Mailbag: Hidden Costs, Site Risks, and First Steps That Matter
From Home: The Second Story by Sheri Scott, Marilyn Moedinger
May 5, 2026 · 50 min · Episode 46
About this episode
In this mailbag episode, the hosts answer common questions about hidden costs and important considerations in home projects.
People in this episode
Hosts: Sheri Scott, Marilyn Moedinger
Topics covered
- home projects
- architecture
- renovation
- property buying
- design process
Keywords
- hidden costs
- site risks
- first steps
- home renovation
- architect meeting
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