Designed Happy The Podcast

DH:TP - 042 - Downsizing (not the Honey I Shrunk the Kids kind)

Katie and TJ welcome Realtor Jeff Wu to the podcast to talk about downsizing, or as some are calling it, right sizing. Jeff shares his 5D framework, explains why downsizing is more of an identity shift than a house decision, and drops a stat that 10,000 people turn 65 every day. TJ realizes one of his own clients has been doing this all along without him fully connecting the dots. Katie briefly takes over as solo host, and Jeff's branded shirt inspires a long overdue conversation about Designed Happy merch. Sylvia, if you're listening, we need hats.

DH:TP - 041 - Being a great client, and why you should care

What does it mean to be a great client and why should you care? Spoiler: it's not about making your design team happy. It's about making your experience better. Katie and TJ walk through the seven-piece puzzle from Designed Happy: The Book, including pronoia, vulnerability, thank you notes, and why you don't want your service professional rolling their eyes before they pick up the phone.

DH:TP - 040 - Design Bid vs. Design Build

They sound almost the same. They're not. Katie and TJ break down the differences between design build and design bid, including the pros, the cons, and the nuance that nobody talks about. TJ also reveals he couldn't tell Bruce Willis and Michael Keaton apart as a kid, Katie and TJ fall into a Newsies rabbit hole, and TJ makes enough blanket statements to warrant a drinking game.

DH:TP - 039 - Can you live in your house while it's being remodeled?

It's one of the most commonly asked questions in remodeling. And a lot of times the answer is yes, you technically can...but should you? Katie and TJ talk through the things you need to think about before you commit, from noise and dust to water and phasing. TJ regrets a loud river cruise, Katie reveals a short-lived career as a party princess, and neither one of them would ever live through a remodel - not even a little bit.

DH:TP - 038 - The Tile Episode

Join Katie and TJ as they review the wonderful world of tile with the President of Architessa, David Benson. They review tile basics, like the difference between ceramic, porcelain, natural stone, and LVT. They discuss large format tile and porcelain slabs, and what to consider when choosing an installer. They explain what overage is and why it's important to remember when figuring out the amount of tile you need. And they ponder how long David and TJ have been friends (100 years?). Here a link to the resources that Architessa provides to help you make better tile decisions: https://architessa.com/pages/resources [https://architessa.com/pages/resources]