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Fireside Chat PodcastJohn Colaneri | A Pro’s Insights Into the World of Construction and DesignJohn Colaneri is a designer, developer, TV personality, children’s book author, health and fitness advocate, and principal of the design and build firm Lilyshea Development LLC, based in New Jersey.
John has been transforming homes into life-changing spaces for homeowners across the US, with his cousin Anthony Carrino, on their multiple hit HGTV shows, such as Kitchen Cousins, Cousins on Call, Cousins Undercover or America’s Most Desperate Kitchens. You also may have seen him on one of his appearances on The Rachael Ray Show and The Ellen DeGeneres Show. His latest endeavors are now with the...2021-04-151h 06Fireside Chat PodcastAnthony Carrino | Spreading The Love and Passion for Design Through Authentic Storytelling
Anthony Carrino is a designer, real estate developer, photographer and TV personality with over 20 years experience in the design industry. You may already know him from his HGTV days, including Kitchen Cousins with John Colaneri, or his latest TV endeavour, The Build Up, in partnership with Ellen DeGeneres. In this episode of The Fireside Chat, Anthony tells us about starting his own web development company as a student at Babson College. After he graduated, Anthony and his father opened and operated a boutique design and development firm, focusing on the revitalization and adaptive reuse of architecturally significant...2020-12-2950 min
Just Get StartedJohn Colaneri (Ep.120) - Talent, Designer, DeveloperEpisode 120 features John Colaneri, a Designer, Developer, Children's Book Author, and One of the Cousins on HGTV's Kitchen Cousins, Cousins On Call, and Cousins Undercover as well as becoming regular special guests on The Ellen DeGeneres Show and The Rachael Ray Show.Find John Online:Website: www.johncolaneri.comLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-colaneri-72a6b413/Twitter: @colanerijohnInstagram: @colanerijohnFacebook: @johncolaneriTVAbout John:In addition to being one of The Cousins on HGTV, John Colaneri stands out as...2020-08-2447 min
HOME with The CousinsEp45 - Buster+Punch Founder Massimo MinaleShow Notes:
We found Buster+Punch in early 2013 and have had a love affair with their products ever since, so it was an absolute pleasure to have the founder, Massimo Minale, on for a chat to understand how it all began, what makes him tick, and his thoughts on design in general….not to mention the motorbikes! These guys are super passionate, and have a great eye for detail. Highly recommend having a cruise around their site.
Buster+Punch Music Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gqOdoSoblig
...2019-02-2842 minHOME with The CousinsEp44 - Designing HGTV Dream Home 2019 w Brian Patrick FlynnShow Notes:
Finally a brand new episode! We have Brian Patrick Flynn back on the Podcast and we are talking about HGTV Dream Home 2019. If you haven’t seen it yet there is a link below so you can check it out and sign up to try and win it! It never ceases to amaze me how much thought has to go into dream home due to the broad audience that Brian is designing for, and he does a really good job of articulating just how complex it can get…and that doesn’t even touch the execution part o...2019-02-0442 minHOME with The CousinsProject Planning Series -07- Walk Through's: Final & Punch ListShow Notes:
This episode "walks" you through your last two major job site walk-throughs; Post-Final Inspection and your Punch List.
This is our Project Planning Series, which we initially launched as the first 7 episodes of this podcast. We are publishing them again to make sure all our new listeners get the benefit of the series, and as a refresher for those who have already heard them. There is a ton of information here, so please let us know if you have any questions. And if you know someone who has an upcoming renovation, or who would...2019-01-2829 minHOME with The CousinsProject Planning Series -06- Walk Through's: Demo & RoughShow Notes:
This episode "walks" you through your first two major job site walk-throughs; Post-Demolition and Post-Rough Inspections. Both are critical walk-throughs, as it is much more economical, and way faster, to find and fix problems at this stage.....so ASK QUESTIONS and get answers.
This is our Project Planning Series, which we initially launched as the first 7 episodes of this podcast. We are publishing them again to make sure all our new listeners get the benefit of the series, and as a refresher for those who have already heard them. There is a ton of...2019-01-2351 minHOME with The CousinsProject Planning Series -05- Payment SchedulesShow Notes:
Now its time to part with your money...We dive deep on this one guys. There are lots of different ways you can structure payments for your project and we layout some best practice of what has worked for us.
We also added a few new docs to the download below: One is a worksheet so you can put in your total job cost and see what your payments will look like over time and the other is an example document for your signed document package + AIA forms.
This is our...2019-01-1845 minHOME with The CousinsProject Planning Series -04- Communicating w GC, Process & Change OrdersShow Notes:
This episode is a big one!!! This is where all the detail comes into play to make sure you aren't getting hit with unnecessary change orders, and putting a good process in place to deal with the change orders that do arise. Its all about communication!
This is our Project Planning Series, which we initially launched as the first 7 episodes of this podcast. We are publishing them again to make sure all our new listeners get the benefit of the series, and as a refresher for those who have already heard them. There is a ton of information...2018-12-1944 minHOME with The CousinsProject Planning Series -03- Building Your TeamShow Notes:
This episode is all about putting a great team together to ensure the successful execution of your renovation project. We talk about some best practice tips when it comes to choosing your Architect, General Contractor and Designer, and ensuring there will be good communication with each of them.
