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Remodeling Wisdom - Advice from the Pro

Craig Rainey pulls back the curtain on the residential remodeling industry, revealing the insider secrets that could save you from costly mistakes and protect your most valuable investment—your home.With over 40 years of experience, Craig has done it all—hands-on builder, artisan, material vendor, window and door installer, project manager, architectural designer, and building contractor.In this podcast, he shares his deep industry knowledge and exposes the hidden truths most builders prefer to keep

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32:06

The New Wave of Remodelers

Remodeling Wisdom - Advice from the Pro ·

2025/06/28

A new pitfall has entered the marketplace. Newcomers are entering the seconsd most lucrative industry in America, the construction industry. They have no experience, skillset, or knowledge of the industry. Craig shares with you how to spot and avoid these overly ambitious neophytes.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/remodeling-wisdom-advice-from-the-pro--5421204/support.

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28:26

How to Get What You Want from Tradespeople

Remodeling Wisdom - Advice from the Pro ·

2024/09/10

Craig Rainey shares the best strategies for building strong rapport with the tradespeople you hire, ensuring they share your commitment to delivering their best work. In this episode, Craig explains how to foster a positive working relationship that encourages open communication and accountability, so that if something doesn’t meet expectations, they’ll be happy to fix it. Learn how respect, collaboration, and clear expectations can inspire your trades to go the extra mile.Become a supporter of this

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54:09

How to Manage Your Remodel Project Yourself - Part 4

Remodeling Wisdom - Advice from the Pro ·

2024/07/10

Craig completes the final episode in the four part series on how to manage your DIY remodel project.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/remodeling-wisdom-advice-from-the-pro--5421204/support.

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57:29

How to Manage Your Remodel Project Yourself - Part 3

Remodeling Wisdom - Advice from the Pro ·

2024/02/17

Craig continues with your crash course on managing your own project with his advice on finding the right trades and materials providers.

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57:40

How to Manage Your Remodel Project Yourself - Part 2

Remodeling Wisdom - Advice from the Pro ·

2024/01/30

Craig reveals the true nature of his business model and how it can help you successfully complete your DIY remodeling project. In this episode Craig turns the corner he calls the "Big Shift" from advice to keep you and your project safe to how to DIY like a professional.

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42:52

How to Manage Your Remodel Project Yourself - Part 1

Remodeling Wisdom - Advice from the Pro ·

2024/01/10

You may want to run your remodel project yourself for financial reasons, or you may be skeptical of the ability of your bidding contractors. Craig breaks down the way to control your biggest obstacle to your success - Trades.

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28:48

Lighting the Overlooked Decor Item

Remodeling Wisdom - Advice from the Pro ·

2023/11/12

Craig shares a recent experience with a client who discovered their current lighting doesn't work with their new decor. He talks about the three levels of lighting and his pet peeves about lighting quick fixes.

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15:06

Your House Will Talk You out of a Remodel - Don't...

Remodeling Wisdom - Advice from the Pro ·

2023/08/05

So many times, we take our color samples home and what we loved in the store, we hate at the house. What changed? Your house doesn't like your selections.

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30:48

The Remodel Sales Process - Turn it to Your Benefit

Remodeling Wisdom - Advice from the Pro ·

2023/08/03

We dread the sales process of getting bids and fielding calls from eager salespeople. Bids on the phone and emailed proposals are your worst nightmare in the construction industry. Craig explains how to take control of the sales process, turning the benefit to you the homeowner. Never make your decision on the lowest-priced emailed proposal.

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18:41

Setbacks, Easements, and Rights of Way - What do they...

Remodeling Wisdom - Advice from the Pro ·

2023/07/19

You hear a lot of talk about setbacks, easements, and rights of way. How do they affect you as a homeowner who wants to build a room addition? You probably know about encroaching upon the property line. Did you know that your plumbing could stop working too? Craig talks about the intricacies of the issue.

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17:45

I Did Everything Right - Why am I Unhappy?

Remodeling Wisdom - Advice from the Pro ·

2023/07/10

Craig Rainey shares how the pros can send your project off budget or off schedule by merely doing their job. He also offers advice on what you can do about it.

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19:18

Does a 5 Star Review Guarantee Expertise?

Remodeling Wisdom - Advice from the Pro ·

2023/06/30

Although a remodeler is listed as an approved contractor on Angi, Home Advisor, Thumbtack, or Houz, they may not know much about running your project successfully. How can you know?

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22:02

Design Build - Is Your Remodeler Qualified?

Remodeling Wisdom - Advice from the Pro ·

2023/05/02

Craig talks about the origins of Design Build and why so many remodelers claim they are a Design-Build Contractor when they are not. Adding design to your remodeling company is a huge step. Most builders don't really take that step.

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15:49

DIY - Top 10 Questions I Receive

Remodeling Wisdom - Advice from the Pro ·

2023/04/06

Every Spring we get in the mood to spruce up the place. Whether you are doing the work yourself or if you want to make sure your trades are doing it right, Craig Rainey shares the Construction 101 trade secrets you need to know.

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16:51

He Has Cool Tools But is He Skilled

Remodeling Wisdom - Advice from the Pro ·

2023/03/15

How do you select an architectural designer? What assurance do you have that the designer won't blow your budget out of the water with an overly designed plan? Just because someone owns expensive and impressive tools doesn't mean the owner has the training, experience, or even the skill to use them. Craig offers a 3-step process for weeding out the bad from the good.

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21:50

The HVAC Man Who Didn't Make $8500 off My Client

Remodeling Wisdom - Advice from the Pro ·

2023/02/17

Craig tells a story of a common way homeowners lose money to trades. He saved this client nearly $10k.

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26:22

New Home Pitfalls - Simple is Better

Remodeling Wisdom - Advice from the Pro ·

2023/02/10

Have you heard the saying "It's got good bones?" Did cracks appear at the corners of your walls a month or two after you moved in? Buying a home could place you in a very tough position where you may need an attorney or a builder. Avoid inheriting someone else's problem. Here's how.

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36:35

Home Products you Bought that were never Designed to...

Remodeling Wisdom - Advice from the Pro ·

2023/01/30

Many products we buy were never designed to do what we are told they are for. There is a large culture of mis and disinformation when it comes to popular products and methods in the construction industry. Craig breaks down the top 10.

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33:23

Is Your Remodeler Getting Rich off of Your Project?

Remodeling Wisdom - Advice from the Pro ·

2023/01/17

Why do remodelers seem more opportunists than businesspeople? How much money is your remodeler actually making on your project? Craig gives you the answer.

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36:58

Is There a Place for DIY Amongst the Professionals?

Remodeling Wisdom - Advice from the Pro ·

2023/01/12

As a homeowner, when is it appropriate or even possible to participate in the building of my home remodel project? Craig gives the answer.

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