bill Reid exposes the
critical mistakes homeowners make that sabotage their own construction
projects. Drawing from years of experience in residential desi…
What Happens When You Skip the Interior Designer (Spoiler: It's Expensive)
Interior designers do far more than select paint colors and arrange furniture. In this episode of The Awakened Homeowner Podcast, host William Reid explains the true technical expertise interior desi…
Architect vs. Residential Designer: Choose Your Dream Home Designer Wisely
Understanding Design Professionals for Your Home Remodel
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The World of Design: Intro: Learn the inner workings of new home and remodel design.
Introduction to The World of Design: Key Insights for Homeowners
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The Budget Baloney Blues - Part Three - Why online cost tools can derail your new home or remodel project.
Understanding Construction Budgets: A Deep Dive with Bill Reid
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In this episode of The Awakened Homeowner Show, Bill Reid discusses the complexities and challenges of budgeting for hom…
"STOP! That Budget Number in Your Head vs Real Construction Costs (The Brutal Truth)"
Mastering Your Home Construction Budget: Essential Advice from Bill Reid
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In this episode, Bill Reid tackles the crucial topic of budgeting for residential new home or remodeling projec…
The REAL Cost of Your Dream Home: How to Build a Budget That Actually Works
Building Budgets for Home Projects: Laying the Foundation
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🏠 STOP making costly mistakes before they happen! Most homeowners blow their budgets by 50-100% because they skip this ONE cri…
Discovery Series - Home Building and Remodeling Delusions and Realities
Unveiling The Delusions in Home Building Costs - Discovery
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Series: Part 4
Join Bill Reid on The Awakened Homeowner Show as he
navigates the myths and misconceptions of home building cost…
Discovery Series - Part Two - The Art of Gathering: Mastering Your Home Design Inspirations
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In this episode of 'The Awakened Homeowner' Discovery Series, Bill Reid guides you through the crucial pre-architectural phase of home building or remodeling—The Art of Gathering. Lea…
Discovery Series - Part One - Setting Up Your Remodel or Home Construction Project For Success
The Beginnings: Discovery Phase in Home Projects
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In this second episode, Bill Reid delves into the initial stages of starting a home project, focusing on the discovery phase. He discus…