Eps 196- Alex and Denise McGaha
Christmas trees and kitchens - Denise McGaha shares her experiences and advice.

Christmas trees and kitchens - Denise McGaha shares her experiences and advice.
From small-town girl to big city Designer Denise McGaha has conquered the world of design.
Planning on having your house worked on during the holidays? You might want to listen to these 2 old pro's talk about how to plan it or not! Also, bonus advice on frying a turkey safely!
Planning a remodel? Check out this conversation with 2 seasoned pro's. (and get ready for some laugh's)
Boston Builder Allison Iantosca talks about managing expectations and people. This brilliant lady shows why she's one of the best!
Alex interviews Phoenix designer Laura Eagan and asks her Why Should I Hire a Designer? The New York native tells it like it is!
Frustrated with delivery times? Waiting on workers to show up? A story about a good contractor that's way to busy and how the homeowner resolved it.
Alex and Bruce discuss Bruce's pet peeves in remodeling, clients that cook, shop talk, and other challenges facing remodelers and their clients. Great discussion.
Alex and Bruce Graf discuss long distance contracting, why we love the process, and time lines.
Can we expect a low voltage house in the near future? Maybe sooner than we know. David VanWert of Vanwert Technology Design of Los Angeles California explains.
"I didn't know what my house looked like until the tornado blew down the trees in front of it" . Now that's sad. Listen to this story to make your day a bit better.
John Dupra of Revel Woods in New York visits with Alex. Full hardwood and Engineered wood flooring is on the menu for this discussion. To glue down or not to glue down, we get the opinion of a leading expert.
Advice for hiring contractors after the tornado.
Amber Teague and Alex discuss trends for 2020.
Being prepared for a natural disaster is difficult to do. Listen to this great advice.
Inventorying your possessions is more than just smart it can save your family and you stress when you can least afford it. Alison has a unique process.
Air-Conditioning Expert Steve Lauten gives out great info on getting your heating system ready for winter.
Building houses with styrofoam blocks? Really? Alan Hoffmann explains the science behind it all.
Ladders can be very dangerous. Here are some awesome tips to be safe.
Natural Stone expert Kelly McLaughlin talks about mar, granite, and quartz.
Kelly and Alex discuss marble, granite, and quartz. Advice and opinion.
How many things can vinegar be used for? Well here's a few odd ones. Amber puts up with Alex's perniciousness.
It's not shocking that Alex is bored with some of these trends, but then he's not a designer, what does he know?
Design trends for 2020 are here, Alex might not like them but no one's actually asked him yet.
Home elevators are coming into favor as we build taller multilevel homes. Great information in this interview for professionals and homeowners.
Fortifying your home against high winds such as tornado's, and Hurricanes is what Fortified Building is all about. This is a must-listen if you're a building professional or DIY homeowner.
Are you considering solar for your home? Listen to one of the busiest solar experts in north Texas.
Designer of fine homes and estates, Lloyd Lumpkins discusses his philosophy and journey to becoming one of the most sought after architects in Dallas.
Attic conversions seem simple but like all construction projects, they have to be well thought out and planned carefully. Architect Dick Kawalek from Cleveland Ohio shares his advice. Thinking about building a house? Matt Mitchell with James Andrews Custom Homes explains how Structural Insulated Panels might be worth considering.
I'm focusing the next few broadcasts on unique building techniques. This series is designed to educate the listener on different building techniques in order to better make decisions on what type of home they want. Amber does a fabulous job co-hosting as always with her energy and advice.