This is our Project Planning Series, which we initially launched as the first 7 episodes of this podcast. We are publishing them again to make sure all our new listeners get the benefit of the series, and as a refresher for those who have already heard them. There is a ton...2018-12-0536 minHOME with The CousinsProject Planning Series -02- BudgetingThis is our Project Planning Series, which we initially launched as the first 7 episodes of this podcast. We are publishing them again to make sure all our new listeners get the benefit of the series, and as a refresher for those who have already heard them. There is a ton of information here, so please let us know if you have any questions. And if you know someone who has an upcoming renovation, or who would benefit from this series, PLEASE SHARE IT!
We will be back with all new episodes after this series!
#HOMEwTheCousins
Document Templates & Example Docs
https...2018-11-2139 minHOME with The CousinsProject Planning Series -01- Initial Planning ProcessShow Notes:
This is our Project Planning Series, which we initially launched as the first 7 episodes of this podcast. We are publishing them again to make sure all our new listeners get the benefit of the series, and as a refresher for those who have already heard them. There is a ton of information here, so please let us know if you have any questions. And if you know someone who has an upcoming renovation, or who would benefit from this series, PLEASE SHARE IT!
We will be back with all new episodes after this series!
Digital Notebook Resources
www...2018-11-0744 minHOME with The CousinsEp43 - The One and a Half Year AnniversaryShow Notes:
Whats up guys! Sorry we haven’t posted an episode in a few weeks, here’s why… and here’s what you can expect going forward. Thanks for sticking with us, we’re pumped for all the great things coming down the pipe!
Links from this Episode:
What Can You Do with a Toolbox
http://bit.ly/CousinsToolboxBook
EllenTube App
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ellentube/id925016244?mt=8
@Saku_Hoboken
https://www.instagram.com/saku_hoboken
Anchor Podcast App
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/anchor/id1056182234?mt=8
Follow Us
www.instagram.com/carrinoanthony
www.facebook.com/carrinoant...2018-10-2723 minHOME with The CousinsEp42 - Designing As a Couple w Drew ScottShow Notes:
When we were in LA, as luck would have it, our schedule matched up with Drew Scott and we were able to sit down and chat about the myriad things he’s got going on. We got a full tour of his new home, and discussed the challenges of designing with your spouse / significant other (especially when you’re a professional!). We also talk Property Brothers, BvB, Dancing With the Stars and John’s open invite to stay at his house. So great to catch up!
Connect with Drew:
https://www.instagram.com/mrdrewscott
https://twitter.com/MrDrewScott
https...2018-09-1947 minHOME with The CousinsEp41 - Design, Laughs, & Catching Up w Sabrina SotoShow Notes:
With our crazy travel schedule it is rare that we actually get to sit down in the same room with our guests, so we were so excited when our trip to LA lined up with some free time that Sabrina had! Aside from being an incredibly talented designer, Sabrina was the first person we met when we started on HGTV, and she is one of the most fun people to laugh with in any situation. She is currently in the middle of her own kitchen reno, so be sure to check out her insta stories for all the...2018-09-0541 min
Circle Round 'When Fish Fly' | feat. HGTV's 'The Cousins:' John Colaneri and Anthony Carrino John Colaneri and Anthony Carrino (HGTV’s “Cousins on Call) co-star in this story about a man who gets a very tricky lesson about the dangers of gossip. 2018-09-0413 minHOME with The CousinsEp40 - Real Estate, Giving Back & TV w Sidney TorresShow Notes:
Sidney is a guy that has worked from the bottom and has created a real estate empire for himself. He has a ton of practical knowledge, and he loves to give back, whether that be on his show, The Deed, or giving talks and promoting financial literacy. He is one of the most down-to-earth guys you'll come across, and we get real...we talk about not only the challenges in real estate, but the added complications of tv and the industry as a whole. Hope you guys enjoy this wide ranging conversation as much as we did.
The...2018-08-2238 minHOME with The CousinsEp39 - Flipping Homes in a Smaller Community w David & ChenoaShow Notes:
David & Chenoa live in Paradise, CA and decided to start flipping homes after reading a book. They dove in to research and asked tons of questions as they bought their first flip. Now, they have 7+ homes in process at any given time, they have created a brand for themselves within their market, and they caught the eye of HGTV, with their first series, Rustic Rehab, premiering on August 16th @ 8:00pm EST.
Check out Rustic Rehab: 8/16/18 @ 8pm EST on HGTV
Connect w David & Chenoa:
https://www.facebook.com/RusticRehab
https://www.facebook.com/chenoa.rivera
https://www.facebook.com...2018-08-0835 minHOME with The CousinsEp38: How to Build a Custom Home in 9months w Marnie OurslerShow Notes:
Marnie owns and operates one of the most passionate, focused, and organized General Contracting / Project Management firms I know. The level of detail and support these guys provide to their clients is unparalleled in our industry. If you're in the market to hire a GC or have an upcoming project that you need to hire any type of contractor for, listen up...cause this is how it should be done.
