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Laid back conversations with builders, designers and creators to swap stories, ideas and best practices. Develop a passion and get a glimpse into the lives of the hard working people who create the world around you.Bi-weekly episodes.Produced by X Squared Media LLC.

Podcast · By Lonnie Armstrong · English · US · Official site

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Sep 8, 2026
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Jul 29, 2026

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  1. Episode · Sep 8, 2026

    What makes a Luxury Framer? (opens the original)

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    In this episode of the In The House Podcast, a construction podcast hosted by Lonnie and Michael, they sit down with Matthew Charles, founder of Capitol City Construction in Austin, Texas, to break down everything builders need to know before hiring a framing crew. The conversation gets into the red flags builders miss — framers who skip references, skip the questions, and show up with a dirty truck and a messy job site. Matthew makes the case that a framer's work truck is their first presentati

  2. Episode · Aug 19, 2026

    Chasing client happiness is ruining your projects. (opens the original)

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    In this episode of the In The House Podcast, a construction podcast hosted by Lonnie and Michael continue their conversation with Eric Rauser, architect, builder, and founder of Rauser Construction in Austin, Texas for part two.They kick things off with construction pet peeves. Eric makes the case that fireplaces in Texas are almost completely unnecessary as a heat source in a modern high performance home — and that most of the time they end up as an afterthought that nobody fully thought throug

  3. Episode · Aug 10, 2026

    Construction Details That Elevate a Home Without Breaking Your Budget (opens the original)

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    In this episode of the In The House Podcast, hosts Lonnie and Michael sit down with Eric Rauser, architect, builder, and founder of Rauser Construction in Austin, Texas. Eric's background is unlike most builders you will meet. He graduated from Cal Poly with a degree in architecture, worked at a firm in San Francisco where he learned construction detailing from an old school drafter who refused to use CAD sitting hip to hip with him every day, asking why every single decision was made the way it

  4. Episode · Jul 29, 2026

    How to choose an HVAC system you won't regret. (opens the original)

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    Stop wasting money on an HVAC system design that fails. Learn why a dehumidifier for HVAC is essential for achieving true home climate control performance.Optimizing your home comfort starts with understanding the hardware you choose. This discussion breaks down the critical relationship between equipment selection and installation quality. We examine why even the most expensive units struggle if the installation process is flawed, helping you avoid costly mistakes during your next project.We al

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