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Each wall in a house has two main components: outer layers like skin (what you see) and the guts inside: studs, plumbing pipes, electrical wiring and insulation. Today we will speak with Don McMaster of general contractors McMaster + Hill about the electrical wiring that happens first, after the framing is complete and before the walls are sealed with plywood and drywall. McMaster & Hill Construction specializes in high end remodels, home additions, kitchen & bath remodels, & complete fire rebuilds. With over 40 years of combined experience, Don & Jon have the skillset to fit any client’s needs. Website: www.mcmasterhill.com

Each wall in a house has two main components: outer layers like skin (what you see) and the guts inside: studs, plumbing pipes, electrical wiring and insulation. Today we will speak with Don McMaster of general contractors McMaster + Hill about the plumbing that happens first, after the framing is complete and before the walls are sealed with plywood and drywall. McMaster & Hill Construction specializes in high end remodels, home additions, kitchen & bath remodels, & complete fire rebuilds. With over 40 years of combined experience, Don & Jon have the skillset to fit any client’s needs. Website: www.mcmasterhill.com

Jennifer Hoppel (AIA), of Burdge Architects, Inc. joins Jana to discuss Crown Point Estates’ MariSol Malibu Zero Series, four zero carbon luxury homes designed by Burdge Architects. Zero 1, the first-built MariSol home, is a 14,429 square foot, six-bedroom, nine-bathroom, modern ranch-style property situated on a two-acre plot. Jennifer shares how focusing on the zero carbon agenda led her to materials and techniques that can reduce the carbon footprint of all new home construction. The designers at Burdge Architects are recognized for their diverse architectural styles, including Spanish Mediterranean, Traditional, “Rustic-Modern” and cutting-edge Contemporary, from Malibu to Sun Valley to Los Cabos, Mexico. Sophisticated homebuyers commission BAA, knowing that working with BAA will result in a distinctive coastal home that reflects their individual personality. Website: www.buaia.com Instagram: @Burdge_architects Facebook: @Burdgearchitects

Douglas Burdge AIA and Jennifer Hoppel AIA, of Burdge Architects, Inc. join Jana to discuss alternative home building and rebuilding. They explore the new technologies and approaches that Burdge Architects is using to create new housing solutions for Californians. From modular pre-fabs and elegantly repurposed shipping container homes to Net Zero Carbon Malibu estates, the architects share their expertise and insights into the process of designing alternative dream homes. The designers at Burdge Architects are recognized for their diverse architectural styles, including Spanish Mediterranean, Traditional, “Rustic-Modern” and cutting-edge Contemporary, from Malibu to Sun Valley to Los Cabos, Mexico. Sophisticated homebuyers commission BAA, knowing that working with BAA will result in a distinctive coastal home that reflects their individual personality. Website: www.buaia.com Instagram: @Burdge_architects Facebook: @Burdgearchitects

Douglas Burdge, the preeminent architect of Malibu, joins Jana to discuss the process of designing his clients’ dream homes. Douglas W. Burdge AIA and his team of designers at Burdge Architects are recognized for their diverse architectural styles, including Spanish Mediterranean, Traditional, “Rustic-Modern” and cutting-edge Contemporary, from Malibu to Sun Valley to Los Cabos, Mexico. Sophisticated homebuyers commission BAA, knowing that working with BAA will result in a distinctive coastal home that reflects their individual personality. Website: www.buaia.com Instagram: @Burdge_architects Facebook: @Burdgearchitects

This episode concludes Jana and Alison’s epic five-part series of conversations regarding the intricacies of cabinet design. Alison Solar is the founder of the Kitchen & Bath Design Academy and owner of Solara Designs, Inc., a New York-based design and build firm.

Alison Solar is the founder of the Kitchen & Bath Design Academy and owner of Solara Designs, Inc., a New York-based design and build firm. In this two-part episode, Jana and Alison discuss cabinetry options for a home’s different rooms.

Alison Solar is the founder of the Kitchen & Bath Design Academy and owner of Solara Designs, Inc., a New York-based design and build firm. In this three-part episode, Jana and Alison discuss home cabinetry essentials: materials, parts, craftsmanship, customer service and costs.

Alison Solar is the founder of the Kitchen & Bath Design Academy and owner of Solara Designs, Inc., a New York-based design and build firm. In this three-part episode, Jana and Alison discuss home cabinetry essentials: materials, parts, craftsmanship, customer service and costs.

Alison Solar is the founder of the Kitchen & Bath Design Academy and owner of Solara Designs, Inc., a New York-based design and build firm. In this three-part episode, Jana and Alison discuss home cabinetry essentials: materials, parts, craftsmanship, customer service and costs.

Alison Solar is the founder of the Kitchen & Bath Design Academy and owner of Solara Designs, Inc., a New York-based design and build firm. As a K&B Design Coach, Alison is a great resource when it comes to configuring a home’s kitchen. Whether it’s primarily an entertainment center or gourmet laboratory, Jana and Alison discuss how they design and create a client’s dream kitchen.

In the home building process, framing is the stage where the bones of your plan are assembled into a skeleton. This is often the first time clients gain a true sense of their home’s individual room sizes. Don McMaster of general contractors McMaster + Hill discusses home framing and finishing features such as doors and windows.