Connect w Marnie:
https://www.marniehomes.com
https://www.houzz.com/pro/marnieoursler/marnie-custom-homes
https://www.facebook.com/OfficialMarnieOursler
https://www.instagram.com/marnieoursler
https://twitter.com/marnieoursler
P...2018-07-2539 minHOME with The CousinsEp37 - The Bathroom: How to Get It Right w Matt MuensterShow Notes:
The bathroom is undoubtedly the room in your home with the tightest dimensions. Tight dimensions means you gotta get it right, so we're talking to the guy who knows how to do just that: Matt Muenster. Matt was DIY's Bath Crasher for 12 seasons...that's well over 200 bathrooms. We talk best practice, must haves, and how to avoid shitting in your shower. Plus a lot of great laughs and catching up!
Matt's Socials:
https://www.mattmuenster.com
https://www.facebook.com/MattJMuenster
https://www.instagram.com/mattjmuenster
https://twitter.com/mattjmuenster
Pre-Sale Link to our children's book:
http://bit...2018-07-1158 minHOME with The CousinsEp36-Design, Social Media & Antarctica w Brian Patrick FlynnWe moved our show to Anchor Podcasts, and that means you can now leave us a voice message right in their app that we can integrate into our show! Check it out:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/anchor/id1056182234?mt=8
Show Notes:
A wide ranging conversation with the super talented (self-taught) designer Brian Patrick Flynn. We cover everything from social media muscles and how to avoid designing to trends, the intricacies of designing HGTV Dream Home year after year, Understated vs. Safe, and finally Brian's incredible wedding in Antarctica. This was a fun one and has lots of great tip...2018-06-2755 minHOME with The CousinsEp35 - Hard Water: What is it? Do you have it? And How To Fix it if You DoShow Notes:
As many of you know, we have worked with Morton Salt over the last year or so on a campaign to educate people about hard water and its effects on your home. We did various short-form videos for hgtv.com and social media. Here, we are able to dive deeper into hard water (get it, ha!). We have Brian Grindley on the show from Morton Salt, and we talk about everything from defining and understanding if you have hard water, to what it actually does to your home, and finally how to solve it...much more economically than...2018-06-1328 minHOME with The CousinsEp34 - Selecting the RIGHT Real Estate Agent w Matt BlashawShow Notes:
Working with the right real estate agent can mean the difference between owning your dream home, or someone else owning your dream. It can mean the difference between selling your property right, or sitting with it on market for months and months. We chat with Matt Blashaw about how to choose the right agent, the pitfalls, the craziness that is the California real estate market and much more. This is some really great practical, and actionable advice. And its always great to catch up with Matt...thanks for the time buddy!
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https://www...2018-05-2339 minHOME with The CousinsEp33 - Buying a Home with Scott McGilivrayShow Notes:
The most practical, no nonsense home buying advice to-date. Scott has been in the game a long time, and he has seen all kinds of markets, trends, deals and scams. We talk about owning a home for the long term, and the best strategies to use for your long, and short-term gains.
Scott's new show Buyers Bootcamp is out now in both Canada and the U.S.
Canadian Airtimes: Sundays @ 9p on HGTV Canada
U.S. Airtimes: Saturdays @ 10p on DIY Network
#BuyersBootcamp
Follow Scott on the Socials:
http://scottmcgillivray.com
https://www.instagram.com/scott_mcgillivray
https://ww...2018-05-0944 minHOME with The CousinsEp32 - Prepping Your Home For SpringShow Notes:
Today we are prepping our homes for Spring, and we are finally seeing some signs that it just might be arriving. We have a bunch of very easy maintenance items to keep your home working properly. Remember, the more you maintain, the less you have to replace.
We also have a bunch of updates for you guys.
Pre-Sale Link to the book:
http://bit.ly/CousinsToolboxBook
Maple Lam - illustrator of our children's book
https://www.instagram.com/maplelam
FLIR iPhone/Android Camera
https://www.flir.com/compare/?p=7596,7597
On sale on Amazon right now...
FLIR One Pro: ht...2018-04-1147 minHOME with The CousinsEp31 - Flipping Houses w Bristol MarundeShow Notes:
Today we are jumping into the house flipping arena with our buddy Bristol Marunde. Bristol is one half of the Flip or Flop Vegas team, and he breaks down everything from working with a spouse to procedures you need to have in place if you want to play in the house flipping sandbox.
Bristol, and his wife Aubrey got into this business back in 2009, so these guys are house flippers first and TV personalities second. He's got a ton of great insight about staying hands on, having multiple exit strategies, over-leveraging and hard money lending.
Two big notes: b...2018-04-0442 minHOME with The CousinsEp30 - Planning Your Outdoor Projects w Chris LambtonShow Notes:
With the brunt of the winter behind us we wanted to step out into the yard and talk about getting ready for Spring, and we couldn't think of anyone better to kick this off than our pal Chris Lambton. No doubt you know Chris as one of the Crashers with the popular series Yard Crashers, and he's got two new shows that we discuss later in the episode. But Chris also has a very successful landscaping company with his brother and father up on Cape Cod.
We dive into planning, timing and all the little tips that will h...2018-03-1444 minHOME with The CousinsEp29 - Interview with Laurie MarchShow Notes:
Laurie is a long time friend (we actually shot our first commercial with her!), and a serious remodeler. She ran her own project management company for a long time until shifting gears to focus on content creation with her latest venture, Forward March Media.
