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May 30, 202387. How to Turn Your Garage into Something GreatIn this episode of the Tell Us How to Make It Better podcast, host George Siegal discusses the often-overlooked importance of the garage in …
May 30, 202387. How …
May 30, 202387. How to Turn Your Garage into Something GreatIn this episode of the Tell Us How to Make It Better podcast, host George Siegal discusses the often-overlooked importance of the garage in home design with guest Aaron Cash. They highlight how garages often become cluttered storage areas, limiting their functionality. Aaron shares his expertise in transforming disorganized garages into efficient and attractive spaces.The conversation touches on the psychological impact of an organized garage, which can reduce stress and enhance daily experiences. They also discuss the varying conditi…


May 23, 202386. Reality Building and Remodeling Shows Aren’t RealityAre you overwhelmed by the endless design choices when it comes to creating or remodeling your dream home, especially with the fal…
May 23, 202386. Real…
May 23, 202386. Reality Building and Remodeling Shows Aren’t RealityAre you overwhelmed by the endless design choices when it comes to creating or remodeling your dream home, especially with the false impressions that reality building shows create? In this episode, our guest Gabriella Milgrom, and host George Siegal discuss how these shows can misguide people, particularly women, and dive deep into the reality of home design projects. They share valuable resources, questions you should ask yourself, and the process of creating a home that meets your priorities, function, and needs. Topics in…


In this episode of the "Tell Us How to Make It Better" podcast, host George Siegal interviews Sabrina Downing, a survivor of the devastating fire in Malibu, California in 2018. Sabrina’s story was f…
In this episode of t…
In this episode of the "Tell Us How to Make It Better" podcast, host George Siegal interviews Sabrina Downing, a survivor of the devastating fire in Malibu, California in 2018. Sabrina’s story was first featured in the documentary film "The Last House Standing". Sabrina shares the journey of rebuilding her house from scratch after it was completely burnt down.Sabrina describes the challenges she faced, including the delays caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and the lengthy permit process, which took 18 months to complete. She explains the intricacies of dealing with her mortgage company and i…


May 9, 202384. Three Real Estate Landmines You Can AvoidIn this episode of the Tell Us How to Make It Better podcast, host George Siegal shares three personal stories about things that went wrong duri…
May 9, 202384. Three…
May 9, 202384. Three Real Estate Landmines You Can AvoidIn this episode of the Tell Us How to Make It Better podcast, host George Siegal shares three personal stories about things that went wrong during his home-buying and renovation experiences. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the neighborhood you're Moving into and suggests doing your homework to find out about any pending projects that might impact the area. George also talks about the need to know the company you're buying from and its management structure, as this can help you deal with any problems that arise duri…


May 2, 202383. Seven Secrets to Successful Home ConstructionIn this episode, licensed general contractor and multi-disciplinary designer Julie Laughton shares her expertise on successful home construc…
May 2, 202383. Seven…
May 2, 202383. Seven Secrets to Successful Home ConstructionIn this episode, licensed general contractor and multi-disciplinary designer Julie Laughton shares her expertise on successful home construction. With more than 30 years of experience in architecture, landscape architecture, mechanical engineering, and interior design, Julie emphasizes the importance of a good plan, the right team, and execution to keep construction organized and prevent problems. Julie reveals her seven secrets to successful construction. Additionally, Julie delves into gender dynamics in the construction industry a…
