From Disaster to Dream Home!: Recent Episodes
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From Disaster to Dream Home! takes you inside the homebuilding process, from the ground up. In each episode, acclaimed interior designer Jana Rosenblatt brings you both the time-tested practices and the latest trends in homebuilding through conversations with leading architects, designers, and industry experts. Whether you’re building a custom home, rebuilding after a natural disaster, or renovating an older home, From Disaster to Dream Home! is your trusted source for the insights and connections you need to bring your home dreams into reality! www.FromDisasterToDreamHome.com
Stella Goretti is the owner of Firenze Ceramic Tile, a family-owned business based in North Hollywood, CA since 1979. Stella literally grew up in the tile business and in this episode, she shares her deep knowledge of tile selections for bathrooms and kitchens.
stella@firenzetile.com
https://firenzetilela.com/
Firenze Ceramic Tile
7283 Bellaire Ave
North Hollywood, CA. 91605
Stella Goretti is the owner of Firenze Ceramic Tile in North Hollywood, a family-owned business located there since 1978. Stella literally grew up in the industry and in this episode, she shares her deep from-the-kiln-to-the-home knowledge of general ceramic products and processes.
stella@firenzetile.com
https://firenzetilela.com/
Firenze Ceramic Tile
7283 Bellaire Ave
North Hollywood, CA. 91605
In this episode, Jana and her guest Julie Arcelay continue sharing their process of helping clients admire, evaluate, and select from a wide range of countertop material options. They discuss the wide variety of man-made surfaces and issues of maintenance and sustainability.
Julie Arcelay is currently the Designer Sales Manager at Consentino, Los Angeles. For over 15 years, Julie has been active in the design industry both in showrooms and through her involvement in the industry's top organizations: the American Institute of Architects, the American Society of Interior Designers, and the National Kitchen and Bath Association. Julie’s area of expertise is in assisting designers through product training and continuing education so that they, in turn, can educate their clients.
Instagram: @juliearcelay
Facebook: jarcelay
https://www.cosentino.com
In this episode, Jana and her guest Julie Arcelay share their process of helping clients admire, evaluate, and select from a wide range of natural stone surfaces for countertops. In the following companion episode, Jana and Julie continue exploring countertop options with a focus on man-made surfaces and sustainability.
Julie Arcelay is currently the Designer Sales Manager at Consentino, Los Angeles. For over 15 years, Julie has been active in the design industry both in showrooms and through her involvement in the industry's top organizations: the American Institute of Architects, the American Society of Interior Designers, and the National Kitchen and Bath Association. Julie’s area of expertise is in assisting designers through product training and continuing education so that they, in turn, can educate their clients.
Instagram: @juliearcelay
Facebook: jarcelay
https://www.cosentino.com
Flooring expert Aret Coskunian and Jana explore the exciting world of home flooring options. Whether you select a wood product, tile, luxury vinyl plank or even polished concrete, your flooring choice must be considered early in the process in order to assure coordination with your interior’s design and to have the materials ready when needed.
Aret Coskunian has been in the flooring business for over 30 years. He started at Carpeteria in 1988 and has since worked for Home Depot and Expo Design. For the past 10 years, Aret has been with ProSource Wholesale in North Hollywood, California where he is currently an Account Manager.
aret@prosourcecalifornia.com
818-764-3944
Francisco Alberto Mondet and Jana discuss the specific rebuilding trends growing in response to recent wildfires in the Conejo Valley. They delve into how to best work with designers and consultants to select the most appropriate and pleasing materials, prioritizing design and quality while maintaining a budget.
Francisco Alberto Mondet is the Director of Sales and a Design Consultant at Conejo Hardwoods, one of the leading eco-friendly material suppliers of natural and engineered hardwood in California.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/francisco-a-mondet-9092a121
https://conejohardwoods.com
The doors and windows of a home define not only the framing of the exterior but the flow of light, moisture, temperature, sound and air throughout the interior. When it comes to your home, how do windows and doors support your comfort, budget and aesthetic preferences? Larry Cohen of Bel-Air Exteriors and Jana discuss how a homeowner can select the most appropriate windows and doors to best match their desires, practical needs and budget.