As timing would have it, she is just about to start her second remodel on her 1920's Spanish Style home in LA, so we dive in to all things project planning, and how it is to have yourself for a client!
Check out Laurie on the socials:
https://twitter.com/Laurie_March
https://www...2018-02-1458 minHOME with The CousinsEp28 - Interview w Jeff Devlin - Complexities of Historic HomesShow Notes:
So pumped to be chatting with one of our favorite people this week, none other than Mr. Jeff Devlin. Jeff is a carpenter, furniture maker, TV personality, and passionate restorer of old things...namely homes. We dive into the added complexities and costs of renovating these pieces of history and what it means to him...along with the usual laughs.
Oh, and don't get confused: this is back to our regular style eps, we just happened to be at KBIS so it was a perfect time to chat with our man.
Check out Jeff on the socials:
https...2018-01-3139 minHOME with The CousinsEp27 - KBIS 2018 Series - The Backyard, Round Table DiscussionShow Notes:
Here is our second chat from The Backyard series at KBIS. This is a round table discussion with Kerrie Kelly, who designed the outdoor furniture line for Coyote Outdoor, along with the guys who know their products inside and out from each of the three companies.
The biggest surprise here: Just how economically you can get an outdoor kitchen installed for...you won't believe it. We almost didn't believe it.
Coyote Outdoor, Clifrock, and Shadtree have done an awesome job partnering tougher, and we love when we can share great products that bring value to our clients' homes, a...2018-01-2432 minHOME with The CousinsEp26 - KBIS 2018 Series - The Backyard, Build It! Outdoor Kitchen TalkShow Notes:
We're back! And KBIS was awesome...tons of great talks, products, events, and lots of catching up with friends.
We recorded this episode live in front of an audience that came to hear us speak about building and designing your outdoor kitchen space, and since it is currently snowing here in NJ as I type this, we thought it would be the perfect time to get some outdoor inspiration and planning done so we can all manifest that warmer weather.
The biggest surprise here: Just how economically you can get an outdoor kitchen installed for...you won't believe...2018-01-1737 minHOME with The CousinsEp25 - KBIS 2018 Series - Chief Architect, Monogram Appliances, Best Cheer StoneShow Notes:
This is the last episode in our KBIS 2018 Series. Our next new episode will be from the show in 2018... KBIS is the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show, and its basically our Super Bowl; there are over 2100 companies exhibiting their latest and greatest products for the upcoming year, there are talks, panels, and lots of parties!
Here are the companies we are talking to in this episode...
Chief Architect
https://www.chiefarchitect.com
https://www.facebook.com/ChiefArchitect
https://www.instagram.com/chiefarchitectsoftware
https://twitter.com/ChiefSoftware
https://www.youtube.com/user/ChiefArchitectInc
Booth: W4953
Post KBIS Class Registration: https://www...2017-12-2754 minHOME with The CousinsEp24 - KBIS 2018 Series - Elkay, Cabico, The Natural Stone InstituteShow Notes:
This is the next episode in our KBIS 2018 Series. KBIS is the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show, and its basically our Super Bowl; there are over 2100 companies exhibiting their latest and greatest products for the upcoming year, there are talks, panels, and lots of parties!
Here are the first three companies we will be talking to...
Elkay Manufacturing
http://www.elkay.com
https://www.facebook.com/elkayusa
https://www.instagram.com/elkay_usa
https://twitter.com/elkay_usa
Booth: W428
Cabico
http://cabico.com
https://www.facebook.com/cabicocustomcabinetry
https://www.instagram.com/cabicocabinetry
https://twitter.com/cabicocabinetry
Booth: S...2017-12-2056 minHOME with The CousinsEp23 - KBIS 2018 Series - The NKBAShow Notes:
This episode kicks off our KBIS 2018 Series. KBIS is the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show, and its basically our Super Bowl; there are over 2100 companies exhibiting their latest and greatest products for the upcoming year, there are talks, panels, and lots of parties! Over the next few weeks we are going to chat with some of the companies that will be attending to give you guys a small sampling of who will be in attendance.
To kick it off, we are talking with the CEO of the NKBA, Mr. Bill Darcy (@NKBA_CEO). The NKBA is the National Kitchen...2017-12-1327 minHOME with The CousinsEp22 - Podcast UpdateShow Notes:
Hey guys, quick update on some upcoming episodes and our preparation for KBIS 2018...
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Fieldlens: www.fieldlens.com
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Music Intro & Outro - Music by Steve & Joseph Pedulla / Sound Design by Joseph Pedulla2017-12-0605 minHOME with The CousinsEp21 - Interview with Deb Foglia from Seeking Lavender LaneShow Notes:
Deb is the queen of DIY on a budget. She has accomplished some pretty big projects at insanely economical budgets. You can check out all the projects we talk about on this episode on her blog http://seekinglavenderlane.com
Connect with Deb:
https://www.facebook.com/seekinglavenderlane
https://www.instagram.com/seekinglavenderlane
https://twitter.com/skinglavenderln
https://www.pinterest.com/SLavenderLane
Download: Document Templates & Example Docs:
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Fieldlens: www.fieldlens.com
Questions/Comments/Criticism hit us on Twitter: #HOMEwTheCousins
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www.facebook.com...2017-11-1538 minHOME with The CousinsEp20 - Interview with Mandi GublerShow Notes:
Mandi is a total force of positivity, and an amazing example of what you can accomplish when you set fear aside and put the time in. Aside from having a very successful design blog, linked below, she recently embarked on her first major renovation project, converting an old mercantile building into her family's dream home. Tons of great insights, and a really refreshing approach to problem solving. Hope you guys enjoy this as much as we did!
