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Tips and Advice For Custom Home Building

02 – My Passion for Supporting Women in Construction

By Julie@julielaughton.com | May 18, 2023

Are you a woman interested in getting into the construction industry but feel intimidated by the male-dominated field? Look no further than our conversation on women in construction. Julie Laughton shares her experiences of being questioned about her knowledge and expertise as a woman. She also discusses the objectification of women and inappropriate comments that […]

Custom Dream Homes That Match Every Client’s Style and Needs

By Julie@julielaughton.com | May 17, 2023

Even though you purchased a new home, it doesn’t mean it was custom built to match how you live. Since you didn’t build the home yourself, you will have to customize it to match your look and your lifestyle. In most cases when I am hired to remodel a home, it is gutted so we […]

The Biggest Mistake Homeowners Make on Their Remodels and New Custom Homes

By Julie@julielaughton.com | May 9, 2023

There are a multitude of things that can go wrong on your remodel or custom built home if you hire people who are either not qualified or simply not a good fit for your custom home project. Many homeowners don’t know how the process works and this lack of knowledge combined with the fact that they may hire the […]

01 – How I Got Started in Design, Architecture, and Construction

By Julie@julielaughton.com | May 9, 2023

In the first episode of the Julie Laughton Living podcast, Julie shares about her childhood, education, and early career in New York City and California. She talks about the challenges she faced when starting her own business and offers advice to those who are just starting out. Julie also discusses the topic of women in […]

How to Select the Best Team For Your Remodel or Custom Home Ground Up Project in Orange County

By Julie@julielaughton.com | May 2, 2023

The Julie Laughton Design Build and JLGC 5-Star service provides a unique one-stop shop that customizes the finished product for each and every homeowner. It’s all about the team, the process and the execution. The home building process can be very overwhelming for homeowners who have never done this before. The first question I am usually asked […]