In the House
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.
Episodes
In this episode of the In The House Podcast, a construction podcast hosted by Lonnie and
Michael, they sit down with Corey Claunch, VP of Rehme Architectural Systems, to dig into
fenestration — the window and door systems that are often the first thing to fail in a custom
home, and the first thing a client judges.
Rehme started in Spicewood, Texas, when founder Peter Rehme, a welder by trade, built his first
steel door and learned...
In this episode of the In The House Podcast, a construction podcast hosted by Lonnie and
Michael, they sit down with Paul Beavers, owner and senior consultant at Pinpoint Building
Envelope Consultants, to ask a question most builders never do: is the minimum code standard
for airtightness actually good enough?
Paul has spent 36 years testing buildings, moving from a roofing business he started in college
into decades running his own con...
In this episode of the In The House Podcast, a construction podcast hosted by Lonnie and
Michael, they sit down with John Hudson, founder of 100 Fold Studio, to talk about the myth of
the "starchitect" and how his faith has shaped a major philosophy in his work: listen before you
draw.
John designed ultra-high-end residences throughout the Southeast before starting his own firm. A
month before his first major project was to be completed...
In this episode of the In The House Podcast, a construction podcast hosted by Lonnie and Michael, they sit down with Derrick McClintock, founder of The Man Training Show.Derrick did not set out to build a viral platform. He was a carpenter who had fired his entire crew because he could not find young men with the basic skills and work ethic to last more than two weeks on a job site. A young guy on his crew told him to film what he ...
In this episode of the In The House Podcast, a construction podcast hosted by Lonnie and Michael, the guys go it alone and tackle two topics every Austin builder and homeowner needs to understand right now.
The conversation starts with online design inspiration and why what you see in a photo is rarely what you get in real life. Lonnie and Michael break down why images from the Pacific Northwest, the Northeast, or anywhere outside o...
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. Matth...
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 t...
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 hi...
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,...
Learn how a passive house maintains perfect indoor comfort with almost no mechanical heating or cooling systems.This conversation breaks down the core principles of passive house design, specifically focusing on the essential rules of construction. We explore why a well-designed home relies on building physics rather than complex machinery to regulate temperature. This is for homeowners, architects, and builders interested in the s...
In this episode of the In The House Podcast, hosts Lonnie and Michael sit down with Ben Broughton for an unfiltered and controversial conversation. They kick things off with lien releases why one builder argues they are a complete waste of time, money, and paperwork that rarely protect you when it actually matters. They back it up with a real story of getting blindsided by a contractor who pocketed payments, filed a lien, and left ...
In this episode of the In The House Podcast, hosts Lonnie and Michael sit down with Dan Barrett, founder of Texas Job Site Solutions, to have the conversation every builder, contractor, and project manager needs to hear. Unprotected job sites are silently bleeding money and most builders don't even realize how much until it's too late. Scratched glass, gouged hardwood floors, damaged countertops, and expensive callbacks are all sym...
In this episode of the In The House Podcast, hosts Lonnie and Michael sit down with Austin-based architect Winn Whitman to discuss the topics reshaping how Americans live and build their homes.The housing crisis is forcing families to rethink everything and Winn is seeing it firsthand in his designs. From dual primary suites to ADUs and flexible multigenerational floor plans, he breaks down exactly how home design is shifting to ac...
This week on the In the House podcast, Tim Hill and Daniel Glauser of Risinger Build, talk with us about what makes up the typical residential construction field team. Tim and Daniel also share with us some wisdom they acquired over the years about creating good habits, keeping their teams on track, and why contractors are responsible for driving quality. We also get into their new podcast "Work in Process."If you enjoyed this epis...
On this episode of In the House Michael tells us his big news! Also, we reflect on Michael's time as a builder and some of the lessons learned.If you enjoyed this episode, hit the subscribe button and share with a friend!-Links:www.stollestudios.com-Show Sponsors:Trade Markshttps://trademarklayout.com/-Produced by X Squared Media LLC.-Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/cruen/in-the-nowLicense code: FAWJTX...
On this episode of In the House we discuss the benefits of having a custom designed mechanical system for your residential project. Also, what are some things you should consider before hiring a mechanical engineer.If you enjoyed this episode, hit the subscribe button and share with a friend!-Links:ceseng.com-Show Sponsors:Trade Markshttps://trademarklayout.com/-Produced by X Squared Media LLC.-Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creator...
On this episode we discuss the importance of Service, Lighting Design and Power Management in ultra high-end construction.If you enjoyed this episode, hit the subscribe button and share with a friend!-Links:captivatetx.com-Show Sponsors:Trade Markshttps://trademarklayout.com/-Produced by X Squared Media LLC.
Thumbnail Credits - Photography: Jimi Smith Photography
Architecture: Michael G. Imber Architects
General Contractor: Dalgleish ...
To kick off 2026, Erika Bonfanti with Acton Partners helps Michael and Lonnie answer the question: Do we have the capability, using modern building practices, to build a home that will last 1000 years? Acton Partners is an engineering firm in Austin, Texas focused on providing efficient, reliable, long-term solutions to building enclosure-related issues. Learn about specific materials and best practices from foundation to roof and ...
For the final episode of 2025 we talk all about pool construction! TJ Thompson with Cascade Custom Pools in Austin TX tells us his story about how he got into the pool business. TJ describes which pool features are cutting edge, and which are just not worth the investment. You will also learn what areas builders and architects should focus to make their pool project a long term success.If you enjoyed this episode, hit the subscribe...
On this episode of In the House, Sara Swenson of Dalgleish Construction Company in Austin Tx speaks with us about building your high performance team! Sara talks about what qualities she looks for in a candidate, and how to know if they will make a good fit. We also discuss the challenges that come with building a team that is not physically together, and how the labor market has changed over the years.If you enjoyed this episode, ...
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