Connect with Mandi:
https://vintagerevivals.com
https://www.facebook.com/vintagerevivals
https://twitter.com/vintagerevivals
https://www.pinterest.com/vintagerevivals
https://ww...2017-11-0857 minHOME with The CousinsEp 19 - Interview w Doug Chambers, CEO of FieldlensShow Notes:
In this episode we are talking to the CEO of Fieldlens, Doug Chambers. You have heard us talk about this software before, but here we take an in-depth look on how it came to be and where it is now. Oh, and by the way...the software is now FREE. Doug has been in the construction industry for a long time and has some very smart thoughts on where he sees things moving. Enjoy!
Connect with Doug:
https://twitter.com/dougjchambers
https://fieldlens.com
https://twitter.com/Fieldlens
https://www.facebook.com/Fieldlens/?ref=br_rs
Download: Document...2017-11-0135 minHOME with The CousinsEp 18 - Interview with Stephen FanukaShow Notes:
In this episode we are talking to Stephen Fanuka from DIY Network's 'Million Dollar Contractor', but he's way more than just a TV host. Fanuka has been in the trades since he was 15 years old, and runs one of New York City's top General Contracting firms. He has 14 jobs going on at the same time throughout Manhattan, so if you want to talk about organization...this is the guy. We hope you enjoy the conversation as much as we did...
Connect with Fanuka:
http://fanuka.com
http://www.stephenfanuka.com
https://twitter.com/StephenFanuka
https://www.instagram.com/s...2017-10-251h 07HOME with The CousinsEp 17 - Home Buyers 101Show Notes:
In this episode we are talking about some of the essential items you need to pay attention to when you are out shopping for a home. There is a lot to consider, and there are a few items that can be very costly if you are not aware of their current condition...
Download Home Buyers 101 Checklist:
https://www.homewiththecousins.com/s/HomeBuyer101.pdf
Download: Document Templates & Example Docs:
https://www.homewiththecousins.com/s/HomeWithTheCousins-Working-Files.zip
Fieldlens: www.fieldlens.com
Questions/Comments/Criticism hit us on Twitter: #HOMEwTheCousins
Follow Us on Social Media:
Anthony
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www...2017-10-1145 minHOME with The CousinsEp 16 - Preparing Your Home For WinterShow Notes:
In this episode we are talking about getting your home ready for the colder months. We touch on the obvious, and maybe not so obvious checklist of things you should go through to ensure your home is ready to endure the elements.
FLIR ONE Pro: http://www.flir.com/flirone
Download: Document Templates & Example Docs:
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Fieldlens: www.fieldlens.com
Questions/Comments/Criticism hit us on Twitter: #HOMEwTheCousins
Follow Us on Social Media:
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www.fa...2017-10-0435 minHOME with The CousinsEp 15 - Home Tech: Our Current SetupsShow Notes:
In this episode we are talking about Home Tech. The Internet of Things has exploded over the past 5 years and there are literally 100's of products to choose from. There is no way we can cover everything in one episode without making your heads spin, so we decided to start with our own home setups; the products we have chosen to run our own homes. And there also might be a little bitch session about why more things don't work together. Hope you guys enjoy it.
Anthony's Home Tech: Starts at 22'30" mark and Ends at 39' mark
http...2017-09-2747 minHOME with The CousinsEp 14 - How To Avoid Scams When a Natural Disaster HitsShow Notes:
In this episode we are talking about how to avoid scams when a natural disaster occurs. With the recent Hurricanes Harvey and Irma the devastation in Texas and Florida is unparalleled. It is also times like these that we love to see how we, as Americans, pull together. Unfortunately, there are always those who look to prey on the vulnerable at times like these. We are talking about the best-practice ways to avoid being taken advantage of, and to make sure you get your home back to a livable condition as soon as humanly possible.
Guidance for Mold R...2017-09-2133 minHOME with The CousinsEp13 - Rachael Ray Studio Kitchen BuildShow Notes:
In this episode we are taking you guys through the process of redesigning Rachael Ray's Studio Kitchen. We start with the back story on how this came to be, which includes some pretty amazing meals Rach made us! We dive into the process and what made this kitchen a complicated project, and how communication and technology were the keys to success. Finally execution and getting the build done. And then last but not least, why we choose the products we did to get to the final kitchen. We have included links to everything we used, everyone we worked...2017-09-1342 minHOME with The CousinsEp12 - Interview - Tyler WislerShow Notes:
In this episode of the podcast we are talking to New York City based designer Tyler Wisler. Tyler has been in the industry for 20+ years and has a lot of experience working with both homeowners and general contractors. He shares some of his stories and advice here...
