Remodeling Reinvented

Remodeling Reinvented
Podcast Description
Thinking about remodeling your home—or just love great design? Get expert insights straight from the pros at Jackson Design and Remodeling, San Diego’s award-winning team of architects, designers, and construction professionals. JDR has remodeled thousands of homes in San Diego during more than 35 years of trailblazing growth. We’ll spark conversations about the topics that matter most to people starting a remodeling project or just daydreaming about one! Learn about the fundamentals and the finer details of style, design, architecture, and building while exploring topics from how to choose a contractor to how to apply the latest style and color trends into your home design.
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Content Themes
The podcast focuses on home remodeling, design principles, and architecture, with specific episodes tackling various issues like choosing contractors, understanding the remodeling process, and incorporating the latest design trends. For instance, one episode titled Blueprint to Your Dream Home covers the essential first steps in remodeling, helping listeners navigate planning and budgeting.

Thinking about remodeling your home—or just love great design? Get expert insights straight from the pros at Jackson Design and Remodeling, San Diego’s award-winning team of architects, designers, and construction professionals. JDR has remodeled thousands of homes in San Diego during more than 35 years of trailblazing growth. We’ll spark conversations about the topics that matter most to people starting a remodeling project or just daydreaming about one! Learn about the fundamentals and the finer details of style, design, architecture, and building while exploring topics from how to choose a contractor to how to apply the latest style and color trends into your home design.
Planning a remodel? Let’s talk about how to be financially prepared. In this episode of Remodeling Reinvented, we’re joined by Chuck Schmantz, a seasoned Mortgage Broker from NEXA Mortgage, and Jim Groen, Project Director at Jackson Design and Remodeling, to help you financially prepare for your next home transformation.
From setting a realistic budget and exploring financing options like HELOCs and renovation loans, to planning for contingencies and avoiding financial pitfalls, this episode is packed with expert insights for remodeling smarter—not just bigger.
You’ll also hear real-life success stories, tips for choosing a financially stable remodeling company, and a rapid-fire Q&A with Chuck to wrap it all up.
Whether you’re dreaming of a new kitchen or a whole-home overhaul, this episode will help you lay the financial foundation for a stress-free remodel.
Host: Caitlin Copley, Jackson Design and Remodeling
Guest: Chuck Schmantz, Mortgage Broker for NEXA Mortgage, LLC
Guest: Jim Groen, Project Director for Jackson Design and Remodeling
Producer: Diana Voelker, Jackson Design and Remodeling

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