Larry Cohen is the owner of Bel-Air Exteriors which has been serving the Los Angeles and Ventura County communities since 1997. Bel-Air Exteriors provides new and replacement windows and doors for single-family homes and multi-family residential dwellings.
http://www.belairexteriors.com
In February 2021, the Texas Freeze and Power Crisis left 4.5 million houses and businesses without electricity. As a result of this, many Texans suffered extreme damage to their homes. In this episode, special guest Sandra Yancey shares her experience of this disaster and the steps she took to restore her Dallas family home.
Sandra Yancey is the Founder and CEO of eWomenNetwork, the Premier Success System for women entrepreneurs. With over 500,000 women connected through 118 eWomenNetwork chapters spread across the U.S., Canada, Australia, and the UK, Sandra’s company has been helping women for 20 years launch, grow and scale their businesses. By the way, men can join the eWomenNetwork too.
Sandra is the winner of countless awards and is featured in Chicken Soup for the Entrepreneur’s Soul and is the Producer of the GLOW Project Movie, heralded as “One of the most inspiring movies ever created for women” by the Orlando Film Festival. CNN named her an American Hero.
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What if you were told to evacuate your home? You can see the flames over the horizon, you know you should pack the pets and go, yet you hesitate to leave. Homeowner Janet Price experienced this moment of decision in 2018 and shares her personal experience of sheltering in place during California’s Woolsey Fire.
Janet Price is the founder of JP Coaching & Consulting where her mission is to support parents and children in divorce and beyond by providing innovative tools, strategies, and solutions that minimize the impact of divorce trauma.
https://jpcoachingandconsulting.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 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.
Paul Karandos is an appliance product specialist at Howard's Appliances in Corona, California. With over 8 years of experience in the field, he has helped a lot of clients select their appliances. By the time your foundation is poured, you should be shopping for your appliances. In this episode, Jana and Paul discuss the appliance selection process and how to stay flush with your appliances when it comes to your budget as well as your counter depth.
Once your home’s foundation is poured, some design changes are impossible or very costly to make. Don McMaster of general contractors McMaster + Hill discusses residential home foundations. Learn about your building plan and how bad dirt, water, mud, permits and changing building codes factor into it.
Join your host, visual artist and interior designer Jana Rosenblatt, as she expands upon the first eleven episodes of From Disaster to Dream Home. Jana discusses key moments from the series and answers listeners’ questions.
Gail Wilson is a plumbing specialist who has informed opinions about style and quality. With over 30 years of experience in home improvement, she has helped a lot of clients select their fixtures and faucets. In this series of episodes, Jana and Gail discuss the plumbing planning process and individual room considerations.
Gail Wilson is a plumbing specialist who has informed opinions about style and quality. With over 30 years of experience in home improvement, she has helped a lot of clients select their fixtures and faucets. In this series of episodes, Jana and Gail discuss the plumbing planning process and individual room considerations.
Gail Wilson is a plumbing specialist who has informed opinions about style and quality. With over 30 years of experience in home improvement, she has helped a lot of clients select their fixtures and faucets. In this series of episodes, Jana and Gail discuss the plumbing planning process and individual room considerations.
Insure to value! Better to over insure than be underinsured.
We discuss with Gwyn Petrick, a 30 year veteran insurance agent, about how to get the best home insurance policy and care from your provider before a disaster happens.
In Part 2, we go over how a public adjuster evaluates your current coverage, negotiating the best settlement from your insurance company when disaster strikes, and how they work with you throughout the entire rebuilding process.
Learn all about what an insurance adjuster is, when to include one during the process of dealing with a home disaster, and how they help stabilize your circumstances and living situation after the disaster has occurred.
We continue our talk with Douglas W. Burdge, AIA, Owner of Burdge Architects about the architectural process when rebuilding a home.
We talk with Douglas W. Burdge, AIA, Owner of Burdge Architects about the architectural process when rebuilding a home.
How do you begin to determine a budget for building you new home? We ask general contractors McMaster + Hill for advice on what a homeowner should know when starting the budget process, how a general contractor comes up with the budget, what happens when something is not included in the budget, covered by your insurance and more.
We talk to general contractors McMaster + Hill about what a homeowner should expect when an insurance company is involved in rebuilding your home after unforeseen damage. Topics covered include insurance coverage, the negotiating process, adjusters, how funds are received, and more.
We talk to general contractors McMaster + Hill about how to start the building process of your new house by hiring your general contractor, choosing an architect, and other general takeaways.