Here are links Tyler's socials:
http://www.tylerwislerhome.com
https://www.facebook.com/tyler.wisler
https://twitter.com/nydesignguy
https://www.instagram.com/nydesignguy
https://www.pinterest.com/nydesignguy
Download: Document Templates & Example Docs:
https://www.homewiththecousins.com/s/HomeWithTheCousins-Working-Files.zip
Fieldlens: www.fieldlens.com
Questions/Comments/Criticism hit us on...2017-09-0643 minHOME with The CousinsEp11 - Interview - Josh TempleShow Notes:
In this episode of the podcast we are talking to Mr. Josh Temple. Josh is a self-taught carpenter who took an unusual path to finding passion and value in the trades...including walking out of his first job while getting the office tour on day 1.
He is proof positive that you can teach yourself anything you put your mind to, and he is a huge advocate for the trades.
Here are links Josh's socials:
https://www.instagram.com/joshtempletv
https://twitter.com/joshtempletv
and here are the links to the Boystown project we were discussing:
https://www.gofundme.c...2017-08-3059 minHOME with The CousinsEp10 - Interview - Alison VictoriaShow Notes:
In this episode of the podcast we are talking to designer, developer, and all-around lady boss Alison Victoria. She was the only female in the crasher series as the star of Kitchen Crashers, and now she is back with a new series (that has been green lit since we recorded this) called Windy City Flip. The new show follows her through Chicago while she flips homes, we dive into her process, some best-practice advice, and have some good laughs along the way.
Here are links to all of Alison's socials and website:
http://alisonvictoria.com
https://www.instagram...2017-08-2347 minHOME with The CousinsEp09 - Interview - Jason CameronShow Notes:
This is the first interview we have done on the podcast, and we had an absolute blast talking with our friend, and contractor, Jason Cameron. We talked about everything from how he got his start on TV, to some of his best practice advice when taking on your own projects. And...after 300+ episodes of Man Caves Jason is giving us a tour of his own Man Cave that he is currently building.
Here are links to all of Jason's socials and website:
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https://www.instagram.com/jcamerontv/
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https://www.facebook.com/jc...2017-08-161h 15HOME with The CousinsEp08 - Translating this Process to House FlippingShow Notes:
This episode we talk about how to take all the knowledge we laid out in our Project Planning Series and apply it to flipping homes. That means a faster pace, tighter budgets, multiple projects, multiple teams, and a whole lot to keep track of...
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www.twitter.com/c...2017-08-0923 minHOME with The CousinsEp07 - Job Walk Through - Final and Punch ListShow Notes:
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Music Intro & Outro - Music by Steve & Joseph Pedulla / Sound Design by Joseph Pedulla2017-08-0229 minHOME with The CousinsEp06 - Job Walk Through-Demolition and RoughsShow Notes:
This episode "walks" you through your first two major job site walk-throughs; Post-Demolition and Post-Rough Inspections. Both are critical walk-throughs, as it is much more economical, and way faster, to find and fix problems at this stage.....so ASK QUESTIONS and get answers. Thanks for listening.
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www...2017-07-2650 minHOME with The CousinsEp05 - Payment SchedulesShow Notes:
Now its time to part with your money...We dive deep on this one guys. There are lots of different ways you can structure payments for your project and we layout some best practice of what has worked for us.
We also added a few new docs to the download below: One is a worksheet so you can put in your total job cost and see what your payments will look like over time and the other is an example document for your signed document package + AIA forms.
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https://www.homewiththecousins.com/s/H...2017-07-1844 minHOME with The CousinsEp04 - Communicating w Your GC, Change Orders, Defining the ProcessShow Notes:
What's up guys! This episode is a big one!!! This is where all the detail comes into play to make sure you aren't getting hit with unnecessary change orders, and putting a good process in place to deal with the change orders that do arise. Its all about communication!
Check out the download link below for all the documents we reference in this episode
Also, here is the link to Fieldlens: www.fieldlens.com
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...2017-07-1242 minHOME with The CousinsEp03 - Building Your TeamShow Notes:
This episode is all about putting a great team together to ensure the successful execution of your renovation project. We talk about some best practice tips when it comes to choosing your Architect, General Contractor and Designer, and ensuring there will be good communication with each of them.
We kept the document package download linked here for your convenience as well...
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Music Intro & Outro...2017-07-0534 minHOME with The CousinsEp02 - BudgetingShow Notes:
How do you determine how much your project should cost? Where do you start the bidding process? What is best practice to ensure you are capturing all the costs? We dive into all of this any more on this episode of Home With The Cousins.
PLUS we have a bunch of template spreadsheets and example docs that we mention throughout the ep that you can download right here that are going to make your life a lot easier!
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Follow Us...2017-06-2840 minHOME with The CousinsEp01 - Planning Your ProjectShow Notes:
VISIT WWW.HOMEWITHTHECOUSINS.COM FOR FULL LINKS TO ALL SHOW NOTES AND ADDITIONAL DOWNLOADS.
Welcome to our first full episode! Today we are talking about the initial planning stages of your project. Everything from creating digital design notebooks, the time you should allot to the planning process, working architects, designers and GC's, and a brief overview of your order of operations.
