Tips and Advice For Custom Home Building

11 – Cut to the Chase: Mastering Communication with Your General Contractor

By Julie@julielaughton.com | July 15, 2023

In Episode 11 of the Julie Laughton Living podcast, Julie discusses effective communication with clients in the design build industry. She emphasizes the importance of establishing clear communication channels and expectations from the beginning of a project, and she addresses common challenges and miscommunications that arise. She explains her approach to communicating technical details to […]

10 – Boots in the Dirt: Behind the Scenes Stories from My World of Construction

By Julie@julielaughton.com | July 13, 2023

In Episode 10 of the Julie Laughton Living podcast, Julie delves into 30 years of experience being on a construction site. She shares insights into unexpected challenges that arise during demolition and the need for creative problem-solving all along the way. Julie also addresses misconceptions about women in construction and shares her passion for helping […]

Owner-Builder Beware

By Julie@julielaughton.com | July 11, 2023

An owner-builder owns their property and does the construction work themselves acting as a licensed general contractor or has subcontractors do it. When you take on the role of owner-builder it means that you have to follow the same rules as a licensed general contractor would. No one is covered by insurance because you are […]

09 – How I Lead My Team of Men and My Approach to Managing Them

By Julie@julielaughton.com | July 6, 2023

In Episode 09 of the Julie Laughton Living podcast, Julie discusses her experiences managing men in a male-dominated industry. She emphasizes the importance of communication and giving clear direction as a leader and manager. Julie acknowledges the differences in communication styles between men and women but also highlights similarities, and she discusses the importance of […]

Why the Kitchen is the Most Important Room in the House

By Julie@julielaughton.com | July 5, 2023

When I receive calls from homeowners about remodels in Laguna Beach, Newport Beach and on the Balboa Peninsula, it typically starts with the kitchen and it expands from there. Since the kitchen is the most used room in a home and contains a lot of appliances, it’s the space that needs the most updating. As […]