Next week we move on to budgeting...
Digital Notebook Resources:
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Example Design Notebook from Anthony on Houzz
Example Design Notebook from Anthony on Pinterest
Online Interior Design Firm - Laurel & Wolf (no...2017-06-2144 minHOME with The CousinsOverviewShow Notes:
HOME with The Cousins is going to cover anything under your roof, and sometimes out in the yard. We will be sharing our knowledge from many a past construction project in the hopes of helping you save time, money, and heartache when it comes to your own project. Talking home tech and gadgets, maintenance, design, and everything in-between.
As with all things we do, we will be taking a light hearted approach and encouraging conversation along the way.
We will also be bringing in some well known designers and contractors to add their points of view and wealth...2017-06-1209 min
The #WalkThrew: Is it really a house trend or just hype?What's trending in lighting technology and style? Join us.Lighting technology is changing the way we use and buy light fixtures and bulbs, and we know how obsessed Theresa is over LED lighting technology. So we’re talking with our friends at LampsPlus about how the innovations with LED lighting can change how you light your homes.
But more than lighting, Matt Muenster is sharing his challenges and fun at making over bathrooms on his popular DIY Network’s Bath Crashers, and why he loves heated floors. And we’re inspired by the Cousins, Anthony Carrino and John Colaneri from HGTV’s Cousins Undercover at how they are bringing neighborhoods and...2016-03-0349 min
MyFixitUpLife home showWhat's trending in lighting technology and style? Join us.Lighting technology is changing the way we use and buy light fixtures and bulbs, and we know how obsessed Theresa is over LED lighting technology. So we’re talking with our friends at LampsPlus about how the innovations with LED lighting can change how you light your homes. But more than lighting, Matt Muenster is sharing his challenges and fun at making over bathrooms on his popular DIY Network’s Bath Crashers, and why he loves heated floors. And we’re inspired by the Cousins, Anthony Carrino and John Colaneri from HGTV’s Cousins Undercover at how they are bringing neighborhoods and...2016-03-0348 min
Guests: Eddie Griffin, Jazsmin Lewis, & HGTV's The Kitchen Cousinsguests are actress Jazsmin Lewis, who chats about her role as Ice Cube's wife in the upcoming Barber Shop 3 sequel; HGTV's Kitchen Cousins .John Colaneri and Anthony Carrino, chat about their upcoming new show "America's Desperate Kitchens," which premieres July 1st; and stand up comic/comedic actor Eddie Griffin talks about being part of the "Black and Brown Comedy Tour.2015-06-261h 01
The #WalkThrew: Is it really a house trend or just hype?What's the HGTV effect? with guest John Colaneri from HGTV's Cousins UndercoverMyFixitUpLife's hosts Mark & Theresa are talking 'The HGTV Effect' with HGTV's 'Cousins Undercover' co-host John Colaneri.
How has HGTV changed homeowners' expectations? How has HGTV changing the way contractors do business?
John and his co-host cousin Anthony Carrino were discovered by HGTV in early 2011 and were asked to shoot a television series called 'Kitchen Cousins.' The show launched to great success and The Cousins brand was born. Now on their third series Anthony & John have been the driving creative force behind Kitchen Cousins, Cousins On Call and Cousins Undercover. Their shows can be seen both on HGTV and the...2014-07-0815 min
MyFixitUpLife home showWhat's the HGTV effect? with guest John Colaneri from HGTV's Cousins UndercoverMyFixitUpLife's hosts Mark & Theresa are talking 'The HGTV Effect' with HGTV's 'Cousins Undercover' co-host John Colaneri. How has HGTV changed homeowners' expectations? How has HGTV changing the way contractors do business? John and his co-host cousin Anthony Carrino were discovered by HGTV in early 2011 and were asked to shoot a television series called 'Kitchen Cousins.' The show launched to great success and The Cousins brand was born. Now on their third series Anthony & John have been the driving creative force behind Kitchen Cousins, Cousins On Call and Cousins Undercover. Their shows can be seen both on HGTV and the...2014-07-0814 min
The #WalkThrew: Is it really a house trend or just hype?HGTV's 'Cousins Undercover' honors hometown heroesHow are HGTV's 'Cousins Undercover' John and Anthony making a difference? Tune in.
On this week's episode, we're celebrating the unsung hometown heroes with John Colaneri and Anthony Carrino from HGTV's 'Kitchen Cousins' and 'Cousins Undercover.'
From Cousins Undercover’s massive makeover to working with Ellen to the little things that make a house a home, John and Anthony talk about building, inspiration, and life’s home improvement projects. And John and Anthony share how they are on a mission to help trend making a difference in every community across the country.
John takes us behind-the-scenes of building a new ho...2014-04-1729 min
MyFixitUpLife home showHGTV's 'Cousins Undercover' honors hometown heroesHow are HGTV's 'Cousins Undercover' John and Anthony making a difference? Tune in. On this week's episode, we're celebrating the unsung hometown heroes with John Colaneri and Anthony Carrino from HGTV's 'Kitchen Cousins' and 'Cousins Undercover.' From Cousins Undercover’s massive makeover to working with Ellen to the little things that make a house a home, John and Anthony talk about building, inspiration, and life’s home improvement projects. And John and Anthony share how they are on a mission to help trend making a difference in every community across the country. John takes us behind-the-scenes of building a new ho...2014-04-1729 min
The #WalkThrew: Is it really a house trend or just hype?Healthy home, happy home with HGTV's Anthony + JohnHow do you know if your home is healthy?
We're talking with experts about health and home from structural issues to air quality to aging-in-place design.
HGTV's Cousins on Call Anthony Carrino and John Colaneri talk with Mark and Theresa about their experience renovating an old firehouse into their construction business headquarters. They dealt with buckling floors, water damage and leaks, and other major issues to create an office for their team in the heart of Jersey City. They also talk about working with family, the most famous firehouse-turned business Ghostbusters, and working with Ellen on renovating homes for families.
...2013-08-1030 min
MyFixitUpLife home showHealthy home, happy home with HGTV's Anthony + JohnHow do you know if your home is healthy? We're talking with experts about health and home from structural issues to air quality to aging-in-place design. HGTV's Cousins on Call Anthony Carrino and John Colaneri talk with Mark and Theresa about their experience renovating an old firehouse into their construction business headquarters. They dealt with buckling floors, water damage and leaks, and other major issues to create an office for their team in the heart of Jersey City. They also talk about working with family, the most famous firehouse-turned business Ghostbusters, and working with Ellen on renovating homes for families...2013-08-1030 minThe #WalkThrew: Is it really a house trend or just hype?Kitchen and Bath ShowdownDIY Network and HGTV stars join Mark and Theresa on this epsiode of Kitchen and Bath Showdown, broadcast live from the Multimedia Stage at the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show in New Orleans.
Tyler Wisler the New York Design Guy and HGTV Design Star hones in on spotting good design by the smile on your face and talks Taste Making at OpenSky.com.
Jeff Devlin, host of DIY Network’s I Hate My Bath, drops his tools and picks up a microphone to talk bathrooms, remodeling realities and what he’s really doing with that angle grinder.
Cousins on Call, Anth...2013-04-261h 01MyFixitUpLife home showKitchen and Bath ShowdownDIY Network and HGTV stars join Mark and Theresa on this epsiode of Kitchen and Bath Showdown, broadcast live from the Multimedia Stage at the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show in New Orleans. Tyler Wisler the New York Design Guy and HGTV Design Star hones in on spotting good design by the smile on your face and talks Taste Making at OpenSky.com. Jeff Devlin, host of DIY Network’s I Hate My Bath, drops his tools and picks up a microphone to talk bathrooms, remodeling realities and what he’s really doing with that angle grinder. Cousins on Call, Anth...2013-04-261h 00
The #WalkThrew: Is it really a house trend or just hype?Spring-loaded DIYGet ready for spring with this week's MyFixitUpLife talk show.
Hosts Mark and Theresa are talking entertaining tips, how-to, and DIY quick fixes to get your home and yard ready for spring.
Guests Anthony Carrino and John Colaneri from HGTV's Kitchen Cousins and Cousins on Call, plus season Season 6 winner of HGTV's Design Star Meg Caswell, are helping get you ready for spring.2013-03-291h 02
MyFixitUpLife home showSpring-loaded DIYGet ready for spring with this week's MyFixitUpLife talk show. Hosts Mark and Theresa are talking entertaining tips, how-to, and DIY quick fixes to get your home and yard ready for spring. Guests Anthony Carrino and John Colaneri from HGTV's Kitchen Cousins and Cousins on Call, plus season Season 6 winner of HGTV's Design Star Meg Caswell, are helping get you ready for spring.2013-03-291h 01
The #WalkThrew: Is it really a house trend or just hype?MyFixitUpLife talk show: Mixing it up in the KitchenWe’re headed in the kitchen with Cooking Channel’s ‘Drink Up’ mixologist Darryl Robinson and HGTV’s ‘Kitchen Cousins’ John and Anthony.
All good parties end up in the kitchen. Just ask kitchen expert and star of HGTV’s Kitchen Cousins John Colaneri and Anthony Carrino. And if that’s not enough party pizzazz for you, it’s bottoms up with top-down mixologist and the perfect publican from Cooking Channel’s Drink Up Darryl Robinson. Cabinets and Cointreau, design and Desaronno, who’s ready for a rusty nail? Home improvement fun happens on this episode of MyFixitUpLife.2012-03-1500 min
MyFixitUpLife home showMyFixitUpLife talk show: Mixing it up in the KitchenWe’re headed in the kitchen with Cooking Channel’s ‘Drink Up’ mixologist Darryl Robinson and HGTV’s ‘Kitchen Cousins’ John and Anthony. All good parties end up in the kitchen. Just ask kitchen expert and star of HGTV’s Kitchen Cousins John Colaneri and Anthony Carrino. And if that’s not enough party pizzazz for you, it’s bottoms up with top-down mixologist and the perfect publican from Cooking Channel’s Drink Up Darryl Robinson. Cabinets and Cointreau, design and Desaronno, who’s ready for a rusty nail? Home improvement fun happens on this episode of MyFixitUpLife.2012-03-1500 min